MITCHELL, John Carol age 92, of Midlothian died Sunday Feb. 12. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Harriet Farrier Mitchell; daughters, Anne M. Neblett and husband Carroll, Carol M. Bridgforth and husband Bill; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer A. Turns, Leslie C. Franklin, William L. Bridgforth, III., John T. Bridgforth, and Evan B. Neblett; and 5 great-grandchildren. John was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, worked in the garment industry for 36 years, and was manager of the Amelia Dress Factory for 22 years until his retirement in 1988. He loved his flower gardens and was a honorary member in the Amelia County Garden Club, the Amelia Lions Club, was a 10 year volunteer for the American Cancer Society, and a member of the Mattoax Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2:00 p.m. at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home in Amelia, VA. This will be followed by a time of fellowship with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Amelia County Garden Club, % Mary Akers, 13111 Butlers Rd. Amelia, VA 23002; or to Mattoax Presbyterian Church, 14600 Chula Road, Amelia, VA 23002.