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Barbara Arlene Blackwell-Jackson
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Published: May 31, 2024, 7:44 PM

Barbara Arlene Blackwell-Jackson, of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the age of 79. Mrs. Jackson was a Christian woman who loved worshiping with her church and reading her Bible. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping. Mrs. Jackson loved her family dearly and will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertie Bartlett and James Blackwell.

Survivors include her daughter, Diantha Blackwell; grandchildren, Maria Martinez, Tiffany Gonzalez, Fernando Escobar, Jr., amd Maria Buenrostro-Escobar, Joshua Escobar and Domenica Uscocovich-Escobar; great-grandchildren, Ordie Williams, III, Mia Williams, Isabella Escobar-Buenrostro, Emilia Escobar-Uscocovich; and brother, Thomas Bartlett and wife, Linda.

Pallbearers, Fernando Escobar, Jr., Joshua Escobar, Wayne Bartlett, Jerry Wilson, and Jose Serrano.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Blackwell-Jackson will be held Saturday, Jun 1, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Jose Serrano officiating and entombment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home, Friday, May 31, from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Obituary: Wesley Berg
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Published: Mar 31, 2025, 4:24 PM

Mr. Wesley Berg, aged 67, of Newborn, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Atlanta. Mr. Berg grew up in Decatur and graduated from Shamrock High School. He was a dedicated Christian who had a passion for mission work and helping others, frequently traveling to disaster-stricken areas to assist those in need. Mr. Berg was a committed member of Centennial Baptist Church. As a hardworking individual, he owned and operated Berg Heating and Air.

He was predeceased by his parents, Roland and Margine Tribble, and his stepsister, Lynn Daniel. Mr. Berg is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dawn Berg; his siblings, Vincent Berg, Judy Berg, Katherine Berg, Karen Berg, and Krysten Berg; his stepbrother, Bobby Tribble, and Carol Schneider; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family members, and many close friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2025, at Centennial Baptist Church, 5321 Brownwood Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663, with Reverend Terry Richardson and Reverend Wilburn Hill officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 PM until the time of service on Saturday. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home/TE Davis Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home, 2157 East Street SE, Covington, GA 30014, (770)786-2524, www.harwellfuneralhome.com.