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James E. (Cotton) Edge
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Published: Apr 30, 2009, 4:38 PM
James E. (Cotton) Edge, Jr., of Covington, died April 29, 2009, at the age of 64. Son of the late James E. Edge, Sr., he enjoyed racing and working on and painting cars. Mr. Edge will be remembered as a devoted son, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his daughter, Abbie Edge of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Donna Edge of Covington; grandchildren, Cpl. Nicole Palmerton Bishop and Jason Bishop, Keleigh Millett, Neyland Cotton McGhee; mother, Sylvia Edge of Covington; best friend, Carol Ricks of Monticello. Funeral services for Mr. Edge will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM, at the chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, with Rev. Todd Sweat officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, May 1, from 6 until 9 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.