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Mr. Grady “Tommy” Thomas Hodges
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Updated: Jun 28, 2024, 7:53 PM
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Grady “Tommy” Hodges, age 56 of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born June 4, 1968 in Covington, GA and grew up in Mansfield. Grady graduated from Newton County Comprehensive High School and was a graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He was an Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan and had a lifetime passion for farming. During his high school years, he showed animals and had a state champion steer named “Curly”. Grady always had a love for the FFA and for agriculture. He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church and served on the Board of Directors for the Newton County Farm Bureau. Grady was also a member of both the Georgia and Newton County Cattleman’s Association.

Grady was preceded in death by his father Grady “Bud” Hodges. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Hodges; his mother Sandra Oglesby Hodges; his sisters Dr. Angela Hodges (Bo) and Alonda Bailey (Trey); his brother Tim Hodges (Audrey) along with other family members and close friends. He was a loving husband, brother and dear friend to many.

Funeral services for Mr. Hodges will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Chapel of J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home with Reverend Jan McCoy and Reverend Melissa Kime-Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Covington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in memory of Grady Hodges to FFA Wildlife Camp, Georgia GGA-FCCLA Center, 720 FFA FHA Camp Road, Covington, GA 30014.
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.