Kalmia (Mitchell County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kalmia ...

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

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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Kalmia (which is located in Mitchell 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.
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Kalmia (which is located in Mitchell 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kalmia to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)

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.