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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John P. Whitman

John P. Whitman

John P. Whitman John Perry Whitman, of Monticello, Georgia, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 95. John was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, the son of the late Dwitt Farnaid Whitman and Maggie Dominick Whitman. John was a proud Army Veteran and served...

Glenda A. Pardue

Glenda A. Pardue

Glenda A. PardueGlenda Anderson Pardue, age 73, of Roaring River NC, passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on October 25th, 1951, in North Wilkesboro NC to Henry and Vertie Anderson, she was a beacon of kindness and...

Sue M. Carmichael

Sue M. Carmichael

Sue M. CarmichaelSue Masten Carmichael, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Robert E. Masten and Brona Smothers Masten. Mrs. Carmichael graduated from RJ...