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Helene Augusta Ussery
Haisten Mccullough Funeral Home
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Griffin
Published: Mar 26, 2009, 7:29 PM
Mrs. Helene Augusta Ussery, 85, of Covington, passed away March 24 at her residence. The daughter of the late Albert Ludwig Bathe and Eva Viktoria Bathe, she was born in 1923 in Germany. She was a member of the Word of Life Tabernacle. She lived in Griffin for 40 years before moving to Covington in October of 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilburn Jerome Ussery.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law peter and Linda Ussery of Covington, Ronnie and Pam Ussery of Conway, Ark., Manfred and Brenda Ussery of McDonough; daughters and sons-in-law Barbara and Lynn Summers of Albuquerque, N.M., Shirley and Malcolm Dahlin of Covington; son William Ussery of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren Anthony Ussery, Lauren Ussery, Timothy Ussery, Catlyn Ussery, Kim Harris, Carl Dahlin, Kristi Burdette, Chris Ussery, Marilyn King, Billy Ussery; 10 great-grandchildren; countless other family and friends; special friends Sonny and Roma Jean Jones of Griffin.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in Warren Haisten memorial Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Gissendaner and the Rev. David Gooden officiating. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens. Friends may visit the family today, march 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To pay condolences online, visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.
The Covington News March 27, 2009
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.