Notable Births & Deaths for Oak Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Oak Point. 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 on December 15, 1928 (a Saturday) and died on March 2, 2009 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
• DeFord Bailey     (Musician)
  • He was born on December 14, 1899 (a Thursday) and died on July 2, 1982 (a Friday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 82.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeFord Bailey<1>
• Charlie Daniels     (Musician, singer, songwriter)
  • Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
  • He was born on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died on July 6, 2020 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Daniels<1>
• Emily Tennessee Donelson     (Niece of Rachel Donelson - she acted as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
  • She was born on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died on December 19, 1836 (a Monday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 29.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
• Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • She was born on February 5, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died on March 21, 1943 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 24.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
• Andrew Jackson     (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
  • He was born on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson<1>
• Sarah Yorke-Jackson     (Daughter-in-law of Andrew Jackson - following the illness of Rachel Donelson Jackson, Sarah served as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
  • She was born on July 16, 1803 (a Saturday) and died on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 84.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Millie Kirkham     (Singer)
  • Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
  • She was born on June 24, 1923 (a Sunday) and died on December 14, 2014 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 91.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Millie Kirkham<1>
• Lonnie Mack     (Musician)
  • Born: Lonnie McIntosh
  • He was born on July 18, 1941 (a Friday) and died on April 21, 2016 (a Thursday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lonnie Mack<1>
• George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • He was born on October 11, 1947 (a Saturday) and died on June 29, 2007 (a Friday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George F. McCorkle<1>
• Andre Alice Norton     (Author)
  • She was born on February 17, 1912 (a Saturday) and died on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 93.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
• Roy Orbison     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
  • He was born on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died on December 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
• Sarah Polk     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
  • Born: Sara Childress
  • She was born on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died on August 14, 1891 (a Friday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
• Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • Born: Claude Russell Bridges
  • He was born on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Russell<1>
• John Saxon     (Actor, martial artist)
  • Born: Carmine Orrico
  • He was born on August 5, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died on July 25, 2020 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
• Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman     (Musician)
  • He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<1>
• Van Haden Stoneman     (Musician)
  • He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden Stoneman<1>
• Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: James Riley Turner
  • He was born on August 6, 1903 (a Thursday) and died on November 29, 1998 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 95.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
• Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth     (Singer)
  • Born: Mary Ann Ward
  • She was born on July 4, 1930 (a Friday) and died on December 19, 1999 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 69.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>