1/28/1942 – 8/23/2020

Omaha – Survived by wife Elva (Pinky), daughter Pam Purchase, granddaughters Emilie (Logan) Merz, Amanda (Taylor) Spudich, great grandchildren Dax and Daphne, brother William (Kathy) Purchase, family and friends.

Graveside service Friday (9/4/20) 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Cemetery 7909 Morman Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE.

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com

Ruby Loretta Hayes Obituary

Ruby L Hayes daughter of late James Maxey and Carrie Taylor was born November 24, 1925 in Haynesville, LA. She attended public school in Haynesville, LA. before moving to Omaha, NE. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Cleaves Temple C.M.E., Omaha, NE. where she served faithfully for many years until her health begin to fail.

Ruby worked as a Housekeeper at Regis Hotel in downtown Omaha, NE. Ruby enjoyed helping people. She later pursued a career as a nurse’s aide at Methodist Hospital and went on to retire from Douglas County Hospital.

She was united in holy matrimony to William J. Hayes, Sr. on September 20, 1958. William J. Hayes, Sr. preceded her in death on May 19, 1984.

She quietly departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Life Care Center of Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by sons; Baby Boy (infant) Hayes, James Grigsby, daughter; Rethia Hayes, siblings Vallie Mae, Odessa, Willie L, Odearie, Ilir, John L, Ulease, Silas, Clinton, Lillian Marie, Ruth, Villee, Beatrice and grandchildren Tony and Monica.

Her life will be forever cherished by her children; Alvin (Rolly) Grigsby of San Antonio, TX., Lawonia (Norman) Dotson of Omaha, NE. and William Hayes, Jr. of Kansas City, MO. ,grandchildren Terry, Leon, Michelle, Sonya, Falyn, BJ, Dalton, Quinton, Daleno, Dejuan, Dominic, D’Alazon, Lauren and Jamie, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Thursday, August 27^th Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.

with Visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, 7602 Military Ave.

“It’s okay to be a fool

just don’t be a damn fool!”

Ruby L. Hayes

5/16/1943 – 8/24/2020

Mary Elaine Ruff was born on May 16^th,1943 to James and Phyllis McIntosh. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Violet and Louise and daughter in law Sue Ruff.

She is Survived by husband Henry, sons Henry Jr. (friend Tina), Jim, Randy (Lisa)  Ryan (Michele). Grandchildren Tim, Lindsay, Jada, Cole, Jon, Amy, and Liam. Great grandchildren Kinley and Liam. Siblings Ralph (Ella Mae), June (Tick), Daryl (Marilyn) and Stan (Pat).

Visitation Friday August 28^th  4:00- 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary Gretna Chapel. Funeral Service Saturday August 29^th at 10:00 AM Roeder Mortuary Gretna Chapel 11710 Standing Stone Dr. Gretna, NE. Interment Cedardale Cemetery Papillion, NE. Memorials to Gretna School Foundation or Gretna Fire and Rescue.

Mary was born in Mullen Nebraska and lived in and around that area during her childhood years. At the age of ten, she moved to Omaha to live with her older sister Violet and her husband Bob. In 1960,  they moved to Gretna where she met the love of her life. Mary and Henry were united in marriage in 1962 and in May celebrated their 58^th wedding anniversary.

If her kids or grandkids had a program or sporting event you could plan on Mary being in the stands or audience. Mary was there in support and would rarely judge performance. She was just a fan, mother, grandmother watching the people she loved. The people that knew her loved her. Others would wonder who the sweet lady was that always had the extra blanket, band aid, or a sandwich to share. Friends and family often joked about her large purse or the trunk of her car. If it wasn’t in one of those two places, they didn’t make it or you really didn’t need it!

A friend once said that Mary was the perfect mother for four boys. She was tough but fair and firm with compassion. She would tell it like it was but would do it with an endearing heart. She was and will always be loved and will live in our hearts forever.

Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE

402-332-0090 www.RoederMortuary.com

Mario DaJuan Armstead Sr. was born in Okmulgee, Ok on October 29,1974.  he accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS.   Growing up Mario attended Howard Kennedy Elementary, Nathan Hale, and Northwest High finally graduating from Wheatridge High School in Denver, CO.  Mario recently received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UNO.  On August 16, 2020, He lost his battle with cancer after a long illness.

“He had an infectious smile and sarcastic humor and was loved by many”

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother; Lawanna Armstead, Son; Mario DaJuan Armstead Jr., Sisters; Princess Jordan-Sharp (Dimetrius Sharp), LaKhia White and Minty Jameson and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends (Orchard Park).

Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 26^th Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.