Piney Grove (Hardeman County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Piney Grove ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Piney Grove. 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
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Arnold<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Curtis Kent Bishop (Author)
- He was born in Bolivar (TN) on November 10, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Austin (TX) on March 17, 1967 (a Friday).
- Bolivar is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Piney Grove. Both communities are located in Hardeman County.
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curtis Kent Bishop<1>
Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (TN) on July 2, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Memphis (TN) on October 14, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to New Park Cemetery
John Lewis Dodge, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bolivar (TN) on April 27, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Mobile (AL) on June 19, 1916 (a Monday).
- Bolivar is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Piney Grove. Both communities are located in Hardeman County.
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Lewis Dodge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Cave Hill Cemetery
Gene Evans (Actor)
- Born: Eugene Barton Evans
- He was born in Holbrook (AZ) on July 11, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (TN) on April 1, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Holbrook is located in Navajo County, Arizona.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Piney Grove. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Evans<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Highland Memorial Gardens
Kerby Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Major Kerby Farrell
- 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 in McNairy County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kerby Farrell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Woodlawn Memorial Park
W.S. 'Fluke' Holland (Musician)
- 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, Tennessee.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Piney Grove. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.S. 'Fluke' Holland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Ridgecrest Cemetery
Joe Hunter (Pianist)
- Full name: Joseph Edward Hunter
- He was born in Jackson (TN) on November 19, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 3, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Hunter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Christopher Jones (Actor)
- Born: William Frank Jones
- He was born in Jackson (TN) on August 18, 1941 (a Monday) and died in Los Alamitos (CA) on January 31, 2014 (a Friday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- Los Alamitos is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ellis Kinder (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Atkins (AR) on July 26, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Jackson (TN) on October 16, 1968 (a Wednesday).
- Atkins is located in Pope County, Arkansas.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Piney Grove. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellis Kinder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Highland Memorial Gardens
Hammie Nixon (Musician)
- Born: Hammie Nickerson
- He was born in Brownsville (TN) on January 22, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (TN) on August 17, 1984 (a Friday).
- Brownsville is located in Haywood County, Tennessee.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hammie Nixon<1>
Carl Perkins (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Carl Lee Perkins
- He was born in Tiptonville (TN) on April 9, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Jackson (TN) on January 19, 1998 (a Monday).
- Tiptonville is located in Lake County, Tennessee.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Piney Grove. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Ridgecrest Cemetery
Gail Robinson (Opera singer)
- She was born in Jackson (TN) on August 7, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Lexington (KY) on October 19, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Robinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Memorial Park Cemetery
Mel Street (Musician)
- Born: King Malachi
- He was born in Grundy (VA) on October 21, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Henderson (TN) on October 21, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Grundy is located in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- Henderson is located in Chester County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Piney Grove (which is located in Hardeman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mel Street<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Robert Gene 'Red' West (Actor, stuntman)
- He was born in Bolivar (TN) on March 8, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Memphis (TN) on July 18, 2017 (a Tuesday).
- Bolivar is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Piney Grove. Both communities are located in Hardeman County.
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Gene 'Red' West<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Piney Grove to Memorial Park 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.