Huntersville (Mecklenburg County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Huntersville ...

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

Theodore Wade 'Ted' Abernathy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Stanley (NC) on March 6, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Gastonia (NC) on December 16, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Stanley is located in Gaston County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Gastonia is located in Gaston County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Gaston Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Huntersville. The cemetery is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore Wade 'Ted' Abernathy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gaston Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gaston Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Gaston Memorial Park
Elvia Allman (Actress)
- Full name: Elvia Beatrice Allman
- She was born in Enochville (NC) on September 19, 1904 (a Monday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on March 6, 1992 (a Friday).
- Enochville is located in Rowan County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elvia Allman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Reverend Ernest Angley (Televangelist, author)
- Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
- He was born in Mooresville (NC) on August 9, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Akron (OH) on May 7, 2021 (a Friday).
- Mooresville is located in Iredell County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
Vernon 'Vern' Adair Benson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Granite Quarry (NC) on September 19, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Salisbury (NC) on January 20, 2014 (a Monday).
- Granite Quarry is located in Rowan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Salisbury is located in Rowan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Rowan Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Huntersville. The cemetery is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vernon 'Vern' Adair Benson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rowan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rowan Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Rowan Memorial Park
Virginia Dale (Actress)
- She was born in Charlotte (NC) on July 1, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on October 3, 1994 (a Monday).
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Dale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Clarence T. Dixon (Musician)
- He was born in Charlotte (NC) on June 4, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 25, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence T. Dixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III (Actor, director, producer)
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 6, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 16, 2008 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III<1>
Hal England (Actor)
- He was born in Kings Mountain (NC) on October 2, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on November 6, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Kings Mountain is located in Cleveland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal England<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Skinnay Ennis (Musician)
- Born: Edgar Clyde Ennis
- He was born in Salisbury (NC) on August 13, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on June 3, 1963 (a Monday).
- Salisbury is located in Rowan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Skinnay Ennis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Annie Montrose Hagins (Actress, civil rights activist)
- She was born in Charlotte (NC) on June 12, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on October 24, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Annie Montrose Hagins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Green Hills Memorial Park
Wilbert Harrison (Singer)
- Full name: Wilbert Huntington Harrison
- He was born in Charlotte (NC) on January 5, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Spencer (NC) on October 26, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Spencer is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at North Pinewood Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Huntersville. The cemetery is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbert Harrison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Pinewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to North Pinewood Cemetery
Daisy and Violet Hilton (Conjoined twins, sideshow performers)
- She was born in Brighton (England) on February 5, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on January 4, 1969 (a Saturday).
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daisy and Violet Hilton<1>
Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac (Professional auto racing)
- 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 and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Hickory is located in Catawba County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac<1>
Clyde Kluttz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockwell (NC) on December 12, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Salisbury (NC) on May 12, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Rockwell is located in Rowan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- Salisbury is located in Rowan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Rowan Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Huntersville. The cemetery is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Kluttz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rowan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rowan Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Rowan Memorial Park
Oscar Micheaux (Director, writer, producer)
- He was born in Metropolis (IL) on January 2, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 25, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Metropolis is located in Massac County, Illinois.
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Great Bend Cemetery, which is located in Barton County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Micheaux<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Great Bend Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Great Bend Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Great Bend Cemetery
James Polk (11th President of the US (1845 - 1849))
- Full name: James Knox Polk
- He was born in Pineville (NC) on November 2, 1795 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 15, 1849 (a Friday).
- Pineville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Polk<1>
Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newport (VA) on August 10, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Giles County, Virginia.
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Sharon Memorial Park, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast of Huntersville. The cemetery is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sharon Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Sharon Memorial Park
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Tavares (FL) on January 20, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on July 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Tavares is located in Lake County, Florida.
- Charlotte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Huntersville. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, which is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Daytona Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Daytona Memorial Park
Jackie Torrence (Storyteller)
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on February 12, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Granite Quarry (NC) on November 30, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Granite Quarry is located in Rowan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Huntersville (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Rowan Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Huntersville. The cemetery is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie Torrence<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rowan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rowan Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Huntersville to Rowan Memorial Park

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.