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History of Powell – Community

Posted on April 4, 2018 by admin

Before Tennessee became the sixteenth state of the Union, the land which became the Powell Station community was part of Hawkins County, North Carolina. Because of its over-extended boundaries across the Appalachian range of mountains and its problems in trying … Continue reading →

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PHS – 1930 Football Team

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

In 1929 three students, Si Roberts, Joe Ivester and Ray Craig asked permission to start a football team at Powell but Coach Hayworth told them there was no money available for uniforms. It was suggested that they check with the … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Cindy McConkey Cox

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

Cindy McConkey Cox KNOXVILLE, TN After a four and a half year battle with cancer, Cindy McConkey Cox, age 58, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Her last hours were spent in the arms of her husband of 37 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Sara Elizabeth “Cherry” Arnold

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

Sara Elizabeth Arnold Powell, TN Sara Elizabeth “Cherry” Arnold, 90, born February 29, 1928 passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was a member of the Beaver Creek Cumblerland Presbyterian Church and a member of the Sarah Prater Circle and … Continue reading →

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Obituary – John Humphrey

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

CLINTON Feb 2 [1937] J. T. Humphrey, a farmer died this afternoon at his home at Powell Station RFD 2. Funeral services will be held at Mount Herman M. E. church of which he was a member for 32 years, … Continue reading →

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Obituary – George D. Evans

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

EVANS, GEORGE D. – 72, of West Knoxville, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Parkwest Hospital. He was born May 26 1935 in Inskip, Knox County. Member of Grace Lutheran Church & retired employee of BF Goodrich of Alabama. Son … Continue reading →

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Obituary – R. Joe Evans

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

EVANS, R. JOE – age 65, of Knoxville passed away July 30, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospice. He was a member of Park West Church of God. Joe was a popular gospel singer in the Knoxville area. He worked in … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Minnie Evans

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

Mrs. Minnie C. Evans, 47, wife of J. F. Evans, died at home in Powell’s Station Sunday noon. She left her husband, five sons and three daughters. Funeral was conducted from Glenwood Baptist Church Monday at 2 p. m. Rev … Continue reading →

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