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Notable Births & Deaths for Herberts Corner ...

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

  • V.C. Andrews     (Author)
    • Born: Cleo Virginia Andrews
    • She was born in Portsmouth (VA) on June 6, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Virginia Beach (VA) on December 19, 1986 (a Friday) at the age of 63. She is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery (Portsmouth City, Virginia).
    • Portsmouth is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Virginia Beach is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: V.C. Andrews<1>
  • Bill Bailey     (Singer, dancer, actor)
  • Pearl Mae Bailey     (Singer, Actress)
  • James Kenneth 'Jimmy' Bangley     (Actor, author)
  • 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) at the age of 67. She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
    • Norfolk is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Norfolk is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kate Lee Langley Bosher<1>
  • 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) at the age of 68. She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Norfolk City, Virginia).
    • Norfolk is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Norfolk is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Evelyn Thomas Butts<1>
  • Adolph Coors     (Founder of Coors Brewing Company)
    • He was born in Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) on February 4, 1847 (a Thursday) and died in Virginia Beach (VA) on June 5, 1929 (a Wednesday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Colorado).
    • Virginia Beach is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Adolph Coors<1>
  • Mary Eaton     (Actress)
  • Ella Fitzgerald     (Musician)
  • Stephen Furst     (Actor)
  • 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) at the age of 83. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Norfolk City, Virginia).
    • Norfolk is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Hampton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Samuel Hughes, Sr.<1>
  • 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) at the age of 83.
    • Hampton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Hampton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Winston Jackson<1>
  • Katherine Johnson     (Mathematician)
  • Moses Eugene Malone     (Professional basketball)
  • John Barron McKay     (Astronaut, test pilot)
  • Arthur Beauregard 'Bud' Metheny     (Major League Baseball)
  • Wayne Newton     (Singer, actor)
    • Full name: Carson Wayne Newton
    • He was born in Norfolk (VA) on April 3, 1942 (a Friday)
    • Norfolk is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
  • Clarence 'Ace' Parker     (Professional football, Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Portsmouth (VA) on May 17, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Portsmouth (VA) on November 6, 2013 (a Wednesday) at the age of 101. He is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery (Portsmouth City, Virginia).
    • Portsmouth is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Portsmouth is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clarence 'Ace' Parker<1>
  • Tim Reid     (Actor, director)
    • Full name: Timothy Lee Reid
    • He was born in Norfolk (VA) on December 19, 1944 (a Tueday)
    • Norfolk is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
  • Davis Aydelotte Robertson     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Portsmouth (VA) on September 25, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Virginia Beach (VA) on November 5, 1970 (a Thursday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Norfolk City, Virginia).
    • Portsmouth is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Herberts Corner.
    • Virginia Beach is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Herberts Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Davis Aydelotte Robertson<1>
  • Keely Smith     (Jazz singer)

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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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