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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Henry “Phil” Shook II

Henry “Phil” Shook II

Henry "Phil" Shook IIHenry Philander Shook II December 26, 1946 - December 20, 2024 Greensboro-Henry Philander Shook Il (Phil) of Greensboro, age 77, quietly slipped away from his loving wife, Marguerite Verble Jordan Shook (Maggie), who was by his side, on December...

Muriel C. Thompson

Muriel C. Thompson

Muriel C. ThompsonIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, Mother and Nana, Muriel Clement Thompson at the age of 71. She was getting ready to go play Pickleball with a group of dear friends on December 19th when she suffered a...

Richard “Tim” Babb

Richard “Tim” Babb

Richard "Tim" BabbRichard “Tim” Babb, 80, loving husband of 59 1/2 years to Mary Finley Babb, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, just a few days from his 81st birthday. Born in Danville, VA, he was a son of the late Reese and Azalea...