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Vera Kate Daniel
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Updated: Jul 30, 2009, 10:05 PM
Published: Jul 30, 2009, 10:07 PM

Mrs. Vera Kate Daniel of Covington, died July 23. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin (Irene Holt) Wynn, she was born in Walton County in 1933. Mrs. Daniel gave tirelessly to others and her life was a testimony to the influence she had on everyone with whom she came into contact. "Ms. V," as she was called, was educated in the schools of Newton County and employed by the Newton County School System as a bus driver. She was an excellent seamstress which provided her an opportunity to make a multitude of friends. Mrs. Daniel was a dedicated member of Graves Chapel AME Church, where she served as a missionary, a stewardess, kitchen supervisor and "mother" of the church. She was a member of Newton County Senior Services, where she enjoyed ceramic classes, Bingo and traveling with her buddies. In addition, she was a member of the Red Hat Society where she enjoyed wearing red, her favorite color. She was married to the late Jack Daniel. She was the proud mother of seven children and mother to a host of others.

Surviving are children Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Teresa) Williams, Ms. Peggy Veronica Wynn, Ms. Valeria Pride, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin (Nee-Nee) Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Sandra) Lavelle, Mr. Bruce Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl (Skeet) Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Antralon (Nett) Gorley; grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. D’Wayne (Tay) Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney (Shawn) Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Tyrus (Shameka) Clark, Tiki Clark, Michael Benton, Cedric Wise, Martin Lavelle, Daniel Lavelle, Brukaious (BK) Daniel, Monterrio (Mont) Daniel, Montavis (Tay) Daniel, Anttania (Muffin) McGee, Nakeisha (Big Mama) Watson, Shytria Watson, Donna Harmon, Antralon (AJ) Gorley Jr.; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Katie) Wynn, Calvin Wynn Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Lucy) Clark, Barbara Jean Wynn (sister-in-law); a host of nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by Ralph Wynn and Hazel Hendrix.

Funeral services were held at noon July 27 at Graves Chapel AME Church, Social Circle with the Rev. Charlie F. Stempbridge and the Rev. Gerald Jacobs officiating. Interment followed at Sims Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
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.