Oldham, Oley Olsten

Passed: 1936-04-24

Age: 71

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1936-05-01

Information: OLDHAM RITES HELD SUNDAY - Funeral rites for Oley O. Oldham, 71 years old, were held at his home in Ripley, last Sunday afternoon with Rev. J. R. Withrow of the Epworth church in charge and the body was taken to the Otterbein cemetery for burial.  Mr. Oldham died last Friday evening at seven o'clock after being critically ill for a week as the result of a stroke which he suffered while at work in his business establishment on Church street.  There was little hope entertained for his recovery from the beginning.  He was a native of Jackson county and for many years lived on Parchment where he engaged in farming and merchandising.  A number of years ago he sold his interests there  and came to Ripley where he had since engaged in the feed, produce and livestock business and had been quite successful.  He had been in poor health for the past two or three years but his condition was thought to be much improved, up until the time he had the stroke.      He is survived by the widow and the following children, Otmer Oldham of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Everett Oldham of New Martinsville, Mrs. Dolly Dial and Mrs. C. S. Wilkerson of Akron, Mrs. Lore M. Kerwood of Parkersburg, Mrs. Clyde Brookover of Fairview, Mrs. Glen Parsons of Ripley and Mrs. Bert Parsons of Dunbar.  At the funeral Sunday it was pointed out that Mrs. Oldham was from a family of six sisters.  Five of the sisters married and all five are widows.  Oley Olsten Oldham, son of William and Elizabeth Oldham was born November 27, 1864 and passed away April 24, 1936, at the age of 71 years and 5 months, at his home in Ripley.  He was united in marriage to Adelia Casto, March 17, 1887 and to this union were born 9 children, 7 daughters and 2 sons, one daughter having preceded him in death in infancy and the following children and wife survive:  Mrs. Amie Parsons of Dunbar, Mrs. Hettie Parsons of Ripley, Mrs. Edna Kerwood of Parkersburg, Mrs. Florence Brookover of Fairview, Mrs. Ethel Wilkerson of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Dollie Dial of Akron, Ohio, Otmer Oldham of Akron, Ohio and Everett Oldham of New Martinsville.  The following brothers also survive:  U. E. Oldham of Evans, Owen O. Oldham, of Evans, W. T. Oldham of Clarksburg, O. P. Oldham of Charleston, J. T. Oldham of Charleston, J. S. Oldham of Ripley; 10 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and one great-grandson also survive.      He lived an honest and upright life, believed in God and his convictions were helping the hungry and needy.  He enjoyed life as he went along and was very devoted to his family.  He was stricken with a stroke of paralysis on Friday, April 17 and later developed pneumonia which ended his life within a week.  Mr. Oldham was a prominent produce and cattle man of this town and widely known for his honesty and square dealings.  In his children's training he always stressed the importance of being honest and it is said by those who knew him well that he was one of the most honest men of the town.  He will be greatly missed by his family and a host of friends.  Rev. J. R. Withrow conducted the funeral assisted by Rev. Fred Slaughter and Rev. Steele.