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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Adele S. Doering

Adele S. Doering

Adele S. DoeringAdele Spina Doering, 79, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. Adele was born August 2, 1945, in South Amboy, New Jersey, to the late Ignatias (Iggy) S. Spina and Mafalda Pirre Spina. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Thomas H. Edwards

Thomas H. Edwards

Thomas H. EdwardsThomas (Tom) H. Edwards passed away on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Bert and Bill, their wives Margaret and Mildred; and his wife of 59 years, Peggy. He and Peggy had three children. Cindy...

Virginia “Ginn” B. Mulligan

Virginia “Ginn” B. Mulligan

Virginia "Ginn" B. Mulligan Virginia Lee Burrell Milligan, known affectionately as “Ginn,” went home to be with God, her parents, deceased family members and friends. Virginia died peacefully at her home in Tuckasegee at the age of 75. Ginn was married to Michael...