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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Paul N. Blomquist

Paul N. Blomquist

Paul N. BlomquistRaleigh, North Carolina - Paul Neal Blomquist, 67, passed away at home on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He exemplified tremendous courage and strength battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a terribly cruel disease. Even...

James “Jimmy” M. Wallace

James “Jimmy” M. Wallace

James "Jimmy" M. WallaceProsperity, South Carolina - James McMackin "Jimmy Mack" Wallace, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home on Lake Murray, SC. He was born on June 18, 1940 to the late James Leander Wallace...

James H. Fleming

James H. Fleming

James H. FlemingJames Henry Fleming, 88, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Marjorie Jean Wear Fleming entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 31, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 4, 2024, in the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian...