Josephine Stevens,

Josephine Stevens, 84, of Pilot Point, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008 in Pilot Point. 

Arrangements are pending with Huff/Slay Funeral Home, Pilot Point, TX.

Irene Stewart Gilbert Haney,

Irene Stewart Gilbert Haney, lovingly known to her family as “Booty”, was born January 16, 1926 in Dallas County and died June 18, 2008 at Cedar Hill, Texas, after a long illness.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 21 at the Lake City United Methodist Church, 300 E. Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas, TX  75067.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Pat L. Haney, her step-son, Ron Haney, parents, Roland and Laura Stewart, Sr., sister, Minnie S Bates and brothers: James L, A Roland Jr, J Howard, Reveau S., and C.W. “Bill” Stewart.

She is survived by two sisters: Doris Allen of Lewisville, Texas, Betty O’Barr of Winnsboro, Texas, a step son, Ken Haney of Austin, Texas, 7grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces.

Irene loved people and used her resources, wit, intellect, and nurturing spirit to bring joy and quality of life to innumerable lives.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to a favorite charity.

Ramiro and Carolina Suarez,

Ramiro and Carolina Suarez, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico.  They were both born in M. Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico. They were married on March 14, 1970 in M. Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico.  Carolina Suarez was a teacher’s aide with the Little Elm ISD and Ramiro Suarez was the manager of Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Templo Vida Nueva, 2417 Barnard St. with Pastor Jose Lopez officiating.  Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Ramiro and Carolina are survived by their children, Lorena Medina of Denton, Cesar Suarez of Argyle and Edgar Suarez of Denton; and four grandchildren.  Ramiro is survived by sisters, Alicia Martinez of VA and Dora Lopez of OR; brothers, Sergio Suarez and Oscar Manuel Suarez of Mexico.  Carolina is survived by her sister, Bertha Almazan of Mexico; brothers, Joel Ramirez and Javier Ramirez, both of Denton and Jose Maria Ramirez of Eagle Pass.

Irene Stewart Gilbert Haney

Irene Stewart Gilbert Haney, lovingly known to her family as “Booty”, was born January 16, 1926 in Dallas County and passed away June 18, 2008 at Cedar Hill, Texas, after a long illness.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Lake City United Methodist Church, 300 E. Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas, TX  75067.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pat L. Haney; her stepson, Ron Haney; parents, Roland and Laura Stewart, Sr.; sister, Minnie S Bates; and brothers, James L A Roland Jr., J Howard, Reveau S. and C.W. “Bill” Stewart.

She is survived by two sisters, Doris Allen of Lewisville, Texas and Betty O’Barr of Winnsboro, Texas; a stepson, Ken Haney of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.

Irene loved people and used her resources, wit, intellect, and nurturing spirit to bring joy and quality of life to innumerable lives.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to a favorite charity.

Shelly D. Price

Shelly D. Price passed away at her home in Tryon, OK on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.  She was born in Tulia, TX on July 12, 1965.  She was raised in Denton TX and spent the better part of her life in Tryon, OK. 

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2008 at Strode Funeral Home Chapel.

She is survived by her husband, David R. Price; her parents, Lucy and Don Johnston, and Raymond and Lyn Brown; two brothers, Darren Brown and Sonny Brown; three sisters, Lydia Brown, Sarah Brown and Naomi Brown; four daughters, Tabatha, Pamela, Ashley and Crystal. 

She was an amazing “NANA” to her multiple grandchildren.  She will be remembered for the wonderful wife, daughter, sister, mother, and nana that she was.  She will forever be with us.

Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com .  

Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lorene Prater

Lorene Prater, of Sanger passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in Sanger at the age of 86.  She was born to the late Omer Clyde and Julia Kay (Hoehn) Harris on January 31, 1922 in Krum. She married Dallas Prater on May 14, 1938.  He preceded her in death on July 13, 1987. Mrs. Prater was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sanger. She was a homemaker, but most of all, she was exactly what God intended a mother and grandmother to be.

Mrs. Prater is survived by; daughter and son-in-law, Keta and Al Keith of Sanger; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Don and Jackie Prater of Sanger; daughter-in-law, Mary Potts; four sisters, Ruth Terrell, Joan Harris, Evelyn Barton and Sue Amyx, all of Denton; brother, David Harris of Drop; grandchildren, Jan Morrison, Carrie Briney, Evelyn Langley, Mike Prater and Mitch Prater; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband; one son, Larry Prater in 1989; and one brother, Olen “Shorty” Harris.

The family received friends Friday, June 20, 2008 at Coker Funeral Home. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the First Baptist of Sanger, with E.L. McNeal officiating. Interment will follow in the Bolivar Cemetery under the direction of Coker Funeral Home.

The family has requested donations be made the First Baptist Church, 708 S. 5^th , Sanger, Texas 76266.

Erich R. Benz

Erich R. Benz, 54, of Denton, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008, at Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, OK. Erich was a truck driver for more than 30 years. His gift was one of friendship and love of family with faith in God that touched many lives far and wide throughout his travels. 

Survived by his loving family, his mother, Mabel Benz; wife, Jackie; sons, Billy, Russell and Justin; and daughter, Cayla.  Six precious grandchildren, Dakota, Cheyanne, Chance, Carter, Tatum and Drake, all reside in Denton. Condolences come from all over the country, from other family members and many friends.

A memorial service celebrating Erich’s life will be held at Friendship Church, 3813 W. University Dr., Denton, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008.