Whitt Funeral Home - Duncan Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

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Oscar Esparza 1927 — 2024 Oscar Esparza was born February 12, 1927 in Fort Worth, Texas to Alejandro and Candelaria Esparza. He passed away at his home in Central High on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 97. The family will greet visitors on Tuesday, April 16, between 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, April 17, at 2:30 P.M, in the Whitt Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Sam Buzzard officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Justin Young, Timothy Kendrick, Seth Lovett, Michael Matthews, JD Moseley, Brayden Falconer, Carl Breesawitz, Dan Eberhart, and Asher Lovett. Interment will follow in the Marlow Cemetery. Following high school, Oscar joined the US Coast Guard in... George Francis Moran 1935 — 2024 On Saturday, March 16, 2024, George Francis Moran, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at the age of 88. George was born August 24. 1935 to George Clay and Irene Moran in Tulsa, OK. On May 29, 1986, he married Peggy Dudley of Apache, OK. Together they raised two daughters, Amanda and Megan. George also had a son, George Kelly and a daughter, Erin. George graduated in 1954 from Anadarko High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served until 1959. Upon completion of service, George became a police officer in Oklahoma City. After a long career in tourism, he retired to Peggy's homestead to be a farmer. George loved his projects... Ronny Max LaQuey 1940 — 2024 Ronny Max LaQuey, O.D., F.A.A.O. was ushered into the presence of God on Jan.27, 2024. Born on July 13, 1940, at Patterson Hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma. The youngest of six children born to Tennie Howard (Jack) LaQuey and Ollie Mae Poteet LaQuey. Funeral services are planned for 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 ,at the First Baptist Church with pastor Bryan Pain officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Whitt Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers are Michael Ivey Jr., Ben Williams, Collin Smith, Roland Lemke, Josh Jamison, Nicholas Faustner, Matt Eads, Scott Stephens, Phil LaQuey, and David Sink. Honorary pallbearers: Wayne Williams, Dr.... Duncan, Oklahoma Dewey "Buck" Dewayne Spivey 1942 — 2023 Dewey Dwayne "Buck" Spivey, born in Loraine, Texas, December 28th, 1942, left to be with the Lord on December 28th, 2023 in Duncan, Oklahoma. Buck is survived by his sister, Lanette Spivey Miller of Big Spring, Texas. He is also survived by Sherry Jo Forbes Cox, the mother of his 3 children and spouse Gene of Roscoe, Texas; children: Yancy Spivey and his spouse Laura of Duncan, OK, Kerry Spivey Gray and her spouse John of Granbury, Tx, Marnie Spivey Bradberry and her spouse Toby of Lubbock, Tx; grandchildren: Jordan Spivey, Olivia Winters and spouse Bo, Ben Pruitt, Kase Spivey, Taylor Bradberry Sager and spouse Jason, and Cameron Bradberry; great-grandchildren: Gavin Gray and Braxton... Duncan, Oklahoma Lynda Galloway 1929 — 2023 Lynda G. Galloway, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Duncan, Oklahoma. She was born July 1, 1929 in Elsberry, Missouri to John Clarimond "JC" and Rebecca Norine "Reba" (Gladney) Gentry. She graduated from Elsberry High School and then worked as a bookkeeper in the family business and at the Bank of Old Monroe in Missouri. She married Carlyle Galloway on July 1, 1948. They were married 72 years before his passing. Lynda loved reading novels, gardening, and canning. She enjoyed baking bread and rolls. She also made excellent apple butter. She was a member of the Eastern Star with her husband and the AMARANTH organization with her church. She was preceded in death by her... Velma Lee Schmittou Price 1927 — 2023 Velma Lee Price was born in Postoak, Texas, on October 18, 1927, to Joseph William and Sally Pearl (Gifford) Schmittou. She passed away on October 30, 2023, in Marlow at the age of 96. The family will receive visitors at Whitt Funeral Home on Thursday, November 2, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A funeral service is planned for 10:00 A.M, Friday, November 3, at Eastside Church of Christ with Ron Stough officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 P.M. in the Truce Cemetery located at 15505 State Hwy 59, in Bowie, Texas, under the direction of Whitt Funeral Home. After graduating from Postoak High School, Velma married Delbert Price on February 2, 1946. They were married for 57 years when... R.C. Shipley 1940 — 2023 R. Clyde "R.C." Shipley was born in Drexel, Missouri on June 5, 1940, to Clyde and LaVerna (VanMeter) Shipley. He passed away on Thursday, October 12, in Duncan at the age of 83. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, October 21, at the Duncan Golf and Tennis Club from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center. After graduating from Drexel High School, R.C. he received his Bachelor's Degree from Missouri Valley College and graduated from Central Missouri State with a Master's Degree. Along with teaching and serving as principal, R.C. had a very successful coaching career. While coaching basketball at two Missouri... Eldon Wayne Hurley 1935 — 2023 Memorial service for Eldon Wayne "Poodle" Hurley is Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 10AM at Whitt Funeral Home, Duncan. Danny Ray Hicks 1948 — 2023 Danny Ray Hicks was born in French Camp, California on March 2, 1948, to Jim Robert and Bertha Fanny (McBride) Hicks. He passed away at his home in Apache on August 28, 2023, at the age of 75. A graveside service is planned for 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 1, at the Fairview Cemetery in Apache with Kip Ackley officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Lyndon Davis, Koby Davis, Jacob Sumter, D.D. Davis, Richie Davis, and Bobby Jarvis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crews Funeral Home. Danny grew up in California and graduated from Manteca High School. He served in the Army where he earned the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army... Duncan, Oklahoma Steve Dursky 1943 — 2023 Steve Dursky, of Duncan, OK, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2023. He was born in Oskaloosa, IA on August 18, 1943 to Frank and Margaret Dursky. He married Dixie Reynolds and they were married for 51 wonderful years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Lyle and Wilma Reynolds, and brother Spencer Dursky. He is survived by his loving wife Dixie and his adoring daughters and spouses: Ann (Dale) Anderson, Gretchen (Mark) Fryar, Amanda (Scott) Evershed, and Samantha (Eric) Nahass, and grandchildren: David Anderson, Maddison and Jack Fryar, and Izzy Evershed. Other family members are sister-in-law Rosalie Dursky, brothers- and sisters-in-law Doyle and Marilyn Reynolds and... Duncan, Oklahoma Yvonne Marie Kilhoffer Phillips 1939 — 2023 Yvonne Marie Phillips was born in Elk City, Oklahoma on May 25, 1939, to John Boniface and Mamie Elizabeth (Schones) Kilhoffer. She finished her earthly journey in Duncan on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 84. A private family service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center. Yvonne attended Holy Family High School in Canute, Oklahoma. She worked in insurance sales. She was very fond of animals and helping to save them. She loved her cat who was her companion. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Dale Chapman; her second husband, Jack Phillips; a son, Anthony Chapman; and her parents. ... Marlow, Oklahoma James Bross 1946 — 2023 James Bross was born January 20, 1946 in Albany, New York to John Joseph and Dorothy Rose (Rodgers) Bross. He passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. Funeral services are planned Friday, July 7, at 2:00 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. A live stream of his service will be available on his obituary page at www.whittfh.com. Military honors will be presented by the Stephens County Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard Riders. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the US Air Force. He took great pride in serving his country and was honorably discharged in 1969 after serving one year in the Vietnam... Thomas Mack Morse 1942 — 2023 Thomas "Tom" Mack Morse of Duncan, was born November 15, 1942, in Sterling, Oklahoma to Scott and Ethel (Milam) Morse. He passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the age of 80. The family will greet visitors on Thursday, July 6, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. Funeral services are planned for Friday, July 7, at 10:00 A.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Sterling (Oklahoma) Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home. Tom graduated from Sterling High School in 1960. He attended Troy University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1980. Tom joined the Air Force and retired after 29 years of service. He also worked for 8 years at... Dr. Leah Dell Phillips Dick 1933 — 2023 Dr. Leah Dell (Phillips) Dick known to many as "Dr. Leah" passed away on June 6, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born on July 21, 1933 in Binghamton, New York to Inez (Perry) and Gene Phillips. Leah grew up throughout the Midwest as her father was a Nazarene pastor and they lived in states from Kentucky to Iowa. She attended and graduated from Bethany Nazarene College (Southern Nazarene University), and this is where she met her husband, Kenneth E. Dick. They were married on Dec. 18, 1953 in Tulsa. Ken joined the Navy in 1957 and they moved to Norfolk, VA. Ken and Leah lived in Norfolk for two years before Ken was offered a scholarship at the University of Oklahoma in the psychology... Duncan, Oklahoma Katie (Cross) Tipton 1945 — 2023 Mary Katherine "Katie" (Cross) Tipton was born November 17, 1945 in Altus, Oklahoma to Roy George and Mary Francis (Wright) Cross. She completed her earthly journey on Friday, April 14, 2023, at her home in Duncan. She was 77. A graveside service was held Monday, April 17, at the Altus Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Trent Lujin, Gary Brown, Sonny Miller, and Laiken Miller. Arrangements were entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home. Katie graduated from Navajo High School and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State College. She married the love of her life, Robert Tipton, on June 17, 1965, having celebrated 57 years of marriage in 2022. Their family was completed with the birth of their... Kathleen Marie Kishman Sherrill 1943 — 2023 Kathleen Kishman-Sherrill was born September 18, 1943 in Syracuse, NY to Stanley and Ursula (Tarolli) Kishman. She passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Duncan, OK. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents and husband, George D. Sherrill, Jr. Survivors are her sister, Stephanie Kishman-Johnson of Durham, NC; niece, Sara Mannone; nephew, Steven Johnson; and 3 great nephews. Online condolences at www.whittfh.com. Duncan, Oklahoma The Honorable George Womack Lindley 1945 — 2023 The Honorable George Womack Lindley On March 17th, 2023 George Womack Lindley died in Oklahoma City after a brief illness. George was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 12, 1945, the youngest son of Dr. E.C. and Helen Lindley. George married Susan Shea in 1971, and their son, Sean, was born in 1977. George was a graduate of Duncan High School in 1963, the University of Oklahoma in 1967, and the University of Texas Law School in 1970. During law school George received a Ford Foundation Fellowship to act as a legal advisor to inmates in the Texas Department of Corrections. Upon graduation from law school he was a law clerk to the Honorable William J. Holloway judge of The U.S. Tenth... The Honorable George Womack Lindley 1945 — 2023 On March 17th, 2023 George Womack Lindley died in Oklahoma City after a brief illness. George was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 12, 1945, the youngest son of Dr. E.C. and Helen Lindley. George married Susan Shea in 1971, and their son, Sean, was born in 1977. George was a graduate of Duncan High School in 1963, the University of Oklahoma in 1967, and the University of Texas Law School in 1970. During law school George received a Ford Foundation Fellowship to act as a legal advisor to inmates in the Texas Department of Corrections. Upon graduation from law school he was a law clerk to the Honorable William J. Holloway judge of The U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Oklahoma City. ... Carra "Sue" Scammahorn 1938 — 2023 Carra Sue (Lumpkin) Scammahorn went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023, after an extended illness. Sue was the youngest of 3 daughters born to H.L. "Tobe" Lumpkin and Pauline (Hunt) Lumpkin at Stecker, OK on July 18, 1938. She graduated from Broxton High School in 1956. She loved to play basketball. She was married to Roy W. Scammahorn on January 11, 1958 in Apache, OK. Roy and Sue had two daughters and two sons. Her family was her pride and joy. She loved her grandchildren and great-children and cherished the time spent with them, never missing their activities or ball games if possible. She began working for Civil Service in 1958. She then worked 9-1/2 years in the Apache... Earl Lindel Smith 1936 — 2023 Services for Earl Lindel Smith, Duncan, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Eastside Church of Christ, Duncan. Visitation will be at Whitt Funeral Home Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. Smith passed away Feb. 7, 2023. Online condolences: www.whittfh.com. Cierra Michelle McGregor Moss 1995 — 2023 Cierra Michelle (McGregor) Moss was born March 15, 1995 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Chris McGregor and Laura Brimm. She passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023, at her home near Cement at the age of 27. A memorial service is planned for Friday, February 3, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at the Cyril First Baptist Church, 213 W. Main Street, with Billy Harmon officiating. Arrangement have been entrusted to the Crews Funeral Home. Cierra graduated from Cyril High School. She married Casey Dwayne Moss on September 30, 2016. They later welcomed their daughter, Sage, into their family. She was employed as a rural carrier assistant for the US Postal Service. She loved to barrel race. She was an...
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