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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Onieda “Nada” Meadows

Onieda "Nada" Meadows Onieda " Nada " J. Meadows, 60, of Sylva, gained her wings on July 30, 2024.  Nada  was the daughter of Johnny Houston and Helen Broom, but there was a special place in her heart for Dallas Parker, the man who raised her. She was also reunited in...

Nancy S Southard

Nancy S Southard  Nancy "Susan" Southard a long time resident of Black Mountian NC passed away on 23 September 2023. Susan, retired from the NC Dept of Human Resources, Graduate of Western Carolina University with her Masters of Arts in Education. Born in Boone NC,...

Sandra W Hardin

Sandra W HardinMrs. Hardin passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1942 in Kings Tree, SC to the late Russell and Gertrude White. Mrs Hardin earned her BBA from the University of Houston and her MAEd from Western Carolina University. She retired...