Notable Births & Deaths for Kerns ...

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

• June Carter Cash     (Oscar nominated actress, singer, songwriter, comedian, author)
  • Born: Valerie June Carter
  • Also known as: June Carter
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for June Carter Cash<1>
  • She was born in Maces Spring (VA) on June 23, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 15, 2003 (a Thursday).
  • Maces Spring is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Kerns. Both communities are located in Scott County.
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of her death, she was 73.
• Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford     (Singer, TV Host, Radio announcer)
  • Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
  • He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday).
  • Bristol is located in Sullivan County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Kerns (which is located in Scott County).
  • Reston is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 72.
• John Fox, Jr.     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Fox, Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Stony Point (KY) on December 16, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in Big Stone Gap (VA) on July 8, 1919 (a Tuesday).
  • Stony Point is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
  • Big Stone Gap is located in Wise County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Kerns (which is located in Scott County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 56.
  • He is buried at Paris Cemetery, which is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Paris Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Alan Kulwicki     (Race car driver)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Kulwicki<1>
  • He was born in Greenfield (WI) on December 14, 1954 (a Tuesday) and died in Blountville (TN) on April 1, 1993 (a Thursday).
  • Greenfield is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
  • Blountville is located in Sullivan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Kerns (which is located in Scott County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 38.
  • He is buried at St. Adalberts Cemetery, which is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Adalberts Cemetery<1>
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• Francis Gary Powers     (Pilot)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Gary Powers<1>
  • He was born in Jenkins (KY) on August 11, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Encino (CA) on August 1, 1977 (a Monday).
  • Jenkins is located in Letcher County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Kerns (which is located in Scott County).
  • Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 48.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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• George C. Scott     (Oscar winning actor, director, producer)
  • Full name: George Campbell Scott
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George C. Scott<1>
  • He was born in Wise (VA) on October 18, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Westlake Village (CA) on September 22, 1999 (a Wednesday).
  • Wise is located in Wise County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Kerns (which is located in Scott County).
  • Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Google driving directions:
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  • From Kerns to Westwood Memorial Park