Calvert (Spartanburg County, SC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Calvert ...

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

Abigail 'Tommye' Adams (Actress)
- Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail 'Tommye' Adams<1>
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson<1>
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on February 12, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on October 12, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
Edward Jones Borom (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Jones Borom<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on October 30, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 7, 2011 (a Friday).
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park<1>
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Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess<1>
- 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Rutherfordton is located in Rutherford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Calvert. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Memorial Park<1>
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Tommy Caldwell (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Caldwell<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 9, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Calvert. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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Toy T. Caldwell, Jr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Toy T. Caldwell, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 13, 1947 (a Thursday) and died in Moore (SC) on February 25, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- Moore is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Calvert. Both communities are located in Spartanburg County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Calvert. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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John Dickson Carr (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dickson Carr<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west southwest of Calvert. The cemetery is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery<1>
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James B. Davis (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James B. Davis<1>
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 17, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
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Art Fowler (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Fowler<1>
- He was born in Converse (SC) on July 3, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on January 29, 2007 (a Monday).
- Converse is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Calvert. Both communities are located in Spartanburg County.
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Calvert. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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Eddie Jackson (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Jackson<1>
- He was born in Forest City (NC) on September 4, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 3, 2010 (a Monday).
- Forest City is located in Rutherford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery<1>
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James R. Packard (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James R. Packard<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on September 23, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Fairfield (IL) on October 1, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- Fairfield is located in Wayne County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Floral Park Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Floral Park Cemetery<1>
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Donald Wesley Reno (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Wesley Reno<1>
- He was born in Buffalo (SC) on February 21, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Powhatan (VA) on October 16, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Buffalo is located in Union County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Powhatan is located in Campbell County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Lynchburg City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
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Ellas Broadus Robertson (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellas Broadus Robertson<1>
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on April 19, 1872 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 3, 1945 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Earl Scruggs (Musician)
- Full name: Earl Eugene Scruggs
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Scruggs<1>
- He was born in Flint Hill (NC) on January 6, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 28, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Flint Hill is located in Cleveland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
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Nina Simone (Singer, songwriter, musician, activist)
- Born: Eunice Kathleen Simone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nina Simone<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
Clara Smith (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Smith<1>
- She was born in Spartanburg (SC) on March 13, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 2, 1935 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 40.
- She is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park<1>
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Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located nearby and to the east of Calvert.
- Franklin is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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Josh White (Musician)
- Full name: Joshua Daniel White, Sr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Josh White<1>
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on February 11, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhasset (NY) on September 5, 1969 (a Friday).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Calvert (which is located in Spartanburg County).
- Manhasset is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery<1>
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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.