of Mountain Home, AR
May 23, 1944 - February 16, 2025
Ivie Washington Powell Ill, 80, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Born on May 23, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee to Bonnie Lou Emerson Powell and Ivie Washington Powell, Jr. Ivie was a beloved husband, father, and dedicated Gospel preacher for the Church of Christ. He graduated from West Memphis, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kirkdoffer Powell, children Ivie Washington Powell IV, spouse Meagan Powell and Melanie Carter, and spouse, Wesley Carter, and sibling Francis Lou Emerson Fyten. Ivie has five grandchildren, all boys, Dylon Powell, Braxton Powell, Gunner Powell, and Easton Powell of Ivie and Megan Powell. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nolan Carter, the son of Wesley and Melanie Carter. Ivie and Linda have two great grandchildren, Maddie Powell and Oakley Powell, daughters of Dylon Powell.
Ivie graduated from West Memphis High School and began preaching the gospel through fifteen states and helping spread the Gospel in Germany twice. Ivie continued his education with a B.A. from Southern Christian University and then with his Masters and PHD from The Theological University of America.
Ivie was a faithful Christian that spread the word of God for 60 years as a gospel preacher. Through his time Ivie traveled the states preaching the Gospel to congregations, has written for numerous publications, and frequently wrote articles for Seek the Old Paths publications.
Ivie spoke on several lectureships: Freed Hardeman University, The Spiritual Sword, Rowlett Lectureship, Memphis School of Preaching, Brown Trail, and Shenandoh and East Tennessee. As well as extensive experience in radio, television and writing a weekly article for the local paper "The Word of Truth" and a one-minute radio program every morning titled the same, Monday through Friday, twice daily.
Ivie retired from full-time local work in July of 2015.
Ivie attended the Prairie Grove Church of Christ in Caulfield, Missouri, where he later began preaching every Lord's Day. Ivie continued to be available on Sundays for other congregations as well as holding free Gospel meetings where needed.
Ivie's first love was God. He always took time to invite everyone he met to attend the Church of Christ and would take every opportunity he had to inform them of the word of God.
His second love was his family. He loved spending time with his wife, Linda Powell, their children, and their grandchildren who he loved very much along with fellowshipping with his brothers and sisters in Christ. He also loved being outdoors, especially fishing, and hunting.
A funeral service will be held at Prairie Grove Church of Christ, Caulfield, Missouri, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home. After the funeral service, he will be transported to Texas, where he will be buried at the Woodland Cemetery in the community of Woodland, Texas, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Family condolences may be sent to Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home, please sign our online guestbook at https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome
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26 Condolence(s)
Joe Slater
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Ivy was a true friend and brother. I'm thankful to have known him.
Angela
Thursday, February 20, 2025
So sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Stevens III
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
In behalf of me and my family, we extend our deepest sympathy. Bro Ivie was a dear friend and great gospel preacher. We loved him and were sorry to hear of his passing. May God bless you all in this difficult time.
Richard Stevens III
Harold & Jean Bell
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Our sincere condolences.
Romeo Vega
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Best friend,
I know you are resting peacefully in the bosom of Abraham.
You will be missed.
Love, West Memphis Blue Devil
Ron & Donna Luna
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to the Powell family. He will be sorely missed. Always a smile when we saw him.
Jill (Cozort) Brooks
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
To Ivie’s Family, I’m sorry for your loss. I wasn’t in regular attendance at Curry St when Ivie was preaching, but when visiting he treated me like I was. He preached the truth with love and he made an impact on my Christian walk.
Matthew
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
I have many good memories of brother Powell when he was visiting us in Mountain grove. He always had a good since of humor, He would always threaten to preach till morning. He will be greatly missed
Randy Mabe
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
We will miss Ivie. He was a happy friend and co-worker. We continue in prayer for Linda and family.
Jim and Lori Chandler
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Ivie always spoke the truth, no matter what the audience wanted to hear!!!
Dale Foster
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Ivie was a great friend and fellow gospel preacher for over 50 years. Blessings and prayers for his family.
Amber Redburn
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Linda, Ivie/Meagan and Powell Family, and Melanie/Wesley,
Our Deepest Sympathy to each of you on the passing of Ivie. He will be missed greatly! He was very faithful to God in preaching God's word to all in every capacity possible and did a fine job as a preacher of God's word as well. He will always be remembered as a true friend to each of us and his enduring smile and wonderful sense of humor too. Daily we are praying and thinking of each one of you at this time and the weeks/months to come. Daily may God provide each of you peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Virginia Hamilton
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
So sorry, Condolences to all the famiLy
Terry Bell
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Ivie Powell was great man wonderful gospel preacher my prayers are with the family
Carolyn Ballard
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
I attended Bonham Street Church of Christ in Paris, TX when he preached there. I always loved his sermons. He was a very nice person. He will be missed.
Bill and Kathy Stine
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Our condolences...We thought a lot of Ivie. He will be missed greatly.
Trish Fox
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Deepest condolences from my family. I visited with Ivie many times, and he always offered good, solid Godly advise that helped me through difficult situations. Although this is a great loss, there is great rejoicing in heaven.
Deb and Ray Bird
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Our condolences. I always looked forward to hearing Ivie's Word of Truth message on the radio. It would come on when I was on the way to work.
Lanny and Dee Lewis
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Ivie will be truly missed by all but we are rejoicing he has made it to his reward with Christ our savior. Linda, Ivie, Megan, Wesley, Melanie and grandchildren we love you all and pray for comfort and healing to you all.
Roseann Morris
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Prayers for all of you. Love you Melanie!
John&JamieCarter
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Doyle Richardson
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
We are sad for his family he is in peace and Joan and I loved him for teaching the truth and bringing many to Christ May God be with you all.
Dale Wood
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
He fought the good fight.
TED KNI9GHT
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Ivie and I were very dear friends for almost 60 years. I will miss our visits and our discussions about the Lord's as we did for all of those years. I will miss him very much. I loved him.
Randy & judy Griffin
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
What a great Christian soldier. Condolences to the family.
With Christian Love, the Griffins
Beverly Phillips Sustaire