Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bluefield Heights. 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.
Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr. (Artist)
He was born in Elliston (VA) on June 4, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Roanoke (VA) on February 11, 1968 (a Sunday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Sherwood Burial Park (Salem City, Virginia).
Elliston is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Bluefield Heights.
Roanoke is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast of Bluefield Heights.
Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis (Played both professional football and baseball)
He was born in Cloverdale (VA) on February 3, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Wooster (OH) on April 5, 1910 (a Tueday) at the age of 31. He is buried at Wooster Cemetery (Wayne County, Ohio).
Cloverdale is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Bluefield Heights.
She was born in Buchanan (VA) on November 21, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (VA) on May 9, 1936 (a Saturday) at the age of 65. She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
Buchanan is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Bluefield Heights.
He was born in Roanoke (VA) on May 23, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Malibu (CA) on December 6, 1989 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. The body was cremated.
Roanoke is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast of Bluefield Heights.
Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Newport (VA) on August 10, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday) at the age of 56. He is buried at Sharon Memorial Park (Mecklenburg County, North Carolina).
Newport is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Bluefield Heights.
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.