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Mr. Roscoe Leslie Sr.
Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Inc.
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Staff Report
Updated: May 29, 2013, 6:35 PM
Published: May 29, 2013, 6:51 PM

Homegoing Celebration

For

Mr. Roscoe Leslie Sr.

                                          Sunrise:November 19, 1932~Sunset:May 25, 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:00 p.m.

Grace United Methodist Church

3145 Washington Street

Covington, Georgia 30014

Rev. Matt Murphy, Pastor

Rev. Marteenus Williams, Eulogist

Assisted By Others

 

 

Obituary      

  Mr. Roscoe Leslie, Sr. was born November 19, 1932 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Walter (Christine) Leslie in Newton County.

      He  was educated in the Newton County School System, he was a Master Mason and was a great employee at the Ford Motor Company in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was employed for many years and retired. Roscoe Sr. was a giving person with a good heart, who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

      Roscoe Sr. was  preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Donna Nolley, one granddaughter, Ms. Brandice Leslie and one son-in-law, Mr. Larry Hardeman. He departed this  earthly life on May 25, 2013.

       He leaves to cherish his memory with his lovely wife, Mrs. Willie Eva Leslie, son, Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe (Mable) Leslie Jr; daughters, Mr. & Mrs. Harrison (Beverly) Lawley, Mrs. Alberta Hardeman, Mrs. Claudette Thomas, Mrs. Paulette Leslie, Mr. & Mrs. Harold  (Bonnie) Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Terry (Deborah) Dawson, Mr. & Mrs. Adrian (Jennifer) Mcknight, Ms. Michelle Leslie, one aunt, Mrs. Corine Berry, one son-in-law, Mr. Clifton Nolley, seventeen  grandchildren, eighteen  great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

 

Acknowledgements

It is with grateful hearts we acknowledge the many acts of love and kindness shown to us during the  passing of our loved one. We could not face these  lonely days without your presence and your consideration. May God bless each of you, as you have blessed us with your kindness.        

The  Family
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.