Obituaries Related to "Powell" from New York Times Archive
HICKMAN POWELL, EX-STATE AIDE, 66; Former Journalist Dies Also Advised Dewey
Powell, Hickman
HICKMAN POWELL, EX-STATE AIDE, 66; Former Journalist Dies Also Advised Dewey
Powell, Hickman
HICKMAN POWELL, EX-STATE AIDE, 66; Former Journalist Dies Also Advised Dewey
Powell, Hickman
Hecky Powell, Barbecue Master and Civic Leader, Dies at 71
From his restaurant in Evanston, Ill., he fed hungry students and the Chicago Bulls, and counseled high schoolers, mayors, a governor and a young Barack Obama.
Gregory Powell, ‘The Onion Field’ Killer, Dies at 79
Mr. Powell was convicted of kidnapping and killing a Los Angeles police officer in 1963, a brutal crime that inspired the popular book and film “The Onion Field.”
Jody Powell, Aide to Carter, Dies
Jody Powell was the longest-serving and probably closest aide to former President Jimmy Carter.
Jody Powell, Trusted Aide to Jimmy Carter, Dies at 65
Mr. Powell was the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter from Mr. Carter’s days as governor to those as president.
African-American Golf Pioneer Bill Powell Dies at 93
Mr. Powell was the first African-American to build, own and operate a golf course.
Benny Powell, Who Played Trombone With Count Basie, Is Dead at 80
Mr. Powell recorded with everyone from Sinatra to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins but was best known for his long tenure with Count Basie’s big band.
Gregory Powell, ‘The Onion Field’ Killer, Dies at 79
Mr. Powell was convicted of kidnapping and killing a Los Angeles police officer in 1963, a brutal crime that inspired the popular book and film “The Onion Field.”
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