Corey

7/15/1921 – 5/2/2017

Omaha – Survived by Children: Charles Pokorny, Darlene Pokorny, Rick Pokorny; many more grandchildren and great grandchildren.  North High class of 1940.

Visitation 5PM-7PM Monday (5/8/17). Funeral Service 1PM Tuesday (5/9/17) all at Roeder Mortuary. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600

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12/10/1960 – 4/28/2017

Omaha – Survived by Children: Antione Lathan, Levi Evans, Nicole Robinson, Nicole Holliman, Quatesha Mitchell, Tazhana Evans, Tahaun   

Evans; 14 grandchildren; Siblings: Patricia Johnson, Annette Woods, Brenda Holliman, Chester Holliman, Linda Townsell, Sheila Holliman; many more family and friends.

Service 11:00AM Monday (5/8/17) at Freedom Worship Center – 3025 Parker St. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600

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7/12/1979 – 4/21/2017

It is with profound regret that we announce the passing of Zipporah Bunger in California on April 21, 2017.  Beloved wife of John Bunger, adoring mother of Lincoln Bunger.  Daughter of the late Ernest Asewe Gwena and the late Sarah Wagasa Asewe.  Sister of Joab Asewe, Mary Muraya, Mark Gwena, Rebecca Asewe, Musa Asewe, Ruth Asewe, Margaret Skalberg. Sister-in-law to Tina Bunger Spencer, Michael Bunger, Scott Bunger and Brooke Bunger Studt, Judy Nyang’oa, Joshua Kamina, Rosemary Gwena, Alex Musembi. Loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation 4pm-6pm Sunday,(4/30/17) at Roeder Mortuary.

Funeral 10:00AM Monday (5/01/17) at First Central Congregational,

United Church of Christ – Midtown. -421 S 36th St.

Rest In Peace Zippy, we love you and you are forever in our hearts.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

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7/5/1956 – 4/19/2017

Of Omaha, survived by Son: Ronald Wells; Mother: Julia Faulkner; Siblings: Denise Faulkner, Catherine Swaig, Julie Wells, Elmer Wells, Gregory Wells, Linda Wells, Angela Wells, Elmer Anthony Collier, Elgin Collier, Eldeon Collier, Elkena Collier, Elkeisha Collier; many more family and friends.

Visitation 6:00PM – 8:00PM Tuesday (4/25/17) and Funeral Service 11:00AM Wednesday (4/25/17) all at Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68104. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Jun 28, 1936 – Mar 29, 2017

Omaha. Survived by wife of 60 years, Rose Perry; children: Billy Perry, Cynthia Perry, Clay Perry, Lisa Walker, Theresa Walker; 20 grandchildren; best friend, Lester Sanders; multiple siblings and many more friends and family. He is preceded in death by parents, Belvin and BallieDean; son, Steven Perry.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11am, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Roeder Mortuary.

Inurnment: Monday, 11am, at Forest Lawn.

ROEDER MORTUARY – Ames Chapel 4932 Ames Ave.

10/21/1934 – 3/27/2017

Of Omaha, survived by Siblings: Elizabeth Woods, Robert Twyman, Joyce Skillman, Earlene Twyman, Ronald Twyman  Children: January Danzy, Russell Watkins, Roslyn Watkins, Sheila Watkins, Kenny Watkins, Steven Watkins  12 Grandchildren, 23 Great-grandchildren.

Preceded in Death by parents George and Alice; Siblings: Mildred, David, George Jr; Son Eugene;  granddaughter She’Kimila Watkins.

Wake Tuesday 5PM-7PM at Mortuary

Funeral Service 11AM Wednesday (4/05/17) at

New Hope Missionary Baptist – 1411 N 30th St,

Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers send memorials to family.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE

7/25/1941 – 3/14/2017

Of Lincoln, survived by Husband Robert Carlos Hailey;  Daughters: Kaydra Johnson, Leisha Hailey

Funeral Service

6PM-8PM Monday ( 3/20/2017 )

Roeder Mortuary

11710 Standing Stone

Gretna, Nebraska 68028

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

August 26, 1991 – March 22, 2017

Laron Tyree Rogers was born to L.T. Thomas and Caroline Rogers on August 26, 1991 in Omaha, Nebraska.

He attended North High School, but went on to graduate from Blackburn High School in 2009. Laron did not have any children of his own, but he treated his nieces and nephews like they were his own.

Laron was employed at Boost Mobile and loved to go into work with his co-workers. They treated him like family and he did the same. He enjoyed life and being able to provide for himself. He has a love for music to include making his own with Johntay, Ray Ray and his best friend Mar-Kel. He was a humble man with a smile that lit up any room he entered. He greeted everyone with the same smile. Everyone who knew him knows he loved to be fresh and would not go without his baby magic lotion.

He was not a member of a church, but he would visit the Paradise Baptist Church on occasion. Laron knew and loved the Lord.

Laron departed this life on march 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mr and Mrs Thomas and Aunt Sheila Rogers-Poole.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories his parents: L.T. Thomas and Caroline Rogers of Omaha, NE, Sisters: LaShunna Brown, Monique Rogers both of Omaha, NE and Kendra Smith (Keeland) of Las Vegas, NV, brothers Larry Braxton, Michael Thomas, and L.T. Thomas Jr, all of Omaha, NE, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

Friday, March 31, 2017

11:00AM

Roeder Mortuary

4932 Ames Ave

Omaha, NE 68104

September 19, 1946 – April 02, 2017

Nora Newton-Lewis was born to parents Percy and Dorothy Jenkins on September 19, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska. She accepted Christ at an early age. As a child, she attended St Benedict the Moor and Sacred Heart churches. Later she became a member at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.

Nora attended St Benedict and Druid Hill elementary schools and graduated from Central High School. Not only was she a member of Y-Teens, but she participated in the Contemporaries Drum and Lyre Corps. Nora later attended the Nebraska School of Hair Design, and upon graduation she was hired as an instructor of cosmetology. After several years, due to arthritis, Nora could no longer instruct hair design. She became a radiology imaging associate for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she retired after 32years of service. Nora was a dedicated employee who hardly every missed work.

Nora loved serving in the community as a member and former officer of the Urban League of Nebraska Guild. She also loved gospel music and cooking. she was known for her ham, potato salad, peach cobbler and spicy greens. She was also known for her warm and loving personality and loved to make others laugh.

Nora was also faithful in service to church. She almost never missed a service until she was too ill to attend. She was a Past Mission President and usher for Mt. Moriah, served in the New Era Women’s Auxiliary, visited the sick, and cooked meals to be distributed during the holidays.

Nora was united in marriage to Willie J. Newton. Later in life, she married Thomas Q. Lewis. Nora loved her family. She worked tirelessly as a provider and believed family should be there for one another. She was dedicated to all her family. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary.

Nora was cared for in the home of her daughter Natisha and grandson Bernard, until she was called home. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Natisha Newton and the true love of her life, Thomas McCowin. She leaves to cherish fond memories her five children: Percy (LaTasha) Newton, Sr. Carl (Heather) Newton, Brian (Fiancee Linda) Newton, Natisha Odjidja and Nathan (Jennifer) Newton; two sisters: Dr Carol (Dr Henry) Jackson and Tina Jenkins; grandchildren Percy Newton jr, Desy’ree Newton, Alexandria Newton, Bernard Odjidja III, Nariya Newton, Hunter Newton, Neela Newton, Brison Newton, Jasmine Edwards, and Jakobe Edwards; those she loved like her children: Brian Dean, Pam McCowin0-hughs, Jackie McCowin-Jones, J. Corey McCowin and Tammy McCowin-King; long-life time devoted friend: Johnetta Coffiel-Bennett: Godfather Elder Larry (Karen) Brooks Sr; special aunt Patricia Hayes; nieces Stacy Jackson and Destynie (Min J. Michael II) Sewell; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Home-going Celebration:

Saturday April 08, 2017

9:30AM

Mt Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

2602 N. 24th St

Omaha, Nebraska 68110

Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery

3/31/1929 – 3/9/2017

Mr. Enish Gills, Jr was born on March 31, 1929 in Paris Texas to proud parents, Enish Gills and Dora Lee Lawrence. A couple of years later, Enish’s Mother moved him and his older sister, Lillie Me to Idabel, Oklahoma where she married Will Saddler. Enish was raised in Idabel by his mother and step-father until he was approximately 16 or 17 years old. He was introduced to Christ at a very early age and eve4n though he did not attend or affiliate himself with a church home; he often made reference to the need to pray and the power of God.

While living in Oklahoma City in his early 20s, he met Erma Jo Permetter, a beautiful young woman from Purcell, Oklahoma and they were married on February 8, 1953. Shortly after that, they relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, where Mr. Fills resided until his death. Ten children were born as a result of that union.

There are many extremely valuable lessons that a parent can teach his/her children and some of the most important lessons that Enish taught his children included, but are not limited to the following:

1. The importance of commitment. This, he demonstrated by remaining in the household to assist his wife in raising their children. While it might have been easy for some men to abandon such a large family, his way of demonstrating love and commitment for his family was in the fat that he didn’t leave;
2. The importance of being a BMW (Black Man Working). From the time he left his mother’s home until his retirement from Lucent Technologies he was never without a job and the ability to contribute to his family financially. This was not only a great lesson for him to impart to his sons, but also a great lesson his daughter to see to assist her in establishing expectations of the man in her life;
3. The importance of fiscal responsibility. Mr. Gills made sure that his wife and children were never presented with a single eviction notice or shut-off notice for any utilities or phone bill. While some might think that he did no more than he was supposed to do in this area, think about how many men failed to provide that example;
4. The importance of passing our blessing along and sharing them. Over the years, Mr. Gills was Uncle Enish and daddy to many others. It was not uncommon for him to open his hoe to his in-laws and their families, his siblings and their families, cousins and others. He was extremely generous and never hesitated to share with those around him;
5. The importance of acknowledging love for your family. Enish grew up in an era where it was deemed inappropriate for men to cry, hug each other and/or tell each other that you love them. It was absolutely amazing watching this man go from that to eventually becoming a man who rarely ended a phone call or face to face conversation without telling us that he loved us. What a joy and what a blessing that God would allow us and him to be around and have the opportunity to witne3s that extreme change;

Those who were not around for some of these important lessons and preceded him in death are his mother and father, stepfather, son Enish Gills III (Papa) Daughter Mary Ellen Gills, Brothers Lovord Saddler and Alvin Saddler, and sister Travel Lee Saddler.

Enish is survived by his brother, Marvin Saddler and two sisters, Lillie Mae Moore and Willie Mae Polite. He also leaves to mourn his passing eight (8) sons: Jerry Gills, Rickie Gills, Curtis (Cardella) Gills, Alvin (Regina) Gills, Marvin (Sharon) Gills, David Gills, Clifford (Tauncey) Gills of Omaha and Rodney Allen of Indianapolis, IN; one daughter Beverly (Eddie) Harris. He was blessed with a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends who will all miss him terribly.

Visitation Thursday (3/16/17) 3PM-5PM and

Funeral Service 1PM Friday (3/17/17) all at Roeder Mortuary.

Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.

Repast to follow at Starlight Chateau – 1310 N 29^th St.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com