Progress (Randolph County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Progress ...

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

Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling<1>
- He was born in High Point (NC) on April 2, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Cumming (GA) on January 3, 1991 (a Thursday).
- High Point is located in Guilford County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens<1>
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Clarence 'The Black Godfather' Avant (Music executive, businessman, film producer)
- Full name: Clarence Alexander Avant
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'The Black Godfather' Avant<1>
- He was born in Climax (NC) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Climax is located in Guilford County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Frances Elizabeth Bavier (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Elizabeth Bavier<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on December 14, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Siler City (NC) on December 6, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Siler City is located in Chatham County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Progress. The cemetery is located in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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Charlotte Hawkins Brown (Author, educator, founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute)
- Born: Lottie Hawkins
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlotte Hawkins Brown<1>
- She was born in Henderson (NC) on June 11, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on January 11, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Henderson is located in Vance County, North Carolina.
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
Hal 'Skinny' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Harold Hector Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal 'Skinny' Brown<1>
- He was born in Greensboro (NC) on December 11, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on December 17, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
Mace Stanley Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mace Stanley Brown<1>
- He was born in North English (IA) on May 21, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on March 24, 2002 (a Sunday).
- North English is located in Iowa County, Iowa.
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Progress. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Gardens Cemetery<1>
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Don Cardwell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Cardwell<1>
- He was born in Winston - Salem (NC) on December 7, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Winston - Salem (NC) on January 14, 2008 (a Monday).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at God's Acre, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Progress. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for God's Acre<1>
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Jim Thomas Clack (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Thomas Clack<1>
- He was born in Rocky Mount (NC) on October 26, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on April 7, 2006 (a Friday).
- Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Progress. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Gardens Cemetery<1>
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- From Progress to Westminster Gardens Cemetery
Bob Denver (Comedic actor)
- Full name: Robert Osbourne Denver
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Denver<1>
- He was born in New Rochelle (NY) on January 9, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Winston - Salem (NC) on September 2, 2005 (a Friday).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- The body was cremated.
Wes Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wes Ferrell<1>
- He was born in Greensboro (NC) on February 2, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on December 9, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Progress. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery<1>
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Jester Joseph Hairston (Actor, musician, composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jester Joseph Hairston<1>
- He was born in Belews Creek (NC) on July 9, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 18, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Belews Creek is located in Forsyth County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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George Hamilton, IV (Singer, musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Hamilton, IV<1>
- He was born in Winston - Salem (NC) on July 19, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 17, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at God's Acre, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Progress. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for God's Acre<1>
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Raymond Hall 'Ray' Hayworth (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Hall 'Ray' Hayworth<1>
- He was born in High Point (NC) on January 29, 1904 (a Friday) and died in High Point (NC) on September 25, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- High Point is located in Guilford County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- High Point is located in Guilford County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Guilford Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast of Progress. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Guilford Memorial Park<1>
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Dolley Madison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Madison (1809 - 1817))
- Full name: Dorothea Dandridge Payne Todd-Madison
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolley Madison<1>
- She was born in Guilford College (NC) on May 20, 1768 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on July 12, 1849 (a Thursday).
- Guilford College is located in Guilford County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
Harold Nicholas (Tap dancer, entertainer)
- Full name: Harold Lloyd Nicholas
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Nicholas<1>
- He was born in Winston - Salem (NC) on March 27, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on July 3, 2000 (a Monday).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Mary Webb Nicholson (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Webb Nicholson<1>
- She was born in Greensboro (NC) on July 12, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Worcestershire (England) on May 22, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Greensboro is located in Guilford County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Progress. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery<1>
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- From Progress to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Frances 'Baba' Hedrick Raeburn (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances 'Baba' Hedrick Raeburn<1>
- She was born in Winston - Salem (NC) on August 15, 1924 (a Friday) and died somewhere in Los Angeles County (NC) on December 26, 1976 (a Sunday).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
Gene Tanner (Musician - a member of 'The Five Royales')
- Full name: Eugene Tanner
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Tanner<1>
- He was born in Winston - Salem (NC) on February 1, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Winston - Salem (NC) on December 29, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Johnny Tanner (Musician - a member of 'The Five Royales')
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Tanner<1>
- He was born in Winston - Salem (NC) on November 28, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Winston - Salem (NC) on November 8, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- Winston - Salem is located in Forsyth County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Progress (which is located in Randolph County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.

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.