MRS. CARRIE MITCHELL DIES AT 94
Mrs. Carrie Mitchell, well known St. Francois County resident, passed away at her home on Farmington Route 2, Friday, January 18, 1957. A daughter of the late James and Martha Howard Highley, she was born in Esther, March 20, 1862, and at the time of death was 94 years 9 months 28 days of age.

Surviving are two daughters: Miss Marie Mitchell of the home, and Elsie (Mrs. A. M. Blaylock) of Leadington; a son, John Hugh Mitchell, at home and a granddaughter, (Margaret) Mrs. R. V. Powell of Flat River.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Raymond Caldwell & Son Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Howard Copeland, pastor of the Esther Methodist Church. Interment was in the Highley cemetery near Esther.

[The Lead Belt News, January 25, 1957]