Extracted from The Laurel Leader-Call (Laurel, MS)
Monday, December 4, 1972

G. C. NEWCOMB

G. C. (Dick) Newcomb, 49, died unexpectedly Sunday at his residence on Rt. 1, Laurel. He was owner of Newco Implement Company, an independent service station operator, and had other business interests. He was a member of Myrick Baptist Church and Myrick Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Holder officiating. Burial will be in Myrick Cemetery, with Masonic services at the graveside.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Bonnie Merle Parker Newcomb; mother, Mrs. Ophelia Newcomb, Rt. 1, Laurel; and one sister, Mrs. W. F. (Virgie) Norton, Rt. 1, Laurel.

Members of the Myrick Masonic Lodge will be pallbearers.