Obituary Listings | Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home
Shirley Decker
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Black Decker, age 82 of Cherokee County, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her children, Amanda (Brad) Howard, Matthew Decker, Shane Decker, Samuel Decker; grandchildren, Haley (Chris) Wright, Dereck (Cayla) Bailey, Max Howard, Eli Howard, Devlyn Decker, Aiden Decker,...
Howard "Tink" Pruitt
May 2, 2026
Mr. Howard "Tink" Pruitt, age 69 of Geraldine, passed away on May 2, 2026, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Aaron Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow at Gnatville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the...
Dennis Dewayne Peek
May 2, 2026
Mr. Dennis Dewayne Peek, age 62 of Spring Garden, passed away on May 2, 2026, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Union Grove Cemetery in Rock Run with Thomas Ward and Gary McCurdy officiating. There will be no visitation.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Peek; his parents,...
John Mitchell Inman
May 1, 2026
Mr. John Mitchell Inman, age 76 of Collinsville, passed away on May 1, 2026, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.The family will receive friends on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m...
James Alfred Campbell
April 29, 2026
Mr. James Alfred Campbell, age 90 of Gaylesville, passed away on April 29, 2026, at his residence.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Barbara Norris Campbell; children, Robin Campbell and Ricky (Sheryl) Campbell; granddaughters, Lyndsy "Mandi" Ramey and Megan Rathbun; great grandchildren, Addison and Caydence Ramey, Noah, Avery, and Colton...
Willie Sue Hanks
April 28, 2026
Mrs. Willie Sue Hanks, age 91 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on April 28, 2026, at her residence.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hardeman/Hanks Cemetery in Cedar Bluff. Her family will be receiving friends from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors include her sons, David...
Jerry Lee Black
April 26, 2026
Mr. Jerry Lee Black, age 66 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until the service time at the funeral...
Rickey Vaughn
April 13, 2026
Mr. Rickey Don Vaughn, age 67 of Centre, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Cherokee County Health and Rehab Center. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shane Swafford officiating. Burial will follow at Union Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...
Doris Stephens Ragan
April 10, 2026
Mrs. Doris Stephens Ragan, age 87 of Piedmont, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at her residence. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the chapel of Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Brian Pesnell and her grandson, Stone Ragan officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery at...
Anna M. Smith
April 7, 2026
Mrs. Anna M. Smith passed from death to eternal life on April 7, 2026. She shared the love and Gospel message of Jesus, her Savior, until her last breath. She was surrounded by her husband of 26 years, daughter, and beloved friends when she passed. Anna was born in Brewton, AL, on August 13, 1955, to Colie and Mildred Millsap....
JC McGatha, Jr.
April 7, 2026
Mr. JC McGatha, Jr., age 77 of Piedmont, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Riverview Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial will take...
Jimmy Braxton Edgeworth
April 6, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Braxton Edgeworth, age 65 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Gadsden. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor David Sparkman officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the hour...
Doris Barkley
April 5, 2026
Mrs. Doris Barkley, age 80 of Centre, passed away on April 5, 2026, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 7 P.M. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Family will be receiving friends from 4 P.M. until the hour of service. A graveside committal service will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, April...
Erik Brent Ellard
April 3, 2026
Mr. Erik Brent Ellard, age 45 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on April 3, 2026, at his residence. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.He is survived by his wife, Kendra Ellard; sons, Eric Ellard (Bella Tosh), Ethan Ellard (BreAnna Coldren), and Colten Ellard; grandchildren, Alanna Ellard, Lillie Ellard, Bradley Ellard and Oliver Hamilton; father, Freddie Gossett; brother,...
Jeanne McGinnis
March 31, 2026
Mrs. Jeanne McGinnis, age 71 of Birmingham, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Spaziani; her four legged child, Lola, and two sisters.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.www.cherokeememorialfuneralhome.com
Jason Maurice Robinson
March 30, 2026
Jason Maurice Robinson
April 2, 1974 -- March 30, 2026
Jason Robinson, age 51 of Gadsden, Alabama gained his wings on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Riverview Regional Medical Center.
Jason is survived by his loving, dedicated, and caring wife of 28 years, Kristy Robinson. They were given the greatest most cherished blessings, their daughter, Jacie Robinson Culbert (John) and son, Jamin Robinson.
Jason...
Ann Louise Bukovac Evans
March 30, 2026
Mrs. Ann Louise (Bukovac) Evans, age 89 of Centre, passed away on March 30, 2026, at her residence.A funeral mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St Michael's Catholic Mission in Centre, AL, with Father Jonathan Howell officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at St Michael's Catholic...
Gary Brent Ransum
March 28, 2026
Mr. Gary Brent Ransum, age 76 of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Nation officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral...
Sarah Bob Rickett
March 28, 2026
Ms. Sarah Bob Rickett, age 81 of Ballplay, passed away on March 28, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd Hospital in Rome, GA. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Terry Hawkins and Bro. Kenneth Crane officiating. Burial will follow at Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens....
James Orban Elders
March 23, 2026
Mr. James "Orban" Elders, age 76 of Cedar Bluff in the Hurley community, passed away on March 23, 2026, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chad Brown officiating and Shannon Hamilton speaking. Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery. The family...
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