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Notable Births & Deaths for Siloam ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Siloam. 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 in Huntsville (AL) on December 15, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Hartsville (TN) on March 2, 2009 (a Monday).
    • Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
    • Hartsville is located in Trousdale County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Siloam (which is located in Macon County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the southwest of Siloam. 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 Siloam to Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • DeFord Bailey     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeFord Bailey<1>
    • He was born in Carthage (TN) on December 14, 1899 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on July 2, 1982 (a Friday).
    • Carthage is located in Smith County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Siloam (which is located in Macon County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 82.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southwest of Siloam. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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    • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Siloam to Greenwood Cemetery
  • Ferlin Husky     (Musician, actor)
    • Full name: Ferlin Eugene Husky
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferlin Husky<1>
    • He was born in Cantwell (MO) on December 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Westmoreland (TN) on March 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
    • Cantwell is located in Saint Francois County, Missouri.
    • Westmoreland is located nearby and to the northwest of Siloam.
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the southwest of Siloam. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Siloam to Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • Roy Orbison     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Siloam (which is located in Macon 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.
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    • From Siloam to Westwood Memorial Park
  • Jim Varney     (Actor)
    • Full name: James Albert Varney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Varney<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Siloam (which is located in Macon County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Siloam 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.