Notable Births & Deaths for Ready Branch ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ready Branch. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Ready Branch.
  • 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.
  • Hickory is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Ready Branch.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac<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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Ready Branch.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William 'Oliver' Swofford<1>
• Monte Weaver     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Helton is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Ready Branch.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>