Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Kate D. Welch

by | June 12, 2026 | 1957, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Kate D. WelchKate Deitz Welch, 91, of Bryson City peacefully passed from this earthly life on June 6, 2026, at home with her family present. Kate was born March 15, 1935, to the late Hoyle and Inez Deitz of Dillsboro. She graduated from Western Carolina University in...
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Sally M. Monteith

by | June 12, 2026 | 1941, 1955, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Sally M. MonteithSally Campbell, age 108, a Jackson County high school English and Journalism teacher for 34 years died at her home on Friday, June 5th. A native and lifelong resident of Sylva, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Ida Monteith and the wife of...
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Philip D. Buchahan

by | June 12, 2026 | 1966, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Philip D. BuchahanPhilip Dean Buchanan was born on Dec. 26, 1943 in the lovely town of Sylva in the North Carolina mountains to Thomas Dewey Buchanan and Inez Vesta Carver Buchanan. He attended Western Carolina University for his undergraduate work. Here, his...
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Mildred “Millie” Williams

Mildred “Millie” Williams

Mildred "Millie" WilliamsMildred "Millie" Virginia McRae Williams, 85, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by family. Millie was born on March 14, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, to Angus and Hazel (Rogers) McRae. On July 1,...

Dr. Vivian D. Barnette

Dr. Vivian D. Barnette

Dr. Vivian D. BarnetteDr. Vivian Romona Dean Barnette,61, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by close family and loved ones. She was born July 31,1963, to the late James Watson Dean and the late Inez Arnold Dean of Sanford,...

Thomas C. Joyner

Thomas C. Joyner

Thomas C. JoynerMr. Thomas Clifton Joyner, 84, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro. Born September 16, 1940, in Whiteville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Clifton Wesley Joyner and Mary Elizabeth...