Notable Births & Deaths for Golden ...

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

• Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess<1>
  • He was born in Caroleen (NC) on February 6, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Rutherfordton (NC) on September 15, 1991 (a Sunday).
  • Caroleen is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Golden. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
  • Rutherfordton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Golden. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 64.
  • He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Golden. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Memorial Park<1>
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• Roberta Flack     (Singer, pianist)
  • Born: Rubina Flake
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roberta Flack<1>
  • She was born in Black Mountain (NC) on February 10, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 24, 2025 (a Monday).
  • Black Mountain is located in Buncombe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Golden (which is located in Rutherford County).
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Donald Eugene Gibson     (Songwriter, musician)
  • He was born in Shelby (NC) on April 3, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 17, 2003 (a Monday).
  • Shelby is located in Cleveland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Golden (which is located in Rutherford County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • He is buried at Sunset Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Golden. The cemetery is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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• William Franklin 'Bill' Horton     (Singer, musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Franklin 'Bill' Horton<1>
  • He was born in Hickory (NC) on December 25, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 27, 1995 (a Friday).
  • Hickory is located in Catawba County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Golden (which is located in Rutherford County).
  • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
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• Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac     (Race car driver)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac<1>
  • He was born in Catawba (NC) on August 1, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Hickory (NC) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday).
  • Catawba is located in Catawba County, North Carolina.
  • Hickory is located in Catawba County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Golden (which is located in Rutherford County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
• Eddie Jackson     (Singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Jackson<1>
  • He was born in Forest City (NC) on September 4, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 3, 2010 (a Monday).
  • Forest City is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Golden. Both communities are located in Rutherford County.
  • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery<1>
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• Earl Scruggs     (Musician)
  • Full name: Earl Eugene Scruggs
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Scruggs<1>
  • He was born in Flint Hill (NC) on January 6, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 28, 2012 (a Wednesday).
  • Flint Hill is located in Cleveland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Golden (which is located in Rutherford County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
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• Robert Williams     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Williams<1>
  • He was born in Morganton (NC) on September 15, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 3, 1931 (a Tuesday).
  • Morganton is located in Burke County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Golden (which is located in Rutherford County).
  • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 37.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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