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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James “Jim” W. Matthews

James William Matthews, a loving husband, father and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 11, 2024. A private graveside service will be held at 2 pm Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Overlook Mausoleum.  A memorial celebration will be held at 2 pm on...

Summer L. Harwell

Summer L. HarwellSummer Leighann Harwell, 46, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, to James and Melinda Harwell. She is preceded in death by her...

Philip C. Auton

Philip C. AutonPhilip Auton died early October 10th at Duke Medical Center. He passed peacefully while surrounded by family. Philip was born January 6th, 1965, to Linda and David, and grew up on the mean streets of Draco Road in Oak Hill, outside of Lenoir, NC. After...