Jerry Gordon Jackson passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith United Methodist Church.

Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, 517 N. Sylvania.

Memorials: To honor his memory, Jerry's family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

Jerry was born Sept. 19, 1931, in Fort Worth to Henry W. and Florence Acklin Jackson. He married Patricia Ann Rohlfing in 1950 and were together for almost 51 years before her death in 2001. Jerry had a love of life and never met a stranger. His life's purpose revolved around helping others. He was an example of how to be a true friend. Jerry was an avid golfer, a member of the Rotary Club and was active in the North Texas Society of Plastics Engineers having served as president. He was a lifelong member of Oakhurst Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Patsy.

Survivors: Son, Patrick Jackson (Ann McDonald); daughter, Leslie Drain (Gary); grandchildren, Morgan Jackson, Taylor Elliot (Jimmy), Cari Ann Sanford (Don), Adrianne Johnston (Joey) and Clinton Drain; great-grandson, Clayton Harris; and his companion, Anita Harper.
 

George Medford Moran Sr., 93, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to God's loving arms Monday, July 21, 2014.

Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Mount Olivet Chapel. A family graveside service will be in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet.

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

George was born April 19, 1921, to Jack and Alice Moran in Pollock. He was a graduate of Carter-Riverside. He married Ruth on June 6, 1946. George and his wife lived in Riverside area of Fort Worth and later Haltom City, where they raised their two sons. George had been a member of Riverside, Haltom and Birdville Baptist churches over the years. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a Mason.

Survivors: His wife, Ruth; sons, George Jr. and Louis and wife, Sherri; grandchildren, Staci Osterkamp and husband, Bryan, and Mindi Carter and husband, Jared; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Zachary Osterkamp, and Hannah and Alexis Carter; and sisters, Jane Hubbard and Bertha Hartless.
 

Carolyn W. Rogers, 79, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy bout with Alzheimer's disease.

Service: In keeping with her wishes, there will be no service or memorial.

Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

Carolyn was born Sept. 2, 1934, in Boyd to Chesley Walker and Roberta Talley. She attended Carter Riverside High School and worked in the real estate business. She enjoyed playing bridge and square dancing as well as pet animals. Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl, in July 2010.

Survivors: Husband, Joe T. Rogers; sons, Randy and Mike; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Wanda June Cassady Allison, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and Mimi, passed away in a peaceful sleep Monday, July 14, 2014, at the age of 72.

Service: 10 a.m. Friday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel.

Memorials: Tarrant County Meals on Wheels will accept donations in her honor.

June was born June 8, 1942, in Fort Worth to John M. Cassaday and Georgia K. Hogg Cassaday. She attended Carter Riverside High School. On Dec. 24, 1958, she married Buster Allison, her true soul mate. She worked many years at the Tarrant County Tax Office and retired. Quilting, sewing and the outdoors were things that she enjoyed. June had a quiet strength and gentle spirit. She touched the hearts of all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, John Cassaday; mother, Georgia Cassaday Clark; stepfather, Norman Clark; brother, Johnny Mac Cassaday; many aunts and uncles; and her beloved dogs.

Survivors: Husband, Buster Allison; children, Mike Allison and Kim Allison Payne (David); grandchildren, Crystal, Amanda and CJ; three great-grandchildren; her dog, Beau; brothers, Bob (Naomi), Wayne and Gary Cassaday (Judy); and many other loving family members and friends.

Tom Seibert Huston, 81, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Tom was born March 2, 1933, in Dallas; he was one of three brothers. Tom served in the Army from March 1953 to March 1955. He married his wife, Ollie, Jan. 29, 1959, then he became "Pop" to her four children. They were married for 30 years before Ollie's death in December of 1989. Tom was an employee of T&P Railroad for 45 years. Special thanks to Alpha Omega Hospice and especially Hilltop Park Nursing Home in Weatherford. Tom was preceded in death by his wife; brother, Jack Huston.

Survivors: Four children; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother.

Cynthia Grissom Sloan, 65, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet.

Survivors: Mother, Grace Grissom; husband, Darrel Sloan; son, Loyd Sloan and wife, Ami; daughters, Tammy Larkin and husband, Bobby, and Denise Alvarado and husband, Mario; brother, Sonny Grissom and wife, Janice; sisters, Lynn Bedran and Brenda Henderson; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Published in Star-Telegram on July 5, 2014

Gloria Fay Wakefield Dunson, 74, a loving mother, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014, while being comforted by her family and close friends.

Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Chapel.

Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet.

 Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests your consideration of memorials in Gloria's name online to the Scleroderma Foundation or to Key School, 3947 E. Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76119.

Gloria was born March 29, 1940, in Fort Worth to Samuel A. and Fay K. Wakefield. She was a 1958 graduate of Amon Carter Riverside High School and earned her B.S. in elementary education from Texas Tech University in 1961. Gloria then received her speech therapy certification from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in 1966 and her master of education from Texas Christian University in 1987. She taught at Tanglewood Elementary from 1961-1965, Key School from 1971-2013 and in the Mansfield ISD from 1980-2000. Her passions were sharing her love of Texas history with her students, traveling throughout Europe with dear friends, reminiscing with her high school friends and the Alpha Phi lunch bunch, and enjoying her children and grandchildren.

Survivors: Her children, Kathryn Dunson Wicker (Lee) of Fort Worth, Stephen R. Dunson (Jennifer) of Aledo and David S. Dunson (Joanie) of Dallas; sister, Joyce Wakefield Burks of El Cerrito, Calif.; brother, Sam R. Wakefield (Diane) of Dallas; aunt, Catharine Wakefield of Saginaw; grandchildren, Ryan Dunson, Jackson Wicker, Collin Dunson, Drew Dunson, Abby Dunson and Paige Dunson; and a host of very special nieces, nephews and cousins.