Notable Births & Deaths for Highland Crossing ...

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

• Donna Douglas     (Actress, singer, author, real estate)
  • Born: Doris Ione Smith
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donna Douglas<1>
  • She was born in Pride (LA) on September 26, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Zachary (LA) on January 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
  • Pride is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • Zachary is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • At the time of her death, she was 82.
• Louis Edmonds     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Edmonds<1>
  • He was born in Baton Rouge (LA) on September 24, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on March 3, 2001 (a Saturday).
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Caroline Episcopal Church Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Caroline Episcopal Church Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Caroline Episcopal Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland Crossing to Caroline Episcopal Church Cemetery
• Cleo Moore     (Actress)
  • Full name: Cleouna 'Cleo' Moore
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cleo Moore<1>
  • She was born in Baton Rouge (LA) on October 31, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on October 25, 1973 (a Thursday).
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 49.
  • She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland Crossing to Inglewood Park Cemetery
• Charles Solomon 'Buddy' Myer     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Solomon 'Buddy' Myer<1>
  • He was born in Ellisville (MS) on March 16, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on October 31, 1974 (a Thursday).
  • Ellisville is located in Jones County, Mississippi.
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northwest of Highland Crossing. The cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenoaks Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenoaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland Crossing to Greenoaks Memorial Park
• Leon Joseph Roppolo     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Joseph Roppolo<1>
  • He was born in Lutcher (LA) on March 16, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on October 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
  • Lutcher is located in Saint James Parish and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Highland Crossing (which is located in East Baton Rouge Parish).
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 41.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland Crossing to Greenwood Cemetery
• George Bevan 'Bo' Strickland     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Bevan 'Bo' Strickland<1>
  • He was born in Lutcher (LA) on January 10, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on February 21, 2010 (a Sunday).
  • Lutcher is located in Saint James Parish and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Highland Crossing (which is located in East Baton Rouge Parish).
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland Crossing to Greenwood Cemetery
• Jimmy Swaggart     (Televangelist, author)
  • Full name: Jimmy Lee Swaggart
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Swaggart<1>
  • He was born in Ferriday (LA) on March 15, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on July 1, 2025 (a Tuesday).
  • Ferriday is located in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • At the time of his death, he was 90.
• Jim Taylor     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Taylor<1>
  • He was born in Baton Rouge (LA) on September 20, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on October 13, 2018 (a Saturday).
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northwest of Highland Crossing. The cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenoaks Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenoaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland Crossing to Greenoaks Memorial Park
• William 'Lum' York     (Musician, comedian)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Lum' York<1>
  • He was born in Elmore (AL) on November 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on August 15, 2004 (a Sunday).
  • Elmore is located in Elmore County, Alabama.
  • Baton Rouge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Highland Crossing. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northwest of Highland Crossing. The cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenoaks Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenoaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Highland Crossing to Greenoaks Memorial Park