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Notable Births & Deaths for Modoc ...

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

  • Vernon 'The Viper' Forrest     (Professional boxer)
  • Oliver Hardy     (Actor, comedian, director, screenwriter)
    • Born: Norvell Hardy
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oliver Hardy<1>
    • He was born in Harlem (GA) on January 18, 1892 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on August 7, 1957 (a Wednesday).
    • Harlem is located in Columbia County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Modoc (which is located in McCormick County).
    • North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Modoc to Valhalla Memorial Park
  • Joe Haynes     (Major League Baseball)
  • Hulk Hogan     (Professional wrestler, actor)
    • Born: Terry Gene Bollea
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hulk Hogan<1>
    • He was born in Augusta (GA) on August 11, 1953 (a Tuesday) and died on July 24, 2025 (a Thursday).
    • Augusta is located in Richmond County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in McCormick County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • The body was cremated.
  • William Henry Peck     (Author)
  • Mary Ellen 'Mammy' Pleasant     (Social reformer, civil rights activist)

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.