Notable Births & Deaths for Sunrise ...

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

• Robert Abernathy     (1945:1948)
  • Full name: Robert William Abernathy
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Abernathy<1>
  • He was born in Columbia (TN) on July 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 2, 1997 (a Tuesday).
  • Columbia is located in Maury County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Sunrise (which is located in Hickman County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Meriwether Lewis     (Explorer, 2nd Governor of Louisiana)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Meriwether Lewis<1>
  • He was born in Ivy (VA) on August 18, 1774 (a Thursday) and died in Hohenwald (TN) on October 11, 1809 (a Wednesday).
  • Ivy is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
  • Hohenwald is located in Lewis County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Sunrise (which is located in Hickman County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 35.
  • He is buried at Pioneer Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Lewis County, Tennessee.
  • Google driving directions:
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• 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 Tuesday).
  • Butcher Hollow is located in Johnson County, Kentucky.
  • Hurricane Mills is located in Humphreys County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Sunrise (which is located in Hickman County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 90.
• Minnie Pearl     (Commedienne)
  • Born: Sara Ophelia Colley Cannon
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minnie Pearl<1>
  • She was born in Centerville (TN) on October 25, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 4, 1996 (a Monday).
  • Centerville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Sunrise. Both communities are located in Hickman County.
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of her death, she was 83.
  • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east northeast of Sunrise. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Sunrise to Mt. Hope Cemetery