Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dodson 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.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Dodson Ferry (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 80.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 81.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west southwest of Dodson Ferry. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Sarah Yorke-Jackson (Daughter-in-law of Andrew Jackson - following the illness of Rachel Donelson Jackson, Sarah served as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Hermitage is located nearby and to the northeast of Dodson Ferry.
At the time of her death, she was 84.
We don't have any burial details.
Millie Kirkham (Singer)
Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
She was born in Hermitage (TN) on June 24, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 14, 2014 (a Sunday).
Hermitage is located nearby and to the northeast of Dodson Ferry.
Nashville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Dodson Ferry. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
At the time of her death, she was 91.
She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 26, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Brentwood (TN) on April 21, 2000 (a Friday).
Nashville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Dodson Ferry. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
Brentwood is located in Williamson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 70.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Dodson Ferry (which is located in Davidson County).
Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Dodson Ferry (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of her death, she was 72.
She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Dodson Ferry. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Brentwood is located in Williamson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 71.
He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Dodson Ferry. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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