Notable Births & Deaths for Simmons ...

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

• William McGarvey 'Bullet' Dudley     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William McGarvey 'Bullet' Dudley<1>
  • He was born in Bluefield (VA) on December 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Lynchburg (VA) on February 4, 2010 (a Thursday).
  • Bluefield is located nearby and to the south of Simmons.
  • Lynchburg is located in Lynchburg City, Virginia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Lynchburg City, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Spring Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Simmons to Spring Hill Cemetery
• Earl Coleman Francis     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Coleman Francis<1>
  • He was born in Slab Fork (WV) on July 14, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 3, 2002 (a Wednesday).
  • Slab Fork is located in Raleigh County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Simmons (which is located in Mercer County).
  • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • He is buried at Homewood Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Cemetery<1>
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  • From Simmons to Homewood Cemetery
• Alex Hawkins     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Clifton Alexander Hawkins
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alex Hawkins<1>
  • He was born in Welch (WV) on July 2, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Columbia (SC) on September 12, 2017 (a Tuesday).
  • Welch is located in McDowell County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Simmons (which is located in Mercer County).
  • Columbia is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Simmons (which is located in Mercer 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>
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  • From Simmons to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
• Edith Wilson     (Second wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson (1913 - 1921))
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Wilson<1>
  • She was born in Wytheville (VA) on October 15, 1872 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on December 28, 1961 (a Thursday).
  • Wytheville is located in Wythe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Simmons (which is located in Mercer County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 89.
  • We don't have any burial details.