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 2:00 p.m. 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 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday July 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 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, American 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. On-line condolences may be left for the family at: www.darbyfuneralhome.com