Pulaski County
MARTHA LORAINE WOLFE CLINE, age 88, of Little Rock, former longtime resident of Helena, died February 18, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Joe William Cline. Born in Tillar, Arkansas on March 22, 1928 to the late Ernest V. and Helen Hogue Wolfe, she spent most of her life in Helena where she moved with her parents in 1934.
While in Helena, Loraine was active in St. John’s Episcopal Church and in many civic affairs. Over the years she served at St. John’s as a Sunday school teacher, youth director, acolyte mother, and secretary, treasurer and president of the Episcopal Church Women. She was a life member of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries and past president of the Helena Chapter. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Helena Country Club. She began her career in the legal field in 1970 by serving 10 years as the Grand Jury Reporter for the 1st Judicial District of Arkansas after which she became a legal assistant. She and her husband moved to Pulaski County in 1986. After moving to Little Rock, she worked as a legal assistant for 11 years at the Rose Law Firm before retiring in 1997.
Loraine is survived by one daughter, Cathy Bradshaw (Jerry) of Wynne; two sons, Ernie Cline (Karen) of Little Rock and Chuck Cline (Jane) of Baton Rouge, La.; seven grandchildren, Helen Halbert (Chuck) of Lexa, Chris Gibson (Page) of Little Rock, Trey Cline (Maryanne) of Baton Rouge, Callie Bechnel (Hunter) of Baton Rouge, Jordan Cline, Caroline Cline, and Elizabeth Cline of Little Rock; four step-grandchildren, Stan Bradshaw (Beth) of Wynne, Sarah Jane Martin (Cade) of Jonesboro, Corey Melancon (Storey) of Baton Rouge, Merit Melancon (Dee) of Baton Rouge; nine great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Ernestine “Tene” Wolfe Nichols of North Little Rock.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Briarwood for their compassionate care of our dear mother. A graveside service, officiated by Father Ray Brown, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday February 22 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena followed by a reception celebrating Loraine’s life at the Helena Country Club.
Honorary pallbearers: Jack Hornor, Buff Brothers, Steve Higginbothom, Ralph Waters and Bill Howe. In lieu of flowers, Loraine requested memorials be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Helena. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Helena (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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JOHN KEMP KAGY, M.D. born in Van Buren, Arkansas July 26, 1935, to Treva and John Russell Kagy, Dr. John passed away peacefully February 17, 2017, surrounded by family and in the arms of his loving wife.
He attended elementary school in Van Buren public schools, then high school in Fort Smith at Saint Anne’s Academy. From there he attended Fort Smith Junior College and then Saint Vincent school of medical technology in Little Rock. He taught biochemistry in the Saint Vincent school of nursing. Here he met his future wife, Camille Annette Metrailer, who was a student in the medical technology school.
He entered the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in 1958, married June 11, 1960, and graduated from medical school in 1963. From there he did an internship at Saint Vincent Infirmary and an extra year as a house officer.
He was a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice, and opened his private practice office in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1965. He closed his office in 1983 and joined the staff at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock, where he cared for patients until his retirement in January, 1999.
After retirement he volunteered one day a week at Arkansas Hospice inpatient locations in Little Rock and North Little Rock. For 10 years he volunteered his talent and compassion to Saint Vincent free medical clinic one day per week.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Annette, and his children, John Jeffrey Kagy, Matthew Kemp Kagy (Lori), and Camille Anne Kagy Chambers, and five grandchildren, Bradey Camille Chambers, James Kemp Kagy, Zachary Andrew Kagy, Michael Joseph Kagy, and Samantha Blair Kagy, whom he dearly loved and whose lives he greatly influenced.
He was an avid deer hunter, fisherman, and thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors. The mere mention of his name would strike fear in the hearts of buck deer, largemouth bass, and any snake that dared not flee on sight. He was a selfless man whose generosity was largely unseen but always immeasurable.
He was a dedicated, compassionate physician, an excellent diagnostician, and a generous and trusted friend. But mostly, he was an exemplary husband and father which, after all, is the truest measure of a man’s character and achievement during his life on earth.
The family received guests at 6:30 p.m., followed by A Rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 20 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Mass of Christian burial will be at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church at 1 p.m., Tuesday February 21 with Monsignor Lawrence Frederick officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Arkansas Children’s Hospital or Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center.
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GWENDOLYN E. KELLY, 80, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away February 18, 2017 at Hospice Home Care, surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 2, 1936 in Conway, Arkansas to the late George and Gertie Kelly. She graduated from Jacksonville High School and retired from the Arkansas State Police with 27 years of service. She was an active member of Park View Baptist Church in North Little Rock since 1965.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Renee Howser; two brothers, Robert Dycus, Raymond Dycus; three sisters, Doris Kelly, Pat Dodson, Peggie McMurtrey. She is survived by her daughter’s husband Jim Howser; grandsons, Matt Howser (Stephanie), Brian Howser; granddaughter, Jacquelene Koba (Ryan); great grandchildren, Hunter Spradlin, Jordan Spradlin, Aubrey Howser, Judah Howser, Sadie Watts, Cash Atkinson, Landon Koba; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Park View Baptist Church, 900 Donovan Briley Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501791-7400). Memorial Contribution may be made to Park View Baptist Church. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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WAYNE GRAHAM PATTON died Friday night in the arms of his loving wife of 63 years. Graham was born August 10th 1927 in Coy, Arkansas to Clint and Ruby Graham Patton. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clint Junior, Jimmy, and sister Pat Dodson. He is survived by his wife, Frances Marie Patton; son, Michael Graham Patton; grandson, Luke Graham Patton; brother, Robert Patton; sister, Rachel Beavers; and beloved nieces and nephews.
It cannot be overstated that from his humble upbringing as a child, up until his final years, he ensured that no one he cared for spent a single day without food in their bellies and clothes on their backs. Graham was many things but most of all he embodied the spirit of a loving provider.
Services and viewing will be conducted at Arkansas Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Compassion Center of Little Rock — http://www.lrcompassioncenter.org/giving.php. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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ROBBIE ANN SCOTT, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was born to the late James Walter Lasiter and Edna Williams Lasiter on September 25, 1939.
Robbie grew up in Levy. During her teenage years, she could always be found at her father’s business, Jim’s Roller Rink. She was an avid skater and enjoyed spending time at the crossroads of the North Little Rock social scene. Robbie attended North Little Rock High School before attending Arkansas Tech University where she studied elementary education. After graduation, she began a 20+ year teaching career which included classrooms full of lively little ones at North Heights Elementary and Rose City Elementary, to name just a couple. As her formal teaching career came to a close, she continued her passion of working with young people at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. During those years, she left a mark on the lives of many.
Being a mother to her students, her own children, and to her children’s friends was her passion and delight! The door was always open at “156 High” as she, along with her husband, Ed, welcomed any kid who needed refuge or just someone to talk to. She listened without judgment and almost always was able to provide comfort with her words and wisdom. There are many still who refer to Robbie as their second mother and remember that her counsel often rescued them from certain peril.
Robbie was a colorful personality full of funny phrases and a gifted decorator who followed her kids around the world to make their spaces feel like home. She cherished her Ed, her children and grandchildren, her close friends, her dear brother Mike, her “adopted” son, John Ladd, her puppies, and spending quality time with family.
Robbie is survived by her husband, Ed Scott; her brother, Mike Lasiter (Carolyn); and children, Summer Bartczak, Shan Scott (Joy), and Sundi Scott (Peter Petropoulakos). She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and numerous loving relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Owens Funeral home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, on Thursday, February 23 from 6-8 p.m. A short service of reflection on her life will be held on Friday, February 24, at 1 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Concord Cemetery, Furlough, Arkansas immediately following. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.
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CHARLES RAY “C.R.” SMITH II, 59, of Little Rock passed from this life on Friday, February 17th, 2017. He was born May 11th, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama to Carole Joan Shelton Smith and the late Charles Ray Smith.
C.R. is a US Navy Veteran, retired ETC(SS), Chief Petty Officer, after 22 years in Submarine Service as Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor-Reactor Control and Electronics. Civilian employment took him to the Pine Bluff Arsenal (URS) where he participated in demilitarization and incineration of weapon stockpiles. C.R. was a Life Member of the NRA and a lifelong Alabama Crimson Tide Fan.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Evelyn Lambert Smith, his mother Carole Joan Earnest of Fayette, Ala., his son, Ian Smith of Concord, Calif. and niece Kristin Lambert of Denver, Colo., as well as his father-in-law, Bob Lambert, two brothers-in-law and their families.
C.R. prided himself on being a “simple man”, but he had a profound influence on everyone he met. He travelled the world, but he was happy anywhere he could spend time with his family and friends, especially being able to wet a hook in the water or sit on his back porch exchanging stories.
Memorials for C.R. can be made to Team #NotToday at Duke University Tisch Brain Tumor Center-Angels DUMC Box 3624 Durham, N.C. 27710. http://dccc.convio.net/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=1410&team_id=23077 or CARTI Cancer Center.
A Celebration and Remembrance of C.R.’s life will be held 4 p.m., Thursday, February 23rd at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, a reception will follow at The Capital Hotel, 111 West Markham in Downtown Little Rock. Please visit online guest register www. smithfamilycares.com.
–––––❖––––– BONNIE TRICE, 65, of Little Rock went to be with her mother and them on February 19, 2017. She was born in 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Carl and Virgi Trice. She is survived by her loving and handsome sons Dale Uptain and Carl Uptain; two sisters, Phyllis Fowler and Joanne Edington and two brothers, Carl Trice Jr and Floyd Trice Sr.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Bonnie loved to go camping, fishing, and make life difficult for Dale. She also enjoyed traveling all over the United States. The funeral service will be Friday, February 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. in the chapel at Ruebel Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Landmark Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.