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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Dr. Pat M. Davis

Dr. Pat M. Davis

Dr. Pat M. DavisPat Meece Davis, Ph.D., of State College, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by many of her beloved family members. An inquisitive and curious mind, she left an indelible mark on...

Delene D. Franklin

Delene D. Franklin

Delene D. FranklinMrs. Delene Franklin, 81, of Drexel was sent to her eternal home on April 22, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born May 13, 1943 to the late Ralph Ezell and Eva Seagle Franklin. Mrs. Franklin married the love of her life, Troyal...

Tayler D. Hasbrouck

Tayler D. Hasbrouck

Tayler D. HasbrouckThe best daughter, sister and crazy cat mom passed away on April 19, 2025. Tayler was born in 1994 in Atlanta, GA. She had an eclectic mix of hobbies and activites during her younger years - ballet, tapdance, tennis, drums, basketball and softball,...