Notable Births & Deaths for Moores Creek ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Moores Creek. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Earle Combs     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Pebworth (KY) on May 14, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Richmond (KY) on July 21, 1976 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Richmond Cemetery (Madison County, Kentucky).
  • Pebworth is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Moores Creek.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earle Combs<1>
• Bell Hooks     (Author)
  • Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
  • She was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on September 25, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Berea (KY) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday) at the age of 69. The body was cremated.
  • Berea is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Moores Creek.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bell Hooks<1>
• Arthur Lake     (Actor)
  • Born: Arthur William Silverlake, Jr.
  • He was born in Corbin (KY) on April 17, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Indian Wells (CA) on January 9, 1987 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Corbin is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Moores Creek.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Lake<1>