Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Colly. 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.
A.R. Ammons (Poet)
Full name: Archie Randolph Ammons
He was born in Whiteville (NC) on February 26, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Ithaca (NY) on February 26, 2001 (a Monday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (Tompkins County, New York).
Whiteville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Colly.
She was born in Ridgewood (NJ) on November 1, 1961 (a Wednesday) and died in Wilmington (NC) on June 13, 2018 (a Wednesday) at the age of 56. She is buried at Maryrest Cemetery (Bergen County, New Jersey).
Wilmington is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Colly.
He was born in Oakland (CA) on February 1, 1965 (a Monday) and died in Wilmington (NC) on March 31, 1993 (a Wednesday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery (King County, Washington).
Wilmington is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Colly.
He was born in Durham (NC) on February 4, 1890 (a Tueday) and died in Wilmington (NC) on October 16, 1962 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Wilmington National Cemetery (New Hanover County, North Carolina).
Wilmington is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Colly.
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.