Union Cross (Henderson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Union Cross ...

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

Eddy Arnold (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Richard Edward Arnold
- He was born in Henderson (TN) on May 15, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 8, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Henderson is located in Chester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Arnold<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Cross to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Dixie Carter (Actress)
- Full name: Dixie Virginia Carter
- She was born in McLemoresville (TN) on May 25, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 10, 2010 (a Saturday).
- McLemoresville is located in Carroll County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at McLemoresville Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northwest of Union Cross. The cemetery is located in Carroll County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dixie Carter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for McLemoresville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to McLemoresville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Cross to McLemoresville Cemetery
Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
- She was born in Winchester (VA) on September 8, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Camden (TN) on March 5, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Winchester is located in , Virginia.
- Camden is located in Benton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Cline<1>
Gene Evans (Actor)
- Born: Eugene Barton Evans
- He was born in Holbrook (AZ) on July 11, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (TN) on April 1, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Holbrook is located in Navajo County, Arizona.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Union Cross. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Evans<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Cross to Highland Memorial Gardens
W.S. 'Fluke' Holland (Musician)
- He was born in Saltillo (TN) on April 22, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Jackson (TN) on September 23, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Saltillo is located in Hardin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Union Cross. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.S. 'Fluke' Holland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Cross to Ridgecrest Cemetery
Joe Hunter (Pianist)
- Full name: Joseph Edward Hunter
- He was born in Jackson (TN) on November 19, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 3, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Hunter<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 Union Cross to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Christopher Jones (Actor)
- Born: William Frank Jones
- He was born in Jackson (TN) on August 18, 1941 (a Monday) and died in Los Alamitos (CA) on January 31, 2014 (a Friday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- Los Alamitos is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Cross to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ellis Kinder (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Atkins (AR) on July 26, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Jackson (TN) on October 16, 1968 (a Wednesday).
- Atkins is located in Pope County, Arkansas.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Union Cross. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellis Kinder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Cross to Highland Memorial Gardens
Hammie Nixon (Musician)
- Born: Hammie Nickerson
- He was born in Brownsville (TN) on January 22, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (TN) on August 17, 1984 (a Friday).
- Brownsville is located in Haywood County, Tennessee.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hammie Nixon<1>
Carl Perkins (Musician)
- Full name: Carl Lee Perkins
- He was born in Tiptonville (TN) on April 9, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Jackson (TN) on January 19, 1998 (a Monday).
- Tiptonville is located in Lake County, Tennessee.
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Union Cross. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Union Cross to Ridgecrest Cemetery
Gail Robinson (Opera singer)
- She was born in Jackson (TN) on August 7, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Lexington (KY) on October 19, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Union Cross (which is located in Henderson County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Robinson<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 Union Cross to Memorial Park 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.