Current Obituaries

Treva “Darlene” Riley Was born on October 6, 1949, and unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior November 24, 2021 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents Mendel E and Frankie Mae Watson, son Kevin Jones, daughter Norma Shults, brother Don Green, and granddaughter Jacqueline Jackson

She is survived by her husband Joseph Riley, her son Timothy Shellenberg (Cheryl) and daughter-in-law LuAnn Perkins, sister Pam Dalton and sister-in-law Sylvia Riley. Stepchildren Rashanda Riley, Temecka Smith, Christopher Jones, Morris Jackson, Terry Phillips, LeAnn Hurst, and Lydia, nieces Sally Jones and Elisabeth Green, 14 grandchildren one who she loved dearly Thomas Paul Shults, 37 great grandchildren, and many other family, friends, and Church family.

She lived most of her life in Coalfield, Tn. Darlene loved spending time with her husband of 19 years JJ. She looked forward to and enjoyed her daily conversations with grandson Thomas Paul Shults and his Wife hope, she loved her family with all her heart, and she adored animals. She was a faithful member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm on Wednesday December 1, 2021, at Dockery Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow with Rev. Bobby McCoy, Rev. Jeremy Tyler, Temecka Smith, and Rev. Joseph Pinkerton officiating. Burial will follow at Bent creek Cemetery in Whitesburg, Tn.

Arrangements by Dockery-Senter Funeral Home

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Billy Manuel Goodson, Jr. was released from earthly life on Thursday, November 18 at Forth Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was the third son born to the late Billy M. and Mary M. Goodson.  It's unusual that Jr. is part of the third son's name but Billy Sr. made that decision with four words:  Look at his hands, Billy Jr. was an absolutely excellent guitar player -- a skill, talent passed down from Billy Sr. who, in his earlier years had his own band, played the guitar and the upright bass.  Billy Jr. spent many years as a road musician performing with Chuck Berry, Bill Withers, Earth, Wind & Fire and others.  A common, often spoken expression of him was "Bill can pop'em strangs!"  Billy Jr. too, was equally talented on the base guitar but preferred either the lead or rhythm guitar.

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Robert Scott “Burnside” Jones, 48, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Robert was best known for his dynamic personality. He had a love for antiques, fishing, and cooking. He will be sorely missed.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Martena (Geno) Burnside Brice; and grandparents, “Big Daddy” (Henry Sr.) Burnside, “Big Mama” (Annette) Burnside, and Thurlow Jefferson Sr.

Robert, affectionately known as Rob and “Radio,” is survived by his father, Henry (Jessica) Burnside Jr.; daughters, Clarissa and Courtney Owens; brothers, Derrick, Lamont (Tanika), Douglas and Curtis; sisters, Sable and Lakin; grandmother, Ruddnette Jefferson; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Dockery-Senter Funeral Home

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