Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fruitvale. 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.
Smiley Jordan Blanton (Psychiatrist, author)
He was born in Unionville (TN) on May 7, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on October 30, 1966 (a Sunday).
Unionville is located in Dyer County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Fruitvale (which is located in Crockett County).
Jackson is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Fruitvale (which is located in Crockett County).
At the time of his death, he was 75.
He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east southeast of Fruitvale. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
Jackson is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Fruitvale (which is located in Crockett County).
At the time of his death, he was 85.
He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Fruitvale. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
Jackson is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Fruitvale (which is located in Crockett County).
At the time of his death, he was 54.
He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east southeast of Fruitvale. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
Jackson is located in Madison County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Fruitvale (which is located in Crockett County).
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Fruitvale. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
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.