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James Daryl Ford
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Updated: Nov 27, 2013, 11:01 PM
Published: Nov 27, 2013, 11:03 PM

James Daryl Ford, age 59, of Mansfield, passed away after a two-and-one-half year battle with cancer.

Jim Ford was born in Chamblee, Ga., to Evelyn Shuttleworth Ford and the late James Walter Ford. He lived in Jasper County and was a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Mansfield. He was a self-employed painter.

He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and one sister. He is also survived by his adopted family, who loved and cared for him 12 years: Debra and Kevin Glaze; Melinda and Brayden Lewis; Blake, Sabrina and Bentley Malcolm; Edwin and Alicia Allen; Eric, Melissa and Owen McCarthy; Hilda Vaughn; Kyle and Jalene Allen; Lyle and Carroll Allen; Lynn and Scott Allen; and many friends, including Lynn Hudgins, and Dana and William Biddy.

The list of friends could go on and on, because Jim never met a stranger and everyone loved him.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 in Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Randal Reese officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Edwin Allen, Eric McCarthy, Casey Lewis, Blake Malcolm, Scott Allen, William Biddy, Wyatt Rabon, Ronnie Griffith, and John Jones.

For more information, visit http://www.jordanfuneralhomemonticello.com/.
Obituary: Otis Daniel Criswell
Otis Daniel Criswell
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 7:06 PM

Otis Daniel Criswell, age 72, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on February 26, 1953, in Athens, Georgia to Melvin Daniel (Coach) Criswell and Veeda Claire Kirkland. 

A proud graduate of Newton County high school, class of 1971. Otis went on to join the army National Guard, serving 6 years. He dedicated 30+ years of his career as a senior Claims representative for George Farm Bureau.

Beyond his professional life, Otis was a passionate University of Georgia football fan. During football season, he could always be found on the deck grilling with family and friends with at least two TVs playing the game. He also loved traveling with his family for martial arts tournaments across the country and cherished time spent relaxing on the beach.

Otis is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Daniel (Coach) Criswell, Veeda Claire Kirkland and brother, Duane Criswell.

Left to cherish his memory or his children, Jamie (Tony) Pascale Loganville, Georgia, Brian (Carlie) Criswell of Barnesville, Georgia, and Matt Criswell of Covington Georgia; Grandchildren: Kayla and Emma; sister, Donna Criswell Hiett; brother, Dallas (Robin) Criswell; nieces and nephews, Michael, Kimberly, Kevin, Brandon, Preston, and Destiny. 

Otis will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched. A celebration of Otis ‘s life will be held at Faith Tabernacle Church. 631 Ralph Rd - Conyers, Georgia 30094 on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm.