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Therado Harris was born in Arkansas on October 23rd, 1927. He went to sleep in death on November 22nd, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 91. He moved to Omaha when he was sixteen years old. He landed a job at Armour Packing House for a short while. Later he was hired at Swift Packing House were he remained until he retired. He met and married Alice Mae Smith and was a loving husband to her for 49 years. Together they raised 5 children. Celestine (Harris) Frazier, Theodore Harris Jr, Larcina Harris, Ronald Harris, Colleen Harris. He was preceded in death by his daughter Larcina, 1987, his son Ronald, 1996, and his wife Alice in 1997.

He always loved the farm life and was able to have a farm of his own, which he invited everyone he knew to visit at any time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and teaching outdoor skills to anyone who wanted to learn. His love of his animals was truly an awesome thing to see. He loved to share the many fruits and vegetables his farm produced and had a lot of little helpers to harvest the crops. He always loved to travel and even more so when he found the convenience of air travel

He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1974.

Therado is survived by his brother Bonus Patmon Harris, California, sister Bernice Jones, Ashdown Arkansas. Children Celestine (Harris)Frazier, Theodore Harris, Jr., Colleen Harris. Dear friend Sharlene Davis and her loving family. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends who will love and miss such a great and cherished man.

Funeral Service 10:30 am Friday (11/30/2018) Visitation Thursday 4-7 pm both at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

8/27/1945 – 11/19/2018
Gretna – Cora Lee Behnke (Smith) died surrounded by her family in Omaha on November 19, 2018 at the age of 73.
Cora is survived by her husband Clayton; three sons Chris (April), Pat (Katie) and Rick (Amy); seven grandchildren Greer, Anna, Evelyn, Jacob, Olivia, Nora and Ethan; brother Richard Smith and sister Leanne (Wayne) Robb. She is preceded in death by her parents Augustine and Richard Smith.
Cora was born on August 27, 1945 in Omaha, NE to Augustine and Richard Smith.  She graduated from St. Catherine’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1966.  She married Clayton August 21, 1966.  After moving to Gretna, Cora began working for Bergan Mercy Hospital as a Nurse for 42 years. The couple welcomed three children into their lives and Cora set about teaching them the love of family.  Her children remember her with the love and gentle compassion she had for all her family and friends.  Cora was an active and dedicated member of the Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Gretna NE.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers and staff at Lakeside Hospital for their care and support.

Visitation Monday 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Memorial Service Tuesday (11/27/18) 10:30 AM    at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus St. Gretna, NE.  Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery Gretna, NE. Memorials to the family to be designated later.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

2/16/1932 – 11/21/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by husband Louis Schmitz Jr. Survived by brothers Kenneth G. (Barbara) Fisher, Philip H. (Patty) Fisher, nieces Karen (Jeff) Roney, Cori (Rod) McRay, nephew Jay D. (Cynthia) Fisher, family and friends.

Visitation Monday 5:00-7:00 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Tuesday (11/27/18) 11:00 AM at Gethsemane Lutheran Church 4040 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE. Private Family burial. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Gethsemane Lutheran Church .

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

10/20/1941 – 11/21/2018

Clarion, or Rock as he was always known, was born October 20, 1941, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Clarion (C.O.) and Frances Haynes. He was very active in Boy Scouts as a youth and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1955. From there, he graduated to an Explorer Post, where he was one of the last to earn the coveted Silver Award in Boy Scouts.

Rock graduated from Benson High School in 1959 and worked for Western Electric (part of AT&T) from 1960 to 1977. He married the love of his life, Wanda Lou Striker, on July 4th, 1964, and together they had three children: Jody, Dawn, and Kyle.

In 1977, Rock relocated his family to West Point, Nebraska, to more formally pursue his interest in photography, by purchasing the local studio. As the proprietor of Haynes Portrait Gallery for the next 20 years, Rock specialized in senior portraits, weddings, and family photography. However, he also had a keen interest in wildlife and landscape photography, and he planned annual family vacations to various parts of the country in part to expand his nature photographic palette.

Within two months of moving to West Point, the local scoutmaster quit. Rock took over and remained the Scoutmaster of Troop 165 for the next 20 years, and both Jody and Kyle earned Eagle Scout under his leadership. He also led the troop on eight High Adventures, covering the entire U.S.

Rock earned his Wood Badge beads, served on Wood Badge staff, and was awarded the highest honor a Council can bestow on a volunteer—the Silver Beaver Award—in 1984. He also served as the District Roundtable Commissioner for four years, District Advancement Chairman for ten years, and District Training Chair for six years.

Rock also participated in the BSA College of Commissioner Science education program. Over a five year period, he earned his Bachelor, Masters, and ultimately his Doctorate of Commissioner Science degree—which included writing a thesis and passing his orals.

Besides donating his time to Scouts, Rock was also dedicated to his family. He and Wanda were married for 54 years, and he was extremely proud of all three of his children.

Rock also enjoyed travel and was fortunate enough to have visited all 50 states, Mexico, and a majority of the Canadian provinces. He was also able to do a number of cruises, including Alaska and a number of islands in the Caribbean. His ultimate goal was to make it to Australia. Although he never did, he lived a rich and full life, helping to shape the lives of many boys into men and leaving behind a legacy of children and two beautiful grandchildren, Krystal and Cherri-Anna.

Clarion “Rock” Haynes is preceded in death by his Brother: Charles Haynes; He is survived by his Wife of 54 years: Wanda; Children: Jody Haynes, Dawn Haynes, Kyle Haynes; Grandchildren: Krystal Briggs, Cherri-Anna Haynes; Sister: Arlene Haynes.

Visitation Sunday 4:00 – 6:00 PM; Service 10:00 AM Monday, November 26, 2018 all at Roeder Mortuary  2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorials to Boy Scouts of America.

6/5/1938 – 11/16/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by Parents: Frederick & Marie Best; Survived by Children: Bob (Gina) Slechta, Kent (Mary) Slechta, Stacia (Bryan) Winkle, Jeff (Valerie) Slechta; 9 Grandchildren; 6 Great-grandchildren.

Visitation Monday 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Rosary 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary ~ 108th Street Chapel 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; Funeral Mass 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church 1920 N. 102nd Street Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Prairie View Cemetery, Kennard, Nebraska.

Memorials to the family for later designation.

12/21/1938 – 11/12/2018

William (Bill) Fredrick Sewell, 79, passed away on November 12, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bill was born on December 21, 1938 in Washington DC to James and Marian Sewell. He attended Dunbar High School in Washington DC and then enlisted to serve his country as a member of the United States Air Force. While on one of his first overseas assignments in 1958, Bill met his “Schatz”, Annelore Margaret Baumann, and they were married on May 7, 1960 in Landstuhl, Germany.

During his twenty year career with the United States Air Force, Bill worked in communications. He served and was injured in the Viet Nam War. Over the years, Bill and his family were stationed in Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, various bases throughout Germany, and his last assignment at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska where he retired in 1976.

After retiring from his military service, Bill and family moved to Omaha where they started civilian life and his three youngest children finished high school. Bill entered a new career as a bus driver with Metro Area Transit (MAT) where he worked for twenty years. Upon retiring from MAT, Bill was unable to remain idle so he took on a part-time job at Hertz Car Rental for a few years transporting cars locally throughout Nebraska and Iowa. In recent years, Bill chose to no longer work, but rather enjoy a leisurely life of retirement at home in Omaha with his wife.

Bill is preceded in death by parents, James and Marian; brother, James Sewell; sister, Beverly Johnson; and nephew, Keith Sewell. Bill is survived by his wife, Annelore Margaret; children: Raymond (Deb) Sewell, C. Deb Strickland, William (Kim) Sewell Jr., and Valerie Sewell; grandchildren: Brandon (Kim) Sewell and TeAnna Strickland; great-grandchildren: Jayce, Piper, and Everett; sister-in-law, Norma Sewell; nephews, Stevan Sewell and Dennis Johnson; niece, Lori Sewell; and cousin, Montey Collins.

The family of Bill Sewell wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of our friends and family for your support during this difficult time. You have been so kind to our family. It has been a comforting blessing to each of us.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 19, 2018 Roeder Mortuary 50^th Ames Chapel.

Service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, also at the Mortuary.

Graveside Service: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Omaha National Cemetery with Military Honors by Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard.

September 8, 1921 – November 7, 2018
Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harold L Peterson, Marvelyn is survived by her son, Jim and Barbara Peterson, Riverside CA, daughter Linda and G. William Orr, Omaha NE and Scottsdale AZ, grandchildren Meg Allen, Denver CO, Bryan Peterson, Rancho Santa Margarita CA, Jessica and John Vukson, Coto de Caza CA, Gwen Hughes, Omaha NE, and Melissa and Brent Mitchell, San Clemente CA, and by great grandchildren Blake and Haley Mitchell, Julia and Jack Vukson.
Family suggests memorials to Lord of Love Lutheran Church 10405 Fort Street Omaha NE 68134 or P.E.O. Cottey College 1000 W Austin Blvd Nevada MO 64772.
Memorial Service Saturday, November 17, 2018 11:00 a.m. Lord of Love Lutheran Church 10405 Fort Street Omaha NE .

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

9/15/1928 – 11/13/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by Husband: John F. Daley, Sr.; Parents: Michael & Mary Marley; Survived by Children: Mary (Jim) Armstrong, Barbara (Hal) Freeman, Jack (Christine) Daley, Kathleen (Charles) Peterson, Chris (Gloria) Daley, Michael (Kristi) Daley, Jim (Keira) Daley; 19 Grandchildren; 18 Great-grandchildren.

Visitation Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM with Rosary 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel, 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Friday, November 16, 2018 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, 1920 N. 102nd Street Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Graceland Cemetery Blencoe, Iowa.

Memorials to Notre Dame Sisters, Omaha, Nebraska.

Leo Herbert Dorris (Duby) was born December 1, 1947 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Herbert Hoover Dorris and Leola Bertha Gunnells-Dorris.  He was named by his mother’s brother, Leroy Gunnells.  Leo was raised by his grandmother (big mamma), Minnie Geneva Gunnells.  He was also raised by his Aunt Lillie Mae Dorris who was his mother’s sister and by his uncle Bill Dorris who was his father’s brother.  His big mamma called him her little man and she’s the one who nicknamed him Dewberry, which was later shortened to Duby.  Duby attended school in Morrilton until he moved to Omaha at the age of 13 to live with his father.

Duby attended Technical High School, where he met the love of his life, Marsha Gordon.  He graduated high school in 1966 and they were married in 1967.  To their union were born two children, Geneva and David Dorris.  They celebrated 50 years of marriage last year when their children, their spouses and grandchildren hosted an amazing 50 year anniversary party in their honor.   Duby’s most proud accomplishment was his family.  You could always hear him brag on his family.  He was our hero and now he’s our angel.

Duby worked his first full-time job at Mastercraft of Omaha to put himself through high school.  He was very proud of the work he did at that job, where he made furniture.  He then began to sell insurance where he worked first for Washington National then for Prudential of Omaha.  He was top-seller on his teams most months at both companies, which was a source of pride for the entire family.  Due to stress of sales, he accepted a position at Enron.  While at Enron, Leo took college classes. He consistently tried to better himself and ended his work career at Omaha Public Power District, where he retired.

Although Duby professed a hope in Christ at an early age while still in Morrilton, he put his faith to practice as an adult and continued to profess Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior throughout his illness and praised Him for His goodness.  He always thanked The Lord for allowing him to live long enough to know his two youngest grandchildren.

Duby leaves to cherish and celebrate his life his beloved wife, Marsha; children, Geneva Patterson (Terry) and David Dorris (Tiana); grandchildren, Candice Henry (Marcell), Quinten Patterson, Tiara Patterson, David (Davey) Dorris II and John (JD) Dorris; great-grandchild, Tristian Patterson; aunts, Loreatha Mayberry (Melvin) and Onella Kindle; sisters, Lezlie Floyd (Ted), Angela Dorris and Anna Mitchell (Bill); brother, Bryan Weaver; step brothers, Robert Bates (Olivia), Keith Bates (Linda) and Jonathan Gray; sisters-in-law, Clydelle Winfree and Deborah McReynolds (Curtis) and many other loving relatives and friends.

Celebration of life will be Wednesday, Nov 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel AME church, 2428  Franklin St.

Visitation will be Tuesday Nov 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave.

Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery 2300 S 78th St.

Mar 10, 1948 – Nov 8, 2018

Howard Devers, born March 10th 1948, in Winchester, Arkansas to Joseph and Rose Lee Devers. He was the eleventh of twelve children. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1953.

Preceded in death by father and mother, Joseph and Rose Devers. Sisters Mary Lee, Essie Finley, Florida Devers, Sarah Coleman, Selistine Scott. Brothers Hezekiah Devers, Jeremiah Devers. Sons Howard Phillips, Derrick Cleghorn.

Howard leaves to cherish his memories, His loving wife, Marsha Devers, three sisters, Emma Devers, Mae Montgomery, Bernice Devers, brother Moses Devers (Jewel Samuel). Children, son, Dominic Devers, daughters, Tonya Lee, Jackie Looney, Donna Jackson, Glennett Grant, and honorary daughters, Brandy Lassiter and Alexis Bonner. Host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.