Grant Dean Mitchell

Grant Dean Mitchell,  78, of Monett, passed away at home on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
 
He was born on June 29, 1948, in Coquille, Ore. to Maurice and Joan (Smith) Mitchell. After the passing of his father at the age of 4, he was lovingly raised in Nebraska by his uncle and aunt, George and Mabel Yost. He graduated from North High School in Omaha and attended the University of Nebraska for two years. 
 
Through his own personal study and careful reading of the Bible, he dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1985. The following year, he willingly expanded his ministry to help a Spanish-speaking congregation despite not knowing the language. Through determination and reliance on Jehovah, he quickly learned Spanish and became part of the first Spanish congregation in Omaha. It was there that he met Bertha, whom he married on Dec. 24, 1988. He adopted her two children, Eddie and David. In 1994, they moved with their family to Monett, to help support another Spanish-speaking congregation. 
 
He is survived by his devoted wife, Bertha Mitchell of Monett; his two sons, Eddie (Briseida) Mitchell and David Mitchell both of Monett; five grandchildren; two brothers, Craig (Connie) Mitchell and Jerry Mitchell; one sister, Julie (Walter) McGrew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Joan Mitchell and by the uncle and aunt who lovingly raised him, George and Mabel Yost. 
 
A Celebration of Life will be at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Monett, on Saturday, Aug.15, beginning at 2 p.m. with Louis Driska officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.