Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dixon Springs. 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.
Ernie Ashworth (Singer, entertainer)
Full name: Ernest Bert Ashworth
He was born in Huntsville (AL) on December 15, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Hartsville (TN) on March 2, 2009 (a Monday).
Hartsville is located in Trousdale County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Dixon Springs (which is located in Smith County).
At the time of his death, he was 80.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west southwest of Dixon Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
He was born in Carthage (TN) on December 14, 1899 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on July 2, 1982 (a Friday).
Carthage is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Dixon Springs. Both communities are located in Smith County.
Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
At the time of his death, he was 82.
He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west southwest of Dixon Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
He was born in Cantwell (MO) on December 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Westmoreland (TN) on March 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
Cantwell is located in Saint Francois County, Missouri.
Westmoreland is located in Sumner County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Dixon Springs (which is located in Smith County).
At the time of his death, he was 85.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west southwest of Dixon Springs. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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