Notable Births & Deaths for Salem ...

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

• John Fox, Jr.     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Fox, Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Stony Point (KY) on December 16, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in Big Stone Gap (VA) on July 8, 1919 (a Tuesday).
  • Stony Point is located in Bourbon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Salem (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Big Stone Gap is located in Wise County, Virginia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 56.
  • He is buried at Paris Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Salem. The cemetery is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Paris Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Paris Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Salem to Paris Cemetery
• Ralph Godfrey Kercheval     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Godfrey Kercheval<1>
  • He was born in Salt Lick (KY) on December 1, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Lexington (KY) on October 6, 2010 (a Wednesday).
  • Salt Lick is located in Bath County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Salem (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
  • At the time of his death, he was 98.
  • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the west of Salem. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Salem to Lexington Cemetery
• Robert Webb     (Director, producer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Webb<1>
  • He was born in Clay City (KY) on January 8, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 18, 1990 (a Wednesday).
  • Clay City is located in Powell County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Salem (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Salem to Pacific View Memorial Park