Notable Births & Deaths for Douglas ...

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

• Viola Allen     (Actress)
  • She was born in Huntsville (AL) on October 27, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1948 (a Sunday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Viola Allen<1>
• Tallulah Bankhead     (Actress)
  • Full name: Tallulah Brockman Bankhead
  • She was born in Huntsville (AL) on January 31, 1902 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 1968 (a Thursday) at the age of 66.
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tallulah Bankhead<1>
• Anne Bradshaw Clopton     (Artist)
  • She was born in Shelbyville (TN) on July 22, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on February 4, 1956 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery (Madison County, Alabama).
  • Shelbyville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Douglas.
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anne Bradshaw Clopton<1>
• Dr. Owen Kay Garriott     (Astronaut - Skylab 2)
  • He was born in Enid (OK) on November 22, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 15, 2019 (a Monday) at the age of 88. We don't have any burial details.
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Owen Kay Garriott<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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Douglas.
  • Shelbyville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
• Charlie Louvin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Charles Elzer Loudermilk
  • He was born in Henagar (AL) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Wartrace (TN) on January 26, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Davidson County, Tennessee).
  • Wartrace is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Louvin<1>
• Don Mincher     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Huntsville (AL) on June 24, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on March 4, 2012 (a Sunday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery (Madison County, Alabama).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Don Mincher<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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Douglas.
  • Shelbyville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
• Billy Neighbors     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 4, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 30, 2012 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery (Madison County, Alabama).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy Neighbors<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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Little Richard<1>
• Dinah Shore     (Singer, actress)
  • Born: Fannye Rose Shore
  • She was born in Winchester (TN) on February 29, 1916 (a Tueday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 24, 1994 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Winchester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dinah Shore<1>
• Charles 'Gabby' Street     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 30, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on February 6, 1951 (a Tueday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Jasper County, Missouri).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles 'Gabby' Street<1>
• Harry Rhett Townes     (Actor, Episcopal priest)
  • He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 18, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 23, 2001 (a Wednesday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery (Madison County, Alabama).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Rhett Townes<1>
• Ed Townsend     (Musician, composer)
  • Full name: Edward Benjamin Townsend
  • He was born in Fayetteville (TN) on April 16, 1929 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
  • Fayetteville is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the west of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ed Townsend<1>
• Edward Benjamin Townsend     (Musician, composer)
  • He was born in Fayetteville (TN) on April 16, 1929 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
  • Fayetteville is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the west of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Benjamin Townsend<1>
• Maria Howard Weeden     (Artist, author)
  • She was born in Huntsville (AL) on July 6, 1846 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 12, 1905 (a Wednesday) at the age of 58. She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery (Madison County, Alabama).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Maria Howard Weeden<1>
• Jessup Joseph Whitehead     (Author, chef)
  • He was born in London (England) on August 1, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 12, 1889 (a Sunday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery (Madison County, Alabama).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jessup Joseph Whitehead<1>
• Winona Winter     (Actress)
  • Full name: Winona Gordon Winter
  • She was born in Huntsville (AL) in 1889 and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 27, 1940 (a Saturday). She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Huntsville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Winona Winter<1>

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