Stories from Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Regginald D. Thomas was born April 4, 1986, in Osceola. He departed this life on May 30, 2022, at SMC Regional Medical Center in Osceola at the age of 36. He leaves to cherish her memories his mother, Loretta Rubin, and his stepfather, Marvellers Rubin, both of Osceola; his father, Jessie Brown Sr., and his stepmother, Shirley Brown, both of Armorel; one daughter, Reginanae Thomas of Osceola; six brothers, Antonio L. ...

Della Faye Lesley, 84, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Della was born in Wilson to Joe and Goldie McGill Strop. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing and collecting dolls. Della loved her family and was always taking care of them in any way possible...

Dr. Gary James Taylor (Doc T) passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022, at the age of 89 in Blytheville. Dr. Taylor was born in Blytheville to James Marcus Taylor and Wilsie Hassell Taylor, where in his words, the delivering physician (grandfather of actor George Hamilton interestingly enough) “conspired with my father and mother to name me ‘Gary’ after the taciturn movie star Gary Cooper.” Dr. Taylor was an avid reader from a young age, a habit which he cultivated his entire life...

Edward Hugh Atkinson, 72, of Gosnell, passed from this life Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home with many of his family present. Edward was born in Blytheville in the Promised Land community to James and Ruth Jones Atkinson, one of 11 children. Edward was of the Pentecostal faith, having been a member of Gospel Lighthouse Church where he served on the Deacon Board. ...