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Randall Allen
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Mr. Randall Allen, 60, of Oxford passed away Oct. 21. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his father James Melvin Allen. He loved hunting and fishing, all types of sports and was an avid collector of anything. He enjoyed gardening, joking around and was known to be very quick witted. Above all, he loved his family.

Mr. Allen is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Daniel and Leigh Ellen Allen and David Allen, all of Covington; mother Mary H. Hamlin of Monroe; sister and brother-in-law Sandra and Ron Elliott of Loganville; former wife Cathy W. Allen of Oxford; aunts Effie Taylor and Elaine Rosser, both of Covington, Imogene Allen of Lawrenceville; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service for Mr. Allen was held at yesterday, Oct. 25, at Lawnwood Memorial Park with Sammy Ozburn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Covington First United Methodist Church Honduras Outreach, 1113 Conyers Street, Covington, GA 30014; Westminster Presbyterian Church Honduras Outreach, 2208 East Main Street, Snellville, GA 30078; or Local Salvation Army, 5193 Washington Street, Covington, GA 30014.

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.