Ira Dorsey Knott, 92, Newnan, died Aug. 17, 2008. He was born in Carroll County and had been employed with Bonnell retiring with 29 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. "Bud" and Lena Lynch Knott.

Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jim Dressler and J. C. Cook officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Ruth Turner Knott; a son, Tony and Allison Knott, Newnan; a daughter, Deloris and Jerry Lynch, Brooks; grandchildren, Darlene and Mark Marchman, Ricky and Pam Pilgreen, David Pilgreen, Sarah Cox, Katie Cox, Ryan Knott, and Kristin Brown; six great-grandchildren; and nieces, Mildred Coalson, and Lucille Moat.

McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.