Obituary Listings | Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home

Terry Ross Dawson

Terry Ross Dawson

February 5, 2026

Mr. Terry Ross Dawson, age 68 of Centre, passed away on February 5, 2026, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Dale officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation.He is survived by his...

Robert "Blake" Sherrod

Robert "Blake" Sherrod

February 4, 2026

Mr. Robert "Blake" Sherrod, age 42 of Centre, AL, got his healing on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service, celebrating his life, will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday, February 7, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tracy Hutcheson and Pastor Eddie Nation officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens. The...

Steve L Umphrey

Steve L Umphrey

February 2, 2026

Mr. Steve Lee "Toodles" Umphrey, age 70 of Leesburg, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in Centre, AL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the...

Ronald Nelson Price

Ronald Nelson Price

January 30, 2026

Mr. Ronald Nelson Price, age of 78 of Pell City, AL, passed away on January 30, 2026 at his residence. 

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. 

A full obituary will be posted later. 



Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.cherokeememorialfuneralhome.com

Cynthia Diane Starling

Cynthia Diane Starling

January 29, 2026

Mrs. Cynthia D. Starling, age 55 of Rome, passed away on January 29, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond Hospital in Rome, GA.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her husband, Stephen Starling; son, Cody O'Neal Goss; mother, Betty Jean Ray; sister, Cheryl Redding; brother, Calvin Leon Ray, Jr.

Mrs. Starling, better known as "Blossom", had a profound love...

James Crye

James Crye

January 21, 2026

Mr. James Greeley Crye, age 75 of Gaylesville, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Cherokee County Health and Rehab in Centre, AL. 

He is survived by his sister, Ann Martin; nephews, Brandon, Logan and Lance Martin; and great nieces, Lily and Addie Martin.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Greeley Millard Crye and Clydie Mae Cavin Crye.

At this time,...

Alan Russell "Rusty" Winslow

Alan Russell "Rusty" Winslow

January 18, 2026

Mr. Alan Russell "Rusty" Winslow, age 64 of Gaylesville, passed away on January 18, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond Hospital in Rome, GA. A 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. (EST) on Saturday, February 7th at The American Legion Post 86 located at 1675 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA 30125. A local Celebration of Life Service...

Gaye Barfield

Gaye Barfield

January 16, 2026

Ms. Betty "Gaye" Barfield, age 62 of Centre, passed away on January 16, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 6pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Zach Pruitt officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 4pm until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Survivors include her daughter, Kasi...

Brian Bishop

Brian Bishop

January 16, 2026

Mr. Paul "Brian" Bishop, age 56 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on January 16, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 P.M. (CST) on Sunday, January 25th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ric Manning officiating. Burial will follow at the Cherokee Memory Gardens. His family will...

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...