Jeter and Son Funeral Home

H. Victor O'Reilly passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the remarkable age of 103. Born on January 11, 1921, in Dallas, Texas, to EC O'Reilly and Irene Hammett O'Reilly, Victor was a beloved brother, husband, father and grandfather. Victor pursued his education at Texas A&M University, Class of 1945, which was interrupted by basic training for World War II, where he trained sharp-shooters. He graduated in 1948 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, a deep love of A&M football and a resigned tolerance for Aggie jokes. Post graduation, he continued his career at Dallas Power & Light, which was again interrupted by his service in the Korean War from 1950-1952. He...

Julie McKinney Bown lived a life of service, productivity, and adventure. She was lovely, smart, gracious, genteel, and compassionate. Her sudden death Easter Sunday morning left many grieving. She exercised her intellect and leadership throughout her life. Her distinguished academic career preceded her distinguished professional career as an investment banker. She graduated magna cum laude from Emory University with her BA then earned a MBA from Georgia State University. Her education served her well. She was the youngest person, and first female, ever to become a vice president of Salomon Brothers Inc in New York City, where she trained under Michael Bloomberg. She also worked for...

Age 96, of Dallas, TX died on Feb. 26, 2024. John was born on Oct. 3, 1927, to Lucille (Smith) and John Binion. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Alice Cooper. He is survived by his sisters: Betty Binion and Sue Rose, including several cherished nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4 PM-6 PM, March 8, 2024, at the funeral home. A church service will be held on Sat., March 9, 2024, at 11 AM at Tyler Street United Methodist Church. A private committal service will be held at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, TX.

On January 10, 2024 Maria Luisa Cortez Mendez of Olmito, Texas entered into eternal rest in Brownsville, Texas. She was born on November 15, 1934. Maria is survived by her son Rogelio Mendez Jr. and his wife Monica Mendez and her grandson Seth along with her daughter Rosalinda Mendez and her husband Dirk Van Tuerenhout and her granddaughter Sara. Maria has a multitude of nieces and nephews who live in South Texas, Dallas and Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Rogelio Mendez Sr. and her sons Ramiro (1953) and Roel (1997) along with her mother and father Maria and Carlos Cortez and her many brothers and sisters. Maria met the love of her life when she was 15 at a dance...

Lydia Louise Gonzales was born March 13, 1943, in Durant, Oklahoma,to Benjamin and Lula Dunson, into a loving family which eventually included seven children. She passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 80, in Arlington,Texas. She was a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. Her clan was Sweet Potato. Lydia grew up south of Okemah and attended Eufaula Boarding in Eufaula, Oklahoma, during her elementary and middle school years. After leaving the boarding school she graduated from Heavener High School. Lydia moved to Dallas, Texas,after graduation attended El Centro and Mountain View Community Colleges. She worked for Texas Instruments for several years, and...

Born July 16th, 1938, in Honolulu, Hawaii, he passed away on August 9th, 2023, at the age of 85. Known as Ken by all, he graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas in 1956 before moving at the age of 23 to Anchorage, Alaska. He lived there for 12 years before moving back to Dallas. A carpenter his whole life, he loved to write short stories and to garden, growing beautiful flowers and vegetables every year. Ken was fiercely independent his whole life. He is proceeded in death by his father James Alexander Clark and his mother Aubrey Lerline Schoeps . He is survived by his older sister Janice Sue Dodd, and his two nephews James Bradley Dodd and Kelly Michael Dodd. Ken will always be...

Age 79, died on June 29, 2023, in Media, PA. Thomas was born July 30, 1943, in Topeka, KS but was a resident of Dallas, Texas for many proud years. Visitation will be held from 3PM to 6PM, Mon, July 17, 2023, at Jeter & Son Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 9:45AM, Tues., July 18, 2023, at the funeral home with Military Honors & Interment to follow at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. For full obituary visit www.jeterandson.com

Born on 08/22/1923 in Dallas, Texas, Albina S. Silva peacefully passed away on 05/13/2023 to be with the Lord. She was married to Manuel R. Silva for 72 happy years. For her full obituary, please see: www.jeterandson.com/obituary/albina-silva

At the age of 102, Markaleeta Stevenson, passed away into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 1, 2023, after suffering from dementia for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Harry J. Stevenson in 2013 of DeSoto, Texas and by her daughter, Barbara Stevenson in 2021 of Richardson, Texas. She was the last living family member born to Grover C. & Lenora Ogelsby Mathews of Dallas, Texas who passed in the 1960's along with her brother & sisters, G.C. Jr., Eleanor and Evelyn. Markaleeta was survived by her son, Jay K. Stevenson of Dallas, Texas and her grandchildren, Kevin (Toia) & Katie Stevenson and Kelly (Cody) Hicks and...

Age 69, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Sep. 13, 2022. Ronald was born to Veola (Miller) and Calvin A. Primus, II on Nov. 7, 1952, in Columbia, South Carolina. Family will be receiving friends from 9 am - 10 am, Mon., Oct. 3, 2022 at Jeter & Son Funeral Home, 4830 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX. Funeral Service will be at 10 am with Military Honors and Interment following at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.

William (Bill) Joseph Benesch was born on Nov. 22, 1929, in Bristol County, Wisconsin and passed away Sep. 8, 2022. Visitation will be held from 2PM-4PM, Sep. 18, 2022, at Jeter & Son Funeral Home, Dallas, TX. Funeral Service will be at 12PM, Sept. 19, 2022, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cedar Hill, TX. Military Honors and Interment will follow at DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, TX. For full obituary visit www.jeterandson.com

Maxine F. Harkenrider, 97 of Duncanville, passed away on August 25, 2022, with family in prayer by her side. She is survived by her daughters Joan Harkenrider, Monica Radoszewski (Anthony), Donna Bullis (Craig), Laure Jones (Robin), Lisa Brochu (David), and Amy Manning (John), 15 grandchildren: 2 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph, parents, and brother. Visitation will be on Sun, 9/11/22 from 1PM-4PM at Jeter & Son Funeral Home in Dallas. Rosary will begin at 3:30PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Mon, 9/12/22 at 11AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville followed by internment at 1PM at DFW...

Age 89, of Dallas, TX passed away on June 23, 2022. Barbara Remele was born on Sep. 5, 1932. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 30th at 11:30AM at Jeter and Son Funeral Home. Visit www.jeterandson.com for full obituary.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM, Thurs., Nov. 4th at St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Visit www.jeterandson.com for full obituary.

Alice Ann Coats Smith, 87, of Dallas, Texas passed away on October 18, 2021 in Richardson, Texas following an illness. Ann was born, August 11, 1934 in Weaver, Texas, the daughter J.D. Coats and Ola Mae Newkirk Coats. Ann was the eldest of three children. She married Douglas Dean Smith on July 9, 1966, at First Baptist Church of Dallas. She graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas in 1951 and studied accounting at Arlington State College. She had a lengthy career at Republic Insurance Company in Dallas from which she retired as an assistant vice-president. She enjoyed cooking and caring for family, always looking for ways to help others. Ann took care of her mother until her mother's...

David "Barry" Dowd, 85, passed away Fri, Aug 20, 2021. He was the former head basketball coach of Arlington State College. A celebration of his life will be at Jeter & Son Funeral Home, 2PM, Fri, Aug 27, 2021, with visitation beginning at 12PM. Please see his full obituary at www.jeterandson.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Northeast Arkansas Cancer Society and Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.

Ronald Leroy Appleby was born Dec 27, 1939 and went to his heavenly home Aug 12, 2021.He and his wife Janet lived in Humble from Aug 1972 to June 2018. Ron was still operating his business, IOP Services, Inc for special customers prior to his passing. Services Thurs, Aug 19, 2021, visitation 9 - 10 a.m. with a funeral service at 10 a.m. at Jeter & Son Chapel, Dallas, TX. Military honors and internment will follow at Dallas / Fort Worth National Cemetery. Ron would be honored with any donation to your local FFA chapter. See www.jeterandson.com for full obituary.

Floyd was born on March 20, 1938 and passed away on July 21, 2021. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Jeter and Son Funeral Home, 4830 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX 75211.

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Visitation: 3PM-6PM, April 18th. Funeral Service: 10AM, April 19th at Jeter & Son Funeral Home. Visit www.jeterandson.com for full obituary.

Rebecca Garza Ramirez Martinez was born Oct 26, 1930 and passed away Feb 12, 2021 at the age of 90. Visitation Wed 2/18 from 3-6PM at Jeter & Son. Funeral Thurs 2/19 at 10AM at Jeter & Son Chapel. Burial to follow at Laurel Land.