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Ira Glenn Springfield

Ira Glenn Springfield

Jun 26, 2021

Ira Glenn Springfield, affectionally known as Glenn was born to the late Robert Springfield, Jr. and Rebecca Ann Springfield on Thursday, September 13, 1962 in Millington, TN.  He heard the still voice of the Master calling on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 4:35 a.m.  Without hesitation he answered the call and quietly left the room as his mother slept....

Wallace Lee Morris, Jr.

Wallace Lee Morris, Jr.

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. Wallace Lee Morris, Jr. 42, of Arlington, Tennessee passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Memphis.  A fellowship for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 2nd from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary Inc. Chapel, 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053. There will be no viewing.

Interment will follow at Hayes...

Mr. Dwayne Cross

Mr. Dwayne Cross

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Dwayne Cross, age 58, of Memphis, TN passed away on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital Memphis, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Cross on Friday, June 25th from 11:00 - 12 noon at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.  A grave side Service will follow at...

Ms. Joyce Marie Goodwyn

Ms. Joyce Marie Goodwyn

Jun 22, 2021

Ms. Joyce Marie Goodwyn, age 59, of Drummonds, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett in Memphis, TN.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 30, from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., - Chapel  7788 Church Street Millington, TN 38053.

There will be a PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE...

Mr. Henry Ford Bryant

Mr. Henry Ford Bryant

Jun 21, 2021

Mr. Henry Ford Bryant, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021.  There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Bryant on Monday, June 28th, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc.  7788 Church Street - Chapel  Millington, TN 38053.

Please wear your mask and maintain a safe distance.

Interment...

Ms. Patricia Mcgowan

Ms. Patricia Mcgowan

Jun 20, 2021

Ms. Patricia McGowan, age 61, of Memphis, TN passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  A Memorial Service will be held for Ms. McGowan on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 to begin at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc.  7788 Church Street - Chapel Millington, TN 38053.

Please wear your mask and maintain a safe distance.

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Mrs. Mattie Cathay Fleming

Mrs. Mattie Cathay Fleming

Jun 17, 2021

Mrs. Mattie Cathay Fleming, age 72, of Cordova, TN passed away on Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - East  Memphis, TN.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 25th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM  at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, TN 38053.  There will be an additional viewing on Saturday, June...

Mr. Deshun Wesley Mitchell, Jr.

Mr. Deshun Wesley Mitchell, Jr.

Jun 16, 2021

Mr. DeShun Wesley Mitchell, Jr., age 2 of Memphis, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021.

There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday, June 27th to begin at 11:00 AM  (NO VIEWING) at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, TN 38053.

Interment will be held at Pleasant Rest Cemetery 6235 Raleigh-Millington...

Mr. Wilbert Lewis Massey

Mr. Wilbert Lewis Massey

Jun 16, 2021

Mr. Wilbert Lewis Massey 64, passed away on June 16, 2021.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24,  from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.  Service Friday, June 25, viewing 11:00 - 11:55 service 12 noon at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church  2237 S. Parkway East, Memphis, Tn 38114.

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Mr. Thomas Washington Kemp

Mr. Thomas Washington Kemp

Jun 14, 2021

Mr. Thomas Washington Kemp, age 89, of Brighton, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Covington, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Kemp on Saturday, June 19th from 10 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. with a memorial service to begin at 11 a.m. at Jefferson...

Mr. Clifford Edward Williams

Mr. Clifford Edward Williams

Jun 14, 2021

Mr. Clifford Edward Williams, age 64, of Bartlett, TN passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Veterans Administration Hospital Memphis, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Williams on Saturday, June 26th from 1:00 - 1:55 PM with a Memorial Service to begin at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. Chapel, 7788 Church...

Mrs. Mary Ann Bolton

Mrs. Mary Ann Bolton

Jun 13, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ann Bolton, age 81, of Memphis, TN passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital - Park in Memphis, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mrs. Bolton on Monday, June 21st from 10 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. with a memorial service to begin at 11:30 a.m. all at Union...

Mr. Michael Gene Vaughn

Mr. Michael Gene Vaughn

Jun 9, 2021

Mr. Michael Gene Vaughn, age 47, of Drummonds, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Vaughn on Friday, June 18th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. Chapel, 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday,...

Mr. Garrison Tyrone Wilhite

Mr. Garrison Tyrone Wilhite

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Garrison Tyrone Wilhite, age 62 , of Memphis, TN passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Wilhite on Saturday, June 12th from 4 p.m. -  7 p.m. and a memorial service on Monday, June 14th at 12:30 p.m. all at...

Mr. Kingslow Oliver

Mr. Kingslow Oliver

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Kingslow Oliver, age 76, of Memphis, TN passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Oliver on Saturday, June 12th from 10 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. with a memorial service to begin at 11 a.m. at New Wrights Chapel...

Mr. C.S. Williams

Mr. C.S. Williams

Jun 5, 2021

Mr. C.S. Williams, age 74, of Memphis, TN passed away at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Williams on Sunday, June 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. with a memorial service to begin at 1:30 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. Chapel, 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053....

Mrs. Nancy Mae Walker

Mrs. Nancy Mae Walker

Jun 4, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Mae Walker, age 88, of Memphis, TN passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis, TN.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mrs. Nancy on Saturday, June 12th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary Inc. Chapel, 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.

Interment will...

Deacon Victor Lorenzo Stewart

Deacon Victor Lorenzo Stewart

Jun 4, 2021

Deacon Victor Lorenzo Stewart, age 62, of Millington, TN passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis, Tennessee.

There will be a walk through viewing for Deacon Stewart on Friday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 11: 55 a.m. with a memorial service to begin at 12 noon at Bethlehem Baptist Church,...

Mr. John Dewayne Riley

Mr. John Dewayne Riley

Jun 1, 2021

Mr. John Dewayne Riley, age 48, of Memphis, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence.

AS REQUESTED BY THE FAMILY, THE MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL ONLY BE FOR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY.

There will be a walk through viewing for Mr. Riley on Saturday, June 12th from 9 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. with...

Mr. James E. Mitchell

Mr. James E. Mitchell

May 29, 2021

Mr. James E. "Hot Dog" Mitchell, age 70, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on  Saturday, May 29th at Select Specialty Hospital in Memphis.

There will be a service of reflection for Mr. Mitchell on Saturday, June 5th at 3p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Please wear your mask and maintain...

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