Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home

04/21/2026

Cremation is a popular choice for final disposition, but did you know it is still possible to have a service to honor your loved one?

You can hold a service to honor and commemorate their life before or after the cremation process occurs with a traditional funeral service or a simple memorial.

For more information about the importance of a ceremony and how to celebrate the life of your loved one with cremation, visit www.funeralbasics.org/cremation-importance-ceremony.

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

If you have a loved one entering hospice care, there are likely many questions on your mind about their care. One of those concerns may pertain to medical supplies and equipment. Where do they come from? Does hospice provide them? Click the link to learn more as you prepare to care for your loved one in their final days.

Not sure whether hospice care provides medical equipment and supplies? Check out this article to get your questions answered!

04/13/2026

Rickey Vaughn

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 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. He is survived by his brothers, Reuben (Judy) Vaughn...

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04/11/2026

Doris Stephens Ragan

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 5295 Fairview Road, Gadsden. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until the hour of service at the funeral...

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04/10/2026

Grief can sometimes feel disjointed - a cry here, a burst of anger there; a deep sadness today, a crush of guilt tomorrow. In this article, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, renowned author and grief counselor, urges us to trust the process of grief. As you surrender to the mystery, your experience of love and grief will create a changed you. A you who has not only survived but who has learned to thrive again in a new form and in a new way. Click the link to learn more!

In our lives, we all participate in rituals. To learn more about the healing aspects of rituals, take a few moments to read this article.

04/08/2026

To watch the livestream funeral service for Mrs. Doris Barkley, please click the link below. Her service will be streamed starting at 7!

04/07/2026

Saying goodbye is never easy, but in a recent survey, 73% of people felt that a funeral helps.

Here at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, we believe in creating unique and meaningful services, so that you can say goodbye in a way that feels both personal and exactly right for honoring your loved one.

To create a service that is meaningful and personalized, we recommend planning ahead for your funeral wishes. That way, there’s plenty of time to create a final tribute that’s just right in every way. Give us a call to get started today!

04/07/2026

Anna M. Smith

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. She has one brother, Bill Millsap, and one daughter, Kate Miller. The most important part of Anna's life was her...

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04/07/2026

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04/07/2026

JC McGatha, Jr.

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 place at Nances Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his "girls", Kim Watson, Dawn White (Brian), and Gabriel Peardon (...

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