Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Charles Franklin "Chuck" Standridge, 79 of Duncan went to meet his Heavenly Father on June 12, 2023 at his home in Duncan surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 22, 2023 in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel.

There will be no viewing at the funeral home.

He was...

Jun 9, 2023

Fellis "Roy" Guillory, 76, passed from this life on Friday, June 9th, 2023 in Duncan Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Roy was born on Thursday, November 7th,1946 in Basile, Louisiana to Willis Guillory and Della Holland. He enjoyed swimming and riding horses while growing up in Kinder, Louisiana and parts of Texas. Roy joined the U.S....

Jun 7, 2023

Linda Alice Franks, 76, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed from this life Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Branson, Missouri.

Services will be at Highland Park Baptist Church at 11am on Tuesday, June 13 with Reverend Brant O'Connor officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

The family will...

May 27, 2023

Joanne Marie Thuerwachter Flanders

Joanne Marie Thuerwachter Flanders was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on October 6, 1940 to George and Lenore (Mietzel) Thuerwachter. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1958 and began her lengthy nursing career in 1960. She met her husband Danial Flanders on a double date and they married on...

May 13, 2023

Monica Locke passed away on May 13, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 5, 2023

Sue Ann Bullard Meek was born on November 29th, 1944, to Vernon and Minnie Bergner Bullard of Texhoma, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully on the evening of May 5th, 2023, surrounded by beloved family.

Sue joyfully welcomed her younger sister, Jan Lea Bullard Flanagan, in 1949. She graduated from Texhoma High School and attended Oklahoma Panhandle State...

Apr 16, 2023

William Polk passed away on Apr 16, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 9, 2023

T.W. Stevenson, 91, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Willie Irvin of the Saint Stephens Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Henderson Harris Cemetery in Duncan,...

Apr 6, 2023

Paul Sidney Newman, 85, of Claud, Stephens County, Oklahoma, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Oklahoma City and is now present with Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 11, at Velma Assembly of God with Rev. Travis Stewart and Rev. Jim Doan officiating. Burial will follow at the Claud Cemetery...

Apr 4, 2023

Richard D. Towell, 70, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home in Duncan surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday in the Duncan Cemetery with Reverend John Haynes officiating. Services are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

The...

Mar 27, 2023

Bobby Gene Williams, 88, of Duncan passed from this life Monday, March 27, 2023 in the Duncan Regional Hospital.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 31, 2023 in the Old Velma Cemetery with Reverend Randy Southerlad officiating. Services are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

Bobby was...

Mar 21, 2023

Marvin Cox, 69, of Duncan passed away from this life Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in Duncan.

Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in the Freedom Biker Church with Reverend Billy Morgan and Reverend Billy Rowell officiating. Interment will follow in the Ft. Sill National Cemetery with escort by the...

Mar 7, 2023

Jesse Don Gilbert, 89, of Madill, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday in the Velma Assembly of God Church with Doug Brazzell and Reverend Travis Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in the Claud Cemetery under the direction of the...

Feb 7, 2023

Jimmie L. Gray, 79, of Oklahoma City, a former, long-time Duncan resident, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023, at his home. Services will be on Saturday, February 11, at 2pm at the Ray of Hope Church, Comanche, OK, with Reverend Mike McCord officiating. Services are under the direction of the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home.

Jim was...

Feb 3, 2023

Dearl Gene Fish, 83, of Duncan passed from this life Friday, February 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home with Pastor Jean Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery.

There will be no visitation at the funeral...

Jan 20, 2023

On Friday, January 20, 2023, Phyllis Johnson Hill, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at age eighty-seven. Phyllis was born on July 12, 1935 to Virgil and Margaret (Melvin) Johnson in Tyler, MN. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 29 from 4-6 pm at Bailes Polk Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, January 30, 11:00 am at Assumption...

Jan 19, 2023

Carol Sue Gore Sadler, 78, long time resident of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away January 19, 2023. She was born in Walters, Oklahoma on November 13, 1944 to Hubert and Katherine Fletcher Gore.

Carol graduated from Duncan High School, Duncan, Oklahoma. She married Nick Sadler, the love of her life, in 1961. They had two children, Danny and...

Jan 19, 2023

Services have been moved to the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel due to weather.

Jimmye Sue Tucker, 91, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Thursday, January 19, 2023 in the Duncan Regional Hospital.

Graveside services will be 2 PM Tuesday in the Duncan Cemetery with Reverend Billy Morgan officiating. Services are...

Jan 13, 2023

Nadine Estelle Williamson

April 10, 1932 - January 13, 2023

90 years old

Nadine Estelle Williamson was born April 10, 1932 in rural Stephens County to Frank and Mae (Selph) David. She went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the age of 90.

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Jan 12, 2023

Julia Ann Rejda, 62, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Thursday, January 12, 2023 in the Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Friday in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Morgan officiating.

Julia was born June 24, 1960 in Sacramento, California the...