Melrose (Polk County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Melrose ...

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

Abigail 'Tommye' Adams (Actress)
- Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail 'Tommye' Adams<1>
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson (Musician)
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on February 12, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on October 12, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson<1>
Paul Michael 'Oz' Bach (Musician, arranger)
- He was born in Paw Paw (WV) on June 24, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Asheville (NC) on September 21, 1998 (a Monday).
- Paw Paw is located in Morgan County, West Virginia.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Michael 'Oz' Bach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery
Edward Jones Borom (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on October 30, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 7, 2011 (a Friday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Jones Borom<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Laurel Land Memorial Park
Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- Rutherfordton is located in Rutherford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Sunset Memorial Park
Tommy Caldwell (Musician)
- Full name: Thomas Michael Caldwell
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 9, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (SC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Toy Caldwell (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Toy Talmadge Caldwell, Jr.
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 13, 1947 (a Thursday) and died in Moore (SC) on February 25, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- Moore is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Toy Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (SC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
John Dickson Carr (Author)
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dickson Carr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springwood Cemetery (SC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Springwood Cemetery
James B. Davis (Singer)
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 17, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James B. Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Green Memorial Park (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Rolling Green Memorial Park
Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald (Author, artist)
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on July 24, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on March 10, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of her death, she was 47.
- She is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to St. Mary's Cemetery
Roberta Flack (Singer, pianist)
- Born: Rubina Flake
- 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 north of Melrose (which is located in Polk 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roberta Flack<1>
Art Fowler (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Converse (SC) on July 3, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on January 29, 2007 (a Monday).
- Converse is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Fowler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (SC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
George Guy Gray (Actor)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on October 30, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Asheville (NC) on September 8, 1967 (a Friday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Guy Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Oakwood Memorial Park
Dorothy Hart (Actress)
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 4, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on July 11, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Hart<1>
Napoleon Hill (Author)
- He was born in Pound (VA) on October 26, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on November 8, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Pound is located in Wise County, Virginia.
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Napoleon Hill<1>
Walter Hyatt (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on October 25, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died somewhere in Miami-Dade County (SC) on May 11, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Melrose. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Hyatt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (SC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Eddie Jackson (Singer)
- 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 in Rutherford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Melrose (which is located in Polk 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Jackson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Peace Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Mt. Peace Cemetery
Randy Johnson (Professional football)
- Full name: Randolph Klaus Johnson
- He was born in San Antonio (TX) on June 17, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Brevard (NC) on September 17, 2009 (a Thursday).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Brevard is located in Transylvania County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in DeWitt County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Randy Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Hillside Cemetery
Jackie 'Moms' Mabley (Comedian)
- Born: Loretta Mary Aiken
- She was born in Brevard (NC) on March 19, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in White Plains (NY) on May 23, 1975 (a Friday).
- Brevard is located in Transylvania County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie 'Moms' Mabley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Melrose to Ferncliff Cemetery
George Mathews (Actor)
- Full name: George Joseph Mathews
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Caesars Head (SC) on November 7, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Caesars Head is located in Greenville County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Melrose (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Mathews<1>

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.