WILLIAM H. MITCHELL WELDON - William Henry Mitchell, 63, died his home early Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Rowe Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Calvin Knight, pastor of Weldon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Moore Mitchell; five sons, Roscoe of Newcastle, Del., Edward Palmer, B., William Henry Jr., and Frank D., all of Weldon; two daughters, Mrs. Eddie Elias and Mrs. John Shelton, both of Weldon; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie McKinney of Weldon, Mrs. Mary Rook of Roanoke Rapids, Mrs. Lucy Phillips of Brink, Va., and two brothers, Josh and Richard Mitchell, both of Weldon. Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 02 Nov, 1960 Page 3 Obituary for WILLIAM IL MITCHELL Mitchell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary William Henry Mitchell, 63, of Weldon, died on 1 November 1960. He was survived by his wife Lucy, five sons, two daughters, three sisters, and two brothers. His children resided in Weldon, except for one son in Newcastle, Delaware. His siblings lived in Weldon, Roanoke Rapids, and Brink, Virginia. ### Narrative summary of funeral services Funeral services for William Henry Mitchell were held on 2 November 1960 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Rowe Funeral Home. The Rev. Calvin Knight, pastor of Weldon Baptist Church, conducted the service. Burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary WILLIAM H. MITCHELL WELDON - William Henry Mitchell, 63, died at his home early Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Rowe Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Calvin Knight, pastor of Weldon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Moore Mitchell; five sons, Roscoe of Newcastle, Del., Edward Palmer, B., William Henry Jr., and Frank D., all of Weldon; two daughters, Mrs. Eddie Elias and Mrs. John Shelton, both of Weldon; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie McKinney of Weldon, Mrs. Mary Rook of Roanoke Rapids, Mrs. Lucy Phillips of Brink, Va., and two brothers, Josh and Richard Mitchell, both of Weldon. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Henry Mitchell | |---------|--------------------------| | Age | 63 | | Birth | 1897 (estimated); Weldon | | Death | 1 November 1960; Weldon | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------|---------------------| | William Henry Mitchell | Decedent | Weldon | | Lucy Moore Mitchell | Spouse | Weldon | | Roscoe Mitchell | Child | Newcastle, Delaware | | Edward Palmer Mitchell | Child | Weldon | | B. Mitchell | Child | Weldon | | William Henry Mitchell Jr. | Child | Weldon | | Frank D. Mitchell | Child | Weldon | | Mrs. Eddie Elias | Child | Weldon | | Mrs. John Shelton | Child | Weldon | | Hattie McKinney | Sibling | Weldon | | Mary Rook | Sibling | Roanoke Rapids | | Lucy Phillips | Sibling | Brink, Virginia | | Josh Mitchell | Sibling | Weldon | | Richard Mitchell | Sibling | Weldon | ### Other Relevant Information 1. William Henry Mitchell died at his home. 2. He was 63 years old at the time of his death. 3. He passed away early Tuesday morning. 4. The Rev. Calvin Knight, pastor of Weldon Baptist Church, conducted the funeral service. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |-------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------| | Raleigh, North Carolina | The News and Observer | 2 November 1960 |