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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Leonard H. Ponder

Leonard H. PonderLeonard H. Ponder passed away peacefully near his home in Columbia, Maryland, on October 22, 2024. He was 85. Leonard grew up in Madison and Buncombe counties and raised his family in Candler. An avid hiker, Leonard on any given Saturday could be...

Lewis E. Tyler

Lewis E. TylerLewis Eugene Tyler, age 73, of Crossville, TN passed away October 21, 2024. He was born December 31, 1950, in Bath, NY, the son of Waldo F. and Betty M. Groves Tyler. Lewis was a 1968 graduate of Corning-Painted Post West High School in Painted Post, NY....

Kenneth L. Moser

Kenneth L. MoserIt is with great sorrow that the family of Kenneth Lane Moser announces his passing on October 20, 2024. Ken died unexpectedly. Ken was born on Sunday, February 27, 1944, to the late Henry Lane Moser and Eddie Mae Moser. In addition to his parents, Ken...