Obituaries

Terrence “Terry” Powers peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the arms of his loved ones of 28 years. He graduated from Elder High School in 1979. He loved going to the Varsity football games every season.

Terry was known for his love of military collecting since he was five years old. His passion was attending military shows where he met up with his friends who were also collectors. His knowledge of WWII was outstanding and he could not be beat in the military category on Jeopardy.

He had a profound love and respect for his four years in in the Air Force where he received many awards and accolades for his performance as a mechanic on the C-130 aircraft. He retired from the IRS after 27 years of dedicated service.

Terry loved sharing the Word of God. His prayer was for all to have a personal relationship is Jesus.

He is survived by his loving, faithful partner, Mona McCammon and her children Eric and Kelly and granddaughter Krissany Rodgers, who all loved and supported Terry during his illness. He is also survived by his sister, Lisa Powers, nieces and nephews, and his father, John Powers.

He was preceeded in death by his mother, Evelyn Merkel Powers.

After an 18 month diagnosis, Terry lost the battle to pancreatic cancer which he courageously fought everyday.

A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church at 1237 Rocky View Road, Cold Springs, Kentucky on Saturday, September 26. The service will be at 11:00 am followed by a Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Immanuel Baptist Church or to the charity of choice.

Online condolences can be made to Linnemannfuneralhomes.com.