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Helen Chalker Johnson
Beggs Funeral Home
Helen Chalker Johnson
Helen Chalker Johnson
Published: Mar 17, 2023, 9:03 PM

Mrs. Helen Chalker Johnson, 93,  formerly of Conyers, GA entered into rest on March 11, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Alternative Care.

Mrs. Johnson born in Gibson, GA to the late Willie Walden Chalker and the late Addie Lee Hammock Chalker. She grew up in Gibson and was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson moved to Conyers and worked as lead packer for Lithonia Lighting. She loved music, dancing, going fishing and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Johnson was predeceased by her husband, Marvin Alton Johnson; son, Marvin Lewis Johnson; brothers, Clarence Chalker, Hollis Chalker, Russell Chalker, and sisters, Corene Todd and Christine Landrum.

Survivors include her daughter, Verna Faye Webb (Robert); brother, Winnard Chalker (Hazel); sister, Betty Johnson, Wilma Mathis (Olin) and Frankie Griswell (Moses); daughter-in-law, Paulette Blalock; grandchildren, Marci Lynn Bemus (Caleb), Gregory Clinton Johnson; great grandchildren, Madeline Bemus and Gavin Bemus. 

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Harwell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The Pallbearers for the service were Clint Johnson, Barney Johnson, Curl Chalker, Bob Hayes, James Chalker and Michael Gilmer, and the Honorary Pallbearers were Jeffery Chalker, Denny Landrum and Caleb Bemis.  The family received friends one hour prior to the service at Magnolia Baptist Church. 

It is the family’s request that memorial contributions be made to the Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3316 Magnolia Church Rd., Gibson, Georgia 30810. 

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Helen Johnson.
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.