Obituaries

Aug 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Baxter, beloved father, grandfather, and friend. Walter was born on January 19, 1974, to James Paige and Beatrice Kepler in Duncan, Oklahoma. He passed away on August 4, 2024.

Walter is survived by his three children: Justin Chasteen (spouse Mercedes Hulslander), Tamara Chasteen(spouse...

Jul 18, 2024

Lewis Lyncle "Lyn" Wilson, 83, of Duncan passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home in Duncan surrounded by his family.

Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 27, 2024 in the Bethesda Church of God with Reverend Johnny Gray and Reverend Harold Metheny officiating interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of...

Jul 17, 2024

Mary Norine Allen, 87, of Marlow, Oklahoma passed from this life Wednesday, July 17, 2023 in the Duncan Regional Hospital.

Mary was born in Pocatello, Idaho, May 4, 1937 the daughter of Charles Alexander and Edith Elizabeth (Sorensen) Mitchell. She and Jimmie Dale Allen were married in Las Angelas, California on September 29, 1953 and he preceded...

Jul 16, 2024

Colleen Janette Lee, age 93, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Elk Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Her life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Faith Church, officiated by Reverend David Morrow and Reverend Harold Metheny. Following the service, she will...

Jul 9, 2024

Joeann Youngblood, 75, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her home in Duncan surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday in the Marlow Cemetery with Pastor Thomas Snavely officiating. Services are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends for...

Jul 6, 2024

Kathy Buxton passed away on Jul 6, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 3, 2024

Gary Millard Eichin

Gary Millard Eichin was suddenly called to heaven Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Duncan, Oklahoma. He was 74.

Gary was born in Denver, Colorado on May 11, 1950, to Ken and Nadene Eichin. Gary was the middle child. He had an older sister, Karen, and a younger brother,...

Jun 21, 2024

Earl Wayne Taylor, 62, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home in Duncan surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday in the Rock Creek Cemetery with Reverend Mark Hayes. Services are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

The...

Jun 18, 2024

Alvie L. "Vern" Jackson, 88, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Services will be 1:00 PM Friday in the Bethel Assembly of God Church with Reverend Ron Meador and Reverend Benny Grissom officiating. Interment will follow in the Rock Creek Cemetery under the direction of...

Jun 18, 2024

Derek Chambers passed away on Jun 18, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 16, 2024

John Lynn Both, 73, of Duncan passed from this life June 16, 2024 at his home in Duncan, Oklahoma.

He was born November 9, 1950 the son of Robert and Noma (Goddard) Booth.

Survivors include his son Russall Booth of Duncan; daughter Nicole Graves of Enid, Oklahoma and three grandchildren Dayton, Drevan and Makena all...

Jun 15, 2024

Alvin Coughran, 81, of Duncan passed from this life Saturday, June 15, 2024 in the Wilkins Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Thursday in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Comanche with Reverend Phillip Bernard officiating. Services are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends for visitation 10...

Jun 13, 2024

Ondra Sue Hennan-Rochell, 90, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Thursday, June

13, 2024 in the Wilkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel with Bryan Pain officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation from...

Jun 10, 2024

Calvin Levert Brown, 79, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in the Duncan Regional Hospital.

Calvin was born March 18, 1945 in Charolette, North Carolina the son of Roy and Luneal (Anderson) Brown. He was raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As a youth he enjoyed playing basketball. He served his country in the United States Army during...

Jun 6, 2024

Bobby Dean Funkhouser

September 17, 1932 - June 6, 2024

Long time Comanche resident, Bobby Dean Funkhouser, 91, made his entrance into heaven on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 13th at Bailes Polk Funeral Home, 910...

May 28, 2024

Ruby Westbrook Dowdy Vowell, 104, a longtime Velma resident passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the Marlow Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday in the Alma Cemetery with Ladd Polk officiating. Service are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

Ruby was born on December 11, 1919 in Alma,...

May 28, 2024

Floyd J. Wright, 90, Of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, May 20, 2024 in the Lawton Veterans Center.

Viewing will be Monday, June 3rd at Bailes-Polk Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday under the direction of Bailes-Polk Funeral Home with Honor Guard funeral procession to the Duncan Cemetery. A...

May 21, 2024

Dorthy Faye Cox, 92, a former longtime resident of Duncan, OK entered into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, May 21, 2024, in the Centra Lynchburg Medical Center, Lynchburg, VA.

Dorthy was born Dec. 11, 1931 in Comanche, OK. The oldest daughter of James Jerome Richardson and Ester Elvie (Myers) Richardson. She married Marvin K...

May 20, 2024

Marilyn Brown, 54, of Duncan passed from this life Monday, May 20, 2024 in the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday in the True Gospel Tabernacle in Duncan with Pastor Timothy McGee officiating and Dr. Erma Glass assisting.. Interment will follow in the Henderson Harris Cemetery under the direction of the...

May 16, 2024

Harold Lee Patton, 93, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Thursday, May 16, 2024 in the Duncan Regional Hospital.

Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, May 23, 2024 in the Ft. Sill National Veterans Cemetery with Reverend Randy Southerland officiating. Servies are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

Viewing will be...