George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home

02/18/2026

Paul Mills Fisher, 88, of Jackson, TN passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 surrounded by his family following a life marked by strength, kindness, and dedication to his loved ones. He was born on June 26, 1937 in Bemis, TN to the late William Benton and Acenah (Mills) Fisher.

After graduating from JB Young High School in Bemis, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Korea. He attended Union University, where he received a bachelor of science in biology with a business minor. He managed LK Rush, co-owned Fisher Electronics with his brother George and was the owner of Old Hickory Electronics, where he proudly sold the first VCR in Jackson, TN. Paul thoroughly enjoyed working with his nephews Jeff Cooper and Ralph Fisher installing antenna towers. More recently, he delivered Thrifty Nickel papers and worked lawn care until his retirement.

Paul was a member of First Baptist Church of Bemis and Bible Grove Baptist Church of Jackson where he served as an usher. His faith was strong and he was always willing to help others without a need for recognition.

Deeply cherished were the times spent with family at the annual Fisher Family reunions held in Bemis, TN and Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Stories about fishing, growing up in Bemis, and spending time with his grandkids were among his favorite things. There wasn’t a classic movie, especially a Western, that he hadn’t watched. His children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews have many “Paul stories” to keep his humor and laughter alive.

Paul is survived by his wife, Beverly; children, Paula Peftoulidis (George) and Jason Fisher (Gina); grandchildren, Alex Peftoulidis, Blake Peftoulidis, Gaby Fisher and Jackson Fisher. He is also survived by a sister, Alice Isaac; three brothers, Bobby (Dorothy) Fisher, David (Annette) Fisher, and Ken (Susan) Fisher; and many nieces and nephews who adored him.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his siblings, William Benton Fisher Jr., Nell Jones, Betty Short, Thomas Fisher, Louise Blankenship, George Fisher, Ronald Fisher and Richard Fisher.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at George A. Smith & Sons North Jackson with a celebration of life service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bible Grove Baptist Church of Jackson or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.

We would like to thank the staff at the Tennessee State Veteran’s Home in Humboldt for taking such good care of our Dad and a very special thanks to our Uncle Kenny and Aunt Susan for their constant love and support for our Dad and us.

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02/18/2026

Carolyn Sue Smith Alvis passed away in Jackson, Tennessee on February 14, 2026 on Valentine’s Day so she will forever be in our hearts full of love.

She was born in Tamms Illinois on November 9, 1941. The daughter of the late Ralph and Goldie Dailey Smith. Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend who dedicated her life to her family and her church.

She will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering faith. Mom read her Bible every day and made sure we were raised in church. Even when dad worked nights, we were always 15 minutes late, but we were always there. She was a beautiful example of what God expected of us, and she lived it every single day without fail. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone and only saw the good. I have to say she was also feisty and funny and loved to laugh. Even if it was at our expense.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Loag Smith.

She is survived by her beloved husband, William E. Alvis of Jackson whom she was two months short of being married to for 64 years; her children, James Alvis (Beth), Cindy Alvis Davisson (Jon), and John Alvis (Denise); grandchildren, Christopher Davisson (Lauren), Logan Davisson, Lauren Alvis, Ryan Alvis (Rosalynn Jordan) and their sweet great granddaughter Kopelynn Alvis. She is also survived by her sister, June Smith Crisler.

She will be forever missed but live in our hearts forever until the Lord reunites us in Heaven. Mom is healed from Parkinson’s. She fought harder and stronger than anyone could have. If fighting could have cured this disease it would never have had a chance. She defied it every single day like a warrior!

The other half of our heart is now in Heaven reunited with her loved ones gone before. Mom, you have left a legacy in your family, and we will do our very best to honor you and be the children you raised us to be! To earn the privilege of holding you again. To make you proud in every way possible and let your love light and faith shine through us to others so they too will know the endlessly amazing mom and Christian you were.

A service to celebrate the life of Carolyn Alvis will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the North Chapel of George North Chapel of George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Jackson Tennessee with Mike Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgecrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m., two hours prior to the service.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/carolyn-alvis-12749130

02/17/2026

Donald Ray Lewis died February 16th peacefully in his home surrounded by family at the age of 90.

Don was born in 1935 in Camden, Arkansas to Carl and Eddith Lewis. He completed Camden High School in 1953 and went on graduate from the University of Arkansas undergraduate and Medical Schools, where he met the love of his life Patricia (Patty) Pyeatt. The two were married in 1959 - an event he considered the most important in his life. During his residency in Little Rock, Arkansas, Don and Patty had their two children Leslie and Matthew. In 1966, after completing his residency program, Don moved the family to Jackson, Tennessee, and joined the Women’s Clinic OB/GYN practice. He would go on to serve the Clinic, helping shepherd it through two new building moves and strong growth, until his retirement in 2001.

During his time in Jackson, Don was Chief of Staff of Jackson Madison County General Hospital, a Founding Member of the Episcopal Day School, Co-Founder of Jackson Choral Society, and a Member of the Forked Deer River C**n Club, among many other activities and achievements. He and Patty were dedicated members of First Presbyterian church where Don served as Deacon, Elder and, his favorite, member of the choir.

Having practiced medicine for 35 years in Jackson, it was not uncommon for Don to run into a woman he helped or a baby he delivered almost everywhere he went. Whether dodging a minor traffic infraction because he delivered the patrolman’s child, or interrupting a shopping trip because he treated the checkout lady, or getting full service at a gas station long after that tradition had past because he delivered the owner’s grandchild — it seemed like everyone knew Dr. Lewis. In every case, he greeted every person’s story with grace, humility, and an assurance that he did remember that baby, or that patient. He helped and will be missed by many throughout the greater Jackson area.

After retirement, Don devoted himself to an active volunteer role with West Tennessee Home Hospice Care, and The Donald R. Lewis Fund for Women’s Health. In his later years, his favorite morning activity was coffee in his cottage with his daughter before heading to The Lift to workout with his friends.

Don was pre-deceased by his father Carl, mother Eddith, brother James, and his beloved wife Patty. He is survived by his daughter Leslie Granberry (Marc), son Matthew Lewis (Leah), grandchildren Eden Feducia (A.J.), Whitney Brzozowski (Jake), Foster Lewis (Vanda) and Dr. Francesca Granberry (Olivia), great grandchildren Georgia Feducia and Galina Lewis, and niece Susan Canavan of Massachusetts and nephew Dr. Jimmy Lewis of Arizona.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 22nd at 2 p.m. preceded by visitation next to the sanctuary at Memorial Hall beginning at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Donald R. Lewis Fund for Women’s Health through the West Tennessee Health Care.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/dr-donald-lewis-12750843

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02/15/2026

Suzanne Thornton Nelson, age 80, passed away in her apartment in Jackson, Tennessee, on February 12, 2026.

Suzanne was born on May 28, 1945, to Charlotte and Dempsey Thornton. She grew up alongside her siblings, older brother Donald “Don” Thornton, who preceded her in death, and her younger sister, Mary, who survives her.

She was formerly married to Frank Nelson, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Wendi Johnson, and her grandson, T.J. Johnson. Of all her roles in life, being “Mom” and “Grandmother” was her greatest joy. Her love for her daughter and grandson was deep and evident - she saved every photo she could find of them just to look at again later.

Suzanne worked many years at BancorpSouth in Jackson before her retirement. She had a generous spirit and loved giving gifts, especially handmade ones. For many years she enjoyed knitting items for those she loved. She delighted in simple pleasures — tending gardens, caring for animals, watching old John Wayne westerns, and spending time with her little dog, Tucker, who was her constant companion for the past six years. Her favorite colors were yellow and pink.

Suzanne was deeply committed to her Christian faith. She read Scripture regularly, loved the old Southern Baptist hymns, and often hummed along when one was played. She frequently spoke of the Lord’s goodness and was ready for His coming. Her faith brought her comfort in every lonely moment and strength through every struggle.

While her passing came as a shock, her family rejoices in the hope that she is now free from pain and struggle, reunited with her parents, her brother, and her Savior, the Prince of Peace. She no longer labors for energy, no longer struggles with frailty, but rests fully in the presence of the Lord she faithfully trusted.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, Tennessee. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., with the service beginning at 1:30 p.m.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/suzanne-nelson-12749354

02/15/2026

JoAnn Morris, age 92, died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on Monday, February 9, 2026.

She was a two-time cancer survivor and a victim of Alzheimer’s dementia. Born as JoAnn Malone, in Friendship, Tennessee, she was preceded in death by her mother Algie Lou Malone Kenner and stepfather, Neal Kenner of Alamo, Tennessee. In 1953, JoAnn married Lowell “Poston” Morris of Mercer, Tennessee. June of 2025, after 71 years of marriage, Poston preceded her in death due to pancreatic cancer.

JoAnn graduated as valedictorian and played basketball for Alamo High School. As a Dean’s List graduate of West Tennessee Business College, she pursued a career in bookkeeping where she worked as an in-office employee as well as picking up work for home bookkeeping jobs for several small businesses in town. During this time in the 1970’s, not only was she a housewife and mother of three, she was the bookkeeper for their 24-hour wrecker service and up to three full-service gas stations she and Poston owned (owning one of the two wrecker services available in Jackson at the time). Later, as she continued her various bookkeeping jobs, she began working for the Madison County Courthouse. Shy of being a 30-year employee, she retired as Chief Register of Deeds for the courthouse. After retirement, until the last 10 years, she continued to work at the voting polls for the Madison County Election Commission.

First and foremost, JoAnn was a dedicated Christian. She was a great Christian role model, wife and mother. She mastered self-control, refraining from regret of words spoken in anger, by her “look” or appropriately timed sigh. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Alamo and in 1960, she and Poston became members and oftentimes, taught Sunday School at Poplar Heights Baptist Church in Jackson (currently Hope Life Church). JoAnn was an avid book reader. She also liked word puzzle books and was a loyal Wheel of Fortune viewer, often solving the puzzles before the contestants.

Elvis Presley songs cheered her up and anytime she heard his songs, her feet would start moving whether awake or in the middle of sleeping. She loved dancing. She enjoyed camping, fishing and canning from their gardens. At family gatherings, she had special requests for fresh cooked or their canned garden vegetables, her homemade cornbread, lemon tea and Butterfinger cake. Breakfast, lunch and supper always began with thanks and prayer and ended with dessert after lunch and supper. At various properties they owned, including their 2-story cabin “the land” built mostly by family and friends, she enjoyed cooking/preparing meals for friends and family who gathered for hunting trips and fellowship. She had a passion for preparing the homegrown produce from their gardens. When family or anyone would stop by for a visit or otherwise, you would leave with their garden fresh vegetables or produce already canned. Oftentimes, family, friends and others who would hear of their bigger, better tasting vegetables, would call-in pick-up orders.

She is survived by three children: Lowell Steven “Steve” Morris (Rhonda), Connie Morris Brandon (Terry Rhodes), and Carla Morris Rader (Jeffrie “Jeff”). She leaves behind six grandchildren, Joshua “Josh” Rader, Jacob Brandon, Aaron Morris (Taylor), Ashton Rader (Christian “Crissi”), Brooks Morris and Breeanna “Bree” Rader. She also leaves behind six great-grandchildren, Halle Miller, Blake Rader, Kiley Rader, Kynlee Powell, Hunt Rader, Camilo Morris and a 7th great-grandchild, Bradford “Brady” Lowe Morris expected to arrive in May of this year.

Officiating Funeral Services: George A. Smith and Sons, North Chapel and Bro. Richard Bragg of Hope Life Church, Jackson, TN.

Visitation is to be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at George A. Smith and Sons, North Chapel from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with funeral services at 1:00 and burial to directly follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, Tennessee.

Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren, Joshua “Josh” Rader, Jacob Brandon, Ashton Rader, Aaron Morris, Brooks Morris and Breeanna “Bree” Rader with alternate honorary pallbearer her great grandson, Blake Rader. Pianist: Frank Neely. Soloist: Bonay Neely.

Dear to the family’s heart are The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, The American Cancer Society, and Hope Life Church (formerly Poplar Heights Baptist Church) Jackson, TN. Contributions in her honor are appreciated.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/joann-morris-12741864

02/09/2026

Courtesy notice for the family of Dr. Clifford Louis Garrard, Jr. formerly of Jackson.

Dr. Clifford Louis Garrard, Jr., age 89, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Carriage House Assisted Living in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Born June 25, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Clifford Louis Garrard, Sr. and Annie Lee Raines Garrard, he grew up in Jackson, Tennessee.

Cliff was a 1954 graduate of Jackson High School where he was President of the student body and played football. He excelled in both academics and football (Golden Bears). Upon graduation from high school, he attended Vanderbilt University undergraduate school where he played on their Freshman Football Team and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Upon graduation, he attended the Vanderbilt Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee. He had a medical fellowship to attend the University of Virginia.

During the Vietnam War, he served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He practiced medicine while stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base. After his military service, he received a cardiology fellowship to the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology.

He began his cardiology practice in Orlando, Florida after receiving his Board- certified credentials and was also Chief of Medical Staff at Lucerne Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

In 1981, his home town of Jackson, Tennessee recruited him to come back to his hometown of Jackson to develop and implement the first Heart Catheterization Lab at West Tennessee Healthcare Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. He performed the first heart catheterization in West Tennessee at that time. He worked with the $1 million expansion to prepare the hospital for the high level of care needed to support the heart cases. He was a pioneer in the newly emerged technologies such as heart catheterizations and other new interventional technologies and procedures during that period of time. This enabled other cardiologists to come to town and the hospital to expand with the needed specialists such as heart surgeons who would be needed to support these new interventional technologies and procedures.

Cliff loved hearts and he loved sports, especially football. In Orlando, he and his boys loved deep sea fishing and boating. He enjoyed his fishing get away at Cherokee Sound, Bahamas. He loved studying hearts which continued into his seventies- even after his retirement. He loved traveling and before their marriage, he asked his fiancé to agree to travel with him after he retired. He loved photography, football games, basketball games, baseball games, art, reading and showing Tennessee Walking horses.

In his mid-life, he developed his love of the Tennessee Walking Horses and showed and loved his favorites like Ebony’s Smokin’ Sun, Pride’s Final Attraction, Gold Picture, and The American Choice. Later in life he loved Red Sparrow, Dixie White Socks, Sadie Hawkins and Longmire. He and his wife enjoyed breeding, showing and trail riding at their Walnut Ridge farm in Humboldt/ Medina Tennessee. They were each other’s greatest fan when the other was in the ring. When Cliff could no longer ride, he was always cheering in the stands for Linda and even taking photos of her around the ring until his health did not permit.

Dr. Garrard is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dr. Linda Howell Garrard, two sons: Dr. Clifford Louis Garrard, III and wife, Karlen Mitchell Garrard and John Vernon Garrard; grandchildren: Clifford Louis Garrard, IV (Taylor) of Nashville, Tennessee, Paul Mitchell Garrard of Charlottesville, Virginia, Cornelia Frances Garrard of New York, New York, Anne Elizabeth Garrard of London, England, Mary Garrard Whitehead (Neville) of Jackson, Mississippi, Eleanor Garrard of Brentwood, Tennessee; brother, Robert Frank Garrard (Kay) and his nieces Leigh Garrard Mullholland of Kansas City, Kansas and Laura Garrard Nordell (Mike) of Port Angeles, Washington.

He is predeceased by parents, Clifford Louis Garrard, Sr. and Annie Lee Raines Garrard, daughter, Lynn Allen Moore (Chuck) and daughter-in-law, Anne Hazlehurst Garrard (John).

Cliff is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville, Tennessee and a former member of First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville, First Evangelical Presbyterian in Humbolt, Tennessee, and Northside United Methodist Church in Jackson, Tennessee.

A Funeral Service will be held to celebrate the life of Dr. Clifford Louis Garrard, Jr. on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in the chapel in Doak Howell Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Murphree officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 11:00 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Louis Garrard III, Ford Garrard, Paul Garrard, Mike Inman, Drew Graves and Michael Scott. Honorary pallbearers are John Garrard, Bob Garrard, Dr. John Kendall, Tommy Anderton and Tony Matusek.

The family extends a special thank you to Carriage House Assisted Living especially to Leann and Chanel and to friends Karen Inman, Patty Gray, Nyomi as well as Aveanna Hospice.

Donations may be made to FAST Legal Fund at PO Box 259, Shelbyville, TN 37162 and First Presbyterian Church, 600 N. Brittain St, Shelbyville, TN 37160.

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02/09/2026

Myra Jo Coy-Martin, 87, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on January 26, 2026.

She was born February 18, 1938, to Dr. Marion Edmund Coy and Martha Louise Orndorff Coy, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jack Martin; brother, Phillip Edmund Coy. She is survived by her sister, Rene Ann Coy-Corbin, and her husband, Austin Corbin; Rene’s son, Austin Kelly Hicks; Rene’s daughter, Cassie Long, and her husband, Greg Long, and their children, Peyton, Lily, Haylei Jo (namesake), and Remi Ann. She is also survived by her nephew, Dr. Phillip Andrew Coy (Phillip’s son), and his wife, Paulette, and their children, Andrew Coy and Ella Martin Engles (namesake), and Ella’s husband, Keifer Engles; and by her niece, Sarah Jane Coy-Erdmier (Phillip’s daughter), and her husband, Brandon Erdmier, and her daughters, Hannah Drake and her husband, Trevor Drake, Sophia, Olivia, and Paisley.

Myra was raised and educated in Jackson and graduated from Jackson High School. She married Bobby Jack Martin on August 8, 1956, at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Jackson. Though she spent many years living and traveling abroad, including extended time in Taiwan and China while supporting her husband’s work as a golf and greens professional on international courses, Jackson was always home. She returned permanently in 2011.

Myra was known for her sharp wit, strong values, generosity, and deep love for animals. She was a talented artist, gardener, and photographer who transformed every place she lived into something beautiful and welcoming. She lived a full life rich in friendships, family, creativity, and stories rooted deeply in Jackson and its history.

A graveside service will be held on February 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson, Tennessee, followed by a Celebration of Life from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at Crown Winery, 3638 E. Mitchell Street, Humboldt, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a local animal shelter in her memory are appreciated.

She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

“Soar high, Sister.”

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/myra-martin-12725280

02/08/2026

Jimmie Ray Russow, age 76, was born October 16, 1949 in Carthage, Missouri. He passed away on February 5, 2026 in his home in Jackson, Tennessee.

Jim graduated from Carthage High School in 1967 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business and Computer Science from Missouri Southern in 1972. He then began a long career as a computer programmer.

In 1974, he moved to Jackson, Tennessee where he founded and led the computer department for Second National Bank. Jim worked with IBM to program and install the first ATM for the bank in Jackson, marking a milestone in the city’s banking and technology history. In 1981, Jim went on to form his own business, Solution Software, where he continued his work as a programmer and consultant.

One of Jim’s favorite pastimes was fishing. He loved fishing in many lakes and rivers, and he was especially proud to hold the record catch for a time of a Largemouth Bass at Pine Lake in Lexington, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Frances Russow of Carthage, Missouri, and by his daughter, Kristin Russow Mitchell of Jackson, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Russow of Jackson, Tennessee; his daughter, Andria Russow of Jackson, Tennessee; and his brother, Robert Russow, and sister-in-law, Janet Russow of Carthage, Missouri.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Gentiva Hospice for their amazing care over the past year.

Honoring his wishes, the family will have a private memorial at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Jackson Animal Care Center in his name.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/jimmie-russow-12737739

02/05/2026

Robert DWain Casey better known as Bobby Casey, age 41, left this earth for his heavenly home on February 2, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1984 in Jackson, TN.

Bobby graduated from Northside High School, Class of 2002. Following graduation he went to work for UGN Corporation. In 2008 he went to work for Saturn of Jackson until they closed. In 2010 he began working for Kroger in the produce department where he enjoyed working with the public. Bobby loved people and enjoyed the job of interacting with customers. He never met a stranger. He was known for his friendliness and kindness.

Bobby cherished his two children. He was always a great hands on father who loved spending quality time with them.

Bobby became a Christian at a young age and was baptized by his PaPa, Brother Bob Ervin at a young age at Woodland Baptist Church in Jackson, TN.

Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert & Loretta Ervin, his Uncle Stephen Ervin, his father Mark Casey and his brother John Mark Casey.

He is survived by his children Ace & Finley Casey and their mother Amanda Casey, his mother Sheila Knowles (Jim), his Uncle Tom Ervin (Tere), cousins Tyler, Alex and Claire Ervin and his grandmother Wanna Casey.

Visitation will be held at George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel, 2812 N Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38305 on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A service of remembrance will begin at 1:00 pm officiated by Len Kennedy and Bill Dement, with burial to follow at Highland Memorial Gardens.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/bobby-casey-12733650

02/04/2026

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME FOR THE SERVICES OF BRO. BILL LUTHER

PLEASE NOT THE CHANGE OF SERVICE DATE AND TIME BELOW

Bro. Bill Luther, age 81 of Jackson, TN, passed away on January 29, 2026 in Jackson.

Bill was a longtime pastor in the United Pentecostal Church, most known for his associations with Love and Truth Church and the former Bemis Pentecostal Church.

Bill, and his beloved wife, Mrs. Ann, were greeters and hosts for George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home for many years. Bill and Ann also served on the board for Madison County Blue Strong, a cause that they were both very passionate about.

A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

A service to celebrate the life of Bro. Bill Luther will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Love and Truth Church, 565 Oil Well Rd., Jackson, with burial following in Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m., an hour and a half prior to the service at Love and Truth.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/bro-bill-luther-12729899

02/03/2026

Patricia Ann Collins, age 90, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on November 26, 1935, in Madison County, Tennessee.

Patricia was a devoted surgical nurse at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, where she faithfully served patients and colleagues for 20 years before retiring. Nursing was more than a career to her—it was a calling rooted in compassion, steadiness, and care.

Outside of work, Patricia found joy in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures. She loved bowling, sewing—often making her children’s clothes with care and pride—scrapbooking treasured memories, and traveling to the beach, where she found peace and happiness by the water. Her creativity, kindness, and dedication to her family were evident in all she did.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Neely Bruce Collins, who passed away in 2007; her daughter, Debra Leech; her parents, George and Nell Bray Collins; and her brother, Donnie Collins.

She is survived by her children, Teresa Evans, Kevin Collins, and Leila Blake (Mark); her son-in-law, Ronnie Leech, Sr.; her grandchildren, Ryan Collins (Devin), Jenna Collins (Brent Sherrod), Dustin Evans (Brittany), Ronnie Leech, Jr. (Tara), Randall Leech (Kourtney), Lindsey Collins, and Colin Flanagan; eleven great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Margaret Belkin, Dale McMurtrey, and Sandy Kirby (Dennis).

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

A service to celebrate the life of Patricia Collins will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons, with burial to follow in Maple Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday beginning at 11:00 a.m., two hours prior to the service, at the funeral home.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jackson-tn/patricia-collins-12731654

01/31/2026

🚨 UPDATED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 🚨

Due to residual parking lot icing, Pastor Luther’s services have been changed to Saturday morning, February 7.

Love & Truth Church
9:30–11:00am Visitation
11:00am–12:00pm Service

Graveside Service
1:30pm at Highland Memorial Gardens

Please help us share this update with anyone planning to attend.

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Today we honor the life and legacy of Pastor Bill Luther.

Pastor Bill was a giant in the faith, a faithful servant of God, and a man of deep honor and integrity. His life was marked by devotion to ministry, leadership, and people. He advanced the Kingdom of God, and the seeds he sowed will continue to bear fruit for generations to come.

We are grateful for the impact he made, the lives he touched, and the example he set. We honor this man in life and in death, and we rejoice knowing his legacy lives on.

A service to celebrate the life and legacy of Pastor Bill Luther will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at 11:00am at Love & Truth Church, 565 Oil Well Rd., Jackson, TN. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30am at Love & Truth Church.

Please continue to keep the Luther family in your prayers during this time.

Full obituary and service details can be found here:
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