Norman Oliver Mitchell, 78, of McCarley passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Rev. Lanny Haley, Rev. Rupert Ingram, and Rev. Mike Barrentine will officiate the services. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Norman was born on September 16, 1946, in Carroll County to Toll Oliver and Lawis Blakely Mitchell. He was a long-time member of McCarley Baptist Church where he made his profession of faith at an early age. He was raised in Carroll County and graduated high school at J.Z. George High School. He then attended Holmes Community College and Mississippi State University where he earned his teaching degree in Vocational Agriculture. Norman taught in Alabama five years before returning home to Carroll County where he continued to teach at Vaiden High School and J.Z. George High School until he retired with over 30 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Rosser and Geraldene Barrentine; two brothers, Howard Mitchell and Lyndell Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vera Browning Mitchell; daughter, Norma Caine (Ben) of Batesville; son, Timothy Mitchell of Starkville; sister, Donna Browning (John) of Madison; niece, Karla Tate; and nephews, Scott Browning, and Mike Barrentine.
Pallbearers will be Wayne McCrary, David O’Bryan, Brian Cheneault, Mark Whitworth, Robert McCrary, and Reese McCrary.
Memorials may be made to the McCarley Baptist Church Children’s Fund, PO Box 125, McCarley, MS 38943.
So very sorry about Mr. Mitchell. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Vera, and your family. ✝️❤️🙏
Vera, So very sorry to hear the bad news. I have fond memories of you and Norman. He became a wonderful and close friend while we were at Holmes Jr. College. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. May the Lord give y’all strength, comfort and understanding. Love Y’all. Larry & Gwen Pace
Vera and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Love in Christ!
I spent a lot of afternoons talking with NORM. ( Cheers tv show ). A joke between him and me ! One of the nicest men I have ever known. Short sleeve shirts always and a memory of birthdays beyond compare !
Vera and family,
I am so sorry about Norman. I will miss seeing him in town. Always will remember that I never saw him in a long sleeve shirt. Amazing even with snow on the ground. I will be thinking of you.
He was a caring instructor whose gentleness will be missed.