New Light (Virginia)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Light ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Light. 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
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for V.C. Andrews<1>
- She was born in Portsmouth (VA) on June 6, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Virginia Beach (VA) on December 19, 1986 (a Friday).
- Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of New Light (which is located in ).
- Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach City and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of New Light. The cemetery is located in Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Olive Branch Cemetery<1>
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Bill Bailey (Singer, dancer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Bailey<1>
- 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 Newport News City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
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Pearl Mae Bailey (Singer, Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl Mae Bailey<1>
- 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 Newport News City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
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James Kenneth 'Jimmy' Bangley (Actor, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Kenneth 'Jimmy' Bangley<1>
- He was born in Suffolk (VA) on July 11, 1956 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 7, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Suffolk is located in Suffolk City and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of New Light (which is located in ).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of New Light. The cemetery is located in Suffolk City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Kate Lee Langley Bosher (Author, suffragette)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Lee Langley Bosher<1>
- 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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- Norfolk is located in Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
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Evelyn Thomas Butts (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Evelyn Thomas Butts<1>
- 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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- Norfolk is located in Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northwest of New Light. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Adolph Coors (Founder of Coors Brewing Company)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adolph Coors<1>
- 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).
- Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach City and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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Mary Eaton (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Eaton<1>
- 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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Ella Fitzgerald (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ella Fitzgerald<1>
- 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 Newport News City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Stephen Furst (Actor)
- Born: Stephen Nelson Feuerstein
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Furst<1>
- 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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park<1>
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George Samuel Hughes, Sr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Samuel Hughes, Sr.<1>
- 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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northwest of New Light. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Mary Winston Jackson (Mathematician, engineer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Winston Jackson<1>
- 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 Hampton City and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
John Lester Johnson (Actor, professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Lester Johnson<1>
- He was born in Suffolk (VA) on August 13, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in West Los Angeles (CA) on March 27, 1968 (a Wednesday).
- Suffolk is located in Suffolk City and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of New Light (which is located in ).
- West Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
Katherine Johnson (Mathematician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Johnson<1>
- 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 Newport News City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- We don't have any burial details.
Moses Eugene Malone (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moses Eugene Malone<1>
- 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 Petersburg City, Virginia.
- Norfolk is located in Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery<1>
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John Barron McKay (Astronaut, test pilot)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Barron McKay<1>
- He was born in Portsmouth (VA) on December 8, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Lancaster (CA) on April 27, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of New Light (which is located in ).
- Lancaster is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Joshua Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Joshua Memorial Park<1>
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Arthur Beauregard 'Bud' Metheny (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Beauregard 'Bud' Metheny<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 1, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Virginia Beach (VA) on January 2, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach City and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, located nearby and to the east southeast of New Light.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Colonial Grove Memorial Park<1>
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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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
Clarence 'Ace' Parker (Professional football, Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'Ace' Parker<1>
- He was born in Portsmouth (VA) on May 17, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Portsmouth (VA) on November 6, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of New Light (which is located in ).
- Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of New Light (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 101.
- He is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of New Light. The cemetery is located in Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Olive Branch Cemetery<1>
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Barbara Perry (Actress, singer, dancer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Perry<1>
- 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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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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 Norfolk City and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of New Light (which is located in ).

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.