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Notable Births & Deaths for Cape Fear ...

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

  • John 'Big John' Baker     (Professional football)
    • Full name: John Haywood Baker, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Baker<1>
    • He was born in Raleigh (NC) on June 10, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on October 31, 2007 (a Wednesday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cape Fear (which is located in Harnett County).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cape Fear (which is located in Harnett County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
    • He is buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Cape Fear. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Carolina Biblical Gardens<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Carolina Biblical Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cape Fear to Carolina Biblical Gardens
  • Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany     (Author)
  • Gallagher     (Comedian)
    • Full name: Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gallagher<1>
    • He was born in Fort Bragg (NC) on July 24, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on November 11, 2022 (a Friday).
    • Fort Bragg is located in Cumberland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Cape Fear (which is located in Harnett County).
    • Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Andrew Johnson     (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
    • He was born in Raleigh (NC) on December 29, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Elizabethton (TN) on July 31, 1875 (a Saturday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cape Fear (which is located in Harnett County).
    • Elizabethton is located in Carter County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Julianne Moore     (Oscar winning actress)
    • Born: Julie Anne Smith
    • She was born in Fort Bragg (NC) on December 3, 1960 (a Saturday).
    • Fort Bragg is located in Cumberland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Cape Fear (which is located in Harnett County).
  • Kate Elizabeth Smith     (Singer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Elizabeth Smith<1>
    • She was born in Washington, DC on May 1, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on June 17, 1986 (a Tuesday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cape Fear (which is located in Harnett County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 79.
  • Paul Teal     (Actor)
    • Full name: Paul Joseph Teal
    • He was born on July 18, 1989 (a Tuesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on November 15, 2024 (a Friday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cape Fear (which is located in Harnett County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
    • We don't have any burial details.

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.