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Randall Allen
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Published: Oct 26, 2012, 2:10 AM

Mr. Randall Allen, 60, of Oxford passed away Oct. 21. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his father James Melvin Allen. He loved hunting and fishing, all types of sports and was an avid collector of anything. He enjoyed gardening, joking around and was known to be very quick witted. Above all, he loved his family.

Mr. Allen is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Daniel and Leigh Ellen Allen and David Allen, all of Covington; mother Mary H. Hamlin of Monroe; sister and brother-in-law Sandra and Ron Elliott of Loganville; former wife Cathy W. Allen of Oxford; aunts Effie Taylor and Elaine Rosser, both of Covington, Imogene Allen of Lawrenceville; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service for Mr. Allen was held at yesterday, Oct. 25, at Lawnwood Memorial Park with Sammy Ozburn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Covington First United Methodist Church Honduras Outreach, 1113 Conyers Street, Covington, GA 30014; Westminster Presbyterian Church Honduras Outreach, 2208 East Main Street, Snellville, GA 30078; or Local Salvation Army, 5193 Washington Street, 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.