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Anna Anderson, 78
Winfield
March 27, 1947 – September 18, 2025
Anna L. Anderson, of Winfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. She was 78.
LIFE
Born March 27, 1947, Anna was the daughter of Charles and Nora King.
PRECEDED
In addition to her parents:
Infant son: Warren Travis Anderson.
Parents-in-law: Arthur and Kathryn Anderson.
Sisters: Rose Anderson and husband Bill, Ethel Baird and husband Leamon, Kathleen Grant, and Evelyne Stephens and husband Curtis.
Brothers: Donald King and wife Deloris, Leo King, and Edward Meadows.
SURVIVORS
Husband of 59 years: Willis Anderson.
Daughters: Anna Rose Stephens and fiancé Keith Keltner, and Claudette Musgrove and husband Ronnie.
Sons: Buck Anderson and wife Tanya, and Ronald Grant and wife Thelma.
Grandchildren: Josh Ellis and wife Lindsey, Jacob Ellis, Brandy Eads and husband Joe, Paula Olsen and husband Patrick, Calvin Grant, Samantha Grant, Karissa Anderson, Hunter Anderson, Katelyn Anderson, Kaylee Anderson, Jessica Stephens, and Montana Musgrove.
Great-grandchildren: Memphis Ellis, Lucas Ellis, Ava Ellis, Mayson Stephens, Kaydan Olsen, Micah Stephens and Raylynee Eads.
Brothers: Francis King, George Linville King, and Cecil King and wife Toni.
Sister: Bonnie Meadows.
SERVICES
Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. James Bowman, Bro. Stanley Taylor and Bro. Clay Kidd officiating.
Committal Service: To follow at Ryan Cemetery in the Gum Fork community.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
Betty Gandy, 64
December 24, 1961 – September 18, 2025
Betty Ann Richards Gandy passed away on Sept. 18, 2025. She was 64.
LIFE
Born Dec. 24, 1961 in Fernandina Beach, Fla., Betty was the daughter of John Cauthen, Gertrude Richards and Nellie Smith. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She lived for her family and was very passionate about her kids, especially her grandbabies. She was a mother of two boys, a grandmother of seven, and a great-grandmother of one. She valued her time with her family. She loved the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles. She battled Multiple Sclerosis for more than 40 years and fought the disease every day. She loved cookouts, game days, and living life amongst her children and grandchildren. She believed deeply in the Lord as her savior.
PRECEDED
In addition to her parents:
Husband: Robert Gandy.
Brother: Johnny Cauthen.
SURVIVORS
Sons: Matt Crosby and wife Crystal, and C.J. Crosby.
Father of her sons: Simon Crosby.
Grandchildren: Caylin, Matthew, Sheldon, Jacob, Trinity, C.J. and Kash.
Great-granddaughter: Alorah.
Sisters: Sandy Lane and Candice Durrance.
SERVICES
Betty’s wishes were cremation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
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Eddie Jeffers, 56
Helenwood
February 2, 1969 – September 21, 2025
Larry Edward “Eddie” Jeffers, of Helenwood, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was 56.
LIFE
Born in Scott County on Feb. 2, 1969, Eddie was the son of Lary D. and Priscilla Jeffers. He was a member of Paint Rock Baptist Church.
PRECEDED
In addition to his parents: grandparents, Isham and Flara Bell Jeffers, and Lindford and Ellen Lay.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Christine Jeffers.
Uncles: John Lay and wife Reta, Jerry Lay, and Jack Lay and wife Betty Ann.
SERVICES
Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. until 1 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida.
Funeral: To follow at 1 p.m. with Bro. Jason Burress officiating.
Committal Service: To follow at Sexton Memorial Cemetery in Oneida.
In Lieu of Flowers: Donations may be made to the Larry Edward Jeffers Funeral Fund, c/o West-Murley Funeral Home, 18641 Alberta Street, Oneida, TN 37841.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
Hal Leftwich, 69
Oneida
October 21, 1955 – September 16, 2025
Hal W. Leftwich, of Oneida, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was 69.
LIFE
Born in Richmond, Va. On Oct. 21, 1955, Hal was the son of Louis and Arvella Leftwich. He had more than 40 years’ experience in healthcare leadership, having served the past seven years as the CEO of Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. He worked in hospitals large and small but had a great love for rural hospitals. He also served as president of the Scott County Chamber of Commerce.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Paula Leftwich.
Brothers: Bob Leftwich and wife Ginger, and Rick Leftwich and wife Lesley.
Nieces: Charlotte Leftwich, Ginna Leftwich, Rosey McDonald and husband Jack, Laura Leftwich, and Jody Roberts.
Great-niece and -nephew: Hazel and Dax Roberts.
SERVICES
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.
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