Sidney Daniel Deandre Martin
, Tennessee
Sidney Daniel Deandre Martin Memphis Tennessee TN Shelby
Phinie Lousie Redditt
, Tennessee
Family Funeral Care has cared for Memphis-area families since 1996 . Since the beginning, our philosophy has been simple—listen intently to each family and provide the services they need at a cost they can afford. Our staff are highly trained, caring individuals who believe every family is deserving of compassion and respect. Our singular focus is to help carry your burden by creating a bond of trust and understanding with every family that enters our doors. Every life is significant and should be celebrated in such a way that their uniqueness shines and their legacy is honored. Personal, individual care is our hallmark and we would be honored to serve your family during this difficult time. Communities served Berclair Desoto County Fayette County Memphis Shelby County Southwest Little Rock Tipton County
Chewanda Shante Campbell
, Tennessee
Chewanda Shante Campbell, 54, passed on Monday, September 14, 2026. She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Maya Patrice Campbell; son, Patrick Wanya Campbell; mother, There...
Cameron Young
, Tennessee
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
Fredrick Jones
, Tennessee
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
Arlene Zimmerman Schlesinger
, Tennessee
October 10, 2026
Arlene Zimmerman Schlesinger passed away suddenly on October 11, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 88 years old.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Arlene grew up in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Northwestern University, where she met Victor Schlesinger, her husband of 67 years. The couple moved to Memphis so Victor could attend medical school at the University of Tennessee, and they made their home there while raising three daughters.Arlene was an accomplished tennis player who spent years perfecting her game and winning city and state tournaments. She later opened Delectables, a candy and gift store, with two friends. After several successful years in business, she retired and filled her time with travel, voracious reading, tennis, and her family. She treasured being a grandmother to her one grandson and five granddaughters and especially loved shopping for and with them.Arlene is survived by her husband, Dr. Victor Schlesinger; her three daughters, who…
Lizabeth Jetton Cobb
, Tennessee
Lizabeth Jean (Jetton) Cobb, of Memphis, TN, entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded at home by her loving family.Liz embraced life enthusiastically through her quiet faith, her absolute joy in spending time with her cherished family, her enduring kindness, and her never-ending desire to learn new things, whether through gardening, decorating, sewing, or reading. She passed through this world with dignity and grace. She loved fiercely and fought bravely. May she rest in peace.Born on July 20, 1948, to Betty and Welton Jetton, she was known as Liz to family, Miss Liz to friends, and affectionately as Marme to her grandchildren. Liz treasured her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend whose warmth, intelligence, acceptance, and love enriched the lives of everyone who knew her.…
Jr. Mal Dee Ellis
, Tennessee
October 8, 2026
Mal Dee Ellis, Jr., 78, of Memphis, died October 9, 2026. Born May 20, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the oldest son of Mal and Wanda Ellis.A graduate of Munford High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and became a lifelong Vols football fan. At UT, he met Nancy Mohr, his wife of 54 years. After college, Mal joined his aunt, Amelia Ellis, in the family’s barge brokerage and river towing business.Mal was most proud of his children, Eli, Scott, and Whitney, and he adored his grandsons, Henry and Jack, who called him “M.D.” Kindness came naturally to Mal. He was always quietly helping others in small, thoughtful ways. Mal loved to cook, especially Lebanese food, and nothing made him happier than sharing it, whether around his table or by dropping…
Iv Chauncey Lovelace "Fort" Denton
, Tennessee
October 5, 2026
Chauncey Lovelace “Fort” Denton, IV, age 61 of Memphis, Tennessee, died Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was the son of the late Chauncey Lovelace Denton, III and the late Ann Shearer Harper of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Fort was a graduate of Memphis University School, Memphis, Tennessee and later attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.Fort began his career working in the family farming business, Denton Brothers, in Denwood, Arkansas, where he spent more than 20 years. When it became necessary to reinvent himself professionally, he transitioned into the concrete construction industry. He first served as a quality control engineer for Metro Materials in Memphis, before moving on to serve as Area Director of Quality Control for MMC Materials in Southaven, Mississippi.He is survived by his beloved wife, Wilma Danita Aldridge-Denton; his brother, John Montreville Denton; his children, Julia Katherine Keefe, Zachariah Emmanuel Denton and his stepchildren Jamie Franchisca Bowers and James Franklin…
Mr. Wilbert "Coop" Lee Cooper
, Tennessee
M. J. Edwards is dedicated to helping celebrate your life or that of a loved one with a funeral and memorial service befitting the life lived. When you have a prepaid funeral plan with a Dignity Memorial provider and wish to transfer the plan to another location more than 75 miles away every detail of your plan moves with you. Our prepaid plans are transferable and will be honored by any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America. If you place a life celebration with us but at some point in the future and for any reason you would like to add to your plan with new arrangements you can. With Lifetime Flexibility if you want to make any changes to your plan we are always available to discuss your many options. Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for your family will…
Gerald Glasco
, Tennessee
M. J. Edwards is dedicated to helping celebrate your life or that of a loved one with a funeral and memorial service befitting the life lived. When you have a prepaid funeral plan with a Dignity Memorial provider and wish to transfer the plan to another location more than 75 miles away every detail of your plan moves with you. Our prepaid plans are transferable and will be honored by any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America. If you place a life celebration with us but at some point in the future and for any reason you would like to add to your plan with new arrangements you can. With Lifetime Flexibility if you want to make any changes to your plan we are always available to discuss your many options. Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for your family will…
Jerry Miles Jr.
, Tennessee
M. J. Edwards is dedicated to helping celebrate your life or that of a loved one with a funeral and memorial service befitting the life lived. When you have a prepaid funeral plan with a Dignity Memorial provider and wish to transfer the plan to another location more than 75 miles away every detail of your plan moves with you. Our prepaid plans are transferable and will be honored by any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America. If you place a life celebration with us but at some point in the future and for any reason you would like to add to your plan with new arrangements you can. With Lifetime Flexibility if you want to make any changes to your plan we are always available to discuss your many options. Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for your family will…
Mr. Ellque Marion
, Tennessee
M. J. Edwards is dedicated to helping celebrate your life or that of a loved one with a funeral and memorial service befitting the life lived. When you have a prepaid funeral plan with a Dignity Memorial provider and wish to transfer the plan to another location more than 75 miles away every detail of your plan moves with you. Our prepaid plans are transferable and will be honored by any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America. If you place a life celebration with us but at some point in the future and for any reason you would like to add to your plan with new arrangements you can. With Lifetime Flexibility if you want to make any changes to your plan we are always available to discuss your many options. Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for your family will…
Mr. Herman Lee Poole
, Tennessee
M. J. Edwards is dedicated to helping celebrate your life or that of a loved one with a funeral and memorial service befitting the life lived. When you have a prepaid funeral plan with a Dignity Memorial provider and wish to transfer the plan to another location more than 75 miles away every detail of your plan moves with you. Our prepaid plans are transferable and will be honored by any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America. If you place a life celebration with us but at some point in the future and for any reason you would like to add to your plan with new arrangements you can. With Lifetime Flexibility if you want to make any changes to your plan we are always available to discuss your many options. Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for your family will…
Dewey Frank Edwards
, Tennessee
Dewey will be remembered as a devoted husband father and grandfather whose steady presence anchored the lives around him. In his 48 years of marriage to his wife Joan Edwards he showed the kind of faithful commitment that is built day by daythrough hard work quiet courage and a deep compassionate regard for family. He leaves behind three children kim Anderson Tina Klutts and Michael Edwards as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Throughout his working life Dewey earned the respect of many as a great parts salesman for many years. His strong work ethic and reliability were matched by an easy humor that could lighten a moment and make people feel at ease even in the midst of everyday demands. Outside of work Dewey found joy in riding motorcycles following NASCAR and spending time with his best friend of 70 years RC Ward. These simple familiar pleasures reflected…
Elaine Mallette Hennon
, Tennessee
Elaine grew up in Whitehaven Tennessee and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. She went on to earn both a bachelors degree and a masters degree in philosophy from Memphis State University. Her steady intellect and gentle way of engaging the world were evident in her work as well as she taught logic for a couple of semesters before marrying in 1975. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents her husband Gil Hennon and her sister Patsy. She is survived by her daughter Meg McCown Jamie and two grandsons Austin and Evan. She is also survived by her siblings Kathy and Billy Mike Peggy and Jayne. Visitation will occur on Thursday October 15 beginning at 1000 AM until the Funeral Mass at 1100 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Those who wish to honor Elaines memory may make memorial contributions to…
Elizabeth Teasley Morgan
, Tennessee
She was born March 9 1941 in Memphis TN and grew up in Covington TN. She was the daughter of James Teasley and Elizabeth King Teasley. Elizabeth was the former owner of Serendipity at Chickasaw Oaks a role she carried with steady dedication and quiet pride. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Relbue Morgan and her nephews John McCalla and James McCalla.
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