Mrs. Deborah Ann Bess, 72, formerly of McMinnville, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at West Hills Health and Rehab in Knoxville. She was born July 27, 1950, in Van Buren County, was a caregiver, member of the Pentecostal faith, and was preceded in death by parents, John Herman and Delma Hillis Farless; sisters, Wavie Lou Schrecengost and Mary Farless; and brothers, Carson, Leonard, Tom and Linson Farless.

Survivors include her son, William Dennis Farless; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Joel Bond; sister, Earline Farless; and brother, Troy Farless. Several nieces, nephews, family members and friends survive.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 9, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Newby will officiate. Interment will follow at Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation with the family will be Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the chapel of McMinnville Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 7, 2023