Mr. Ralph Edward Mitchell age 73 of Rice, Virginia passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 in Midlothian, Virginia. He is survived by; his wife Janet R. Mitchell, his son Scott A. Mitchell and his wife Rebecca of Huntington, West Virginia, four sisters , one brother and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a Veteran of the Unites States Air Force Reserves. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday November 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the chapel of Shorter Funeral Home 1905 S. Main Street Farmville, Virginia. Condolences may also be made online at www.shorterfuneralhome.com. Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville is serving the family.