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Tim Christian
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Published: May 31, 2024, 7:46 PM

Tim Christian, age 77, died May 18, 2024, at his home in Dunwoody. Born in Macon, Tim grew up in Newton County, where he attended Newton County High School. He was a standout sports star at NCHS, where he played football, basketball, and baseball, lettering in all three sports. Upon graduation from high school, Tim attended Auburn University where he again excelled in sports, playing on both the football and basketball teams. From 1968 to 1981, he coached at Auburn under coaches Ralph “Shug” Jordan, Doug Barfield, and Pat Dye.

In the 1980s, Tim worked for Wiliams Brothers, beginning as a salesman and working his way up to President of the company. After leaving Williams Brothers, he opened his own company, FTC Holdings, a real estate consulting firm. Active and involved in civic matters in the Atlanta area, Tim was one of the original nine members of the Olympic Committee, which was successful in bringing the 1996 Summer Olympics to Atlanta.

Tim is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Milburn Christian; daughter, Kendall Christian Stowell and husband, Nick Stowell; granddaughters, Blythe Stowell and Reese Stowell. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank E. and Betty Wallace Christian, sister, Ellen C. Helms, and brothers, Wallace Christian and Greg Christian.

A Service of Celebration will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, June 3, 2024, at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, with Darrell Huckaby officiating. Family will receive friends in the Narthex of the Church from 12:30-1:30pm.

In Lieu Of Flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Eastlake Foundation, 2606 Alston Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30317.

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington
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.