Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Lexington. 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.
John Williams 'Johnny' Humphries (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Clifton Forge (VA) on June 23, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on June 24, 1965 (a Thursday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
Clifton Forge is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of West Lexington.
She was born in Buchanan (VA) on November 21, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (VA) on May 9, 1936 (a Saturday) at the age of 65. She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
Buchanan is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of West Lexington.
Warm Springs is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of West Lexington.
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.