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Notable Births & Deaths for Michie ...

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

  • Eddy Arnold     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Full name: Richard Edward Arnold
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Arnold<1>
    • He was born in Henderson (TN) on May 15, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 8, 2008 (a Thursday).
    • Henderson is located in Chester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Michie (which is located in McNairy County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • 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 Michie to Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • Kerby Farrell     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Major Kerby Farrell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kerby Farrell<1>
    • He was born in Leapwood (TN) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 17, 1975 (a Wednesday).
    • Leapwood is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Michie. Both communities are located in McNairy County.
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 62.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Michie to Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • W.S. 'Fluke' Holland     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.S. 'Fluke' Holland<1>
    • He was born in Saltillo (TN) on April 22, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Jackson (TN) on September 23, 2020 (a Wednesday).
    • Saltillo is located in Hardin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Michie (which is located in McNairy County).
    • Jackson is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north northwest of Michie. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Michie to Ridgecrest Cemetery
  • Etheridge Knight     (Poet)
  • Elizabeth Patterson     (Actress)
    • Full name: Mary Elizabeth Patterson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Patterson<1>
    • She was born in Savannah (TN) on November 22, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 31, 1966 (a Monday).
    • Savannah is located in Hardin County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Michie (which is located in McNairy County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 91.
    • She is buried at Savannah Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Michie. The cemetery is located in Hardin County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Savannah Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Savannah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Michie to Savannah 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.