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Mr. Robert Lynn

Mr. Robert Lynn

Dec 28, 2025

Mr. Robert Lynn, age 65, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Baptist Hospital East.

There will be a memorial service for Mr. Lynn on Saturday, January 3rd from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc has charge:

(901)...

Ms. Tangela Alanda Williams

Ms. Tangela Alanda Williams

Dec 25, 2025

Ms. Tangela Alanda Williams, age 31, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Methodist Hospital - North.

There will be Viewing for Ms. Williams on Friday, January 9th from 10:00 - 10:55 AM with her Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Memphis Christian Center, 5221 Cottonwood Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118.

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Mrs. Elisa Faraon Ehly

Mrs. Elisa Faraon Ehly

Dec 25, 2025

Mrs. Elisa Faraon Ehly, age 76 of Munford, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Methodist Hospital - North.

There will be a visitation for Mrs. Ehly on Thursday, January 15th from 5 - 7p.m. at St William Catholic Church, 4932 Easley Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.   An additional viewing will take place on Friday, January...

Mrs. Geraldine P. Williams

Mrs. Geraldine P. Williams

Dec 23, 2025

Mrs. Geraldine P. Williams, age 76, of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her residence.

There will be a visitation for Mrs. Williams on Saturday, January 3rd from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. with her funeral to begin at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

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Larry Donaldson

Larry Donaldson

Dec 22, 2025

Mr. Larry Donaldson, age 68, of Millington, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2025 at Methodist University Hospital.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Donaldson on Friday, January 2nd from 5p.m. - 7p.m. with an additional viewing on Saturday, January 3rd    from 9 - 9:55a.m. and service will begin at 10a.m, all at Jefferson Mortuary,...

Mrs. Vizella Norman

Mrs. Vizella Norman

Dec 21, 2025

Mrs. Vizella Norman, age 87, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her residence.

There will be a memorial service for Mrs. Norman on Saturday, December 27 from 1-2 p. m. at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

(901) 872-8800 Phone

(901) 872-4722 Fax

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Mrs. Bertha Ann Polk

Mrs. Bertha Ann Polk

Dec 20, 2025

Mrs. Bertha Ann Polk, age 75, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her residence.

There will be a viewing for Mrs. Polk on Wednesday, December 31st from 10 - 10:55 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 11 a.m.

at Fullview M.B. Baptist Church, 7100 Memphis Arlington Road, Bartlett,...

Mr. Theopolis Thomas

Mr. Theopolis Thomas

Dec 19, 2025

Mr. Theopolis Thomas, age 69, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 in Memphis, Tn.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Thomas on Friday, December 26th from 1:15 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. with a funeral to begin at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Interment...

Ms. Ziara Tanee Woody

Ms. Ziara Tanee Woody

Dec 18, 2025

Ms. Ziara Woody, age 16, of Cordova Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Regional One Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

There will be a visitation for Ms. Woody on Friday, December 26th from 5 - 7 p.m. at Tabernacle M.B. Church, 8177 Quito Road, Millington, Tennessee 38053.  Her funeral service will take place on Saturday,...

Ms. Dorothy Ruth Peete

Ms. Dorothy Ruth Peete

Dec 17, 2025

Ms. Dorothy Ruth Peete, 77 of Millington, Tennessee departed this life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm, at Raleigh Community Church of God In Christ, 3845, Raleigh-Millington Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38128.

Funeral Service will be...

Mr. James Earl Holmes

Mr. James Earl Holmes

Dec 16, 2025

Mr. James Earl Holmes, age 73, of Millington, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 16. 2025 at his residence.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Holmes on Friday, December 26th from 5 - 7p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee.

An additional viewing will take place on Saturday, December 27th from...

Mrs. Bettye Jean Brown

Mrs. Bettye Jean Brown

Dec 10, 2025

Mrs. Bettye Jean Brown, age 82, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at her residence.

Her memorial service will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 2:00 p.m,  at Kingdom Hall  3893 New Brownsville Rd., Memphis, TN 38135.

Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. has charge:

(901) 872-8800 Phone

(901) 872-4722...

Mrs. Loudella Boyd

Mrs. Loudella Boyd

Dec 8, 2025

Mrs. Loudella Boyd, age 96, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 08, 2025 at her residence.

There will be a visitation for Mrs. Boyd on Saturday, December 20th from10 to 10:55 a.m. with funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. at Pilgram Rest

Baptist Church, 1482 Pillow Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38106.

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Mrs. Evelyn Louise Moore

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Moore

Dec 7, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Moore, age 85 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Methodist Hospital - North.

There will be a Viewing for Mrs. Moore on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 - 10:55 AM with her Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 905 Ayers Street, Memphis,...

Mrs. Vera Lee Clements

Mrs. Vera Lee Clements

Dec 6, 2025

Mrs. Vera Lee Clements, age 84 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Methodist Hospital - North.

There will be a viewing for Mrs. Clements on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 - 10:55 AM with her Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 am at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 3131 Chelsea Avenue, Memphis,...

Mr. James Edward Harris

Mr. James Edward Harris

Dec 4, 2025

Mr. James Edward Harris, 74, of Anna, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Plano. There will be a service on Friday, December 26, 2025 viewing 11:00-11:55 a.m., at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053 service will follow at 12 noon.

Interment  2:00 p.m., at...

Mr. Rickie Laray Applewhite

Mr. Rickie Laray Applewhite

Dec 4, 2025

Mr. Rickie Laray Applewhite, age 69, of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at his residence.

There will be a Visitation for Mr. Applewhite on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 - 10:55 AM with his Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

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Mr. Joe Louis Currry

Mr. Joe Louis Currry

Nov 30, 2025

Mr. Joe Louis Curry, age 89, of Millington, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his Residence.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Curry on Saturday, December 13th from 10 a.m. to11:55 a.m. with funeral service to begin at 12 noon at Historical First Baptist Church, 4284 Shelby Road, Millington, Tennessee 38053.

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Mrs. Loretta Joy Hayes

Mrs. Loretta Joy Hayes

Nov 27, 2025

Mrs. Loretta Joy Hayes, age 73, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at HarborvIew Acute.

There will be a Viewing for Mrs. Hayes on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM with her Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee...

Mr. Arthur Eugene "Humko" Johnson

Mr. Arthur Eugene "Humko" Johnson

Nov 25, 2025

Mr. Arthur Eugene "Humko" Johnson, age 70, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 25,  2025 at St. Francis Hospital - Park.

There will be a Viewing for Mr. Johnson on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 AM - 11:55 AM with his Funeral Service to begin at 12:00 noon at The Word Church of Millington, 8641...

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