Obituaries Related to "Powell" from New York Times Archive
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.”
HICKMAN POWELL, EX-STATE AIDE, 66; Former Journalist Dies Also Advised Dewey
Powell, Hickman
William Powell, ‘Anarchist Cookbook’ Writer, Dies at 66
The author was an angry teenager when he began research on the book, which outlined weapon use, bomb-building techniques and drug manufacturing.
Art Powell, Star Receiver Who Protested Segregation, Dies at 78
The star receiver for the New York Titans and the Oakland Raiders in the 1960s was a persistent voice protesting the segregation encountered by the pro football players of his time.
Charlie Powell, a Standout Regardless of the Sport, Dies at 82
Described by a San Diego newspaper as “arguably the greatest athlete ever to come out of San Diego County,” Powell excelled at pro football, baseball and boxing.
Maxine Powell, Motown’s Maven of Style, Dies at 98
Ms. Powell was the director of the label’s in-house finishing school in the 1960s and was considered in no small part responsible for its early success.
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.”
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.
African-American Golf Pioneer Bill Powell Dies at 93
Mr. Powell was the first African-American to build, own and operate a golf course.
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.
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Mickey Lolich, Detroit’s Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85
Pitching for the Tigers, he notched three complete-game victories in defeating the St. Louis Cardinals for the championship, earning the Series’ M.V.P. honors.
Lee H. Hamilton, Who Led a 9/11 Panel in Congress, Dies at 94
A moderate Democrat from Indiana for 34 years, he chaired the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees and helped investigate the Iran-contra scandal and the Sept. 11 attacks.
Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105
She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.
Chuck Negron, Hitmaking Singer With Three Dog Night, Dies at 83
His tenor anchored generational hits like “Joy to the World” and “One” by one of pop music’s commercial powerhouses of the early 1970s.
Michael Parenti, Unapologetic Marxist Theorist and Author, Dies at 92
A prolific writer and lecturer, he viewed U.S. history through the lens of class struggle. But some accused him of defending brutal regimes in the Soviet Union and Serbia.
John Forté, Who Forged a Hip-Hop Redemption Tale, Dies at 50
He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, and then landed in prison. After his sentence was commuted, he clawed his way back.
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