Ms. Natalie June Thompson, 52, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home. She was born March 12, 1968 in Forsyth County. Natalie was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army. She was a Special Education teacher for many years in Wichita Falls, TX and in Winston-Salem, NC. Surviving are her son who she loved dearly, Brady Strain; her parents, Don and Lana Thompson; one brother, Garrett Thompson and wife Barbara and numerous nieces and nephews. (Hayworth-Miller Silas...

Mrs. Doris Marie Forrest West, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born in Davidson County on June 21, 1942, to the late James Alex and Helen Lomax Forrest. Doris was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where she took much pride in being part of the bereavement committee and the choir. She was an avid motorcycle rider and belonged to the Gold Wing Road Riders. Along with her husband, they rode motorcycles in all the continental states. Doris was a loving wife,...

Kernersville – Edith Avoline Needham McGaha, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Surry County on March 20, 1944 to the late Edith Holt Needham and Garnett Needham. Edith was a seamstress. She worked for Kaiser-Roth and eventually retired from Sara Lee. Edith loved to clean and was well known jokester. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by one brother Buddy Needham and her husband Dillard Ray McGaha. Surviving are two...

John Roby Orrell, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away on July 31, 2020. John was born on January 18, 1924 in Winston-Salem to Solomon and Lottie Greer Orrell. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. and served during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Norma Lee Walker Orrell; his parents; two brothers; and granddaughter, Emma Orrell. Surviving family includes his...

Mrs. Peggy Tise Beckerdite, 76, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born on March 30, 1944 in Forsyth County to Charlie Jacob Tise and Geneva Dinkins Tise. Peggy was retired from Lucent/Western Electric/AT&T. She was a member of Pinedale Christian Church and was involved in the children’s ministries and Sunday School. Peggy enjoyed sewing, gardening, and going to the beach. She loved dogs. The thing she enjoyed most was being a mom and grandmother. She served...

Mrs. Virginia Pearl Chamblee Knott, 96, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Guilford County on March 27, 1924. She was a longtime member of Konnoak Baptist Church. She loved gardening and working outside. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Knott. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Knott Newsome of Winston-Salem and granddaughter, Jaime Triplett of Winston-Salem. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday,...

Mr. David Ronald “Ron” Coe, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Surry Co. on December 22, 1942 to the late Oscar and Ruth Coe. Ron grew up on a tobacco farm in Dobson, NC and graduated from Copeland High School and Draughn’s Business College in Winston-Salem. He served his country in the National Guard from 1962-1968. Ron worked in the car maintenance and shipping industry his entire adult life, working 27 years at Anchor Motor...

Mr. Robert Paul Tuscano, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Walnut Cove Health & Rehab.  He was born November 25, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Francis and Anna Tuscano.  Bob founded the Lyons Club in Manheim Township, PA.  He owned and operated Atwood Mechanical in PA before moving to NC.  After the move, Bob went to work with K-Ham Plumbing, where he retired with 20 years of service.  He was a faithful member of First Christian Church.  Bob...

Mrs. Joyce King Myers, 85 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 just one day short of her 86th birthday.  She was born July 29, 1934 in Davie County to the late Robert Harding King and Alma Howard King.  Joyce was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church and had retired from Forsyth Hospital after 25 years of service.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Eugene Myers who passed in 2009 and one brother, Wade King.  She is survived by two sons, Scott...

Mrs. Catherine West Fry, 90 of Advance, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Danby House Assisted Living in Winston-Salem, NC where she was a resident since January 2015. Catherine was born January 2, 1930 in Davie County to the late John Asbury West and Mattie Lola McBride West.  Catherine graduated from Farmington High School in 1948 and was employed at Hanes Knitwear in Winston-Salem for a short while.  She married David Johnson Fry on January 9, 1952 and was married for 47...