Man arrested for murder in Quitman following welfare concern investigation

Published: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM MST|Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM MST
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.