Mills Bee Lane III (November 12, 1937 – December 6, 2022) was an American boxing referee, professional boxer, two-term Washoe County, Nevada district court judge, and television personality. He gained recognition for officiating major heavyweight championship boxing matches and starring in the syndicated court show Judge Mills Lane. Lane was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Lane had a prominent family background and excelled in sports during his schooling years. He served in the United States Marine Corps and later pursued a business degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. Lane had a successful boxing career as a welterweight champion and later transitioned to become a renowned boxing referee, officiating significant matches and ultimately retiring from this role in 1998. Additionally, he ventured into a legal career, serving as a district judge and later gaining fame as the presiding judge of the court show Judge Mills Lane. Sadly, Lane suffered a debilitating stroke in 2002, impacting his health and ability to communicate. He passed away on December 6, 2022.

Mills E. Godwin High School, located in Henrico County, Virginia, is named after Mills E. Godwin Jr., a former governor of Virginia. The school, which opened in 1981, has close to 2,000 students and is home to the Todd A. Phillips Center for Medical Sciences. The Science, Mathematics, and Technology Specialty Center, within the school, offers scientific and mathematical courses and exclusive electives. Godwin High School has achieved sporting success in various disciplines, including swimming, baseball, golf, tennis, football, soccer, track, cheerleading, wrestling, debate, robotics, and Model United Nations. The school has produced notable alumni, including actress Elaine Carroll, professional soccer player Adam Cristman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Adam Goldman, professional baseball pitcher Reed Garrett, and porn actress and podcaster Bailey Jay. The school's achievements and contributions to academics, sports, and the community have made it a prominent institution in the region.

Mills Gardner (January 30, 1830 – February 20, 1910) was a prominent figure in Ohio, serving as an attorney, politician, and member of the United States House of Representatives from 1877 to 1879. Born in Russellville, Ohio, Gardner received his education in Highland County and Rankins academy at Ripley, Ohio. He pursued a career in law, and after being admitted to the bar in 1855, he established a successful practice in Washington Court House, Ohio. Known for his strong Republican affiliation, Gardner played an active role in various political endeavors, including serving as a presidential elector for Ohio and being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio constitutional convention. During his term in the Forty-fifth Congress, he declined renomination for a second term. Despite his political engagements, Gardner continued to practice law until his passing in Washington Court House, where he was interred in Washington Cemetery. His contributions and impact are remembered as part of Ohio's political history.

The Mills Sisters, also known as the Singing Grandmas, were a talented group of three sisters from Torres Strait Islands, comprising Rita Mills and twins Cessa and Ina. Born in the 1920s and 1930s on Naghir Island, the sisters had a rich heritage, with Torres Strait Islander, Kaurareg, and Samoan ancestry. Their musical journey started in the 1950s, captivating audiences with their harmonious vocals and instrumental prowess. The trio toured extensively, performing at various venues nationally and internationally, showcasing their diverse musical repertoire that encompassed genres like country, blues, reggae, and songs in multiple languages. Their contribution to music was recognized with the prestigious Red Ochre Award from the Australia Council for the Arts in 1995. The Mills Sisters' enduring legacy has been immortalized in the documentary "Frangipani Land Forever," and their music lives on through their albums "Frangipani Land" and "Those Beautiful TI Girls." Despite their retirement in the mid-1990s, their impact on the music scene continues to resonate, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.