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Charles Helms

Charles Helms

January 15, 2026

Mr. Charles Ricky Helms, age 74 of Centre, passed away on January 15, 2026, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at Cherokee Memory Gardens with Bro. Jackie Hale officiating. 

Survivors inlcude his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Lambert Helms; Daughter, Bridgett (Matt) Harris; Grandchildren, Elizabeth and Johnathan Harris; Brother, Johnny (Judy) Helms; Sister, Kay Cain;...

Johnny Reagan

Johnny Reagan

January 15, 2026

Mr. Johnny Winfred Reagan, age 84 of Centre, passed away on January 15, 2026, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 12 noon (CST) on Monday, January 19th at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Cartersville, GA.Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Betty Arp Reagan; son, Jeremy Smith; grandson, Trevor (Maddie) Reagan; great-granddaughter, Rinley Jade "RJ" Reagan.Pallbearers are...

Nestor Rios

Nestor Rios

January 12, 2026

Mr. Nestor Rios, age 58 of Miami, FL, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Centre, AL. 

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026. The family will gather from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., then the public is invited to gather from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.

Survivors are his children, Andrea Rios, Aidan...

Tom Wall

Tom Wall

January 11, 2026

Councilman Tom Wall, age 70 of Cedar Bluff, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Advent Health in Rome. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Michelle Wall; children, Cindy Wall, Sean Wall, Jessica Heffner, Jamie (Erika) Wall, Courtney (Matt)...

John Robinson

John Robinson

January 9, 2026

Mr. John Edd Robinson, age 80 of Centre, passed away on January 9, 2026, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. (Alabama time) on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Long and Rev. Barry Rogers, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Old Providence Cemetery.The family will receive...

Darlene Mackey Maddox

Darlene Mackey Maddox

January 8, 2026

Mrs. Darlene Mackey Maddox, age 73 of Centre, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Atrium Floyd Cherokee Medical Center in Centre. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 120 County Road 37, Leesburg, AL 35983.

She is survived by her husband, David A. Maddox; daughter, Brandi Ralene King Stouder (Paul...

Jeffery Lee Lewis

Jeffery Lee Lewis

January 4, 2026

Mr. Jeffery Lee Lewis, age 63 of Gaylesville, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Atrium Floyd Medical Center surrounded by family.A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the hour...

Joyce Ann Harrell

Joyce Ann Harrell

January 2, 2026

Mrs. Joyce Ann Harrell, age 73 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on January 2, 2026, at her residence. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the...

Linda Alice Jackson

Linda Alice Jackson

December 30, 2025

Ms. Linda A. Jackson, age 76 of Gaylesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 30th, at Dekalb Regional Medical Center. 

Per her request, there will be no formal services at this time. 

Survivors include her son, Stacy (Sheryl) Gardner; Granddaughter, Sara Driggers; Sisters, Brenda (Harold) Woodall and Mary (Wilburn) Gardner; Brother, Keiffer Jackson. 

Linda was born at her home in Cherokee County, AL to...

Carl O. Abner

Carl O. Abner

December 28, 2025

Mr. Carl O. Abner, age 88 of Centre, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Atrium Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. 

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Michael Abernathy, Rocky Abernathy and Christy McDonald will be speaking. The family will receive friends from...

Virgil E Umphrey

Virgil E Umphrey

December 26, 2025

Mr. Virgil E. Umphrey, age 68 of Sand Rock, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 4pm Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Noles officiating. The family will be receiving friends Monday from 2 until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Survivors include his...

Pamela Myrick

Pamela Myrick

December 25, 2025

Mrs. Pamela "Davis" Myrick, age 70 of Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 25, 2025 at Atrium Floyd Cherokee.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 P.M. on Sunday, January 18th, at the Fairview Community Church, located at 230 County Road 26, Centre, AL 35960.

Survivors include her husband, James W. Myrick; Children, Ashley (Richard) Hunter, Abbey (Jason)...

Francine Young

Francine Young

December 20, 2025

Mrs. Francine Colley Young, age 71 of Centre, passed away on December 20, 2025, at her residence. 

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband, Rickey Wayne Young; children, Heather Young and B.J. (Vanessa) Young; grandchildren, Jessica (Damion) Boswell, Chelsi (Garrett) Young, Gavin...

Patricia J. Laughton

Patricia J. Laughton

December 19, 2025

Mrs. Patricia K. Laughton, age 76 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Friday, December 19th at Atrium Health in Rome, GA. There will be no local services held. She will be inurned at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville, PA.

She is survived by a few cousins and good friends.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Shirley Ann Battles

Shirley Ann Battles

December 16, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Ann Battles, age 89 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on December 16, 2025 at her residence. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial...

Tracy Oakes

Tracy Oakes

December 16, 2025

Ms. Tracy Oakes, age 65 of Centre, passed away on December 16, 2025 at Cherokee County Health and Rehab. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Bro. Tracy Nelson will...

John Douglas "Doug" Hinton

John Douglas "Doug" Hinton

December 16, 2025

Mr. John "Doug" Hinton, age 62 of Rock Run, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after several months of illness.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Pollard officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at...

Betty Lemons

Betty Lemons

December 14, 2025

Mrs. Betty Lemons, age 73 of Centre, passed away on December 14, 2025, at her Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain John officiating. Her family will be receiving friends from noon until the hour of service at the funeral...

Jerry Sharp

Jerry Sharp

December 13, 2025

Mr. Jerry Brant Sharp, age 83 of Orlando, FL, passed away on December 13, 2025, at AdventHealth Orlando.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16th, at Neal Hill Cemetery, with Dr. Jeremy Deaton officiating. 

Survivors include his wife, Laura Lee Brodie; Son, Christopher Sharp; Step-daughters, Sarah Moursalien and Deborah (Fouad) Alalou; Grandchildren, Jennifer, Clayton, Gabby, Emily,...

Franklin Early

Franklin Early

December 12, 2025

Mr. James Franklin Early, age 83 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on December 12, 2025, at his residence. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ric Manning officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial...