Notable Births & Deaths for Hollis ...

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

• Bonnie Wright Bonnell     (Actress)
  • She was born in Thomasville (GA) on August 1, 1905 (a Tueday) and died in West Los Angeles (CA) on March 14, 1964 (a Saturday) at the age of 58.
  • Thomasville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Hollis.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bonnie Wright Bonnell<1>
• Billy Joe Royal     (Singer)
  • He was born in Valdosta (GA) on April 3, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Morehead City (NC) on October 6, 2015 (a Tueday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Carteret County, North Carolina).
  • Valdosta is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Hollis.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy Joe Royal<1>
• Demond Wilson     (Actor, author, pastor)
  • Full name: Grady Demond Wilson
  • He was born in Valdosta (GA) on October 13, 1946 (a Sunday)
  • Valdosta is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Hollis.
• Scott Wilson     (Actor)
  • Born: William Delano Wilson
  • He was born in Thomasville (GA) on March 29, 1942 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 6, 2018 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Thomasville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Hollis.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Scott Wilson<1>
• Joanne Woodward     (Oscar winning actress, producer, activist, philanthropist)
  • Full name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward
  • She was born in Thomasville (GA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday)
  • Thomasville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Hollis.