Farmington (Marshall County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Farmington ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Farmington. 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 'James' Abernathy (1945:1948)
- Full name: Robert William Abernathy
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north of Farmington. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'James' Abernathy<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Keyes Beech (Journalist)
- He was born in Pulaski (TN) on August 13, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Washington, DC on February 15, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Giles County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keyes Beech<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Arlington National Cemetery
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).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Farmington (which is located in Marshall 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Bradshaw Clopton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Maple Hill Cemetery
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).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Westview Cemetery
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).
- Henagar is located in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- Wartrace is located in Bedford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northwest of Farmington. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Louvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Clifton Burton 'Coo Coo' Marlin (Race car driver)
- He was born in Columbia (TN) on January 3, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Columbia (TN) on August 14, 2005 (a Sunday).
- Columbia is located in Maury County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- Columbia is located in Maury County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Farmington. The cemetery is located in Maury County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clifton Burton 'Coo Coo' Marlin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Rose Hill Cemetery
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).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Westview Cemetery
Mary Murfree (Author)
- She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on January 24, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 31, 1922 (a Monday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Farmington. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Murfree<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Evergreen Cemetery
Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Richland County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mansfield Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Mansfield Cemetery
Sarah Polk (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
- Born: Sara Childress
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<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).
- Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- Tullahoma is located in Coffee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Born: Carmine Orrico
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Lake View Cemetery
Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Farmington (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north of Farmington. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden Stoneman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ed Townsend (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Full name: Edward Benjamin Townsend
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Farmington (which is located in Marshall 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Townsend<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington to Riverside National Cemetery
Edward Benjamin Townsend (Musician, composer)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Farmington (which is located in Marshall 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Benjamin Townsend<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmington 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.