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Mr. Eddie Smith, Jr.
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Celebration of Life for Mr. Eddie Smith, Jr., Sunrise, Aug. 31, 1943 to Sunset, July 15, 2016.

Funeral services were held July 20 at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 119 Fifth Avenue, Mansfield, officiated by the Rev. Noah Nyamaropa, Pastor and Eulogist, assisted by others.

Mr. Eddie Smith, Jr. was born August 31, 1943 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Eddie "Bubba" (Annie Kate) Smith, Sr.

*He attended Newton County Schools. At an early age he joined Bethel Grove Baptist Church and later moved his membership to Mt. Zion A.M.E.

*He enjoyed cooking on the grill, doing yard work and spending time with his family.

*He departed this earthly life on July 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Mr. John Henry Adams, Mr. Willie Smith and Mr. Larry Smith

*He leaves to cherish his memories  his wife, Mrs. Mae Eva Smith, two sons, Mr. & Mrs. Tony (Michelle) Humphery, Mr. & Mrs. Reginald (LaJetta) Humphery, seven daughters, Ms. Laverne Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley (Angela) Kyles, Ms. Merlinda Humphery, Ms. Pamela Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Michael (Christine) Gerald, Mr. & Mrs. Rodney (Regina) Kinnie and Ms. Vivian Smith, twenty-one grandchildren, twenty- two great grandchildren, one sister, Ms. Barbara Jean Smith, three sisters-in-laws, Mrs. Linda Humphery, Mrs. Parie Humphery and Mrs. Vicky Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers
Nephews  
  Flower Ladies
Granddaughters


     Entombment

  New Covington Cemetery
South View Dr.
Covington, Georgia 30014


 

Obituary: Wesley Berg
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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.