Kentucky Obituaries

We are pained to announce the death of our esteemed fellow citizen Dr. Samuel Higgenbotham, for many years a practicing physician of our town but recently the surgeon of the 87th Indiana regiment. He died on last Friday, May 29th at Triune, Tenn., of typhoid pneumonia, contracted while in the discharge of his duty in camp. His remains were brought home for burial on last Tuesday evening, and were attended to the grave on Wednesday morning by a large concourse of citizens and the Masonic fraternity of which he was a worthy and valued member.

Mrs. George B. Pratt, of Elkhart, formerly Helen Higinbotham, of this city, died on Sunday Morning at one o'clock at Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she was visiting her ralatives. She had not been so sick as to excite alarm, although in feeble health, until last Saturday. Her husband abd Mrs. L. Hubbard, of this city, were immediately summoned by telegraph, but when they reached Minneapolis she was unconscious. She leaves one child, Agnes, aged four years. The remains will be brought to Elkhart for interment, and will reach there at 12:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The funeral will take place at half-past two tomorrow afternoon.

The deceased was born in this city. He mother was the daughter of the late Judge E. Egbert, and on the death of her mother Helen made her home with Judge and Mrs. Egbert. She was well known in this city and greatly liked by all who knew her.

Judge B. K. Higginbotham of Frankfort, one of the best known attorneys and orators in Indiana, died on the 19th at the Keely Institute, Plainfield, whither he had gone for treatment for his besetting sin - strong drink. The career of Balser K. Higginbotham was mingled with sunshine and shadow. A giant in intellect and a born orator, his abilities attracted the plaudits of the people beyond the confines of his own State. So charming were his powers of oratory, so convincing his logic, that in the Garfield campaign he was called to New York and in Company with Roscoe Conkling stumped the Empire State. As an acknowledgement of his great service Garfield promised him an appointment as minister to some foreign country, and it was while waiting in Washington for this that he gave way to his besetting sin, strong drink. The President was accordingly forced to withhold the appointment. Returning from Washington, he remained but a short time and then moved to Cedar Lake, Ind., where he lived a quiet life until he returned to Frankfort, a year ago, and entered practice again. His great weakness was the love of drink, yet his efforts were continuously to free himself from its terrible grip.

Daniel Higginbotham was born in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, November 17th, 1835. He was the son of George and Sarah Higginbotham. He moved with his parents, about 1850, to Indiana where he attended the country school and received a fair education. He was married to Martha, daughter of Daniel and Libbie Durham, February 8, 1855. He moved with his father-in-law to Illinois in October 1855, and settled in Wabash Township, where he spent the remainder of his days. Daniel was the father of nine children all of whom are now living--seven sons and two daughters, all of whom are grown and have made useful men and women. Mr. Higginbotham was a man of rugged honesty, a hard worker, and strictly temperate. When he came to this country he was poor in worldly goods, but by industry and economy he earned a beautiful home for his family. He was a Union soldier and was a member of the Protestant Methodist church. He was a Mason also and belonged to the lodge at Livingston. In politics he was a Democrat. He believed in building up and improving the country. Up to a little over a year ago few men in this country seemed to have a better prospect for a long life than Mr. Higginbotham, but some time in the fall of 1897, symptoms of chronic diarrhea and Bright's disease became apparent. All attempts to check these diseases were futile. There were times when he would rally for a few days and seem better and then he would relapse and grow weaker than ever. So he continued to grow worse. On October 19th he became much worse and died Saturday morning October 22nd, 1898. All through his illness he claimed he wished to get well but if it was the Master's will for him to die he was willing to go, he had no fears. He was 63 years, 11 months and 5 days old. The funeral was held at the family residence at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 23rd, Rev. J. A. Page officiating. The remains were laid to rest at Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute. The services were held under the auspices of Lodge No. 19 A.F and A.M., of Terre Haute. The pallbearers, all of who were selected by Mr. Higginbotham a short time before his death were Walker Wilson, John Walker, Moses Bland, Newton Weaver, Doug Weaver and J. S. Fishback.

Mrs. James Higginbotham, aged 80 years, died at her home in south Prince street at 7:30 o'clock this morning, of bronchial troubles. She had been failing in health for some time, bet her serious illness was only of a few day's duration.

Deceased was 80 years of age and had been a resident of Princeton for a number of years. She leaves an aged husband and two children, Mrs. Theresa Sears and Mrs. C. W. Covey, of this city.

Mrs. Higginbotham was an aunt of Samuel Reavis and Samuel Adams, and there are numerous other relatives in this section.

The funeral will be held at the family residence Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the services will be in charge of Rev. Gaiser, pastor of the C. P. church. The remains will be laid to rest in the Genung cemetery near Fort Branch.

Mrs. Elizabeth Berlin, of "Grandma" Berlin, as she was better known, died at her home in Patoka Sunday night at 11:10 o'clock, aged 83 years, 8 months and 18 days. Infirmities incident to her advanced years were the cause of her death.

Mrs. Berlin was the mother of ten children, two of which still survive. These are Mrs. Lillie Tibbett, of Patoka, and L.C. Berlin of Morristown, Tenn. A brother, J.M. Higginbotham, of this city, also survives.

The deceased was a devout Christian woman and the world was certainly made better for her having lived in it. Those who mourn her loss do not mourn as those who have no hope for the life beyond the grave.

The funeral services were held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the M.E. church in Patoka and interment followed in the cemetery nearby.

R. L. Higginbotham, Delphi jeweler, who died Friday, was formerly a resident of Logansport, having come to this city in 1850 to take a position in Martin Gridley jewelry store on Market street. Later he went to Delphi to work for James Gridley, a brother of Martin Gridley, and a few years afterward engaged in the same business for himself. The deceased was a prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and a leader in the Episcopal church.

James L. Higginbotham, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Princeton, died at his home, 905 south Prince street, at 4 o'clock this morning, after many months of lingering illness.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by Rev. E.G. Hildner, of the First Presbyterian church, and the interment will be in Genung Cemetery, Fort Branch.

James L. Higginbotham was born in Tennessee March 23, 1823, and was therefore in his 89th year when death came. For many years he had been a resident of Gibson county, and long had lived in Princeton. He was an excellent man, esteemed and honored by all who knew him, and his long life was usefully spent. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Theresa Sears, who resided with him, and Mrs. Charles Covey, of Los Angeles, Cal., and to those bereaved ones and other relatives the sympathy of all friends goes out.

The death of Mrs. C. H. Higginbotham, aged 67, occurred at her home in Chandler last Friday morning. The funeral services were held at the home at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Simmons of Chandler had charge and the burial took place at Maple Grove cemetery.

Winchester, Ind., March 15 - Lafayette Higginbotham, a native of this county, died at 10 o'clock today at Easthaven Hospital, Richmond. Undertaker Pursley will return with the body tonight and it will be taken to the home of William Canada, near Stone Station. Funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Five Point Church; burial at Reitenour Cemetery.

Friday at noon in her home on West Front street. Mrs. Lucius Higginbotham passed away following an extended illness, through which she suffered patiently and bravely. Several weeks ago she sustained an operation at the Home hospital in Lafayette and remained there for some time, but was unable to rally after her return home. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church and active in all church work, a splendid example of womanhood and motherhood, and her death is a cause for grief to the entire community. She is survived by her husband and four children: Dick, of Santa Barbara, Cal.; Bessie, Kate and Ruth of this city.
The funeral services were conducted four o’clock Monday afternoon by Rev. C. I. Harper of the Methodist church.
Interment in the Masonic cemetery.
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dimmick of Cincinnati, O.; Mrs. Ella Dimmick and children, John and Grace of Frankfort: Mr. and Mrs. S. B, McCracken of Elkhart.

Lafayette, Ind., Sept. 27-When a two story building burned at Colburn, near here, this morning, the charred body of William Higginbotham was found in the debris of the cellar. Higginbotham had been living in the second story of the building for several years. He was a laborer, 58 years old and unmarried.

Samuel T. Higinbotham (1870-1914) WV/IN
The genial happy face of Sam Higinbotham will no more greet his many friends. Sam died at 6:30 o'clock Friday evening following an illness of but a few days duration. Monday he was taken ill with acute nephritis and suffered intensely until his death.
Mr. Higinbotham had been in failing health for a year and had taken several trips to health resorts and it was believed that he was improving.
Mr. Higinbotham was a member of the hardware firm of Ice & Higinbotham and had lived in Henry county seventeen years, coming here from Fairmount, Virginia, his birth place. Before entering business with Mr. D. C. Ice, he was in the implement business in the north part of the city, with Lawrence Baily.
A High Rank Mason.
The deceased was one of the highest ranking Masons in Newcastle. He became a Master Mason in Virginia and took the Scottish Rite and Mystic Shriner degrees in this state. The Masons will have charge of the funeral services.
In politics, Mr. Higinbotham was a Republican although two years ago he left the part to follow Roosevelt. This year however, he announced again that he was a Republican. He was not active in politics in the last campaign, due to his failing health.
His death will remove from the business life of the city one of the most aggressive of the younger set. He was a very willing worker and a very charitable man always boosting and always having a kind word to say.
The funeral will be held at the residence on North 10th street Sunday morning at ten o'clock and will be private. Friends desiring to view the remains may do so any time this afternoon and evening. Burial will be made at Mt. Summit.

A large number of Knights Templar were here in attendance at the funeral of our townsman, John. D. Higenbotham, Friday. The funeral was conducted from the M. E. church, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather was largely attended by those who valued his friendship while living. The G.A.R., of which he was an active member, were also present to do honor to a comrade.

Was Consulting Superintendent of Big Local Factory - Well Known in Masonic Circles

Charles Thomas Higginbotham, consulting superintendent of the South Bend Watch company, and a national figure in the watch making world, died last night in Epworth hospital following an illness of only one week. Because of his extensive writing and lecturing, he was well known in all parts of the country. He spoke at numerous conventions and text-books from his pen are regarded as authorities in watch making.

Mr. Higginbotham was 74 years of age, having been born on Dec. 22, 1840, in County Wexford, Ireland. He was the son of a watch maker, James Higginbotham, who came to America and opened a jewelry store in New York city in 1845.

At the age of 15, Charles Higginbotham was bound out as an apprentice to a jeweler in Logansport, Ind. It was there he learned the watchmaker's trade. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Higginbotham went to Syracuse, N.Y., where he enlisted in the 19th New York infantry.

In 1868 he became a partner in the firm of Higginbotham & Horton, in Jersey City, N.J. Three years later he became head watchmaker and chronometer with Giles, Wales & Co., of New York city.

His next move was to Springfield, Mass., where he became connected with the New York Watch compcny, the concern which later became the Hampden Watch company. With this compan, Mr. Higginbotham rose to the position of master watchmaker.

In 1885 Mr. Higginbotham became superintendent of the Seth Thomas Watch company, of Thomaston, Conn. Fifteen years later found him superintendent of the Illinois Watch company's plant in Springfield, Ill.

He came to South Bend in 1904 as superintendent of the South Bend Watch company. This post he held for four years, relinquishing it in 1908 to become consulting superintendent.

Mr. Higginbotham resided at 1003 East Washington avenue. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary J. Higginbotham, of South Bend, and a son, Paul R. Higginbotham, of Chicago.

Mr. Higginbotham was a 33rd degree Mason and has held all the offices of the various Masonic bodies.

Although funeral arrangements have not been completed, services will probably be held from the residence on Monday afternoon. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.

The following clipping will be of interest to many people here, and refers to the son of our former highly esteemed citizens, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham was station-master and telegraph operator at the Big Four here for many years:

Harry George Higginbotham, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Higginbotham, was born in Milton, Wayne county, Indiana, November 13, 1883. He died at home in Holton, Kans., March 29, 1918. He was a graduate of the Santa Fe School of Telegraphy of Topeka, and had held positions with the Santa Fe Railroad in California, Arizona and New Mexico, and had held responsible positions with the Western Union Telegraph Co. at Kansas City, Mo., and Manhattan, Kans. For five years he had been in failing health and although he tried different climates to better it, was of no avail, and on February 14^th he touched his key for the last time and came to be with his parents in the home that hopes that he would be able to regain his strength and return to his work, to which he was very devoted. It was not to be, however, and his strength gradually failed and he peacefully passed away. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at the home. It was conducted by Rev. J. W. Martin. The music was furnished by a quartet composed of Messrs. Guy Hursh, Lloyd Smythe, Mrs. E. R. Sloane and Miss Alta Francis. He was laid to rest in the Holton cemetery.

After serving as a soldier with the American expeditionary forces in France, Clarence returned to the United States untouched by German bullets. Just 21 years old, he met an untimely death about noon Friday, August 1, 1919, while working at the John Manhart farm, 15 miles southwest of Terre Haute, Indiana.
He was plowing with a tractor in a large field when the accident that caused his death occurred. While he was turning at one end of the field the tractor turned over, pinning him beneath and killing him instantly. When found his chest was badly crushed.
Hershel, his brother, who was also working on the farm, discovered him. Hershel went to look for him when he did not return to the farmhouse for his noonday meal. Hershel found that his brother had been dead for several minutes when he reached the overturned tractor.
No one saw the accident, but it was thought to have occurred about noon, as the tractor was seen moving shortly after 11 o'clock.

Henry Bachus, 23, and Gilbert Higginbotham, 16, were drowned in Silver Creek near New Albany, while with Sunday picnic parties.

Young Higginbotham leaped into the waters of the raging Silver Creek at Glenwood Park, between New Albany and Jeffersonville at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon to demonstrate to his mother that he could swim and was carried over the damn before her eyes. She is Mrs. Albert Higginbotham, 2131 Culbertson Avenue, New Albany.

Mrs. Higginbotham swooned and was taken to her home suffering from the shock. The body was not recovered although many of the hundreds of persons who witnessed the tragedy searched all afternoon.

Young Higginbotham was a junior in the New Albany High School and was an active Sunday school worker. He had gone to the park with a party of boys for a swim. Search for his body will be resumed today. He is survived by his mother and father.

Mrs. Diantha Higginbotham, 59, wife of Harrison Higginbotham, died at their home four miles north of Winchester on the Bosworth Pike about 11 o'clock Tuesday night following an illness of about 10 days from pneumonia. Surviving her are the husband and three brothers, George Flasher, Vinton Flasher and Arza Flasher, the latter brother of Detroit, the two former of Portland. Funeral services will be conducted at Clear Creek chapel at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, the Reverend Zelma Mills officiating, assisted by the Reverend Alfred Addington. Burial will be at the Fountain Park cemetery.

The funeral of Clinton Higginbotham, pick miner, 50 years old, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church at West Terre Haute. Short services will be held at the residence in North Sixth street previous to those at the church. Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his wife, Ellen; two sons, Clifford and Clarence; six brothers, D. J. Higginbotham and Clayton Higginbotham, of West Terre Haute; Benjamin, William and John, of Marshall, Ill., and Samuel, of Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Saar [sic], of California, and Mrs. Mattie Black, of Terre Haute. He was a member of Amico lodge, I. O. O. F., of Terre Haute, and the Knights of Pythias lodge of West Terre Haute. The funeral will be in charge of these lodges.

(Clinton was killed in the 1925 explosion that occurred at the City Coal Company's mine in Sullivan, Indiana. "Fifty-one men met death in a terrific blast in the City mine shaft, one-half mile east of the city limits. The death-dealing explosion occurred at 10 o'clock in the morning and shook Sullivan to its very foundation. By mid-afternoon the morgues at Sullivan and all surrounding towns of the county were jammed with the burned and distorted bodies of the blast victims.)

The funeral of Mrs. Mildred Higginbotham, who died at LaFayette, on Monday, is being held at the Binyon Hotel at Cedar Lake this afternoon at 2 p.m. with interment at Creston. Mrs. Higginbotham is an aunt of Mrs. H.S. Barr of this city and has visited her on many occasions. She was a very loveable character and her going has cast a sadness over many homes, many from this city attended the funeral services.

Harrison Higginbotham, 67, died at 7 o'clock this morning, at the Randolph County Hospital, after a short illness due to cancer. He is survived by a brother, Samuel Higginbotham, residing near this city, and four nephews and three nieces. Funeral services will be held at the Clear Creek Church, Friday morning, at 10:30 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. Zelma Mills and the Rev. A.M. Addington. Burial will be made in Fountain Park Cemetery.

Higginbotham - Roger Wright, beloved little son of E. F. and Lucille Wright Higginbotham, grandson of Mrs. Owen Wright and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Higginbotham, passed away Oct. 11, 5:30 a.m., in Jackson, Mich. Funeral Monday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. at Shirley Bros. Central Chapel, 946 N. Illinois St. Friends invited. Burial Crown Hill. Friends may call at the chapel after 4 p.m. Saturday.

The first accidental drowning of the 1930 bathing season in Indianapolis occurred yesterday evening when Garland Higginbotham, 19 years old, 942 South West street, sank in the waters of White river at the foot of Ray street.

The police boat and grappling hooks were rushed to the place where Higginbotham drowned and were used for several hours by Lieut. Frank Owen and Motor Cycle Policeman Timothy McMahon of the accident prevention bureau, and Motor Policemen Finney, Wachstetter, Stevens and Henry. At a late hour last night the body had not been located.

John Veza, 1034 West Morris street, who had located a number of bodies in the river, was diving last night to aid the search.

The young man was the son of Charles Higginbotham, who came to Indianapolis from Kentucky about a year ago. Besides the father and mother, the drowned lad is survived by seven brothers and sisters, including a three-days-old baby sister. The other children are Bailey, 14 years old; Grace, 10 years old; Erline, 8 years old; L.D., 7 years old; Mary and T.C., 3-year-old twins, and Elizabeth, born last Friday.

Unaware that their daughter, Mrs. H. C. Tyson, was fatally injured in a n automobile accident, dying last Tuesday in St. Elizabeth hospital, this city. Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Higginbotham, of Topeka, Kan., are touring somewhere in Michigan. Efforts to reach them have been unsuccessful. Mrs. Tyson's funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Richardson's chapel, 1801 North Meridian street, Indianapolis, and the body was placed in a mausoleum at Crown Hill cemetery to await the arrival of the parents.

Mrs. Tyson, her husband and nine-year-old son, were motoring through Earl Park on their way to Chicago Thursday, August 28, when, to avoid striking a child on the pavement, Mr. Tyson turned the car off the road and it crashed into a tree. Mrs. Tyson was crushed about the chest. She was taken to an Earl Park doctor's office and remained there until last Monday when she was brought to Lafayette, dying. Mr. Tyson is editor of the Columbian, publication of the Columbia club, Indianapolis.

Gary, Ind., Sept. 10-J. J. Higginbotham, 40, was believed to have drowned in Harms lake near Hobart, Ind., tonight. A boat in which he had been fishing was found floating unoccupied, with one oar floating nearby. Higginbotham's coat, watch, and hat were found in the boat. Police started to drag the lake under flood lights.

Funeral services for Mrs. Clemie Higginbotham Bures, age 23, wife of James Bures, of 2220 Arrow Avenue, who expired Tuesday morning at the family home following a ten days' illness, will be held today at 10 a.m. at the Noble Street M.E. Church, with Rev. James H. Welsh, pastor of the Easy Lynn Christian Church, in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

George W. Higginbotham, age 63, resident of Anderson for many years, expired today at 7:30 a.m. at the home of a son, Carl Higginbotham, 2126 George Street, following a long illness. Mr. Higginbotham was caretaker of Stanton Park last summer, prior to his illness.

The body was removed to the Rex McCarty funeral home at Lapel, but will be returned to the home of the son tomorrow to lie in state. Funeral arrangements have not bee completed, but burial will occur in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Laura Higginbotham; five sons, Clyde Higginbotham, Houston, Tex., Russell Higginbotham, student at Indiana University, and Carl, Chalk and Calvin Higginbotham, all of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Bolton, Chaffe, Mo., and Mrs. Ray Passwater and Miss Tillie Higginbotham, both of this city; four brothers, Parch Higginbotham, of this city, and three others in Arkansas, and two sisters in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Owensville, Oct. 4 - Mrs. Rhoda Ann Orr, 80, died at 1 o'clock this morning at the home of a nephew, R. M. Higginbotham. Death was due to injuries suffered in a fall a month ago, when Mrs. Orr sustained a broken hip.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Maumee church. The service will be conducted by Elder A.S. Shoultz. Burial will be in Maumee cemetery.

Surviving Mrs. Orr are a half-brother, T.J. Garrett, Evansville and several nephews and nieces.

Owensville, Dec. 22. - Karen Jeaneane Higginbotham, eight-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Higginbotham, died Saturday night at the home.

Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Maumee church, with the Rev. A.A. Shoultz officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Terre Haute - Services were held today for Sarah Jane Pounds, aged sixty-six, who died Monday. Surviving are one son, one half-sister and stepmother.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Huber's chapel at East Chicago for Mrs. Ella Olds, 73, of 706 145th Street, East Chicago, wife of William H. Olds, former Lake county sheriff and commissioner. Rev. Atkins of Crown Point will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Olds had been ill for several months and succumbed yesterday in St. Catherine's hospital at East Chicago.

Other survivors include a son, Robert E. Olds of Gary; two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Bailey and Mrs. Belle Scott of Hammond.

Mrs. Olds was born Oct. 26, 1869, in Huron, Ind., and lived in Lake county for 45 years. She and Mr. Olds were married for 53 years.

The deceased was a member of the Rebecca lodge, the Order of Eastern Stars, Royal Neighbors, and the First Baptist church of Hammond.

Pallbearers at her funeral tomorrow will be Lake county deputy sheriffs. The Rebecca lodge also will conduct services at the cemetery.

Mrs. Old' husband was Lake county sheriff from 1921 to 1925 and served as county commissioner from May, 1930, to the first of the following year. He also served for eight years as a member of the East Chicago city council.

Mrs. Martha Ann Higginbotham White, residing at Dixie Bend, located on State Highway 37 six miles south of Bedford, died at noon today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Currie, 1000 Eighteenth Street, following a week's illness.

The remains were brought to the Sherwood & Ferguson funeral home for burial preparation and will lie in state there after 10:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the Liberty Baptist Church west of Mitchell at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday forenoon with the Rev. N. I. Schoolfield, past of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mrs. White was the daughter of David D. and Sara Ann Pruit Higginbotham, and was born near Georgia in Lawrence County February 1, 1864. She was united in marriage with Thomas Andrew White at Huron on July 20, 1882.

She is survived, besides the daughter, at whose home she died, by the husband, two daughters, Mrs. William Tirey, Mitchell, and Mrs. Roy Neal, Mitchell R.R.; a son, Ralph White, Mitchell R.R.; a granddaughter, Mrs. John Koetter, who was reared in the White home; two half-brothers, Albert Higginbotham, New Albany, and John Higginbotham, Corydon; two half-sisters, Mrs. Minnie Sehl and Mrs. Jack Francis, both of Fort Worth, Texas; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Frankfort, Jan. 3 - Albert (Skippy) Higinbotham, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Higinbotham, 1402 South Columbia Street, died at the Clinton County Hospital at 10 a.m. today, following a six weeks' illness. He was a popular student at Kyger grade school. Besides his parents, a sister survives. Body at Goodwin Bros.

Owensville, Feb. 1 - Mrs. Leoma Thompson, 39, wife of Hoyt Thompson, died Monday afternoon at the home in Johnson.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending word from relatives, but the service will be held at Maumee church, with the Rev. W.H. Barr officiating and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Surviving, besides the husband, are a son, Wayne, of the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific area; a daughter, Barbara Alice, at home; the mother, Mrs. Mary A. Garrett, of Johnson; seven-half brothers, Douglas, David, Jess and Morris Higginbotham, all of Johnson; Pvt. Melvin Byes, of the U.S. Navy in North Africa; Maynard Byes, Mt. Carmel, Ill.; Roy Dodd, Yongella, Ore.; a half-sister, Mrs. Letha Payne, Terre Haute.

Mrs. Louise Higginbottom, 69, widow of Taylor Higginbottom, Spanish war veteran, was found dead in her room at the Warren cottage, Soldiers Home. She is thought to have suffered a heart attack and to have died sometime during the night. She came to the home from Evansville, Sept. 8, 1942. No near relatives survive. The body was taken to Evansville.

Evansville, In. - Raymond Higginbotham Jr., 12 years old, was killed by a blast from a shotgun with which he and a brother, Commodore, 14, were playing, Coroner Edward Dauble reported Friday night. The coroner's verdict was accidental death.

Mrs. Daniel Groff, formerly Mrs. Marie Farr, 88 years old, died Thursday afternoon at her home in Los Angeles, Calif. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Harry Black; four brothers, Clayton and D. J. Higginbotham of West Terre Haute; William N. Higginbotham of Marshall, Ill., and Samuel Higginbotham of Eureka Springs, Ark., and several nieces and nephew. The body will be brought to Terre Haute and taken to the P. J. Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, pending completion of funeral arrangements.

Thomas Higinbotham, 73 years old, 506½ East Washington Street, died yesterday in the City Hospital of injuries suffered in a fall a week ago.

Mr. Higinbotham, a resident of Indianapolis more than 30 years, had worked from the Van Camp Hardware & Iron Co. nearly 20 years. He formerly had been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Methodist Church in Frankfort.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Harcourt of Indianapolis and Mrs. Ralph Jones of Beech Grove; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Stanley of Indianapolis, Mrs. Jack Strain of near New Palestine and Miss Margaret Higinbotham of Frankfort, and two brothers, John Higinbotham and Joseph Higinbotham, both of Frankfort.

Last rites for LeRoy Higenbotham, 60, 2058 Ruckle street, who died Friday, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in the Conkle funeral home. The Rev. R.M. Dodrill, pastor of the Broadway Baptist church, will officiate and buril will be in Floral Park cemetery.

Mr. Higenbotham, a life resident of Indianapolis, had been employed at the Sentinel Printing Company forty-seven years.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Jennie H. Higenbotham; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda McCallie and Mrs. Frances Herron, Indianapolis; a son, Lt. Cmdr. LeRoy H. Higenbotham, serving in the South Pacific; a sister, Mrs. Reese Irick, Indianapolis; a brother, Daniel Higenbotham, Indianapolis; and six grandchildren.

Mrs. Ethel E. Higginbotham, 52, 2904 Newton street, died Monday at City Hospital. She had been ill six months.

Mrs. Higginbotham was born at Bowling Green, Ky., but had lived in Indianapolis twenty years. For two years prior to her illness she had been a machine operator at the Service Products Company and was a member of the Highland Baptist Church at Rockland, Ky.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Moore Mortuaries Peace Chapel, with the Rev. R.G. White, pastor of Woodside Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Washington Park Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Grider Higginbotham; a daughter, Mrs. Eileen Merrifield, Indianapolis; a son, Norman Higginbotham, Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Barks, Danville, and Mrs. Pearl Baumann, Indianapolis; two brothers, C.J. Snell, Bowling Green and J.B. Snell, Indianapolis, and two grandchildren.

Shelbyville - Services were held today for Edward L. Higginbotham, 56, of this city, a salesman for the Kenyon Co., of Bryan, O. He died of a heart attack after returning from a business trip in Indianapolis. Mr. Higginbotham was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are the widow, a son, a brother, and four sisters, including Mrs. Russell Frazier and Mrs. Earl McCloskey of Indianapolis.

Clarence Higginbotham, 54, who died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Merle Merrifield, 147 S. Harlan St., will be buried Friday in Washington Park Cemetery, following services at 1:30 p.m. in Moore Mortuaries Peace Chapel.

Mr. Higginbotham, a native of Hadley, Ky., had lived in Indianapolis 22 years. He was a sheet metal worker for the Chevrolet Division of the General Motors Corp., and a member of the Highland Baptist Church at Hadley.

Survivors, besides the daughter, include a son, Norman Higginbotham, Louisville; a sister, Mrs. Temple Patterson, Indianapolis; five brothers, Jerome and Philip Higginbotham, Evansville, Robert and Herschel Higginbotham, Hadley, and Earl Higginbotham, Florida, and two grandchildren.

West Lebanon, July 17 - Walter Oliver Higginbotham, 85, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Hospital, Williamsport, where he had been a patient since Sunday. A native of Illinois, his present home was 10 miles southwest of Lebanon, where he was engaged in farming. His widow, the former Nancy Jane Butler, who he married in 1881, is the only survivor.

Frankfort, Aug. 16 - Mrs. Maude May Higginbotham, 68, wife of Joseph Higginbotham, died at 9 p.m. Friday at the Clinton county hospital where she was admitted only a few hours earlier. Born at Middlefork, she had been a resident of Frankfort 51 years. She belonged to the Pilgrim Holiness church. Survivors besides her husband are three sons and a daughter, Albert, Ferrell, Roy and Mrs. Anna Swope, and a brother and a sister, Bert Fisher and Mrs. Frances Kelley, all of Frankfort.

Frankfort, Sept. 18 - Joseph Higginbotham, 78, of 1002 Short Fourth street, died at the McKinsey nursing home at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday following an illness of two years. Born at Shelbyville, he married Maude M. Fisher, April 11, 1900. His wife died six weeks ago. He was a resident of Frankfort 55 years, having come here from Thorntown. Survivors are three sons and a daughter, Albert, Roy, Farrell and Mrs. Anna Swope, all of Frankfort, and a brother and three sisters, Rev. John Higginbotham and Miss Margaret Higginbotham, Frankfort, Mrs. Clarence Stanley, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Jack Strain, Beech Grove.

The Rev. Charles S. Heckingbottom, 73, who died Saturday at his home in Columbus, will be buried Tuesday in Crown Hill Cemetery following services at 3 p.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, Monument Circle. the body will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary.

Born in Yorkshire, England, the Rev. Mr. Heckingbottom came to Terre Haute in 1908, and was in the insurance business until his ordination in 1927. He was a lay reader at St. George Episcopal Church in Terre Haute. Curate of Christ Episcopal Church in Indianapolis six yesrs, he then became vicar of St. Paul's Church, Columbus. He was secretary to the trustees of the Indiana Diocese of the Episcopal Church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge at Terre Haute.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Grace L. Heckingbottom; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Kuhnreich, Los Angeles; Mrs. William Caile, Crawfordsville, and Mrs. Sam Bernkrant, Detroit, and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Higginbotham, 93 years old, who died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flora McClure, 1310 South Sixteenth street, will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the daughter's residence with burial in Hull cemetery.

West Lebanon, April 19 - Mrs. Nancy Jane Higginbotham, 90, widow of Walter Higginbotham, died at 5 a.m. today at the Warren county home near Williamsport, where she had been a patient since last July. Born in Ohio, she was married in 1881. Her husband died last year. She had been a resident of West Lebanon for more than 50 years. Nephews are the only survivors.

Daniel "Jack" Higginbotham, 72 years old, died at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence, R.R. 1 West Terre Haute. He is survived by the widow, Lydia; a son, Arthur A. Higginbotham of Princeton; three brothers, William G. Higginbotham of R.R. 4, Marshall, Ill.; Samuel Higginbotham of Eureka Springs, Ark., and Clayton Higginbotham or West Terre Haute; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Black of Los Angeles; a grandchild and a great-grandchild. The body was taken to the Rogerson & Wedel Funeral Home and will be removed to the residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. It will be returned to the funeral home at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning for services at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Archie Brown will officiate and burial will be in Bethesda cemetery.

Mrs. Minnie Higginbotham, 71, who died Sunday at St. Petersburg, Fla., will be buried tomorrow in Washington Park Cemetery following services at 2 p.m. in Hisey & Titus Mortuary.

A native of indianapolis, Mrs. Higginbotham lived here until two years ago. She was a member of the Irvington Presbyterian Church, Brookside, Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and auxiliary of Maj. Harold C. Megrew Post, Spanish-American War Veterans. Her husband, the late Frank Higginbotham, was a former employee of The News stereotyping department.

Owensville, Oct. 4 - William Douglas Higginbotham, 68, prominent and well-known retired businessman of Johnson, died about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home in Johnson.

Mr. Higginbotham operated a grocery and general merchandise store in Johnson for some 42 years before retiring. He was a member of the Owensville Christian Church and of the Owensville Masonic Lodge. He served as an elder in the church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lora; a son, Clarence B.; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Payne of Terre Haute; three brothers, P.J. Higginbotham, David Higginbotham and Morris Higginbotham, all of Owensville; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian church in Owensville with Rev. Grady Spiegel officiating. Burial will be in Maumee Cemetery.

Mr. Higginbotham has been taken from the Short & Holder funeral home to the residence where friends may call.

Clay City, Ind., Dec. 29 - Charles Hickenbotham, 77 years old, retired poultry buyer, R.R. 2, Clay City, died at the Clay County Hospital at 2:30 o'clock Friday Morning. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nora Fisher, Indianapolis; two sons, Albert Hickenbotham, Vincennes, and Rufus Hickenbotham, Terre Haute; eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home, where services will e held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. John Knecht officiating. Burial will be in Sink Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Nettie S. Higginbotham, aged 44, of rural route No. 4, box 476, South Bend, was dead at 4:10 p.m. Monday upon arrival in Memorial Hospital where she was taken by ambulance from her home. She had been ill one year. Born in New Carlisle, this county, Oct. 25, 1906, she spent her life in this community. She was married in South Bend Dec. 1, 1923, to Evert J. Higginbotham, who survives. Other survivors are 12 children, Juanita, Evert J., Jr.; Audrey Lee, Deanna, Carl, Robert, Allen and Evelyn, all at home; Mrs. Charles Kaufman, Mrs. Hal Burgess and Norman, all of South Bend, and Thurlo, of Michigan City, Ind.; three grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Shoue, South Bend and James Shoue, North Liberty, this county, and a sister, Mrs. Harriet Kline, South Bend. Friends may call in the Orvis funeral home after 7 p.m. today until services there at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Paul E. Eppley, pastor of Lydick Evangelical United Brethren church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. She was a member of the auxiliary to the Chain 'o Lakes Conservation club.

Owensville, April 11 - Mrs. Minnie Alice Higginbotham, 56, wife of David Higginbotham, grain elevator operator Johnson died late Tuesday afternoon at her home.

She is survived by her husband; son, James Dave, of Owensville; stepson, Vertis R., of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Orville C. Riddle, of Owensville; sisters, Mrs. Stella Garrett, of Evansville; Mrs. Merle Higginbotham, of Yoncalla, Ore.; Mrs. Fay Robinson and Mrs. Gertrude Powers, of South Bend, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian church here with Rev. Grady Spiegel officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. Syril C. Simpkins of Chicago, former pastor here. Burial will be in Owensville cemetery.

Mrs. Higginbotham has been taken from the Short and Holder funeral home to the residence where friends may call until the funeral hour.

Luther Higginbotham, 75 years old, died at the home of a son, William Higginbotham, with whom he made his home, R.R. 1, Dennison, Ill., at 5:50 o'clock Saturday evening. Surviving besides the son are one daughter, Lucille Pell of Eaton Rapids, Mich.; one other son, Donald of Jackson, Mich.; three brothers, Bryon of Terre Haute, Willis of St. Joseph, Mo., James of Jamestown, Ky.; three half-brothers, Omry, Broton and George, all of Jamestown, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Lena Sullivan of Indianapolis, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Zena Helms and Mrs. Vertie Lallace, both of Jamestown, Ky. The body was brought to the Thomas Funeral Home.

Higenbotham - Louis Daniel, age 64 years; brother of Mrs. Harry Irick, half brother of Mrs. Ruth Overbeck of Clarksville, Michigan, and Charles Higenbotham of city; also survived by several nieces and nephews, passed away Tuesday. Funeral Friday, April 11, 2:00 p.m., at the George W. Usher Mortuary, 2313 W. Washington. Friends invited. Burial Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at mortuary.

PENDLETON-Mrs. Mary Frances Holmes, 65, wife of Charles Holmes, died Saturday afternoon at St. John's Hospital following an illness of one week. The body was taken to Cornell Bright Funeral Home and later sent to the McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Ark.

Mrs. Holmes came here from the Arkansas city 10 years ago. She was a member of the Church of Christ there.

Survivors besides the husband include three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Mabrey and Mrs. Charlene Cooter, both of Pendleton and Mrs. Gladys Trevett, Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Lee Higginbotham, Pendleton; and two sisters, Mrs. Carl H. Carter and Mrs. Jane Carter, both of Pocahontas.

Funeral rites for Floyd L. (Lucky) Higginbotham, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Higginbotham, 2041 Poplar St., who expired at 4:40 p. m, Friday at Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis, after an illness of five weeks, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Higginbotham Funeral Home at Walnut Ridge. Ark.

Services will be in charge or the Rev. Calvin Stark. Burial will be made in Cabin Creek Cemetery at Hardy, Ark.

The body was taken to the Brown and Butz Funeral Home where friends will he received after 7 o'clock this evening and until noon on Sunday when the remains will be sent to the Higginbotham Funeral Home.

Mr. Higginbotham came to Anderson 20 years ago with his family from Hardy, Ark., and attended Central Avenue School and Anderson High School. He was employed at radio station WCBC as an advertising salesman.

Survivors include the parents; the paternal grandfather, Hardy Higginbotham, of Hardy, and several aunts and uncles.

Word has been received by Mrs. Gertrude Hall, Shelburn, of the death Saturday, March 12, of her brother, Dwight A. Higinbotham, 44 years old, a sergeant on the Detroit Fire Department, in Cottage Hospital there. Besides Mrs. Hall, surviving are another sister, Mrs. Irene Stickler, Paris, Ill.; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Higinbotham, Indianapolis; one son, Richard; one brother, Dr. Now Higinbotham, Pullman, Wash. Funeral services were held in Detroit with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery there.

Frankfort - Mrs. Margaret F. Higinbotham, 77, of 652 West Clinton street, died in the Clinton County Hospital at 1:30 a.m. Saturday after suffering a stroke. She was a native of Shelby County.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Strain and Mrs. Lizzie Stanley, both of indianapolis, and a brother, John F. Higinbotham, Frankfort.

Frankfort - Mrs. Irene Higginbotham, 76, died at her residence, 751 South Third street, at 9"45 p.m. Saturday following an illness of one year.

Born in Hillisburg in 1879, she was married in 1900 to John F. Higginbotham, a retired minister of the First Pilgrim Holiness church.

Surviving with the husband are four sons, Charles O. in Oregon, Allen T. of Indianapolis, Lester in the U.S.A.F in Massachusetts, and Edward of Marion and one daughter, Mrs. Audrey Raper of Indianapolis.

Owensville, Aug. 29 - Dave Higginbotham, 68, prominent grain elevator operator, died about 4 a.m. Monday at his home west of here. He had been in failing health for about a year.

Born at Petersburg on May 31, 1887, he had most of his lifetime in this community. He had operated the elevator at Johnson for 37 years. He was a member of the Owensville Christian Church, the Masonic Lodge and of the Elks Lodge of Princeton.

Survivors include a son, James David, who was a partner in the grain elevator business; two brothers, Thomas J. and Morris of Owensville; a half-sister, Letha Payne of Terre Haute; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie, who passed away in 1951, and a son, Vertis, who died in 1953.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian church with Rev. Robert D. Fuller and Rev. Junior Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the Owensville Cemetery where the Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services.

Mr. Higginbotham has been taken from the Holder funeral home to the residence where friends may call until the funeral hour.

Funeral rites for Gerald D. (Jerry) Higginbotham, a 25 year old Kendallville young man was was killed early Monday in a fiery crash on U.S. 6 two miles west of Butler, were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The services were conducted in the L.E. Berhalter 7 Son funeral home, Kendallville, by the Rev. Max Webb, Kendallville pastor. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery...

Higginbotham, born June 21, 1930 at Courtland, O., attended the Kendallville schools and served nearly three years in the U.S. Air Force before his discharge two years ago. He married the former Donna Jennings Aug. 26, 1954. She survives with a son, Richard Lee, five months old; his parants, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Higginbotham, Kendallville and a sister, Mrs. Dina May Hewitt, Kendallville.

The young man, an employee of the oil company for three months, was well known in the Kendallville area as a "hot rod" driver in the weekly races at the Noble county fairgrounds during the summer.

He was en route from Toledo to Kendallville with the load of oil when the tragic accident occurred.

Word has been received by Mrs. Dorothy McLaughlin, 1722 Wabash Avenue, of the death of her father, Albert Hickenbotham, a former Terre Haute business man, which occurred early Monday morning at the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis.

Mr. Hickenbotham, 57, was a diamond setter and watchmaker at Bigwood's Jewelers for years. He had also operated his own store at Thirteenth Street and Wabash Avenue. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Euclid Lodge No. 573 F&AM.

Survivors, besides the daughter, are one brother, Rufus Hickenbotham, Terre Haute, and one sister, Mrs. Nora Fisher, Indianapolis.

The body was taken to Conklin Funeral Home in Indianapolis where friends may call after noon Tuesday and where services will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in Indianapolis.

Orville Lee Higginbotham, 52-year-old factory worker, died in General Hospital 13 hours after being hit by a truck near his home at 3030 East Washington Street early yesterday...

Higginbotham was struck as he attempted to cross East Washington Street at Gale Street early yesterday. Police said the intersection was well lighted...

Jean P. Frazier Higginbotham (1908-1956) IN/NY

Former Peru Athlete Killed In N.Y. Crash

PERU, Ind. -- Funeral services for James C. Higgenbotham, 47, formerly of Peru, his wife, Jean, 43, and a third passenger killed when their car crashed at Callicoon, N.Y., Sunday, will be held in this state.

Rites for Mr. and Mrs. Higgenbotham will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the York funeral home, Elwood. Rites for Mrs. Lucille Fickle Bible, 49, New York City and formerly of Elwood, will be held Thursday afternoon at Indianapolis.

Higgenbotham was manager of a J. C. Penney store in Carbondale, Pa. The couple lived at Irondale, Pa. He was a member of the Peru high school track and football teams 1927-30. He attended Purdue and Indiana universities and married Jean Frazier, Elwood in 1994.

He is survived by a son, James, 8; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Higgenbotham, Peru; two sisters, Mrs. William L. Herman, and Susan, both of Phoenix, Ariz.

Mrs. Flora Hanemann, 78 years old, formerly of Terre Haute, died at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at Logansport. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Inks and Mrs. Fred Strassler, both of Terre Haute; two sons, William Higgenbotham of R.R. 1, Terre Haute, and Harvey Higgenbotham of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, William Stalker of New Albany; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the DeBaun Funeral Home where friends may call after 6 o'clock Thursday evening and where services will be at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. M.P. Kindred will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview cemetery.

Penny Lynn Higginbotham, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Higginbotham of 5639 Sohl Ave., Hammond, died at St. Margaret Hospital on Thursday.

Graveside services were held in Elmwood Cemetery this morning with Oexmann Funeral Home, 5713 Hohman Ave., Hammond, in charge.

Besides her parents, the infant is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Higginbotham of Trafford, Ala., and her maternal grandfather, Charles Gembill of Michigan City, Ind.

Final rites were held Sunday afternoon at the Cusick Funeral Home for John Higginbotham, a resident of Cicero.

Rev. Fred Delph was in charge of services with music by Miss Gertrude McClarnon.

Pallbearers were Monroe Allen, Daniel and Earl Higginbotham, Junior Baker and James Reed.

Second fatality resulting from Tuesday night's widespread storm damage was recorded last night in a freak accident just east of the city.

The victim was Charles Higginbotham, 35, 1207 South Seventeenth street, who was killed instantly when a falling tree limb crashed through the windshield of the car in which he was riding and struck him in the face.

Higginbotham was a passenger in a car driven by his brother-in-law, Neville L. Wilson, 2920 Putnam street, who told sheriff's deputies Fred Carpenter and Ed Reely that the limb fell on the car as it passed by a point on Hulman street about one mile east of Fruitridge avenue. Authorities believe that the limb was torn loose in Tuesday's night gale and fell when a brief rain squall and wind came up last night shortly before 10 o'clock. The blow shattered the victim's skull and he was dead on arrival at St. Anthony Hospital. The body was taken to Callahan Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held there at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon with Rev. Clyde Rodabaugh officiating. The V.F.W. will conduct military graveside rites at the Durham cemetery.

An employee of Stran Steel of 11 years, Higginbotham was a member of Steel Workers Union Local 3489, the Moose Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.. He was a veteran of World War II.

He is survived by the widow, Mary; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Diehl, of Terre Haute, and Mrs. Jane Brown, of Indianapolis; one half-sister, Mary Hall, of West Terre Haute, and one half-brother, Walter Graham of Terre Haute.

Mt. Vernon, Ind. - Mrs. Mary Frances Higginbottom, 82, died at 5:10 a.m. Monday in Welborn Memorial Baptist Hospital in Evansville. She was a native of Henderson, Ky., and came to Posey County as a child.

Mrs. Higginbottom served as a housekeeper for Paul Weiberle and his father, the late Cris Weiberle at Mackey for over 20 years.

Surviving are three sons, John V. of Mt. Vernon; William of Route 4, Mt. Vernon and Jesse K. of Evansville; six daughters, Mrs. Charles H. Anderson of Bloomington, Ill., Mrs. Harry Cremeens and Mrs. William Goodman of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Al Rutter of Silva, Mo. and Mrs. Oscar Bowman and Mrs. Ernest Reigner of Indianapolis. A sister, Mrs. James Schreadon of Burnt Prairie, Ill, 28 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Weisinger funeral home here Thursday at 11 a.m. Continued services will be held at the Nazarene church at Mackey Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with Rev. Lee Bates officiating. Burial will be in the Townsley cemetery.

Mr. Charles William Higginbotham, age 76, of 5572 N. Drexel, father of Clayton W. Higginbotham, Indpls., and Mrs. Mildred Hupfer, Springfield, Mass. Calling from 2 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday at Shirley Bros. Irving Hill Chapel, 5377 E. Wash. St. Funeral Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Bryson Funeral Home, Springfield, Mass.

Higginbotham died in the basement of his home yesterday. Deputy Coroner Dr. Myron K. Dill said death was due to suicide by hanging.

Katrina Lynn Higginbotham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock C. Higginbotham, 207 South Fifth, died at 3 a.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth hospital where she was born Saturday afternoon.

Surviving with the parents are five sisters and three brothers. The body will be sent to Jacksonville, Ala., for burial.

Frankfort - Stanley Eugene Higinbotham, seven-hour-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Higginbotham, Indianapolis, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. The Higinbothams are former Frankfort residents.

Owensville - M. R. Higginbotham, 67, prominent farmer living west of Owensville, died at 3 p.m. Saturday at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

He was a lifetime resident of this community and was a member of the Maumee General Baptist Church.

He leaves his wife, Mary Esther; four daughters, Mrs. Versa Wehmer of Evansville; Mrs. Lois Wade and Mrs. Medrith Hale of Owensville and Mrs. Irene Hurt of St. Louis; two sons, David Lloyd and Donald of Owensville; a brother, Jeff; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Maumee General Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Head and the Rev. Alva Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Maumee Cemetery.

Mr. Higginbotham will be taken from the funeral home to the residence where he will lie in state until the time of services.

James Ray Higginbotham Jr., 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ray Higginbotham, 1654 Fifth avenue, died Sunday at Union Hospital. Beside the parents, surviving are a sister, Rhonni, at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Higginbotham of RR 1, West Terre Haute and Mrs. Lucy Fennell of West Terre Haute, and the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Higginbotham of RR 1 West Terre Haute, and Mrs. Goldie Gulley of Terre Haute. The body was taken to the Bedino Chapel of the Valley where friends may call after 5 o'clock Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Bedino Chapel. Rev. George Schafer will officiate and burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery.

Bryon Higginbotham, of RR 1 west Terre Haute, died Friday morning at 10:50 o'clock in St. Anthony Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Verda; five sons, Leo, Virgil, James, Thomas and Harry, all of Terre Haute; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Moorehead, Mrs. Myrtle Duby and Mrs. Jane Hay, all of Terre Haute, and Mrs. Willa Morris of West Terre Haute; and a brother, James H. Higgenbotham of Bowling Green, Ky.; three half-brothers, George, Omery and Broughton, all of Russell Springs, Ky.; 47 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren The body was taken to the DeBaun funeral home, wher friends may call after 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the funeral home. The Rev. James Wilson will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Mollie Mary Higginbotham, 85 years old, 2503 South Sixth Street, died at 1:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Harmon Nursing Home. Surviving are one grandson in Washington, D.C. She was a charter member of the Terre Haute Bible Center. Services will be at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley. The Rev. Clyde Rodabaugh will officiate and burial will follow in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 o'clock this afternoon.

Everett Higginbotham, 56, of 54955 Pear Rd., died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital after an illness of two years. The body was taken to the Hickey Funeral home.

Pallbearers for the services today in the Hickey Funeral Home for Everett Higginbotham, 54955 Pear Rd., who died Sunday were, Karl Schreckenback, Adolph Stopper and Donald Birk, all of South Bend; Ernest Walters of Buchannan, and Dean Shoue and Arthur Kime, both of North Liberty. Rev. Homer Sullivan, pastor of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Mishawaka, officiated and burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mr. Higginbotham was a charter member of the Chain 'o Lakes Conservation Club.

Owensville - T. J. Higginbotham, 77, of Johnson, died Monday afternoon at Welborn Baptist Hospital in Evansville after several weeks illness.

He was an employee of the Dave Higginbotham and Son Elevator at Johnson. Higginbotham was born in Gibson County, Sept. 20, 1883, and had spent his entire lifetime in the Johnson community.

Surviving are his widow, Anna Miral Higginbotham; a son, Herdis of Dallas, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Cundiff of Princeton and Mrs. Ann Mae Mauck of Owensville; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Holder Funeral Home with the Rev. H.W. Barr of Evansville and the Rev. Robert D. Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in Maumee Cemetery.

PERU

-The orphaned son of James E. Higginbotham, former Peru high school football and track star, died Sunday at the age of 12. The boy expired of cerebral palsy in a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

His father and his mother, who was Jean Frazier of Elwood, before her marriage, were killed in an automobile accident five years ago in New York.

Since then one of his aunts, Mrs. William L. Hermann, the former Helen Higginbotham, was the child’s guardian.

Final services were held in Phoenix Wednesday and graveside rites will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Elwood cemetery. Mrs. Hermann and her son, William, are returning with the body to the York funeral home, Elwood.

The boy is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Higginbotham, Phoenix, formerly of Peru; and other grandfather, Chester Frazier, Elwood; two aunts, Mrs. William L. Hermann and Miss Sue Higginbotham, formerly of here. The elder Higginbotham’s lived in this city from 1923 until 1945, when he retired as manager of the J. C. Penney Co. store.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley for Clayton Higginbotham, 87 years old, of 420 Lee Avenue, West Terre Haute. He died Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock at the Union Hospital. He is survived by the wife, Sarah; a son, Frank of College Park, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Harry Black of San Jose, Calif.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

James Monroe Higginbotham (1879-1962) IN/AZ

Phoenix, Ariz. (Spl.) James M. Higginbotham, 82, years old, long-time manager of the J. C. Penney Store at Peru, Ind., and a former Indianapolis resident, died Monday night in a hospital here.

Mr. Higginbotham opened the first Penney store at Kellogg, Ida., in 1914, and founded many other Penney stores in the Midwest. J. C. Penney, founder and present chairman of the 1,600-unit store chain, frequently said "Mr. Higginbotham was the type of man who really built this firm. Both men in later years recalled that at the Kellogg store they had to improvise counters out of packing cases when the regular counters failed to arrive. In 1922, Mr. Higginbotham opened the Penney store at Peru, Ind., and remained there until his retirement in 1945. At Peru, he was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Red Cross and the Presbyterian Church. He also was active in supporting high school athletic activities. A son, James E. Higginbotham, started in track and football at Peru High School. The son also was a Penney store manager in Pennsylvania until his death in an automobile accident, five years ago. During the depression years in Peru Mr. Higginbotham outfitted many men so that they would stand a better chance to find a job. Upon his retirement, he and his family moved to Indianapolis where they lived until moving to Phoenix in 1952. Funeral services and burial will be in Phoenix Thursday.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Laura Higginbotham; two daughters, Mrs. William Hermann and Miss Sue Higginbotham, both of Phoenix, and four grandchildren.

Reese B. Irick, 73, New Palestine, died last night in a Fountaintown nursing home.

Mrs. Irick formerly had lived at 2315 W. Jackson. She was a life resident of Indianapolis until eight months ago when she went to live with a grandson at New Palestine.

Mrs. Irick was a member of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge, Corinthian Chapter of Easter Star and Washington Street Methodist Church.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Royster & Askin Mortuary, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Rebekah Lodge services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday in the mortuary. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tomorrow.

Forrest Higginbotham, 84, 506 Oxford Rd., died at 7 a.m. today at Community Hospital following an illness of one month.

The son of Jasper and Sarah Willmuch Higginbotham, he was born March 16, 1880, in Williford, Ark., and lived in Anderson since 1937. He retired in 1953 from Delco-Remy Division, Plant 10 inspection.

He is survived by his widow, Emma; five daughters, Mrs. Johnny Galyan of Indianapolis, Mrs. Ann Stewart of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Goldie Massie, Mrs. Enid Cook and Mrs. Grace Felzien, all of Anderson; three sons, Sim Higginbotham of Anderson, Borden Higginbotham of Springfield, Mo., and Thomas Higginbotham of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a brother, Hard Higginbotham of Williford, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Hill and Mrs. Maxie Simpson, both of Oklahoma; 28 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Hillcrest Church of Christ with the pastor, Rev. Robert Carroll, officiating. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour and a half prior to the service. Burial will be in the Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Baker Brothers Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Mrs. Sarah E. Higginbotham, 79, of 429 Lee Ave., West Terre Haute, died suddenly Monday while visiting her son in University Park, Mc. Survivors include the son, Frank; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Campbell of Terre Haute, Mrs. Lydia Higginbotham of West Terre Haute, Mrs. Mary Pine of Sheridan, Wyo., and Mrs. Lou Thompson of West Union, Ill; three brothers, Andrew Livvix of Marshall, Ill., John and Joe Livvix of Sheridan, Wyo.; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The body will be brought to the Bedino Chapel of the Valley pending arrangements.

Evansville - Funeral services were today at 2 p.m. at Maumee General Baptist Church for Mrs. Versa E. Wehmer, 47, Evansville, sister of Donald Higginbotham, Mrs. Lois Wade and Mrs. Medrith Hale, all of Owensville. Mrs. Wehmer died at Deaconess Hospital at 3:30 p.m. Friday, following a heart attack. The Rev. David Griffin officiated and burial was in Maumee Cemetery.

Born in Owensville, the daughter of Mrs. Essie Higginbotham and the late Morris H. Higginbotham, Mrs. Wehmer was a 1936 graduate of Owensville High School. She resided in Evansville the past 20 years.

Also surviving are her husband, John W. Wehmer of Evansville; one other brother, David Lloyd Higginbotham of Eugene, Ore.; one other sister, Mrs. Irene Hurt of Collinsville, Ill.

Terri Haute, Ind. - Services for Mrs., Harry A. (Virginia) Higginbotham, 34, who was hit by a car in Putnamville, Ind at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, will be at Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Hone with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, Henderson, Ky. Surviving besides the husband, Harry A.; are four daughters, Mrs. Lavella Burns, Terre Haute, Ind., Miss June, Nyla and Dale Higginbotham both at home; four sons, Harry Jr., Alonzo, John and Lawrence all at home. The parents Mr. and Mrs. David S. Keller, Terre Haute; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Collins and Mrs. Haddie Spurlock both of Terra Haute; two brothers, Eugene and Lewis Keller both of Terre Haute. A grandson, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Services for Jennie Higenbotham, 79, 2058 Ruckle, will be 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Shirley Brothers Drexel Chapel.

Survivors include two daughters, Hilda Markle and Frances Herron, Indianapolis, and a son, LeRoy H. Higenbotham, San Francisco.

South Haven - Huey Higginbottom of Indianapolis died at 6:20 a.m. today in Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, of injuries suffered at 7:30 p.m. Sunday when a semi-trailer drove up over the top of his car.

The accident occurred about one mile south of the Covert Interchange, on Interstate 196.

Michigan State police from the South Have Post estimated that Higginbottom was traveling about 20 miles an hour as he drove north on the super highway.

New Castle - Services were conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Macer Funeral Home for Mrs. Lillie C. Williamson, 90, widow of Jesse T. Williamson, 403 North Tenth St. She died Monday evening in the Hagerstown Nursing Home after an illness of several months. Burial will be in Mt. Summit Cemetery.

Mrs. Williamson had resided in New Castle and vicinity all her life. She was a member of the Mt. Summit Primitive Baptist Church, Eastern Star and Eastern Star Auxiliary.

Survivors include two sons, Sam. L. Higinbotham, R.R. 3 and Rudolph I. Higinbotham, New Castle, and one sister, Mrs. Marcia Souder of New Castle.

Killed in a two car crash in Terre Haute Thursday night were John Higginbotham, 5, Terre Haute, and a driver, Leo Burns, 33, Terre Haute. The boy's mother was killed last summer in a traffic crash in Putnam County.

Injured were the boy's brother, Lawrence, 2-1/2, and the other driver, Albert McKee Jr., 33, Terre Haute, an off duty policeman. Both were taken to Union Hospital.

Services for Clarence D. Higginbotham, 59, 1424 Grand Ave., who died Saturday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Cross Funeral Home. The Rev. Rosell Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday.

Services for Mrs. Lettie Higginbotham, 72, 2729 Jefferson St., who died Monday, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at DeBaun Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hull Cemetery.

A Lydick soldier, described as "a real nice guy" by his neighbors, died in combat in Viet Nam, the Defense Department announced today. He is survived by 11 brothers and sisters, all orphaned since 1959.

Army Spec. 4 Allen L. Higginbotham, of 26445 W. Edison Rd., who has been in Viet Nam since January, was killed while on duty near the Cambodian border.

A graduate of New Carlisle High School in 1962, he was one of 12 children of a family whose mother died in 1951 and whose father died in 1959.

"He was a good boy," said Mrs. Roscoe Joslin, behind whose home the Higginbotham family lived. "We thought the world of him."

The Defense Department, in making the announcement, did not explain how Higginbotham was killed. He was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, which has made frequent sorties near the Cambodian border where Communist military buildups have been reported recently in the Viet Nam War.

His family said they last received a letter from young Higginbotham a week ago. It was postmarked March 23.

In accordance with a new Army policy, Lt. Col. R.L. Dickerson of the Army Reserve Center at South Bend made a visit to the Higginbotham home to inform the family of the death.

Higginbotham, since his parents' death, has been raised by a sister, Mrs. V.L. Creswell, 26445 W. Edison, since he was 8. He was the youngest member of the family.

Mrs. Creswell said her brother's letters were cheerful and that he never complained about the war, although he frequently remarked about the jungle heat of Viet Nam.

He had been in Viet Nam since Jan. 20. He was scheduled for discharge on Nov. 17.

Higginbotham is one of six area men who have died in fighting in Viet Nam since hostilities began.

The young man was employed by the Goshen Tree Service as a tree trimmer before being drafted into the Army on Dec. 3, 1964.

After the parents died, the older members of the family took care of the younger members.

The Defense Department said Higginbotham's body will be returned to South Bend for burial. Lt. Col. Dickerson told members of the family the government, with the family's assistance, is making all arrangements.

The young soldier is survived by five brothers, Everet, Robert and Karl, all of the Lydick area, Sgt. 1 C. Norman Higginbotham, with the Army in Germany, and Theodore, of Michigan City.

In addition to Mrs. Creswell, his sisters include Mrs. Charles Kaufmann of 57549 Crumstown Hwy.; Mrs. Hale Burgess of 55384 N. Sundown Rd.; Mrs. Joseph Horvath of 26285 Evans Dr., all of Warren Twp.; Miss Audrey Higginbotham, 27300 Marquette Ave., Ardmore, and Mrs. Joseph Siposs, East Chicago.

Mrs. Edna S. Linder, 80, died early Tuesday morning at her residence, 2420 Sycamore St. She was a member of the Seventh Day Advent Church. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. James Kelso of Stockton, Calif. Services will be held at the Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Lewis C. Brand officiating with burial to follow in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ryan Chapel after noon Wednesday.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Louis Gerhardt officiating for Harry Higginbotham Sr., 39, who died at Union Hospital Monday night, shortly after consuming a bottle of cleaning fluid at the home of a friend. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Ryan Chapel after noon Wednesday.

Police report that Higginbotham went to the residence of Miss Lucille Morris, 2211 N. 24th St., in an intoxicated condition and threatened to commit suicide. When the woman order Higginbotham to leave her home he drank the fluid and collapsed to the floor.

He was taken to Union Hospital where his stomach was pumped and hospital officials reported he was improving. A short time later he died. A verdict as to the cause of death is being withheld pending a complete investigation by Deputy Coroner Dr. James Reynolds.

Higginbotham is survived by the widow, Mildred; two sons, Alonzo and Harry Jr., both of Terre Haute; four daughters, Misses June, Nyla and Dale Higginbotham, all of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Lavella Burns, Terre Haute; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Hay and Mrs. Myrtle Duby, both of Terre Haute and Mrs. Willa Morris, West Terre Haute; three brothers, Virgil, West Terre Haute, and Thomas and James, both of Terre Haute; the mother, Mrs. Verda Higginbotham, West Terre Haute, and three grandchildren.

Services for Harry Higginbotham, 19, of 1826 N. 5th St., who died Saturday as a result of an accident at the Indiana Youth Camp near Rockville, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home. Capt. David Logan will officiate with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Ryan Chapel after 6 p.m. Monday. Survivors include the stepmother, Mrs. Mildred Higginbotham; four sisters, Lavella Burns and Nyla, June and Dale Higginbotham, Terre Haute; a brother, Alonzo; and three stepbrothers, Timothy, John and Tom McCallister.

Services for Opal Higginbothem, 73, 2729 Jefferson St., who died Sunday at his residence will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the DeBaun Funeral Home with burial in Hull Cemetery. Friends may call.

Edith Higgenbottom Oxford, 58, died Wednesday night at St. Anthony Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Eugene Oxford, a son, John Hoover, Paoli Heights, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Brown, Indianapolis; and Mrs. Mary Hall, West Terre haute; and a brother, Walter Graham, New Goshen. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Gillis Memory Chapel. Rev. R.C. Mowery will officiate. Burial will be in Durham Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after noon Friday.

Mrs. Lydia Higginbotham, 88, RR 2, West Terre Haute, was deead on arrival at St. Anthony Hospital at 2 p.m. Monday. She was a member of the West Terre Haute OES Chapter No. 428. Surviving are a son, Arthur, and a grand-daughter, Mrs. June Goodwin, Terre Haute; Three brothers, Andy and John Livvix, both of Marshall, Ill., and Joe Livvix, Sheridan, Wyo.; four great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley, with the Rev. James Dyet officiating. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday.

NOBLESVILLE-Frank J. Higginbotham, 64, of Rt. 1, died early Friday at his home after several months of illness.

He had retired 18 months ago from the County Highway Department. A native of Kentucky, born Oct 15, 1903 to John and Julia B. Higginbotham, he had come to Hamilton County 39 years ago. He was a member of the Union Methodist Church, and of Otterbein Brotherhood and Sisterhood.

Surviving are his widow, Aggie; four sons, Monroe, Glen, Charles and Douglas Higginbotham, all of Noblesville; and a daughter, Miss Fay Higginbotham of Wilmington, Ill.

Friends are being received at the Coaltrain Funeral Home where final services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Richard Doughty and the Rev. John Weeks. Interment will be in the Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, south of Noblesville.

Mrs. Zona E. Higginbotham, 80, mother of Mrs. Vernon (Earlene) Carron and Mrs. Charles (Ernestine) Winger of Anderson died Friday noon at St. John’s Hospital.

Born Sept. 18, 1887, in Little Rock, Ark., she had come here two years ago from Hardy, Ark. Her husband Cay, died in 1959. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving besides the daughters are two other daughters, Mrs. Howard Reser and Mrs. Claude Parker, both of Hardy, Ark.; a brother, three sisters, nine grandchildren, 19 great0grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

The body has been transferred from the Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home to the Higginbotham Funeral Home, Hardy, Ark., for final rites Monday, and burial in the Hardy cemetery.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Higginbotham were held Saturday afternoon at the Cusick and Wenger Funeral Home in Cicero with Rev. Roy Clinard in charge.

Pallbearers were Charles Burgan, Leonard Reid, John Leer, Donnie Hatfield, Charles Higginbotham and Glen Higginbotham.

Frankfort - An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to determine if a 61-year-old Frankfort man killed near here Tuesday was Clinton County's fourth traffic death this year.

Milton Ferrell Higinbotham, 61, of 1402 S. Columbia St., died about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday when his car crashed into a culvert on Indiana 28, one and a half miles outside Frankfort.

County Coroner Charles E. Bush said the autopsy was scheduled to determine if Higinbotham died of a heart attack of injuries suffered in the accident.

If the driver suffered a heart attack, his death will not be recorded as a traffic fatality.

Three witnesses testified that Higinbotham's westbound car "drifted" slowly toward a ditch on the south side of the road, as if he were starting to turn left.

On arriving at the scene, Sheriff's Deputies Merrill Shrock and Charles Haughs found the victim seated with his arms crossed over his chest. The 1963 car was estimated to be a total loss.

Higinbotham was driving 40-50 miles per hour when the wreck occurred, the sheriff's office said.

A packer for Ingram-Richardson Co., where he had worked 34 years, Higinbotham was a native and lifetime resident of Frankfort. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include his wife, one son, Milton Ferrell Higinbotham Jr. of Frankfort; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Kressley of Rt. 2 and Miss Betty Jean, at home; a sister, Mrs. Anna Braden of Frankfort, and two brothers, Albert and Roy, both of Frankfort.

PENDLETON - Mrs. Barbara Higginbotham, 47, Rt. 3, Pendleton, died yesterday morning at St. John’s Hospital after being seriously ill the past six months.

She was born Sept. 4, 1921, the daughter of Glen and Ethel Slain Wood and had resided in Anderson before moving to the Pendleton community in 1954.

Surviving with the husband Russell are five sisters, Mrs. William Pittinger of Gaston, Mrs. James Vinson of Alexandria, Mrs. Richard Cozat, Mrs. Carl Wolf, both of Muncie, and Mrs. Jack Barry of Justin; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cornell Bright Funeral Home and burial will be in the Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ileen Young Higginbotham, native and longtime Sheridan resident, died Saturday at the Americana Nursing Home, 348 Catherwood, Dr., Indianapolis. She was 61 years of age. She had been ill about two years.

Mrs. Higginbotham was born in Sheridan on March 19. 1908, the daughter of Dr. Edward M. and Mamie Burnham Young. She was a graduate of Sheridan High School and attended Indiana University. For many years she worked as a clerk in the Indiana State Welfare Department.

Mrs. Higginbotham is survived by a sister, Mrs. Alice Mullen of Ocala, Florida, and a brother, Dr. George M. Young, Gary.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Pettijohn Funeral Home, Sheridan. Burial will be at Crownview Cemetery. Rev. Paul D. Burton of the Sheridan Christian Church, where Mrs. Higginbotham was a member, officiated at the service.

William F. Higginbotham, 70, RR 21, died Sunday morning at Orlando, Fla. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include the widow, Alice; a son, William, Monroe, Mich.; a brother, Harvey, Martinsville, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Strasler, Prairieton, Ind.; Mrs. Pauline Inks, Orlando, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the DeBaun Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Harmony Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The Rev. John F. Higginbotham, 89, 5005 West 12th Street, Speedway, a minister for 69 years, died yesterday in Methodist Hospital.

Before his retirement in 1945, he was a minister of Pilgrim Holiness Church and Church of the Nazarene.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Hartman and Frye Funeral Home in Frankfort, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery there.

Survivors include four sons, Allen Higginbotham of Indianapolis; Charles Higginbotham of Astoria, Ore.; Lester F. Higginbotham of Ranton, Wash.; and John E. Higginbotham of Marion; a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Raper of Speedway, and two grandchildren.

NOBLESVILLE – Sally Ann Higginbotham, 19, of Rt. 3, Noblesville, was killed in a head-on crash at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, four miles east of Noblesville.

Miss Higginbotham was driving east on Ind. 32 en route to a choir practice at the Charlesville Christian Church, where she was organist, when her car was struck head-on by a vehicle driven by Gale L. Bloom, 22, Noblesville.

Bloom is listed in serious condition at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville, while Miss Higginbotham was killed on impact. She died of a fractured skull and crushed chest. Bloom suffered lacerations of the left elbow, nose and back as well as serious nose bleed.

Also injured was Jimmy Higginbotham, 13, brother of Sally, who was a passenger in her car. He was seriously injured and was later transferred to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

The accident occurred as Bloom, who was traveling west in Ind. 32, attempted to pass a church bus, also going west. The bus was not involved in the mishap, except for minor damage to its left side where Bloom’s auto struck it while skidding in a futile attempt to avoid the Higginbotham car.

Miss Higginbotham, the daughter of Oner and Lucille Heiny Higginbotham, was born Sept. 3, 1950. She was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County. A 1969 graduate of Hamilton high School, she was employed as a secretary for the Best Luck Company of Indianapolis.

She is also survived by three brothers, Bobby, Billy and Jimmy, all at home; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Heiny of Noblesville.

Mrs. Beulah E. Higginbotham, a former Indianapolis resident, died Tuesday in General Hospital. She formerly was a practical nurse. Mrs. Higginbotham, 81, had been living in St. Clair Shores, Mich. Services will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Appleget Lawrence Mortuary. Survivors - son, Robert Pernett; daughter, Mrs. Mary Scott.

Dawn Marie Higginbotham, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Higgenbotham, 934 Bryan St., died shortly after birth Saturday in Osteopathic Hospital. Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ellis of Louisville, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Farthing of South Bend. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. today in Highland Cemetery, Rev. Stanley M. Dodgson, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.

Services for Mrs. Susie Hickenbotham, formerly of 1617 Orchard St., who died at the Wallace Nursing Center at 9:52 Saturday morning, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Bedino Peace Chapel with the Rev. Carl E. Gilbreath officiating. Friends may call at the Peace Chapel after noon Sunday. The order of the Eastern Star will hold memorial services at the chapel at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Shelburn, Ind. - Mrs. Berniece Higginbottom, 69, Shelburn, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday at the Mary Sherman Hospital in Sullivan. Surviving are a son, Don, RR 2 Shelburn; the mother, Mrs. Clara Huckabee of Corkin, Calif.; two brothers, four sisters and 17 grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Christ. The body was taken to the McHugh Funeral Home where friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday and where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Brother Lavern Hall will officiate and burial will be in the Little Flock Cemetery.

New Albany - Mrs. Harriett Belcher Higginbotham, 70, of Punta Gorda, Fla., died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul A. Webb, Caney.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the New Albany Order of the Eastern Star chapter.

Also surviving are her husband, Erbert Higginbotham; a sister and two grandchildren.

Private funeral Thursday, Dieckmann Funeral Home. Burial, Graceland Memorial Park.

Services for Mrs. Grace Heckingbottom, 90, Crawfordsville, will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Bright and Burkhart Funeral Home at Crawfordsville. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Heckingbottom, widow of the Rev. Charles F. Heckingbottom, died Tuesday in Culver Hospital at Crawfordsville.

New Albany - Rupert Higginbotham, 77, of 1739 Florence Ave., died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Eckertly.

He was a retired employee of the Home Transit Co., a veteran of World War I, and a member of Faith Assembly Church in Clarksville, the Eckertly Lodge and Barracks No. 6 of the Veterans of World War I.

Survivors include his wife, the former Ruth Arganbright; a son, Chester Higginbotham, Clarksville; and a brother.

Funeral, 2 p.m. Saturday, Faith Assembly Church. Burial, Graceland Cemetery. The body is at Dieckmann Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Faith Assembly Church Missionary Fund.

Russiaville - Robert Higginbotham, 74, Russiaville R.R. 2, died in the Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, at 12 noon Sunday. He had been a patient there and ill for five years.

Born in Hadley, Kt., May 21, 1897, he was the son of Edward and Nancy (Huff) Higginbotham.

On Dec. 22, 1917, he was married to Ray Barks, who survives. He was a retired farmer. He had lived in Indiana since 1951, moving here from the Hadley area.

Surviving with the widow are four sons, Shelby of Califon, N.J.; Marshall of Indianapolis; Donald of Rockfield, Ky., and Thurman of Russiaville R.R. 2; a brother, Earl of Garden City, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A daughter, a sister and five brothers are deceased.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Stout Funeral Home here with the Rev. Ronald Waggoner officiating. Burial will be in the New London Cemetery.

Services for Mrs. Emagean Hickenbotham, 65, 1532 Maple Ave., who died Saturday, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Thomas Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stanley Howell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday. She was a member of the Mother's Auxiliary of VFW. Surviving are the husband, Rufus, two sons, Richard and Ray, both of Terre Haute; four daughters, Mildred Ellinger, Terre Haute; Mrs. Nancy Hanna, St. Bernice, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Melcho, Marshall, Ill., and Mrs. Dorothy Sullivan, Interlachen, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Mable Jones, Clinton, Ind.; a brother, Noble Padgett, Terre Haute; 32 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Services for Mrs. Verda M. Higginbotham, 76, 925 S. 8th St., West Terre Haute, who died at 2:15 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Hospital, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the DeBaun Funeral Home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Survivng are three daughters, Mrs. Willa Morris and Mrs. Ada Lemmons, both of West Terre Haute and Mrs. Myrtle Duby, Terre Haute; three sons, Virgil, West Terre Haute, James and Thomas, both of Terre Haute; a step-son, Leo, Terre Haute; 43 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

Services for William H. Higginbotham, 64, RR 1, Dennison, Ill., who died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Union Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley, with the Rev. James Canny officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday. Surviving are the widow, Opal; a son, Leland, Terre Haute; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Loyd, Terre Haute, and Mrs. Shirley Cowan, Gardena, Calif.; a brother, Donald, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Smith, Lansing, Mich., and sic grandchildren.

Goshen - David W. Higginbotham, 22, of 1804 Osolo Rd., Elkhart, formerly of Goshen, was killed Monday night in a one-car accident on Interstate 80 near Kewanee, Ill. He was employed by Handy Clean Products.

Born in Cabin Creek, W. Va., on April 12, 1950, he had lived in this area for 10 years and married Alice Neff on Dec. 11, 1971. He was a member of the Goshen Moose Lodge.

Survivng are the widow; one son, Brian Keith, two months old; his father, Hubert Higginbotham of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Goshen; two brothers, Wesley and Gary Eugene of Goshen; two sisters, Mrs. George Marlow of Goshen, and Miss Judy Lynn of West Palm Beach, and his grandparents, Mrs. Rosie Gobel of Eskdale, W. Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Higginbotham Sr. of Rand, W. Va.

The body will be returned to Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where arrangements are pending.

Mrs. Marshall R. (Doris I.) Higginbotham, 42, 827 North Tecumseh Street, died yesterday at her home of a heart attack. She was born at Bowling Green, Ky., and had lived in Indianapolis 22 years. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel, with burial in Washington Park East. Survivors include the husband and three sons, Philip, Mark and Bart Higginbotham, all at home; sister of Mrs. Hattie Henderson, Mrs. Anna Lloyd, Mrs. Rachel Oliver, Mrs. Dorothy Ashworth, Mrs. Marta Currens, Mr. Ewell, Barkley, Bill and Jim Price.

PENDLETON-Robert Lee Higginbotham, 78, a retired butcher and farmer, died Thursday evening at his home, 110 W. High St.

He had come to Pendleton in 1940 from Pocahontas, Ark., where he was affiliated with the Church of Christ.

Surviving are the widow, Sylvia; a sister, Mrs. Carl Higginbotham, Pendleton; and nieces and nephews.

Earl Higginbotham, 74, Orange City, Calif., a former resident of Indianapolis resident before moving to California seven years ago, died yesterday in an Orange City hospital. He was a retired employee of the Mitchell & Scott Screw Machine Co., where he worked for 20 years before retiring in 1962. He was a member of Englewood Christian Church. Services will be Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Mt. Vernon Chapel at Washington Park East Cemetery. Friends may call until noon Thursday at Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel. Survivors - wife, Agnes; daughters, Margaret, Mrs. Kathleen Anderson.

Memorial services for Norman G. Higginbotham, 46, of Killeen, Tex., formerly of South Bend, who died Monday afternoon in Killeen after an extended illness, will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Lydick United Methodist Church. Rev. Paul Steele, pastor, will officiate. Services in Killeen will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Killeen City Cemetery. Born Jan. 27, 1927, in South Bend, Mr. Higginbotham had lived in Killeen since 1964. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; two sons, David of Huntsville, Tex., and Bruce of Killeen; four brothers, Ted of Michigan City and Everett, Robert and Carl, all of South Bend; and six sisters, Diane of Gary, Audrey of Lafayette and Mrs. Norma Kaufman, Mrs. Marilyn Burgess, Mrs. Vanetta Creswell and Mrs. Evelyn Horvath, all of South Bend. Mr. Higginbotham had been a member of the VFW here and since 1964 a member of the Killeen and Parker Heights, Tex., VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Clarence Higginbotham, 64, of Owensville died on Thursday afternoon at his home.

He was born on September 5, 1909, in Gibson County, the son of William and Mary Higginbotham. Higginbotham was a lifetime resident of the Owensville area.

Survivors are his wife, Vera; two daughters, Mrs. Marla Cleveland of Chandler and Mrs. Cheryl Brown of Butler, Mo.; three sons, Larry of Franklin, Ky., and Tom and Michael, both of Owensville, and five grandchildren.

The Rev. Wendell Allen will conduct the funeral services on Saturday at Holder Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Maumee Cemetery.

Mrs. Gertrude Higgenbottom, 83, 43 South Ritter Avenue, widow of Walter Leo Higgenbottom, died yesterday in a local nursing home. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and its Alter Society. Mrs. Higgenbottom was a lifelong Indianapolis resident. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Flanner and Buchanan Shadeland Mortuary and at 9 a.m. in the church, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles Pierson and Mrs. William Bowman, both Indianapolis, and three sons, Raymond E. and Robert F. Higgenbottom, both of Indianapolis and Walter Higgenbottom of Phoenix, Ariz.

Robert C. Higginbotham, age 65, of 5616 Alice Ave., Hammond, passed away at St. MArgaret Hospital, Mon., July 7, 1975.

Survivors: wife, Margaret; one daughter, Mrs. Byron (Billie) Reid of Lansing, Ill.; one son, Robert (Mable) of Hammond; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Della Garner of Hammond, Mrs. Maggie Armstrong of Birmingham, Alabama; two brothers, Fred of Trafford, Alabama, Claude of Hayden, Alabama.

Funeral services Wed., July 9, 1:30 p.m. from Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Ave., Hessville, with Rev. Charles Hawes officiating. Burial Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Tues. 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.

He was a resident of the Calumet area for the past 23 years and was a retired employee of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.

Services for Mrs. Agnes Higginbotham, 71, of Orange, Calif., formerly of Indianapolis, are pending at Harry W. Moore Arlington Chapel. Mrs. Higginbotham died Friday at Orange. Born at Hadley, Ky., Mrs. Higginbotham lived in Indianapolis most of her life and was self-employed eight years as a seamstress. She was a member of Englewood Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. S. Gordon Anderson of Indianapolis and Miss Margaret (Nickie) Higginbotham of Costa Mesa, Calif. She was the widow of Earl (Jack) Higginbotham.

William Higginbotham, 43, 3105 S. 11-1/2 St. was pronounced dead on arrival at Terre Haute Regional Hospital at 5:35 p.m. Friday. Surviving are the widow, Jeanetta; three sons, William Andrew, Christopher and Robert Eugene, all of Terre Haute; three daughters, Catherine and Lelah, both at home, and Mrs. Jane Tarwater, Lewis, Ind.; the father, Harvey Higginbotham, Martinsville, Ind.; the mother, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Terre Haute, and a brother, Robert, Plainfield, Ind. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Gillis Memory Chapel with the Rev. Don J. Lawson officiating. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery, Lewis, Ind.

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Police apparently mistaking three men for bank robbers shot and killed one and wounded the others in an incident that began with a tip and ended in tragedy.

Officers said Jose S. Higginbotham, 19, was killed and David L. Mason, 17, wounded in the shooting.

Ronald A. Woodward, 22, officers said, was wounded by shotgun fire from other officers as he fled the scene.

PENDLETON-Carl Higginbotham, 73, 200 W. State St., died Sunday afternoon at St. John’s Hospital after a sudden illness.

Born in Randolph Co., Ark., he lived in the Pendleton community for 50 years, and retired from Delco-Remy after 38 years of employment. He was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ.

Surviving with the wife Rosa are three daughters, Mrs. Sharon Williams of Pendleton, Miss Kathryn Higginbotham of Bradenton, Fla., and Mrs. Vesta Winter of Houston, Texas; a son, Worthy Campbell of Pendleton; his mother, Mrs. Laure Higginbotham; three brothers, Chalk of Pendleton, Russell of Bradenton, Fla., and Calvin Higginbotham of Marion; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Passwater of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Tellie Roberts and Mrs. Everett Delph, both of Anderson; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Frances E. Henry, 907 W. Eighth St., died Wednesday at Jersey Shores Medical Center, Neptune, N.J. Her husband Frank died in 1961.

A native of Portsmouth, Ohio, she lived in Anderson for 65 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Doris Hughes, and a grandson, Francis Wiley , both of New Jersey; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Baker Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. James Lantz officiating. Burial will follow in East Maplewood Cemetery.

Graveside services for Ruth Hackney, 44 Sherman Dr., Carmel, Ind., formerly of Newark, will be 11 a.m. Friday in Wilson Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. John Halsey officiating.

Mrs. Hackney died Tuesday in Indianapolis Methodist Hospital. She was born to the late Andrew and Goldie (McLaughlin) Higginbotham.

She was a former choir director and music teacher in the Cambridge area. She was a member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in Carmel.

Surviving are her widower, Karl; two sons, Terry of Venice, Calif., and Randy of Indianapolis; two brothers, Edward Higginbotham of Newark and John Higginbotham of Cleveland; and three grandchildren. One brother is dead.

The family will be present from2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Bricker and Kishler Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Williams, 86, 807 S. Monroe, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Gill Funeral Home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Williams, a native of Bowling Green, Ky., and a Muncie resident for 60 years, died Friday in Ball Hospital.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Pharis, Muncie, and Mrs. Roxie Smith, Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Gallen Higginbottom, Muncie, and Dillard Higginbottom, Bowling Green, Ky.; three grandsons, a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Elsie Higginbotham Strain, 90, 3319 East New York Street, the widow of Lemuel O. Strain, died yesterday in her home. A native of Frankfort, Mrs. Strain lived here about 65 years. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Robert N. Strain of Indianapolis and Frank S. Strain of Oakland, Calif.

Services for Nancy J. Higginbotham, 75, 2414 S. First St., who died Sunday evening at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the DeBaun Funeral Home with the Rev. Amos Bridwell officiating. Burial will be in Durham Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Surviving are the husband, Leo; five sons, Avery of Prairie Creek; Leo, Jr., Chevy Chase, Md.; Bill of Indianapolis; Russell and Ronald, both of Terre Haute; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Batson, Mrs. Ruby Davidson and Mrs. Barbara Black, all of Terre Haute, Mrs. Ann Heaton of Chester, Calif.; five brothers, Hoye Bunch of Crystal Lake, Ill., Gilbert and Thomas Bunch, both of Terre Haute, William of Alexandria and Ed of Riley; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Williams of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Martha Essex and Mrs. Irene Goodwill, both of Terre Haute; 26 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Sylvia May Higginbotham, 74, 135 W. Hendricks Street was found dead at 11 am Tuesday at her home by her landlord, Roy Tucker. She had not been ill and Shelby County Coroner Lee Fisher said death was due to natural causes. A resident of Shelbyville most of her life, Mrs. Higginbotham was formerly employed at Spurlin Radio and TV Service. She formerly attended the Marietta United Methodist Church. Mrs. Higginbotham was born in Marietta on Feb. 19, 1903 a daughter of Lewis and Mary Ethel Cox Spurlin. She was married to Edward Lee Higginbotham, who died Dec. 15, 1946. Surviving are a son, Edward Higginbotham, Indianapolis; three grandchildren and two brothers and a sister, William Spurlin, Indianapolis, and Hubert Spurlin and Mrs. Laura Ann DeMott, both of Shelbyville. Services will be at 1pm Friday at Murphy Mortuary, with the Rev. Mrs. Helen Hager officiating, Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary from 5pm until 9pm Thursday.

She was a native of Arkansas, coming to this area 45 years ago. She was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Hillcrest Church of Christ with Paul Galyan and Nick Young officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Anderson. Friends may call at the church today from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to services.

Survivors include: eight children, Goldie Massey, Enid Cook, Sim and Borden Higginbotham, all of Anderson, Johnie Galyan of Salem, Grace Felsein of Summitville, Lynn Stuart of St. Charles, Mo., and Tom Higginbotham of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and 31 grandchildren.

Mrs. Evelyn M. Stopper, 63, of 22992 Adams Road, died about 5:30 a.m. today in Memorial Hospital after a seven-month illness. She was born on April 3, 1915, in Rolling Prairie, and had lived here since. As Evelyn M. Higginbotham, she married Adolph F. Stopper on June 29, 1940, in South Bend. He survives.

Also surviving are four brothers, Robert and Bill Higginbotham, both of South Bend; Charles Higginbotham of Niles and Orval Higginbotham of Buchanan; and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Walters of Buchanan and Mrs. Eva Skiles of South Bend. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, Mishawaka, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Rev. David Walters and Rev. Marvin Arnold, both nephews of Mrs. Stopper, will officiate, and burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Mrs. Stopper was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Mishawaka Post 360 and the German Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary.

Frankfort - Mrs. Anna F. Braden, 73, a retired employee of National Cigar Co., died at 4 p.m. Wednesday in her home at 1558 Rossville Ave. She had been ill nine years.

Also surviving are four sons, Robert J. Zurfas of Anderson, Donald B. and Wayne W. Swope, both of Frankfort, and Lowell Swope of Phoenix, Ariz.; two stepsons, Eldon Braden of Frankfort and Ralph Braden of Anaheim, Calif.; and two brothers, Albert F. Higginbotham and Roy F. Higginbotham, both of Frankfort.

Henry E. Higginbotham, 77, 1608 N. Morrison St., died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 1978, in his home.

He was born Aug. 28, 1901, in Comfort, W. Va., the son of Lee F. and Rosetta (Milam) Higginbotham. He was married in 1924 to Lucinda Castle, who survives.

A retired custodian, he attended the Salvation Army Citadel, and had lived in Marion since 1937 before moving to Kokomo six years ago.

Surviving with the wife are three sons, Edward of Kokomo, Berlie and Lonnie, both of Marion; a daughter, Violet Easter, Marion; a brother, Samuel, Marion; 19 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.

Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Salvation Army Citadel in Marion with Maj. Fred Bailey and Capt. Loren Carter officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Needham and Son Funeral home in Marion after 2 p.m. Sunday.

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. - The body of a woman stuffed into a barrel and dumped into the White Lick Creek near Mooresville was identified Wednesday as that of a Hendricks County waitress missing for a year.

Pathologists made a positive identification through dental records, authorities said.

They said the victim was Mary Ann Higginbotham, 21. She lived at Clayton at the time she disappeared on June 6, 1978.

Corydon - Edward Higginbotham, 75, of Corydon, died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday at Harrison County Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Mae Rosenbargen Higginbotham; two son, John C. Higginbotham of Corydon, and Kenneth Higginbotham of Lanesville; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Cropper of Corydon; and eight grandchildren.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Fund.

Helena Elizabeth Rose Higginbotham, 4 months, died suddenly today at her residence at 1 a.m. from an apparent sudden infant death syndrome.

She was the daughter of Thomas Roger and Lucinda Lott Higginbotham, born in Martinsville on Nov. 2, 1979.

Other survivors include two brothers at home, Richard and Jonathan; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Higginbotham of Little Hurricane Hill and Margaret Lott of rural Paragon; and three great-grandmothers, Fern Davis of Indianapolis, Gertrude Carlyle of Paragon R.R. 1 and Eura Higginbotham of Kentucky.

The Rev. Kenneth Scherle will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Neal and Summers Chapel.

Burial will be in Friendship Park at Paragon, and calling hours are on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Kathryn Higginbotham, 66, of McCordsville, died Friday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a two-week illness.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Fred (Cecile) Goodman of Anderson; five children, Mrs. James (Sandra) Taylor, Mike Higginbotham and James Burris, each of Pendleton, and Judy Norris and Sally Higginbotham, both of Chesterfield; two brothers, Donald Girton of Sarasota, Fla., and Robert Girton of Kentucky; and 11 grandchildren.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Baker Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. John K. Summers officiating. Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Funeral services for Galen Higginbottom, 71, 808 N. Penn, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Gill Funeral Home.

The Rev. J.C. Williams will officiate and burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Mr. Higginbottom died Saturday in Ball Hospital following an extended illness. He was a native of Bowling Green, Ky., and had resided in Muncie for about 40 years. He was a retired employee of the old Muncie Malleable Foundry, now Dayton-Walther Corp.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Pharis, Muncie, and Mrs. Roxie Smith, S. Louis, Mo.; two brothers, Dillard Higginbottom, Bowling Green, Ky., and Herschel Higginbottom, Muncie, and several nieces and nephews.

Lori Ann Higginbotham, 19, of 54955 Pear, died shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday from severe head injuries she suffered when her car rolled over on an entrance ramp to the U.S. 31 Bypass at Ind. 2 around 2:30 p.m.

County Coroner, Dr. Louis Grwinski, pronounced Miss Higginbotham dead at 6:15 p.m. in Memorial Hospital. Multiple skull fractures and severe internal injuries were the principal cause of death, Grwinski said. He said that no autopsy would be performed.

Miss Higginbotham formerly was a secretary at Allied Construction Co. and was employed at the Frontier Fruit and Nut Co. in Scottsdale Mall at the time of her death. She was born on March 30, 1962, in South Bend, and had lived here all her life. She was a 1980 graduate of LaSalle High School, and had attended Holy Cross Junior College. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Higginbotham, and a brother, Mark L., all of South Bend.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William. Rev. Robert Hickman, pastor of the Lydick United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Audrey M. Raper, age 77, of Speedway, passed away Saturday. Wife of Arthur W. Raper, sister of Allen Higginbotham. Funeral services Tuesday 10 a.m., Conkle Funeral Home Speedway Chapel, 4925 W. 16th St. Visitation from 2 until 9 p.m. Monday.

Laura M. Higginbotham, 99, Rt. 2, Pendleton, died early Monday morning at a local nursing home after an illness of one year.

She was born in Vandalia, Ill., and had resided in Anderson since 1928, coming here from Missouri.

She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Tellie Roberts and Mrs. Everett (Ruby) Delph, both of Anderson, Chalk Higginbotham and James Burris, both of Pendleton, Calvin Higginbotham of Marion and Russell Higginbotham and Mrs. Ray (Lana) Passwater, both of Bradenton, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Home with minister Borden Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

William L. Higginbotham Sr., 89, of 1613 E. Ewing, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Osteopathic Hospital after a three-month illness. He was retired from Dallas and Mavis Trucking Co. Born on Oct. 7, 1892, in Summerset, Ky., he had lived in South Bend for 16 years after coming from Walkerton. On Nov. 13, 1926, in New Carlisle, he married Mildred L. Lehker. She survives along with a daughter, Mrs. Lottie Lucille Rayburn of Gray, Ky.; a son, William L. Jr. of South Bend; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Walters of Buchanan, Mich., and Mrs. Eva Skiles of South Bend; and three brothers, Charles and Robert, both of South Bend, and Orville of Buchanan.

Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Hollis-Palmer funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Ave. Rev. Dester J. Cummins, pastor of the Blissville Church of the Brethren, Tyner, will officiate. Burial will be in the Walkerton Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He was a World War I veteran, and a member of American Legion Post 365 of North Liberty.

Bartis Higginbottom, 64, of Sharpsville, died in his home Friday after an illness of two years.

Born Oct. 6, 1917, in Poughkeepsie, AR, he was the son of Cleo and Virgie Butts Higginbottom. He was married to Mildred Rush in 1942, and she survives.

Mr. Higginbottom retired from the Cabot Corp. of Kokomo in 1981 after 30 years. He was a member of the Kokomo Eagles, the Alto Church of Christ and the Cabot Corp. Quarter Century Club.

Surviving with his wife are one son, Roger D. Higginbottom of Greentown; two daughters, Carolyn Butler of Sharpsville and Kathy Simpson of Kokomo; one sister, Cleotta Olson of Sedalia, MO; and one brother, H.B. Higginbottom of Poughkeepsie, AR, and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the McMullan Funeral Home in Kempton with the Rev. Lynn Brust officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Charles Higginbotham, 70, Crown Point, died at St. Anthony Medical Center Nov. 4.
Survivors include son Wayne Kerns, West Virginia; daughter Norma Dunn, Crown Point; seven grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister Mary Devor, West Virginia.
The deceased was a retired employee of Calumet Auto Wrecking, Hammond, for 13 years. Mr, Higginbotham was an area resident for 20 years.
Services Nov. 7 at the Little Funeral Home were conducted by the Rev. Gilbert Grinder. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary.

Aggie D. Higginbotham, 77, Noblesville, died Thursday, June 7, at St.. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was Born May 1, 1907 in Laurel County, Ky., and was the daughter of Charlie and Laura (Tompkins) Hamblin. She had been a county resident since 1929.

She was a member of the Union United Methodist Church Ladies Aid; Otterbein Brother and Sisterhood; Kennard Brother and Sisterhood.

Survivors are a daughter, Ida Fae Davis, Wilmington, Ill.; sons, Monroe, Glen and Charles Higginbotham, Noblesville; Douglas Higginbotham, Macon, Ga.; brothers, Virgil Hamblin, Westfield; Robert Hamblin, Hamilton, Ohio; Charles Hamblin, Crittendon, Ky.; sisters, Edna VanHook, New Whiteland; Nannie Farmer, Geneva Swartz, and Ruby Trew, all of Cincinnati; Gladys Sebree, Mt. Orab, Ohio. One daughter is deceased.

Services are 2 p.m. tomorrow at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home with burial at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. the Rev. Steve St. John will officiate. Calling at the funeral home is 3-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow.

Mrs. Mazo Higginbotham, 65, of Seymour R6, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital after a 10 month illness.

Mrs. Higginbotham was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Rebekah Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the All Seasons Garden Club and Royal Neighbors.

She retired in 1980 from her position at Seymour National Bank.

Born on August 28, 1918, in Mooresville, she was a daughter of the late Raymond C. and Mary E. McCreary Hill.

She married Ruie Higginbotham on November 23, 1946, in Seymour and lived in Jackson County most of her life.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Hugh (Becky) Vermillion, Seymour; sons, Dennis R. Higginbotham, Houston, and William O. Higginbotham, Terre Haute; brothers Raymond C. Hill, Centerville, Ohio, and John W. Hill, Seymour R7, a foster brother, Richard Robbins, Seymour R1; sisters Mrs. Earl (Helen) Vandiver, Seymour R1, and Mrs. Delbert (Lucille) Bannister, Scipio R1; a foster sister, Ruby Hall, North Vernon R4; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Dr. Stewart H. Silver will officiate.

Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and from noon until the time of the service Tuesday at Voss Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Word has been received that Gertrude I. Higginbotham, 57, of Harker Heights, Texas, formerly of South Bend, died Sept. 20 in Darnell Hospital, Fort Hood, Texas, after an illness. Services were Sept. 22 in Killeen (Texas) City Cemetery. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Killeen, handled arrangements.

Mrs. Higginbotham was born Oct. 22, 1926, in South Bend and lived in South Bend many years. In 1944 as Gertrude Shie, she married Norman Higginbotham, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, David of Harker Heights and Bruce of Nolansville, Texas; two grandsons; two sisters, Mary Farling of Harker Heights and Helen Archambault of South Bend; and a step-brother, Willard Probst of California.

New Albany - Mrs. Delbert Higginbotham, 70, died Sunday. Funeral, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, chapel of Mount St. Francis Catholic Monastery in Floyds Knobs, with burial in Tunnell City Cemetery in Edwardville.

Elkhart - Services for Doris Ennis Higginbottom, 66, of 2421 Southdale Drive, who died Wednesday morning in her home after an illness, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Rice Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mrs. Higginbottom was born Oct. 11, 1918, in Marshfield, Wis. On June 27, 1946, she married Lawrence F. Higginbottom, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Susan Ennis Arendt of Cassopolis; a son, Keith L. Higginbottom of Elkhart; and a sister, Helen C. Miller of Elkhart. Mrs. Higginbottom was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II and a member of the Augustana Lutheran Church.

Bessie Higginbottom Pharris, 101, formerly of 808 S. Center St., died Sunday in Americana Health Care Center in Indianapolis after an extended illness.

She was a native of Bowling Green, Ky., and came to Muncie in 1922. She was a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lou Strange, Indianapolis; a son, Richard Johnson, Muncie; two brothers, Herchel Higginbottom, Muncie, and Dillard Higginbottom, Bowling Green; 19 grandchildren, and many great and great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Gill Funeral Home, with Elder Delbert Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Calling hours are 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Franklin, Ind. - Services for Heather Nicole Higginbotham, 21 months, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Vandiver-Tudor Funeral Home with calling after 2 p.m. Thursday. The daughter of Robert and Kathy Higginbotham, she died today in Riley Hospital at Indianapolis. Survivors - parent; grandparents, David and Mary Gill, Waldon Higginbotham, Betty Higginbotham; great-grandmothers, Mary Thompson, Helen Higginbotham.

Mildred L. Higginbotham, 76, of 1625 E. Donald St., died at 5:45 a.m. today in her home. Mrs. Higginbotham was born July 21, 1909, in LaPorte County, and lived in South Bend all her life. On Nov. 13, 1926, as Mildred Lehker, she married William Louis Higginbotham Sr. He died Jan. 21, 1982. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Lucille Amburn of South Bend; a son, William Louis Jr. of Kenner, La.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Oren Lehker of Hollywood, Fla.

Odas Higginbotham, 60, of 15130 S. Jonesville Road, Columbus, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday at Bartholomew County Hospital, Columbus. He had been ill 2½ years.

Mr. Higginbotham was employed by Moorman's Feed Manufacturers. He was a veteran of World War II.

He was born Sept. 28, 1925, in London, Ky., to John C. and Nannie M. Woods Higginbotham, who preceded him in death. He lived in Bartholomew County for 20 years.

Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Louis (Bonnie) Daab, Seymour; Mrs. Tony (Connie) Bolte, Seymour; and Stella Higginbotham, at home; two sons, Odas Higginbotham Jr., Paris Crossing; and Ronnie Higginbotham, Seymour R7; five grandchildren, Amy Daab, JeanAnn Daab, Craig Bolte, Tine Bolte and Nicole Higginbotham; three brothers, Oner, Noblesville, Onel, Tacoma, Wash.; and John C., Cicero; four sisters, Mrs. Oda Reid, Cicero; Mrs. Ola Hatfield, Cicero; Mrs. Ethel Marcum, Cicero; Mrs. Ida Tichneor, Cicero; two half-sisters, Mrs. Elsi Baker, Florida; and Mrs. Tricia Gibson, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jonesboro Christian Church, with the Rev. Jerry Langley officiating. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Oak LAwn Memorial Gardens, Allisonville Road, Indianapolis.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Voss Chapel and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church.

Corine H. (Higginbotham) Keohane, 84, 115 Slack Drive, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning in St. John's Medical Center.

She was a native of Poughkeepsie, Ark., and had lived in this community since 1941. She was employed 10 years in inspection at Delco Remy plants 1 and 6.

She is survived by one son, Billy A. Reser of Anderson; one daughter, Seawillow Parker of Anderson; two brothers, Roe Higginbotham of Cave City, Ark., and Claude Higginbotham of Willowford, Ark.; one sister, Lola Freeman of Anderson; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park cemetery.

Services for Jennifer Lynn Higginbotham, 11, Indianapolis, will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Little and Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove, with calling from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. She died Sunday in St. Francis Hospital Center. She attended East Ridge Elementary School. She was a member of Gray Road Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Shepherds Home, Union Grove, Wis. Survivors: parents, William L. and Patricia K. Mulry Higginbotham, brother, Tom Higginbotham, grandmother, Georgia Higginbotham.

Garner, Idella - age 81 of Gary, Indiana passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1986 at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. Survivors: three sons, J.W. (Anetta) Garner of Highland, George (Nellie) GArner of Scotsboro, Alabama and Paul (Karen) Garner of Hebron, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Higginbotham; sister, Maggie Armstrong - both of Alabama. Preceded in death by her husband, Claude, and son, Thomas.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 19 at 1 p.m. from the Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Ave., Hessville with Rev. Leroy Duvall officiating. Burial, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends are invited to call at the Bocken Funeral Home Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Dorothy E. Higginbotham Hauk, 64, Indianapolis, died Friday in Community Hospital. She was a member of Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Wilson-St. Pierre Chapel of the Chimes. Calling will be 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Survivors - Husband, John T. Hauk; sons, Christopher L., Samuel H., John J. Hauk Jr.; brother, Albert Higginbotham; sisters, Gladys Hauk, Nettie Bazemore; one grandson.

Services for Edgar H. Higginbotham, 64, Indianapolis, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove. Calling will be until 9 tonight. Higginbotham, who died Saturday in a nursing home, was a tool and die maker at American Bearing Co. many years. He retired in 1976. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Franklin House of Prayer. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Survivors - wife Jonelle Brown Higginbotham; daughters, Neoma Higginbotham, Paula Ellis; son, Edgar H. Higginbotham Jr.; sisters, Eunice Green, Bernice Johnson; brother, Morris Higginbotham; four grandchildren.

Frankfort - Albert F. Higinbotham, 85, a retired railroadman, died unexpectedly at 6:04 a.m. Friday in the emergency room at Clinton County Hospital.

Born Dec. 28, 1901, in Frankfort, he lived in this area most of his life and resided at 801 E. Clinton St.

Mr. Higginbotham retired from N&W Railroad in 1963. He was a member of Wesleyan Church of Frankfort.

Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Royer of Anaheim, Calif.; and one brother, Roy Higinbotham of Frankfort.

Onel B. Higginbotham, 57, Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Cicero, died Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Veterans Hospital in Tacoma. He was born Feb. 12, 1930, in London, Ky., the son of John C. and Nannie Mae Higginbotham, who do not survive.

He served 25 years in the U.S. Army and was retired in 1972 after being wounded in Vietnam. He was employed by the Tacoma School Systems.

Survivors include his wife, Angie; five sons, Ronald, Tacoma, Curtis and Jessie, Vancouver, Wash., Danny, Union City, Calif., and Raymond, Spanaway, Wash.; two daughters, Doris Johnson, Tacoma, and Lita Whitehouse, Kapowsin, Wash.; four sisters, Oda Reid, Ola Hatfield, Ethel Marcum and Ida Tishner, all of Cicero; two half-sisters, Tresie Gibson and Elsie Baker, both of Winter Springs, Fla.; two brothers, Oner Higginbotham, Noblesville, and John C. Higginbotham, Cicero; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Odas, and half-brothers, Lee, Palestine, William, Frank, Albert and Charlie; and half-sister, Annie.

Military services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mountain View Cemetery in Tacoma, Wash.

Graveside services for Clayton W. "Higgie" Higginbotham, 82, Indianapolis will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Village Cemetery in South HAdley, Mass. Memorial services will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, with calling from 4 p.m. Sunday until services. He died Friday. He had been owner and operator of Ryan Auto Parts Co. 40 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of North United Methodist Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors - wife Pauline R. Higginbotham; sister, Mildred F. Hupfer.

Services for Charles R. Higginbotham, 82, of Regency Place, who died at 9:20 a.m. Friday in the nursing home, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call from7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Higginbotham retired from the former Studebaker Corp. He was born May 4, 1904, in Sommerset, Ky., and had lived in South Bend most of his life. On Aug. 28, 1937, in South Bend, he married the former Margaret R. Archambeault Boyd, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Margaret Boyd of Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva Skiles of Walkerton and Carrie Walters of Buchanan; and two brothers, Orville of Buchanan and Robert of South Bend. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Niles.

Hilda M. Higenbotham Markle, 79, Indianapolis, died Sunday in Community Hospital. AA switchboard operator at the former Wasson's, Mrs. Markle retired in 1978. She was the widow of Ralph Markle. Services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Shirley Brothers East Chapel. Calling will be from 4 p.m. Tuesday until services. Burial will be in Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester. Survivors - sons, R. William, Donald E. McCallie; sister Frances Herron; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Services for Martha Souders Higginbotham, 37, Beech Grove, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Little 7 Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove. Calling will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greenwood. Mrs. Higginbotham, who died Wednesday in Indiana University Hospital, was a secretary for Young & Sons three years. She was a member of Gray Road Baptist Church. Survivors - Philip Higginbotham; daughters, Tabatha, Tonya Higginbotham; brothers, Mark, Dennis, Kenny, Donald Souders Jr.

Mount Vernon, Ind. - Services for Frances Higginbottom Bowman, 79, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary, Indianapolis. Calling will be until 8 p.m. tonight. Mrs. Bowman died Monday.

Survivors - Husband Oscar Bowman; sons, Daniel, Oscar Bowman Jr., Sylvester Price; daughters, Pauline Quinga, Esther Bowman, Delores Huggins, Mary Gorman; brothers, John, Bill, Jessie Higginbottom; sisters, Minnie Higginbottom, Lydia Harper, Murile Riegner; 40 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren.

Services for Margaret Higginbotham, 81, of Regency Place, who died there at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St. Burial will be Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Higginbotham retired in 1976 from the Eagles Lodge, Niles, where she was a bartender, after 30 years. She was born Sept. 24, 1906, Mishawaka and was a lifelong area resident. On Aug. 28, 1937, in Crown Point, Ind., as Margaret Archambeault, she married Charles R. Higginbotham. He died in 1987.

She is survived by four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Thomas of Mentone, Lillian Chapin of Huntington, Ind., and Violet Herrin of Argos; and a brother, Jack Archambeault of Bourbon. A son, Robert, died in 1987. Mrs. Higginbotham was a member of the Eagle Lodge, Niles.

Kendallville - Services for Kenneth Lamar Higginbotham, 72, of 514 W. William St., who died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday at Kenney Health Care Center, Ligonier, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Berthalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Orange Cemetery, Noble County. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Administration Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Mr. Higginbotham was a 38 year employee at McCray Refrigeration Co. He was born April 7, 1916 in Auburn, Ind., and had lived in Kendallville most of his life. On Aug. 18, 1937, in Auburn, he married Catherine Rose Bartlett, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Tom of Albion and John of Wolcottville; and seven grandchildren. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 86 and the Moose and Elks lodges in Kendallville.

Johnie H. Galyan, 84, R. 2, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the Mitchell Manor Nursing Home.

Born May 12, 1904, in Hardy, AR, she was the daughter of Forrest and Emma Byrd Higginbotham. She married Bro. Paul Galyan and he survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jean Kenningham, Dallas, TX; two stepdaughters, Sandra Sater, Bloomington, and Leah Binford, Palm Beach Garden, FL.; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Goldie Massey, Enid Cook and Grace Felzien, all of Anderson, and Anna Stewart, St. Charles, MO.; three brothers, Tom Higginbotham, St. Petersburg, FL., and Borden and Sim Higginbotham, both of Anderson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Chastain Funeral Home with burial in the Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington.

She was born in Evening Shade, Ark., and moved to Anderson in 1945 from Sikeston, Mo. She retired from Delco Remy after 17 years of service. She was a member of Lindberg Church of Christ and United Auto Workers Local 662.

She is survived by two sons, Robert D. Cook of Lexington, Tenn., and Johnnie K. Cook of Anderson; five daughters, Emma Jean Clem of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Sandra Witkowski of Anderson, Patricia Watkins of Pendleton, Ina Harless of Gardner, Kan., and Annette Strong of Ft. Wayne; three brothers, Borden Higginbotham and Sim Higginbotham, both of Anderson, and Tom Higginbotham of New Port Richey, Fla; three sisters, Goldie Massey of Alexandria, Grace Felzien of Summitville, and Ann Stuart of Springfield, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home with Paul Galyan officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park.

Juanita H. Rogers, 60, 1005 Danbury Drive, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 1989, in Saint Joseph Hospital & Health Center. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Sparta, Tenn., a daughter of Charles Wesley and Prilla (Wallace) Hickenbottom. She married Ephel Rogers, on May 24, 1946 in Rossville, Ga., who survives.

Juanita Rogers had retired from the Delco Electronics plant in Kokomo, IN after 16 years of service in February of 1989. She was a member of the Central Church of God and the United Auto Workers Local 292. Also surviving her are son, Dale Rogers of Kokomo, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Deanna L.) Alumbaugh of Kokomo, Indiana and daughter Mrs. Colin (Judy C.) Blevins of Russiaville. Also surviving her are three brothers, Hurley and Hayden Higgenbottom, both living in Sparta, Tennessee and James Davis (J.D.) Higgenbottom of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Bonnie Roberts of Plant City, Fla., and Alvilda Greene and Clara Selby both living in Sparta, Tennessee; as well as a half sister, Magdalene Brook of Sparta; and four grandchildren.

A brother, a sister, two half sisters and a half brother preceded her in death. Arrangement were made by Ellers Mortuary and her funeral services were held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of the Central Church of God. The Rev. David L. Vanoy officiated and after the services she was interred in Sunset Memory Gardens.

Sharpsville, Ind. - Services for Mildred C. Higginbottom, 71, Sharpsville R.R. 1will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Boyer Funeral Home here. Lynn Brust will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Tipton County. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. at the mortuary.

Higginbottom died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1990, in Tipton County Memorial Hospital at Tipton.

She was born Sept. 24, 1918 in Evening Shade, Ark., a daughter of Walter and Molly (Ford) Rush. Feb. 14, 1941, she married Bartis B. Higginbottom, who died in 1982.

Surviving are a son, Roger Higginbottom of Greentown; two daughters, Carolyn Butler of Sharpsville R.R. 1 and Kathy Simpson of Fort Wayne; four brothers, Garland Rush of Kokomo, Alonzo "Buck" Rush of Gould, Ark., W.D.. Rush of Gainesville, Fla., and Orville Rush of Humble, Texas; four sisters, Susie Kunkle and Minnie Bearden, both of Evening Shade, J.C. Ring of Batesville, Ark., and Rosie Murphy of Gould; and seven grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded her in death.

Pendleton, Ind. - Services for Rosa D. Higginbotham, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home at Anderson, with calling until 9 tonight. Mrs. Higginbotham died Saturday. A Delco Remy employee 38 years, she retired in 1966. She was a member of the Pendleton Church of Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to Pendleton Emergency Ambulance of St. John's Hospice, Anderson. She was the widow of Carl Higginbotham. Survivors - daughters, Kathryn Higginbotham, Vesta Winters, Sharon Breese; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth - Mrs. Roscoe Higginbotham, 92, of Lanesville, died Sunday at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany.

She was the former Mary Higginbotham, a native of Corydon and a member of Harrison Hills Baptist Church.

Survivors: two daughters, Margaret Windell of Danville and Harriet Odegard of Lanesville; a brother, Claude Higginbotham of Corydon; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon, with burial in Lanesville Cemetery. Visitation after 6 p.m. Monday.

Elkhart - Lawrence F. Higginbottom, 72, of Mesa, Ariz., and formerly of 2421 Southdale Drive, Elkhart, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday in Valley Lutheran Hospital, Mesa, of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Higginbottom was a retired meatcutter. He was born Nov. 10, 1918, in Lawrence, Mass. On June 27, 1946, in Virginia, he married Doris E. Miller. She died April 24, 1985, in Elkhart. Surviving is a daughter, Susan Sheets of Elkhart; and a son, Keith L. of Elkhart. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, and a member of Kane Masonic Lodge No. 184 F&AM and Augustana Lutheran Church.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home. Entombment will be Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Rice Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Peru, Ind. - Mae Robertson, 68, 412 Washington Ave., died at 9:34 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1991, in Dukes Memorial Hospital.

She was born Aug. 6, 1992, in Powell County, Ky., a daughter of Cud and Carrie (Johnson) Spencer. March 4, 1967, she married Hubert E. Robertson, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Millis Higginbotham of Cookeville, Tenn.; two daughters, Jacqueline Robertson of Peru and Barbara Lipkovsich of Hammond; two sisters, Joyce Warwick of Kokomo and Fannie Melinoda of Detroit; two half brothers, Chuck Galbraith of Peru and Jack Galbraith of San Diego; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and a sister preceded her in death.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. the Rev. Randy Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Mexico. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at mortuary.

South Bend - Orvel C. Higginbotham, 84, of Bakertown Road, Buchanan, formerly of South Bend, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital. Mr. Higginbotham retired in 1972 from Clark Equipment Co., Buchanan, as a millwright after 20 years of service and was an employee of the former Anderson Dairy, Buchanan. He was born Jan. 6, 1907, in Somerset, Ky., and lived in the area since 1930, coming from Kentucky. In 1934, in Angola, Ind., he married Alice Chronkite. She survives with a daughter, Diane Malecki of Dallas; Two sons, Richard L. of Walled Lake, Mich., and Larry G. of Buchanan; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva Skiles of Walkerton and Carrie Walters of Buchanan; and a brother, Robert of South Bend. He was a charter member of Bertrand Township Fire Department and Buchanan Moose Lodge 499.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Robert F. Higgenbottom, 73, Indianapolis, died Saturday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Lauck Funeral Home, with calling from11 a.m. until services. Funeral Mass will be said at 1:15 Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Higgenbottom was a machinist several years for Engineered Models, retiring in 1972. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Survivors - sons, Robert, Gary Higgenbottom; daughter, Karen Joiner; brothers, Raymond, Walter Higgenbottom; sisters, Eileen Bowman, Carolyn Pearson; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Douglas Higginbotham, 55, Macon, Ga., died Saturday, July 27, after an extended illness.

Mr. Higginbotham was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Noblesville, to Frank and Aggie (Hamblin) Higginbotham. He spent the past 30 years in Macon where he was a member of the Dole United Methodist Church.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Higginbotham, and a daughter, Ruth Ann Henderson, all of Macon; and daughter, Cynthia L. Higginbotham of Artesia, Calif. He is also survived by stepchildren, Lisa Kirklin and Eugene Kirklin of LaGrange, Ga., Sherill Lauer, Sandy Folenga, and Heather Kirklin of Macon, Ga.; a sister, Fae Davis of Wilmington, Ill.; and three brothers, Monroe Higginbotham, Glen Higginbotham and Charles Higginbotham, all of Noblesville.

Services were Tuesday, July 30, at Hart Mortuary of Macon. The Rev. Robert Woodall and the Rev. Timothy Steffen officiated.

Eileen H. Higginbotham Merrifield, 73, Indianapolis, died Tuesday in Community Hospital North. Mrs. Merrifield was an assembly worker for Western Electric Co. 29 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Woodside United Methodist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel at Woodruff Place, with calling from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Mrs. Merrifield was the widow of Merle Merrifield. Survivors - son Edwin Merrifield; daughter Joyce Lee; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Don C. Higginbottom, 63, Indianapolis, died Monday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Little Flock Cemetery near Shelburn. There will be no calling. DeBaun Funeral Home, Terre Haute, is handling arrangements. He was a vehicle maintenance worker for the City Garage. He was the widower of Mary Alice Carr Higginbottom. Survivors: son, Carlos Ray Higginbottom; daughters, LaDonna Purtee, Dee Ette Skinner, Sharon Wright, Rita Newburn, Janice Parker and Zina Higginbottom; 11 grandchildren.

Robert J. Higginbotham, 57, Mooresville, died Thursday, Jan. 23, in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born Sept. 4, 1934 at Terre Haute, he was the son of Harvey and Mary Westjohn Higginbotham. In 1955 he married Norma Kelly, and she survives.

Mr. Higginbotham, a Navy veteran of the Korean War, was a conductor for Conrail's Avon Yards 34 years and a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church, Plainfield.

Services were Monday, Jan. 27 in Hall-Baker-Litke Funeral Home, Plainfield, with pastor Bill Cox officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Surviving with the wife are sons: Robert A. and Jim W. Higginbotham; daughter, Linda White; father and stepmother, Harvey and Mary Higginbotham; five grandchildren; two half-sisters and three half-brothers. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann.

Ruth Arganbright Higginbotham, 92, Westminster Village Kentuckiana Healthcare Center, died there Thursday.

She was a native of Georgetown, a retired teacher for the New Albany-Floyd County School Corp. and a member of Faith Assembly Church.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, Seabrook Funeral Home, New Albany. Burial: Wolfe Cemetery, Georgetown. Visitation: after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Chicago Tribune 7/19/1992
John Kevin Higginbotham (1977-1992) IL/IN
John Kevin Higginbotham, age 15, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Chicago Heights, beloved son of James Higginbotham and the late Donnalynn, nee Luzi; loving stepson of Emily Higginbotham; dear brother of Sara; loving stepbrother of Chad Kulavick; dear grandson of John Genevieve Luzi, and Harold and Jackie Higginbotham. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. at Hirsch Funeral Home West End Chapel, Otto Blvd & Lincoln Hwy., Chicago Heights. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday St. Agnes Church, Chicago Heights. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Memorials to the Heart Association would be appreciated. 708-755-9014.

He was a native of Harrison County, a retired farmer and a member of New Middletown United Methodist Church.

Survivors: his wife, the former Elizabeth Uesseler; a son, Paul E. Higginbotham; a daughter, Alice M. Pate; a stepson, Arthur M. Smith; a stepdaughter, Stella Nale of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Middletown United Methodist Church. Burial: church cemetery. Visitation: Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home, 6-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday and after 8 a.m. Sunday.

Loyd Glen Higginbotham, 60, Noblesville, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Riverview Hospital.

He was born May 9, 1932, in Noblesville, the son of Frank and Aggie (Hamblin) Higginbotham.

Mr. Higginbotham was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County and was a senior accountant with Firestone Industrial Products, Noblesville, for 35 years.

Also surviving are one daughter, Glenda Sue Niewald; four sons, Chris, Brian, Gary and Jon Higginbotham; one stepson, Marshall Dee Birge; two stepdaughters, Patti Clark and Debra; 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one sister, Fae Davis; two brothers, Monroe and Charles Higginbotham; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Randall & Roberts Logan Street Chapel, Noblesville, with the Rev. James J. Ricker officiating.

Buchanan - Alice E. Higginbotham, 81, of 1880 Bakertown Road, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday in Pawating Hospital, Niles. Mrs. Higginbotham was born nov. 8, 1911, in Fort Wayne and lived in Buchanan over 50 years. On May 13, 1934, in Angola, she married Orvel C. Higginbotham. He died June 30, 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Diana Malecki of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Richard of Walled Lake, Mich., and Larry of Buchanan; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dolly Harris of Fort Wayne and Gene Hursh of Huntington, Ind.; and two brothers, Frank Cronkhite of Fort Wayne and Delmar Cronkhite of New Carlisle.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., South Bend. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bertrand Township Fire Department.

Services for Muriel L. Higginbottom Riegner, 78, Indianapolis, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Flanner & Buchannan High School Road Mortuary, with calling until 9 tonight. Mrs. Riegner, who died Thursday in Methodist Hospital, was a licensed practical nurse 30 years at the hospital, retiring in 1979. She was the widow of Ernest A. Riegner and a volunteer for Red Cross. Entombment will be in Washington Park North Cemetery Mausoleum. Survivors - daughters Roberta M. James, Theresa A. Chastian, Frances L. Scala; sisters Lydia Harper, Minnie Reuter; brothers Jesse, John Higginbottom; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

George Higginbotham, 100, 1360 Hunt St., died Wednesday, March 31, at Oak Ridge Convalescent Center.

He was born in Kentucky, and had lived in Richmond 1½ years, coming here from Russell Springs, Ky. He had been self-employed.

Survivors include seven daughters, Ruth Frech of Richmond, Polly Hawkins of Ninety-Six, N.C., Helen Hadley of Clearwater, Fla., Elise Loy and Arvilla Garner, both of Russell Springs, Viola Bunch and Ruby Hill, both of Jamestown, Ky.; one son, Lee Higginbotham of Russell Springs; one brother, Omry Higginbotham of Jamestown; 52 grandchildren; 122 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; Nieces and nephews.

Service will be Sunday, April 4, in Russell Springs. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Russell Springs. Klute-Beach-Henry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

For 15 years, the Rev. Maurice Higginbothan worked to strengthen Detroit's Bethel AME Church, where he was pastor, and the community it served.

"He was an inspirational leader, a strong leader," said the Rev. Norman Osborn, the church's current pastor. "He had a tremendous sense of humor. He had a deep laugh and a booming voice."

Mr. Higginbothan, 80, died Monday at the Americana North Nursing Home in Indianapolis.

Mr. Higginbothan came to Detroit in 1967 from Evanston, Ill., after 25 years as a pastor at several churches in the Chicago area. He was a friend of Mayor Coleman Young during the 1960s marches with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

The retired pastor earned a bachelor's degree from the Northwestern University and master's degrees from Augustana Theological Seminary in Rock Island, Ill., and McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. He received and honorary doctorate from Monrovia College in Monrovia, Liberia.

During his 15 years at Bethel AME Church, the pastor presided over construction of the church building at Warren and St. Antoine and a 200-unit housing complex nearby.

He was president of the Medical Center Citizens District Council that helped promote growth of the Detroit Medical Center and served on the board of trustees of Hutzel Hospital in Detroit. He also was a member of the NAACP.

"He was a dear friend of mine, like a father to me," said Osborn. "He was just a tremendous man and made a tremendous contribution to this community."

Mr. Higginbothan left Bethel AME Church in 1982 to become presiding elder of the South District of the Chicago Conference of the AME Church, a post he held until retiring in 1987.

He is survived by his wife, N. Marian; daughter, Gloria Heady; a son, the Rev. Thomas Higginbothan; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Bethel AME Church in Indianapolis. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.

Ronald L. Higginbotham, age 50, of Griffith, passed away Thursday, April 22, 1993. He is survived by wife, Joan; three sons, Ray Higginbotham of Florida, Christopher (Clarinda) Higginbotham of Hammond and David Higginbotham, at home; two daughters, Katie and Ann Higginbotham, at home; two grandchildren, Christopher Jr. and Ronald; mother, Myrtle Higginbotham of Sauk Village, Illinois; one brother, Jack (Linda) Higginbotham of Portage; one sister, Cherlene (Jerry) Spannan of Sauk Village, Ill.; one brother-in-law, Emil Stolarz of Illinois; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister, Karen.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 26, 11:00 a.m. from the Kuiper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joseph Gazarkiewicz officiating. Burial will be in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may meet with the family Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd (2 blocks south of Ridge Rd), Highland.

Mr. Higginbotham was employed with Fast Freight, Inc. of Chicago and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Higginbotham, Chester L., 49, of Gary. He was employed by Lake Ridge School System. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. (family hour 7 to 8 p.m.) Friday at Ennols & Robinson Chapel, 1900 W. 15th Ave. Services at Austin Layne Mortuary, 7239 W. Florissant, St. Louis, Mo. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

Deland, Fla. - Bessie Ray Higginbotham, 95, Deland, formerly of New London, Ind., died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 1993 at university East Convalescent Center.

Born Oct. 19, 1898 in Hadley, Ky., she was a daughter of John and Florence (Snell) Barks. On Dec. 22, 1917, she married Robert Higginbotham, who died March 19, 1972.

Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Shelby and Mary Higginbotham, Thurman and Virginia Higginbotham, all of Deland, Marshall and Carol, Lake Kathryn, Fla., and Donald and Betty Higginbotham, Rockfield, Ky.; a sister, Eunice Jenkins, Bowling Green, Ky.; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Russiaville, ind., with the Rev. Don Degraaff officiating. Burial will be in New London Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ruie Higginbotham, 76, of Fruitland Park, Fla., and formerly of Seymour died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 23 at Lakeport Nursing Center, Leesburg, Fla. He had been ill for five months.

A member of First Christian Church, Leesburg, Fla., he retired after 29 years at Cummins Engine Co., Columbus. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Murat Temple, both of Indianapolis, and Six Mile Masonic Lodge, Hayden.

Born Dec. 6, 1917, in Jamestown, Ky., he was a son of Osborn S. and Avis Walters Higginbotham. On Nov. 23, 1946, he married Mazo Hill in Seymour. She died June 17, 1984. On April 10, 1985, he married Esther Wright in Tampico. She survives.

Other survivors include four children, Dennis R. Higginbotham, Houston, Texas; Becky S. Vermillion, Seymour; William O. Higginbotham, Terre Haute; and H. Davis Higginbotham, Indianapolis; two stepsons, M. D. Wright, Virginia; and Larry Wright, Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren' step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Ed Anderson will conduct a memorial service at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at Voss Chapel, Seymour.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the chapel, and a Masonic service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the donor's choice.

Albert Higginbotham, 59, Indianapolis, died Tuesday. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, with calling from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. He had been a parts runner seven years for Mahoney Chevrolet, retiring in 1984. Previously, he was a custodian six years for Cams, Inc. Mr. Higginbotham was a member of New Hope Life Church. Survivors: wife, Helen L. Brown Higginbotham; son Marion Albert Higginbotham; daughters, Brenda Quinn and Rebecca Myers; stepsons, Marvin Owens and Charles Meyers; sisters, Gladys Hauk and Nettie Basemore; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

BRAZIL - Johnna R. Higginbotham, 30, of Route 16 died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 1995, in Clay County Hospital's Emergency Room, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on US 40. She was born March 11, 1964, in Clay County to John R. "Bob" Reese and Patricia Steinsberger Reese. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Higginbotham; her mother and stepfather, Patricia and Ron Lohrman; three sisters, Teea Lunsford, Roberta Sutherlin and Cynthia Fox; one brother, Andy Lohrman; two stepbrothers, Jeff Lohrman and Mike Clifton; one stepsister, Ronda Easterbrook; and several nieces and nephews. Services are 11 a.m. Friday in Lawson-Slack Funeral Home, with Al Fernandez officiating. Burial is in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and before services Friday.

Goldia Higginbotham, 86, Willow Manor nursing home, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital.

She was born June 13, 1909, in Rockport, the daughter of Eugene and Ada (Hartwell) Goffner.

Higginbotham was a homemaker and former resident of Terre Haute. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Terre Haute, the church's choir, Matron's, Pastor's aide, Nurse's Guild and Willing Workers. She enjoyed crochet and knitting.

Survivors are two sisters, Cora Mae Taylor of Indianapolis and Lucille Neighbors of Vincennes; and two brothers, Calvin Eugene Goffner of Indianapolis and George Dewy Goffner of Fort Wayne.

Her husband, Gerald Higginbotham, three sisters and three brothers are deceased.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mack Kay Higginbotham, composer of the popular World War II tune "Good-Bye Dear, I'll Be Back in a Year," died Friday at Bloomington Convalescent Center. He was 82. A resident of Bloomington since 1978, Higginbotham was born Jan. 1, 1913, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Mack K. and Grace (Voyles) Higginbotham. After winning an amateur songwriting contest in the late 1930s at the old Lyric Theater in Indianapolis, Higginbotham traveled to New York's Tin Pan Alley. Writing under the name of Mack Kay, his career in music included over 60 published songs and over 50 professional records of his works. His most popular hits included the 1941 recording by Horace Heidt of "Good-Bye Dear, I'll Be Back in a Year." It was an all-time Billboard "Cavalcade of Juke Box Hits" selection that year and in recent years was used in the soundscores for movies Biloxi Blues and Shining Through. The World War II hit was also used as a recruiting song for the National Guard at one time. "Nothin's Too Good For My Baby," Higginbotham's second most popular song, was a best-selling recording for Louie Prima and Keely Smith in the 1950s. Some of Higginbotham's other better-known published songs include the 1939 "What This Country Needs is More Foo," based on Bill Holman's comic strip "Smokey Stover"; "Thank You Lucky Stars and Stripes," a patriotic hit; "One Raindrop Doesn't Make A Shower," introduced by Perry Como in 1948 on his Chesterfield Supper Show; and "On Accounta Because I Love You," recorded by the Modernaires in 1949. Other artists who have recorded his works include Sammy Kaye, Guy Lombardo, Arthur Godfrey and the Mitchell Ayres. From 1951 to 1978, Higginbotham pursued a banking career in New York City, where he headed the consignment section of the Irving Trust Co. Retiring to the Bloomington community, Higginbotham continued his love of music composing songs and doing arrangements for the local Tonecutters and Sweet Adelines; paid tribute to the beauty and hospitality of the Nashville area in his song, "Down in Brown County, I.N.D."; and honored his new home town with "Bloomington Rag" which was performed at the dedication of the All-America sculpture in 1985. He had just recently completed a score for a musical about Brown County, said his daughter, Linda G. K. Higginbotham. A signalman 2nd class in the Navy during World War II, Higginbotham was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. His memberships also include the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and University Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne K. (Stephens) Higginbotham; his daughter of Bloomington; two brothers, Bill Higginbotham and Bert Higginbotham, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; one grandson; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at University Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens.

Buchanan - Larry G. Higginbotham, 50, of 1880 Bakertown Road, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Oasis Of Hope Hospital, Tijuana, Mexico, of natural causes. Mr. Higginbotham was a set-up man at Raco Inc., South Bend, for 39 years. He was born July 25, 1936, in Buchanan and was a lifelong resident. On April 27, 1985, he married Vicki Jean Myers. She survives with a daughter, Shelli Higginbotham of Berrien Springs; a son, Larry J. of Buchanan; two step-daughters, Tina Szymanski and Kim Mann, both of South Bend; a stepson, Timothy Mann of South Bend; two grandchildren; a sister, Diane Malecki of Dallas; and a brother, Richard of Walled Lake, Mich. Mr. Higginbotham was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of the South Bend American Legion Post 284.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hoven Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Sam L. Higinbotham (1915-1996) IN

Sam L. Higinbotham, 80, died Monday, Feb 5, 1996, at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle after a brief illness.

He was born Feb. 15, 1915, in New Castle to Sam and Elizabeth Ice Higinbotham and had lived in the Hagerstown area 39 years. He was a 1935 graduate of New Castle High School and had served in the Indiana National Guard, He was a retired employee of the Dana Perfect Circle Plant, and a member of New Castle Lodge No 91, F & AM and the Perfect Circle 25 Year Club.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Maxine; and three sons, Sam R. Higinbotham of New Castle, Steve Higinbotham of Hagerstown and Scott Higinbotham of New Palestine; three grandchildren. A brother, Rudolph, is deceased.

Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Congregational Christian Church-United Church of Christ in Hagerstown with Rev. Ray Armstrong officiating. Burial will be at South Mound Cemetery at New Castle. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Culberson Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Allen T. Higginbotham, 86, of Gosport, Ind., formerly of Clearwater, died Tuesday at the Bloomington Hospital. A native of Frankfort, Ind., he was retired from the Link Belt Co. in Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, Dona Jordan; a daughter, Delores Ringler of Quincy, Ind.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Witaker Funeral Home, Gosport, Ind.

Chalk Clinton Higginbotham, 91, Pendleton, Died April 18. He was a farmer and worked at Pierce Governor, Anderson. Services: 1 p.m. April 20 in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home South Chapel, Anderson, with calling from 11 a.m. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's Care Van of Nifty Lift. Survivors: children, Sandra Taylor, Judy Norris, Sally Ahlefeld, Michael Higginbotham, Jim Burris; brothers, Russell, Calvin Higginbotham; sisters: Lana Passwater, Ruby Delph, Tellie Roberts; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

Doris Higginbotham Byrd, 72, Indianapolis, died April 19. She was a private duty nurse. Previously she worked 26 years for Libby Glass Co., and Federal Glass Co., Chicago, retiring in 1967. She was a member of University United Methodist Church. Services: 1 p.m. April 26 in Unity Funeral Parlors Inc., Chicago. Calling: 5 to 8 p.m. April 23 in Stuart Mortuary. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Worth, Ill. She was the widow of Robert Lee Higginbotham Sr. Survivors: daughter Veronica Higginbotham Neal; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

She was the former Edna Mae Rosenbarger and a member of New Middletown United Methodist Church.

Survivors: sons, John C. and Kenneth B. Higginbotham; a daughter, Wanda R. Cropper; brothers Albert and Roy Rosenbarger; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Beanblossom-Cesar. Burial: church cemetery. Visitation: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday.

Harlin Davis "Dave" Higginbotham, 58, Mooresville, died Aug. 11. He was a maintenance foremen 16 years for Plainfield Youth Center, retiring in 1994. Previously, he worked 11 years for Scott & Mitchell. An army veteran, he was a member of Plainfield Fraternal Order of Eagles and Plainfield Masonic Lodge 653. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Services: 10 a.m. Aug. 15 in Stotts-Phelps & McQueary Funeral Home, Columbia, Ky., with calling from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Additional calling: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 in Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville. Burial: Freedom Church Cemetery, Columbia, Ky. Survivors: mother, Loretta Collins Bryant; half brothers, Phillip Collins, Will Higginbotham; half sister, Becky Vermillion; special friends, Craig and Judy Kratzer.

Hurley P. Hickenbottom, 74, Hobart, Ind., a retired welder at American Bridge, died Sunday, Hobart. Cause not disclosed. Services 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Rees Funeral Home, Hobart. Survivors: sisters, Clara Selby, Alvida Green and Magdeline Brock; brother, Hayden Hickenbottom, All Sparta.

Harvey E. Higginbotham, 85, of Martinsville, died at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 28, 1997, at his residence. He had been ill for the past two years.

Born March 6, 1911, in Terre Haute, he was the son of Ulysses and Elizabeth Corbin Higginbotham. He married Mary L. Jenkins, who survives.

Higginbotham retired in 1970 after 18 years as a sheet metal worker for Allison's General Motors Plant 5 in Indianapolis.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from Oct. 25, 1943 to Nov. 21, 1945. He attained the rank of Machinist 2/C.

Other survivors include three sons, William D. "Bill" Jenkins of Danville, Harvey E. "Ed" Higginbotham Jr. of Mooresville and Mike A. Higginbotham of Martinsville; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Two sons, Bob and Bill Higginbotham, one daughter, Patsy Higginbotham, one brother, Bill Higginbotham and two sisters, Pauline Inke and Hazel Strassler, preceded him in death.

His service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Neal & Summers Mortuary. Pastor Robert Walters will officiate. Burial will be in New South Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the mortuary.

Frankfort - Vella Ruth Higinbotham, 87, formerly of 1300 Myrtle Ave., died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Mulberry Lutheran Home after an extended illness.

Born July 12, 1910, in Carmel, Ind., she graduated fro Frankfort high School in 1929. She married M. Ferrell Higinbotham Sr. on Sept. 26, 1934. He died June 17, 1969.

Mrs. Higinbotham taught Sunday school for several years and was an inspector at Mallory for 15 years before retiring in 1971.

Surviving are a son, M. Ferrell Higinbotham Jr. of Blue Ridge, Va.; two daughters, Ruby Kessley and Betty Jean Higinbotham, both of Frankfort; and four sisters, Ruby Emery, Gladys Nehen, and Bertha Mundell, all of Frankfort, and LaVon Wright of West Lafayette.

Noblesville - Franklin Monroe Higginbotham, 67, of Noblesville died today, Nov. 4, 1997, at his home.

Mr. Higginbotham retired from the Post Office in 1989 and from Firestone after 22 years.

He was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Noblesville, the son of James Franklin and Aggie (Hamblin) Higginbotham.

He was was married to Elizabeth Gates Higginbotham of Noblesville. She survives.

Mr. Higginbotham was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Union United Methodist Church, Senior Citizens of Noblesville, Order of the Eastern Star Radiant Chapter No. 200, the Good Sams No. 22 Camping Club. He was also active in the Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 57, where he was past master, worthy patron, high priest, York Rite Chapter, Council and Commandery.

in addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Andrea Hoover of Noblesville; one son, Timothy Higginbotham of New Castle; one brother, Charlie Higginbotham of Noblesville; one sister, Fay Davis of Wilmington, Ill.; three grandchildren, Jamie Harrison, Rebekah Higginbotham and Jason Hoover; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn Higginbotham and Doug Higginbotham; and one sister, Sylvia Higginbotham.

Calling will be from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Jim Witty and the Rev. Todd Rockey will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Fishers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Union United Methodist Church and the Noblesville High School Girl's Softball Association.

South Bend - Minnietta "Minnie" Higginbotham, 78 of Palomino Circle, formerly of Kenmore Street, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Robert; three sisters, Lorraine Warren and Virginia Wanat, both of Osceola, and Ann Fristoe of South Bend; and three brothers, Harry Demien of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Bob Demien and Clarence Demien, both of South Bend. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today.

Myrtle Higginbotham (nee Rhoades), 89, formerly of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 1998. She is survived by two children, Charlene (Jerry) Spannan and Jack (Linda) Higginbotham; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Higginbotham, a son, Ronald Higginbotham, and a daughter, Karen Stolarz.

Resting at Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Road, (154th St.), Calumet City, IL. on Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Saturday (time pending). Interment at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Worth, Illinois.

Ross Dale Higginbotham, 67, died Saturday, March 23, 1998, at this residence in Greenwood.

He was born Jan. 22, 1931, in Maud, Texas. His parents were Grady and Gladys Higginbotham. He married Sheila A. (Winter) Higginbotham Feb. 1, 1968.She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sharon M. Lacy of Indianapolis; a son, Stephen C. Higginbotham of Houston, Texas; a sister, Jan Cady of Houston; and four brothers, Paul Higginbotham of El Paso, Texas, Don Higginbotham of Arlington, Texas, Lewis Higginbotham of Houston and Larry Higginbotham of California; and three grandchildren.

He was a graduate of Texas A&M University. He was employed by Amtrac for 24 years, retiring in February as superintendent of engineering.

A service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, State Road 135 Chapel in Greenwood. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Margaret E. Higginbotham (nee Scott), 88, of Griffith, passed away Thursday, June 4, 1998. Survived by one daughter, Billie (Byron) Reid of Lansing, one son, Robert C. (Mable) Higginbotham of Griffith; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Robert C. Higginbotham.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 1998 at the Kuiper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Treadway and Rev. Bill Lawless officiating. Burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland.

ACTON - Esta "Rae" Higginbotham, 79, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998, at Todd-Aikens Healthcare Center in Franklin. She was a resident of Acton. She was born April 7, 1919. Her mother was Minnie Everhart. She married Rudolph "Rudy" Higginbotham. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Philip K. Higginbotham of Indianapolis and Donald Higginbotham of Acton; one daughter, Donna Kay Fuller of Golden, Colo.; one sister, Adelia B. Clapper of Walkerton; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Gray Road Baptist Church in Indianapolis. A service will conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, State Road 135 Chapel, Greenwood. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Dona J. Higginbotham, 89, Gosport, died from natural causes Dec. 13, 1998, at the Gosport Nursing Home.

Born April 11, 1909, in Marion County, she was the daughter of Clad Jordan and Edith Bohlander. She married Allen T. Higginbotham, who is deceased.

Mrs. Higginbotham was a homemaker. She had worked at Link Belt and the Real Silk Hosiery Mill, both in Indianapolis.

Survivors include one daughter, Delores Ringler of Quincy; one brother, Marlin Donald Jordan of Indianapolis; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Whitaker Funeral Home. The Rev. Loren Prosser will officiate. Entombment will be in Floral Park Cemetery in indianapolis.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport.

Noblesville - Charles J. Higginbotham, 65, of Noblesville died Friday, May 7, 1999, at his home.

He was born Feb. 1, 1934, in Noblesville, the son of Frank and Aggie (Hamblin) Higginbotham.

He was a 1952 graduate of Noblesville High School and a member of the Noblesville High School Alumni Association. He belonged to the Noblesville Moose Lodge and was a former Boy Scout leader.

He is survived by five sons, Mike and Paul Higginbotham of Noblesville, Randy Higginbotham of Sheridan, Jeff Higginbotham of Wisconsin and John Higginbotham of Cicero; a daughter, Robin Mills of Cicero; a sister, Fae Davis of Wilmington, Ill.; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Calling will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Derek Hansen will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial GArdens.

Tipton, Ind. - Agnes J. Higginbotham, 55, 622 E. Hall St., Greentown, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday, May 14, 1999, at Saint Joseph Hospital and Health Center. Born Nov. 14, 1943 in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Jack S. and Margaret (Nelson) Lowder. She was the wife of Daniel C. Higginbotham, who survives. They were married Jan. 14, 1966.

She was a registered nurse who worked at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Tipton County, Memorial Hospital in Tipton, Sycamore Village in Kokomo, and Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Tipton. She was a 1961 graduate of Garfield high School, Terre Haute. She graduated from Union Hospital School of Nursing in 1964, Terre Haute.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Steve Cowgill, Peru, and Leah and Travis Nevil, Kokomo; her father, Jack S. Lowder, Greentown; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Linda Lowder, Conyers, Ga.; and two grandsons, Daniel Thomas Cowgill and David Andrew Cowgill.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 400 Oak St., Tipton. Dr. Lawrence Hufhand will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home and 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church, Tipton.

Lana Higginbotham Passwater, 93, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Anderson, died Dec. 29. She was a homemaker. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Health System Hospice, Anderson. Services: 1 p.m. Jan. 5 in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, Anderson, with calling from noon. Burial: Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. She was the widow of Ray Passwater. Survivors: brothers Calvin, Russell Higginbotham, sisters Ruby Delph, Tellie Roberts.

South Bend - Robert Higginbotham, 88, Palomino Court, died Monday in Regency Place of natural causes. Survivors include two sisters, Carrie Walter of Aberdeen, S.D., and Eva Skiles of South Bend. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today.

Betty Pauline Higginbotham, 66, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. She was a resident of Franklin.

She was born Sept. 28, 1934, in cub Run, Ky. Her parents were Chester and Mary (Butler) Thompson. Survivors include four sons, David Allan Higginbotham of Greenwood, Bob Dale Higginbotham and Jim Eugene Higginbotham and Denny Dee Higginbotham, all of Franklin; two daughters, Terry Lynn Mink of Franklin and Lenny Lee Pennell of Nineveh; three brothers, Haskell Thompson of Greenwood, Clifton Thompson of Franklin and Larry Dean Thompson of Shreveport, La.; three sisters, Rhynettia Kite and Delpha Harmon, both of Greenwood, and Peggy Shelley of Franklin; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather Higginbotham.

She was known for her baby quilting that she had donated to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

The Rev. Bert Kite will conduct a service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home in Franklin. Friends may call fro 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Second Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Sim Higginbotham and Florence Marie Higginbotham, Anderson, died Nov. 28 and Dec. 3, respectively. Mr. Higginbotham, 94, and Mrs. Higginbotham, 92, both worked for Delco Remy Division of General Motors Corp., for more than 30 years, retiring in 1969. They were founding members of Lindberg Road Church of Christ, Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made to Anderson Christian School. Services: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, Anderson, with calling from noon. Burial: Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: sons, Forrest Presnell, Anthony Higginbotham; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Higginbotham is also survived by: brothers, Borden, Tom Higginbotham; sisters, Goldie Massey, Grace Felzien, Anna Stuart.

Daily Republican Register 12/26/2000
Lillian Wininger Higginbotham (1915-2000) IL
OWENSVILLE Lillian Higginbotham, 85, of rural Owensville, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at the Owensville Convalescent Center. She was born February 28, 1915, in Orange County. She was a member of Maumee General Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons....

Isabell R. Hickenbottom, age 82, of Hobart, IN, passed away Monday, October 1, 2001. She was born August 21, 1919 in Lake Station, to the late Alfred A. and Cora (Eastwood) Thorne, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was married to Hurley P. Hickenbottom on Aug. 1, 1942 in Crown Point. He preceded her in death in November of 1996. She is survived by five daughters: Cheryl (Richard) Harrell of Portage, Carol Young of Lake Station, Diane (William D.) Lackey of Portage, Patricia (John George, Sr.) Buda of Lake Station and Rena (J. Michael) Wright of Lowell; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one son, Keith Hickenbottom, daughter Lana Sue Hickenbottom, three sisters and four brothers.

Funeral services Wednesday, October 3, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at the Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave, Portage, IN, Rev. Bart Goetz officiating. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, October 2nd, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. 219-762-3013.

Kenneth Wayne Higginbotham (1932-2001) IN
OWENSVILLE Kenneth Wayne "Jughead" Higginbotham, 69, of rural Owensville, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at his home of cancer. He was born October 3, 1932, in Gibson County. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the First Christian Church...

Jonelle (Brown) Clark, 70, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. She was a resident of Franklin and a former resident of Indianapolis.

She was born June 10, 1931, in Russellville, Ky. Her parents were Elwood and Winnie (Cundiff) Brown. She married Edgar Horace Higginbotham. He preceded her in death March 21, 1987. She then married Lloyd L. Clark on Sept. 4, 1989, in Nashville. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Paula S. Ellis of Greenwood; a son, Eddie H. Higginbotham of Solsberry; a step-daughter, Christine Vasko of Indianapolis; two step-sons, Larry and Charles Clark, both of Indianapolis; a sister, Linda F. Scarbrough of Bowling Green, Ky.; four grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and 12 step great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Franklin House of Prayer and Fairfax Christian Church in Indianapolis. She enjoyed sewing and crafts.

the Revs. Walter Fletcher, Christopher Ellis, Tony Burton and Tom Richardson will conduct a service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Franklin House of Prayer. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Vandivier-Parsley Funeral Home in Franklin and from noon until service time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Rocklane Cemetery in Greenwood.

Memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial and Tributes Program Department, 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.

Thurlo L. "Ted" Higginbotham, Michigan City, IN, died at 5:13 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Memorial Health Care Centers.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Michigan City, Indiana, with Rev. James McGrogan officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Ind. A vigil service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral chapel.

He was born September 21, 1925, in Lydick, IN, to Everett, Sr., and Nettie (Shoue) Higginbotham. On August 13, 1949, in Michigan City, IN, he married Ruth Grattenhaler, who died September 13, 1999.

Surviving are four sons, Michael (Patti) Higginbotham, Michigan City, IN., Raymond (Melinda) Higginbotham, Michigan City, IN, Eugene Higginbotham, Casselberry, Fla., and John (Lynn) Higginbotham, Michigan City, IN.; 9 grandchildren; 2 great0grandchildren; six sisters, Norma (Ray) Neirynck, Lakeville, Ohio, Marilyn (Hale) Burgess, South Bend, IN, Juanita Creswell, Lydick, IN, Audrey Higginbotham, Nappanee, IN., Deanna (Joe) Sipos, Griffith, IN, and Evelyn (Joe) Horvath, Lydick, IN; three brothers, Everett (Evelyn) Higginbotham, Jr., Lydick, IN, Robert (Helen) Higginbotham, Osceola, IN., and Karl (Shirley) Higginbotham, Lydick, IN. Also preceding Mrs. Higginbotham in death were two brothers, Norman and Allen Higginbotham.

Mr. Higginbotham retired as a foreman after 19 years at the South Shore Railroad. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and avid fisherman, and a great cook.

Georgia Ann Cruzan Higginbotham Johnson, 64, Noblesville, died Nov. 28. She was a homemaker and member of Gray Friends Church, Noblesville. Mrs. Johnson was a volunteer first aid instructor for the American Red Cross and a Girl Scout Leader. Services: 10 a.m. Dec. 1 in Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Burial: Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville. She was the widow of L. Glenn Higginbotham and George A. Johnson. Survivors: children, Glenda Sue Niewold, Chris Alan, Brian Jay, Gary Dean, Jon Neal Higginbotham; 19 grandchildren.

James David Higginbotham (1924-2001) IN
James David Higginbotham, age 77, of Owensville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at Gibson General Hospital at Princeton, Indiana, of a heart attack. He was a member of Maumee General Baptist Church. He had Owensville Military Rites. He was a Veteran of WW II. He was at Holder's Funeral Home in Owensville, Indiana. He owned Higginbotham & Sons Grain Elevators. He was a Gibson County Commissioner 1983 to 1988, Gibson County Council, Citizens National Bank Board, Prince Mason, Master of Owensville Lodge. He loved horse racing at the racetracks, traveled to cart races, trained and promoted horses for racing, played on undefeated football team from Yale University, where he graduated in 1943 with a degree in economics. He is survived by his wife, Imogene of 55 years of Owensville, Indiana; sons, C. Dean Higginbotham of Owensville, Indiana, James Alan of Princeton, New Jersey; daughters, Jennifer of New York City, New York; grandsons, David Higginbotham, Daniel Higginbotham, Ian Higginbotham; granddaughters, Courtney Doyle, Megan Doyle and Rebecca Higginbotham; step-daughter, Stacey McLaughlin; and step-son Brad Thompson. He was the son of David Marion and Minnie Alice (Riddle) Higginbotham and the husband of Agnes Imogene (Wilson) Higginbotham.

Florence "Jackie" Higginbotham (nee Wilde) age 84, of Riverdale passed away April 1, 2002. Survived by her husband Harold, sons, James (Emily) Higginbotham of Arlington, VA and William (Mary) Higginbotham of Crete, IL, two grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was a retired Executive Assistant at the American Bar Association.

Robert C. "Bob" Higginbotham, 74, of Griffith passed away on September 10, 2002 at the Community Hospital in Munster. He is survived by wife, Mable; Children, Carol (Bill) Kintz, Alana (Jim) Castle and Robert (Pam) Higginbotham; grandchildren, Raymond, Bill, Christopher, Sarah and Angie; sister, Billie (Byron) Reid; nieces, Sharon, Shirley, Sam and Carolyn; nephews, Mike and Tim; best friend and companion, Pepper; many wonderful friends. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Margaret.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Franklin and Brian Shazer officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Friends may meet with the family on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave. (one mile south of Rt. 30), Schererville.

Bob was a member of the Griffith Church of God; a longtime resident of the Calumet area; retired from LTV Steel after 36 years of service and a US Air Force veteran that served in the Korean War.

Muncie - Keith E. Higginbotham, 54, Muncie, died Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Survivors: his wife, Marlene Weddle Higginbotham; a daughter, Melissa Higginbotham; his parents, Edward and Aurie Higginbotham; a brother, Dan Higginbotham; two sisters, Melody Barlow and Gwendolyn Rossel; and three granddaughters.

Memorials: American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial and Tributes program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.

Carol Kay Shaw Higginbotham, 65, Paisley, FL, since 1983, formerly of Indianapolis, died July 14, 2003 at Oakwood Gardens of Deland, in Deland, FL. She was born Jan. 23, 1938 in Indianapolis to John H. and Lela Mae Demoss Shaw, they preceded her in death. Children, George E. Cates, Jr. and Yvonne Cates also preceded Mrs. Higginbotham in death. In the 1970's and 1980's Mrs. Higginbotham was employed by Rand-McNally in Indianapolis, from which she retired. She is survived by her husband Marshall Higginbotham of Paisley, FL, sons Kevin Cates of Seymour, IN, Steven Cates of New York, Robert Cates of Indianapolis, Michael Cates of Paisley, FL, step-sons Philip Higginbotham of Indianapolis; sister Bonnie Spaulding of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Zionsville, with Rev. Mark Thacker to officiate, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2003 at the funeral center. Burial will be at Lincoln Memory Gardens, following services.

Marshall R. Higginbotham (1926-2003) IN/FL

Marshall R. Higginbotham, 77, formerly of Indianapolis, died September 28, 2003, while living in Paisley, Florida. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WWII, and retired from Western Electric after 35 years.

He was preceded in death earlier this year by his wife Carol Cates Higginbotham. He is survived by his sons Philip, Mark and Bart Higginbotham; step-sons Michael, Kevin, Steven and Robert Cates; brother Donald Higginbotham; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 3 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Washington Park East. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral center. Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery.

James "Red Bud" Higginbotham, age 75, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at his home. He is survived by his wife Doris (nee Gollnick); daughters Linda and Nancy (Richard); sons Michael, James (Nina) and William (Tina); 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret, Ruby (Jim), Dorothy, Clara (Don) and Carolyn (Earl); brother, Tommy (Pat). Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Engel officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, October 24, 2003 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave. (one mile south of Rt. 31), Schererville, IN. Red was a retired member of the Boilermakers Union Local #374.

A private service for Christian Anthony Higginbottom, infant son of Tonya Ramsey and Lucas Higginbottom, will be held Tuesday, December 30, at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Rd., New Albany, with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. He died Friday, December 26, 2003, at Floyd Memorial Hospital & Health Services. Survivors include his parents and grandparents, Nina Higginbottom, New Albany, Cleston W. Higginbottom, North Carolina and Dwight & Debbie Ramsey, New Albany. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the family.

Mary L. Higginbotham, 81, Martinsville, died at 9:20 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2004 at Morgan Hospital & Medical Center, Martinsville.

The daughter of the late Morris Jenkins and Thelma (Haws) McCarty, she was born Nov. 20, 1922, in Edgar County, Ill. She was the widow of Harvey E. Higginbotham, who died Feb 28, 1997.

Higginbotham retired in 1987, after 17 years as a nurse's aid at Morgan County Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.

Survivors include three sons, Mike A. Higginbotham, Martinsville; Harvey E. "Ed" Higginbotham Jr., Mooresville, and William D. "Bill" Jenkins, Brazil, Ind., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Patsy Higginbotham, and a sister, Helen Ammerman, preceded her in death.

The service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Neal & Summers Mortuary in Martinsville. Pastor Robert Walters will officiate. Burial will be in New South Park Cemetery in Martinsville.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the mortuary.

Bill W. Higginbotham died Monday, December 29, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born in Terre Haute, IN. He retired from UPS, after 31 years with the company. Survivors include his children, Lori, Bryan, Danny, and Amy; four grandchildren; his wife, Olga Lopez; and other family members. Private services to be held at 2936 Sunset Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168. Memorial donations may be made in Bill's name to the American Lung Association.

Goshen - Virginia Higginbotham, 83, of Americare of Goshen, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday in the nursing home. Survivors include her husband, Hubert W.; three daughters, Iris Kemper of Elkhart, Betty McCubbins of Dayton, Ohio, and Gayle Zamudio of Goshen; three sons, Cecil J. Akers of Goshen, Jerry Akers of Elkhart and Paul Akers of North Webster; a stepdaughter, Sandy Wallace of LaFollette, Tenn.; two stepsons, Wesley and Gary Higginbotham, both of Goshen; five sisters, Bonnie Wireman, Jeannlee Ward and Kay Spaulding, all of Dry Branch, W. Va., Mary Cooper of Cleveland and Elanaine Phillips of Michigan; and a brother, Roger Canterbury of Michigan. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, where friends may call from 60 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Elizabeth M. Uesseler Higginbotham (1903-2004) IN
Died: Saturday, January 17, 2004
Elizabeth M. Higginbotham, 100, Corydon, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon.
Born May 17, 1903, she was the daughter of the late John W.F. and Catherine Beckort Uesseler.
She was a former bookkeeper for the old Harrison County Poultry Association and a member of New Middletown United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Higginbotham.
Survivors include a stepson, Paul E. Higginbotham of Corydon; two stepdaughters, Alice M. Pate of Corydon and Stella Nale of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral: Tuesday, Jan. 20, at New Middletown UMC with burial in the church cemetery.
Officiant: Pastor Ted Chalk and the Rev. Robert Carey.
Pallbearers: Bob Pate, Steve and Harold Higginbotham, Richard Flickner, Gary Brown and Rob Fitzgerald.
The family suggests memorial gifts to the Fogal Farrish Cemetery Fund.

Eunice M. .Higginbotham Green, 88, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, February 3, 2004. She married James E. Green, and he is deceased. Mrs. Green worked for the indianapolis Public School Board for 15 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Hithland Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Skaggs and Barbara Hall, sister Bernice Johnson; 6 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by son Charles Douglas Green; brothers Morris and Horace Higginbotham. Funeral services will be Friday, February 6 at 11 a.m. at Little 7 Sons Beech Grove Chapel. Calling will be Thursday February 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Washington Park East Cemetery.

Goshen - Hubert William Higginbotham, 73, of 731 Broadmore Estate, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday in Goshen General Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Sandy Wallace of LaFollette, Tenn., and Judy L. Huffman of South Charleston, W. Va.; sons, Wes and Gary, both of Goshen; three stepdaughters, Iris Kemper of Elkhart, Betty McCubbins of Dayton, Ohio, and Gayle Zamudio of Goshen; and three stepsons, Cecil J. Akers of Goshen, Jerry Akers of Elkhart and Paul Akers of North Webster; and two sisters, Carolyn Hodge of Goshen and Jean Green of Winifrede, W. Va. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, where friend may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The daughter of the late Cooper and Dove (Melton) Glidwell, she was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Cumberland, Ky.

Survivors include a son, Tom Higginbotham, Martinsville; daughter, Brenda Burris, Indianapolis, brother, Billy Glidwell, Ky.; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Two brothers, Luther and Jerry Glidwell, and three sisters, Wanda Reese, Patsy Cross and Claudina Claywell, also preceded her in death.

The service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Costin Funeral Chapel in Martinsville. Mrs. Glidwell will be cremated at the Greater South Side Crematory in Greenwood.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Cicero - Oda Marie Higginbotham Reid, 83, of Cicero died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, at Riverview Hospital.

Mrs. Reid was employed in the dietary departments at Hamilton Heights Health Center and the Cicero Children's Home. Previously she worked at Firestone Industrial Rubber Products Company for 15 years.

She was born Jan. 29, 1921, in London, Ky., the daughters of John Clinton and Nannie May (Woods) Higginbotham.

She is survived by two daughters, Lola Faye Leer of Cicero, and Betty Louise Burgan of Arcadia; two sons, James Robert Reid of Scottsville, Va., and Leonard Ray Reid of Noblesville; three sisters, Ola Hatfield, Ethel Marcum, and Ida Tishner, all of Cicero; two brothers, Oner J. Higginbotham of Durbin, and John C. Higginbotham of Cicero; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Calling will be 5-8 p.m. today at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Rev. Rob Hannus will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harbour Shores Baptist Church, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero, IN, 46034.

Helen Louise Higginbotham, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away January 2, 2005. She was an administrative assistant for the BMV. Helen was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Brookside Chapter #481. Survivors include her sons, Marvin Owens and Charles Robert Meyers; daughters, Brenda K. Quinn and Rebecca Ann Meyers; sister, Barbara Jean Mayes; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2005 at G.H. Herrmann Madison Ave. Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. She will be laid to rest in Oaklawn Cemetery.

The Times 1/14/2005
James Ray Higginbotham (1937-2005) IN/KY
Hammond - James Ray Higginbotham, age 67, of Hammond, IN passed away Monday, January 10, 2005, in Hopkinsville, KY. He is survived by his wife, Velma; father, Virgil Ray Higginbotham; seven brothers, Jerry, Kenny, Tom, Ed, Terry, Teddy, and Byron Higginbotham; two sisters, Geneva Boles and Kathy Heffler; three children, Rhonni (Greg) Fohr, Tam ( Frank) Coveleskie, and Rick (Angie) Higginbotham; two step sons, Jimmy and Danny Foster; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Gulley and infant son, James, Jr. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday January 14, 2005, from 2 to 6 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Higginbotham owned and operated Lake County Window Cleaning Co. of Hammond, IN for 27 of the 75 years the business existed.

A private funeral service will be held at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Rd., in charge of arrangements.

MARY HIGGINBOTHAM – 56, of Paris, and formerly of West Terre Haute, Ind., died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday (July 28, 2005) at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 2) at the Fitzpatrick-Pearce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Chris Wilbur officiating. Burial will follow in Bethesda Memorial Park. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service time Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Faith in Action, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born April 8, 1949, at Terre Haute, Ind., the daughter of Archie Baugh and Ada Isabell Thomas Baugh. She is survived by two daughters, Tonia Lee of Spencer, Ind., and Angie Padgett of West Terre Haute, Ind.; two sons, Mike Higginbotham and Danny Higginbotham, both of Terre Haute, Ind.; one sister, Rose Spencer of West Terre Haute, Ind.; one brother, Gene Baugh of West Terre Haute, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Mrs. Higginbotham was a member and past president of American Legion Auxiliary Post #501, and she was also a member of the Paris Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

The Times (Muncie, Indiana) 11/1/2005
Doris Gollnick Higginbotham (1930-2005) IL/IN
Doris Higginbotham, 75, of Cedar Lake, and a former longtime resident of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2005 while under Hospice care. Born in Chicago on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Koester) Gollnick. Doris married James Higginbotham in Chicago and together they had four beautiful children. She was a longtime member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Hobart. Doris enjoyed to crochet, knit, play Bunco with friends and listen to Elvis. Her presence will be missed by many. Surviving to mourn her passing are her three children: Linda Qualls of Chicago, James (Nina) Higginbotham of Cedar Lake and William (Tina) Higginbotham of DeMotte; daughter-in-law, Gwen Qualls of Brandon, WI; brothers: Albert Gollnick of CA and Raymond Gollnick of IN; sister, Louise (Robert) Johnson of IN; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, James; son, Thomas and brother, William. The family invites relatives and friends to visit from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 in the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 S. Cline Avenue (P.O. Box 109), Schererville. A funeral to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Tim Engel, officiating. Doris will then be laid to rest in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville.

Opal M. Mathews Higginbotham, 85, of 6383 State Road 56, Hanover, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at The Waters at Clifty Falls. She was born March 25, 1920, in Ghent, Ky., the daughter of Charles M. and Olive Shaw Poling. She worked as an attendant at Madison State Hospital until moving to Florida in 1961. She then worked at Memorial Hospital in Auburndale, Fla., until her retirement. She moved back to Madison in 1995. She was a member of the Cross Plains United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Virgil L. Higginbotham; one daughter, Betty L. Ritchie of Madison; one son, Charles Mathews of Orlando, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Jamie Bowers of Middleburg, Fla.; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Mary Leahigh and Mildred Sedam Williams. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Vail-Holt Funeral Home Madison Chapel, with burial in Pleasant Cemetery in Switzerland County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the service. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society. Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Vera Irene Keil Higginbotham (1912-2006) IN
Owensville, Ind. Vera Irene Higginbotham, 93, died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at the Newburgh Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Dolly E. (Farrar) Keil; her husband, Clarence (Doc) in 1975; a sister; and ...

Brian L. Higginbottom, 46, of Lafayette, died at 12:59 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Born July 15, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Arthur J. and Janice K. Miller Higginbottom. He was a 1977 graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Indiana University, where he studied anthropology. He had resided in Lafayette since 1983 and received an associate degree in electrical technology from Ivy Tech State College.

Mr. Higginbotham was employed as an associate engineer at Caterpillar since 1996. He was also a musician and plyed several stringed instruments including string bass, mandolin and fiddle. He was active in local bands, including the Vagaband, Hot Club of Colfax and Guitars for Lunch.

He enjoyed woodworking, bowling, fishing and traveling. He also participated with his family in hosting exchange students from other countries, and was currently hosting a high school student from Ukraine.

Surviving with his wife and parents are two daughters, Xoe Caroline and Grace Meredith Higginbottom, both at home; a sister, Barbara Mossburg (husband: Scott) of Bluffton; and a brother, Jeffery Higginbottom (wife: Kimberly) of Bluffton.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at Hippensteel Funeral Home with memorial service there 11 a.m. Saturday. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Robert W. Mann of Lafayette. Preceded by his mother-in-law, Mary Caroline Stout Mann. Memorials may be sent to Indiana Fiddlers Gathering, PO Box 49, Battle Ground, IN 47920-0049.

Anderson - Ruby (Higginbotham) Bolton Delph, 94, Anderson, died September 16, 2006 at St. Johns Health System, Anderson, Indiana after an extended illness. She was born March 2, 1912 in Sharp County, Arkansas. Ruby moved at an early age to Missouri and then to Anderson in 1942. She retired in 1972 from DelcoRemy Division of General Motors after 30 years of employment. Ruby was a member of Lindberg Road Church of Christ. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother who enjoyed being with her family. For many years, she wintered in Bradenton, Florida. She is survived by her Daughter: Karen (Carl) Baker; Son: Charles (Myrna) Bolton; Five Step-sons: Tom, Richard, Gary, Stephen, and Ronald Delph; Grandchildren: Cindy Stookey of Indianapolis, Lori Ravenscraft Bolton & Bryan Bolton both of Anderson, Laura Bolton of Marina Del Rey, CA; & Nancy Bolton of Pahoa Hawaii. Great Grandchildren: Justin Bolton, Sean Stuart, Kyle Ravenscraft and Autumn Stookey all of Anderson. Great Great Grandchildren: Madison Bolton and Cadence Bolton. Brothers: Russell Higginbotham of Pendleton and Calvin Higginbotham of Anderson. Several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her 2nd husband: Everett Delph in 1994; and first husband: Charles M. Bolton in 1956. Parents: George and Laura (Dernell) Higginbotham Granddaughter: Kelly Brewer. Brothers: Clyde, Carl, & Chalk Higginbotham. Sisters: Clemie Burris, Lana Passwater, & Tellie Roberts. Services will be September 19, 2006 at 2:30 PM, at Robert Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson with Rev. Hervey L. Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. Visitation will be from 12:00 - 2:30pm on September 19, 2006 at Robert Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Lindberg Road Church of Christ.

Mildred Jean Hickenbotham Ellinger Parson Harris (1927-2007) IN

Mildred "Millie" Jean Harris, 79, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2007, in her home. She was born May 27, 1927, in Terre Haute to Rufus and Emagean Hickenbotham. She worked at CBS for 27 years.

She is survived by her husband Clarence "Soup" R. Harris; three daughters, Patricia J. Denny and her husband Harley, Bonnie L. Butler and her husband Richard, and Sharon R. Turner; two sons, Farris C. Ellinger Jr., and Ricky A. Ellinger and his wife Kay; 11 grandchildren, John C. Hensley and his wife Debbie, Paul A. Hensley and his wife Valarie, Tracy L. Hubbard and her husband Allen, Kimberly L. Denny, Patricia R. Kull, Shawn M. Turner and his wife Tiffany, Maj. Michael S. Turner and his wife Heather, Vanessa J. Hendrick and her husband Mitch, Tyler C. Ellinger, Zachary W. Ellinger, and Jessica S. Owens and her husband Max; 11 great-grandchildren, Erica R. Fisher and her husband Malcomb, Sara L. Counterman, Brittany N. Butler, Leslie M. Hensley, Ryan A. Michael, Hannah J. Hensley, J. Brandon Hensley, Scott A. Mays, Olivia J. Mays, Austin J. Turner and Nicholas S. Turner; two great-great-grandchildren, Ryein Fisher and Mykeal Fisher; three sisters, Mary Melcho, Nancy Hanna and Dorothy Sullivan; one brother, Ray Hickenbotham and his wife Mary; four stepgrandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Richard Hickenbotham; two stepsons, Donald R. Harris and Jim Lee Harris; and a great-granddaughter, Haley E. Mays.

She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and German Oberlander. She enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, cooking and casinos. She was a wonderful grandmother, mother, wife and friend. The world is a better place because she was here and she will be missed greatly.

Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today in Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Bill Herb officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Dameon Rodger Higginbotham was stillborn at 8:33 p.m. Jan. 19, 2007, at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.
He was the son of Jonathon T. and Kristen N. (Smith) Higginbotham of Columbus.
Survivors include grandparents Tom and Barbara Higginbotham of Martinsville, Lucinda and Greg Nentrup of Columbus, and Tina and Larry Pogue of Knightstown; and great-grandparents Edwin R. and Idelpha Higginbotham of Martinsville, Diane Smith of Shelbyville, Margaret Carlisle of Paragon and Jim and Mary Smith of North Vernon.
There will be no service or calling. Dameon will be cremated.
Costin Funeral Chapel in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements.

Commodore Higginbotham (1930-2007) IN
TELL CITY — Commodore Higginbotham, 76, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at Perry County Memorial Hospital.
He retired from Flexsteel and was an Army veteran.
There are no immediate survivors.
Boone Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Scotty Higginbotham (1951-2007) IN
HIGGINBOTHAM, SCOTTY: Funeral service is noon today at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services (Highland Park Cemetery Chapel), 2403 E. Wallen Road, with visitation two hours prior to service.

Nell Jane Higginbotham James (1921-2007) IN
NELL JANE JAMES Lowell, Indiana Age 86, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007. She was born April 10, 1921 in Gary, IN, to her parents, Charles R. and Gertrude Higginbotham, who preceded her in death. Upon graduating from Indiana University with an Education Major in 1943, she married her college sweetheart, Dr. Ernest K. James, DDS, who survives. Nell was a woman of quiet determination and a strong heart. Along with her husband, she will be fondly remembered by: her daughter, Deborah (nee James) Holbrook of Saline, MI; her son, David (Kathleen) James of Valparaiso; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Nell was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Chapel, 545 N. Nichols in Lowell, IN. Pastor Terry Owen and Pastor Doug Bolton officiating. Burial will follow at West Creek Cemetery in Lowell. Friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 26, from 2-8 p.m. at the Sheets Funeral Home, 604 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell, IN. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Bethany Chapel or Gideon's International.

Wanda R. Higginbotham Cropper (1935-2007) IN
CROPPER, WANDA R., 71, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007. She was a homemaker and a member of Lincoln Hills Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Edna M. Rosenbarger Higginbotham. Survivors include her husband, Charles B. Cropper; three sons, Gary, Lary and Terry Cropper; two brothers, John and Kenneth Higginbotham, seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home, with burial in the New Middletown United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, and after 9 a.m. Monday. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Autism Society.

Mary Lee Higginbotham, 94, Anderson, died May 1, 2007, at Vermillion Place Assisted Living Center. She was born March 21, 1913, in Columbia, Ky., and came to Anderson as a young girl. Surviving Mrs. Higginbotham, a homemaker, is her 96-year-old husband of 76 years, Borden, who, following 18 years of employment at Delco Remy, entered the ministry for the Church of Christ. They are members of the Lindberg Road Church of Christ and are loving parents of Linda Longerbone (husband, Richard) of Las Cruces, N.M., Timothy Higginbotham (wife, Debbie) of Valparaiso, Jerry Higginbotham (wife, Mona) of Webster Groves, Mo.; the grandparents of eight and great-grandparents of 10; and aunt and uncle to several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and a brother. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Forrest Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lindberg Road Church of Christ or Anderson Christian School Building Fund.

Mabel Higginbotham Hightower (1916-2007) KY/IN
Mabel Hightower 90, of Indianapolis, died May 10, 2007. Mabel was born December 28, 1916 in Warren County, Kentucky to Delbert and Cullie Belcher Higginbotham. She was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother that will be greatly missed. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Noel Hightower and son James Hightower. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Diane), Gary, Allen (Freida), Bill (Philicia), Roger Hightower; daughters, Ione Leigh Denoon, Carolyn Faye (David) Linder, Debra Ford, Donna (Delbert) West; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center Decatur Township with funeral services Saturday at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow the services in Floral Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yellow Rose Hospice Unit at Methodist Hospital.

Roberta Jean (Grinstead) Higginbotham, 59, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. She was a resident of Greenwood. She was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Muskogee, Okla., to Edward Harold and Linda Rose (Sapp) Grinstead.

Roberta was a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Future Business Leaders of America and involved in many clubs: Key Club, Cheer Club and Senior Cords Club. Roberta enjoyed doing crafts, ceramics and making afghans. She wrote poems and short stories. She also enjoyed music and played the following instruments: piano, organ, clarinet and drums. Roberta was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Higginbotham of Indianapolis; a brother, Robert Dean (Brenda) Grinstead of Greenwood; four grandchildren, Aubrie, Tegan, Taylan and Madisen; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Services were entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home of Whiteland, Indiana.

Courier Press 11/08/2007
Alfred Stanley Higginbotham (1938-2007) IN
Alfred S. "Stan" Higginbotham passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was 68.
Stan was a 1956 Central graduate, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and attended Lockyear and Evansville Colleges. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation in 2001 after 44 years of service. He was a member of Riverbend Association and Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
He helped coach his son's baseball teams and enjoyed fishing with an old friend. He enjoyed bowling and has bowled in several leagues over the years, including the Wednesday Seniors League and the Monday Night Whirlpool League at Franklin Lanes. Since their retirement, he and his wife, Shirley, have enjoyed Hawaiian and Mexican Riviera cruises, trips to Las Vegas and bus trips throughout the U.S.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Shirley (Skinner); a son, Robert (Amy); step-daughter, Melinda (Rex) Wittmer; his mother and step-father, Emma and Harold Weber; and brother, Edward, all of Evansville. Also surviving are granddaughters, Tami (Jayson) Osborne, Nicole and Linsey Higginbotham; and great-grandchildren, Kyla and J.D. Osborne.
In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to donate to the Humane Society, Bethlehem Church or their favorite charity.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2007, at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Meyer Chapel, 100 E. Columbia St. in Evansville. Reverend Eric Stroshine will officiate.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2007, at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Meyer Chapel.

Pamela J. Baysinger, 53, Brazil, passed away on Nov. 25, 2007, at 5:15 p.m., at her residence.

She was born Sept. 24, 1954, in Clinton, to Daniel Auterson and Merle Brock Auterson.

She was a custodian for Indiana State University.

She was preceded in death by her father in 2004.

Survivors include her mother, spouse Bill Higginbotham; son Daniel Baysinger, daughters Amy Amburgey, Amber Baysinger and Jackie Niece; brothers Steve, Darrell, Tom and Paul Auterson; sisters Danielle Pursell, Cheryl Auterson and Janet Gorman; and 10 grandchildren.

No visitation will be set. Graveside services will take place Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at 11:30 a.m., at Pleasant View Cemetery, Tecumseh, Ind., with Bro. Jacob Raubuch officiating. Burial services will follow at the cemetery.

Courier Press 01/14/2008
Janice Leon Smith Higginbotham (1932-2008) IN/OR
OWENSVILLE, Ind. — Janice L. (Smith) Higginbotham, 75, died Jan. 11, 2008, in Stayton, Ore.
She had worked as a clerk at the Detroit Market and was a member of the Maumee General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, David; daughter, Kathy Snyder; son, Stephen; sisters, Billie Sharp and Judy Dike; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton, Ore. Memorials may be made to Santiam Memorial Hospital in Stayton. North Santiam Funeral Service in Stayton is handling arrangements.

Calvin M. Higginbotham (1925-2008) IN
Jan. 28, 1925 - Jan. 13, 2008
Calvin M. Higginbotham, 82, Anderson, passed away Jan. 13, 2008, at Saint John’s Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Anderson, and resided in the Madison County area most of his life. He was in supervision at Pierce Governor in Anderson and Container Corp. in Upland.
He was a proud member of the Markleville Masonic Lodge 629. As a young man, he was a dance instructor with Arthur Murray.
Calvin was an artist who did wonderful landscapes in oil, acrylic and watercolor. He loved football and NASCAR. Calvin will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Nikki Staggs of Markleville; brother, Russell Higginbotham of Pendleton; a grandson, Brand E. Smith; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Laura (Darnell) Higginbotham; and seven siblings.
A Masonic service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the South Chapel.

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Virgil Ray Higginbotham (1917-2008) KY/IN
Virgil Ray Higginbotham, 90, of Terre Haute, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Meadows Manor Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 29, 1917, in Kentucky, to Byron Joe Higginbotham and Verda Mae Helms Higginbotham. He worked more than 30 years at Terre Haute Malleable Steel Factory. He married Mary Waneta Gulley in 1937, and she preceded him in death on June 19, 1999.Survivors include seven sons, Jerry, Ken, Tom, Ed, Terry, Albert and Joe Higginbotham; two daughters, Geneva Boles of Terre haute, and Cathy Heffler of South Carolina; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Ada Lemons of Terre Haute; a brother, Thomas Higginbotham of Terre Haute; two brothers-in-law; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a son. James Ray Higginbotham; and a grandson, Jimmy Ray Higginbotham. He was a lifetime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed building things and traveling. Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., with the Rev. Adam Smith and Guy Boles officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is noon until services Thursday.

MARKLEVILLE — Marjorie June (Nicholas) Higginbotham, 80, Markleville, died March 10, 2008, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Middletown, after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 26, 1927, in Markleville, and resided in Madison County all of her life. She was a 1945 graduate of Markleville High School and was a 1946 graduate of the International Business College in Fort Wayne in accounting. She retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors, where she was a trouble shooter for their entire computer system. She was a member of Markleville East Christian Church. Marjorie was very involved and was an elder of the church. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Nikki Staggs of Markleville; grandchild, Brand Smith; and great-grandchildren, Chantelle Nicole Smith and Griffin Brand Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram Copher and Leafy (Cole) Nicholas; and a brother, Carl Nicholas. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, with the Rev. John Davis officiating. Cremation will take place. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the South Chapel.

Ruby E. Davidson, 80, of Terre Haute, died at Southwood Nursing Home at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008. She was born Aug. 2, 1927, to Leo B. and Nancy J. Bunch Higginbotham. She married James H. Davidson, and he preceded her in death in 1982. Survivors include one son, David Higginbotham of Terre Haute; three brothers, Russell Higginbotham and Ronald Higginbotham, both of Terre Haute, and Leo B. Higginbotham of Cartage N.Y.; two sisters, Anna Heaton of Manton, Calif., and Joan Callahan of Reelsville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She also was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Avery Higginbotham and Bill Higginbotham; and one sister, Mary Batson. According to her wishes cremation has been chosen. DeBaun Funeral Homes assisted with the arrangements.

HELEN F. HIGGINBOTHAM, 76, of New Haven, died Monday, July 7, 2008, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Lockland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late K.D. and Georgia Mae Dykes. She was a member of Harvest Pentecostal Church of God. She is survived by her children, Geneva F. Smith of Fort Wayne, Cheslie "Pete" D. (Jean) Higginbotham of Huntington, Howard D. (Rhonda) Higginbotham of Fort Wayne, Marcella G. Higginbotham of New Haven, Charlotte A. (Donnie) Smith of New Haven, Ross K. (Barbara) Higginbotham and Ted "Teddy" J. (Joy) Higginbotham of Monroeville; and brother, David "Bud" (Helen) Dykes of Peebles, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Lynn Carroll, in November of 2007; two brothers; and three sisters. Service is 3 p.m. Friday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven, with calling two hours prior to service. Pastor Ralph Johnson officiating. Preferred memorials to Diabetes Association or the family.

Rudolph L. "Rudy" Higginbotham 85, Indianapolis, died Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born in Hadley, KY, on March 12, 1923 to Philip and Virginia Glenn Higginbotham. He served proudly in the United States Navy during WWII. He had been employed with Western Electric for 42 years. Survivors include his wife of eight years, Joan Wilhelm Higginbotham; three children, Donna (Richard) Fuller, Philip (Judy) Higginbotham, Donald Higginbotham, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Esta Rachel Everheart Higginbotham.

Seneca, S.C. - Anita Gail Christian, 49, Seneca, S.C., died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at Cottingham House in Seneca.

Born Dec. 26, 1958 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of Thurman and Virginia (Martin) Higginbotham. On May 28, 1977, she married Randy L. Christian in Sharpsville. He survives.

She graduated from Western High School in 1977. She lived in Seneca for 20 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Anna L. Christian of Seneca, S.C.; two sisters, Judy Higginbotham of Kokomo and Peggy Williams of Greenwood; and four brothers, Bob Bothman of Wahalla, S.C., John Higginbotham of Ohio, Gary Higginbotham of Peru and Larry Higginbotham of Wahalla, S.C.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Boyer Funeral Home in Sharpsville. The Rev. Richard Lyth will officiate. Burial will be in Sharpsville Cemetery.

Alonzo T. Higginbotham, Sr. 54, Indianapolis, died Sept. 24, 2008. A private memorial service is planned. Arrangements: Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel.

Born in Terre Haute, IN on Feb. 24, 1954 and resided in Indianapolis, IN. Survivors: Daughter, Rachel Higginbotham; Sons, T.J., Alonzo Jr., and Archie Higginbotham.

Nancy May Hanna, 67, of Terre Haute died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Indianapolis, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a homemaker and cook. She was a born Jan. 22, 1941, in Terre Haute, to Rufus Hickenbotham and Emagene Padgett Hickenbotham.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Hanna, on March 8, 2002; her parents; one brother, Dick Hickenbotham; and one sister, Mildred Parsons.

She was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Church. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 14, 2008, in Seventh-Day Assembly Church, with the Rev. Melvin Wilkenson officiating. Burial is in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Callahan-Debaun Funeral home assisted in arrangements.

Elkhart - Alice I. (Neff) Alexander, 59, passed away Thursday, in Elkhart General Hospital. Survivors include her son, Brian Higginbotham of Elkhart; sisters, Janet (Rohm) Hollingsworth of Elkhart, Phyllis (Jesse) Wedding of Chesterton, IN, Carolyn (George) Madison of Goshen and Ruth Ann Neff of Elkhart; and brothers, Robert Neff of Elkhart and Kenneth (Crystal) Neff of Rogersville, TN. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the funeral home.

PENDLETON — Russell B. Higginbotham, 89, Pendleton, passed away Oct. 29, 2008, at Saint John’s Medical Center in Anderson after an extended illness. He was born April 2, 1919, in Williford, Ark. Russell lived in Anderson until 1975; Bradenton, Fla., from 1975 to 2002 and Pendleton from 2002 until present. He was a 1938 graduate of Anderson High School and attended Indiana University. He was a member of the 1937 Anderson High School Basketball State Championship Team. He was selected as Indiana All State Guard and runner-up Mr. Basketball in 1937. He earned a double scholarship to IU in basketball and football. Russell was chosen to play on the Army Air Corps National Basketball Team and several local teams. Upon his Army discharge, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. In 1962, he was inducted into the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Russell retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in 1975. He traveled the country representing Guide-Amatic and was head of receiving at Guide in Anderson. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge in Bradenton, Fla., and AMVETS Post 26 in Pendleton. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon and husband Charles Breese of Pendleton; grandchildren, Aaron Williams of Anderson, Bryan Williams of Pendleton and Randy Breese of Teaneck, N.J.; great-grandchildren, Rachel Ave-Williams, Alex Williams, Allison Williams and Leslie Williams; and several others; cousin, Pete and wife Francis Higginbottom; nieces and nephew, Karen Baker, Sandy Taylor, Judy Norris, Sally Ahlefeld, Niki Skaggs and Mike Higginbotham. A special thanks to Rawlins House staff. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Higginbotham, on June 20, 1969; second wife, Kathryn (Campbell) Higginbotham, on Feb. 24, 2002; his parents, George and Laura (Darnell) Higginbotham; brothers, Clyde, Carl, Chalk and Calvin; sisters, Ruby Delph, Tellie Roberts and Lana Passwater; and nephews, Jim Burris, Charlie Bolton and Carl Baker. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, with the Rev. Michael Canada officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the South Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pendleton Emergency Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 165, Pendleton, IN 46064.

Cicero - Ola D. Hatfield, 85, Cicero, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Sheridan Healthcare Center.

She was born Aug. 6, 1923, in London, Ky., the daughter of John C. and Nanny M. Higginbotham.

She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Oner and Lucille Higginbotham, Noblesville, and J.C. and Wanda Higginbotham, Cicero; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ida and Larry Tishner and Ethel and Tom Marcum, all of Cicero; two nieces, Tammy Thomas, Cicero, and Jonna Warren, Tampa, Fla.; and a nephew, Joe Tishner, Atlanta.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Donnie Hatfield; a sister, Oda Reed; and two brothers, Otis Higginbotham and Onel B. Higginbotham.

Calling will be at 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel with services immediately following. The Rev. Neal Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Fishers.

Catherine C. Higginbotham, 85, of Terre Haute, died in her residence at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008. She was born in Brazil, on May 30, 1923, to Harry Oliver Gulley and Goldie Morlan Gulley. She was a homemaker. Her husband, James Leonard Higginbotham Sr., preceded her in death, on Nov. 10, 1991.Survivors include her two daughters, Jewell Kleege and Verda M. Reed; two sons, James L. Higginbotham Jr. and Dee Higginbotham; brothers, Delbert Gulley and Kenneth Gulley; seven grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Waneta Higginbotham. Cremation is being handled by DeBaun Funeral Home and Crematory. A graveside service will be announced at a later time.

CATHERINE ROSE HIGGINBOTHAM, age 91, of Kendallville, died on Friday, January 9, 2009 at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Higginbotham was born in Kendallville on December 7, 1917 to Elmer Joseph and Maude Vesta (Lindsey) Bartlett and she graduated from Kendallville High School in 1935. She married Kenneth Lamar Higginbotham in August 1942 and he preceded her death October 22, 1988. For many years, she was a dispatcher for the Kendallville Police Department. She also was a store clerk with Sears in Kendallville and employed in the past with the Kendallville Water Department. Mrs. Higginbotham liked to sew and take care of her garden and flowers. She was a past member of the V.F.W. Post#2749 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include: Son, Tom and Billie Higginbotham of Albion. Son, Mike and Lucy Higginbotham of Wolcottville. Seven grandchildren: Amie Bandy of Oxford, Iowa, Sandie Buchanan of Ligonier, Jamie Oliver of Albion, Joy Slaven of Wolcottville, Janet Hopkins of Avilla, Paul Higginbotham of Wolcottville, Julie Higginbotham of Wolcottville. Eleven great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews from the area. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Vincent Bartlett Visitation will be Monday, January 12, 2009, from 12:00 noon at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 12, 2009 at 1:00pm at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Officiating the funeral service will be Fr. Lourdino Fernandes. Burial will be at Orange Cemetery in Rome City, Indiana.

FARMERSBURG - Myrtle Maxine Higginbotham, 82, of Farmerburg, passed away at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, in her home. She was born on Dec. 23, 1926, in Terre Haute, to Samuel J. Peters and Mary Smith Peters. She had previously worked as a cashier at Kroger and also had worked at Harlan’s Furniture. Survivors include her son, Avery W. Higginbotham Jr., of Robinson, Ill.; three daughters, Janet Aggertt, of Terre Haute, Barbara Harris of Tennessee and Mary Higginbotham of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Steven and Andy Jacobson, Randall Wayne Higginbotham, Josh Higginbotham, Scott, Wendy and Amy Jacobson and Savana and Rheana Strain; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery W. Higginbotham, in 2003; and one son, Samuel B. Higginbotham, in 1996. She enjoyed gardening and doing yard work. Myrtle was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother, who will be sadly missed by all. According to her wishes, cremation was chosen. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Scleroderma Foundation. DeBaun Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

HAGERSTOWN -- Maxine M. (Reichart) Higinbotham, 87, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born in Greensboro on Feb. 25, 1921, the daughter of William and Ethel (Skinner) Reichart, and had resided in the Hagerstown area since 1956. On Sept. 1, 1946, she married Sam L. Higinbotham and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was a member of Greensboro Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by three sons, Sam Higinbotham (Phyllis), Steve Higinbotham (Sara) and Scott Higinbotham (Debbie); seven grandchildren, Jason Higinbotham (Katie), Megan Smith (Joe), Matt Higinbotham, Jennifer Linderman (Mark), Stephanie Knepley (Scott), Jennifer Zufelt (Shawn) and Jarrod Lee (Jennifer); 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Dwight Reichart, Samuel Reichart, Odell Reichart, Joseph Reichart and William Reichart. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown. Burial will be in South Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Charles Higginbotham, 67, of Evansville, Indiana, peacefully slipped into Eternity on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Deaconess Hospital. Charles was born to the late Vertis and Bernice (Curry) Higginbotham in Owensville, Ind. He grew up in Orlando, Fla., and was a graduate of Boone High School in 1959. He graduated from Jones College in 1964 and went into the Army for 3 years. He returned to Jacksonville, Fla., and became a dress buyer for May Company. Then moving to Washington D.C., to be a buyer for Jelleffs where he learned the basics of needlepoint during the recuperation from surgery. He joined the staff at The Woolgatherer and after 5 years of intensive study he became a master knitter and fiber authority and bought The Woolgatherer. His sense of humor and deep study showed him a style of hand knitting that was little known and little used. He taught classes to countless students from around the world, in his home and at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., in the continuing education program for 20 years. Following, he moved to Sarasota, Fla., and worked at Eye of the Needle, always with a laugh. Surviving are a sister, Mary Ann Wade of Princeton, Ind.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; very special great-great-nephews and niece, Xander Burkett, Embree Wade and Shiloh Burkett. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Vertis and Bernice (Curry) Higginbotham, sister, Venola Scott, and brother, Kenneth Wayne Higginbotham. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 301 SE First Street Evansville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

ARLENE J. HIGGINBOTHAM-WHITE, 62, of New Haven, died on May 31, 2009 at home. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Ellwood and Edith Hirschbiel. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven and gave to many charities. She retired as a L.P.N. after 25 years, in 1998. Surviving are children, Michael (Valerie) Higginbotham of Fort Wayne and Diane (James) Brown of New Haven; sister, Karen (Stephan) Walker of New Haven; 10 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Higginbotham, in 1973; and daughter, Patricia Higginbotham, in 1965. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven, with calling one half hour prior. Father James Seculoff officiating. Calling also from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, family prefers memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.

Marion – Aurie Susanna "Sue" Higginbotham, 82, passed away at Marion General Hospital on Thursday, August 27, 2009. Aurie was born in Marion, Indiana to Amos and Pauline (Billheimer) Putney, and they preceded her in death. She married Edward Higginbotham on October 3, 1947 and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2005. She was a member of Miami Wesleyan Church in Miami, Indiana for 58 years where she was a pianist, Sunday School teacher, and youth leader. She was a current member of Southside Wesleyan Church, Gas City.

Survivors include son, Daniel (Barbara) Higginbotham, Marion; daughters, Gwendolyn (Leo) Rossel, Crosby, TX, Melody (Rev. William) Barlow, Gas City; daughter-in-law, Marlene Higginbotham, Muncie; brother, Everett A. (Ruth) Putney, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Rebecca (Kenny) Soriano, Houston, TX, Sandi (Chris) Montemayor, Pearland, TX, Angela (Nathan) Thomas, Olive Branch, MS, Jodi (Ryan) Small, Swayzee, Rachel (Rich) Wollan, Wilmore, KY, Jeni (Curt) Gongwer, South Bend, IN, Nika (David) Lorine, Sugarland, TX, Kristy (Marcus) Weber, Irondale, AL, Melissa Higginbotham, Indianapolis, IN, and Joel (Jessica) Higginbotham, Marion; and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by son, Keith Higginbotham.

Visitation is from 2-6 pm on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City, Indiana and from 11:30 – 12:30 on Monday, August 31 at Southside Wesleyan Church, 312 E. South 'E' Street, Gas City, Indiana.

Funeral Services are at 12:30 pm on Monday, August 31, 2009 at Southside Wesleyan Church with Reverend Marvin Lamb officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.

HIGGINBOTHAM, EDNA B., 84, passed away Sunday November 15, 2009 at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, KY.

She was the former Edna Brian, a native of Louisville, a retired telephone operator from the Southern Bell Telephone Company after 32 years of service and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Higginbotham and her parents, Adrian and Maude Brian.

Survivors include her brother, Kenneth Brian (Juanita); three nephews, Gary Brian (Sue), Kenneth Brian Jr. (Pam) and Rev. Kevin Brian (Betsy); and one niece, Lisa Dierson (Dennis).

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Oak Street Chapel of Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Homes, 1846 E. Oak St., with private burial. Visitation will be from 10 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Memorial gifts: New Albany Animal Shelter.

Jeanne Kay Higginbotham, widow of songwriter Mack Kay Higginbotham, died Friday night, March 5, at Garden Villa in Bloomington. She was 92. A resident of Bloomington since 1978, she was born Jeanne Gordon Stephens on June 8, 1917, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Guy Don and Lola (Gordon) Stephens.

She was raised in the Midwest and Southwest before moving to New York City following the Depression. Through her family she met Mack, who had moved from Indiana to pursue a career in songwriting. They married in 1940. Following the war, in which she served in the USO, the couple remained in New York City. Jeanne helped her husband pursue his songwriting, and they raised one daughter. During these years, she was also employed as a secretary at a variety of businesses, including the Gene Goodman Music Publishing Company and the New York Mets. An accomplished singer, she was a member of the Queens Oratorio Society and the Henry Street Settlement Chorus.

Following her husband's retirement, Jeanne and Mack moved to Bloomington, where both became active in the community. Jeanne joined the Sweet Adelines singing group, which she served as president for nine years. During that time the group was chartered and sang at numerous area functions. She also volunteered at Bloomington Hospital, at WTIU, and at the Area 10 Agency on Aging. After her husband's death, she established the first endowed fund specifically for jazz at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and was involved in encouraging young people in their study of jazz composition and arrangement. She was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the University Baptist Church.

Jeanne's ancestors on both sides were pioneers in Indiana and she was known as the family historian, keeping an extensive collection of old pictures, clippings, and family letters. She loved to read, make jewelry, and, above all, be with people. Everyone she met became a friend.

Due to arthritis, she entered a complete care facility five and a half years ago. For many people this would have been the end of the story. But Jeanne continued her active social life to the very end. As a tribute to her upbeat nature and outgoing personality, her extended family and many friends, including some of the students who had won the jazz fellowship years ago, stayed in frequent contact with her — often traveling long distances to see her. She also made many new friends at Garden Villa among the residents, residents' families, and staff.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda Higginbotham and Brad Leftwich of Bloomington; one grandson, Mayura Natha Swami (Seth Higginkern) of Thiruvannamalai, India; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters, one brother, and one granddaughter.

Jeanne's family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. and a memorial service will follow from 6-7 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S.Old State Rd. 37, Bloomington, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mack H. Kay Scholarship for Excellence in Jazz Composition through the Indiana University Foundation, P.O. Box 500, Bloomington, IN 47405.

Nyla Ruth Higginbotham Fulk went to be with her sweetheart on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, in her home with her family by her side. She was born on Dec. 29, 1950, in Terre Haute. Being a mother and a grandmother was her most joyous job. Survivors include her daughters, Hester M. Page and husband Gary and Nyla R. Young and husband Jerry; and sons, John W. Fulk and wife Elizabeth and Everett W. Fulk. Also surviving are sisters, Deal Higginbotham and Mary Smith; grandchildren, Nicole Fulk and Bobbie Fulk, whom she helped raise, Tiffany Young, Brady Fulk, Jordan Tracy, Jennifer Young, Johnny Fulk IV, Joshua Fulk, Landon Fulk, Parker Fulk, and Avarie Fulk; and great-grandchild, Alex Fulk. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fulk; her parents, Harry Higginbotham Sr. and Virginia Keller Higginbotham; brothers, Harry Higginbotham Jr., John Wayne Higginbotham, Lern Higginbotham and Alonzo Higginbotham; and sister, June Higginbotham Burrell Cory. No services have been scheduled. Cremation has been chosen per Nyla's request. Roselawn Funeral Home assisted in making Nyla's arrangements.

Former Richmond resident H. Virginia Schrolucke, 91, died Friday, April 30, 2010, at Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney, Ohio. She was born Oct. 10, 1918, in Sidney to Cramer and Agnes Stephenson Higginbotham. Survivors include daughters, Linda Campbell-Ritchey, Sharon Pettit and Barbara Turner. Her husband, Virgil, died in January 1987. Graveside services were at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco, Ohio. Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, handled the arrangements.

SOUTH BEND - Eva M. Skiles, 95, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010, in her home. She was born on April 3, 1915, in Rolling Prairie, IN, to Joseph and Iona (Cook) Higginbotham. Mrs. Skiles is survived by a daughter, Sandy (Charles) Nash of Fish Lake, IN; son, Fred Schreckenbach of South Bend, IN; two grandsons, Charles (Kathleen) Nash and Charles Joseph Schreckenbach; granddaughter, Lori Lee Schreckenbach; six great-grandchildren including Nathaniel and Gabriel. Ten brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Skiles was a lifelong area resident. She retired as a preparer for Stewart Sandwiches in South Bend. She previously worked for Bendix Corp. and the Osteopathic Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Eva M. Skiles may be made to The Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhome.com. "She was the last of her generation!"

Allen Albert Hickenbotham, 59, of Poland, IN and formerly of Sullivan, passed away August 7, 2010. Allen was born September 23, 1950 in Vincennes to Albert Hickenbotham and Loretta Irene (Wall) Hickenbotham. He was preceded in death by both his parents.

Allen had been in various local bands throughout his life as a vocalist. He was an electrician for Electrical Solutions; and, devoted himself to his job with Micro Nutrients.

Survivors include one sister, Nettie (Charles) Shorter, three nieces Michele (Joe) Sireci, Jennifer (Justin) Flowers and Amanda Shorter; three great-nephews and four great-nieces.

Per his wishes, there were no services or visitation. Burial was in Center Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan.

Gary E. Higginbotham, 55, died early Sunday morning, September 19, 2010, at Goshen General Hospital. He had been ill since Thursday evening.

He was born in North Olmsted, Ohio, on March 5, 1955, to the late Hubert and Virginia (Goble) Higginbotham. He married Sharon Fox on May 9, 1990 in Elkhart. She survives.

Also surviving are three children: Amy (Michael) Craw of Goshen, Jennifer Higginbotham and Jason Higginbotham, both of Elkhart; three step-children, Carl (Rita) Briggs, Ron (Tracey) Briggs, and Shelley (Dale) Deisinger, all of Elkhart; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Westly "Wes" (Karen) Higginbotham of Goshen; and two sisters, Sandy (Maynard) Wallace of La Follete, Tennessee, and Judy Huffman of Hometown, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David Higginbotham.

A 1973 graduate of Goshen High School, he played football all four years. He worked for Workflowone, formerly Duplex, for 20 years. He also worked 11 years for Penguin Point.

He enjoyed playing tennis, dancing to oldies music, and classic cars.

He served with the US Air Force and the reserves as a military policeman at Grissom Air Force Base.

Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, at the funeral home.

A 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2010, funeral service will be held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor Jane Buller of Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Goshen, will officiate.

Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

ANDERSON, IN Borden Velpeau Higginbotham of Anderson died October 17, 2010 at Whispering Pines Health Care Center in Valparaiso, IN. He was born August 16, 1910 in Evening Shade, AR, and came to Anderson as a young man. Following eighteen years employment at Delco Remy, he became an evangelist and minister for Churches of Christ serving congregations in several Midwest locations. He was a member of Lindberg Road Church of Christ. Mr. Higginbotham was preceded in death by parents: Forrest and Emma; his wife for 76 years, Mary Lee; sisters: Johnnie Galyan, Ann Stuart, Enid Cook and Goldie Massey; and brothers: Sim and Tom. He is survived by a sister, Grace Felzien of Summitville; a daughter, Linda (Richard) Longerbone of Las Cruces, NM; sons: Tim (Debbie) of Valparaiso, Jerry (Mona) of Webster Groves, MO; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service. Visitation one hour before the service. Burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lindberg Road Church of Christ or Anderson Christian School.

Kitty L. Davis, 85, of Bluffton, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at her residence. She has been a resident of Wells County for the past 15 years. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Covenant Chapel in Bluffton, where she served on the Intercessory Prayer Team. She loved her family and grandchildren very much. She was a graduate of Eagle Rock High School in Virginia. She retired from the Barberton, Ohio, Citizens Hospital after many years of service as a licensed practical nurse and the director of central supply. She was born July 13, 1925, in Covington, Va. She married Willie B. Higginbotham Sr. in 1944; he passed away in 1971. She married Joseph H. Davis Jan. 5, 1974, in Barberton, Ohio; he passed away Nov. 29, 2001. Survivors include a son, Pastor Arley W. (Connie) Higginbotham of Bluffton, and three stepchildren, Connie Higginbotham of Bluffton and Michael Davis and David Davis, both of Barberton, Ohio. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She raised two of her grandchildren, Nathan and Jason Nutter. She is also survived by a sister, Elaine Velka of Barberton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Higginbotham and Willie B. Higginbotham Jr., and a daughter, Margaret Nutter. Some brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. Calling will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the Covenant Chapel Church at Bluffton. Services will be held at the church at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, with Pastor Arley W. Higginbotham officiating. There will be additional calling from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Greenlawn Cemetery Chapel, 2580 Romig Road, Akron, Ohio. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Greenlawn Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the Covenant Chapel Church. The Thomas/Rich Funeral Home of Bluffton is in charge of arrangements.

Burlie M. Higginbotham, Jr., 55, died at 9:36 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 in Marion General Hospital.

He was born in Marion to Burlie and Grace (Heil) Higginbotham. On July 11, 1986, he married Tina Stevens. She survives.

He worked in maintenance at White Oaks Mobile Home Community and was previously employed with the Marion Parks Department. He enjoyed motorcycles and cars and was an avid fan of NASCAR and the New England Patriots. He loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Tina Higginbotham, Marion; sons, Burlie M. (Crystal) Higginbotham III, Marion, and Joshua Trees, Marion; daughter, Maranda Higginbotham, Marion; parents, Burlie and Grace Higginbotham Sr., Marion; grandfather, Francis Poling, Marion; sister, Marilyn (Larry) Burns, Marion; grandchildren, Ronnie, Khagon, Khurkhlen, Blade, Destiny and Shailyn; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and dog, Dinky.

Services are at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., with Rev. Joe Kelly officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

RHONDA E. HIGGINBOTHAM, 51, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at New Haven Care & Rehabilitation. Born July 16, 1959, in Alexandria, Ind., she was a daughter of James Imel and Janice (Gray) Imel. She married Howard D. Higginbotham on Sept. 8, 2001; he survives in Fort Wayne. She had worked for Scott's for 14 years; Parker & Hannifin (Aeroquip) for eight years; and Wal-Mart for six months. She is also survived by her father, James Imel of Middletown, Ind.; three daughters, Amy Higginbotham of Decatur, Elizabeth (Matt) Wolber and Melissa (Eduardo) Martinez, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Gerald (Genny) Imel of Alexandria, Ind.; a sister, Teresa (Brett) Manis of Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandmother, Veda Rector of Alexandria, Ind.; and three granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her mother, Janice Imel. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home. Funeral Service, with the Rev. Cheslie Higginbotham officiating. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date in Parkview Cemetery, Alexandria, Ind. Memorials to Heartland Hospice, Fort Wayne.

Lorena M. Wild, age 83 of Mt. Vernon, died Sunday morning August 21, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital. She was born August 14, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of John V. and Martha H. (Zenthofer) Higginbottom. She married James M. Wild on October 26, 1946 and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1994.

Lorena was the co-owner of S & J Café in Mt. Vernon, she was a charter member of over 50 years of the Moose Lodge Auxiliary #134, and also a member of the Owen Dunn Post #5 Auxiliary. She loved country music and dancing with James, the love of her life. She was a longtime member of Point Township Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by three sons and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Cookie Wild of Odon, IN, Steven Wild and Kevin Wild both of Mt. Vernon; one daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Wayne Russell of Mt. Vernon; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James M. Wild; an infant son at birth, James M. Wild, Jr., a brother, Johnny Higginbottom; a sister, Mary Stratton; and a daughter-in-law Kalah Wild.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday August 25, 2011 at the Austin~Stendeback Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Robinson and Rev. Troy DeKemper officiating. Burial will be in Black Cemetery. Visitation will be form 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Ladies of the Moose Rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Owensville, IN - Loren M. "Mose" Higginbotham, 75, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born April 12, 1936 in Owensville the son of Donald M. and Lillian (Wininger) Higginbotham. Mose was a graduate of Owensville High School, served in the United States Army, retired from the Indiana State highway department as a surveyor for 39 years. He was a member of the Vincennes V.F.W. and the Poseyville American Legion. Survivors include his brothers, Bennie, Edward and Greg Higginbotham; nephew, Mathieu Higginbotham and great-nephew, Clinton Higginbotham. He was preceded in death by his parents and a special friend Freida Adams. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. September 6, 2011 at Holders Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Reeder officiating. Burial will be in the Maumee cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post 51 and the Princeton VFW 1147. Visitation will be held Monday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. There will be a memorial service to share memories of Mose at 7:30 PM. Memorial contribution may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

John C. Higginbotham, 77, of Cicero, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on March 23, 1934 to the late John and Nanny (Woods) Higginbotham in London, Kentucky. John will be loved and missed by his family and many friends. Arrangements are being handled by Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville.

Bernice C. Higginbotham Johnston 95, of Indianapolis, passed away January 17, 2012. She was a homemaker and a member of Charity Baptist Church in Clermont. Survivors include her daughters, Bertha Srader, Cathryn Hermerding, Nancy Myers; son, Raymond Johnston; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Bernice M. Kessler; and son, Richard A. Johnston. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 19 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel . The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 20 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Lincoln Memory Gardens.

Evelyn M. Duguid, 85, of Fort Wayne, died, on Jan. 26, 2012 at her residence. Born on Aug. 10, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Herbert and Judy Higgenbotham. Evelyn volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital for over 25 years and also volunteered at the Embassy Theatre for several years. She retired from Sears at Glenbrook after 25 years of service. She is survived by her daughters; Paula Duguid and Deanna West, both of Fort Wayne and Linda Munson of Louisville, Ky; son; Michael (Connie) Duguid, of Cincinnati, OH.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service is at 1:30 pm. Mon. Jan. 30, 2012, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road with visitation from noon until service time. Memorials may be given to Cancer Services of N.E. Indiana.

Shirley J. (Skinner) Higginbotham Evansville, Ind. Shirley J. (Skinner) Higginbotham passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, after a three year fight with ovarian cancer. A "cockeyed optimist" to the end, she was still making plans to continue treatment and her outlook remained positive throughout her struggle. She was an inspiration to friends and family with her optimism and "never say die" attitude. Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Central High School and was active in planning class reunions. She attended Lockyear Business College and worked for many years at Faultless Caster before retiring in 1997 from Bristol Myers. She was an avid bowler and belonged to many Franklin Lanes leagues over the years. Shirley was a life member of the Riverbend Association and enjoyed playing cards and traveling with friends. Shirley was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold (Bud) and Loretta Skinner; and her husband, (Alfred) Stanley Higginbotham. She is survived by her daughter, Malinda (Rex) Wittmer; and son, Robert (Amy) Higginbotham. She also leaves to cherish her memory three grandchildren, Tami (Jayson) Osborne, Nicole (Andrew) Dealph and Linsey Higginbotham; and two great-grandchildren, Kyla Osborne and J.D. Osborne. She will be missed by her sister, Judy Mason; niece, Lisa Mason; and nephew, John Troice, of Union, New Jersey. Also surviving are her in-laws, Harold and Emma Weber; and brother-in-law, Ed Higginbotham. In addition to family, Shirley had "the most wonderful friends in the whole world." She also leaves behind her canine companion, her "Main Man" Pogo. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Titzer Family Funeral Homes, Meyer Chapel, 100 E. Columbia St., Evansville, IN, 812-424-9288, Rev. Dr. Joseph Fraccaro will officiate. Visitation will be 2 until 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. The family would like to thank Dr. Tony Stephens and the caring staff at Oncology Hematology Associates and a very special thank you to Sheila with St. Mary's Home Health Care for going above and beyond in helping us through this very emotional and difficult time. In lieu of flowers, Shirley requested donations to the Vanderburgh Humane Society or the animal shelter of your choice.

Martinsville - Tommy R. "Tom" Higginbotham, 60, Martinsville, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2012, at his residence.

He was born on Thursday, November 22, 1951, in Martinsville, Indiana, to Edwin Higginbotham and the late Ruby N. Glidwell.

On December 31, 1985, he married Barbara Ann (Hobart) Higginbotham, and she survives.

Tom was a 1970 graduate of Martinsville High School and retired from General Motors where he was an inspector.

Survivors are his sons, Richard Higginbotham and his fiancée Melissa of Martinsville and John Higginbotham of Columbus; stepdaughter, Florence Berry of Martinsville; sister, Brenda Burris of Elwood; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Costin Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, at Costin Funeral Chapel and on Saturday one hour prior to the services.

NEW SALISBURY - Higginbotham, Dwight A., 62, died May 10, 2012. Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey, IN

Carolyn Sue Higginbotham, of Terre Haute, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Indianapolis, age 64. Carolyn was born January 31, 1948 in Terre Haute, the daughter of the late William Perry and Rosemary Frances (Lawrence) Ellinger. She was united in marriage to her beloved husband of 28 years, Edward Unrau, who preceded her in death on November 12, 1997 She then was united in marriage on August 19, 2000 to Jerry Higginbotham, who survives. Carolyn worked in the health care industry and enjoyed knitting, painting, casino trips, frequenting flea markets, traveling, spending time with her family and being a girl guide leader. A courageous and considerate woman, Carolyn will forever be remembered as caring, understanding and considerate. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In addition to her loving and devoted husband of twelve years, Jerry Higginbotham, Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters, Sheila and husband Wayne Thomson of Paisley, Ontario, Canada, Rosemary and husband Stephen Taylor of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada and Caroline and husband Ken Perkins of Chelsey, Ontario, Canada. Carolyn was the proud and loving grandmother of Jamien, Mikey, Amanda, Tyler, Laura, Olivia, Stephanie and Shane. She is also survived by one great grandchild, Kaidynce; three brothers, William Ellinger, Jr. and wife Betty Lou, Daniel Ellinger and wife Joyce, Max Ellinger and wife Donna; two sisters, Brenda Gess and husband David, Donna Uhey and husband Mark, along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her first husband, Edward, Carolyn was welcomed home to heaven by two brothers, Jerry and Johnny Ellinger and one sister, Janet Ellinger. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until Carolyn's Funeral Ceremony at 12:00 Noon at the Roselawn Funeral Home in Terre Haute.

Willie "Ruth" Frech 84 of Richmond died December 28, 2012 at Reid Hospital after a short illness. She was born June 11, 1928 in Jamestown, Kentucky to George and Mary Judd Higginbotham and lived in Richmond most of her life.

She was the former owner of Backdoor Antique Shop. She enjoyed bingo, antiques, garage sales, flea markets, auctions, and country western music.

Survivors include five children Dan Sweet of Indianapolis, Janice Ripley of Pennsylvania, Frankie L. (Melinda) Frech of Centerville, Jackie L. (Carol) Frech of Richmond, and Robert Cooper of Richmond, 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, one brother Rester Lee Higginbotham and one sister Viola Bunch of Russell Springs, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews.

Her husband of 37 years Frank died March 29, 2002. A grandson Duane Sweet, a granddaughter Tina Golden, a great granddaughter, her parents and 7 brothers and sisters are also deceased.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday January 3, 2013 at Stegall-Berheide-Orr funeral Home with Paul Gearhardt officiating. Burial will be in Greens Fork Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

PALMYRA - Sullivan, Gloria Higginbotham Booher, 79, formerly of Whetstone Community of Cumberland County, passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany, IN. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and a KYANA Antique Car Club member. She was born in Cumberland County, Whetstone, on January 4, 1934 the daughter of James and Beulah Higginbotham. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald D. Booher; her parents; her brothers, Norman, Conrad, Ward and Beuelle; and sisters, Ravanel Booher, Loweldine Grant and Babette Higginbotham. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Mathew Walker; granddaughter, Amanda Booher; brother, Don Higginbotham of Sarasota, FL; and nieces and nephews, Paulette Vogt, Brenda Conner, Annette Robinson, Rhonda Norris, Ward Kendall Higginbotham Jr. and Cordis Darrell Grant. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Kraft Charlestown Road Chapel with private entombment to follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany. In lieu of flowers/plants please make a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer's Association.

Edwin R. Higginbotham, 87, of Martinsville passed from this life on Friday, June 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1925 in Cumberland County, Kentucky to the late Robert O. and Ura (Smith) Higginbotham. Following high school, Edwin enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 19, 1944. He served his country with pride during WWII and was honorably discharged on March 2, 1946 as a SC3c. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Indianapolis for a short time before moving to Martinsville in 1955. Edwin took a job at General Motors Truck & Bus in Indianapolis during the late 1950’s, where he was a loyal employee for the next 30+ years; retiring in October 1990 as an inspector. He was a life member of the Martinsville V.F.W. Post #1257 where he had served as past commander, as well as, past district #7 commander; member of the Martinsville American Legion Post #230, 40 & 8 and a past member of the Moose Lodge in Haines City, Florida. Edwin took pleasure in traveling, boating, hunting, fishing and assisting veterans. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends including his wife, Idelpha L. (Tuttle) Higginbotham, whom he married on December 3, 1987, of Martinsville; daughter, Brenda L. Burris of Indianapolis; three brothers, Lyle and Robert Higginbotham both of Kentucky and Cecil Higginbotham of Indianapolis; two sisters, Jessie Crutchfield of Kentucky and Mary Lou Beckham of Indianapolis; two step-sons, Patrick Wiggins of Martinsville and Michael Wiggins of Brooklyn; four grandchildren; six step grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tommy R. Higginbotham and three sisters, Jamie Higginbotham Fletcher, Victoria Head and Maurice Choate. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 from 4-6:00 p.m. at Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center. He will be laid to rest in New South Park Cemetery following a private graveside service at a later date.

Gregory M. Higginbotham, 58 of Evansville passed away at 1 am, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at home. Greg was born June 30, 1955 in Owensville, Indiana the son of Donald and Lillian (Winnegar) Higginbotham. He was a 1974 graduate of Owensville High School and received his Masters Degree from USI. He had worked as a driver for Wolfe’s Auto. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Rhonda (Bankus) Higginbotham of Evansville; brothers, Benny and Ed Higginbotham and cousin, Mike Higginbotham. Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Monday, August 12, 2013 at Heritage Baptist Church, 1900 Lodge Avenue, Evansville with Pastor Maurice Melton officiating. Burial will be Private. Friends may call from 10 am until time of service at 1 pm, Monday at Heritage Baptist Church. Boone Funeral Home - East Chapel, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville will be handling the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to Vanderburgh County Humane Society, PO Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719.

SOUTH BEND - Norma Kaufman-Neirynck, 89, passed away at 6:25 pm Saturday, August 10, 2013 in Hospice House. Norma was born on August 5, 1924 in South Bend to Everett and Nettie (Shoue) Higginbotham. She was employed by Grant's, Lou Ann's and K-Mart. On March 17, 1945 in Walkerton she married Charles Kaufman. He died on October 27, 1981. On April 6, 1985 she married Ray Neirynck. He died on August 18, 2008. Norma was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Norman, Ted, and Allen Higginbotham; a step-daughter, Elizabeth "Toots" Eufemi; and a daughter-in-law, Judy Kaufman. Surviving are a daughter, Betty (Don) Cornelis of Niles; a son, Chuck (Renee) Kaufman of South Bend; a stepson, Gerald (Diane) Kaufman of Lakeville; a stepdaughter, Sharon Wallace of Lapaz; 5 grandchildren, Donnie Cornelis, Anjonette (Robert) Pezan, Stephanie (Robert) Kracker, Stacey (Rich) Siri, and Nikki (Ben) Hurt; 5 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Marilyn Burgess, Juanita Creswell, Audrey Higginbotham, Deanna Sipos, and Evelyn Horvath; and 3 brothers, Everett "Bud" Higginbotham, Robert Higginbotham, and Karl Higginbotham. Funeral services will be celebrated at 11:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2013 in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 South Kemble Avenue. Cremation will follow with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 2-8 Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the The Center for Hospice or to the donor's choice.

Evansville, Ind. Jeanne Duckworth Higginbotham, 88, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Signature Health Care. Jeanne was born in West Salem, Illinois on April 5, 1925 to Ben Clodfelter and Carrie (Bratsch) Boyd. She worked as a fashion consultant and retired from Weinbach's in 1996. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Ed Higginbotham; sons, Ben (Cheryl) Duckworth of Evansville, IN and Marc (Veda) Duckworth of Evansville, IN; daughters, Carla (Bruce) Angel of Newburgh, IN, Tracy (John) Silver of Newburgh, IN, and Angela (Jeff) South of Boonville, IN; grandchildren, Simon Duckworth, Adam Duckworth, Charlie Duckworth, Chaddie Becher, Michael Duckworth, Monica Lassy, Marcia Fortune, Haleigh Madden, Chrysta Silver, Brittany Silver, Jessica South, and Andrew South; and 12 great-grandchildren. Jeanne is preceded in death by mother, Carrie Boyd, father, Ben Clodfelter, and sister, Virginia Cates. Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave. with Rev. Reno DeMuth officiating. Friends may visit from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Browning Funeral Home.

ALBION — Tom Higginbotham, age 70, of Albion died on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Kendallville on January 6, 1944, to Kenneth Lamar Higginbotham and Catherine Rose (Bartlett) Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham graduated from Kendallville High School in 1963. He married Billie Ann Rawles on January 29, 1965 in Albion. Mr. Higginbotham was a lifetime farmer. He also enjoyed work. In addition to farming, Mr. Higginbotham was a machinist with Borg-Warner/Auburn Gear in Auburn for 38 years retiring in 2004 Survivors include his wife, Billie Higginbotham of Albion; three daughters, Amie (Jody) Bandy of Oxford, Iowa, Sandie (Mike) Buchanan of Ligonier and Jamie (Del) Oliver of Albion; seven grandchildren, Terryl and Tanner Bandy, Tosha (Matt) Hakey, Katie Buchanan and Bethany Buchanan, and Cassidy and Karie Oliver; and a brother, Mike (Lucy) Higginbotham of Wolcottville. He was preceded in death by his parents Visitation will be today from 4-8 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St. in Kendallville Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Phyllis Smoot. Burial will be at Orange Cemetery in Rome City. Preferred memorials may be made to Central Noble Food Pantry or donor's choice.

SOUTH BEND - Mary Ann Higginbotham, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:49 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at the Community Hospital North of Indianapolis. Mary Ann was born on August 13, 1941, in South Bend, and lived most of her life in South Bend. She lived in Long Beach, CA, for a short time. While in Long Beach, she joined Long Beach Baptist Church. Mary Ann was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 44 years and was honored with a Presidential Award for her service and compassion. Mary Ann is survived by her mother, Alyce H. (Edwards) Procaccino of South Bend; one sister, Marilyn Whaley of South Bend; three daughters, Andrea Higginbotham of Indianapolis, Robin Sirko of South Bend and Heidi Hayes of Broken Bow, OK; two sons, Chuck (Glenn) Higginbotham of Houston, TX, and Bobby (Keila) Higginbotham of Kansas City, MO; her former husband, Robert Higginbotham of Osceola; fourteen grandchildren, Richard, Krystle, Matthew, Katrina, Tiffany, Autumn, Cody, Aaron, Kaylei, Kamari, Kelijah, Bobby, and Soleil; and eleven great-grandchildren. Mary Ann was a mother-figure to many. Mary Ann has been a longtime and faithful member of South Side Baptist Church, South Bend, where she volunteered her time playing the piano. She accepted the Lord as her Personal Savior on May 10, 1953, and was baptized in July of 1953. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the South Side Baptist Church, 1130 Jackson Road, South Bend. Pastor Scott Smith will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1st, at the Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Contributions in memory of Mary Ann Higginbotham may be donated to South Side Baptist Church, 1130 Jackson Road, South Bend, IN 46614.

Dorothy L. Higginbotham, 84, of Corydon, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Corydon. She was born February 2, 1930, in Columbia, Kentucky, to the late Herndon and Ailene Triplett Reeves. She was a member of New Middletown United Methodist Church in New Middletown, Indiana, was a homemaker, a former Harrison County 4-H leader, and an avid seamstress and quilt maker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Nancy Wood. Survivors include her husband, Paul E. Higginbotham; her sons, Harold A. Higginbotham (Sue) of Corydon and Steven R. Higginbotham (Patty) of Georgetown, Indiana: her daughters, Deborah J. Flickner (Richard) of Corydon and Melissa L. Long (Joe) of Pleasant Shade, Tennessee; her brother, David H. Reeves (Shirley) of Corydon; her sisters Billie Wolfe (Jay) of New Middletown and Ann Engleman of Georgetown, Indiana, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at New Middletown United Methodist Church. Rev. Jack Shake and Rev. Jim Higdon will officiate. Burial will be in the New Middletown United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon and after 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be Eric Higginbotham, J.R. Hampton, Scott, Rusty, and Christopher Flickner, and Matthew Williams. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to Fogal-Farish Cemetery Inc.

Elizabeth "Betty" B. Higginbotham 88, Indianapolis, passed away August 12, 2014. She was born July 24, 1926 to the late Albert Carroll and Elizabeth Lybrand Moffitt. Betty was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School and Indiana Central College School of Nursing. She married Cecil Higginbotham on October 7, 1950, and was a Registered Nurse with Community Hospital East for 15 years. Betty was a former 50 year member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, and a current member of Southport Christian Church. Visitation will be Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 12 noon at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel , 9606 E. Washington St. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Cecil Higginbotham; daughters, Carol (Ben) Zeek, Susan (Gene Murray) Higginbotham and Nancy (Bob) Hoff; brother, Jim Moffitt; grandchildren, Ben (Amanda), David and Jason Hoff, Jennifer Sweet, Beth O'Meara and Abigail Zeek; and great-grandchildren, Maxine and Walter Hoff, and Tyler and Maggie O'Meara. Memorial contributions may be made to Southport Christian Church.

Grace Gwindolyn (Higginbotham) Felzien of Summitville passed from this life on Monday, August 18th, 2014. She was born July 8, 1916 at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

When Grace first came to Anderson she worked at the tile factory. She later graduated from beauty school and for a period of time worked as a beautician. She worked at Delco-Remy Division of General Motors and retired after 36 1/2 years.

Grace was a member of the Anderson Church of Christ.

She loved life, nature, her family and most of all her Lord Jesus. She spent her life in service to others. Her spiritual wisdom and strength were an example and guide to many.

Grace is survived by her two daughters, LaDonna (Victor) McCormick of Briiksville, Florida, and Lorna (Carl) McMurray of Summitville; ten grandchildren, Christina, Jim and Eric McCormick,;Sarah and Forrest McMurray; Jeff and Mike Felzien, Mindy MarkerBrett and Bryan Starr; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Felzien; her sons, Grant and Terry Felzien; grandson Greg Felzien; her parents, Forrest and Emma Higginbotham; three brothers, Borden, Sim and Tom Higginbotham; five sisters, Goldie Massey, Johnnie Galyan, Enid Cook, Ada Higginbotham, and Anna Sturat.

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Martha Maxine Higinbotham, 95, formerly of Frankfort, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Maple Park Village in Westfield.

She was born March 16, 1919, in Colfax, to Jess and Armilda Ann Randels. She moved to Frankfort as a young child. On January 16, 1937, she married Roy F. Higinbotham; he passed away October 20, 1991.

Martha worked for PR Mallory for 18 years before babysitting for 12 years. She was loved by those she sat and was called “Nanny.” She belonged to First Church of the Nazarene in Frankfort, and was involved with the Home Economics Club and The Joy Group (just older youths). She made many friends through these activities.

Surviving Martha are three sons, Bill, James, and Phillip; nine grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and eight great, great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Martha is preceded in death by five sisters, Zelma Randels, Velma Hedge, Maude Rogers, Esther Gibbs, and Nina Southwick; and two brothers, John Randels and Ernest Randels.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10, 2014, at Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Frankfort, with Pastor Douglas Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Bunnell Cemetery in Frankfort.

Leland Ray Higginbotham, 84, of Terre Haute, passed away with his loving family by his side at 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. He was born on April 30, 1930, in Vermillion County, to William Higginbotham and Arbell (Runyan) Higginbotham. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and spending time with family. He was retired from Ethal Corporation and AT&T. He also was a talented athlete at Gerstmeyer High School. He loved watching his great grandkids participate in their sports. Leland was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 86. He was also a member of Cross Tabernacle Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Donna Higginbotham in 1988; and a second wife, Rossi Graham Higginbotham. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Geri" Stultz-Higginbotham; daughters, Linda Garber and her husband James of Brazil, Jill Clinkenbeard and her husband Paul of Rosedale, Carol Tyler and her husband Tim of Butler, Pa., Terri Wyatt, and her husband Scott of Mechanicsville, Va.; grandchildren, Kristin Hunt, Summer Kenley, Robert Salmon, Casey Kirscht, Cody Tyler, Leanna Wyatt, and Mallory Wyatt; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Marie Loyd and her husband Harold, and Shirley Cowan, all of Terre Haute; and stepchildren, Debbie Hull and her husband Steven, of Peru, Ind., and Jeff Stultz and his wife Jackie of Ellettsville. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute. Pastor Keith Taylor will be officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley.

Jerry "Hicky" Higginbotham died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was 82. Mr. Higginbotham was born May 6, 1932 in Owensville, Ind. to Herdis and Dorothy Marie Higginbotham. He married Patsy Sue Winingear on Nov. 28, 1953, and she survives. He was a lead operator at Rock Island/Marathon Refinery in Indianapolis for more than 30 years before retiring in 1993. In addition to his wife of 61 years, Mr. Higginbotham is survived by daughters Sherri (Otis) Winkles and Pam Higginbotham; a son, Larry (Emily) Higginbotham; four grandchildren, Dustin (Dee) Winkles, Chad (Elizabeth Flores) Winkles, Ariel Stewart and Charlie Whiffing; and one great-grandson, Noah Powell Winkles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Higginbotham. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, five miles south of Lebanon off State route 39. Memorials may be made to the Boone County Cancer Society or Milledgeville United Methodist Church. Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Jack Higginbotham, age 67, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Jack was born on July 28, 1947 to the late Ernest and Myrtle (nee Rhoades) Higginbotham in Calumet City, Indiana. He was a retired bartender. He will be remembered as a loving life husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 29 yrs., Linda K. Schrader of Lake Station; two daughters, Michelle (Chris) Martinez of Crown Point and Christina Schrader of Portage; three sons, Bryan Higginbotham, Jimmy(John Delong) P’Pool of Chicago and Ryan Schrader of Lake Station; four grandchildren, Alex Higginbotham, Olivia Martinez, Layla Martinez and Chase Cadle; sister, Charlene (Jerry) Spannan of Wheatfield and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Allen P’Pool parents, brother, Ronnie Higginbotham and sister, Karen Stolarz. Memorial services for Jack will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 beginning at 8:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 pm also at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. Cremation will be completed by Rees Funeral Home Cremation Service. (219) 942-2109.

John C. Higginbotham, 84, of Corydon, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home near Corydon. He was born May 6, 1930, in Harrison County, Indiana, to the late Edward and Edna Rosenbarger Higginbotham. He was retired from U.S. Steel Homes in New Albany, Indiana, Hobart Manufacturing Company in Louisville and Hoosier Panel Company in New Albany, was a custodian at New Middletown Elementary School, was the owner of Roadside Toys at his home, was a member of Lincoln Trails Power of the Past club in Brandenburg, Kentucky and attended Lincoln Hills Christian Church in Corydon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Wanda Cropper. Survivors include his wife, Velma J. Yeager Higginbotham; his daughters, Vickie Rowe (Stephen) of New Albany and Cheryl Royalty (Mike) of Elizabeth, Indiana; his brother, Kenneth Higginbotham (Zelma) of Lanesville, Indiana and his granddaughter, Shelby Royalty. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon. Rev. Webster Oglesby and Rev. Lary Cropper will officiate. Burial will be in New Middletown United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to Hosparus of Southern Indiana. Pallbearers will be Gene, Lonnie and Trent Higginbotham and Gary, Lary and Terry Cropper.

Oner J. Higginbotham, (affectionately known as Higgi), 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on September 27, 1927 to John and Nannie Mae (Wood) Higginbotham in London, Kentucky. Mr. Higginbotham served in the United States Army from Feb. 16, 1946 to Aug. 16, 1947. Oner then worked for Firestone, retiring after 42 years. He was active in the American Legion and with the Masonic Lodge. Oner loved farming and raising Black Angus cattle. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Lucille (Heiny) Higginbotham; sons, Bob (Cheri) of Noblesville, Bill (Jenny) of Westfield, and Jim of Noblesville; sisters, Ida Tishner and Ethel Marcum; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews; and nine half-brothers & sisters. In addition to his parents, Oner was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Ann; four brothers; and two sisters. Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville, with Pastor Steve Fair officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Christian Church, 16600 Lehr Street, Noblesville, IN 46060.

Elizabeth Ann Gates Higginbotham (1930-2015) VA/IN

Elizabeth A. Higginbotham, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on January 25, 1930 to Scott and Carrie (Myers) Gates in Keokee, Virginia. Right after graduating from high school in Pennington Gap, VA, Elizabeth started a hair salon at the age of 16. She then taught preschool at First United Methodist Church in Noblesville for 26 years. Elizabeth was a member of Union United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, and Noblesville Senior Citizens. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Bud) Hoover of Noblesville; son, Tim (Tracey) Higginbotham of Evansville; brother, Dennis (Donna) Gates of Muncie; three grandchildren, Rebekah Higginbotham, Jamie Grau, and Jason Hoover; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death in 1997 by her husband, F. Monroe Higginbotham; and brother, Jerry Gates. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 27, 2015, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville. Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for Elizabeth's great-grandson, Max Grau's, kidney transplant in care of Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46062.

Ronnie P. ""Higgy"" Higginbotham, 61, of Seymour, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, at home. Born Dec. 12, 1953, at Noblesville, he was the son of Odas Higginbotham Sr., who preceded him in death, and Jackie Jean Wilson Higginbotham, who survives in Seymour. He was formerly married to Judy Brown. Ronnie started out working as a mechanic at Pucks and then went to work for Texas Eastern. He eventually ended up at AK Tube LLC in Walesboro where he had worked the past 18 years. He was a member of ABATE of Indiana for 38 years, The Alley Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sons of the American Legion and The American Legion Riders. Ronnie enjoyed portraying Santa Claus for Lutheran Community Home residents. He was known as a fix-it man who in his spare time enjoyed fishing, camping and riding his Harleys. Ronnie is survived by a brother, Odas (Phyllis) Higginbotham Jr.; three sisters, Bonnie (Bud) Daab, Connie (Tony) Bolte, and Stella Higginbotham; nieces, Amy (Murl) Robinson, Tina Bolte, JeanAnn (Shawn) Thomas, and Nicole Higginbotham; a nephew, Craig (Dawn) Bolte; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Tristan Robinson, Cooper Robinson, Anthony Bolte, Brooklyn Bolte and Blazdin Higginbotham. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Voss Chapel with Brother Rick Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. After the funeral service, ""Higgy"" will be transported by a Harley-Davidson hearse to Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery at 9700 Allisonville Road in Indianapolis for a chapel service at 1:30 p.m. Memorial checks may be written to American Heart Association , ABATE of Indiana or the VFW. Funeral Home Voss and Sons Funeral Service 316 N. Chestnut Street Seymour, IN 47274 (812) 522-5558.

Carolyn Sue Rigney Higginbotham peacefully passed away on August 25, 2015 at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis while surrounded by close family and friends. Leaving behind her husband of 53 years, Jack Higginbotham; two sons, Tony Higginbotham and wife, Karen, and Jack Mason Higginbotham; one grandson, Ryan Higginbotham; one brother, Willie Rigney and wife, Betty of Bronston, Kentucky; sisters, Sylvia Luttrell of Bronston and Jewell Hutson and husband, Rondon of Helenwood, Tennessee; a special friend, Sandy Craigmiles; and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Clara (Smith) Rigney; and a brother, James Franklin Rigney. She was an avid crafter. She loved to grow and arrange flowers. She had beautiful flowers gardens and landscaped yard. She was also a gourmet cook. But most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the funeral home. Interment will be at London Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity.

LA Waldon Higginbotham, 81, of Franklin, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Born July 27, 1934, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ashley and Affie (Holder) Higginbotham. He married Dorothy Alice (Skeel) on Dec. 10, 1967, in Indianapolis. He worked as a machine setup person for Arvin Industries in Indianapolis for 43 years, retiring in 1999. He was an avid gardener, NASCAR fan and finish carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four sons, David (Liz), Bob, Jim (Sandy) and Denny Higginbotham; six daughters, Linda (Bernie) Hutchinson, Beverly (Kip) Layman, Terry Mink, Lenny Pennell, Donna (Bob) Clark and Stephanie (Mark) Lloyd; a brother, Jackie (Caralee) Higginbotham; three sisters, Phyllis Hardwick, Joyce Smith and Alice Fay; and 66 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Susan Bowen; a sister, Lenny Higginbotham; four brothers, Cledis, Andrew, Jerry and Dallas Higginbotham; and a granddaughter, Christina Crocket. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood.

John Parnell "Pete" Higginbottom, 87, of Anderson, passed away December 4, 2015, at Countryside Manor Health Care in Anderson. He was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Arkansas and resided most of his life in Anderson.

He retired from Guide Lamp, a division of General Motors, after 44 years of service.

He was a member of Fall Creek Golf Club in Pendleton for over 50 years. He loved to play golf with his buddies in choose ups. He was privileged to have scored six holes-in-one, and he also shot his age when he was 68 years old.

John is survived by his wife, Frances (Claxton) Higginbottom of Anderson; son, Bryce Higginbottom of Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mattie Higginbottom and Jack Higginbottom.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 West 53rd St., Anderson.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Jim Harrison officiating.

Burial will take place in the Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Jacqueline Wade, age 78, of Portage, formerly of Hamilton, OH, passed away January 11, 2016. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Hobart.
Jackie was preceded in death by her husband–Ronald “Warren” Wade; sister-Jeannie Pegg. She is survived by her two sons-Larry Wade of Valparaiso, Harry Wade of Portage; brothers-Mark (Dorothy) Higginbotham of CA, Bob (Doris) Higginbotham of OH; brother in law-Warren Pegg of OH; several nieces and nephews.

Lois M. Titus age 77 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. She was born April 2, 1939 in Marion, Indiana to the late Sam and Jenny Higginbotham.

She was a member of the Nameless Creek Christian Church, Red Hat's Society of Greenfield, enjoyed crocheting award winning Afghans, was an avid Colts fan and enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren. She and her husband Gregory owned and operated Titus Amoco of Greenfield.

She is survived by her sons, Harry Miller, Guy (Kathy) Titus both of Greenfield, Ginger Titus (Barry Hunt) of Morristown, brother Donald (Marilyn) Higginbotham of Marion, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents listed above, husband, Gregory Titus, Sr., son Gregory Titus, Jr., and a daughter, Gaye Titus.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday May 5, 2016 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel of Greenfield. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday May 6, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery, Greenfield.

Memorial contributions may be sent to: Nameless Creek Christian Church, 3856 N. 800 E., Greenfield, IN 46140 or the Hancock Regional Hospital Hospice, 801 N. State Street, Greenfield, IN 46140.

She was born February 1, 1937 in Kentucky to John Crittenden and Nanny Maye (Woods) Higginbotham.

Ida was the head chef at Riverview Hospital for many years. Leisure time found her enjoying gardening, reading, camping and interacting with her family. She had a special fondness for animals, especially her furry friends, Reese and Haley.

She married Larry Adrian Tishner on December 27, 1954. He preceded her in death April 6th of this year. Also preceding her in death are her parents, brothers: Odas, Onel B., Oner, and John C. Higginbotham, sisters: Oda Reid and Ola Hatfield.

Surviving her is a son: Larry Joe (Laura) Tishner of Atlanta, IN, daughters: Joni Warren of Bradenton, FL, and Tammy Ann (Bob) Thomas of Cicero, IN, sister: Ethel Marcum of Cicero, IN, grandchildren: Autumn (Ryan) Azeltine, Andrew (Ashley) Thomas and Amanda (Fiance'-Shaun Arnold) Thomas.

Additional survivors include great-grandchildren: Tallon, Trista, Cole and Tinley Azeltine and Gavin Thomas, step granddaughters: Ginny (Joe) Murphy, Michele (Paul) Mattox, step great-grandchildren: Sara, Sam, Evan and Olivia Mattox, Alex, Ana and Sophia Murphy.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, IN, 46034 with Rev. Neal Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Cicero Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant Street, Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060-3621.

Caleb Brown Higginbottom (1986-2016) IN
November 29, 1986 - August 07, 2016

Caleb Brown Higginbottom, 29, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born November 29, 1986 in Evansville, IN to William Timothy and Kimberly (Brown) Higginbottom.

Caleb was actively involved in Harvestime Temple ministries as a youth. He graduated in 2005 from Mt. Vernon High School. Caleb was also a 2011 graduate of Murray State University with a degree Outdoor Recreation. While at Murray State, he was President of Phi Kappa Tau and actively involved in the Student Conservation Association. Caleb was a life member of the National Rifle Association and a member of Independent Oil Producers Association. He had been employed by the Federal Bureau of Land Management in Alaska and was a business owner of Oil and Industrial Services of Mt. Vernon, IN.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Thomas Joseph Higginbottom.

He is survived by his parents; brothers, Abram Timothy Higginbottom of Nashville, TN and John-Paul William Higginbottom of San Diego, CA; sister, Mary Elizabeth Higginbottom of Sacramento, CA; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Jean Brown of Newalla, OK; paternal grandparents, Virgil and Dolores Higginbottom of Mt. Vernon, IN; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 12, 2016 at Harvestime Temple, 101 Roosevelt Dr. Mt. Vernon, IN, with Pastor Mark Tabor officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the church and from 9:00 am until 10:00 am service time on Friday.

Betty Jean Higinbotham, 71, a life-long resident of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Mulberry Health.

She was born February 12, 1945, in Frankfort, to M. Ferrell Higinbotham Sr. and Vella Michner Higinbotham; her parents preceded her in death.

Betty attended Frankfort Schools and worked as a caregiver for adults. She was a former member of Pilgrim Holiness Church on Rowe St. Betty enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles.

Surviving are her sister, Ruby (Don) Kressley of Frankfort; brother, M. Ferrell (LouVerne) Higinbotham Jr. of Montvale, VA; 11 nieces and nephews, and several great and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort, from 10:00 a.m. to the start of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Gregg Davis will officiate. Burial will follow in Bunnell Cemetery in Frankfort.

Charles was born on March 1, 1924 and passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Charles was a resident of Pendleton, Indiana at the time of his passing. He graduated from Tri-State University in their Engineering program. At the age of 17, Nelson enlisted in the Navy and became a Signal Master onboard the A.C. Rubel. He spent most of his tour of duty in the South Pacific during WWII. He was married to Dolores Collins. An invitation-only dinner will be held in his honor. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contribution to TEAM, PO Box 969, Wheaton, IL 60189, in support of the ministry of Cindy Irwin.

SOUTH BEND-Juanita M. Creswell, 86, passed away at 10:47am Saturday, March 4, 2017 in her residence. Juanita was born on January 15, 1931 in South Bend to Everett and Nettie (Shoue) Higginbotham. She had been employed by South Bend Country Club and enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds and playing euchre. On May 24, 1952 she married V.L. John Creswell. He died on February 25, 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son John at birth, granddaughter Tammie Pierce, a sister Norma Neirynck and three brothers Thurlo “Ted” Higginbotham, Norman Higginbotham, and Allen Higginbotham. Surviving are two daughters Virginia (Dan) Pierce of South Bend and Dee (James) Bostic of Niles, MI, a son John G. (Susan) Creswell of Mishawaka, 5 grandchildren Jackie Woltman, Amanda (Larry) O'Banion, Heather (Kyle) Martin, Joshua and Jacob Bostic, 6 great-grandchildren Beau and Jade O'Banion , Zachary, Kollin and Lauren Woltman, and Kaydence Martin , 4 sisters Marilyn Burgess of South Bend, Audrey Higginbotham of Nappanee, Deanna Sipos of Griffith, IN and Evelyn Horvath of South Bend and 3 brothers Everett (Evelyn) Higginbotham and Karl (Shirley) Higginbotham both of South Bend and Robert Higginbotham of Osceola. The family would like to thank Dr. Margaret Quate, Dr. Leslie Schmitz, Dr. Brian Sucharetza, the staff at Davita West and the nurses and staff of Memorial Hospital 9 South for the love and care during this difficult time. Funeral services will be celebrated at 1:00pm Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Family and friends may visits from 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Chiara Home. Funeral Home Zahoran Funeral Home 1826 S. Kemble Avenue South Bend, IN 46613 574 287-7125.

The Corydon Democrat 6/4/2017
Hazel Mae Higginbotham Davis (1957-2017) KY/IN
Hazel Mae (Sandy) Davis, 59, New Salisbury, died Sunday, June 4, 2017, at her home.

Born Oct. 26, 1957, at Louisville, she was the daughter of the late T C and Christine Hopper Higginbotham.

She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Victory Center in Palmyra.

Survivors include her husband, Archie Harold Davis; a daughter, Wendy Mae Davis of New Salisbury; a brother, Charles Higginbotham (Judy) of Lexington, Ky.; and a sister, Kathy Timberlake (Vernon) of Central.

Visitation: Tuesday, June 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday June 7, after 10 a.m. at Swarens Funeral Home in Ramsey.

Funeral: Wednesday, June 7, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Central Barren Cemetery.

Jason Wesley Higinbotham, 19, died from injuries from an accident on Aug. 30,2017.

He was born in Bellevue, OH a son of Daniel and Kathy (Wilson) Higinbotham.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4,2017, Noblesville Pilgrim Holiness Church, 1413 Westfield Rd. Noblesville with Pastor John Forsee and Rev. Marc Dodrill officiating.

Burial in Summit Lawn Cemetery.

Sproles Family Funeral Home of New Castle are handling the arrangements.

Thelma J. Higginbotham 73, of Fowler, IN, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017. She was born in Marion County Indiana to Robert F & Ruby J. Lucas on November 16, 1943. Raised on a farm in Greenwood, IN by her grandparents Lee & Julia Brann. A 1961 graduate of Center Grove HS. Survived by daughters Lauria (Phil) Fell of Oxford, IN & Debby Bowman of Colorado, grandchildren Chris, David, Kevin & Michael Turner, great-grandchildren, Jordan, Tyler, Roman, Bentley, Nevaeh, Capri & Kj. Preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents, sisters Roberta Varner & Carolyn Young, and infant son Kevin. Graveside services at the Justice Cemetery in Oxford, IN at noon on Sunday, Sept. 24. Windler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Funeral Home Windler Funeral Home 506 E Main St Fowler, IN 47944 (765) 884-0110.

Johnson - Tommy G. "Tom" Higginbotham, 67, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1949, in Johnson to the late Clarence B. and Vera Irene (Keil) Higginbotham.

Tom graduated in 1967 from Owensville High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball for the Kickapoos. Married the love of his life, Pamela (Garrett), on December 7, 1968. Served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/tow Bronze Service Stars Army Commendation Medal w/V Device; Sharpshooter (Rifle) Combat infantry Badge; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Purple Heart. He worked and retired from General Electric now known as SABIC.

He is survived by his wife, Pam, of 48 years; daughters Brandi (Craig) Money and Lacy (Brett) Seibert; two granddaughters, Gracie Ann and Olivia Kaye Money, all of whom he loved unconditionally; siblings Larry and Michael Higginbotham, Marla Cleveland and Cheryl (Don) Brown; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Holders Funeral Home with Brother Jeremy Lang officiating. Burial will be in Maumee Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the retired military veterans.

Visitation will be Friday, September 22, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tom's memory to the Maumee Cemetery, P.O. Box 518, Owensville, IN 47665.

Frances E Higginbottom, 87, of Anderson, passed away on January 22, 2018 at Countryside Manor Health and Living Community Anderson. She was born on February 20, 1930 in Newport, Arkansas, and grew up in Alicia, Arkansas, but resided most of her life in Anderson.

Frances graduated from Walnut Ridge High School, and she worked 23 years for Dr. Moreillion.

She was a long time member of Idlewold Country Club in Pendleton. She enjoyed golf, Indiana University Basketball, and spending time with her family.

Frances is survived by her son, Bryce Higginbottom of Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Higginbottom; mother, Edna Claxton; father, Lee Claxton; brothers, Lowell Claxton, Adrain Claxton, and Dwain Claxton.

Graveside Services will be Friday, January 26, 2018, 11:00 am at Anderson Memorial Park, with Jim Harrison officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements for Frances.

God called Ray Higginbotham, 78 of Terre Haute, to his Eternal Resting Place on February 2, 2018 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital at 10:41 a.m. He was born to Clifford Higginbotham and Fernn Hofmann Higginbotham on December 22, 1939.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister, Ann Mangus, brother George (Tomi) Higginbotham, three nephews; Rob Kirchner, Clint Higginbotham and Clay (Pricilla) Higginbotham all of Terre Haute, one great niece Sayce of Terre Haute, one aunt Nadine Hofmann of Alabama. Several cousins are also survivors.

Ray graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1957. He graduated from Indianapolis School of Mortuary Science. He worked for several funeral homes in the Terre Haute area. He retired from Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, former member of Prairieton Methodist Church, a Veteran with the 81st Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He loved his sports which he played Semi-Pro Fast Pitch Soft Ball for Terre Haute Coca-Cola, Compton Cleaners, Clean Air and other teams. He also played baseball for teams in Terre Haute. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and other sports. He enjoyed gardening, raising cattle and chickens, hunting and fishing.

Arrangements are entrusted with DeBaun Funeral Home Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. Per his wishes there will not be visitation. Graveside services will be held at New Harmony Cemetery, State Road 63 and Harlan Drive on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

Patsy Sue Higginbotham, 82, of Lebanon, passed away March 22, 2018, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. Patsy was born December 14, 1935, in Princeton, IN, a daughter of the late William Lee and Lois Rebecca (Hart) Winingear. She married Jerald Lynn Higginbotham on Nov. 28, 1953. He passed away Nov. 30, 2014. Patsy graduated from Princeton High School. She loved sewing and was able to make her daughter’s wedding dress. Patsy was a Girl Scout leader. She also enjoyed playing bingo. Patsy was a member of the Milledgeville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughters Sherri (Otis) Winkles and Pam Higginbotham both of Lebanon; a son, Larry (Emily) Higginbotham of Thorntown; four grandchildren, Dustin (Dee) Winkles of St. Louis, MO, Chad Winkles of Glendale, CA, Ariel Stewart of Thorntown, and Charlie Whiffing of Thorntown; and one great-grandson, Noah Powell Winkles. Family and Friends will gather Saturday, Mar. 31, 2018 for a visitation at 11:00 a.m. and a celebration of life service will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, five miles south of Lebanon off State Road 39. Memorials may be made to the Milledgeville United Methodist Church, 4500 S. 150 W., Lebanon, IN 46052. Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon, is handling the arrangements.

Griffith, IN - Mable L. Higginbotham, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2018 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Mable was born December 16, 1927 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Oscar Baker and Maybell Baker. Also preceding her in death are her loving husband, Robert C. Higginbotham; mother-in-law, Margaret Higginbotham; sister, Ann Farley; sister-in-law Billie and Byron Reid. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Carol (Bill) Kintz, Alana (Jim) Castle, Robert (Pam) Higginbotham; grandchildren, Raymond Castillo, Billy Kintz, Chris Brown, Sarah Kintz, and Angela Higginbotham; great grandchildren, Robert, Bryce, Nicholas, and Katie; cousin, Carolyn (Larry) Wilhite; numerous nieces and nephews; loving fur babies, Holly and Gizzy. Mable was a loving and devoted Mom and Grandma for many years. She was a faithful member of the Griffith Church of God. Mable was an avid gardener and birdwatcher. She loved spending time with her family and activities with them, and spoiling her dogs. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 4-8 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Ave.; Crown Point, IN 46307). Funeral services will be Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:00 am at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Sluder officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Patti Higginbotham, 65, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 8, 2019, in her home. Patti was born on Nov. 15, 1953, in Michigan City Indiana to Norman and Lillian Wagner. Patti was the perfect mother; raising ten children including eight adopted children. Patti fostered and helped develop over 30 additional children in total. She went to battle for her children making sure each student received any educational assistance they needed. Patti was a teacher's assistant for the Michigan City Area Schools. On May 7th, 1983 she married Michael Higginbotham. Surviving are her children: Jeff Logan, Cara Logan as well as her eight adopted children Marc, David, Elizabeth, Anisa, Devin, Micah, Jared, and Jordan Higginbotham and twelve grandchildren: Hannah, Ethan, Sam, Tyler, Lillia, Zen, River, Dakota, Shannon, Chase, Arin, and Lia; also surviving is a sister LeAnn Wagner and brother in-law John Warren. Patti was preceded in death by parents Norman and Lillian Wagner and younger brother Gerald. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend and God has gained another Angel. Visitation will be held on Monday January 14, 2019 from 4-7 pm at Geisen- Carlisle Funeral Home located at 613 Washington St. Michigan City, IN and on Tuesday, January 15, at St. Luke United Lutheran Church located at 2000 E. Coolspring Ave. Michigan City, IN from 9:30 to 10:00 AM. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Luke United Lutheran Church with Pastor Ruth Popkin officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Patti may be given to the Family.

Charles was born on August 8, 1942 and passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Charles was a resident of Indiana at the time of passing. A Memorial Service will be held at First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, UCC on May 5 at 2 P.M. Internment will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

William Kenneth Higginbottom, 86, U.S. Army retired of Huntsville and formerly of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away April 21, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 9, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, IN to the late William C. and Josephine (Feulner) Higginbottom.

Ken attended Mt. Vernon High School and was on the football team. He received his BSBA from Columbia College. Ken served 30 years in the U.S. Army in Air Defense, stationed in Korea, Vietnam and Germany. He received many medals, including the Legion of Merit Medal.

Upon retirement, Ken was an employee of The Boeing Company, working on the International Space Station; he later opened his H & H Real Estate office. He was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene in Huntsville, where he served on several committees, and Work and Witness trips to the Navajo Reservation. Ken also received the Distinguished Service Award from his church.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Kenneth Canada Higginbottom.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mora Jean (Darr) Higginbottom; sons, Kent Higginbottom of Huntsville, AL and Ralph (Valaria) Higginbottom of Harrah, OK; daughter, Regina (James) Franklin of Harvest, AL; grandchildren, Breanna Larman, DeAnna Young, William Higginbottom, Lauren Wratchford, Janna Wiggs, Rachel Thomas and Angie Blake; thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Joe (Dolores) Higginbottom of Mt. Vernon, IN and Charles (Doris) Higginbottom of Rockport, IN; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Harvestime Temple, 101 Roosevelt Dr., Mt. Vernon, IN, with Pastor Mark Tabor and Pastor Byron Brown officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am service time on Thursday at the church.

Janavieve Wilder Higginbotham (1933-2019) IN
January 13, 1933 - June 4, 2019

Janavieve (Wilder) Higginbotham, 86, of Owensville, IN went to be with the Lord June 4, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born January 13, 1933 in Princeton, IN to the late Darrell Edward Wilder and Lorena Mae (Mauck) Wilder. Janavieve attended Owensville High School but married the love of her life before graduating. She worked for Owensville Convalescent Center, now Transcendent Healthcare, for 30 years as a QMA. Although she never considered her time at the nursing home work, but caring for her loved ones, friends, and townspeople. Janavieve absolutely loved her family, anytime her grandchildren came to visit she lit up with excitement.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenneth Wayne Higginbotham; and infant daughter Dianne Higginbotham.
Janavieve is survived by her children Darrell Wayne (Kathy) Higginbotham, David Lynn (Doris Jane) Higginbotham, and Deborah (Carrel) Lang; sisters Annavieve Creek and Carol Warren; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Higginbotham. Visitation will be held Friday, June 14, 2019 at Holders Funeral Home from 11a-3p and Funeral at 3p with Jeremy Lang officiating. Interment will follow at Owensville Cemetery.

8/16/2019

Kenneth Gene Higginbotham (1932-20190 IN
August 21, 1932 - August 13, 2019 Indiana

Kenneth Gene Higginbotham, 86, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. He was born August 21, 1932 in Corydon, Indiana the son of Edward and Edna Mae Rosenbarger Higginbotham. He was retired from Hobarts and was a retired painter. Kenneth was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lanesville and was a board member for St. John’s Lutheran School and was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Higginbotham and sister, Wanda Cropper. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Zelma Gleitz Higginbotham of Lanesville, three sons, Gene E. Higginbotham (Diana) of Corydon, IN, Lonnie R. Higginbotham (Tracey) of Louisville, and Trent L. Higginbotham (Rhonda) of Pekin, IN.; seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 11 AM Saturday, August 17, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Carnahan will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 12 PM to 8 PM Friday, August 16, 2019 and 9 AM to 10 AM on Saturday at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon, IN. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to either St. John’s Lutheran School or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. There will be envelopes for all donations at the funeral home.

South Bend Tribune 9/15/2019

Marilyn I. Higginbotham Burgess (1929-2019) IN

August 13, 1929 - Sept. 12, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN - Marilyn I. Burgess, 90, of South Bend, passed away in her home on Thursday, September 12, with her loving family by her side, after an extended illness.

Marilyn was born on August 13, 1929, in South Bend, to the late Everett and Nettie (Shoue) Higginbotham.

On January 14, 1950, Marilyn married Hale E. Burgess, in South Bend. Hale passed away on September 26, 2015. She is survived by her children, Karen S. Burgess, Marcia A. Manns, Dennis L. (Kathy) Burgess, Richard H. (Fashawn) Burgess, and Phillip J. Burgess, all of South Bend; three grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; her sisters, Audrey Higginbotham of Nappanee, DeAnna Sipos of Griffith, IN, and Evelyn Horvath of South Bend; and brothers, Everett ( Evelyn) Higginbotham and Karl (Shirley) Higginbotham, both of South Bend and Robert Higginbotham of Osceola. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, parents; grandson, Bradlee Kile Burgess in June 2015; sisters, Norma Neirynck and Juanita Creswell; and brothers, Norman, Ted, and Allen Higginbotham.

Marilyn enjoyed cooking, baking, being with her family, fishing after Hale retired, and singing in church. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Buchanan, MI.

She will be dearly missed by her loving family, church family, and numerous friends she made in her life journey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn's memory to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2004 North Ironwood Circle, Suite 140, South Bend, IN 46635 or to Heartland Hospice, 230 West Catalpa Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Visitation for Marilyn will be on Tuesday, September 17, at Hanley and Sons Funeral Home “Southwest Chapel”, located at 23421 State Road 23/West Ireland Road, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Wayman Bond officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in South Bend.

The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Burgess family.

The Star Press (Muncie, Indiana) 11/16/2019

Barbara Joan Booth Higginbottom (1938-2019) IN/FL

Davenport, Florida - Barbara (Booth) Higginbottom passed away on October 30, 2019 in Davenport, Florida at the age of 81.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, James A. Higginbottom. She is also survived by her brother, William N. Booth (wife Stephanie) and their three children, Erin Schultz (husband Scott), Adam Booth, and Brittany Erekson (husband Spencer, and their children Reagan and Simon).

Barbara was born in Marion, Indiana on January 7, 1938 to the late Dorothy (Winchell) and J. Nathan Booth. She spent the majority of her formative years in Muncie. She was a 1955 graduate of Muncie Central High School. She obtained her undergraduate degree in 1959 in business, and earned her master's degree in guidance counseling in 1961 at Ball State.

Barbara married James A. Higginbottom on August 26, 1967 at High Street Church. They made their home in Warren, Michigan for 50 years, prior to moving to Davenport, Florida in 2018. Barbara taught business curriculum at Warren Woods Tower High School and assisted her husband with many music programs and musicals at the high school. She was passionate about singing and the arts. She was also a co-founder of the Arts Academy in the Woods Fine Arts High School in Fraser, Michigan, dedicated to using the Arts as a means to teach all of the academic subjects. Barbara will be forever remembered for her warm smile, compassion, generosity, positivity, and her genuine interest in people. She was a positive role model for hundreds of students. Barbara had a strong faith and was a Christian in the truest sense.

Barbara will be greatly missed, but her life lives on through her family and the many people she touched. She will never be forgotten.

Fort Wayne Newspapers 11/22/2019

Martin Joseph Higginbotham (1930-2019) KY/IN
MARTIN J. HIGGINBOTHAM, 89, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Born in Keavy, Ky., Martin was the son of the late Robert and Flora Higginbotham. Martin worked for various companies during his working career. He loved be outdoors, fishing, hunting, and gardening. He also enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling, playing checkers and spending time with his family. Surviving are his daughter, Lynda (David) Collins, Nancy Silva-Panjwani; grandchildren, Stephanie (Adam) Eifrid, Susan (Brent Dasher) Hamm, Samantha Saylor, Sandi (Robert Krueger) Spallinger, Sharon (Brian) Oakerson, Scott Collins, Amy Miller; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters, Mary Ada Fields, and Edna Parhan. Martin was also preceded in death by his wife Naomi Higginbotham; children, Virginia Scribner, Steve Higginbotham; grandson, Greg Jones; five brothers, and three sisters. Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind. Funeral Home FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6557 N Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46825 260-424-5000.

1/26/2020
Geraldine Mae Scott Higginbotham Stultz (1929-2020) MI/IN
Geraldine May “Jerry” Stultz, beloved Mother, MeMe, and Aunt JJ, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Indianapolis at the age of 90. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 4, 1929 to Samuel and Clara (Smith) Scott.

Jerry is survived by her daughter, Deb Hull and husband Steve; son, Jeff Stultz and wife Jackie; grandchildren, Steve Hull and wife Cheryl, Wesley Hull and wife Kristi, Lindsay Hull, Lauren McQuiston and husband Ben, Ashley Templeton and husband Brandon, David Deal and wife Robin, and Abby Kilzer and husband Curt; niece, Susan Mardis and husband Mike; great-nephews, Matt Mardis and wife Jessica, and Andrew Mardis and wife Kristin; and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leland Higginbotham; sister, Doris Hamblen; grandson, Scott Hull; and nephew, Frank Hamblen.

Jerry was a 1947 graduate of Garfield High School. She worked for several years as paymaster and in sales support for Visking which later became Ethyl Visqueen. She then began her career as a nursing home administrator which spanned several decades. She worked for Sunset Harbor which encompassed both Meadows Manor East and North and also Fort Harrison Villa. She served as an administrator for several nursing homes in Indianapolis as well. Jerry was passionate about her job, taking wonderful care of her residents and ensuring that the nursing home staff did too. Jerry was a past member of Altrusa and the Union Hospital Service League. She loved to serve the Lord and attended Cross Tabernacle Church when she lived in Terre Haute. A fantastic whistler, there wasn’t a tune that Jerry couldn’t whistle. In her spare time, she liked to play cards and Sequence and have lunch with the Garfield Girls Class of ’47. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 at Roselawn Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Keith Taylor officiating. Jerry will be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Park.

5/8/2020

Jackie Mason Higginbotham Sr. (1938-2020) KY/IN
November 22, 1938 - May 06, 2020
Jackie Mason “Jack” Higginbotham Sr., 81, of Fairland passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born November 22, 1938, in Wayne County, Kentucky. He was one of thirteen children born to James E. and Maude Kate (Walters) Higginbotham. On September 23, 1961, he married Carolyn Sue “Carol” Rigney, and she preceded him in death on August 25, 2015. Jack is survived by his sons, Tony Higginbotham and wife, Karen, of Greensburg, and Jack Higginbotham Jr. of Fairland; grandson, Ryan Higginbotham of Greensburg; sisters, Barbara Black and Bertha Hurt, both of Monticello, Kentucky, and Kathryn Kelly of Dayton, Ohio; a special friend, Sandy Craigmiles of Greenwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to Carol, Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and nine brothers and sisters. Jack was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He worked at the Indianapolis Foundry of the Chrysler Corporation for 34 years. After retirement he worked at Meijers in Southport for ten years. Jack was a member of the UAW (retiree). He enjoyed woodworking, watching the birds on his bird feeders, watching old westerns, gardening and all types of racing. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Please follow the current COVID-19 guidelines on social distancing. Private family services will be observed. Interment will be at London Cemetery in Shelby County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 115 W. Washington St., Suite 1180 South, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 or the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio at Americans in Wartime Museum, 8500 Executive Park Ave., Suite 412, Fairfax, VA 22031.

12/3/2020

Audrey Lee Higginbotham (1935-2020) IN
Audrey L. Higginbotham, age 85, of Nappanee, passed away at 5:22 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital after a short illness. She was born March 23, 1935 in South Bend, IN to Everett and Nettie (Shoue) Higginbotham. Audrey has lived her lifetime in this area. She had worked for Vitreous in Nappanee and in the RV Industry for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her family was her priority. She was the hardest working woman they knew, she passed along her work ethic.

Surviving are her children, Harold (Angie) Higginbotham, Syracuse, Audrey Higginbotham-Perrin, Nappanee, Don (Sandy) Higginbotham, Nappanee, Jeffrey (Shelly) Higginbotham, Syracuse, Susan (Darin) Nelson, Nappanee; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; siblings, Bud (Evie) Higginbotham, South Bend, Deanna Sipos, Griffith, IN, Bob Higginbotham, Osceola, Evelyn Horvath, South Bend, Karl (Shirley) Higginbotham, South Bend. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Norma Kauffman, Ted Higginbotham, Norman Higginbotham, Marilyn Burgess, Juanita Creswell, and Allen Higginbotham.

Memorial service will take place at a later date with Inurnment at Union Center Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

12/3/2020
Beulah M. Firestone Glass Higginbotham (1932-2020) IN
Beulah M. Glass Higginbotham, 88, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 7:15 am at Clinton Gardens. She was born in Clinton on May 31, 1932 to Clay and Ethel Craft Firestone.

Beulah was a former employee at CARS, working with handicapped persons. She spent her life helping others as evident in her work at CARS. She was a member of the St. Bernice Baptist Church and attended the Berean Baptist Church in Terre Haute. She also was a member of the Half Century Club in Clinton and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Glass; her son, Robert Glass; one brother; and three sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Diana (Bob) Spence of Clinton; grandchildren, Jeff (Sarah) Jordan and Daniel (Jana) Jordan; step- grandchildren, Valerie Spence and Jeremy (Michelle) Spence; 3 great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Private family services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park Chapel on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11 am with Rev. Larry Lilly officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

12/23/2020

Burlie Millard Higginbotham (1927-2020) WV/IN
Burlie Higginbotham, Sr., age 93 of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.

Burlie was born on August 13, 1927 in Charleston, West Virginia the son of the late Henrey and Lucinda (Castle) Higginbotham. He was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his Country.

He married Grace Hile on October 24, 1953, and she survives. He was a machine operator at Dana Corporation until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, going camping with his wife and family and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Higginbotham of Marion; a daughter, Marilyn Burns of Marion; a sister, Violete Easter of Marion; grandchildren, Burlie Higginbotham III of Sweetser, Maranda Higginbotham of Marion, Larry Burns, Jr. of Marion, Richard Burns of Marion and Todd Burns of Marion; and several great-grandchildren.

Friends and family may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Darrell Smith officiating.

Burial will immediately follow funeral services in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.

1/4/2021

Marcella Higginbotham Hazelip (1931-2021) IN
Evansville - Marcella (Higginbotham) Hazelip 89, of Evansville, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at North Park Nursing Center. She was born on April 27, 1931 in Evansville to the late Raymond and Katie (Campbell) Higginbotham.
She is survived by her sons; Wayne (Barbara) Hazelip, Glen (Peggy) Hazelip, Gary (Terrie) Hazelip, daughter; Donna Hazelip, grandchildren; Andrea and Brad Hazelip.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wiley Hazelip, brothers; Commodore and Raymond Jr. Higgnbotham, and grandson Zane Hazelip.
The family would like to thank North Park Nursing Center and Heart to Heart Hospice for their loving care of their mother.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 North First Avenue. The visitation will be Livestreamed on Ziemer Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page.

Geneva Rose Higginbotham Boles (1948-2021) IN
June 28, 1948 ~ January 13, 2021 (age 72)
Geneva Rose Boles (Higginbotham), 72, entered into her Heavenly home on January 13, 2021.
Born on June 28, 1948 to Virgil Ray Higginbotham and Mary Waneta (Gulley) in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Geneva is one of ten children. Her brothers are Jim Ray, Albert (Sadie), Terry, Jerry (Carolyn), Byron Joe (Debbie), Tom (Janet), Kenneth(Linda) and Ed. Her sister is Katherine “Sis” (Ron).
Geneva was a member of West Terre Haute First Assembly of God Church. She attended there since she was 8 years old where she received Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.
She left behind three children, David, Teresa and Steven (Kristina), as well as, many grandchildren who called her “MEMAW”; Carrissa, Jordan (Nina), Justin, Stevie (Jennie), Brycen, Skylee and Ali (Matthew). Also, three great grandchildren, Ahzayalin “Zaya”, Kambri and Kolby. She has an abundance of nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was married 28 years to Guy H. Boles. They were married on August 25, 1984 until his death on June 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brothers, Jim Ray, Terry, Jerry, Tom and her sister, Katherine.
Upon her wishes, she will be cremated with a Celebration of Life to be held on January 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at West Terre Haute First Assembly of God Church. A private burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Officiated by her daughter, Teresa, and the Reverend Randy Smith. Come and celebrate the precious life of Geneva with us and bring your memories to share, if you will. Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, Indiana was entrusted with care and arrangements.

Everett Lloyd Higginbotham (1932-2021) IN
Dec. 13, 1932 - Jan. 26, 2021
SOUTH BEND - Everett Lloyd “Bud” Higginbotham, 88, of South Bend passed away at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, January 26 in Memorial Hospital. Bud was born December 13, 1932 in South Bend to the late Nettie (Shoue) and Everett Higginbotham and was a lifetime area resident. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lori A. Higginbotham in 1981; four sisters, Norma Kaufman, Audrey Higginbotham, Marilyn Burgess, and Juanita Cresswell; and three brothers, Allen, Ted, and Norman Higginbotham. On June 23, 1957 in South Bend he married Laura Riley who survives. He is also survived by his son, Mark Higginbotham (Linda) of El Segundo, CA; two grandchildren, Emily Higginbotham of Buchanan, MI and Ross Higginbotham (Angela) of South Bend; two sisters, Evelyn Horvath of South Bend and Deanna Sipos of Griffith, IN; and two brothers, Karl Higginbotham (Shirley) of South Bend and Robert Higginbotham of Osceola, IN.
Bud was a lifelong resident of South Bend and Lydick. He was a great husband to wife and father to his children. Bud loved being a grandfather to his grandchildren and was able to spend many hours watching them grow up to be outstanding individuals. He spent many years coaching Little League Baseball and touched the lives of many young men in the Lydick area. Bud worked at a number of jobs in the area but the one vocation he loved the most was the years he spent as the arborist for the South Bend Country Club. He enjoyed the beautiful grounds and the nice people he encountered while working there.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined. Palmer Funeral Home - Welsheimer Chapel and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions in Bud's name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Family and friends can leave email condolences at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Grace Hile Higginbotham (1937-2021) IN
July 13, 1937 ~ February 24, 2021 (age 83)
Grace Higginbotham, age 83 of Marion passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.
Grace was born on July 13, 1937 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Ernest and Vivian (Goins) Hile. She married Burlie M. Higginbotham, Sr. on October 24, 1953, and he preceded her in death on December 21, 2020.
She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Burns of Marion; brother, Robert (Sharon) Sherman of Marion; sisters, Betty (Henneth) Oliver of Marion and Virginia (Jim) Burns of Evansville; five grandchildren, Burlie Higginbotham III of Sweetser, Maranda Higginbotham of Marion, Larry Burns, Jr. of Marion, Richard Burns of Marion and Todd Burns of Marion; and several great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Paul Lewis and Burlie Higginbotham, Jr.; a daughter, Kathy Jo Higginbotham; and two brothers, Larry and Samuel Sherman.
Friends and family may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Darrell Smith officiating.
Burial will follow funeral services in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Grant County, 305 S. Norton Avenue Tower Suites, Marion, Indiana 46952.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ravenchoate.com

3/10/2021

Charles William Higginbotham (1921-2021) IN

July 07, 1921 - March 06, 2021

Charles William Higginbotham, 99, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday morning, March 6, 2021. He was born July 7, 1921 in Terre Haute to Richard and Anna Higginbotham.

“Bill” is survived by his daughter, Debra Higginbotham. His wife, Mary Ella Louise Stevenson Higginbotham, preceded him in death.

Bill was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Panama during World War II. After the war, he worked for the United States Secret Service Uniform Division. Bill retired as Chief in 1978 after serving 29 years under 7 Presidents to include, President Truman through President Carter.

After retirement, Bill devoted his time to his church and family. He was a member of the Masons and Terre Haute First Baptist Church. Bill also gave talks at North Vigo High School’s U.S. Government classes regarding the White House and Presidents that he served.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in First Baptist Church, 4701 Poplar Street, with Reverend John Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25^th Street. If friends should so desire, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 4701 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Funeral information and tributes may be found at www.callahanandhughes.com.

Diana (McKee) Higginbotham, age 73, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, March 22, 2021 at her home in Greenfield. She was a former resident of Indianapolis. Diana was born April 10, 1947 in Indianapolis to her parents, the late Alva and Thelma (Prosser) McKee. She was a very successful estate and custom jeweler for over 45 years. Diana would purchase, sell and design jewelry for her customers. During her life, she was a model, managed an auto body shop and also worked as a private investigator all while continuing her love for jewelry. Diana loved shopping for clothes and enjoyed finding and purchasing gifts for her family. She was an animal lover and enjoyed taking care of her cats: Sheena and Thor. Diana will be remembered most for her generous spirit and dedication to her family. She will be missed by her companion of 26 years, Robert Schmidt of Greenfield; brothers: Craig (Tammy) McKee of Nineveh, David McKee and Phillip McKee both of Martinsville, nieces and nephews: Tami Goode of Morgantown, Melissa (Jason) Tincher of Brown County, Amy Ambergy of Franklin, Jason (Gina) McKee of Towner, North Dakota, Christy (John) Robertson of Nashville and Matthew Cockril of Indianapolis; 9 great nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and 1 great-great nephew and many friends who love her. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother: John McKee. The Rev. Burt Brock will conduct a funeral service on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home: 179 E. Mulberry Street in Morgantown. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery in Morgantown.

Courier Press Apr. 23, 2021

Debra J. Higginbotham Lang (1954-2021) IN
Owensville - Debra J. Lang, 66, of Owensville, IN went to be with the Lord April 22, 2021. She was born July 8, 1954 in Princeton, IN to the late Kenneth Wayne Higginbotham and Janavieve (Wilder) Higginbotham. Debbie graduated from Owensville High School then completed a Certificate program. She married the love of her life, Carrel Lang, October 14, 1975. Debbie worked as the Dietary Supervisor for Transcendent Nursing Home, then known as Owensville Convalescent Center, for 20 years. Many remember her at Joe's Red and White for a few years and dozens of children she would babysit. She coached softball, her team won all but 1 year! Debbie was a member of South Gibson Apostolic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents Darrell and Lorena Wilder; and infant sister Dian Higginbotham.
Debbie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Carrel Lang; children Jamie Lang, Jeremy (Amber) Lang, Ashtin Lang, and Amya Lang; grandchildren Asia, Chayah, Elias, Ephraim, and Tzipporah; siblings Darrell (Kathy) Higginbotham and David (Doris) Higginbotham; and aunts Annavieve Creek and Carol Warren.
Holder's Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Lang. Visitation will be at Holder's Funeral Home Monday, April 26, 2021 from 10a- 1p. Funeral at 1pm with Brothers Jeremy Lang, James Freels, and J.D. Mullins officiating with burial at Owensville Cemetery. All those who wish to honor and remember Debbie in person at the service is required to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance. Social distancing will be enforced.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to ALJC World Missions Dept., P.O. Box 518 Owensville, IN 47665.

10/19/2021

Ellen Marie Kehr Higginbotham (1955-2021) IN
September 25, 1955 ~ October 17, 2021 (age 66)
Ellen Marie Higginbotham, 66, of New Paris, died at 8:00 am on Sunday, October 17 at her residence. She was born on September 25, 1955, in Goshen, to Richard and Ruby (Marner) Kehr. On May 23, 1987, in Goshen, she married Darrell Higginbotham, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are two daughters, Cassi (Jeff) Stutsman of Elkhart, Amber (fiancé Chase Farthing) McCallister of New Paris; two sons, Michael (Cheryl) Comby of Goshen, Joseph (Jeff Gelbaugh) Comby of Warsaw; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; mother, Ruby Kehr of New Paris; sister, Charlotte (Bob) Dewett of NC; four brothers, Brian, Terry, Glen, and Dale Kehr all of New Paris. She was preceded in death by her father. Ellen had worked for Master Brand Cabinetry, Goshen in the office as a configuration technician. She was a member of the Wawasee Community Bible Church. She enjoyed reading and collecting and visiting light houses. Ellen truly believed that Jesus was her lighthouse. Family and friends will gather at 1:45 pm on Tuesday, October 19 at Miller 8 Square Cemetery, Goshen for a graveside service. Services will be conducted by Pastor Joshua Weiland.

10/31/2021

Nancy LaValle Higginbotham Treager (1946-2021) IN
August 18, 1946 ~ October 29, 2021 (age 75)

Nancy L. Treager of Terre Haute passed away on October 29, 2021, at Cobblestone Crossing. She was a speech therapist and homemaker. She was born August 18, 1946, in Terre Haute to Thomas and Hallie (McAnelly) Higginbotham. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John Treager; daughter Carey Treager; son John Treager (Amy Farmer); grandchildren Nathan and Tallia. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Nancy enjoyed cross-stitching, jigsaw puzzles and reading. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. Per Nancy’s wishes, cremation has been selected. A private family service is scheduled for a later date.

12/21/2021

Wanda Fay Friend Higginbotham (1936-2021) IN
July 17, 1936 ~ December 18, 2021 (age 85)
Wanda Fay Higginbotham, 85, of Cicero, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1936 in Frankton, Indiana.
Wanda worked for Firestone and enjoyed puzzles, painting crafts, and working with her flowers. She enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren.
Wanda is survived by her children, Jane (Joe) Kubel, Cindy Dwiggens, and John A. Higginbotham; grandchildren, Nate (Jennifer) Dwiggens, Andrew Higgenbotham, Daniel (Kelsey) Higginbotham, Kayla Kubel, Katie (Jesse) Johnson, and Molly Hobbs; great-grandchildren, Kodi, Lexi, Logan, Avalyn, Atticus, Alister, Atreyu, Althea and Nora; brother, Bill (Kathy) Friend; sisters, Alma (Don) Wallen and Peggy (Torrance) Davis; and her special friends, Donald Baker and Estle Hendrick.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur K. Friend; mother, Wilma (Blockson) Friend Hurst; step-father, Kenneth "Bub" Hurst; son, Ronnie L. Hobbs; first husband, Charles Bill Hobbs; second husband, John C. Higginbotham; and her siblings, Thomas Friend and Oakley Friend.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Wanda's family has entrusted Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes with her care.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Charlotte Ann Higginbotham Smith (1954-2022) KY/IN
November 18, 1954 - February 23, 2022
Charlotte Ann Smith, 67, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Dykes) Higginbotham. She enjoyed a good game of cards, scratch offs, bingo, and gardening. She is survived by her sons, David (Rachel) Smith and Michael (Ashleigh) Smith; siblings, Pete (Jean) Higginbotham, Howard Higginbotham, Ross (Barb) Higginbotham, Teddy Higginbotham, and Marcie Higginbotham; grandchildren, Trista Smith, Xaiver Smith, and Xander Smith; great grandson, Dion Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Donald M. Smith, Jr. in 2019; sister, Geneva Smith. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with calling two hours prior. Pastor Matthias Snodderly officiating. Preferred memorials are to the American Diabetes Association.

Barbara Joan Higginbotham Callahan (1934-2022) IN
January 17, 1934 ~ February 20, 2022 (age 88
Barbara Joan Callahan, 88, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Providence Healthcare in Terre Haute. She was born in Terre Haute on January 17, 1934 to the late Leo Byron Higginbotham and Nancy (Bunch) Higginbotham. Barbara graduated from Wiley High School and worked at Columbia House Records and other offices around the area.
She loved animals, and spending time with friends and family. In her down time she enjoyed watching old westerns. Barbara was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, James Foster Black and Calvin Callahan; son, Greg Black; brothers, Avery, Leo, Jr. and Bill Higginbotham, and sisters, Mary Ellen Batson and Ruby Davidson.
Survivors include her sons, Terry Black and Jim Black, Jr.; daughters, Debbie (Mike) Willmouth and Cheryl Rudisell; brothers, Ron (Paula) Higginbotham and Russell Higginbotham; sister, Anna Heaton; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Moore Funeral Home in Brazil was entrusted with Barbara’s cremation arrangements.

Cecil McClain Higginbotham (1921-2022) KY/IN
September 11, 1921 - March 19, 2022
Cecil McClain Higginbotham, 100, of Fishers, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022. He was born September 11, 1921 to the late Oscar and Eura Higginbotham of Burkesville, Kentucky. Cecil served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. In 1950 he married Elizabeth (Betty) Belle Moffitt, who preceded him in death in August 2014. Cecil retired from the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors in 1980 and was a former 50-year member of Otterbein United Methodist Church. Cecil was an avid fisherman, woodworker, bridge player and bowler and he was a member of Brookside Masonic Lodge 720 F. & A. M. for 35 years. Cecil is survived by his three daughters, Carol (Ben) Zeek, Susan (Gene Murray) Higginbotham and Nancy (Bob) Hoff; brother, Bobby Higginbotham; sister, Jesse Crutchfield; grandchildren, Ben (Amanda), David (Megan) and Jason (Caitie) Hoff, Jennifer (Erik) Zeek, Beth O’Meara and Abigail Zeek; and great-grandchildren, Maxine, Walter, Adeline, Mia and Griffin Hoff, and Tyler and Maggie O’Meara; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Hamilton Trace for their loving and supportive care. Arrangements are private and entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

Steven E. Higginbotham (1964-2022) IN
December 15, 1964 ~ March 20, 2022 (age 57)
Steven E. Higginbotham, 57, of Shelbyville, passed from this world on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his workplace.
Born December 15, 1964 in Shelbyville, he was the second child of Shirley J (Bennett) Higginbotham and Edward Higginbotham. Steve is survived by his Mother, Father, and Sisters- Elaine K. (Kevin) Schramm of Yuma, Arizona, Kathy Schlimgen of Venice, California, and special friend Ms. Jodie Moore of Shelbyville. He will also be missed by several uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Steve was a 1983 graduate of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis and had most recently worked at Allied Universal Security Services in Shelbyville as a Security Officer for several
years. Steve had a love for cats instilled in him by his Mother, and was saddened by the recent loss of 2 of his furry friends. He liked music, video games, and just relaxing after work with a cold
bottle of Mountain Dew. He also was a fan of the many forms of martial arts.
Steve's wish of cremation and a small graveside service will be respected, with burial near to his Mother's final resting place, in Miller Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter in Steven's name, in care of the funeral home.

Roxxanna M. Fluke Higginbotham (1982-2022) IN
April 30, 1982 - March 17, 2022
Roxxanna M Higginbotham, 39, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1982 to Joyce Fluke and Kevin Atkinson in Mooresville, IN. She attended Mooresville High School. Roxxanna fought with health problems the majority of her adult life. She had 3 children, Michael, Morgan, and Warren. Roxxanna is also survived by her mother, Joyce Fluke, brother Wesley Fluke, and sister Krysta Fluke. A remembrance of life will take place Saturday April 23, 2022 at the Mooresville Masonic Lodge located at 800 Indianapolis Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158 from 12:00PM - 3:00PM. Her brother will speak at 2:00PM and anyone else that would like to speak may also do so.

Jewell A. Higginbotham Hutson (1951-2022) IN
November 28, 1951 ~ May 16, 2022 (age 70)
Jewell “Higginbotham” Hutson, 70, of Terre Haute passed away at home on Monday, May 16, 2022. She was born November 28, 1951 to James and Cathryn Higginbotham who preceded her. Jewell is survived by her husband Tim, sons Nathan Kleege of South Dakota and Sam Kleege of North Carolina; brothers Jimmy Higginbotham of Worthington, Indiana and Dee Higginbotham of Brazil, Indiana; half-brother Ron Jezuit of St. John, Indiana, and sister Verda Reed of Richmond, Kentucky.
Jewell graduated from Honey Creek High School, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue, and a Master of Science from Indiana State University. She worked as a mental health counselor at Carlisle and Rockville Prisons.
In accordance with Jewell’s wishes, cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. No services will be held. Online condolences may be made to www.samaritanfunerals.com.

Georgetown, Indiana
Betty Ann Paris, 87, died in her home in Georgetown, Indiana, Friday, July 22, 2022. Betty was born December 26, 1934, in Georgetown, Indiana to Delbert and Elizabeth Altmeyer Higginbotham. Betty was a kind, caring, and compassionate person with a lovely, radiant smile. She was a devoted Mother who made many sacrifices for her children, working many jobs in her life to provide for and support them. She finally retired from the custodial department at Indiana University Southeast where she was loved and recognized as an exemplary employee. She is survived by 2 sons, Philip R. Paris Jr. (Kimberly), and Donald D. Paris (Ann); 2 daughters, Theresa L. Downs, and Patricia S. Christensen (Jon); Grandchildren, Adam Paris, Timothy Paris, Rachel Bailey, Emily McClelland, Nickolas Downs, and Brianna Christensen; 10 Great Grandchildren; and her 17-year-old poodle, Karma, who has been her constant companion. She cherished and loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Philip Ray Paris Sr., and grandson, Eric R. Paris.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Betty's caregivers who enriched her life and allowed her to live out her final months with dignity in her own home.
Cremation has been chosen, with a memorial service to be planned at a later date.

Donna June Higginbotham Clark (1962-2022) IN
March 1, 1962 - July 31, 2022
Donna June (Crockett) Clark, 60 of Indianapolis, passed away at her sister, Linda’s residence on July 31, 2022.
She was born on March 1, 1962 in Franklin, Indiana. Her parents were Walden “Higg” Higginbotham and Dorothy “Alice” (Skeel) Higginbotham. Donna married Robert Jay Clark on May 30, 1986. Donna is survived by two daughters, Allison Clark and Bailey Clark and one son, Jeremiah Clark; five grandsons, Brenton Williams, Braxton Williams, Avery Clark, Bryson Williams and Bobby Clark; one granddaughter, Raelynn Weber; and siblings, Linda Hutchinson, Beverly Layman, Stephanie Lloyd, Denny Higginbotham, Lenny Higginbotham, Jimmy Higginbotham, Bobby Dale Higginbotham, Terry Mink and David Higginbotham. She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Robert Jay Clark on October 6, 2017 and sister, Susan Bowen.
Donna was a graduate of Franklin High School. She received her LPN license and later received her RN degree from Ivy Tech.
She was a Registered Nurse working at various healthcare facilities.
Donna enjoyed crafting and sewing. She was an avid reader and enjoyed reading Nora Roberts novels. Her most enjoyment and love in life was spending time with her grandchildren.
A celebration of Donna’s life will be held on Friday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin, Indiana with visitation on Friday, August 5 from 4:00 p.m. to time of service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bryon "Obie" Lee Higginbotham, Jr. (1990-2023) IN
June 27, 1990 ~ January 30, 2023 (age 32)

Bryon Lee Higginbotham, Jr. "Obie" (dad's favorite child) passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Bryon is survived by his parents: Bryon Sr. and Dorothea Higginbotham; two brothers: Justin (Britney) Culver and Marc Higginbotham; one sister, Kaylee (Tim) Higginbotham; 3 beautiful daughters: Rachel, Lilliana and Natalie Higginbotham; long-loving girlfriend, Kanesha Lowe; mother and father-in-law: Michelle and Tony Lowe; adopted grandma, Roberta Lowe; brother-in-law, Thomas Lowe; nieces: Kaitlyn, Kaylee, Bridgette, Dorothy and Amber; nephews: Billy and Tommy; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Obie had three favorite Pastors: Brian and Debbie Shaver, James and Carly Turnes, Adam and Heather Lyle; his two best pals: David Sisak, Jr. and Greg Hoover. Bryon is proceeded in death by his grandparents: Tommy "Pa" and Dorothy "Ma" Culver, and Thomas and Janet Kay Higginbotham; three uncles: Tommy Higginbotham, Ronald Culver and Ricky Higginbotham; his loving dog of many years, Bruno; and his best friend, Jose Figueroa.
Bryon Jr. loved spending time with his children, that was his life; and also, his nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324, with Pastor Brian Shaver officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 4:00 PM until the time of service.

Lynda V. Higginbotham, age 77, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on February 9, 2023.
After graduating from Hampton Institute (University) in Hampton, Virginia with a B.S. in accounting, she married and moved to Gary, Indiana in January 1967. She was employed as a customer service representative with Illinois Bell Telephone Company, and as a teacher in the Lake Ridge School System before beginning a banking career with Gary National Bank. She retired from Chase Bank with 30-1/2 years of service.
Lynda was an avid bridge player and a loyal member of Club Bridgettes. Since a child well into adulthood, Lynda was a member of Jack and Jill of America Gary Chapter, a group that creates a space for children to stimulate their growth and development through lobbying, educational programming, and the organization of community and charitable events.
Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, Chester L. Higginbotham, Jr.; sister, Lydia V. Lowry, and parents, George and Jessie Vickman.
She leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories; her children, Anthony LaMont Higginbotham of South Bend, Indiana; and Alia Marie (RaShaun) Donald of Gary, Indiana; grandchildren, Loryn, Laila and Jaxon Higginbotham, and Ethan Donald; niece, Lynette Ross; nephew, DeLaron (Katrina) Lowry; grandnieces, Kennedy and Kori Lowry; grandnephews, Bruce Ross, Jr. and DeLaron Lowry, Jr; numerous St. Louis, Missouri in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and devoted neighbors.
Visitation Thursday, February 16, 2023, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. from Ridgelawn Funeral Home 4201 West Ridge Road Gary, Indiana.46408.

Anthony LaMont Higginbotham (1972-2023) IN
April 21, 1972 ~ February 24, 2023 (age 50)
Anthony LaMont Higginbotham, 50, of South Bend, Indiana, by way of Gary, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2023. Anthony was born on April 21, 1972, to the union of Chester and Lynda Higginbotham in Gary, Indiana.
Anthony graduated from Wirt High School in 1989 and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Hampton University, where he graduated in 1994. He was employed as a Lead Web Developer at Pathfinders Advertising.
Anthony is survived by sister Alia Marie (RaShaun) Donald; children Loryn, Laila, and Jaxon Higginbotham, Mitcheal and Breanna Davis, granddaughter Sarai Love Jacks, nephew Ethan Donald; cousins Lynette Ross, DeLaron (Katrina) Lowry, DeLaron Jr., Bruce Jr., Kennedy, and Kori. Also left to cherish his memory are the entire Yellow House family, Ex-wife Celeste, California family, Ronald Jackson, Thomas Sr. and Irma Smith, Jacqueline Mack-Harris, Pastor Robert Harris Jr., and Thomas Smith Jr., nieces, nephews, and numerous St. Louis, Missouri family members including an aunt, nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as a host of great friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Lynda Higginbotham, Aunt Lydia Lowry, and grandparents George and Jessie Vickman.
Funeral Services for Anthony will be at 12 noon on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Palmer Funeral Home - West Chapel 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46628, where family and friends may begin to gather at 11 am.

Edward "Ed" Higginbotham, 80, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Ed was born in Evansville, Indiana on January 16, 1943. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. Edward was known as "Just Ed" in the music community. He was a talented musician who played guitar and sang at various bars and night clubs throughout his career. In his later years, Ed would play and sing in local nursing homes. He adored his family and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ed is survived by his daughter, Angela South (Jeff) of Boonville, IN; step children, Tracy Silver (John) of Evansville, IN, Carla Angel (Bruce) of Newburgh, IN, and Marc Duckworth (Veda) of Evansville, IN; grandchildren, Jessica South and Andrew South; and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne (Clodfelter) Higginbotham in 2013; mother, Emma (Owen) Weber; step father Harold Weber; step son, Ben Duckworth and his wife, Cheryl; and brother, Stanley Higginbotham and his wife, Shirley.
Friends may visit from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719.

Carlos Ray Higginbottom, age 71, of Winamac, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carletta Higginbottom (nee Ahlfield); two children: Sarah (Jon) Beck and Craig (Amber) Higginbottom; six grandchildren: Dillyn, River, Starli, Zane, Ella and Emmy; two sisters: LaDonna Stinson and DeDe (DeVon) Skinner; mother in-law, Emma Ahlfield; brother in-law, David (Susan) Ahlfield; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Erma Dean Higginbottom; father in-law, Carl Ahlfield. Friends are invited to meet with the family for visitation on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville). A service to honor Carlos life will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Orlando Soler officiating. Graveside burial will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time at Little Flock Cemetery, Shelburn, IN. Carlos was a long-time resident of Hammond before moving to Winamac. He was retired from AreclorMittal Steel Company after 44 years of service. He was a member of Steel Workers union Local 1011. Carlos enjoyed fishing, duck hunting, listening to all kinds of music and being around family and friends. He was also a history and genealogy buff. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be dearly missed.

Indianapolis - Edward L. Higginbotham, 94 of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on February 2, 2024. Edward was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 1, 1929, to Edward and Sylvia Higginbotham. Ed graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1947. Ed joined the Indiana National Guard in 1948 and went on Active Duty in 1955.

He was captain of the 38th Div rifle team for several years. Ed received a honorable discharge from the U.S. army in 1973.

Ed is survived by daughters Dea Ann Baldwin and Elaine Kay (Kevin) Schramm, as well as seven grandchildren. Ed was an avid animal lover and his love of cats was well known. Ed's last wishes were to be at peace in the Big Blue River.

Agnes Imogene Higginbotham, 98, of Owensville, IN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 9, 2024, at West River Health Campus in Evansville, IN. She was born to the late Hobart and Clara (Richardson) Wilson on October 1, 1925, in Johnson, IN. She is preceded by her husband, James David Higginbotham, sister, Rosalie Lucille Davis and brothers, Roy Lee Wilson and Alan Wayne Wilson. Imogene was a homemaker and a member of the Owensville First Christian Church. In addition, she enjoyed being an active member of the Amity Club and a Pink Lady. She was happiest at home surrounded by her children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. One of her favorite pastimes was tending to her flowerbeds and having coffee with friends. Imogene is survived by her sons, Collin Dean (Randa) Higginbotham, Owensville, IN; James Alan (Bonnie) Higginbotham, Saylorsburg, PA; and a daughter, Jennifer (Roy) Doyle, New York NY, 7 grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, a brother, Everett Ray Wilson. Visitation will be Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, IN from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Stodghill Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bart Newton officiating. A burial will follow at Owensville Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made at stodghillfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice.

Raymond Edward Higgenbottom (1926-2008) IN

Elizabeth Ann Gates Higginbotham (1930-2015) VA/IN

3/10/2021

Charles William Higginbotham (1921-2021) IN

July 07, 1921 - March 06, 2021