Mitchell, A.

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• Reference Number: MITC.J012
• _FGRAVE: 26563766

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Buried:
Plot: Lot 4 - 2 Add - Row 10

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• Occupation: Tool Pusher
• Reference Number: MITC.J004
• _FGRAVE: 26563783
• Military Service: World War II, Airman Apprentice, United States Navy

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He was a WWII U. S. Navy veteran, a retired tool pusher from PEP Drilling in Malvern, Ohio, and life member of VFW Post 2901, Cambridge, Ohio.

Military Service:
Entered active service on January 13, 1945. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Stationed at, served aboard, or assigned to (in turn), Naval Air Station, Norman, Oklahoma; Naval Air Station, Lambert Field, Saint Louis, Missouri; the Cleveland class, light cruiser USS Portsmouth CL-102; and Observation Squadrons VO-10 and VO-2, Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia. Received a general discharge under honorable condition as an Apprentice Airman on December 16, 1948 at same station. Earned the American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal for his service during the periods of eligibility.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2219202

Buried:
Plot: Lot 4 - 2 Add - Row 10

James married Franklin, Dorothy A. on 16 Oct 1950. Dorothy (daughter of Franklin, Albert Earl 'Duck' and Holmes, Mildred P.) was born on 16 Aug 1935 in Illinois; died on 29 Aug 2020 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FRAN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 26563766

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Obituary
Dorothy Mitchell, 85, of Clay City, passed away at 5:58 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.

She was born on August 16, 1935 in Clay City, the daughter of the late Albert “Duck” and Mildred (Holmes) Franklin. Dorothy married James “Cork” Mitchell on October 16, 1950 and he preceded her in death.

Dorothy enjoyed time with her family, she liked antiques, going to flea markets and yard sales and always loved attending a good auction.

She is survived by two grandchildren; James Derek (Charity) Mitchell of Clay City, Kyle Richard (Barbara) Mitchell of Ohio, a brother; Richard Earl Franklin of Odessa, Texas, four great grandchildren; Riley Melbar, Graham Mitchell, Oliver Mitchell and Theodore Mitchell and by several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, James “Dickie” Mitchell, a granddaughter, Ashley Melbar and by two sisters, Wilma Laird and Mabel Sharp.

In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, no services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. Triplett & Neal Funeral Home in Louisville is in charge of the care and arrangements. You are invited to share your memories of Dorothy and leave a condolence at www.triplettandneal.com

Died:
Dorothy Mitchell, 85, of Clay City, passed away at 5:58 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.

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• Reference Number: MITC.J001
• _FGRAVE: 24199872
• Funeral: 5 Oct 1964, Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Died:
Duff Grain Elevator, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

James married PENROD, Myrtle on 21 Oct 1916. Myrtle (daughter of PENROD, Samuel Ducksworth and SHELBY, Mary C.) was born on 22 Oct 1899; died on 13 Oct 1985 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Oct 1985 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PENR.M001
• _FGRAVE: 24199878

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Myrtle Mitchell, 85, of Clay City, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at the Olney Care Center in Olney.

Visitation and services will be held at Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 22, 1899, in Wayne County, the daughter of Samuel and Christina Shelby Penrod. She arried James Mitchell on Oct. 26, 1916 in Wayne County and he preceded her in death in 1964.

She is survived by twp sons, J.C. Mitchell of Minerva, Ohio and Gary Mitchell of Findlay; four daughters, Mrs. ucille Sheraden of Fairfield, Mrs. Louella Sharp of Fairfield, Mrs. Evalyn Young of Clay City and Mrs. Hilah Nimnicht of Washington, Ind.; one sister, Frances Bunnage of Albion; 24 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sons and a daughter.

She was a member of the Clay City Church of God.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Oct, 1985.

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Married:
Wayne County, Volume E, Page 178, License# 360

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• Reference Number: FRAN.A001
• _FGRAVE: 24068348

Albert married Holmes, Mildred P. in 1929. Mildred (daughter of Holmes, Pearley and Tolliver, Bessie) was born on 5 Sep 1914 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Oct 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Oct 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HOLM.M003
• _FGRAVE: 119007587
• Funeral: 22 Oct 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Mildred P. Hillderbrand was born on September 5, 1914 in Clay County, IL, the daughter of Pearly Holmes and Bessie Tolliver. She married Earl Franklin and later married Leonard White, he precedes her in death. She later married Forrest "Frosty" Hillderbrand, he also precedes her in death.

Mildred volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center for many years and she participated in the Elder walks in Clay County. Mildred was a very faithful and active member in her church, both the Clay City Church of God and Flora Assembly of God. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Norma) Franklin; Daughter, Dorothy (Corvin) Mitchell;daughter, Lynn (Tom) Dorman; Daughter, Tawanna White; Daughter, Karen Miller; Stepson, Dennis Hillderbrand; Stepdaughter, Joanne Rogers; 15 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Great Grandchildren; Sister, Thelma Welty; Several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, William White, daughter, Mable Sharp, daughter, Wilma Laird, and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice.