Obituaries
Stephens County
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Former Oklahoma Gov.
By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma VoiceOKLAHOMA CITY – George Nigh, a former governor who opened the door for women to serve on the state’s highest court, has died. He was 98.Nigh family spokesman Bob Burke said Nigh passed away Wednesday morning at home surrounded by family.Born June 9, 1927, in McAlester to Wilber and Irene Nigh, George Nigh holds the record for time served in the Governor’s Office. He formally served four times as governor, the most of any politician in state history.State leaders remembered the Democrat as a man who put his state first and served as a mentor to […]Read more...
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Obituaries and Death
Kevin Bruce Tucker … Kevin Bruce Tucker was born September 12, 1972 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Chesterfield and Mary (Loftus) Tucker. He passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Marlow on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was 52 years old. A memorial service is planned for 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 3, at Glory Bound Church with Pastor David Woods officiating. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center. Kevin graduated from Marlow High School. He lived a life with creativity and a deep love for his family. He loved ghost hunting, magic, making commercials, and painting. Above […]Read more...
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Jerry Harwell: Aug.
Jerry Harwell, 74, was born in Duncan, Okla. on Aug. 22, 1950, but was raised in Holdenville, Okla. Jerry went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Edmond, Okla. with his family surrounding him.The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, at Whitt Funeral Home. A funeral service is planned for 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, at the Whitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Motley officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Municipal Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Jeremy Harwell, Joseph Harwell, Chad Harwell, Connor Harwell, Mike Bryan, and Aron Turner. […]Read more...
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Larry Ralph Johnson
April 13, 1947 – November 21, 2024 Marlow, OK Larry Ralph Johnson, a man of exceptional intelligence, courage, and love, left this world on November 21, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on April 13, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, Larry’s journey brought immense joy and inspiration to those around him. He passed away peacefully in Marlow, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of his family. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Marlow, with Rev. Joe Ligon officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Memorial Cemetery in Vernon, TX, all arrangements […]Read more...
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Shelley Meredith Rausch
July 16, 1951 – November 19, 2024 Marlow, OK Shelley Meredith Rausch, a loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully and with grace on November 19, 2024, in Ada, Oklahoma, with her husband and children near her. She was 73 years of age. Shelley was born July 16, 1951, in Pasadena, California. She graduated from Cal Poly with a Bachelor of Science and later graduated with honors from OKC University where she obtained her MBA. Shelley was passionate about her career as a Medical Technician and her management of the blood bank at DRH. She also taught medical terminology and phlebotomy at […]Read more...