Remembered by friends and loved ones as an avid storyteller, a true Southern gentlemen and a fine lawyer, Dan Greer's death on Sept. 15 has left many Newton County residents missing their good friend. The son of Bernard and Evelyn Hays Greer, W. Dan Greer, 78, died following a rapid decline in health. He left behind a large circle of friends and family members who warmly recall his penchant for telling long-winding stories and his deep comprehension of the law.