Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home

06/03/2026

Allen Wayne Peek

Mr. Allen Wayne Peek, age 89 of Piedmont, passed away on June 2, 2026, at AdventHealth Redmond Hospital in Rome, GA. Funeral services will be held at 1PM Saturday, June 06, 2026 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony Mcain and Bro. Michael Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens with the Cherokee County Volunteer Fire Association Honor Guard presenting graveside honors. The family will receive friends from 10am until the service hour at...

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06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Grief ebbs and flows, and some days can be harder than others. The anniversary of a loved one's death is one of those days. To learn 9 tips to help you cope with your loved one's deathiversary, read the article below.

The anniversary of a loved one's death can be a difficult day. Learn about 9 different ways you can cope with a loved one's deathiversary here.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is set aside to remember and to dwell on the lives of the many men and women who have given their lives to preserve our country. You have the thanks for a grateful nation. If you would like to honor a specific veteran, please share their story with us in the comments.

05/24/2026

Henry Hund, Jr.

Mr. Henry Hund, Jr. , age 80 of Cedar Bluff, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family after an extended illness, on May 23, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held the evening of Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at his home in Cedar Bluff. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM (CST) on Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at the St. Philips Episcopal Church, which is located at 2813 Godfrey Avenue, Fort Payne, AL 35967....

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05/23/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! You made it! Best wishes as you embark on a new season of life!

05/22/2026

As we remember our fallen heroes this Memorial Day, take time to consider how you can honor their memory by providing much-needed assistance and care to our current veterans and active-duty service members. Click the link to learn more!

Memorial Day is about so much more than hot dogs, family gatherings, and the beginning of summer. Click the link to learn more!

05/21/2026

Susan Mable Simpson

Ms. Susan Mable Simpson, age 91 of Centre, passed away on May 21,2026, at her residence. The family will hold a private graveside service at Resthaven Cemetery in Decatur, Georgia. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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05/21/2026

Virginia Carolyn Mariani

Virginia Carolyn Mariani, age 85, passed away May 21st, 2026 at Collinsville Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Jimmy) Oliver and Deanna (Ted) Cannon; son, Alan (Darlene) Hale; grandchildren, Scarlett (John)...

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05/20/2026

Jacqueline Higgins

Ms. Jacqueline Hurst Higgins, age 65 of Cedar Bluff (formerly of Talladega), passed away on May 17, 2026. She is survived by her companion of 7 years, Ronald Turrentine; daughters, Jessica Goza, Tiffney Glover and Heather Proctor; grandchildren, Trinity, Katelyn, Gloria, Logan, Autumn, Addison, Madalyn, Mason and Ciarra ; and her brother, James (Sonya) Hurst. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frankie Douglas Hurst and Emma Roberta Hurst; sister, Debra Hurt; brother, Douglas Hurst; and grandson, Chase. At...

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