Bess Oatts Anderson

Bess Oatts Anderson, age 85, widow of Earl “Bud” Anderson, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Jean Waddle Care Center.

She is survived by: her children, Lenell Jackson, spouse Tim, of Corbin, KY and David Bell, and wife, Rhonda, of Monticello; stepson, Roger Anderson, wife Lisa, of Florida; grandchildren, Shelby Bell, wife Rebekah, Camrin Bell, wife Taylor, Michaela Bell, Drew Bell, wife Mary Morgan, Whitney Bell; and great grandchildren, Lylia, Elynore, Lochlyn,  Eliza Jane, Mary Louise Bell, and Keldon Garcia; along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 6, 2025, between 10:30 am – 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery. 

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.