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Geina Stanton
J.C. Harwell & Son
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Updated: Oct 18, 2012, 7:49 PM
Published: Oct 18, 2012, 7:50 PM

 


Mrs. Geina A. Stanton, age 89, of Social Circle passed away October 18, 2012.  She was born in Cuthbert, GA to the late Hull and Mary Johnson Andrews on July 26, 1926.  Mrs. Stanton was a retired school teacher who began her career as a home economics teacher at Social Circle High School.  She left her career for a time to raise her sons before returning to the class room teaching until her retirement at Ficquett Elementary School.  Mrs. Stanton was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Social Circle where she taught the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class and was a member of the WMU.  A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution she was recognized for her 60 years of services to that organization.  Most recently Mrs. Stanton lived at the Benton House where she served as the Concil President, she could often be found leading the morning exercise class there.  Mrs. Stanton loved to travel and took every opportunity to do so.  She enjoyed going out to eat with her friends and family and visiting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and especially spending time with her boys.  Mrs. Stanton was preceded in death by her husband Robert Hollis Stanton.

 

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Bob and Carol Stanton of Salem Alabama, Andy and Nancy Stanton of Mansfield, Ike and Joan Stanton of Loganville and Billy and Brenda Stanton of Covington along with her brother and sister-in-law, Hull and Nita Andrews of Albany, GA.  Mrs. Stanton is also survived by her grandchildren; Ashley Stanton, Niki Karr, Drew Stanton, Ike Stanton, Anne Johnson, Jill Stanton, Leigh Taylor, Callie Campbell and Emily Castleberry along with her great grandchildren Tyner Stanton, Alexander Karr, Summer Jarrard, Savanna Taylor, Ollie Castleberry, Bradley Karr and Ollie Castleberry.

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Stanton will be held at 2 O’clock, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Social Circle with Reverend Mike Hardy and Reverend Milton Wood officiating.  Interment will follow at Social Circle City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4pm until 8pm on Friday, October 19, 2012 at J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home.  Flowers are accepted are those desiring may make contributions to the First Baptist Church of Social Circle.  J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel, 2157 East Street SE, Covington, GA 30014 is in charge of arrangements. www.harwellfuneralhome.com 
Obituary: Robert I. Stafford
Robert I. Stafford
Robert I. Stafford (Dec. 1, 1941 — April 16, 2025) - photo by Contributed Photo
Published: May 12, 2025, 3:26 PM

Robert Irby “Bob” Stafford was born into a large family in Summerfield, NC on December 1, 1941. He passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, after suffering from a fall in 2022.

Bob grew up in the small town of Summerfield, NC. After graduating from Summerfield High School, he briefly joined the Army Reserves. Bob worked various jobs before moving to Georgia with Moore Business Forms, where he held various sales and management positions before starting his own company in 1985. He moved to Covington in 2005 after living in Atlanta for several years.

Bob was predeceased by his mother, Doris Stafford Kania, and step-father, Edward Kania. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Vicki Stafford; his daughter, Karen Collins; his son, Scott Stafford (Jennifer); his cherished grandchildren, Flynne Collins Cherry (Jack), Ian Collins, Jack Stafford, Ellie Stafford and Emma Stafford; and his twin great granddaughters, Davie May and Tomorrow Cherry. His family and friends remember Bob as a strong, loving and wise example whose guidance and support were unwavering.

While living in Atlanta, Bob was an active and devoted member of the North Atlanta (North DeKalb) Rotary Club and served as president during 1988-1989. He was a long-term contributor to the Georgia Rotary Student Program as a Trustee and Vice-Chair. He and Vicki were host parents and grandparents to many students from around the world for 40 years. After moving to Covington, Bob joined the Rotary Club of Covington and served as president during 2010-2011. He was also a member of the Covington Police Who Care Board.

Bob was a passionate hunter and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed elk hunting in southwest Colorado with Vicki for many years. His wall is adorned with numerous trophies from his adventures, including elk, deer, duck, dove, and quail hunting. These outings provided him lots of time to socialize with friends. Recently, he became an avid hog hunter, even recruiting Vicki as his spotter with advanced equipment for nighttime hunts.

After Bob’s serious fall in September 2022, he spent the last 2.5 years at PruittHealth of Covington, receiving excellent care from the devoted staff. The family appreciates their support for Bob and Vicki, which made his final journey easier.

The family will receive friends at a gathering to celebrate Bob’s life on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 at J.C. Harwell Funeral Home (2157 East Street, SE, Covington, GA 30014).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s name to The Arts Association of Newton County at 1169 Washington Street, Covington GA 30014 or to the Covington Family YMCA at 2140 Newton Drive, NE, Covington GA 30014.