Kenny Vernie Mitchell, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 16, 2024. He was born
Dec. 4, 1952, to Eugine Lee “Pet” Mitchell and Wava Louise Skaggs Mitchell. He was a spirited
soul growing up in a large family. When he wasn’t working on the farm you could always find
him hunting or fishing. Kenny was a 1972 graduate of Greene County Tech and was well known
in the Walcott and Lorado communities. He didn’t have any grandchildren but spent much of his
time being “grand” uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He had special nicknames for every
one of them and had earned a special place in each of their hearts.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Johnny Mitchell, a sister, Becky
Crawford, a brother-in-law, Donny Cook, and two sisters-in-law, Janice Mitchell, and Cathy
Mitchell.
He is survived by brothers: Danny (Betty Lou) Mitchell of Smithville, Benny (Joyce Ann)
Mitchell of Lorado, Lenny Mitchell, Tommy (Marie) Mitchell, and Jim Mitchell all of
Paragould; sisters, Deloris Greer of Bono, Trella (Billy) Moore of Beech Grove, and Loretta
Cook of Bono. He is also survived by dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, at Mitchell Funeral Home. The service will
follow around noon. Burial will be at Finch Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Johnny Ray Distretti, Carlos Eason, T.A. Mitchell, Billy Moore, Phillip
Pollock, and Craig Ryan. Honorary Pallbearers are Joel Devers, Justin Moore, Billy Smith, and
Bruce Smith.
Brother Kim Bridges will officiate.