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September 25, 2009
To the Mitchell family,
May the Lord continue to bless you and give you strength in the coming days. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Pastor Julius & Abby Phillips
Elm Grove FWB Church
September 22, 2009
A Message of Sincerest Empathy
To Mrs. Barbara Mitchell, the Mitchell Family and the Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church Family :
As you mourn your loss and have celebrated the homegoing of your beloved husband, father and Pastoral Shepherd, Bishop W. H. Mitchell, who for many years was Pastor of the Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church of Winterville, NC, our prayer is that God will:
"...appoint unto them that mourn in
Zion,
to give unto them beauty for ashes,
the oil of joy for mourning,
the garment of praise for the
spirit of heaviness;
that they might be called trees
of righteousness,
the planting of the LORD, that he
might be glorified."
(Isaiah 61:3, KJV)
With the blessed assurance that God's grace is sufficient and will sustain you:
"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee,
and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance
upon thee, and give thee peace."
(Numbers 6:24-26, KJV)
L. Bernel DuPree, daughter and
Carolyn D. Jackson, granddaughter
(Philadelphia, PA) of the late,
Mrs. Queenie N. Smith of
Winterville, NC, member of the
Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church
Pastor & Members of Post Oak UAFWB Church
September 7, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Theresa Dawkins
August 26, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sam Tyson
August 17, 2009
I am going to miss this man of GOD. I loved his sermons. His presences had a strong spirit about him. People knew when he was in the building. It was always a pleasure to greet him with a hand shake or a "how you doing".
Shakara Wallace
August 17, 2009
To the Mitchell family, sorry 2 hear about your lost and may God be with you all in time of your grief. We really miss him. From the Harris family, Shakara, Ashleigh, Rebecca, Kylend
Jean Freeman(Patrick)
August 16, 2009
Bishop Mitchell will truly be missed. He was such a wonderful person. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers.
Denise Payton
August 15, 2009
"We are saddened by your very great loss. Know that Bishop is now in the presence of God and that we all will see him again some day. We will keep you the family lifted up in prayer.Ministers Sinclair & Denise Payton"
elizabeth blackwell
August 15, 2009
to the mitchell family the blackwell family is very saddened to hear about the death of a great man. He was a big part of our lives and a part of our family as well. If there is anything that you may need please do not hesitate at all because we will always be there no matter what time of the day or night weather if its a phone call stopping by or anything we will be there. we will always love you all. sincerly the blackwell family.
Alton Smith
August 14, 2009
We the members of the General Assembly of the Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ extend to the Mitchell family our prayers and love at the lost of a great man of God.
Bishop Alton A. Smith
Presiding General Bishop
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Felicia and Andre Clark
August 14, 2009
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Mitchell. He was indeed a great and most kind and compassionate man. He consoled us in our most difficult times of grief, and may your family in turn be consoled in his passing.
Zion Chapel UAFWB Church
August 14, 2009
Bishop C.R. Parker and The Zion Chapel UAFWB Church as well as The Northeast "B" Annual Conference share in this loss. Bishop Mitchell was and always will be an Outstanding Man Of God. He will truly be missed.
Lester Mitchell
August 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 14, 2009
To The Mitchell Family
My Prayers and thoughts are with you.
May God continue to give you strength for the journey.
Pastor Dr. Leccie Edwards
Lewis Chapel, Farmville, NC
Friendship, snow Hill, NC
August 13, 2009
TO THE MITCHELL FAMILY THIS IS THE WIGGINS AND MCFADDEN FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST OUR PRAYS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY TAMMY CAROLYN KESHIA IRIS AND BARABRA WIGGINS.
Dr. Vivian Barnes-Smith & Family
August 13, 2009
Mother Mitchell, Mary and Family, Just remembering the loving care and compassion you all extended towards us during our time of sorrow when mom, Sister Rubell Daughtry Spell took flight to glory, we believe the same same love and compassion will be returned to all of you during and beyond your time of sorrow.When this day has passed and your time is quiet, remember Philippians 4:19 and know that God will supply all you need to get through this and every day. We love you all.
nicole turnage
August 13, 2009
To the Mitchell family, our prayers and sympathy goes out to you for the lost of your love one. We sincerly pray that God will continue to give you the strength you need to help you through this trying time. Just remember "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord".With deepest regards ,"REV TYRONE TURNAGE AND NEXT GENERATION CHURCH FAMILY."
Eunice Edwards/Family
August 13, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
August 13, 2009
To the Mitchell family i would like to extend my deepest condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to give you strength and supprt during this sorrowful time. With heartfelt sympathy Erica Cox Patrick (Winterville NC)
King Joyce
August 13, 2009
To: Mother Mitchell and the family of Dr. Mitchell: I've known Dr. Mitchell for many years. I joined Good Hope Church at the age of 12 and remained there for 20 years. No doubt, Good Hope and the Winterville Community in general has lost one of it's long-standing Pastors as well as a productive member of the Community. Just know that I am praying for you daily. God's grace is sufficient for you both now and in the days to come.
Vickie Smith
August 13, 2009
To the Mitchell Family,
You have my deepest sympathy during this time. I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray that God will continue to bless and keep you.
In sympathy,
Vickie Smith & Family
August 13, 2009
To the Mitchell Family
We were sorry and saddened to hear about the passing of your love one. Bishop Mitchell was blessed to have ministered in Winterville for so many years. I (Claudette) remember joining Good Hope in the 7th grade and being Baptisted by Rev. Mitchell. I am sure lots of people share those same memmories. I pray that God bless and guide your family. Rev. Mitchell will be missed by so many people.
Lyman and Claudette Cox and Family
Rev Dr. Nina E Blount Hair
August 13, 2009
To The Mitchell Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Remember God gives you strength to endure the grief. Continue to look to Him for your needs as the days, weeks, months, and years approach. Cast all your cares upon the Lord. He will continue to take care of you. God bless and continually keep you is my prayer.
Henry Knox
August 13, 2009
August 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your separation of your love one. We know that death is not the end and we can see our love ones again. May God bless and keep you and the whole Good Hope Free Will Church family.
Henry & Carolyn Knox, Baltimore, Md.
Kevin Edwards
August 13, 2009
To First Lady Mitchell and Family, as well as the Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church Family. My earliest memories are of Bishop Mitchell at the Tabernacle preaching his sermon "Can you see the writing on the wall". He spoke in such a way that even a young boy like me could understand. As a child my mother, the late Eldress Ella M. Dixon, would take me along with her and Eldress Laura Nobles to the Tabernacle and various other services. One night I can remember not being dressed and ready to go with them, and I had cried my heart out because they had already left, and I had wanted so much to see and hear Bishop Mitchell. My going into the ministry is above all due to the calling on my life, but also in part of having Bishop Mitchell as a role model, someone to look up to, an example of how to be an effective minister. His character spoke volumes on how christians, present and future leaders the world over should be. Im so glad that I had the opportunity to tell the Bishop how much he impacted my life. Thank God for Dr. W.H. Mitchell! He was an annoited and TRUE man of God, and shall never be forgotten, for it is written in his word,"Let the work I've done, speak for me". Continue to lean on him, and may he grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In His Grace,
Kevin F. Edwards
Member of the Grifton Chapel Free Will Baptist Church - Rev. Jessie L. Wilson, Pastor.
James & Sis. Ava Cratch
August 13, 2009
August 12,2009
Lady Mitchell and Family,
My thoughts and prayers of comfort,strength, and love are with you and your family during your time of great loss.Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Weeping may endure but a night, but joy will come in the morning.I say to you to keep your hands in the master's hands, and to keep looking to the hills from whence all you help comes from. You know it comes from the Lord, through his son Jesus. He is your strong and mighty tower, continue to lean only on him.My deepest sympathy, and may God keep you under his most gracious and divine loving care during this time of pain. We know that Bishop Mitchell was a mighty warrior of God on the battlefield a long time and was courageous soldier who stood firmly and boldy for the kingdom building minisry. He will be greatly missed, but we know he has gone to glory to met his maker.
Sis Ava Cratch from Warren Chapel Church, Winterville NC North East A Conference
August 12, 2009
May God bless you during this difficult time. Even though your loved one is gone, God is still with you because He assured you that He would never leave you nor forsake you. I'm glad to have known Bishop.
Bishop Ronald Hayes(newphew of Sis Shirley Daniels-Wilmington,De.)
Mary Clark
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 12, 2009
May you know that God will see you through during this time of celebration of a life well lived. You have lost a loved one but God has received a General among the saints. I am glad to have known such a man.(nephew of Sis. Shirley Daniels-Bishop Ronald Hayes-Wilm.,De.)
August 12, 2009
Bishop Christopher Clark D.D. Prelate
Philadelphia ,Pa
Mt.Moriah Pentecostal Churches Of America Inc.
Deepest sympathy to the family
August 12, 2009
with deepest sympathy Guy J Ingram Jr of orchard park,ny formerly of winterville.
Brenda Wooten Porter
August 12, 2009
Sister Barbara Mitchell and family,
I wish to share my words of condolences during your time of sorrow. I know your children from my days at Conley. I pray that you all will find strength in the outpouring of love from friends and family. May you continue to look to the hills from which cometh your help. Be strong and God bless you all.
(I am Pauline and Carlton Wooten's youngest daughter)
Linwood/Evelyn Best
August 12, 2009
To Mrs. Mitchell and family, our deepest sympathies are with you in your time of sorrow. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Deacon Linwood Best& Evelyn Green Best&
Family
August 12, 2009
May God be with Mrs. Mitchell and family. Bishop Mithchell will be truly missed. My sincerest and deepest prayers go out to the family.
Ms. Joyce Tyson - Jacksonville, Florida
August 12, 2009
TO MRS. BARBARA MITCHELL, I OFFER MY LOVE AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.I PRAY THAT YOU CONTINUE TO BE BLESSED.
PAULINE & CARLTON WOOTEN SR.
CAROLYN WOOTEN
August 12, 2009
TO JOE MITCHELL AND FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY . MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU THROUGH THESE TIMES. I APPRECIATE THE LOVE AND COMPASSION I FELT WHEN YOU WERE THERE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY A FEW YEARS AGO. CAROLYN WOOTEN AND FAMILY
Barbara Hudson
August 12, 2009
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Rev. Mitchell. We pray that the Lord will give you peace. He will be greatly missed and I am so glad I had the chance to know him.
August 12, 2009
To Valeria & Mitchell Family;
"You are in our thoughts and prayers"
Isaiah 53:4:
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
Isaiah 51:11:
Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
1 Thessalonians 4:13:
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1 Corinthians 15:54-55:
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
Isaiah 53:4-6:
4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
We Love you,
Bobby & Patricia Green & Family
August 12, 2009
To the Mitchell Family,My thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time. Bishop Mitchell was a remarkable man and a wonderful leader. The Rouse's Abundant Life Ministry joins me in sending you love on this sad occasion. Bishop Jessie Jones
Kervin L. Hawkins
August 12, 2009
To The Mitchell Family,
Please accept my most sincere and humble condolences during this most difficult time. I remember the daughters during the early and mid 70's at D.H. Conley. I also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mitchell and introducing myself to him as a funeral service professional some years ago. He was well known and highly respected in the business. He will be greatly missed. Take care and keep your hand in God's hand.
Sincerely,
Elder Demetrius/Elect Lady Angela Williams
August 12, 2009
We the Pastor and members of the St. Matthew (Bonnerton, NC) & Live Oak (Grifton, NC) UAFWB Churches offer to you the Mitchell family our deepest sympathy at the loss of your loved one. II Corinthians 4:18-5:4 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life." Ciontinue to look to the hills from whence comes all of your help.
Humbly submitted the St. Matthew & Live Oak UAFWB Churches
August 12, 2009
May you find peace and love in the memories Bishop Mitchell left you , it's hard to say good bye, but please know God will take care of you and your family. My deepest prayers and wishes are with you. Ann Gilbert
August 12, 2009
To the Mitchell Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.--From Howard, Dixon & Staton Family, Winterville NC
GERALDINE ATKINS
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Trent Knight
August 12, 2009
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. The Knight, Kessler, Davis, and Gillyard family
ANNIE LEWIS
August 12, 2009
So sorry to hear about your loss. We pray that the Lord will take you through. He will be greatly missed and I am glad I had the chance to know him.The Lord knows all things and is the author of all things.
ANNIE M. LEWIS (Patrick)
Georgia Lanier
August 12, 2009
Mrs.Mitchell and Family,
May the love of God keep you strong. I am praying for you and the family.
Love in Christ,
Georgia Lanier, Member of Maury Chapel FWB Church, Maury, NC
LaForrest Evans-Hammond
August 12, 2009
To the Mitchell Family,
My prayers are with you at this time.
Remember that our loss is Heaven gain. So we all know what we got to do if we want to see him again. Keep looking
God will take care of you. I know!!!
Jearline Harris-Spence
August 12, 2009
To the Mitchell Family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just remember that my prayers are with you today and always. I have been knowing Dean all of my life and I also feel the pain that you are going through. Remember that God does not make a mistake. Be blessed today and always.
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ira & Thomasene Revis/Richárd
August 12, 2009
To The Mitchell Family.
During my early years, Bishop Mitchell was very nice to my family, Frank and Bertha Revis. We thank your family for being so kind and thoughtful. He will certainly be missed. Bishop Mitchell was always such a gentle hearted pastor and acquaintance. Thank God for him.
Our prayers will be for you and your family.
WAYNE/JOYCE GRIMES
August 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Zeno Gray
August 12, 2009
To The Mitchell Family:
Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:16-15:8
We too were deeply saddened by the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Remember, weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Humbly Submitted,
Zeno Gray and Family
2423 Grimes St.
Rev. Montrose A. Streeter
August 12, 2009
To The Mitchell Family, Good Hope FWB Church and Northwest A Conference:
I am thinking of you and praying with you as you begin to live with your loss. There is an assurance that Bishop Mitchell knew God and made preparation to move from his earthly home to his eternal home. Draw strength from one another and allow the Holy Spirit to sustain you all. May you find added comfort as you meditate on Romans 8: 28:39.
Peace and Blessings,
charlie&kim miller
August 12, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Johnnie Farrow-Cox
August 12, 2009
To my dearest family,Bishop Mitchell has been an outstanding leader in the community who offered his service with love and mostly professionalism. His character demonstrated genuine concern and consideration for all that he came in contact with. Leading by example........Johnnie Farrow-Cox & Children,Winterville,N. C.
August 12, 2009
We would like to extend our sympathy and prayers to Mrs. Mitchell and the Mitchell family. May God continue to bless you all and we will keep praying for you.
Bertha L.Knox and the Knox Family
August 12, 2009
To Mrs Mitchell & The Mitchell Children
We the Nellie Patrick Barrett & Cannon Families truly feel your hurt. "Rev" was so much to and touched our family from his first month as Pastor until His departure. "I even lost a former boss" So many chapters of good memories have been written together by our families and to think God gave us 47 years. We have some awesome memories to reminisce. Our link in the chain has once again been broken but we all rejoice to see our love ones feasting & enjoying the company of each other at that Heavenly table as we all did so many weekends down here. If there is such a thing as Ma Adelaide rejoicing to the news in Heaven you know she couldn't resist sharing the news "her boy has come to His eternal home. "Rev" will be missed here but do know our hearts and prayers are with you. Mother Nellie, Butch, Kiki & Children, Jackie, Samuel & the boys especially Romon(His main man)
August 12, 2009
From the church of grace and mercy ,simpson north carolina ,pastor elder floyd pugh and rosie childcare and staff send our condolencesand wish you god speed in the lost of your love one
Kristie Waller
August 12, 2009
To the entire Mitchell Family: You have our thoughts and prayers continually. Bishop is a great leader and so is his reward in Heaven.
Betty Patrick Derry
August 12, 2009
To Bishop Mitchell's Family,
To God be the Glory for the things that he has done. What an awesome legacy Bishop Mitchell leaves that will encourage, inspire, comfort and strenghthen you all. May God grant you the peace that passeth all understanding during these diffcult times. My deepest sympathy to you & yours.
Evelyn Hagans
August 12, 2009
I'll remember you in my prayers as you face the difficult days ahead without your husband, father, grandfather, pastor and friend.
Evelyn Worthington Hagans
Barbara Reaves
August 12, 2009
Our thoughts, prayers and caring words of comfort are with you during this time of loss.
University Church of God
Eileen Dove
August 12, 2009
The memories you'll have forever. Hold them dear and God will do the rest.
Keeping the family in Prayer.
John & Dorothy King
August 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family at this sorrow filled time in your lives. I grew up in Fort Barnwell and we affectionately kenw the Bishop as "Dean". He will be missed but know that he is in a better place and life goes on. May God bless each of you.
James Earl Yarrell
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 12, 2009
Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of Bishop Mitchell. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal.
Dr. J.O.Williams, Sr., Tarboro, NC
Lena Cox-Walker
August 12, 2009
We, the Cox Family, can certaily feel you lost and hurt. To us he was not only "our pastor" but much more. To a part of us he was like a brother and the other part we felt the closeness as a father. We are truly hurt and saddened in the lost of his presence. The memories will live on in our hearts. We know that "Rev." is rejoicing with God and totally healed. It is our pray and we know that God will take care of us here in this Earthly realm so that we will meet him (Rev.) some day in the Heavenly realm. We are praying for you all.
Love and Blessings Always,
The Entire Cox Family
Grimes Street
Winterville, NC
August 12, 2009
I am in prayer with you as many others are doing so. May the peace of God be yours. Amen.
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Barnes
Barnes Funeral Home Staff, Wilson. NC.
Octavia Faison
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 12, 2009
The Cannan FWB Church Family are sorry to hear about your loss and our prayers are with you. Dr. Shirley J. Daniels. (Franklin/Shanya Andrews.
Marlene Anderson
August 12, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Rev. Mitchell. We are praying for you that God will comfort you in your time of sorrow. Thinking of you.
The Phillips Family
Marlene, Jean, Gurvis, Renee and Kent
Kenneth Hammond
August 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your loved one. Bishop Mitchell has been a tremendous servant/leader and will truly be missed.
JACKIE WILLIAMS
August 12, 2009
TO THE MITCHELL FAMILY,FROM BISHOP J.H. WILLIAMS AND FAMILY,EARTH HAVE NO SORRY, THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL, PASTOR OF THE BETHEL HOLY CHURCH, 242 THIRD ST ,ELIZABETH, N. J.
Leroy & Ella White Telfaire
August 12, 2009
To Sister Barbara and the Entire Mitchell Family:
God has called Bishop Mitchell to be with him. Please know that our entire families share in your sorrow and will continue to pray for you and know that Bishop & your family are not only friends,but family as well. God Bless you all.
James/Emma McIntyre
August 12, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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