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Naomi Rice
Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home
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Published: Dec 28, 2012, 12:59 AM

Mrs. Naomi "Granny B" Rice, 73, of Oxford, passed away Dec. 22. Utmost in her life was her strong faith in God. She was sincerely devoted to and enjoyed spending time with her husband and family. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her father "Dewey" Howard Hendrix; mother Willie Mae (Wade) Brock, better known as "Granny Brock;" sisters Ruth Burris and Janice Tumlin; and several brothers.

Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, L.B. Rice; daughter Angela Croy; son Jeff Lunsford all of Oxford; stepson Lewis Rice of Monticello; grandchildren Scotty Croy of Covington, Daniella Croy of Oxford, Tracy Bruce of Covington, and Valerie Rice of Monticello; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters Eva Harrison of Winder and Brenda Haney of Covington; brothers Ralph, Henry and William Brock all of Eatonton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rice was held yesterday, Dec. 27, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, with Pastor Kenneth Hawkins officiating and interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park.

 
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.