Richard Donald Powell Obituary
In loving memory of Richard Donald Powell of Hamburg, Arkansas, born in Port Arthur, Texas, who departed this world on March 23, 2026 at the age of 66. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Donald Powell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Gene Whaley and Barbara Powell Taylor; and his brother Jerry "Pistol" Hays. He is survived by: his wife Sonya Swan Powell of Hamburg; his children, Donny Powell (LeAnne) of Brashear, Christopher Smith of Little Rock, Jonathon Smith (Casey) of Crossett and Kristi Rhodes (Ron) of Connellsville, Pennsylvania; his siblings, H. G. "Bubba" Powell (Linda), Charles Hays (Kim), Christopher Whaley (Jennifer), Douglas Whaley (Chayla), Bridgette Funk (Tom), Melany Hays, Meghan Simon, Leslie Higgs (Joe), Jennifer Thornton (Scott) and DeeAnn Smith (Bubba); his grandchildren, Ron Rhodes, Hunter Rhodes, Kristian Rhodes, Ethan Powell, Cadence Powell, Drax Powell, Jasmen Smith, James Smith and Scarlett Abernathy; and his great grandchildren, Karma, Raynee and Stetson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
