Pulaski County

LEROY BROWNLEE, 71, of Little Rock, slipped peacefully into eternity at UAMS Hospital with family at his side. Those awaiting his arrival are his grandparents: Reverend James and Lucy Brownlee, mother, Lois Conerly, and brother, Ronnie Keith Brownlee.

Leroy retired June 30, 2011 after 40 plus years within Arkansas State Government. He was appointed to the State Election Commission, Secretary of the Democratic Party of Arkansas, Past President of the Democratic Black Caucus, Little Rock Civil Service Commission, Chairman of the Urban League Board of Directors, Member of NAACP, 33 Degree Mason, PHA, AASR, SJ, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

He leaves lasting and loving memories with his wife: Vera Brownlee; his children, Chris West, Monica (Gregory) Holloman, and Corey Brownlee; brothers, James Grandy, Ricky Conerly, Freddie Conerly, Raymond Conerly, and Morocco Conerly all of Dallas, Texas, and Herbert Allison of Arkadelphia, Ark.; two sisters, Eula Grant and Genetta Conerly both of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family Hour will be Friday, June 21, 2019 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Allison Memorial Presbyterian Church, 922 Chester Street in Little Rock. The Grand Celebration will be shared at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Second Presbyterian Church

600 Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock. Stephan Hancock, Pastor. Reverend Marion Humphrey, Eulogist, and Pastor Tyrone Broomfield, Officiant. Professional Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 Battery, Street Little Rock.

HUBERT LEWIS CHANEY, age 64, of Hensley, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2019 at East End Assembly of God. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

SHAROLYN SUE HANNON, age 76, of Sherwood, passed away June 16, 2019, at her home. She was born August 21, 1942, in Woodward, Oklahoma, to Kenneth “Bus” Smith and Ruby Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Hannon.

Sue was a devout Christian who devoted her whole life to raising her children and serving her community. She lived her life with unwavering dedication to everything she did with all who knew her and lived by demonstrating what faith means. Sue Served in the Governor’s Press Office for The State of Arkansas approximately 15 years spanning Former President Bill Clinton and Former Arkansas Governor Jim Guy Tucker’s terms in office. She was a member of Xi Beta Theta Sorority for over 20 years serving as an officer in many different roles including President during her membership. Sue was also a small business owner in Lonoke, Ark. with her Merle Norman Cosmetics location before she retired. She was a member of The Church at Burns Park North Little Rock, Ark.

She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey (Lynn Crump) Desbrow of Big Sandy, Tennessee, Tim (Becky) Desbrow and Greg (Caron) Culvey, all of Sherwood; sister, Sandy (Larry) Estep of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Tyler (Stacie) Desbrow of North Little Rock and Quinndy Johnson of Michigan; five great-grandchildren, Calib, Callie, Maddox, Kody and Lola; several nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog “Bobo”.

Visitation will be Friday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park pavilion.

Thank you all for your heartfelt blessings and prayers. Please do not send flowers or gifts as per family’s request, but please send donations to Alzheimer’s Arkansas in Sue Hannon’s name. www.alzark.org/donate or contact 501-224-0021. To share a memory of Sue with her family visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

MUCHA HOFFMAN, 76, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away June 13th. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Allen “Sonny” Hoffman.

She is survived by her sisterin-law, Marcille (Jim) Huffman of Sherwood, and brother-inlaw, Mike (GG) Hoffman of Little Rock, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is June 22nd at 9 a.m. with service to follow at 10 a.m., Roller Owens Funeral Home, NLR. Memorials may be made to Living Water Baptist Church, 927 E. Kiehl Avenue, Sherwood or Premier Health and Rehab Family Fund, North Little Rock. You may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

RAMONDA LAKALA HOLMES, 24, of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on June 13, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory Children, Jacaden McDowell, Amiyia McDowell and Royalty Wesson; parents, Rhoda Moore and Raymond (Monqiue) Holmes Jr. Family Hour: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21 Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 both services will be held at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, Ark. The Holmes & Moore Family has chosen to be under the Professional Auspices Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral DirectorsMalvern. “The Epitome of Service.” www.samuellvanceandsons.com.

855-SLVANCE. ROBERT LEE JACKSON SR., 84, of Little Rock, departed this life peacefully on June 14. He is the father and step-father to 12 boys and nine girls, and is survived by six sisters. He worked many years as a Construction Mason Contractor before retiring. Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m., Watson Northcrest, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, 501-812-5303. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m., Jackson Memorial COGIC, 5511 Brown St., Wrightsville, Ark. (off Hwy 365).

BOBBY T MOSELY, 70, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Sunday, June 16th, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 7th, 1948 in Clarksville, Ark., to Boyce O. and Marie Mosely. He was married to Barbara Ann Mosely On July 31st, 1971 and they lived their loving lives raising their children Boyce A. Mosely and Tammy Marie Petrides, both of Maumelle and Little Rock respectively. He is survived by his nine grandchildren and his brother, Tommy Mosely of Brookeville, Md. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald C. Mosely and his sister, Lorita King. The Family invites friends and family to attend a Visitation Memorial at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 21st 2019. To sign the online guestbook, click “Add A Memory” at: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Rev. WILLIE CATHRYN REDD, 88, transitioned to her heavenly home, on June 18, 2019 at the Hospice Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by Parents: William Harrison Bruce and Ellna Raynor Bruce; one son, Lonnie Brown, Jr.; sisters; Ruth Bruce, Ruby Bruce, Oree Bradford, Hazel Watson and Carlene Cobbs; brothers, Henry Bruce, Jacob Bruce, Esau Bruce and Jeff Bruce. Survivors include Husband of 44 years, Rev. Silas E. Redd; 3 sons, Carl Bruce, Terry Brown and Donnie Brown; daughters-in-law, Janie Bruce, Felicia Brown, Angela Brown and Constance Brown; brothers, Lemuel Bruce and Harrison Bruce; sisters, Daisy Gibson and Gloria Thigpen; brotherin-law, Paul Redd; sister-in-law, Mary Nelson.

She was a retired nurse of 41 years. She was a beautiful soul. Her husband will never forget her kind and loving spirit of giving through the A.M.E. Zion Church. Her life was a life of devotion, service and love for her family friends and community. She truly will be missed by her husband, siblings, children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends and Hercules, her pet dog.

Her willingness to share with others in life she adopted other persons and part of the family. Adopted Mother: Anala Byers, God-son Ronald Harris; Eugene and Betty Tyree, Charles Burks, Diane Campbell, Lilian Porch, Kerby Jackson, Sandra Harris, Brenda Tippett, Ed and Diedre Davis, Temeka Clark and family.

Funeral services: Saturday June 22, 2019, 11:00 am, at Grace Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 3221 S. Gaines Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 Arkansas 161, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117. Visitation: Friday June 21, 2019, 6-7:30 p.m. Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 372-1305.

JOHN PRICE SAUNDERS, 85, of Little Rock, went to be with his Lord on June 14, 2019. He was born on January 6, 1934, in Buckner, Missouri to Berry and Nancy Saunders.

John held many titles during his long life. These included: pilot, referee, bus driver, carpenter, sailor, chaplain, teacher, counselor, preacher and pastor. There was never anything he was afraid to try and he excelled at whatever he set his mind upon. While many of his titles were hobbies and professions the titles he enjoyed most were those of husband, father and Papaw. He was a faithful and loving husband for 57 years and he was a devoted parent who ensured his children saw the heavenly Father through him and were given everything they needed to excel in life. The delight of his life was being a Papaw. He spent countless hours building toys and playing games with his grandchildren. He loved being with his family and he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of his first great-grandson.

However, out of all the titles John held the one that defined him most was Child of the King. John accepted Christ as his savior as a young person and was called to preach while serving in the Navy in Japan as a Naval Air Controlman. The rest of his life was spent glorifying his Savior and telling others about Christ. Whether it was being a pastor, in the military, teaching at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Seminary, counseling families or serving as an interim pastor he showed them all it was about Jesus Christ and what He has done for us.

John is most remembered for his wonderful preaching, powerful prayers and the Memorial Day Services he led at many churches in Arkansas. He has touched thousands of lives in his 85 years. The people he led to Christ, the couples he taught to build Godly marriages and the families counseled into restoration are too many to list. Family, close friends and casual acquaintances alike loved him and respected him. “Bro. John” made a difference everywhere he went.

John graduated from Buckner High School in 1951 and received additional education at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock where he graduated in 1959 with a Doctorate in Bible Languages. Later he attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1970 and graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 1974 with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology.

John is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; Betty Sue. He is survived by his daughter; Rhonda Sanders (Rick), son; Ralph Saunders (Kathryn) Granddaughter; Samantha Vanderpool (Sheldon) and Grandson; Seth Sanders.

The family would like to thank the staff at Arkansas Hospice and Evergreen Living Center for the love, care and compassion they gave John. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in John’s name to The Antioch Missionary Baptist Seminary, Little Rock, Ark.

Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2019, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Antioch Baptist Church, 5300 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock with Dr. Carroll Koon officiating. Please share your memories of John at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

LESLI P. WALKER WILLIAMS lived from 1/30/1962 to 6/16/2019. She was born to William “Sonny” and Lorraine T. Walker in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lesli was a 1980 graduate of LR Central High and recently rededicated her life to Christ.

She was preceded in death by her father, William “Sonny” Walker, son, Jayson Walker, and grandson, Jayson Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory; mother, Lorraine Walker, children, Harrison Williams and Mia Williams, sister, Cheryl Walker; brothers, Jimmy (Stephanie) Walker and Bill (Sharon) Walker; and host of grandchildren.

Family hour will be Friday June 21st, 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22nd, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 811 Scipio A. Jones Drive, NLR, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 Battery Street, LR, Ark. 72202.