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Clendon HarveyClendon McCoy Harvey

1957 - 2026

Clendon McCoy Harvey, 68, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Jan. 12, 2026, surrounded by love, music and his family by his side. Clendon was born Nov. 24, 1957, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Vancel and Josephine Harvey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vancel Harvey; his younger brother, Tim Harvey; and...

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Richard HinesRichard Hines

Richard Lynn Hines, age 70, of Duncan, Oklahoma, was called home to be with his Lord Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
Richard was born Aug. 1, 1955 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Charles Hines, Jr. and Pearlie (Tinney) Hines. Richard was known for his willingness to help others, fishing and fellowship. He cared about people and...

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Rodney RaneyRodney K. Raney

2026

Rodney K. Raney passed into glory Jan. 5, 2026, in Comanche, Oklahoma.
Rodney was a devoted child of God who sought to live in obedience to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His life reflected a quiet faith expressed through honest work, humility and genuine love for others. Rodney proudly served his country in the...

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Karla StricklandKarla Strickland

1952 - 2026

Karla "Kay" Strickland, 73, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 5, 1952, in Comanche, Oklahoma, to Mike and Josephine (Fletcher) Hensley.
Kay grew up in Comanche and graduated from Comanche High School, where she formed friendships...

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Eva McBeeEva Lorene McBee

1925 - 2025

Eva Lorene McBee, 100, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died mid-evening Dec. 31, 2025, at University Village Senior Living in Tulsa. She was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Gas City, Stephens County, Oklahoma, the eldest of three daughters and one son of Alvin Chloe Arterbury (1898-1977) and Viona Lillie Scott (1904-1997).
Lorene was...

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Brice ManleyBrice Ray Manley

A celebration will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 at Trout Funeral Home Chapel, 1408 N. 7th St. in Perry, Ok.

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Sandra PhelpsSandra Marie Phelps

2025

Sandra Marie "Sandi" Phelps passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, at her home in Meridian. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Prairie Hill Church of Christ, with interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Comanche Funeral Home.

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Carole BrownCarole Brown

1945 - 2025

Visitation for Carole Brown will take place from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home in Lawton, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, also at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.
Carole Jeanne Brown, a brilliant and accomplished attorney, loving wife and mother,...

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Glendon WoodGlendon James Wood

1980 - 2025

Glendon James Wood, 45, was born on July 4, 1980, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Glenn and Donna Wood. He grew up in Marlow, Oklahoma, where he spent his formative years surrounded by family and friends.

Glen attended school in Marlow, where he was active in athletics, playing football and competing in cross country....

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Phyllis KingPhyllis Jane King

1946 - 2025

Phyllis Jane King, 79, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
She was born July 24, 1946, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to George and Virginia (Barnes) Sparks. She will be remembered for her warmth, her unwavering dedication to her loved ones and the joy she brought to those around her.
Phyllis...

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Dr. Michael ElliottDr. Michael Elliott

Dr. Michael "Mike" Elliott was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, April 16, 1942, to Robert Elliott and Bertha "Betty" (Palm) Elliott. Always a hard worker, Mike spent his youth as a paperboy and a caddie, and later worked summers in the steel mills.
He graduated from Washington & Jefferson College, where he formed...

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Linda ClarkLinda June Clark

1940 - 2025

Linda June Clark was born June 12, 1940, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to G.J. and Opal (Brown) Waitman. She passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.
On Oct. 14, 1962, Linda married the love of her life, Fred Clark, and together they built a beautiful...

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Earnest PayneEarnest Gene Payne

1956 - 2025

Earnest Gene Payne, better known as "Gene", was born January 28, 1956, in Sulphur, to the late Wilburn Albert & Opal Virgie (Castleberry) Payne. He died on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Duncan, at the age of sixty-nine. Gene and Lena Elizabeth (Kelley) Thomas were united in marriage on September 3, 1997, in...

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Lavera HuffmanLavera Jo Huffman

1932 - 2025

Lavera Jo Huffman, 93, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away December 17, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1932, on a farm in Addington, Oklahoma where she attended school through the 11th grade. She played on the high school basketball team and loved going to rodeos with her friends. Her family then moved to...

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Mr John EdwardsMr John Frederick Edwards

1947 - 2025

John was born to John and Norma Edwards May 31, 1947 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He grew up in Duncan and graduated from Duncan High School in 1965. John joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. After his service, he graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's of Education. He continued his...

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Bryan DavisBryan Dale Davis

Graveside services for Bryan Dale Davis, age 88, of Ratliff City, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at the Ratliff City Cemetery. The Rev. Glynn Baker will officiate the services, which are under the direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Ratliff City.
Bryan was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Leetha,...

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Jim ButemeyerJim Butemeyer

1935 - 2025

Funeral service for Jim Butemeyer, 89, of Lawton, Oklahoma and Wichita Falls, Texas will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing will take place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, with a special viewing...

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