James Albert Manley, 88, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, June 26, 2011.James was born July 5, 1922 in Lynchburg, the son of the late James Ford Manley and the late Leila Mayes Manley.  He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School during the big band era and eventually went on to work for the government, War Department, in the Pentagon...

Earl Ashby Cocke, Jr., 55, died Sunday, October 2, 2011. Born April 15, 1956 in Lynchburg, he is a son of Earl Ashby Cocke, Sr. and Dorothy Fisher Cocke. In addition to his parents, Earl is survived by his siblings; William \"Bill\" Cocke and wife, Linda, Mary Diane Nelson, and Timothy Wayne Cocke; as well as many nieces and nephews. ...

Carol Ring Tomlin, 74, of Lynchburg entered Heaven on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 after a brief illness. Carol was the daughter of the late Ira Edgar Ring and Ruth Hurt Ring-Paulette.In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her son Robert Taylor and brother Dale Ring.Carol is survived by her sons: SSG Scott Taylor and his wife...

Terry F. Bebo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Joan Mary Bebo for over 41 years. Born May 12, 1933 in Fitchburg, Mass to the late Nelson F.and the late Dorothy Wilson Bebo. Terry is survived by four daughters from two previous marriages,...

Mildred Elizabeth Hines Thomas, 80, departed this life Monday, March 3, 2013 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of Sidney David Thomas, Jr. Born February 8, 1933, in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late C. H. Hines and the late Elizabeth Lambert Hines. She is survived by three daughters: Vicki and her husband Kern Lunsford,...

Guy Dean Dawson, 85, of Rustburg, VA, died Thursday, March 28, 2013. He was the husband of Thelma Elliott Dawson, for 56 years.Born Friday, December 02, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, VA, Guy was a son of the late Albert Ross Dawson and the late Nettie Wicker Dawson.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son: Earl Dean Dawson...

Clarence Ervin Sligh, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, January 15, 2011. He was the husband of Peggy N. Sligh.The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.

Cathy Ann Lammi Jacob, 55, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Born March 11, 1957 in Fitchburg, MA; she is the daughter of Carol Ann Lammi Moineau and the late Roy Lammi.In addition to her father, Cathy was predeceased by her husband, Paul Oscar Jacob. She is survived by her daughters; Heather Marie Andersen and husband, Roy of...

Longtime Lynchburg community member D. L. "Pete" Warren, died Friday afternoon after battling acute respiratory distress syndrome. "Pete" was born in Eden, North Carolina in 1928, one of nine children. He was the fifth child of the late Clyde and Nannie Warren. He was the husband of Patricia Evelyn Warren for 62 years.In addition to his parents Pete was preceded...

Mary \"Granny\" Brown Spence, 100, of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2012. She was the wife of the late Roy \"Buck\" Spence. Granny was born in Bedford County on April 23, 1911 and was the daughter of the late Robert E. Brown and Eddi St. John Brown. She was a member of Big Island Baptist Church and worked...