Notable Births & Deaths for Mount Olive ...

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

• 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Mount Olive. Both communities are located in Laurens County.
  • Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
• Chadwick Aaron Boseman     (Actor, producer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Aaron Boseman<1>
  • He was born in Anderson (SC) on November 29, 1976 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 28, 2020 (a Friday).
  • Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Mount Olive (which is located in Laurens County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
• Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
  • He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday).
  • Laurens is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Mount Olive. Both communities are located in Laurens County.
  • Hammonton is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
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• Johnny Mann     (Arranger, composer, singer)
  • Full name: John Russell Mann
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mann<1>
  • He was born in Baltimore (MD) on August 30, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Anderson (SC) on June 18, 2014 (a Wednesday).
  • Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
  • Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Mount Olive (which is located in Laurens County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • The body was cremated.
• Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays     (Social activist, educator)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays<1>
  • He was born in Ninety Six (SC) on August 1, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on March 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
  • Ninety Six is located in Greenwood County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Mount Olive (which is located in Laurens County).
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 89.
  • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
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• Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor<1>
  • He was born in Anderson (SC) on January 20, 1875 (a Wednesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on February 23, 1922 (a Thursday).
  • Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Mount Olive (which is located in Laurens County).
  • Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 47.
  • He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Mount Olive to Crown Hill Cemetery