Obituary for Doris Wahl Powell

MRS. DORIS JUNE WAHL POWELL, age 93, of Chauncey, GA, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at her residence.

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, November 10, at Sweet Home Baptist Church, with Dr. Donnie Sutton and Rev. Kenny White officiating, with interment in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery.

 Doris was born in Chauncey, GA, on June 29, 1933, to the late Lillian Bell Wahl and John Conrad Wahl, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Chauncey, a graduate of Chauncey High School, and was an Administrative Assistant at Robins AFB for over 38 years. After retiring from Robins AFB, Doris continued to give of her time as a volunteer at the Christian Life Center for over 33 years. She was a faithful member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and was the current oldest member of the church. She was a devout Christian woman who dedicated her life to serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Doris loved crocheting, cooking, fishing and putting together puzzles. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Judge” Powell, son-in-law, Ray Roderick, Jr., and brothers, Conrad Wahl and Henry Jack Wahl.

 She is survived by her Son – Bruce Powell (Janie) of Milan; 3 Daughters – Susan Clements (Albert Anul) of Chauncey, Cindy Roderick of Eastman, and Beth Sheffield (Craig) of Helena; 5 Grandchildren – Nicole Baker (Gene), Rhonda Powell, Trisha Connell (Tyler), Chett Sheffield (Alicia), and Shannon Powell (David Hunter); Several Great-Grandchildren; 2 Sisters – Rita Moulton (Charles) and Betty Yawn (Joe) both of Chauncey; Brother – Jerry Wahl (Shann) of Chauncey; Sister-in-law – Connie Hurst Wahl of Chauncey; A host of nieces and nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the Powell residence, 781 Marion Sheffield Rd., Chauncey, GA, and will receive friends in Sweet Home Baptist Church from 10:00AM-11:00AM Tuesday, November 10. In addition to flowers contributions can be made to Sweet Home Baptist Church, P.O. Box 65, Chauncey, GA 31011.