Mount Carmel (Franklin County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mount Carmel ...

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

Viola Allen (Actress)
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on October 27, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Hartsville is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- 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 Mount Carmel to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Tallulah Bankhead (Actress)
- Full name: Tallulah Brockman Bankhead
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on January 31, 1902 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tallulah Bankhead<1>
Herman Hoffman Birnery, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 1, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on June 2, 1958 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman Hoffman Birnery, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Arlington National Cemetery
Anne Bradshaw Clopton (Artist)
- She was born in Shelbyville (TN) on July 22, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on February 4, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Bradshaw Clopton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Maple Hill Cemetery
Dr. Owen Kay Garriott (Astronaut - Skylab 2)
- He was born in Enid (OK) on November 22, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 15, 2019 (a Monday).
- Enid is located in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Owen Kay Garriott<1>
Don Mincher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on June 24, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on March 4, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Mincher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Maple Hill Cemetery
Billy Neighbors (Professional football)
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 4, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 30, 2012 (a Monday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Neighbors<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Maple Hill Cemetery
Little Richard (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
- He was born in Macon (GA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Tullahoma (TN) on May 9, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- Tullahoma is located in Coffee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
Dinah Shore (Singer, actress, entertainer)
- Born: Frances Rose Shore
- She was born in Winchester (TN) on February 29, 1916 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 24, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Winchester is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Mount Carmel. Both communities are located in Franklin County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dinah Shore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Hillside Memorial Park
Charles 'Gabby' Street (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 30, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on February 6, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Gabby' Street<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Harry Rhett Townes (Actor, Episcopal priest)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 18, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 23, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Rhett Townes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Maple Hill Cemetery
Ed Townsend (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Full name: Edward Benjamin Townsend
- He was born in Fayetteville (TN) on April 16, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Fayetteville is located in Lincoln County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Townsend<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Riverside National Cemetery
Edward Benjamin Townsend (Musician, composer)
- He was born in Fayetteville (TN) on April 16, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Fayetteville is located in Lincoln County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Benjamin Townsend<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Riverside National Cemetery
Maria Howard Weeden (Artist, author)
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on July 6, 1846 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 12, 1905 (a Wednesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Howard Weeden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Maple Hill Cemetery
Jessup Joseph Whitehead (Author, chef)
- He was born in London (England) on August 1, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 12, 1889 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessup Joseph Whitehead<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Maple Hill Cemetery
Winona Winter (Actress)
- Full name: Winona Gordon Winter
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) in 1889 and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 27, 1940 (a Saturday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Mount Carmel (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winona Winter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Carmel to Hollywood Forever 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.