June 17, 2020
Delores Irene Jones age 86 of Smithville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. She was born July 9, 1933 to her parents, the late Everett and Gertrude Doran Allsop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard Jones; son, Charles V. Jones; siblings, Junior Allsop, William Allsop, Joseph Allsop, Ruby Dunaway and Sweed Allsop. Ms. Delores was a homemaker and a member of the Dry Creek Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 children, Richard Reed Jones of Crossville and Janet (Kevin) Felts of Tullahoma; 1 grandson, Trent Jones of Knoxville; 1 great-granddaughter, Nora Jones; 1 sister, Helen Spicer of Prescott Valley, AZ. The family has chosen a direct cremation and there will be a Memorial Service held at a later date. The date and time of the service will be announced once it has been set. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.