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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Stephen D. Prybylo

Stephen D. Prybylo

Stephen D. PrybyloStephen Steve Prybylo, 62, of Morganton, NC passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1963 and was the son of the late Lawrence Douglas Prybylo and Nancy Barns Prybylo. Steve graduated from Freedom High School and...

William “Bill” E. Loytty

William “Bill” E. Loytty

William "Bill" E. LoyttyWilliam “Bill” Eric Loytty, aged 59, passed away on April 24th, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born November 29th, 1965, in Elmira, New York, the cherished son of Eric and Margaret Loytty. He graduated from Hickory High School in...

Sharon K. Heatherly

Sharon K. Heatherly

Sharon K. HeatherlyOur hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of a beautiful and beloved lady, Sharon Kay Heatherly Davidson, on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Sharon was born on February 9, 1971 and she has been a blessing each and every day of her life of 54 years. She...