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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Johnny R. Albright

Johnny R. Albright

Johnny R. AlbrightJohnny Albright, 66, brother, uncle, and friend, went to his heavenly home on August 8, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1957, in Burlington to the late John Albright, Jr and Louise Stout Albright. A graduate of Southern Alamance High School in 1975,...

David P. Wright

David P. Wright

David P. WrightDavid Patrick Wright, 77, passed away in his home Monday, August 12, 2024. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Gracie; parents, Charles and Laura Wright; sisters, Mary Crisp and Patricia Holbert and brother Edward Phillip Wright. David is...

Ceasar J. Hunt

Ceasar J. Hunt

Ceasar J. HuntBrother Ceasar Jonathan Hunt, born on April 4, 1969, in Marion, South Carolina, passed away on August 6, 2024, at the age of 55. A man of immense integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication, Ceasar left a profound impact on all who were fortunate to...