Redman Davis Stephens
1874–1931 (age 57)
Biography
Redman Davis Stephens, born in 1874, came to adulthood just as Oak Hill settled into a new century, and he embraced every opportunity to enrich community life. He believed in honest conversation, steady work, and the promise that neighbors should lift one another.
Those who knew him remember his fair temper and willingness to support the public institutions that made the town resilient. His empathy and consistent service made a lasting impression on the people who shared his daily paths.