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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Michael W. Boyd

Michael W. Boyd

Michael W. Boyd Michael Weldon Boyd passed away on June 13, 2025, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on July 15, 1948; however, he called Comanche, Texas, home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Doris Lee...

Barbara R. Weston

Barbara R. Weston

Barbara R. WestonHIGHLANDS - Barbara Ramsey Weston, 87, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.

Lonnie “Clarence” Towe

Lonnie “Clarence” Towe

Lonnie "Clarence" ToweLonnie Clarence Towe was born March 7, 1944, to Clarence Stephen and Irene Haynes Towe. He was the brother of the late Teresa Towe Keese. Clarence loved his family, his friends, his plants, and the students of Oconee County. He is survived by...