Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home

Evelyn Howell Stanford, 83, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Diversicare Nursing and Rehab in Amory. Services will be on private family service at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home.

James Warren, 76, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Diversicare Nursing and Rehab in Amory. Services will be on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home. Visitation will be on noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mayfield Cemetery in Saltillo.

Paula Clark, 89, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Oak Tree Manor in Amory. Services will be on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1 until 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery.

Patriot, gardener, outdoorsman, and family man, Roger Dozier, 78, passed from this life into eternity Monday, April 25, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. With much laughter and tears, his children gathered by his beside and shared stories and remembrances of their father, the myth, the man, the legend. His life ended intimately, with only he and his wife, Linda together as they had been for many years. Born October 30, 1943, to Crafton and Lenora Dozier, he was a lifelong resident of Itawamba County. He attended Friendship School and Itawamba Agricultural High School. He joined the Mississippi Army National Guard as a teenager, serving during the Battle of Oxford...

Roger Dozier, 78, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at NMMC in Tupelo. Services will be on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11 AM at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 5-8 pm at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Carolina Cemetery.

Gary Reeder , 64, passed away on April 23, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home.

Scarlett Brooks Hathcock Thompson, 43, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, surrounded by the loving support of family and after a long battle with cancer. She fought the disease with the most amazing grace, bravery and strength. Scarlett, or T as she was affectionately called by those closest to her, was born in Amory on June 21, 1978, to Mike and Sharon Hathcock. She was the second of two daughters, and it was obvious early on that rearing her would be much different than her sister Mel, who was nine-years-old and a typical "only child" at the time. Scarlett was a handful as a toddler and a bit of a tomboy in grade school, but her sweet spirit was evident, and she grew into a kind and...

Betty Jane Dickerson Rhudy, 89, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home in Nettleton. She leaves behind a great example of faith, love, and joy to her three children, Merlene Partridge (Bruce) of Madison, Terry Rhudy (Lisa) of Picayune, and Christie Rhudy Lee (Tony) of Tupelo; grandchildren, Kevin Rhudy (Kristen) of Victoria, MN, and Karen Rhudy Herndon (Daniel) of Starkville; bonus grandchildren, Chip Partridge (Leslie) of Madison, Wesley Lee (Brianna) of Tupelo, Mason Lee (Jessica) of South Fulton, TN, and Jayce Lee of Tupelo; great grandchildren, Maddox Herndon, Grey Herndon, Lexi Herndon, Klara Rhudy, Kadence Rhudy, and Kamden Rhudy; bonus great grandchildren,...

Roger Dale Barnett, 64, of Hatley passed away Saturday, April 2nd, at North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. Roger was born on August 17, 1957 to the late Birdie Mae and Floyd Barnett of Okolona, MS. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Opal, of Amory, a daughter Hannah (Steven) Muscolino, and a great-nephew Avery Arnold. His siblings include four sisters: Carolyn Barnett (David Caradine), Brenda (Steve) Jones, Ann Grant, and Ailene (Bob) Wells, and two brothers: Steve Barnett and Ted Barnett. Brothers in law Eugene Harris, Riley Dale (Kathy) Harris, and Ray Harris and a sister in law Donna Jones and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He is preceded in...

Roger Barnett, 64, passed away Saturday, April 02, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Services will be on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery.

Ailese Shepherd, 87, passed away Friday, April 01, 2022, at her home in Amory. Services will be on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home. Visitation will be on on Wednesday from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home.

Howard Law, 67, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. Services will be on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 12 p.m. at Celebration Worship Center. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at church cemetery.

Billy Jones Herndon, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born in Aberdeen on July 13, 1933 to George and Cleo Womble Jones. He graduated Aberdeen High School in 1952 and furthered his education at the University of Mississippi earning his degree in pharmacy. He married the former Mary Gallop, and Billy was a pharmacist for over 50 years and had owned and operated McDuffie Pharmacy. He as a collector of Indian artifacts as well as being an avid hunter and fisherman. A man with many talents, he could fix or create anything with his hands. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at First Christian Church in...

Jacky Richardson, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence in Nettleton. Services will be on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 1 pm at Bigbee Baptist Church. Visitation will be on Friday, March 25, 2022 from 5-7 PM at Bigbee Baptist Church.

Judy Diane Nash Wells, 78, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. A life long resident of Hatley, Judy was born November 13, 1943 to the late Hurston and Mavis Roebuck Nash. She graduated from Hatley School and married Hershell Wells on her birthday of 1963. Judy kept kids in her home for a number of years and also worked at WalMart and in the garment industry. She and Hershell were members of Christian Chapel Church of Christ. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family, cooking family meals and working in her yard. She also loved to read a good book and work crossword puzzles. Judy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Hershell Wells; sons, Jace Wells...

Wayne West, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at his son's residence in Hamilton, AL. Services will be on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Haughton Memorial Park.

Ronny Glenn Craig, 60, finished his earthly journey Sunday March 13th, 2022 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born August 28, 1961 in Memphis, TN to Alvin Gene Craig Sr. Sarah Elizabeth Byars Craig. He attended school in Houlka, Amory, & Hamilton, AL. He worked most of his life in the furniture industry prior to becoming disabled. Always up for a good time and known as "Wildman", life was never dull with Ronny around. He was a true friend and considered his close friends family. Never having children of his own, he adored his many nieces & nephews and was firm in his love support of his family. Survivors include three sisters Elizabeth "Betty"York (Perry) of Millington,...

Vera Ruth Laney Gray, 80, finished her earthly life on Thursday, March 10, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on March 5, 1942, in Nettleton to the late Crafton and Vera Patterson Laney. She grew up in Hatley and attended Hatley School. Vera married David Gray and together they began a life in the military that would take them across the world, starting from Champagne, IL and on to North Carolina, Louisiana, Utah and New Mexico. She also enjoyed a tour in England. Growing up in a large family, Vera knew the value of a strong work ethic, which she exemplified daily. She took great pride in raising their children and being the backbone of the family on David's many...

Patsy Lee Majors Lyle, 63, passed away on March 5, 2022 at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born on June 2, 1958 in Amory to the late Ernest Lee Majors and Georgie Sue Stanford Majors. Patsy was a lifelong resident of Smithville and a long time member of Pearce Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She graduated from Smithville High School and attended IJC earning her LPN License and later graduating from RN School. Patsy was a devoted nurse with an exemplary career spanning 42 years. She worked at Gilmore Memorial Hospital, Alexander Home Health and lastly at Access Family Health Service as the Nurse Manager. She married Marty Lyle on July 3, 1980. Patsy's lived a life that was dedicated to the...

Ronald Curtis Knight, 68, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on December 9, 1953 in Amory to Hubert Carroll Knight and Emma Miller Langford. He lived in McAllen, TX as a child before moving back to the Amory area. He attended Amory High School and joined the Army while in high school and served for 6 years. Curtis worked on the Mississippi River on a riverboat and for 15 years he was employed by True Temper Sports. In 1994, he began what would be a 28-year career in law enforcement initially with the Aberdeen Police Department and in 1996 he joined the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and worked in all aspects as a...

Johnny Mack Burt, 73, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at his home. Born on December 16, 1948 in Tupelo, he was a son to Stacey and Ina Volene Moore Burt. Johnny Mack grew up in Itawamba County and attended Dorsey School. At a young age, he learned the art of brick masonry and lay brick and block on many homes and buildings throughout north Mississippi. Later, he was foreman on several jobs. For a number of years, he worked for Barry Hickman. He married the former Margie Little and he loved to be outdoors whether hunting, fishing, gardening, or building. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Carroll...