Notable Births & Deaths for Linden ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Linden. 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 in Scott County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Linden (which is located in Wise County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of her death, she was 73.
• 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 nearby and to the southeast of Linden.
  • 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>
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• Wallace Clayton 'Wah Wah' Jones     (Professional basketball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wallace Clayton 'Wah Wah' Jones<1>
  • He was born in Harlan (KY) on July 14, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Lexington (KY) on July 27, 2014 (a Sunday).
  • Harlan is located in Harlan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Linden (which is located in Wise County).
  • Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • 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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• 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Linden (which is located in Wise 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Linden. Both communities are located in Wise 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.
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