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Notable Births & Deaths for Smiths Fork ...

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

  • Kerby Farrell     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Major Kerby Farrell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kerby Farrell<1>
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Smiths Fork (which is located in Hardin 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.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Smiths Fork to Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • W.S. 'Fluke' Holland     (Musician)
  • Elizabeth Patterson     (Actress)
    • Full name: Mary Elizabeth Patterson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Patterson<1>
    • She was born in Savannah (TN) on November 22, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 31, 1966 (a Monday).
    • Savannah is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Smiths Fork. Both communities are located in Hardin County.
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 91.
    • She is buried at Savannah Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of Smiths Fork. The cemetery is located in Hardin County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Savannah Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Savannah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Smiths Fork to Savannah 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.