Notable Births & Deaths for Hooks Mill ...

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

• 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Hooks Mill.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis<1>
• John Williams 'Johnny' Humphries     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Clifton Forge (VA) on June 23, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on June 24, 1965 (a Thursday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
  • Clifton Forge is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Hooks Mill.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Williams 'Johnny' Humphries<1>
• Katherine Johnson     (Mathematician)
  • 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) at the age of 101. We don't have any burial details.
  • White Sulphur Springs is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Hooks Mill.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Katherine Johnson<1>
• 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Hooks Mill.
  • Warm Springs is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Hooks Mill.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Johnston<1>