Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory has remained a family-owned and -operated company, holding the distinction of being the oldest business in the Roanoke Valley. Samuel G. “Sammy” Oakey III, the current president, is a great-great-grandson of the founder. His son, Samuel G. “Sam” Oakey IV, also works for the company, and other family members hold […]
A Phone Where the Buffalo Roamed: Connecting Neighbors in America’s Outback
Union Telephone Company is one of the oldest continuously operated, family-owned businesses in Wyoming. The Union Telephone story is a tale of generations. Five generations have worked to maintain the vision of the company’s founder. This book is divided into chapters that focus on the contributions of each generation. This is their story.By: Terry A. […]
