Nesom (East Feliciana, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Nesom ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nesom. 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
- She was born in Pride (LA) on September 26, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Zachary (LA) on January 1, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 82.
- Pride is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Zachary is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Donna Douglas<1>
Louis Edmonds (Actor)
- 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) at the age of 77. He is buried at Caroline Episcopal Church Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
- Baton Rouge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Baton Rouge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Louis Edmonds<1>
Eurreal Wilford 'Little Brother' Montgomery (Pianist, singer)
- He was born in Kentwood (LA) on April 18, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on September 6, 1985 (a Friday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Kentwood is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eurreal Wilford 'Little Brother' Montgomery<1>
Cleo Moore (Actress)
- Full name: Cleouna 'Cleo' Moore
- She was born in Baton Rouge (LA) on October 31, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on October 25, 1973 (a Thursday) at the age of 49. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Baton Rouge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cleo Moore<1>
Charles Solomon 'Buddy' Myer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ellisville (MS) on March 16, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on October 31, 1974 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park (East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana).
- Baton Rouge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Solomon 'Buddy' Myer<1>
Jim Taylor (Professional football)
- 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) at the age of 83. He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park (East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana).
- Baton Rouge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Baton Rouge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jim Taylor<1>
Ronnie Van Zant (Musician)
- He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on January 15, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Gillsburg (MS) on October 20, 1977 (a Thursday) at the age of 29. He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park (Duval County, Florida).
- Gillsburg is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ronnie Van Zant<1>
William 'Lum' York (Musician, comedian)
- He was born in Elmore (AL) on November 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on August 15, 2004 (a Sunday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park (East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana).
- Baton Rouge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nesom.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William 'Lum' York<1>

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.