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J.C. Maddox
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Updated: Feb 5, 2009, 10:57 PM
Published: Feb 5, 2009, 10:56 PM

Former State Rep. and attorney J.C. Maddox, 76, of Calhoun, passed away Jan. 29 at Gordon Hospital following a brief illness. He began his law practice as an associate with Ronald F. Chance in 1961 and became a partner in the Chance & Maddox Firm. He was a graduate of Porterdale High School in 1949, West Georgia College in 1956, the University of Georgia in 1957 and John Marshall University in 1961. He also served in the United States Coast Guard from 1951 to 1954. Mr. Maddox was active in local politics, having served as Georgia State Representative. He also was elected to the Gordon County Board of Commissioners and served as chairman. He also served as judge of Juvenile Court and Superior Court judge. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and was Sunday teacher of the Scrap Iron Bible Class. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and was an Eagle Scout.
Surviving are wife Dorothy Powell Maddox; son and daughter-in-law Harry and Faye Maddox daughters Beth and Tammy Maddox; brothers and sisters-in-law Lynwood and Bonnie Maddox of Tucker, David and Diane Maddox of Calhoun, Wayne and Vickie Maddox of Porterdale; sisters and brothers-in-law Faye and Don Aiken of Covington, Gail and Wallace Lindsey of Porterdale, Betty Shaw of Covington, Glenda Austin of Grenta, La., Shirley Crawford of Porterdale, Sharon Maddox of Oxford; grandchildren Loren and Lesle Maddox; several nieces and nephews great-nieces and -nephews.
Funeral services were Jan. 31 at Belmont Baptist Church with Dr. John Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Fain Cemetery.
The Covington News Feb. 6, 2009
Obituary: Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr.
Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr.
Published: Mar 17, 2025, 5:53 PM

The Rev. Thomas Halliburton Johnson, Sr. of Oxford, Georgia, died January 19, 2025, age 95 1/2. 

A graduate of Emory University, as a United Methodist minister from 1950 to 1994, he served the following appointments: Carrollton First as associate pastor; then these South Georgia congregations: Martha Bowan (Macon); Alpha (Bloomingdale)/Meldrim; White Bluff (Savannah); Baxley First/Graham; Park Avenue (Valdosta); Statesboro First; Perry. As superintendent he served the Thomasville District, Epworth by the Sea/St Simons Island, and the Waycross District. As a retired supply pastor, he then served Mansfield UMC. 

In retirement, the Johnsons moved to Mrs. Johnson’s homeplace in Oxford, Georgia where they were active at Allen Memorial UMC, continued and expanded W.A. Carlton’s muscadine vineyards and camellias, and planted new patches of daylilies, blueberries, irises, roses, blackberries, and more. He became an active member of The Kiwanis Club, Covington, and they were both active in the Oxford Historical Cemetery non-profit and more. 

Rev. Johnson was preceded in death by wife, Emmie Stewart Carlton Johnson; parents, George M. & Louise H. Johnson; older siblings, George, Jr. & Betsy J. Carter; and in-laws, W.A. & Annie Lou B. Carlton. He is survived by three children - Tom, Jr. of Pine Mountain, Nancy (Jeff) of N. Hall, & Betsy (John) of Roswell - six grandchildren - Melissa (Ryan), Russell, Jesse (Shay), Emmy (Micah), Evan, & Thomas III (C’Lee) - & three g-grandchildren: Caleb, Noah & Jude - five nieces and nephews & numerous great nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Epworth by the Sea, St Simons Island, The Methodist Home for Children and Youth, Macon, The Vashti Center, Thomasville, The Open Door Community House, Columbus, The League of the Good Samaritan, Magnolia Manor, Americus. Addresses can easily located on those websites. Please, NO Flowers.