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Miss Laila Jenise Hardeman
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Celebrating The Life
Of
 Miss Laila Jenise Hardeman


   Sunrise                   Sunset

 July 27, 2007         March 30, 2016

Saturday, April 2, 2016
Four O'Clock P.M.
West Street Community Church
3170 West Street S.W.
Covington, Georgia 30014
Rev. Timothy Price, Pastor, Eulogist

Obituary
     Miss Laila Jenise Hardeman was born the third oldest of Ms. Tonya Hardeman and Mr. Jerry Grier on July 27, 2007 in Covington, Georgia at Newton General Hospital.

     During her eight years of life, Laila attended South Salem Elementary School. She was very smart, kind and loved being around children. She was a loving and caring person, who brought joy and laughter into everyone's life.

     She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, March 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her brother, Scottdruis Cullins.

     Laila leaves cherished memories, a loving family, who is grateful to God for blessing them with such a brilliant gift. Laila is survived by her mother, Ms. Tonya Hardeman, her father, Mr. Jerry Grier, her four brothers, Kenyon Freeman, Dejerein Grier, Anton Hampton and Kingston Reid, sisters; T' Keyah Cullins, Keshodta Hayes, Bruk-lyn Grier, grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. David (Shirlean) Hardeman, Ms. Katherine Grier and Mr. Jerry Rogers, great grandmothers, Mrs. Mamie Hardeman and Ms. Annie Ruth Grier, uncles, Mr. & Mrs. Eddie (Tarester) Lett, Mr. David Hardeman, Mr. & Mrs. Rodna (Gennie) Hardeman, Mr. Dexter Hardeman, Mr. Dairy Baynes, Mr. Ronnie Grier, Mr. Feral Rogers, one aunt, Ms. Rosier Roger Ruff and a host of cousins, great aunts and other relatives and friends. *

Pallbearers
Family and Friends

Flower Ladies
Family and Friends

Obituary: Otis Daniel Criswell
Otis Daniel Criswell

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.