Obituaries

Death notice for Harold Neville Neely

Harold Neville Neely, 73 of Highlands, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Highlands.

Death notice for Lucy “Merle” Bradley Adameit

Lucy “Merle” Bradley Adameit, 89 of Otto passed away Wednesday May 4, 2022. A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Obituary for James Patrick View

James Patrick View, 36, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2022. He was born on October 3, 1985. He grew up in Highlands and was a graduate from Highlands High School in 2004. James had a calling to serve his country and joined the Marines immediately after graduation.

Obituary for Cornelia Lipscomb Martin, “Nell”

Cornelia Lipscomb Martin, “Nell”, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022 at the age of 89. Nell held many cherished titles throughout her life: sister, wife, mother, grandmother, Gigi, social worker, artist, writer, educator, and motivational speaker.

Obituary for Nina Gordon Wilkerson Bugg

Nina Gordon Wilkerson Bugg, 83, of Atlanta and Highlands, went to be with the Lord on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022. Born in Atlanta on May 28, 1938, she is survived by her best friend and beloved husband of 59 blessed years, William Adolphus Bugg, Jr.

Obituary for William “Butch” Beck

William “Butch” Beck, 75, of Highlands and Scaly Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2022. He was born in Macon County. The son of the late James William and Beulah Henry Beck.

Obituary for Donald Bruce McCormick

Donald Bruce McCormick, PhD, died April 21, 2022, at the age of 89. Don is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter, Sue (Cliff) in FL, sons Don (Kristen) in NH, and Allen in WA.

Death notice for Della C. Norman

On March 22, 2022, Della C. Norman died peacefully at her home at Chestnut Hill Assisted Living in Highlands. There was a celebration of Della’s life Saturday, April 2, 2022, at North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville, Florida.

Obituary for Janice “Jan” Hartland Weaver

Janice “Jan” Hartland Weaver of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, died Saturday, Nov. 19, in her home at The Bayshore Assisted Living where she had resided for the past four years. She was born in St. Mary, Pennsylvania in 1925, and in September 1946 married Dr. Charles E.

Obituary for Willis Eugene “Gene” Billingsley

Willis Eugene “Gene” Billingsley, 84 of Scaly Mountain, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Gene was born in Macon County to the late James Newton Billingsley and Lillie Hazel Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by nine brothers and sisters.