Ridgepost (Davidson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ridgepost ...

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

James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown (Singer, entertainer)
- He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin (TN) on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Sparkman is located in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Woodlawn Memorial Park
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
- He was born in Wilmington (NC) on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on July 6, 2020 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Daniels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens
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 in Donelson (TN) on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 19, 1836 (a Monday).
- Donelson is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- Nashville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- 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 in East Nashville (TN) on February 5, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Merkel (TX) on March 21, 1943 (a Sunday).
- East Nashville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- Merkel is located in Taylor County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath (Professional football)
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on January 1, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 27, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
Jimmy Arthur Griffin (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on August 10, 1943 (a Tuesday) and died in Franklin (TN) on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Arthur Griffin<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 Ridgepost to Memorial Park Cemetery
Tom T. Hall (Songwriter, singer, author)
- Full name: Thomas T. Hall
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom T. Hall<1>
Andrew Jackson (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
- He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
- Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina.
- Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- 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 in Philadelphia (PA) on July 16, 1803 (a Saturday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
Dorothy Jordan (Actress)
- She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
Millie Kirkham (Singer)
- Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
- She was born in Hermitage (TN) on June 24, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 14, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- Nashville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Millie Kirkham<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Neal Matthews, Jr. (Singer)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on October 26, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Brentwood (TN) on April 21, 2000 (a Friday).
- Nashville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- Brentwood is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neal Matthews, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson (Musician)
- He was born in Springfield (TN) on March 12, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 17, 1974 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Robertson County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Restvale Cemetery
Roy Orbison (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
- He was born in Vernon (TX) on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Hendersonville (TN) on December 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
- Hendersonville is located in Sumner County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Westwood Memorial Park
Jerry Reed (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Jerry Reed Hubbard
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on March 20, 1937 (a Saturday) and died in Brentwood (TN) on September 1, 2008 (a Monday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Brentwood is located in Williamson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Reed<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Leon Russell (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
- Born: Claude Russell Bridges
- He was born in Lawton (OK) on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday).
- Lawton is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
- Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Russell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Memorial Park Cemetery
Frank Sutton (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Greenwood Cemetery
Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Willow Grove Cemetery
Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Riley Turner
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- Nashville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Ridgepost. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Ridgepost. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Jim Varney (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: James Albert Varney
- He was born in Lexington (KY) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in White House (TN) on February 10, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- White House is located in Robertson County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Ridgepost (which is located in Davidson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Varney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ridgepost to Lexington 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.