Obituaries

Obituary for Claude Townsend Sullivan

Claude Townsend Sullivan will long be remembered for his selfless contributions for the benefit of us all in his beloved community of Highlands, North Carolina, his true and caring friendship for all who knew him and his deep love for his wife and family. Claude was born on Dec.

Obituary for Barbara Agnes Creswell

Barbara Agnes Creswell, 87 years of age, went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Obituary for Charles Arnold, Jr.

Charles Arnold, Jr. died at home on March 20, 2022, after a long illness. Charlie was born May 11, 1927, in Newnan, Georgia to Mary Branch Arnold and Charles Arnold Sr. He graduated from high school at Sewanee Military Academy.

Obituary for Melanie Wilson Nix

Melanie Wilson Nix, 53, of the Satolah community, went to her heavenly home March 4, 2022. Melanie was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, and she was strong in her faith with God. The next most important thing was her family.

Obituary for David H Postles, Jr., M.D.

David H Postles, Jr., M.D. of Highlands and Bradenton, FL died March 6, 2022. Postles was born in Sylacauga, Ala., on Sept. 17, 1942, the son of David H. Postles and Jane J. Postles, and then spent his formative years in Rochester, NY. He received his B.S. degree from Hamilton College and his M.D.

Obituary for Dr. Dwight Wingate Underhill

Dr. Dwight Wingate Underhill has died on Feb. 23, 2022. He was born on Dec. 17, 1935, in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Judge Wingate Underhill and Martha Brooks Underhill. Dr.

Obituary for Gwendolyn Mae Austin Brammer

Gwendolyn Mae Austin Brammer, passed away peacefully in her home in Highlands on Jan. 20, at the age of 93. She and her husband, Harold Brammer, were longtime residents of Highlands area. They were active in both church and community.

Obituary for William Henry Martin Ill (Bill)

William Henry Martin Ill (Bill) passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2022 at the age of 91. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a loyal and devoted friend. Bill was born in Sheffield, Ala., on Feb. 17, 1931.

Obituary for Michael Eugene Dendy

Michael Eugene Dendy, 64, of Highlands, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Grundy, VA, he was the son of Ruth McCall Dendy and the late Rev. Alton Dendy.

Obituary for Chad Lucas

In January 2022, Highlands lost a dear friend, a fierce advocate for those in need, and a great cultivator of beauty. Chad Lucas was born in Alexandria, Virginia on Oct. 8, 1965. At age eight, his family moved from Memphis, to Beckley, WV, where he spent the rest of his childhood.