Holly (Kanawha County, WV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Holly ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Holly. 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 Edward 'Charley' Cowan (Professional football)
- He was born in Braeholm (WV) on June 19, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Whittier (CA) on April 29, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Braeholm is located in Logan County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Holly (which is located in Kanawha County).
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Edward 'Charley' Cowan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Rose Hills Memorial Park
James Cecil 'Little Jimmy' Dickens (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Bolt (WV) on December 19, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on January 2, 2015 (a Friday).
- Bolt is located in Raleigh County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Holly (which is located in Kanawha County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cecil 'Little Jimmy' Dickens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Conchata Galen Ferrell (Actress)
- She was born in Loudendale (WV) on March 28, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on October 12, 2020 (a Monday).
- Loudendale is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Holly. Both communities are located in Kanawha County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Cemetery, which is located in Pickaway County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conchata Galen Ferrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Forest Cemetery
Earl Coleman Francis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Slab Fork (WV) on July 14, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 3, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Slab Fork is located in Raleigh County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Holly (which is located in Kanawha County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Homewood Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Coleman Francis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Homewood Cemetery
Joseph Gilliam (Professional football)
- He was born in Charleston (WV) on December 29, 1950 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 25, 2000 (a Monday).
- Charleston is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Holly. Both communities are located in Kanawha County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Gilliam<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Greenwood Cemetery
Allison Hayes (Actress)
- Born: Mary Jane Hayes
- She was born in Charleston (WV) on March 6, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Charleston is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Holly. Both communities are located in Kanawha County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allison Hayes<1>
Pattie Ruffner Jacobs (Social reformer)
- She was born in Malden (WV) on October 2, 1875 (a Saturday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on December 22, 1935 (a Sunday).
- Malden is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Holly. Both communities are located in Kanawha County.
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pattie Ruffner Jacobs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Elmwood Cemetery
Red Sovine (Musician)
- Born: Woodrow Wilson Sovine
- He was born in Charleston (WV) on July 7, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Nashville (TN) on April 4, 1980 (a Friday).
- Charleston is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Holly. Both communities are located in Kanawha County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Sovine<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly (which is located in Kanawha County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Stydahar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
Jerry West (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Jerome Alan West
- He was born in Chelyan (WV) on May 28, 1938 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 12, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Chelyan is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Holly. Both communities are located in Kanawha County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry West<1>
Bill Withers (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Full name: William Harrison Withers, Jr.
- He was born in Slab Fork (WV) on July 4, 1938 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 30, 2020 (a Monday).
- Slab Fork is located in Raleigh County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Holly (which is located in Kanawha County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Withers<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.