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Tandy Hall
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Tandy Annette Haney Hall, 55, of Rutledge, Georgia passed away August 22, 2015. Annette was born in Atlanta to T.A. and Eleanor Haney. Annette was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Addy Hall.
Annette was a loving wife, mother, Nana, daughter, sister and friend. She lived for her family and adored her granddaughters. Annette enjoyed the beach and going to the mountains. She loved riding her Harley with John. She was an avid watcher of “Days of Our Lives” and adored Johnny Depp in “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Annette lived by the motto “no need for Santa when you got Nana”.

Annette is survived by her loving husband of 37 years John Hall; sons and daughters-in-law Kyle and Chrissy Hall, Casey and Brittany Hall; three grandchildren, Ella Hall, Kylie Hall, Emmy Hall, all of Covington; her parents T.A. and Eleanor Haney of Covington; sisters, Deede Ingram, Alisha Hall; mother in law, Miriam Hall and father in law, the late Jimmy Hall; along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mrs. Hall was Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 from 5-8pm at Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to a college fund for her granddaughters set up at BB&T at 3110 Hwy 278 Covington, Ga. 30014. A private family burial service will take place at Lawnwood Memorial Park.

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.