Obituary for Mrs. Delia Powell Asheville Citizen-Times, Asheville, North Carolina; 14 Oct 1955, p. 3

BRYSON CITY. Oct. 13 Funeral services for Mrs. Delia Powell, 53, who died about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital, will be held Friday at 2 p. m. in the Morning Star Baptist Church. The pastor, the Rev. J. E. McDowell, will officiate, and burial will be in the Watkins Cemetery. Mrs. Powell was a native of Bryson City and had spent her entire life here. She had been ill only a short time. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Annie Bowen of North Wilkesboro, and Miss Peggy Ann Powell of Bryson City; four sons, Leslie Powell of Virginia, Ernest Powell of Ohio, and Ray and Richard Powell, both of Bryson City: two sisters, Miss Julia Gibson and Mrs. Stella Neal Jackson, both of Bryson City; one brother. Wade Gibson of Canton: 12 grandchildren. and several nieces and nephews. Bill Moody Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Annie Powell Bowens https://www.hartfuneralservice.com/obituary/2970773 Accessed Oct 6, 2020

Sister Annie Bowens peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Mission Hospitals. Sister Bowens will be remembered eternally as a person who demonstrated love for others through her generosity, commitment to family, friends and the community. Those who knew her best were inspired by her humorous and quick - witted personality. Sister Bowens was the second child of seven children. Born November 17, 1921 in Bryson City she was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Della Powell; brothers, Ray, Ernest, Leslie and Richard Powell; sister, Peggy Parrish; sons, Willie, Jr., Milton and Pervis Bowens. Sister Bowens was married to the late Willie Bowens for 31 years. From this union they were blessed with nine children, Willie Bowens, Jr. Deceased, Bobby and Harold Bowens of Asheville, Linda Jones of Asheville, Charles Bowens Magalene of Richmond, VA, Edward Bowens Louise of Greensboro, Milton and Pervis Bowens Deceased, and Minister Andrea Reverend Wayne Purcell of Asheville. Along with her children left, to cherish her memory are 30 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and special friends. Sister Bowens was a former member and church mother of Worldwide Missionary Baptist Tabernacle and a member of Hill Street Missionary Baptist Church. She was an active participant at the Senior Opportunity Center, a volunteer with the Council on Aging, Senior Companion Program and a member of the past Hill Street Floral Club. She also enjoyed assisting her senior friends and acquaintances with transportation, handling personal affairs and attending to the many needs of the sick and shut in. The family will receive friends and loved ones at her home, 112 Pearson Drive, Asheville. Visitation is Monday, December 5, 2005 from 7 until 8 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Service, 60 Phifer Street. The celebration of her life will take place at Hill Street Missionary Baptist Church, 135 Hill Street on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 1 p.m. Pastor Keith Ogden will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.

Obituary for Bobby Lee Bowens https://www.grocefuneralhome.com/obits/bobby-lee-bowens-sr/ Accessed Oct 6, 2020

Bobby Lee Bowens, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, at his home. [Born Mar 17, 1942] Bobby was a native of Bryson City, NC, and moved to Asheville as a young adult. He was the son of the late Willie Bowens, Sr., and Annie Powell Bowens. Bobby is a graduate of Reynolds High School, an all black high school formerly in Haywood County, NC. Bobby was the first black fireman in the city of Asheville. He also retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after being a faithful employee for decades. Through Bobby’s desire to serve children, he drove a Buncombe County School bus for many years until his recent death. Bobby was a dedicated member of Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church in Asheville. Bobby was united in marriage to Sainte Ola Mapp and from this union they had three children: Shondria L. Bowens (deceased), Bobby Bowens, Jr. (deceased) and ShaDonna B. Stubbs (Pete) of Richmond, VA. Including his two children and parents, Bobby was preceded in death by brothers: Willie Bowens, Jr., Milton R. Bowens, and Pervis D. Bowens. In addition to his loving daughter, ShaDonna B. Stubbs (Pete), the family left to cherish his memory include grandchildren, Ravyn Anderson (JC), Dorez Bowens, David and Christopher McDowell and Micah Stubbs; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold Bowens, Charles Bowens, Edward Bowens (Louise); sisters; Linda Jones, and Andrea Purcell (Wayne); nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Bobby gave his life to the Lord many years ago and is now resting from his labors in the presence of God. The family wishes to thank all who played an inspiring role in his life. Especially, his pastor Elder Alfred Blount and wife Regina and the entire Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church Family. Following his wishes there will be no official service, cards of sympathy may be mailed to ShaDonna Stubbs, 1705 Alyssalaine Pl., Richmond VA, 23231. The family requests that everyone remember him by serving God and our fellow man.