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Mary Lou was born to Eileen Margaret Schwenson-Schlabs and Edwin John Schlabs in Lincoln, Nebraska. She grew up in South Dakota.
She married Richard Allen Simet and later Herschel Wayne Hinkle, both deceased.
Mary Lou was an accomplished seamstress worker until the early 1980s when she became a Certified Nurse Aid....

Joan Boyles, born to John and Naomi Scott on July 30, 1941, passed away on Nov. 8, 2025.
As a child, Joan was a talented dancer, and that talent never faded. She especially enjoyed dancing with the man she would eventually marry, Robert "Sammy" Boyles. Their love would bring three beautiful daughters into the...

Glen Leroy Peterson, 99, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in Duncan Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 14, 1926, in Elk City to Kenneth and Ruby (Young) Peterson, Glen lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith and a generous spirit. He was a devoted member of his...

Linda Kay Barbour, 81, of Duncan, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 5, 1944, in Duncan to Rollin "Doc" and Gladys (Womack) Bennett, Linda grew up with a deep sense of faith, kindness, and community.
She graduated from Duncan High School in 1964 and...

Ronald "Ron" James Crook, 76, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Born Jan. 7, 1949, to Lee and Lola Crook, Ron was a dedicated husband, father, papah and friend to all who knew him.
Ron met his future wife, Sharon Ridley, while attending Duncan High School where he...

Stanley Carl Davis, 76, passed away surrounded by his family Oct. 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born in Stratford, Oklahoma, Aug. 23, 1949, Stanley was the beloved son of Carl Young Davis and Lura Verie (May) Davis.
A private graveside memorial service is being planned for a later date. Cremation...

Peggy Wolfe, 77, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born Feb. 17, 1948, to Claud and Dovie Mae (Wilson) Pierce, Peggy was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and friend. She lived her life with grace, kindness and a deep faith that guided her every step....

Neva Nell Brackens, "Nee Simpson" went to be with the Lord Oct. 20, 2025. Neva was born June 10, 2025. A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at True Gospel Tabernacle in Duncan. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

James Wallace DeFate, affectionately known as J.W., passed away Oct. 23, 2025, in Duncan, Oklahoma, after a courageous battle with cancer since 2016. Born March 24, 1958, in Lawton to Elaine Kosechata and George DeFate, J.W. lived a life defined by hard work, family, and an unmatched ability to fix anything with his...

Carol Sue Spradling Boyd Sims was born Sept. 29, 1936 in Duncan to Lonnie and Junia Spradling. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the age of 89.
Graveside services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Duncan Municipal Cemetery with Pastor Ron Meador officiating....

Dorothy "Lathelle" Thompson Dale was born in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Cyrus and Nona Sims-Thompson Jan. 25, 1923. She passed away with her children by her side Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Duncan, Oklahoma at the age of 102 years, 8 months, and 24 days.
Lathelle graduated from Joy High School where she was a proud athlete...

Herman Mason Curtis Jr., 82, of Comanche, died Wednesday, Oct. 15. He was born Aug. 21, 1943, in a log house near Little Rock, Arkansas.
He graduated from Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock in 1961, then received his bachelor's degree in organic chemistry from Arkansas State University. He followed with a...

Bob Allen Leverett was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Melvin and Ruth (Barker) Leverett. He went to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 in Plano, Texas, at the age of 80.
Bob graduated from Duncan High School class of 1962. He worked for the Highway Department until retirement. He married the love of...

Robert A. "Bobby" Lewis Jr. passed away Sept. 15, 2025, at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center after a short illness. He was 79 years old.
Bobby was born Oct. 28, 1946, to Robert A. and Rheba Louise (Ussery) Lewis, in Allen, Oklahoma. He attended school in Allen, Liberty, and Comanche, Oklahoma, where he graduated...

Michael Edward Brown, affectionately known as "Downtown Mikey Brown," passed away Oct. 8, 2025, at the age of 60. Born Sept. 6, 1965, Michael was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend whose warmth and personality touched many lives.
He was preceded in death by his father Noal W. Brown and is survived by his...

Barbara Ruth Bohannan, of Marlow, was born in Omaha, Nebraska Nov. 22, 1953, to Frank William and Elsie Rebecca (Garrison) Bader. She completed her earthly journey Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at the age of 71 with her family at her side in Duncan, Oklahoma.
The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9...

Funeral service for Terry Lee Kirkland will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Waurika First Baptist Church in Waurika, Oklahoma. Interment will be at the Waurika Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Terry Lee Kirkland passed from this life Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in Chickasha, Oklahoma at the age...

Harma Lautrella Latham was born in Duncan, Oklahoma March 29, 1949, to Elmore Otto and Estellene Lautrella (Harmon) Mitchell. She completed her earthly journey Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, with her family at her side. She was 76.
A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Whitt Funeral Home Chapel...

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Vivian Morris of Duncan, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her son, Mark Daniel Malone and wife Julie Malone of Mansfield, Texas; her son Todd Errol Monroe of California; her sister, Barbara Ply of Flagstaff, Arizona; and her grandson Casey James Malone of Mansfield,...

Garland W. Davis, age 77, of Kingston, Oklahoma, passed away on August 25, 2025.
Garland was born Aug. 8, 1948, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Lum Davis and Freddie (Hays) Davis. He grew up in Meridian and graduated from Comanche High School.
On Aug. 26, 1968, Garland married the love of his life, Kathryn Ann Dyer. Shortly...

Jeanne (Richey) Becker was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma March 16, 1937. She passed away peacefully in her sleep in Duncan, Oklahoma Sept. 13, 2025, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents Pascall and Jessie (McBride) Richey as well as her siblings Mahatta Flinn, LaRetha Henson, and David Richey. She...

Melvina Atholina (Goldston) Horner was born in Doyle, Oklahoma, to Alice (Miller) Goldston and John Henry Goldston. She attended school in Doyle and Marlow, Oklahoma, as well as Lovington, New Mexico. Most of her life was spent in the Doyle, Marlow, and Duncan areas, although in her later years she spent time in...

Dadriaon Sadler Donohew was born July 17, 1948, in Sulphur, to the late Edward Don and Corene (Buffington) Sadler. She passed peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Duncan, at the age of 77. She and Billy George Donohew were married April 1, 1981, in Duncan. He preceded her in death Oct. 3,...

Jimmie Dewayne Fleetwood was born Oct. 20, 1947 in Duncan, Oklahoma to J.D. and Louise (Morton) Fleetwood. He went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was 77 years old.
Funeral services are planned for 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23, at New Hope Baptist...

Danny Bob Antwine was born Sept. 13, 1938, to Robert Herman Antwine and Lily Faye (Bradley) Antwine in Tillman County just outside of Grandfield, Oklahoma. Danny grew up in Grandfield and graduated from Grandfield High School in 1956. He went on to graduate from Southeastern University with a degree in mathematics...

Juanita A. Clark was born March 23, 1953, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Roy and Chloteele (Dollins) Ballard. She completed her earthly journey Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, with her family at her side in Oklahoma City.
A Celebration of Life service is planned for 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at Providence Church in Meridian...

Charles Elmer Hanson, 76, of Duncan, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Jan. 21, 1949, to Melvin and Ida Lee (Mathews) Hanson. Charles was raised by his mother and stepfather, Jesse Terral, who helped shaped the hardworking man he became.
Charles proudly served his...

Hilda Maria Sutton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Leawood, Kansas, Aug. 23, 2025, at the age of 90.
Hilda was born Jan. 5, 1935, in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, to Alejandro and Hilda Salazar. While living in Tijuana, she met the love of her life, Gary Sutton,...

Rosemary Grissom, a woman whose laughter could light up a room and whose heart was as generous as the Oklahoma sky, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025. Born Aug. 11, 1953, in Duncan, Oklahoma, she was the cherished daughter of Agnes Helen Grissom and Louis Earl Grissom.
Rosemary's life was enriched by her...

In Loving Memory of
Krista April Cooper
April 30, 1980 - Aug. 19, 2025
Krista passed away at home Aug. 19, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born in the Pacific Northwest, she was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother. Krista had a radiant spirit, a kind heart and a smile that...

Chris Alan Abney passed away Aug. 25, 2025, in Marlow, Oklahoma.
Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow with Lee Parish, Bill Lockwood and Ault Agnew officiating. Burial will follow after the service at the Marlow Cemetery. All arrangements...

Jeffery Doyle Bowden left this earth Aug. 23, 2023, to his eternal home to be reunited with the family who went before him, with his youngest sister and two sons at his side.
He was welcomed home by his parents, Lon and Betty Bowden, along with his sisters Latrecia (Treaty) Snow and Laretha Lively. His sister, Lonna...

Goldie Charlene Cathey was born Dec. 28, 1936, in Ryan, Oklahoma to Charlie and Tinny (Maness) Dalton. She passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Duncan, Oklahoma, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. She was 88 years old.
A visitation is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Whitt Funeral Home. Funeral...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Linda Gardenhire Andrews of Comanche, Oklahoma. Her presence illuminated the lives of family, friends and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Linda's celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug.18, 2025, at Ray of Hope Church in Comanche....

Donald Ray Hale, 88, of Marlow, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at his home with his family at his bedside.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Victory Baptist Church with the Rev. Clint Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens....

Memorial service for Marilyn Diane (Bridges) Anderson will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, in Walters, Oklahoma.
Marilyn Diane (Bridges) Anderson was born to Lonnie Ray "L.R." and Lucy Mae (James) Bridges Nov. 6, 1943, in Hastings, Oklahoma and departed this life in...

Ophelia "Jeanette" Bryant was born in Wapanucka, Oklahoma, July 23, 1934, to Rex Bryant and Bessie Novella (Burkhart) McCurry. On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the age of 91, she passed peacefully in the presence of her family.
The family will receive visitors between 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Whitt Funeral...

Marylou Mahaffey, 92, moved on to her heavenly home July 24, 2025, in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be available to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will take...

Larry Wayne Stewart passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, in Duncan, Oklahoma at the age of 82. All arrangements have been entrusted to the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.
Services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow, with...

Neatha (Wells) Lewis, 97, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Homestead of Clinton. She was born Oct. 28, 1927, in Gracemont, Oklahoma, to Green T. and Mattie Lou (Gaston) Wells.
Neatha was raised in Anadarko, where she graduated from Anadarko High School in 1940. Shortly after graduation, she...

Rodney Brock Ward of Oklahoma City was born April 17, 1967, to Cynthia (Austin) and Terry Ward in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Integris Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Rodney attended Moore Public Schools and graduated high school in 1985. He was a...

Leo Edwin Stiewert, 90, of Duncan, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was a cherished member of his community and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and service to others.
Leo was born Dec. 16, 1934, to John George Stiewert and Pauline Ida Eschberger Stiewert in Haskell,...

Gayla Rae (Nelson) Cohen was born Nov. 12, 1957, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James and Rita (Smith) Nelson. She passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 67.
A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Whitt Funeral Home Chapel.
Gayla lived a life of compassion and...

Lois Eileen Harris was born Feb. 11, 1946 in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Joe and Ethelyn Boatright, and passed from this earth July 7, 2025 in Stillwater, Oklahoma after a prolonged illness. Lois grew up in Bronaugh with her parents and two sisters. Lois graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1964. he married Larry...

Lois Fern (Lomenick) Hackler, of Duncan, was born in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma Dec. 12, 1930, to Lawrence and Thelma Fern (Deputy) Lomenick. She completed her earthly journey at the age of 94 Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
A celebration of Lois' life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in the Whitt...

Brenda Finnell Davis passed away June 20, 2025, after a short illness. Her passing allowed four people to live on through organ and tissue donation.
Born April 16,1953, in Duncan, to the late Jay and Mary Finnell of Comanche Oklahoma, she graduated from Comanche High School then went on to receive a bachelor's...

"For we walk by faith, not by sight."
2 Corinthians 5:7

The Rev. Paul S Duncan, 76, passed away peacefully July, 4, 2025 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was born June 10, 1949 in Dallas, Texas.
Paul is preceded in death by his identical twin brother Perry; an older brother Donald; and his parents Don and Betty...

In Loving Memory of Marilynn Jones-Parker
Jan. 11, 1948 - June 27, 2025

Marilynn Jones-Parker, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 77 years old.
Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, Jan. 11, 1948,...

Vonceil Wilkinson Abel ascended to her Heavenly home peacefully at the age of 87.
Services will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home, 1101 Sheppherd Road, Burkburnett, Texas.
Donations welcome to St. Judes Children's Hospital.

Anthony Edward Giroux, Jr. was born Sept. 16, 1944 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Anthony (Tony) Giroux and Neva Lee (Lowe) Giroux. He passed from this life on June 24, 2025.
"Eddie," as his friends and family knew him, was a lifelong resident of Duncan, Oklahoma, only living in Texas next to his brother due to declining...

Glenda Kay (Kendrick) Countiss, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Wichita Falls, Texas, June 20, 2025.
Glenda was born July 27, 1943, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to G.L. and Reeble (Bridges) Kendrick. She grew up on the family farm in Hastings, Oklahoma. She attended school in Hastings until the high school closed...

Gary Paul Vining was born Feb. 17, 1948, in Hammond, Louisiana to Douglas Vining and Pearl (Constant) Threton. He passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, while fishing at Taylor Lake. He was 77 years old.
A visitation is planned for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Whitt Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are being...

Myra Loy Halligan was born April 29, 1939, in Redfield, South Dakota to Clyde and Letha (LaBore) Eggleston. Granny Myra passed away Sunday morning, June 15, 2025, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She was 86 years old.
Myra married Edward Michael Halligan Sept. 3, 1955, and together they had six children: Jill Ann, Timothy,...

Bobby Jack 'Bob' Bumgarner was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Graham Township, Oklahoma to John Stanford and Sue Elizabeth (Digby) Bumgarner - the youngest of seven children. He passed from this life Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Duncan, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 19 days. He and Anita Ruth Gibson married Sept. 15,...

Alton Hutto, 93, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Elk Crossing.
Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Carter-Smart Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Ledbetter officiating. Interment will follow at the Duncan Cemetery. Arrangements have been...

Funeral services for Janie Dalorice (Sylvester) Fuller will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel in Walters, Oklahoma, with interment to follow at the Duncan Municipal Cemetery. Viewing will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Janie Dalorice (Sylvester) Fuller was...

With profound love and reverence, we announce the passing of Vickie Little Milam-Milligan, who completed her end-of-life transition on June 5, 2025. Vickie lived a life rich in love, resilience, laughter and energy. Her legacy is etched in the hearts of those who knew her, and her absence will be profoundly felt. We...

Kermit David Smart, "Buster," went to be with his Lord on May 30, 2025. Buster was born July 31, 1952. A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at Antioch Baptist Church in Duncan. Family visitation is from 3-4 p.m. and for the public from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the Howard Harris...

Billie Jean Lawson was born Nov. 24, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas to Bill and Mary (Cox) Sain. She passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side June 5, 2025, at the age of 74 years.
Billie graduated from Bray High School. She married Benny Lawson on March 31, 1972. Billie was a loving wife and mother. She...