Kentucky Obituaries

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. 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.

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.

Terri Haute, Ind. - Services for Mrs., Harry A. (Virginia) Higginbotham, 34, who was hit by a car in Putnamville, Ind at 7:155 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., Alanzo 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.

The (Newark, OH) Advocate 10/20/1976

Ruth Higginbotham Hackney (1916-1974) OH/IN

Logansport Pharos-Tribune 06/14/1979

Mary Ann Higginbotham (1957-1978) IN

The Stars and Stripes 06/11/1980

Eugene Higginbotham (????-1980)

Logansport Pharos-Tribune 03/09/1995

Johnna Higginbotham (ca1965-1995) IN

The Times 09/09/2002 (Memorial)
Robert Clyde Higginbotham (1928-2002) IN

In Loving Memory Of Robert Higginbotham 06/16/1928 - 09/10/2002 God took him home, it was His will, But in our hearts we love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away, We often sit and think of him When we are all alone, For a memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. Love and Miss You Wife, Mable, Children & Spouses Grandkids, Sister Billie and Byron

The Corydon Democrat 01/19/2004

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.

The Times 1/14/2005
James Ray Higginbotham (ca1938-2005) IN
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. Information 219-845-3600. Please sign the guest register at www.nwintimes.com/obituaries.

The Times 11/1/2005
Doris Gollnick Higginbotham (1930-2005) IL/IN
Doris Higginbotham Cedar Lake 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. For information, call 219-365-9554 or visit www. chapellawnfuneralhome.com

Dameon Rodger Higginbotham (2007-2007) IN

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.

Fort Wayne Newspapers 04/21/2007

Scotty Higginbotham (????-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.

Post-Tribune 04/24/2007

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.

Courier Press 04/20/2007

Commodore Higginbotham (ca1931-2007) 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.

Indianapolis Star 05/11/2007

Mable 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.

Courier Press 11/08/2007.
Alfred S. Higginbotham (ca1939-2007) 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.
Condolences may be made online at www.titzerfuneralhomes.com.

Courier Press 01/14/2008
Janice L. Smith Higginbotham (ca1932-2008) 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.

The Herald Bulletin 01/14/2008

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.

The Tribune Star 02/07/2008
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 Mallable 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.

The Herald Bulletin 03/11/2008.

Sept. 26, 1927 — March 10, 2008

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.

The Tribune Star 04/01/2008

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.

Indianapolis Star 05/20/2008

Fort Wayne Newspapers 07/09/2008

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.

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.

The Herald Bulletin 10/30/2008

April 2, 1919 - Oct. 29, 2008

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.

The Tribune Star 12/26/2008

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.

(December 7, 1917 - January 9, 2009)

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 Auxillary. 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. Send condolences to the family at www.hitefuneralhome.com.

The Tribune Star from 2/1/2009

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.

Pal.item.com 02/15/2009

Maxine M. Reichart Higinbotham (1921-2009) IN

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.

Courier Press 03/04/2009

Charles Higginbotham (ca1941-2009) IN

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.

Fort Wayne Newspapers 06/02/2009

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.

Raymond Edward Higgenbottom (ca1927-2008) IN