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