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Janice Gail Walton
janice gail walton
Published: Sep 9, 2024, 9:56 PM

Janice Gail Walton, known affectionately as Gail, passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 83 in Snellville, Georgia. Born on November 14, 1940, in Social Circle, Georgia, Gail grew up in a loving family and later took on the Walton name after marrying her late husband, James G. Walton.

Gail spent many years dedicated to her career at Big Star Grocery Store, where she was both a clerk and an inventory manager, contributing significantly to the store’s daily operations and overall success.

Known for her dry, witty sense of humor, Gail had a deep love for country music, enjoying the tunes of Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood. Her family, including her stepchildren and step-grandchildren, were the center of her world, deeply cherished as her most prized treasures.

Gail is survived by her stepdaughter, Debbie Boaz; stepson, Greg Walton; and step-grandchildren, Nicole Boaz, Joshua Boaz, P.J. Cummings, and Marissa Agrell. Step niece, Connie Marley and Step nephew, Wayne Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Walton.

A graveside service to honor Gail’s life will be held on Saturday, September 7th at 10:30 AM at Southview Cemetery, Covington, GA. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home of Covington, Georgia, is assisting the family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gail can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at [https://www.stjude.org/give.html](https://www.stjude.org/give.html). These donations will help to continue the fight against childhood diseases, a cause Gail held dear
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.