Pea Ridge (Polk County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pea Ridge ...

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

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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (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>
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- Rutherfordton is located in Rutherford County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Pea Ridge. 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 Pea Ridge to Sunset Memorial Park
Tommy Caldwell (Musician)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Pea Ridge. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Toy T. Caldwell, Jr. (Musician)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Pea Ridge. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Toy T. Caldwell, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Pea Ridge (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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Pea Ridge. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Pea Ridge (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge to Mt. Peace Cemetery
James R. Packard (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on September 23, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Fairfield (IL) on October 1, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- Fairfield is located in Wayne County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Floral Park Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James R. Packard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Floral Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Floral Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge to Floral Park Cemetery
Earl Scruggs (Musician)
- Full name: Earl Eugene Scruggs
- He was born in Flint Hill (NC) on January 6, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 28, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Flint Hill is located in Cleveland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Scruggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge to Spring Hill Cemetery
Nina Simone (Singer, songwriter, musician, activist)
- Born: Eunice Kathleen Simone
- She was born in Tryon (NC) on February 21, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died in Carry-le-Rouet (France) on April 21, 2003 (a Monday).
- Tryon is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Pea Ridge. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nina Simone<1>
Clara Smith (Singer)
- She was born in Spartanburg (SC) on March 13, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 2, 1935 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 40.
- She is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge to Lincoln Memorial Park
Robert 'Buffalo Bob' Smith (Actor, TV host)
- Born: Robert Emil Schmidt
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on November 27, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Hendersonville (NC) on July 30, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Hendersonville is located in Henderson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Buffalo Bob' Smith<1>
Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (which is located in Polk County).
- Franklin is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pea Ridge to Willow Grove Cemetery

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.