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Notable Births & Deaths for Newlight ...

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

  • A.R. Ammons     (Poet)
    • Full name: Archie Randolph Ammons
    • He was born in Whiteville (NC) on February 26, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Ithaca (NY) on February 26, 2001 (a Monday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (Tompkins County, New York).
    • Whiteville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Newlight.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: A.R. Ammons<1>
  • Gallagher     (Comedian)
    • Full name: Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr.
    • He was born in Fort Bragg (NC) on July 24, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on November 11, 2022 (a Friday) at the age of 76. We don't have any burial details.
    • Fort Bragg is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Newlight.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gallagher<1>
  • Julianne Moore     (Oscar winning actress)
    • Born: Julie Anne Smith
    • She was born in Fort Bragg (NC) on December 3, 1960 (a Saturday)
    • Fort Bragg is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Newlight.

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.