8/20/1924 – 2/7/2016

Frank Bradley was one of ten children born to Willie and Caroline Bradley. He entered this life on August 20, 1924 in Evergreen, Alabama. Frank departed this life February 7, 2016 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Sally Mae Jackson, Leola Williams, and Annie Lowe Williams; and five brothers: Kerfew, Allen, Alto, Leroy, and Mizell.

Frank accepted Christ at an early age at Sandy Grove Baptist Church in Evergreen. Upon relocating to Omaha, in 1953, he united with the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. David Sinclair.

Frank attended school at Sandy Grove School in Evergreen, Alabama.

He was united in marriage to Artelia Rankin in 1946 in Evergreen. Frank and Artelia parented six children: three sons and three daughters.

Frank served in the United States Army from December 1943 through March of 1946 before being Honorably Discharged.

After his military serves, Frank was employed at Cudahy Packing House and Creighton University. He later had the opportunity to be employed at Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) until retiring in 1984 because of illness.

Frank enjoyed fishing and sharing his catches with his family. He loved to cook for them and spend quality time sharing food, laughter, and love. He also enjoyed requesting his children to prepare and share their specialty dishes with him. Family was very important to him and he insisted on having cake and ice cream for his children’s birthdays, even through their adulthood.

He was preceded in death by two sons: Alfonzia Council and Kalvin Lamour Bradley.

Frank leaves to cherish his homegoing, his cherished friend Artelia; one son Terry O. Bradley (Bonnie); three daughters Lois J Russell, Annie F. Horton, and Sharon Faye Bradley all of Omaha; one sister Willie Belle Ammons of Omaha; two brothers-in-law Henry James Jackson of Brewton, Alabama and Beamon Williams of Evergreen, Alabama; six grandchildren Chadwick, Marcus, Lamar, Tamicka, Sabrina Lanay, and Tiera Lashawn; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Monday 5-7 PM @ Ames Chapel;Celebration of Life Service 12:00 PM Tuesday (2/16/2016) at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 2602 N. 24th St Omaha, NE 68110; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

10/4/1937 – 2/9/2016

James Henry Miller was born October 4, 1937 in Aubrey, Arkansas to Levi Miller and Annie Mae Mitchell Miller. He was the fourth of eight children. He came to Christ and was baptized at an early age at New Star Baptist Church in Arkansas. After moving to Omaha, Nebraska, he joined Morningstar Baptist Church and during that tenure, he served on the usher board. He also joined the Masons.

He was educated in the Arkansas Public Schools. Upon moving to Omaha, Nebraska, he attended night school at Technical High School and worked during the day.

James was a quiet, but energetic man who had a quirky sense of humor. He was loved by his family, friends, and neighbors because he was such a good person, generous, and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed one. He had an infectious love for life.

James joined in holy matrimony to Elgina Morgan in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 1960. To that union, four sons were born. James and Elgina were proud parents who took time to travel across the country with their sons; they encouraged their sons’ interest in school and in sports, especially baseball. Besides their traveling and active participation at church, they enjoyed the simple things in life, including eating out, attending different events, and sharing in family activities.

James leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Elgina Miller; sons Levi Miller of Santa Clara, CA, Edward and Anthony Miller of Omaha, NE; sisters Essie Sims (Aaron) of Denver, CO, Wyomia Miller of Toledo, OH, Jimmie Miller Johnson (Eugene) of Omaha, NE; brother Lacey Miller of Santa Clara, CA; brothers-in-law Rev. Oscar Morgan of Denver, CO, Theodore Morgan of Chicago, IL; sisters-in-law Fletta James (Dean) of Oklahoma City, OK, Dorothy Williams (Bill) of Boley, OK; step-brother Norman Smith of Kansas City, MO; step-sisters Veribie Bogard of Omaha, NE, Urlean Leeper of Flint, MI; god-son Lenny Hardin; god-sister Queen Greene; god-daughter Ozella Frazier, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM at 108th Chapel; Service 10 AM Monday (2/15/2016) at Morning Star Baptist Church 2019 Burdette St Omaha, NE; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Dec 22, 1957- Feb 5, 2016

Age 58. Mike was born and grew up in Omaha, NE.  He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and pursued a Master’s Degree in Education.  Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corps and served and retired from the City of San Jose after a 23 year career as a Civil Engineer for the San Jose Airport and the Department of Transportation.  His goal in retirement was to give back through teaching.

Mike will be fondly remembered for his compassion and his uncanny wit to make people laugh. He was born to be a grandfather and was always the center of attention.

He is preceded in death by parents Russell and Helen Witkovski. He is survived by his wife Vicki Courtnage-Witkovski, son Larry Witkovski (Lindsey), daughter Rachel Witkovski, grandson Michael A. Witkovski, sisters Peggy Cox and Lana Haight, in-laws Larry and Kathy Courtnage and Angelo and Kathy Anzalone, and extended family.

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel, Private Family Interment. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association send to either 14216 Dayton Circle #6, Omaha, NE 68137 or 111 W St John Street #1150, San Jose CA 95113.

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

1/2/1946 – 2/8/2016

Erma Lee Holmes Brooks was born on January 2, 1946 in Marks, Mississippi to the union of Robert and Marion Holmes.

She graduated from the Quitman County Industrial High School on May 21, 1964.

After graduation she relocated to East St. Louis, Illinois. Later she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to be with her sister, Doris.

Erma met and fell in love with Mr. Henry A. Brooks in 1965 and the two were later joined in holy matrimony.

Her employers included Purex/The Dial Company, Campbell Soup, Royal Oaks Assisted Living and Omaha Public Schools. She had a strong work ethic and took pride in everything she did. She obeyed the gospel of Jesus Christ and became a member sometime during the 1980’s of North Omaha Church of Christ, where she served faithfully until her death.

She enjoyed life and cooking was her passion. “If you came to her house and left hungry, that was no fault of hers.” She was a thrifty shopper and loved a bargain.

Erma leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children: Quentin (Vanessa) Brooks of Omaha, NE, Michael Brooks of Minneapolis, MN, Katrina Brooks of Omaha, NE, and Stephen Brooks of Omaha, NE.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Other family survivors include 4 sisters: Doris Wolfe of Omaha, NE, Joyce Doss of Centerville, IL, Ivory (James) Williams of Grandview, MO, and Loretta Holmes of East St. Louis, IL; 2 brothers: Earl (Valerie) Holmes and Charles Holmes both of East St. Louis, IL.

She was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday 9-11 AM at church; Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday (2/13/2016) at North Omaha Church of Christ 5118 Hartman Ave. Omaha, NE