Jo Ann Blaylock
, Tennessee
October 6, 2026
Jo Ann Blaylock age 90 of Smithville passed away on Wednesday October 7 2026 at The Webb House Retirement Center. Born on July 15 1936 in Smithville she was a devoted homemaker and a cherished member of the Bethel Methodist Church where she served as a retired song leader. Jo Ann had a passion for playing the piano and singing bringing joy to those around her. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Carmyne Denby Lowery her beloved husband William Bill Blaylock and a son Brian Patrick Blaylock. Jo Ann is survived by her son Terry Blaylock and his wife Patty of Antioch and her grandson Wesley Kemp of Knoxville. Visitation with the Blaylock family will be held on Saturday from 1030 until the service time at 100 in the chapel of LoveCantrell Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by Bro. Wilson Williams and burial will…
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Jean Hope
, Tennessee
October 6, 2026
Wilma Jean Hope age 82 of Smithville passed away on Wednesday October 7 2026 at St. Thomas Midtown. Born on February 17 1944 in Alexandria she was a retired school teacher and a devoted member of the Church of God. Jean enjoyed being outdoors and working in her flowers and she was known for her strong faith and love for her students whom she would also share Jesus with. She taught school for 35 years in the DeKalb Co. School System. She was famous for her delicious chocolate pies. John Denver was a favorite of hers and she often said Life aint nothing but a funny funny riddle. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Pearl Turner and her brothers Bratten Nolan and Jimmy Turner. She is survived by her daughter Tracy Hope Grider grandchildren Dustin Courtney Estes and Rachel Brandon Ortega greatgrandchildren Lillian and Wyatt Estes…
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