Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wasp. 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.
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
Newport is located in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Wasp (which is located in Cocke County).
He was born in Paw Paw (WV) on June 24, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Asheville (NC) on September 21, 1998 (a Monday).
Paw Paw is located in Morgan County, West Virginia.
Asheville is located in Buncombe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Wasp (which is located in Cocke County).
At the time of his death, he was 59.
He is buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south southeast of Wasp. The cemetery is located in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
Burnsville is located in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Weaverville is located in Buncombe County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wasp (which is located in Cocke County).
At the time of his death, he was 91.
He is buried at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Wasp. The cemetery is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
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.