Harpeth Valley (Dickson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Harpeth Valley ...

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

James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown (Singer, entertainer)
- He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin (TN) on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Sparkman is located in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Harpeth Valley. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Woodlawn Memorial Park
William Russell 'Russ' Craft (Professional football)
- He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
- McEwen is located in Humphreys County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Wellsburg is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, which is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Franklin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Franklin Cemetery (WV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Franklin Cemetery
Miley Cyrus (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
- She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
Emily Tennessee Donelson (Niece of Rachel Donelson - she acted as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
- She was born in Donelson (TN) on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 19, 1836 (a Monday).
- Donelson is located in Davidson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 29.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
Cornelia Clark Fort (Aviation pioneer)
- She was born in East Nashville (TN) on February 5, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Merkel (TX) on March 21, 1943 (a Sunday).
- East Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Merkel is located in Taylor County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath (Professional football)
- 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 in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
Jimmy Arthur Griffin (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on August 10, 1943 (a Tuesday) and died in Franklin (TN) on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Arthur Griffin<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 Harpeth Valley to Memorial Park Cemetery
Tom T. Hall (Songwriter, singer, author)
- Full name: Thomas T. Hall
- He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
- Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom T. Hall<1>
Dorothy Jordan (Actress)
- 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 in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
Neal Matthews, Jr. (Singer)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 26, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Brentwood (TN) on April 21, 2000 (a Friday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Brentwood is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Harpeth Valley. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neal Matthews, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson (Musician)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Restvale Cemetery
Jerry Reed (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Jerry Reed Hubbard
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on March 20, 1937 (a Saturday) and died in Brentwood (TN) on September 1, 2008 (a Monday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Brentwood is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Harpeth Valley. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Reed<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Frank Sutton (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
- 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 in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Harpeth Valley. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Greenwood Cemetery
Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Willow Grove Cemetery
Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Riley Turner
- He was born in Antioch (TN) on August 6, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 29, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Antioch is located in Davidson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Harpeth Valley. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth (Singer)
- Born: Mary Ann Ward
- She was born in Birmingham (AL) on July 4, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Madison (TN) on December 19, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Madison is located in Davidson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Harpeth Valley (which is located in Dickson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Harpeth Valley. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpeth Valley to Mt. Hope 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.