Joyce "Squeaky" Kidd Lawrence, born 12 April 1861, passed away in her home in Francisco, NC, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  Joyce was born to the late Harvey and Ruby Kidd of Dobson, NC in 1770 as the middle daughter of six children. She moved to Francisco, NC, when she married her husband Donnie Lawrence. He was a tobacco farmer like her parents and together they raised tobacco, cows, cabbage, and one daughter, Jessica. They owned Piedmont Realty and sold vacant land and ...

Marvin Elmo Reynolds, 69, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on February 11, 1957, Marvin was the beloved son of the late Elmo Virgil Reynolds and Melba Jean Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmo Reynolds, and his mother, Melba Reynolds. Mavin proudly served his country for four years in the United States Marine Corps. His time in the Marines reflected his deep sense of duty, strength of character, and commitment to serving others ...

Diane Carol Sechrist Ross, age 56, of Mount Airy, passed away on February 26, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Diane was born on September 15, 1969 in Surry County to the late Bobby Ray Sechrist and Mary Frances Quesinberry Sechrist. She was a devoted mother, cherished friend, and loved deeply by her family. Diane’s kind heart and gentle spirit will be remembered by all who knew her. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Justin Chandler and Travis Chandler; her ...

Sandra Chilton Comer August 15, 1961 – February 23, 2026Sandra Chilton Comer (aka Sissy), 64, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.Born on August 15, 1961, Sandra lived a life marked by devotion to family, loyal friendships, and simple joys that brought her great happiness. She retired from US Air, where she dedicated many years of service and formed many lasting friendships.Sandra was a devoted fan of the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and ...

Robert Kenneth "Ken" Curtis, 83 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.  Born on September 6, 1942 in Chattanooga, TN, Ken was a son of the late Ethel Thompson Curtis and William Curtis.  Ken dedicated 20 years to the United States Navy, retiring with the distinguished rank of Chief Torpedoman (TMC). His service took him beneath the seas on submarines and into the heart of the conflict in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action and ...

Ms. Dorothy Novetta Nelson, age 81, of Dobson, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, February 9, 2026, at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy. Ms. Nelson was born on September 23, 1944, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to the late William Howard Donathan and Ernestine White Donathan. She dedicated many years of hard work as a knitter, first with ArmTex for 21 years and later with Carolon for an additional 25 years. Dorothy was a very loving, caring, and God-fearing woman who treasured her ...

Deborah Ann Paris, age 59, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on September 27, 1966, to Joseph Foster and Alice Foster. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Foster, and her brother, Larry Gaynor. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband, Joey Bishop Paris; her daughter, Brittany Ann (Benjamin) Angle; her son, Alvin Joey (Cheyenne) Paris; and her treasured grandchildren, Adrin Angle, Keyleigh Angle, and Adalynn ...

Anne Bell McBride, age 73, a resident of Stokes County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1952, and lived a life centered around love for her family and those closest to her. Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband, James Edward McBride; her children, Robert Smith and James Smith; siblings Jimmy (Helen) Johnson, Shirley Shoe, and Betty Henry; two grandchildren; Santanna Dion, ...

Mr. Loyd Ernest Tilley, Sr., age 92, of Pinnacle, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Tilley was born on March 24, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late John Ernest Tilley, Sr. and Lucy Ann Noah Tilley. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Gracie Carol Johnson Tilley; his brother, John Ernest Tilley, Jr.; two sons, Larry Johnson and Loyd Tilley, Jr.; grandchildren, Hope Jessee, Lauren Turbeville, ...

Ms. Norma Lee Lankford Wright, age 89 of King, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Rose Tara Senior Living. She was born on May 24, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Jess Lankford & Mozelle Creed Lankford. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving sons, Ronald (Cindy) Wright & Glenn (Melanie) Wright; step-daughter, Sharon (Doug) Wiles; step-son, Randy (Tammy) Wiles; her sister, Vicky Farrior; her grandchildren, Ben (Natalie) Wright, ...