Mitchell obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by Mitchell, Arbie J. 2 Aug 2007 Aug 2007 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Aubrey 9 Sep 2007 Sep 2007 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Bennie 16 Nov 2004 Nov 2004 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Claretha 3 Aug 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson Mitchell, Claude Earl 28 Apr 2005 May 2005 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Edna Mae Hoyt 2 Nov 2007 Nov 2007 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Elsie Golden 8 Dec 2006 Dec 2006 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Frances Fredrick Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Gloria Ann 16 Mar 2006 Mar 2006 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Henry Lawrence Jul 2013 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, J. D. 5 Jan 1951 Nov 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Mitchell, James L. 12 Nov 2004 Nov 2004 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Jeanette 4 Jul 2009 Jul 2009 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Jeanette L. Aug 2013 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, John H. 2 Dec 2012 Dec 2012 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, John Q. 31 Aug 1998 Nov 1998 Sandra McLellan Mitchell, Joseph, Jr. 9 Feb 2005 Feb 2005 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Joshua 30 Jul 2002 Aug 2002 Don Johnson Mitchell, Josie Varisco 18 Jun 2013 Jun 2013 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Lena Migliacio Failla 17 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Mitchell, Lula Gladys 15 Mar 2006 Oct 2006 Sandra McLellan Mitchell, Luther Mae Strahan 30 Jul 1999 Jul 1999 Don Johnson Mitchell, Maria Caminita 24 Apr 2006 Apr 2006 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Martin Behrman 23 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Nellie Lorene Wrinkles 1 Jan 2001 Jan 2001 Don Johnson Mitchell, Nita Wells 10 Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Mitchell, Norma Anglin 9 May 2004 May 2004 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Percy 22 Jul 2004 Jul 2004 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Rodney Jerome 14 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Mitchell, Rose Marie Hawkins 26 Apr 2012 Apr 2012 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Roy D. 12 Jun 2013 Jun 2013 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Ruby Bruce 17 Apr 1996 Apr 2000 Fred Kopfler Mitchell, Sampson, P. 7 Jan 1998 Nov 1998 Sandra McLellan Mitchell, Wilbert 16 Dec 2004 Dec 2004 Jerry Nelson Mitchell, Wilma Cochran 10 Oct 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/2/2007 MITCHELL, ARBIE J. Arbie J. Mitchell, 64, born Feb. 21, 1943, in Mount Hermon, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at his home in Kentwood. He is survived by his wife, Irene Mitchell, of Kentwood; a sister, Diane Thomas and her husband, Robbie, of Bogalusa; a brother, Bill Mitchell, of Brookhaven, Miss.; two sons, Cameron Mitchell and his wife, Sue, of Kentwood, and Patrick Mitchell and his wife, Gina, of Progress, Miss.; four daughters, Peggy Newman and her husband, Tommy, Susan Catalanotto and her husband, Mike, and Pamela Gill and her husband, Herbie, all of Kentwood, and Barbara Mitchell and her husband, Jeff Lightner, of South Carolina; stepdaughter, Julie Davis and her husband, William, of Kentwood; and stepson, Davis Ainsworth and his wife, Paula, of Kentwood. He had 14 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Holiday; two brothers, John Brown and Charlie Brown; first wife, Dorothy Kirby Mitchell; and his parents, Lizzie and Roy Mitchell. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church, Tangipahoa, on Thursday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/9/2007 MITCHELL, AUBREY Mr. Aubrey "Bob" Mitchell, 84 years old of Ponchatoula, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, September 16, 1922 in Prichard, Alabama. Mr. Mitchell was retired from the Santa Fe Rail Road. He also was a US Marine Corp Veteran of WWII having served from 1939 until 1945. Surviving are his wife, Rose Pompeo Mitchell and daughter, Audra Jo Cunningham; 2 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents and one sister. Friends will be received Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula from 9:00 am until the religious service begins at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: condolence@bellsouth.net/ subject line: Mitchell. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/16/2004 MITCHELL, BENNIE Springfield -- Bennie Mitchell, 72, a native of Killian, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Mitchell; three daughters, Stacy Johnson of Kenner, Marlene Payne of Hammond and Quachelle Cockerham of Ponchatoula; two sons, Anthony Mitchell of Lutcher and Bennie Mitchell Jr. of Hammond; 11 grand- children and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Killian. The Rev. Robert Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery, Killian. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/03/2000 MITCHELL, CLARETHA Claretha Mitchell, 78, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, in Hammond. She was a homemake and a native of Hammond.Survivors include her husband, Luther Mitchell; daughter, Janice Marie Jackson, New Orleans; two sons, Ruben Walker, New Orleans, Bernell Walker, Hammond; two sisters, Leola Goodman, Hammond, Elvie Brumfield, Springfield; two brothers, EugeneWoods Jr., New Orleans, Curtis Woods, Hammond; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grand- children. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, Saturday from 11 a.m. until the funeral at 1 p.m. The Rev. Charles Bryant will conduct the service, and burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/28/2005 MITCHELL, CLAUDE EARL Ponchatoula -- Claude Earl Mitchell, 51, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at his home. Survivors include six daughters, Elizabeth Mitchell and Melissa Morris, both of Cocoa, Fla., Kim Hebert, Natasha Shaffett and Jennifer Upham, all of Ponchatoula, and Donna Shaffett of Pensacola, Fla.; three sisters, Cheryl Palmer of Ponchatoula and Joyce Granger and Rita Bigner, both of Hammond; one brother, Aubrey Mitchell of Hammond; and 16 grand- children. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Luther Mae Strahan Mitchell; and one brother, Joseph David Mitchell. Visitation will Thursday at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. James Ray Robertson conducts the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/2/2007 MITCHELL, EDNA MAE HOYT A beloved wife and devoted mom, grandmother, sister and best friend, Edna Mae passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at her residence in Springfield. She was 66. Edna Mae was dearly loved and will be missed by many-- "We Love You Mama Edna". She is survived by her loving groom of only 5 weeks, Gibbs L. Mitchell, formerly of Amite; three daughters, three sons and their spouses, Tina Rogers Soley, Springfield, Rita and Greg McMorris, Coyell, Jill Spence, Denham Springs, Allen Ray and Trish Pierson, Livingston, Dereck and Jennifer Carpenter of Jackson, Jimmie Carpenter of Jackson; step-daughter and spouse, Elaine (Rainey) and Chris Charbonnet, Amite; siblings and their spouses, Vicky and Harold Spence, Pinegrove, Buddy and Alice Hoyt, Pumpkin Center, Richard and Gwen Hoyt, Baton Rouge; son-in-law, Cedric Brignac of Clio. Edna is also survived by her very best friend, Luveder Pierson of Coyell; grandchildren and their spouses, Paul and Beth Brignac of Clio, Richie and Becky Soley, Hammond Jessieca Soley, Springfield, Chris Shaffett, Albany, Jeron and Darcie McMorris, Miranda McMorris, all of Coyell, Ronnie and Brandon Spence, Denham Springs, D.J., Austin, Mikee and Chelsea Carpenter of Jackson; great-grandchildren, Jade Brignac and Corey Guidreaux of Clio; Elyana Soley, Hammond, Gavin McMorris of Coyell and Nevaeh Spence, Denham Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Romey and Rita Hoyt; daughter, Robbin Pierson Brignac; granddaughter, Meagan Spence and grandson, Carlis Carpenter. Visitation will be at Faith Apostolic Church in Holden, Friday, November 2, 2007 beginning at 6:00 p.m. continuing until the religious service scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with interment in Twin Pines Cemetery. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/8/2006 MITCHELL, ELSIE GOLDEN Elsie Golden Mitchell, 95-year-old of Killian died Monday, December 4, 2006 at her home. She was born May 6, 1911 in Clio, La. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Raymond Wheeler of Amite; grandsons, Rev. Kevin D. Wheeler Sr. and wife, Mary, Ramon Wheeler and wife, Jacqueline; two grandchildren, Andrea and Kevin Wheeler Jr. of Hammond; one sister-in-law, Geneva Golden of Killian. She was preceded in death by husband, Matthew Mitchell; parents, L.W. and Cora Golden; sister, Dell Scott; brothers, Louis, Willie and Jessie Golden, Killian; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2006, at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church, Killian. The Rev. Robert Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. ************************************************************************* Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA MITCHELL, FRANCES FREDRICK Frances Fredrick Mitchell, 85 years old of Ponchatoula, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was born on Friday, February 3, 1928, in Malad City, Idaho. Surviving are her 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Glen Poche, Barbra and Larry Watts, and Edgie and Richard Cozzone; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Jackie Mitchell, 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Tubbs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joshua Mitchell; parents, Walter and Rachael Fryer Fredrick; and grandson, Ronnie Mitchell. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, Tuesday, August 13, 2013, from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/16/2006 MITCHELL, GLORIA ANN Gloria Ann Mitchell, 67, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a housewife. Survivors include her father, Herman Breaux of Reserve; two daughters, Vanessa Brister and Irma Weber, both of Hammond; four sons, Eddie Breaux and Ringo Mitchell, both of Independence; Ray Dell Mitchell and Ringo Mitchell Jr., both of Hammond; two sisters, Bessie Mae Brown of Metairie and Marion Perrilloux of Reserve; three brothers, Raymond Breaux of Garyville, Harold Lee Breaux and Clarence Breaux of LaPlace; and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Wilbert Mitchell Jr.; and her mother, Julia Mitchell, preceded her in death. The Rev. Samuel Brown will conduct the funeral Friday at 7 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA MITCHELL, HENRY LAWRENCE Henry Lawrence Mitchell was born in Amory, Mississippi, November 21, 1929, lived in Marietta, Georgia, Kentwood, Hammond, and finally resided in Metairie, Louisiana for over 55 years. He retired from Ryder-P.I.E. Truck Lines after a long career of over 30 years. Henry passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at his home surrounded by his children and his caregivers. Surviving are his sons & daughters-in-law, Henry "Tommy" and M'Liss Mitchell, Bruce A. and Carolyn Mitchell; daughter & son-in-law, Vickie M. and Harold Long; daughter-in-law, Beth Mitchell; 6 grandchildren, April, Wesley and his wife Rebecca, Shane and his wife Jenn, Christopher and his wife Angela, Nicholas and his wife Summer,and Matthew; grandson-in-law, Eddie Berggren; 5 great-grandchildren, Abbie, Wesley, Kaley, Elizabeth and Knox, brothers & sisters-in-law, Elmer and Georgianne Mitchell, Robert Lee and Barbara Jean Mitchell; sister-in-law, Jeannette McMillan; sister and brother-in-law, Johnnie Lynn and Doc Phillippe. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and will truly be missed by all of us. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny T. Mitchell and Wilma Cochran Mitchell; wife of 32 years and mother of his children, Mary Elizabeth Fowler Mitchell, longtime companion for over 20 years, Marietta Kreppein, son, Edward Mitchell, granddaughter, Michelle Berggren, brothers & sisters- in-law, W. L. and Agnes Mitchell, Hoyle Mitchell, Doyle and Doris Mitchell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilmaree and Garland Thornhill, Wandaree and Pat Fagan, and Deborah Mitchell. Friends will be received on Friday, July 5, 2013 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel in Hammond on Friday at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank his two caregivers, Starlia Fontenot and Benita Stephens, St. Joseph's Hospice in Metairie, LA; and his nurse Jennifer Regan for all of the help and attentive care that was given to Henry. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association at their website Alz.org would be greatly appreciated. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 1/5/1951 MITCHELL, J. D. Funeral services for J. D. Mitchell, six month old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell of Hammond, who died Sunday night at Lallie Kemp Charity Hospital in Independence, were held Monday. Interment was in Cooper Cemetery, south of Robert. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Cheryl Ann, 4, and Joyce Leatrice, 2. He was the only grandson of the Luther Strahans, Mrs. Mitchell being the former Miss Luther Mae Strahan. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/12/2004 MITCHELL, JAMES L. "MITCH", EVANGELIST An evangelist, a school bus driver for the Livingston Parish school systemand a resident of Springfield, he departed this life Saturday, Nov. 6,2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 41 and a native of Denham Springs. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs; from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at First True Love World Outreach Ministry, 41239 S. Range Road, Ponchatoula, at 11 a.m., Saturday, conducted by Pastor Carl Coleman. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Springfield. Survived by his wife, Gwendolyn W. Mitchell, Springfield; two daughters, Jamelyn Mitchell and Megan Dyer; a son, Kedron Corio; his mother, Fannie T. Mitchell, Denham Springs; and four brothers, Willie "Billy" Mitchell Jr., Jewell Brumfield and Bryan Perry, all of Denham Springs, and Tyrone Perry, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his father, Willie Mitchell Sr. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 7/4/2009 MITCHELL, JEANETTE Ms. Jeanette Mitchell, age 46, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at her home. She was born August 27, 1962, in Hammond; was a resident of New Orleans. Survivors include her daughter, Cecelia Mitchell; grandchildren, Jalvin Mitchell and Darrell Lambert, Jr.; three sisters, Betty Bailey, Henrietta and Mildred Mitchell; three brothers, Johnel, James and Robert Mitchell, Sr. She was preceded in death by parents, Cecelia Miller, Myles Stansbury (Buford Mitchell); stepfather, Cleo Miller, Sr.; sister, Minerva Jackson; grandparents, Viola Phillips and Matthew Bailey. Family and friends are invited to the visitation at Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church, 3306 S. Liberty Street, New Orleans on Tuesday, July 7 at 9am until religious service at 10am. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery with graveside viewing around 2pm. Majestic Mortuary Services in charge. ************************************************************************* N. A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, LA MITCHELL, JEANETTE L. (May 7, 1925 - July 24, 2013) Jeanette L. Mitchell, 88 years old of Hammond, LA , passed away at her home Wednesday July 24, 2013. She leaves the cherish her memory 14 children, 3 sisters, 1 brother, 48 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday July 31, 2013 from 5-9pm at Greenfield Baptist Church. Funeral service Thursday August 1, 2013, 11:00am. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/2/2012 MITCHELL, JOHN H. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am on Monday, December 3, 2012 in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Dr. John H. Mitchell who passed away on November 29, 2012 at his residence. Reverend Steve Horn, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lafayette, will conduct the funeral services. Burial will take place in Mount Zion Methodist Cemetery in Montgomery, LA. Dr. Mitchell, a resident of Lafayette, LA, was the son of the late Ed Mitchell and the former Lula Luther both of Winn Parish, Louisiana. He graduated from Atlanta High School in Atlanta, LA, received his Bachelor's of Science Degree, Masters Degree and earned his Phd degree all from Louisiana State University. He was a teacher at Winnfield High School, where he taught agriculture and biology. He served as supervisor in the Louisiana State Department of Education. He was then employed as a professor and later as head of the Department of Agriculture at Southwestern University, now U.L.L. He retired after 24 years. While at the University, he prepared his students to be successful teachers. He conducted short courses in their field of study to enhance their teaching skills, he secured teaching positions for his graduates and placed them in other related areas of work. He served as President of the State Louisiana Teachers' Association, now (LAE). He was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette, LA, member of the Chamber of Commerce, Board member of the Louisiana Association of Retarded Citizens (LARC). He held membership in the Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi and many other organizations. He was a member of Louisiana Vocational Teachers of Agriculture, received the honorary farmer degree, received the Distinguished Service Award presented by the National FFA of America Association and received many other honors during his long teaching career in education. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lafayette. He was an officer and company commander of the Winn Parish National Guard during the early stages of the Korean War. He was a World War II veteran having served in the 81First Infantry, Wildcat Division Rifle Company K on Peleliu Island in the South Pacific. He received the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge and several other medals. He is survived by his wife of 46 years; Louise McLawchlin Mitchell of Lafayette, LA; his twin daughters, Jana Mitchell Leroux and her husband Derek Leroux of Cumming, GA, Joan Mitchell Lee and husband Dr. Christopher Lee of Baton Rouge, LA; his grandchildren, Mitchell, Moss and Max Leroux, Jenna and John Lee; his brother, Roy D. Mitchell of Amite, LA; his sister in law, Hazel McLawchlin of Monroe, LA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Leckie Mitchell Jennings, Lottie Mitchell McLauren Moss, Linnie Mae Shelton and his brother, Dr. Guy C. Mitchell. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette on Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and continue Monday from 7:30 am until time service. Pallbearers will include Dr. Christopher Lee, Derek Leroux, Alan Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jimmy Shelton, and Glynn Shelton. Honorary Pallbearers will include Jeddie R. Hodges, Dr. Clarence Goleman, Dr. Arthur Franklin, and Dr. H. T. Garner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any veterans organization. Personal condolences may be sent to the Mitchell family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/31/1998 MITCHELL, JOHN Q. A resident and native of Ponchatoula, he died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, at Hammond Nursing Home. He was 90. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Sandhill Cemetery. Survived by five daughters, Geraldine DeMars, Baton Rouge, Shirley Palmer, Hammond, Betty Savoy, Albany, Louise Clark, Lake Charles and Patricia Murray, St. Louis; two sons, John L. Mitchell and Walter B. Mitchell, both of Ponchatoula; 29 grandchildren, and 53 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Ruby Bruce Mitchell; two sisters, Myrtle Lavigne and Lucille Mitchell; a brother, Leroy Mitchell; two sons-in-law, Robert DeMars Sr. and Billy Overland; and two grandchildren, Sheila Palmer and Jesse Bickford. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/9/2005 MITCHELL, JOSEPH JR. Springfield -- Joseph Mitchell Jr., 65, a boilermaker, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at his home. A native of Killian, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mitchell; three daughters, Anita Bush and Margaret Sanchez, both of Springfield, and Dorothy Stroecker of Ponchatoula; one son, Daniel Mitchell of Springfield; one brother, Louis McKinney of Springfield; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph E. Mitchell Sr.; her mother, Margaret Cambre McKinney; a son, Joseph David Mitchell; and a brother, Percy Mitchell. A memorial service will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church in Killian. Bagnell Funeral Home, Covington, is in charge. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/30/2002 MITCHELL, JOSHUA PONCHATOULA - Joshua "Josh" Mitchell, 77, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at Kenner Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Delbarton, W.V., a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was in landscaping. He is survived by his wife, Frances Fedrich Mitchell of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Kay Poche of Ponchatoula, and Barbra Barrow and Edgie Cozzone, both of Baltimore; one son, Ray Mitchell of St. Rose; one sister, Ruth Kirk of Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie Canada Mitchell; one brother, Herbert Mitchell; and one grandchild. Visitation will be Wednesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from noon until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/18/2013 MITCHELL, JOSIE VARISCO Age 87 and a longtime resident of Hammond, Josie passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a parishioner at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Josie retired from Southeastern Louisiana University after 20 years of dedicated service and was a volunteer at North Oaks Medical Center for 22 years, but most importantly was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Josie leaves behind her loving children, Karen Granier, Brenda Eyster and husband Warren, Donna Brooks and husband David, Dr. John H. Mitchell, Jr.; grandchildren, Scott Eyster, Lauren Eyster, Mallory Pastureau and husband Everett, John Mitchell and wife Lauren, David Brooks, Jr. and wife Jenny, Daniel Brooks and wife Melanie, Dustin Brooks and wife Kendra, along with 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Frank Varisco of Texas, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Josie in death were her husband, John H. Mitchell; parents, Victor and Dorothy LaRocca Varisco; son-in-law, Larry Granier; siblings, Sal Varisco, Sara V. Fulton. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Robert Merced will celebrate the Mass and interment will follow in Rose Memorial Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/17/2002 MITCHELL, LENA MIGLIACIO FAILLA A resident of Tickfaw, she died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 88 and a native of Independence. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw, at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by a Dominican priest. Interment in Colonial Cemetery. Survived by a son, Anthony Failla; two brothers, Frank and Dominick Restivo; five sisters, Pauline Abene, Mary Lamonte, Frances Lamonte, Christine Castjohn and Phine Abene; a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Failla; second husband, Henry Mitchell; a daughter, Rose Failla; parents, Jack and Vita Pigno Migliacio; a brother, Jim Migliacio; and two sisters, Margaret Loupe and Annie Restivo. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 3/15/2006 MITCHELL, LULA GLADYS Ms. Lula Gladys Mitchell, 93, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at her residence. She was a native of Mt. Herman, Louisiana, born on Wednesday, March 5, 1913 to the late Louie and Rena Riley Mitchell. She is survived by a sister, Georgia M. Clark, Ponchatoula; six nieces, eight nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Fannie Clark and two brothers, Enos and Roy Mitchell. Services were held today, Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home. Dr. Jake Roudkovski officiated E-mail condolences to hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Mitchell ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/30/1999 MITCHELL, LUTHER MAE STRAHAN A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at North Oaks Rehabilitation Center, Hammond. She was 73 and a native of Robert. Visiting was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel, 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. Survived by her mother, Anna Robertson Strahan, Hammond; three daughters, Cheryl Mitchell Palmer and Rita Mitchell Bigner, both of Ponchatoula, and Joyce Leatrice Mitchell Granger, Robert; two sons, Claude Mitchell, Ponchatoula, and Aubrey Mitchell, Hammond; four sisters, Anna Cowart and Nellie Rae Lawson, both of Hammond, and Dorothy Sloan and Christine Grimes, both of Plant City, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grand- children. Preceded in death by her husband, David Mitchell; brother, Joe Strahan; father, Luther Strahan; son, Joseph David Mitchell; and grandson, Gary Palmer. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/24/2006 MITCHELL, MARIA CAMINITA Maria Caminita Mitchell, of Hammond, died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Landmark Nursing Center, Baton Rouge. She was 87 years old, born Oct. 13, 1918, in New Orleans, the daughter of the late Ignacio and Paulina Puiccio Caminita. She was a retired cafeteria employee with the Jefferson Parish school system. Surviving are three daughters, Sarah Mitchell, Paulina Vicknair and Karen Rock; sister, Felicia Duilio; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Vincent Mitchell; son, Vincent Anthony Mitchell; daughter, Valencia Burghardt; and two brothers, Jake and John Caminita. Friends will be received at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, on Tuesday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until the Mass at 1 p.m., with the Rev. John Restrepo, O.P., celebrant. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. E-mail condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Mitchell. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/23/2004 MITCHELL, MARTIN BEHRMAN Born Oct. 2, 1912, and a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, he died Sunday, June 20, 2004. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Ponchatoula. A dedicated strawberry farmer for a period of 70-odd years until recently, he once reigned as Ponchatoula's Strawberry King and was asteward of his land. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harry Hays Mitchell and Louise Poche Mitchell; his wife of 58 years, Majorie Edwards Mitchell; a son, Curtis Ronnie Mitchell; and nine siblings, Auerlia Hoover, Celestine Lavigne, Elsie Lavigne, Emile, George, Harry, Louise Wells, Sampson, and Stella Howes. He is survived by three sons, Martin Behrman Mitchell II of Houston, Edward Milton Mitchell of Maurepas and Jerry Eugene Mitchell of Biloxi, Miss.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Ponchatoula, from 9:30 a.m. until service at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23,2004. Burial in Mitchell Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/01/2001 MITCHELL, NELLIE LORENE WRINKLES A resident of Robert, she died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at her home. She was 74 and a native of Arkansas. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m.Tuesday. Interment in Hilery Mulkey Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Pamela Mulkey, Robert, and Delphia Carlton, Decatur, Ark.; two sons, J.W. Hill, Rosebud, Ark., and Jim Hill, Jonesboro, Ark.; a sister, Nellie Jean Ackock, Jonesboro, Ark.; a brother, J.T. Wrinkles, Jonesboro, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Cotton Hill; second husband, Roy Mitchell; a son, James Hill; and five brothers, Albert, Roger, Elden, Kenny and Lonnie Wrinkles. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/10/2004 MITCHELL, NITA WELLS A resident and native of Ponchatoula, she died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at North Shore Living Center, Slidell. She was 84. There will be a graveside service at Sand Hill Cemetery on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. Survived by a daughter, Pamela M. Mitchell, Slidell; a son, Sam "Sammy" Mitchell Jr., Amite; a sister, Ruby Earhart, Kenner; and a brother, Ed Wells, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Sam Mitchell Sr.; parents, Thomas and Corrine Bankston Wells; four sisters, Merle Higgins, Ida Delatte, Bernice Lee and Ella "Teete" Wells; and four brothers, Billy Wells, Wallace Wells Sr., Thomas M. Wells Sr. and Clyde B. Wells. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/9/2004 MITCHELL, NORMA ANGLIN A resident of Hammond, she died Thursday, May 6, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was 83 and a native of Iuka, Miss. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Survived by two sons, Norris Mitchell, Baton Rouge, and Dorman Mitchell, Dallas; five daughters, Janice Riggs, Hammond, Tranice Stewart, Albany, Lydesta Mitchell and Adrian Calderone, both of Tickfaw, and Melanie Judge, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Murlene Cochran, Lucedale, Miss. Preceded in death by her parents, Austin and Nancy Crawford Anglin; husband, J.L. Mitchell; and a granddaughter. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/22/2004 MITCHELL, PERCY A resident of Springfield, he died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 68 and a native of Killian. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious service at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by Pastor Jim Shaull and the Rev. Billie Kennedy. Interment in Foster Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Foster Mitchell, Springfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jack May, Smithdale, Miss., and Theresa and Ronnie Kyzar, Independence; four granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; and two brothers,Joseph Mitchell and Bobby McKinney, both of Killian. Preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Mart McKinney Sr.; and father, Percy Mitchell. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/14/2001 MITCHELL, RODNEY JEROME DENHAM SPRINGS - Rodney Jerome Mitchell, 40, died Saturday, June 9, 2001, at his home. Visitation will be Friday at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 1 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Dunomes will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Robert's United Methodist Church, Denham Springs, and burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 4/26/2012 MITCHELL, ROSE MARIE HAWKINS Rose Marie Hawkins Mitchell, 59 years old of Hammond, La., passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Monday, March 23, 1953, in Independence, La., daughter of the late Andrew Freeman and Mary Jane Ross Hawkins. Surviving are her husband, William Mitchell; 5 children Patricia, Richard Clay, Malissa, Patrick and William Glenn Mitchell; 2 sisters Sharon Hawkins and Brenda Prevost and 7 grand- children. Memorial 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Jesus Name Holiness Church, Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/12/2013 MITCHELL, ROY D. Roy D Mitchell, 88, of Amite, LA died June 9, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wheeling, LA to E D and Lula Luther Mitchell. He graduated from Atlanta High School in Atlanta, LA. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master's from Louisiana State University. He served his country during WWII in Operation Overlord landing in Normandy with Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division. He was twice wounded in combat by German forces, was captured and became a POW in Germany then liberated at the end of the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Bronze Star. He served as 1st Lieutenant in the Korean Conflict as an artillery trainer. He began his career in 1948 with LSU Extension Service. He was past president of the Amite Kiwanis Club, past president of LA Association of County Agricultural Agents. He received the Distinguished Service Award for Extension Agents. He served on the Board of Directors of the Red Stick Ex POW's. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Amite. He is survived by his six children and their spouses; Deborah O'Shee and husband, Jerry, Denham Springs, Linda Tycer and husband, Dwain, Tickfaw, Alan Mitchell and wife, Kelley, Monroe, Ronny Mitchell and wife, Louise, Richland, WA, Janet Mitchell, Amite, and Jason Mitchell and wife, Jessica, Denham Springs; fourteen grandchildren, Leslie Burley and husband, Brent, Houma, Shaun Tycer, Denham Springs, Jeremy O'Shee and wife, Nicki, Denham Springs, Chad Tycer and wife, Sarah, Houston, TX, Heather Mitchell, Richland, WA, Jenny Pastore and husband, Roger, New Orleans, Adam Mitchell and wife, Caley, Seattle, WA, Ashley Pittman and husband, Alex St. Thomas, USVI, Trey Tycer, Tickfaw, Guy Mitchell and wife, Mandy, Richland, WA, Kevin O'Shee, Denham Springs, Caleb Sharp, McKenzie Mitchell and Jackson Mitchell, all of Denham Springs; great grandchildren, Luca, Sydnie, Mitchell, Hayes, Cannon, Nicholas and Lola; sisters-in-laws, Louise Mitchell, Lafayette and Hazel Kreeger, Shreveport; numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Genia Vaughn of Amite. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Erline McCoy Mitchell; parents; brothers, Guy and John Mitchell; sisters, Linnie Shelton, Leckie Jennings and Lottie Moss. Pallbearers are Shaun, Chad, and Trey Tycer, Jeremy O'Shee, Adam Mitchell, Brent Burley, Roger Pastore, and Caleb Sharp. Honorary pallbearers are Guy Mitchell, Kevin O'Shee, Jackson Mitchell, and Alex Pittman. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6pm until 9pm on Tuesday and from 9am until time of service at 11am on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Conducting services will be Rev. Mike Foster. Burial with full military honors will be at Amite Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the LA War Veterans Home. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ************************************************************************* Amite Tangi-Digest, Wednesday, April 17, 1996 MITCHELL, RUBY BRUCE Ruby Bruce Mitchell a resident of Ponchatoula died Sunday, April 7, 1996, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 83 years old and a native of Galvez. Religious services were held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, conducted by Rev. J. J. Millet. Interment in the Sand Hill Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Q. Mitchell, Ponchatoula; two sons, John Mitchell and Walter B. Mitchell, both of Ponchatoula; five daughters, Geraldine DeMars, Baton Rouge, Shirley Palmer, Hammond, Betty Savoy, Albany, Louisa Clark, Bogue Chitto, and Patricia Murray, High Ridge, Mo; 29 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Bruce Shelton, Tickfaw. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonidus and Florence Miller Bruce; six sisters, Martha Thompson, Jessie Wainwright, Irene Hughes, Elva Shelton, Alice Gray and Thero Joiner; three brothers, Hollis, Alton and David Bruce; two grand- children Sheila Palmer and Jesse Bickford; and a son-in-law, Billy B. Overland. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (BATON ROUGE) on: 1/7/1998 MITCHELL, SAMPSON P. "SAM" A resident of Ponchatoula, he died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998, at his residence. He was 81. Graveside services at Sand Hill Cemetery, Ponchatoula, at 10 a.m. Thursday. Survived by wife, Nita Wells Mitchell, Ponchatoula; a daughter, Pamela M. Mitchell, Slidell; a son, Sampson Paul Mitchell Jr., Amite; two sisters, Stella M. Howes and Louise M. Wells, both of Ponchatoula; and a brother, Martin Berhmon Mitchell, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by parents, Harry Hayes and P. Louise Poche Mitchell; three sisters, Aurelia M. Hoover, Celestine M. Lavigne and Elsie M. Lavigne; and three brothers, George, Harry and Emile Mitchell. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/16/2004 MITCHELL, WILBERT Wilbert Mitchell, 66, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Mitchell of Hammond; two daughters, Vanessa Brister and Irma Weber, both of Hammond; three sons, Eddie Breaux and Ringo Mitchell, both of Independence, and Ray Mitchell of Hammond; two sisters, Patricia Duck ofJacksonville, Fla., and Irma Jean Square of Hammond; 17 grandchildren andseven great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Visitationwill be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond from 6 to 9 p.m. TheRev. Samuel Brown will conduct the funeral Saturday at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/10/2005 MITCHELL, WILMA COCHRAN A resident of Hammond, she died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 96 and a native of Lucedale, Miss. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her four sons and three daughters-in-law, W.L. and Agnes Mitchell, Tallulah, Henry L. Mitchell, Metairie, James Elmer and Georgia Ann Mitchell, Baton Rouge, and Robert L. and Barbara Jean Mitchell, Evening Shade, Ark.; daughter and son-in-law, Johnnie Lynn Edwards and Doyle "Doc" Philippe, Gonzales; 26 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Johnny T. Mitchell; two sons, Doyle and Hoyle Mitchell; three daughters, Wilmaree M. Thornhill, Wanda M. Fagan and Deborah Ann Mitchell; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her parents, Will and Emma Cochran; and five brothers. Mrs. Mitchell and her husband were the owners of the Mitchell Drive-In Theater in Hammond for many years. Her specialty was the homemade chili and hamburgers she served with a smile in the concession stand. Her family was always the most important center of her world. There were always a smile, a hug and lots of good food for anyone who visited. Mother will be greatly missed by her family, who loved her dearly. Special thanks to her caretakers, Geneva, Peggy and Charlotte, the Surgery Unit at North Oaks and Dr. Dugas. ************************************************************************* File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/mitchell.txt