7/19/1953 – 12/17/2016

Claude W. White was born on July 19, 1953 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. God called Claude home to rest on December 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Richard White and Leona (Malone) White; brothers Prentice Leavell and Rev. Richard White, Jr.; and his only child Yolanda Thompson. Survivors include his special friend, Nancy White; two grandchildren Trevon and Tynea Thompson; sisters Goldie Hopkins, Betsy Ward, and Annie Leavell; one aunt, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Claude graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1972. He spent 9 years in the Air Force and excelled as a Morse code operator. He loved playing basketball and football in high school and the Air Force and played on a Turkish professional basketball team. Later he became a sports official and scheduled officials for various sports in the Omaha area. He started the African American Sports Official Assn. (AAMSOA). He was the State Black Director for USSSA and was selected to work 2 mens major world championships. He worked for the city of Omaha in Parks and Recreation as a clerk at Millard Library from which he retired in September-2016.

Claude had a curious mind and many interests. He was the Curriculum Director for J’s Brain Trust which taught young adults financial literacy. His last endeavor was a streaming radio show, The Mark on 1690 AM. He loved people, kids and especially his family. His niece, Chadvina, said that Claude’s life and presence will be missed but he made sure that he will never be forgotten.

Visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service Wednesday (12/28/16) 11:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials to Susan
G. Komen for the cure or to the family to be determined later.

11/22/1958 – 12/21/2016

Omaha – Survived by husband Jerry Anderson, two daughters: Amber (Dallas) Davis and Ashley Anderson; her sisters: Debbie (Ernie) Thackray, Cathy Ferguson, and Terry (Steve) Marchand; her mother Judy Ferguson; and four grandchildren.

Memorial Service 3:00 PM Tuesday (12/27/16) at Roeder Mortuary – 2727 N. 108th Street

10/27/1961 – 12/19/2016

Brett was born on October 27, 1961, in Omaha, NE to Frank and Dorothy Smith.   Being the youngest of six children, his family gave him the nickname “B-baby”.  Although born in Omaha, Brett was reared in Glendale, AZ until he and his family returned to his birth home in 1978.   Brett met Gloria in 1978, while attending his senior year at North High School, and he later married his high school sweetheart.  To this union three children were born; one son and two daughters.

In 1982, Brett joined the Marine Corp where he and Gloria spent time in 29 Palms, CA.  Before being Honorably Discharged, Brett served with Charlie Company – Third Tanks where he received awards, such as Expert Marksman. After the Military, Brett decided to go into Printing; a profession he continued until a car accident.  Brett enjoyed barbecuing, dancing, fishing, and boating.  He and Gloria loved to travel to places like Jamaica, Bahamas, Mexico and Atlanta; especially, Atlanta to see and spend time with their grandkids.  Brett accepted GOD in his life at a very early age and believed in him and his Glory until GOD called him home at 3:10 am, Monday, December 19, 2016.

Preceding him in death were grandparents George and Celestine Jones and Beatrice “Momma–B” Smith; father Frank Smith; mother and father-in law James and Ida Pettigrew; brothers-in-law Harold and Leonard Chism; and sister-in-law, Ethel Chism.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Gloria, son Brett, Jr., daughters Latisha and Britney; grandchildren Brayden and Arriana; mother Dorothy; brothers Tyrone (Cyl), Michael and Roy (Missy); sisters Patricia, Cynthia (Delmar) and Angela; brothers-in law Jimmy and Levy Chism; sisters-in-law Linda and Patricia Chism.  A host of loved ones, friends AND his dog NELLY!

Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life Service 12:00 PM (noon) Friday (12/23/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska

1/15/1929 – 12/20/2016

Of Omaha, survived by children Debra Johnson, Stephanie Bryant,  Mark S. Bryant, Donna Cain, Antoinette Bryant,  Lisa Williams, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by  husband Welcome, parents John K & Thelma Owen,  sister Barbara Flippings.
Visitation Thursday 10:00 AM till service time, Funeral Service Thursday (12/22/16) 11:00 AM at St. John AME Church 2402 N 22 nd Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.