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Raymond F. Avery
Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home
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Our beloved Raymond Franklin Avery was born December 13, 1950, in Newton County, Georgia to the late Mr. & Mrs. Huey (Lenora) Avery, Jr.

At an early age, he joined Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Growing up, he attended Newton County Public Schools. He retired from Reeves Lumber Company in Locust Grove, Georgia. Franklin loved playing basketball with his nephews and cousins, he always helped the family with any and every need.

Raymond departed his earthly life on July 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Huey (Lenora) Avery, Jr.; three brothers, Mr. Willie G. Avery, Mr. James R. Avery and Mr. Dan W. Avery and a special friend, Ms. Emma L. Heard.

He leaves to cherish his memories, sisters, Mrs. Sarah Heard, Elder Linda Avery, Elder Ella Avery, Ms. Magnolia Norman, Ms. Clara Avery, Ms. Dorothy Terrell, Ms. Angel Cooksey and Ms. Stacey Avery- Robinson; brothers, Mr.& Mrs. Charlie L. (Mary) Avery and Mr. Huey Avery III; aunts, Ms. Hazel Smith and Ms. Corrine Banks; uncles, Mr. John L. Avery and Mr. Frank Shy; special relatives, Ms. Stacy Marks, Mr. Keith Marks, Mrs. Meko Smith, Mrs. Tonya Aikens and Mr. Tony Heard; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12 p.m. at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, at 4606 Springfield Drive, in Newborn with Rev. Jerry Stokes officiating.

 

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.