Notable Births & Deaths for Wadesboro ...

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

• Ernest Joseph 'Ernie' Mason     (1894/07/17:1894/08/01)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Joseph 'Ernie' Mason<1>
  • He was born in New Orleans (LA) in 1870 and died in Covington (LA) on July 24, 1904 (a Sunday).
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • Covington is located in Saint Tammany Parish and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Wadesboro (which is located in Tangipahoa Parish).
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Emile Meyer     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emile Meyer<1>
  • He was born in New Orleans (LA) on August 18, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Covington (LA) on March 19, 1987 (a Thursday).
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • Covington is located in Saint Tammany Parish and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Wadesboro (which is located in Tangipahoa Parish).
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Wadesboro. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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• Charlie Rich     (Singer, musician)
  • Full name: Charles Allen Rich
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Rich<1>
  • He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
  • Colt is located in Saint Francis County, Arkansas.
  • Hammond is located nearby and to the north of Wadesboro.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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• Leon Joseph Roppolo     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Joseph Roppolo<1>
  • He was born in Lutcher (LA) on March 16, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on October 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
  • Lutcher is located in Saint James Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Wadesboro (which is located in Tangipahoa Parish).
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 41.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Wadesboro. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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• George Bevan 'Bo' Strickland     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Bevan 'Bo' Strickland<1>
  • He was born in Lutcher (LA) on January 10, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on February 21, 2010 (a Sunday).
  • Lutcher is located in Saint James Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Wadesboro (which is located in Tangipahoa Parish).
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Wadesboro. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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• Earl Wilson     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Earl Lawrence Wilson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Wilson<1>
  • He was born in Ponchatoula (LA) on October 2, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 23, 2005 (a Saturday).
  • Ponchatoula is located nearby and to the east of Wadesboro.
  • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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