Notable Births & Deaths for Kona ...

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

• Richard Jerome 'Rome' Chambers     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Jerome 'Rome' Chambers<1>
  • He was born in Weaverville (NC) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Weaverville (NC) on August 30, 1902 (a Saturday).
  • Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Kona (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Kona (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 27.
• 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Kona (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.
• Andrew Johnson     (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
  • 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, North Carolina.
  • Elizabethton is located in Carter County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Kona (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
• Eliza Johnson     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Andrew Johnson (1865 - 1869))
  • Born: Eliza McCardle
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eliza Johnson<1>
  • She was born in Telford (TN) on October 4, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Greeneville (TN) on January 15, 1876 (a Saturday).
  • Telford is located in Washington County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Kona (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • Greeneville is located in Greene County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of her death, she was 65.
• Wade Mainer     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Mainer<1>
  • He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint (MI) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday).
  • Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Kona (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • Flint is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
  • At the time of his death, he was 104.
  • He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery<1>
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• Pearl Shear     (Actress)
  • Born: Pearl Gilbert
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl Shear<1>
  • She was born in Washington (PA) on April 19, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on July 27, 2009 (a Monday).
  • Washington is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
  • Chapel Hill is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Kona (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 91.
  • She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills<1>
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  • From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Kona to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills