Tennessee Obituaries
Kingsport Times 01/22/1954
Ruth Price Higginbotham (ca1918-1954) TN/NY

Beckley (WV) Post-Herald and Register 02/16/1969
Elizabeth Jessie Auld Higginbotham (1866-1969) GA/WV/TN

Middlesboro (KY) Daily News
Willa Higginbotham (ca1943-1974) TN

Johnson City Press September 16, 2001
Donald Joe Higginbotham (1953-2001) TN/FL
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Donald Joe Higginbotham, 48, Plant City, Fla., died
here Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001.
He was a Johnson City, Tenn., native and had lived in Florida for the past
several years. Mr. Higginbotham was a son of Don and Betty Garland Higginbotham.
He graduated from Happy Valley High School, Elizabethton.
Mr. Higginbotham was an Air Force veteran, having served in the special forces.
He was employed by J.P. Morgan Chase Security.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include one brother, Mike Higginbotham,
Johnson City; two nieces, Amy Kuntz, Johnson City, and Brandy Curd, Piney Flats,
Tenn.; one nephew, Christopher Higginbotham, Johnson City; and several aunts,
uncles, and cousins.
Review Appeal December 1, 2001
George Higginbotham (1920-2001) TN
Winchester, TN
December 1, 2001. Service 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2001. MOORE-CORTNER
FUNERAL HOME, 931/967-2222
Foster's Online Obituaries 01/10/2002
Ida Abbie David Higginbotham (1924-2002) NH/TN
FISHERVILLE, Tenn. — Ida Abbie Higginbotham, 77, of Fisherville, and formerly of
Dover, N.H., died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at the Cordona Rehab in Cordona.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Loff of Arlington, Texas; a son, Wesley
R. Osborn Jr. of Memphis; sisters, Sally Sullivan and Minnie Burchette of Dover,
Anna Statom of Muncie, Ind., and Nellie Mersereau of Boston, Mass.; brothers,
Gus, Butch, Sam and Bill David, all of Dover; and three grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Higginbotham.
Review Appeal March 4, 2002
James B. Higginbotham (1924-2002) TN
Age 77
McMinnville, TN
March 4, 2002. Services will be conducted 1 o'clock Wednesday, March 6, 2002.
HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137.
Review Appeal August 21, 2002
James L. Higginbotham (1918-2002) TN
Age 84
Murfreesboro, TN
Wednesday, August 21, 2002. Service 10 a.m. Saturday. WOODFIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL,
615-893-5151.
Review Appeal December 8, 2003
Arthur Louis Higginbotham (1943-2003) TN/MO
Age 60
McMinnville, TN
December 8, 2003. Service 2 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2003. HIGH FUNERAL HOME,
(931) 473-2137
Johnson City Press February 12, 2004
Wilma Jane Adkins Higginbotham (1926-2004) TN
ERWIN — Wilma Jane Higginbotham, 77, formerly of 417 Union St., Erwin,
died Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at the Center on Aging and Health, Erwin.
She was a Yancey County native and was a daughter of the late Park and Roba
Honeycutt Adkins. She was the manager of the Erwin Motel for 21 years before her
retirement. She was a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. Other than
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Higginbotham, and
one brother, Reece Adkins.
Survivors include Two Sisters: Mildred Franklin, Lawrenceville, GA, Lora Adkins,
Burnsville; Special Daughter-in-Christ: Pauline Davis; One Niece: Lena Perry,
Lawrenceville, GA; Four Nephews: Jim Franklin, Chatsworth, GA, Johnny Adkins,
North Carolina, Warren Adkins, Virginia, Jerry Adkins, Spruce Pine, NC; Several
Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 13, 2004, in the
Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Blankenship and Rev. Terry Richardson
will officiate. Vocal selections will be provided by Dean & Ginger Wilson and
Allan Foster. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until service time
Friday, February 13, 2004, at Valley Funeral Home and other times at the
residence. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday,
February 14, 2004, at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dean Hollifield,
Warren Davis, Roy Lacey, Glen Hollifield, Paul Whitson, Walter Harris and
Tyrrell Anders. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Grindstaff, Wayne Shell, Earl
Bennett and the Deacons of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. Those attending
the graveside service will meet at 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Valley Funeral Home to
go in procession to the cemetery. Online condolences can be e-mailed to the
family through our Web site at valleyfuneralhome.net.
These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Wilma J.
Higginbotham through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, TN. (423)
743-9187, valleyfuneralhome.net
Review Appeal January 7, 2005
Nellie Ruth HIGGINBOTHAM
Age 87
McMinnville, TN
January 7, 2005. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, Christ United Methodist Church. HIGH
FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137.
Johnson City Press Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Frances R. W. Higginbotham Adams (1924-2005) VA
FAIRFAX, Va. — Frances R.W. Adams passed away on January 2, 2005, at her
home. She was buried January 7th at Fairfax Memorial Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lt. W.L. “Pete” Higginbotham,
and a son, W.L. “Bill” Higginbotham. Survived by her are her husband of 46
years, Glen D. Adams; sons: Bob Higginbotham, Huntsville, AL, Tom Higginbotham,
Linden, VA, Steve W. Higginbotham, Chantilly, VA, Dr. Lawrence Adams,
Philipsburg, PA, and Dan Adams, Piney Flats; as well as 10 grandchildren.
The family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers of friends throughout
Frances’ illness and at this time.
The Camden Chronicle 01/26/2005
Myrtle Elizabeth Bragg Higginbotham (1920-2005) WV/TN
Funeral services for Myrtle Elizabeth Bragg Higginbotham, age 84, of
Camden, Tenn., formerly of West Virginia, were held on Friday, January 21, 2005
at 11:00 a.m. at Tryee Funeral Home in Oak Hill, W.Va., with Pastor Randy
Sounderland officiating. Burial was in Blue Ridge Memorial Garden. Local
arrangements were made by Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers who served were her grandsons.
Mrs. Higginbotham passed away Monday, January 17, at her residence in Camden.
She was born on July 7, 1920 in Fayette County, W.Va., to the late James
Buchanon Bragg and Sarah Elizabeth Fox Bragg. She was a homemaker, a member of
Red Star Baptist Church in Red Star, W.Va., and a member of Eastern Star in Oak
Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnett Baker Higginbotham, who passed
away March 17, 1988; four sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include four daughters, Sarah Rose Higginbotham Harris, of Camden,
Margie Uldine Higginbotham Sykes, of Dutton, Va., Zella Irene Higginbotham
Halstead, of Belleville, Ill., and Cynthia Delphane Higginbotham Barker, of
Ghent, W. Va.; two sons, Nathan Warren Higginbotham and Arnett Bragg
Higginbotham, both of Chesterfield, Va.; two sisters, Carolee Lorenza and Uldine
Presser, both of Pittsburg, Ca.; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild.
Johnson City Press Monday, January 2, 2006
Donald L. Higginbotham (1931-2005) TN
Don L. Higginbotham, 74, 408 Elm Lane, Johnson City died Saturday, December 31,
2005 at his residence.
Mr. Higginbotham was a native of Erwin and had lived in Johnson City since 1953.
He was a son of the late Jefferson Bane and Ethel Elizabeth Lloyd Higginbotham.
He was a former employee of Smith-Higgins Wholesale Drug Co. Mr. Higginbotham
was a member and former deacon of Harrison Christian Church.
He is preceded in death by: his parents; a son, Donald Joe Higginbotham in 2001;
and three brothers, Kenneth, Harold and Bobby Higginbotham.
Survivors include: his wife, Betty Garland Higginbotham of the home; a son and
daughter-in-law, Michael and Pam Higginbotham of Johnson City; three
grandchildren, Amy Kuntz and Christopher Higginbotham, both of Johnson City and
Brandy Curd of Piney Flats; a brother and sister-in-law, Bane and Gladys
Higginbotham of Erwin.
A memorial service for Don L. Higginbotham will be conducted Tuesday, January 3,
2006 in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Pastor Milton Mathers and Rev. Doug
Hinshaw will officiate. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel
from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Adventa Hospice, 684 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN
37643.
Online condolences may be sent to the Higginbotham family via
www.morrisbaker.com.
These arrangements are by Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Avenue,
Johnson City 423-282-1521.
Johnson City Press February 2, 2006
Dot Parker Higginbotham (ca 1941-2006) TN
ERWIN — Mrs. Dot Higginbotham, age 65, 930 Hoback St., Erwin, died
Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Roy and
Ola Lance Parker. Mrs. Higginbotham was a homemaker. She was of the Christian
faith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob
Higginbotham, in 1983; and a sister, Ann Parker.
Survivors include one son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Shannon Higginbotham, Erwin;
one daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & Brian Davis, Johnson City; one brother &
sister-in-law, William E. & Linda Parker, Jonesborough; one sister &
brother-in-law, Mary & James Banner, Erwin; three very special grandchildren,
Paige Higginbotham, Justin Higginbotham, Zakeriah Davis; two special friends,
Patsy Sparks and Kay Clouse, both of Erwin; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Graveside service for Mrs. Higginbotham will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday from
the Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend Doug Hinshaw will officiate. The family will
receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the residence, 930
Hoback St., Erwin. Family, minister and friends are requested to assemble at the
cemetery by 1:50 p.m. Friday. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to
Ledford Funeral Home, P.O. Box 900, Erwin, TN 37650.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ledfordfuneralhome.com.
Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is in charge of the arrangements.
743-1380 or 928-4595
The Commercial Appeal on 10/17/2006.
Keith Higginbotham (ca1960-2006) TN
Henderson - KEITH HIGGINBOTHAM, 46, passed away Sunday, October 15,
2006. Visitation will be after5 p.m., Monday, October 16. Services will be 1
p.m., Tuesday, October 17 at Casey Funeral Home. Casey Funeral Home 731-989-2421
The Commercial Appeal 12/25/2006.
Gina Lea Higginbotham (????-2006) TN
GINA LEA HIGGINBOTHAM, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memphis Funeral Home
Poplar 901-725-0100 www.memphisfuneralhome.net
The Johnson City (TN) Press 03/26/2007
Roger Lynn Higginbotham (ca1947-2007) TN
Roger Lynn Higginbotham, age 60, of 134 Witcher Avenue, Erwin, passed
away Saturday, March 24, 2007, in the Johnson City Medical Center after an
extended illness.
Born in Erwin, he was the son of Bane and Gladys Huskins Higginbotham. He
retired in 1998 as a barber after 31 years as the owner and operator of Roger’s
Barbershop. He was a member of Ninth Street Baptist Church.
Besides his parents, Roger leaves behind his wife, Faye King Higginbotham; one
son, Roger Neil Higginbotham, Bel Aire, TX; two aunts, Betty Higginbotham,
Johnson City, Irene Higginbotham, Erwin; three cousins, Tim Higginbotham, Erwin,
Mike Higginbotham, Johnson City, Tammy Davis, Johnson City.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at two o’clock in
Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend Doug Hinshaw will be officiating the service.
Friends may call at the residence of his parents, 424 Tenth Street, Erwin. All
those planning on attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the
funeral home by one-thirty Tuesday afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society, 9801 Southern Pine Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273 or to your
favorite charity.
Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family through our website
www.valleyfuneralhome.net.
These arrangements are made especially for the family through Valley Funeral
Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650, 423-743-9187.
High Funeral Home
Ralph Burger Higginbotham (1913-2007) TN
HIGGINBOTHAM, Ralph Burger - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Ralph Burger Higginbotham, age 93, was born June 30, 1913 and died June 8, 2007 at Raintree Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness. A retired supervisor at Burroughs-Ross-Colville Company and a life-long member of the Methodist Church, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Mary Della Massie Higginbotham. He was born and raised on the Higginbotham family farm in the McCollum Bend of the Collins River. He was a charter member of Moss Chapel Methodist Church and presently a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was married December 5, 1936 to Nellie Ruth Goodwin who preceded him in death January 7, 2005. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter and two infant sons; grandson, Michael Hennessee; son-in-law, Billy J. Hennessee; three brothers, Clarence, William and Harold Higginbotham and three sisters, Winnie Higginbotham, Florence Couch and Eva Mayfield. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Sue Hennessee of Columbia, TN and Carolyn and David M. McCarroll of Murfreesboro, TN; granddaughters and their husbands, Elizabeth and David Gibson of Franklin, TN, Martha and Joe Moss of Brentwood, TN and Kate McCarroll of Washington D.C.; great-grandsons and their wives, Michael and Andrea Hennessee of Franklin, TN and Chase and Sean Moss of Brentwood, TN; great-granddaughters and their husbands, Annie and Branden Glenn, April Gibson and Allyson and Nathan Gonzalez all of Franklin, TN; step-granddaughter, Kim Moss of Nashville, TN; great-great-grandchildren, Tristan and Issac Glenn, Taylor, Carlee and Michael Gauge Hennessee and Ezra Gonzalez all of Franklin, TN and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2007 in High's Chapel with Mark Carrigan officiating. Burial followed in the New Union Cemetery on Hwy. 30 in McMinnville.
Johnson City Press June 22, 2007
Jefferson Bane Higginbotham Jr. (1925-2007) TN
UNICOI — J.B. Higginbotham Jr., age 81, passed away Wednesday, June 20,
2007, at the Unicoi County Medical Center.
Born in Unicoi County, he was the son of the late Ethel Lloyd and Jefferson Bane
Higginbotham Sr. J.B. worked for 36 years at Clinchfield Railroad, serving in
many positions. He was a member of Winsome Sunday School Class at Calvary
Baptist Church.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Roger Higginbotham; and
his four brothers, Don Higginbotham, Harold Higginbotham, Kenneth Higginbotham
and Bobby Higginbotham.
J.B. leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Gladys Huskins Higginbotham, Erwin; two
sisters-in-law, Betty Higginbotham, Johnson City, Irene Higginbotham, Erwin;
nephew, Michael Higginbotham and his wife, Pam, Johnson City; daughter-in-law,
Faye Higginbotham, Erwin; and grandson, Neil Higginbotham, Houston.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2007, at Six O’clock in the
chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Rev. David Crutchfield and Rev. Tim Bennett to
officiate the service. Music will be provided by Gary Amos. The family will
receive friends two hours prior to the service. Graveside services will be held
Sunday afternoon at One O’clock in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Higginbotham, Neil Higginbotham, Christopher
Higginbotham, Tom Lowe, Phil Harding and Raymond Dugger.
All those planning on attending the graveside services are asked to meet at the
funeral home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon to go in procession to the cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Calvary Baptist
Church, Building Fund, 540 Adams Street, Erwin, TN 37650. Online condolences may
be e-mailed to the family at www.valleyfuneralhome.net.
These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends through Valley
Funeral Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650. 423-743-9187
The Murfreesboro Post 08/05/2007
Dorothy Hunt Higginbotham (ca1938-2007) TN
Dorothy H. Higginbotham, 69, of Eagleville, passed away on Aug. 5, 2007
at Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
She was a native of Sherwood, Tenn., but has lived in Rutherford County for most
of her life. Dorothy retired from Alvin C. York Medical Center and was a member
of the Midland Baptist Church.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; Tommy and Annie Hunt. She is
survived by her son, Jim Higginbotham of Shelbyville, daughters; Beth Underwood
of Eagleville, Ruth Sherrill of Manchester, and Joanne Velez of Nashville,
brothers; Anthony Hunt of Nashville, and James Hunt of Smyrna, sister, Eva
Walker of N.J., and eight grandchildren.
A chapel service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jennings & Ayers Chapel with Willis
Pope officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Family and
friends will serve as active pall-bearers. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.
Monday at Jennings & Ayers Funeral home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro,
TN 37130. 615-893-2422. www.jenningsandayers.com
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 7/10/2008
Marguerite Francis Higginbotham (1922-2008) TN
MARGUERITE FRANCIS HIGGINBOTHAM 1922 - 2008 Marguerite Higginbotham died Wednesday July 9, 2008 from natural causes at her home. She was a caring, accomplished woman of substance beloved by many. Those that call her friend are innumerable. Those that were loved by her will remember her presence in their lives with gratitude. A lover of poetry, Mrs. Higginbotham lived a remarkable life marked by a generosity of spirit, an insightful intellect and a love for her children. She possessed a constant faith and abiding love. She was a member of Mullins United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children Karen Francis of Memphis and David Francis of Los Angeles; her grandchildren Ken Francis and Ben and Sarah Helfinstein; her great grandchildren Abigail and Cooper Francis; her sister Betty Morgan of Macon, Georgia and her niece Joann Merrill of Memphis. She was pre-deceased by husbands, Ben Francis and Carl Higginbotham and two sons, Kenneth and Benjamin Francis. Mrs. Higginbotham will be buried at Memorial Park Cemetery following the funeral at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11 at Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12:30. p.m. until the hour of service at Memorial Park. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com
The Murfreesboro Post 09/14/2008
Jim Higginbotham (ca1965-2008) TN
Jim Higginbotham, 43, of Midland Community, passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at Heritage Medical Center. He was born to the late James Fullerton and Dorothy Higginbotham. He was a motorcycle mechanic with Classic Custom Cycle. Jim was an avid motorcycle rider and was in the Dart League in Murfreesboro. Jim is survived by his sisters, Joanne Velez of Nashville, Ruth Sherrill of Manchester and Beth Underwood of Eagleville; nephews, Justin, Nathan, Brandon, Hampton, Fisher and Tommy; nieces, Abby and Samantha. The memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at the Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Private burial for family to follow. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com.
The Commercial Appeal 05/16/2009
Gladys Alma Case Higginbottom (ca1932-2009) TN
Booneville - GLADYS A. C. HIGGINBOTTOM, 77, died May 14, 2009.
Knoxville News Sentinel 07/07/2009
Veta Wimberly Higginbotham (ca1925-2009) TN
HIGGINBOTHAM, VETA WIMBERLY - age 84, of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Baptist Hospital West. She was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church and a teacher's aide at LaFollette Middle School for many years. Preceded in death by husband, Bill Higginbotham and several brothers and sisters. Survivors: daughters, Anna Higginbotham, Atlanta, GA; Linda & husband Ron Ridenour, Knoxville; son, Bill Higginbotham, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Brian Wismer, Kara Ridenour, Billy Higginbotham, Amy Ridenour Shepherd, Andrea Higginbotham Russell; great grandchildren, Hayden, Hudson, Tate, Reese, Willow Veta; brother, Wayne Wimberly, Ocoee, TN; sister, Edith Schaper, FL; several nieces & nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 1 PM to 2 PM at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and then proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for 2:30 PM Graveside Services & Interment. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.
Florence Times Daily 08/06/2009
Frances Elizabeth Higginbotham Battles (1926-2009) AL/TN
Frances Elizabeth Higginbotham Battles of Clifton, TN was born June 20, 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of the late Henry Higginbotham and Lillian Price Higginbotham House. She was united in marriage to Elmer Battles on February 23, 1941and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1981. Mrs. Battles was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She had lived on Chigger Ridge Road in Brookwood, AL before moving to Clifton, TN. Mrs. Battles departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2009 at Wayne County Nursing Home in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 1 Month, 14 Days. She is survived by sons, Randy Battles and wife, Joanie and Paul Battles and wife, Janice all of Clifton, TN; grandchildren, Scotty Battles and wife, Stacey, Kenneth Battles, Eric Battles and wife, Natalie, Miranda Battles and friend, James Thompson, Ashley Battles, Carrie Battles Hamsley and husband, Billy; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Nicole Battles, Ethan Battles, Haley Beth Battles. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Battles was preceded in death by brothers, Gene, Simpson, and Cecil Higginbotham. Services will be held on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Tennessee, with William (Butch) Burns officiating. Graveside services and burial will be on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 2 pm in the Big Hurricane Cemetery at Brookwood, Alabama with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County directing. Visitation will be Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 7 pm to 9 pm and Friday, August 7, 2009 from 8 am until service time at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Joe Hall, Kendra Prater, Hall Clinic Staff, Wayne County Nursing Home Nurses and Staff, Wayne Medical Center Nurses and Staff.
Knoxville News Sentinel 10/02/2009
Rev. Harvey Higginbotham (ca1915-2009) TN
HIGGINBOTHAM, REV. HARVEY - age 94 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. A retired employee of Alcoa Aluminum and an honorably discharged Navy Veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by wife, Irene Allred Higginbotham. Survived by daughter, Mary Frances Thiel and son, Ricky Lamar Higginbotham; grandchildren: Randy Ridenour, Tammy Wood, Robin Jones and Shannon Lewis; eight great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; sister: Erma H. Reeves of Lenoir City. Family and friends will meet at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery (Hickory Valley Rd) at 1:45 pm Friday for a graveside service at 2:00 pm with Rev. Tom Aiken officiating.