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Notable Births & Deaths for Yuma ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Yuma. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Yuma. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Yuma (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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Yuma (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:
- From your current location to Paris Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yuma to Paris Cemetery
- Andrew Johnson (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
- He was born in Raleigh (NC) on December 29, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Elizabethton (TN) on July 31, 1875 (a Saturday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- Elizabethton is located in Carter County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Yuma (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Eliza Johnson (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Andrew Johnson (1865 - 1869))
- Born: Eliza McCardle
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eliza Johnson<1>
- She was born in Telford (TN) on October 4, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Greeneville (TN) on January 15, 1876 (a Saturday).
- Telford is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Yuma (which is located in Scott County).
- Greeneville is located in Greene County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- Alan Kulwicki (Race car driver)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Yuma (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:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Yuma to Westwood Memorial Park
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. |
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