Notable Births & Deaths for Ellendale ...

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

• William McGarvey 'Bullet' Dudley     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Bluefield (VA) on December 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Lynchburg (VA) on February 4, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery (Lynchburg City, Virginia).
  • Bluefield is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Ellendale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William McGarvey 'Bullet' Dudley<1>
• Ruth Selwyn     (Actress, producer)
  • Born: Ruth Virginia Wilcox
  • She was born in Tazewell (VA) on November 6, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 13, 1954 (a Monday) at the age of 49. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Tazewell is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Ellendale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ruth Selwyn<1>
• Monte Weaver     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Helton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Ellendale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>
• Edith Wilson     (Second wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson (1913 - 1921))
  • She was born in Wytheville (VA) on October 15, 1872 (a Tueday) and died in Washington, DC on December 28, 1961 (a Thursday) at the age of 89. We don't have any burial details.
  • Wytheville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Ellendale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edith Wilson<1>