Ethel Ruth Moran, 90, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to God's lovingarms Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.

Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Mount Olivet Chapel.

Family graveside service: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet.

Memorials: Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission or Shriners Hospital.

Ruth was born April 11, 1924, to Louis and Edith Kilgore in Fort Worth. She graduated from Carter-Riverside, Arlington State College and the University of North Texas. Ruth married George on June 6, 1946, and they lived in Fort Worth and later in Haltom City, where they raised their two sons. She had been a member of Riverside, Haltom and Birdville Baptist Church over the years. Ruth was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Haltom-Riverside. Ruth was a teacher for several years at St. Andrews Catholic School and later worked at General Dynamics.

Survivors: Sons, George Jr. and Louis and wife, Sherri; grandchildren, Staci Osterkamp and husband, Bryan, and Mindi Carter and husband, Jared; and great-grandchildren, Caleb and Zachary Osterkamp, and Hannah, Alexis and Ella Carter.

Jo Lynn Carey Cartwright - Jo Lynn Carey Cartwright passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. Jo took her first breath of air on June 30, 1950 with her twin sister, Judy Glynn Carey. Jo was born in Denver, Colorado to William Harold Carey and Allie May Henderson Carey. She lived in Fort Worth, Texas the first 21 years of her life. She loved to reminisce of growing up in Fort Worth and had many fond and loving memories of family and friends in Texas. She was a blessing to all who knew her.

She lived her life giving and caring for her family who she loved more than anything in the world. She always said " Life is for Living " and she lived her life as a true example of kindness, goodness and love for mankind. She was a devoted military wife and represented the true meaning of patriotism by being part of the "Military Family". She had friends all over the world. Her Interest included: Spending her retirement days with the only man she ever loved, her caring loving husband, Jimmy. They enjoyed researching their family genealogy. She also truly loved the times she and Jimmy spent with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She loved her grandchildren more than words can say and it brought such joy taking photographs of her amazing grandchildren: Edward, Bryce, Banks and Ella. Jo was so proud to be called "GiGi" by her grandchildren and she was VERY proud of each of them.

Jo enjoyed bird watching and taking photos of God's creations, daily phone conversation with her sister and chats with her special forever friends. She loved listening to music and knowing the words to most all the songs. She enjoyed her quiet time to reflect on her blessings. Jo felt blessed for the comfort and acts of kindness she received from her friends during her rough days of fighting pancreatic cancer. Jo was a Christian, a follower of Christ, and lived each day of her illness fighting the fight knowing her life was in God's hands. She represented her sickness with courage, dignity and grace and was an inspiration to all. She was blessed with three special SCOA friends: Cindy Stokes, Calvin Hill and Mary L. Thomas, who inspired her to never give up during her cancer treatments. Thank you is extended to the Staff of SCOA in Columbia for their care and support.

She dearly loved her husband, Jimmy "Jim" whom she married on July 31, 1971 at Springdale Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. They met as children at Vacation Bible School and they attended the same High School (Amon Carter Riverside High School-Fort Worth). Their married life was busy moving often during her husband's military 30 plus years of active duty service (Army) and raising their amazing son and daughter. She opened her heart to the world and gave so much and asked for so little in return. She loved people the way Jesus loves people.

She is survived by the love of her life, husband Dr. James W. Cartwright, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina, her children, Jeffrey Allen Cartwright and his wife Aubrey Campbell Cartwright and their three Children, Bryce Campbell Cartwright, and twin grandchildren, Banks McKinley Cartwright and Ella Grace Cartwright of Columbia, South Carolina. Also her Daughter Jill Allison Cartwright Danforth and her husband Jonathan Taylor Danforth and their son Edward William Danforth of Durham, North Carolina. She is survived by her sister, Judy Carey Borders and her husband James (Jamie) Borders of Waxahachie, Texas. Also her " South Carolina" Sister Laura Trawick Johnson of Columbia, South Carolina and her South Carolina "Like-A-Daughter" Pamela Phillips of Elgin, South Carolina and her dogs Daisy and Molly as well as many family members and friends from all over the United States.

O.D. Cole Jr., 83, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at a Mineral Wells hospital.

Service: 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church.

Burial: will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

He was born April 1, 1931, in Fort Worth, the son of Orbin Dewey Sr. and Margaret Edna Creecy Cole. He graduated from Amon Carter High School in 1950. The next four years he served in the U.S. Navy on two cruisers operating off Korea. After serving he started to TCU and graduated in 1958. While going to TCU he worked for Gordon Boswell Florist. Prior to that he worked for two years at Fort Worth Floral, a wholesale florist, while in high school. He managed Balch's Flowers in the latter part of 1958.

In September 1959 he moved to Mineral Wells and established Cole's House of Flowers. After 45 years he sold the business to Dwaine Eaton. During his business career he served on the board, third VP, second VP, and first VP of West Texas New Mexico Floral Association. He served on many committees for Texas State Florist Association. He was a life member of the Fort Worth Florist Association, and cooked for their September Fish Fry for 35 years. After passing all the exams he became a Texas master florist. In 1986 he was one of 12 in the U.S. elected to The Society of American Florist and the only one from Texas. He was an over-50-year member of the Mineral Wells Noon Lions Club. He served on the Chamber of Commerce Board, as captain of the Palo Pinto County Sherriff's Posse, commander of the American Legion, president of the Palo Pinto Shrine Club, president of the Brazos Valley Scottish Rite Club, life member of Moslah Temple Directors, member of Mineral Wells Masonic Lodge, Moslah Temple Weatherford Shrine Club, and Royal Order of Jesters.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for 20 years. He served as president of the Chancel Choir and the Path Finders Sunday School Class. He served on the Administrative Board, Organ Remodeling Committee, and Church Remodeling Committee. His church family meant everything to him.

Survivors: The love of his life, Opal; son, Paul Cole and wife, Aloise, of Waco; daughter, Pam and dear friend, Barbara Grapes; grandchildren, Joseph, Allison and Heather; and great-grandchild, Cole. His loving spirit and giving heart cannot be replaced.