Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home

03/23/2026

Community preparedness may just save your life! A great opportunity for all ages!

Emergency Preparedness Day 2026

Cherokee County Emergency Management, in partnership with Tractor Supply in Centre, will host Emergency Preparedness Day 2026 on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Tractor Supply, Centre, Alabama.

This free community event is designed to help residents prepare for Alabama’s severe weather season and other emergencies. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local emergency officials, learn about tornado and severe weather safety, receive preparedness tips, and get information on building emergency kits and family safety plans.

Representatives from the National Weather Service, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and local first responder agencies will also be on hand to assist, answer questions, and provide important safety information for our community.

Special Guest: Come meet ABC 33/40 Meteorologist Evan Chickvara and learn more about severe weather and forecasting.

All residents of Cherokee County and surrounding communities are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to become better prepared.

Event Details:
📍 Tractor Supply – Centre
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Laura Gail Lloyd

Mrs. Laura Gail Wilson Lloyd, age 71 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Lloyd will be announced at a later date. She is survived by her daughter, Derisha K. Lloyd; spouse, Johnny Cooke; sisters, Julia Graybill, Janice Hamerick and Darlene Wood; brother, Dennis Wilson; grandchildren, Matthew Lloyd, Johnny Lloyd, Terry Lloyd, Preston Smith, Terence Lloyd and Anastasia Lloyd; and great grandchildren, Olive Lloyd, Devina Lloyd and Lily Lovell. She...

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03/20/2026

The more personal a funeral service is, the more meaningful it will be for the entire family. To help your family brainstorm possible ways to create a truly one-of-a-kind final goodbye, check out this list of 10 ideas to consider. And if you don't find something that feels right, this list is only the beginning. We're happy to sit down with you and come up with even more ideas to create the perfect sendoff.

To be meaningful and healing, a funeral must be personal. Check out this article for 10 ideas to create a truly unique final tribute.

03/20/2026

Winter is past. Spring has come. After long and difficult winters, spring is a welcome change. Do you have any plans for this spring that you're looking forward to?

03/18/2026

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Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Blanche Richerson Smith, on 3/18/2026 1:00 PM Central (Chicago). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

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Thank you for loving Blanche Richerson Smith as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

03/18/2026

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Blanche Richerson Smith, on 3/18/2026 1:00 PM Central (Chicago). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

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Thank you for loving Blanche Richerson Smith as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

03/17/2026

The color green has long been associated with Ireland, so it makes perfect sense that we should wear green to honor St. Patrick's Day. Do you wear anything special to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

03/16/2026

Gregory Walden Russell

Mr. Greg Russell, age 64 of Centre , passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Freddy Reynolds officiating . The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Bone Russell; sons, Brandon Russell (Amber), Bryan Russell...

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03/16/2026

Samuel Joseph Chuckery Jr.

Mr. Samuel J. Chuckery, Jr. , age 83 of Centre , passed away on March 15, 2026, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Dale officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the service time at the funeral home. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of...

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03/16/2026

Blanche Richerson Smith

Mrs. Blanche Richerson Smith, age 93 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Cherokee County Health and Rehab. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Manning officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. A graveside service will immediately follow at Cherokee Memory Gardens, Centre , AL. She leaves...

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