OBIT: Mr. Brandon Powell, age 53, of the McClures Bend Community

Mr. Brandon Powell, age 53, of the McClures Bend Community  at Defeated Creek, died Saturday morning, September 24, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.  He is survived by: wife, Renae Powell; son, Jason Powell and wife Randee of Defeated Creek; mother, Ann Powell of Defeated Creek; 2 granddaughters, Scarlet Powell and Charlee Powell.

Mr. Powell is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his service will be conducted on Tuesday afternoon, September 27, at 1:00 PM.  Larry Cole will officiate.  Interment in the Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens.  Active pallbearers are: Hughie Gregory, Brandon Rigsby, Randy Martin, Craig West, Kirby Comstock, Scott Edens, Bobby Dennis, Travis Hale, Daniel Padgett and Chris Fields.  Honorary pallbearers are: Paul and Greg Carson, Troy Spivey, Scotty Dillehay and the Smith County Fire Department District Chiefs.

Visitation will begin on Monday morning from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM.

The family has requested memorials to the Defeated Creek Fire Department.