Sycamore (Williamson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sycamore ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sycamore. 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 'James' Abernathy (1945:1948)
- Full name: Robert William Abernathy
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'James' Abernathy<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Woodlawn Memorial Park
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Williamson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Sycamore. 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 Sycamore 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Williamson County.
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 in Davidson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Sycamore. 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 Sycamore to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Williamson 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Williamson 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>
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).
- Centerville is located in Hickman County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minnie Pearl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman (Musician)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<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 Sycamore to Mt. Olivet 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Williamson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which 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 Sycamore 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 in Davidson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Sycamore. 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 Sycamore to Woodlawn Memorial Park

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.