Obituary Listing

Feb 27, 2025

It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of our sweet Mama, Dana Boyles, on a beautiful spring-like day on February 27, 2025. Dana Louise was born on August 26, 1954 to Willis Kendall & Helen "Underwood" Skelton in Duncan, Oklahoma. She graduated from Duncan High School in 1972. She married Rick Boyles on August 28, 1980 and...

Feb 22, 2025

Doyce Wayne Rochell 55, of Comanche, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City.

Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Old Velma Cemetery in Velma, Oklahoma with Earl Henderson officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to      the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral Directors.

Doyce was born December...

Feb 17, 2025

Harold James Akers, 83, joined his Heavenly Father on February 17, 2025, while at home with family surrounding him.

Harold was born to James Abner Akers and Altha Alice Akers on February 6, 1942 in Duncan, Oklahoma. He was born again spiritually, becoming a child of God, in 1954. On March 31, 1972 in Duncan, Oklahoma, Harold...

Feb 8, 2025

Emmett Taylor, 80, of Duncan passed away in the comforting presence of his family on February 8, 2025 at Duncan Regional Hospital.

He was born May 8, 1944 to John A. Taylor and Nellie (Miller) Taylor in Memphis, Texas. Emmett was in the Marine Corp and is a Vietnam Veteran. He married Shirley Shaddox February 14, 1976....

Feb 4, 2025

James D. " Jim " Moore

James D. " Jim " Moore 83 of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away February 4, 2025 at the Lawton-Ft. Sill Veterans Center in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Carter-Smart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Morgan officiating, interment will follow at...

Jan 14, 2025

Shirley Annette "Walcott" Gay

Shirley Annette "Walcott" Gay, was born October 31, 1932 in Oakland, Oklahoma to Mary Carolyn McMillan Walcott and Fredrick David Walcott. She left this earthly journey on January 14, 2025 in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Shirley grew up in Oakland and Madill, Oklahoma. She was the fifth of six girls. She sang in...

Jan 6, 2025

James "Bill" Beene

James William "Bill" Beene 97, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away January 6, 2025 in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Duncan Cemetery with Ron Stough officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral Directors.

Bill was born...

Dec 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Trinity Elizabeth Lyn Ausmus

December 23, 2007 – December 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Trinity Elizabeth Lyn Ausmus, on December 23, 2024. Though Trinity's time with us was far too short, her love and light will forever remain in the...

Dec 21, 2024

Carl Lee Cowan 82, of Comanche, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Oklahoma City at O.U. Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Freedom Biker Church with Rev. Billy Morgan officiating, interment will follow at the Duncan Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart...

Dec 7, 2024

Belinda Kim Williams

Belinda Kim Williams 71, of Duncan, Oklahoma, died Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Duncan Regional Hospital.

Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Duncan Cemetery with Rev. Mike Johnson officiating, arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral Directors.

The family...

Dec 7, 2024

Arvle Adkins 91, of Duncan, Oklahoma, died December 7, 2024 at Duncan Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Western Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Wilson officiating, interment will follow at the Fletcher Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. in Fletcher, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart...

Dec 3, 2024

Robert Ray Lane, 94, of Kerrville, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in his home. Robert (Bob) is survived by his wife Phyllis (Fischer) Lane, his children, Mike Lane, Sharon Chandler, Scott Lane, Eileen Lane (daughter-in-law), Susan Lane Thompson, and Mark Thompson (son-in-law). He was preceded by Kathryn Sue Lane (spouse) and David Lane (son). Robert had...

Nov 29, 2024

Joel Dan Stogner, 70, passed Friday November 29, 2024 in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, December 6, 2024 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Duncan with Pastor Kevin McKinley officiating.  Burial and service are under the direction of the Carter-Smart Funeral home.

Joel was born April 1, 1954, in Duncan...

Nov 5, 2024

In Loving Memory

Jeffery Brent Johnson

Jeffery Brent Johnson, passed away on November 5, 2024 at the age of 41 in Lemont, Illinois

Jeff was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on October 25, 1983 to Brent and Karen Johnson. Jeff attended several elementary schools in Ft. Worth, Monahans, and Odessa, Texas before we...

Oct 28, 2024

Jo Ann Burden, 82 of Duncan, Oklahoma passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at Duncan Regional Hospital.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Carter-Smart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Webb officiating, interment will follow at the Duncan Cemetery, arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral Directors....

Oct 25, 2024

Willoe Mae Waldroop

Willoe Mae (Gold) Waldroop was born June 17, 1926 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Nancy "Louise" Gold. She was surrounded in love by her family as she passed on October 25, 2024 in Duncan, Oklahoma.

She attended school in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma and graduated in 1942 at the age of...

Oct 1, 2024

Tracy Homer Moore

Tracy Homer Moore 54, of Marlow, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at his home.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Duncan Cemetery with George "Boots" Donaldson officiating, arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral Directors.

Tracy was born...

Sep 25, 2024

Claude (Mac) Dove

Mac Dove 73, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Elk Crossing Nursing Home in Duncan.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Fletcher, Oklahoma with Gary Canfield officiating, interment will follow at the Elgin Cemetery and arrangements have been entrusted...

Sep 5, 2024

Ruby Rae Fine, 98 of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Duncan Regional Hospital.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Duncan Cemetery with Rev. Randy Southerland officiating, arrangements have been entrusted to the family care of Carter-Smart Funeral Directors.

Ruby was born on Wednesday, April `14,...

Aug 27, 2024

Jean Brooks Oakes Arnold Jean Brooks Oakes Arnold passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the age of 87

Jean was born in Richmond, Kentucky on September 9, 1936 to Alton Brooks Oakes and Iva Jean Todd Oakes. Jean graduated from Duncan High School in 1954. She attended Oklahoma A & M, where she was a...