Notable Births & Deaths for Wing ...

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

• Richard Jerome 'Rome' Chambers     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Jerome 'Rome' Chambers<1>
  • 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 southwest of Wing (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wing (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 27.
• Roberta Flack     (Singer, pianist)
  • Born: Rubina Flake
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roberta Flack<1>
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Wing (which is located in Mitchell 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.
• Andrew Johnson     (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
  • He was born in Raleigh (NC) on December 29, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Elizabethton (TN) on July 31, 1875 (a Saturday).
  • Raleigh is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
  • Elizabethton is located in Carter County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Wing (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
• Wade Mainer     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Mainer<1>
  • 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 southwest of Wing (which is located in Mitchell 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery<1>
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• Robert Williams     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Williams<1>
  • He was born in Morganton (NC) on September 15, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 3, 1931 (a Tuesday).
  • Morganton is located in Burke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Wing (which is located in Mitchell County).
  • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 37.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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  • From Wing to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)