Aug 11, 2025

Reta Smith was born the fourth of six children to Jerome and Sophie Smith on April 9, 1956, in Vicksburg Mississippi. She moved to Omaha, Ne as young girl. She transitioned over peacefully on August 10 with her son by her side. She gave her life to Christ at an early age when she joined Bethel AME Church. She later...

Aug 10, 2025

Jeannine Rae Grau Powers Howell, age 90, died at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

She was born to Theodore and Emma (Neumeyer) Grau, on Sept. 4, 1934, in Omaha, NE.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Albert J. Powers, with whom she had six children and her second husband, Lawrence E. Howell, a U.S. Army Air Corps World...

Aug 9, 2025

James "Jim" Patrick Crossen

Age 74, entered his eternal rest in August 2025 at his home in Omaha, NE.

Born December of 1950 to Robert Shelly Crossen and Jeanne Therese (Moran) Crossen, Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by:

his children James (Sarah) Crossen and Rebekah (Choan) Lim

their mother, Janice Crossen

his loving aunt, Patricia Moran

his siblings: John (Katherine Heatherly)...

Aug 8, 2025

Herbert Lee Holloway

Born December 12, 1951, in Durham, North Carolina, Herbert grew up in New York and had been on his own since the age of 14. Growing up in poverty, in what many would view as a hopeless situation, he refused to let his circumstances determine his destiny. He developed a strong sense of style and a love for...

Aug 8, 2025

Jerry Dean McKay, age 89, passed away, surrounded by family, on August 8, 2025. He was born February 27, 1936 to Lyle and Clara (Zimmerman) McKay in Fairbury, NE.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Doris Brown, Jim McKay, and Dennis McKay; and son-in-law, Joe Buccheri.

Jerry is survived by his wife of...

Aug 8, 2025

I have seen Him, I have know Him for He dains to walk with me. And the glory of His presence, shall be mine eternally!

Josiah Van Der Hart was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Mark and Dorcas Van Der Hart on November 13th, 1999. At the age of 13, on June 26th 2013 Josiah trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ...

Aug 7, 2025

Ethel Conley, 83, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Omaha, NE.

There will be a Visitation for family and friends on Thursday (8/14/2025) from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Funeral Home - 90th Chapel. Funeral Service will be on Friday (8/15/2025) 11:00 AM at Second Baptist Church, 1802 Emmet Street, Omaha NE 68110. Burial to follow at...

Aug 5, 2025

LaVaine Ann Lamb, age 88, was born December 20, 1936, to Login and Adeline (Stranik) Soucek in Leigh Ne. She lived a full and blessed life passing to eternity on August 5, 2025

LaVaine graduated from Omaha South High School in 1954. LaVaine met Don in 1971 and married . LaVaine cherished all relationships with her family, friends, and neighbors. LaVaine...

Aug 4, 2025

Donald Lamont Ellington, Sr was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Bessie & George Elmer Ellington on January 17, 1951. Donald (Donnie) attended the local Omaha Public schools beginning with Howard Kennedy, Horace Mann Junior High, Sacred Heart and graduating from Dominican High School in 1969. He went on to further his education at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.

After attending...

Aug 4, 2025

In Loving Memory Ottie "Otis" Metcalf

Sunrise February 2, 1953 Sunset August 4, 2025

Otis passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Metcalf; father, R.L. Metcalf; mother, Martha Metcalf; sisters, Eva Douglas and Ines Dunn; and brothers, R.L. Metcalf Jr. and Jimmy Lee Metcalf.

Otis is survived by his...

Aug 4, 2025

Miguel De La Torre passed away August 4, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 51 years. He was born March 19, 1974 in Juarez, Mexico.

Miguel is preceded in death by his parents, Bernardo De La Torre and Maria De Los Angeles Molina Chaparro; and brother Bernardo De La Torre.

He is survived by his wife of 35...

Aug 4, 2025

Francisco Banderas, 40, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Omaha, NE.

Services will be held on Friday (8/8/2025) at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Visitation from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with Funeral Mass at 6:00 PM.

Aug 4, 2025

Aug 4, 2025

Addie Lee Bland “Pudding” age 93. Went to glory on August 4, 2025.

Addie was a kind and caring women. She always had time to listen and talk with you and welcome you in, but did stand for NO NONSENSE.

She was born on January 29, 1933, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was one of eight children. There were 3 boys and 5...

Aug 4, 2025

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Aug 3, 2025

Lynette Lois Welch passed away August 3, 2025 in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 80 years. She was born July 8, 1945 in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Lynette is preceded in death by her parents, E.L. and Lillian Olmsted; and brother-in-law Jim Wallick.

She is survived by her daughter, Jamie (Matt Brink) Welch; sister Diane (Jim †) Wallick; and nieces, nephews, and other...

Jul 31, 2025

Jul 30, 2025

Donald Alan Sage passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 74. A beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, Don lived life with a twinkle in his eye and a grin that usually meant he was up to something.

He was a rascal in the best sense of the word. Quick with a joke, ready with a story,...

Jul 30, 2025

Barbara " Barb" Ann (Blair) Frahm, age 88 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025 at Josie Harper Hospice House.

Barb was born February 27, 1937 to Martin and Ivah (Robinson) Blair in Creighton, Nebraska. She was the youngest of 15 children.

Barb loved working on her puzzles and her word search books. She loved nature, flowers and watching...

Jul 30, 2025

On July 30, 2025, Patricia Marie Poler Suiter—our beloved Mom, GrandPatty, and dear friend—peacefully joined the band of Heaven’s Angels. With her family gathered around her, she left this world wrapped in love—just as she had lived every day of her remarkable life. 

Born on November 22, 1931, to Sarah and Patrick Poler, Patty was raised in a home where faith,...