Obituaries (August 6)

Homer Padgett

1872 - 1937

Homer G. Padgett, a lifelong resident of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home on East Hill Saturday morning, April 11, after a long period of ill health, although he had been confined to his bed for only a few weeks.  He was born in Oxford, May 4, 1872, the son of G. James and Samira Russell Padgett.  He was educated in Oxford district schools and in Oxford Academy.  On November 16, 1898, he married Luella J. Hovey, who survives him.  His is also survived by two children, Jesse L. Padgett of Whitesboro, and Mrs. Helen M. Grosse of Norwich; two grandchildren, Pauline and Ruth Padgett, Whitesboro; one brother, Peter Padgett, and one sister, Mrs. Cora Cluff, Brisben; also by several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Padgett was a member of the Oxford Baptist church, having been baptized into its fellowship March 25, 1893, and he was a member of Oxford Lodge No. 175, F.&A.M.  In his earlier years Mr. Padgett was a contractor and builder in company with Frank E. Hogan until 1911, when he moved on the farm on East Hill which was his home until his death.  After a prayer service at the home, the funeral services were held in the Oxford Baptist church Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. F.L. Anderson, the pastor, officiating.  A recognition of his industry and honesty among many splendid qualities of character and his lifelong residence in Oxford was evidenced by the large attendance at the service.  The bearers were Jesse Jacobs, Leland Smith, Frank Hogan, I.A. Tillotson, Oliver Place and Leslie Bowers.  Interment was in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

 

May A. (Wheeler) Stoddard

1884 - 1936

Mrs. Fred Stoddard, a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] for the past thirteen years passed away at her home about 7 o'clock Monday morning, November 23rd.  She had been ill for about a week with pleuro-pneumonia.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Colwell Bros. Chapel with the Rev Bradford H. Tite, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mrs. Stoddard was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 19, 1884, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wheeler, who survive,.  She was united in marriage to Fred Stoddard in June, 1901.  They resided in Coventryville until they moved to this village, in 1923.  Surviving are:  her husband: her parents; three brothers, Leon Wheeler, of Oxford; Ray Wheeler, of Greene, and Florent Wheeler, of Binghamton; two cousins, Mrs. Ruth Day, of Oxford, and Mrs. John Taft, of Greene; two daughters, Mrs. Erford Hatton and Mrs. George Strait; two sons, Lee Stoddard of East Sidney, and Neal Stoddard, of this village and; two grandchildren.

 

Philip Sheridan Stafford

1870 - 1936

Philip Sheridan Stafford, aged 66 years, died at his home on State street, Saturday evening, March 20, at 11:30 o'clock.  Mr. Stafford suffered a shock in June of last year from which he never fully recovered, although, after a time, he was able to return to conduct his restaurant.  He was there until February 8, when he suffered another stroke and gradually failed until his death on Saturday.  He was born on the old Stafford farm in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on May 17, 1870, the son of Elmer and Harriett Horton Stafford.  He attended school in Preston, later going to Oxford Academy.  On February 8, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Wilbur of Oxford.  When about 20 years of age Mr. Stafford came to Oxford, where he worked for M.C. Griffin in the St. James Hotel livery barns, where Groden's Garage is now located.  Later he became clerk in the hotel, when the Brewster Brothers were proprietors.  For several years he was clerk for James G Van Wagoner in the Oakwood.  After the death of Mr. Van Wagenen he continued the business for a time.  In 1913 the family went to Little Falls where Mr. Stafford conducted a restaurant, staying there two years. Returning to Oxford, Mr. and Mrs. Stafford bought the restaurant and bakery located in the mill building, next to the bridge, then conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miles, where they continued in business until Mr. Stafford's last illness.  Mr. Stafford was a communicant of St. Paul's church and the oldest member of the Hook and Ladder company, and held the office of town assessor at the time of his death. Besides the wife he is survived by two sons, John E. Stafford and Robert E. Stafford; three grandchildren, Catherine and Flora Stafford, and Bernard Stafford of Oxford; three brothers, Arthur and Clarence of this town, and Delbert of Gouverneur, one nephew, Herbert Stafford and three nieces, Mrs. Marion Huett of Ithaca, Miss Laura Stafford of Gouverneur, and Lucy Anne Stafford of this village.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with a prayer service at the house at 1:30 and from St. Paul's church at 2 o'clock, Dr. H.C. Whedon officiated.  Burial was made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford NY].  The funeral arrangements were in charge of F.W. Seymour & Son. The bearers were Frank Dillenbeck, Frank Hovey, Clayton Blough, Burton Stork, James Kilroy and Stuart Adams.  The Hook and Ladder company attended the funeral in a body.

Dr. Charles M. Olmstead

1868 - 1937

News has been received here of the death of the Rev. Charles M. Olmstead, 69, who passed away Wednesday, May 26, in the parsonage of the Methodist church at Nicholson, Pa.  He was born in South Worcester, Otsego county, the son of Ira and Mary Monfort Olmstead.  He married Miss Lillian Beatrice Scott on Joly 31, 1895.  He graduated from Hartwick Seminary in 1886, Cazenovia Seminary in 1891, and from Syracuse university in 1895, with degree of A.B.  He was converted in a revival in 1880 at South Worcester.  He received the degree of Ph. D. from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1903.  Mr. Olmstead was pastor in Guilford in 1899 - 1902.  Many will be grieved to hear of his death.  Dr. Olmstead has served the following churches:  North Norwich, Castle Creek, Guilford, Chenango Street of Binghamton, Asbury, Scranton, Kingston; superintendent Wilkes-Barre district; Carbondale, assistant pastor, Elm Park, Scranton; Owego, Nicholson, Pa. The funeral was held Saturday at 11 a.m. and burial was made in Milford.  Those who survive are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Pullis, of Binghamton; a son, Charles Jr. of Mount Vernon; two granddaughters, Nancy Ruth and Dione Olmstead, of Mount Vernon, also two sisters.