Westwood (Henderson County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Westwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Westwood. 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 in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson 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)
- He was born in Paw Paw (WV) on June 24, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Asheville (NC) on September 21, 1998 (a Monday).
- Paw Paw is located in Morgan County, West Virginia.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Michael 'Oz' Bach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery
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, North Carolina.
- Rutherfordton is located in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Westwood. 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 Westwood to Sunset Memorial Park
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 in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson 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)
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on July 24, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on March 10, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 47.
- She is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to St. Mary's Cemetery
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 north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson 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)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on October 30, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Asheville (NC) on September 8, 1967 (a Friday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Guy Gray<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Oakwood Memorial Park
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 in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson 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)
- He was born in Burnsville (NC) on August 23, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Weaverville (NC) on March 15, 2010 (a Monday).
- Burnsville is located in Yancey County, North Carolina.
- Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Edward 'Bud' Holcombe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
- The Geni entry for Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ashelawn Gardens of Memory (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
Randy Johnson (Professional football)
- He was born in San Antonio (TX) on June 17, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Brevard (NC) on September 17, 2009 (a Thursday).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Brevard is located in Transylvania County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in DeWitt County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Randy Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Hillside Cemetery
Jackie 'Moms' Mabley (Comedian)
- Born: Loretta Mary Aiken
- She was born in Brevard (NC) on March 19, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in White Plains (NY) on May 23, 1975 (a Friday).
- Brevard is located in Transylvania County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie 'Moms' Mabley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Ferncliff Cemetery
Wade Mainer (Musician)
- He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint (MI) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday).
- Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- Flint is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Mainer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
George Mathews (Actor)
- Full name: George Joseph Mathews
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Caesars Head (SC) on November 7, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Caesars Head is located in Greenville County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Mathews<1>
Rex Lloyd Nelon (Singer)
- He was born in Asheville (NC) on January 19, 1932 (a Tuesday) and died in London (England) on January 23, 2000 (a Sunday).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, which is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rex Lloyd Nelon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Georgia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Georgia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Georgia Memorial Park
Frances Nero (Singer)
- Born: Willie Frances Peak
- She was born in Asheville (NC) on March 13, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Detroit (MI) on November 29, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Acacia Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Nero<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Acacia Park 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 in Polk County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Westwood (which is located in Henderson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nina Simone<1>
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 in Buncombe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henderson 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 nearby and to the north of Westwood.
- 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>

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.