All Obituaries

Sandra Renee Truitt, age 57 of Coalfield, Tenn passed away Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a courageous battle with cancer. Renee was very kindhearted and always smiling. She loved working in her flower garden and coloring.  One of her greatest loves were her grandkids. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Jackson, mother-in-law Janie Reynolds, brother-in-law Michael (Bear)...

Mae Armstrong Davis, 86, of Oak Ridge went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 12th at Sacred Ground Hospice House, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on May 3, 1935, Mae Ottiline Davis in Mount Holly, VT the daughter of Harold E. and Irene Wortman Armstrong. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly called her Nan Nan because she said she wasn’t old enough to be a grandmother but she enjoyed every...

Gary Thomas Durr (GT Durr) of Clinton, TN September 9, 1950-January 11, 2022. Gary and I were partners and a team, as he would have told you. I also feel that we will always be best friends and soulmates. He was a true hippie of the 60’s, whereas I missed the parade entirely. He was an intellect and good teacher of many things in life for me.   He had much to give to me and our dogs over the years and we will miss him terribly. We moved to Tennessee 16 years ago from Upstate...

Victoria Milagros Bonilla-Pena was born on March 5, 2019 and passed away on January 10, 2022.  Victoria endured many battles from birth due to health conditions. She surpassed the health professionals expectations and showed us all what a mighty warrior princess she was. Victoria was always content being held close and secure in the arms of her loved ones. Victoria also enjoyed listening to music. Her eyes would always light up when her mother sang to her. She was preceded in...

Phillip Wayne Bass, age 58 of Oliver Springs passed away Friday January 7, 2022.  He was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church of Oliver Springs, and was known for helping others and having a Big Heart. Phillip was a Master Craftsman and enjoyed playing pool, fishing and collecting Native American Artifacts.  He was predeced in death by his Father, Clyde Bass; Grandparents, Lummie and Flora Harness , Phil and Leadie Bass. Survivors, Mother,  Retha...

Mr. Virgil “Ervin” Stringfield, age 87 of Knoxville  passed away on January 7, 2022 at the Windsor Gardens Assisted Living. He was born in the Gobey Community of Morgan County. He served our country in the United States Army and retired after 21 years. After his retirement he worked in security for many years and enjoyed fishing as a past-time. He was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Stringfield, Sr.  and...

Anthony Maples, age 71 of Clinton passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Anthony was born March 3, 1950 in Anderson County to the late Immer and Crinnie Parrott Maples. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, working on cars and attending car events. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Margaret Maples, Clinton; Daughter, Hope Heath and husband Ricky, Clinton; Grandson, Eric James, Clinton; Brothers, Nathan Maples (deceased) and wife Tammy, Hieskel,...

Willie Teo Elizabeth Bales, age 95 of Coalfield passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at NHC in Oak Ridge. She a lifelong and very active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She thoroughly enjoyed working on and participating in the church’s Living Christmas Program each year and was very involved in the children’s programs at the church. She worked for 40+ years as an Audiologist and was also a 50+ member of the Sunrise Chapter #364 Order of the Eastern Star. She dearly...

  Seiber, Gary Thomas   Gary was born January 17, 1952 and left this earth on January 4, 2022 at 11:05 pm with his loving and devoted son, Michael by his side. His greatest love was his family. Gary always made sure that everyone was happy, laughing, smiling, or in need of a mayonnaise popsicle! He loved his children with no boundaries!  And his grandchildren were the greatest joy of his life.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Minnie (Lively)...

Karen Lynn Anderson, age 58 of Coalfield passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.