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Atwell - Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Higginbotham, Sunday, August 10th, 1889, of congestion of the brain, age 2 years, 5 months and 2 days. Funeral services were held at the residence.

She was sick less than a day, having been in the city with her parents the day before she was taken sick, attending the reunion bright and happy. She was a dear little pet, and quite a favorite with all. Mr. and Mrs. Higginbotham have the sympathy of their many old acquaintances in this community, their former home, as well as in the community in which they live.

Willie, the 12 year old son of P.T. Higgenbottom, met death in a horrible manner by being nearly crushed by a falling horse, and then, his feet becoming entangled in the harness, he was dragged nearly half a mile.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Higginbotham mourn the loss of their little baby which died Saturday night and was buried Sunday in Prospect Hill cemetery. The child seemed well enough but a short time previous to its death, which came as a severe shock to the young mother. She thought the little one was sleeping but when it was picked up it was noticed that it had ceased to breath for some time.

Mrs. Jennie E. Overman, NEE Higginbotham, was born in Russell county, Kentucky, February 1, 1859. In the year of 1882 she moved to Jasper county, Iowa. January 2, 1887 she was united in marriage with Elmer E. Overman and the same year united with the Baptist church at Western, Nebraska and has since lived a faithful Christian.

She died of La Grippe and nervous prostration at her home in Alexandria, Sunday afternoon March 11, 1906; children, husband and a few relatives being at her bedside. She leaves a husband, nine children, a mother, a brother and sister, two half sisters and two half brothers to mourn her taking away, together with a host of friends.

The funeral was conducted from the home on Tuesday afternoon, by Elder T.J. Cook, of the Baptist church, assisted by the pastors of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches.

Howard Higinbotham, of this city, died after a brief illness at his room at the Lindell Hotel about 2 o'clock this morning. The direct cause of his death was heart failure brought on by serious lung trouble which had been affected for several years.

Mr. Higinbotham had been troubled with hemorrhages of the lungs on a number of occasions several months ago but during his connection with the real estate firm of Higinbotham & Pickens the past sixteen months his health had been such as to enable him to be out most the time looking after the business of the firm.

Last Wednesday while walking near the Brandes home he was taken with quite a severe hemorrhage and although he had been about the town since then up till yesterday afternoon, he was suffering without complaint, great pain.

Last night about 10 o'clock Dr. J.T. Steele was summoned to attend him at his room at the hotel but he was beyond medical aid. Mrs. Ann Higinbotham, mother of the deceased, resides at Sutton, where the family settled when they first came to Nebraska in 1874. There are two other surviving members of the family, Charles E. Higinbotham, of this city, and his sister, Mrs. Jessie B. Schaefle, residing at Oakland, California.

The remains were taken to Reed's undertaking rooms and later to the Higinbotham home at 712 West Fifth street. According to present plan they will be shipped to the old home at Sutton for burial on Burlington train No. 12 tomorrow afternoon.

Short funeral services will be held at the Higinbotham home here tomorrow afternoon at 12:45. The funeral will be held from the Congregational church at Sutton at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.

George S. Higginbotham, shipping clerk of the Beatrice Creamery company, was killed in the Burlington yards some time between 4 and 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon. No one saw the accident but it is supposed that he was on top of a string of cars and fell between when there was a sudden jar. One hand was cut off and both legs severed above the knees. He died at Wilmeth’s hospital at 7:15 p.m.

Higginbotham had gone from his place of business to the Missouri Pacific yards to try to locate a car of coal that the creamery company had purchased. There had been a shortage of coal at the creamery and it seemed impossible to secure the transfer quickly from the Missouri Pacific tracks to the Burlington on which the creamery stands. It is supposed that he found the car about the time the switch engine started to make the transfer and climbed onto the string of cars that was being shunted about. The accident occurred after the transfer to the Burlington tracks had been made while the cars were in the north part of the yards between Ninth and Tenth streets.

Dr. Slattery was called. He was found in the northern part of the city and went direct to the scene of the accident. He did not have his surgical instruments with him and was forced to use the bell cord of the engine to bind the legs to stop the flow of blood. Higginbotham was not unconscious after the accident. He directed that his relatives be informed of the accident and that someone tell his wife. He also wanted to be taken to Wilmeth’s hospital. At the hospital Drs. Slattery, Mitchell and Wilmeth operated on him, taking off one of the mutilated legs. He was then found to be in so precarious a condition that the surgical work was stopped to see if he would rally. He never came out of the sinking spell, dying shortly after the operation on the one leg.

Mr. Higginbotham had been employed by the Beatrice Creamery company for seven years. He was a soldier in the Spanish American war, serving in the

Philippines

as a member of the First Nebraska volunteers. He was prominent in the organization of Camp Stotsenberg, Army of the

Philippines

, being at one time its commander and at all times identified with its prosperity.

Mr. Higginbotham lived at 1112 Rose street. He leaves a wife and four children, the youngest of whom was only four months old. He carried 10,000 insurance in two fraternal companies. He was thirty-seven years of age. It is likely that the funeral will be held Sunday. Arrangements for the services are in the hands of the members of Camp Stotsenberg, his comrades in the last war.

Margaret A. Miller was born at Creelsboro, Ky., Oct. 14, 1835. At the age of thirteen she joined the Baptist church and was a devoted Christian all he life. In 1856 she was married to Moses Higginbottom. To this union three children were born, John, Jennie E., and Sarah E. John and Sarah still survive her. Her husband died in 1862. In 1876she moved to Galesburg, Iowa, and from there to Nebraska in the same year. IN 1888 she was married to T.M. Sparks, who died in 1888. In 1907 she went to make her home with her daughter, Sarah E. Howell of Leoti, Kansas, where she died March 13, 1910, at the age of 74 years, 4 months, and 29 days. She was laid to rest in the Alexandria cemetery close by her oldest daughter, Jennie E. Overman.

Mrs. Jacob Mauk, who had been ill for some time, died at her home near here Monday morning, aged seventy-nine years. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.H. Thompson. A large number of friends of Mrs. Mauk were present to pay tribute to her memory. The body was shipped to the old home at Fairfield, Iowa, the same evening, where burial will be beside that of her first husband, Steven Hickenbottom.

Mary Caroline Taylor was born in Virginia in 1831, and died in Broken Bow, January 30, 1911. When but eight years old she moved with her parents to Fairfield, Iowa, where she lived until about seventeen years ago. She was married to Steven Hickenbottom in Fairfield in 1845. To this union twelve children were born. Those surviving are Wm. T. Hickenbottom, Rolla E. Hickenbottom and Jas. W. Hickenbottom, all of Custer county; Mrs. Anna Jensen of Westerville, Mrs. R.J. Eastham of Lee's Park, Mrs. Sadie Moore of Callaway, Mrs. T.W. Baker of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Belle Cass of Roseburg, Ore., Mrs. Prudence Foutz and Mrs. Fannie Bayles of Fairfield, Iowa. The children living in this county attended the funeral in Broken Bow, but none of them from a distance were present. Mr. Hickenbottom died twenty-one years ago this March. About seventeen years ago Mrs. Hickenbottom married the late Jacob Mauk, when they came to Custer county. Mr. Mauk died August 6, 1910.

Mrs. Mauk was a consistent Christian, a member of the M.E. church. She was a devoted mother, good neighbor, always willing and ready to do her part in sickness and misfortune. Her kindness gained for her many friends, who extended to the bereaved their heartfelt sympathy.

One of Nebraska's oldest residents passed away on Tuesday morning, in the person of Mrs. George Hickenbotham, who died after a long and painful illness of dropsy. She bore her sufferings with great courage and fortitude and almost to the last she was busy with her various kinds of fancy work, much of which was done to give as token of regard to her many friends. Her life was a true example of patience and plodding industry.

Lillian Kessler was born at Hingham, Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, on February 15, 1861 and died at Exeter, Nebr., May 25, 1915. She was married to George Hickenbotham at Lincoln, Nebr., on February 12, 1915.

Six children were born to this union, five of whom are still living, two sons and three daughters. She also leaves four sisters and two brothers. The funeral services will be held at the home of Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. G.R. McKeith, pastor of the Congregational chuch.

Mrs. Ann Higinbotham was born on Perth, Scotland, September 13th, 1836 and lived at Glasgow, Scotland, and attended school there until 1848, when she removed with her parents to Buffalo, New York. Her father and sister died there. She removed to near Madison, Wisconsin in 1848 with her mother, three brothers and two sisters.

She was united in marriage to Geo. W. Higinbotham in 1860 and her husband died of an injury in 1871. She was a member of the Presbyterian church in Wisconsin and when she removed to Sutton, Nebraska in 1874 she became a member of the Congregational church and has been a member of this church for over 40 years.

Mrs. Higinbotham was a true Christian and took an active part in church and Sunday School work for years and was a great lover of children.

After her husbands death she took care of her invalid mother and made a home for her brothers. Two children survive, Charles E. Higinbotham of Hastings, and Jessie B. Schaefel of California, who has been with her mother constantly for the last two months. Mrs. Eva Hulse of New York, a niece of Mrs. Higinbotham, also has been here.

Mrs. Higinbotham had four brothers and three sisters, all of whom have passed, except Mrs. Jennie Hogg of Hannibal, Missouri. Three brothers, James, Robert M. and William E. Thompson, former business men of Sutton, also her mother and son, Howard, are buried here.

Mrs. Higinbotham had good health until she was taken with pneumonia in May this year, from which sickness she died August 30th, 1917, aged 80 years, 11 months and 17 days. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Sunday, September 2, at 4:40 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George B. Warren of the M.E. church.

Ella Pearl Hickenbotham was born in Saline county, Nebraska, October 15, 1887, and passed away at Exeter, Neb., October 28, 1918, at the age of 31 years and 13 days.

On February 3, 1909, she was united in marriage to George W. Berryman, who passed away June 28, 1912.

At the age of 26 years she confessed Christ and united with the Congregational church in Exeter.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Step-daughter Sarah; her father, two brothers, two sisters, and many friend. Funeral services were held at the home of her father, Wednesday afternoon.

Florence Sherbeck youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Sherbeck was born near Westerville, Nebr., Sept. 9, 1897 and died Dec. 8, 1918 at the age of twenty-one years and three months.
She graduated from the Broken Bow Business College and taught two years in Custer county schools. She was united in marriage to Joseph F. Hickenbottom Nov. 7, 1917 and shortly after moved to the Hickenbottom farm, where they began the joy of home-building. A baby daughter came to brighten their home a few days prior to the sad and untimely death of the young mother, which has cast such a gloom over the entire community.
Four years ago she was converted in the Methodist Episcopal church and lived a Christian life unto the end. A loving disposition and her bright and winning ways made her a favorite among all her associates.
The cause of her death was pneumonia which followed influenza. Her husband was ill with influenza and unable to attend the funeral which was held at their home in the open air conducted by Rev. Chas. Shook, of Ansley, interment in Lee Park cemetery.
The pall bearers were, John Pester, Fred Crawford, Albert Sherbeck, Shorty Louden, Willie Wolford, Guy Cone.
Besides a loving husband, the baby daughter and her parents, she leaves to mourn her loss, two brothers and three sisters: Hershel Sherbeck, of Valentine, Nebr.; Irvin Sherbeck, Mrs. John Hyatt, Mrs. Ira Giddings and Mrs. Fred Hunt all of this vicinity.

Theodore Edward Hickinbotham was born at Friend, Neb., Sept. 3rd, 1902, and died at the farm home of his parents northwest of this city on February 20, 1920, after a short illness of the flu, at the age of 17 years 5 months and 17 days.

He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Hickenbotham, seven sisters and one brother: Mrs. Myrtle S. Hopkins of Mt. Washington, Mo.: Mrs. Grace M. Thomas, Red Cloud, Nebr., Mrs. Pearl V. Ryder, Scotts Bluff, Nebr., Mrs. Mabel G. McNeil, Mt. Washington, Mo., Mrs. Edith V. Miller, Denver, Colo.; Miss Ethel R. and Miss Ester F. and Jess W. Hickinbotham of Friend.

Funeral was from the Troyer undertakers parlors on Monday afternoon, February 23, 1920, the Rev. L.C. Moore, pastor of the Congregational church preaching the sermon and conducting the service. Burial was in the Andrew cemetery.

Little Lora Pauline, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Hickenbottom, was born November 3, 1920, and died September 9, 1921, having lived 100 months and 6 days to gladden the hearts and brighten the home of her parents, sister and brothers. The death angel laid its icy hands on the sweet little life early Friday morning after a brief illness of less than two weeks, then where joy was, sadness and gloom came.

Besides her grief stricken father and mother, Little Lora Pauline leaves a sister, Gertrude, two brothers, Marvin and Vernon and many other relatives and friends to mourn her early death. Rev. Johnson had charge of the funeral service held at the home on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment was made in the Arnold Cemetery - Arnold Sentinel.

William T. Hickenbottom, son of Stephen and Caroline Hickenbottom, was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, April 2, 1851, and died at his home in Broken Bow, August 28, 1923, age 72 years, 4 months and 26 days. Mr. Hickenbottom spent his early youth in Iowa. At the age of 22 he moved to York county, Nebraska. He was married to Ellen J. Dowd and to this union were born three children: James Walter, Rosa Ann, and Mary Ellen, who died in infancy. Mr. Hickenbottom came to Custer county in 1882 where he took a homestead and preemption five miles east of Westerville. Mrs. Hickenbottom died at this place May 22, 1886, being survived by her husband and three children. Mr. Hickenbottom was married January 15, 1889, at Jefferson county, Iowa, to Ellen May Griffith. They made their home at the old home in Custer county. To this union were born four children: Caroline, Abbie May, one infant son, and Rena Leota.

Mr. Hickenbottom moved to Broken Bow in 1909 where he lived until his death. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and five children: James Walker who resides on the old homeplace near Westerville, Mrs. Durfee Hyatt who live on a farm near Merna, Caoline and Leota still being at home and Mrs. Emmett Smith who lives on a farm near Westerville. He also leaves ten grandchildren, also two brothers and six sisters: James Hickenbottom of Westerville, R.E. Hickenbottom, of Calloway, Mrs. Prudence Pfontz, Fairfield, Iowa, Mrs. Jane Eastman, Arcadia, Nebr., Mrs. Frank Moore, Callaway, Nebr., Mrs. T.V. Baker, Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Chresten Jensen, Ansley, Nebr., Mrs. Belle Case, Roseburg, Ore.

Mr. Hickenbottom became a member of the Free Methodist church in early manhood, to which faith he loyally adhered throughout life. While Mr. Hickenbottom did not crave a place as leader in church or state, yet he was one of the most valuable citizens who occupy a modest place, possessing those sterling qualities of character of strict adherence to principle, upright honesty and absolutely fair dealing, and was always found just the same every day. Being one of the early settlers of this county he endured the hardships and privations of the pioneers. His good judgment, untiring industry, and careful economy were rewarded by the possession of a large amount of the finest farming land in Custer county, mostly situated in the rich agricultural Lee Park community. He has provided each of his children a good farm. He was one of the progressive farmers and stock raisers of this community. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of sorrowing friends.

The funeral services were conducted at the home in Broken Bow, by Rev. H.E. Myers, Thursday at 10 o'clock and the body laid to rest in Lee Park cemetery.

Although many efforts in many ways have been put forth to locate Fred Hickenbotham, oldest so of George Hickenbotham, for many years they all failed. Last week relatives here received word addressed to his mother, who had passed away some nine or ten years ago, that Fred had died September 1, 1925, at Leavenworth, Kas. Friends, searching through his personal belongs in his home in order to locate relatives, came upon his insurance policy made out to his mother, hence the leter last week. Relatives will go to Leavenworth to see to business matters.

Alice Elizabeth McMullan was born in Portland, Oregon, June 17, 1866, and died near Friend, Nebraska, Nov. 4, 1925, aged 59 years, 4 months and 7 days.

At the age of six years she moved with her parents to Cass county, Nebraska, removing from there to Seward county in 1883, where she resided with her parents until her marriage to Francis Lewis Hickinbotham on September 30, 1889.

In her youth she was baptized in the Methodist church at Portland, Oregon and lived a true Christian until the close of her life. She was a kind and affectionate mother. He life was one of devotion, no task being too great for her to perform for children and friends. Just before her death she said she was ready to go when God called her.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband and eight children, who are: Mrs. Myrtle Hopkins, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Grace M. Thomas, Dorchester, Neb.; Mrs. Pearl N. Ryder, Longview, Wash.; Mrs. Mable B. McNeil, Fresno, Cal.; Edith V. Miller, Salt Lake City, Utah; Ethel R., Ester F. and Jess W. Hickinbotham, of Friend, Neb. A daughter died in infancy and a son at the age of 17 years. She also leaves seven sisters, one brother, and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the First Methodist church, in Friend, Sunday afternoon, November 8, conducted by the Rev. H.F. Schenck.

Mrs. St. Clair Brown, a pioneer of Saline county, passed away early last Monday at her home in Western after an illness of several months.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Baptist church, Rev. H.L. Heim, the pastor, conducting the service.

Mrs. Brown came to Saline county with her husband in 1873 and together they passed through the rigors of pioneer life on a homestead five miles northwest of Western. She was a woman of excellent qualifications and she had many warm friends.

Mary Higginbottom was born in Russell county, Kentucky, December 21, 1845. She was united in marriage to St. Clair Brown on February 26, 1867. They moved to Illinois in 1869 and in 1873 came to Nebraska, locating on a homestead five miles west of Western. Here they resided for twenty-nine years, moving to Western in 1906.

To this union was born two children, James Brown and Mrs. Cobe Weigers of Western. She also leave one brother, Isaac Higginbottom of Pana, Ill, and a half-brother, John Higginbottom of Benedict, Neb., and half-sister, Mrs. Lizzie Howell of Towner, Colo. She was a member of the Baptist church for a number of years.

John Higginbottom was born in Russell County, Kentucky, April 28th, 1857 and died at his home in Benedict Jan. 31, 1926 at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 13 days.

IN 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss May Moses at Linville, Iowa, she having passed to the beyond in May 1888.

Later, on Nov. 20, 1912, at Western, Neb., he was united in marriage with Mrs. Nora Wright.

Mr. Higginbottom came from Kentucky to Iowa when he was a young man, where he spent many years in the grain business, a few years having been spent as a foreman in paper mills. He came to Douglas, Nebraska in 1910 where he engaged in the grain business, which business he had followed until his final illness. He came to York County in June 1922, locating at Benedict, where he had built up a nice grain and coal business through his honest and fair dealing with all his fellow-men.

Many years ago he united with the Baptist church at Tama, Iowa, and through the succeeding years he remained steadfast to the faith.

He was a loved and acceptable member of the Free Masons, the Odd Fellows and the Woodsmen Lodges. By his friends, neighbors and loved ones he was known as a man of kindness, a friend to anyone in need, a neighbor to all about him and a loving husband and great lover of home and home life. During his last illness, covering a period of several months, he was patient and bore his great suffering with fortitude and even in the last days, which were days of great suffering, he always had a kind word for neighbors and friends who came in to see him.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, one step-daughter, Venis Wright, one brother, Isaac Higginbottom, Pana, Ill., one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Howell, Towner, Colorado, a number of nieces and nephews, and a large circle of friends wherever his lot in life had been cast, who will greatly miss his presence from among them.

The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Benedict at ten o'clock on Wednesday, after which the body was taken to Western, Nebraska, where it was laid to its final resting place. I.G. Hopkins, pastor of the Methodist church had charge of the services.

Joy Waunetta Hickenbottom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Hickenbottom, was born July 23, 1926, and passed away at 3 o'clock a.m. March 29, at the age of 8 months and 6 days. The summon came after a short illness as a result of measles and pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at the family home, near Westerville, Wed., March 30, by Rev. Fry. The pallbearers were Mary Hallman, Mildred Haney, Doris Mills and Eleanor Mills. Interment was in the Westerville cemetery. She leaves to mourn her departure her father and mother, five brothers and four sisters and many other relatives.

Ethel Rosetta Hickenbotham was born in Friend, Nebr., on the 10th day of April, 1905, where she has since resided with her parents on a farm until her death which occurred June 20, 1927, at the early age of 22 years, 2 months and 1 day.

She was of an uncomplaining nature, and although suffering from a severe attack of appendicitis, it was not discovered until it was too late for a hope of a successful operation.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her father, one brother, Jess W. Hickenbotham and six sisters as follows: Myrtle L. Hopkins, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Grace M. Thomas, Dorchester, Nebr., Mrs. Pearl V. Rider, Long View, Washington, Mrs. Mabel V. McNeil, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mrs. Edith Miller, Denver, Colo, and Miss Esther F. Hickenbotham of Friend.

Being the eldest of the two girls at home, and having assumed the responsibilities of the home since the death of their mother about eighteen months ago, she will sadly be missed.

The funeral service was held at the M.E. Church on June 24, 1927, by the Rev. H.F. Schenck and interment was made in the Andrew cemetery.

Last rites were held here Sunday for William Higginbotham, well-known Norfolk man who was accidently asphyxiated while working on some gas pipes and connections at his home Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, at the home at 704 Koenigstein Avenue, with Rev. E.E. Bowen, officiating.

Mr. Higginbotham's tragic death came as a great shock to all Norfolkans. Mr. Higginbotham was attempting to repair a gas leak in a kitchenette in a second floor apartment at his home, when it seems that in attempting to tighten a coupling, he loosened it in stead and inhaled a great quantity of the gas.

Born in Dakota county on Febr. 2, 1860, Mr. Higginbotham was a widely known baseball player in that part of the state in his earlier days, and was at one time a member of the Sioux City team in the old western league. He lived in Norfolk for many years and was well-known here.

A mixed quartet composed of Mrs. R.L Fishbach, Miss Stella Hazen, A.O. Hazen and G.R. Schelly sang "Abide With Me", and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" at the funeral service.

Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his wife, a son, Lloyd of Norfolk, and two sisters and four brothers. All members of the family have the sincere sympathy of Norfolk friends.

Ella May Griffith, daughter of John R. and Sarah Griffith, was born at Abingdon, Iowa, Jan. 15, 1866, and passed away at Broken Bow, Nebr., December 23, 1930.

January 15, 1889, she was united in marriage with the late William Hickenbottom of Westerville, who departed this life August 28th, 1923. To this union were born four children. The three that survive their parents are: Mrs. Carrie Whitney of Merna, Mrs. Abi Smith of Westerville, and Miss Leota Hickenbottom of Broken Bow. The step children are Walter Hickenbottom of Westerville, Mrs. Rose Hyatt of Westerville. She also leaves two sisters: Mrs. T.B. Brewer of Mission, S.D., Mrs. Myrtle Hutton of Oskaloosa, Ia., and four brothers, Walter S. Griffith of New London, Ia., Emery Griffith of Broken Bow, Stephen Griffith of Broken Bow, James Griffith of Martinsburg, Ia., two brothers having passed away. The above relatives with eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a large circle of friends and relatives are left to mourn her loss.

In September, 1909, Mr. and Mrs. Hickenbottom moved to Broken Bow. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church of Broken Bow, also a member of the Rebekahs and the Woman's Relief Corps.

The brother Stephen, and his two children, Roger and Marie, have been with her during the past three years and Mrs. Joanna Jensen of Coffeyville, Kans., a sister-in-law, has been with her since September. They have been a source of comfort and help during this time.

Mrs. Hickenbottom had been ill for about two years and was confined to her room for a few days preceding her death. She was a patient sufferer, was a faithful wife, a kind sister, a loving mother and a sincere friend.

The funeral took place on Christmas afternoon and was conducted by Rev. T. Porter Bennett of the First Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. W.H. Hendrickson of Westerville and Berwyn. Interment took place in the Lee Park cemetery.

George H. Hickenbotham was born in Sheboygan, County, Wisconsin, May 11, 1850. He came to Saline County, Nebraska in 1880 and lived there until he moved to Exeter in 1903.
February 12, 1885, he was married at Lincoln to Miss Lillian Kessler of Seward, Neb., and to this union six children were born. Three of these, together with Mrs. Hickenbotham, preceded him to the Great Beyond. Mr. Hickenbotham had been in failing health for a number of years, and his daughter, Elnora has made her home with him to give him the necessary care. For several months he has been practically confined to the house. Sunday evening, December 18, 1932, he passed away at the age of 82 year, 7 months and 7 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure two sisters, a brother in Wisconsin and a brother in Nebraska; three children, Mrs. Edna Milton, Mrs. Elnora Kook and Elmer Hickenbotham, all of Exeter, also a grandchild, Lillian Kook.
The funeral was held in the Congregational Church Tuesday afternoon, December 20, conducted by Rev. A. E. Bashford. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery.

A tragic accident occurred at the sand pit about 3 1/2 miles northwest of Bellwood shortly after 9 o'clock Monday evening July 24, when Larethe Higginbotham, a 17-year-old Bellwood boy, met an untimely death. While wading in the sand pit he accidently stepped over the edge of a sudden drop-off and sank in water nearly 15 feet deep. Being unable to swim more than a few strokes, he was rendered helpless by the shock and failed to rise to the surface. He had been working and living at the home of Mrs. Adolph Yanike for several years. He had accompanied Walter Yanike and R. P. Ross and son Bob to the sand pit, and others going for a swim. Mr. Yanike had left the water and was on the bank dressing, having warned Larethe not to wade too far out. Mr. Ross and Bob were swimming some distance away. Bob saw Larethe go down, and calling to the others, he at once swam to the spot and in diving clutched Larethe's wrist, but was unable to raise him. Mr. Yanike and Mr. Ross exerted every effort for a few minutes to bring the boy to the surface, and then summoned aid. A number of men hurried to the spot to assist, but it was nearly two hours later before the body was brought to the surface by Tom Murphy, a young man from Springfield, Ill., temporarily employed on the Clyde Ellis farm. A first-aid squad of Columbus firemen had been summoned and in cooperation with Dr. J. M. McNally of Bellwood worked for more than 1 1/2 hours in futile effort to resuscitate the lad, ceasing only when it was clearly evident that life was extinct.

Larethe was born at Bellwood Dec. 4, 1916, and the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Higginbotham. He is survived by his parents, one sister and five brothers. He was well liked by all and always did his part in helping his mother in efforts to maintain the home and give her children an education. The funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Bellwood M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. J. C. Street. Paul Challstrom, Lester Fey, Lloyd Kamenske, James Powers and L. Rohrich were the pallbearers. Burial was in the Bellwood cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family.

Edward Leon Hickenbottom, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Hickenbottom, was born Sunday, September 16, and passed away on Tuesday morning, September 18. Funeral services were held at the Hickenbottom home with Rev. J.Ross Fountain of the Arnold Baptist church officiating. Interment was made in the Arnold cemetery. Surviving the baby are his mother and father, two brothers and four sisters and his infant twin sister.

Francis Leland Hickenbotham was born May 31, 1857, at Sheboygan, Wis., and passed away after a short and sudden illness on April 22, 1935, nearing 78 years of age.

About 1884, when a young man, he moved to Friend and settled on a farm northwest of town where he has lived since, these fifty years.

In 1889 he was united in marriage to Alice Elizabeth McMullen. To this union seven daughters and two sons were born: Mrs. Myrtle I. Hopkins of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Grace Thomas of Lincoln, Mrs. Pearl Rider of Billings, Mont., Mrs. Mable Naylor of Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Edith Miller of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Esther Pigg of Albuquerque, N.M., Jess Hickenbotham of Friend, a son, Theodore and a daughter, Ethel, preceding their father in death. Mrs. Hickenbotham passed away November 4, 1925.

In addition to the son and six daughters who survive their father there is one brother, Walter, of Waldo, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Lucille Proctor, also of Waldo, Wis., nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Mr. Hickenbothan has known the hardships of the early days and can be counted among the pioneers of this section of the country.

The funeral was held at Moore's Funeral home, Thursday afternoon, Rev. Earl Raitt in charge.

Mrs. Almeda Greene, who had been ill for a long period, died June 6 at her home in Brownville, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 2 days.

Almeda Woods Higgenbottom, daughter of Ned and Esther Higgenbottom was born at Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was united in marriage to Charles Green, June 8, 1867. This union was blessed with seven children; Joseph Henry, John William, Harriett Frances, Walter Eugene, Thomas Nicholas, Mary Alice and Lelia Lafayette. She leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters and one son: Harriett Frances Greene and Thomas Greene, Brownville; Mrs. Joseph Burden, Lincoln and Mrs. Samuel Stewart of Omaha. She also leaves three grandsons, Morgan W. Greene, Washington, D.C., Hershel M. Burden, Lincoln and Kenneth L. Stewart, Omaha. Three sons preceded her in death.

Mrs. Greene became a member of the A.M.E. church at the age of 16 years while in Tennessee. She came to Nebraska in 1879 with her parents and three children at settled at Brock and moved to Brownville in 1881 where she resided until her departure.

Abi May Hickenbottom, daughter of W.T. and E.M. Hickenbottom, was born January 26, 1894, at her parents' homestead near Westerville, and departed this life at her home, five miles east of Westerville, Nebraska, December 15, 1936.

On December 4, 1918, she was united in marriage to Emmitt M. Smith, and to this union were born two children, Wayne M. and Thelma May. Soon after their marriage she came to her new home with her husband where she lived until the time of her death.

Since girlhood she has been affiliated with the Methodist church, and one seldom meets a more beautiful Christian character. Her life was consecrated and consistent. All who knew her loved her.

During the years of her children's education she was constantly pointing to life's responsibilities and its opportunities to those well trained and her great ambition was to see them through school.

In 1928 she helped organize a ladies' club know as the "Helping Hand Club," and became its first president. She is also its first member to be called by death.

She leaves to mourn, beside her husband and two children: one brother, Walter Hickenbottom, now living on the old Hickenbottom homestead near Westerville; three sisters, Rosa Hyatt, Carrie Whitney and Leota Hickenbottom, all of Broken Bow; several nephews and nieces and a great host of friends.

The service was conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church in Ansley, Rev. John W. Payne preached a comforting and instructive sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Junk, Mrs. Hugo Rohrke, and Harold Zimmerman sand two hymns. Mrs. Junk and Mas. Rohrke sang a duet and Mr. Junk sang a solo. Mrs. Charles Matley accompanied at the piano. Six of the nephews were the pallbearers and interment was made at the Ansley cemetery.

Ansley, Neb., Feb. 26 - Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hickenbottom are twice bereft in the deaths of their fathers, both of which took place on Feb. 23. J. Walter Hickenbottom, 56, the father of Mr. Leonard Hickenbottom, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday at his home at Ellensburg, Wash., following pneumonia.

J. Walter Hickenbottom moved to Washington from this vicinity last fall. He leaves to mourn, three daughters and five sons. He had been an early settler here, living near since 1882.

Mrs. Joanna Hickenbottom-Jensen was born in Centerville, Iowa May 30, 1859 and departed this life March 8, 1938, at the home of her son, K.R. Jensen of Coffeyville, Kans., following one year of illness, ager 78 years, 9 months and 9 days.

She came to Nebraska in March 1884, and took a preemption near Callaway, Nebr. She proved up on this later and on December 3, 1884 was untied in marriage to Kreston Jensen of Westerville who had homesteaded a farm three miles east of there. She resided on this farm about thirty-six years.

Mr. Jensen passed away in 1913. The last eleven years of her life were spent in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Early in life she united with the Methodist church. For a number of years she was a member she was a member of the Westerville M.E. church.

She was possessed of great strength of character and good business insight, cheerfully endured the hardships of pioneer life with an eye to a future, in which the better things of life might be attained. Her ambition was to educate her four sons for that place in life to which they were best adapted. With patience and perseverance to that end she worked and after the passing of her husband she continued to struggle on until she saw each one successfully launched.

Having achieved her goal, she spent her declining years enjoying life in her own way, never losing her zest for new thrills and experiences and proud to be able to manage her business affairs so long as she lived.

Mrs. Jensen was a member of the White Shrine and of Deborah chapter D.A.R. of Lincoln, Nebr., and also belonged to the Oriental Shrine at Tulsa, Okla.

She is survived by four sons, E.H. of Tulsa, Okla., S.A., W.G. and K.R. Jensen, all of Coffeyville, Kans.; four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Baker, her twin of Gig Harbor, Wash., Mrs. Rachel Eastman, Arcadia, Nebr., Mrs. Sadie Moore, Callaway, Nebr., and Mrs. Belle Case, Eugene, Oregon; and two brothers, Lincoln Hickenbottom, Callaway, and J.W. Hickenbottom, Broken Bow, besides other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at Ansley, Nebr., Thursday, March 10 at the Methodist church with Rev. C.M. Goodwin in charge. Ansley chapter, O.E.S. of which order she was a member, furnished the music and gave the ritualistic ceremony of the order.

Interment was in Ansley cemetery and at the close of the service Mrs. Chas. Taylor, regent of Deborah chapter D.A.R. of Lincoln with appropriate words places a bronze tablet on the grave.

Mrs. Schaefle died at Berkeley, Calif., May 12, 1938. She is survived by two sons. Mrs. Schaefle was Miss Jessie Higginbotham, a Clay county pioneer, and resided in Sutton for a number of years before and after her marriage.

Central City, Neb., Jan. 10 - Brief funeral rites were held here Saturday afternoon at Benson-Person chapel for Lewis F. Higinbotham, who died at the home of his son in Central City last Friday. Mr. Higinbotham, son of George W. and Sarah Fearis Higinbotham, was born in Indiana on March 25, 1855, and had attained the age of 83 years, 10 months and 19 days at his passing. For the past two and one-half years he resided in Central City with his son, Clarence Higinbotham.

During his life Mr. Higinbotham was a telegrapher and later a farmer. He was united in marriage to Miss Alice Schrader of Milton, Indiana, in 1876, and three sons were born to this union, two of whom, Everett and Harry, preceded their father in death and Clarence of this city. His wife preceded him in death in 1929.

With Rev. J. Henry Stitt in charge, brief rites were held here Saturday, after which the remains were taken to Holton, Kansas, where funeral services were held and interment was in the family plot there

Marvin Pierce Higginbotham, 53, World War veteran, died suddenly Tuesday evening while up town. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He had been in failing health and recently had been in the Veterans hospitals in Lincoln and Grand Island.

Born Nov. 17, 1886, in La Monte, Mo., he had made his home in North Platte since 1923. As a world war veteran he had seen oversea service.

Surviving are one brother, William, of San Francisco; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Funk of Knobnoster, Mo.; one half-brother, A.T. Brown, North Platte; one half-sister, Mrs. Irene Burke, La Monte, Mo.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home with Dr. G. Keller Rubrecht, pastor of the First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. The remains will lie in state at the Adams Funeral Home until the time of service.

Callaway - Sadie A. Hickenbottom, daughter of Stephen and Caroline Hickenbottom, was born on April 14, 1857, at Centerville, Iowa, and departed this temporal life at the home of her daughter, Mary Huffman, four miles north of Callaway, Nebraska, on June 18, 1940, at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 4 days.

When the deceased was a child four years of age, her parents moved to Fairfield, Iowa, where she attended the public school and also graduated from the high school, and later attended Parsons College for several years. For a number of years, she was a successful and efficient public school teacher in her native state and in Nebraska.

The departed was happily wedded to Mr. Frank L. Moore on September 10, 1884, at Washington, Iowa. tTo this genial union were born one son and two daughters. She and her companion made their home on a farm near Fairfield for one year and in the year 1885, they migrated to Custer county, Nebraska, and settled on a homestead near the present town of Westerville, where they lived for three years. In 1888 the family located on a farm on Fairview Table, a few miles north of Callaway, which was their home until the year 1919, when they went to Tacoma, Washington. There they lived until the passing of Mr. Moore in 1933 and since that time Mrs. Moore has made her home with her children and for the last several years has been with her daughter, Mary, and where she peacefully passed away.

When the deceased was a young woman, seventeen years of age, she dedicated her life to the Lord and was baptized in the Christian faith and became affiliated with the Methodist Church at Glasgow, Iowa. In the year 1888, she transferred her church membership to the Evangelical Church and became a charter member of the Fairview Table class. On January 25, 1891, she placed her church membership in the Callaway Evangelical Church. She had the rare distinction of having been a member of the Evangelical Church for fifty-two years. She was known to her many friends as a kind, thoughtful mother, a woman of integrity and devotion, a sympathetic neighbor, a sterling citizen and highly esteemed for her high ideals. Foe a number of years she was a member of the Royal Highlander lodge at Callaway.

She leaves to mourn her demise, one son, Perry J. Moore, Callaway; two daughters, E. Belle Colyer, Tacoma, Washington, and Mary Huffman, Callaway; seven grandchildren and two great grandsons; two brother, R.E. Hickenbottom, Callaway, and James Hickenbottom, of California; three sisters, Mrs. Jane Eastman, Arcadia, Nebraska, Mrs. Josephine Baker, Gig Harbor, Washington, and Mrs. Belle Case, Eugene, Oregon; many other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the Callaway Evangelical Church at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. H.R. Knosp. A mixed quartet composed of Mrs. Robert Wieland, Mrs. M. Widholm, Everett Lewis and Max Wieland, accompanied by Mrs. Donzel Bryner at the piano sang, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Going Down the Valley."

Pallbearers were Leslie and Fred Hickenbottom, Ray and Elmer Jensen, Francis Marsh and Fred Whitney. Interment was made in the Rose Hill cemetery beside her companion.

Mrs. Harriett Higinbotham, 76, wife of Charles E. Higinbotham of this city and resident of Hastings for many years, died Saturday afternoon at Lincoln.

Active in the Presbyterian church, she was a member of the W.C.T.U., and for many years took a leading part in civic and community affairs. She formerly was president of the Hastings Woman's Club for several terms.

Mrs. Higinbotham was graduated from Hastings College after she had passed he 60th birthday.

She is survived by her husband; one sister, Mrs. Mollie E. Averill of this city; one nephew, Mark Snodgrass of Denver; three nieces, Mabel Snodgrass and Mrs. Phil Dieringer, both of Denver, and Mrs. Frank Smith of Cortz, Colo.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at the First Presbyterian Church, beginning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Silas G. Kessler will officiate. Burial will be at Parkview.

Rachel Jane Hickenbottom was born April 1, 1855 at Centerville, Ia. The family then moved to York county near York, Nebr., and when she grew to womanhood she taught school there.

She was united in marriage to W.G. Eastman on September 19, 1877. To this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters.

He husband passed away on January 15, 1906 and the eldest son also preceded her in death.

To mourn her passing she leaves three daughters and one son, Mrs. Lee Pierce of Wauneta, Kas., Mrs. John Fells of Arcadia, Mrs. Frances Marsh of Arcadia and W.G. Eastman of Amarillo, Tex., also 17 grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Liberty church on Clear Creek Sunday with Rev. H.J. Taylor in charge. Pallbearers were six grandchildren, four Marsh boys and two Fells boys. Singers were Mrs. Charley Weddel, Lowell Finecy, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weddel with Mrs. Finecy as accompanist. Interment was made in the Lee Park cemetery in charge of the Reed Funeral Home of Ansley.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 12, at 2 p.m. at the Callaway Evangelical Church for Mrs. R.E. Hickenbottom, 82, who died Saturday, January 9, at her home after an illness of over a year. Rev. H.R. Knosp was in charge of the services.

A mixed quartet, composed of Mrs. Robert W. Wielan, Mrs. P.J. Steiger, Everett Lewis and Harry Evans, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph P. Morrison, sang "Lead Kindly Light", "Ivory Palaces", and "Asleep in Jesus".

Elliss Hyatt, Charles Vollenweider, Kenneth Vollenweider, Marvin Hickenbottom, Guy Jensen and Francis Moore were pallbearers, with interment in the Rose Hill cemetery.

As Lora Caroline Stallman, daughter of Soloman and Hannah Stallman, Mrs. Hickenbottom was born on November 3, 1860, at Beckwith, Iowa. She spent the early years of her life in the immediate vicinity of Fairfield, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood, and on May 4, 1887, she was married to Rolla E. Hickenbottom. To this union were born three sons and four daughters, one daughter, Mary, dying at the age of eight months.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hickenbottom moved to Nebraska and settled on a farmstead in the Spring Creek community northeast of Callaway where they resided for several years. In 1890 the moved onto a homestead near the Etna post office where they made their home for two years.

In the spring of 1892 they returned to Iowa and made their home near Glendale. In the spring of 1893 they again came to Custer county and located on a homestead four mile northwest of Callaway. Here they made their home until 1906, when they moved to their present home. Mr. and Mrs. Hickenbottom celebrated their golden wedding anniversary May 4, 1937. She joined the Callaway Evangelical church on Nov. 2, 1924.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Rolla C. of Logan, Leslie A. and Fred J., both of Callaway; three daughters, Lydia Vollenweider of Oconto, Mamie Lichtenberger and Della Beshaler, both of Callaway; twenty seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and a large host of friends and neighbors. All of her brothers and sisters preceded her in death and she was the last of her generation.

Hickenbottom - Wayne Juel, Milner hotel, age 1 year. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Hickenbottom' sister, Phyllis June.

Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. from Kunold mortuary, 24th and J. Committal Hillcrest cemetery.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hickenbottom Saturday, September 11, at the Clara Schmidt nursing home and passed away at that time. Funeral services were held on Sunday and burial in the Ansley cemetery.

Charles Raymond "Ray" Higinbotham, 48, native of Hastings and engaged here in the real estate and insurance business, died suddenly at 1 o'clock this morning.

Born in Hastings April 12, 1895, Mr. Higinbotham spent practically his entire life here. After completeing his schooling he entered the real estate and insurance business here with his father, C.E. Higinbotham, senior local realtor.

The father-son business relationship continued for many years and the firm continued as the C.E. Higinbotham Real Estate Company, although the father has been inactive for some time. Except for comparatively short periods of time when he was on the West Coast and when he managed some western land holdings in Colorado, Ray made Hastings his home.

He was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Elks Club.

Surviving him are his wife, Eileen; a daughter, Mary Rae; his father, C.E. Higinbotham; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel New of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Clarabell Ball of Beverly Hills, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Phillips of Kansas City, Mo. Miss Mabel Cramer of this city is a cousin.

Funeral arrangements today were incomplete. The body is at the Volland Funeral Home.

Carrie Lenora Harrington O'Keefe was born Feb. 16, 1877, in Clay Co., Nebraska, and died June 28, 1947, at Dallas, Tex.

Resident of Nebraska for 50 years, much of that time in Lincoln, she had lived in Texas the past 20 years.

She is survived by two sons, Lee Forby Higgenbotham, Carbondale, Colo., and Maj. George S. Higgenbotham Jr., Washington, D.C.; four daughters, Mrs. Howard Camden, St. Louis; Mrs. Maynard L. Mann, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. W.W. Hines and Mrs. J.C. McDaniels, both of Dallas; one sister, Nellie Ashton, Twin Falls, Ida.; two brothers, James O. Woodhead, Edgar, Neb., and William Woodhead, Grand Island; step-mother, Mrs. Carrie Woodhead, Grand Island; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Bellwood - Funeral services for Pfc. Gerald Higginbotham, whose body was returned from overseas recently, were held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Bellwood Methodist Church, with the Rev. H.W. Jackman officiating. Audrey Kreizinger sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "When They Ring Those Golden Bells," Mrs. Glendale Meinyer accompanist. Pallbearers were Donald Baer, Calvin Sorenson, Leo and Leonard Adamy, Denton Gans and Howard Loveless.

LaVerne Schmit Post 237 of the American Legion had charge, with burial in Roselawn cemetery at Columbus.

Gerald D. Higginbotham was born on a farm near Schuyler on June 5, 1920, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Higginbotham. At two years of age he moved with his parents to Bellwood, and received his education in the Bellwood schools, after which he went to CCC camp at Mitchell. Later he had employment on farms in Idaho and Oregon.

He entered military service on March 1, 1942, having enlisted several months before. He received his basic training at Fort Ord, Calif., and was with the unit that landed in Kiska in the Aleutians in September, 1943, where he earned two battle stars on his Pacific ribbon. In October, 1943, he went to Hawaii. His last letter home was written Sept. 10, 1944, which indicates he went to Leyte shortly afterward.

Pfc. Higginbotham gave his life on Leyte, P.I., on Oct. 20, 1944, in the initial landing of Dulag. He left his water vehicle at the beach and was proceeding inland when he came under enemy fire and was wounded seriously. Medical treatment was administered and he was evacuated, but succumbed as a result of his wounds.

Besides his mother, Mrs. Delia Higginbotham of Bellwood, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Gladys Stewart of Columbus, and four brothers, Lt. (jg) J.T. Higginbotham in the Navy, stationed in Hawaii, Jay Higginbotham of Casa Grande, Ariz., Dale of Yakima, Wash., and Cecil at home. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Learthea.

Ada Bell Dyer was born November 20, 1869, at Lockridge, Iowa, and passed away at Omaha, December 30, 1946, at her home.
She was married to Ishmael W. Dyer at Fairfield, Iowa, November 27, 1889. There were born to this union fifteen children, three of whom are deceased.
She leaves to mourn her loss the following children: Bernard of Morris, Minn.; Perry of McCool Jct.; Mrs. R.E. (Hazel) Rhodes of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. George (Gladys) Taylor of Geneva; George of Hastings; Mrs. R.G. (Anne) Allen of Omaha; Glen of York; Mrs. C.L. (Edith) Koeningstein of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Thomas of Omaha; Arthur of Chicago, Ill.; Paul of Omaha, and Forrest of Galveston.
One son was in the first world war, also a son-in-law. Four sons and six grandsons were in the second world war.
Mrs. Dyer was an invalid for the past ten years of her life, but brave and patient through it all. A kind and loving mother has gone to her rest.
Funeral services were held in the Fairmont Methodist church on Thursday, January 2, with her former pastor, Rev. Robert L. Embree of Friend in charge, assisted by Rev. L.A. Fishel of Fairmont. Six of Mrs. Dyer's sons acted as pallbearers. The singers were Mrs. Ross Dorrance, Mrs. Rufus Dado, Oliver Moul and Alden McFadden, with Mrs. A.A. Ashby at the piano. Interment in the Fairmont cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her in death in February, 1937.

Charles E. Higinbotham, 87, Hastings realtor for 60 years prior to his retirement, died Sunday at Los Angeles, Calif. The body will be brought to Hastings for burial according to information received here by Mrs. Joseph McKenna.

A native of Madison, Wis., Mr. Higinbotham was educated at Doane College and was in business at Sutton before 1884, when he and the late Robert Pickens established the Higinbotham and Pickens real estate, loan and insurance company here.

In 1916 the firm became the Higinbotham Company, and his son, Charles Raymond Higinbotham, was associated with him in the business until his death in 1943. The firm closed after the son's death, and in recent years Mr. Higinbotham had made his home in California.

Mr. Higinbotham also operated ranches and raised purebred cattle. He was past director of the Nebraska Real Estate Association, and a member of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, the Chamber of Commerce and the Presbyterian church.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Mary Phillips of Los Angeles, Mrs. Ethel Neu of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Clarabell Ball of Beverly Hills, Calif.

Grace Marie, daughter of Frank and Alice Hickinbotham was born Jan. 10, 1895 at Friend, Neb., which remained her home until 1912 when she moved to Callaway. There she married Lawrence Thomas on Jan. 14, 1914. Two children were born, Evelyn and Robert. The family stayed at Callaway only a short time after which they lived at York, Red Cloud and Friend, Albuquerque, N.M., and Lincoln.

Mrs. Thomas belonged to Grace Methodist where she was active. She was also affiliated with O.E.S. in Red Cloud and for a number of years was a nurse.

She died unexpectedly in a hospital at Independence, Mo., Feb. 4, 1949 while visiting a sister. Immediate relatives surviving are her two children, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of Lincoln and Robert L. Thomas of Callaway. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Henry Hopkins of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. George Rider of Billings, Mont., Mrs. Walter Naylor of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. Chris Williamsen, and one brother, Jess W. Hickenbotham, both of York.

Funeral services were held at Friend with Rev. Robert L. Embree officiating. Interment was in Andrews cemetery at Friend.

Rolla Edwin Hickenbottom, son of Stephen and Caroline Hickenbottom, was born at Glendale, Ia., January 4, 1864, and passed away February 27, 1949, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Della Beshaler, near Callaway.

He made his home in Iowa during his early years, until his marriage to Lora Stollman on May 4, 1887. To this union were born three sons and four daughters. One daughter, Mary, passed away at the age of eight months.

Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hickenbottom came to Nebraska and settled on a homestead in the Spring Creek community northeast of Callaway. In the year 1890, they moved to near Etna post office, where they reside for two years. In the spring of 1892 they moved to Iowa where they resided near Glendale until the spring of 1893, when they returned to Custer county and located on a homestead four miles northwest of Callaway. Here they made their home until 1906, when they built and moved to their new home near the Cross Roads school. Here they reared their family and on May 4, 1937, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. His wife passed away Jan. 9, 1943.

For a few years Mr. Hickenbottom resided at his old home, and since then has made his home with his children.

He was untied with the Methodist church many years ago. Mr. Hickenbottom had been in failing health for several years, but was a patient sufferer, and appreciated everything that was done for him. One of his greatest pleasures was visiting his children.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his six children: Rolla C. of Logan, Leslie A. of Callaway, Fred J. of Westerville, Lydia J. Vollenweider of Oconto, Mamie D. Lichtenberg and Della G. Beshaler of Callaway; 27 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews, and many friends.

He was the last of his family of twelve, two sisters and one brother having preceded him in death only a few months ago.

Funeral services were held yesterday from the Callaway Methodist church, Rev. C.E. Nickerson officiating, with Rev. Schroeder assisting. Music was furnished by Mrs. Phillip Beshaler, Mrs. Robt. Cook, Edwin Hitchman and Everett Lewis, with Mrs. Donzel Bryner at the piano. Pallbearers were LeRoy Beshaler, Arnold Dempewolf, Junior Hickenbottom, Vernon Hickenbottom, Marvin Hickenbottom and Charles Vollenweider. Interment was in the Rose Hill cemetery.

Sarah Grace Culton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hickenbottom, was born at Dunning, Nebr., December 2, 1919, and departed this life August 14, 1950, at the age of 30 years, 8 months and 12 days. Mrs. Culton was known as "Ginger."

She joined the Presbyterian Church at Moorcroft, Wyo., and was baptized at the age of 14 years. She was well known in North Platte, having owned the Rose Ann Beauty Shoppe. She graduated at Moorcroft, and was a graduate of Boyles' Business College in Omaha.

On Thanksgiving Day in 1940, she was united in marriage to Albert William Culton at the Lutheran Church in North Platte.

Mrs. Culton worked for the Internal Revenue Department at Cheyenne, Wyo., Indianapolis, Ind., and Boston, Mass, and the First National Bank of Omaha.

She is survived by her husband and daughter, Karen Mary, father and mother, brothers, Richard and William of Westerville, James of Escondido, Calif., Wayne of Laurel, Mont., Steve Jr., of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Phillip of Omaha, and Maynard of Grover City, Calif., sisters, Mrs. Gerald Moore of Billings, Mont., and Mrs. James Shea of Huron, So. Dak., two grandmothers, Mrs. Margaret Baker of Westerville, and Mrs. Mary Hickenbottom of San Luis Obispo, Calif., other relatives and a host of friends.

Services were held at Maloney, Cox and Kuhns Chapel in North Platte in the morning of August 18th, and at the Westerville Methodist Church in the afternoon. Rev. C. Buehler of Arcadia, was in charge. Her brothers acted as pallbearers. Burial was in the Westerville cemetery.

Arnold - Orilla Dean Halstead died at her home here Thursday following a long illness.

Born Feb. 15, 1928, at Kansas City, Mo., she was 23 years, four months and 13 days of age at the time of her death.

She is survived by her stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Rightsell of Arnold; and a brother, Gilbert Hickenbottom with the U.S. Army.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Methodist church under the direction of the Quig funeral home. Officiating will be the Rev. E.N. Littrell, pastor of the church.

Clarence Higinbotham, a resident of the Central City Community for 42 years, passed away suddenly at his home in Central City Friday.

Funeral services were held at Solt Chapel Monday with Rev. Dawson Park in Charge.

Honorary pallbearers were George Hedges, A.C. Nicholas, Walter Huston, Lonn Ross and Charles Leach. Active pallbearers were Al Nantkes, Roy Parker, Fred Davis, Kris Thomsen, Edwin Lock and Harry Powell Jr.

The son of Lewis F. and Alice Schrader Higinbotham, Clarence Higinbotham was born in Milton, Ind., on January 23, 1879. In 1886 he moved with his parents to Kansas where he worked on his father's farm until he was 21 years of age.

On June 5, 1901, he was united in marriage to Miss Kathryne Cooper at Wet Moreland, Kans. The couple resided for a short time in Leroy, Kans., and then moved to Central City where they had since lived.

A hardward salesman for many years, Mr. Higinbotham later entered into the insurance business. He was a member of the Central City Methodist Church and of Lone Tree Lodge No. 36 A.F.&A.M., the Knights of Templar and the Shrine.

Mr. Higinbotham is survived in his passing by his wife, Mrs. Kathryne Higinbotham of Central City.

The fire department attempted for ten minutes to revive her with a resuscitator but failed.

Mrs. Higginbotham had lived in Lincoln since three years ago when she moved here fro Texas. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Luna Bradley, of Lincoln; a sister, Mrs. C.H. Given, Cleburne, Tex.; a brother, E.V. Thompson, Houston, Tex.; a grandchild, Mrs. Conrad Firestine, of Lincoln; and one great-grandchild.

Spanish American War Veteran.
Charles Beatty Higginbotham was born August 2, 1875, at Brooklyn, N.Y. He passed away quietly at his home in Geneva, Wednesday evening, August 22, 1951, at the age of 76 years and 20 days. Although he had been in poor health since 1942, Mr. Higginbotham was up and around until the time of his death.
Charles Higginbotham came to Nebraska while a young man and in 1892 settled in Geneva, which continued to be his home throughout his lifetime. He became a member of Company G of Geneva in the First Nebraska Volunteer Regiment. He was called for duty in the Spanish-American War, in which he served four enlistments.
He was a lifelong charter member of Claude H. Ough Camp No. 9 of Geneva, the Company G Camp of the United Spanish War Veterans. He was a past commander. For many years he served as chairman of the Fillmore County Veterans relief committee.
September 4, 1900, Charles Higginbotham and Anna Danielson of Ong were united in marriage. To this union three children were born. Edward, Burdette, and Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Higginbotham last year observed their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Geneva.
Aside from his family interests and veterans activities, Mr. Higginbotham led a quiet and industrious life.
He is survived by his widow and three sons, Edward of Lincoln, Burdette of Billings, Mont., and Wayne, and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, August 25, at 2 o’clock at the Hrubesky-Farmers Funeral Home in Geneva, with Rev. William G. Bohi of the Congregational Church in charge. Interment was in the Geneva Cemetery, with the Samuel J. Marsh Post, No. 7102, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of which the deceased was made a life member, in charge.
The following Spanish-American War Veterans came from Lincoln to be present at the last rites for their comrade: Charles Walker and Charles Smrha, who served in the same company with Mr. Higginbotham; Col. Frank D. Eager, originally captain of Company H and in command of the regiment when it was mustered out; Charles M. Sutherland of Company K of the Second Regiment; F. M. Adcock, Troop G Fifteenth United States Cavalry and commander of William Lewis Camp No. 2 of Lincoln.
Other comrades present were W. J. Merrill of Geneva and Elwood Bender of Fairmont, last surviving Veterans of the Spanish-American War now living in Fillmore County.
Among those from out of town attending the service were Mrs. Myrtle Lash and Miss Lillie Lash of Beatrice; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Johnson and Leonard Norgren of Ong.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Hyatt, 70, who died April 7 at a local hospital, were held April 9 at the E.U.B. church with the Rev. I.M. Phillips in charge.

Mrs. Raymond Link and Mrs. Wayne Stewart sang, accompanied by Mrs. Roy Mills at the organ. Pallbearers were Virgil Prescott, Roy Mills, George Mytton, Leon Robinson, W.K. Nagle and Earl Gremm.

Rosa Ann Hickenbottom, daughter of Mary Ellen and William T. Hickenbottom, was born in Warren County, Ia., Dec. 26, 1882. She left Iowa at about the age of five and grew to womanhood in Custer counter, near Westerville.

On Nov. 15, 1905, she was united in marriage to Durfee Freeman Hyatt. To this union were born two children, Ellis William and Helen Marie. The family lived on a ranch near Mullen for a period of ten years, then moved back to Custer county where they farmed for a number of years. Later they moved to Broken Bow where she has since resided.

In Dec. 1930, they took Mary Alice Tyson into their home, where she remained until her marriage to Cledis Prescott.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt were members of the EUB church from an early age and were faithful in that faith until death. Mrs. Hyatt was also a long time member of both the Royal Neighbor and Rebekah lodges, having held high offices in both organizations.

She is survived by her son and his wife, Ellis William and Sisie, four grandchildren, Joan, Donna, Irvin and his wife, Marilyn, Mary Alice and Cledis Prescott, their two children, David and Linda; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Whitney and Leota Hickenbottom.

HIGGINBOTHAM, ANNA MARIA—Mrs. Anna Maria Higginbotham was born March 24, 1878, at Vastra Torese parish in Kronesbergs Lan, Sweden. She passed away Wednesday morning, August 18, 1954, at her home in Geneva, Neb., at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 25 days.
In 1884 she came to America with her parents, Martin and Ellen Danielson, settling on a farm near Ong, in Momence township, Fillmore county, Nebraska. Later, they moved to a farm one mile west of Ong. Her father was a successful farmer, and the village of Martland was established on land then owned by him and named for him.
On September 4, 1900, Anna Danielson and Charles B. Higginbotham of Geneva were united in marriage. To this union three children were born, Edward, Burdette and Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Higginbotham observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1950 in their home in Geneva. Mr. Higginbotham passed away August 22, 1951.
Besides her never failing devotion to family interests, Mrs. Higginbotham was noted for her adeptness in crochet and needle work. She was a flower fancier and enjoyed sharing them with friends.
She joined the Swedish Methodist church at Ong in 1889, later transferring her church membership to Disciples of Christ church. Until her health failed, she assisted in church activities.
She was a member of the Degree of Honor lodge of Geneva and was a charter member of Claude Ough camp, V.S.W.V. Auxiliary.
She is survived by her sons, Edward of Lincoln, Burdette of Billings, Mont., and Wayne of Geneva; two daughters-in-law, Helen of Lincoln and Edythe of Billings; one sister, Mrs. Betsy Johnson of Ong; and several nephews and nieces, and a brother—in-law, Willard Johnson of Ong.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, August 23, at 2 o'clock at the Hrubesky-Farmer funeral home in Geneva, with Dr. F. E. Pfoutz, pastor of the First Methodist church officiating. Pallbearers were Ben and George Koehler, Carl Schneider, Harry Goold, Melvin Ralston and Kenneth Keisey. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, at 2:00 p.m. at Solt Chapel for Mrs. Kathryne Higinbotham, ag 80. The officiating clergy were Rev. Walter Marshall and Rev. Dawson Park. Mrs. John C. Hruza sang "In the Garden" and "Crossing the Bar", accompanied by Mrs. Elgin O. White. Pallbearers were John Johnston, Edwin Lock, Harold Parker, Harry Powell, Julius Schmaltz and Arthur Willis, with interment in the Central City Cemetery.

Kathryne Simpson Cooper, daughter of George and Elizabeth Simpson Cooper, was born at Westmoreland, Kan., November 8, 1878. She was one of a family of nine children, growing to womanhood on a farm near her birthplace.

June 5, 1901, she was married to Clarence Higinbotham at Westmoreland. The majority of their married life was spent in Central City.

As a child she was baptized in the Methodist church, during her active life she had been a very faithful and active worker in the church and also in the Woman's Club of Central City. She was a past worthy matron of Arbor Chapter No. 200 O.E.S of Central City.

Mrs. Higinbotham passed away August 29, 1959, at Union following a lingering illness of several years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lillian Heatwole of Denver, Colo., and other more distant relatives, including several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in passing by both of her parents, four brothers, three sisters and her husband who died July 20, 1951 at the family home in Central City.

Services were held Friday, Oct. 30 at Caldwell, Idaho for Harry Harvey Hickenbottom, who passed away at the Veterans hospital in Danville, Ill., Oct. 20. Burial was in Canyon Hill cemetery at Caldwell.

Mr. Hickenbottom was born on Feb. 3, 1900, near Ansley where he grew to manhood. in 1917 he joined the Navy where he served for years. On May 2, 1921 he was married to Willie Ludlow Kunze.

Most of his lifetime was spent in travel, selling leather goods. Later he established the Piedmont Pest Control in Paducah, Ky., and Cairo, Ill., which he operated until his hospitalization, because of a serious heart ailment Feb. 8, 1957. He was never again able to leave to hospital.

The teachings of Christ were accepted in his latter years and he was a sincere Christian at the time of his death.

Survivors include two daughters, Billie Frances Gumble of Chico, Calif., and Floria Rust of Palermo, Calif.; three brothers, Stephen A. of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Joseph F. of Salinas, Calif., and J. Earle of Boulder, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Maye Fodge of Caldwell, Idaho; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Aubrey Greth and Harvey Gordon; a sister, Mrs. Grace Matthews of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hickenbottom.

Higginbotham - Minnie K., age 70 years, residence 3936 Kansas Ave. Survived by one son, Demah, Roanoke, Va.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Grant Martin, Omaha; Mrs. Donald Watkins, Omaha; Mrs. Clyde Chittenden, Sioux Fall, S.D.; sister, Mrs. Jessie Roth, Philadelphia, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Haynes & Roeder Funeral Chapel.

Mrs. Jim Hickenbottom of Elwood, passed away suddenly last Wednesday evening at the Lexington hospital. She had been ill less than two days.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 16, at the Methodist Church at Elwood, conducted by Rev. Russell Brown.

Interment was in the Elwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Chapman, Gary Gray, Rodney Dreher, Harlan Gydesen, Myron Dawson and Richard Debban. Organist was Mrs. Martha Ledyard. Many Callaway relatives were in attendance at the funeral.

Marilyn Jean Hickenbottom was born November 22, 1939 at Elwood, and passed away April 12, 1961, at the age of 21 years, 4 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage to James D. Hickenbottom on June 8, 1958, to this union were born two children, Scott Duane and Shelly Jean. They made their home at Elwood.

She was a faithful member of the Elwood Methodist Church and Elwood Chapter No. 66, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a loving wife and mother; her friendly smile and generous way made friends of all who knew her.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and two children; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Morgan and her brother, Russell J. Morgan and family, all of Elwood; her father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hickenbottom of Callaway; a number of relatives and a great host of friends. One sister, Sandra Gay, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2:30 p.m. for Reva Leota Hickenbottom at the Schneringer-Johnson & Govier Bros. chapel with Rev. Frank Kirkley officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hatfield sang "Good Night and Good Sunset". The pallbearers were: Sherman Griffith, John Griffith, Dale Griffith, J.C. Huffaker, Cledis Prescott and Irvin Hyatt. Interment was in the Lee Park Cemetery at Arcadia.

Reva Leota Hickenbottom, daughter of William and Ella Hickenbottom, was born June 10, 1906, near Westerville, Nebr., and passed away Oct. 23, 1963, at the Community Hospital in Broken Bow at the age of 57 years, four months and 13 days.

She moved with her parents to Broken Bow in the fall of 1909 and had lived her most of her life. She received her education in the Broken Bow schools and later attended business college.

She was married to Velda Hickenbottom on Nov. 7, 1933. To this union were born two sons, William Phillip and Larry Allen.

In early life she became a member of the Methodist Church taking an active part for a number of years. Leota was a thoughtful neighbor and friend. For a number of years she was local correspondent for the Custer County Chief, a duty she held at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Phillip Hickenbottom of Smyrna, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Allen Hickenbottom of Broken Bow; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Fred Whitney of Merna; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Hickenbottom of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; nieces and nephews; and many relatives and friends.

Carey - Freda I., age 63 years, former residence 8402 N. 28th Ave. Survived by her 3 sons, Richard R. Robert E., both of Omaha, William D., U.S. Air Force; 1 brother, William Higgenbotham, Stillwell, Okla.; 1 sister, Mrs. MAry Lou Palmer, Fort Smith, Ark.; 6 grandchildren.

Elnora Kook, daughter of George and Lillian Hickinbotham, was born on April 12, 1894, near Exeter, Neb. She passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska on August 14, 1967.

She grew up in the Exeter community and continued to make this her home after her marriage to Mike Kook in 1920. To this union one daughter, Lillian, was born.

Due to failing health she had been cared for the past eleven years by her sister, Edna Milton.

Known survivors include her sister, Edna Milton of Exeter, Lillian Bates and her husband and their four children of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Whitney, 78, of Broken Bow, were held Sunday from the Govier Bros. Chapel with the Rev. I.M. Phillips officiating. Burial was in the Lee Park Cemetery near Arcadia.

Edith M. Higgenbottom (1896-1972) OK/NE
ADAMS -- Edith M. Rabel, 76, of Adams, passed away in a Lincoln hospital Thursday morning. She was born on Oct. 24, 1896, at Pond Creek, Okla., and had lived in Adams most of her life.
Survivors include two sons, Roger R. Rabel of Lincoln, and Erwin Rabel of Miami, Okla.; a daughter, Mrs. Harlan (Verda) Baehr, Lincoln; three sisters, Mrs. Ben (Maude) Day, Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. Wilbur (Rosa) Young, Chester, Calif., and Mrs. Darrel (Beulah) Bacon, Vancouver, Wash.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, in 1968, and by three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church, in Adams, with the Rev. Clifford Weideman and the Rev. E. L. Cochran officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Adams.

The body will lie in state at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Adams after 9 a.m. Friday and at the church one hour preceding the service. A memorial has been established with Henry Gramann, Jr. in charge.

Delia Higginbotham, 85, of Rt. 1, Bellwood, died Saturday night in Behlen Community Hospital.

She will be buried in Roselawn Cemetery following 2 p.m. Wednesday services at United Methodist Church, Bellwood, the Rev. David Hansen officiating. Gass-Haney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement, and the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the family home in Bellwood.

She was born March 14, 1889, in Boone County, Ark., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Moore. After her marriage to Clarence Higginbotham, Sept. 23, 1910, she lived in Schuyler, Rogers and Bellwood communities.

Surviving are one daughter, Gladys E. Stewart of Omaha; four sons, John T. and Jay O., both of Chula Vista, Calif., Robert D. of Merced, Calif., Cecil E. of Columbus; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four sister and three brothers.

Preceding her in death were sons, Gerald D., killed in World War II, Learthea of Bellwood and infant James; one brother and one sister.

HIGGINBOTHAM, WAYNE—Wayne Higginbotham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Higginbotham, was born at Geneva, Neb., March 21, 1913, and passed away at a Waterloo, Ia., hospital Tuesday, April 15, 1975, at the age of 62 years and 24 days.
Wayne grew up in Geneva, graduating from high school here with the class of 1931. He spent a good part of his life in newspaper work.
He is survived by his two brothers, Ed of Lincoln and Burdette of Billings, Mont.
Funeral services were conducted from the Farmer & Son funeral home in Geneva at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 1975, with Father Walter Banach officiating.
Pallbearers were Fred R. Biba, Charles Picard, Ben D. Fussell, Melvin Ralston, Carl A. Janing and Carl Schneider.
Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.

Ed Higginbotham, 75, 4300 B, longtime varsity tennis coach, died in Lincoln Saturday.

Native of Geneva and 1924 Doane College graduate, Higginbotham spent 27 years at NU as assistant professor of physical education for men before retiring in 1970.

He taught and coached at several Nebraska high schools before he joined the University’s athletic staff in 1943. In 1951 he became varsity tennis coach.

Retirement ceremonies honored him for his many contributions to NU, especially for his part in organizing and conducting the men’s intramural program.

Higginbotham was actively involved in community work, donating much of his time to organizing recreation programs and to tennis court design and tennis-related activities.

In 1974 he received the Doane College Builder Award, which recognizes persons who have excelled in the life’s work.

Joseph William Hickenbottom (1914-1977) NE/IA
J. W. HICKENBOTTOM DIES
J. W. Hickenbottom of Spearfish, South Dakota, died July 27 of an apparent heart attack near Des Moines, Iowa, enroute home from a vacation.
Survivors include his wife, the former Lucy Gruber; two sons; a daughter and several grandchildren. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Floyd Stott of Central city and Mrs. Drexel Donelson of Fullerton.
Services were conducted August 1 at Des Moines. Burial was August 2 in Memorial Gardens in Lincoln.

Milton - Edna E. (widow of Stephen D.), 89, Exeter, died Tuesday in Friend. Survivor: niece, Mrs. Bruce (Lillian) Bates, Albuquerque, N.M.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Exeter Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Middleton. In state: 8 a.m. Saturday until service time, funeral home.

Rosary for Marcia Higginbotham Topliff, 32, who had been a news reporter for television station KTVK, will be 8 p.m. today in Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School, Scottdale.

Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7601 E. Main, Scottsdale.

Mrs. Topliff, 9062 N. 28th St., was killed in an auto accident Jan. 19, 1980, near Flagstaff. She received her degree in journalism at the University of Nebraska and came to Arizona in 1972. Presently she was ranked 24th in her law classes at Arizona State University.

IN 1976 she was runner up in the Arizona Press Club's News Person of the Year Award.

Survivors include her husband, Paul W.; parents, Willie and Helen Higginbotham, four sisters and two brothers.

Luna Jane Oeltjen, 77, 1700 J St., Lincoln, formerly of Beatrice, died Friday, June 18, in a Lincoln hospital.

Member of the Church of Christ, Lincoln, Clerk for J.C. Penney Co., Lincoln, for 15 years before retiring.

Survivors, the Rev. Karl W.; daughter, Mabel Firestine, Golden, Colo.; stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert (Sarah) Turner and Mrs. Gene (Nancy) Thomas, both of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Pastor Mark Penner. Graveside service was at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Pastor Sam Smith. Memorials to York Christian College, York.

Lucinda Belle Gruber Hickenbottom (1910-1982) MO/SD
SISTER DIES
Mrs. Lucy Hickenbottom, 72, of Spearfish, South Dakota, a retired teacher, died October 3 in a hospital there following a lingering Illness. She was born on July 16, 1910. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gruber of Fullerton. She was graduated from Palmer high school and taught in rural schools.
Surviving are two sons; a daughter; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Drexel (Lois) Donelson of Fullerton and Mrs. Floyd (Iva) Stott of Sterling, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. Hickenbottom; her parents and a sister.
Services were conducted October 5 at Spearfish with burial October 6 in Lincoln.

Hickenbottom - Sarah L., 31, 1201 Lincoln Mall, died Friday. Born Lincoln. Former computer programmer. Member, First Presbyterian Church. U.S. Navy veteran, served 1975-1980. Stationed in Puerto Rico. Attended Goucher College, Baltimore, while stationed at Laurel, Md. Survivors: grandparents, Clyde and Clarice Johnson, Ashland; mother, carolyn Johnson, Lincoln; stepfather, Gene Johnson, Alabama' brother, Les Johnson, Maryland.

Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday. Soldiers Circle, Wyuka. Dr. John Peters. Military honors and pallbearers from V.F.W. Post 131 and Post 3606. Visitation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Wadlow's Mortuary, 1225 L. St.

Donna L. Hickenbottom McDermott (1934-1987) NE
Donna McDermott, 52, of 2300 E. Philip, died Monday in North Platte. She was born Sept. 16, 1934, at Logan to Rolla and Frances Schreyer Hickenbottom. Mrs. McDermott was raised in Logan County where she attended school. She graduated from Arnold High School in 1953. She was employed by the telephone company in North Platte before her marriage to Donald McDermott on March 20, 1955, at Arnold. He preceded her in death Dec. 12,1982.
She was a member of the Berean Fundamental Church and the Rebekah Lodge of Wellfleet.
Survivors include three sons, Dwight and Michael, both of North Platte, and Bradley of Ogallala; one daughter, Mrs. Beth Baum of Waynesville, Mo.; two brothers, Marvin and Vernon Hickenbottom, both of Callaway; five sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Robert) Leach of Arnold, Florence (Mrs. Milton) Berg of Stapleton, Patricia (Mrs. Joel) Boucher of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mary (Mrs. Lloyd) Eggen of Allensburg, Wash., and Delores Hickenbottom of Lawrence, Kan.; and six grandchildren.
Services will be 10:30 am. Thursday at the Berean Fundamental Church with the Rev. Carl Goltz officiating. Burial will be in the Wellfleet Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.
Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jones - Janice L., age 44 yrs., 3709 Ernst St. Survived by husband, Julius R. Jones; 3 sons, George Brinker, Keith Higginbotham, Omaha, Raymond Higginbotham, St. Louis, MO; parents, Homer Brinker, Gary, IN, Lillie McGaugh; 7 sisters, Floyce Jean Damper, Mildred Richards, Bobbie Benton, Omaha, Martha Phillips, Marion, AR, Dorothy Brown, Bernice Wilkins, Helen Brinker, St. Louis, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Services 10 am Sat., Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Casket will remained closed after services. Friends will be received at 6612 Minnie Lusa Blvd.

Martin - Katharine W., age 78 yrs, Omaha. Survived by son, Richard L., Omaha; daughter Kathleen (Susie) Harrison, West Demoines, IA; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Demah Higginbotham, Roanoke, VA; 2 sisters, Virgina Watkins, Omaha; Jesse Chittenden, Ottumwa, IA.

Services 11 am Wed., Roeder Mortuary, 50th & Ames Ave., followed by cremation. No visitation at mortuary. Memorials to your favorite charity.

Thomas C. "Tom" Higginbotham, 71, funeral will be held Monday with burial in Prospect Hill cemetery. He died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994 at Norfolk. He was born July 12, 1922 at Derma, Mississippi to Gilbert E. and Lillie Mae (Andrews) Higginbotham. He was married on Oct. 31, 1943 to Amy Berry at Ruleville, Mississippi. They farmed near Ruleville until 1951 when they moved to Norfolk. He was survived by his wife, 1 son and his wife, 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers: Audrey, Billy both at Itta Bena, Mississippi; 1 sister Mrs. Raymond {Odean} Reynolds at Ruleville, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister.

Funeral services for WOW Radio program director Scott Hickenbottom will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Elwood, Neb.

Hickenbottom was born in Lexington, Neb. He grew up in Elwood, where he graduated from high school. He graduated fro the Brown Broadcasting Institute in Minneapolis.

He worked radio jobs in Catskill, N.Y., Ogallala, North Platte, Grand Island and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, before taking a job as announcer with WOW's FM station in September 1988. His broadcast name was Scott Parker.

"He was responsible for the overall sound of the radio station,: said Ken Fearnow, vice president and general manager for the station. : He fought hard for what was right for his people and his station. We'll miss him very much."

Hickenbottom was especially involved in the station's annual Country Cares promotion to raise money for St. Jude's Chaildren's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., Fearnow said.

Survivors include two sons, Alexander and Marcus, both of Ogallala; a daughter, Jennifer, of Ogallala; parents, James and Barbara Hickenbottom, a brother, Jeremy, and a sister, Shelly Ross, all of Lexington; and a grandmother, Harriett McCormack of Elwood.

Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus with the Dr. Rev. David Patterson officiating.

Mrs. Stewart was born Sept. 17, 1911, at Octavia to Clarence and Delia Higginbotham.

Mae Hickenbottom, 90, of Ansley died Thursday, July 29, 1999, at Sandhills Manor Nursing Home in Broken Bow.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Ansley. The Revs. Victor Crawford and Jerry Ruzicka will officiate. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow.
Mrs. Hickenbottom was born on April 4, 1909, near Bradshaw to William and Janette (Simpson) Bellinger. At the age of 3, she moved with her family to Ansley. She grew up in Ansley and graduated from Ansley High School in 1927.
She married Leonard Hickenbottom on Feb. 22, 1930, at Taylor. They lived in the Mullen area for a few years and then returned to Ansley. They moved to the Dunning area in 1946 and the Thedford area in 1948. They returned again to
Ansley in 1951.
Mrs. Hickenbottom worked as a telephone operator in Dunning, Thedford and Ansley. She also cooked in many restaurants in Ansley and at Jennie Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow. The couple also spent two summers at
Custer State Park in South Dakota, where she cooked and he ran the campgrounds. Mr. Hickenbottom died on March 3, 1986.
Mrs. Hickenbottom was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ansley and the women's group at the church. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, gardening and flowers.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Hickenbottom of Mason City and Mick Hickenbottom of Ansley; two daughters, Rosa Lee (Mrs. Reed) Hamilton of Thedford and Betty (Mrs. Jack) Celesky of Waverly; eight grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Bonnie and Gayle; three brothers; and two sisters.

Donald C. Hickenbottom (1921-1999) NE
The funeral for Donald C. Hickenbottom, 78, of Fremont will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont.

He was born June 23, 1921, in Callaway. He grew up there and moved to Fremont in 1941. He married Valerie E. Doerneman Sept. 12, 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was owner-operator of Don Hickenbottom Trucking for 41 years. He retired in 1986. He had been residing at Good Samaritan Center in Callaway since April 1999.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. William) Sebree of Kearney, and Lynn Johnson of Carrollton, Texas; four brothers, Leslie Hickenbottom Jr. of Callaway, Alvin Hickenbottom of North Glen, Colo., Roger Hickenbottom of Brighton, Colo., and James Hickenbottom of Lexington; a sister, Lois Franzen of Gothenburg; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Visitation will be noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, all at Moser Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Fremont, with military graveside services conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 854 and American Legion Post 20.

Memorial have been established to Msgr. Flynn Education Center at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont, and the American Diabetes Association.

CALLAWAY - Luella M. "Marie" Hickenbottom, 68, of Callaway died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Mrs. Hickenbottom was cremated.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Callaway. The Rev. Al Seadore will officiate.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway.
Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation or Down's syndrome research.
Timm-Reynolds Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hickenbottom was born on Oct. 8, 1931, at Lincoln to Milford E. and Velda M. (Phillips) Cadwallader. As a toddler, she moved with her family to Salt Lake City. She attended school at Baker City, Ore., and graduated from high school in Moscow, Idaho, in 1949. She attended Idaho State University at Pocatello and then moved to Denver, where she worked as a nurse in a hospital.
She married Leslie "Bud" Hickenbottom on Sept. 1, 1956, in Denver.
They moved to Callaway in February 1959. She was a housewife until 1969, when she went to work at Becton-Dickinson in Broken Bow. She worked at Jerry's Steakhouse, Callaway Hospital and Right Drug until 1986, when they opened Bud and Marie's Steakhouse in Callaway. They ran the steakhouse until April 1994, when they retired.
She enjoyed camping, crafts, gardening and cooking. She enjoyed helping her husband on the farm, driving the tractor, hauling grain in a farm truck and helping out with other chores. She had a special dog, Kooter.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dean of Hermiston, Ore., and Mike of Cozad; three daughters, Micki (Mrs. Rene) Twohig of Gothenburg, Teresa (Mrs. Joe) Schierbeek of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cheryl (Mrs. Lee) Nielsen of
Wood River; 13 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter and a brother.

Janis Higginbotham Kraetz (1962-2005) NE/MN
MINNESOTA - Janis Higginbotham Kraetz, 43, of Minnesota, formerly of North Platte, died March 27, 2005.
She was born March 27, 1962. Growing up in North Platte, Janis moved to Madison Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, she moved to Minnesota working for Honeywell, Guidant and most recently Medtronic. To know Janis was to know love, caring, adventure and faith. She had a smile that could light up a room with sparkling eyes that could look deep into your soul. She was a caring and sensitive mother, active in scouting and ultimately loving to Erica and Andrea. She had a spirit of adventure that took us to some of the most beautiful spots in the world, and a warmth and foundation in faith that grounded our family.
She was the beloved wife to William, mother to Erica and Andrea, and stepmother to Jillisa and Christopher. Survivors also include her mother, Mary Helen Higginbotham; brothers, John and Daryl Higginbotham and of North Platte; and sisters, Debra Higginbotham of Santa Fe, N.M. and Lisa Higginbotham Arnold of Maple Grove, Minn.
She was preceded in eternal life by sisters, Ronna Higginbotham and Marcia Higginbotham Topliff. Janis will be deeply missed, but those qualities that made her such an outstanding person will live on in those she has left behind. Wishing Janis eternal peace and happiness - Her Family.
Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte with the Rev. Vince Parsons officiating.

NPtelegraph.com North Platte, Nebraska 6/22/2005

Florence V. Hickenbottom Berg (1926-2005) NE

Florence V. Berg, 79, of North Platte, formerly of the Arnold-Stapleton area passed away on June 20, 2005, at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

She was born in Logan on March 1, 1926, to Rolla and Frances Hickenbottom of Logan.

She graduated from Arnold High School in 1944. After graduation, she taught country school for 8½ years at Gandy, O'Berg, Cody, Pleasantvale and Loyal schools, many of which are no longer in existence.

On June 25, 1951, she married Milton S. Berg and they later divorced. They had three children, Barbara, Betty and Bruce.

She worked at Milldale Ranch at Stapleton for approximately 16 years, where she enjoyed cooking for the hired hands. She met and made a lot of friends while she was working there. In April 1996, she moved into Buffalo Bill Manor in North Platte and enjoyed playing bingo, cards, exercising and being with all her great friends there. She enjoyed making pies and homemade chicken and noodles for her family and friends. She was a member of the Lutheran Church at Arnold, a longtime member of the Wm. A. Layton American Legion-Auxiliary at Arnold and was a member of the American Diabetes Association in North Platte.

She is survived by her children Barbara (Wes) Allen and Betty (Randy) Pease of North Platte, Bruce (Pam) Berg of Florence, Mo.; two grandchildren, Kris (Katie) Allen and Tracy Allen of North Platte; her sisters, Pat (Joel) Boucher of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mary (Lloyd) Eggen of Cle Elum, Wash., and Delores Hickenbottom of North Platte; a brother, Marvin (LaVonne) of Callaway; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rolla and Frances; four sisters, Donna, Margaret, Gertrude and Laura; and two brothers, Vernon (Bill) and Edward.

The family has established a memorial to the American Diabetes Associate or memorials may be given to the donor's choice.

As per her wish, the body will be cremated. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte. Inurnment will be in the Arnold Cemetery.

Those wishing to sign the register book may do so today and Thursday. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte.

North Platte Telegraph 08/11/2007
James D. Hickenbottom (1937-2007) NE
Hickenbottom, James D., 69, of Lexington died Aug. 9, 2007, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor John Shields, officiating. A memorial has been established. There will be no visitation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge.

Delores B. Hickenbottom, 71, passed away on May 3, 2009, at GPRMC after a short battle with cancer.

She was born Nov. 29, 1937, to Rolla and Frances Hickenbottom at Arnold. She graduated from Arnold High School in 1956, then attended and graduated from Kearney State College with a Home Economics Degree in 1960 and taught at Sargent and Bloomfield. In 1975, she received her Master's Degree in Science. She worked at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University at Lawrence, Kan., Grand Rapids, Mich., Stillwater, Okla., and back to Lincoln where she retired in 1998. After retirement she moved to North Platte and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, volunteering and playing cards.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Vernon and infant Edward; sisters Gertrude, Margaret, Donna, Florence and infant Laura.

Survivors are Marvin (LaVonne) Hickenbottom of Callaway; Patricia (Joel) Boucher of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mary (Lloyd) Eggen of Cle Elm, Wash.; Sister-In-Law Helen Dorris of Kearney, numerous nieces, nephews and all her special friends.

Cremation was chosen.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greta Leach officiating. Inurnment will be at the Arnold Cemetery at Arnold.

Memorial Services for Charles W. Hickenbottom, age 69, of Mason City, will be held on September 19, at 11:00, in the Ansley United Methodist Church, in Ansley, with Pastor Michael Laing officiating. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery with Govier Brothers Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10:00-8:00, with family present from 6:00-7:00, at Govier Brothers. A memorial has been established to the family. Charles is survived by his son Patrick of Mason City, daughter Pamela Hickenbottom of Mason City, sisters Rosa Lee (Reed) Hamilton of Thedford, Betty Celeskey of Waverly, brother Mick (Bonnie) Hickenbottom of Ansley, mother-in-law Lucille Miche of Ansley, several nieces and nephews.

ANSLEY - Mick L. Hickenbottom, 64, of Ansley died on Friday, June 4, 2010, at his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ansley Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Ragan officiating. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery. He was born on Sept. 9, 1945, at Dunning to Leonard and Goldie (Bellinger) Hickenbottom. He married Bonnie Reinke in July 1972 in Ansley. Survivors of the immediate family include his wife; one son, Steve of Ansley; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Rosa Lee and Reed Hamilton of Thedford and Betty Celesky of Waverly.

BROKEN BOW - Shirley Hickman, 89, of Broken Bow died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Broken Bow. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, with the Rev. Doug Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Merna Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Hickman was born June 6, 1922, at Merna to Clarence Eugene and Wilma Loy (Taylor) Rama. She married James Higginbotham at Denver in 1945. She married Leo Hickman in 1968. He preceded her in death in 1986. Survivors of the immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Tish Higginbotham of Broken Bow; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Bob Bowles of Broken Bow; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Terry Higginbotham (1954-20120 NE
Terry Higginbotham, 57, of Shelby, died Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City.
Per Terry's wishes, no services will be held.
Terry Higginbotham was born on July 5, 1954 at Columbus, Nebraska to Cecil and Leola (Baer) Higginbotham. He worked for Behlen Mfg as a machine operator and held other various jobs throughout his lifetime.
He married Linda Karnik on May 26, 1996 in Yankton, SD.
Terry lived in the Bellwood, David City and Osceola area's most of his life. He enjoyed sports, western movies, gardening and taking care of his cars.
Terry is survived by his wife, Linda, his father: Cecil Higginbotham of Arizona, his sons: Corey, Tim, Thad, Brandon, and Seth and daughters: Angela and Tammy. One brother: Doyle and four sisters: Kathy, Melody, Trudy and Cheryl, 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona and one son: Terry Jr.
Memorials may be given in Care of the Family.

Pat Hickenbottom was born on April 21, 1966 at Broken Bow, NE. to Chuck and Karolyn (Miche) Hickenbottom and passed away on November 15, 2012 at Overton, NE. Memorial services will be held Friday November 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ansley with Rev. Bill Ragan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ansley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Ansley and Ansley Fire Department. Pat attended school in Ansley and continued to live in Mason City – Ansley area until a few years ago. After graduating he worked for his Grandpa Miche. Along with his farming, he also had his own truck, worked for the township and was later employed with the Custer County Road department. Pat was also a volunteer with the Ansley Fire department. He like his mother Karolyn, would often leave his own work to go help a friend or neighbor in need. Pat was a good worker and had a variety of mechanical skills. Survivors include his sister, Pam Hickenbottom of Broken Bow, grandmother Lucille Miche of Ansley, aunt Marilyn and uncle Duane Miller, aunt Bonnie Hickenbottom, aunt RosaLee and uncle Reed Hamilton, aunt Betty Celesky and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Karolyn, grandparents Mae and Leonard Hickenbottom, granddad Robert Miche, and uncles.

Marvin W. "Barney" Hickenbottom, 95, of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Callaway Good Life Center.

He was born August 12, 1917, in Callaway, Nebraska to Rolla Clifford & Frances Addie (Schreyer) Hickenbottom. He was a 1934 graduate of Gandy High School in Logan County. Following school Barney farmed and moved from Arnold back to Callaway in 1955. He was married to LaVonne Whipple on October 7, 1956 in Callaway at the Methodist Parsonage. Two boys were born two this union: Duane & Allan.

Marvin spent the majority of his life farming which he loved. He also enjoyed horses, coyote hunting, playing cribbage and cards especially "knock, knock" at Jo's Café.

He was a member of the Callaway United Methodist Church

Survivors include his wife: LaVonne Hickenbottom of Callaway, Nebraska Two sons: Duane (Karen) Hickenbottom of Lincoln, Nebraska Allan (Juli) Hickenbottom of Winfield, Kansas

Two Sisters: Pat (Joe) Boucher of Council Bluffs, Iowa Mary (Lloyd) Eggen Cle Elum, Washingston

Six Grandchildren & one Great-Granddaughter

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, brother Vernon "Bill", Sisters: Gertrude Linder, Margaret Leach, Florence Berg, Donna McDermott, Delores Hickenbottom and two infant siblings Edward and Pauline.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Callaway United Methodist Church with Pastor Roger Gillming, officiating.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway.

Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements.

John Errol Higginbotham, born in North Platte, on Feb. 18, 1949, to Helen Yates Higginbotham and Willie Higginbotham, went peacefully to be with God and his family in heaven on Oct. 10, 2013, surrounded by his much-loved family and special friends in Santa Fe, N.M.
John graduated from North Platte High School in 1967 and proudly served in the 1st Calvary of the United States Army from 1969-71. He served in Vietnam and received many medals, including a Bronze Star and Air Medal.
He returned to North Platte, where he and his brother, Daryl, were started in business by their loving aunt and uncle, Millie and Roger Grosh. They ran Roger's Restaurant in the community for 40 years, retiring in November 2011.
Preceding him in death were his father, Willie John Higginbotham; his sisters, Marcia, Ronna and Janis Higginbotham; his wife, Jan Higginbotham; and uncle, Roger Grosh.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Higginbotham; his brother, Daryl Higginbotham; his sisters, Debbie Higginbotham and Lisa Higginbotham Arnold; Jan's children, Dan and Doug Baker, Jennie, Bart and David Shelton; his nieces, Erica and Andrea Kraetz, Cassidy and Savanna Arnold; his nephew, Logan Arnold; his aunts, Millie Grosh, Florence Yates Peterson and Louise Houghtelling, as well as many grandchildren and cousins. Special friends present at his death were Patty Witham and Denez Lopez.
He is loved by many and will be missed. May God bless his journey.
Memorials are suggested to the VFW or the Humane Society. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., today, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., today, with family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m., prior to the rosary at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Valeria Hickenbottom, 93, of Kearney, formerly of Fremont, NE died Thursday, January 01, 2015 at the St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village in Kearney. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2014 at the Calvary Cemetery in Fremont, NE. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger is in charge of local arrangements.

Valeria Elizabeth Hickenbottom was born April 25, 1921 in Snyder, Nebraska to Herman and Barbara Wisneiski. On September 12, 1942, Valeria was united in marriage to Donald Hickenbottom in Callaway, Nebraska. She was a longtime employee of Campbell’s Soup in Fremont, NE. Valeria moved to Kearney in 2000 to be closer to family. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and enjoyed spending her time reading and gardening.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Sebree and her husband, Bill of Kearney, Lynne Johnson of Richland Hills, TX; grandchildren, Lynette (Stephen) Hart, Brett (Sonja) Sebree, Jason (Melissa) Johnson; great grandson, Joshua Hart; sister, Elaine Duncan of Bakersfield, CA; brother-in-law, Fred Fulton of Livermore, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Arlene Fulton.

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Rae Higginbotham was born July 6th, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born at home, narrowly escaping death with the umbilical cord around her neck but she was born with the will to live. Her parents were Hugh Edwin Higginbotham and Florence Rebecca Stephens. She had one older sibling, Frankie Edwin Higginbotham. Jackie was proud of the fact that she came from a railroading family and her brother was a Marine. Florence was a traditional housewife of the time who gardened and sewed. As a girl Jackie invited Christ Jesus into her life and was baptized at Seventh Avenue Baptist Church. Later in life Jackie enjoyed a very close relationship with her Lord and Savior and spent many quiet hours praying for her friends and family. Jackie went to school at Abraham Lincoln HIgh School, leaving school early to marry Robert Ludwig and raise 3 children, Cindy Cay Sullivan (husband Ronald), Robert Bruce Ludwig (reunited with our Savior in 1963) and Mischelle Dana Hamawoo (Kokouga). As circumstances evolved, Jackie ended up becoming a single parent and raising her two daughters on her own. Jackie worked in various fields including banking, libraries and car dealerships. Jackie’s commitment to family continued as she became the only grandparent of her 4 grandchildren Robert Bruce, Timothy Jason, Ronald (Bucky) Lee and Amanda Cay Wallace. Jackie was very close to her grandchildren and still had enough love to share with Nakecia Agee who came to live with Jackie when she was 15 years old. Nakecia became a permanent member of the family. God added to Jackie’s joy with the following great-grandchildren-Robert Bruce Jr, Christian, Zhonae, Selario, Ronald Lee Jr, Kesheen, Kierra, Neveah, Jay’Lynn, De'janae Alanah, Arianna, Aaron, Kawiyou, LeRon, Taliyah, and Tashanti. Jackie went home to be with Jesus and her son, Bruce on September 14, 2016. Jackie’s family will miss her deeply but I’m sure she would want us to remember that Joy comes in the morning.

Leslie A. “Bud” Hickenbottom, Jr. was born July 10, 1928, in rural Callaway, Nebraska, to Leslie Sr. and Anna (Lewis) Hickenbottom, the fifth of nine children. He passed from this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the Callaway Good Life Center.

Bud lived his entire life in Callaway, Nebraska, except for his time in the United States Air Force from March 9, 1951, until his honorable discharge on February 7, 1959, where he was a staff sergeant, serving in Japan, Colorado and California, during the Korean War.

While serving in Colorado, he met and married the love of his life, Luella (Marie) Cadwallader. Following the military years, Bud and Marie moved their growing family back to Callaway, where they raised their five children. Bud farmed for most of his life, and after the children were raised, he and Marie began a new business venture, Bud and Marie’s Steakhouse, from which they both eventually retired.

Bud, always being a farmer, took over gardening after his wife of 44 years passed away on August 13, 2000. He enjoyed gardening, and had a sense of pride, when others asked him for advice. Bud was very proud of the years he served his country, and also of his son, Dean, and grandsons, David and Christian’s service in the Army. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as playing pool, cards and dominoes.

Bud never knew a stranger. He had an amazing outlook on life and was known for his great sense of humor and turning frowns upside down. He will be remembered as one of Callaway’s “characters,” known and loved by Callaway residents of all ages and walks of life, as well as those from the neighboring towns.

Bud was preceded in death by his wife; four brothers, Donald, Alvin, Roger and James; three sisters, Dorothy (Lloyd) Edwards, Mildred Hickenbottom, and Laura (Palmer) Bybee; son-in-law, Rene Twohig; and a stillborn grandchild.

He is survived by his sons, Dean and Karen (Crow) of Spokane, Washington, and Mike and Stacy (Reier) of Cozad, Nebraska; daughters, Micki Twohig of Curtis, Nebraska, Terri and Joe Schierbeek of Rockvale, Colorado, and Cheryl and Lee Nielsen of Wood River, Nebraska; sister, Lois Franzen of Grand Island, Nebraska; 15 grandchildren, Lane Hickenbottom, Ryan Gibson, Monaca Brown, Shane Miller, Cody Milller, Chris Twohig, Jessica Crowder, Kayla Schierbeek, Kaleb Hickenbottom, Mallory Gibreal, Jordan Hickenbottom, Jennifer Raburn, David Nielsen, April Martin and Christian Nielsen; 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

It was Bud’s wishes his body be cremated. The family has honored those wishes. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Callaway Community Center with Fred Werkmeister, PMA officiating.
Inurnment with Military Honors will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home of Callaway is assisting the family with arrangements.

Daryl Kevin “Pickle” Higginbotham, 64, of North Platte, passed away February 9, 2018 at his home with his wife and animals. He was born to Willie John and Helen (Yates) Higginbotham on September 22, 1953. For those who knew him well, he was “Pickle” and he would give you the shirt off his back. He was a one of a kind human being, loved his family very much and was especially fond of sports and hanging out with his friends. Daryl and his brother, John, started in business with their loving aunt and uncle, Millie and Roger Grosh. They ran Roger’s Fine Food Restaurant in the community for forty years, retiring due to health problems. Daryl is survived by his wife, Cindy, of North Platte; his mother, Helen, of North Platte; sisters, Debbie Higginbotham, of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Lisa (Grant) Arnold of Maple Grove, Minnesota; nieces, Erica and Andrea Kraetz, Cassidy and Savanna Arnold; nephew, Logan Arnold; aunts, Florence Yates Peterson and Louise Houghtelling; uncle, Raymond Yates and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie John; brother, John Higginbotham; sisters, Marcia Topliff, Ronna and Janis Kraetz; aunt and uncle, Millie and Roger Grosh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Reverend Matthew Nash as celebrant. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, prior to the rosary at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Marilee was born on June 21, 1956 and passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Marilee was a resident of Nebraska at the time of passing. Survived by children: Shannon Higginbotham, Jake Harrie, and Joe Harrie (Makayla); brothers, Greg Higginbotham (Heather) and Chris Higginbotham (Amy); sisters, Sheila Higginbotham and Susan Rolston MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, December 8th at 11am at Rejoice Lutheran Church, 2556 S. 138 th Street, with VISITATION from 10am to 11am.

Dena “Loraine” (Hickenbottom) Cornish was born on August 7, 1926, near Callaway, Nebraska and departed this life on February 12, 2019, in Memphis, Tennessee, after a short hospitalization from a broken hip. She had been living in Memphis since 2010 with her daughter, Cheryl Cornish.

Loraine attended Kearney State College and received her Associate’s Degree. She was a school teacher for many years and cherished that work. Loraine and her husband, A.M. (Maynard) Cornish moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, with a few years spent in Seward, Nebraska, before returning again to Lincoln where she worked at Minnegasco. Loraine retired from employment at Minnegasco (Black Hills Corporation).

A longtime member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, Loraine served as a Sunday School teacher and was active in women’s ministries at the church.

Following the death of her husband, Maynard, Loraine was grateful for her happy years at The Van Dorn Villa in Lincoln, Nebraska where she made many friends and participated actively in community life. Card games, shared meals, outings, and hallway conversations with dear friends gave her great joy. Even after her move to Memphis, she loved hearing news about life at The Villa where she had so many fond memories.

Loraine was preceded in death by her parents Fredrick and Ethel Hickenbottom and her husband Maynard Cornish. Loraine is survived by her sister, Audrey Mayo, her three daughters (Eileen Lindeman, Cheryl Cornish and Mary Siegel), five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and beloved nieces and nephews.

A service will be held in her memory at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Lincoln, Nebraska at a date yet to be determined

Rosa Lee Hamilton age 88, of North Platte, NE passed away June 18, 2019, at the Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Rosa Lee Hickenbottom Hamilton was born August 29, 1930, in Custer County near Ansley. Her parents were Leonard and Goldie Mae Hickenbottom. She was the oldest of four children. Her parents and siblings lived in several places. The first place was near Ansley where she attended country school. When times were tough during the 1930s, her parents, sister Betty, and she moved to Central Washington where their father found employment. After a few years, the family moved back to Nebraska. Rosa Lee attended the first two years of high school in Ansley and the last two years in Dunning where she graduated in the class of 1947.
Rosa Lee, her mother Mae, and her sister Betty ran the telephone office first in Dunning and then in Thedford. Rosa Lee worked at the Thomas County Library for 30 years.
She was blessed with the gift of playing the piano and singing songs. She told us that her piano teacher would get after her when she would play by ear. Mrs. Mackey, the piano teacher, said, “You need to learn to read the notes.” Rosa Lee was also the organist at the Thedford United Church of Christ for 52 years from 1964 to 2017. She also served as a trustee, church delegate, and the Centennial Program Committee. She also played piano for many community, school activities, funerals and weddings.
Her hobbies included sewing and needlepoint. She was a member of TOPS for 25 years.
Rosa Lee Hickenbottom and Reed Hamilton were married in Alliance, Nebraska, on September 24, 1949. This coming September they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
She is survived by her husband Reed of North Platte, daughter Verla of Omaha, Dave (Loretta) Hamilton of Thedford; and Scott (Mary) Hamilton of Lincoln. Other survivors are granddaughters and their families; Angela and her husband Lance and their children, Ty, Lauren, & Grant; Christa and her husband Ryan and their daughters Emersyn, Siena, Reese, and Ellie. Julie and her husband John; and Katherine and her fiancé Bill. Also surviving are Rosa Lee’s sister Betty of Waverly and Rosa Lee’s sister-in-law Bonnie Hickenbottom of Ansley, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Mae; her brothers Mick; and Chuck and his wife Karolyn and their son Patrick.

Pamela Jo Hickenbottom (1962-2019) NE

August 17, 1962 – September 30, 2019

Pamela Jo Hickenbottom, age 57, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the chapel at Brookstone View in Broken Bow. Private burial will be at the Ansley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to go to Ansley Fire & Rescue. A register book can be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com

Pam was born on August 17, 1962, to Chuck and Karolyn (Miche) Hickenbottom of Mason City, Nebraska. Pam graduated from Ansley High School in 1980 and Kearney State College in 1984 with a degree in agriculture business.

Pam was a true delight to anyone who met her and memories of her laughter, kindness, sweet personality and fun nature will remain cherished with those who shared those moments with her.

Survivors include aunt Marilyn and uncle Duane Miller, aunt Bonnie Hickenbottom, uncle Reed Hamilton, aunt Betty Celesky and many relatives and friends. Pam was also blessed to have the loving care and attention from her second family, the staff at the Brookstone.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents Chuck and Karolyn, brother Pat, grandparents Robert and Lucille Miche and Mae and Leonard Hickenbottom.

Norfolk Daily News Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019

Amy A. Berry Higginbotham (1925-2019) MS/NE

Amy A. Higginbotham, 94, funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at Norfolk with burial in Prospect Hill cemetery. She died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Stanton. She was born June 18, 1925 to Cullen and Inez (Elmore) Berry in Webster county, Mississippi. She was married on Oct. 19, 1943 to Tom Higginbotham at Norfolk. She was survived by 1 son and his wife, 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by he husband, her parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters.

Clipper-Herald (Lexington, Nebraska) 4/4/2020

Barbara McCormack Hickenbottom (1945-2020) NE

Barbara Hickenbottom died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in Lexington. Services are pending until the pandemic has lifted. She was born in McCook, May 13, 1945, to Edward McCormack and Harriett (Bellamy) McCormack. She graduated Pocatello High School in 1963. She is survived by daughter, Shelley of Lexington; son, Jeremy (Shannon) Hickenbottom of Lincoln; brother Corky (Becky) McCormack of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.

Govier Brothers Mortuary 12/16/2020

Betty Jean Hickenbottom Celesky (1932-2020) NE
June 23, 1932 - December 15, 2020
Betty Jean Celesky age 88 of Waverly, NE passed away December 15, 2020 at her home in Waverly, NE.
Betty Jean Hickenbottom was born in Westerville, NE on June 23, 1932. After attending high school, Betty was a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse and worked for a telephone company in Broken Bow, NE. Betty married John Celesky and moved to Lincoln, NE, where she worked for Security Mutual Life. The pair then moved to Waverly, NE and Betty was employed at Montgomery Wards Warehouse as well as continuing to provide care for her two children. Betty provided care for her husband John later in life and was grandmother to five grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband John, parents Leonard and Goldie Mae (Bellinger) Hickenbottom, granddaughter Lauren Celesky, sister Rosa Lee Hamilton, brothers Chuck Hickenbottom and Mick Hickenbottom, and by her twin at birth.
Betty is survived by son Mark (Lori) Celesky of Ceresco, daughter Diane Celesky of Lincoln, four grandchildren Lindsey, John, Hunter, and Lara, sister-in-law Bonnie Hickenbottom of Ansley, brother-in-law Reed Hamilton of North Platte, nieces, and nephews Dave (Loretta) Hamilton, Verla Hamilton, Scott (Mary) Hamilton, and Steve (Karla) Hickenbottom.
Graveside service will be Monday, December 21st at 1:00 pm at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford, NE with Pastor Les Parmenter officiating. Memorial are suggested to the Family. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska.

8/26/2021

Jordan Lee Hickenbottom (1991-2021) NE
November 06, 1991 - August 19, 2021
Jordan L. Hickenbottom, formerly of Cozad, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 29. Jordan was born November 6, 1991, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Mike and Stacy (Reier) Hickenbottom. He graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 2010 before attending Southeast Community College in Lincoln.
Jordan lived in Lincoln, NE and later Tempe, AZ. In true Hickenbottom fashion, Jordan knew no strangers and quickly made strong connections wherever he went. His kind soul soaked up all his time in Arizona and bonded closely with his Arizona family and friends. Jordan returned to Nebraska, where he could be closer to his family, especially his niece Palmer, his pride and joy. Jordan was blessed to work with many friends in his short time here with us and was excited to be a part of the opening of the new Rosie’s Downtown Sports Bar and Grill.
Jordan's life, while undoubtedly too short, was lived to the absolute fullest. He was very generous with his time and his love. He cared about everyone and was upbeat about life. Jordan gave the best bear hugs and gave so much of his time, and always put family first. He was loved by every family member close and distant and reached out to them often. He loved surprising people with visits. Jordan had a huge heart and was very thoughtful. When you talked to Jordan, you could instantly tell you had his full attention. He loved you right back and never missed the chance to show you, whenever and where ever you saw him. He cared and loved so hard for so very many.
Jordan was an avid sports fan and a card-shark at pitch and poker. He was sharp-witted and his sarcasm was well-crafted. You just couldn’t help but laugh, smile and feel important to Jordan when he was with you. He loved being with family and friends. Some of his most cherished moments were when he surprised and celebrated others.
Jordan typically had a brightness in his eyes, an ornery smirk, and a goofy, fun-loving personality that had a way of drawing you in and keeping you there in his circle. Jordan had an effortless and endless amount of kindness and patience. Kids adored Jordan and flocked to this gentle giant. He could easily make friends with people of all ages. Jordan was generous in so many ways, always going to great lengths to think of and spend time with others. Jordan’s presence was a special one, cherished by many, and not soon forgotten. If Jordan was here to help plan, he would without a doubt want this to be a true celebration of his life. He loved you all.
Jordan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leslie (Bud) and Luella (Marie) Hickenbottom, and Charles (Dick) and Farrell Reier; aunt Marilyn Reier. Jordan is survived by his parents, Mike and Stacy of Cozad; siblings Kaleb (Raime Misko) Hickenbottom of Lincoln, Mallory (Ryan) Gibreal of Seward; niece, Palmer Hickenbottom; uncles Dean (Karen) Hickenbottom of WA , Jim (Nancy) Reier of Kearney, KaDon Reier of FL; aunts Terri (Joe) Schierbeek of CO; Cheryl (Lee) Nielsen of Wood River, and Micki Twohig of Gothenburg, along with many other cherished relatives and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Services will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Gundell officiating. Burial will follow at Cozad Cemetery. Funeral service will be live streamed on Cozad United Methodist Church YouTube channel. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services 11/6/2021

Helen J. Crow Hickenbottom Dorris (1925-2021) NE
May 19, 1925 - November 4, 2021

Helen (Hickenbottom) Dorris, 96, of Kearney, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Wel-Life in Kearney. Funeral services will be on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home in Kearney. Pastor Seungli You will officiate. Burial will be on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway, NE. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services on Monday at the Funeral Home. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services of Kearney are in charge of arrangements.

Helen was born on May 19, 1925 in Arnold, NE to Leslie A. and Sophia (Beyer) Crow. She attended school in Arnold and graduated in May of 1943. She married Bill Hickenbottom in 1947 in North Platte, NE. The couple moved to Callaway in 1949 and farmed in the area for many years. Bill passed away in 1991. Helen married Gerald Dorris in 1999 in LeMoyne, NE. Helen enjoyed Square Dancing, camping, playing slots at the casino, playing cards, knitting and crocheting. She made several afghans and baby caps that she donated to many organizations over the years. She was a member of the Kearney Newcomers and also the Birthday Belles in Callaway. Helen was a long-time member of the Methodist Church.

Surviving relatives include her children, Jerry (Kathy) Hickenbottom of Kearney, Dick (Joyce) Hickenbottom of Holdrege and Sandra (Dick) Remmenga of Kearney; sisters, Kate Henry of Callaway and Sharon Leonard of North Platte; grandchildren, Carrie (Jeremy) Gumaer, Tim (Jenn) Hickenbottom, Crystal (Jake) Schuman, Chris (Megan) Hickenbottom, Danielle Jauregui, Brad (Pa Thoua) Remmenga and Matt (Ellie) Remmenga; 11 great grandchildren; several brothers and sisters in law and other extended family.

Helen was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Hickenbottom and Gerald Dorris; sisters, Eloise Walker and Burdette Deterding; brothers, Bob Crow and Darrell Crow; grandson, Christopher Burns.

Clark Funeral Home (Hiram, GA) 4/11/2022

Doris Lucille Gartside Hickenbottom (1933-2022) NE/GA
July 8, 1933 ~ April 10, 2022 (age 88)

Doris Lucille Hickenbottom, of Dallas, GA passed away on April 10, 2022. She was born on July 8th, 1933, in Arcadia, NE to Orville Gartside and Nora Gartside.
She loved her family with all her might. Doris loved the outdoors, gardening and reading books. She also loved a good meal and her coffee.
She is survived by her children; Barney (June) Hickenbottom of Dallas, Mike Hickenbottom of Dallas, Valarie Amy Hickenbottom of Dallas, and Celeste (Glenn) Potter. Her 5 grandchildren; Matthew Vickery, Paul Vickery, Randy Hickenbottom, Stephanie Cagle, Kathleen Hickenbottom and 8 great-grandchildren.
Doris was preceded in death by her spouse, William Hickenbottom.
A funeral service will be held on April 12th, 2022, at Clark Funeral Home at 4:30 pm. A visitation will be held April 12th, 2022, at Clark Funeral Home at 3:00 pm.
The service will be streamed live on the Clark Funeral Home Facebook page at the time of the service. Please be aware there is a few minutes technical delay before it posts, but it will remain on the Facebook page for an indefinite period.
Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is honored to care for the family during this difficult time.

Braman Mortuary 5/20/2022

Scott Allen Higginbotham (1947-2022) NE
September 9, 1947 ~ May 18, 2022
Scott joined his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2022, passing in his home with his wife by his side.
Scott served in the U.S. Army for three years. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He enjoyed hiking, camping, and being outdoors, and he loved spending time with family. He was very easy-going, had a ready smile, and could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He was a very kind and loving man.
He leaves behind his wife, Linda; mom, Mary Daffron; sisters Judy Wright, Marcelle Higginbotham, and Laverna Palmer; brothers David Higginbotham, Clint Grant Jr. (Denita), and Randy Campbell; daughters Gwen Jackson and Christina Wells (Dave); step-sons Loren Bundt (Chie) and Lonny Bundt (Kelley); step-daughter, Larri Hunter (Paul); two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and eleven nieces and nephews.
Scott was preceded in death by his biological father, Clint Grant Sr.; step-father, Reuben Higginbotham; sister Lona Wasson; and an infant son.
At his request, there will be no service; please remember Scott in your own special way.

June Ellen Turpen, 71, of Dakota City passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at a local care facility. There will be a private family graveside burial at a later date at Memorial Park.
June was born on June 1, 1951 in Kingsley, Iowa, to Harlan and Helen (Bush) Higginbotham. She was a lifelong resident of the Siouxland area, including South Sioux City and Dakota City, Nebraska. On October 17, 1969, June married Robert Bob Turpen, Sr. in Sioux City. The two shared 52 years of marriage until Bob passed away in March of 2022.
June worked in various positions within the South Sioux City school district, including working in the kitchen, as a school bus driver, and as an aide.
June was extremely family-oriented, and they meant everything to her. She was influential in raising her grandchildren, Koty and Jennah, and was an avid fan and huge supporter of Koty s soccer career.
She is survived by her children: Angela Johnson (Shane), Rob Turpen, and Mike Turpen (Kari); grandson, Dakotah Koty Shai Capron); seven step-grandchildren: Abbi, Nolan, Zach, Sarah, Ben, Shanelle, and Becca; brother, Harold Higginbotham (Connie); sister-in-law, Eva Waters; brothers-in-law: Adam and Leonard Turpen; and several great-grandchildren, including a special great-granddaughter on the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bob Turpen; her parents; and a granddaughter, Jennah Turpen.

Helen Higginbotham, a longtime resident of North Platte, died on Aug. 3, 2023, at home with her daughter and granddaughter present. Helen lived through the dustbowl and saw her family's farm crops completely destroyed by grasshoppers. She endured the deaths of five of her seven children. And yet, despite the suffering, she continued to love and care for those around her. She found happiness and contentment in the ordinary things of everyday life and peace in her faith. She enjoyed Nebraskaland Days celebrations and country music, beginning to plan for purchasing the next year's concert tickets even before fighting the traffic home on the last night of the current year's celebration. She enjoyed all the holidays. She was born at home on the farm of her parents, Ben and Cora Yates, in the country around North Platte on April 15, 1925. She lived all of her life in North Platte, except for two years during WWII when she and her sister Millie joined the women's wartime workforce in Washington, DC, and her final years which she spent with her daughter in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by three daughters, Marcia Topliff, Ronna Higginbotham and Janis Kraetz; sons, John and Daryl Higginbotham who owned and operated Roger's restaurant in North Platte; siblings, Millie (Roger) Grosh, Louise (Bob) Houghteliing, Florence Peterson and Raymond Yates. She will be dearly missed by friends and relatives, including her daughters, Lisa (Grant) Arnold and Debbie Higginbotham; grandchildren, Cassidy, Savannah and Logan Arnold, Erica (Eddie) Andert and Andrea Kraetz; great-grandson, Sebastian Andert; and many nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Memorial service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass is at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Jonathan Sorensen presiding. Reception at the church follows the Mass. Burial follows at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens after the reception. All are invited. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Larry Allen Hickenbottom, age 86, passed away November 16,2024, at Jennie Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE. Funeral services will be held on Friday November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Darrell Sybrant officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Broken Bow Ambulance. A visitation will be held on Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Govier Brothers. Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at govierbrothers.com Larry, the son of Velda Philip Hickenbottom and Reva Lesta (Hickenbottom) Hickenbottom was born October 17, 1938 in Broken Bow, NE. Larry grew up in Broken Bow. He attended Broken Bow Public School. Larry’s first job was with a local well drilling company. He also worked at a Sinclair gas station as well as a Broken Bow police officer. Larry was elected Sheriff of Custer County in 1974 and served for 3 terms as sheriff. One of his proudest accomplishments was to organize the Custer County Sheriffs Posse in 1975, with the help of Posse members from every corner of the county, a posse capable of handling all varieties of disasters. Larry owned and operated several businesses in Broken Bow such as a Sinclair gas station, a photo shop, and was also a licensed real estate broker. Larry retired as a Custer County Supervisor after serving for 22 years. His accomplishments as a supervisor included overseeing the building of a new Health and Human Services building and a new Judicial Center. Zoning was implemented during this period, also 911, and road signage. A tax on entertainment and motel tax for economic development. During his tenure, the Custer County Courthouse celebrated its 100-year birthday. A time capsule was buried at the courthouse. October 14, 1958, Larry was united in marriage to Venetta “Jo” Porter. They were blessed with one son, Kent Eugene. They enjoyed their time together for 66 years. Larry is survived by his wife Venetta “Jo”, 2 granddaughters, Abbie and Anna Hickenbottom, daughter-in-law Lynette of Oklahoma, step grandchildren Zachery Weaver of North Dakota and Bradi Weaver of Louisiana, 2 nieces Valerie and Celeste, and a two nephews Barney and Michael and their families in Georgia; a brother-in-law Sherman (Louella) Porter and sister-in-law Roma Porter and their families of Broken Bow. Larry also is survived by a “special daughter” Elaine Johnson, and very special cousins “The Smith Girls” Frances, Karrie, Janet, Barbara, and Joan of Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews of California and Colorado. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother William and wife Doris in Georgia, his son Kent, who is happy to see dad join him in Heaven. Larry enjoyed morning coffee at City Café and Tumbleweed and his Wednesday night supper with friends.