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Notable Births & Deaths for Sessex ...

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

  • Patsy Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Scotty Stoneman     (Musician)
    • Full name: Calvin Scott Stoneman
    • He was born in Galax (VA) on August 4, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 4, 1973 (a Sunday) at the age of 40. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Galax is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Sessex.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Scotty Stoneman<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 2 miles [3.2 km] to the west of Sessex.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>

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.