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
North Carolina Monument This monument, dedicated in 1992, honors the soldiers from North Carolina who fought and died at the March 19 to 21, 1865 Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina. Many of the soldiers who died lie in a mass Confederate grave near the monument. A total of 3,092 Confederate soldiers became casualties in the engagement, which was the last offensive movement by General Joseph E. Johnston's Army of Tennessee. A month later he surrendered the remnants of his forces at Greensboro, North Carolina. (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Bentonville National Battlefield, Bentonville, 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
Whitley, Curtis b. May 10, 1969 d. May 11, 2008 Professional Football Player. A native of North Carolina, he played at the center position for six seasons (1992 to 1997) in the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders. His career highlights include being a member of the Chargers team which reached Super Bowl XXIX and playing for the Panthers during their debut season of 1995. After playing collegiate football at Clemson University, Whitley was selected by the Chargers in the 5th round of the...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Hatcher Cemetery, Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
b. December 24, 1922 d. January 25, 1990