Lake-A-Wana (Roane County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lake-A-Wana ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lake-A-Wana. 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.

Reggie Cobb (Professional football)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on July 7, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 20, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Lake-A-Wana. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reggie Cobb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lynnhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Lynnhurst Cemetery
Wilma Lee Leary Cooper (Musician)
- She was born in Valley Head (WV) on February 7, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Sweetwater (TN) on September 13, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Valley Head is located in Randolph County, West Virginia.
- Sweetwater is located in Monroe County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilma Lee Leary Cooper<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Woodlawn Memorial Park
George Roby Dempster (Inventor)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on September 16, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on September 18, 1964 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east northeast of Lake-A-Wana. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Roby Dempster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Greenwood Cemetery
David Glenn Douglas (Professional football)
- He was born in Spring City (TN) on March 20, 1963 (a Wednesday) and died in Maryville (TN) on February 27, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Spring City is located in Rhea County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Maryville is located in Blount County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Glenn Douglas<1>
Burkett Howard 'Uncle Josh' Graves (Musician)
- He was born in Tellico Plains (TN) on September 27, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 30, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Tellico Plains is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burkett Howard 'Uncle Josh' Graves<1>
Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr. (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on August 17, 2009 (a Monday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Spring Grove Cemetery
Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee (Musician)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on March 23, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on August 15, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Long Island National Cemetery
Billy Meyer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on January 14, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on March 31, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Lake-A-Wana. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Meyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lynnhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Lynnhurst Cemetery
Paul 'Dedo' Naumoff (Professional football)
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on July 3, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Lenoir City (TN) on August 17, 2018 (a Friday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Lenoir City is located in Loudon County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Lake-A-Wana. The cemetery is located in Loudon County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Dedo' Naumoff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakeview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Lakeview Cemetery
Lillian Randolph (Actress)
- She was born in Knoxville (TN) on December 14, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 12, 1980 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Randolph<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Cumming (GA) on August 10, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on November 13, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Sawnee View Gardens
Morgan Stevens (Actor)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on October 16, 1951 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
Joe Earl Stuart, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on February 7, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 13, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Earl Stuart, Jr.<1>
John 'Big John' Tate (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Marion is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lake-A-Wana (which is located in Roane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, which is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Edmondson Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Edmondson Cemetery
Chief Hailstorm Van Noy (Actor)
- Born: Jarrett Talmadge Van Noy
- He was born in Rockwood (TN) on December 21, 1890 (a Sunday) and died in Alhambra (CA) on August 27, 1976 (a Friday).
- Rockwood is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lake-A-Wana. Both communities are located in Roane County.
- Alhambra is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chief Hailstorm Van Noy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lake-A-Wana to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.