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Magdalene Deck

Magdalene Deck

November 15, 2025

Little Magdalene Blake Deck, age 9 months of Gadsden, went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Children's Hospital in Birmingham.

She is survived by her parents, Abby Deck and Gavin Deck; grandparents, LeeAnn Knapp, Mark Smith, Matt Knapp, Erin Deck, David Deck, Amy Seymore and Chris Wood; great-grandparents, Gay Runnion, Dennis Runnion, Onelia Deck, Donna...

James Elton Decker

James Elton Decker

November 13, 2025

Mr. James Elton Decker, age 52 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, November 13th, at Adventhealth Redmond.

A graveside service will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, November 15th at Thrasher Cemetery, located at 133 Church Street, Sardis City, AL 35956., with Bro. Jason Hallmark officiating. Family will receive friends at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 10:30 A.M....

Gains Smith

Gains Smith

November 9, 2025

Mr. Gains Walden Smith, age 83 of Centre, passed away on November 9, 2025, at his residence. 

Per Mr. Smith's request, there will be no services. 

He is survived by his son, Broderick Smith; Daughter, Chole Brooks; Grandchildren, Jessica (Eric) Whaley, Cory (Ellie) Smith, Matthew (Allison) Smith, Drake Wilbanks, and Ambria Sparks; Brother, Winston (Carolyn) Smith.

A host of great-grandchildren also survive. 

Gains was...

Christopher Camp

Christopher Camp

November 8, 2025

Mr. Christopher T. Camp, age 61 of Centre, passed away on November 8, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 3 PM (CST) on Sunday, November 23rd, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, located at 3350 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960.

He is survived by his brothers, Darrell (Susan) Camp and Kevin (Lynn) Camp; Nieces and...

Amy Storey

Amy Storey

November 3, 2025

Mrs. Amy Storey, age 46 of LaFayette, GA, passed away on November 3, 2025, at her residence.

A private visitation will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her children, Kailyn and Landon McBurnett; Uncles, Reno (Mark) Lambert and Rick (Tona) Lambert; Aunt, Terri (George) Hampton. Several cousins also survive.

Mrs. Storey is preceded in death by her parents, William...

Bernice Gresham

Bernice Gresham

November 3, 2025

Mrs. Bernice Gresham, age 89 of Centre, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Cherokee Memory Gardens.

She is survived by her loving family; her son, Steve Gresham (Michelle); her precious grandchildren, Lyndsey Gresham and Kelsey Gresham; great grandchildren, Ryder...

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams

November 1, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Ann Williams, age 83 of Centre, passed away on November 1, 2025, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.She is survived by her husband, Harold Williams; sons, Johnny Owens (Kim) and Bryan Williams (Sara); grandchildren, Woodrow Rosser, Nikki Key (Corey), Daniel (Crystal) Rosser, Heather McClellan, Zachary Owens, Justin Owens (Raven), Chloe Williams, Autumn Cooper, Alexis Cooper and Naomi Cooper; 15...

Betty Gowens

Betty Gowens

October 28, 2025

Ms. Betty Gowens, age 70 of Piedmont, passed away on October 28, 2025, at her residence. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, November 8th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Her family will receive friends from 10:30 A.M. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Survivors include her son, Kevin (Amanda) Gowens; and a host...

Joseph Paul Couch

Joseph Paul Couch

October 19, 2025

Mr. Joseph Paul Couch, age 76 of Gaylesville, passed away on October 19, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ricky Clanton officiating. Burial will follow at Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the hour...

Ralph "Bud" Ringer

Ralph "Bud" Ringer

October 15, 2025

Mr. Ralph "Bud" Ringer, age 88 of Centre, passed away on October 15, 2025, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Cedar Bluff Cemetery with Brother Eddie Nation officiating.Survivors include his wife, Brenda Shaner Ringer; daughters, Kelly Davis (Lane) and Kim Snead (Mark); grandchildren, Laney Davis and Carter Davis; sister,...

Billy Almond

Billy Almond

October 15, 2025

Mr. Billy Ray Almond, age 74 of Centre, passed away on October 15, 2025, at his residence.A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Pollard officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.Survivors include his wife,...

Harry Kastanakis

Harry Kastanakis

October 12, 2025

Mr. Harry Kastanakis III, age 70 of Sand Rock, passed away Sunday October 12, 2025, at his residence after a valiant battle with cancer. Harry was born on August 12, 1955, in Pensacola, FL, the son of the late Harry Jr and Nadine Kastanakis. 

Harry spent most of his years in Pensacola and Navarre FL, where he enjoyed woodworking, welding and...

Jeffery Thomas Morris

Jeffery Thomas Morris

October 11, 2025

Mr. Jeff Morris, age 71 of Cedar Bluff (formerly of Cartersville, GA), passed away Saturday October 11, 2025 at his residence.

At this time, there will be no services.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

www.cherokeememorialfuneralhome.com

Sterling Middleton

Sterling Middleton

October 9, 2025

Mr. Sterling Middleton, age 79 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on October 9, 2025 at his residence.

There are no formal services planned at this time. 

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements

www.cherokeememorialfuneralhome.com 

Tommie Trotter

Tommie Trotter

October 7, 2025

Mr. Tommie Trotter, age 93 of Centre, passed away on October 7, 2025, at his residence.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Zach Richards, Dr. Ricky Pollard, and Tommie's nephew Bro. Tim Trotter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of...

James Snyder

James Snyder

September 30, 2025

Mr. James Snyder, age 80 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on September 30, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee.

A Funeral service will be held at 2 PM Friday, October 03, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Father Jose Chacko officiating. Burial will follow at the Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens in Gaylesville. His family will receive friends from...

Lillian Rowlls

Lillian Rowlls

September 29, 2025

Mrs. Lillian Rowlls, age 91 of Gaylesville, passed away on September 29, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, October 01, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Lyerly, GA. Her family will receive friends from 12 noon until the hour of...

Freddie Cagle

Freddie Cagle

September 25, 2025

Mr. Freddie Homer Cagle, age 85 of Ellisville, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Phillips and Bro. David Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...

J.M. Hunter

J.M. Hunter

September 18, 2025

Mr. J.M. Hunter, age 67 of Leesburg, passed away on September 18, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, September 20th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ken Pace and Bro. Don Abernathy officiating. His family will receive friends from 10 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Survivors include...

Sarah O'Connor

Sarah O'Connor

September 16, 2025

Mrs. Sarah O'Connor, age 96 of Piedmont, passed away on September 16, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 6 PM Thursday, September 18th, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 PM until the hour of service at...