Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Russell Springs. 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.
Carl Mays (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Liberty (KY) on November 12, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in El Cajon (CA) on April 4, 1971 (a Sunday).
Liberty is located in Casey County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Russell Springs (which is located in Russell County).
El Cajon is located in San Diego County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 79.
He is buried at River View Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.