Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Matoaka. 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.
William McGarvey 'Bullet' Dudley (Professional football)
He was born in Bluefield (VA) on December 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Lynchburg (VA) on February 4, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery (Lynchburg City, Virginia).
Bluefield is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Matoaka.
He was born in Slab Fork (WV) on July 14, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 3, 2002 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Homewood Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
Slab Fork is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Matoaka.
He was born in Welch (WV) on July 2, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Columbia (SC) on September 12, 2017 (a Tueday) at the age of 80. We don't have any burial details.
Welch is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Matoaka.
He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery (Harrison County, West Virginia).
Beckley is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Matoaka.
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.