Newt Adams, age 93 of Canton, GA passed away Thursday July 26, 2012 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Mr. Adams served as Sheriff of Cherokee County for many years. Funeral services will be Saturday July 28, 2012 at 2PM in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Mulkey and Rev. Ken May officiating. The family will be receiving friends beginning Thursday July 26 at 6PM-9PM, Friday July 27 from 10AM-9PM, and Saturday from 10AM-1PM. The survivors are Sons Bobby(Sharon)Adams of Waleska, Johnny(Marilyn) Adams of Canton and Special Friend Nita Pollard of Canton. Also surviving are Grandchildren Katie& Charlie Brown, Tracy Maddox, Stacy Adams, Amy& Kevin Gordon along with 7 Great Grandchildren. Mr. Adams was a Member of Hickory Flat Masonic lodge 205, Canton Moose Lodge, Sheriffs Association, Cherokee Shrine Yarab Temple, Americam Legion, Mt. Zion Baptist Church and VFW. Hickory Flat Lodge 205 will be in charge of the Masonic Graveside Service at Cherokee Memorial Park. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.