Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Madison. 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.
DeForest Kelley (Actor)
Full name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tueday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday) at the age of 79. The body was cremated.
Toccoa is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Madison.
John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tueday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens (Habersham County, Georgia).
Demorest is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Madison.
Demorest is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Madison.
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.