Virginia Beach (Virginia)

Notable Births & Deaths for Virginia Beach ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Virginia Beach. 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 on December 19, 1986 (a Friday).
- Portsmouth is located in and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Virginia Beach. The cemetery is located in Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for V.C. Andrews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Olive Branch Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Olive Branch Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Virginia Beach to Olive Branch Cemetery
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- Norfolk is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (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.
- 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 Virginia Beach 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- Norfolk is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest of Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach to Forest Lawn Cemetery
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 on June 5, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adolph Coors<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Virginia Beach to Crown Hill 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (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.
- 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 Virginia Beach to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (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.
- 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 Virginia Beach to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- 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 Virginia Beach 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- Hampton is located in and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest of Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- Hampton is located in and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Winston Jackson<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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- 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 Virginia Beach 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (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.
- 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 Virginia Beach to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
John Barron McKay (Astronaut, test pilot)
- 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 and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Barron McKay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Joshua Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Joshua Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Virginia Beach to Joshua Memorial Park
Arthur Beauregard 'Bud' Metheny (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 1, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Virginia Beach on January 2, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Virginia Beach. The cemetery is located in Virginia Beach City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Beauregard 'Bud' Metheny<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Colonial Grove Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Colonial Grove Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Virginia Beach to Colonial Grove 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
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).
- Portsmouth is located in and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- Portsmouth is located in and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 101.
- He is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Virginia Beach. The cemetery is located in Portsmouth City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'Ace' Parker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Olive Branch Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Olive Branch Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Virginia Beach to Olive Branch Cemetery
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (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.
- 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 Virginia Beach to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
Davis Aydelotte Robertson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Portsmouth (VA) on September 25, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Virginia Beach on November 5, 1970 (a Thursday).
- Portsmouth is located in and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest of Virginia Beach. The cemetery is located in Norfolk City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Davis Aydelotte Robertson<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 Virginia Beach to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Sutton Wilson Roley (Director, screenwriter)
- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Chesapeake (VA) on March 3, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- Chesapeake is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sutton Wilson Roley<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 Virginia Beach to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- 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 Virginia Beach to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Margaret Sullavan (Actress)
- Full name: Margaret Brooke Sullavan
- She was born in Norfolk (VA) on May 16, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in New Haven (CT) on January 1, 1906 (a Monday).
- Norfolk is located in and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Virginia Beach (which is located in ).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was -4.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Sullavan<1>

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.