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.

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...

Rochelle Renee Hika

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...

Nancy Drye Cowan

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...

Amethyst T. Privett

Amethyst T. Privett Our hearts are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Amethyst Tiffany Green Privett on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born in the summer season of June 12, 1988, in Haywood County. Through our tears we celebrate and honor the...

Daniel “Dan” E. Fulton

Daniel "Dan" E. FultonIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Ernest Fulton, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who left us peacefully at the age of 75. Daniel, known to friends and family as Dan, was a man of many passions and...

Abigail “Abby” C. Bass

Abigail "Abby" C. BassAbigail Christine Bass, 44, of Asheville, NC, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Abigail was born on March 19, 1980, in Asheville, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Randall J Bass and Janet P Solle’(Edward). Abby radiated...