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Thursday, July 10, 1975 October 15, 1889 ~ July 9, 1975 Son of Comanche Chief Parker Dies Apache (Staff) – Thomas Titah Parker, 85, last surviving child of the famed Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, died Wednesday at Anadarko after several months' illness. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in the Crews Funeral Home chapel here. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church here. Burial will be in Cache Creek Comanche Cemetery. Mr. Parker was born October 15, 1889, near Cache. He was married to Helen Fisher on April 7, 1919, in Oklahoma City. He farmed southeast of here until 1949, and moved north of Apache in 1955. He was a member of the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Rinker-Mason American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife of the home; five sons: Edward and Henry Parker, both of Apache, Kenneth William Parker, Hobart, Elmer Thomas Parker, Payette, Idaho, and Charles Parker, Lubbock, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Tresa Evanson, Amarillo, Tex., and Mrs. Ruth Lynn, Euless, Tex.; 24 grandchildren, and seven great-grand-children. |
Lawton, Oklhoma January 1, 1990 June 14, 1897 ~ December 31, 1989 APACHE -- Funeral for Helen Marie Fisher Parker, 92, Apache, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rev. Larry Kowalski officiating. Mrs. Parker died Sunday* in a Lawton nursing home. Burial will be in the Cache Creek Indian Cemetery under the direction of Crews Funeral Home. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Crews Funeral Home Chapel. She was born June 14, 1897, south of Apache. She married Thomas Titah Parker April 7, 1919 in Oklahoma City. He died July 9, 1975. She was a housewife. She was a member of the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Mother of Sorrows Altar Society. Survivors include four sons: Bill, Hobart; Elmer, Boise, Idaho; Charles, Lubbock, Texas; and Henry, Apache; two daughters, Teresa Parker, Amarillo, Texas; and Ruth Lynn, Euless, Texas; a sister, Margaret Molina, Chickasha; 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. |
Apache, Oklahoma February 2016 January 13, 1928 ~ February 13, 2016 APACHE Anna Lee Pischecoddy Parker, 88, of Apache, went to her heavenly home in Lawton on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2016, at Apache Reformed Church in Apache, with the Rev. James Mack Goombi officiating. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Apache Reformed Church. Ann was born January 13, 1928, at the home place on Chandler Creek, to Celso Pahcoddy and Maud Tischecoddy. She helped her husband with the women's softball team. She always carried safety pins to fix the girls' clothes and uniforms. She was a proud full-blood member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, and a member of Grace Christian Fellowship in Anadarko. Ann was a lay speaker at Victorious Faith in Apache; Ann enjoyed sewing, cooking, baked the best bread ever, praising the Lord, going shopping on the weekends in Oklahoma City with her niece, making quilts, and spending time with her family especially nieces and nephews. Ann is survived by: sister, Mabel Atewooftakewa Simmons of Apache; daughter, Quenna Parton; nieces, nephews and spouses: Billy and Carol Wermy, Marian Mithlo, Glennetta Whitefeather, Keith and Threase Simmons, Colin Parton, Ozmun Parton, Frank Simmons, Howell and Cynthia Parton, all of Apache; Linda and Roger Tehauno of Fletcher; Judy and James Mack Goombi of Broken Arrow; Vila "LuLu" Paddyaker of Elgin; and Calley and Frank Backbone Crow Agency, Montana. Ann was preceded in death by: parents: Celso Pahcoddy and Maud Tischcoddy; sisters: Viola Tate and Marie Parton; nephews: Scott Parton, Joniel Parton, Frankie "Pinky" Tate, James "Toopsy" Tate Jr., and Dennis "Essie" Tate; and grandmother, Tassaw. |
© El Reno Tribune El Reno, Oklahoma Sunday, May 5, 2019 March 29, 1930 ~ January 9, 2018 APACHE Henry Leon Parker 87, of Apache, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Lawton. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Cache Creek KCA Cemetery in Apache with Kerry Glasgow officiating. Henry was born March 29, 1930, in Elgin, to Thomas Titah and Helen [Fisher] Parker. He graduated from Chilocco. Henry Leon Parker was drafted into the Army on March 5, 1951, and served with honor, until February 25, 1953, earning the rank of private. He completed his Basic Training at Fort Lewis, Wash., and was assigned to Company A, 5th Engineer Battalion as a combat engineer. He and his unit were reassigned to Germany, where he served for one year and two months and 21 days. He was discharged at Camp Chaffee, Ark., while assigned to the 5th Armored Division. Pvt. Parker was awarded the National Defense Service and Army of Occupation with/Germany Clasp medals. Henry met the love of his life, Doris Arnold in Amarillo, Texas, and they have been married 61 years. He was a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma. He is survived by: his wife, Doris Parker of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Tammy Parker of Apache; grandchildren: Brandi Hunt, Eric Parker and Kasey, and Cody and Jillian Allison; great-grandchildren: Gabriel Hunt, Teagan Jackson, Jaxten Parker, and Levi and Karli Allison; and several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his: parents; a son, Marshall Parker; three brothers and two sisters. |
Anadarko, Oklahoma Saturday, May 12, 2017 July 21, 1935 ~ May 20, 2011 ANADARKO Funeral for Sunda LaRue Martin Parker, 75, longtime Anadarko resident, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Edmondson, and Pastor Randall Southerland, New Hope Baptist Church of Duncan, officiating. Mrs. Parker was called home early Friday morning, May 20, 2011, from Anadarko. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel, Lawton. LaRue entered this life on July 21, 1935, in Lawton, the daughter of Michael and Wynema Southerland Martin. She married Leonard Parker on Decembert 29, 1951, and together they had six children. LaRue was a longtime employee of the BIA, starting at Fort Sill Indian School, then Magdalena, N.M, Boarding School, and Riverside Indian School, where she worked in the Student Services Department and served as a school board member. After leaving Riverside Indian School, she worked for the Caddo Nation serving as director of the Indian Child Welfare Program. LaRue served her tribe for 12 years as the tribal chairperson. For three years, she was Caddo Princess and American Indian Exposition Princess as well as All-American Indian Princess. She was one of her father's favorite figures to paint on canvas and velvet; her image is on display nationwide and well known in Oklahoma area museums and at Indian City of Anadarko. LaRue was a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shopping, movies, cooking, listening to music, helping her people, watching sporting events and being with her family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Leonard Parker, of the home; three daughters: Jeannie Peralta and Patricia Parker, both of Lawton; and Julie Moore, of Orlando, Fla.; two sons: Leonard Keith Parker and Gary Parker, both of Anadarko; six sisters: Cleo Barnes, of Waurika; Janet Lewis, of Meridian; Darlene Martin, of Lawton; Lynette Martin, of Waurika; Theresa Bond, of Arlington, Texas; and Billie Ruth Huff, of Oklahoma City; one brother, Philip Steven Martin, of Gracemont; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; one son, Michael Lynn Parker; and two brothers: Thomas Martin and Michael Martin Jr. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home. |
Lubbock, Texas March 2017 April 18, 1936 ~ March 12, 2017 After a short, but brave battle with cancer, Charles A Parker left this earth on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his home in Lubbock, Texas, with his family by his side. Graveside service with full military honors will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Cache Creek KCA Cemetery with Jimmy Caddo CIVA Chaplain officiating under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Memorial service will be planned in Lubbock, Texas, at a later date and time. He was born at the Caddo Kiowa Comanche Indian hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma to Thomas "Tit -tah" Parker and Helen Marie Fisher Parker on April 18, 1936. He was the second to the last living grandson of Quanah Parker, the last chief of the Comanche Indians. After his Basic and Light Weapons Infantryman training he completed NCO School from August to September 1956 and was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry at Fort McNair, Va. The 3rd Infantry was also known as the "Old Guard" and "Escort to the President." His duties consisted memorial affairs missions including standard and full honor funerals in Arlington National Cemetery and dignified transfers at Dover Air Force Base. Other duties included ceremonial tasks of full honor arrivals for visiting dignitaries, wreath ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown, and honor reviews in support of senior army leaders and retiring soldiers. The "Old Guard" is the only unit in the U.S. Armed Forces authorized to march with fixed bayonets in all parades. His grandfather was Quanah Parker the last Chief of the Comanches and his father, Thomas Tit-tah Parker served in the Army during World War I when he was yet a citizen of the United States. After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Parker retired as manager from Furr's General Warehouse. He loved and enjoyed his family, doted on his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to laugh and have fun as well as being a hardworking, generous and caring man. He enjoyed his sports, fishing, hunting, working in his garden and raising animals. He leaves behind two daughters: Diane [Arty] Reid, Jena Parker and a son, Steven "Tadpole" [Teresa Myers] Parker; his grandchildren: Amy [Louis] Brose, Jessica [Tyler Wilbanks], Stone Krista Baxter, Anthony [T.J.] Baxter, Amanda Myers, Bradley [Paula] Williams, Talon [Megan] Williams and Andrew Williams. He was known as Papa or Pops and loved by his 14 great-grandchildren: Devon, Trevor, Lorilei, Levi, Enrique [Peanut], Bransyn, April, Morgan, Keaton, Kehvia, Kimbreigh, Smash, Khane, and Kasci. Mr. Parker also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and friends young and old. The family would like to express a heart-felt thank you to the wonder people at Hospice of Lubbock, especially our beloved hospice nurse, Glenda Mooney; Yolanda and Diana, and also "Big Chuck", who all cared for our dad/papa with love and respect. He is the grandson of the last Chief of Comanche's Quanah Parker |
Lawton, Oklahoma May 2018 March 2, 1937 ~ May 18, 2018 Doris Jeanete Parker Of Apache, OK Was born March 2, 1936 in Midland, TX to Joseph Willie and Ava Jeanetta [Holt] Arnold. She passed away May 18, 2018 in Lawton, OK at the age of 82. Doris graduated from high school and married Henry Leon Parker in Amarillo, TX on September 1, 1956. He preceded her in death. She went to work for the First National Bank of Apache as a bank teller until she retired and began helping her husband with his upholstery business. Doris was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Apache and could often be found helping out in the nursery or preparing for one of the many dinners in the church. She was an avid basketball fan and loved cheering on the Thunder. Doris’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She could often be found watching their games or attending school activities. She is survived by: 1 son and his wife-Darrel and Tammy Parker Apache 3 grandchildren- Brandi Hunt, Eric Parker and his girlfriend, Kasey Jackson; Cody and wife, Jillian Allison 5 great-grandchildren- Gabriel Hunt, Jaxten Parker, Teagan Hall, Levi Allison, Karli Allison 3 brothers and their wives- Bob and Barbara Arnold Arlington, TX Rick and Janet Arnold Farmers Branch, TX Hoyt and Jackie Arnold Carrollton, TX 1 sister- Marie Parrish Wolf City, TX. Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: Her parents Her husband, 1 son- Marshall Parker 2 brothers- Joe Arnold, Ed Arnold. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 23rd at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Kerry Glasgow officiating. Burial will follow in the Cache Creek Indian Cemetery west of Apache, under the direction of Crews Funeral Home. Viewing for Mrs. Parker will be Monday from 1:00-7:00 PM, all day Tuesday, and Wednesday morning before the service. |
Lawton, Oklahoma June 2017 November 24, 1961 ~ June 13, 2017 Marshall W. Parker, 55, Lawton passed away Tuesday June 13, 2017. A private family service will be held at a later date. Marshall was born November 24, 1961, in Lawton, to Henry and Doris Parker. He grew up in Apache, attended Apache schools, and graduated from Apache High School. He enjoyed visiting, social media, and watching tennis. He was a great-grandson of Quanah Parker and a proud member of the Comanche Nation. He is survived by his parents, Henry and Doris Parker of Apache, a brother, Darrel Parker and wife Tammy of Apache. nieces and nephews; Brandi, Eric, Gabe, Jaxten, and Teagan; and several aunts and uncles in Texas and their families.He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom Parker and Helen Parker, and maternal grandmother, Ava Arnold. |
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