Notable Births & Deaths for Wise ...

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

• Charles L. 'Chuck' Brown     (Musician, singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles L. 'Chuck' Brown<1>
  • He was born in Gaston (NC) on August 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on May 16, 2012 (a Wednesday).
  • Gaston is located in Northampton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Wise (which is located in Warren County).
  • Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is located in Charles County, Maryland.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens<1>
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• Charlotte Hawkins Brown     (Author, educator, founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute)
  • Born: Lottie Hawkins
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlotte Hawkins Brown<1>
  • She was born in Henderson (NC) on June 11, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on January 11, 1961 (a Wednesday).
  • Henderson is located in Vance County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Wise (which is located in Warren County).
  • Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
  • At the time of her death, she was 77.
• Ben E. King     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Full name: Bengamin Earl Nelson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben E. King<1>
  • He was born in Henderson (NC) on September 28, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on April 30, 2015 (a Thursday).
  • Henderson is located in Vance County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Wise (which is located in Warren County).
  • Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Hackensack Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hackensack Cemetery<1>
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• Edna Thomas     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edna Thomas<1>
  • She was born in Lawrenceville (VA) on November 1, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on July 22, 1974 (a Monday).
  • Lawrenceville is located in Brunswick County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Wise (which is located in Warren County).
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
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