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Elzie Ed Dees
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Updated: Jun 27, 2015, 3:02 PM
Published: Jun 27, 2015, 3:03 PM

Elzie (Ed) Dees, of Oxford, passed away June 25, 2015, at the age of 85. Ed was born in Douglas. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Ryder Truck Lines with 44 years of service. Ed and Maxine thoroughly enjoyed spending time and being involved with their church group. Ed was also a proud and dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge for the past 51 years. He was presently a member with Pace Masonic Lodge No. 558.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Dees, son and daughter-in-law, David and Debbi Dees; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Bill Carrington; grandchildren, David Dees, Jason Dees, Jayne Dees, Brady Carrington and wife Jennifer; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Allan Simmons; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Annie and Roger Thrift; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Carolyn Prescott; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Prescott; as well as several nieces, nephews and special friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Dees will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Covington, with Dr. Cody McNutt and Dr. Alan Posey officiating with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Monday, June 29, from 6–8 p.m.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made, in Mr. Dees memory to First Baptist Church of Covington Building Fund, 1139 Usher Street, Covington, GA 30014.

Visit caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences or call 770-786-7062.

 
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.