Texas Obituaries

 

The Commerce Journal 02/16/1906

G. R. Higginbotham (????-1906) TX

 

Santa Fe New Mexican 03/21/1906

W. G. Higginbotham (????-1906) TX

 

 

The Weekly Advocate (Victoria, TX) 03/24/1906

Mrs. A. C. Higginbotham (????-1906) TX

 

Waco Daily Times Herald 07/01/1907
I. G. Higginbotham (ca1853-1907) TX
    I. G. Higginbotham of China Springs, aged 54 years, died Saturday evening and the services were held at 11 o'clock this morning.  Mr. Higginbotham was an old settler and a man who was really and truly beloved by the people.  It is stated that the concern and anxiety manifested by the people of the neighborhood, when they learned of the serious illness of Mr. Higginbotham, was touching in the extreme.  Few men in the county were more highly esteemed or generally beloved, and his death will cause sadness wherever he is known.
 

San Antonio Gazette 07/15/1907

Benjamin Riley Higginbotham (1850-1907) MS/TX

 

The Galveston Daily News 12/29/1909

Capt. Charles Wesley Higginbotham (1839-1909) TX

 

Washington Post 02/24/1918

James Horace Higginbotham (1893-1918) TX

 

Denton Record-Chronicle 02/08/1923

Jasper Holliday Higginbotham (1852-1923) AL/TX

 

The Mexia Daily News 04/20/1924

Mrs. L. H. Higginbotham (????-1924) TX

 

The Lubbock Morning Avalanche 05/17/1924

Russell Higginbotham (ca1913-1924) TX

 

08/20/1925

Doctor Frelin Higginbotham (1873-1925) TX

D. F. Higginbotham, former well known citizen of the Bonanza community, died on Aug. 13, 1925, in San Angelo where his family went several months ago on account of this health. Born in Rains County, east of Emory, Texas, Jan. 19, 1873. The remains were brought back to Sulphur Springs and carried to Liberty where burial took place. He was 52 years old and leaves a wife, one son, and five daughters. One child preceded him death. In his youthful age he moved from near Emory to Bonanza, in Hopkins County. He married Miss Mary Campbell in the year 1902.

 

The Billings (MT) Gazette 04/16/1927

H. T. Higginbotham (????-1927) TX

 

San Antonio Express 08/09/1930

Hattie Louise Smith Higginbotham (ca1864-1930) TX

 

San Antonio Express 03/27/1931

Rufus Wilson Higginbotham (1858-1931) MS/TX

 

The Mexia Weekly Herald 11/24/1933

Margaret Odessa Copeland Higginbotham (1850-1933) GA/TX

 

Port Arthur News 03/09/1934

Walfred Higginbotham (1889-1934) LA/TX

 

San Antonio Express 04/29/1934

Mary Jane Murphy Higginbotham (1845-1934) TN/TX

 

The Abilene Morning News 06/26/1934

Mrs. J. E. Higginbotham Graham (1888-1934) AL/TX

 

The Galveston Daily News 08/01/1934

Joseph Higgenbotham (????-1934) TX

 

The Abilene Morning News 03/14/1935

Lucille Higginbotham (1892-1935) TX

 

The Abilene Daily Reporter 07/18/1935

Joseph G. Higginbotham (1852-1935) MS/TX

 

The Mexia Weekly Herald 01/03/1936

Mrs. ???? Leonard Higginbotham (ca1880-1936) TX

 

The Abilene Daily Reporter 02/17/1936

Ezekiel Holly Higginbotham (1877-1936) AL/TX

 

The Abilene Daily Reporter 08/29/1936

Emily Dozier Strickland Higginbotham (1861-1936) AR/AL/TX

 

San Antonio Express 11/26/1936

Mrs. Mary ???? Higginbotham (ca1863-1936)

 

Moberly (MO) Monitor-Index and Democrat 02/03/1938

William Higginbotham (1858-1938) TX

 

The Morning Avalanche 07/11/1939

Ortha Higginbotham (ca1905-1939) TX

 

 

The Port Arthur News 10/17/1940

Lorenza Higginbotham (1872-1940) TX

 

San Antonio Express 04/13/1941

William Terrell Higginbotham (ca1921-1941) TX

 

The Mexia Daily News 08/15/1941

R. L. Higginbotham (ca1870-1941) TX

 

 

The Port Arthur News 05/05/1942

Jefferson Edward Higginbotham (1878-1942) LA/TX

 

The Mexia Weekly Herald 10/30/1942

J. L. Higginbotham (ca1871-1942) TX

 

Port Arthur News 05/11/1943

Henry Higginbotham (1878-1943) LA/TX

 

The Fresno (CA) Bee 05/25/1943

Roswell G. Higginbotham (ca1900-1943) TX

 

 

Abilene Reporter News 01/07/1944
Nancy Lually Higginbotham Bartlett Smith (ca1861-1944) MS/TX

Widow of Founder of H-SU Succumbs
Mrs. Lou Smith, 83, wife of the late Rev. G.W. Smith who organized many churches in West Texas and was one of the founders of Hardin-Simmons University died tonight at the home of a son here.
A native of Mississippi, Mrs. Smith came to Texas in 1887. Funeral will be held tomorrow. Burial will be in Abilene.
Survivors: son - C.W. Bartlett; brother - J.M. Higginbotham of Dallas; sister - Mrs. Sue Fry of Dublin
Abilene Reporter News 01/08/1944
Mrs. Lou Smith To Be Buried Here
Burial for Mrs. Lou Smith, 83, widow of one of the founders of Hardin-Simmons University whose funeral was held in Dallas Friday will be here Saturday with Rev. Millard A. Jenkens, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating at the graveside.
Arrangements are in charge of Laughter's Funeral home. Body will be brought overland from Dallas.
Mrs. Smith was the wife of the late Rev. G.W. Smith who organized many churches in West Texas. Survivors: son - C.W. Bartlett of Dallas, at whose home she died; brother - J.M. Higginbotham of Dallas; sister - Mrs. Sue Fry of Dublin.
Pallbearers: R.N. Richardson, T.E. Roberts, D.D. Parramore, George L. Minter, E.M. Collier, Ellis Douthit

 

The Port Arthur News 01/11/1945

Carrie Elizabeth Murff Higginbotham (1891-1945) LA/TX

 

Lubbock Morning Avalanche 02/20/1945

Grant Taylor Higginbotham (1869-1945) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 04/25/1945

Clant E. Higginbotham Jr. (1924-1945) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 05/03/1945

Linnie Annie Thornton Higginbotham Jacks (ca1882-1945) TX

 

The San Antonio Light 03/08/1946

Bobby Joe Higginbotham (ca1930-1946) TX

 

Big Springs Herald 06/07/1946

Sallie Louisa Burnett Higginbotham (ca1862-1946) TX

 

The Amarillo Daily News 10/13/1948

W. J. Higginbotham (????-1948) TX

 

Amarillo Daily News 02/01/1949

Gertrude Higginbotham Jones (1913-1949) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-news 02/19/1954

Geneva Higginbotham Randall (????-1954) TX

 

The Gilmer Mirror 02/10/1955

Grundy E. Higginbotham (1876-1955) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 03/29/1955

Claudia Bettis Higginbotham (????-1955) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 08/08/1955

Beulah Ellis Higginbotham (????-1955) TX

 

The Waco News-Tribune 09/16/1955

Lydia M. ???? Higginbotham (ca1857-1955) IA/TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 09/23/1955

C. J. "Lum" Higginbotham (ca1885-1955) TX

 

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 02/20/1956

Lillie Lee Higginbotham Patterson (1888-1956) TX

 

 

Corpus Christi Times 11/05/1956

Millard Edwin Higginbotham (1924-1956) MS/TX

Juanita ???? Higginbotham (ca1914-1956) TX

 

The Amarillo Globe-Times 08/19/1958

Landis Ray Higginbotham (1945-1958) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 10/15/1958

Elmo Holly Higginbotham (1911-1958) TX

 

The Waco News-Tribune 05/19/1959

Maggie Elizabeth Alda Higginbotham (1894-1959) TX

 

Brownwood Bulletin 06/23/1960

Nicodemos Keith Higginbotham (1892-1960) TX

 

Lubbock Avalanche Journal 12/17/1960

Martha Jane Stockton Higginbotham (ca1890-1960) AR/TX

 

Panola Watchman 03/16/1961

Burrus Augusta Higginbotham (1886-1961) TX

 

Amarillo Globe-Times 06/01/1961

Richard Don Higginbotham (1946-1961) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 06/25/1961

Alice A. Roche Higginbotham (1878-1961) NY/TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 08/14/1961

Luther Judson Higginbotham (1886-1961) AL/TX

 

Brownwood Bulletin 09/26/1961

Mrs. ???? Galaway Higginbotham (1890-1961) TX

 

The Gilmer Mirror 10/26/1961

Annie Maud Fife Higginbotham (1892-1961) AR/TX

 

Austin Statesman 01/08/1962

Myrtice Ann Rushing Higginbotham (1910-1962) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 03/22/1962

William Emile Higginbotham (1883-1962) WV/TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 08/22/1962

Emma Amarillo Garrard Higginbotham (1883-1962) TX

 

The Austin Statesman 02/25/1963

Vernon Lloyd Higginbotham (1915-1963) TX

 

The Austin Statesman 04/17/1963

Olan Alexander Higginbotham (1905-1963) TX

 

The Hearne Democrat 05/31/1963

Thomas Lawson Higginbotham (1892-1963) TX

 

The Hearne Democrat 08/16/1963

William M. Higginbotham (????-1963) TX

 

San Antonio Light 02/12/1964

Archie Henry Higginbotham (1882-1964) TN/TX

 

The Denton Record-Chronicle 05/28/1964

Minnie Melissa Higginbotham Fisher (1893-1964) AL/TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 03/10/1965

Mary Jane Higginbotham Briley (1878-1965) MS/TX

 

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 05/25/1965

F. S. Higginbotham (1889-1965) TX

 

Amarillo Globe-Times 08/30/1965

Mary Pearlene Higginbotham (1965-1965) TX

 

Corpus Christi Times 09/27/1965

Mattie Era Wren Higginbotham (1879-1965) TX

 

Big Spring Herald 10/27/1965

Joseph Martin Higginbotham Jr. (1887-1965) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 05/28/1966

Della Higginbotham Wragg (1896-1966) OK/TX

 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 11/01/1966

Adron Draper Higginbotham (1883-1966) AL/TX

 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 11/12/1966

Ann Higginbotham (1948-1966) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 11/22/1966

John Taylor Higginbotham (1900-1966) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 11/06/1966

Sarah Ida Higginbotham (1880-1966) MS/TX

 

San Antonio Express 01/24/1967

Roger McDonald Higginbotham (1906-1967) GA/TX

 

The Port Arthur News 01/24/1967

Marie Onezide LeDoux Higginbotham (1887-1967) LA

 

 

Port Arthur News 03/06/1967

Giles J. Higginbotham (1892-1967) LA/TX

 

The Port Arthur News 06/30/1967

Myrtle Higginbotham Watson (ca1897-1967) TX/KS

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 08/16/1968

Joe Hall Higginbotham (1903-1968) TX

 

The Port Arthur News 08/27/1968

Nita Lavergne Higginbotham Kline (ca1900-1968) LA/TX

 

The Port Arthur News 10/10/1968

Joseph Stafford Higginbotham (1886-1968) LA

 

Corpus Christi Times 12/13/1968

Emma Bell Higginbotham Aduddell (1906-1968) TX

 

The Port Arthur News 04/18/1969

Vernon T. Higginbotham (ca1905-1969) LA/TX

 

Pampa Daily News 05/20/1969

B. B. "Dick" Higginbotham (ca1908-1969) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 11/17/1969

Kate Higginbotham Harvey (1883-1969) TX

 

Brownwood Bulletin 02/16/1970

John Bill Higginbotham (1948-1970) TX

 

San Antonio Express 03/02/1970

Alford B. Higginbotham (ca1888-1970) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 06/18/1970

Dora A. Higginbotham (1888-1970) IL/TX

 

The Gilmer Mirror 07/02/1970

Rubin Perry Higginbotham (1895-1970) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 10/16/1970

Alice Belle Higginbotham (1874-1970) MS/TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 11/25/1970

Paul Higginbotham (1885-1970) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter News 01/13/1971

Clara E. Clements Higginbotham (1883-1971) TX

 

The (Hagerstown, MD) Daily Mail 06/29/1971

Betty Jean Higginbotham Goodwin (ca1929-1971) TX/MD/FL

 

 

The Odessa American 08/09/1971

Molly Higginbotham Allen (1890-1971) OK/TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 11/21/1971

Lola Gray Higginbotham (1879-1971) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter News 12/13/1971

Ware A. Higginbotham (1912-1971) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter News 03/06/1972

Ludie Higginbotham Dickie (1889-1972) OK/TX

 

Greenville Herald Banner 06/18/1972

William Alton Higginbotham (1905-1972) TX

 

Greenville Herald Banner 08/08-09/1972

Mary Jane Campbell Higginbotham (1885-1972) AL/TX

 

The Port Arthur News 01/19/1973

Lillie McCallister Higginbotham (1884-1973) TX

 

The Odessa American 02/01/1973

John L. Higginbotham (1928-1973) TX

 

Amarillo Globe-Times 02/27/1973

Levi Harper Hickinbotham (ca1904-1973) TX

 

The Galveston Daily News 03/23/1973

Johnnie Isom Higginbotham (1921-1973) TX

 

The Mexia  Daily News 09/20/1973

George Dennis Higginbotham (1882-1973) GA/TX 

 

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 03/25/1974

Willie Lee Norred Higginbotham (1897-1974) TX

 

Corpus Christi Times 08/13/1974

Stella Higginbotham (1900-1974) TX

 

The (Port Arthur) News 12/29/1974

Joseph Larry Higginbotham (1933-1974) LA/TX

 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 04/09/1975

John P. Higginbotham (ca1882-1975) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 05/17/1975

Toliver Strickland "Tol" Higginbotham (1879-1975) AL/TX

 

The (Port Arthur) News 08/11/1975

Cecille Higginbotham Guidry (1923-1975) LA

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 09/13/1975

Lorrine C. Turner Higginbotham (1925-1974) LA/TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 04/15/1976

Helen Higginbotham Higginbotham (1924-1976) TX

 

Big Spring Herald 06/14/1976

Effie Jones Higginbotham (1886-1976) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter News 06/14/1976

Mattie Alice Hutchinson Higginbotham (1891-1976) TX

 

Big Spring Herald 08/17/1976

Thomas Leath Higginbotham (1892-1976) TX

 

The Abilene Reporter-News 09/13/1976

Dewey Lee Higginbotham (1898-1976) TX

 

Amarillo Globe-Times 03/18/1977

Lee Higginbotham March (1898-1977) KY/TX

 

The (Port Arthur) News 05/28/1977

Edith Higginbotham (ca1893-1977) OK/TX

 

The Paris News 02/10/1982

Eric Neal Higginbotham (1979-1982) TX

 

New York Times 09/23/1988

William Rufus Higginbotham (1914-1988) TX

W. R. Higginbotham, a former correspondent and news executive for United Press, died Wednesday at District of Columbia General Hospital. He was 74 years old and lived in Fort Worth.

 

Park Cities People 10/25/1990

Sybil Elizabeth Johnson Higginbotham (1904-1990) TX

 

The Galveston Daily News 01/26/1991

Rosa M. Ogden Higginbotham (1905-1991) MS/TX

 

Park Cities People 08/27/1992

Elizabeth Ewing Bell Higginbotham (1910-1992) IL/TX

 

Park Cities People 11/19/1992

Betty Lewis Boggs Higginbotham McDaniel (1915-1992) TX

 

The Galveston Daily News 11/23/1992

James M. Higginbotham (1918-1992) MS/TX

The Herald-Zeitung 07/12/1994

Talmage Eugene Higginbotham (1936-1994) TX

 

The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise 03/10/1995

Nola Addie Higginbotham Cross (1908-1995) TX

 

The Herald-Zeitung 05/23/1995

Justin Brent Higginbotham (1968-1995) TX

 

 

The Brazosport Facts 09/24/1995

Raymond Walter Higginbotham (1927-1995) TX

 

Texas City Sun 12/17/1995

Chuck Higginbotham (1932-1995) AL/TX

 

San Angelo Standard-Times 10/09/1996

Margaret Elizabeth Higginbotham Chowns (1901-1996) TX

MARFA - Margaret Higginbotham Chowns, 94, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church; burial in Marfa Cemetery; arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.

 

The Herald-Zeitung 10/30/1996

Eva Higginbotham O'Bar (1909-1996) TX

 

San Angelo Standard-Times 05/17/1997

Laura Ann Higginbotham (1976-1997) TX

MONAHANS - Laura Ann Higginbotham, 21, died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, in West Memphis, Ark.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harkey Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.
She was born April 2, 1976, in Kermit. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her parents, Burl and Linda Higginbotham of Monahans; two sons, Chris Higginbotham of Kermit and Bryan Higginbotham of Marion, Ark.; two sisters, Barbara Torres of San Antonio and Susan Fredrick of Monahans; and a brother, John Bernard of Drumright, Okla.

Herald-Zeitung 09/20/1998

William Floyd Higginbotham (1914-1998) TX

 

Odessa American 01/24/1998

Loma Ella Caraway Higginbotham Nichols (ca1902-1998) TX

MONAHANS _ Loma Higginbotham Nichols, 95, of Athens, a former cafe owner, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, at South Place Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Monahans Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Cook officiating. Arrangements by Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.
She previously lived in Grandfalls and Monahans. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Son, Jack Higginbotham of Grandfalls; daughters, Doris Turrentine of Mountain Park, N.M., Billie Welch of Athens; sister, Lillian Spahn of Athens; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
 

San Angelo Standard-Times 01/25/1998

Lovie L. Higginbotham Jones (1899-1998) TX

SAN ANGELO - Lovie L. Higginbotham Jones, 98, of San Angelo died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, in a local nursing home.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Pioneer Rest Cemetery in Menard. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
She was born May 17, 1899, in Robert Lee. She was a retired licensed vocational nurse.
Survivors include several nieces including Bernice Weinkauf of Miles, Nell Draper and Stella Brooks, both of Big Spring, and Treasa Kerby of Sand Springs.

 

San Angelo Standard-Times 07/01/1998

Don Michael Higginbotham (1947-1998) TX
MONAHANS - Don Michael Higginbotham, 51, of Grand Prairie and formerly of Monahans, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, in a Grand Prairie hospital. Graveside service was Tuesday in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born Feb. 2, 1947, in Sweetwater. He was a project manager in telecommunications and had served in the ROTC. Survivors include his wife, Pamelia Gail Higginbotham of Grand Prairie; his mother, Merle Higginbotham of Monahans; two daughters, Pamela Jo Cote of Branson, Mo., and Amber Jorgensen of Palm Coast, Fla.; a sister, Camila Blum of Monahans; and seven grandchildren.

 

Amarillo Globe-News, April 04, 1998
Nedra Melvin Hogan Higginbotham (1918-1998) TX
HEREFORD - Nedra Higginbotham, 79, died Friday, April 3, 1998.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cliff Custer, evangelist, and Dr. Tom Fuller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park by Gililland-Watson Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born in Spur. She married Raymond A. Higginbotham in 1940 at Spur. She moved from Spur to Deaf Smith County in 1951.
She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and an accomplished pianist.
Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by a son, Landis Ray Higginbotham, in 1958; and by a daughter, Ann Higginbotham, in 1966.
Survivors include her husband; and a sister, Peggy Duckworth of Lubbock.
The family requests memorials be to the Cliff Custer Ministries of Grants Pass, Ore.
 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 07/25/1998

Elva Viola Palmer Higginbotham (1920-1998) TX
FORT WORTH (Special) - Services for Viola Higginbotham, 77, of Haltom City will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Lakeland Baptist Church with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery under direction of Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
She died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in a Haltom City convalescent center.
She was born Aug. 8, 1920, in Hillsboro. She was a member of several senior citizens clubs in Haltom City, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth. Her husband, T.W. "Dub" Higginbotham, preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Taylor of Fort Worth and Gary of Possum Kingdom; two sisters, Alpha Russell and Elsie Day, both of Fort Worth; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

 

Amarillo Globe-News, September 29, 1998
Raymond Alexander Higginbotham (1916-1998) TX
HEREFORD - Raymond A. Higginbotham, 82, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church of Hereford with Dr. Tom Fuller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park by Gililland-Watson Funeral Home.
Mr. Higginbotham was born in Floydada and moved to Chillicothe where he graduated from high school in 1934. He received his degree in agriculture engineering from Texas A&M. From 1938 until 1942, he was an agricultural engineer for the Soil Conservation Service.
In 1942, Mr. Higginbotham joined the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet. After training at Yale University, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He was assigned to aircraft maintenance in the Ferring division where he was officer in charge. He later served in Casa Blanca in Northern Africa.
Mr. Higginbotham attained the rank of captain by the end of World War II. He transferred to the Air Force Reserves and rose to the rank of major. In 1956, he retired from the reserves.
Mr. Higginbotham returned to the Soil Conservation Service as an agricultural engineer in Spur, resigned in 1951 and moved to Deaf Smith County to become a farmer. He served on the Texas Farmers' Sugar Beet Board for the American Crystal Sugar Beet Co., of Hereford. He served on the Holly Sugar Beet Farmers' Board until 1975.
In 1957, Mr. Higginbotham was named Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year. He served on the Deaf Smith County Electric Coop Board for 19 years. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Higginbotham was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He became a master Mason in 1951 and was elected worshipful master in 1952. In 1996, he was presented the Masonic 50-year service pin.
He married Nedra Hogan in 1940 at Spur. She preceded him in death in April. He also was preceded in death by a son, Landis Higginbotham, in 1958, and by a daughter, Ann Higginbotham, in 1966.
He is survived by a brother, Billy Frank Higginbotham of Pecos; and two sisters, Frances Doll of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mary Louise Work of Crosbyton.

 

Amarillo Online 10/28/1998

Victoria Marie Higginbotham (1998-1998) TX
PERRYTON - Victoria Marie Higginbotham, infant daughter of Stanley Higginbotham and Angela Hayes, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Ochiltree Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Roger officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.
Miss Higginbotham was born in Perryton.
Survivors include her parents; and her grandparents, Verlin Hayes of Guthrie, Okla., Ginger Stoffels and Patricia Biggs, both of Gainesville, and Stanley Higginbotham of Memphis.
The family suggests memorials be to Perryton Shrine Club c/o Children's Hospital.

 

Amarillo Globe-News 01/24/1999
Marie Blanch Higginbotham Aduddell (1912-1999) TX
Marie Blanch Aduddell, 86, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. G.A. Roach, chaplain of Northwest Texas Hospital, officiating. Burial will be by Colonial Funeral Chapel, 1010 W. Ninth Ave.
Mrs. Aduddell was born in Maybank, moved to Amarillo in 1991 and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Her first husband, Coy Radney, died in 1962 and her second husband, Marvin Aduddell, died in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Coy Radney of Amarillo; a brother, Dale Higginbotham of Bishop; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to the local Hemophiliac Foundation.

 

Amarillo Globe-News 04/23/1999
Chester Lee Higginbotham (1928-1999) TX
PADUCAH - Chester Lee Higginbotham, 72, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Garden of Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Savage, pastor of First Assembly of God Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Seigler Funeral Home.
Mr. Higginbotham was born in Muleshoe. He married Faye Sisam in 1968 at Elko, Nev. He moved to Paducah in 1979 from Salt Lake City. He and his wife owned and operated the Rolling Plains Motel in Paducah. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagle.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael D. Higginbotham.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Chester Lee Higginbotham Jr. of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Vickie Aldridge of Dallas and Teresa Malupo of Salt Lake City; a sister, Helen Marie Gabel of Phoenix; four half sisters; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Chester Higginbotham
(Special) Graveside services for Chester Lee Higginbotham, 72, of Paducah will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Savage, pastor of First Assembly of God Church, officiating.
Burial will be under direction of Seigler Funeral Home of Paducah.
He died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 15, 1926, in Muleshoe. He married Faye Sisam on Oct. 28, 1968, in Elko, Nev. He moved to Paducah in 1979 from Salt Lake City, Utah. He and his wife owned and operated the Rolling Plains Motel in Paducah. He was a lifetime member of Fraternity Orders of the Eagle.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Chester Lee Higginbotham Jr. of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Vickie Aldridge of Dallas and Teresa Malupo of Salt Lake City; a sister, Helen Marie Gabel of Phoenix, Ariz.; four half-sisters; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 06/03/1999

Catherine Higginbotham (1922-1999) IL/TX
HERRIN, Ill. (Special) Funeral services for Catherine Higginbotham, 76, of Lubbock will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin.
Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park in Energy, Ill.
Local arrangements under direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at her home in Lubbock.
She was born June 24, 1922, in Christopher, Ill.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Yates of Lubbock and Kenneth Yates of Columbus Grove, Ohio; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
 

 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 09/11/1999
Rhonda Keys Higginbotham (1962-1999) GA/TX
STANTON (Special) Graveside services for Rhonda Keys Higginbotham, 36, of Midland will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Frazier of Midland officiating.
Burial will be under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, near Sterling City.
She was born on Oct. 13, 1962 in Atlanta, Ga. She had lived in Midland for four years and was assistant manager at a Town & Country store. She loved music, collecting Indian artifacts and spending time with her family.
Survivors include a daughter, Amber Higginbotham of Midland; a son, Ricky Higginbotham of Midland; her mother, Sandra Keys of Midland; a brother, Randy Keys of Odessa; two sisters, Tori Keys Steen and Staci Keys Baker, both of Odessa; and a granddaughter.
The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity.
 

Temple Daily Telegram

Esta Lee Higginbotham Warren (1925-1999) TX

WARREN, Esta Lee Higginbotham, 73, Belton, 1 p.m., Dossman Funeral Home, Belton. Burial in Gilliam Cemetery.

 

Corpus Christi Caller-Times Sunday, November 28, 1999

James Pierce Higginbotham (1914-1999) TX

Police car hits pickup truck, killing one
Retired minister driving home when Farmers Branch cruiser slammed into him
Associated Press
FARMERS BRANCH - A police car slammed into a pickup truck at a suburban Dallas intersection Friday, killing the truck's 85-year-old driver and injuring the officer.
Retired minister and juvenile probation officer James Higginbotham was killed near his Farmers Branch home as he was returning from the bank, police said.
He was driving southbound and was turning east when Officer William Wilson's northbound police cruiser slammed into the passenger's side of his truck.
Wilson was treated at Parkland Hospital in Dallas and released.
Farmers Branch police Lt. Robert Pascual said Wilson was en route to a traffic accident without his lights or sirens on. Witnesses said he was driving faster than the posted 35 mph speed limit, but investigators said they have not determined his speed.
"We don't have any knowledge of any wrongdoing," Pascual said.
Wilson has been with the department for two or three years. Because his injuries will keep him from returning to duty immediately, he has not been put on administrative leave, as is routine after such accidents, police said.
Under Farmers Branch policy, "if you're responding to an emergency situation, you will have audible and lights flashing as a warning," police Capt. Kirk Riggs told The Dallas Morning News.
He declined to say if the officer should have had his sirens and lights on under the policy.

 

Texarkana Gazette 12/27/1999

R. V. Higginbotham (1913-1999) TX
R.V. Higginbotham, 86, of Houston, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in a Pasadena, Texas hospital.
Mr. Higginbotham was born March 26, 1913 in Minton, Texas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot, a member of the Christian Church, former member of the Maud, Texas VFW, and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Zella Higginbotham of Houston; one daughter, Caroline King of Tyler, Texas; one stepdaughter, Wanda Jinks of Sugarland, Texas; and a number of grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Center Ridge Cemetery, Maud, with Doris Lytle and Charlie Tutt officiating, under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 03/04/2000

Ruth Kirk Higginbottom (1909-2000) TX
GORMAN (Special) Services for Ruth K. Higginbottom, 90, of Gorman will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Gorman with the Rev. Victor Pena officiating.
Burial will be in the Gorman Cemetery under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home.
She died Friday, March 3, 2000, at DeLeon Hospital.
She was born March 5, 1909, in the Gorman area. She married Edgar Higginbottom on Dec. 23, 1931, in Walters, Okla. He died April of 1992.
She was a graduate of Gorman High School and Daniel Baker College in Brownwood. She was superintendent and teacher of the children's department of First United Methodist Church. She was also teacher of the adult class and president of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a retired teacher, having taught at Mountain, Almeda and Gorman for 27 years.
Survivors include a son, Ted Higginbottom of Seminole; two granddaughters; two step-granddaughters; five brothers, Glynn Kirk of Brownwood, Ardell Kirk of Tomball, Odell Kirk of Pasadena, Robert Kirk of Carlsbad, Calif. and Weldon Kirk of Sweetwater.
Visitation will be Saturday from 6-9 p.m.

 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 03/19/2000

Cleon C. Higginbotham (1928-2000) TX
Graveside services for Cleon C. Higginbotham, 71, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Services are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
He died Friday, March 17, 2000, at his home.
He was born March 21, 1928, in Malone. He married M. Louise Law on June 17, 1950, in Fort Sumner, N.M. He served in the Army during World War II and had been employed by the Coca-Cola Company, West Texas Hospital, and Wendall's Refrigeration. He had been retired since 1983.
He was preceded in death by son, Wendall C., in 1995.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Randall L. of Lubbock; two daughters, Linda L. Brown of Ridgedale, Mo., and Bonnie S. Garrison of Springfield, Ore.; two sisters, Elsie Muncy and Betty Williams, both of Vega; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

 

Amarillo Daily News 04/25/2000
Billie Louise Higginbotham Stegall (1921-2000) TX
Billie Louise Stegall, 78, of Amarillo, died Sunday, April 23, 2000.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Victory Church with David Brown, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery at Clarendon by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Mrs. Stegall was a resident of Fritch for 10 years before moving to Amarillo four years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Church.
She married Richard Thomas "Dick" Stegall in 1949 at Stephenville. He died in 1993.
Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Gipson of Amarillo; two sons, Tommy Stegall and Roddy Klinnert, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Jo Mac Carter of Antioch, Calif., and Linda Brown of Bandera; two brothers, Russ Higginbotham of Ramona, Calif., and Dean Higginbotham of Chula Vista, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The body will be available for viewing until noon today.
 

 

Corpus Christi Caller-Times 05/05/2000

Catherine Miller Higginbotham (1921-2000) VA/TX

Catherine Higginbotham, 78, of Sinton, Texas, formerly a resident of Ingleside, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at her home in Sinton. She was born June 12, 1921 in Massies Mill, Virginia to Cleveland and Kate Miller. Prior to moving to Sinton, she had been a resident of Ingleside, Texas since 1965. She worked at the Aransas Pass Progress News for over 10 years before retiring and then she spent 23 years working tirelessly for North Bay Hospital Auxilary.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1992.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Joe Zorn of Sinton; two sisters, Ellen McElveen of Houston, Texas and June Wood of Roseland, Virginia and one granddaughter, Kylie Zorn of Corpus Christi. Mrs. Higginbotham will lie in state at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel, Aransas Pass, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 8, 2000 at First Presbyterian Church, Aransas Pass at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. James Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow at San Patricio Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Portland, Texas.
 

Texarkana Gazette 10/25/2000

Zella Louise Koepke Higginbotham (1952-2000) TX
Zella Louise Koepke Higginbotham, 48, of Houston died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born Feb. 22, 1952, in Texarkana, Texas. She was a teacher at Triple E Workshop School for the Handicapped and member of East Houston Revival Center, where she was president of the Women's Ministries.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth W. Higginbotham of Houston; one brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Donna Koepke of Queen City, Texas; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ruth and Walter Park of Little Rock and Martha and Gay Deen of Texarkana; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with the Revs. Doris Lytle and Charlie Tutt officiating. Burial will be under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will be at 2725 S. Lake Drive.
Memorials may be made to Triple E Workshop School for the Handicapped or East Houston Revival Center Church
 

Stephenville Empire-Tribune May 10, 2001
Velma Grace Higginbotham Rincon (1908-2001) TX
Funeral services for Velma Rincon, 93, of Odessa will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, in the Rutledge Funeral Home chapel in Hico.
Burial will follow in the Hico Cemetery.
Rincon died Tuesday, May 8, at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
She was born Feb. 27, 1908, in Erath County to John and Euna Higginbotham. She was a retired insurance agent for Rio Grande Insurance Co. She was a traveler and a member of the University Heights Baptist Church in Odessa.
Survivers include her husband, Raul Rincon of Odessa; two daughters, Mary Barker of Odessa and Pat Matheaus of Pipe Creek; one son, Glen Whiteside of Bangs, 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Euna Price.

 

Amarillo Globe-News 06/10/2001
Margaret Higginbotham (1904-2001) TX
MEMPHIS - Margaret Higginbotham, 96, died Thursday, June 7, 2001.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the First Christian Church with Tom Posey officiating. Burial will be in Moline, Kan., by Memphis Funeral Home.
Mrs. Higginbotham had lived in Memphis for three years. She was a member of Cotton Hills Christian Church in Duncan, Okla.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Boutell and Sharon Brand, both of Memphis; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to the National Federation of the Blind, 2233 West Shepperd, Littleton, CO 80120; or the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell, Amarillo, TX 79109.

 

The Bryant-College Station Eagle 06/17/2001

Georgia Faye Higginbotham Wilburn Holmes (1939-2001) TX
Aug. 19, 1939 — June 14, 2001
SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas — Services for Faye Higginbotham Holmes, 61, of Hilltop Lakes are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine.
Bros. Kenneth McCauley and Ray Radden will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Holmes died Thursday at her home.
She was born in San Augustine County and was a homemaker. She was a Protestant.
Survivors include her husband, Don Holmes of Hilltop Lakes; a son, Michael Wilburn of Santa Fe, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Tim Clark of Santa Fe and Cindy and Craig Stepic of Ely, Minn.; five brothers, Sam Higginbotham of Tyler, Floyd Higginbotham of Navasota, Billy Higginbotham of Center, Texas, S.G. Higginbotham of San Augustine and Joe Higginbotham of Shelbyville, Texas; five sisters, Pauline Rash of Mauriceville, Texas, Lucille Calk of Monroe, La., Dorothy Raddin of Houston, Peggy Shannon of Shreveport, La., and Kathryn McCauley of San Augustine; and two grandchildren.

 

Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 30, 2001

Cecil Richard Higginbotham (1928-2001) OK/AR/TX
Cecil R. Higginbotham, 73, of Amarillo, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Brooks Funeral Directors chapel in Canyon with Tim McMath, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church of Amarillo, officiating.
Mr. Higginbotham was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Oklahoma City to Joseph and Ode Ruth Foster Higginbotham. He moved to Arkansas and then to Texas in 1945. He was a truck driver for most of his adult life.
Survivors include five brothers, Ovie Higginbotham of Fayetteville, Ark., Raymond Higginbotham of Reno, Nev., and Carl Lee Higginbotham, J.C. Higginbotham and S.G. "Red" Higginbotham, all of Amarillo; four sisters, Maybelle Gibson of Concord, Calif., Eulila Higginbotham and Imogene Riddle, both of Desney, Okla., and Jessie Hartwell of Amarillo; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous friends; and a very special friend and companion, Barbara Williams.
The family will be at 4001 Harmony in Amarillo.
The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 S. Jefferson, Amarillo, TX 79101; or to a favorite charity.

 

Lake Charles American Press 02/13/2002

Ethel Irene Hebert Higginbotham (ca1901-2002) LA/TX
WELSH — Funeral services for Ethel Irene Hebert Higginbotham, 100, of Longview, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, from Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. The Rev. Herbert May will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Higginbotham died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in Welsh. She was a native of Welsh. She was a homemaker. She was a former town clerk and was Welsh's first librarian. She was a parade marshal for the Welsh Fourth of July parade. She was an oil painter and a member of the Oil Painting and China Painting Guild. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America and the church rosary group.
 

 

San Antonio Express-News02/26/2002

Elisabeth Janota Higginbotham (1922-2002) Czechoslovakia/TX
Elisabeth J. Higginbotham, a native of Czechoslovakia, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002 at her residence. She is survived by her brother, Willie Janota and wife Frieda residing in Augsburg, Germany; niece, Henriette Richter, her husband Harald and their son of Gessertshausen, Germany. She had numerous friends here and in Europe. Arrangements are entrusted to Oak Hills Mortuary.
 

San Antonio Express-News 03/17/2002

Johanna Mae Anderson Higginbotham (1924-2002) TX

Johanna Mae Higginbotham of San Antonio, entered into rest on Friday, March 15, 2002 at the age of 78 years. Johanna was a former buyer for Joske's of Texas and was a demo lady. She will be remembered as a very talented ceramic artist. Mrs. Higginbotham is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Frisco, DyAnn Aramendia and her husband Richard, and Nelda Garcia; son, Phillip Higginbotham; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous friends and other family members. Visitation will be held in the Dellcrest Chapel on Sunday, March 17, 2002 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 P.M. Funeral Services will be held in the Dellcrest Chapel on Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Marion, TX at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Services entrusted to Dellcrest Funeral Home.
 

Texarkana Gazette 05/11/2002

Betty Braumiller Higginbotham (1928-2002) TX/LA

SHREVEPORT, La.--Betty Braumiller Higginbotham, 73, of Shreveport died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born Aug. 9, 1928, in Texarkana, Texas. She was retired from Hutches Sheet Metal and a member of Asbury Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey N. Higginbotham.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Blake and Julia Higginbotham of Tennessee and Karl and Nell Higginbotham of Bossier City, La.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Don Dillman of Shreveport; one sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Dale Chichester of Texarkana; one brother, Nick Braumiller of Shreveport; one brother-in-law, Randy Higginbotham; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel with Barry Hughes officiating. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana.
 

Texarkana Gazette 07/16/2002

Marvin H. Higginbotham (1910-2002) TX

Marvin H. Higginbotham, 92, of Linden, Texas, died Sunday, July 14, 2002, in a Linden hospital.
Mr. Higginbotham was born May 26, 1910, in Maud, Texas. He was retired from the oil industry and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Moser Higginbotham of Linden; three sisters, Hazel Chambers of Sapulpa, Okla., Lorene Minton of Dallas and Ruth Lewis of Redwater, Texas; one special cousin, Ramona Lewis of Maud; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today in Center Ridge Cemetery with Norman Miller officiating. Burial is under direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home.
The family will be at the Higginbotham home, Linden.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Greater Texarkana Area Chapter, P.O. Box 7812, Texarkana, Texas, 75503 or Medina Children's Home, Star Route 16, Box 75, Medina, Texas, 78055.
 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 07/19/2002

Willis Reeves Higginbotham (1926-2002) TX

OKLAHOMA CITY — Services for Willis Reeves Higginbotham, 75, of Oklahoma City will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary in Oklahoma City.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary.
He died Monday, July 15, 2002.
He was born Dec. 29, 1926, in Flomont. He served in the Army through World War II during the occupation of Japan. He graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked for Phillips Petroleum for 35 years until retiring. He married Annie Mae Graham on Aug. 28, 1948. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Ball of Tulsa, Okla.; two sons, Walter of Chicago and Edwin of Piedmont; three brothers, Vernon, Walter and Glen, all of Lubbock; two sisters, Mildred Sinclair of Irving and Vernell Johnson of Midland; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

 

San Antonio Express-News 07/24/2002


Robert Henry Higginbotham (1907-2002) TX

Robert H. Higginbotham, age 95, entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2002. He was born on June 22, 1907 in San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Navarro Higginbotham; daughter, Roberta Genevieve Balmos; brother, Raymond Higginbotham and grandson, Paul Balmos. Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his wife, Jo Ella Higginbotham; son-in-law, Donald E. Balmos; grandsons and their wives, Barry and Venesa Balmos, Robert and Linda Balmos, Larry and Cheri Balmos and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Higginbotham was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00-9:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunset Funeral Home with Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Sunset Funeral Home.
 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 07/30/2002

Hallie Higginbotham Chesser (1916-2002) TX

Services for Hallie Higginbotham Chesser, 85, of Anton will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Anton with Larry Bloskas, David Pinkerton and Hoyt Cranfill officiating.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
She died Monday, July 29, 2002.
She was born Sept. 14, 1916, in Taylor County. She married R.B. "Dutch" Chesser on Jan. 11, 1936, in Dawson County. She lived in Lubbock and Smyer before moving to Anton in 1955. She worked with her husband in the grocery business in Anton for 19 years. She retired in 1973. She was a member of the Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, June Humphreys of Strongsville, Ohio, and Glenda Goen of Olton; a brother, Henry Higginbotham Jr. of Crosbyton; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Lubbock, Lubbock Children's Home, or the Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ in Anton

 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 08/06/2002

Henry Higginbotham Jr. (1921-2002) TX                              

CROSBYTON — Services for Henry Higginbotham Jr., 80, of Crosbyton will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crosbyton First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Kelley officiating.
Burial will be in the Crosbyton Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.
He died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002.
He was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Lawn. He moved to Crosby County in 1936. He married Helen Kathleen Matthews on Aug. 17, 1945, in Ralls. He worked at Crosbyton schools as maintenance supervisor for 21 years and for Whitchurch Motor Co. in Crosbyton for 27 years. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and the York Rite and was a member of the Crosbyton First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, William H. "Bill" of Broken Arrow, Okla.; a daughter, Jeanie LaRue Higginbotham of San Angelo; and two grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Crosbyton First United Methodist Church.
 

Temple Daily Telegram 10/02/2002

Leola Gertrude Dobbins Higginbotham (1918-2002) WV/TX

HIGGINBOTHAM, Leola Gertrude, 84, Temple, 11 a.m., Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Temple.

 

Herald-Zeitung 11/05/2002

Clara Fern Burchfield Higginbotham (1915-2002) TX

 

Texarkana Gazette 10/11/2002

Ina Mae Higginbotham (1915-2002) AR

Ina Mae Higginbotham, 86, of Texarkana, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born Dec. 13, 1915, in Doddridge, Ark. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Higginbotham.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard L. Higginbotham of Texarkana and Tim and Teresa Higginbotham of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Lonnie Jones of Fouke, Ark., and Judy and Larry Bowman of Texarkana; two sisters, Mable Gregory of Texarkana and Mavis King of Dallas; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Sylverino Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Launius officiating. Burial will be under direction of East Funeral Home, Downtown.

 

The Daily News 11/23/2002

Billy Paul Higginbotham (1949-2002) TX

 

Fredricksburg.com 1/13/2003

Elizabeth Warren House Higginbotham Coolidge (1928-2003) TX
Elizabeth House Higginbotham "Betty" Coolidge, 74, of Orange died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at Orange County Nursing Home. Preddy Funeral Home, Orange, is handling the arrangements, which are incomplete.

 

Mary Frances Higginbotham (1910-2003) TX
RANGER -- Mary Frances Higginbotham, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2003 at a Fort Worth hospital. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 29, at 1:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery with Father Leo Bosnall officiating, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Mary Frances was born on January 10, 1910 at Corsicana, Texas to Francis Andrew and Alice Agnes (Roche) Higginbotham. She graduated from St. Rita's High School in Ranger and attended Ranger Junior College. She worked for OK Grocery in Ranger for many years and was a member of St. Rita's Catholic Church, where she was pianist and organist for many years.
Her survivors include various nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Monsignor Paul J. Higginbotham and James L. Higginbotham and one sister, Agnes Alice Higginbotham Robinson.
 

 

Leesville (LA) Daily Leader 04/16/2003
Mary Moveline Higginbotham Nein (1913-2003) MS/LA/TX
Mary Moveline (Higginbotham) Nein, 89, of Austin, Texas, went home to be with her precious Lord on April 14, 2003. She was born December
22, 1913, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Burkett and Myrtle (Harden) Higginbotham. Until recently, she had been a resident of Leesville, La., for more than 30 years. She retired from the state as a laundry supervisor at the Leesville State School -- the residents of the school always held a special place in her heart. Preceded in death by parents Burkett and Myrtle, step-father Walter Watson, and nine brothers and sisters, her husband of 31 years August Eugene Nein, daughters, Doris D. (Bond) Gribbin-Mikell and D. Nadine (Bond) Sprinkle, grandson Robert Sprinkle, and great-grandson Chad Hyde. She is survived by her sister Kathryn Fielder of Harbor, Oregon, and brother Raymond Watson and wife Patricia of Cosmopolis, Washington, grandchildren, Kenneth Sprinkle and partner Alex Villalobos of Austin, Texas, Jeannie Hyde-Eft and husband John of Phoenix, Arizona, D. Kay Gribbin-Uchiyama and husband Elliott of Dallas, Texas; Jack Gribbin Jr. and wife Mary of San Antonio, Texas, and Delicia Gribbin of Garland, Texas, great-grandchildren Brady Kohler, Christopher and Else Hyde, Richard Driver, Jason and Dawn Driver, Kimberly and Kris Kremer, William Hartshorn, Kyle Uchiyama, Jack Gribbin III and Paul Gribbin, great-great- grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tristan, Mark, Nick, Jason, Kolton, Elijah and Isaiah, many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Our sweet grandma worked hard all her life. She loved her garden, especially the roses, and had a special knack for making things grow. She enjoyed fishing, was a wonderful cook, and always appreciated the simple things in life. She will live on in our hearts and we will never forget the love she had for her family and friends. Family visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 17, at 10 a.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. The Rev. Benny Backlund will officiate. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville.

 

San Antonio Standard-Times 05/12/2003

Della Louise Higginbotham Fitzhugh (1911-2003) TX
SAN ANTONIO - Della Louise Fitzhugh, loving mother, wife and friend passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2003. Della was born Sept. 19, 1911, to Futha and Mattie Higginbotham and raised with her five sisters on the family ranch near Bronte, Texas. After attending Mary Hardin Baylor College and the University of Texas, she taught school in Blackwell and Water Valley before marrying Fitz in 1935 and moving to Menard. They moved to San Antonio in 1938 where they have since lived and raised their family. Della was an active member of the Travis Park Methodist Church, the P.E.O., Kings Grant Garden Club and other civic and church-related groups. Throughout her long and productive life, Della was blessed with a sound mind, sharp wit and profound commitment to Jesus Christ. Survivors include husband, H.A. Fitzhugh; son, Hank Fitzhugh and wife, Nancy; daughter, Chita Harris and husband, Lee; sister, Betty Jane Hughes; grandchildren, Nicol Fitzhugh, Stephen Harris and Daniel Harris; and stepgrandchildren, Justin Harris and Lisa Dowdy Fitzhugh. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in Porter Loring Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, 7979 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78229 and to the Hospice San Antonio, 9303 Cinnamon Hill, Bldg. C, San Antonio, Texas, 78240.
 

 

San Antonio Express-News 07/18/2003

Maria Nita Acosta Higginbotham (1943-2003) VA/TX
Nita Higginbotham (Aunt Nita) went to the Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2003. She was born on April 19, 1943 in Alexandria, VA. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1962 where she was the copy editor for the school annual and a member of numerous social and academic organizations. She was employed at SBC for 41 years. She was known for her exquisite singing voice, sewing, baking, cooking, beautiful penmanship and creative writing. She will be fondly remembered for her caring and loving ways. She was a very affectionate person and was devoted to her loved ones, especially her nieces and nephews. She loved children and was affectionately known as Aunt Nita to all. Her passions were music, reading, creating handmade crafts, long drives through the hill country and watching movies. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jessie Fisher Acosta and her mother, Helen Carson Acosta. Nita is survived by her father, Alfonso Acosta Sr.; sisters, Suzie Lane, Nancy Jeser and husband Don, Sally Johnson and husband Bobby, Cindy Voigt and husband Billy Percefull, Lucy Johns and husband Danny; brothers, Al Acosta Jr., Samuel Acosta and girlfriend Lori O'Hearn; sister-in-law, Martha Acosta; nieces and nephews, Bryan Lane and wife Brandy, Vanessa Voigt and fiance Billy Moseley, Amanda Jeser, 2nd Lt. Jesse Acosta and wife Julie, Camille Acosta, Matthew Johnson, Helen Johnson; great-nephew, Brendan Lane; great-niece, MacKenzie Lane and numerous friends and neighbors. SERVICES Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Friday, July 18, 2003 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Chapel Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North with Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park North. Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.

 

Amarillo Globe-News, July 25, 2003
Ozell Owen Higginbotham Cherry (1926-2003) TX
MULESHOE - Ozell Higginbotham Cherry, 77, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Assembly of God Church with Sam Billingsley officiating. Burial will be in Bailey County Cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cherry had lived in Muleshoe all of her life. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include a son, Don Taylor of Dumas; three daughters, Linda White of Oklahoma Lane, Janie Phillips of the Causey-Rogers community, N.M., and Reba Thompson of Newkirk, Okla.; a sister, Dovie Vorse of Tennessee Colony; a brother, Arie Owen of Wells, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal MULESHOE - Church service for Ozell (Higginbotham) Cherry, age 77, of Muleshoe is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at First Assembly of God Church in Muleshoe with Sam Billingsley officiating. Burial will be in Bailey County Cemetery in Muleshoe.
Ozell died July 23, 2003, at Muleshoe Area Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1926, in Fairview Community in Bailey County, and was a lifelong resident of Muleshoe. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She was employed as a waitress in numerous restaurants in Muleshoe over the years and later worked as an activity aide at the nursing home.
Ozell was preceded in death by her previous husband, Ben Higginbotham, four sisters, and five brothers.
Survivors include her son, Don Taylor of Dumas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda White and husband Duane of Oklahoma Lane, Texas; Janie Phillips and husband Clyde of Causey-Rogers Community, N.M., and Reba Thompson and husband James of Newkirk, Okla.; a sister, Dovie Vorse of Tennessee Colony, Texas; a brother, Arie Owen of Wells, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to ones favorite charity.

 

07/28/2003

Daniel Scott Higginbotham (1981-2003) TX

Daniel Scott Higginbotham, age 22,of Bastrop. Born May 26, 1981 in Dallas and passed away July 27, 2003. His father, Henry Higginbotham, precedes Danny in death. Survived by his girlfriend Paula; mother, Peggy Higginbotham; brother, Steven Tramel & wife Marlys; sister, Amy Arnold & husband David; nephews: Christopher, Jared, Ethan & Eli; grandmother, Fannie Sherbit; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Visitation is 9a.m.-9p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at the funeral home with family receiving friends 6-8p.m. Funeral services will be 11:00a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 at the Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with interment following at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park.
 

Pasadena Citizen 10/16/2003

Terry Joseph Higginbotham (1971-2003) LA/TX

Terry Joseph Higginbotham, 32, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, in a helicopter crash in the Gulf of Mexico. Terry Higginbotham was born and raised in Lake Charles but had recently moved to Conroe, Texas.

 

Lawton Constitution 12/11/2003
Rose Donnie Higginbotham Whitten
BERTRAM, Texas — Graveside service for former Cyril resident Rose Donnie Higginbotham Whitten, 97, Bertram, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Sara Bodenstein, pastor, Apache First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Mrs. Whitten died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003.
Arrangements are by Crews Funeral Home.
She was born May 20, 1906, in Cordell, to Ira Walker and Martha Elizabeth "Snider" Higginbotham. She married Clifton Whitten on June 4, 1936, in Sayre. They lived in Cyril, where she was the city clerk. He died Oct. 18, 1963.
Survivors include three sisters-in-law: Olivia Higginbotham, Lois Higginbotham and Mildred Higginbotham; 11 nieces; Agie Lee Higginbotham, Ann Morse, Helen Marie, Sue Beaver, Nancy Boykin, Linda Murdock, Jane Jorgenson, Sandy Fischer, Judy Carroll, Linda Drapp and Sharon Cain; two
nephews: Jerry Higginbotham and David Higginbotham; and many great-nieces and nephews.
 

 

Odessa American 01/19/2004

Olive Delay Higginbotham Ross (1938-2004) TX
ODESSA — Olive Delay Ross, 65, of Odessa, died Saturday, January 17, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Oscar Ross of Odessa; son, Kelly Higginbotham of Odessa; daughters, Kerry Carter and Kimberly Randolph, both of Austin; stepdaughters, Bonnie Easter of Wichita Falls and Tory Margenson of Odessa; sister, Lee Williams of Odessa; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
 

Texarkana Gazette 01/30/2004
Russell Howard Higginbotham (1960-2004) TX

NEW BOSTON, Texas-Russell Howard Higginbotham, 43, of New Boston died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in New Boston.
Mr. Higginbotham was born Feb. 5, 1960, in Texarkana, Texas. He was employed with Red River Army Depot and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Joe Higginbotham of New Boston; his parents, Bobby and Juanita Higginbotham of New Boston; one brother, Steven Higginbotham of San Diego; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eldean Copeland and Joe E. Copeland Sr. of Texarkana; one brother-in-law, Joe E. Copeland Jr. of Simms, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Elnoria Ruth of Texarkana and Normia A. Moore of Genoa, Ark.; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Boston First Baptist Church with Norman Hooten officiating. Burial will be in Daniels Chapel Cemetery under direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home.
The family will be at Route 2 Box 398, Daniels Chapel Road, New Boston.
Memorials may be made to Boles Children's Home Inc., 7065 Love, Quinlan, Texas, 75474-4609, or Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, La., 71103.
 

Texarkana Gazette 01/30/2004

Judy Lynn Copeland Higginbotham (1959-2004) AR/TX
NEW BOSTON, Texas-Judy Lynn Higginbotham, 44, of New Boston died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in New Boston.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born Sept. 6, 1959, in Texarkana, Ark. She was a homemaker, retired from Red River Army Depot and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Joe Higginbotham of New Boston; her parents, Eldean Copeland and Joe E. Copeland Sr. of Texarkana; two sisters, Elnoria Ruth of Texarkana and Normia Moore of Genoa, Ark.; one brother, Joe E. Copeland of Simms, Texas; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bobby and Juanita Higginbotham of New Boston; one brother-in-law, Steve Higginbotham of San Diego; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Norman Hooten officiating. Burial will be in Daniels Chapel Cemetery under direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home.
The family will be at 5716 Wilshire, Texarkana, Texas.
Memorials may be made to Boles Children's Home Inc., 7065 Love, Quinlan, Texas, 75474-4609, or Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, La., 71103.
 

Texarkana Gazette 01/30/2004

Bradley Steven Higginbotham (1982-2004) TX
NEW BOSTON, Texas-Bradley Steven "Brad" Higginbotham, 21, of New Boston died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Red River County, Texas.
Mr. Higginbotham was born Oct. 14, 1982, in Texarkana, Texas. He was an employee of Lear-Sigler and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one brother, Bobby Joe Higginbotham of New Boston; his grandparents, Bobby and Juanita Higginbotham of New Boston and Joe Edward Copeland Sr. and Eldean Copeland of Texarkana; two uncles, Steven Higginbotham of San Diego and Joe E. Copeland of Simms, Texas; two aunts, Elnoria Ruth of Texarkana and Normia A. Moore of Genoa, Ark.; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Norman Hooten officiating. Burial will be in Daniels Chapel Cemetery under direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home.
The family will be at Route 2 Box 398, Daniels Chapel Road, New Boston.
Memorials may be made to Boles Children's Home, 7065 Love, Quinlan, Texas, 75474-4609, or Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, La., 71103.

 

The Brownsville Herald 01/30/2004

Perla Veronica Higginbotham (1961-2004) TX

PERLA VERONICA HIGGINBOTHAM, 42, died on Wednesday Jan. 28, 2004. Visitation will be held Friday, January 30, 2004 at Buena Vista Funeral Home, 125 McDavitt Blvd. (956) 541-5400.
 

San Angelo Standard-Times 06/23/2004

Sandra Lucille Higginbotham Baker (1948-2004) TX

LLANO — Sandra Lucille Baker, 56, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Terry E. Baker of Llano; daughter, Tammy Gollihar of Waco; son, Richard Blain of Llano; stepdaughters, Melanie Johnson and Katy Baker, both of Michigan; sisters, Dorothy Keith, Brenda Weaver and Anna Newsom, all of Llano; and brothers, Burl Higginbotham of Monahans and James Higginbotham of Llano.
 

 

San Antonio Express-News 09/02/2004


Rene Higginbotham (1977-2004) TX

Yeoman First Class Rene Higginbotham, age 27, passed away in San Diego, CA on August 24,2004. Raised in San Antonio, TX, he attended Roosevelt High School where he was a member of the ROTC. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving onboard the USS Valley Forge and the USS Ronald Reagan where he advanced to Petty Officer First Class. He is survived by his wife, Lela; daughters, Bianca of San Diego and Aritzel of San Antonio; father, Rene Higginbotham of Brownsville; mother, Alma Higginbotham and stepfather, Thomas McCaffrey; sisters, Audrey, Stephanie, Laura, Suzanne, all of San Antonio. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, September 3, 2004 at the Main Chapel on Randolph AFB. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for his daughter.

 

Duncanville, 09/15/2004

James Lee Higginbotham (1937-2004) MO/TX

James Lee Higginbotham, 67, of Duncanville, passed away on September 13, 2004. Born in Bowling Green, Missouri to the late James Walton and Hilda Lee Higginbotham; also preceded in death by his son, James, and brother, John Clark Higginbotham. Survived by his wife, Glynda; children, Mark Higginbotham and Melodie Horton; grandchildren, Christiana Horton, Nikki Higginbotham, Julie Higginbotham, J. Higginbotham, Jon Higginbotham; and sister, Judy Fitzgeralds. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy; an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and retired from IBM in 1987 with over 30 years of service. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 15th at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 1302 South Clark Road, Duncanville with interment at Little Bethel Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 14th, from 7-8:30 p.m.
 

Texarkana Gazette 10/29/2004

Roy Rogers Higginbotham (1936-2004) AR

QUEEN, Ark.-Roy Rogers Higginbotham, 67, of De Queen died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, in a local hospital.
Mr. Higginbotham was born Dec. 17, 1936, in De Queen. He was retired from the City of Los Angeles and a Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by one son, Vernon Higginbotham.
Survivors include seven sons, Rick Higginbotham, Roger Higginbotham, Rory Higginbotham, Rodney Higginbotham and Jonathan Higginbotham of Los Angeles, Erick Higginbotham of Baltimore and Gerald Higginbotham of St. Louis; four daughters, Beverly Gooch, Roxanna Higginbotham and Judy Higginbotham of Los Angeles and Evelyn Bennett of Flint, Mich.; one brother, Otis Hill of De Queen; one sister, Thelma Gilmore of Muskegon, Mich.; 22 grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Chandler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Miller officiating. The body will be cremated.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

 

Texarkana Gazette 11/04/2004

R. M. Higginbotham (1919-2004) AR/NM

ROSWELL, N.M.-R.M. Higginbotham, 85, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, in Albuquerque.
Mr. Higginbotham was born March 7, 1919, in Texarkana, Ark. He was former business manager of the Roswell Daily Record, a member of Roswell Chamber of Commerce, Redcoats, Noon Optimists, Elks and St. Thomas á Becket Episcopal Church and a World War II Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Higginbotham.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ronald and Marla Higginbotham of Roswell and Richard Higginbotham of Albuquerque; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kristin and Rob Hause of Ruidoso, N.M.; and three great-grandchildren, Kasey, Scott and Corey.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday in South Park Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Tally officiating. Burial with military rites will be under direction of Lagrone Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico, 200 N. Lea, Roswell, N.M., 88201.
 

Uvalde Leader-News 01/16/2005

Pearl Brown Higginbotham (1909-2005) TX
Pearl Brown Higginbotham, 95, of Rocksprings died Jan. 9, 2005, at Cedar Hills Geriatric Center in Camp Wood.
She was born Aug. 29, 1909, in Barksdale to Luther Brown and Ida Casey Brown.
She is survived by two great-nephews; one great-niece; two great-great-nephews; and one great-great-niece.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Nelson Funeral Home Chapel in Camp Wood with the Rev. Tony Gruben of Baptist Temple Church in Uvalde officiating.
Interment followed in the Barksdale Cemetery.

 

Temple Daily Telegram 02/06/2005

Robert Preston Higginbotham (1948-2005) TX

HIGGINBOTHAM, Robert Preston, 02/05/2005, 56, Holland, 3 p.m., Jarrell. The body was cremated. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Killeen, in charge.

 

Texarkana Gazette 02/17/2005

Ruby Green Higginbotham Gerrald (1913-2005) AR
Ruby Higginbotham Gerrald, 91, of Ashdown, Ark., died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, in an Ashdown hospital.
Mrs. Gerald was born Aug. 3, 1913, in Miller County, Ark. She was a retired licensed practical nurse from St. Michael's Hospital. She was preceded in death by two husbands, F.M. Higginbotham, in 1956, and Bob Gerrald, in 1981.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Bessie Higginbotham of Ashdown; one brother, Joel B. Green of Texarkana; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one nephew.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday in East Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Beth Waldrup and Dr. Herbert Wren officiating. Burial will be under direction of East Funeral Home, Downtown.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will be at the home of Gary Higginbotham in Ashdown.
 

 

Ada Evening News 02/24/2005
Dorothy C. Higginbotham Norman (1927-2005) OK
Dr. Dorothy Higginbotham Norman - A rosary service for Dr. Dorothy C. Higginbotham, 77, Norman, is 7 p.m. today at Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass begins at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Edward Menasco officiating. Burial follows at 2:30 p.m. at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada.
Dr. Higginbotham died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at Oklahoma City. She was born March 4, 1927, at Ada to Lee and Louise Berntsen Higginbotham. She attended Ada Public Schools and graduated from East Central State University. She received a Ph.D. degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Early in her career she taught at Beggs and Duncan high schools. After receiving her doctorate, she taught communication and language development at Southeastern State University at Durant, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Ill. and at the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
Dr. Higginbotham was associate dean emeritus of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. She also served on the university’s credit union board. After retirement, she volunteered as a docent at Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. Dr. Higginbotham was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman and served on various committees.
Dr. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Pauline; and three brothers, Clifton, Benny and Bob.
Survivors include five sisters, Idalee Dickey, of Houston, Texas, Nadine Wright, Norman, Betty Sealman, Denver, Colo., Melody Kruger and husband Noel, Oklahoma City, and Kay Davis and husband, Frank, Guthrie; and a number of nieces, nephews, grand nephews and grand nieces.
Donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 N. Porter, Norman, OK 73071 or The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, (405) 325-4712.
Condolences may be forwarded online at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html.
Havenbrook Funeral Home, Norman
 

 

Sherman Herald Democrat 02/27/2005

Elga Myrle Higginbotham Hartley (1924-2005) TX
McKINNEY -Mrs. Elga Myrle Hartley, age 81 of McKinney, Texas passed away February 24, 2005, in McKinney. She was born on January 5, 1924, in Howe, Texas to James C. and Mabel (Dicken) Higginbotham. On July 11, 1941, she married Eber Ray Hartley in McKinney. Mrs. Hartley was an active member of a Bridge Club and a 42 Club in McKinney. She was a past president of Hurricane Creek Country Club Women's Association, PTA and Band Boosters. She was also leader of a Junior High and High School Horizon Club and a Den Mother of the Local Chapter of the Cub Scouts. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her son, Gary L. Hartley and wife, Ellen of Melissa, Texas; daughter, Gayla Scalf and husband, Durwood of McKinney; grandchildren, William G. Hartley and wife, Devon of McKinney, Holley Ella Hartley of Melissa, Valorie Janik and husband, Tom of Lewisville, Texas and Derric Scalf of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Kinley Janik and Christopher Janik, both of Lewisville; sister, Nelda Higginbotham of McKinney; and brother, Clovis Higginbotham and wife, Martha of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Her parents, husband and brother, Lemuel Higginbotham preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 28 2005 at North Baptist Church in McKinney. Interment will follow at Stoney Point Cemetery, Melissa, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. To convey condolences or so sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
 

Victoria Advocate 03/13/2005

Lucille Higginbotham Hamilton (1927-2005) TX
Lucille Higginbotham Hamilton, 77, of Victoria, died Friday, March 11, 2005.
She was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Carthage, to the late Capp McKinley and Mattie Lou Norris Higginbotham. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Assembly of God.
Survivors: daughters, Jessie R. Jones of Spring, and Rachel P. Delgado and Susan McElveen, both of Victoria; sons, Kenyon R. Hamilton of Point Comfort, Roger C. Hamilton of Hazel, S.D., and Darwin W. Hamilton of Victoria; sister, Pauline Glenn of St. George, Utah; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Jesse Hamilton; sister, Maggie R. Dixon; and brothers, James G. Higginbotham, Douglas M. Downs, and Chester R. Higginbotham.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, Houston Johnston and the Revs. Kenyon Hamilton and Steve Martin officiating.
Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kitchen Cemetery in Zavalla. Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-578-3535.
Memorials: Hospice of South Texas.


 

Fort Bend Herald March 25, 2005
 

Sharon Ann Higginbotham Cain (1953-2005) TX

Sharon Ann Higginbotham Cain, 51, a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005, at her home in Blanco.
She was born October 22, 1953, in Richmond, the daughter of Mildred and Ira M. Higginbotham, formerly of Rosenberg.
She graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1972 and later moved to Austin where she graduated from the University of Texas, with a BA in Special Education. She taught for almost 20 years in the Austin Independent School District, where she touched the lives of many students, parents, and fellow teachers.
Sharon was very active in the Austin community as a participant in the Danskin Women's Triathlon and the Komen Foundation "Race for the Cure" as part of her fight against breast cancer. She served on the Austin Breast Cancer Resource Center advisory board and the Team Survivor board.
Everyone who knew Sharon was amazed at her positive attitude and strength in the face of adversity. She was truly full of love for everyone around her and gave of herself generously.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father, I. M. Higginbotham.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Cain; mother, Mildred Higginbotham; sister, Linda Drapp and husband Don; brother, David Higginbotham and wife Cindy; niece, Michelle Conaway; nephews Brantly Drapp, John and Shawn Higginbotham; and step-daughter Amber Cain, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
The family wishes to thank all Sharon's relatives and friends for their prayers and support, and especially to Chris Onstad Maxa and Barbara Brown Valentine, both formerly of Richmond, for their love and special care.
Memorial services will be held Monday, March 28, at the Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal Lane, South Austin, Texas 78704. Family will be present from 5-7 p.m. Flowers may be delivered there after 2 p.m. March 28.
For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 2164, Austin, TX 78768, or the Breast Cancer Resource Ctr., P.O. Box 1532, Austin, TX 78767, or a charity of your choice.


 

Amarillo Globe-News 04/27/2005
Ruby Lee Cypert Higginbotham (1915-2005) TX
FLOYDADA - Ruby Lee Higginbotham, 90, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Fort Worth.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church of South Plains. Arrangements are by Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born Feb. 12, 1915, in Cedar Hill to the late Opal and Ollie Cypert. She was a lifetime resident of Floyd County. She married Bryant Higginbotham on July 4, 1934, in Childress. She was a bus driver and a teacher's aide in Lockney. She was a member of South Plains Hobby Club and First Baptist Church of South Plains. She was Pioneer Woman of the Year in 2000. She enjoyed flower gardening, singing and loved to play Skip-Bo.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 13, 1962; three brothers; and a sister.
Survivors include two sons, Alton Higginbotham and wife, Sue, of Burleson and Bud Higginbotham and wife, Jan, of Bangs; two sisters, Ruth Larson of Brooking, S.D., and Edith Gugenheim of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church of South Plains, P.O. Box 119, South Plains, TX 79258; Floyd County Museum, 105 E. Missouri St., Floydada, TX 79235; or a favorite charity.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Denton Record-Chronicle 07/04/2005

Jesse Dalton Higginbotham (1990-2005) TX
Jesse Dalton Higginbotham, while earthbound angels mourn with one voice at the loss of one such as you. We know the angels in Heaven rejoice as you, dear son, step into view. Jesse, 14 years old of Denton, passed away Saturday morning, July 2, 2005, at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. He was born July 20, 1990, in Denton to Kenneth Durham Higginbotham and Cheryl Faye McDonald Higginbotham. He was a student at Ryan High School and attended the Deerwood Park Church.
 

The Katy Times 07/15/2005

Alvis E. Higginbotham (1916-2005) AR/TX

Alvis E. Higginbotham died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at Oakmont Nursing Home in Katy, Texas. Born March 14, 1916 in Hico, Louisiana, Mr. Higginbotham had been a resident of Katy for three months, previously of Jacksonville, Texas and Magnolia, Arkansas. He was a retired district sales manager, having worked for TRW Mission for 37 years.
His parents, William I Higginbotham and Effie Williams Higginbotham; a son, John W. Higginbotham; two brothers, Marvin and Lester Higginbotham; and a sister, Ora Higginbotham Johnson, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of more than 61 years, Iona Oliver Higginbotham; a daughter, Barbara Higginbotham Rolleg and her husband Martin; grandchildren, Shelley Rolleg Eastland and her husband Charles Michael Eastland; Sheryl Rolleg Lyons and husband Victor E. Lyons; Lt. Don Edward Rolleg all from the Houston, Texas area and Ethan Higginbotham and Ryan Rodriguez of Stanton, Texas; and great-grandsons Nicholas and Andrew Eastland. Also surviving are two nephews, Gene Higginbotham of Magnolia, Arkansas and John M. Higginbotham of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, formerly of Magnolia, Arkansas.
His ashes will be buried in Magnolia, Arkansas at a family service. There will be no formal ceremony. The Higginbotham family has asked that memorials be made to the donor's favorite charity or to VistaCare Foundation; 701 North Post Oak, Suite 450; Houston, Texas 77024 in lieu of flowers.
 

 

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on 8/15/2005

James Mark Higginbotham (1925 - 2005 ) TX
James Mark Higginbotham, 80, a retired sales manager for Pilgrim's Pride and a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Crestmont Baptist Church. Dr. Frankie Rainey and Marty Strayhorn will be officiating. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Crosier Pearson Mayfield Funeral Home in Burleson. Burial: Burleson Memorial Park.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson 76028; or Alzheimers Association of North Texas, 101 Summit Ave., Fort Worth 76102.
James served in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne during World War II.
"Buck," as he was lovingly known, was an avid fisherman. He loved music and dancing.
He was a devoted Christian and family man and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, the mother of his children; his parents, Robert Owen and Dovia Higginbotham; brothers, J.W., Nolan and Roland; and half brothers, Robert Owen and Willie Higginbotham.
Survivors: Wife, Mildred; daughter, Lee Ann Flynn and husband, Bob; son, John Mark Higginbotham and wife, Donna; grandsons, Eric Higginbotham and Connor Flynn; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Juanita Ward, Helen Chastain, Dub Lamb, Edna Mullins, Dorothy Lamb, Lillian Meriwether; brothers, Charles Higginbotham and wife, Pat, Vernon Higginbotham and wife, Geneva; stepdaughter, Judy Carpenter; stepgrandchildren, Joe Stewart and wife, Liz and Mona Stewart; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Burnet Bulletin 08/31/2005

Maurine Baker Higginbotham (1919-2005) TX

 

10/16/2005

Esther Dearbonne Higginbotham (1905-2005) TX
Esther Dearbonne Higginbotham, 100, of China died October 15, 2005 at The Arboretum of Winnie. She was born in Sword, Louisiana, a native of Lawtell, Louisiana and has been a resident of China since 1917.
She is survived by her sons, Walfred Higginbotham and his wife Barbara, Walman “Chee” Higginbotham and his wife Patsy all of China; granddaughters, Kay Cotton and her husband Ronnie, June Gober and her husband James, Rebecca Manuel and her husband Ed, Jannell Vickrey and her husband John, Deborah Schroeder and her husband Punkie; ten great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Higginbotham and two baby daughters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. on Monday, October 17, 2005 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church followed by burial at China Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Serving as pallbearers will be Gerald Fontenot, Todd Cotton, Punkie Schroeder, Joseph Vickery and Mike Douget. A Rosary was recited on Sunday evening October 16, 2005 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, China, Texas 77613.

 

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on 10/23/2005

Glee Gentry Higginbotham (1911-2005) TX
Glee Gentry Higginbotham, 94, a homemaker, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, in Watauga.
Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Chapel.
Glee was born Oct. 7, 1911, in Britton. She married Ralph Gentry in 1939, and had one child, Doyle Gentry. Glee was devoted to her family, always readily available helping, uplifting and loving us unconditionally. Glee's name befitted her as she always had a joyful song in her heart and found joy every day of her life. A devoted Methodist, she joined First United Methodist Church in Watauga in 1981. Our sincere gratitude to North Pointe Nursing and Rehab staff, and to Vitas Hospice, Phyllis Thompson and her staff, for their loving care to Glee.
Glee was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph Gentry and Bill Higginbotham.
Survivors: Son, Doyle Gentry and wife, Babe; grandsons, Ronnie, Billy, Terry and Nick Gentry; granddaughters, Jodi Bancroft and husband, Robert and Kate Gentry; great-grandchildren, Chad, Taylor, Rachael, Ashley and Josh Gentry, Tyler Van Tilburg; and nephew, Bill Langston.

 

Ada (OK) Evening News 11/01/2005

Doris Ross Higginbotham (1926-2005) OK/TX

ARLINGTON, Texas - Services for Doris Higginbotham, 79, Arlington, formerly of Ada, Okla., are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Ada, Father Bill Stanford officiating. Burial follows at Rosedale Cemetery.
Mrs. Higginbotham died Oct. 30, 2005, at an assisted living center at Arlington. She was born Jan. 25, 1926, at Ada, to Albert S. and Viola Bumgarner Ross. She lived in the Ada area all her life, attending school at Horace Mann and graduating from Ada High School. She received a degree in home economics from East Central University, Ada, and attended other various real estate schools to obtain her real estate brokers license.
She married Robert L. Higginbotham Jan. 24, 1948, at Oklahoma City, Okla. He died June 3, 1976, at Casper, Wyo. Mrs. Higginbotham was the owner of Higginbotham Reality, Casper, for 30 years. She was the president of Casper Board of Realtors, and a member of the Casper MLS. Mrs. Higginbotham was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church, Casper.
Survivors include her three daughters, Becky Kubiak and husband Buddy, Arlington, Kristy Smith and husband Dr. Mike Smith, Tulsa, Okla.; and Laurie Mitchell and partner Ray Chaney, McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, David Hegranes, Carla Stanford, Roxanne Mitchell, Russell Mitchell, Derrick Smith and Austin Smith; great-grandchildren, Kira Greene, Spencer Hegranes, Harley Hegranes, Stone Hegranes, Tori Carmack-Stanford, Ariel Carmack-Stanford, Lexi Stanford and Lindsey Tatum.
Bearers are Mike Smith, Derrick Smith, Russell Mitchell, Ray Chaney, Bruce Wright and David Hegranes.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada, Okla.
 

 

Obit - November 5, 2005

Gerald Dee Higginbotham (1938-2005) TX
Gerald Higginbotham was born June 18, 1938 in Palestine to Charlie Franklin Higginbotham and Dottie Missildine Higginbotham. He died November 4, 2005 at the age of 67.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Higginbotham and Ruby Hamilton; brothers Cecil and Chester Higginbotham and grandson Aaron Fielding.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Cindy Higginbotham; daughter Loren Huffines and husband Eric; and son, Eric S. Higginbotham.
He will be buried in Broyles Chapel.

 

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 11/30/2005

Charles Wayne Higginbotham (1968-2005) TX
Charles Wayne Higginbotham, 37, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Cedar Hill Memorial Park of Mansfield.
Charles was born June 20, 1968. He worked at Trader's Village for nine years.
Survivors: Parents, Larry and Lillie Higginbotham; sisters, Sheila and Peggy; brother, Larry Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
 

Texarkana Gazette 12/10/2005

Jewel "Judy" Higginbotham (1917-2005) AL/TX
HUGHES SPRINGS, Texas—Jewell “Judy” Higginbotham, 88, of Hughes Springs died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, in a Longview, Texas, hospital.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born July 2, 1917, in Lincoln, Ala. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brad; one son, Roger Glenn; and one daughter, Julia K.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kerry L. and Melba Baxter and Barry G. and Terri Higgenbotham of Longview; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home with Pete Leslie and Curtis Hall officiating. Burial will be in Hughes Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.



The Palestine Herald 12/18/2005

Juanita Lively Higginbotham (1945-2005) TX
Juanita Higginbotham, 62, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 17, 2005.
She was born on August 28, 1945 in Palestine to William “Bill” Lively and Georgia Brown Lively. She was married to William “Bo” Higginbotham for 46 years. They had two children, Dewayne and Brenda.
Throughout the years Juanita worked as a tax preparer for H & R Block. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Juanita was a devoted wife, precious mother and loving grandmother. Her three grandsons Trevor, Bradley and Nathan were the light of her life, and she always found time to shower them with love.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. David Gregg officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son Dewayne Higginbotham who died in 1979 and a brother Donnie Lively. She is survived by her husband William “Bo” Higginbotham of Palestine; daughter Brenda Hodges and husband David of Huntsville; sister Sheila Hughes of Palestine; brother William Joyce Lively of Palestine; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tod Herod, Derrell Thomas, Jerry Don Sims, Adolph Sylva, Paul Swisher and Jerry Hawkins.
Condolence calls will be received today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

 

The Bryant-College Station Eagle 12/19/2005

William Murrell Higginbotham (1913-2005) TX
April 11, 1913 - Dec. 17, 2005
MADISONVILLE - Services for William Murrell Higginbotham, 92, of Midway are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Madisonville Funeral Home. Burial will be at Allphin Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Higginbotham died Saturday in Huntsville. He worked as a pipe fitter 45 years and was a lay speaker for Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston, W.Va.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Kaye Reynolds of Midway; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice or the Ella Smither Geriatric Center, 1115 Ave. O, Huntsville, Texas 77340.
 

Texarkana Gazette 02/20/2006

Mary Moser Higginbotham (1912-2006) TX
Mary Moser Higginbotham, 93, formerly of Linden, Texas, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, in Maud, Texas.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born Dec. 12, 1912, in Maud. She was a retired X-ray technician and a member of Linden Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Higginbotham.
Survivors include two nephews and nieces-in-law, Lowell and Barbara Carruthers of Little Rock and Giles and Rita Moser of Louisiana; one special cousin, Ramona Lewis of Maud; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Chapelwood Funeral Home with Doyle Martin officiating. Burial will be in Center Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Medina Children’s Home, Medina, Texas, 78055.

 

Texarkana Gazette 02/23/2006

Crystal Higginbotham (1987-2006) TX

DALLAS—Crystal Higginbotham, 18, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006.
Ms. Higginbotham was born Feb. 21, 1987. She was preceded in death by her father, James Higginbotham.
Survivors include one son, Mason Bradley Johnson; her mother, Maggie Griffin of Emeryville, Calif.; two sisters, Aricah Johnson of Fort Worth and Charnee Higginbotham of Dallas; and three brothers, Earnest Johnson of Chico, Calif., Jarmel Higginbotham of Oakland, Calif., and Stuart Higginbotham of Mountain View, Calif.
Survivors include one son, Mason Bradley Johnson; her mother, Maggie Griffin of Emeryville, Calif.; two sisters, Aricah Johnson of Fort Worth and Charnee Higginbotham of Dallas; and three brothers, Earnest Johnson of Chico, Calif., Jarmel Higginbotham of Oakland, Calif., and Stuart Higginbotham of Mountain View, Calif.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas. Burial will be in Chapelwood Cemetery under direction of Cooper and Wilson Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the church.

 

Del Rios News-Herald 03/21/2006

Frances Higginbotham Bodart Noble (1923-2006) TX

 

Sherman Herald Democrat 04/20/2006

Mildred Higginbotham Schooling Patton (ca 1919-2006) TX
VAN ALSTYNE — Funeral services for Mildred Higginbotham Schooling Patton were held March 28, 2006 in Brady, Texas. She died in Brady on March 26, 2006 at the age of 87.
She is survived by a son, Bill Schooling of Richardson; daughter, Carla Bratton of Lohn, Texas; brother, James Higginbotham of Kemp, Texas; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

 

The Brownsville Herald 04/10/2006

Rene Higginbotham (ca 1955-2006) TX
Rene Higginbotham, 50, a lifetime Brownsville resident, has been called home by the Lord. Rene was a hard working man who loved the Lord and his family. He enjoyed life and brought a smile to those around him. He passed away at Valley Baptist Medical Center Thursday, April 8, 2006.
He was preceded in death by his son, YN1 Rene Higginbotham, Jr. (August 27, 2004); his father Sanford Aubrey Higginbotham, sister Sylvia Rivera and brother Steven Higginbotham.
Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his mother, Mrs. Veronica S. Higginbotham, his wife, Rocio C. Higginbotham, his children, Audrey Garcia, Stephanie Alameda, Laura Higginbotham, Suzanne Higginbotham, Rocio Rodriguez, Kathia Chavez, Valerie Chavez, and Aimee Alvarado; a brother, Frank Higginbotham; sisters, Noemi Cox and Irma Lasley; half-brothers David Balli and Rick Balli; half-sisters Rosie Balli and Mindy Balli.
Visitation will be today, Monday, April 10, 2006, from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 1 p.m., at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Abel Torres officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Favian Garza, Ted Rivera Jr., Matthew Rivera, Mark Cox, Jose Rodriguez and Sergio Alameda. Honorary Pallbearers are Russell Cox and Louis Pitlick.
Arrangements are under the direction of Treviño Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd. (956)542-2583

 

Weatherford Democrat 04/27/2006

Norma Jean Scott Higginbotham (1921-2006) TX
Norma Jean Higginbotham, 84, of Weatherford passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in the local hospital.
Born Sept. 15, 1921, in Donie, Texas, Norma Jean was a resident of Parker County for many years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Peaster Baptist Church.
Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Higginbotham; and a son, Danny Ray Higginbotham.
Survivors include daughters, Donna Bohon and husband, Mac, of Weatherford, Billie Jean Johnson and husband, Sonny, of Peaster; three grandchildren, Scott Johnson and wife, Amelia, Matt Johnson, Danny Groh; and two great-grandchildren, Parker and Jessica Johnson. A host of friends also survive.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Dilbeck Cemetery with Danny Grisso officiating. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel. Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
 

 

Longview News-Journal 05/12/2006

R. L. Higginbotham (1933-2006) TX

R.L. Higginbotham, 72, of Longview, will be noon Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel of Longview, with Brother Mark Bounds officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Higginbotham died May 10, 2006, in Longview. Born September 28, 1933, in White Oak, he worked as a gang boss in the Texas oil field. Survivors include his wife, Donna Higginbotham; sons, Michael Higginbotham and Michael Turner; and daughters, Letitia Mabry, Donna Orr, Sharon Wood, and Dixie Wright. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today.

 

The Bryant-College Station Eagle 05/23/2006

Jesse D. Higginbotham Jr. (1942-2006) TX
July 24, 1942 - May 19, 2006
Private family memorial services for Jesse D. Higginbotham Jr., 63, of Burnet and formerly of Navasota and Bryan will be held Sunday.
Arrangements are under the direction of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan.
Mr. Higginbotham died Friday in Burnet. He was a salesman for Armco Steel.
Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Carter of Spurger and Claudia Berry of Pasadena; his father, Jesse D. Higginbotham Sr. of Burnet; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to a local blood center.

 

Corsicana Daily Sun June 15, 2006

Lourine Higginbotham Jacobs (1935-2006) TX
Lourine Higginbotham Jacobs, 71, of Mesquite passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, in Dallas and is with our Lord and Savior.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Duane Crane and the Rev. Duane Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Matt Archer, Heath Jacobs, Drew Miers, Chris Henry, Tony Nobra and Corbett Flores.
Mrs. Jacobs was born April 21, 1935, in Anderson County. She was not only a wonderful wife and mother, but a friend and companion to the many people she knew. She was a nurse, school cook, coach for many young girls, a full-time fan of not only her husband, but her children as well. She was a bowler, a traveler, and a God-fearing Christian. She was loved by anyone she met and knew, and was beloved and cherished by her family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, F.M. Higginbotham and Raymond Higginbotham.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Fred Jacobs of Mesquite; sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley and Della Jacobs of Garland and Wayde and Penny Jacobs of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Freeda and Ed Miers of Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughters, Carlyn Jacobs and Claire Jacobs, both of Garland, Angela Henry of Mesquite and Ashley Brooks of Dallas; grandsons, Corbett Flores of Bryan, Drew Miers of Charlotte, N.C., Matt Archer of Charleston, S.C., Heath Jacobs of Dallas and Tony Nobra of Florida; great-grandson, Nick Flores of Bryan; great-granddaughter, Cassie Flores; sisters, Helen Hogg of Tomball, Ruth Hodo of Tyler, Laura Welch of Lancaster and Barbara Grice of Corsicana; and brothers, Weldon Higginbotham of Whitney and William Higginbotham of Gilmer.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10001.
An online guest book is available at www.corleyfuneralhome.com by selecting the Lourine Jacobs obituary.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
 

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 06/28/2006

Doris Higginbotham (ca1922-2006) TX

Doris Higginbotham, 84, of Tahoka, formerly of Lubbock died Tuesday, June 27, 2006. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel. Resthaven Funeral Home.

 

Galveston County Daily News June 30, 2006

Mary Lou Higginbotham Johnson (1924-2006) LA/TX

TEXAS CITY - Mary Lou Johnson, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. She was born on November 27, 1924, to Walter and Cora Higginbotham, in Church Point, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her two daughters, Jo Ann Hall of Longview, Texas, and Charlene Mack and her husband Larry of Texas City, Texas; her son, Robert Johnson and his wife Cheryl of Texas City, Texas; her sister, Mattie Smith of Bastrop, Texas; one brother, Larry Higginbotham of Branch, Louisiana; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 1, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, with Deacon Joe Hensley, officiating.
A special thanks to Dr. Iyer and the staff at Mainland Medical Center ICU for their loving care to Mary Lou during her stay.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the charity of your choice.
James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

 

Star-Telegram 8/11/2006
James Weldon "Hig" Higginbotham (1917 - 2006)
James Weldon "Hig" Higginbotham, 89, a retired telephone company employee, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, in Hurst.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Granbury First United Methodist Church. Burial: Holly Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Martin's Funeral Home.
Mr. Higginbotham was born March 19, 1917, in Fort Worth to Arthur and Cludie Higginbotham. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in 1979. He lived in Granbury for nearly 30 years and was a member of Granbury First United Methodist Church.
He married the love of his whole life, Kathryn Ensey, in 1937. She preceded him in death in 1993. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ware, and a sister, Dorothy.
Weldon was a determined, courageous man whose delight was his beautiful wife, Kathryn. He devoted his life to providing and caring for his family and helping friends, relatives and neighbors when the need arose.
Survivors: Daughter, Judy Williams and son-in-law, Fred, of Bedford; and granddaughters, Lisa Ballard and her sons, Jacob, Colson and Clayton, of Colleyville, Leslie Duncan and husband, Mitch, and their children, Ethan and Maddie, of Bellevue, Wash., and Lindsay Williams of Bedford.

  

The Janesville Gazette 08/27/2006

Kay F. Maly Higginbotham-Brown, (1944-2006) WI/TX
September 14, 1944 - August 24, 2006

JANESVILLE— Kay F. Higginbotham-Brown, 61, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at UW Madison Hospital. She was born on Sept. 14, 1944, in Cudahy, WI, to Charles and Alvina Maly. She married the late Cecil Higginbotham on Feb. 18, 1961, and then married Leroy Brown in March of 1982. Kay was very caring, always doing things for others; she loved to cook, bake, fish, deer hunt and camp. She was employed at Norwood Mills and Data Shop in Milton and Janesville. Kay is survived by her father, Charles (Naomi) Maly. She will be missed by her 3 children: Eugene Higginbotham of Silver Lake, Kandy (Jim) Heaton of Hanover, WI, and Heidi (Bob) Begolke of Janesville. She will also be greatly missed by her 6 grandchildren: Heather (Don) Higginbotham, Kassandra, Krystal and Kelsey Heaton, and Rebekkah and Natalie Begolke; her 2 great-grandchildren, Aaliyah and Xayvion; 6 sisters: Carol (Art) Chitwood of Muscoda, WI, Peggy (Ron) Mellem of Richland Center, WI, Susan (Jack) Wilson of Cazenovia, WI, Mary (Jeff) Pulvamacher of Richland Center, WI, Pam (Pat) Bowlin of Lone Rock, WI, and Bunny Drone of Richland Center, WI; and a brother, Stewart (Nancy) Maly of Richland Center, WI. She is further survived by many, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil; her mother, Alvina; and a brother, Butch Maly. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1618 E. Racine St., Janesville. Burial will follow at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. A memorial fund is being established in memory of Kay. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services , 1618 E. Racine St., Janesville, WI, will be handling the arrangements. For online obituary and registry:www.866allfaiths.com
We will always love you and miss you greatly!

 

 

Waco Tribune-Herald on 10/8/2006

John Vernon Higginbotham (1927-2006) TX
John Vernon Higginbotham, 79, of Temple, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in a local nursing home. Friends and family visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Valley Mills Cemetery. There will be no public memorial service. Johnny, as he was best known, was born July 3, 1927, in Valley Mills, to Roosevelt and Sarah Marshall Higginbotham. He attended school there until his employment with the Santa Fe Railroad Company in 1942. He served one year in the U.S. Merchant Marines and later joined the U.S. Army, where he was a sergeant in the transportation department at the time of his discharge in 1947. He served positions with Santa Fe throughout the Texas area as telegraph operator, clerk, station agent and dispatcher. He married Faye Acord in Valley Mills on Oct. 12, 1950. He was involved in many civic activities in Valley Mills, was elected to the City Council and served as Mayor Pro Tem. He moved his family to Temple in 1957. He was a train dispatcher at the time of his retirement from Santa Fe in 1989 after 47 years of service. He had other business interests during that time. He was a licensed barber, owned and operated Johnny's Used Cars in association with Skyway Motors in Killeen and raised cattle on his Belton farm. He was a Mason and a member of the Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Vernon Blake Higginbotham. He is survived by his wife; and three sons, John Mark Higginbotham of Nashville, Tenn., Rhett Kevan Higginbotham and wife, Angela of Roanoke, and Paul Jerome Higginbotham and wife, Diane of Pflugerville. Also surviving are one brother, J. D. Higginbotham of Killeen; two sisters, Lois Lowery of Temple, and Lucille Null of Huntsville, Ala.; and four grandchildren, Andrew, Amanda, Alexis and Kaden. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Department at Scott and White Hospital or to the charity of one's choice. Obituary and guestbook at www.scanioharperfuneralhome.com. Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, Temple July 3, 1927 - October 5, 2006

 

 

Houston Chronicle on 11/7/2006.
William Robert (Bill) Higginbotham (1954-2006) TX
WILLIAM ROBERT (BILL) HIGGINBOTHAM was born on February 22, 1954 and passed away on November 6, 2006. He is survived by his brother John and wife Mary, sister-in-law Darlene and former spouse Debbie. His wishes were to be cremated. Forest Lawn Funeral Home Inc. 8706 Almeda-Genoa Road Houston, Texas, 77075 713-991-9000

 

Plainview Daily Herald 12/10/2006

Rance J. Higginbotham (1951-2006) TX
Rance J. Higginbotham Funeral services for Rance J. Higginbotham, 55, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at 11th and Amarillo Street Church of Christ with J. Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park by Bartley Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Higginbotham died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, at his residence. He was born July 18, 1951, in Plainview to William Wesley and Opal Jo Higginbotham. He married Kathy Irene Clay on March 5, 1972, in Dickens. He lived in Plainview all of his life, graduating from Plainview High School in 1970. He was owner and operator of his own trucking company from 1974-90 and was working for Hendricks Trucking. He was a member of 11th and Amarillo Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dustin Scott and ShaMarie Higginbotham and Jason Dale Higginbotham, all of Plainview; his mother, Opal Jo Higginbotham of Lubbock; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Vicki Higginbotham of Lubbock; and four nieces, Melissa Moore, Erin Higginbotham and Shannon Higginbotham, all of Lubbock, and Shawn Parrott of Idalou. His father, William Wesley Higginbotham, is deceased.

 

Waco Tribune-Herald 12/15/2006

Ty Stephen "Candy" Higginbotham (1980-2006) TX
Higginbotham Ty Stephen "Candy" Higginbotham of China Spring passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, in a tragic accident at his home. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Home at 4520 Bosque Blvd. in Waco. Ty was born Nov. 13, 1980, in Waco. He attended China Spring school. Ty was raised and lived on the same road all of his life where he plan to raise his own family. He married the love of his life, Joy Portwood, April 17, 2004, on Lake Whitney over looking the water. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. He helped anyone when ever he could and was full of life, spirit and always looked at the bright side of everything. He always had a smile that could light up your heart. Ty worked in the air conditioning business from an early age and was presently employed at Johnson Supply. Ty is survived by his wife, Joy; son, Brent of China Spring; parents, Allen and Deanna Petty of Mexia; maternal grandparents, Bob and Barbara Candy of Mexia; paternal grandparents, Earl and Nina Higginbotham of Bruceville; grandmother, Linda Petty of Bellmead; great-grandmother, Alice Jones of Mexia; uncle Cass Candy and wife, Kellie of Mexia; brothers, Chad Candy of Jacksonville, Fla., Cory Candy and wife, Jessica of Denver, Colo., and Jade Candy of Mexia; sister, Brandi Benner of Mexia; cousins, Shelby and Brandon Candy of Mexia, Mica Berry of Waco; numerous aunts uncles and cousins and a host of friends who will miss him dearly. The family would like to thank special neighbors Dayton and Trevor and the emergency crew in China Spring for their help the night of the accident. A special thanks to Terry Pointer and the crew with Johnson Supply for their show of love and support. Ty, you will be deeply missed. Memorials may be made in Ty's name to the Angel Tree at Richland Mall, a cause Ty firmly believed in.

Dallas Morning News 01/09/2007.
Embery Earl Higginbotham (1926-2007) TX
HIGGINBOTHAM,, EMBERY EARL "OKIE" Age 80, passed away Monday, January 08, 2007 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his wife, Betty Higginbotham of Grand Prairie, TX ; son, Dale Higginbotham of Ft. Worth, TX; son, Glenn Higginbotham of Arlington, TX; daughter, Lovella Higginbotham of Arlington, TX; step-son, Matt White of Arlington, TX and step-daughter, Tammy Baker of Mesquite, TX; eight grandchildren; sisters, Beulah Meyers, Vearlene Gallagher, Lorretta Steward and Ann Sharp. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Preston Bend Cemetery with Rev. Wade Smith officiating. Family visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Home Denison, TX.903-464-9200

 

The Birmingham News 02/11/2007

Robert Claude (Bob) Higginbotham (1919-2007) AL/TX
HIGGINBOTHAM, ROBERT CLAUDE (BOB), 87, of Austin, Texas died after a long bout with cancer on February 7, 2007. He was a long time resident of Birmingham, Alabama, and was a Southern Company Services, Inc. retiree. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, a graduate of Auburn University, and a veteran of World War II. Visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL, on Monday, February 12, from 11am to noon, with funeral at noon. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Rev. Terry Bentley of Christ Central UMC of Gadsden officiating. Survivors include wife Avis, daughter Sandra H. Nichols (Mark) of Austin, TX; son Robert C. Higginbotham Jr. (Bonnie) of Orlando, FL; granddaughters, Angela N. Davis (Ryan) of Austin, TX; and Bridget and Anna Higginbotham of Orlando, FL; brother Walter C. Higginbotham of Gadsden, AL; sisters Jimmie Farrington and Frances Higginbotham of Gadsden, AL; and nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes any donations be made to St. John's United Methodist Church (356 Killough Springs Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215).
 

 

Houston Chronicle 06/21/2007

Avalene Higginbotham (1918-2007) TX
AVALENE HIGGINBOTHAM, born in Gilmer, TX on August 12, 1918 passed away at the age of 88 in Houston, TX on June 19, 2007. She retired from the Harris County Courthouse. She will be greatly missed by her sons: James Higginbotham and wife Elaine, Glenn Higginbotham and wife Kathy, daughters: Dorothy Cisneros and husband Jr., Alice Clark and husband Jerry, Mary Robbins and husband Roger, Nancy Letts and husband Casey, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several great great-grandchildren, three sisters and numerous friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm till 9:00 pm Thursday, June 21st at Brookside Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday, June 22, 2007 at Brookside Chapel of Chimes with interment to follow in Brookside Memorial Park.
 

Houston Chronicle 09/18/2007
Janet Kay Higginbotham Greco Reynolds (1951-2007) DE/FL/TX/VA

JANET H. REYNOLDS, 56, of Leesburg, VA died on Saturday, September 15, 2007. She is survived by her husband James C. Reynolds of Leesburg, VA, sons Matthew A. Greco of Leesburg, VA and Joshua J. Reynolds of Seattle, WA, and daughter Claire E. Reynolds of Austin, TX. She is also survived by her sister Rachel Baxter of Florida, and two brothers Shawn Higginbotham and Rick Higginbotham, both of Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 4:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, VA. Interment Union Cemetery, Leesburg, VA.
 

Lubbock Online.com 09/23/2007

Walter Allen Higginbotham (1930-2007) TX

Graveside services for Walter A. Higginbotham, 77, will be held at 1 p.m. in the City of Lubbock Cemetery on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Dr. James B. Johnson, a nephew, will officiate. The family will welcome friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rix Funeral Directors, 1901 Broadway.
A Tech graduate, Walter was recognized for his expertise in decorating homes and businesses with vinyl wall covering. He never married but dedicated much of his life in helping friends and family. Until the church disbanded, Walter was a member and worker in the Apostolic Christian Church of Lubbock.
Survivors include two brothers, Vernon and Glenn, of Lubbock; two sisters, Mildred Sinclair, of Irving, and Vernell Johnson, of Midland; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. His parents and a brother, Willis, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a favorite charity or Hospice of Lubbock, Box 16800, 79490.

 

09/25/2007

Linda Ann Higginbotham Carroll (1942-2007) TX

Linda H. Carroll, 65, of Port Arthur, Texas died Monday, September 24, 2007. Linda was born January 30, l942 in Port Arthur, Texas to Gus Higginbotham and Rene Huddle Higginbotham. She was a lifelong Port Arthur resident and retired bookkeeper. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Survivors include her son, Wesley Carroll of Beaumont, Texas; brother, Don Higginbotham of Plano, Texas; close friend Quin Wolters of Port Arthur, Texas; and her faithful companion Caesar. Friends wishing may send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

 

Sherman, TX Herald Democrat 10/21/2007
Gorden J. Higginbotham (1929-2007) OK/TX
Funeral services for Gorden J. Higginbotham will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 22 at Cedarlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Higginbotham passed away Friday, October 19 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center at the age of 78.
Gorden was born on February 27, 1929 in Willow, Oklahoma to the late Gorden and Sally (Denny) Higginbotham. Gorden served in Guam while in the US Marine Corps during World War II. He worked for 20 years for Phillips Petroleum in Cactus, Texas and later worked 25 years for Oscar Meyer in Sherman, retiring in 1991. Mr. Higginbotham was of the Methodist faith.
Gorden is survived by one daughter, Sally Thomas and husband Toby of Spearman, Texas; two grandsons, Jason Sutterfield and wife Tracy of Benbrook, Texas and Jeremy Sutterfield and wife Candace of College Station, Texas; two brothers, Ray Higginbotham of Oklahoma and Buford Higginbotham of Plainview, Texas; and two good friends, Doug and Elizabeth Baker of Sherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and 1 sister.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paralyzed Vets of America at PVA: Donation Processing, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086. The online register book can be signed at waldofuneralhome.com.
 

TheFacts.com 10/31/2007

Opal Mann Higginbotham (1912-2007) TX

Opal M. Higginbotham went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2007, while surrounded by her loving family. Opal was born in Camden, Texas, on September 21, 1912, to Ralph and Effie Mann.
She married Alvia Theodore Higginbotham on July 23, 1932, in Shilo, Texas. They enjoyed 42 years of marriage. The couple moved to Lake Jackson in 1942 as one of the original pioneer families. Opal was a loving mother and grandmother who took great pride in having five living generations. Opal was a long-time member of the Second Baptist Church in Lake Jackson. Opal was a master seamstress who also enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was happiest when spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Effie Mann; her husband, Alvia; son, Morris; five brothers and one sister.
She leaves behind two daughters, Dorothy Toler and husband, Bill Toler, of Thorton, Texas and Delores (Missie) Bankston of Freeport, Texas; sister, Winifred Morgan and husband, J.P. Morgan, of Escondido, California; seven grandchildren, Gay Minter and husband, John, of Angleton, Tx, Leslie Toler and wife, Cindy, of Brazoria, Tx, Nancy Luna and husband, Steve, of Oak Harbor, Wa, Charla Harkreader and husband, Sam, of East Columbia, Tx, Charles Bankston Jr. and wife, Rachel, of Pearland, Tx, Stacie Higginbotham of N.C. and David Higginbotham of N.C.; 19 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are John Minter, Leslie Toler, Charles Bankston Jr., Steve Luna, Sam Harkreader, Seth Brooks, Randall Minter, Layne Toler and Will Luna.
Visitation was Tuesday, October 30, 2007, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services are Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., also at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.

 

 

Harold Levon Higginbotham (1928-2007) TX
Harold Levon Higginbotham, age 79, of Dayton, TX., died Monday, November 5, 2007 in a Baytown Hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton, TX., with the Pastor Randy Piatt and Rev. Toby Ratcliff officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Park Cemetery, Dayton, TX., with full military honors under the auspices of the Noland D. Pickett Post # 5621 VFW, of Liberty, TX. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 07, 2007, at the Sterling Funeral Home from 5 pm until 8 pm.
Mr. Higginbotham was born on August 6, 1928 in Philadelphia MS., to Marshall B. Higginbotham and Macy Myrtle Clark Higginbotham. He joined the U.S. Marines. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dayton, TX., and was a Tool Pusher for the Trans World Company of Morgan City, LA.
He is preceded in death by his parents and five brother and sisters. He is survived by his wife: Florence H. Ricks Higginbotham, two sons: Marshall B. and wife Charlene Higginbotham II, Terry and wife Lanell Higginbotham, daughter: Suzy Ratcliff and husband Toby, a brother: Ernest Higginbotham, three sisters: Maureen Harris, Beatrice Odom, and Ardell Bozarth, eight grandchildren: Brady Higginbotham, Heith Higginbotham, Kacey Sandefur, Sherelyn Johnson, Lonnie Ratcliff, Chris Ratcliff, Stephen Ratcliff, and Shawn Ratcliff, and five great grandchildren: Lillian Ratcliff, Luke Johnson, Levi Johnson, Landon Johnson, and Cody Allen Sandefur, and a host of other family members and friends.


The Beaumont Enterprise 12/04/2007

Walfred Higginbotham (1924-2007) TX
Walfred Higginbotham, 83, of China, died Monday, December 3, 2007 in Katy. A native and life long resident of China, Mr. Higginbotham was a retired rice farmer, cattleman and local businessman. He served in World War II as a member of the 17th Airborne Division, 517th Co. H and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Higginbotham; daughter, Kay Cotten and her husband Ronnie; grandchildren, T. Kay Garrett and her husband Randal and Todd Cotten and his wife Brandy; great grandchildren, Riley Kay Garrett, Heath Garrett, Cody Cotten and Brynlie Cotten; brother, Walman (Chee) Higginbotham and his wife Patsy; nieces, June Gober and her husband James, Janell Vickrey and her husband John, Rebecca Manual and her husband Eddie and Debra Schroeder and her husband Punky. He will be greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China with burial to follow at China Cemetery under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at the Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Resolutions Hospice, 21720 Kingsland Boulevard #304, Katy, Texas 77450. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.
 

Express-News 01/01/2008.
Marian Elizabeth Higginbotham (1920-2007) TX
Marian Elizabeth Higginbotham, age 87, died on Thursday, December 27, 2007. She was a long time member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell Higginbotham; and is survived by her loving daughter, Anne Lucke and beloved grandchildren: Marian Lucke and Michael Lucke. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 11 St. Luke's Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209 or a charity of one's choice. Services are pending with Porter Loring Mortuary.


Valley Morning Star 01/13/2008
Karen Brenda Higginbotham Cruz (ca1953-2007) TX
LOS FRESNOS, TX - Karen Brenda Cruz, 54, of Los Fresnos, TX passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.
Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Ella Mae Simms and father, George Wilton Higginbotham.
She is survived by her children, George Richard (Yxcelda) Cruz of Garland, TX; Carmen Stephanie Cruz and Sandra Dawn (Gilbert Lee III) Cortez both of Plano, TX; and Jeremy Cruz of Dallas, TX; stepfather, Gerald Simms of St. Augustine, FL; three granddaughters, Claudia Alejandra, Miranda Renee, and Marina Dawn; two grandsons, Ryan Adam and Sean Rey; three brothers, George Alvin (Eliza) Higginbotham and David (Susan) Higginbotham both of Port Isabel, TX; Mark Higginbotham of St. Augustine, FL; three sisters, Ella Mae ``Cookie'' Warrell of Port Isabel, TX; Gale Daniel and Elizabeth Stone both of St. Augustine, FL.
Visitation will be held today Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Holy Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito.
A Chapel Service will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.
Pallbearers will be George Richard Cruz, Carmen Stephanie Cruz, Sandra Dawn Cortez, Jeremy Cruz, George Michael Warrell, and George Alvin Higginbotham.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito.


Waco Tribune-Herald 01/13/2008

Hallie Loene Ferguson Higginbotham (1917-2008) TX
Hallie Loene Higginbotham, of China Spring, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at China Spring United Methodist Church with the Rev. Allen Grant officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at China Spring United Methodist Church. She was born Nov. 18, 1917, in Speegleville, the youngest of three children, to S.B. "Nig" Ferguson and Alice Grayson Ferguson. On Dec. 15, 1934, she married Nelson Higginbotham and moved with her husband to various Texas cities during his tenure with the Texas Department of Public Safety, where he retired as a Lieutenant after 40 years of service. Upon retirement they returned to the Higginbotham family farm near China Spring where she resided for many years before her passing. Loene was active until shortly before her death in the China Spring Civic Club and the China Spring United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 59 years; and her two brothers, Wallace Ferguson and Telford Ferguson. She is survived by her only son, Judge Don Higginbotham and his wife, Debby, of Georgetown, Texas; several cousins and many dear friends. The family wishes to express their gratitude to her caregiver, Pam Dechaume, for her loving care and acts of kindness. The family also wishes to thank the 7th floor staff of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center and Hillcrest Community Hospice for their many kindnesses. Memorials may be made to China Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund or China Spring Volunteer Fire Department. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. November 18, 1917 - January 10, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
 

Tyler Morning Telegraph 02/01/2008.

Margaret Elizabeth Higginbotham Snyder (1947-2008) WV/TX
Services for Margaret Elizabeth Snyder, 60, of Tyler, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. with John Kennedy officiating at Tyler Gospel Chapel, 10195 Highway 31 East in Tyler. Burial will follow in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mrs. Snyder passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.
She was born on Aug. 13, 1947, in Frankford, W.Va., to William Higginbotham Jr. and Lula Bennett Higginbotham. She was a graduate of Frankford High School and attended Concord College. Mrs. Snyder has been a resident of Tyler for the past 23 years and was a member of Tyler Gospel Chapel.
Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by her father, William Higginbotham Jr. She is survived by a loving family including her husband of 37 years, Stephen D. Snyder Sr. of Tyler; two sons, Stephen Snyder Jr. and wife Leigh Ann of Gilmer, and Michael Snyder of Tyler; her mother, Lula Higginbotham of Frankford, W.Va.; two brothers, William Higginbotham III, and Charles Higginbotham and wife Carla, all of Frankford, W.Va.; a sister, Lucy Tuckwiller and husband Ben of Lewisburg, W.Va.; and four grandchildren, Taylor Burleson, Natalie Chandler, Sydney Snyder and Stephen Anderson Snyder.
Pallbearers will be Michael Angelo, Ty Masse, Jimmy Jacobe, Kevin Honeycutt, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Jacobe, Joe Orr and Bryan Jacobe.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, 75703.

 

North Texas e-News 02/05/2008
Catherine Agnus Blythe Higginbotham (1923-2008) MA/FL/TX
Roxton -- Catherine Agnus Higginbotham, 84 of Roxton, TX. and formerly of St. Petersburg, FL. passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at Paris Regional Medical Center-South in Paris, TX. Graveside services will be at 12:00P.M. Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00P.M until service time. Brett Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, FL. in charge.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born Sept. 21, 1923 in North Attleboro, MA. to Thomas J. Blythe and Catherine A. Healy Blythe. She married John Irvin Higginbotham Aug. 5, 1950 in Attleboro, MA. She was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, FL. She had worked part time as a school crossing guard and was a homemaker. She had lived with her children in Roxton for the last several years.
Her survivors include her son, John E. Higginbotham of Perry, FL, daughter, Kay Treadway and husband Robert of Roxton, TX. and daughter, Dorothy Cannon and Ross Caggiano also of Roxton, TX. 2-brothers, Charles Blythe of St Petersburg, FL. Fred Blythe and wife, Irene of Florida. 1-granddaughter, Billie Jo Treadway of Roxton, step grandchildren, John Treadway and wife, Lisa of Irving, TX. Lisa and Eric Damewood of Cumming, GA. and Kathy Treadway of Roxton, TX. 6-step great-grandchildren.
Local arrangements provided by Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home of Honey Grove, TX.

Waco Tribune-Herald 02/06/2008.
Lonnie Amon Higginbotham (1960-2008) MS/TX
Lonnie A. Higginbotham, 47, of Bruceville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Waco Memorial Park. Lonnie was born July 5, 1960, in Rolling Fork, Miss., to Earl H. and Nena (Nicholson) Higginbotham. He was a loving brother, son and friend. He was preceded in death by his son, Ty Higginbotham; and brother, Clay Higginbotham. Lonnie is survived by his parents, Earl and Nena Higginbotham of Bruceville; sons, Chad Candy of Jacksonville, Fla., Cory Candy of Denver, Colo., and Jade Candy of Mexia; grandson, Brent Higginbotham; brother, Stan Higginbotham and wife, Jeanie of Lorena; sister, Sandy Hill and husband, John of China Spring; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The online guestbook is available at www.oakcrestwaco.com. July 5, 1960 - February 3, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com



The Beaumont Enterprise 02/15/2008.
Barbara Marie Self Higginbotham (1927-2008) TX
Barbara Marie Self Higginbotham, 80, of China, born May 3, 1927 in Nacogdoches, Texas, died Thursday, February 14, 2008 in Katy, Texas. Barbara moved to China with her family as a child. She attended China Schools where she excelled in girl's basketball. After a record breaking high school career, she went on to play professional women's basketball in Dallas. She was married to Walfred Higginbotham, her husband of sixty- two years. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China. Survivors include her daughter, Kay Cotten and her husband Ronnie; four sisters, Thelma Kelly of Chicago, Illinois, Teresa Self of Bevil Oaks, Patra Alpers of Beaumont, and Pete Dearbonne and husband Bill of China; grandchildren, T. Kay Garrett and her husband Randal and Todd Cotten and his wife Brandy; great grandchildren, Riley Kay Garrett, Heath Garrett, Cody Cotten and Brynlie Cotten; brother-in-law, Walman (Chee) Higginbotham and his wife Patsy; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved very much. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 pm Saturday February 16, 2008 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China with burial to follow at China Cemetery under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 7:00 pm Friday February 15, 2008 at the Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, China, Texas 77613. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.

 

The Huntsville Item 02/19/2008.
Wilma Dodson Higginbotham (1912-2008) WV/TX
July 14, 1912 – February 17, 2008
Wilma Dodson Higginbotham, age 95, of Huntsville and formerly of Midway, died on Sunday, Feb. 17, in Huntsville. A visitation was held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18 with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Madisonville Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home in Charleston, WV, with burial in the Graceland Cemetery. Wilma was born on July 14, 1912, in Charleston, WV, to James William and Tina Austin (Rhodes) Dodson. She graduated from South Charleston High School and attended Marshall University. Wilma retired as Women’s editor for the Charleston Daily Mail. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Charleston, DACOWITS. She had lived in Midway since 1997 and was a Mormon. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents. Wilma is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and Cecil Reynolds of Midway; two grandchildren, James W. Payne-Fuller and wife, Thara, Lisa L. Beaton and husband, Craig; four great- grandchildren, Rhiannon Payne, Trevor Payne, Megan Olson and Emma Brooke Fuller. Memorials may be made to the Ella Smither Geriatric Center, 1115 Avenue O, Huntsville, Texas 77340.
 

 

Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on 3/23/2008

Ruth Higginbotham (ca1927-2008) TX

Ruth Higginbotham, 81, of Port Arthur died March 21, 2008, Broussard's, Nederland.

 

Daily Journal 04/20/2008

Jeanette Higginbotham Ridings Smothers (1923-2008) TX

ABERDEEN - Jeanette Ridings Smothers, 84, died Friday, April 18, 2008, at Darlington Oaks Community Hospice in Verona. She was born Sept. 14, 1923, in Houston to Harry Higginbotham and Kizzie Foster Higginbotham. She graduated from Pine Grove High School. She was a resident of Aberdeen for the past 65 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was a retired supervisor for Sharp Manufacturing, where she worked for 30 years. She was the owner of a fabric store. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen with Bro. Mark Thornton officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Smothers of Aberdeen; one daughter, Faye Lusby (Gene) of Nesbit; two sons, Eddie Ridings (Debra) of Aberdeen and Joey Ridings (Kim) of Millport, Ala.; one stepdaughter, Donna Scarborugh (Brent) of Chandler, Ariz.; two stepsons, Jerry Smothers (Ann) of Aberdeen and Larry Smothers (Debra) of West Point; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; two nieces, Eva Sprayberry and Barbara Parker; her caregivers, Billy and Iva Nell Pruett, and Ruth Coy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Will Ed Ridings; and five brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be deacons of Friendship Baptist Church in Aberdeen. Donations may be made to Community Hospice Inc., P.O. Box 333, Sherman, MS 38869.

 

Amarillo Globe-News, April 22, 2008

LaNona Higginbotham (1947-2008) CA/TX

1947-2008

LaNona Higginbotham, 61, died Thursday, April 17, 2008.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the home of Werner Higginbotham. Arrangements are by Brown's Memorial Funeral Home.

Born April 8, 1947, in Los Angeles, LaNona lived most of her life in her parents' native Texas. A resourceful and independent thinker from an early age, many of her friends and family sought her advice and counsel. After completing her secondary education in Irving, she attended the University of Texas-Arlington, where she received several undergraduate degrees. Upon completing a course of study that culminated in a master's degree in social work, it became clear to LaNona that she was destined to lead a life in service to others. She served as a VISTA volunteer in rural New Mexico and subsequently returned to Texas and started her career with Child Protective Services.

Her keen and innate ability to analyze and assess interpersonal relationships served her well in this often difficult work. LaNona served as an advocate for at-risk children until her retirement in 2006. Travel was her second love and she spent vacation time traveling throughout this country and abroad.

She was preceded in death by her father, R.O. Higginbotham; and a brother, Don.

Survivors include a son, Joseph of Irving; a brother, Werner of Irving; her mother, Juanita Kirby of Dallas; a nephew, Adrian of Grapevine; two stepbrothers, Michael and David Kirby; her friend and companion, Eric Berg of Amarillo; and many loving relatives and friends who meant so much to her.

The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society.

 

Houston Chronicle on 05/25/2008

Dorothy Sue Higginbotham (ca1929-2008) TX

DOROTHY SUE HIGGINBOTHAM, 79, passed away May 23, 2008. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Rosewood Funeral Home, with a funeral service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in the chapel. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.

 

The Herald Democrat 05/27/2008

Betty J. Higginbotham (ca1930-2008) TX

ARLINGTON - Graveside services for Betty J. Higginbotham, 78, of Arlington will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Preston Bend Cemetery in Pottsboro. The Rev. Randy Tucker will officiate, and arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home. She died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at her residence. Surviving are her son, William Matthew White of Arlington; daughter, Tamra J. White of Mesquite; stepchildren, Dale Higginbotham of Keller, Glenn Higginbotham of Arlington and Lovella Hayden of Arlington; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in her name to American Diabetes Association, 4100 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75244. Condolences may be registered online at www.fisherfh.com.

 

The Beaumont Enterprise 06/04/2008

Kelley Higginbotham (1952-2008) TX

Kelley Higginbotham, 56, of Vidor, Texas was born January 14, 1952 and passed away June 2, 2008 in Beaumont. She is survived by her husband, John Higginbotham; daughters, Lisa Arabie, Kimberlee Frazier; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and 4 brothers; numerous other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Mercer; mother, Dorothy Mercer; sister, Kathy Dent. Memorial pending. Donations can be made in her name to the American American Cancer Society.

 

Published in The Monitor on 6/22/2008

Judy Widle Higginbotham (????-2008) TX

 McALLEN - Judy Widle Higginbotham entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2008. Judy was born in Harlingen, Texas and graduated from PSJA High School. Judy was employed at Rio Grande Plumbing Supply. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Elsie Mae Widle and her Sister, Vicky Widle Miller. Judy is survived by her Daughter, Mauri Kristen (Lawrence) Blick, three grandchildren; her Father, Rex (Lois) Widle; and her Brother, Tracy (Ester) Widle. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2008, at Kreidler Funeral Home Chapel on N.10th. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

 

Dallas Morning News 07/26/2008

Mary Jane Higginbotham Wilson (1928-2008) TX

Mary Jane, 80, died July 24th from complications of a stroke suffered while vacationing in Nova Scotia. She was born May 5, 1928 to Harmo Taylor and Rufus Wilson Higginbotham, Jr. and spent virtually her entire life in Dallas. Her brother, Rufus W. Higginbotham, III, preceded her in death. She attended The Hockaday School, The Potter School and graduated from Scripps College. In 1954 she married Edward Lawrence Wilson, an attorney with Johnson, Bromberg, Leeds & Riggs. He died in 1976. Mary Jane participated in numerous civic and cultural organizations in Dallas throughout her life, including the Shakespeare Club, the Junior League, Educational Opportunities, Meals on Wheels, and The Hockaday School. She was for many years an Art Museum docent and served on the Dallas Grand Jury. She had a busy, successful career as a realtor for over 20 years with Briggs-Freeman. Mary Jane also had many other interests. She wrote two books for her grandchildren, was a gourmet cook, travelled extensively, loved reading, beadwork, crosswords, Texas history, and Haitian art. She was close to her cousins and co-authored two family cookbooks, including "This Little Higgy Went to Market," and edited the Civil War diaries of her ancestor Horace Aurelius Smith. She also enjoyed spending weekends at the Mt. Zion Farm in East Texas. In all these activities, she shared her wisdom, her wonderful sense of humor, and her capacity to love and be loved by everyone she was near. Hers was a remarkable personality. She is survived by her daughter Ann and her husband Phillip Forsyth-Smith, two sons Ted and his wife Eddie and Taylor and his wife Kathleen, a niece Lynn Higginbotham, and six grandchildren, Anika and Victoria Forsyth-Smith, Ned and Mary Lamar Wilson, and Taylor and Ben Wilson. Donations may be made to the Episcopal School of Dallas, St. Mark's School of Texas, Meals on Wheels or the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held in the St. Michael and All Angels Church on Monday, July 28th at 10:00 am.

 

08/09/2008

Hiawatha Walford Higginbotham (1925-2008) TX

H.W. "Bud" Higginbotham, 82 of Bridge City passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday August 11, 2008, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City.
Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Bud was born on November 2, 1925, in Orangefield. He was the son of Joseph Walford Higginbotham and Naomi East Miller.
He is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Kelly Higginbotham sisters, Nelry Mae Prince, and Ester Delores Keith; and brother, Norwood Higginbotham.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Higginbotham; son, John Higginbotham of Vidor; daughters, Laura Higginbotham of
Vidor and La Donna Hollier of Bridge City; seven
grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; and sister, Judith Ann Davis.
Serving as pallbearers are Ken Townsend, Bobby Howard, Mike Cormier, Mike Keith, Dan Keith, Robert Keith, and Tom Priddy.

09/02/2008

Earl Herston Higginbotham (1931-2008) LA/TX

Earl H. Higginbotham, 76, of Bruceville, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at his residence. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Waco Memorial Park with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating. Visitation will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. A memorial video honoring his life will be shown. Earl was born in St. Joseph, Louisiana, on October 25, 1931, to Amon Marshall and Myrtle Elizabeth (Watson) Higginbotham. He married Nena Theonia Nicholson on September 8, 1951 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Earl retired in 1991 as a Systems Analyst with Farm Bureau after 32 years of faithful service. Earl loved to play the guitar since a young boy, had a dry sense of humor, enjoyed photography, and was a dedicated genealogist for the Higginbotham family. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Clay and Duke Higginbotham; and a grandson, Ty Higginbotham. He is survived by his wife, Nena; a son, Stanley Higginbotham and wife Jeanie of Lorena; a daughter, Sandy Hill and husband John, of China Spring; a brother, Carl Higginbotham and wife Margaret of Groesbeck; two sisters, Menie Jo Barfield and husband Bill of Newellton, Louisiana, and Katherine Chilosm of Prairieville, Louisiana; eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; and my special angel, Dorothy Hogans.

 

Houston Chronicle 10/08/2008

Kristi Kennedy Higginbotham (1949-2008) CA/TX

KRISTI KENNEDY HIGGINBOTHAM, 58, passed into spirit on Friday, October 3, 2008, after an eight year encounter with ovarian cancer. Kristi's grace, pleasantness, and sheer class in the face of daunting adversity were noted by many and served as an inspiration to some. Kristi was born November 25, 1949, in Pomona, California, to Karl and Maxine Kennedy. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, Texas, in 1967, and from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in 1971. She then embarked upon a 37 year teaching career that touched the lives of thousands. Kristi began her teaching life at Beverly Hills Intermediate in Pasadena ISD, and moved on through the years to South Houston High School, Sam Rayburn High School, and San Jacinto College (Central Campus). She earned her Master of Science degree in 1983 from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, and was three times nominated by her college for the Piper Award for excellence in teaching. Cliches abound regarding teachers and their dedication, but Kristi "walked the walk." She taught general science for years, but her true love was the earth and its mysteries. She often said that the rocks "spoke to her" and she communicated what she learned to engaged students on four campuses. She made time for the students who were struggling; the ones who weren't necessarily popular. She created a geology course at Sam Rayburn with a lapidary lab that saw students competing to register for it. She took many, many students on field trips, some to Hawaii, where she bravely drove oversized vans filled with boisterous, singing students over narrow mountain roads to just the right spots to see the lava flows and cliff faces. Honors and dinners were fine, but it meant more to her when the athletes of the San Jacinto College Ravens basketball team would sometimes seek her out, after the year was over and the grades were in, and shake her hand or give her a hug for spending extra time tutoring them. Some believed that she gave them their grades -- but she didn't and they knew it. Kristi was the sister of Michael Kennedy and the cherished wife of Bruce Higginbotham. She was the most beloved mother of Steven Higginbotham and Katherine Higginbotham Young of whom she was exceptionally proud. "Mimi" was also the delighted grandmother of Thomas Eugene and Owen Daniel Young, who are, as they say "the hope of a new generation." The family of Kristi Higginbotham asks just one thing, that those who read these words would offer kindness and loving support to those about them as Kristi herself did throughout her graceful life. A service celebrating Kristi's life will be held at 7:00pm Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Niday Funeral Home.

 

The Beaumont Enterprise 10/27/2008

Freddie Higginbotham (1946-2008) TX

Freddie Higginbotham, 62, of Beaumont died Oct. 26, 2008, Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

 

The Herald Democrat 10/30/2008

Oleta Marie Elms Higginbotham (ca1935-2008) TX

SHERMAN - Oleta Higginbotham, 73, of Sherman died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home Chapel in Durant with Rev. James Keaton officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Boswell, Okla. Surviving are her daughters, Deborah Bates of Denison, Donna Vansickle, Tammie Souther and Liz Holmes, all of Sherman, and Susan Brunk of Denison; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

 

Herald-Zeitung 11/30/2008

Dwight William Higginbotham (1951-2008) TX

Dwight William Higginbotham passed away November 27, 2008, at the age of 57. Visitation will be held Monday ,December 1, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Zoeller Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Comal Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Zoeller Funeral Home.

 

Waco Tribune-Herald 12/03/2008

Danny Higginbotham (1946-2008) TX

January 21, 1946 - November 29, 2008

Danny Higginbotham, 62, of Whitney, passed away Nov. 29, 2008, in Dallas. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Marshall & Marshall Chapel in Whitney with the Rev. Darrel Phillips officiating. He was born Jan. 21, 1946, in Smackover, Ark., the son of William L. and Murlen (Jones) Higginbotham. He served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for L-3 Communications and retired in 2007. Danny was a very spirited person, avid hunter, fisherman and loved to cook. He was a wonderful spouse of 28 years to Carolyn. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of Whitney; parents, William and Murlen Higginbotham of Friendswood; children, Danny Mack Higginbotham Jr. and wife, Deanna of Jourdanton, Stephanie Warden and husband, Jimmy of Decatur, Stacie Woods of New York, William Neil Higginbotham and wife, Rebecca of Centerville, Ga., and Jeremy Baldwin of Dallas; brothers, Steve Higginbotham and wife, Barbara of Dayton, and Joe Higginbotham and wife, Connie of Clearlake; 10 grandchildren, Danny Mack, Darin, Cody, Matthew, Abigail, Emily, Shawn, Taylor, Whitney, Zach and all the ones he brought into his heart. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761, American Lung Association, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, TX 7875-0460, or American Cancer Society, 1311 N. New Road, Waco, TX 76710 . Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, Whitney.

 

Houston Chronicle 12/17/2008

Bobby Vinton Higginbotham (1923-2008) TX

BOBBY HIGGINBOTHAM, 85, passed away on December 15, 2008. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2008 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven with interment to follow in the Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

 

Tyler Morning Telegraph 12/29/2008

Frances Charlene Slayton Higginbotham (1930-2008) TX

Graveside services for Charlene Higginbotham, 78, Tyler, are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Tyler Memorial Park with Bro. Bud Peters officiating. Arrangements under direction of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Higginbotham died Dec. 27, 2008, at a Tyler hospice. She was born Feb. 25, 1930, in Tyler to the late John and Donnie Slayton, and was a lifelong resident. She graduated in 1947 from Tyler High School, was a homemaker and a member of Park Heights Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sons, Chuck and Mark Higginbotham; survivors include her brother, John Slayton, Tyler; sister, Ginger Cates, Tyler; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701.

 

Houston Chronicle 01/14/2009

Samuel Eugene Higginbotham (1930-2009) TX

SAMUEL EUGENE HIGGINBOTHAM, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 5, 2009. He was born in Lovelady, Texas on December 17, 1930, to parents, Joe and Laura Higginbotham. When he was eleven years old, they moved to Beaumont, Texas where he graduated from South Park High School in 1947. After moving to Houston in 1948, he earned a degree in Mathematics from the University of Houston. He worked in Iceland for the Corps of Engineers but returned to Houston to work for Tenneco until his retirement in 1986. Sam (Gene) was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson Tommy James, his brother in law Bob Petty, and his nephew Bobby Petty. He is survived by his wife, Harriette (Judy), his children: Debbie Roberts and husband David; Allen Higginbotham; Nancy James and husband Tom; Sam Higginbotham, Jr.; sisters Beth Bitner and husband Orlan; Betty Petty; and Sue Davis and husband John. He was a proud grandfather of eleven grandchildren and two great-grandsons and a number of nieces and nephews. Sam was a member of Second Baptist Church in Houston. He was buried on Saturday, January 10, 2009 under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home of Palestine, Texas after a graveside service at the Olive Branch Cemetery in Brushy Creek, Texas.

 

The Ely Times 01/20/2009

Garland Winfred Higginbotham (1917-2009) TX/VA

Garland Winfred Higginbotham, age 91, of Arlington, Virginia passed away January 18, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. He was born April 15, 1917 in Hico, Texas to Fred and Thelma Higginbotham. Garland was a member of Julian Field Lodge #908 in Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by a daughter; Jane (Ray) Helton of Arlington, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Tracey Higginbotham of Bennett, Colorado; two grandchildren; one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Higginbotham and son James Higginbotham. Graveside Services were conducted by the Ely Masonic Lodge #27 on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. at The Ely City Cemetery.

 

The Daily Sentinel 02/01/2009

Kattie Lee Lout Higginbotham (1930-2009) TX

Funeral service for Kattie Lee Higginbotham, 78, of Channelview, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at Liberty Hall Baptist Church in San Augustine, with Freeman Bryant officiating. Mrs. Higginbotham died Jan. 30, 2009 in Channelview. Born April 12, 1930, she was the daughter of Charlie Lout and Clara Windham. She was a homemaker and a member of Lakewood Church in Houston. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Higginbotham and her son, Mark Wayne Higginbotham. Survivors include: son, Rodger Higginbotham, of Channelview; daughter Patricia Robert, of Harleton; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

Waco Tribune-Herald 02/17/2009

Flora L. Higginbotham Rogers Endsley (1918-2009) OK/TX

Flora Endsley, 91, of Elm Mott, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at a local hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Shane Mayberry officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the funeral home. Mrs. Endsley was born Jan. 30, 1918, in Madil, Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of Parkview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ocie Rogers and Bob Endsley. Survivors include her daughters, Nona Mayberry of Elm Mott, and Jean Thomas of Aquilla; step-daughters, Alice Faye and Jan, both of Hearne; sons, William Rogers of Robinson, Roy Rogers of Waco, and Kenneth Rogers of Tow; step-sons, Tommy Endsley of Calvert, Bobby Endsley of Arkansas, and Ronnie Endsley of Waco; sisters, Jewel Smithheart and Grace Sanderson, both of San Saba, Pat Paris of Axtell, and Mary Spinks of Robinson; brother, Bill Higginbotham of Dallas; 15 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

 

Longview News-Journal 03/06/2009

A.W. Higginbotham (1929-2009) TX

Graveside services for A.W. Higginbotham, 79, of Longview, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Danville Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Blanks officiating.  A.W. Higginbotham passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Longview. He was born July 15, 1929, in Wink, Texas, to Andrew Woodard and Ada Hassie Buchanan. He was married to Billie Jean Biggs on November 10, 1947. In 1947 they moved to the Gulf Coast, and he worked for Gulf Oil. Upon returning to Longview in 1955, he became a valued member of Eastman Kodak until he retired in 1988. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Billie Higginbotham; a brother James Aubrey; and three sisters, Myrtle, Virginia and Ruby.  He is survived by two daughters, Cindy Massey of Longview, and Jean and Kenneth Brown of Longview; two grandchildren, Sandra Brown Miller of Longview, and Scot and Meredeth Brown of Kilgore; five great-grandchildren, Michael, Hannah, Julia, Courtlyn and Mathew; and his precious granddog, "Rudy."  The family will receive friends at the funeral home today March 6, 2009, from 7- 8 p.m.

 

Rains County Today 03/13/2009

Bobby D Higginbotham (1928-2009) TX

Bobby D. Higginbotham of Brashear, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at his home. He was 80. Bobby was born on October 30, 1928 to William Alton and Mamie Clyde Phillips Higginbotham in Sulphur Springs. They precede him. He served in the U.S. Air Force for many years as well as driving a truck. Before retiring in 1984, he was a self-employed truck driver. Bobby married Nadine Wright in Dallas, TX on December 14, 1957. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by sons, Bobby Wayne Higginbotham of Greenville, TX, Bobby Higginbotham, Jr., of California; daughters, Deanna Arnett of Sulphur Springs, TX, Debi Snyder of Marina Valley, CA; sisters, Edna Spence of Emory, TX, Norma McKenzie of Garland, TX, Betty Rapier of Dallas, TX; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 daughter. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of West Oaks Funeral Home. Military Graveside honors will be conducted by the Hopkins County Military Coalition in the Barker Cemetery with Chad Norris, Mike Evans, Danny Arnett, Michael Evans, Brian Evans, Ronny Higginbotham will be serving as Pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Paul Wright, Jimmy Spence, Billy Ford, and Billy Wren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral. Online condolences can be sent to www.westoaksfuneralhome.com. West Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

 

Herald Banner 04/10/2009

Billy Joe Higginbotham (1939-2009) TX

Funeral services for Billy Joe Higginbotham, age 69, of Brashear will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2009 at Brashear Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Mabe officiating and Rev. David Burns assisting. Burial will follow with military honors at Brashear Cemetery with Tony Mabe, Christopher Mabe, Keith Mabe, Jason Mabe, Scott Mabe and Jody Jarvis serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Carpenter, Jack Smith, L.D. White, Glenn George, Gary Almond, Sam Hall and David Burns, Jr. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Joe passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. Joe was born on November 30, 1939 in Campbell, TX, the son of Rube and Vesta Bowen Higginbotham. He married Pat Mabe on June 28, 1963 in Brashear, TX. She survives. Joe served in the United States Army and was a member of the Brashear Baptist Church. Joe was an EMI Engineer at E-Systems where he worked for forty years. His job entailed him to travel extensively to cities and countries such as Washington DC, Hawaii, Guam, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. England, Germany, Turkey and Korea were among other countries he visited. He worked on many different types of airplanes and interesting programs including gunships during the Vietnam War, airplanes for the King of Saudi Arabia and the President of the United States. Other survivors include sons, Craig Higginbotham of Frisco and John Higginbotham and wife Stacy of Sulphur Springs, brothers, Claud Higginbotham and wife Johnnie of Campbell and Leon Higginbotham and wife Naomi of Cumby, grandchildren, Tyler Higginbotham, Jonna Higginbotham, Kade Wimberley, Kolby Wimberley, Kason Wimberley and Kamryn Wimberley. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, R. T. Higginbotham. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Terrific Tuesday c/o First United Methodist Church or to the Brashear Baptist Family Life Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

 

Houston Chronicle 04/11/2009

Warren H. Higginbotham M.D. (1924-2009) TX

WARREN H. HIGGINBOTHAM, M.D., born on the 30th of October 1924, died on the 10th of April 2009. Dr. Higginbotham was preceded in death by his mother and father, Willie D. and Herbert F. Higginbotham of Katy, Texas. He was a dedicated physician. The funeral service will be conducted at half-past ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 18th of April, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A private entombment will take place at the Memorial Mission Mausoleum of Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

 

The Daily Sentinel 04/17/2009

Richard Vernon "Ricky" Higginbotham Jr. (1958-2009) CO/TX

Memorial service for Richard Vernon "Ricky" Higginbotham Jr., 50, of Lake Dallas will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, with the Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Mr. Higginbotham died April 15, 2009, at his residence. Born July 20, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colo., he was the son of Richard and Geneva Jones Higginbotham. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Katrina Fletcher Higginbotham of Lake Dallas; son, Kamren Higginbotham of Longview; daughter, Carmen Higginbotham of Houston; sister, Lisa Higginbotham of Shreveport, La.; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, April 17. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

 

The Dallas Morning News 04/19/2009

Robert Lee Higginbotham (1941-2009) TX

Higginbotham, Bob (Robert Lee) 12-31-41 - 4-3-09 of Mesquite, TX and Palestine, TX. Services: April 7, 2009-Laurel Oaks Funeral Home 972-288-4663. Interment: Roselawn Cemetery, Seagoville, TX.

 

The Beaumont Enterprise 04/22/2009

Douglas Cochrane Higginbotham (1924-2009) TX

Douglas C. Higginbotham, 84, of Groves died April 21, 2009, Levingston Funeral Home, Groves.

 

The Beaumont Enterprise on 4/24/2009

Caroline Higginbotham Thibodeaux (1918-2009) LA/TX

Caroline Higginbotham Thibodeaux, 90, of Beaumont, died Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. A native of Church Point, Louisiana and resident of Beaumont for sixty-eight years, Caroline was retired from the custodial department at Lamar University. She was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Caroline had a passion for gardening, cooking and enjoyed playing poker with her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Violet Arena and her husband Archie of Beaumont; grandchildren, Tony Arena, Ricky Arena, Robert Arena, Brandy Arena and Todd Savoy; one great grandson, Brandon Arena; great granddaughter, Bailey Savoy; brother, Stafford Higginbotham, Jr. of Washington State; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, Onizida and Stafford Higginbotham; son, Ivy Savoy; and brother, Mack Higginbotham; sisters, Valson Daigle, Gladys Foux, Lou Bruce, Eula Thibodeaux and Ella Lopez preceded her in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at St. Jude Chapel with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Broussard's. Memorial contributions may be made to American American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Virginia 22038; St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105; or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726. Complete and updated information may be viewed at broussardsmortuary.com.

 

04/26/2009

Cindy Marie Folmar Higginbotham (1961-2009) TX

Cindy Marie Higginbotham, 48, Athens, was born Jan. 25, 1961, in Ennis and died April 25, 2009, in Athens. Arrangements are under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank. Previously of Payne Springs she had resided in Athens for the past 10 years. She was a baker. Survivors include her sons Robert Lewis Higginbotham and Justin Alton Higginbotham, both of Athens; mother Viola Jean Folmar, Athens; brothers Robert Folmar, Terrell; and Alton Folmar, Dallas; friend Susan Christy Brown, Athens; and grandchild Lacey Alexious Higginbotham.

 

 

Star-Telegram 05/16/2009

Dallas Otway Higginbotham (1926-2009) TX

Dallas Higginbotham, 82, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Grapevine Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors, 523 S. Main St., Grapevine. Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to Church at the Cross, 3000 William D. Tate, Grapevine, Texas 76051. Papa, as his grandkids called him, was a devoted family man who loved his wife, kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a proud Navy veteran of World War II. Dallas enjoyed race cars, traveling and dominoes. He was a hard worker and provided well for his family. Survivors: Wife, Elizabeth Higginbotham; daughter, Brenda Leiseth; son, Bryan Higginbotham and wife, Laura; grandchildren, Jennifer Cummins and husband, Jody, Beverly Pennington and husband, Bryan, Timothy and Philip Higginbotham; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Tommy Cummins, Carter, Chase, Caden and Avery-Grace Pennington; sisters, Ava Nell Sabrsula and Sue Williams; brother, Paul Higginbotham and wife, Carolyn.

 

Tyler Morning Telegraph 05/26/2009

Frances Joan Higginbotham Maddox (1931-2009) TX

HENDERSON - Services for Frances Joan Maddox, 78, Henderson, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rader Funeral Home chapel, Henderson. Burial will follow in Bridges Cemetery. Mrs. Maddox died May 23, 2009. She was born May 18, 1931, in Panola County to the late Mary and Clifton Higginbotham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Maddox; and son, Eddie Maddox. Survivors include her son, Donald Maddox; grandson, Christopher Maddox; daughter, Wanda Cunningham; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Houston Chronicle 06/30/2009

Brenna Ashley Little Higginbotham (1981-2009) TX

BRENNA ASHLEY HIGGINBOTHAM, born 10/8/1981 passed away 6/27/2009. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Sylvia Hall. She is survived by her husband Jeff; children Alana and Alex; parents, Don and Teri Little; sister Elizabeth, brother Christopher; uncle, Eddy Hall; aunt, Donna Kohler; and numerous other family members across the globe. A Graveside Service will be held today, June 30, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Perry Cemetery, 10477 Grand Road, Houston, 77070.

 

The (IL) State Journal-Register 08/30/2009

James Layton "Jim" Higginbotham Sr. (1939-2009) IL/TX

WHITEWRIGHT, TEXAS - James "Jim" Layton Higginbotham Sr., 70, of Whitewright, Texas died Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in Sherman, Texas after several heart attacks. He was born March 29, 1939 in Salem, to Orville A. "Bob" and Dorothy E. Markham Higginbotham. He was preceded in death by his father in 1942 and his stepfather, Ora Lee Guyott in 1959. He married Ann Louise Finke in 1959; they divorced and she survives in Forney, Texas. He then married Claire Bocardo on April 1, 2008; she survives in Whitewright, Texas. He is also survived by his three children, Jim (Joyce), Julee (fiance, Jeff Kirkpatrick), both of St. Louis and Jennifer (Darrell) Phillips of Austin, Texas; one grandson, Zairen Atlas Phillips; his four stepchildren; his mother, Dorothy Guyott of Springfield; brother, Larry Higginbotham of San Jose; two nieces, Lisa (Mickey) Bailey of Alabama and Angelina (Darrel) Williams of Pekin; two half brothers; one aunt, Fay Mack of Ohio; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was raised in Flora and graduated from Flora High School. While in Flora he was a member of McCabe Chapel (Baptist). He then graduated from SIU with a degree in accounting and then attended University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign Law program. While in Murphysboro he was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was comptroller for Pautler Construction of Chester for many years. He then worked as a security guard in Texas. Later he worked as a furniture marker, which was one of his greatest loves. Cremation rites were accorded in Texas. Private services will be held in Illinois at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to purchase and plant trees at the family's home area. Please send condolences and contributions to Julee Higginbotham, 2306 Yeoman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63114.

 

 

Houston Chronicle 09/15/2009

Marilyn Kaye Ferris Hickenbottom (1948-2009) TX

MARILYN KAYE HICKENBOTTOM, 60, of La Porte passed away Sunday September 13, 2009. She was born December 10, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to Frances and George Ferris. Marilyn was a member of Second Baptist Church of La Porte, the Radiological Technicians Association, and Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of La Porte. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Paul Hickenbottom, daughter Georgia Kaye Welch and husband Brian, son Paul R. "Sam" Hickenbottom, Jr., sister Sandra L. Ezzell, brother George F. Ferris, Jr. and wife Sarah, and grandchildren Lily Welch, Darcy Welch, Reagan Welch, Joshua Welch, and Brett Hickenbottom. Visitation will be held Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 6-9PM at Paul U. Lee La Porte Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Wednesday September 16, 2009 at 10AM at the funeral home, with interment following at La Porte Cemetery. Paul U. Lee-La Porte Funeral Home 201 South 3rd Street La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 471-0123 www.paululee.com

 

 

Tyler Morning Telegraph 09/20/2009

Perry Jay Higginbotham (1947-2009) TX

PITTSBURG - Graveside services for Perry Jay Higginbotham, 62, Pittsburg, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Willow Oak Cemetery, Upshur County, under direction of Croley Funeral Home, Gilmer. Mr. Higginbotham died Sept. 18, 2009, in Tyler. He was born March 2, 1947, in Gilmer to Rueben Perry and Hazel McClelland Higginbotham and lived in Pittsburg since 1974. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Higginbotham; daughter, Kathy Higginbotham; brother, Oran Higginbotham; sister, Carol Jean Henderson; and grandchild, Andrew Martin Williams. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

San Saba News & Star 10/01/2009

Jewel Higginbotham Smithheart (1915-2009) TX

Mrs. Jack (Jewel) Smithhart, 94, of San Saba, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in San Saba, TX. She was born May 26, 1915, the daughter of William and Ethel Higginbotham. Jewel Higginbotham and Jack Thaxton Smithhart were married on December 18, 1931. He preceded her in death on October 16, 1990. She worked at San Saba Nursing Home as a Cook and Dietician. She attended the Parkview Baptist Church. Jewel is survived by her son, J.T. Smithhart and his wife, Shirley of San Saba; her grandchildren, Glenda Clausen and her husband, Byron of Arlington; Sharon Gunter and her husband, Ronnie of Arlington; Carol Smithhart of Arlington; and Doug Smithhart and his wife, Kathy of Azle; her great-grandchildren, Kandi Pound and her husband, Brian Krystal Yamada; Kelsey Dunlap and her husband, Greg; Kegan Clausen; Clay Gunter and his wife, Charity; Matt Gunter; Scott Smithhart; and Lauren Smithhart; her great-great-grandchildren, Cate Gunter; Kylan, Seth & Skylar Dunlap; and Kaylie Yamada; her brother, Bill Higginbotham and his wife, Jane of Arlington; her sisters, Grace Sanderson and her husband, Mac of San Saba; Pat Paris and her husband, Jay of Axtell; and Mary Spinks and her husband, Pete of Waco; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jewel is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers: Bobby, Warren, Bud, & Johnny Earl Higginbotham; three sisters: Mildred Sims, Flora Lee Endsley and Daisy Lee Higginbotham. Services were held Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Howell-Doran Funeral home with Rev. Bruce Craig officiating. The family received friends at the Howell-Doran Funeral Home on Monday, September 28th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The family requests that memorials be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

 

Herald-Press 10/15/2009

Lovonia Joyce Higginbotham-Snoe (1947-2009) TX

Lovonia Joyce Higginbotham-Snoe went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, Oct. 15, 2009. Mrs. Snoe continued giving even after her passing by donating her body to science. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace and Truth Church at 924 N. Esplanade St. where she attended. She was born April 21, 1947, to Roy Edward Higginbotham and Lovonia Mildred Higginbotham-Cowart. She was preceded in death by her father; and stepfather, William F. Cowart. Mrs. Snoe is survived by her son, Chet Crawford; her mother, Mildred Cowart; brother, Travis Higginbotham and wife Alice; stepsister, Charlotte Black; two granddaughters, Megan Johnson and husband Stephen, and Alex Crawford; one great-grandchild, Khloe Johnson; and numerous nephews and nieces.

 

Houston Chronicle on November 22, 2009

Nadine Higginbotham Bryan (1937-2009) TX

NADINE H. BRYAN passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009, from complications of Alzheimer's. Nadine was born in Houston TX, on July 26, 1937. She loved to cook and entertain friends and family. She took pride in being part of Dining Darlings. Nadine is preceded in death by her father, Oliver P. "Polly" Higginbotham; and is survived by her mother, Frances C. Higginbotham; her sister, Barbara George; her daughters, Deborah & husband, Louis Galvan, and Jana & husband, Jim Phillips; her sons, Stephen Bryan & wife, Carrie, and Keith Bryan. Nadine adored her grandchildren of whom she has ten along with great-grandchildren and a large extended family. A memorial service will be arranged at a later date.

 

Herald-Banner on 12/2/2009

Willie Mae Higginbotham Raymon (1917-2009) TX

Willie Mae Raymon, 92, formerly of Greenville, passed away in the early morning hours of Nov. 30, 2009 at Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler. She was born Aug. 30, 1917, in the Bonanza Community, Hopkins County, to D.F. and Mary Jane Higginbotham; they preceded her in death. She married Pete Raymon in Greenville on Sept. 6, 1934, and together they had one child. He preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1997, after 63 years of marriage. Mrs. Raymon learned the art of being a seamstress at a young age and worked at various factories in Greenville until her retirement. Even being retired, she practiced the craft she loved, helping numerous people with alterations. Mrs. Raymon was a longtime member of the Greenville community and rarely spent time away until she moved to Tyler in her later years to be near her daughter. She was a longtime member of the Park Street Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Lynda Billups and husband Jerry of Tyler; grandchildren Brooke Smith and husband Clint and Neal Billups, all of Tyler, and Robb Billups and wife Kelly of Shreveport, La.; great-grandchildren, Taylor Martin, Colton Billups, Jack Billups, Avery Billups, and Grace Billups; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services for Mrs. Raymon will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peters Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Hailes officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery with Robb Billups, Neal Billups, Clint Smith, David Vinsant, Collin Lynn, and Seth Garcia serving as pallbearers. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may view the obituary and leave online condolences to the family at www.petersfh.com.

 

The Daily Sentinel 12/11/2009

 

Clara Elizabeth Smith Higginbotham Campbell (1940-2009) TX

Funeral for Clara Elizabeth "Libby" Smith Higginbotham Campbell will be graveside services at Rock Springs Cemetery in Central Heights with Chaplin Richard Harris officiating. Elizabeth "Libby" passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in Nacogdoches. Elizabeth "Libby" was born June 13, 1940, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was the youngest daughter of Phillip and Clara Smith of Nacogdoches. After graduating from high school Elizabeth "Libby" married and devoted her life to the care of her four children, stepchildren and three grandchildren. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members, including her father, mother, sisters and niece, until they passed away. No family member went without care in their time of need. She touched many people's lives with loving and caring hands. She found time to enjoy gardening, creative crafts, sewing and various animals. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very memorable life. Elizabeth "Libby" is survived by her children, Vickie Jean Higginbotham Perry of Richard, Va., Helen Kay Higginbotham of Tyler, Texas, Billy Edward Higginbotham "Higgy" of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Marvin Lynn Higginbotham of Nacogdoches, Texas; husband, Stephen B. Campbell of Garrison, Texas; extended family, Stephen "Skip" Jr. and Sherry Campbell of Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Sabrina, Brittany and Christy Campbell of Longview, Texas. Elizabeth "Libby" was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Smith; mother, Clara Morton Smith; brother, Henry Smith; and sisters, Jane Mize, Barbara Selph and Murle Smith. There will be no public visitation. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society 3623 Buckingham, Nacogdoches, Texas, and the Senior Citizens Center of Nacogdoches, Texas. Garrison Funeral Home.

 

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