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Ellen Frances Bagby
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Published: May 11, 2020, 3:41 PM

Ms. Ellen Frances Bagby was born on January 27, 1947, to the late Mrs. Hazel Bagby (Chaney) and Mr. Elie Bagby of Covington, GA. 

Ellen was known to mostly everyone as “Nanny”, regardless of who you were she would always say I’m everyone’s “Nanny”. She was employed by Hercules Manufacturing before her retirement in 1997. After her retirement, she was focused and dedicated to taking care of her family as usual.

She enjoyed cleaning her yard, cooking, cleaning her house, doing word searches and dedicated to raising all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tiki Chaney; sister, Bertha Chaney and two brothers, Johnny Bagby and Leonard Bagby.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, daughter, Pamela Strong; son, Curtis Bagby; sisters, Lorraine Bagby, Louise Bagby, Brenda Bagby, Jean Williams and Dorann Bagby; brother, Eli Bagby; eight grandchildren, Shawathia Pope, Jermaine Gaither, Marquez Wyatt, Neshuncie Chaney, Aaliyah Chaney, Jaelien Smith, Demarcus and Deandre Perry; six great grandchildren and two unborn on the way, a special goddaughter, Carla Rooks; devoted and lifetimes friends, Geneva Mathis, Linda Cooksey, Joe L. King, Lynette and Kiera Thomas, Denise Hitts, Joanne Aikens, Charles Thrasher and Charlotte Hayes and a host of other relatives and friends. 

A service was held on Saturday, May 2, 2020, 11 A.M., at Graves Chapel AME Church Cemetery, with Pastor Glynda Nash officiating.
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.