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Mr. Freddie Lee Houston

Mr. Freddie Lee Houston

Jul 25, 2023

Mr. Freddie Lee Houston, age 78, of Memphis, TN passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2023 at Methodist Hospital, North in Memphis, TN.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Houston on Friday, Aug. 4th from 10 - 10:55 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Mortuary - W.A. Stewart Chapel, 7780...

Mr. Alphonzo Mondie, Jr.

Mr. Alphonzo Mondie, Jr.

Jul 22, 2023

Mr. Alphonzo Mondie, Jr., age 45, of Memphis, TN passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at The Highlands of Memphis Health Rehab.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Mondie on Saturday, July 29th from 10 - 10:55 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Mortuary - W.A. Stewart Chapel, 7780...

Mrs. Mary Katherine White

Mrs. Mary Katherine White

Jul 19, 2023

Mrs. Mary Katherine White, age 81, of Memphis, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her residence.

There will be a visitation for Mrs. White on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary - W.A. Stewart Chapel, 7780 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.

Interment will follow at...

Mr. Jonathan Macakel Clemons

Mr. Jonathan Macakel Clemons

Jul 17, 2023

Mr. Jonathan Macakel Clemons, age 36, of Memphis, TN passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Memphis, TN.

A funeral service for Mr. Clemons will be held on Saturday, July 29th  at 1:15 p.m. at Breath of Life, 5665 Knight Arnold, Memphis, TN 38115.

Interment will take place on Monday, July 31st at 9:00...

Ms. Sharon Fisher - Reed

Ms. Sharon Fisher - Reed

Jul 13, 2023

Ms. Sharon Fisher- Reed, age 70, of Memphis, TN passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, East in Memphis, TN.

There will be a visitation for Ms. Reed on Saturday, July 22nd from 10 - 10:55 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Mortuary - W. A. Stewart...

Mrs. Lillie Margie Owens

Mrs. Lillie Margie Owens

Jul 13, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Margie Owens, age 100, of Memphis, TN passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her residence.

There will be a visitation for Mrs. Owens on Friday, July 21st from 4 - 6 p.m. and an additional viewing on Saturday, July 22nd from 10 -10:55 with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. ...

George Alexander

George Alexander

Jul 12, 2023

Mr.. George Alexander age 76, passed away on July 12, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 10:00-10:55 a.m. and His service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 1998 Atoka Idaville Road, Atoka, TN 38004.  Interment will be immediately following at St. John Church Cemetery.

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Ms. Verita Wattine Moses

Ms. Verita Wattine Moses

Jul 12, 2023

Ms. Verita Wattine Moses, age 61, of Memphis, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her residence.

UPDATE:

Because of the recent storm, Oak Spring M. B. Church has no Power.  The funeral for Mrs. Verita Moses has been changed to Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053. Viewing will be...

Baby Israel Amir Powell

Baby Israel Amir Powell

Jul 7, 2023

There will be a visitation for Baby Israel Amir Powel on Monday, July 17th from 12:00 - 12:55 p.m. with a funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary - W.A. Stewart Chapel, 7780 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.

Interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery, Munford, TN 38053.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. has...

Mr. Early Lee Cody, Sr.

Mr. Early Lee Cody, Sr.

Jul 6, 2023

Mr. Early Lee Cody, Sr. 89, passed away on July 6, 2023 in Memphis, TN.  A visitation will take place on Thursday, July 20, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN.  His funeral service is Friday, July 21, with a viewing 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., and service will follow 11:00 a.m., at...

Mr. Jaquan Jamel Fenderson

Mr. Jaquan Jamel Fenderson

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Jaquan Jamel Fenderson, age 35, of Millington, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Helena, AR.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Fenderson on Saturday, July 22nd from 1 - 1:55 p.m. with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary - W. A. Stewart Chapel, 7780 Church St., Millington,...

Mr. Larry Parnell Howard

Mr. Larry Parnell Howard

Jul 4, 2023

Mr. Larry Parnell Howard, age 73, of Millington, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Millington, TN.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Howard on Friday, July 14th from 10 - 10:55 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Mortuary - W.A. Stewart Chapel, 7780 Church St., Millington, TN...

Mrs. Diane Denise Nullums

Mrs. Diane Denise Nullums

Jul 4, 2023

Mrs. Diane Denise Nellums, age 50, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital on Park Avenue in  Memphis, Tennessee.

There will be a viewing for Mrs. Nullums on Saturday, July 8th from 9:00  - 10:55 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Mortuary,...

Mrs. Maxine Ida Baker

Mrs. Maxine Ida Baker

Jul 2, 2023

Mrs. Maxine Ida Baker, 65 of Memphis, Tennessee passed peacefully on the morning of July 2, 2023. A Memorial Service Honoring Her Memory will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, 1:00 pm at the Jefferson Mortuary, W.A. Stewart Memorial Chapel.

Jefferson Mortuary Inc.

7788 Church Street

Millington, TN 38053

(901)...

Mrs. Maxine Campbell

Mrs. Maxine Campbell

Jul 2, 2023

Mrs. Maxine Campbell, age 79, of Memphis, TN passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her residence.

There will be a visitation for Mrs. Campbell on Saturday, July 15th from 10 - 10:55 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Mortuary- W.A. Stewart Chapel, 7780 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.

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Mr. Michael Jones

Mr. Michael Jones

Jun 26, 2023

Mr. Michael Jones 67, passed away on June 26, 2023 in Memphis, TN.  A viewing will be held on Saturday, July 8, from 10:00 - 10:55 a.m., at Union Grove Baptist Church 905 Ayers St., Memphis, TN 38107 service will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will take place Monday, July 10, 11:00 a.m., at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000...

Mrs. Gaila M. Banks

Mrs. Gaila M. Banks

Jun 24, 2023

Mrs. Gaila M. Banks, 74 of Memphis, TN passed away on June 24, 2023.  There will be a Graveside service on Saturday, July 8, 10:00 a.m., at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery 6755 Highway 51 North Millington, TN 38053.

Jefferson Mortuary Charge:

7788 Church St.

Millington, TN 38053

901-872-8800 Office

901-872-4722...

Mr. John L. Singleton, Jr.

Mr. John L. Singleton, Jr.

Jun 23, 2023

John L. Singleton, Jr. passed away Friday morning, June 23, 2023 at home in Atoka, TN. He was 75 years old. Born February 27, 1948 in  Memphis; he was raised in Dyersburg, TN. As a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church (Dyersburg), he accepted Christ into his life at a young age. A 1966 graduate of Bruce High School, John...

Mr. James Calvin Vann

Mr. James Calvin Vann

Jun 22, 2023

Mr. James Calvin Vann, age 82, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Millington, TN.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at Jefferson Mortuary - W.A. Stewart, 7780 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.

Interment in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery...

Mr. Marvin K. Miller

Mr. Marvin K. Miller

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Marvin K. Miller, age 67, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023  at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House  in Memphis, Tennessee.

There will a family gathering on Saturday, June 24th from 1 - 1:55 p.m. with a service for Mr. Miller to begin at 2 p.m. at North Star Community Church, 3966 Frayser Raleigh...

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