Obituary Listings | Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home
Edna Jo Jennings
Jun 7, 2025
Mrs. Edna Jo Jennings, age 89 of Centre, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 7th, surrounded by her family and the enduring love of her Cherokee County community, a place she called home her entire life.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, June 10th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Barry Kerr officiating. Burial...
Pat Stanley Woods
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. Pat Stanley Woods, age 59 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, June 14th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Stanley Woods officiating. Family will receive friends from 1 PM until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Survivors include his sons,...
Robby Shane Abernathy
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. Robby Shane Abernathy, age 42 of Sand Rock, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Abernathy; Children, Lacey Abernathy, Lucas Abernathy, Conner Abernathy, and Chloe Abernathy; Brother, Terry (Tina) Abernathy; Sisters, Beverley (Mike) Hightower and Evelyn (Lamar) Tosh; Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins...
Michael Lane Ransum
Jun 5, 2025
Mr. Michael Lane Ransum, age 73 of Attalla formerly of Cherokee County, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his residence.
A funeral service will be held at 2PM Sunday, June 8th, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Riley Young and Rev. Jeff Teal officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends...
Robert L. Tucker
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Robert Lester Tucker, age 86 of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 03, 2025 at Crowne Health Care in Fort Payne, AL.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM (CST) at Unity Cemetery in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Jimmy Black officiating.
Survivors include his sons, Daniel Tucker of Cartersville, GA, Tony (Kimberly) Tucker of Cave Spring, GA; Daughters, Jan...
William "Billy" Cook
May 31, 2025
Mr. William “Billy” Cook, age 65 of Centre, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Cook; Daughter, Michelle (Corey) Conley; Step-son, Joshua Neal; Grandchildren, Destiny, Katlyn, Candance, and Steven Freeman; 13 great grandchildren; Siblings, Angie Stone, David Cook; Nieces and...
Ernest "Clifford" Duncan, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Mr. Ernest “Clifford” Duncan, Jr., age 76 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, July 18th at his home. Family respectfully requests if anyone needs directions, to please reach out to them.
Survivors include his children, Kerrie Renae (Tommy) James, Jennifer Celeste (Dontá) Moore, Lieah Nicole...
Sarah Ann Flynt
May 28, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Ann Flynt, age 78 of Mentone, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include her children, Joe Thomas Murphy, Janet Lynn (Kevin) Todd, Elizabeth Renee (Jason) Dupree- all of Leesburg, AL, Otis Dewayne Corkren of Brilliant, AL, Terry Lane Corkren of Mentone,...
Charles Williams
May 22, 2025
Mr. Charles “Tony” Williams, age 63 of Centre, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his children, Eric Williams, Mandy Payne, Jason Williams; Grandchildren, Savannah, Emily, and Brandon Williams, Courtnie, Caden and Cason Dellorso; Nephew, Terry “Junior” Williams; Ex-wife, Sonja “Gail” Camp; His beloved...
Jerry Crane
May 21, 2025
Mr. Jerry Mack Crane, age 78 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, May 24th, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Crane officiating. Burial will follow in the Unity Missionary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM...
Clinton Crider
May 19, 2025
Mr. Clinton Crider, age 89 of Centre, passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at Cherokee County Health and Rehab.
Funeral services will be held at 1PM Wednesday May 21, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Barry Kerr and Mr. Cory Twilley officiating. Burial will follow in the Nazareth Cemetery with the Cherokee County Volunteer Fire Association Honor...
James David Milton
May 18, 2025
Mr. James David Milton, age 77 of Centre, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Advent Health Redmond Hospital in Rome.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his Brother-in-law, David Whisenant; Nephews, David Whisenant, Jr., Jeff Whisenant; Nieces, Melissa Washburn, Cindy Briant; Several great nieces and nephews also survive.
James was born to the late David...
Byron Nelson
May 15, 2025
Byron Nelson, MD, age 70 of Centre, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at his residence.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Sheppard Nelson; Children, Jessica Nelson (David) Sanford, Ashley Nelson, Matthew Nelson (Eric); Grandchildren, Marlee Sanford, Beau Sanford, Sheppard Sanford; Brother, Joel Nelson (Susan); Sister, Myrna N. (Robert) Carpenter; Niece,...
David "Gene" Hartbarger
May 9, 2025
Mr. David “Gene” Hartbarger, age 52 of Gaylesville, passed away Friday, May 09, 2025 at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee.
A memorial service, hosted by his family will, be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at Tooga Yaks located at 7494 AL HWY 68 E, Gaylesville, AL 35973.
Survivors include his daughter, Malerie (Dee) Colbert; Grandchildren, Aubree, Baylee, Landyn, and Merek Colbert;...
Franklin "Sonny" Roberts
May 6, 2025
Mr. Franklin “Sonny” Roberts, age 90 of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2025 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Pell City.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM (CST), Monday, May 12, at West Hill Cemetery located at 457 Pine Street, Trion, GA 30753.
Survivors include his grandchildren, Chrystal (David) Woods, Amanda (Brannon Knight) Chestnut, Kemberlee (Hannah) Graham, Chris...
Carolyn Pierce Smith
May 6, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Pierce Smith, age 62 of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Friday, May 9, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Crosby and Bro. Isaac Goza officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Leesburg. The family will receive...
Peggie Earley Kirkpatrick
May 5, 2025
Mrs. Peggie Kirkpatrick, age 85 of Cedartown, passed away Monday, May 05, 2025 at her residence.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include her husband, John “Russell” Kirkpatrick, Sr.; Daughter, Maxic (Wayne) Burger; Sons, “John” Kirkpatrick, Jr., and Steven (Brandy) Wayne Kirkpatrick; Grandchildren, Lindsay Burger Stanford, Randall Burger, Travis Burger, Jessica Kirkpatrick Dowda, Christopher Cannings, Steven...
Ginger Gaither-Ward
May 3, 2025
Ginger Lynn Gaither Ward
February 29, 1956 – May 3, 2025Ginger Gaither Ward passed peacefully under palliative care on May 3, 2025, with her daughter by her side. She was 69 years old. Ginger fought a long and courageous battle with end-stage COPD, heart failure, and Lupus.Born on Leap Day, February 29, 1956, Ginger’s life was marked by resilience, strength, and...
Charles Ray Smithers
May 3, 2025
Mr. Charles Ray Smithers, age 83 of Centre, passed away Saturday, May 03, 2025 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Nations officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the hour of service at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home...
David "Michael" Calaway
May 2, 2025
Mr. David Michael Calaway, age 61 of Gaylesville, passed away Friday, May 02, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jim VanPelt officiating. Burial will follow in the Union “Needmore” Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 11am until the hour of service...
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