Finger (McNairy County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Finger ...

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

Eddy Arnold (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Richard Edward Arnold
- He was born in Henderson (TN) on May 15, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 8, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Henderson is located in Chester County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Arnold<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Curtis Kent Bishop (Author)
- He was born in Bolivar (TN) on November 10, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Austin (TX) on March 17, 1967 (a Friday).
- Bolivar is located in Hardeman County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curtis Kent Bishop<1>
John Lewis Dodge, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bolivar (TN) on April 27, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Mobile (AL) on June 19, 1916 (a Monday).
- Bolivar is located in Hardeman County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Lewis Dodge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Cave Hill Cemetery
Gene Evans (Actor)
- Born: Eugene Barton Evans
- He was born in Holbrook (AZ) on July 11, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (TN) on April 1, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Holbrook is located in Navajo County, Arizona.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Finger. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Evans<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Highland Memorial Gardens
Kerby Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Major Kerby Farrell
- He was born in Leapwood (TN) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 17, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Leapwood is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Finger. Both communities are located in McNairy County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kerby Farrell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Woodlawn Memorial Park
W.S. 'Fluke' Holland (Musician)
- He was born in Saltillo (TN) on April 22, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Jackson (TN) on September 23, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Saltillo is located in Hardin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Finger. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.S. 'Fluke' Holland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Ridgecrest Cemetery
Joe Hunter (Pianist)
- Full name: Joseph Edward Hunter
- He was born in Jackson (TN) on November 19, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 3, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Hunter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Christopher Jones (Actor)
- Born: William Frank Jones
- He was born in Jackson (TN) on August 18, 1941 (a Monday) and died in Los Alamitos (CA) on January 31, 2014 (a Friday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Los Alamitos is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ellis Kinder (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Atkins (AR) on July 26, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Jackson (TN) on October 16, 1968 (a Wednesday).
- Atkins is located in Pope County, Arkansas.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Finger. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellis Kinder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Highland Memorial Gardens
Etheridge Knight (Poet)
- He was born in Corinth (MS) on April 19, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on March 10, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Corinth is located in Alcorn County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etheridge Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Crown Hill Cemetery
Hammie Nixon (Musician)
- Born: Hammie Nickerson
- He was born in Brownsville (TN) on January 22, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (TN) on August 17, 1984 (a Friday).
- Brownsville is located in Haywood County, Tennessee.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hammie Nixon<1>
Elizabeth Patterson (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Patterson
- She was born in Savannah (TN) on November 22, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 31, 1966 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Hardin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Savannah Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Finger. The cemetery is located in Hardin County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Patterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Savannah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Savannah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Savannah Cemetery
Carl Perkins (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Carl Lee Perkins
- He was born in Tiptonville (TN) on April 9, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Jackson (TN) on January 19, 1998 (a Monday).
- Tiptonville is located in Lake County, Tennessee.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Finger. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Ridgecrest Cemetery
Gail Robinson (Opera singer)
- She was born in Jackson (TN) on August 7, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Lexington (KY) on October 19, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Robinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Memorial Park Cemetery
Mel Street (Musician)
- Born: King Malachi
- He was born in Grundy (VA) on October 21, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Henderson (TN) on October 21, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Grundy is located in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- Henderson is located in Chester County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mel Street<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Robert Gene 'Red' West (Actor, stuntman)
- He was born in Bolivar (TN) on March 8, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Memphis (TN) on July 18, 2017 (a Tuesday).
- Bolivar is located in Hardeman County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Finger (which is located in McNairy County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Gene 'Red' West<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Finger to Memorial Park 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.