Notable Births & Deaths for Lester ...

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

• Patsy Stoneman     (Musician)
  • She was born in Galax (VA) on May 27, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Manchester (TN) on July 23, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
  • Galax is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lester.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patsy Stoneman<1>
• Scotty Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Full name: Calvin Scott Stoneman
  • He was born in Galax (VA) on August 4, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 4, 1973 (a Sunday) at the age of 40. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
  • Galax is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Lester.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Scotty Stoneman<1>
• William 'Oliver' Swofford     (Singer)
  • He was born in North Wilkesboro (NC) on February 22, 1945 (a Thursday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on February 12, 2000 (a Saturday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park (Dallas County, Texas).
  • North Wilkesboro is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Lester.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William 'Oliver' Swofford<1>
• Monte Weaver     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Helton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Lester.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>