Turnersville (Robertson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Turnersville ...

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

Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederate States of America)
- Full name: Jefferson Finis Davis
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jefferson Davis<1>
- He was born in Fairview (KY) on June 3, 1808 (a Friday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 6, 1889 (a Friday).
- Fairview is located in Christian County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Turnersville (which is located in Robertson County).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
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- From Turnersville to Metairie Cemetery
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 Turnersville (which is located in Robertson 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 Turnersville. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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- From Turnersville to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Turnersville (which is located in Robertson 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Turnersville (which is located in Robertson 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Turnersville. Both communities are located in Robertson 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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- From Turnersville to Restvale Cemetery
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 southeast of Turnersville (which is located in Robertson 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 Turnersville to Westwood Memorial Park
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Turnersville (which is located in Robertson County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Turnersville. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
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- From Turnersville to Greenwood Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Turnersville. Both communities are located in Robertson 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Turnersville (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the south southeast of Turnersville. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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- From Turnersville to Mt. Hope 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.