Obituaries

William “Bill” Wayne Madole

William W. (Bill) Madole passed away Dec. 8, 2023. Bill was born on Jan. 10, 1947 in Reno, NV, to Ennis (Buck) Madole and Eloise Madole. Bill graduated from Shawnee High School in 1965 and went on the receive his Bachelor of Science Degree from Panhandle College in Guymon, OK.

Harold Hall, Jr.

Harold Elwood Hall passed away Dec. 9, 2023. He was born on Mar. 17, 1945 in Beeville TX to Harold Elwood Hall, Sr. and Lillian (Kime) Hall. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

Marion Elizabeth Miles

Marion Elizabeth Miles passed away Nov. 24, 2023. Marion was born Oct. 31, 1934 in Concho, OK to Harold and Josephine Miles. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1952. She worked for several years doing factory work but while doing so, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from O.B.U.

Jacklin A. Webb

Jacklin A. Webb, “Jackie” passed away Nov. 30, 2023. Jackie was born on Feb 18, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Donald and Helen (Alaya) Britt. Jackie married James Webb on July 1, 1961 in Wewoka, OK, celebrating 57 years of marriage before his passing in 2018.

Bernard Gray Sharp

Bernard Gray Sharp, 93, passed away on Nov. 30, 2023. Bernard was born April 10, 1930 near Tecumseh, OK to Jesse Maynard Sharp and Leoto Izora (Thompson) Sharp. He graduated from Asher High School in 1949. On Nov. 27, 1957, Mr.

Laddie Leon Gilbert

Laddie Leon Gilbert of Shawnee passed from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Laddie was born May 12, 1940 in Paden, OK to Paul and Vera (Rogers) Gilbert. He graduated from Paden High School. Laddie owned and operated Shawnee Glass Co. Inc since 1958.

Monte Edminsten

Monte Edminsten, 73, of Little Axe, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at his home in Little Axe. He was born Sept. 27, 1950 to John and Martha (Fair) Edminsten in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Monte was raised in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Bryan Richards

Bryan Lenn Richards passed away Nov. 29, 2023, at his home in Wanette after a long illness. Bryan was born in Shawnee, OK, on March 8,1961. He attended Bethel Grade School for 6 years and graduated from Wanette High School in 1979.

Carolyn Gay Stacy

Carolyn Gay Stacy passed away Dec. 2, 2023. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at Walker Funeral Chapel. Carolyn was born May 31, 1943 in Bowlegs, OK to Thomas Samuel Neal and Edith Inez (Risenhover) Neal.

Geoffrey Harrison Root

Geoff Root passed away November 17, 2023. Geoff was born in 1936 in Burlington, VT, to George Lowry and Luella Root. He earned a scholarship to Dartmouth University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree. Geoff’s commitment to service was exemplifi ed in his decision to join the U.S.