Notable Births & Deaths for Rosefork ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rosefork. 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.

• Pete Center     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Marvin Earl
  • He was born in Hazel Green (KY) on April 22, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Campton (KY) on August 8, 2004 (a Sunday).
  • Hazel Green is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Rosefork. Both communities are located in Wolfe County.
  • Campton is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Rosefork. Both communities are located in Wolfe County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Center<1>
• 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).
  • Pebworth is located in Owsley County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Rosefork (which is located in Wolfe County).
  • Richmond is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle Combs<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Richmond Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Richmond Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Rosefork to Richmond Cemetery
• Crystal Gayle     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Brenda Gail Webb
  • She was born in Paintsville (KY) on January 9, 1951 (a Tuesday).
  • Paintsville is located in Johnson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rosefork (which is located in Wolfe County).