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James E. (Cotton) Edge
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Staff Report
Published: Apr 30, 2009, 4:38 PM
James E. (Cotton) Edge, Jr., of Covington, died April 29, 2009, at the age of 64. Son of the late James E. Edge, Sr., he enjoyed racing and working on and painting cars. Mr. Edge will be remembered as a devoted son, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his daughter, Abbie Edge of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Donna Edge of Covington; grandchildren, Cpl. Nicole Palmerton Bishop and Jason Bishop, Keleigh Millett, Neyland Cotton McGhee; mother, Sylvia Edge of Covington; best friend, Carol Ricks of Monticello. Funeral services for Mr. Edge will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM, at the chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, with Rev. Todd Sweat officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, May 1, from 6 until 9 PM.
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.