Darian Danielle Talley was 26 when she died on August 16, 2020, in Osceola, Arkansas. Born September 12, 1993, in Blytheville, she was the daughter of Tim and Vera Talley and a 2012 graduate of Rivercrest High School, where she played baritone in the marching band. She was a mother to four children: Destiny Thompson, Timothy Cowley III, Carter Cowley, and Kaci Fay McLaurin, and grew up with three brothers and four sisters.

Those who knew her remember her for songwriting, singing, and a fondness for flea markets, gardening and animals. Reports indicate she was killed in an incident of gun violence that is described as domestic in nature.

If anyone in Osceola or surrounding communities knew Darian or has information about what happened on August 16, 2020, please come forward with tips.