Midwest City, OK 1890

ROBERT HARRINGTON He was born July 16, 1942 Initiatated into the Elks on Sept. 9, 1987. Served as Esquire several years. Loved to help with Christmas Basket program and many other fund raising events Was a Navy Veteran. Passed on Aug. 6, 2016. Survived by wife Nita Harrington

Pete Larsen, 77, passed away, Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his home in Skiatook, Ok. He was born August 3, 1939 in Ludington, MI., to Hubert and Anna Marie Larsen. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1957 after which he joined the Air Force. He retired from the Air Force after 25 years of service at the rank of Master-Sergeant. Pete was proud of his service to his country and having severed in Viet Nam. After retirement, he began his career in real estate, founding Larsen Real Estate in Midwest City, Ok. in 1994, and relocating it to Skiatook, Ok. in 2009. He served as president of the Mid-Del Board of Realtors, and was a member of the VFT (Commander), American Legion, Elk's Lodge (Exalted Ruler), Moose Lodge and Danish Brotherhood. Pete is survived by his wife, Barbara Larsen of Skiatook, Ok., son, Michael Larsen of Indianapolis, IN., daughter Nicole Petty of Louisville, KY., daughter Sandra Howard of Arlington, Tx., son David Larsen of Tulsa, Ok., step-daughter Cristine Atkinson of Skiatook, Ok., nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and sisters, Joyce Padgett of Scottville, MI, and Carole Hodges of Muskegon, MI., and brother Eddie Larsen of Ludington, MI. Services will be held at Reynolds & Sons Funeral Service, 1501 W. Main St., Collinsville, OK., Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00PM . In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Pete's name to The Wounded Warriors Project, a favorite charity of his. Pete was dearly loved and respected, and he is greatly missed already.

Sept. 2, 1929 - Nov. 24, 2016 VERDEN Born to father, Lee Alex Myers, and mother, Sally Pearl McCaney and married India Inez Lucas in Waycross, GA June 14, 1953, Hollis went to be with our Savior, Nov. 24, 2016, on Thanksgiving Day. They raised three children, Hollis Everett Myers II, aka "Buddy"; Terrance Lee "Terry" Myers; and Melody Elizabeth Myers. Hollis was the last one of 12 children to pass away. In 1953, he was in the United States Naval Reserve for one year. He then enlisted in the Navy on active duty for one year during the Korean Conflict. After being discharged Hollis returned to school, a variety of subjects such as typing, basketball. His basketball team won 10 championships in a row. His team also went to state. After teaching for several years, he went back to school, The University of Oklahoma where he graduated with a master's degree. He was hired as superintendent of schools in the Friend and Verden district. He then moved to Verden, OK. Hollis became a Lifetime Member of the Elks Feb. 8, 2001. He served many positions; they were Exalter Ruler, 1977-1978 D.D. G.E.R., 1953 Elk of the year, Ritual Coach for years. He looked forward to attending the Elks convention each year. Later in life, he formed a band with his friends. Hollis played guitar at the same time he sang. His Band made C.Ds and sold them to the public. The Band performed throughout Oklahoma and Texas. For many years, he had a large black cat. This cat would lay across his neck, sniff his nose, bite his ear in order to get him to wake up to let him out. Hollis was devastated when he had to put his loveable cat to sleep. Several years had gone by; he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer ... near the end, he was taken to Hospice Quality Care, Del City, OK. He died two days later, thankfully his son, Buddy, spent time with his dad earlier that day. Later that afternoon, Joan Murray, companion of three years, was by his side holding his hand when he peacefully passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, India Inez; son, Terry; and daughter, Melody. He was survived by Buddy, his son; Nicole, granddaughter; two great-grandsons; and Joan Murray, caretaker. The family would like to thank Jack Roper, a longtime friend who provided information in regard to the Elks for this obituary; Hospice Quality Care for being compassionate and caring; Joan Murray, caring caretaker; nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. Hollis' earthly body was cremated; his ashes will be inhered next to his wife, India Inez, Hollis Myers family plot, Mead, OK. A private interment will be at a later date.

Charles Douglas "Charlie" Greene, 80 year-old resident of Del City, Oklahoma, passed away February 28, 2017 at his home. Born July 31, 1936 in Ashland, Kentucky, he was the son of Jesse Henry Greene and Anna Lee (Brown) Greene. Charlie was an Army veteran and a lifetime member of the D.A.V. He collected pictures and enjoyed spending time with his fellow veteran's at their favorite hangout. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Anna Lee Greene; 2 brothers, Roger Greene; and Kenneth Greene; and 1 infant sister, Elizabeth. Survivors include his wife Susan Arlene Greene of the home; 3 sons, Charles Greene, Jr. of Lexington, Kentucky; Dennis Welchel of Del City, Oklahoma; and Steven Greene of Lexington, Kentucky; 1 daughter, Glenna Johnson of Jones, Oklahoma; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Kathy Greene of Spencer, Oklahoma; 1 brother, Jim Greene of Moore, Oklahoma; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel, 8805 NE 23rd St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73141.

uly 2, 2017 Richard Albert Bowers was born September 8, 1951, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was called home on July 2, 2017, from non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer due to Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam; USMC. Richard started working as a janitor at Kelly AFB to climb the ladder to Chief of Scheduling in the aircraft division and then Specialty Engine Flight Chief at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Richard also retired as Captain in the Texas National Guard Reserves. Richard is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Becky); children: Paula (William) Dodd, Victoria Bowers, Stephanie (Gilbert) Felan, Jacob (Joy) Gonzales; his mother, Carlene Chase; father-in-law, Reynaldo Nerio; twin brother, Michael (Lisa); brothers: Dennis, Karl (Nene), Timothy, Jesse (Shelly); grandchildren: Summer, Gavin, Regina, Madyson, Richard, Caterina, and Gia.

Gerald Wayne (Jerry) Mooney, age 77, died suddenly at his home in Del City on Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born December 21, 1939 in Oklahoma City to James and Elizabeth (Petty) Mooney. He grew up in the Mustang/Yukon communities and was a 1958 graduate of Mustang High School. He proudly served in the US Navy and worked 18 years as a draftsman for Robertson Steel Co. and then worked 18 years for the Oklahoma Highway Department retiring in 2007. He loved to fish, work in his shop and travel, both in his RV and cruising. He also loved to take trips on his motorcycle. He was a longtime member of the Midwest City Lions Club and was a Melvin Jones Fellow. He was a member of Sunny Lane Southern Baptist Church. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jimmy. Survivors include his wife Jacqueline(Jacque) of the home, three sons Darrin Russel Mechling and wife Carmela of Grapevine, TX, Jason Craig Mechling and wife Mary Santiago of Del City, OK and James W. Mooney and wife Dayna of Yukon. Also by twelve grand children, one brother Donald Mooney and wife Fran of Oklahoma City and one sister Kathie Ivie of Mustang. Services will be held at 1pm on Monday, November 27, 2017 in the Chapel of The Good Shepherd at McNeil’s Funeral Service, Mustang, OK with interment following in Sunny Lane Cemetery, Del City, Oklahoma.