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Mrs. Catherine 'Lois' Allison
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Updated: Feb 21, 2014, 1:00 AM
Published: Feb 20, 2014, 10:06 PM

Catherine "Lois" Allison passed away Feb. 19, 2014, at her home in Covington. She was 67 years of age. Mrs. Allison loved her family, sports, and watching game shows. In addition to enjoying music and dancing, she loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mrs. Allison just enjoyed life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Timothy Allison; parents, John Harrison and Katheryn Aurelia (Arrowsmith) Denton; and sister, Leah Rouse.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Jon Holdorf, Jackie Thomas and Mike Daniels, and Melissa and Don Bliven, all of Covington, Timmye and Leo Curvin of Mansfield, and Teresa and Khalid Amin of Fayetteville; son, Danny Allison of Panama City, Fla.; 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laverne and Harry Payne of Fort Valley, Mamie Carol and Billy Barfield, Jackie and Bobby Hartley, all of Covington, and Gloria Kirksey of McRae; brothers, Glenn Kirksey of Perry, Bobby Kirksey of Roberta, and Bruce Allison of Rochelle; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Allison will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd St., Covington, with the Rev. Lucas Allison officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park.

Visit www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences, or call 770-786-7062
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.