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Notable Births & Deaths for Zuni ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Zuni. 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)
- Ella Fitzgerald (Musician)
- 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Zuni (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Zuni (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 of Zuni. 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 Zuni to Forest Lawn Cemetery
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Zuni (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Zuni (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Zuni (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Zuni (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- We don't have any burial details.
- John Barron McKay (Astronaut, test pilot)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Zuni (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth City and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Zuni (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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Zuni. 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 Zuni to Olive Branch Cemetery
- Davis Aydelotte Robertson (Major League Baseball)
- Frederick William Sievers (Sculptor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick William Sievers<1>
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 26, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on July 4, 1966 (a Monday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Williamsburg is located in Williamsburg City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Zuni (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Ron Springs (Professional football)
- Dwight White (Professional football)
- Full name: Dwight Lynn White
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dwight White<1>
- He was born in Hampton (VA) on July 30, 1949 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 2008 (a Friday).
- Hampton is located in Hampton City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Zuni (which is located in Isle of Wight County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- The body was cremated.
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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