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James Allen Ferguson
james allen ferguson
Published: Jun 21, 2024, 1:13 PM

 James Allen Ferguson of Covington passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born in Cypress Inn, TN. 

He retired from Astro Plastics, Covington. He was a man greatly admired at every place he worked. In retirement he enjoyed caring for his beautiful lawn, walking his dog at the park, and spending time with Thelma on the back patio. 

He was proceeded in death by his parents Ruby and James Earl Ferguson, his first wife Willie Francis Ferguson, his son Michael Kim Ferguson, and his brothers Jaucondith and Dewey. 

Surviving are wife Thelma Ferguson, children, James Keith Ferguson, and Kathy Lynn Davis. Also surviving are step-daughters Pamela (Robert) Kitchens, Jenny  (Jason) Needum, his sisters, Gene (Ralph) Stapp, Marie (Franklin) Durden, Mary (Jerry) Barnes, and brothers, Robert Ferguson and Hank Ferguson. 

Memorial service will be held at Lovejoy United Methodist Church on 6/29 at 2 PM. 
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.