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Johnny (John) Lee Wright was born in Omaha Nebraska to Lovely Wright and BT Wright on December 15, 1953. He graduated from Central High in 1972 and married Sandra L Mickles (Wright) on September 21, 1974, a total of 44 years.

John loved music and was a great musician who played the bass guitar, the piano and other instruments. Throughout the early 70’s and 80s he played in a band that performed at several venues around Omaha with his good friend, Nathan Archibald and others. He loved the time he spent with the band and continued to use music as a vehicle to touch people all over the world. As an entrepreneur, he founded the YRBN internet radio station that plays lectures and songs of praise and worship, and where he hosted a daily talk show lecturing and interviewing religious leaders from around the country. Over the years the station accumulated a large database of lectures covering all topics in Hebrew studies reaching a worldwide audience and active internet community. John had a spiritual side to him, and an inherent ability to listen, to absorb and to offer a point of view based on quiet, measured wisdom. He was caring, and he loved his family. A soul that brought joy and fulfilment to many, and whose legacy will live on forever.

Johnny Lee Wright was preceded in death by mother, Lovely (Smith) Wright (maiden-Williams)- from Statesboro Georgia-Omaha NE. Father (BT Wright -Booker Thomas) Claxton Georgia-Omaha NE. Other siblings preceded in death are, Patricia Ann Wright (sister), Woodrow W. Smith Jr. (Brother), Bernard Smith (Brother), Ronald Wright (Ronnie) (Brother) Bonnie Jean Smith (West) (sister)

John leaves behind his Wife (Sandra L Wright) children Kennan Wright (Washington DC) and Keturah G Wright-(Omaha NE) 11 Grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, Brothers: Rudy Smith (Allana wife) Omaha NE, Ricky Vaughn Wright (Denver CO) and sister-Arnita Carol (Smith) Bryant (Herman-husband) (Omaha NE), and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-brothers in-law, and cousins.

John will be missed by us all.  

1/4/1940 – 10/22/2018

Omaha – Survived by Mother Hazel Shelby, Children Raymond Jr., Marvin, Juanita Clarke, Raynell Thomas, Weslyene Lee (Terry), B. O’Neal, Darrell Roach, Deena Roach, Loving Partner Modwena Roach,  19 Grandchildren,  14 Great Grandchildren, Sister Shirley Reed (Edward) and a host of family and friends.

Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM at our 108th Street chapel.

Funeral Service Monday 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108th Street. Interment at Forest Lawn

4/18/1987 – 10/22/2018

Benjamin Lyle Meyer was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 18, 1987 to Timothy Lane Meyer and Shauna Jayne (Meyer) Trieb. He was quickly joined by his brother, Jacob Robert Meyer, 14 months later.

Ben’s childhood was filled with time spent with his family, on his father’s side in Ruskin, and his mother’s side in Auburn and Big Lake, Missouri. Ben and his brother and cousins loved being in the water, intertubing, and playing board and card games.

Ben loved sports and music from a young age. Growing up, he played basketball, baseball, football, and soccer, joining many select teams and competing in everything from local tournaments to youth baseball world championships. He played the drums in middle school. He continued to play football, basketball and baseball at Westside High School, and graduated in 2005.

He was a Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox Business Scholar where he received a BBA in Finance in May 2009 and a Master of Science in Accounting in May 2011. Following the completion of his Master’s degree, he moved to Washington D.C. where he worked as an accountant at the Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms.

Ben moved to Los Angeles in May, 2013, where he became the CFO of Transcend, a drug addiction rehabilitation center. After leaving Transcend, he co-founded Pelorus Health, a health technology company focused on helping former addicts maintain their sobriety. He lived in LA until June of 2018, when he took a job at GoPro in San Francisco as a financial analyst.

Ben’s life was filled with love, adventure, and passion. His generous spirit touched the hearts of so many. He is survived by father Tim, mother Shauna, stepfather Mark, grandparents Joanne, Peggy, and Edwin, brother Jake, stepsisters Erin and Emily, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Gretna United Methodist Church 11457 S. 204th Street Gretna, Nebraska 68028.

In lieu of flowers memorials to City Surf Project (http://citysurfproject.com/)

01/22/1959-10/11/2018

Phillipians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me”

Gary Bohannon Sr. was called home to be with the lord on October 11, 2018. He was born January 22, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska.  Gary is preceded in death by his parents; William and Opheila Bohannon, Clifford Jones Sr. and brother; Billy Bohannon. He is survived by his five children Royalle McArthur (Bri Anna), Brandon Byrd (Chaitra), Whitney Byrd, Gary Bohannon Jr, Aaron Bohannon (Parishae), and his ex-wife Marilyn Bohannon. Gary is also survived by his 6 brothers and 2 sisters; Andre Bohannon, Rene Bohannon (Rhonda) , Bernie Bohannon , Cornell Bohannon (Madeline), Dennis Bohannon (Delissa) ,Clifford Jones, Jeanette Cast(James) , Lillian Bohannon and 15 grandchildren and an abundance of extended family and friends . Gary Bohannon graduated from North High in 1976. He went on to serve in the Marines on May 1, 1978 receiving several honors and a rifle marksman badge. Gary Bohannon then went on to have over 20 years in customer service. He was a member of Union Memorial Methodist Church South and attending Hope of Glory Ministries. Gary Bohannon was a loving father, a loving son, a loving brother and a loving friend.  He will truly be missed in every way. Memorial Services will be held at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, Nebraska on October 20, 2018 at 10:00am.

May 10, 1938 – October 13, 2018

Survived by wife: Cherry Glass and Family.

Memorial Mass 2:00 PM Saturday October 20, 2018 St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 2423 Grant Street, Omaha, NE.  Private family inurnment at a later date.

Visitation Thursday and Friday 5-8pm at Roeder Mortuary with Rosary service Friday at 6pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 709 S. 28th St. Omaha, NE. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

April 10, 1951 – October 11, 2018.

Preceded in death by parents Edward & Marjorie Towey; Husband John “Jack” Murphy. Survived by sons Michael (Mandi) Buell, Robert (Audrey) Murphy, and grandchildren Allyssa, Jack, Sam and Connor of Omaha; Step-children Patti Wills and John Murphy. Peggy will also be fondly remembered by her sisters, brother, step grandchildren and many more family and friends. Peggy is the former owner of Jack’s Foodway and Bedford Market. She finished her career as a CPA with Peter Kiewit and Sons. Memorials in memory of Peggy should be made to Passion First Wrestling, Inc. 6027 S. 188th Street, Omaha, NE 68135. Memorial service 11am Saturday, October 20th at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 North 108th St. Luncheon to follow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 17606 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE. To celebrate her life, Peggy has always requested for no-one to wear black at her funeral.

1/8/1977 – 10/15/2018

Justin John Rohrer (41) of Gretna, Nebraska passed away on October 15, 2018.

Justin was born in Creighton, Nebraska on January 8, 1977. He grew up in Center, Nebraska and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1995.

Justin was married to Michelle Rienfeld on August 18, 2001; they were married 17 years. He was a partner and worked as a “head-cheeser” or construction manager for TH Construction Company for 20 years. He enjoyed meeting new folks, debating any topic and winning people over.  He loved “playing in the dirt”, working with his best friend Tim, drinking with his friends, and going to the Knox County Fair. Justin was 100% in love with his wife and family and enjoyed watching his boys play sports, teasing his daughter and loving his wife.

Justin is survived by his wife Michelle; children Cadance, Aiden, Brysen, and Peyton; parents Jim and Sue Rohrer of Center, Ne; sister: Chessie Vesely (Nate) of Omaha; brothers: Chase of Omaha, and Jared (Taylor) of Council Bluffs; Michelle’s parents, Mike and Karen Rienfeld of Omaha; several nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.

Justin is preceded in death by his aunt JaVee Suhr, sister-in-law Debra Rienfeld, and his grandparents.

Visitation Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Prayer Service 7:00 PM at the church; Funeral Mass 10:00 AM  Friday, October 19, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus Street Gretna, Nebraska.

James Wendell Hurst was born, March 16, 1951 in Purdy, Tennessee. He is the oldest of four siblings born to his parents, James and Dorthy Hurst. He passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 67 in Omaha, Nebraska. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Roderick Hurst.

James attended public school in Purdy, Tennessee. At the young age of 19, James moved to Omaha, Nebraska. While in Omaha, James met and fell in love with Mary Denise Hawkins and was together for 39 loving years. They shared many years of happiness before finally tying the knot in Holy Matrimony on September 2, 2004.

James worked numerous of jobs – Dailey Liquor Store, Methodist Hospital, and James retired after 25 years of being the lead supervisor from Creighton University. Seeing that James could not just sit around and totally enjoy retirement, James then worked at OPS up until he was called away from Life to Life.

James was loved by all whom crossed paths with him. He enjoyed family time, grilling where he was known as the “Grill Master” and “Meat Loaf King” by his family and friends.

James is survived by his loving and caring wife, Mary Hurst; James and Mary had a combined total of ten children. He was a great father and raised all the children as his own, Shavawn Hemphill, Andres W. Hurst, Keasha (Oliver) Hawkins-Moore, Reginald (Tammy) Hawkins, Suntria Stackins, Nakeia Hawkins, James (Veronica) Hurst, Eric Hurst, Jerry Vaughn Hurst, Jamie Hurst; James has a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra (Buster) Prince, Debbie Priscilla Nedd; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Visitation: 10:00 AM until Service time at Noon, Roeder Mortuary 50^th Ames Chapel.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery