Stories from Monday, November 9, 2020

Virginia Joyce Bateman, 83, of Rector, Ark., passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born to the late John Thomas and Cecilia (Cole) McFall in Paragould, Ark. Joyce was a family-orientated lady, who was happiest when cooking for her family and spoiling the grandchildren--and then later the great-grandchildren...

Randol Scott “Randy” Caldwell, son of Pat (Holmes) Caldwell and the late Don Caldwell, was born April 15, 1961, in Kennett, Mo., and departed this life on November 3, 2020, at the age of 59 years, six months and 19 days. Randy married Paula Merrell on Oct. 1, 1988...

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, Jim Hinkle passed away at the age of 79, in Piggott, Ark., from complications of Parkinson disease. Jim was born on March 10, 1941, in Piggott, to Bob and Mozella (Featherston) Hinkle. He is survived by one son, Robert Hinkle of Jonesboro, Ark.; a step-grandson, Weston Cissell of Bassett, Ark.; two step-children, Amanda Downhu and Gus Morris of Atlanta, Ga.; and two step grandchildren; one sister, Janette White and husband, Billy White of Conway, Ark.; two nephews, Wade and Lance White; and one great-nephew, Spencer White.. ...