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Mrs. Catherine 'Lois' Allison
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Catherine "Lois" Allison passed away Feb. 19, 2014, at her home in Covington. She was 67 years of age. Mrs. Allison loved her family, sports, and watching game shows. In addition to enjoying music and dancing, she loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mrs. Allison just enjoyed life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Timothy Allison; parents, John Harrison and Katheryn Aurelia (Arrowsmith) Denton; and sister, Leah Rouse.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Jon Holdorf, Jackie Thomas and Mike Daniels, and Melissa and Don Bliven, all of Covington, Timmye and Leo Curvin of Mansfield, and Teresa and Khalid Amin of Fayetteville; son, Danny Allison of Panama City, Fla.; 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laverne and Harry Payne of Fort Valley, Mamie Carol and Billy Barfield, Jackie and Bobby Hartley, all of Covington, and Gloria Kirksey of McRae; brothers, Glenn Kirksey of Perry, Bobby Kirksey of Roberta, and Bruce Allison of Rochelle; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Allison will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd St., Covington, with the Rev. Lucas Allison officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park.

Visit www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences, or call 770-786-7062

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.