Mahone (Wilson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mahone ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mahone. 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 north of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the west of Mahone. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mahone to Woodlawn Memorial Park
DeFord Bailey (Musician)
- He was born in Carthage (TN) on December 14, 1899 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on July 2, 1982 (a Friday).
- Carthage is located in Smith County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west of Mahone. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeFord Bailey<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 Mahone to Greenwood Cemetery
Lonnie Mack (Musician)
- Born: Lonnie McIntosh
- He was born in West Harrison (IN) on July 18, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Smithville (TN) on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday).
- West Harrison is located in Dearborn County, Indiana.
- Smithville is located in DeKalb County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, which is located in Dearborn County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lonnie Mack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mahone to River View Cemetery
George McCorkle (Musician)
- Full name: George Freeman McCorkle
- He was born in Chester (SC) on October 11, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Lebanon (TN) on June 29, 2007 (a Friday).
- Chester is located in Chester County, South Carolina.
- Lebanon is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Mahone. Both communities are located in Wilson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, which is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George McCorkle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (SC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mahone to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Mary Murfree (Author)
- She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on January 24, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 31, 1922 (a Monday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mahone. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Murfree<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mahone to Evergreen Cemetery
Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on February 17, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Richland County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mansfield Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mahone to Mansfield Cemetery
Sarah Polk (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
- Born: Sara Childress
- She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Born: Carmine Orrico
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 5, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 25, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mahone to Lake View Cemetery
Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman (Musician)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west of Mahone. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<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 Mahone to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Mahone (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west of Mahone. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden Stoneman<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 Mahone to Mt. Olivet 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.