Notable Births & Deaths for New Hope ...

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

• William Franklin 'Bill' Horton     (Singer, musician)
  • He was born in Hickory (NC) on December 25, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 27, 1995 (a Friday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park (Chester County, Pennsylvania).
  • Hickory is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of New Hope.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Franklin 'Bill' Horton<1>
• Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Catawba (NC) on August 1, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Hickory (NC) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday) at the age of 45.
  • Catawba is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of New Hope.
  • Hickory is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of New Hope.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac<1>
• Julia Mae Brown Mainer     (Musician)
  • She was born in Mocksville (NC) on March 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Flint (MI) on January 21, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Genesee County, Michigan).
  • Mocksville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of New Hope.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Mae Brown Mainer<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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of New Hope.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William 'Oliver' Swofford<1>