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Notable Births & Deaths for Turnpike ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Turnpike. 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.
- Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- Asheville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Turnpike. Both communities are located in Buncombe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
- Paul Michael 'Oz' Bach (Musician, arranger)
- Richard Jerome 'Rome' Chambers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Weaverville (NC) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Weaverville (NC) on August 30, 1902 (a Saturday).
- Weaverville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Turnpike. Both communities are located in Buncombe County.
- Weaverville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Turnpike. Both communities are located in Buncombe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Jerome 'Rome' Chambers<1>
- Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald (Author, artist)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Turnpike. Both communities are located in Buncombe 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>
- George Guy Gray (Actor)
- Dorothy Hart (Actress)
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 4, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on July 11, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Asheville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Turnpike. Both communities are located in Buncombe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Hart<1>
- Kenneth Edward 'Bud' Holcombe (Major League Baseball)
- Randy Johnson (Professional football)
- Jackie 'Moms' Mabley (Comedian)
- Wade Mainer (Musician)
- Rex Lloyd Nelon (Singer)
- Frances Nero (Singer)
- Johnny Lane Oates (Major League Baseball)
- Pearl Shear (Actress)
- Born: Pearl Gilbert
- She was born in Washington (PA) on April 19, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on July 27, 2009 (a Monday).
- Washington is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- Chapel Hill is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Turnpike (which is located in Buncombe County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl Shear<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turnpike to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Patrick Sky (Singer, songwriter, musician, producer)
- Born: Patrick Linch
- He was born in College Park (GA) on October 2, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on May 26, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- College Park is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Asheville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Turnpike. Both communities are located in Buncombe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Turnpike (which is located in Buncombe 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>
- Virgil 'Red' Stallcup (Major League Baseball)
- Dr. Ed Wike Sutton (Professional football)
- Full name: Edward Wike Sutton
- He was born in Sylva (NC) on March 16, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Redwood City (CA) on September 20, 2008 (a Saturday).
- Sylva is located in Jackson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Turnpike (which is located in Buncombe County).
- Redwood City is located in San Mateo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Keener Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Turnpike. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ed Wike Sutton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Keener Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turnpike to Keener Cemetery
- Collier Young (Producer)
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. |
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