Vannatta (Bedford County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Vannatta ...

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

Anne Bradshaw Clopton (Artist)
- She was born in Shelbyville (TN) on July 22, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on February 4, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Vannatta. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Bradshaw Clopton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vannatta to Maple Hill Cemetery
James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Vannatta. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- Shelbyville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Vannatta. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vannatta to Westview Cemetery
Charlie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Charles Elzer Loudermilk
- He was born in Henagar (AL) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Wartrace (TN) on January 26, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Henagar is located in DeKalb County, Alabama.
- Wartrace is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Vannatta. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northwest of Vannatta. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Louvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vannatta to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Vannatta. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- Shelbyville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Vannatta. Both communities are located in Bedford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vannatta to Westview Cemetery
Mary Murfree (Author)
- She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on January 24, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 31, 1922 (a Monday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Vannatta. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Murfree<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vannatta to Evergreen Cemetery
Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on February 17, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Richland County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mansfield Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vannatta to Mansfield Cemetery
Sarah Polk (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
- Born: Sara Childress
- She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
Little Richard (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
- He was born in Macon (GA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Tullahoma (TN) on May 9, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- Tullahoma is located in Coffee County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Born: Carmine Orrico
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 5, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 25, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Vannatta to Lake View 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the north northwest of Vannatta. 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 Vannatta to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Patsy Stoneman (Musician)
- She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Galax is located in , Virginia.
- Manchester is located in Coffee County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the north northwest of Vannatta. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy 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 Vannatta to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Vannatta (which is located in Bedford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the north northwest of Vannatta. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden 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 Vannatta to Mt. Olivet 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.