Obituaries

Mary S. Thompson

Beloved longtime Highlands resident Mary S. Thompson (fondly known as “Nanny”, not only by her own grandchildren but by many other children) passed away Thursday, June 11, at her home after a brief illness.

Mary Louise Prince Garcia Cardenas

Mary Louise Prince Garcia Cadenas, 66, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Asheville. Mrs. Cadenas was born in Rabun County, Georgia, on June 15, 1953 to the late Sam and Ella Mae Johnson Prince. She worked and retired as a nurse from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

David Franklin Head

On May 23, 2020, a beautiful spring day, just perfect for enjoying a motorcycle ride, David Franklin Head, along with his wife, Dawn, tragically lost his life and entered into his heavenly home.

Dawn Michelle Head

Dawn Michelle Head was born on January 21, 1970, to John E. Rabun and Nancy Lynn Shirey Lata. Dawn was an avid runner, participating for more than twenty years in the world’s largest 10K race—The Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia.

Archibald Hart III

Archibald Hart III, “Tom”, passed away at home in Highlands, NC, on May 15, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer.

John Clarke

John Clarke, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 in his favorite place – Highlands. John was born Aug. 25, 1947 in Winter Park, Florida. A funeral service was held Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Episcopal Church of Incarnation in Highlands.

Donald Collins Mullen Sr.

Donald Collins Mullen, Sr. died at his home in Newnan, Georgia, on May 17, 2020, at age 84.  He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Oct. 23, 1935, to Harry Alexander Mullen and Rubye Melissa Collins Mullen.

Sara Jane Clark

Sara Jane Clark, age 92, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on May 11, 2020. She was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida, on Nov. 17, 1927.  Sara had a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Music from Stetson University. She retired from being a School Teacher after teaching for 23 years.

Don Beauchamp Fisher

If Heaven has farms and forests, Don will be happily at home.  If not, he will enjoy tending the flower gardens while listening to the angelic music. By his own admission he would not be a part of the choir!  Donald Beauchamp Fisher of Highlands, North Carolina, born on Sept.

Kenneth J. Cichosz

Kenneth J. Cichosz, 84, of McKinney, Texas, formerly of Scaly Mountain, and Lewiston, New York, entered into eternal life on April 30, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born Sept. 11, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the only child of Sophie (Redman) and John Cichosz.