Gloucester Point (Gloucester County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gloucester Point ...

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

Bill Bailey (Singer, dancer, actor)
- He was born in Newport News (VA) on December 8, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on December 12, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Newport News is located in and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Bailey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Green Memorial Park (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Rolling Green Memorial Park
Pearl Mae Bailey (Singer, actress)
- She was born in Newport News (VA) on March 29, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on August 17, 1990 (a Friday).
- Newport News is located in and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl Mae Bailey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Green Memorial Park (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Rolling Green Memorial Park
Kate Lee Langley Bosher (Author, suffragette)
- She was born in Norfolk (VA) on February 1, 1865 (a Wednesday) and died in Norfolk (VA) on July 27, 1932 (a Wednesday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Lee Langley Bosher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Hollywood Cemetery
Evelyn Thomas Butts (Social reformer)
- She was born in Norfolk (VA) on May 22, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Norfolk (VA) on March 11, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Gloucester Point. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Evelyn Thomas Butts<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Mary Eaton (Actress)
- She was born in Norfolk (VA) on January 29, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 10, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 47.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Eaton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ella Fitzgerald (Musician)
- She was born in Newport News (VA) on April 25, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on June 15, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Newport News is located in and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ella Fitzgerald<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Stephen Furst (Actor)
- Born: Stephen Nelson Feuerstein
- He was born in Norfolk (VA) on May 8, 1954 (a Saturday) and died in Moorpark (CA) on June 16, 2017 (a Friday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Moorpark is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Furst<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Larry Hennessy (Professiional basketball)
- He was born in New Rochelle (NY) on May 20, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on August 20, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Williamsburg is located in and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Gloucester Point. The cemetery is located in Williamsburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Hennessy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Cedar Grove Cemetery
John Herrnstein (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: John Ellett Herrnstein
- He was born in Hampton (VA) on March 31, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Chillicothe (OH) on October 3, 2017 (a Tuesday).
- Hampton is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Chillicothe is located in Ross County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Ross County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Herrnstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Grandview Cemetery
George Samuel Hughes, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Norfolk (VA) on August 19, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Hampton (VA) on February 5, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Hampton is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Gloucester Point. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Samuel Hughes, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Mary Winston Jackson (Mathematician, engineer)
- She was born in Hampton (VA) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Hampton (VA) on February 11, 2005 (a Friday).
- Hampton is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Hampton is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Winston Jackson<1>
Katherine Johnson (Mathematician)
- Born: Creola Katherine Coleman
- She was born in White Sulphur Springs (WV) on August 26, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Newport News (VA) on February 24, 2020 (a Monday).
- White Sulphur Springs is located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- Newport News is located in and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Johnson<1>
Larrie Londin (Musician)
- Born: Ralph Gallant
- He was born in Norfolk (VA) on October 15, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 24, 1992 (a Monday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larrie Londin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Moses Eugene Malone (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Petersburg (VA) on March 23, 1955 (a Wednesday) and died in Norfolk (VA) on September 13, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Petersburg is located in , Virginia.
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moses Eugene Malone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Charles Kennon 'Buck' Marrow (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tarboro (NC) on August 29, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Newport News (VA) on November 21, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Tarboro is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Newport News is located in and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Gloucester Point. The cemetery is located in Newport News City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Kennon 'Buck' Marrow<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peninsula Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Peninsula Memorial Park
Wayne Newton (Singer, actor)
- Full name: Carson Wayne Newton
- He was born in Norfolk (VA) on April 3, 1942 (a Friday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
Barbara Perry (Actress, singer, dancer)
- She was born in Norfolk (VA) on June 22, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 5, 2019 (a Sunday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Perry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Walter Reed (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Belroi (VA) on September 13, 1851 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on November 23, 1902 (a Sunday).
- Belroi is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Gloucester Point. Both communities are located in Gloucester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Reed<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Arlington National Cemetery
Tim Reid (Actor, director)
- Full name: Timothy Lee Reid
- He was born in Norfolk (VA) on December 19, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
Frederick William Sievers (Sculptor)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 26, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on July 4, 1966 (a Monday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Williamsburg is located in and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick William Sievers<1>
Keely Smith (Jazz singer)
- Born: Dorothy Jacqueline Keely
- She was born in Norfolk (VA) on March 9, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on December 16, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Gloucester Point (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keely Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gloucester Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.