Notable Births & Deaths for Excell ...

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

• William Rodney 'Bird' Averitt     (Professional basketball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rodney 'Bird' Averitt<1>
  • He was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on June 22, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in Hopkinsville (KY) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday).
  • Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Excell (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Excell (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • He is buried at Cave Springs Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest of Excell. The cemetery is located in Christian County, Kentucky.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Springs Cemetery<1>
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• Jefferson Davis     (President of the Confederate States of America)
  • Full name: Jefferson Finis Davis
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jefferson Davis<1>
  • He was born in Fairview (KY) on June 3, 1808 (a Friday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 6, 1889 (a Friday).
  • Fairview is located in Christian County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Excell (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
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• Gant Gaither     (Producer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gant Gaither<1>
  • He was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on August 1, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on February 16, 2004 (a Monday).
  • Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Excell (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 86.
  • He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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• Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
  • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on January 1, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 27, 2010 (a Tuesday).
  • Clarksville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Excell. Both communities are located in Montgomery County.
  • Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
• Bell Hooks     (Author)
  • Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bell Hooks<1>
  • She was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on September 25, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Berea (KY) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday).
  • Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Excell (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Berea is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
  • At the time of her death, she was 69.
  • The body was cremated.
• Dorothy Jordan     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
  • She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
  • Clarksville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Excell. Both communities are located in Montgomery County.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 82.
  • The body was cremated.
• Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson<1>
  • He was born in Springfield (TN) on March 12, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 17, 1974 (a Friday).
  • Springfield is located in Robertson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Excell (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 72.
  • He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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• Frank Sutton     (Actor)
  • Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
  • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday).
  • Clarksville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Excell. Both communities are located in Montgomery County.
  • Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Excell.
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