Womack, Frances L.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Frances L. Womack, 86, of Chattanooga, died at her home, Friday, February 10, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Womack and attended East Chattanooga Church of God.

She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Stillwell and Dannie Melancon; sons, James and Jackie Womack; brother, Kenneth Arrant; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, in the Lane Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Fred Smith officiating. Burial is in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, February 13, at Lane Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.

May 16, 2012

Giles, Helen Wilkey

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Obituaries

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Hilliard, Barbara Ann Carr

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Area Obituaries

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Nipper, Charles Jackson (Pikeville)

Charles Jackson “Jack” Nipper, 86, of Pikeville, Tn., died Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. Charles was a World War II Veteran, he served in the Third Army in the European Theatre. His favorite occupation was driving a rolling store. He was a lifetime farmer in Bledsoe County. He also served as Tax Assessor for Bledsoe County and was ... (click for more)

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