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Brian Mitchell Whitehead

Funeral Services for Brian Mitchell Whitehead, 16, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Family Church, West Monroe with Jeremy Sumner officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA

Mitchell was born on March 4, 1997 in Ruston, LA and passed away suddenly on April 3, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. Mitchell loved to Rodeo, especially Bull Riding. He was a member of the North Louisiana Rodeo Association, previously rode in the High School Rodeo, and enjoyed riding at the Bull Palace. He was an all around great person, and was country to the core. He enjoyed being with friends, and loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Mitchell also loved poetry and drawing. He was a student at West Monroe High School. His great grandfather, Mitchell Whitehead; and his best buddy and cousin, Kyle Phillips both preceded Mitchell in death.

Mitchell is survived by his father, Brian Wayne Whitehead and fiancé, Brandy Toler; mother, Shanna Gray of Huttig, AR; sister, Blakely Dawn Gray of Bastrop, LA; grandparents, Janice Bearden and husband, Michael, and Barry Whitehead and wife, Jeanie, Marlene Brazier and Harold Vail; great grandmother, Mary Whitehead; aunts, Sheila Whitehead Hamm and husband, Del, Samantha Whitehead Cobb both of West Monroe, LA, Jennifer Norrell and husband, Jeff of Hamburg, AR., Misty Ballard, Christine Milsap, Cassidy Vail and Melissa Vail; uncles, Bobby Brazier and wife, Christy of Huttig, AR and Ronnie d'Artney and wife, Pam of Coalinga, CA ; Mitchell's girlfriend, Asja Jordan of West Monroe, LA; cousins, Richard Hamm, Kacee Hamm, Danny Phillips, Savannah Phillips, Macy Whitehead, Harley Cobb, Caleph Norrell, Justus Brazier, Abby Brazier, Abel Brazier, Ryan d'Artney, Ashley d'Artney, Alyssa d'Artney, Logan Norwood, Carson Milsap, Katy Ballard and Justin Ballard; Kyle's fiancé, Rachel Glynn; his rodeo family, there are too many to list, but you know who you are, and especially the Grubbs Family; Mitchell's close friends, Shane Watson, Brad and Nicole Clark, Piper Folden, Rachel Cascio, Ronnie and Nelda Cascio, Matthew Jordan, and Will Ramey.

Pallbearers will be Richard Hamm, Danny Phillips, Tyler Farmer, Jacob Jones, Dusty Jones, Will Ramie, Josh Machem and Wes Biggs.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 5, 2013 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Family Church, West Monroe.

Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

West Monroe, LA

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Published by The News Star on Apr. 5, 2013.

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Anna G.

April 23, 2013

FLY HIGH BOYS!
You will be greatly missed.
. They were great people!--
I pray for their families.

Anthony Nowell

April 9, 2013

I sold a guitar to you not long ago. You were a friend of mine, and I was a friend to you. Really going to miss you, dear friend. As a brother in Christ, I love you and your family. I will remember you, always. Strong prayer for your family and friends who are enduring this tragedy. Rest in peace, Mitch. I wish I knew you better. You sent me a Facebook message on March 30th, reading, "What's up man" and I wish I was online to talk with you. :'( I can't believe this all happened. I wish I could have been there for you and Kyle. It's still hard going on each day without thinking about you... FAMILY and FRIENDS, stay strong. Love y'all! - Anthony Nowell, 17, West Ouachita High

Mark Gaspard

April 7, 2013

I didnt know ya, but have seen a video of a man singing while a bull runs around the arena. God needed another angel, when ya get up to heaven, you and Lane Frost can ride bunches of bulls for God. God bless your family, and we here in Texas, are praying for you and your family. God speed Brian Mitchell Whitehead!

Mary Vail

April 6, 2013

Shanna, Brian Sr., Marlene, Jennifer, Bobby...and family;

Prayers from Texas are embracing you through the sorrow.

April 5, 2013

Sorry for your loss Mitchell will be greatly missed by friends and family.Will keep you all in my prayers.
Dusty's dad Jackie Jones

kenny goodwin

April 5, 2013

keep riding

Nikki Sproles

April 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mitchell was such an Amazing young man and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to spend time with him. He was always so kind-hearted and respectful to myself and my children and a Joy to have around. Mitchell- Megan, Madi, Macie, Maverick, and Ms. Nikki are going to Miss You Deeply! We Love You!

Sandra Manley

April 5, 2013

Thoughts & Prayers. God Bless all

Mary Lou Boatright

April 5, 2013

My heart goes out to your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Debbie Balsamo

April 5, 2013

My heart goes out to all of you at this terrible time of loss. My prayers are with you all. Remember that our loss of these two young men are heavens gain and God couldn't ask for better.

Wanda Futch

April 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wanda & Hunter Futch

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