Malachi’s relatives let O’Neal almost single-handedly design the program, which took eight hours to create and six more to laminate. The more than 100 mourners at the funeral Aug. 13 received ...

The new two-year program prepares students to become funeral directors or embalmers. It’s the only one in west Tennessee. “It’s an emotional calling for me,” Battle said.

Death is not a happy subject, so most of us would undoubtedly prefer not to think about funeral homes. But sooner or later, we’re likely to end up in one, if only to attend someone else&#8217… ...

A funeral program for 4-year-old Malachi Lawson designed by Shawnie O’Neal, who heads Memorial Programs by Shawnie O’Neal as creative director, features the boy as a superhero for what he endured.