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Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 21 for Carl W. Womack, who died March 16, 2001, at Carson Tahoe Hospital, Carson City. He was 70.
Mr. Womack was born Nov. 4,1930, at Long Beach, Calif., and had been a resident of South Lake Tahoe for the past 13 years. Before his retirement he worked for General Telephone Company for 27 years. After moving to South Lake Tahoe he worked for Grant Wolf Inc., as a courier and was co-owner of Lake Tahoe Apartments.
Survivors include his longtime companion, Marilyn Milholland of South Lake Tahoe; sons, Carl Womack of Orange, Calif., Gary Womack of Simi Valley, Calif., Shane Womack of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Denny Womack of Huntington Beach, Calif.; brothers, Roy Womack of Los Alamitos, Calif., and Jim Womack of Simi Valley; sisters, Audrie Wyant of Lake Montezuma, Ariz., and Martha Hinkley of San Clemente, Calif.; former wife, Jimmie Ann Lane of Long Beach, Calif.; and 12 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. March 21 at Happy Homestead Cemetery.
Donations in Mr. Womack's memory may be made to Hospice of the Lake, 2092 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
DAPHETON IRA "DICK" WOMACK *
January 22, 1917 – June 27, 1999
Dapheton Ira "Dick" Womack, 82, of Modesto died Sunday at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto. Mr Womack was a native of Oklahoma. He lived in Modesto 64 years. He formerly owned Modesto Auto Brokers. He is survived by his children, Ray Fred, Shirley and Larry; sister, Joyce and 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services were conducted. Cunningham's Affordable Burial & Cremation Centers in charge of arrangements.
MODESTO BEE, San Joaquin Valley, California
Serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties
GRACE MARIE WOMACK (nee Shafer)
Gracemarie Womack, 78, of San Diego and Stonewood (near Pine Cove), died of heart failure on Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, at home in San Diego.
Mrs. Womack was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Dubuque, Iowa.
She was a longtime Stonewood and Idyllwild resident and was a member of the Idyllwild Garden Club and the Friends of Idyllwild Arts, a group no longer functioning. She also belonged to the San Diego chapter of Cancer Victims and Friends.
She had been a resident of Idyllwild since 1985, and lived here continually until around 1996. She became a part-time resident after that.
A housewife, writer and photographer, she produced more than 3,000 cards of Idyllwild scenes that were sold through local shops from 1988 to 1992. Her love of Idyllwild was apparent in the photos she took of the area. When Mrs. Womack first came to Idyllwild, there were no picture cards of the area.
She was the first person to make picture cards. Internment was private, and her ashes were scattered at sea.
Mrs. Womack is survived by her husband, Stanley E. Womack.
HAZEL L. WOMACK INCE **
BOWLED OVER CHALLENGES
Source: The Sacramento Bee, October 20, 1997, Page: B6
Pacific Rim; Northern California
Hazel L. Womack Ince, who came to Northern California
as a baby traveling in a covered wagon at the turn of the century, wasn't about
to let any hardships get in the way of enjoying her life.
Mrs. Ince, who died Saturday in a Carmichael nursing home at the age of 97,
first began to lose her eyesight in her 70s. By her 80s, she was legally blind.
But that didn't stop her from maintaining her home or knocking down the pins at
the bowling alley.
"This I ought to tell you about Hazel," said her sister-in-law, Norma Womack.
"She was blind, but she bowled awfully well. She just aimed at the light at
the end of the alley. She was doing that until she was well past 80."
Until recent years, Mrs. Ince maintained a home in Carmichael, cooking and
caring for herself.
It was to be expected from the last surviving child of the 10 children of
settlers Michael Green Womack and Margaret Clara Womack.
Mrs. Ince's father was a gold miner and a blacksmith who prospected for gold
until he was in his 80s.
Mrs. Ince was the widow of Jack Ince. During the 1940s and '50s, they spent nine
years traveling the United States by car, stopping from time to time as Mr. Ince
earned money repairing typewriters and adding machines and Mrs. Ince took up
waitressing jobs. The couple had no children.
In Sacramento, Mrs. Ince dipped chocolates at a K street candy store and worked
as a waitress well into her 70s. For years, she was a dining room waitress at
the downtown Elks Temple.
"I know she was a good waitress and she kept the customers loaded with
coffee and butter, because then the tips were better," her sister-in-law
said.
At Mrs. Ince's request, no services will be held and internment will be private.
Donations may be made in her name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
JOLENE G. WOMACK
Source: Los Angeles Daily News, November 18,
1992, Page: N13
Region: Pacific Rim; Los Angeles Metro, California
Womack, Jolene G., 58, of Simi Valley, postal clerk.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today with services to be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary, Simi Valley. Private burial.
Obituary information in Area Deaths is a free service of the Daily News. Details
are provided by the appropriate funeral homes.
JUANITA FAY WOMACK **
September 28, 1995
Source: The Orange County Register
Pacific Rim; Southern California
Juanita Fay Craig, 84, of Norco and formerly of Orange County, a homemaker, died
Monday of natural causes. Memorial services at 2 p.m. today at Grace Fellowship
Church, Norco. Arrangements by Shannon-Donegan Mortuary, Orange.
Survived by her daughters, Charlotte Johnston of Palm Desert and Monti Godsey of
Norco; son, Bobby, of Nevada; sister, Margie Lauriemore of Riverside; brother,
James Womack of Texas; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Source: Roger Womack, MLWomack@aol.com
KAREN CALEEN BENTON WOMACK
Karen Caleen Benton Womack passed away Dec. 7, 2001, in San Francisco.
Karen was born at Luke Air Force Base on March 12, 1959, in Phoenix, Ariz., to her parents, Della Josephine Raven and Wallis Lee Benton. She grew up in California surrounded by her sisters, Kathy and Donna, and her brother, Bill.
Karen later moved to San Francisco, where she met and married her husband, Tim Womack. There they blossomed as artists and were certified by the City and County of San Francisco Art Commission to sell their artwork.
Karen and Tim brought two beautiful children into the world, Shoshone and Brett. Shone and Brett have followed in their parents' creative footsteps. Shone is a gifted writer, who has contributed her writings to newsletters. Brett is an experienced actor, who has had starring and supporting roles in numerous plays at various venues. Her children were the joy of her life and she loved them dearly.
Karen was making transitions in her life which were demanding, yet hopeful and positive. She had recently completed course work at Bryman College and was finishing her internship at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Francisco. This was a hard fought accomplishment and all in her family were extremely proud of her.
Karen was also growing in her faith and had been baptized in April of this year into the Roman Catholic Church. The Christian Community of the Star of the Sea in the diocese of San Francisco, joyfully welcomed her and recognized in Karen the beautiful and sensitive person that she was.
In addition to leaving behind her children, husband, mother, sister and brother, she will be missed by her many nephews and nieces, extended family members and friends, all who have been blessed by having had Karen in their lives.
There can be comfort in knowing that Karen is at home with her sister, Kathy, and that together they are in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary in Westlake Village.
December 15, 2001
RONALD B. WOMACK
Source: Los Angeles Daily News, September 17,
1992, Page: N21
Region: Pacific Rim; Los Angeles Metro, California
Womack, Ronald B., 37, of Burbank, repairman. Services
will be at 11 a.m. today at the Valley Funeral Home, Burbank. Burial will follow
at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Mortuary and Memorial Park, North Hollywood.
Obituary information in Area Deaths is a free service of the Daily News. Details
are provided by the appropriate funeral homes.
VIRGINIA STRAWHORN WOMACK
Port Royal, SC - Virginia Strawhorn Womack, 86, widow of
Kenneth Womack and formerly of Port Royal, died Monday, Feb. 25, at Memorial
Medical Center, Savannah.
Mrs. Womack was born Aug. 23, 1915, in Greenwood, SC, a daughter of the late
Mack and Henrietta Buchanan Strawhorn.
She was a member of the Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah.
Survivors: daughters, Virginia Gail Bruff of Leiester, NC, Sandra Womack-White
of Savannah, and Betty Jo Hope of Rock Hill, SC; 7 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service: 3:00 p. m. Wednesday at Beaufort Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances: The Baptist Church of Beaufort, PO Box 879, Beaufort, SC 29901.
Copeland Funeral Home
Send flowers to the funeral of Virginia Strawhorn Womack.
Wednesday, February 27, 2002, Savannah Morning News, Savannah, Georgia
WENFRED ANTHONY WOMACK
Wenfred Anthony Womack left this earth for his eternal home on Feb. 6, 2002. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Wenfred was born June 27, 1953, to Willie and Mary Womack in Los Angeles, Calif. After attending neighborhood schools, he graduated from David Star Jordan High School in 1971. Wen, also known as "Tokii," loved to study. He attended UCLA for two years, Ventura College, and in 2000 he was certified in the field of Alcohol and Drug Addiction studies at Oxnard College. Wenfred accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He was called to the ministry and became an associate minister at the St. Paul Baptist Church in 1981. He loved God and His Word and took his ministry to the jail, the Oxnard Rescue Mission and to the streets.
Wenfred married Velma Ruth Montgomery on July 18, 1981, and to this union was born Karrah Laurice. Wen loved being with family and friends and loved to have fun. He enjoyed camping, sports and dancing. Children loved him and he had a special bond with his nieces and nephews.
Wen worked in many fields, but his love was preaching and counseling people on drug and alcohol addictions. He gave his personal testimony on his own deliverance whenever he had the opportunity. Prior to becoming ill, Wen worked at Americorps, where he provided counseling and other services to veterans. He was respected by co-workers and friends for his charismatic personality and his knowledge in the field.
Wenfred leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Velma; three children, LaShawn Fortune of Inglewood, Wenfred Anthony Womack Jr. of Virginia, and Karrah Laurice Womack of Oxnard; four brothers, Ward B. Womack of Los Angeles, Wayne Womack of Compton, William "Bill" Womack of Palmdale and Darryl Womack of Carson; five sisters, Joanna Holt of Carson, Marian "Penny" Anderson of Arcadia, Pamela Womack of Carson, Debra Womack of Inglewood and Terrlyn "Teri" Melton of Palmdale; and a host of relatives and friends.
Wenfred was preceded in death by his parents; and his younger brother, Derrick "Ricky" Sonier-Womack.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Funeral services to be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 12, at St. Paul Baptist Church. Final interment to follow service at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura.
Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard.
Source: Roger Womack mlwomack@aol.com
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LYLE JOHN ARNOLD
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 21, 1991, Page: A-32
Region: Pacific Rim; Southern California
Lyle John Arnold, 76, Army veteran, educator and agricultural specialist who
worked for the U.S. State Department, died April 9 in UCSD Medical Center after
a long illness.
He was a resident of Poway for the past two years, but, prior to that time, he
had lived in Ramona for more than 20 years.
He worked for the U.S. State Department as an agricultural specialist for a
number of years, heading projects under Aid for Independent Development (AID).
He set up agricultural programs in Nepal, Cuba and Somalia. Mr. Arnold was born
in Anamosa, Iowa. He earned his degree at University of Missouri, where he
joined the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) and later joined the Army
Reserve.
During World War II, from Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, 1941, when he volunteered,
Mr. Arnold served in the Pacific as a member of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's staff.
He also served through the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in San Diego at
various times during his military service. After the war, he joined the teaching
staff, as professor of agriculture, at California State Polytechnic University
in Pomona.
While at CalPoly Pomona, he was selected as an agricultural specialist by the
State Department.
He settled in Ramona in 1969 and carried out private agricultural projects. He
was active in American Legion and Kiwanis Club and had served as American Legion
commander in Ontario.
He was a world traveler, having visited most countries, including Europe, Asia
and Africa. He also was a skilled chess player.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter, John of Devore, Lyle Jr. and Robert
of San Diego, and Kathryn Womack of Arlington,
Texas; a brother, Clifford, of Northern California, and seven grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. May 4 in the Meeting House at Oak Tree
Ranch Mobile Home Park, 2239 Black Canyon Road, Ramona. Cremation was planned,
under direction of Telophase Society.
OCEANIA BOOKER
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 01, 1990, Page:
AA-7
Region: Pacific Rim; Southern California
Services for Oceania Booker, 83, of Chula Vista, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in
Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in La Vista Memorial
Park. Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary is in charge. He died Tuesday in a hospital.
Mr. Booker was born in Texas, lived in the county 49 years and had been a
minister of the Missionary Church of God in Christ for 39 years. He was district
superintendent of the church and a member of the ordination board of the first
and second jurisdictions.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi; three sons, Robert Booker and Alvin Coffee,
both of San Diego, and Oceania Booker of Milpitas, Calif.; six daughters,
Francis Denby, Lorraine Womack and Evelyn Booker,
all of San Francisco, Kathleen Womack of Hayward,
Calif., Rachel Hatcher of Los Angeles and Vivian Hayes of Texas; and three
sisters, Parazola Christopher and Halciona Bell, both of Oklahoma, and Ruth
Jackson of San Francisco.
RUTH DODD
The Orange County Register, August 26, 1993
Pacific Rim; Southern California
Ruth Dodd, 78, of Orange, a citrus packing grader for Yuma Growers, died
Tuesday. Memorial services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fairhaven Memorial Park
Mortuary, Santa Ana.
Survived by her son, Albert Womack of Orange; daughter,
Betty Crowe of Ontario; brothers, Herbert and Howard Young, both of Orange, and
B.C. Young of Oklahoma; sister, Alice Pugh of Orange; five grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
STEVE E. MILLER
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 24, 1990, Page: C-13
Region: Pacific Rim; Southern California
Services for Steve E. Miller, 89, of East San Diego, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow
in Greenwood Mortuary. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. He died
Thursday in a hospital.
Mr. Miller was born in Louisiana, lived in the county 45 years and had been a
county civil-service clerk.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Womack of La
Mesa; a brother, John, of Florida; and a grandson.