Jamie Theron Tomlin, 43, and his mother, Tressa Diane Taylor Motes, 73, both of Amory, Mississippi, died together in a head-on crash on Highway 278 east of Amory on Friday, October 2, 2026. Their family has published obituaries through Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory. This page combines those obituaries with news reports of the crash.
Latest Update: October 4, 2026
As of October 4, 2026, a joint funeral service for Jamie and Diane is planned for 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory. A listing for the visitation shows 1:00 p.m. the same day, but please confirm the time with the funeral home. The crash is still under investigation, and I found no statement from authorities about the cause.
What Happened
WTVA reported that Tomlin and Motes were traveling west on Highway 278, near Burr Road east of Amory, when their vehicle collided head-on with a vehicle traveling east. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The reports I found did not describe the other driver or any other injuries, and they did not say what caused the crash. Please do not guess about who was responsible.
Jamie Theron Tomlin (1983–2026)
Jamie was born in Amory on June 11, 1983, to the late Charles Tomlin and Diane Motes. He attended Smithville School, worked in residential construction, and enjoyed listening to music and watching TV. He was a member of Made For More Ministries in Plantersville.
His obituary lists his wife, Brandi Tomlin of Nettleton, and four children. His brother is Dominic Muhlenbruch of Smithville, and his sisters are Crystal Way and Daisey Tomlin. He is also survived by close friends. His father, Charles Tomlin, died before him. I am not naming his children, since some may be minors.
Tressa Diane Taylor Motes (1953–2026)
Diane was born in Smithville on April 16, 1953, to Theron and Avolene Taylor. She worked for several years in the labor and delivery unit at Gilmore Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, her son Jamie died with her. Her obituary lists her as 73 years old. I could see only part of it, so other survivors may be named in the full version at the funeral home.
Funeral and Service Information
The funeral home’s obituary says the joint service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory. The names of the ministers were cut off in the version I saw; the first two listed are Bro. Jeff Martin and one other. Visit the funeral home’s page for the full details and for tribute messages.
Quick Table
| Names | Jamie Theron Tomlin and Tressa Diane Taylor Motes |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Son and mother |
| Ages | 43 and 73 |
| Born | June 11, 1983 (Jamie); April 16, 1953 (Diane) |
| Hometown | Amory, Mississippi |
| Date of death | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Crash location | Highway 278, east of Burr Road, east of Amory |
| Type of crash | Head-on collision |
| Funeral home | Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home, Amory |
| Service | Monday, October 5, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (joint service) |
Reader Questions
Who were Jamie Tomlin and Diane Motes?
They were a son and mother from Amory, Mississippi. Jamie was 43, a residential construction worker, and Diane was 73, a former labor and delivery hospital worker.
How did Jamie Tomlin and Diane Motes die?
They died in a head-on collision on Highway 278 east of Amory on October 2, 2026. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
When is the funeral?
A joint service is planned for 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory.
What caused the crash?
It has not been reported. The reports I found describe how the vehicles collided but not why.
Who survives Jamie Tomlin?
His wife Brandi, four children, a brother, two sisters, and friends survive him, according to his obituary.
Where can I send condolences?
Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory has a tribute page for each of them.
Wrap-Up
A mother and her son died in the same moment, and their family is now planning one service for both. Their obituaries describe a labor and delivery worker who helped bring new babies into the world, and a construction worker who loved music and was active in his church.
As of October 4, 2026, Jamie Tomlin and Diane Motes are deceased, the crash is under investigation, and their joint service is scheduled for Monday, October 5, at 3:00 p.m. in Amory.
Disclaimer
This article is based on funeral-home obituaries and news reports checked on October 4, 2026. Service details can change, so please confirm with the funeral home. Please respect the family’s privacy. If you are grieving, consider reaching out to family, friends, a faith community, or a local support service.
