Fall Creek (Bedford County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fall Creek ...

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

Robert Abernathy (1945:1948)
- Full name: Robert William Abernathy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Abernathy<1>
- He was born in Columbia (TN) on July 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 2, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Columbia is located in Maury County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
Anne Bradshaw Clopton (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Bradshaw Clopton<1>
- She was born in Shelbyville (TN) on July 22, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on February 4, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fall Creek. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Maple Hill Cemetery
James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fall Creek. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- Shelbyville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fall Creek. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Westview Cemetery
Charlie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Charles Elzer Loudermilk
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Louvin<1>
- He was born in Henagar (AL) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Wartrace (TN) on January 26, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Henagar is located in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- Wartrace is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Fall Creek. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northwest of Fall Creek. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fall Creek. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- Shelbyville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fall Creek. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Westview Cemetery
Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on February 17, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Richland County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mansfield Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Mansfield Cemetery
Sarah Polk (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
- Born: Sara Childress
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
- She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
Little Richard (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
- He was born in Macon (GA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Tullahoma (TN) on May 9, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- Tullahoma is located in Coffee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Born: Carmine Orrico
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 5, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 25, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Lake View Cemetery
Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north northwest of Fall Creek. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Patsy Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Stoneman<1>
- She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Galax is located in Galax City, Virginia.
- Manchester is located in Coffee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north northwest of Fall Creek. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden Stoneman<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north northwest of Fall Creek. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ed Townsend (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Full name: Edward Benjamin Townsend
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Townsend<1>
- He was born in Fayetteville (TN) on April 16, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Fayetteville is located in Lincoln County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Riverside National Cemetery
Edward Benjamin Townsend (Musician, composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Benjamin Townsend<1>
- He was born in Fayetteville (TN) on April 16, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Fayetteville is located in Lincoln County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Fall Creek (which is located in Bedford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fall Creek to Riverside National Cemetery

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.