John Lee Green “Rooster”

Sunrise  9/4/1946  ~  Sunset 1/4/2022 John L. Green was born to the late Johnnie and Bettie Green on September 4, 1946 in Black Hawk, Mississippi. John attended Kellom Elementary School and graduated from Technical High School. After high school, John worked for The Omaha Public Schools as a custodian until retirement. John was member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where...

Margaret Ann Harris

Margaret Ann Harris aka “Bobbie” or” Big Bob” of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on December 27, 2021. Margaret was born on October 25, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska to Andrew William Harris and Susie Ann Harris.  She graduated from North High School.  Margaret was a passionate, caring and loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.  She was a Godfearing woman who beautifully...

Joy (Marcell) Mayo

Joy Marcell Mayo passed away at the age of 89 on December 30, 2021 in Omaha.  Born January 27, 1932 as the second child to Cecil and Violet Golden in rural Custer County, she always had a determined spirit.  The story was that she went by Marcell because she was not a Joy to be around as a baby.  As...

Mary Kay Knight

Mary Kay Knight Age 68 of Omaha, NE passed away on December 29, 2021. She was born on January 16, 1953 in Isabel, South Dakota to Eldan and Sylvia Schlabs. She was one of 5 children. She was a very loving child who deeply cared for her parents and siblings. They moved to Omaha around 1954 where she was raised....

Zelany Charisse Young

Zelany Young was born September 27,1972 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Perry Brady Young and Hattie M. Young . She passe away surrounded by family on December 18, 2021 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Zelany graduated from Northwest High School in 1990. She went on to attend Bellevue Community College and attended Omaha Cosmetology School . Zelany loved...

Rodney (Rod) L. Bennett

May 29, 1929-December 24, 2021 Rod was preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris Gibbs Bennett, parents Gladstone Newton Bennett and Audra Clark Bennett, and sister Jacqueline Kay Bennett Washington. He is survived by his daughters Diane Bennett, Sharon Dixon and Julie Coleman ; grandchildren Raquel Rodriguez , Jaimee Johanning , Kelsey Noble , Daryl Coleman and Brian Coleman...

Peter Sanchez

Born August 25 th 1934 in New York City Died December 22 nd 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska Peter passed away after having lived a rich, long and loving life. He is survived by his loving wife Nelly, daughters Patricia Waterbury, Anita Sanchez, Nancy Sanchez, Denise Anderson and grandchildren James Lon Waterbury, Dr. Laura Ashley Waterbury-Mangus, Daniel Peter Waterbury, Jessica Morgan...

Mary Joyce Hamilton (Hays)

Mary Joyce Hamilton , 82, passed away on December 21,2021. Although her memories and identity slipped away just as light leaves a dying star, the warm and bright memories that she created for all of those that loved her will be everlasting. Mary Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hamilton. She is survived by her brother; James...

Christopher Lee Payne (Chris)

Chris came into this world like a firework. Born on July 4th, 1979. He was the oldest of 3 kids. He was a great older brother go his siblings, Lindsay and Matthew. He graduated from Benson High School in 1997. He loved working on cars and motorcycles or doing anything with his hands. He loved caring for his yard. He...

Pastor Johnice C. Orduña

Pastor Johnice C. Orduña was born to Bernice Bragg and John Pierce on September 12, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska. Her gift and love for learning began early at Long Elementary school through the 5 th grade. She then attended Experimental 6 th grade at Kellom School for exceptional kids of color. Johnice went to Technical Jr. High until she was selected to attend Central High to prepare for college....