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Jimmie Depriest Griffin, age 71, of Gattman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at NMMC-Gilmore in Amory, MS. No public services will be held. Burial will be in Blair Cemetery. Jimmie was born on October 14, 1950 in Gattman, MS to the late Moman Depriest and the late Jessie Williams. She was a graduate of Hatley High School. Jimmie previously worked at Gattman Sportswear and at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in the cafeteria. She was a member of Gattman Holiness Church. Survived By: Husband: Tulon Griffin, Gattman, MS Preceded In Death By: Parents: Moman and Jessie Depriest Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net Otts Funeral...

Martha Nell Pennell Paul, age 89, of Sulligent, AL passed away in the early morning hours of Easter on Sunday, April 17, 2022 peacefully at home with her family by her side. A service celebrating the life of Martha will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 12:00pm at Sulligent First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Sulligent City Cemetery. Bro. Jeff Chaffin to officiate. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the funeral service from 10:00am until 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sulligent First Baptist Church Benevolent Fund are appreciated. Sulligent First Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, P.O. Box 217, Sulligent, AL 35586. Martha Nell Pennell was born...

WINFIELD, ALABAMA - Debra Jean Moore, 67, of Winfield, AL passed away on July 23, 2021, at the UAB Palliative and Comfort Care Unit in Birmingham, AL. Family visitation will be on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 5 to 6 PM in the Otts Funeral Home Parlor. Public visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 5:00 pm in the Otts Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Kelvin Price officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date at Pickle Cemetery on Sipsey-Detroit Road in Greenwood Springs, MS. Funeral services will be live streamed from the Otts Funeral Home Facebook page on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 5:00 pm, for those unable to attend....

William W "Billy" Ogden II, 92 years of age, passed away at his home in Sulligent Alabama, on May 25, 2021. Mr. Billy, as he was known by those who loved him, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends. Sulligent has lost a pillar to our community with the passing of Mr. Ogden. Mr. Billy attended Sulligent Elementary through the 6th grade and Sulligent High through the 10th grade and then attended the Georgia Military Academy (now Woodward Academy, College Park, GA) where he graduated in 1947. After graduation, Billy attended The University of Alabama where he studied Engineering and was a proud member of the Gamma Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. ...

Dawn Sanders Roberts, age 85, of Sulligent, AL passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Generations of Vernon in Vernon, AL. Funeral service will be Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 3:00pm at Sulligent First Baptist Church. Bro. Jeff Chaffin to officiate. Burial to follow in the Masonic Cemetery in Amory, MS. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the funeral service from 2:00pm until 3:00pm. Dawn was born on June 9, 1935 in Monroe County, MS to the late Jesse Sanders and the late Ludie Rollins. She graduated from Amory High School and later attended Memphis Business School. She was the owner of Western Auto in Sulligent for many years. She was also the pianist at Sulligent First Baptist...

Donald Pace, age 79, of Sulligent, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at DCH in Tuscaloosa, AL. The family has chosen cremation and no memorial services have been planned at this time. Donald was born on January 28, 1942 in Becker, MS to the late Henry Bennett Pace and the late Laura Alice Pace. He attended Becker, MS schools. Donald was previously employed as a truck driver, Manager of Goodyear Tires in Amory, MS and was a mechanic. He enjoyed restoring cars, carpentry and gardening. Survived By: Wife: Georgia Pace, Sulligent, AL Daughter: Cassie Hester (Danny), Nettleton, MS Stepdaughter: Teresa Sizemore (Doug), Jasper, AL Brother: O.C. Pace, Becker, MS Sisters: Dean...

David McCarty, age 70, of Tupelo, MS, in the Sherman Community, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 1:00pm at Sherman Baptist Church in Sherman, MS with burial to follow in the Sherman Cemetery. Bro. Parish Hartley and Bro. James Wilson to officiate. David was born on September 17, 1950 in Tupelo, MS to the late Paul McCarty and the late Kathleen Stokes. He attended Sherman and East Union Schools. David previously worked at Barclay Furniture Plant. He was a Master Mason and a Deacon at Sherman Baptist Church. David enjoyed coon hunting and dog trading. Survived...

Shirley Rosler, age 79, of Gadsden, AL passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial was held on Monday, December 21, 2020 in the Sullivan Cemetery in Monroe County, MS. Shirley was born on September 30, 1941 in Hamilton, MS to the late Leamon Weston "Bill" Sutton and the late Roburtia "Bertie" Sutton Redin. She attended Elston High School in Michigan City, IN where she graduated in 1959. Shirley retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1996 after 24 years as a rural mail carrier. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and crafting. She loved the holidays and for over...

Marvin Lee Wright, age 49, of Caledonia, MS, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his residence. A Memorial service followed by a Reception will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00am at the residence of Timmy Wright, located at 50014 Moccasin Creek Drive, Amory, MS 38821. Bro. Daniel Wright to officiate. Marvin was born on May 17, 1971 in Watervliet, Michigan to the late Marion Lee Wright and Joeann Reeves. He attended Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, FL. Marvin was a truck driver for Volume Freight in Columbus, MS and a diesel mechanic at United Furniture in Okolona, MS. He enjoyed fishing, watching western movies and spending time with his family. Marvin...

Eloyse Willodean Brown, age 89, of Greenwood Springs, MS passed away on March 22, 2020 at her residence. Private family funeral services will be held from Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Carter Cemetery in Detroit, AL. Mr. Travis Brown to officiate. Eloyse was born on January 18, 1931 in Jasper, AL to the late Ernest Key and the late Minnie Key. She attended school in Walker County, AL. Eloyse previously worked at McCoy Manufacturing in Sulligent, AL. She enjoyed working in flowers, puzzle books, visiting her kids and reading her Bible. Eloyse was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. Survived By: Son: Gerry Brown, Amory, MS Daughters: Sonja Gray,...

Kermit E. Minga, age 89, of Amory, MS in the Splunge Community, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11:00a.m. from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Lann Cemetery. Bro. Jason Clifton and Reverend James Rutledge to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. Pallbearers: John Boyett, Danny Ray, Johnny Ray, Greg Norton, Dean Minga, Keith Norton Honorary Pallbearer: Doug Blaylock Kermit was born January 8, 1930 in Greenwood Springs, Mississippi to the late James Ellis Minga and the late Maggie Cora...

Beloved mother, Barbara Sorrell Anderson, age 80, of Evans, GA, formerly of Sulligent, AL went to meet her Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00am from Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Crews Cemetery in Sulligent, AL. Pastor Jeff Chaffin to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 10:00am until 11:00am. Barbara was born on July 23, 1938 in Sulligent, AL and graduated in 1956 and married Billy Rex Anderson on December 22, 1956. She worked with Dr. Rutland and Fayette Hospital before moving to Hopewell, VA. After...