Notable Births & Deaths for Crafts Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Crafts Point. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Crafts Point.
  • Roanoke is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Crafts Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr.<1>
• Sarah Louise 'Sadie' Delany     (Author)
  • She was born in Lynch Station (VA) on September 19, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Mount Vernon (NY) on January 25, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 109. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Wake County, North Carolina).
  • Lynch Station is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Crafts Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sarah Louise 'Sadie' Delany<1>
• 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Crafts Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis<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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Crafts Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Payne<1>