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Mrs. Mildred "Mrs. Millie" Maloy
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Updated: Sep 30, 2014, 11:03 PM
Published: Sep 30, 2014, 11:04 PM

Mildred “Mrs. Millie” Maloy, a lifelong resident of Porterdale, passed away September 27, 2014, at the age of 95. She was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church and the Porterdale Woman’s Club. Mrs. Millie was known for her sharp mind and quick wit, and therefore gained the nickname, “The General.” She loved her family dearly and especially cherished her role as a grandmother. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her family. Mrs. Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Maloy; parents, Leo and Candace Shaw; and her brother, Marshall “Pete” Shaw.

Survivors include her daughter, Carlyn Maloy McConnell and her husband, Jerry; grandchildren and their spouses, Thomas Shay and Jeanette Hopkins, Walter and Beth McConnell; great-grandchildren, Emily Shay Hopkins, Rachael McConnell, Walter McConnell, III; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Beth Shaw; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Millie were held Monday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Dickie Johnson officiating, and interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Porterdale Baptist Church, P.O. Box 637, Porterdale, GA 30070.

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