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MARYLAND OBITUARIES

 

 

MARYLAND OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

AND SPELLING VARIATIONS

 

 

Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.

 

The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we published the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.

 

The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) usually adds notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. However, in the interest of making the obituaries available online, we did not add extensive notes to most of these Maryland obituaries. We will add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.

 

Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.

 

Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also included on the AAFA Member Memorials web page and may include more information.

 

We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!

 

Date posted: 27 June 2009

 

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ALBERT LEE ALFORD

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—Wednesday, 4 April 2001

 

            Albert Lee Alford, 77, who retired in 1985 as special assistant to Secretary of Education, Terrel H. Bell, died of a heart attach on March 30 at his home in Bethesda.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Union, West Virginia, and a graduate of the University of Akron. He received his master’s and doctorate degrees, both in political science, from Princeton University. He served in the Army Air Forces in the Pacific during World War II and retired from the Air Force in 1983 as a major.

            He taught political science at the University of Maryland from 1952 to 1960, when he joined the Office of Education as assistant commissioner for legislation.

            Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Esther H. Alford of Bethesda, two daughters, Kathryn Ann Murray of Ellicott City and Linda Lee Alford McMillan of Knoxville, Maryland, and three grandchildren.

            Memorial services ... at the Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, Maryland on April 9, 2001.

 

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CHARLESTON GAZETTE

Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 2 April 2001

 

BETHESDA, Md.—Albert Lee Alford. On March 30, 2001 of Bethesda Md. Beloved husband of Esther H. Alford, father of Kathryn Ann Murray and Linda Lee McMillan; son of the late Hermon Lee Alford and Clara French Albert Alford. Grandfather of Kyle F. Murray, Malcolm A. McMillan, Parker G. McMillan, and the late Erin L. McMillan.

            Viewing will be on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Broyles/McGuire Funeral Home, Union, W.Va. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Christian Church Cemetery on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 11 a.m....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Albert L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 24 May 1923, last residence Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD.

 

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ARTHUR G. “TEX” ALFORD

 

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

Norfolk, VA—Saturday, 24 July 1999

 

CHESAPEAKE [Northampton Co., VA]—Arthur G. “Tex” Alford, 84, died July 21, 1999, in Baltimore, Md. He had lived in Chesapeake for 56 years and had been currently residing in Catonsville [Baltimore Co.], Md.

            Born in Texas, he had retired as an operator for Norfolk and Western Railroad with more than 30 years of service. He was also the owner-operator of Alford’s Nursery in Chesapeake for 23 years. Mr. Alford was a dedicated member of Broadmoor Church of Christ where he was superintendent of the Sunday School, as well as one of the church founders and a trustee. He was also a member of the Ruritan Club and Norfolk Anglers Club. A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Alford enjoyed fishing, hunting and vacationing with his grandchildren.

            Survivors include his wife, Kathleen S. Alford; a daughter, Patricia S. Judefind of Severna Park, Md.; a son-in-law, Allen R. Judefind of Severna Park; three sisters, Glenice McIntire of San Antonio, Texas, Doris White of Richardson, Texas, and Mary Carpenter of Grand Prairie, Texas; five grandchildren, Lara Hinckley of Severna Park, John R. Pipkin II of California, Teresa Schmied of German, Lisa Seda of Glen Burnie, Md., and Monica Wey of Pennsylvania; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mart and Della Alford, and a brother, Thurman Alford.

            A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Broadmoor Church of Christ, Chesapeake, by Minister James Jones. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens [Suffolk Co., VA]. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Hwy. Chapel.

 

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MARYLAND GAZETTE

Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD—Wednesday, 28 July 1999

 

            Arthur G. “Tex” Alford, 84, died on July 21 of a heart attack at the Charlestown Care Center in Catonsville (MD) after a lengthy illness.

            Born on Sep 27, 1914 in TX, Mr. Alford lived in Chesapeake, VA, for 56 years before moving to Catonsville less than a year ago.

            He worked as an operator for the Norfolk and Western Railroad for more than 30 years. He also owned and operated Alford’s Nursery in Chesapeake, VA, for 23 years.

            Mr. Alford was superintendent of Sunday school at Broadmoor Church of Christ, and was one of the church’s founders and trustees.

            He enjoyed fishing, hunting and vacationing with his grandchildren.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathleen Spurill Alford; one daughter, Patricia S. Judefind of Severna Park (MD); three sisters, Glenice McIntire of San Antonio, TX, Doris White of Richardson, TX, and Mary Carpenter of Grand Prairie, TX; five grand children; and five great-grandchildren.

            He was also the brother of the late Thurman Alford.

            Funeral services were held Sunday at the Broadmoor Church of Christ in Chesapeake.

            Burial was at the Meadowbrook Cemetery in Chesapeake.

            Arrangements were by Barranco and Sons Severna Park Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Arthur G. Alford (SS# issued in NJ).

            The obituary of his wife’s sister, Iva Spruill Brewer [The Virginian-Pilot, 23 April 1999], spells Kathleen’s maiden name “Spruill.”

 

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BETTY MAE ALFRED

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Thursday, 25 April 2002

 

            Betty Mae Alfred of Westminster [Carroll Co.] passed away on April 20, 2002. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Haight Funeral Home and Chapel on Route 32 near Eldersburg.

            She was the wife of the late James Henry Alfred, Jr., the mother of James Butch Alfred and Rodney Alfred, the sister of Patricia and Marlene McCarthy, and the grandmother of Mike, Mark, Ryan, and Rachel Alfred.

 

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BETTY WILSON ALFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Sunday, 25 August 2000

 

            Betty Wilson Alford died on August 23, 2000. Funeral services were held at Connelly Funeral home of Essex. Interment was private.

            Survivors include her husband, Joseph O. Alford, children, Stennis B. Bierman, Lorretta L. Alford, Linda C. Gostomski, and Joseph T. Alford, siblings, Carl E. Wilson, Carolyn W. Heggie, and A.W. Farrar. Also surviving are grandchildren, Amanda Bierman, Mark S., Jr. and Sara L. Gostomski, Kari A., Kaitlyne, and Kelly L. Alford.

 

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SUN NEWS

Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 27 August 2000

 

            Betty W. Alford, of Baltimore, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000. She was the wife of Joseph O. Alford.

            Survivors include her children, Sternis B. Bierman, Lorretta L. Alford, Linda C. Gostomski and Joseph T. Alford; her siblings, Carl E. Wilson of Maryland, Carolyn W. Heggie and A.W. Farrar; and six grandchildren, Amanda N. Bierman, Mark S. Gostomski Jr. and Sarah L. Gostomski, and Kari A., Kaitlyne and Kelly L. Alford.

            Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today and 7 to 9 tonight at Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, Md.

The funeral will be at 7:30 tonight at the funeral home.

            Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity International Gifts from the Heart, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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CHARLES “DENNY” ALFORD

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—Friday, 20 October 1995

 

            Alford, Charles “Denny”—On Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995, of Lothian MD, beloved husband of Delores M. Alford; loving father of Lisa, Lori, Linda, Clay, Debbie and Jamie; devoted Paw-Paw of Christopher, Jennifer, Nicole, Donald and Tyler; son of Ruth and Clay Casseday; brother of Larry Schoonover and Patrick Alford.

            Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home, Brance Ave. and Coventry Way, Clinton MD on Sat. from 6 to 8 pm and Sunday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm where service will be held on Mon. Oct. 23 at 1 pm. Interment Maryland Veteran’s Cem., Cheltenham MD.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dennis Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 25 Oct 1941, last residence Lothian, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

 

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DEBORAH M. WILLS HALLFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Tuesday, 16 October 2001

 

            Deborah M. Hallford, wife of Douglas Stephen Hallford, died on October 14, 2001. She was the mother of Andrew James and Heather Michelle Hallford, daughter of William R. and Verna Wills, granddaughter of Mary F. Wills, and sister of William R. Wills, III.

            A memorial service was held on Thursday at South Columbia Baptist Church, 8814 Guilford Road, Columbia, Maryland.

 

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DONALD L. ALFORD

 

MORNING HERALD

Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD—Tuesday, 20 April 2004

 

            LCDR Donald L. Alford SC, USN, of Hagerstown, Md., died Monday, April 19, 2004, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown.

            Born May 28, 1925, in Columbus, Ga., he was the son of the late C. Jason and Olga (Bagley) Alford.

            He was the husband of 28 years to June L. (Myers) Alford of Hagerstown.

            At the age of 15, Donald enlisted in the United States Navy in 1941, serving on the USS Enterprise during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1969 after 28 years with the rank of lieutenant commander. After leaving the military, Donald retired in 1986 from McCrory Restaurant, Valley Mall, Hagerstown, after 16 years of service.

            He was a member of Morris Frock Post 42 of the American Legion and both the national and local AARP. He also attended St. Anne Episcopal Church Smithsburg, Md.

            In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by one son, Donald W. Alford of Trenton, N.J.; two stepdaughters, Cindy E. Ecton and Vickie A. Eyler, both of Hagerstown, Md., one grandson, Sean D. Alford of Collinswood, N.J.; two stepgrandsons, Ronald E. Ecton of Ashburn, Va., and Brian M. Ecton of Baltimore, Md.; one stepgranddaughter, Christy K. Seibert of Downsville, Md., three stepgreat-grandchildren, Emily, Courtney and Kiran Myers, all of Downsville, Md.; one brother, Robert Walford [sic] of Georgetown, S.C.; and one sister, Lorena Queen of Fort Myers, Fla.

            Donald was preceded in death by one brother, C. Jason Alford.

            The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004, at the Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, Hagerstown.... Burial will be in Cedarlawn Memorial Gardens, Hagerstown. Full military honors shall be accorded....

 

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DOUGLAS JEROME HALFORD

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Tuesday, 1 October 1996

 

            Halford, Douglas Jerome, age 70 of New Market, MD, died Thursday, September 26, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Frances Louise Frye, whom he married October 24, 1964. His first wife Elaine Day Halford died January 19, 1964. Born August 17, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Herrick Hampton and Margaret Elizabeth Gardner Halford . He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a member of the Philanthropic Lodge 168 A.F. & A. Masons of New Market. He was a 14th degree member of Frederick Lodge of Perfection and a 32nd degr ee member of the Chesapeake Consistory of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. He was a member of Ali Ghan Temple A.A.O.N.M. Shrine of Cumberland. Mr. Halford graduated from the Milwaukee Boys Technical High School and attended Geor ge Washington University. He served in World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps and during the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.

            Surviving in addition to his wife are four daughters: JoAnn Peugh and husband Dighton of Rockville, Kathleen Lynn Roberts and husband Wayne of Columbia, MD, Sharon Lee Slepicka and husband Joseph of Annapolis, MD; Laura Jean Halford of Ellicott City, MD; a son James Jay Halford of Roanoke, VA; 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, two sisters Shirley Halford Thompson of Whitewater, WI and Patricia Halford Baumann of Milwaukee; and many nieces and nephews.

            Burial with military honors will begin at 1 PM Thursday, Oct. 3 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Mr. Halford had many family and friends in the Milwaukee area. Correspondence can be sent to Mrs. Frances Halford , 6711 Meadowlawn Circle, New Market, MD 21774.

 

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ETHEL F. HOLFORD

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—Sunday, 9 February 2003

 

HYATTSVILLE [Prince Georges Co.], MD—Ethel F. Holford passed away on Friday, February 7, 2003. Services were held on Tuesday, February 11 at Gasch’s Funeral Home in Hyattsville. Interment followed in Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

            Surviving are her children Arline Stevens, Jeanne Cairns, and Robert A. Holford.

            Her husband, Paul F. Holford, preceded her in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel F. Holford (SS# issued in DC) was born 19 July 1916, last residence Hyattsville, Prince Georges Co., MD.

 

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FREDDIE MAE THOMAS ALFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Saturday, 4 March 2000

 

            Freddie Mae Alford, 58, school aide, church activist Freddie Mae Alford, a former school aide who was active in the affairs of New Friendship Baptist Church, died Friday of breast cancer at her Northeast Baltimore residence. She was 58. Because of ill health, Mrs. Alford retired in 1998 from Winston Middle School, where she had been an aide for several years. Earlier, she was an aide at Fairmont-Harford High School in Northeast Baltimore.

            The former Freddie Mae Thomas was born in Baltimore, the daughter of the Rev. Isaac Thomas, who founded New Friendship Baptist Church in the 1930s. She was a 1960 graduate of Dunbar High School. At New Friendship, she was a Sunday school and vacation Bible school teacher, a youth adviser and president of the Pastor’s Aide Ministry.

            She played piano for the church’s young adult choir, gospel chorus, male chorus and mass choir. She also played for and was a member of the Serenity Gospel Singers and Gospel Revellettes. She was a longtime member of the Maryland Baptist Convention Choir and was a founding member and president of the Hallelujah Choral Ensemble and a founder of the Fellowship of Love Choir.

            Her marriage to Clyde Alford ended in divorce.

            Services for Mrs. Alford were held Thursday at New Friendship Baptist Church in the 1500 block of E. Eager St.

            She is survived by two sisters, Lettie Marie Thomas of Glen Burnie and the Rev. Cynthia V. Brooks of Catonsville; and many nephews and nieces.

 

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GEORGE DENNIS ALFORD

 

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC— Saturday, 8 October 2005

 

BALTIMORE—George Dennis Alford, 68, of 2114 Clifton Ave., formerly of Benson [Johnston Co.], N.C., died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005.

            Mr. Alford was a Navy veteran.

            Services: Funeral, 1 p.m. today in St. James Disciples of Christ Church in Benson. Burial in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, N.C. Dafford Funeral Home of Dunn, N.C....

            Survived by: Wife, Annie; son, George; daughters, Anita Fena and Christa Bennett; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George D. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 March 1937, last residence Baltimore.

 

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GLADYS WINGATE ALFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Friday, 4 August 2000

 

            Gladys Alford, devoted wife of the late Kizer Alford, died on August 1, 2000. Services were held on Sunday at the St. Paul Baptist Church. Interment was at Arbutus Memorial Park.

            Survivors include her children Gloria Knox, Betty Tyson, Delores Mobley, Helen Alford, and Kizer Alford, Jr., step-daughter Gertie Kennedy of New York; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys W. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 3 Sept 1925, last residence Baltimore, MD.

 

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GRACE D. HOUCHENS ALFORD

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—Sunday, 4 June 2000

 

RIVERDALE, MD—Grace D. Houchens Alford passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2000. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph M. Alford, Sr.; mother of Ralph M. “Marty” Alford and wife, Vicky, Kenneth A. Alford and wife, Holly, and Barry J. Alford; sister of Pearl Hobson, Eunice Jenkins, Carroll, Richard, and Thomas Houchens; grandmother of Jennifer Jane, Deena Joy, and Kenneth R.M. Alford.

            Services were held on June 6 at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland. Interment was at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

 

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GRACE NINA CARTER ALFORD

Mother of Henry G. Alford, AAFA #0057

 

Source unknown

_____, MD—_____ May 1990

 

            Alford: On May 14, 1990 Grace Nina (nee Carter), of Brooklyn Park [Anne Arundel Co., MD], beloved wife of Albert S. Alford, devoted mother of Henry George Alford, beloved grandmother of Patrick Henry Alford.

            Graveside Services will be held at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Family will receive friends at the McCully Funeral Home of Brooklyn Park, 237 East Patapsco Avenue on Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that G.N. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 10 April 1920, last residence Baltimore, MD.

            Grace was born in Philadelphia, PA. She lived most of her life in Baltimore. She served in the WAC during WWII, where she met her husband, Albert Stevenson Alford, at Camp Shoals, NC. They were married after the war on 13 Oct 1945.

            Her husband’s lineage: Albert Stevenson 1911 GA1, Henry Emmett 1882 GA2, Leonidas F. 1844 GA3, Spire Warren 1816 GA4, Zaddock 1787 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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HELEN MANCO ALFORD

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—5 March 1996

 

            Alford, Helen M.—Of Cottage City MD, on Mar 3, 1996, wife of the late Delis C Alford; mother of Richard & Edward Alford & Brenda Jennings. Grandmother of Beth, Deena, Stacey, Krish, Linda, Tracy & Richard. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Vincent & Benedict Manco….

 

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JEAN W. ANDERSON EDMONDSON ALFORD

 

ARBUTUS TIMES

Arbutus, Baltimore Co., MD—8 January 2003

 

            Former Arbutus resident Jean W. Alford succumbed to cancer in Carroll County General Hospital on Oct. 23 [2002]. She was 70 years old.

            The daughter of the late Madison and Alice (Todd) Anderson, this homemaker was born in Conway, S.C. She graduated from Conway High School.

            Mourning their loss are her husband, Kenneth Alford; John and Steven Edmondson and David Alford, her sons; a daughter, Connie Fish; and grandchildren Carianne, Shaina, Anthony, Jonathan, Joey, Brittany, Michael and Joshua. John McGee, her brother-in-law, plus several nieces and nephews also survive.

            A viewing was scheduled in Loudon Park Funeral Home. Mrs. Alford was laid to rest in Loudon Park Cemetery.

 

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JOHN VERNON ALFORD, JR.

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Saturday, 25 September 1999

 

            On September 23, 1999 John Vernon Alford, Jr., beloved son of the late John V. and Dorothy E. Vaeth Alford, Sr., devoted brother of Donna L. Alford, devoted nephew of Bernard and Gladys Bull.

            Funeral from The Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road on Monday at 10:30 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John V. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 31 Jan 1942, last residence Baltimore, MD.

 

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JOHN WAYNE HALFORD, JR.

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Tuesday, 18 November 2004

 

            Halford, John W. Jr.—On November 15, 2004, John W. Jr. beloved husband of Mary L. (nee Hepburn); devoted father of Christopher J., John Joseph, and Patricia L. Halford; cherished grandfather of Derek and Kevin Halford; loving son of Jean Halford; dear brother of Venus Ries and her husband Marty; uncle of Jeremy, Joshua and Rachel Ries; also survived by other relatives and friends.

            A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 12 noon, in Hartley Miller-Stella Funeral Home Chtd, 7527 Harford Rd, Baltimore MD 21234.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John W. Halford (SS# issued in MD) was born 21 Dec 1957, last residence Baltimore, MD.

            See the obituary of his father, John Wayne Halford Sr., in this compilation.

 

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JOHN WAYNE HALFORD, SR.

 

[John apparently died in DE, but we are also publishing his obituary here because of his close ties to MD.]

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—26 November 2003

 

            John Wayne Halford, Sr. died on November 23, 2003. Funeral services were held in the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. at 1050 York Road on Saturday. Interment was in Parkwood Cemetery.

            Survivors include his son, John W. Halford, Jr. and his wife Mary; his daughter, Venus J. Ries and her husband, Marty; his grandchildren, Christopher, Joe, and Patricia Halford, and Josh and Rachel Ries; and his great-grandchildren, Derek and Kevin Halford.

 

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NEWS JOURNAL

Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE—Friday, 28 November 2003

 

            John W. Halford, Sr. passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2003.

            He was the devoted father of John W. Halford, Jr. and his wife, Mary and Venus J. Ries and her husband, Marty; dear grandfather of Christopher, Joe and Patricia Halford and Jeremy, Josh and Rachel Ries; dear great grandfather of Derek and Kevin Halford. He was the beloved husband of the late Selma Lee Halford (nee Skipper).

            A funeral service will be held in the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26A) on Saturday, November 29, 11 am. Interment will be in the Parkwood Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John W. Halford (SS# issued in MD) was born 12 Aug 1933, last residence Selbyville, Sussex Co., DE.

            See the obituary of his son John Wayne Halford Jr. in this compilation.

 

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KATHLEEN S. ALFORD

 

MARYLAND CAPITAL

Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD—20 December 2002

 

            Kathleen Alford, 88, died of heart failure on December 19 at Charlestown Care Center in Catonsville [Baltimore Co.] after a lengthy illness.

            Born in Cherry, NC, Mrs. Alford owned and operated, with her husband Arthur G. Alford, Alford’s Nursery in Chesapeake, VA, for more than 23 years. Mr. Alford died in 1999.

            She was an active member of the Broadmoor Church of Christ in Chesapeake and sang in the choir.

            Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Judefind of Severna Park, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held at Barranco and Sons Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Highway. Burial was in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Driver, VA.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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LESTER ALFORD

 

March Funeral Homes – Remembrance Registry

Baltimore, MD—_____March 2005

 

 

March 16, 1924 – March 28, 2005

 

            Lester Alford, the youngest of sixteen children, was born on March 16, 1924 in Darlington, South Carolina. His life was departed on Monday, March 28, 2005 from a lengthy illness.

            Mr. Lester, as everyone called him, served several years in the United States Army. After leaving the United States Army, he later met the woman of his dreams, “Mae Dean.” After one week of courtship, they married on February 14, 1948, and from that union they had seven loving children. Mr. Lester retired from National Gypsun, Inc., after working there for over thirty-seven years.

            He was a dedicated Jehovah’s Witness for over fifty years and attended many different congregations throughout his life. Brother Afford spent most of his time at the Lafayette Congregation in Baltimore, MD where he served as a Ministerial Servant, Elder and Assistant Overseer. Everyone who met him loved him. He had a funny sense of humor and greeted you with a smile. Brother Alford loved the Field Ministry, both house to house and Informal Witnessing.

            He leaves to mourn: loving wife for close to sixty years of marriage, Mae Dean Alford; two daughters, Brenda Satterfield-Haley and Sherry L. Alford; five sons, Michael, Ricky, Jeffrey, Tanny and Antwan Alford; two dearest nephews, Dozier and Frank Alford; three daughters-in-law, Jean, Patricia and Anita Alford; son-in-law, William Haley; a host of other nephews and nieces, nineteen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; and many friends near and far.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lester Alford (SS# issued in MD), last residence Baltimore, MD.

 

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MABLE JANE CASE ALFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Sunday, 8 June 2008

 

            On June 6, 2008, Jane Alford (nee Case) beloved wife of Donald G. Alford, loving step-sister of Pat Wadsworth. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

            Friends are invited to call at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., 3631 Falls Road on Monday from 7 to 9P.M. and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services on Wednesday at 1P.M. Interment in Lake View Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mable J. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 3 Aug 1950 and died 6 June 2008, last residence Baltimore, MD.

 

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MAHALA ANN GIDDINS ALFORD

 

From funeral program

Holy Temple Pentecostal Church

Baltimore, MD—Thursday, 26 March 1981

 

 

From funeral program

Holy Temple Pentecostal Church

Baltimore, MD—Thursday, 26 March 1981

 

            Mahala Ann Alford, daughter of the late Appy and Lillie Giddins was born May 24, 1913 in Baltimore, Maryland. After joining the Church of God in 1941, she was converted at the age of 28. While at that church she became acquainted with the Field Evangelist and Ruling Elder, the late Albert Alford [sic—Warren Alford]. They joined in a union of marriage on August 23, 1942.

            Mahala departed this life on March 22, 1981 and leaves to mourn: a devoted daughter and son - Shirley and Wayne; a grandson - Terry; two sisters - Katherine Lee and Lillian Smith; and one brother - James Giddins. She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Sister Mahala will be greatly missed by all of those blessed to have their lives touched by her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates (listed as March 1981) of Mahala Alford (SS# issued in MD).

            Wayne Alford, Warren and Mahala’s son, provides this information: Mahala’s father was Appie Giddins of Charlotte Court House, Charlotte Co., VA. Her mother was Lillie Wilson of Accomack Co., VA. Her husband was Warren Alford of Sylvester, Worth Co., , GA. Wayne provided this photo of his father:

 

 

            On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], Warren Alford is age 26, a married laborer working for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and living in TyTy, Tift Co., GA. He says he was born 7 April 1891 [sic] in Acree, GA. There is currently an Acree in Dougherty Co., GA, but there was also an Acree in Worth Co., GA, at one time, and this is no doubt where he was born. Warren’s brother Sloan/Sloran also lists Acree, GA, as his birth place on his WWII Draft Registration Card.

            On the 1900 census, Waren age 8 b. Apr 1892 in GA, is listed with his parents and 6 of his siblings in Militia District 1346, Worth Co., GA, dwelling #555: Tom Aulford, farmer age 60 b. May 1840, m. 16 years; his wife Hattie 27 b. May 1874, 8 children, 7 living; and 7 children. All and their parents were b. in GA.

            In 1910 Warren is in Militia District 1602, Worth Co., GA, dwelling #1: John Jenkins, farmer age 34 b. GA; and partner Warren Alford 18 GA. Warren’s parents are in Militia District 1428, Worth Co., GA, dwelling #202: Tom Alford Sr., age 50 b. GA, and Hattie 40 b. GA, 11 children, 10 living. Eight children are listed.

            In 1920 Tom, age 65, Hattie, age 48, and 3 of their children are in Pine Hill, Worth Co., GA, dwelling #139. All were b. in GA.

            In 1930 Thomas, age 55 b. GA, and his wife Hattie, age 40 b. GA, are living in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic Co., NJ. Thomas was age 20 at first marriage, and Hattie was 16. Thomas says his mother was b. in Africa; all other parents were b. in U.S.

            Warren has not been located in 1920 or 1930. On all censuses, the family is listed as black.

            Wayne Alford reports that his grandfather Tom Alford married Hattie Hurse, and that Tom was the victim of an unsolved homicide in Philadelphia, PA. Tom Alford was born a slave; interestingly, he named his two eldest sons Warren and Green, common first names for white Alfords, and perhaps a clue about Tom’s Worth County owners.

            Wayne provided this photo of Hattie Hurse Alford:

 

 

            Mahala’s husband Warren’s lineage: Warren 1892 GA1, Thomas/Tom 18?? GA2.

 

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MARCELLOUS C. ALFORD

 

SOMERSET HERALD

Princess Anne, MD—Wednesday, 13 September 2006

 

CRISFIELD—Marcellous C. Alford, 26, died in a fatal accident on Route 667 in Hopewell, Md., on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006.

            A memorial service was held Sunday at Woodrow Wilson Memorial Center in Crisfield. Interment will be private. Services are being handled by Anthony E. Ward Funeral Home in Crisfield.

 

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MARY GREEN ALFORD INTELLINI

AAFA #0707

 

 

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 4 October 2002

 

SILVER SPRING, MD—Mary Alford Intellini, of Silver Spring [Montgomery Co.], MD. Beloved wife of the late William Richard Intellini, died October 1, 2002, at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD. Daughter of the late Benjamin Smith Alford Sr. and Lula Stallings Alford. She was born Apri1 24, 1924, in Bunn, North Carolina.

            She is survived by her son, Richard Anthony Intellini, Woodbridge, VA; daughter, Linda Marie Intellini Figert and husband, Karl of Silver Spring, MD; grandmother of Lynley Kristen and Lauren Intellini; Lynmarie and William Figert; great grandmother of Kaylee Ann Intellini Villagomez. Sister of LaRue A. King and Marjorie A. Mathias of Bunn, NC, Sallie A. Pappas, Newport News, VA, Freddie L. Alford, Youngsville, NC. Sister-in-law of Elizabeth W. and Pauline B. Alford of Bunn, NC. Also survived by many loving and caring nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by brothers, Benjamin R., James M., John “Buck” D. and Benjamin S., Jr ., Alford; and her sister, Frances Ophelia; brothers-in-law, Robert King, John Pappas, and Harold Mathias; sister-in-law, Sudie M. Alford.

            Mary graduated from Bunn High School and Hardbargers Business School, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She began her career with the Naval Department in Washington, DC in 1943 and later worked for the Department of Labor, in Washington, DC. She retired in 1985.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Intellini (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 April 1924, which conflicts with both the obituary and AAFA records from Mary.

            Mary came late to AAFA and our Alford work by some standards. She and sister Larue Alford King came to the Richmond, VA, meeting in 1994. It was obvious that she had been working on her Alford genealogy a long time—probably longer than many of us. When most folks write, they send a letter of a couple of pages and maybe a few pages of enclosures. When Mary wrote, it came in a box. We have a large segment of one shelf dedicated to her input. When most folks call, they talk for just a few minutes. When Mary called you dropped whatever you were doing because you were going to be on the phone for an hour or more. The lady exuded Alford information. Several of us got to know Mary and Larue quite well at the last Raleigh, NC meeting as they made all of the tours with us. For one day they were two of a handful of us cooped up in an SUV piloted by Ramona Alford Darden. On the larger tour when we did the state capitol, Mary will always be remembered as the one who fell down the capitol stairs. She and Larue had plans and arrangements made to attend the 2002 meeting in Salt Lake City. In fact Mary had already knitted a couple of items that she sent ahead to be used as special gifts or prizes. She died just two weeks before the meeting. She will be missed.

            Her lineage: Mary Green 1924 NC1, Benjamin Smith 1888 NC2, James Oliver Bennett 1855 NC3, Bennett Henry 1818 NC4, Lockhard H. 1790 NC5. Mary considered Kinchen 1768 NC to be the father of Lockard Alford; he may have been, but there was no mention of Lockard in Kinchen’s will and no other evidence.

 

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MAUDE AGNES “PEGGY” HEBER BENNETT HALFORD

 

MARYLAND CAPITAL

Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD—Thursday, 14 October 1999

 

            Maude Agnes Heber “Peggy” Halford, 66, a longtime civic activist and businesswoman and resident of Glen Burnie [Anne Arundel Co.] for 41 years, died Oct. 11 at North Arundel Hospital. She had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

            Ms. Halford was born on New Year’s Day 1933 in Ellicott City [Howard Co.]. She retired in 1989 after working 25 years in real estate.

            As a member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Realtors, she was president of the Associate Division and was instrumental in combining the boards into one.

            She served two years on the board of directors and was president of the Women’s Council. She initiated a scholarship fund and was chairman of the entertainment committee for seven years and chairman of the R.E.P.C. and political affairs committees. She helped initiate and was the first ticket chairman for the Realtors Hospital Fund.

            In the late 1970s she served for two terms as president of the North Arundel County Businessmen’s Association. From 1983 to 1985 she was president of the North Anne Arundel County Women’s Democratic Club and from 1984 to 1986 she was member at large of the State Democratic Central Committee of Anne Arundel County.

            In 1991 she volunteered for Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center. She was vice president of the Glen Burnie Park Civic Association and active in Boy Scouts.

            Surviving are four children, Lewis H. Halford of Glen Burnie, Stephen D. Halford of Maryland Heights, Mo., John Halford of Annapolis, and Susan Delfert of Holtwood, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and her father, Henry Heber, of Gettysburg, Pa. She was the sister of the late Katherine Clemons and John Heber.

            A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at Glen Burnie Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 710 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Fink Funeral Home in Glen Burnie....

 

In another article:

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—Saturday, 16 October 1999

 

            Maude A. Halford, a Glen Burnie Realtor who established a real estate firm bearing her name, died Monday from complications of lung disease at North Arundel Hospital. She was 66.

            Mrs. Halford, known as Peggy, began her real estate career in 1964, and worked for several real estate agents before establishing her firm, Peggy Halford and Associates, on Crain Highway in 1983 after earning her broker’s license. She also earned a master’s certificate in residential and commercial appraisal. She had been president of the Associate Division of the Anne Arundel County Board of Realtors and the Board of Realtors’ Women’s Council, where she initiated a scholarship fund. She also was the first chairwoman of the Realtors’ Hospital Fund and served two terms as president of the North Arundel County Businessmen’s Association. She retired in 1989.

            Active in Anne Arundel County Democratic politics, she had been chairwoman of the North Arundel County Women’s Democratic Club, and was a member at large of the State Democratic Central Committee of Anne Arundel County from 1984 to 1986. She also had served as vice president of the Glen Burnie Park Civic Association during the mid-1970s. The former Maude A. Heber was born and reared in Elkridge, Howard County, and later left school to help support her family.

            Her marriages to Lewis Heath Bennett and Walter J. Halford Sr. ended in divorce. She was a member of Glen Burnie Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 710 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie, where a memorial service will be held at noon tomorrow.

            Mrs. Halford is survived by three sons, Lewis H. Halford of Glen Burnie, W. John Halford Jr. of Annapolis, and Stephen D. Halford of Maryland Heights, Mo.; a daughter, Susan Delfert of Holtwood, Pa.; her father, Henry H. Heber of Gettysburg, Pa.; and seven grandchildren.

 

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MAXINE PEACOCK ALFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—16 May 2003

 

            On May 9, 2003, Bishop Maxine Alford, beloved mother of Ernestine Richardson and Reginald Oats. She also leaves to cherish her precious memory one brother William Peacock, six grandchildren Lacricia Lovett, Shallimara Perry, Danney Perry, Octavia Timmons, Lenwood Richardson and Quartney Neal, 23 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

            The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16 at the Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Ave. from 3 to 7 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday in the Sanctuary of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, 4401 Liberty Heights Ave…. Interment Druid Ridge Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maxine Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 9 Feb 1930, last residence Randallstown, Baltimore Co., MD.

 

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NICHOLAS ROBERT ALFORD

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—Saturday, 17 January 1998

 

            Suddenly on Wednesday, January 14, 1998, Nicholas Robert Alford, of Crofton, MD. Beloved son of Scott J. and Karla Sippel Alford; brother of Paige Ruff, Ryan Alford and Patrick Ruff; grandson of Robert B. and Loretta Alford and Kenneth and Irene Sippel. Relatives and friends may call at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Rte 450 and Race Track Rd., Bowie, MD on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at St. Paul’s Chapel, Crownsville Rd. and General’s Highway, Crownsville MD on Monday, January 19, 1998 at 11 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

 

In another article:

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—_____ January 1998

 

            Anne Arundel County police said yesterday that a Crofton toddler was killed by his babysitter’s boyfriend while his parent were out having dinner Tuesday night.

            Police and investigators said they still are investigating the death of 17 month-old Nicholas Robert Alford and would release little information, except to say that he died of severe head injuries.

            Zenon Cantu Jr., who investigators believe was the only person taking care of Nicholas at the time of his death, was arrested yersterday and charged with first-degree murder.

            Cantu, 25, of Pasadena, is being held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center, police said.

            Police would not say whether Nicholas was struck on the head or whether he had suffered injuries from being shaken or dropped.

            According to police, the child’s parents went out to dinner Tuesday, leaving their three children—including Nicholas’ 9-year-old sister and 6-year-old brother—with a babysitter. A spokesman for the county prosecutor said they believe the woman, whom police did not identify, was a regular sitter for the Alfords.

            At some point during the evening, Cantu, the babysitter’s boyfriend, visited the home. Police said Nicholas was last seen alive about 7:30 p.m., in Cantu’s presence. Police did not say whether the parents checked on the baby when they returned home.

            The boy’s body was found the next morning, police said. An autopsy Thursday showed that he died of head trauma, and established the time of death to be when he was in Cantu’s sole custody. Police did not say where the babysitter was at that time.

            Police spokesman Sgt. Ed Bergin said he did not know if the babysitter would be charged in the boy’s death, but said the investigation was continuing.

            The Alford family could not be reached for comment.

 

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RANDALL GENO ALFORD, JR.

 

MARYLAND CAPITAL

Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD—2 July 2002

 

            Randall Geno Alford, Jr., 65, of Annapolis, died on June 28 at Anne Arundel Medical center of complications from a massive stroke.

            He was born on March 10, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Southeastern High School there in 1956. He served in the Marine Corps from 1956 to 1960. He was a self-employed caterer in Capitol Heights from 1980 to 1990 before suffering his first stroke. He was formerly married to Henrietta Alford of Annapolis.

            Surviving are one son, Skylar E. Alford of Baltimore, daughters, Regena A. Green of Annapolis and Deborah A. Alford of Menlo Park, California, his mother, Dorothy M. Miles of Detroit, brother, Gary M. Fletcher of Detroit, and Sisters, Carol Granger of Atlanta, Georgia, and JoAnn Morris of Detroit.

            A memorial service was held at Beacon Light Seventh Day Adventist Church. Reese and Sons Mortuary were in charge of arrangements.

 

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RICHARD EARL ALFORD

 

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 17 May 2009

 

 

CUMBERLAND, MD—Richard Earl Alford, 62, of Cumberland, MD, died on Friday, May 15, 2009 at WMHS-Memorial Campus.

            Born June 16, 1946, in Milledgeville, GA, he was the son of the late Mack Furman Alford, Sr. and Dorothy (Lanier) Alford. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, Mack F. Alford, Jr.

            Richard was a 1964 graduate of Baldwin High School, Milledgeville, GA. He received his Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Technical Institute, Marietta, GA in 1967 and his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA in 1969 where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Richard was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974.

            In October of 1979, Richard was chosen to engineer the start-up and manage a production facility for Biederlack’s first American blanket manufacturing facility. Richard chose Cumberland over the Eastern shore because of the ready and able workforce and the beauty of Western Maryland. He later became President of Biederlack of America Corporation and retired in 2004. Prior, to his move to Cumberland, Richard was Plant Manager of the Standard-Coosa-Thatcher, Rossville, GA and Chattanooga, TN facilities. He started his career with JP Stevens of Milledgeville, GA and later became plant engineer for Lawtex Industries in Macon, GA. Richard was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Textile Manufacturers Institute.

            Richard held office in many different organizations over the years, including Allegany County Economic Development Company, Boy Scouts of America and the Maryland B.A.S.S. Federation. He was an avid woodworker, bass fisherman, gardener, boater and golfer.

            Richard is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda (Drummond) Alford; a daughter, Amy Waterman and husband Scot, Lexington, KY; a brother, William L. Alford and wife Roya, Warner Robins, GA; a sister, Dorothy Ann Oermann and husband Tim, Orange Park, FL; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Margaret and James Drummond, Frostburg, MD; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; brothers-in-law, Mark Drummond and Harold Crawford; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Smith; and his special canine friend, Buddy.

            Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD, (www.AdamsFamilyFuneralHome.com) on Monday, May 18, 2009 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

            A memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Floyd Bender officiating.

            Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Stallings, George Merling, William Wilson, Sr., Russell Alford, Will Alford, Tyler Alford, Jonathan Oermann, Caje Knight and David Knight.

            The family requests that memorial contributions be made to: UPMC Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, 3459 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; the Hospice of the Western Maryland Health System, 900 Seton Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502, or Friendship Haven Church, Williams Street, Cumberland, MD 21502.

 

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ROBERT FULTON ALFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—2 November 2002

 

            On October 31, 2002, Robert Fulton Alford, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Alford, dear brother of Thomas Alford and his wife, Margaret, Frances Berger and her husband, George, and the late Stanley Alford and his wife, Eleanor, passed away.

            A burial mass was held in Our Lady Queen Peace Church on Monday with interment following in Fork M.E. Cemetery.

 

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ROSETTE BRASMAN ALFORD

Mother of Brenda Alford, AAFA #1076

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—Wednesday, 27 April 2005

 

            On April 26, 2005, peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD, Rosette Alford. Beloved wife of the late Rev. James A. Alford, Sr. and mother of Rosemary A. Whitehurst (Ronald), Harriette A. Meriwether, Dr. Jacquelyn A. Alford, James A. Alford Jr. and Brenda Alford; sister of Janet L. Avent.

            She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews; Maxine Frazier, a dedicated caregiver, and a host of other relatives and friends.

            On Thursday, April 28, 2005, friends are invited to call at Third Baptist Church, 917 Princess St., Alexandria, VA, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m.... Interment Bethel Cemetery, Alexandria, VA. Arrangements by Lewis Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosette Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 May 1911, last residence Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

            Her husband’s lineage: James A. 1892 GA1, Charles 1858 GA2, James born in slavery3.

 

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SHIRLEY BULLOCK ALFORD

 

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

Norfolk, VA—Wednesday, 20 June 2001

 

BALTIMORE—Shirley Alford , 64, departed this life, Saturday, June 16, 2001. Born March 19, 1937, in Tarboro, N.C., she was a native of Suffolk, Va., and a resident of Baltimore, Md., for the past 46 years. She retired from nursing at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after 43 years of dedicated service.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her loving husband, James Alford of Baltimore; loving parents, Louis and Betty Bullock of Suffolk; four sisters, Mable Stills of Baltimore, Betty Bynum and husband Steve of Chesapeake, Gwendolyn Davis and husband Eugene of Hampton, Christine Mack and husband Jimmie of Newport News; seven brothers, Joe Louis Bullock of Philadelphia, Pa., David Bullock and wife Marjorie of Suffolk, Harvey Bullock of Norfolk, James Bullock and wife Mary of Warrenton, Michael Bullock and wife Elvira of Hampton, Kenneth Bullock and companion Grace Smolens of Reston, Steve Bullock of Portsmouth; mother-in-law, Dollie Alford of Durham, N.C.; brothers-in-law, Willie Alford and wife Sylvia of Baltimore, Eugene Alford and wife Lacey of Atlanta, Ga., William Brooks and wife Carrie and Eric Alford , both of Durham; sister-in-law, Dethis Alford of Durham; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved and cherished her dearly.

            The family will receive friends at 1106 Truman Road, Suffolk. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Canaan Baptist Church, Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, with burial in the church cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home, Suffolk, is in charge.

 

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SNOWDEN OSBORNE ALFRED

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—19 May 1999

 

            On May 13, 1999, Snowden Osborne Alfred loving wife of the late Joseph Weymon Alfred, devoted mother of Joseph Wayman Alfred and his wife Jan, Martha Lynn Alfred-King and her husband Darnell and Robert Whitcomb Alfred, cherished grandmother of Jill Ellen Wright, Joy Allison Alfred, Gregory Scott King, Joseph William Alfred, Christine Willis Johnson, Michelle Willis Delbail and the late Robert Carroll Alfred, beloved sister of Harold and Lowell Gene Osborne, Ruby Osborne Morgan, Geraldine Osborne Reynolds and the late Silis, Clyde and Arnold Osborne. Also survived by four great-grandchildren.

 

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air ... with Eastern Star Service on Sunday at 7:30 P.M.... Interment Parkwood Cemetery.

 

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THOMAS H. ALFORD

 

BALTIMORE SUN

Baltimore, MD—17 January 2003

 

            On January 15, 2003, Thomas H. Alford, Sr., beloved husband of Margaret (nee Fiorino); loving father of Margaret L. Alford, Thomas H. Alford Jr. and wife Deborah, Mary F. Bush, George S. Alford and Joseph M. Jones, and the late Dorothy Doris Knill, father-in-law of the late Gary Bush; cherished grandfather of Joan M. Knill, Jennifer A. Kopajtic, Christina M. Alford and Ryan M. Alford; great grandfather of Christian M. Knill and Hailey R. Sichette; dear brother of Frances M. Berger and husband George W. Berger.

            Funeral Service at the family owned Joseph N. Zannino Jr. Funeral Home, 263 S. Conkling St. (at Gough) on Saturday at 10 A.M., with Mass of Resurrection at Shrine of the Little Flower Church at 11 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery….

 

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VICTORIA ALFORD DRISCOLL

 

WASHINGTON POST

Washington, DC—Monday, 23 April 2001

 

            On Saturday, April 21, 2001, Victoria Alford Driscoll, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 25, at the Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home. Interment was private.

            She was the daughter of Bertha C. Alford and the late Andrew Alford. Her husband, John W. Driscoll; daughters Elizabeth and Amanda Driscoll; brothers Charles, Robert, Tom, and Dick Alford survive her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Victoria A. Driscoll (SS# issued in OH) was born 23 Dec 1950, last residence Damascus, Montgomery Co., MD.

 

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VIVIAN ALFORD MEETZE

 

FREDERICK POST

Frederick, Frederick Co., MD—Tuesday, 20 June 2000

 

            Mrs. Vivian Alford Meetze, 91, formerly of Princeton, New Jersey, died Sunday, June 18, at the Sunrise Assisted Living Home, Frederick. Funeral services were held at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.

            Born May 13, 1909, in Batesburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Maude Bates Alford.

            Her husband of 59 years, Brig. Gen. Adam Watts Meetze, U.S. Army Ret., died on January 3, 1989. During her marriage, she accompanied him on military assignments in the United States and France retiring to Princeton in 1963.

            Also preceding her in death was her son, Robert Yost Meetze in 1994 and one brother, Col. John Calhoun Alford, U.S. Army Ret.

            Survivors include her son, Maj. Gen. Henry W. Meetze, U.S. Army Ret. and his wife MaryAnn of Frederick; one daughter-in-law, Leda D. Meetze of Sarasota, Florida; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vivian A. Meetze (SS# issued in VA), last residence Frederick, Frederick Co., MD.

            We published the obituary of her brother John Calhoun Alford in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.

            Her parents were Napoleon Alford and Maude Bates.

            For more information on this family, see Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC [the name of Elizabeth’s husband is not known].

            Her lineage: Vivian 1909 SC1, Napoleon 1878 SC2, Calhoun 1850 SC3.