An opportunity was given for persons to converse with the Presbytery in reference to an internal call to the work of the ministry, whereupon W. A. Hester and J. Will Howell, of the Bell's-Chapel congregation, presented themselves and after the necessary questions had been asked them, and satisfactory answers given, they were received under the care of the Presbytery as candidates for the gospel ministry, and the committee on examination ordered to furnish them texts of scripture from which to prepare written discourses to be read before the Presbytery at its next meeting.
[Source: Minutes of Obion Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, November 16, 1904, page 5]

In memory of Rev. J. Will Howell, born October 22, 1872; died November 24, 1921. He was saved at the age of 13, and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Bell's Chapel, Obion Presbytery; entered the ministry and joined Obion Presbytery, 1905; transferred to Hopewell Presbytery, 1914. He was a true and faithful minister of Jesus Christ. He leaves a heartbroken widow and two little children, who have the deepest sympathy of the Presbytery.
[Source: Minutes of Hopewell Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, November 18, 1921 & March 23-24, 1922, page 3]

The usual devotional service consisted of a memorial service in memory of Rev. J. Will Howell, deceased, led by Rev. B. J. Reagin. In this service the brethren paid many beautiful tributes of respect and loving remembrance, and a special prayer was offered praying God's blessings upon the widow and children, commending them to his grace and care; led by the Moderator. On motion, a page in the minutes was dedicated to his memory and on which to print his picture.
[Source: Minutes of Hopewell Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 23-24, 1922, pages 11-12]

Name: J. Will Howell
Presbytery: Hopewell
Time of Death: Nov. 24, 1921
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, May 1922, page 272]