Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Smiths Ferry. 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.
George F. McCorkle (Musician)
He was born in Chester (SC) on October 11, 1947 (a Saturday) and died in Lebanon (TN) on June 29, 2007 (a Friday) at the age of 59. He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (Spartanburg County, South Carolina).
Chester is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Smiths Ferry.
He was born in Buffalo (SC) on February 21, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Powhatan (VA) on October 16, 1984 (a Tueday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery (Lynchburg City, Virginia).
Buffalo is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Smiths Ferry.
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.