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5/14/1928 – 7/26/2016

Lorene Williams was born May 14th, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Vinita Sullinger and Dennis Bergins. She moved to Omaha in 1936, where she remained for the rest of her glorious years. She departed this life, Tuesday, July 26th, 2016. Lorene was raised in the church and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age. She attended Bethel Baptist Church where she was a Deaconess and Sunday School Teacher. She loved the Lord, family and friends. She often enjoyed discussing the Bible and the goodness of God. She went on to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ, under the leadership of the late Elder Harry Robinson.

Lorene was united in holy matrimony to Eugene Williams on July 25th, 1949. From this union two children were born, Yvonne Denise Ross and Larry Eugene Williams.

Lorene graduated from, Kansas Vocational School in Topeka, Kansas, where she excelled in science, practical nursing, and citizenship. She attended college in Nebraska. Lorene’s career included employment at the United States Postal Service, and the City of Omaha Finance Dept. After working in finance, she decided to change careers and became a childcare provider for over two decades. She enjoyed, cooking, sewing, and genealogy.

She was a consummate wife, mother, and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vinita and Dennis, and her husband Eugene. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: Two children, Daughter Yvonne (James) Ross of Omaha, NE, Son Larry Williams of San Bernadino, CA; Grandchildren, Yolonda Ross, Tonia Ross, Nicole (John) Gallion, Jaime Ross, Lateef Williams, Lakia Williams, Lakente Williams; Great-Grandchildren, Jalen Ross and Demya Alexander, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life Service 1:00 PM Friday (8/5/2016) at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

10/21/1956 – 7/24/2016

“Her smile was the greatest gift of all.”

On the morning of July 24, 2016, Alberta Marie (Taylor) Wells, 59, transitioned from earth to her heavenly home. She was comforted by the presence of her immediate family members at the time of her passing. Alberta entered the world in Kansas City, Kansas on October 21, 1956. Alberta is preceded in death by her mother, Zera M. Taylor and brother, Eddie R. Taylor. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, John Wells. They were joined as one on April 6, 1981.

Alberta accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas and held fast to her belief that Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior.

Alberta proudly graduated from Sumner High School in the “Class of 1974.” After high school, she earned her Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 1978. She was the bright spot as manager of payroll for Union Pacific. She was very proud of her employment with the railroad of which she unselfishly worked for over 10 years.

She was and enthusiastic Scrabble player, loved to travel and was the consummate wife, mother and homemaker. Family gatherings, planned and impromptu, brought the brightest smile to her face. Alberta was truly loved and respected by family and friends.

Alberta is also survived by her daughter, Amber (Jason) Lorthridge; son, McKay Wells; grandchildren, CamRon Wells, Jacori, Jamir Lorthridge, and Ayana Lorthridge all of Omaha, Nebraska. Alberta is survived by one brother, Michael Taylor of Kansas City, Kansas; and her family’s loyal pet, Bhair-Bhair. Alberta Marie was profoundly missed even before she crossed the threshold to Heaven. She will continue to be sorely missed by a host of devoted cousins, relatives, and friends.

Visitation Friday 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE; Service 11:00 AM Saturday (7/30/2016) at Eagles Nest Worship Center 5775 Sorensen Pkwy Omaha, NE; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

2/16/1930 – 7/19/2016

Ralph was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 16, 1930 and a lifelong resident, passing away on July 19, 2016.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge in 1953.  He was employed by several Omaha-based offset printing companies as a production manager.   Following retirement, he continued employment for Osco Corporation, primarily as a seasonal employee of the company’s green houses.  A graduate of Omaha North High School, he earned credits at Metropolitan Community College where he pursued study of one his key lifelong interests, photography.  He enjoyed many outdoor interests, particularly gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping and backpacking with his wife, children and grandchildren.  Memorable trips included a number of visits to Canada and western United States destinations.  Also a gifted wood-worker, he enhanced the family home with multiple projects over the years, as well that of his children.   Ralph also believed strongly in saving the lives of others and to that end was a regular blood donor on behalf of the American Red Cross, so much so that he eventually earned a Ten-Gallon donor pin, a truly remarkable achievement.

He is predeceased by his parents, Theodore William and Lena as well as a sister, Helen Billings and brother Paul.  He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Evelyn, daughters, Linda Tripp (Steve), Susan Tabor (Mike), Cheryl Goodwillie (Mike) and son Michael Brueggemann (Jana) as well as nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Visitation Sunday 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Chapel 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE; Service 10:30 AM Monday (7/25/2016) at St. Mark Lutheran Church 1821 N. 90th Street Omaha, NE, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

6/4/1954 – 7/4/2016

of Omaha

Visitation Tuesday (7/12/2016) 6:00 – 8:00 PM At Roeder Mortuary Ames Chapel 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE; Service 10:00 PM Thursday (7/14/2016) at Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 11027 Martha Street Omaha, NE; Interment Thursday 1:00 PM Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, NE

2/17/1932 – 6/30/2016

Ulysses Simpson Murrell was the fourth child of Silvarnus and Daisy Murrell, born on February 17, 1932 in Eufaula, Oklahoma. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances O. Murrell; daughters: LaRita Murrell, Euvondia Vaughan, Lynnette (Joseph) Watson, Lysses Murrell; grandchildren: Eulyssa, Monte, Laghe, Danielle, Kiev, Elligton, Elanna; a host of great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruby Fernandez, Joyce Johnson; brothers: Arthur, Gerald, Clifford, Johnny Murrell; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by brothers: Henry and Earl; as well as his parents.

In 1952, at the age of eighteen, Ulysses moved from Eufaula, Oklahoma to Omaha, Nebraska. In 1953, he was drafted to the Army and was discharged one year later. Ulysses married Frances O. Birch on June 19, 1957 and they had 4 beautiful daughters together. He found employment at Wilson Packing Co. and worked there for 25 years until they closed. He then worked at Kellogg’s until 1995, when he retired. Because of his kindness, integrity and great work ethic, he was well respected by his colleagues.

After his newfound love and respect for our Father, Jehovah, he joined his wife and was baptized on July 22, 1972. Up until the time of his death, his love for people moved him to devote his time and energy into teaching others about the Bible. Our memories of Ulysses include his love of watching sports, faithfully having his down time, his daily morning exercise, his endless piddling around the house and patching everything together with duct tape, cooking his trusty red hot and boiled egg, his love of nice cars, his smooth voice, infectious laugh, GQ fashion sense, and most of all he will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, loyalty, and dependability. He was a loving father, brother, Elder, mentor and friend to us all.

Memorial Service 3:00 PM Saturday (7/9/2016) at Kingdom Hall 5465 Fontenelle Blvd Omaha, NE

8/3/1946 – 6/16/2016

Jewell Emery Turner was born August 3, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska, the fifth child of a family of five, to the union of Emery Howard and Elnora (Rose) Turner.

He was united in marriage to Willie Eva Tillman, June 21, 1975. Together they raised Jewell Christopher Turner, Jevell Charee Turner-Dunlap, and Brenda Johnson of High Point, NC.

Jewell graduated in 1964 from Tech High School in Omaha, Nebraska. He received a football scholarship to Huron University in South Dakota. He worked for Fruehauf Trailer Company for 25 years before retiring.

Jewell was soft spoken, but out-spoken when it came to talking about God’s word the Bible. He was a generous man. He enjoyed playing football and wrestling in high school, fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, welding and tinkering in his garage making things.

Jewell was preceded in death by his son, Jewell Christopher Turner; his parents, Emery Howard and Elnora (Rose) Turner; his brother, Dennis Howard Turner; his two sisters, Roberta Lee (Rose) Spencer and Beverly Loretta (Turner) Moore.

Jewell is survived by his wife, Willie Eva (Tillman) Turner; daughter, Jevell Turner-Dunlap; his sister, Cheryl L. (Turner) Amos of Cedar Hill, TX; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The highlight of his life was when he became a student of the Bible. Through his studies of the scriptures, he was convinced that serving Jehovah was the most rewarding and best was of life. As a result, he dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on February 21, 1981.

Jewell believed in the Bible’s promise of a time when death will be no more, when billions who have fallen asleep in death will be brought back to life on a paradise earth. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he drew comfort in the resurrection hope through the promise of his God, Jehovah.

Memorial Service 10:30 AM Saturday (6/25/2016) at Kingdom Hall 5911 Ville De Sante Dr. Omaha, Nebraska 68104 

6/20/1945 – 6/16/2016

Visitation Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM w/ Masonic Service 6:30 PM; Funeral Service 11:30 AM Wednesday (6/22/2016) all at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave  Omaha, NE, Interment Lilly’s Chapel Cemetery at Red Springs, NC

7/25/1938 – 6/13/2016

Mary Lee Huffman was the fifth child of Margaret and Herbert Birch, born on July 25, 1938 in Missouri. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 46 years, Cyrus Huffman; step-daughter Lois Martinez; grandchildren Debony and Sierra; great-grandson Sebastian; her sister Frances Murrell; brother Herbert Birch; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her brothers Howard, George, Sidney, Larry, and Zachary; sisters Eleanor and Rebecca; as well as her parents.

Mary was a hard worker and loyal employee of Clark Foam Co., even getting up at early hours to fulfill her shift. She later retired from there. Mary loved fishing, shopping, and traveling . . . not particularly in that order. But most of all she loved her husband Cyrus, who she married on February 7. 1970. Mary was a very out-going and passionate person. She had the gift of being able to talk to and befriend others, which she then used to the full after her faith moved her to dedicate her life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on March 23, 1975. Sometime later she showed her love for our heavenly father Jehovah by pioneering up until the time she fell ill. She had a zest for life, and greatly loved all of her family members and friends. There was nothing she wouldn’t do to help any and all of them. Her spunky and sweet personality is surely a memory we will all hold near to our hearts.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday (6/18/2016) Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 5465 Fontenelle Blvd  Omaha, Nebraska 68111

Hospitality immediately following at: AV Sorensen Center 4808 Cass Street Omaha, Nebraska 68132

6/21/1924 – 6/9/2016

Obituary of A Virtuous Woman

Pinka Ryan Anderson was the eldest daughter born to Lula Ryan and Nathaniel Davis on June 21, 1924 in Rose Hill, MS. She realized that she wanted the Lord to lead and guide her life. She was not baptized the way we are today. She was dipped in the creek behind the church.

Pinka attended school in Jasper County. The school was actually a church house, teaching ages 8-18. Back then, this was equivalent to 1st through 12th grade. She furthered her education by attending college for two years.

On July 19, 1943, she united in holy matrimony with Robert Payne Anderson, Sr. Their union created 9 children, 23 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

Pinka was employed at several hotel restaurants throughout Omaha. She retired to be a full-time grandma for her family.

She joined Mt Calvary Community Church in 1944 and remained a faithful member for over 73 years. She was church treasurer for over 19 years and founder of the Daughters of Mt. Calvary. She would make Mother’s Day special with the paper flowers she made every year. Christmas wouldn’t have been Christmas without the sweet cookies she baked. Pinka had taken the children’s choir under her wing and she would help fundraise for activities and functions for the youth.

Her door and heart were always open to anyone, no matter who or why.

Pinka was preceded in death by her husband Robert, Sr.; 2 sons Robert, Jr. and Warren, Sr.; daughter Barbara; grandchildren Dana and Michael; her sisters; and her parents.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Charles, Derrick, Sr., and Mark Steven; her daughters Ida, Stacey. And Judi; and daughters-in-law Ronnette and Elvesa; all of which are in Omaha. In addition, she leaves behind grandchildren Warren, Jr., Robert, III, Martin, Reginald, Michelle, Marcey, Derrick, Jr., Channel, David, Margaret, April, Deanna, Shari, Arthur, and Charles in Omaha, Brandon in Mobile, AL, Charles in Colorado Springs, CO, Stacey of Andrews AFB, Waldorf, MD, and Marcus in Coyle, OK. In addition, she leaves behind a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation Friday 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life 9:00 AM Saturday (6/18/2016) at Mount Calvary Community Church 5112 Ames Ave Omaha, NE, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

7/24/1953 – 6/12/2016

Dianne was born July 24, 1953 in Ashville, North Carolina to her parents, James W. Wilson, Sr. and Marcella P.W. Pittman. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois and attended Holy Angels and St. Rayfield School. She graduated from Gage Parks High School, attended college and received her Associates Degree.

She moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1973 and worked over 25 years in education. Dianne became a member of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ and served for many years. She touched the lives of many during her time in the classroom. She retired in September 2014. Her last school was Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary.

Dianne was no stranger to anyone, as there was always conversation for those she met. She had many God-Children. Her very first was Deshawn Mackey.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles V.M. Wilson. She leaves to cherish her memory father, James (Modora) Wilson, Sr.; mother, Marcella (Rosevelt) Pittman; sister, Patrice Wilson; brother James (Linda) Wilson, Jr.; niece, Tomika (Precious) Cooley; nephews James, III., Anton, Darnell, Marcus Wilson; and a host of great, great, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Funeral Service 1:00 PM Thursday (6/16/2016) at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ 2108 Bishop Richardson St Omaha, NE; Interment in Chicago, IL