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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Joseph H. Lanier

Joseph H. Lanier

Joseph H. LanierJoseph Harrison Lanier, age 89, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on September 15, 2025 at UNC Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.  Joseph was born in Davidson County, NC on October 15, 1935 to the late Alex Stewart Lanier and Metta Addie Harrison...

Frank S. Kennet

Frank S. Kennet

Frank S. KennetFrank Sheridan Kennett III peacefully passed at his home on October 28th, 2025 at the age of 81. Born in Asheville, NC in 1944 to Frank Sheridan Kennett Jr. and Suzanne (Fitch) Kennett, Frank graduated from Asheville High School in 1961, then known as...

Christina R. Carter

Christina R. Carter

Christina R. CarterChristina Rose Carter, age 34, of Hayesville, North Carolina, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She suffered a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. Her passing has left an unimaginable heartache in those who...