Notable Births & Deaths for Woodland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Woodland. 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Woodland.
  • Zachary is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Woodland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Donna Douglas<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 Woodland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eurreal Wilford 'Little Brother' Montgomery<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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Woodland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ronnie Van Zant<1>
• Lester Willis 'Prez' Young     (Musician)
  • He was born in Woodville (MS) on August 27, 1909 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on March 15, 1959 (a Sunday) at the age of 49.
  • Woodville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Woodland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lester Willis 'Prez' Young<1>