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Notable Births & Deaths for Highland ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Highland. 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.
- Ernie Ashworth (Singer, entertainer)
- Full name: Ernest Bert Ashworth
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on December 15, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Hartsville (TN) on March 2, 2009 (a Monday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Hartsville is located in Trousdale County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Highland (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland to Woodlawn Memorial Park
- DeFord Bailey (Musician)
- Lester Flatt (Musician)
- Full name: Lester Raymond Flatt
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lester Flatt<1>
- He was born in Duncan's Chapel (TN) on June 19, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 11, 1979 (a Friday).
- Duncan's Chapel is located in Overton County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Highland (which is located in Jackson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Highland. The cemetery is located in White County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland to Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery
- Ferlin Husky (Musician, actor)
- Full name: Ferlin Eugene Husky
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferlin Husky<1>
- He was born in Cantwell (MO) on December 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Westmoreland (TN) on March 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Cantwell is located in Saint Francois County, Missouri.
- Westmoreland is located in Sumner County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Highland (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Highland to Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Lonnie Mack (Musician)
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. |
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