Connor (Wilson County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Connor ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Connor. 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Connor. 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 Connor to Carolina Biblical Gardens
Charles Henry 'Red' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Santa Barbara (CA) on February 14, 1915 (a Sunday) and died in Wilson (NC) on July 28, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Wilson is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Connor. Both communities are located in Wilson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Connor. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Henry 'Red' Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Connor to Evergreen Memorial Park
Jim Thomas Clack (Professional football)
- He was born in Rocky Mount (NC) on October 26, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on April 7, 2006 (a Friday).
- Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Thomas Clack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Gardens Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westminster Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Connor to Westminster Gardens Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Connor (which is located in Wilson 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Connor. 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 Connor to Mt. Hope 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Connor (which is located in Wilson 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- Chapel Hill is located in Orange County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Kyser<1>
Isaac 'Ike' Lassiter (Professional football)
- He was born in Wilson (NC) on November 15, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Oakland (CA) on February 15, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Wilson is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Connor. Both communities are located in Wilson County.
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isaac 'Ike' Lassiter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Connor to Mountain View Cemetery
Thelonious Monk (Muscician, composer, pianist, bandleader)
- Full name: Thelonious Sphere Monk
- He was born in Rocky Mount (NC) on October 10, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on February 17, 1982 (a Wednesday).
- Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- Englewood is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thelonious Monk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Connor to Ferncliff Cemetery
Raymond Lee 'Ray' Murray (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Spring Hope (NC) on October 12, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on April 9, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Spring Hope is located in Nash County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Lee 'Ray' Murray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Connor to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
Norman Pedro Rich (Musician)
- He was born in Washington, DC on February 26, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Selma (NC) on January 17, 1970 (a Saturday).
- Selma is located in Johnston County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Pedro Rich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Connor to Cedar Lawn Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Connor (which is located in Wilson 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- We don't have any burial details.
Gregory Walcott (Actor)
- Born: Bernard Wasdon Mattox
- He was born in Wendell (NC) on January 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 20, 2015 (a Friday).
- Wendell is located in Wake County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Connor (which is located in Wilson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gregory Walcott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Connor to Oakwood Memorial Park
James Arthur 'Bill Lewis' Whitfield (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Wilson (NC) on May 28, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on March 31, 1961 (a Friday).
- Wilson is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Connor. Both communities are located in Wilson County.
- Richmond is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Arthur 'Bill Lewis' Whitfield<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.