All Obituaries

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...

Betty Jean (Dutton) Eeds was born on December 27, 1944, in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Johnny and Alena (Blevins) Dutton. She passed away peacefully at her home in Apache, Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 79. Viewing is planned for 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 11 at Crews Funeral Home. Family visitation is scheduled for 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 12 also at Crews Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 13 at...

Hattie "Pat" May Phillips was born on August 29, 1946, in Walters, Oklahoma to John and Liddie May (Davis) Owens. She passed away peacefully at her home in Duncan surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the age of 77. There are no services planned at this time in accordance with her wishes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center. Pat enjoyed many activities including camping, riding motorcycles, playing cards, listening to oldies...

Daniel George Scarbrough was born on September 12, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Gilbert Robert Scarbrough and Margie Evelyn (Miller) Kenny. He passed away suddenly at his home in Duncan, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the age of 80. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center. Daniel served in the Marine Corps before working as a supervisor in refrigeration refineries. He married Betty Lou Ford in June of 1975. Daniel enjoyed watching westerns...

Ronald Steven Serradell was born on September 6, 1960, in El Monte, California to Louis Louie and Doris Fern (Hampton) Serradell. He passed away in Duncan Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the age of 63. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center. Ronald graduated from Santa Rosa High School in California with the class of 1978. He then attended Santa Rosa Jr. College. After moving to Oklahoma, Ronald worked for Halliburton. He loved...

James Lowell Churchman, age 84, of Comanche, OK, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2024 at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, OK. Born in Hastings, OK on November 30th, 1939, he was the son of Elbert and Algerine Churchman. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. James graduated from Comanche High School in 1957. Afterwards, he proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy for 4 years. After his military career, James transitioned into civilian life...

Mary Jane (Pohlemann) Andres was born on September 26, 1938, in Apache, Oklahoma to Ernest Walter and Mary (Peery) Pohlemann. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Yukon, Oklahoma at the age of 85. Visitation is scheduled for 1:00-2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 7, immediately followed by the funeral service at Crews Funeral Home Chapel in Apache. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Mary Jane grew up on a farm and graduated from Apache High School in 1956 and...

Elwood "Woody" Mullica was born on September 5, 1947 in Dade County, Florida to Donald and Frances Emde Mullica. He passed away with his wife by his side on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Duncan, Oklahoma at the age of 76. According to his wishes, there are no services planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center. Woody was raised in New Jersey by his grandparents whom he called Mom and Pop. He was an athlete, playing baseball,...

Danny Thomas Scifres was born on January 1, 1952, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Perry Thomas and Bonnie Maxine (Layn) Scifres. He passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Duncan on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 72. An informal viewing is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. Funeral services are planned for 1:30 P.M., Friday, April 5, at New Hope Baptist Church West with Rev. Randy Southerland officiating. Interment will follow in...

Ernest Ray Branstetter, born on August 6, 1930 in Cape Fair, Missouri to Roy Branstetter and Eva Branstetter, concluded his earthly journey in Duncan, Oklahoma on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 93. A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 30, from 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home in Duncan. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, April 1, at 10:00 A.M. at Eastside Church of Christ, officiated by Ron Stough. Interment will take place on Tuesday, April 2, in Aurora,...