Cokesbury (Harnett County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cokesbury ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cokesbury. 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.
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Carolina Biblical Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Carolina Biblical Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cokesbury to Carolina Biblical Gardens
Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany (Author)
- She was born in Raleigh (NC) on September 3, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Mount Vernon (NY) on September 25, 1995 (a Monday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
- Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 104.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cokesbury to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Gallagher (Comedian)
- Full name: Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr.
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Cokesbury (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gallagher<1>
Randall Jarrell (Poet)
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on May 6, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on October 14, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Chapel Hill is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Randall Jarrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cokesbury to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Andrew Johnson (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
- Elizabethton is located in Carter County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
Kay Kyser (Band leader, entertainer)
- Born: James Kern
- He was born in Rocky Mount (NC) on June 18, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on July 23, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Chapel Hill is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Kyser<1>
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
Kate Elizabeth Smith (Singer)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Elizabeth Smith<1>
Paul Teal (Actor)
- Full name: Paul Joseph Teal
- He was born in Wilmington (NC) on July 18, 1989 (a Tuesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on November 15, 2024 (a Friday).
- Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Cokesbury (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.