Obituaries Related to "Powell" from New York Times Archive
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.
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.
Jody Powell, Aide to Carter, Dies
Jody Powell was the longest-serving and probably closest aide to former President Jimmy Carter.
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Alice and Ellen Kessler, ’60s Singing Sensations, Die at 89
The twin sisters from Germany, who were nightclub stars and regular guests on international variety shows, chose to end their lives together.
Bonnie Munshin, ‘Velvet Hammer’ of a Hamptons Hot Spot, Dies at 84
At Nick & Toni’s, a restaurant beloved by celebrities and locals alike, she managed its coveted prime real estate, keeping everyone happy and the looky-loos at bay.
Sid Davidoff, Powerful Aide to Mayor Lindsay, Dies at 86
In the 1960s and ’70s, he was a brash lieutenant to a young, ambitious, reform-minded mayor and ended up on President Nixon’s “enemies list.”
Bill Ivey, 81, Dies; Quelled Conservative Ire Over U.S. Arts Agency
As the head of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mr. Ivey, a leader in country music, shifted the agency’s focus away from avant-garde work and won more funding.
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.
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