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Dawnetta Jo AtchisonPassing: December 22, 2025

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, December 26th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, December 26th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Friday, December 26th

MITCHELL – Dawnetta Jo Atchison, 62, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at her residence.

Born May 29, 1963, in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Donald Litton and Virginia (Barker) Grisby.  Dawnetta married Michael Brent Atchison on September 16, 1989 and they were married for 36 years.

Dawnetta worked in accounts control at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and was a secretary for a legal office and various doctors in Bedford.  She was a former member of the Mitchell Wesleyan Church, where she volunteered in the pantry.  Dawnetta was a devoted and loving wife.  She loved her family and extended family and would drop everything to go help when they needed her.

Surviving are her husband, Michael Brent Atchison of Mitchell; children, Marcus (Aloma) Atchison of Navarre, Florida and Zachary Atchison of Mitchell; grandchildren, Ender Atchison and Anarrah Atchison; and sister, Brenda Litton of Madison.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Steve Jones officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial Donations:  Wesleyan Food Pantry  – c/o Mitchell Wesleyan Church

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7 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Jack and Brenda Glasser | Manchester, TN
    Date: December 24, 2025
    Dawnetta was an angel on earth. She was always there for me when I was a single father while in the military. My son adopted her as his interim mom and would knock on her door to play with Zach. I would give him breakfast on the weekends and go back to bed while leaving him in front of the tv. He would then sneak outside, go next door and tell Dawnetta that he was hungry. She was always graceful and gave me a hard time about it. We love her and Mike and send our love and prayers.
  2. Guest: Johnnie Barmore | Cincinnati, Ohio
    Date: December 23, 2025
    May you enjoy everlasting peace. my condolences to the family. Hang in there Brenda.
  3. Guest: Tony and Diane Nugent | Mitchell
    Date: December 23, 2025
    Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family.
  4. Guest: Keely Thomas | Grove City, OH
    Date: December 23, 2025
    Mike and family! So sorry to hear of Dawnetta’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray that the Lord gives you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
  5. Guest: Keli Parker | Mitchell IN
    Date: December 23, 2025
    Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear of your immense loss. Dawnetta was such a sweet and caring lady. She treated my Momma and I with kindness every time we saw her. She always made me smile telling stories about Mike and the family. Her beautiful smile and warmth will be missed.
  6. Guest: Norma Tallent | Beavercreek ohio
    Date: December 23, 2025
    Sending condolences to Mike and tge family. She was the greatest friend, see you again some sweet day Dawnetta Jo💔🙏❤
  7. Guest: Jan & Donetta Tomlinson | Las Vegas, Nevada
    Date: December 23, 2025
    A WARM HUG is the best way to describe Dawnetta. Wonderful cook, animal caregiver, avid gardener, trusted friend, and music appreciator (rock and loud alternative:) are only a few of her great qualities. Memories abound for her amazing self. A blessing for all of us.

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