Mitchell "Big M" Powell, 87, of Hope passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in
Prescott.

Mitchell was born July 26, 1938, in Guernsey, AR to Harvey and Sally Vesta
Powell.

Mitchell loved to hunt, fish, and take care of his farm and he was a member of the
Army National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Michael Powell, and three sisters
Dora Gillispe, Marlene Amos, and Helen Smith.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years Toni Powell of Hope; his son
Billy and wife Sarah Powell of Hope; his daughter Jennifer and husband Richard
Howard of Hope; three grandchildren Ty Massey (Jennie) of Hope, Colby Howard
(Ashley) Fruitvale, TX, Trevor Howard (Mara) of Debary, FL; two grandchildren
Hazel and Colton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Herndon-
Fuqua Funeral Home of Hope. 

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:00pm in the
Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jake Vandenburg officiating. 

Burial will follow at Sewell Cemetery , under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua
Funeral Home.