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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Linda J. Tinsley

Linda J. TinsleyLinda Jones Tinsley passed away peacefully at 6 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her son, Jason (Tracy) Pope; daughter, Crissy Pope; granddaughter, Rachel Pletcher; grandson, Eric Sobecki; and siblings,...

Jane V. Reece

Jane V. ReeceJane Vernon Reece of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2024. Jane was the daughter of May Mitchell Reece and Vernon Lewis Reece of Cramerton, NC. After graduation from Cramerton High School, Jane continued her education at Presbyterian...

Cindy L. Pearsall

Cindy L. PearsallCynthia “Cindy” Lea Pearsall passed away on September 4th, 2024 in Little River, SC. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mahala Pearsall, four nieces and nephews, Erin Pearsall Aderholdt, Bree Pearsall, Jillian Pearsall, Zakary Pearsall, and seven...