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Ella Mitchell Bolton

Ella Mitchell Bolton

Nov 22, 2018

Ella Mitchell Bolton 81, passed away on November 22, 2018.  Visitation Friday, November 30, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053.  Service Saturday, December 1, viewing 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. at Oak Spring Baptist Church 10250 Godwin Rd., Arlington, TN 38002, service will follow at 11:00 a.m.   Interment Monday, December 3, at...

Thomas E. Hicks

Thomas E. Hicks

Nov 19, 2018

Thomas E. Hick 62 passed away on November 19, 2018.  Service Saturday, November 24, with viewing from 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. at Macedonia United Methodist Church 11508 Macedonia Rd., Arlington, TN 38002 funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m.   Interment in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Memphis, TN on November 29, at 9:30 a.m.

Joann Anderson

Joann Anderson

Nov 17, 2018

Overseer JoAnn Anderson 73, originally of Millington, Tennessee died in Hampton,  Virginia on November 17,2018 where she lived.  Visitation will be Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 11:30-12:55, with Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 pm both at New Living Well Worship Center, 7996 Wilkinsville Rd, Millington, TN. Interment immediately following at Promiseland Cemetery, 3328 West Union Rd, Millington, TN.

Ruthie Campbell Strong

Ruthie Campbell Strong

Nov 12, 2018

Mrs. Ruthie Campbell Strong, 84 of Memphis, Tennessee died November 12, 2018.  A native Memphian, Ruthie graduated from Manassas High School in 1951.  Her days at Manassas fueled her passion for knowledge.  Ruthie went on to comlete a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology at Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, a Masters in Educational Psychology from Tennessee State University in...

Dewitt Dowell, Jr.

Dewitt Dowell, Jr.

Nov 12, 2018

Mr. Dewitt Dowell, Jr. 74, of Covington, Tennessee, passed away November 12, 2018. There will be a visitation on Friday, November 16th from 4 - 6 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary  Chapel, 7788 Church Street, Millington, Tennessee 38053. Funeral will be Saturday, November 17th at St. Mathews Church, 190 Charleston-Mason Road, Stanton, Tennessee 38069  at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in...

Rosie Lee

Rosie Lee

Nov 11, 2018

Rosie Lee 70, passed away on November 11, 2018.  Service Saturday, November 24, viewing from 12:00 - 12:55 p.m.  at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m.   Interment in Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens of Millington. Jefferson Mortuary 901-872-8800 office 901-872-4722 fax

Paulette Rivers

Paulette Rivers

Nov 10, 2018

Paulette Rivers 68, passed away on November 10, 2018.  Service Saturday, November 24, viewing from 10:00 11:55 a.m. at Prosperity Baptist Church 5859 Old Brownsville Rd., Memphis, TN service will follow at 12:00 noon.  Interment in church cemetery. Jefferson Mortuary 7788 Church St. Millington, TN38063 901-872-8800

Hannah Isabelle Calhoun

Hannah Isabelle Calhoun

Nov 9, 2018

Mrs. Hannah Isabelle Calhoun, 69 of Arlington, Tennessee, died Friday November 9, 2018. There will be a visitation on Saturday, November 17th from 11 - 11:55 a.m. at Calhoun Tabernacle of Praise Church, 8051 Thorne Road, Arlington, Tennessee 38002 with the funeral to began at 12 noon. Jefferson Mortuary has charge: 7788 Church Street Millington, Tennessee 38053 (901) 872-8800  Phone...

Jacqueline Yvonne Porterfield

Jacqueline Yvonne Porterfield

Nov 8, 2018

Ms Jacqueline Yvonne Porterfield, 57 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital Park. Her visitation will be Saturday, November 17th from 11 - 12:55 with funeral to began at 1p.m., all at New Testament Gospel Christian Church, 4755 E. Circle Rd., Memphis, Tennessee 38127. Jefferson Mortuary has charge: 7788 Church Street Millington, Tennessee 38053...

Larry Darnell Huley

Larry Darnell Huley

Nov 7, 2018

Mr. Larry Darnell Huley, 62 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, November 17th 10:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1482 Pillow Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38106. Mr. Huley leaves two Children; Tiffany Huley and Minister Mareko Huley to cherish his memory along with other relatives and friends. Jefferson Mortuary...

Karolyn Ann Wallace

Karolyn Ann Wallace

Nov 5, 2018

Karolyn Ann Wallace passed away on November 5, 2018.  Service Thursday, November 15, viewing 8:00 - 8:55 a.m. at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053, funeral service to follow at 9:00 a.m.     Interment in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Memphis, TN  11:00 a.m. Jefferson Mortuary 7788 Church St. Millington, TN 38053 901-872-8800 Office...

Lawrence Embery Phillips

Lawrence Embery Phillips

Nov 3, 2018

Lawrence Embery Phillips 65, passed away on November 3. 2018.  Service Saturday, November 17, viewing 10:00 - 11:55 at Historical First Baptist Church 4286 Shelby Rd., Millington, TN 38053 service to follow at 12:00 noon. Jefferson Mortuary 7788 Church St. Millington, TN 38053 901-872-8800 Office 901-872-4722 Fax

Joseph Thomas

Joseph Thomas

Oct 30, 2018

Joseph Thomas 79, passed away on October 30, 2018.  Service Wednesday, November 7, viewing 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. at St. Paul Chapel Baptist Church 8883 Richardson Landing Rd., Drummonds, TN 38023, funeral at 11:00 a.m.  Interment in St. Paul Cemetery. Jefferson Mortuary 7788 Church St. Millington, TN 38053 901-872-8800 901-872-4722

Katherine B. Ambrose

Katherine B. Ambrose

Oct 30, 2018

Mrs. Katherine B. Ambrose 75, of Arlington, TN passed Friday, October 30, 2018.  She leaves a loving husband of over 30 years, Mr. James Ambrose, a daughter Betty Land of Camp Springs, MD, 3 sons Odis Wilder (Beverly) of Memphis,TN, Larry Wilder (Trina) of Millington, TN and Donald Hampton (Montresa) of Dallas, TX. Visitation will be Friday, November 2nd from...

Earline Caples Lewis

Earline Caples Lewis

Oct 25, 2018

Earline Caples Lewis 78, passed away on October 26, 2018.  Visitation  Friday, November 2, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and  Funeral Service Saturday, November 3, all at EL-Bethel Non Denomination 2967 Wren Rd., Memphis, TN 38108.  Interment in Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens Millington, TN. Jefferson Mortuary 7788 Church St. Millington, T 39053

Claude Estes Holmes

Claude Estes Holmes

Oct 25, 2018

Claude Estes Holmes 78, died October 25, 2018.   Visitation, Saturday, November 3, at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel  from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Servcie Sunday, November 4, viewing 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. at Williams Chapel AME Church 6790 Navy Rd., Millington, TN 38053 funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m.  Interment in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Memphis, TN., Tuesday,...

Ben Arnold Lee, Sr.

Ben Arnold Lee, Sr.

Oct 21, 2018

Ben Arnold Lee, Sr. 67 aka ( Big Ben) passed away October 21, 2018 in DeSoto County, MS.  Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 10, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Jefferson Mortuary Chapel 7788 Church St., Millington, TN 38053. Big Ben's Memorial Service has Been Cancelled. Jefferson Mortuary (901) 872-8800 Office (901) 872-4722 Fax

Clint Benton, Jr.

Clint Benton, Jr.

Oct 16, 2018

Mr. Clint Benton, Jr., age 87, of Memphis, Tennessee died October 16, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital on Park. His visitation will be Thursday, October 25th from 10 - 10:55 a.m. with funeral to begin at 11, all at Zion Hill M.B. Church, 4470 Duncan Road, Millington, Tennessee 38053. Interment will follow at West Tennessee State Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill...

Melvin Lee Thompson

Melvin Lee Thompson

Oct 16, 2018

Mr. Melvin Lee Thompson, age 58 of Memphis, Tennessee died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Methodist Hospital North. Visitation will be Saturday, October 20th from 11 - 11:55 a.m. with funeral to follow at 12 noon, all at North Star Community Church, 3966 Frayser Raleigh Road, Memphis, TN, 38127. Interment will follow at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery in Millington, Tennessee....

Quincy Tyrone Anderson, Jr.

Quincy Tyrone Anderson, Jr.

Oct 11, 2018

Mr. Quincy Tyrone Anderson, Jr., age 24, of Atoka, Tennessee died Thursday, October 11, 2018. His visitation will be on Saturday, October 20th from 10 - 11:55 with funeral at 12 noon, all at Saintify Holiness Outreach Church, 8921 Hwy 51 N, Millington, TN 38053. Interment will follow at Northridge Woodhaven cemetery in Millington. Jefferson Mortuary has charge 7788 Church...

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