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Notable Births & Deaths for Rhodes ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rhodes. 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)
- Bill Bailey (Singer, dancer, actor)
- Pearl Mae Bailey (Singer, Actress)
- James Kenneth 'Jimmy' Bangley (Actor, author)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Norfolk is located in Norfolk City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhodes to Hollywood Cemetery
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Norfolk is located in Norfolk City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east northeast of Rhodes. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhodes to Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Mary Eaton (Actress)
- Ella Fitzgerald (Musician)
- Stephen Furst (Actor)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east northeast of Rhodes. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhodes to Forest Lawn Cemetery
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Moses Eugene Malone (Professional basketball)
- John Barron McKay (Astronaut, test pilot)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- At the time of his death, he was 101.
- He is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Rhodes. The cemetery is located in Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Olive Branch Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Olive Branch Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rhodes to Olive Branch Cemetery
- Barbara Perry (Actress, singer, dancer)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rhodes (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Davis Aydelotte Robertson (Major League Baseball)
- Sutton Wilson Roley (Director, screenwriter)
- Keely Smith (Jazz singer)
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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