Wakefield (Spencer County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wakefield ...

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

Bob Custer (Actor)
- Born: Raymond Anthony Glenn
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Custer<1>
- He was born in Frankfort (KY) on October 18, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Torrance (CA) on December 27, 1974 (a Friday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- He was born in Belmont (KY) on April 21, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on October 30, 1970 (a Friday).
- Belmont is located in Bullitt County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at New Crown Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery<1>
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William 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- He was born in Belmont (KY) on April 21, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on October 30, 1970 (a Friday).
- Belmont is located in Bullitt County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at New Crown Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery<1>
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Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional Boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- He was born in Fern Creek (KY) on September 16, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Fern Creek (KY) on September 17, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 27, 1868 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 25, 1946 (a Saturday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- She was born in Frankfort (KY) on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery<1>
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Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- She was born in Indian Hills (KY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- Indian Hills is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
Fannie Caldwell Macaulay (Author)
- Also known as: Frances Little
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fannie Caldwell Macaulay<1>
- She was born in Shelbyville (KY) on November 22, 1863 (a Sunday) and died in Louisville (KY) on January 6, 1941 (a Monday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Dennis 'Dan' McGann (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dan' McGann<1>
- He was born in Shelbyville (KY) on July 15, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 13, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery<1>
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Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 7, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 6, 1958 (a Friday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice<1>
- She was born in Shelbyville (KY) on January 11, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on February 10, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wakefield. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Lincoln Ridge (KY) on July 31, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Lagos (Nigeria) on March 11, 1971 (a Thursday).
- Lincoln Ridge is located in Shelby County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Wakefield (which is located in Spencer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Footnotes ...

<1>	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.