3/31/1938 – 7/13/2015

Omaha – Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Joyce Schwertley; brothers, Joe and Jack Schwertley and sisters, Susan Schwertley and Mary Brown. Survived by husband, Harlan; children, Joyce Marie Harter (Doug), Debbie Harter, Joe (Karen) Harter, Clalien Harter, Bill Harter and Mollie Haney (Rob); grandchildren, Adam, Amanda, Cory, Jackson, Ben, Emily, Gabriel and Lilly; great grandchildren, Autumn, Colby, Kingston and Natalia; brothers in-law, Gary Harter (Jayne), Wrex Harter (Mary) and Mike Harter (Marla); sister in-law, Patti Crozier (Mike); nieces, nephews and many friends.

VISITATION Thursday, July 16, 2015 from 5-7pm with a ROSARY at 7pm at Roeder Mortuary 108^th Street Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10:30am St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore.

Evelyn Dixon was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was a vibrant and giving person, her door and heart was open to anyone and all she wanted was LOVE & PEACE.

Evelyn was born on August 1, 1954 to James R. Jenkins and Ruth N. Handcox along with her twin sister Evelinda. On July 3, 2015 after nearly a year fight with Pancreatic Cancer she received her wings and became our ANGEL.

Evelyn, who was also known as Twin, was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She attended Stockton Elementary, Memorial Jr. High, and graduated from San Diego High. She accepted Christ at an early age and grew up as a member of her family church New Creation non-denominational. While in High School Evelyn met and married the love of her life Luther Dixon, Jr. Starting in 1972 from this union they were blessed with five children. She worked at Imed making IV machines and parts from a number of years. She eventually moved to Omaha, NE with her husband and children where she worked at the different area hospitals in various positions.

Evelyn was a fighter in every sense of the word and no matter what life threw at her, big or small, she would look at you and say ‘I’M BLESSED!!’ She didn’t hold anything back from anyone, she would tell you like it is and still love on you when she was done, that’s just how big her heart and love was and although she had love and a special relationship with everyone. She held a special relationship with Robert (Tooter), Markell (Kells), Richard. Her grandkids were her Life!

Evelyn was preceded in death by her father James, mother Ruth, grandfather John, grandmother Ruth, brother Maurice, nephew Anthony, granddaughter Precious Miranda.

She leaves to celebrate her home going is her husband Luther; her children: Thewaun (Glenn), Tamiko(Virgil/Outmeal), TuRon, Luther III, Evelinda, Romeo; grandchildren: Allan, Ja-Waun, DaMar, Davyon, Maurice, Tevin, Victor, Daisya, Vermondo, TuRon Jr, James, Teyana, TyJaun, DaiShaun, LeiLani, DaLonte’, Ke’Zrion, Ke’llah, Ty’Jahnh, Ty’Vion, Angelina, Tylana, TuWane Jr; her great grandson Maurice Jr; her brothers: James, Bruce, Richard, Michael, Mark, Freddie (all of San Diego, CA); her sisters: Glenda, Evelinda, BarbaraFaye, Pearl (all of San Diego, CA), RuthHelen (Ruben) of Ingleside, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Service will be at 12PM  Thursday July 16, 2015 at 4932 Ames Ave.

11/23/1926 – 7/11/2015

Of Omaha, survived by children Linda Larson, Debra Fratt, Francis V. (Karen)  Larson, Paula Lovett, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren,  2 great great grandchildren, family & friends. Preceded in death by husband Francis O Larson, daughter Sondra Peery.
No Visitation, Memorial Service Wednesday 10:00 AM (7/15/15) Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, Nebraska 68164, Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

Lola Mae Watkins was born on May 3, 1924 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was the eighth child born to Jesse and Schrilda Shields. The family moved to Omaha from St. Joseph Missouri.
Lola attended Westside Elementary School, Indian Hills, and South High School. She had various jobs in her life. She worked at Raghouse, Poultry House, and Packing House. She retired as a supervisor from Immanuel Hospital over housekeeping.
Mom accepted Jehovah in her life over 50 years ago. She loved to go out and witness on Saturday and tried not to miss a conference. As kids, we could not go outside until we studied with her. She loved the hall.
As kids mom would say to us when we had done something wrong: Alright, I’m going to “wake you up happy”. Needless to say ‘Happy’ wasn’t what we thought it would be (Smile).
Mama was preceded in death by parents Jesse and Schrilda Shields, 6 brothers Harold Edward, Willard Anson, Ernest, Noah, Ralph, Jesse Fenton, Nathaniel Archie and baby brother Noah; 2 sons Jesse Willard and Eugene Shields.

She leaves to mourn her passing: sons Kenneth Raymond long, Harold (Linda) Shields, Nathaniel Hall (Larry); 2 daughters Carolyn T Williamson (Charles), Beverly Shields; Daughter in Law Juanita Shields; 3 nieces Edith Nelson, Mary Lou Jones, and Agnes (Dwight) Lewis. All of Omaha Nebraska. She also leaves 30 Grandchildren, 65 Great Grandchildren, and 20 Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

Our family is deeply indebted to Mom’s caregivers: the fabulous Toroy and Joe Jones. We appreciate all that you have done.

A wake service will be held Monday, July 13, 2015 at 2PM at Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave. Her Memorial Service is to be held at 2PM Tuesday July 14th at the Kingdom Hall on 5465 Fontenelle Blvd.