Notable Births & Deaths for New Hope ...

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

• 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of New Hope (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 46 miles [74 km] to the north northwest of New Hope. 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 New Hope to Ridgecrest Cemetery
• Etheridge Knight     (Poet)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etheridge Knight<1>
  • He was born in Corinth (MS) on April 19, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on March 10, 1991 (a Sunday).
  • Corinth is located in Alcorn County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of New Hope (which is located in McNairy County).
  • Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From New Hope to Crown Hill Cemetery
• 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of New Hope (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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of New Hope. 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 New Hope to Savannah Cemetery