Obituaries

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

Douglas W. Monts, Sr.

by | August 31, 2026 | 1964, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Douglas Wilbur Monts, Sr., 98, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his home in Fairfax, SC, surrounded by loved ones. Doug was born on January 18, 1928, in Plains, Georgia, to Rosalie Douglas Monts and Joseph Holland Monts, Sr. He attended Americus public...
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Rochelle Renee Hika

by | August 31, 2026 | 2018, 2021, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Rochelle Hika, 58, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in a Knoxville, Tennessee hospital. She was a native of Lakewood, Ohio and had lived most of her life in Florida before moving to Andrews 16 years ago. Rochelle had received both her bachelor's and...
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Nancy Drye Cowan

by | August 31, 2026 | 1973, Obituaries | 0 Comments

Nancy Drye Cowan, 74, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. Born in Concord, North Carolina, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Jessie and Clara Drye. Nancy graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in education and devoted her career to...
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Jack L. Galloway

Jack L. Galloway Jack Lane Galloway, 79, formerly of Cullowhee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Tennessee, on Dec. 29, 2024 after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s. Jack was born on Feb. 17, 1945 to the late Terry and Zephia Parker Galloway of...

Geraldine “Jeri” S. Roberts

Geraldine "Jeri" S. RobertsJeri Ruth Smith Roberts, age 87, of the Martin’s Creek Community, Murphy, passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at a Hayesville care facility. Born March 5, 1937 in Murphy, she was the daughter of the late Allen Grady and Florence C....

Leslie Anderson

Leslie AndersonLeslie Anderson, a distinguished long-time civic leader in Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on December 27, 2024, following a brief battle with multiple illnesses. Renowned as a champion of social justice, cultural preservation, early childhood...