Bailes Polk Funeral Home

11/29/2025

Randolph "Randy" Talley, 75, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his home in Dunca surrounded by his family.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, December 1, 2025 in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel with Ladd Polk officiating.

Randy was born October 3, 1950 in Marlow, Oklahoma the son of Hubert HAskell and Helen Ruth (Landrum) Talley. He and Edith Maurine Pollan were married December 29, 1982. He served in the United States Army. He worked as an Industrial Engineer at the Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending church. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sharon.

Survivors include his wife Edith Maurine Talley of the home in Duncan, Oklahoma; children Brian Talley and Alicia Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Leslie Golden and husband Tim of Duncan, Oklahoma, Rusty Morrow of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Christina Morrow of Duncan, Oklahoma; grandchildren Caden Myrko, Logan Talley, Chasten Talley, Haley Brittain, Skyllar Weger, Dakota Golden, Zachary Lilley, Trey Golden, Chezni Golden, Tiffani Morrow, Taylor Cooksey, David Cooksey, Cole Duke, Tanner Faucett, McKenzie Morrow and Brylee Morrow.

Online condolences may be made at www.bailespolkfuneralhome.com

11/28/2025

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11/28/2025

Iris Irene Morales, 76, passed from this life November 25, 2025, in the Wilkins Nursing and Rehabilitation in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ray Ledbetter officiating.
Viewing will be Monday from 9 AM to 8 PM at the funeral home.
Iris was born November 14, 1949, in Duncan, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ira William and Floy Tincy (Beavers) Fleetwood. She and Adan Morales were married June 5, 1975, in Kermit, Texas and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2013. She was a homemaker who was a constant in her family. She dearly loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting cookbooks, going to garage sales and spending time with her family. She is happily reunited with her husband Adan. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.

Survivors include her children Antonio Morales of Duncan, Oklahoma and Amy Ralls and husband Corey of Comanche and grandchildren Mekayla Fouts and husband Kale, C.J. Ralls, Abi Ralls and Adan Ralls.
Online condolences may be made at www.bailespolkfuneralhome.com

11/27/2025

David Lynn Elam, born in 1948 to Gladys Marie and Edwin Elam, passed away peacefully in November 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
David lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and a gentle humor that made ordinary days feel lighter. After attending the University of Oklahoma, he earned a degree in Business Administration and went on to build a distinguished 31-year career with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. At OESC, he was known for his dedication, steady leadership, and genuine care for the people he worked alongside and served.
David leaves behind a legacy grounded in kindness, steady guidance, and an abiding love for his family. He is survived by his “favorite wife,” Jennifer Elam, who was his partner, and constant source of joy. He is also survived by his three children, Darrien Pardon and husband Holden, Jackson Thomas and wife Taylor, and Devin Elam of the home, each of whom carries forward his strength and humor.
Among his greatest joys were his grandsons, Kyle David and Keagan James Pardon, who brought pride to his life in countless ways. David is also survived by his nephew Terry Clement and wife Alexis, his niece Olivia Clement of Mustang, Oklahoma, along with nephew and namesake Thomas David Clement of Arkansas, all of whom he cherished deeply.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, baby Thomas and baby Pardon.
David’s life was shaped by compassion, humility, and a steadfast devotion to his wife and family. He leaves behind a family who adored “Big Daddy,” friends who respected him, and memories that will continue to comfort all who knew him. His presence will be profoundly missed, but the warmth of his spirit remains with us always.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be made in support of the University of Oklahoma. Checks made payable to the “OU Foundation” can be mailed to:

The University of Oklahoma Foundation
P.O. Box 258856
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-8856
A memorial will be announced and held at a later date.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a joyful day filled with people you love. And seeing as this is a time for gratitude, what are you most thankful for this year?

11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

Alexander Michael Mitchell, 48, of Ratliff City, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his home.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 10:00 Am Saturday, November 29, 2025 in the Bailes-Polk Funeral Home with Ladd Polk officiating.

Alex was born August 27,1977 in Nuremberg, Germany to Barbara Diann Melton Mitchell , and James Michael (Mikey) Mitchell. He graduated from Red Bluff High School in Red Bluff, California in 1995. He and Brittany Fletcher were married in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 16, 2015. He worked most his life at various Nursing Homes as a Med Tech. Alex loved football, good food, his wife Brittany, and his beautiful dog Bella. He enjoyed traveling and always wanted to try new places constantly looking for adventure. Was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Brittany Mitchell of the home in Ratliff City, Oklahoma; son's Cameron Mitchell, and Caleb Mitchell; siblings Candace Stewart and husband Danny of Alex, Ok, Jonathan Mitchell, and wife Stephanie of Lindsay, Oklahoma and Rachel Deason of Cresent, Oklahoma. step- brothers Kenny Norman of Rush Springs, Lucas Ryl-Kucher of Virginia and Peter Norman of Red Bluff California.

11/24/2025

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11/19/2025

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11/14/2025

Robert Ray O'Kelley,79, of Duncan, Oklahoma passed from this life, Thursday, November 13, 2025.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the First Christian Church in Duncan.

Robert was born October 17, 1946 in Lawton, Oklahoma the son of Robert Earl and Maurine Lillian (Morlan) O'Kelley. Robert retired from Gabriel Ride Control in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was an active member of the First Christian Church. He served the church for over 25 years serving as daycare director and was elected as an Elder Emeritus. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda.

Survivors include his wife Rita O'Kelley of the home; children Kimberly Hood and husband Bobby, Stacey Teal and husband Brad, Heidi Cramton and husband David, Kristin Dean and husband Greg and Tyler Yarborough; grandchildren Zachery, Ethan, Emelia, Kamryn, Holden, Mollea, Abbea, Wesley, Grace, Skyler, Tayler, Hays, Brieanna and Bailey; seven great grandchildren; brother Chris O'Kelley and wife Carla as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.