Parks Brothers Funeral Home

04/10/2026

Many families say they wish they had talked about final wishes sooner.

Have you ever had a conversation about planning ahead with your family?

04/09/2026

Services for James “Jimmy” Charles Morphis will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah, Oklahoma.

James “Jimmy” Charles Morphis was born September 10, 1940 in Okfuskee, Oklahoma to Robert and Lorene (Haley) Morphis. He passed away Wed...

04/08/2026

Funeral services for Mary Ann Mathis will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church of Chandler, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery also of Chandler. A rosary wake service will be held Monday, 6:00 PM at the St. Teresa Catholic C...

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04/08/2026

True or False: Funeral services today can be personalized to reflect someone’s life and story.

What meaningful touches have you seen included in a service?

04/07/2026

Billy “Bill” Elton Gaines was born April 4, 1955 in New Lima, Oklahoma to Henry and Billie (Cain) Gaines. He passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home in Okemah at the age of 71.

Bill worked many years as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He was a good man who would always g...

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04/06/2026

Serving families in our community is something we take to heart.

What does great support during a difficult time mean to you?

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.