7/28/1987 – 4/6/2018

Omaha – Survived by sons Titus and Gavin; parents Sam and Roxann Risney; brother Ryan and wife Rachel Risney; sisters Chelsey and husband Nick Richardson and Brooke Risney; significant other Craig Olney; grandparents Berle and Juanita Hauser, Ted and Nola Risney, Wanda King. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (4/11/2018) with visitation from 10-11 am at Roeder Mortuary, 11710 Standing Stone, Gretna, NE. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Gretna.

4/6/1971 – 3/27/2018

Jody was born April 6, 1971 to George Bryant ,Jr and Lillie Bryant.  He was preceded in death by his father George Bryant, Jr  and survived by his mother Lillie Bryant, his son Jody Bryant, II (Patrice Garrett), brother George (Renee), sisters Kim and Pam, nieces; Keisha Lewis, Erika Chandler, and Cheyenne Bryant,  nephews; Chaz Lewis (Chastity) and George Bryant, IV, great niece Eri’ Elle Chandler, aunt Mollie Bryant, and a host of other loved ones and friends.

Jody displayed his leadership skills early in life at the University of Nebraska Omaha he and some of his closest friends created and incorporated their own fraternity, Phi Psi Nu.  Jody served his country in the United States Army.

After his service he dedicated his life to being a good father and mentor to young boys.  He coached many of them in basketball where he won championships, created bonds, and taught lessons they will carry with them in all their life’s endeavors.  Jody loved to go fishing with his Dad, play golf and Tonk with friends, and cooking was according to him “his therapy.”  Most of all he spent his time teaching his son the game of basketball.

Jody lived his life to the fullest and loved his family.  He never missed a family reunion, picnic, or family gathering at his Dad’s house.

Visitation: Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.

Funeral Service: Monday 11:00 a.m. also at the mortuary.

Interment: Monday 2:00 p.m. at Omaha National Cemetery.

8/13/1953 – 3/28/2018

Romulus Thomas was born August 13, 1953 in Autauga County, Alabama to the late John Henry Thomas, Sr. and the late Julia Nell Thomas.

Romulus began his formal education in the North Highland School system, and as the result of integration, he finished his education at Autauga County High School in Prattville, Alabama. While in high school, Romulus was given his nickname “Big Al” after a well-dressed local disc jockey whose fashion style influenced Romulus’s wardrobe choices. The name stuck with him throughout the rest of his life.

After high school, he attended Alabama A&M for two years, majoring in Urban Development. Romulus relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and later to Omaha, Nebraska where he received a degree in Culinary Arts from Metropolitan Community College.

Romulus loved meeting people and worked various jobs in the service and entertainment industries. He was very creative and was known for designing and creating elaborate ice sculptures. Romulus retired from the Ameristar Casino as a Supervisory Chef.

Romulus accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age. In his later years, he would attend King Solomon Baptist Church.

Romulus was a loving and caring father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. We have been blessed to have had Romulus “Big Al” in our lives and to have been touched by his love.

Romulus leaves to carry on his legacy; sons, Cornelius Rooker, Atlanta, GA and Skyler Boulton, Omaha, NE, daughter-in-law; Melissa Fiskum, grandchildren; Kadin Christopher Rooker and Kayla Sierra Fiskum, sisters; Doris Thomas, Prattville, AL, Mary Ahart (Kyle), Wills Point, TX and Hattie Clay, Philadelphia, PA, brothers; John Thomas (Charmain), Philadelphia, PA, Albert Thomas (Shnique, “Nikki”), Prattville, AL and Eugene Thomas, Atlanta, GA, 2 nieces; 4 nephews, 4 great-nieces, 3 great-nephews, special friend Mary Rooker, former wife Edna Thomas, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Romulus will reunite in Glory with his father John Henry Thomas, mother Julia Nell Thomas, sister, Katie Lou Thomas, brother, Jimmy L. Thomas and special friend Shelly Boulton.

Lovingly submitted,

The Family Romulus’s

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Roeder Mortuary – 50th Ames Chapel with Visitation 1 hour prior. Private family interment will be at a later date.

11/2/1946 – 3/28/2018

Omaha – 71, passed March 28, 2018 at UNMC Hospital of an illness. She was a loving mother and leaves to cherish her memory Children: John H. Newsome, IV, Rachael L. Newsome; Grandchildren: Maya Newsome, Kavonte Ivery, Kejon Ivery, Kaiden Ivery.

Homegoing Service 2:00 PM Saturday (4/7/18) at Zion Baptist Church 2215 Grant Street Omaha, Nebraska.