Man arrested for murder in Quitman following welfare concern investigation

Published: Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM EST|Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM EST
A man has been arrested by Wood County deputies following a welfare check in Quitman. Weldon Ray Powell, is charged with murder, the victim being identified as Britany May Powell, his wife, according to Wood County Sheriff Kelly Cole.