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Submitted: 4/29/23 • Approved: 4/30/23 • Last Updated: 5/3/23 • R1483183-G1483181-S3
James
November 21, 1931 - February 14, 2011
*Obituary
James C. Powers, 79, of Lavaca, AR. entered into rest on Monday, February 14, 2011 in Lavaca, AR. He was born November 21, 1931 in Yell County, AR. to the late Asberry and Ruby Millsap Powers.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in Japan and Korea, retired from Fort Chaffee Roads and Grounds Department and of the Baptist faith. His grandchildren were the love of his life.
He is survived by his loving wife Louise Breeden Powers, one daughter Patricia Powers and Jay Taylor of Lavaca, AR. and one son Michael Powers and wife Cheryl of Fort Smith, AR., four grandchildren Kelly Maddox and husband Prentice of Lavaca, AR., Scott Long and Candi of Lavaca, AR., Tyler Powers and wife Kim of Van Buren, AR., Jeff Powers of Fort Smith, AR., one great grandchild Zoe Kristofik, two brothers C.A. Powers of Ola, AR., Joe Powers of Danville, AR., and four sisters Berniece Wilson of Sand Springs, OK., Arlene Morton of Pikeville, KY, Fern Whitlow of Plainview, AR. and Selma Caldwell of Culver City, CA.
Funeral service were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca, AR. with interment at Hickory Ridge Cemetery in Lavaca, AR.
Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren.
Leota
February 18, 1935 - January 2, 2022
*Obituary
Leota Louise (Breeden) Powers February 18, 1935 - January 02, 2022
Louise Powers, who resided in Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her home. She was born on February 18, 1935, in Tryon, Oklahoma, to the late George Breeden and Thelma (Nickelson) Breeden. She was 86 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Powers, who passed away in 2011; three brothers, Jack Breeden, Frank Breeden, Don Breeden, and a sister, Norma Leigh.
Louise married James Curtis Powers in Plainview, Arkansas, in Yell County and started a home in Stillwater, Oklahoma in the early 1950's. Louise was a graduate of Oklahoma School of Beauty and for several years, Louise was owner and operator of Louise's Hair Shop. Her hobbies included walking, being outdoors, painting, cooking, baking, and enjoyed music, especially old hymns and old country music. She was a devoted Christian and she loved taking care of her family, and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved by her family and friends and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6th at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with Bro. Russ Tyler officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Ridge Cemetery, located east of Lavaca, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Powers of Lavaca; a son, Mike Powers of Fort Smith; four grandchildren, Kelly Higdon and husband Ryan of Wister, Oklahoma, Scott Long and wife Candice, Tyler Powers and wife Kimberly, all of Lavaca, Jeff Powers and wife Jamie of Mansfield; ten great-grandchildren, Adi Jo, Wes, and Peyton Higdon, Zoe Kristofik, Gus and Reese Long, Carter and Fisher Powers, and Holden and Jemma Powers.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth
Contributed on 4/29/23 by Billsully060
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