All Obituaries

Regina Apple, of Comanche, Oklahoma, stepped into heaven on Monday, April 20th, 2026, one day after her 75th birthday. She fought a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Regina Colleen Sorrell was born on April 19, 1951, in Dumas, Texas, to Bill and Lavonne Sorrell. She graduated from Comanche High School in 1969, earning the distinction of salutatorian of her class. She married Joel Apple on February 2, 1973. Their anniversary falling on Groundhog Day gave them lots of ...

John Robert Burke, born October 15, 1942, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Burl and Myrtle (Dees) Burke, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the age of 83. The family will receive visitors at Whitt Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Funeral services are planned for 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 23, at New Hope Baptist Church West with Rev. Randy Southerland officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Municipal Cemetery with Tyler Burke, Brayden Rogers, ...

Terry Glenn Whaley Sr., 85, of Duncan, Oklahoma, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1940, in Loco, Oklahoma, to Horton and Evalena (Downs) Whaley. Terry was a hardworking man who spent his career as a tile setter in construction, a trade he took pride in and genuinely enjoyed. His craftsmanship and steady work ethic were hallmarks of his life. Faith was central to Terry's heart. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in ...

Wilbern Owen "Bill" Crowdis, 74, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away on April 15, 2026. Bill was born on April 7, 1952, in Thomas, Oklahoma. He was a member of the 1969 State Champion football team at Thomas High School and later graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He married Rebecca "Becky" Hogue on January 4, 1975, and together they shared more than 50 years of marriage. He came to Duncan to teach Industrial Arts at Duncan Junior High School and soon ...

Bobby Ray Seymour, 69, of Comanche, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born May 23, 1956, in Duncan, to Grady Ray Seymour. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army before beginning a long and dedicated career with Baker Plumbing, where he worked for 30 years. He later fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening his own business, Bob's Plumbing, which he operated until his retirement. A man who loved the outdoors, Bobby enjoyed cookouts, ...

Rex Dean Thompson, 72, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was born November 19, 1953, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Harold and Betty (Spann) Thompson. Rex graduated from Duncan High School with the Class of 1972. He went on to build a long and dedicated career as a meter technician with Oklahoma Natural Gas, where he was known for his reliability, work ethic, and easygoing nature. Outside of work, ...

Christine "Chris" Chennault, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Duncan, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to Urban and Helen (Klemen) Droll. Chris was raised in Ohio and graduated from Byzantine Catholic High School in 1967. On July 5, 1968, she married Pat W. Chennault, and made their home in Oklahoma, where they raised their two sons, Russell and Jonathan. Over the years, Chris also lived in Dallas, Texas, and St. ...

Betty (Lowe) Burum was born September 19, 1931, in Duncan, Oklahoma. Her parents were Ernest Milton Lowe and Zeta Marie (Roper) Lowe. She passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 94. She graduated from Duncan High School with the class of 1949. She married Murry Burum on November 23, 1948. To this union two sons were born, David Lynn and Darrell Ray. Murry preceded her in death on July 6, 2017, after 69 wonderful years of marriage. Betty was a stay-at-home mom, but did ...

Jim W. Taylor, 87, of Marlow, Oklahoma, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born December 29, 1938, in Marlow, Oklahoma to JW and Marie (Parker) Taylor. Jim was a man whose life was defined by hard work, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. In 1974, he became the owner and operator of Marlow Floral, a business he poured his heart and soul into for more than five decades. His work ethic was unmatched-he rarely took a day off-and he was ...

John Donald Johnston, 90, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 8, 2025. He was born January 13, 1936, in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, to Rebecca (McGlaslin) Esquivias. He was adopted and raised by Buddy Johnston. John was a proud member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, a heritage he carried with quiet pride throughout his life. John lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, and wholehearted authenticity. He served proudly in the National Guard and spent ...