Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Soft Shell. 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.
Paintsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Soft Shell.
Milalrd 'Dixie' Howell (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Harold (KY) on January 7, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 18, 1960 (a Friday) at the age of 40. He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania).
Harold is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Soft Shell.
Butcher Hollow is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Soft Shell.
Francis Gary Powers (Pilot)
He was born in Jenkins (KY) on August 11, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Encino (CA) on August 1, 1977 (a Monday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
Jenkins is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Soft Shell.
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.