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Notable Births & Deaths for Coyner Mountain Overlook ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Coyner Mountain Overlook. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Coyner Mountain Overlook.
- Roanoke is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Coyner Mountain Overlook.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr.<1>
- Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis (Played both professional football and baseball)
- Mary Johnston (Author)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Coyner Mountain Overlook.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Johnston<1>
- John Payne (Actor)
- Full name: John Howard Payne
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Coyner Mountain Overlook.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Payne<1>
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. |
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