Smithfield (Russell County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Smithfield ...

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

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 southwest of Smithfield (which is located in Russell County).
- Reston is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
Ruth Selwyn (Actress, producer)
- Born: Ruth Virginia Wilcox
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Selwyn<1>
- She was born in Tazewell (VA) on November 6, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 13, 1954 (a Monday).
- Tazewell is located in Tazewell County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Smithfield (which is located in Russell County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 49.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)

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.