Parks Brothers Funeral Home

04/05/2026

Hope Lives Here. Always Has. Always Will.
Today we’re reminded that light overcomes darkness—and love carries us through.
How are you celebrating Easter today?

04/03/2026

Good Friday reminds us that even in life’s hardest moments, there is purpose, hope, and renewal ahead. Take a moment today to reflect and hold close what matters most.
How are you spending this Good Friday?

04/02/2026

Funeral services for Mancie (Deere) Dawson will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Phillip Deere Round House, Okemah, Oklahoma. The wake will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Phillip Deere Round House, Okemah, Oklahoma.

Mancie (Deere) Dawson was born July ...

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04/01/2026

Graveside services for Eugene John Dodson will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Eugene John Dodson was born January 25, 1930, to Ora Dodson and Ellen (Creekpaum) Dodson in Banner, Oklahoma.

Eugene worked as a sexton for the City of Okemah at Highland Cemeter...

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04/01/2026

Christopher Scott DeWeese passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born August 26, 1956 to Gerald Milton DeWeese and Judith Ann (Andrews) DeWeese in Wichita, Kansas.

Christopher worked for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for many years, starting out as a prison gu...

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04/01/2026

Hello, April 🌿
A new month brings fresh beginnings and quiet moments to reflect. As the season changes, may it bring comfort, hope, and gentle reminders of the love that surrounds us each day.

03/30/2026

“Grief is the quiet reminder that love was real.”

What’s one memory of someone you love that always stays with you?

03/29/2026

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Anderson will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Okemah, Oklahoma.

Patricia was born to Arthur Upshaw and Sarah (Brown) Upshaw on May 17, 1940, in Hoffman, Oklahoma.

Patricia and Fredo Sherwood “Chubby” Anderson ...

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03/27/2026

Christopher Allen Cole was born December 25, 1962 to William Robert Cole and Shirley Mae (Bartlett) Cole in Shreveport, Louisianna. He passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Wetumka, Oklahoma at the age of 63.

Chris was a Hog Farmer by trade and enjoyed wood working.

He is preceded...

03/27/2026

Funeral services for Lawrence Charles Breaux will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Okemah, Oklahoma.

Lawrence was born to Clarence Paul Breaux and Evelina (Pleasant) Breaux on August 30, 1941 in Klotzville, Louisiana.

Lawrence ...

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03/27/2026

When families experience a loss, support and guidance matter most.

What advice would you give someone facing a loss for the first time?

03/26/2026

Today is Purple Day. 💜

A day to raise awareness, show support, and help others better understand epilepsy.