The Portsmouth Times, 10 September 1931
Death Thursday at 11:15 a.m. claimed Russell Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Powell at the home of his parents at Carmel, near Minford.
He was 23 years of age and succumbed to complications after being ill five months.
He was formerly employed by the Refiners O Company. Besides the parents he is survived by two brothers, Blaine of Minford and Ray at home, and four sisters; Ethel, Thelma, Wilma, Velva at home.
Homer Powell 2112 Seventh street, city, is an uncle.