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Notable Births & Deaths for Redden ...

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

  • William Russell 'Russ' Craft     (Professional football)
  • Loretta Lynn     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Born: Loretta Webb
    • She was born in Butcher Hollow (KY) on April 14, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Hurricane Mills (TN) on October 4, 2022 (a Tueday) at the age of 90.
    • Hurricane Mills is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Redden.
  • Minnie Pearl     (Commedienne)
    • Born: Sara Ophelia Colley Cannon
    • She was born in Centerville (TN) on October 25, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 4, 1996 (a Monday) at the age of 83. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Williamson County, Tennessee).
    • Centerville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Redden.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Minnie Pearl<1>

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.