Gardner, Ava b. December 24, 1922 d. January 25, 1990 Actress. Born in a small town in North Carolina, after traveling to Virginia with her family for part of her childhood, she returned to the area to enjoy her teen years. After seeing a photo taken by her brother-in-law, who was a professional photographer, her looks caught the attention of MGM scouts and she was signed in 1940 to a contract with the studio. Initially her roles were very small and her salary equally paltry, but soon her talent proved her to be one of the most formidable leading...[Read More] (Bio by: R. Digati) Cause of death: Pneumonia Sunset Memorial Park, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Pou, Edward William b. September 9, 1863 d. 1934 US Congressman. Elected to represent North Carolina's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 until his death in 1934. Also served as Presidential Elector from North Carolina in 1888. Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
b. December 24, 1922 d. January 25, 1990