Obituaries

Celebrate and remember those from our precious alma mater who have passed. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends.

Catherine M. Lowder

by | June 29, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Catherine M. LowderCHARLOTTE - Catherine M. Lowder, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born in Asheville, NC on October 14, 1946, and was the daughter of James F. Lowder and Ruth H. Lowder. Cathy graduated from Hickory High School and...
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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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James “Buddy” H. Nelson

James “Buddy” H. Nelson

James "Buddy" H. NelsonJames “Buddy” Harry Nelson, Jr., who just celebrated his 90th birthday, went to his heavenly home on May 5, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris Nelson; his three daughters, Patti Stahlsmith (Bob), Vicki Williams (Matt), and Lori...

Jo Ann L. Lisk

Jo Ann L. Lisk

Jo Ann L. LiskOn Sunday, May 3, 2026, Jo Ann (Lemieux) Lisk passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jo Ann was born in Shirley, Massachusetts on November 1, 1952 as the second of three daughters, while her father was stationed at Ft. Devins. In 1975,...

Alice “Elaine” Kiser

Alice “Elaine” Kiser

Alice "Elaine" KiserAlice Elaine Kiser, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born on August 1, 1943, Elaine was the daughter of Ralph and Harriet King. She attended Haw Creek Elementary, Biltmore School, and graduated from A. C. Reynolds High School in...