September 11, 2026 Mary Ellen Hughett MITCHELL – Mary Ellen Hughett, 68, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at her residence. Born October 18, 1957, in Bedford, she was the daughter of William “Bill” McLaughlin and Betty (Lane) Kautz. Mary married Michael “Mike” Hughett on February 23, 1974 and he preceded her in death December 28, 2017. Mary had been a waitress since she was 14 years old, including working at Joe’s Restaurant in Mitchell. She always enjoyed li