West View is the principal cemetery of Monticello, with more than 2,400 recorded burials. Among those laid to rest here is musician J.R. Cobb (1944-2019), the guitarist and songwriter remembered for his work with the Classics IV and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. His compositions, including hits such as 'Spooky,' 'Stormy,' and 'Traces,' helped shape the smooth Southern pop sound of the late 1960s and 1970s.
West View Cemetery
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West View Cemetery is a cemetery in Monticello, Jasper County. It is one of 36 cemeteries documented in Jasper County, among 58 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.3083, -83.6915 near Monticello. The nearest cataloged historic site is Monticello High School (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Monticello Cemetery, Jasper County Courthouse, and Jasper County.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
West View is the principal cemetery of Monticello, with more than 2,400 recorded burials. Among those laid to rest here is musician J.R. Cobb (1944-2019), the guitarist and songwriter remembered for his work with the Classics IV and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. His compositions, including hits such as 'Spooky,' 'Stormy,' and 'Traces,' helped shape the smooth Southern pop sound of the late 1960s and 1970s.
Sources: findagrave.com
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