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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Melody K. Stills

Melody K. Stills

Melody K. StillsWith profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Melody Stills, who was born on January 12, 1973, in Warsaw, NY to parents Kerry Russell Kelley and Barbara Lynn Rowland Kelley and peacefully entered her...

Christy E. Dunlap

Christy E. Dunlap

Christy E. DunlapChristy Elaine Dunlap, age 54, of Swannanoa, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was affectionately known as "Kiki" by her family. Christy was the first-born daughter of Allen and Shirley Dunlap,...

Carolyn Y. Chance

Carolyn Y. Chance

Carolyn Young Chance, 90, died February 1, 2026, in Grapevine under the full snow moon. Memorial service: 3 p.m. February 24, 2026, Feragne Villa, 755 Mid Cities Blvd, Hurst, TX. Reception to follow. Carolyn was born April 30, 1935 to Ralph and Geneva Young, in...