Maria Montemayor

Maria Montemayor, 77, of Denton, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 in Denton.  She was born February 5, 1931 in Throckmorton to Benito and Paz Morales Flores.  She married Adan Montemayor in 1958.  He preceded her in death in 1979.  She was a member of Iglesia Betania Church.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at Roselawn Memorial Park with Rev. Lance Johnson officiating.

She is survived by daughters, Rosa Del Castillo and Maria Guadalupe Montemayor, both of Denton; sons, Adan Montemayor, Mario Montemayor, Gustavo Montemayor and Carlos Montemayor, all of Denton; sisters, Rosa Minerva, of San Angelo, and Dora Elia of San Antonio; twenty grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Thomas Claude Stickels, Sr.

Thomas Claude Stickels, Sr., 73, of Lakewood Village, TX, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 in Presbyterian Hospital of Denton and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 3 p.m. in Gooch Cemetery, Mason, Texas, with Pastor William DeDear of the Church of Christ and Pastor Thomas Stickels, Jr. officiating.  Graveside arrangements are under the direction of Mason Funeral Home, Mason, Texas.

Tom was born February 20, 1935 in Fort Worth, to Otto and Irene (Tucker) Stickels who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Gayle.  He was the wonderful father of three children, Thomas Stickels, Jr. of Midlothian, Laura Carriker of Sanger and Lisa Gayle McCord of Greenville.  He was a proud and loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

He touched innumerable lives because of his caring and concern of others due to his devout commitment to the Lord; following the faith set forth in 1507 by his ancestral grandfather, Johannas Stickels, the Burgomaster of Stuttgart, Germany and a follower of the Christian Movement.  Tom’s loving memory will forever be in our hearts.

Tom was an Electrical Engineer and worked at Fort Worth General Dynamics and as an independent contractor.  He was the Manager of Editorial Services with The Super Conductor-Super Collider in Waxahachie, Texas.

He served as a Deacon in the Church of Christ, and was a member and office holder in the Little Elm Lions Club.  He also served two terms as Mayor of Lakewood Village and two terms as Municipal Judge of Lakewood Village and Oak Point, Texas.  Tom was an active member in the Denton County Republican Club until his health failed.

If desired, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH, 44720, or to The Light House for the Blind, 214 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102.

On line condolences at www.mulkeymason.com.

George Womack

George Womack, 63, of Sanger, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2008, at his residence.

Services are pending with Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jayne C. Hudson

In loving memory at the sudden passing of Jayne C. Hudson, who was promoted to the Throne of Grace on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Jayne was born to Jewell and Barbara Cross on April 15, 1947 in Wichita, Kan. She met and later married John Hudson while they were both attending college in Tulsa, Okla. Longtime residents of Justin, Texas, Jayne and John moved to Ponder in 2003.

The Hudsons were blessed with one child, Kirstin Bennett, who survives her mother along with Jayne’s five grandchildren, Alex, Paris, Ayden, Kaity, and Maddie; as well as Kirstin’s spouse, Adam. In addition to her daughter, she is also survived by Kirstin’s dearest friend, Dianna Brashier, whom Jayne considered her second daughter, and mother-in-law, Hulda Hudson of Tulsa.

Jayne served as the Director of the Justin Library since October 1997 but had volunteered in the library since 1984. She and John attended Central Fellowship in Decatur, Texas, and a Celebration Memorial of her life will be held at that location on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 7 p.m.

She leaves us with a lasting memory of her faithful heart, strong work ethic, compassionate nature and generous spirit. All who had the privilege of knowing her will sorely miss her, but we are and will be enriched for having shared that honor.

John and family request, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Justin Library in Jayne’s memory, which would be most appreciated.

Services are under the direction of Lucas Funeral Home in Justin.

Eleanor Sue Stringer Penn Cottrell

ARGYLE — Eleanor Sue Stringer Penn Cottrell, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2008. Sue was a longtime Jackson, Miss., resident before moving to Texas in 2006. She was a 1964 graduate of Murrah High School and an employee of Regions Bank for more than 20 years. Sue was an active member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church.

Sue was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend to all she knew. She touched many lives, but none greater than her children and grandchildren. Sue gave of herself without reserve.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Albert Risher and Myra Nell Stringer of Jackson. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Newman of Argyle, Texas, and Christa Smith of Jackson; her grandchildren, Robert Smith and Madison Smith, both of Jackson, and Dylan Cottrell of Senatobia; and numerous extended family and friends.

Graveside services will be in Jackson at Lakewood Memorial Park on Thursday, October 16, 2008, with visitation at Lakewood Funeral Home from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The online guest book can be signed at www.lakewoodfuneralhomes.com.

Paul Darren Hunter

Paul Darren Hunter, of Denton, born May 21, 1968, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008.

He was a graduate of North Mesquite High School and attended Baylor University and the University of North Texas. For the past 10 years, he was employed by the University of North Texas Bookstore, where he will be missed by his co-workers. Paul was a great fan of literature, music and the arts. He was an avid reader who explored life through the pages of books.

Paul was loved and will be greatly missed by his parents, Mary and Troy Hunter of Mesquite; brother, Michael and wife Pollye; nieces, Landry and Morgan of Mesquite; brother, Phillip and wife Jill; and niece, Kendall of Pasadena, Texas. He is also survived by grandmother Marie Hunter of Dallas and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at New Hope Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening, October 14, 2008, from 6-8 p.m.

For more information, go to www.newhopefh.com.

NEW HOPE FUNERAL HOME

500 E. Hwy. 80

Sunnyvale, Texas 75182

Doris Sprabary

Doris Sprabary of Newark, Texas, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday night at 8:10 p.m., October 10, 2008, surrounded by her husband, daughters and other family members.

Her going home celebration will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Mulkey-Mason Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Her body will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Denton with Pastor James Hurst officiating. Visitation was held Monday, October 13, 2008, at the funeral home.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Sprabary of Newark; two daughters, Brenda Miller of Newark and Diana Byers of Boyd, Texas; one granddaughter, Amy Williams; five grandsons, Aaron Williams, Joshua Miller, Jonathan Miller, Allen Williams and Daniel Williams; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frankie Wardlow of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Lois Waldrop of Newark; and numerous nephews and nieces, as well as many brothers and sisters in God’s family.