Jeter Funeral Home, 311 N Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX (2026)

05/28/2026

Janie Lois (Black) Adams
March 20, 1934-May 24, 2026
Janie Adams was born on March 20, 1934, in Loxley, Alabama. One of eight children, she grew up under the loving leadership of her father, D.R. Black and mother, Nobie Morgan Black. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school. Once she graduated, she moved to Houston and worked for the phone company as an operator. She met and subsequently married William L. ‘Bill’ Adams on February 27, 1955. Their first child, Steven Brian Adams, was born in December of 1956, with Darren Clark Adams following in September of 1963. William ‘Bill Adams’ was a flight engineer in the U.S. Airforce and was often gone, leaving Janie to raise Steven and Darren and maintain their household. She proved more than able to meet the demands of, essentially, single motherhood for quite some time, building personal resilience and strength through this period in her life. Her faith in God kept her on a steady path and provided opportunities to have many wonderful friendships – especially at SE Church of Christ where she was a beloved, faithful member for many years. She especially enjoyed the small groups of which she was an active member – the 39’rs & Heartfelt Friends.

Janie enjoyed life to the fullest – from going to church, to dressing to the nines, to being the hostess for many family gatherings. She was very close to her sisters, Myrna, Ronnie, Margaret, Marie & Nell and was so very proud to call Freddie Black and Rudy Black her brothers. She was the proud grandmother of Ethan and Joseph and was thrilled to have that title.

She will be remembered as a lover of life, a fashion queen with impeccable taste, a loving mother and grandmother. She will be in our hearts forever.

Friends and family are cordially invited to the Funeral Service on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with Visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM and the Funeral beginning at 11:00 AM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546.

05/27/2026

Arlene (Weyer) Taylor
March 9, 1935-May 24, 2026
Arlene Weyer Taylor was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, March 9, 1935, to Henry and Lois Weyer. She met her husband, Truman Taylor, while attending Baylor University. They were married in 1955.
After years in South Houston, Truman and Arlene, along with their children, Teri and Larry, moved to Friendswood in 1967. They discovered Friendswood through their membership in a flying club that flew out of, then, Clover Field Airport. Truman and Arlene were both pilots.
Arlene and Truman became active members of First Baptist Church in Friendswood in 1969. Arlene taught a Sunday School class for over 50 years, moving from youth to adults. Her last women’s class was very popular, attended by all ages. At the same time, Arlene sent birthday cards to virtually the entire membership of the church and participated in a letter writing ministry to prison inmates.
Arlene was active in Truman Taylor Insurance, a family-owned business begun in 1962. Both Teri and Larry worked alongside their parents, with Larry taking over when Truman retired.
Arlene and Truman were world travelers, but perhaps their most enjoyable journeys were with their motorcycle “gang,” the Buzzard Bunch. Yes, Arlene was a biker chick!
The group, composed of church members, rode all over the country looking for adventures and especially restaurants, with their stated objective: Search and Devour!
Arlene was well known for her cooking and hospitality. The couple opened their home to numerous families and individuals as needs arose.
After Truman’s passing in 2005, Arlene downsized and moved to League City. However, her involvement with her Friendswood church and friends never flagged.
In fact, even after moving into assisted living, she remained consistently engaged spiritually and socially, attending church as well as a weekly ladies’ luncheon and Friendswood Prayer Breakfast.
Arlene is survived by her brother, Fred Weyer and his wife, Dolores; daughter, Teri Wells and her husband, Raymond; son, Larry Taylor and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Trudy Smith and husband, Andy; Carly Abel and husband, Carter; Jake Taylor and wife, Katie; and Wisteria Warren and husband, Joel; great grandchildren, Lila, Micah and Asher Abel, Chase and Graham Taylor and Noah and Hazel Warren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arlene’s post-operative struggle ended, Sunday, May 24, as she moved to her heavenly home, reunited with husband, sister, parents and friends.
Friends and Family are cordially invited to the Funeral Service on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with visitation from 9:00-10:00 AM and the Funeral beginning at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church- Friendswood, 209 S Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St. Houston, TX 77023.
Instead of condolences, please share a memory or story below about Arlene from your experiences with her.
In lieu of flowers, Please consider making a donation to:
Inspira Resource Center inspiraresourcecenter.com
Hope Village hope-village.com/donation
PCS Ministries pcsministries.org

05/22/2026

James Keith Daoust
October 29, 1950-May 18, 2026
James “Jim” Keith Daoust, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born on October 29, 1950, in New Jersey, Jim lived a life marked by intelligence, dedication, hard work, and deep love for his family.
Jim moved from New Jersey to Houston to attend University of Houston, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Go Coogs! Throughout his career, he became well known and respected for helping build chemical plants from the ground up throughout Texas and the outskirts of New Orleans. He worked with several major chemical plants across the Houston area and took great pride in the projects he helped create. Jim loved sharing stories about his work and often talked with family about the plants he built, the challenges he overcame, and the accomplishments he was most proud of.
Above all else, Jim cherished his family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Maribel Beltran Daoust, and a caring father figure to his stepdaughters Rachel Moreno, Raizza Moreno, and Rocio Moreno. He also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren, extended family members, and loved ones whose lives were touched by his wisdom, humor, guidance, and steady presence.
Jim was the oldest of three children and is survived by his sister, Barbara Daoust, and his brother, Ken Daoust. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Daoust of New Jersey.
Jim will be remembered for his strength, intelligence, generosity, quiet wisdom, and the love he carried for his family. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Friends and family are cordially invited to the Funeral Service on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 PM and the Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 PM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery, 1310 N Main St. Pearland, TX 77581.

05/19/2026

John C. Stonesifer
April 15, 1929-May 17, 2026
John Stonesifer, 97, passed peacefully May 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He completed his mission on Earth and will continue spreading his joy in the heavens above. He left his indelible legacy for all of us. His lifelong service to his country, and his community will not be forgotten. He served his country as a Petty Officer, First Class, Naval Aerographer and as a NASA civil servant during the nation’s most incredible exploration achievements. He helped usher in the establishment of NASA as a part of the Space Task Group out of Langley, Virginia. He then moved his young family to Houston for the formation of NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center, now the Johnson Space Center. He helped forge what is now the blueprint for recovery of American astronauts completing their space missions. He was instrumental in the recovery of the first men who stepped on the moon. In his Friendswood community he would never turn down an opportunity to help his fellow neighbors and youth organizations; also serving with his wife and other parishioners as founders of Mary Queen Catholic Church.
John was born in Hanover, PA in 1929. He was the eighth of nine children of Robert Wirt and Edna Grace Trostle. He attended Gettysburg College where he studied physics and threw the javelin, nearly qualifying for the Olympics. He joined the Navy and spent time in North Africa. After the Navy he enrolled at the University of Miami where he met the love of his life Marguerite Vigneron on Miami beach. They married in January 1956. He and Marguerite were devoted parents who instilled strong values of and modeled unconditional love. After raising their children, they spent their years traveling the seven continents of the world and 92 countries, embracing new cultures and enjoying the beauty of the places they visited. They also treasured the precious time they shared with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Throughout his life John enjoyed his favorite pastime of golf with the best of friends.
John is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marguerite and, his four children: Kurt and his wife Laney Stonesifer and grandsons Connor and Karl and his wife Kristian and great grandson Ares Stonesifer; Marlene and husband Michael Grivon, granddaughter Nicole Ray and husband David, great grandsons Lucas and Andrew, grandson George and wife Emily Grivon and great grandsons Michael and Evangelos, and great granddaughter Joanna, grandson Alex and wife MaryMichael Grivon, great granddaughter Olympia and great grandson John Michael; Greg and his wife Ashley Stonesifer, grandson Kyle and his wife Samantha Stonesifer and great grandson Reece, grandson Pierce and his wife Anna Stonesifer and future great grandson; Jill and her husband Brad White, grandson Harrison and partner Samantha, and great grandsons Max and Remy, and granddaughter Hailey White.
Special thanks to his exceptional caregivers Melissa, Olga, Mery, Ashley, Stephanie and Blanca. We are deeply grateful for the compassionate care and respect you have shown our parents. Your kindness, dedication, and support have brought our entire family peace of mind that will always be remembered.
Friends and family are cordially invited to the Visitation on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM, at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546. Interment will follow at 3:30 PM at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Queen Catholic Church Food Pantry. Maryqueencatholicchurch.org

05/18/2026

Helen Ann (Bordovsky) Link
June 6, 1934-May 14, 2026
Helen Ann Link, age 91, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Friendswood, Texas. Ann was born on June 6, 1934, in Houston, Texas to Ruby Ann (Anderson) Bordovsky and Jerome John Bordovsky, Sr.
Ann is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elbert Watson Link. She is also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Charles Edward Bordovsky.
She is survived by her brother Jerome (Jerry) John Bordovsky Jr. and sister-in-law, Janice Neely Bordovsky, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ann grew up in Houston and was a 1952 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School where she was a member of The Scottish Brigade Drill Team and served as Drill Major. After high school, she attended Rice University (formerly Rice Institute) and graduated in 1956 with a degree in English. It was there that she met her husband Bert (’55). They married and Bert proudly began his service in the United States Army with Ann by his side. Bert earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and through the years, they lived abroad over half of their “Army Years” including assignments in Germany, and Argentina. Later, they returned to Houston and Ann continued to work and dedicate her time in numerous volunteer capacities. Her efforts earned her the Volunteer of the Year award from the Institute of International Education. She also served as president of the ATSPE 1995-96.
Ann was an enthusiastic supporter of her alma mater, Rice University and Rice Baseball. She loved travel, reading, gathering with family and friends, and time with her cat. She was a member of St. Philip’s United Methodist Church.
Family and friends are cordially invited to the funeral service at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM and the Funeral will begin at 2:00 PM.

05/14/2026

Rayford James Hull
January 25, 1953-May 10, 2026

Rayford James Hull age 73 of Friendswood, Texas passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Rayford was a life-long student of the martial arts and during his life he earned his 3rd degree black belt in Shotokahn Karate, a first degree black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do and a first degree black belt in Aikido. As a successful martial artist, instructor and entrepreneur, Sensei Hull owned three martial arts dojos across central Texas under the name Rayford Hull’s American Shotokahn Karate.

Rayford is preceded in death by his mother Christine Marguerite Hassell, his father Morton James (Bud) Hull and his sister Glenda Laseter. He is survived by wife Tonya Jean Lang Hull, stepdaughter Cassie (aka his girl), stepdaughter Brandi Fuentes, and a stepson Michael Lang and daughter in law Maggie Mahmood, two sisters Celestine West and Karen Wallace, brother Lavon Hull, and five grand children; Amos Davila, Gracefully Davila, Clarity Davila, Christian Lang, and Roman Fuentes.

Family and friends are cordially invited to the Funeral services on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 held at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home. 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM and the service will begin at 2:00 PM, with the interment following at South Park Cemetery, 1310 N Main St. Pearland, TX 77581.

We love you Rayford. You will never be forgotten.

05/12/2026

Marian Nadene (Beulke) Gordner
May 14, 1939-May 10, 2026
Marian Nadene Gordner, age 86, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 14, 1939, to Elsie and Emil Beulke.
Marian graduated from Ceresco High School in 1956 and began her career teaching in one-room country schools. In 1959, she married Louis Hackney, and together they had two children, Lorri Lou (Peters) Houpt and Marty Lee Hackney.
In 1964, Marian moved to Friendswood, where she taught private kindergarten and elementary school at Westwood Elementary. She later retired from NASA Johnson Space Center in 1995.
Marian had a lifelong passion for teaching, music, movement, and service to others. While raising her children, she founded the children’s choir at Friendswood United Methodist Church and led Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls programs. She organized and directed two clogging groups, the Clogg Hoppers and the Classic Cloggers.
Believing it was important for people to continue learning and stay active throughout life, Marian taught exercise, recorder, ukulele, and clogging classes through the Friendswood Senior Center. She also created and directed a bell choir at Friendswood Friends Church for individuals who could not read music.
In 1991, Marian married Paul LaRue Gordner. Together, they organized the Over the Hill Gang Band, bringing music and laughter to seniors throughout the area for more than 20 years. In recent years, Marian also led the Bedford Singers.
Her hobbies included music, dancing, square dancing, exercising, bowling, and helping others. Marian will be remembered for her joyful spirit, endless energy, creativity, and dedication to her community.
Marian is survived by her husband of 35 years, Paul Gordner; daughter Lorri Houpt (David); five grandchildren: Dustin Hackney (Sabrina), Andrea Kitzmann (Clint), Grant Bajpayee-Peters (Aayushi), Jessica Rivera (Tony), and Wynter Houpt; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn Sporer (Dewaine) of Green Valley, Arizona, and Marilyn Knabach (Marvin) of Leesburg, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her son, Marty Hackney; daughter-in-law, Pharris Hackney; and son-in-law, Greg Peters.
For those wishing to honor Marian’s memory, memorial donations may be made to the Friendswood Friends Church Youth Activities Fund ([email protected]) or Saving Grace Service Dogs ([email protected]).
Saving Grace Service Dogs is administered by Marian’s nephew and his wife, who both have years of experience training service dogs. Saving Grace provides service dogs for disabled kids with seizures and autism, and for Veteran amputees and those with PTSD. Donations go specifically to disabled clients who don’t have income or social security disability who cannot pay for their veterinarian bills or dog supplies. sgservicedogs.com
Friends and family are cordially invited to the Visitation on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546. The funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Friendswood Friends Cemetery, 502 S. Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546.
Marian expresses a big thank you to some of the many groups she and Paul have been involved with over the years; they enriched our lives with joy and purpose:
- The Clogg Hoppers
- The Classic Cloggers
- The Stars and Stripes Ukelele Band
- The Over the Hill Gang
- The Bedford Sing-a-long group
- The Friends Church Children’s Choir
- The Ringing Friends Bell Choir
- The Friendswood Funtime Band
- The Friendswood Senior Center “Over 50 Exercise” Class
- All the wonderful people I was privileged to work with at NASA
- My many neighbors and friends in Friendswood, and most recently the great people in the Bedford Community.
- Thanks to everyone who supported Marian through her ministries of teaching, music, and dance.

Marian would also like to thank the Friendswood Senior Center for graciously allowing use of their facility for classes and practice for performances that entertained numerous venues: >30 years of clogging, exercise classes, and music.

05/08/2026

Richard L. Dafft
March 15, 1962-May 5, 2026
Richard L. Dafft was born on March 15, 1962, to Charlie and Della Dafft in Baytown, TX. Richard moved to Alvin, Texas at age 6, where he graduated from Alvin High School in 1980. Richard passed away on May 5, 2026, surrounded by family.
Richard grew up learning plumbing from his father Charlie Dafft Jr. and started his plumbing career in the Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprentice Program and became a partner to C & R Plumbing Company for over 30 years.
Richard had many hobbies that he very much enjoyed such as fishing where he won the CCA tagged red fish tournament in 2023. He also enjoyed hunting, racing, gardening, shopping at Amazon or Sams club, and spending time with his family. Richard was also a member of the Brazoria County Fair Association for over 20 years and won Volunteer of the year in 1998.
Richard is proceeded in death by his father Charlie Dafft Jr., his uncle Richard Dafft and his Grandparents.
He is survived by his loving wife Deborah Dafft, his children Ashley Dafft, Lindsey Lee Cummings and husband Jeff, Tanya Spencer and husband Adam, Jessica Rush, and Phillip Rush. His mother Della Dafft, brothers Tony Dafft and wife Patti, Bill Dafft and wife Lori. He had many grandchildren Grace, Emily, Jordan and Bradley Hicks, James and Jesse Rush, and Dexter Spencer. As well as numerous nieces and nephews Colin, Kyle, and Lacie Dafft and Colin Ashley, and great nephews Josiah and Jaxon Schuenemann.
Pallbearers are Tony Dafft, Bill Dafft, Colin Dafft, Jordan Hicks, Mark Thomson, and Steve Roberts. Honorary Pallbearers are Phillip Rush and Shane Hicks.
Friends and family are cordially invited to the Visitation on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM and the funeral service on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546. The burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, 300 Oak Park Dr. Alvin, TX 77511. A reception will follow the burial at 12414 CR 283 Alvin, TX 77511.

05/06/2026

Trisha Nicole West
August 11, 1981-April 27, 2026

Trisha Nicole (Petty) West of Webster Texas passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2026. Trisha was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1981. She was deeply loved by her family.
As a child, Trisha would travel to various parts of the United States to call home. She settled in the Clear Lake Area in 1995. Trisha graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1999 and attended the University of Houston where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2005 and Master of Arts – College of Social Work in 2017. In her time at school, she would receive numerous academic honors.
With her degree, Trisha choose to join the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services – Child Protective Services. She has been with CPS in various roles for 21 years.
Trisha developed a wide range of interests, such as concert photography, fabricating jewelry and more. She loved to learn new things. From selling jewelry, she grew to love shopping for herself, as Amazon can attest to. She enjoyed antique shopping with her daughter, Layla. Layla was special to her. She worked to grow and expand on the things Layla enjoyed doing. This became her new focus, from antiquing to spa days.
When given the opportunity, she loved to travel.
During her high school and college years she held a part-time job with Kroger’s. This is where she met David West, whom she later married. They married on June 10, 2007. After a short time, on August 6, 2011, they had a beautiful little girl, Layla Ann.
Trisha was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her.
Trisha is survived by her husband, David West, her daughter, Layla Ann West, her father and mother, Steven and Jeannette Petty, her siblings; Erica Petty (son Granger), Steven Petty, Jr (wife Melissa), Elisha Angus (husband Micheal and son Archer), and Jeremy Petty as well as many other loving extended family members and friends.
She will also be missed by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry, Sr and Carmen West, her two brothers-in-law, Richard West and Larry West, Jr (wife Melissa, children Daniel and Lauren) and sister-in-law Natasha West (daughter Arianna).
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Barbara and Charles Moore, her paternal grandparents, Jean and Luther Petty.
She will be remembered each day by those whose lives she touched.
It was Trisha wishes to be cremated, so friends and family are cordially invited to a memorial service on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, please donate either to the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance, https://sczaction.org in Trisha’s honor or in support of the family directly through MealTrain, https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/y08dgm

05/04/2026

Maria Esther Reyes
November 19, 1950-April 24, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Maria Esther Reyes, 75, of Friendswood, Texas. Esther was born on November 19, 1950, and passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Raymundo and Porfilia Reyes. She is lovingly remembered by her sisters, Mary Gomez (also known as Helen), Siprinana Reyes, and Evangelina Reyes; her brother-in-law, Ray Gomez; her nieces, Bernadette Gomez, Vanessa Gomez, and Audrey Gomez; her great-nephew, Adan Ray Rivas; and her great-nieces, Olivia Rivas and Isabella Gomez.

Esther will be remembered for her love for her family, and the warmth she brought to those who knew her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A private ceremony will be held in Esther’s honor.

Esther enjoyed attending Special Friends therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Special Friends Inc., P.O. Box 1382, Friendswood, Texas 77549.

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