Obituaries

Christina Catherine Harbison Newton

Christina (Tina) Newton, 78, of Fairborn, Ohio, died on June 23 after a long illness. A Highlands native, she was the daughter of Thomas Cobb and Elizabeth Rice Harbison.

Susanna Mary Garlington

Susanna Mary Garlington, “Susie,” was born on Feb. 19, 1938 and passed away peacefully, among the compassionate support of family and care providers on July 8, 2020.  In the last days of her life, Susie was surrounded by the people and music that she loved.

John Wade Potts

John Wade Potts was born in Pulaski, Missouri, on April 5, 1962, to Wade and Lucille Zachary Potts, and went on to Glory on June 27, 2020.  He was a man who enjoyed simple mountain pleasures such as baiting a hook and hoping for a fish, or taking a trail to get to his destination.

Wiley Sloan

There will be a virtual memorial service for Wiley Sloan at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. Go to www.highlandsmethodist.org.  Scroll down to “Connect with us” on Facebook. Click on this and you will be taken to Highlands UMC’s Facebook page where the link to the service will be posted. 

Madellon Rogers

Madellon (Nana) Rogers passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2020 at the age of 97. Funeral Services are being handled by Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers please send donations in memory to the Albert Carlton Library in Cashiers.

Rev. Jimmy Strickand

Rev. Jimmy Strickland, 48, of Cashiers, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 11 at the Church of Sapphire with the Rev. Rick Plot, Rev. Frank Jones, Rev. Gary McCall and Rev. Berlis Powell officiating.

Jane A. Lewis

Jane A. Lewis, 84, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 27, 2020.  She was born in Highlands, NC, on September 17, 1935, where she spent her entire life.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Anderson and Mattie Hall Anderson.

David Jordan Johnston

David Jordan Johnston, 75, has breathed his last breath. Born on April 18, 1944, in Erie, Pennsylvania, he died on November 29, 2019, in Asheville.

Nancy Caroline Pennington Temple

Nancy Caroline Pennington Temple, age 86, of Highlands, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.   Nancy was the daughter of Lydia Moore Pennington, the wife of William Norman Temple, Sr.

Patricia "Patty" Marsh

Patricia “Patty” Marsh, 87, passed away Monday, June 22, in Highlands.  She was born August 24, 1932 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, when she was nine years old. Patty graduated from St.