Obituaries

Mary Frances McCasland Maurer Michaelis was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Duncan, Oklahoma, and peacefully passed away at the age of 96 June 13, 2026.
She was born in Duncan to Thomas Howard and Vivian Fullwood McCasland, and very much enjoyed her hometown and the many friendships and wonderful experiences she was blessed...

Josephine Humphries Arnold, 73, of Perrin, Texas, passed May 22, 2026, in Fort Worth at Harris Methodist Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Jo was born in Monahans, Texas, Aug. 21, 1952, to James Earl and Ellen Evelyn Humphries.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 52 years, Edward Arnold; her...

Francis Roger "Bubba" AuClaire, 80, of Duncan, Oklahoma, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, June 9, 2026. He was born Feb. 16, 1946, in Elizabethtown, New York, to Francis and Esther (LaMountain) AuClaire.
After graduating high school, Bubba proudly joined the United States Air Force, where he served his country...

Ida Jo (Alford) Lesher passed away June 5, 2026 in Duncan, Oklahoma at the age of 91 years and 1 day.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 13, at Road to Eternity Church located at 1605 N 5th, Duncan, Oklahoma officiated by Reverend Dean Hall.
Ida was born June 4, 1935 to Marvin Price Alford and Gladys...

As his wife and children, we marvel and mourn the amazing man God chose to be ours, James K. Lewis. It is now in his passing that we stand with great conviction knowing to love and be loved by such an amazing man was an honor and blessing beyond measure. James Kent Lewis was born Oct. 23, 1957, in Wynnewood,...

Sandra Sue Christman passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Oklahoma City at the age of 82. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Comanche, officiated by Dr. Mark Hall. Burial will follow in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Comanche.
Sue was born June 10, 1943, in the...

Carolyn Sue "Suzi" Sikes, age 66, of Velma, passed away May 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Countyline Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Johnston and the Rev. Jamie Griffin officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of...

Laura Gay Britt, 63, of Duncan, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born Feb. 21, 1963, in Oklahoma City to Lawrence and Hester (Arrington) Jones.
Laura graduated from Comanche High School in 1981. She later attended Southwestern Oklahoma State...

Phillip Andrew Wright, age 51, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away May 15, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, trusting fully in his Savior.
A sold-out believer in Jesus Christ, Phillip lived with a deep passion to see souls saved and lives transformed by the Gospel. He served as Program Manager at Agape...

Funeral Services for Pattie Calfy, 79, of Walters, Oklahoma will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Walters, Oklahoma with the Rev. Brad Spurlock officiating and burial in the Walters Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home. The family request that those who attend wear...

Viola Mae Bernhardt, 91, went to her heavenly home May 17, 2026, in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Marlow, Oklahoma with Pastor Mike Bernhardt officiating. Burial will follow at the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of...

Josephine "Josie" Morrow Harvey, 88, of Duncan, passed away
peacefully May 15, 2026.
Josie was born April 3, 1938, in Wichita Falls to Dave and Lora
Morrow.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Vancel Harvey; her sisters: Jaunita, Lorene, and Evelyn; her brothers: L.D., J.B., Lloyd, and David;...