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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James “Bo” Rader

James “Bo” Rader

James “Bo” Rader  James Albert “Bo” Rader, Jr. was born August 16, 1942 in Marion, North Carolina to James Albert Rader, Sr. and Connie Lane Rader.  Bo died July 26, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Bo graduated from Marion High School in 1960 where he served as Class...

Onieda “Nada” Meadows

Onieda “Nada” Meadows

Onieda "Nada" Meadows Onieda " Nada " J. Meadows, 60, of Sylva, gained her wings on July 30, 2024.  Nada  was the daughter of Johnny Houston and Helen Broom, but there was a special place in her heart for Dallas Parker, the man who raised her. She was also reunited in...

Nancy S Southard

Nancy S Southard

Nancy S Southard  Nancy "Susan" Southard a long time resident of Black Mountian NC passed away on 23 September 2023. Susan, retired from the NC Dept of Human Resources, Graduate of Western Carolina University with her Masters of Arts in Education. Born in Boone NC,...