Parks Brothers Funeral Service

09/11/2026

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join us as we honor and celebrate the life of **Darryl “Butch” Fisher** through a live broadcast of his memorial service.

📺 **Memorial Service**
🗓️ **Friday, September 11, 2026**
🕙 **10:00 AM**
📍 **Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel – Prague**

If you are unable to attend, we invite you to join us online as we remember Butch’s life and the many special memories he shared with his family and friends.

🎥 **Watch the live stream here:**
https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/A7F6HZ

Thank you for keeping the Fisher family in your thoughts and prayers. Your love, support, and kindness are deeply appreciated.

**Parks Brothers Funeral Service**

Honoring the memory of Darryl "Butch" Fisher with a heartfelt tribute for family and loved ones

09/07/2026

Darryl Lynn Fisher (Butch)

Darryl Lynn Fisher (Butch)

Darryl left this world Friday, September 4, 2026, in St. Louis, Oklahoma at deer camp. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on April 29, 1954, to John Quincy (Jake) and Treba Mae (Williams) Fisher. He attended school in Meeker and graduated from high school in 1972. After school, Darryl enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1972 to 1976 at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, until his medical discharge in February 1976.

Darryl met Belinda Gail Opela in 1980. They married on June 9, 1981, and recently celebrated 45 years together.

His career included work at Lincoln County District 3 in Meeker, Barton Valve, TDK/Allen Bradley, Darryl's Auto Clinic, Pratt's in Tecumseh, Farm Fresh in Chandler, Jerry Tilley Trucking, S&S Salvage, and most recently Shawnee Medical Center Clinic where he retired in 2010. Wherever he worked, he didn’t just make coworkers, he made friends. Many of those friendships lasted a lifetime and were something he truly valued.

Darryl was a skilled mechanic who rebuilt vehicle motors for many family members and friends. He loved fishing, hunting, cooking, and especially enjoyed preparing his hunting and fishing harvests for family gatherings. His favorite holiday was July 4th because he loved blowing things up and he was really good at it. He took much pride in being a good provider and he excelled at every job he held. Those who knew him remember a man who knew a little about everything.

Darryl is survived by his wife Belinda; daughters Heather and husband Sky Hitchcock , Brandi and husband Jason LaPlante; granddaughters AbbieGail and Maegan James; and grandsons Weston and Colyn LaPlante; brother Larry Fisher and sister-in-law Debbie Fisher; father-in-law, George Opela; sister-in-law Karen and husband Ernest Clark; brother-in-law Jody and wife Robin Opela; also many loving nieces, nephews, lots of extended family, and his beloved second family the French’s.

He was preceded in death by his parents Treba & Jake Fisher, siblings Johnny Fisher, Nancy Edmonds and Sandy Pack and his mother-in-law Jean Opela.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 11, 2026, at Parks Brother's Funeral Service Chapel in Prague, Oklahoma.

Please come comfortable to celebrate Darryl. We know he would have been wearing his jeans. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Renew Hope Bed Ministry or Sew Blessed Ministry at New Hope Baptist Church in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Condolences may be shared at www.parksbrothers.net.

View Darryl Lynn Fisher (Butch)'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/07/2026

Curtis Clayton Scroggins III

Curtis Clayton Scroggins (III), died on September 3, 2026, at the home he shared with his wife and children in Prague, Oklahoma. He was born on January 14, 1986, in Hobart, OK, and grew up in Shawnee, OK. He moved his family to Prague in July of 2013. Curtis, Tera’s husband and father of her kids, will never be defined by the addiction that he went through. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids and creating new memories. Curtis's family that he will be leaving behind are his wife, Tera Scroggins (Miner) of Prague; his two kids, Cameron Scroggins and Kaitlynn Scroggins of Prague; his mother Deborah Anne Scroggins (Pinner) of Shawnee; his twin Rebecca Oden of Fort Gibson, Ok; his brother Joseph Scroggins of Shawnee; his mother-in-law Angela Chandler and husband Brian of Bristow, Ok; father-in-law, Terry Miner of Holdenville, Ok; brother-in-law Michael Miner and wife Jess of Connecticut; aunt Amy and husband Monty of Shawnee; his nieces and a nephew; as well as numerous friends.

The family that he will rekindle with in the afterlife will be his father, Curtis Clayton Scroggins (JR); grandmother, Jo Ella Elliott; and many brothers he lost along the way.

Curtis married the love of his life on August 25, 2006. They had been together since October 16, 2000. She was his best friend and always pushed him to follow his dreams and not let his past define him. They had their first child Kaitlynn in November 2006 and their second child Cameron in December 2009. He always wanted to spend time with his family and make up for lost time that the system took away. He enjoyed music most of all, as well as tattoos, sketching, fishing, going to the lake, riding the jet ski and tubing, rebuilding engines, working on cars, home repairs, cuddling, and playing with his dogs. He would go out of his way to help anyone even if they couldn’t return the kindness and had the biggest heart. He obtained his GED in 2004 and completed part of an associate's degree. He was currently trying to get into CDL school so he and his wife could travel after Cameron graduated.

His grandmother Jo Ella Pinner passed away in 2012. She was Curtis's guardian for most of his life. He loved her more than anything, and he was always trying to get better for her and his family. He went through a lot of hard times in life but was fighting hard to reshape his life.

Curtis was not defined by his struggle alone, but by the fact that he was fighting a relentless, exhausting battle against more than one illness very few people understood. He knew the good he wanted to do, even when the weight of the fight made it feel impossible to carry out, but his story isn't defined by the end of that war, it's defined by the fact he kept trying. Even when he fell, he got back up, picked up his spear and shield, and continued fighting. His kids are what kept him trying. May he finally find the peace and forgiveness he sought.

Romans 7:15, 18-19- "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate to do. For I have the desire to do what is good but am struggling to carry it out." -"God himself will be with us and be our God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new."

View Curtis Clayton Scroggins III's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/01/2026

Lisa Janeine Lakins

Our mother, Lisa Lakins, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Eufaula, Oklahoma, at the age of 60. She was born on March 10, 1966, and was raised in Prague, Oklahoma, by her parents, James and Evelyn Lakins.

Lisa spent her life caring for people. As a nurse practitioner, she loved her work and her patients as if they were family. Caring for others was not simply what she did for a living. It was a reflection of who she truly was.

She also knew how to enjoy life. She loved to travel, loved concerts, and loved being near the ocean. The Caribbean held a special place in her heart, and few things made her happier than warm weather, beautiful water, and the chance to escape and experience something new.

Lisa is survived by her mother, Evelyn Lakins; her brothers, Tim Lakins and his wife, Susie, and Eric Lakins; her three sons, Kyler, Kaleb and his wife, Alyssa, and Kameron; her grandson, James; her “sister-in-love”, Angie; and her beloved dogs, Molly and Frankie. She also leaves behind nieces, cousins, great-nieces, a great-great-nephew, and many other family members, friends, patients, and people who were lucky enough to know her.

In accordance with her wishes, our family held a private viewing on August 30, 2026.

We will hold a celebration of her life at a later date on a beach, probably somewhere in the Caribbean. It will be planned by her three sons and grandson. We know she would love nothing more than having all of her boys together in one place, surrounded by the ocean she loved so much.

For now, we want to remember our mother for the life she lived, the people she cared for, the places she loved, and all of the stories that came with her.

If you have a story, memory, message, or photograph of Lisa, please share it with us. Serious, funny, embarrassing, sentimental, or somewhere in between, we want them all. We plan to sit together, read them, laugh, probably cry, and enjoy remembering our mother as she really was.

We will miss her more than we can put into words, but we are grateful for the memories she left us and for every person who helps us keep those memories alive.

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08/28/2026

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08/24/2026

Ralph Eugene Britton

Ralph Eugene Britton, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Prague, at the age of 71. Ralph was born on June 1, 1955, in Bryan, Texas. He was the son of Wesley Britton and Virginia (Hightower) Plunkett and was also raised by his stepfather, Alvin Plunkett.

Ralph attended Tishomingo High School in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where he graduated before answering the call to serve his country. Following high school, Ralph joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served during the Vietnam era from 1973 until 1977. His time in the Marines remained an important part of who he was throughout his life.

Over the years, Ralph worked in a variety of fields and was never afraid of hard work. He worked for Allied Materials in Stroud, SYGMA, Teen Challenge in San Antonio, Texas, and later as a truck driver in the construction industry. Ralph was also a talented craftsman. He had a remarkable ability to work with his hands and could create quality pieces that looked as though they had been professionally made.

Life was not always easy for Ralph, particularly in the years following his military service. Those experiences, however, gave him an understanding of hardship that he was often able to use to help others who were facing struggles of their own. He understood that life could be complicated, and he could relate to people in a way that came from having walked through difficult seasons himself.

A few years ago, Ralph moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Prague to be closer to his family. Of all the things in his life, his children and grandchildren held a special place in his heart. He loved them deeply and took great pride in each of them.

Ralph also had a soft spot for animals, especially cats, and they seemed to have a soft spot for him as well. He was a colorful character with plenty of opinions, and he was rarely afraid to share them. Those who knew Ralph knew where he stood, and his personality had a way of keeping everyone around him on their toes. He could be outspoken, spirited and uniquely himself.

Two phrases Ralph was particularly fond of seemed to capture something of the way he approached life: “Keep it simple” and “Ride boldly, ride.” Through the good times and the difficult ones, Ralph lived life in his own way, leaving behind stories, memories and a personality that will not soon be forgotten.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Britton and Virginia Plunkett, and his stepfather, Alvin Plunkett.

Those left to cherish Ralph’s memory include his sons, Ralph Britton and his wife, Amber, and Raymond Britton; his grandchildren, Shawn Britton, Colby Britton, Kaylee Britton, Connor Britton, Andrea Britton, Austin Bowen and Peyton Bowen; his sister, Darline Wilson and her husband, Bob; his brother, Jim Hightower; his nephews, Chris Wilson and Johnny Wilson; and a host of other family members and friends.

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08/21/2026

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join us as we honor and celebrate the life of Rowena Parker through a live broadcast of her funeral service.

📺 Funeral Service
🗓️ Friday, August 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM

If you are unable to attend, we invite you to join us online as we remember Rowena’s life and the many special memories she shared with her family and friends.

🎥 Watch the live stream here:
https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/KN3NHP

Thank you for keeping the Parker family in your thoughts and prayers. Your love, support, and kindness are deeply appreciated.

Parks Brothers Funeral Service

08/18/2026

Rowena Parker

Rowena (Barrett) Parker, a lifelong resident of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Prague. She was 71 years old.

Rowena was born on February 5, 1955, in Prague, Oklahoma, the daughter of Wayne and Doris (Jones) Barrett. She grew up in Prague and attended Prague Public Schools, graduating with the Prague High School Class of 1973. During her high school years, Rowena was honored as Football Homecoming Queen, a special memory from a place and community that would remain home throughout her life.

On February 13, 1982, Rowena married John Wesley Parker. Together, they made their home in Prague and shared more than 44 years of marriage. Rowena and John enjoyed riding motorcycles together, traveling the open road and seeing the country from the back of a bike. Their adventures created many treasured memories, but no matter how much she enjoyed a trip, Rowena was always happy to return home. She truly loved the comfort and familiarity of her home and the life they built together.

Lake Tenkiller was another favorite destination for Rowena. She looked forward to weekends and trips to the lake, enjoying the time away and the company of those she loved. She also enjoyed going out to eat and was especially fond of shrimp.

Throughout her life, Rowena found fulfillment in caring for others. She enjoyed her time working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a role that suited her caring nature and gave her the opportunity to help those around her.

Above all else, Rowena's greatest joy was her family. Nothing brought her more happiness than spending time with her grandchildren. Whether at home, around the table, at the lake, or simply enjoying time together, the moments she shared with them were among the greatest treasures of her life.

Rowena was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Doris Barrett; and two nieces, Sherri Rene Barrett and Kristi Marie Barrett.

Those left to cherish Rowena's memory include her husband, John Wesley Parker; two daughters, Summer Ackerman and her husband, Rodney, and Chelsea Lechner; five grandchildren, Rylie Lechner, Ember Lechner, Madison Ackerman, Kendall Ackerman and Bailey Ackerman; her brother, Gary Barrett and his wife, Lupe; and a host of extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

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08/17/2026

Billy Edward Shetley

Billy Edward Shetley was born on March 20, 1950, to William Shetley and Patricia (Randolph) Smith. He grew up in Jay, Oklahoma.Billy proudly served in the United States Army from 1970 until 1979. During his military career, he worked as a military policeman and was stationed in Korea, Leavenworth, Kansas, Germany, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. Following his military service, Billy spent most of his professional career working as a security guard at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City. During this time is when he met his wife Sharon, the love of his life. Upon his retirement from the VA hospital, Billy continued working in security with Loomis Armored, Will Rogers World Airport and Tri Corps.On May 21, 2005, Billy married Sharon Shetley. Billy was a simple, quiet, and calm-natured man, and his peaceful disposition paired well with Sharon’s feisty one. They shared nearly 19 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on February 9, 2024.Billy loved motorcycles—much to Sharon’s dismay—and enjoyed watching wrestling and westerns. He was a talented carpenter who could build or repair almost anything. In his younger years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, going to the lake, and fishing. He also loved his dogs, Rags and JoJo.Above all, Billy treasured time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly called him “Pops.”Billy passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Shetley, and his parents, William Shetley and Patricia (Smith) Randolph.Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Mary Cline; three daughters, Leslie Shupert of Blanchard, Oklahoma, Deana Stewart and husband Ronnie of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Kim Nash of Prague, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Tyaustin Shetley, Braden Shetley, Seth Gross, Haylee Gross, Colton Stewart, Lane Stewart, and Austin Nash; seven great-grandchildren, Matthew Shinn, Tuff Blasingame, Raellen Gilpin, Letty Stewart, Adleigh Gross, Lindy Stewart, and Stormeigh Gross; as well as many extended family members and friends.

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05/12/2023

Congratulations to our winner of the Mother’s Day giveaway! Tammy Huston presented the floral arrangement to our winner, Terri Laizure! May you have a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend with people who love and care for you.

05/05/2023

The Prague Kolache Festival is coming up soon, and your family won’t want to miss it!

Date: Saturday, May 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Prague
Address: 1107 N Broadway Ave, Prague, OK

The festival offers dance, song, food, crafts, a parade, carnival rides, and more – all in celebration of the Czech culture! Visit our local businesses, eat your fill of kolaches and klobasneks, enjoy the Arts & Crafts Show at the City Park, and make sure you stick around for the concerts and street dancing starting at 7:00 pm. You won’t want to miss the Chicken Dance – always a highlight of the evening.

Also, look for the Parks Brothers sprinter vans! We are running a free shuttle service from the parking lot to the festival.

To learn more about this FREE family-friendly event, go to www.praguekolachefestival.com.

05/02/2023

In honor of Mother's Day and moms everywhere, we're giving away a special floral arrangement designed by a talented local florist.

How can you enter to win? Simply share a favorite memory of your mom, second mom, or even your beloved grandmother in the comments!

We will draw the winning name on May 11. Feel free to like our page and share this post with your friends!

03/28/2023

The Easter “Egg” Stravaganza is coming up! Come enjoy a pancake breakfast with us on Saturday, April 8, before you join in the egg-cellent activities planned for the day!

03/10/2023

Please RSVP by calling (405) 567-2237, and join us for a FREE Advance Planning Seminar on Wednesday, March 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Service (1405 W Main, Prague, OK). Come relax with us and learn about legal tools from Attorney Kimberly K. Miller, financial planning from Certified Financial Planner Marc Fleischer, and preplanning from Care Specialist Steve Lankford. You will also receive a FREE information packet!

RSVP today to reserve your spot as there is limited seating!

11/27/2022

Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.

Planning ahead for funeral wishes allows you to take the time you need to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste, and budget. On top of that, you can take away the uncertainty your family may feel at the time of loss, wondering if they are doing the right thing to honor your life.

To give your family the gift of peace of mind, contact us today at 405-567-2237.

www.parksbrothers.net

11/18/2022

10/19/2022

Please RSVP by calling (405) 819-9345, and join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn on Thursday, November 3, at 11:30 a.m. at Juana's Mexican Restaurant (709 Jim Thorpe Blvd, Prague, OK). Come enjoy a meal with us and learn about the benefits of planning ahead for funeral wishes from Care Specialist John Davenport.

You'll also receive your own FREE information packet just for attending.

RSVP today to reserve your spot as there is limited seating!

09/06/2022

Did you know that September is National Service Dog Month? At Parks Brothers in Prague, we are excited about Marty, our aspiring Grief Therapy Dog.

A one-year-old springer doodle, Marty will soon begin training to offer families comfort during a time of loss. Marty loves spending time with his favorite humans, getting belly rubs and treats, and playing fetch with his frisbee.

For more information about how grief therapy dogs can help your family, call us at 918.968.2577.
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08/31/2022

Chad Vice, owner of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, is proud to announce that two new partners, Jerel and Staci Johnson, are joining the ownership team of Parks Brothers. Jerel has been the funeral director for both locations since 2018, and he has managed them for most of that time.

“Parks Brothers Funeral Service has served generations of my family and generations of people in the Prague, Paden, and Meeker communities, and we are blessed and honored to continue to serve these communities,” said Johnson, who was raised in Prague.

While attending the University of Oklahoma, he met his wife, Staci, and the two were married in 2010. Jerel and Staci have one son, Jack, and one on the way.

www.parksbrothers.net