Sunset (Calvert County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sunset ...

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

Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on March 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on February 4, 1957 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Arlington National Cemetery
Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 5, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on July 28, 1958 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Arlington National Cemetery
Michele Lee Henson (Actress)
- She was born in Annapolis (MD) on February 26, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on November 21, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michele Lee Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Grandview Cemetery
John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Green - Wood Cemetery
Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- He was born in Britton (OK) on January 1, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on June 19, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Britton is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to United States Naval Academy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Dashiell Hammett (Author)
- Full name: Samuel Dashiell Hammett
- He was born in Great Mills (MD) on May 27, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Lenox Hill (NY) on January 10, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Great Mills is located in Saint Mary's County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- Lenox Hill is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dashiell Hammett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Arlington National Cemetery
Shirley Valerie Horn (Musician)
- She was born in Washington, DC on May 1, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Cheverly (MD) on October 20, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cheverly is located in Prince George's County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Valerie Horn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson (Singer)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on June 11, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Capitol Heights (MD) on January 16, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County, Iowa.
- Capitol Heights is located in Prince George's County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Resurrection Cemetery
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located in Orange County, New York.
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Trinity Memorial Gardens
Bristol Robotham Lord (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (PA) on September 21, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Prince Frederick (MD) on November 13, 1964 (a Friday).
- Upland is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Prince Frederick is located nearby and to the south of Sunset.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lawn Croft Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bristol Robotham Lord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lawn Croft Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lawn Croft Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Lawn Croft Cemetery
Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mitchellville (MD) in 1860 and died in Baltimore (MD) on July 29, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Mitchellville is located in Prince George's County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- He is buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd (Physician)
- He was born on December 20, 1833 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on January 10, 1883 (a Wednesday).
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd<1>
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. (Author)
- He was born on August 18, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 11, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Arlington National Cemetery
Willard Scott (Weather personality, actor, author)
- Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
Barry Shetrone (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on July 6, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Bowie (MD) on July 18, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Bowie is located in Prince George's County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barry Shetrone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Arlington National Cemetery
Thorne Smith (Author)
- He was born in Annapolis (MD) on March 27, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 21, 1934 (a Thursday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thorne Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
William Frederick 'Bill' Stumpf (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on March 21, 1892 (a Monday) and died in Crownsville (MD) on February 14, 1966 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Crownsville is located in Anne Arundel County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the north of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Frederick 'Bill' Stumpf<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Wernher Von Braun (Scientist)
- Full name: Magnus Maximilian Freiherr Von Braun
- He was born in Wielkopolskie (Poland) on March 23, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on June 16, 1977 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Sunset. The cemetery is located in Alexandria City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wernher Von Braun<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ivy Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset to Ivy Hill Cemetery
George Washington (1st President of the US (1789 - 1797))
- He was born in Colonial Beach (VA) on February 22, 1732 (a Friday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on December 14, 1799 (a Saturday).
- Colonial Beach is located in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sunset (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington<1>

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.