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Glen Nelson "Moon" MullensGlen Nelson "Moon" Mullens

1929 - 2019

Glen Nelson "Moon" Mullens, 90, previously of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away on August 13, 2019 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society. He was born April 14, 1929 at home in Foster, OK to JR and Edna (Smith) Mullens, the first of four children. Glen was a graduate of Elmore City High School. On December 24, 1949 he...

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Opal Juanita "Nita" KaufmannOpal Juanita "Nita" Kaufmann

1928 - 2019

Opal Juanita "Nita" Kaufmann, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 in Marlow, at the age of 90.
　
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 5, 2019, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Terra Sisco officiating. Burial will follow in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of...

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Dee Lawrence "Opie" BurkDee Lawrence "Opie" Burk

1965 - 2021

Dee Lawrence "Opie" Burk was born in Duncan Oklahoma August 28, 1965 to Barry Lynn Burk and Joyce Yvonne Burk. He went home to be with Jesus April 10, 2021 in Durant, Oklahoma.

Opie attended school in Bee, Nebraska, Military Academy in Salinas, Kansas and graduated from Empire school near Duncan in 1984. He...

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Patricia Ione "Patsy" (Woody) KochPatricia Ione "Patsy" (Woody) Koch

1939 - 2021

Patricia Ione "Patsy" (Woody) Koch went to heaven on Friday, March 19, 2021, in Duncan, OK. She was born on February 22, 1939 to Carl Leroy and Betha Loetta (Davis) Woody in Duncan.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, March 23, 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for...

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Frederick Paul "Peter" DuerrFrederick Paul "Peter" Duerr

1941 - 2020

It is with great sadness but divine hope that we announce the passing of Frederick Paul "Peter" Duerr. Fred was born February 17, 1941 to Carl August and Irene Elizabeth Wyant Duerr in Ashley, Ohio. He grew up with his sister, Carolyn and brother, Andy. He spent 22 years serving in the United States Army which...

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Maria Del Rosario "Rosy" Luna-NajeraMaria Del Rosario "Rosy" Luna-Najera

1949 - 2021

A private service has been held for Maria Del Rosario "Rosy" Luna-Najera
Maria Del Rosario "Rosy" Luna-Najera, age 72, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Lawton. She was born April 11, 1949 in Monterrey, Mexico to Cipriano and Dora (Trevino) Luna.
Rosy was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and...

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Clyde Russell "Rusty" BurkClyde Russell "Rusty" Burk

1943 - 2021

Clyde Russell "Rusty" Burk was born on November 18, 1943 in Duncan to Clyde and Kathryn (Brooks) Burk. He passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 with his family at his side in Duncan. He was 78.

The family will greet visitors on Friday, November 26, between 5:30 and 7:00 pm at Whitt Funeral Home in Duncan. ...

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Carolyn R. "Sally" HarrisonCarolyn R. "Sally" Harrison

1939 - 2020

Memorial service for Carolyn R. "Sally" Harrison, 80, of Duncan, Oklahoma will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel, Lawton, Oklahoma.

Ms. Harrison passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Duncan.

Carolyn was born on May 2, 1939 in Atoka, Oklahoma to James and...

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Felbert Wilson "Sonny" FirestoneFelbert Wilson "Sonny" Firestone

1934 - 2023

Home going services for Mr. Felbert Wilson "Sonny" Firestone, 88 of Velma are scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Velma with Rev. Roger Sims and Rev. Kerry Glasgow officiating. Interment will follow at the Alma Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of...

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Goodrich W. "Sonny" LyonGoodrich W. "Sonny" Lyon

Sonny Lyon 75, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home in Duncan.
Graveside funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2019 at the Velma New Cemetery with Rev. Roger Sims officiating, and arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral...

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Tajuana "T.J," MartinTajuana Jo "T.J," Martin

2014

Tajuana Jo "T.J," Martin, 61, of Pensacola, Fla. (formerly of Duncan) passed away in her residence Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced by Bishop Funeral Service, McAlester,

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Tajuana "T.J." MartinTajuana Jo "T.J." Martin

1953 - 2014

May 24, 1953 - Oct. 14, 2014 Tajuana Jo "T.J." Martin, 61 of Pensacola, Fla. (formerly of Duncan) died Wednesday, October 8, 2014. at her residence in Pensacola. Graveside Service will be 2 p.m.,Tuesday, at Duncan City Cemetery. Service arrangements are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service, McAlester....

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John Thomas "Tom" DolanJohn Thomas "Tom" Dolan

1956 - 2023

John Thomas "Tom" Dolan, of Hastings, Oklahoma, was born March 8, 1956 in Beaumont, Texas to Jack Thomas and Nancy (Preece) Dolan. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023, on a nature walk near his home. He was 66.

A memorial is planned for Monday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. in the Whitt Funeral Home...

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Thomas Edgar "Tom" WoodellThomas Edgar "Tom" Woodell

1934 - 2020

Thomas Edgar "Tom" Woodell, a resident of Sulphur was born October 15, 1934 in Clarita, Oklahoma to Forrest & Lillie (Lee) Woodell. He passed away Saturday February 29, 2020 at Sulphur, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years 4 months and 14 days. He was married in 1957 to Carol Sue (Moss) Woodell at Ardmore, OK
Tom grew...

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Thomas Michael "Tommy" ElliotThomas Michael "Tommy" Elliot

1947 - 2019

Thomas Michael "Tommy" Elliot, 72, of Ryan, Oklahoma, passed from this life November 12, 2019. He was born June 2, 1947, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Ralph Arby and Madeline (Morrell) Elliot. He was a ranch hand and worked at the Waurika Livestock Sale Barn. He was a great mule rider and coon hunter.

He was preceded...

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Thomas Roy "Tommy" StewartThomas Roy "Tommy" Stewart

1948 - 2021

Tom Stewart, aka Tommy, Tom, Papaw or PowPow, was loved by his family and will be greatly missed. He passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, with his family at his side in Duncan He was born May 12, 1948 in Marlow, Oklahoma to John Thomas and Dollie Demple (Vancil) Stewart.

The family will receive visitors on...

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Irvan "Wa-Te-Sa" MulanaxIrvan J. "Wa-Te-Sa" Mulanax

1934 - 2010

June 27, 1934 - Nov. 15, 2010 Irvan J. "Wa-Te-Sa" Mulanax, age 76, of Rossville passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at his home in Rossville with his daughter and grandson at his side. He was born June 27, 1934 in Mayetta the son of Lewis Mulanax and Eunice Levier Mulanax. He attended Blandin Grade School, Delia...

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Shirley "Walcott" GayShirley Annette "Walcott" Gay

1932 - 2025

Shirley Annette "Walcott" Gay, was born October 31, 1932 in Oakland, Oklahoma to Mary Carolyn McMillan Walcott and Fredrick David Walcott. She left this earthly journey on January 14, 2025 in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Shirley grew up in Oakland and Madill, Oklahoma. She was the fifth of six girls. She sang in the chorale...

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Neda Faye "Watson" LewisNeda Faye "Watson" Lewis

1928 - 2021

Neda Faye "Watson" Lewis was born November 12, 1928 in Loco, Oklahoma to James Anderson and Golda Mae "Deaton" Watson. She completed her earthly journey on Friday, January 1, 2021, at her home in Duncan.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5, at 2:00 P.M. in the Whitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy...

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Billy 'B.G.' JohnsonBilly Gene 'B.G.' Johnson

2015

Billy Gene 'B.G.' Johnson 1926 - 2015 B.G. departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, among his loved ones in Dallas, Texas. The elder son of James and Mittie Johnson, of Duncan, Bill worked for a time at Rich's Shoes in Duncan before embarking on a highly successful 40 year career as a self proclaimed "soda-pop...

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Billy 'B.J.' CrittendonBilly Joe 'B.J.' Crittendon

2012

Billy Joe "B.J." Crittendon, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Southern Baptist Church in Rush Springs, with Don Crittendon officiating. Burial will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in...

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Benjamin 'B.R.' MannBenjamin Robert 'B.R.' Mann

1925 - 2011

April 8, 1925 - July 12, 2011 Benjamin Robert (B.R.) Mann, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Oklahoma City. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Eastside Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Couch and Rev. Toby Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Marlow Cemetery under the...

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Billy 'B.R.' SimsBilly Ray 'B.R.' Sims

2011

Billy Ray "B.R." Sims, 82, former resident of Duncan, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Shreveport, La. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contribution can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Online condolences...

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Ernest 'Bonney Pa' BrunerErnest E. 'Bonney Pa' Bruner

1923 - 2012

March 31, 1923 - Aug. 21, 2012 Ernest E. "Booney Pa" Bruner, was born to James and Jennie Bruner on March 31, 1923, in Collinsville, and passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at the age of 89, in Duncan. Ernie was the youngest of eight children. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Parkview Baptist...

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Clinton 'C.D' GrahamClinton Deward 'C.D' Graham

2010

Clinton Deward 'C.D' Graham Clinton Deward "C.D." Graham, 87, of Duncan died on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at his home. Services are pending with the Don Grantham Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to www.granthamfuneralhomes.com.

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