Notable Births & Deaths for Christie ...

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

• Charlotte Hawkins Brown     (Author, educator, founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute)
  • Born: Lottie Hawkins
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlotte Hawkins Brown<1>
  • She was born in Henderson (NC) on June 11, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on January 11, 1961 (a Wednesday).
  • Henderson is located in Vance County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Christie (which is located in Halifax County).
  • Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
  • At the time of her death, she was 77.
• Ted Kaczynski     (The Unabomber)
  • Full name: Theodore John Kaczynski
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Kaczynski<1>
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 22, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Bahama (NC) on June 10, 2023 (a Saturday).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • Bahama is located in Durham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Christie (which is located in Halifax County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • The body was cremated.
• Ben E. King     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Full name: Bengamin Earl Nelson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben E. King<1>
  • He was born in Henderson (NC) on September 28, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on April 30, 2015 (a Thursday).
  • Henderson is located in Vance County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Christie (which is located in Halifax County).
  • Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Hackensack Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hackensack Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Hackensack Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Christie to Hackensack Cemetery
• Charlie 'Tinker' Leigh, Sr.     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie 'Tinker' Leigh, Sr.<1>
  • He was born in Halifax (VA) on October 29, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Albany (NY) on October 26, 2006 (a Thursday).
  • Halifax is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Christie. Both communities are located in Halifax County.
  • Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 61.
  • He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Christie to Graceland Cemetery
• Janis Martin     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Janis Martin<1>
  • She was born in Sutherlin (VA) on March 27, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Durham (NC) on September 3, 2007 (a Monday).
  • Sutherlin is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Christie. Both communities are located in Halifax County.
  • Durham is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
  • At the time of her death, she was 67.
  • She is buried at Highland Burial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Christie. The cemetery is located in Danville City, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Burial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Highland Burial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Christie to Highland Burial Park