Notable Births & Deaths for Thomasville ...

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

• Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Thomasville (which is located in Cheatham 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Thomasville. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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• Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
  • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Thomasville (which is located in Cheatham County).
  • Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
• Dorothy Jordan     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
  • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Thomasville (which is located in Cheatham County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 82.
  • The body was cremated.
• Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson<1>
  • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Thomasville (which is located in Cheatham 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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• Frank Sutton     (Actor)
  • Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
  • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Thomasville (which is located in Cheatham County).
  • Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Thomasville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
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• 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Thomasville (which is located in Cheatham 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>
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• Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth     (Singer)
  • Born: Mary Ann Ward
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>
  • She was born in Birmingham (AL) on July 4, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Madison (TN) on December 19, 1999 (a Sunday).
  • Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
  • Madison is located in Davidson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Thomasville (which is located in Cheatham County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 69.
  • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the south southeast of Thomasville. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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