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Notable Births & Deaths for Newtown ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Newtown. 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.
- Robert 'James' Abernathy (1945:1948)
- Full name: Robert William Abernathy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'James' Abernathy<1>
- He was born in Columbia (TN) on July 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 2, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Columbia is located in Maury County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Newtown. 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 Newtown to Woodlawn Memorial Park
- James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown (Singer, entertainer)
- Anne Bradshaw Clopton (Artist)
- Miley Cyrus (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
- She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- Jimmy Arthur Griffin (Singer, songwriter)
- Tom T. Hall (Songwriter, singer, author)
- Full name: Thomas T. Hall
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom T. Hall<1>
- He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
- Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
- James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- Charlie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- Sarah Polk (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
- Born: Sara Childress
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Little Richard (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman (Musician)
- Patsy Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Stoneman<1>
- She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Galax is located in Galax City, Virginia.
- Manchester is located in Coffee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northwest of Newtown. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newtown to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newtown to Willow Grove Cemetery
- Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Riley Turner
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
- He was born in Antioch (TN) on August 6, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 29, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Antioch is located in Davidson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Newtown (which is located in Bedford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Newtown. 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 Newtown to Woodlawn Memorial Park
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. |
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