Obituaries

Oct 5, 2026

Ms. Juanita Jackson, age 83 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Monday October 5, 2026 at her residence.

There will be a graveside service for Ms. Jackson on October 9th at 1:00 pm at Northridge Woodhaven cemetery, 6755 US-51, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. has charge:

7788 Church Street

Millington,...

Oct 4, 2026

Mr. Steve Trunzo Smith, age 62 of Germantown, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - East in Memphis, Tennessee.

There will be a Visitation for Mr. Smith on Saturday, October 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

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Sep 29, 2026

Mrs. Callie Williams, age 90 of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at her residence.

There will be a viewing for Mrs. Williams on Friday, October 9th from 4pm-6pm with an additional viewing on Saturday, October 10th from 10am-to 10:55 am with the funeral service to begin at 11am, both services will take place...

Sep 29, 2026

Mr. Eddie Jerome Harris 59, passed away on September 29, 2026.  A viewing will take place on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 to 10:55 a.m., at Harris Chapel C.O.G.I.C 6941 Sledge Rd., Millington, TN 38053 service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Interment in Pleasant Rest Memorial Garden of Millington.

Jefferson Mortuary Inc.

Sep 27, 2026

Mrs. Shereda Gerice Hooper, age 50 of Southaven, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at her residence.

There will be a visitation for Mrs. Hooper on Monday, October 5th from 10 am to 10:55 am with funeral service to begin at 11 am at Morning Chapel Baptist Church, 8701 Trinity Road, Cordova, Tennessee 38018.

Sep 27, 2026

Ms. Maria Lizette Alexander, age 54 of Anoka, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

There will be a Visitation for Ms. Alexander on Saturday, October 17th from 9:00 - 10:55 AM with her Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053....

Sep 25, 2026

Mrs. Esther Lee Holloway, age 71 of Millington, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at her residence.

There will be a funeral service for Mrs. Holloway on Sunday, October 4th at 2p.m. at Promiseland M.B. Church,3328 West Union Road, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Jefferson Mortuary,...

Sep 23, 2026

Mr. Thurman Sullivan Willis, of Millington, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Methodist Hospital - North in Memphis, Tennessee.

There will be a Viewing for Mr. Willis on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00 - 10:55 AM with Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Holy Temple Baptist Church, 4590 New Allen Road, Memphis,...

Sep 21, 2026

Mr. Oscar Lee Thomas, age 81 of Humboldt, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Tennessee State Veterans Home.

There will be a Viewing for Mr. Thomas on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 - 11:55 AM with his Funeral Service to begin at 12 noon at Kings Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 35 King Hill Church...

Sep 16, 2026

Mrs. Juanita Fayne, age 90 of Brighton, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.

There will be Visitation for Mrs. Fayne on Wednesday, September 23rd from 9:00 - 10:55 AM with her Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1998 Atoka-Idaville Road, Atoka, Tennessee 38004.

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Sep 14, 2026

Mr. Milton "Bip" Beard 57, passed away September 14, 2026.  A Memorial Service will be held on September 19th, 3:00 pm at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.

Jefferson Mortuary Inc.

7788 Church St.

Millington, TN 38053

901-872-8800 Office

901-872-4722 Fax

jeffersonmortuary@yahoo.com

Sep 14, 2026

Ms. Georgia Ann Morrow, age 90 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026.

There will be a Graveside Service for Ms. Morrow on Wednesday, September 30th at 12:00 noon at Israel Chapel Cemetery, 623 Phillips Road, Marvell, Arkansas 72364.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. has charge:

7788 Church Street

Millington,...

Sep 13, 2026

Pastor David Ricks age 69, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at his residence.

There will be a Viewing and Memorial Service for Pastor Ricks on Friday, September 18th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at St. Mark Baptist Church, 940 South Lauderdale Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38126. For those who desire to speak,...

Sep 12, 2026

Mrs. Emma Mae Stephens, age 80 of Millington, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at here residence.

There will be a Viewing for Mrs. Stephens on Saturday, September 26th from 9:00 - 10:55 AM with her Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053....

Sep 11, 2026

Mr. Peter Noel Hunter, age 77 of Germantown, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital - Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

There will be a Viewing for Mr. Hunter on Saturday, October 17th from 2:30 - 3:25 PM with his Funeral Service to begin at 3:30 PM at Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist...

Sep 11, 2026

Mr. Roy E. Lowrey, age 76 passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

There will be a Memorial Service for Mr. Lowrey on Saturday, September 26th, at 3:00 PM at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel,  7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. has charge:

(901) 872-8800  Office

(901) 872-4722  Fax

Sep 10, 2026

Mr. Nakia Christopher, age 52 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at his residence.

There will be a Memorial Service for Mr. Christopher on Saturday, October 3rd at 3:00 PM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. has charge:

(901) 872-8800 ...

Sep 9, 2026

Mrs. Bessie Willie Christopher, age 85 of Millington, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Methodist Hospital - North.

There will be a Visitation for Mrs. Christopher on Friday, September 18th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

An additional Viewing will be...

Sep 6, 2026

Mr. James Eddie Johnson, age 77 of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his residence.

There will be a Viewing for Mr. Johnson on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 - 10:55 AM with his Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053....

Sep 6, 2026

Mrs. Rochelle Swift Scullark 57, passed away on September 6, 2026.  A service will take place on Wednesday, September 16, viewing from 11:00  to 11:55 am at New Covenant Outreach Ministries 3474 Egypt Central Rd., Memphis, TN 38128 service will follow at 12 noon.

Interment in Memphis Memory Gardens Cemetery 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Rd., Memphis, TN 38134....