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Notable Births & Deaths for Amity ...

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

  • Anne Bradshaw Clopton     (Artist)
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
    • He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
    • Shelbyville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Amity.
    • Shelbyville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Amity.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
  • Charlie Louvin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Lonnie Mack     (Musician)
    • Born: Lonnie McIntosh
    • He was born in West Harrison (IN) on July 18, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Smithville (TN) on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday) at the age of 74. He is buried at River View Cemetery (Dearborn County, Indiana).
    • Smithville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Amity.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lonnie Mack<1>
  • James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell     (Professional football)
    • He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
    • Shelbyville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Amity.
    • Shelbyville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Amity.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
  • Andre Alice Norton     (Author)
  • Sarah Polk     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
    • Born: Sara Childress
    • She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday) at the age of 87.
    • Murfreesboro is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Amity.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sarah Polk<1>
  • Little Richard     (Singer, songwriter, musician)
    • Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
    • He was born in Macon (GA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Tullahoma (TN) on May 9, 2020 (a Saturday) at the age of 87.
    • Tullahoma is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Amity.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Little Richard<1>
  • Patsy Stoneman     (Musician)
    • She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Manchester is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Amity.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patsy Stoneman<1>
  • Van Haden Stoneman     (Musician)
    • He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Murfreesboro is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Amity.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Van Haden Stoneman<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.