MISSISSIPPI OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

AND SPELLING VARIATIONS

 

 

The Alford American Family Association’s 2007 annual meeting was held in Vicksburg, Mississippi. We made a special effort to obtain obituaries of all “Alfords” who died in that state and published them in AAFA ACTION. However, for the first time, we decided not to publish a compiled print edition, but instead to publish the compilation on this website.

 

We continue to obtain obituaries for “Alfords” who died in Mississippi. This compilation includes all Mississippi obituaries we have obtained to date. It will be updated periodically as we acquire new obituaries.

 

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 included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.

 

AAFA has often added notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. Extensive research notes are not always included in the interest of making the obituaries available online. 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 2010

 

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The families of many of the subjects of these Mississippi obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.

 

*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:

 

 

1. Known Descendants of Isham Alford, b. 1755 NC, and Anne Ferrell (DNA Group One)

 

2. Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1801 GA, and Lennae W. Roden

 

3. Lodwick Alford (ca1710–1800) Genealogy, Three Generations (DNA Group One)

This line goes back to #5. See also the separate genealogies for Lodwick’s children and grandchildren:

            Jacob Alford 1738 VA (5 Generations)

            See Also Joan Harley’s Jacob Alford Family History

            James Alford 1740

                        Cullen Alford 1775 NC (4 Generations)

                        Kinchen Alford 1779 ?? (4 Generations)

                        Wiley Alford 1794 GA (3 Generations)

            Julius Alford 1750

                        Lodwick Alford 1775 NC (5 Generations)

                        Zaddock Alford 1787 GA (4 Generations)

                        Halcut Alford 1789 GA (4 Generations)

                        Julius C. Alford 1798 GA (4 Generations)

            Lemuel Alford 1766

                        Jones Alford 1807 NC (4 Generations)

            Kinchen Alford 1768

                        Sippi Alford 1800 NC (4 Generations)

 

4. Descendants of Jacob Alford, b. 1761 NC (DNA Group One)

This line goes back to #5. See also the separate genealogies for Jacob’s children:

            Needham Judge Alford 1789 NC (5 Generations)

            Edwin Barksdale Alford 1792 NC (5 Generations)

            Lucy Alford Maines about 1793 NC (5 Generations)

            Julius C. Alford 1797 GA (4 Generations

            William Alford 1804 GA (5 Generations

            Nancy Alford Berryhill 1805 GA (4 Generations)

            John Seaborn Alford 1807 LA (4 Generations)

            Seaborn John Alford 1807 LA (4 Generations)

            Moses Alford 1810 LA (3 Generations)

            Joseph W. Alford 1816 LA (3 Generations)

            Martha Alford Stovall 1820 LA (5 Generations)

 

5. John Alford (1645–1710 VA) Tentative Genealogy, First Three Generations (DNA Group One)

 

6. Known Descendants of John Alford, b. 1801 NC (DNA Group One)

 

7. Known Descendants of John Henry Alford b. ca 1816 NC (DNA Group One)

 

8. Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA (DNA Group 6)

 

9. Known Descendants of Jeptha Alford 1979–1869 (DNA Group One)

This line may go back to #5.

 

 

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ABBIE RAMAGE ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 2 March 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Abbie Ramage Alford, 91, died February 28, 2007, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial in the Lakewood Memorial Park.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a member of Alta Woods Baptist Church where she was involved with the W.M.U. and for many years enjoyed serving in the church nursery.

            Survivors include: son, James W. Alford, Jr. and wife Lynn of Jackson; daughter, Glenda S. Vaughn of Jackson; grandchildren, Tonya Lotosky, Victor Alford, and John P. Vaughn, Sr.; great-grandchildren, Tanner Alford, Chase Alford, Zoe Vaughn, and Jack Vaughn, Jr.

            Preceded in death by her husband, James Whitfield Alford, Sr.; and son, John Wesley Alford....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Abbie R. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 7 Apr 1915.

            See the obituary of her husband’s father, James Oscar Alford, in this compilation.

            Abbie, age 4-?/12 b. MS, is listed on the 1920 census with her parents, Robert W. and Martha Ramage, in Zilpha, Attala Co., MS.

            James Whitfield Alford, son of James Oscar Alford and Leola Alford, was born 22 June 1906 in Mississippi and he died 19 Feb 1977 in Hinds Co., MS, where he is buried in Lakewood Memorial Cemetery.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Abbie’s husband’s paternal lineage: James Whitfield 1906 MS¹, James Oscar 1872 MS², Patrick 1841 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

            Abbie’s husband’s maternal lineage: James Whitfield 1906 MS¹, Evie Leola 1883 MS², Levi ??³.

 

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ADINA GAYLE ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 29 June 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

            Adina Gayle Alford, 16, of Rainey Road, a high school student, died Monday [June 28] at University of Mississippi Medical Center of injuries suffered in an automobile accident Friday.

            Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Pentecoastal Church with burial in Lakewood South Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home.

            Survivors include: parents, Fred and Liz Alford; sister, Diana Alford of Jackson; parental grandparents, H.O. and Annie Alford of Pelahatchie; and maternal grandparents, Vernal and Billie Sullivan of Pearl.

 

Photo from Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wilton Golson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. AAFA records show that she was born 13 June 1977.

            See the obituary of her grandfather Harrell Ovead Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            Her lineage: Adina Gayle 1977 MS¹, Fred Marvin 1950 MS², Harrell Ovead 1921 LA³, Fred Harrell 1889 MS⁴, Abraham 1844 MS⁵, ____ (husband of Matilda 1811 SC) ⁶.

 

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AILEEN BOYD ALFORD

 

TYLERTOWN TIMES

Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS—Thursday, 9 April 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Funeral services for Aileen Alford, 71, of Natchez [Adams Co.], were April 2, 1998, at Natchez. She died March 31, 1998, at Natchez. Mrs. Alford was a Walthall County native, born March 5, 1927, daughter of the late Percy and Ida Thornhill Boyd.

 

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

 

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ALTON REED ALFORD, SR.

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Tuesday, 31 October 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

McCOMB [Pike Co.]—Memorial services for Alton Reed Alford Sr., 65, of McComb, who died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hartman Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford was a retired school bus driver for the McComb school district, and a retired offshore crane operator. He was born March 19, 1941, to the late Bingham Reed Alford and Beatrice L. Osborn. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Brenda Joyce Burton Childs.

            He is survived by his wife, Dianne Jackson Alford of Hastings, Minn.; a son, Reed Alford Jr. and his wife, Rebecca, of McComb; a daughter, Renee Alford Gartland of Lafayette, La.; two stepdaughters, Cynthia Rollins and Effie Rollins, both of McComb; a stepson, Antonio Jackson and his wife, Amy, of Tylertown; one sister, Lucretia A. Palmertree and her husband, James O., of Greenwood; and 11 grandchildren, Ashley Alford, Eric Walker, Mary Claire Gartland, Juanita Collins, Taralah Sutton, Asia Roy, Breland Alford, Caitlin Roy, Kole Alford, Kennedy Alford and Antonia Jackson....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alton R. Alford (SS# issued in MS), ast residence Summit, Pike Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his sister Brenda Joyce Alford Burton Childs, and his uncle S.J. Alford in this compilation.

            Alton’s father is listed as Reed on both the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Carroll Co., MS, and again in SSDI records. This obituary and a Family Tree on RootsWeb list him as Bingham Reed. AAFA records list him as Reed B. Alford.

            SSDI records show that Reed B. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 Dec 1919 and d. 2 March 1992, last residence Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS.

            Reed is listed on the 1920 census with his family in Hemmingway, Carroll Co., MS, dwelling #87: Smith Alford, farmer age 42; his wife Freddie 37; and children: Irbie 18, Herman 16, Lara (son) 15, Talmage 13, Noah 12, Noel 12, S.J. (son) 10, Adnis (daughter) 7, Ocie (son) 4, Elgia 2, and Reed 2/12. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            This is the family of James Smith Alford, b. 4 March 1878 in Carroll Co., MS, and Freddie Mae Randall.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Alton’s lineage: Alton Reed 1941 MS¹, Reed Bingham 1919 MS², James Smith 1878 MS³, Henry J. 1847 MS⁴, James Henry 1825 AL⁵, John 1801 GA⁶.

 

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ALTON STEVE ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 7 June 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

FLORENCE [Rankin Co.]—Alton Steve Alford, 32, a claims adjuster, died of pneumonia Tuesday [June 4] at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

            Services are 11a.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial the church cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was a Florence native and a 1982 graduate of Florence High School. He attended Jackson State University. He was an active member of Spring Hill Baptist Church.

            Survivors include; mother, Johnnie Mae Alford of Florence; sister, Louise Britton, Rhodina Dudley, Johnetta Lewis and Monika McTee, all of Florence; and brothers, Willie B. Alford of Chicago and Paul A. Alford of Anguilla.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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ALVA BELL STEWART ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 7 March 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

VAIDEN [Carroll Co.]—Alva Bell Stewart Alford, 92, a retired school teacher died of heart failure Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Winona Manor. Visitation is 5–8 p.m. today at Lee Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial in Vaiden Cemetery in Vaiden….

            Mrs. Alford was a member of the Vaiden United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Alford.

            Survivors include: daughters, Nell Fielder, Winona, MS, Mary Lynn Welch, Vaiden, MS, Polly Welch, Greenville, MS, and Lillian Hunsinger, Birmingham, Ala.; sons, James Alford, Vaiden, MS, Walter Alford, Jackson, MS, Jerry Alford, Vaiden, MS; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

            Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Research.

 

Photo from Vaiden Cemetery, Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ronnie Lee Collins

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alva S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 March 1909, last residence Winona, Montgomery Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of her daughter Alva L. “Polly” Alford Welch; and her father-in-law James Oscar Alford in this compilation.

            Alva’s husband Wilburn was born 26 Jan 1905 in Carroll Co., MS, the son of James Oscar and Leola Alford. He is listed on the 1910 and 1920 censuses with his parents in Carroll Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: Wilburn 1905 MS¹, James Oscar 1872 MS², Patrick 1841 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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ALVA L. “POLLY” ALFORD WELCH

 

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES

Greenville, Washington Co., MS—Friday, 7 August 2009

 

GREENVILLE—Funeral services for Alva L. “Polly” Welch, 74, of Greenville will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Greenville. She died Aug. 1, 2009, at her home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Greenville.

            Mrs. Welch was born Oct. 1, 1934, in Vaiden to Wilburn and Alva Bell Alford. She grew up in Vaiden where she attended school. She has been a resident of Greenville since 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn and Alva Bell Alford; her son, Stephen “Stevie” Welch; and her husband, Dewitt Welch.

            She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Gayle Welch of Greenville, and Connie Shannon and her husband, Charles, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; two sons, Marty Welch of Vaiden and Dewey Welch and his wife, Linda, of Greenville; three brothers, James (Phyllis) Alford of Vaiden, Jerry (Kathy) Alford of Vaiden, and Walter (Paula) Alford of Kilmichael; three sisters, Nell Fielder of Winona, Mary Welch of Vaiden and Lillian (Ronnie) Hunsinger of Leeds, Ala.; four grandchildren, Shana (Jeff) Foster, Brandon Welch, Christopher Welch and Megan Shannon; and two great-grandchildren, Grayson Foster and Dawson Foster.

            Visitation will be Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Greenville.

            The Rev. Ronny Spivey will officiate the services.

 

Photo from Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Washington Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ronnie Lee Collins

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Alva Bell Stewart Alford; and her grandfather James Oscar Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Alva L. 1934 MS¹, Wilburn 1905 MS², James Oscar 1872 MS³, Patrick 1841 MS⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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ALVIN HAROLD ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 28 January 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Alvin Harold Alford, 75, passed away Friday, January 26, 2007 at Rankin General Hospital in Brandon. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2007 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Flag Chapel Baptist Church 738 Flag Chapel Rd. Jackson, interment Natchez National Cemetery at 3 p.m.

            Mr. Alford was born in Jackson on July 21, 1931. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force and worked for P&R Auto Supply in Jackson. He was of the Baptist faith.

            Survivors include his sons, Robyn J. Camelot of Dallas, TX, Ralph E. Alford Sr. of Jackson, Brian E. Alford of Bowie, TX, Ron Alford of Lake Dallas, TX, Gary N. Alford of Ft. Wayne, IN, Timothy W. Alford of Pearl; brothers, Arthur Alford of Florence, Jerry Alford of Erie, PA, Uyless Alford of Crystal Springs, David Alford of Ridgecrest, LA, Marvin Alford of Pearl; sisters, Jenny Windham of Pearl, Julia Wilson of Tulsa, OK, Kathy Pauser of Cold Springs, MN; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm his death date but show that Alvin H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 24 July 1931 ( as does the obituary posted at Heartfelt Connections), last residence Pearl, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his brothers William S. Alford Jr. and Arthur N. Alford; his daughter-in-law Jessie P. Sanderson Alford; and his sister-in-law Mary Ann Whittington Alford in this compilation.

            Alvin Harold Alford was the son of Willie Simon Alford and Mary Ida Noel. He married Sarah Louise Bailey in 1952. She was born 1922, died 1994 and is buried in an unnamed cemetery in Brandon, Rankin Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Alvin Harold 1931 MS¹, Willie Simeon 1891 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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AMANDA MOAK ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Probably New Orleans, LA— _____ April 1967

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Of McComb [Pike Co.], Mississippi, on Saturday, April 22, 1967, at 4 o’clock a.m., Amanda Moak Alford, in her 85th year, wife of the late Robert S. Alford; mother of Henry M. Alford of Jackson, Mississippi, Mrs. Clyde G. Wells of New Orleans, Louisiana and James M. Alford of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandmother of Robert C. Wells of New Orleans, La., and Edward Alford of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister of Mrs. C.C. Clark of Ruth, Mississippi and Mr. Samuel D. Moak of Norfield, Mississippi, and the late Mrs. Clint Greer, Mrs. Sedley Roberts, Mr. Ira E. Moak and Mr. David S. Moak.

            .... Eastern Star Services by Queen Esther Chapter No. 1, Sunday, April 23, 1967.

            Services from Catching’s Funeral Home on Monday, April 24, 1967 at 10:30 o’clock a.m. Interment Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Mississippi.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            We included the obituary of her son Henry M. Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; and of her daughter Mae Clair Alford Wells in Louisiana Obituaries.

            Amanda Moak was the wife of Robert Strickland Alford, b. 20 Sept 1867 in Mississippi, the son of Leander Raiford Alford and Sophronia Curtus Strickland. Mrs. Clyde G. Wells is their daughter Mary Clare Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Robert Strickland 1867 MS¹, Leander Raiford 1832 MS², Seaborn John 1807 LA³, Jacob 1761 NC⁴, Julius 1717 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

 

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ANGELIA BLAND ALFORD

Wife of Howard Leslie Alford, AAFA #0446

 

Angelia at AAFA’s 1991 Annual Meeting in Jackson, MS

Photo from AAFA files

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ June 2002

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

MABEN [Webster Co.]—Angelia Bland Alford, 64, homemaker, died Thursday, June 13, 2002, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo [Lee Co.]. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Oliver Funeral Home with burial in the Marvin Hill Cemetery in Cumberland.

 

Photo from Marvin Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Webster Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Angelia B. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 Sept 1937.

            Angelia, her husband H.L., and their son Ken are AAFA Charter Members #0446. They attended several annual meetings.

 

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ANN BRACILO ALFORD BUSH

 

[A similar article was published in The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, on the following day.]

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Monday, 18 September 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Services for Ann Bracilo Alford Bush of Greenwood will be 2 p.m. today at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home Chapel.

            Mrs. Bush, 85, died of heart failure Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Golden Age Nursing Home.

            She was born in Sinaola, Sonora, Mexico and moved to Yuma, Ariz., as a child. After her marriage to L.V. Alford, who preceded her in death, she moved to the Greenwood area. [The article in The Clarion-Ledger says: “After her marriage to L.V. Alford, who preceded her in death in 1968, she moved to the Greenwood area following WWII.”]

            For some 10 years, she and her husband lived in Clarksdale [Coahoma Co.]. They later returned to Greenwood, where she had lived since. She was a member of Cruger Baptist Church for a number of years and taught Sunday school there. She was most recently a member of North Greenwood Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Holy Huggers Sunday School Class.

            Mrs. Bush is survived by her husband, John Miller Bush of Greenwood; a daughter, Larrene Lunsford of Clarksdale; two sons, Tommy Alford of Birmingham, Ala., and Dr. William Alford of Senatobia; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

            The Rev. Bob Hatzfeld and Tommy Alford will officiate at the services. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Greenwood under the direction of Wilson & Knight Funeral Home.

            Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Caleb Alford, Jed Alford, Josh Alford and Jeremy Alford, and Vernon Lehman, John Bush, David Bush and Chris Bush....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ann Bush (SS# issued in MS) was born 17 March 1921, last residence Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS.

            There is no New Hope Cemetery in Leflore Co., MS. Wayne Parrish, AAFA #1254 and Mississippi Cemeteries Project Manager, reports that Ann is buried in the Alford plot in the New Hope Cemetery in adjoining Carroll Co., MS.

            Also buried there is her first husband, Larry V. Alford, born 11 Dec 1916 and died 2 Oct 1968. SSDI records show that Larry Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 11 Dec 1916 and died _____ Oct 1968, last residence not listed.

            His memorial at FindAGrave.com says “MS Tec5 Co A 1906 Eng Avn Bn WW II.” U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938–1946 (Ancestry.com) lists his enlistment in Phoeniz, AZ, on 6 Feb 1943, residence Leflore Co., MS.

            In 1930, L.V. Alford, age 13, is in Carroll Co., MS, with his parents Ben Alford 49, and his wife Dora 44, and 2 siblings. All and their parents were born in MS.

            In 1920, L.V. Alford, age 3, is in Carroll Co., MS, with his parents, B.N. Alford 39 and his wife Dora 33, and 4 older sisters. All and their parents were born in MS.

            In 1900, Benjamin N. Alford, age 19 b. Feb 1881 in MS, is living in Carroll Co. with his parents, Henry J. Alford, 52 b. Dec 1847 in MS (parents b. AL and GA), and his wife Laura B. 51 b. Jan 1849 in MS, and 2 siblings.

            Wayne Parrish also found the grave of Ann’s probable father, Fred C. Bracilo, at New Hope Cemetery. “When I looked for him on Ancestry, I found that SSDI showed his death in Alabama. There were also two border crossings on Ancestry.com, which showed him to be a British citizen residing in Mexico, which tracks with Ann’s obit. One of the crossings in 1940 lists his daughter Annie Marston Bracilo as his departure contact. His age on the border crossings and the dates on SSDI match those on the tomb at New Hope, 16 May 1872–7 Sep 1962.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: Larry V. 1916 MS¹, Benjamin N. 1881 MS², Henry J. 1847 MS³, James Henry 1825 AL⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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ANNA LOUISE ALFORD

AAFA #0553

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Tuesday, 30 December 2003

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

WEST POINT [Clay Co.]—Louise Alford, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. She was a native of Choctaw County, a former resident of McCool and a resident of Clay County since 1934. She was the payroll coordinator for Bryan Foods for 30 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church EPC, where she was Sunday school secretary. She was a member of the Pilot Club of West Point.

            Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Weir.

            Survivors include three nieces, Mary Ann Vanlandingham of Jackson, Rosalyn W. Kelly of New Albany and Carol Pearson of Florence; five nephews, Bernard Strawbridge of Jackson, Billy Strawbridge of Indianola, Kenneth Whitmore of Weir, Sammie Whitmire of McCool and Dwain Alford of Enterprise, Ala.; a sister-in-law, Elsie M. Alford of Enterprise, Ala.; special friends, Kay and James Bagwell of West Point.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Alexander Hutchinson and William Vernon Alford; brothers and sisters, Frank Alford, Leonard Alford, Inez McKinley, Mabel Strawbridge and Nellie Whitmire....

 

In another article:

 

CHOCTAW PLAINDEALER

Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS—_____ January 2004

 

            Funeral services for Miss Louise Alford, age 87, of West Point, MS, were held December 31, 2003 at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Davis and Rev. Ann Houston Kelly officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Weir, MS. Miss Alford died December 28, 2003 at North MS Medical Center in West Point. Calvert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

            Miss Alford was a Member of First Presbyterian Church EPC and a payroll Coordinator for Bryan Foods for 30 years. She was a native of Choctaw County. Miss Alford was a resident of Clay County since 1934. She was a Member of the Pilot Club of West Point. She served as Secretary of Sunday School at First Presbyterian EPC.

            She was the daughter of the late Mary Alexander Hutchinson and William Vernon Alford. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Frank Alford, Leonard Alford, Inez McKinley, Mabel Strawbridge and Nellie Whitmire.

            Memorials: First Presbyterian Church EPC Building Fund, P. O. Box 366, West Point, MS 39773; Palmer Home For Children, P. O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39701; French Camp Academy, 1 Fine Place French Camp, MS 39745-9989.

            Survivors: Nieces, Mary Ann Valandingham of Jackson, MS, Rosalyn W. Kelly of New Albany, MS, Carol Pearson of Florence, MS; Nephews, Bernard Strawbridge of Jackson, MS, Billy Strawbridge of Indianola, MS, Kenneth Whitmire of Weir, MS, Sammie Whitmire of McCool, MS, Dwain Alford of Enterprise, AL; Sister-in-Law, Elsie M. Alford of Enterprise, Al; Special Friend Kay and James Bagwell of West Point, MS.

            Pallbearers: Bill Strawbridge, Bernard Strawbridge, Sammie Whitmire, Kenneth Whitmire, Fred Morgan, Andy Vanlandingham, Danny Kelly, Dwain Alford.

            Honorary Pallbearers: Members of Braddock Sunday School Class, Dr. T. N. Braddock, Buddy Clyde Turner, Elders of First Presbyterian Church EPC, Friends and Former Co-Workers at Bryan Foods.

 

 

Photo from Mount Zion Cemetery, Weir, Choctaw Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 Feb 1916. When she joined AAFA, she provided her full name.

            Her lineage: Anna Louise 1916 MS¹, William Vernon 1876 MS², James Leonard 1848 MS³, Terrell 1814 NC⁴.

 

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ANNIE B. BREWSTER ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Wednesday, 6 January 2010

 

            Services for Annie B. Brewster-Alford will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Berry & Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Michael Franks officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery.

            Ms. Alford, 71, of Meridian, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

            Visitation will be Friday, from 6 p.m.-7 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie B. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 Apr 1938, last residence Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

 

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ARIE TURNER ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 25 October 2009

 

            Arie Turner Alford, 89, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.

            Visitation is 4-7 pm today at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10 am Monday, October 26, 2009, at the funeral home with burial in Line Creek Cemetery in Morton. Rev. Scott Walters, Rev. Bernard Nail and Dr. Clarence Cooper will officiate.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Scott County and a resident of Rankin County for the past 11 years moving from Morton. He was a member of Brandon Baptist Church and a former member of Line Creek Baptist Church in Scott County where he had served as a deacon. Mr. Alford had worked for many years in management in the Poultry Industry in Scott County and also had owned and operated a poultry farm. He served 8 years in United States Navy during World War II, having served on the U. S. S. Enterprise and U.S.S. Yorktown.

            Survivors include his wife, Joyce Alford of Brandon; daughters, Janis Alford Simpson and husband, James T. of Huntsville, Alabama, Joan Alford Terry and husband, Jim of Clinton; grandchildren, Jason Simpson and wife, Brandy and Jamie Simpson of Huntsville, Alabama, Ryan Terry of Flowood and Allyn Ann Terry Simpson and husband Jeremy of Lake Forest, California; niece, Julie Alford Martin of Brandon and nephew, Michael Alford of Brandon.

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, P. O. Box 14310, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 ( www. dav.org/donate) or to Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arie Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 July 1920, last residence Brando, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his brother Baker Alford in this compilation.

            Arie was the son of Arrie Hilton Alford and Bessie May Turner. He married Robbye Joyce Palmer on 21 March 1943.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Arie Turner 1920 MS¹, Arrie Hilton 1896 MS², James Thomas 1861 MS³, Julius C. 1830 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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AROLD A. “JACK” ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 12 December 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

[A very similar article was published on Thursday, 11 December 2003, in the Bolivar Commercial.]

 

CLEVELAND [Bolivar Co.]—A.A. “Jack” Alford, 83, died Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at home. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Cleveland with burial in New Cleveland Cemetery.... Ray Funeral Home of Cleveland is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was born on March 3, 1920, in Carroll County to George and Myrtle Alford. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp. in World War II., serving in India and was honorably discharged, with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was educated at Bowling Green College of Commerce. He married Jean Webster on June 14, 1945 in Laredo, Texas. He was a downtown Cleveland merchant for 46 years. His first job in Cleveland was a bookkeeper for C.E. Jordon and Company. He owned and managed L&A Furniture Exchange form 1956 until 1982. He then owned a picture framing business until his retirement in 1992. He was a board member of the Bolivar County Habitat for Humanity, member of the First United Methodist Church, where he was a past member of the Board of Trustees, Board of Missions, Men’s Bible Class and the Methodist Men’s Club. He was voted the 1996 Methodist Man of the Year. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Junior Chamber of Commerce and active member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.

            Survivors include: his wife, Jean Webster Alford of Cleveland; two sons, David Webster Alford of Cleveland and Donald Alford of Lawrenceville, Georgia; two daughters, Suzanne Alford Hodges and Jacqueline Alford Erwin, both of Russellville, Arkansas; a brother, Arthur Edward Alford of Steele, Missouri; five sisters, Juanita Bible of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Ruby Nell Davis of Hattiesburg, Gertie Langley of Van Cleave, Mississippi, Roberta Huckaby of Menden, Nevada, Blanche Pounds of Prescott, Arizona; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers are David Alford, Donald Alford, Donald Dean, Andrew Erwin, Micah Erwin and Paul Jones. Honorary pallbearers are the First United Methodist Church Men’s Bible Class....

 

 

Photos from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ted Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Arold A. Alford (SS# issued in MS) but list his death date as 9 Dec 2003.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Jean Webster Alford; his father, George Bedford Alford; and cousin James Leonard Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of his brother Arthur Edwin Alford in the Missouri Obituaries compilation.

            Arold A. Alford is the name on his WWII Army Enlistment Record, serial #14017247.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Arold A. 1920 MS¹, George Bedford 1880 MS², Patrick 1841 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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ARTHUR N. ALFORD, SR.

 

Photo from Chancellor Funeral Home

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 15 October 2008

 

            Mr. Arthur N. Alford, Sr., 82, went to be with the Lord from his home in Florence [Rankin Co.], Monday, October 13, 2008. Visitation will be today from 5-8 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Services are Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 10 am at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

            After serving in the U.S. Navy Mr. Alford lived in Jackson for over 30 years prior to moving to the Florence area. He was a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church and an electric motor repairman for Flannigan Electric.

            He is survived by his wife, Velma Alford of Florence; sons, Arthur N. (Linda) Alford, Jr., of Brandon, Michael Sim (Vicki) Alford of Terry, Davis Eugene (Shirley) Alford of Nashua, NH and Richard Loret (Gina) Alford of Brookhaven; daughters, Joyce (James) Johnston of Richland, Jenny Elaine (Billy) Warren of Florence; brothers: David Alford of Waterproof, LA, Marvin Alford of Pearl, and Ulyess Alford of Crystal Springs; sisters, Jenny Windham of Pearl, Kathy Pauser of Cold Springs, MN, and Julia Wilson of Tulsa, OK; 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

            On-line guestbook may be signed at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.

 

Photo from Garden of Memories, Florence, Rankin Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Mona Bryant

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur N. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Sept 1926, last residence Florence, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Alvin Harold Alford and William S. Alford Jr.; and his sister-in-law Mary Ann Whittington Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Arthur N. 1926 MS¹, Willie Simeon 1891 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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ARTHUR RANDALL “RANDY” ALFORD

 

Photo from Parkway Memorial Cemetery, Ridgeland, Madison Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

[Nearly identical articles were published on the same day in the Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME, and The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA.]

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 12 February 2009

 

            Dr. Arthur Randall “Randy” Alford, age 55, of Madison, MS, and Orono, ME, lost his battle with complications related to multiple sclerosis at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS, on Monday, February 9, 2009. Family members will receive friends in the chapel of Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland, MS, on Friday, February 13, 2009, from 5 to 7 pm and again from 1 to 2 pm on Saturday, February 14, 2009, with services following at 2 pm and burial in adjoining Parkway Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Butch Simmons officiating.

            Dr. Alford was born in Baton Rouge, LA on October 31, 1953, to Arthur Travis Alford and Hilda Simmons Alford. His academic accomplishments began in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, where he graduated from high school, later receiving his B. S. from the University of Southern Mississippi followed by his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Louisiana State University

            After a one year appointment as Research Entomologist in the Chemistry Department at the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, he became an Assistant Professor of Entomology at the University of Maine in Orono in 1982. His research focused on the chemical ecology of insects and on insect attractants and pheromones. He investigated plant chemicals associated with insect feeding stimulation and deterrence and, later in his career, combined these interests in the development of a strategy for the successful management of the Colorado potato beetle.

            During his 26 year career at the University of Maine, Dr. Alford served as chair of the Department of Entomology from 1992 to1994, and served as chair of the Applied Entomology and Environmental Sciences Department from 1994 to 1997. He was instrumental in establishing the Sustainable Agriculture Program at the University of Maine in 1986 and the Potato Ecosystem Project, a long term research program, in 1992, which continues to this day. He was also a member of the Entomological Society of America and of the International Chemosensory Workshop on Insects.

            Throughout his career, Dr. Alford inspired and mentored many students, formally in the classroom teaching “Insect Morphology, Physiology and Behavior,” “Pesticides and the Environment,” “Plant Pest Interactions,” and Honors Tutorials and, as significantly, informally in the many conversations and discussions with students and colleagues in his office, hallways and committee meetings. Students revered him as much for his thought-provoking questions and philosophical perspectives on life as they did for his expertise in insect physiology and behavior.

            Serving as a Major Advisor for seven graduate students, he also served on many Graduate and Honors Advisory Committees. For five years he served on the University Honors Council and he was a dedicated faculty mentor in the Maine Upward Bound Program, assisting underprivileged students to improve their skills in high school and prepare to enter and succeed in college. Many of Maine’s Upward Bound graduates speak of Dr. Alford as their favorite and most fondly remembered professor and mentor because of his unique ability to both inspire curiosity and foster achievement.

            But Dr. Alford’s first academic love was entomology and he worked from 1996 to 2007 to preserve the legacy of Maine’s most renowned entomologist, Dr. Edith Patch, through the development of her home, Braeside, into the Edith Marion Patch Center for Entomology, the Environment and Education. Instrumental in placing Braeside on “Maine’s Most Endangered Buildings” list, he steered Braeside onto the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, was a founding member of the Friends of Dr. Edith Marion Patch and spearheaded the project to preserve Dr. Patch’s home and gardens on the edge of the University of Maine campus. He served as Co-chair of the University/Town Relations Committee from Oct. 2002 to May 2003. Dr. Alford was Professor of Entomology in the School of Biology and Ecology at the time of his departure from the University of Maine in 2007 due to illness.

            His love of good friends, good food and his fondness for music led he and his wife to found the Southern Supper Club in Orono, Maine, in 1997. Throughout his declining years, his whole-hearted joy in hosting frequent Southern Supper Club dinners and many charity events and tours in his beloved home, the Squire John Bennoch House overlooking the Stillwater River, remained a steadfast source of enjoyment for him.

            His love of family was always apparent in the enjoyable times he spent over the years with his wife and children traveling, hiking, camping, and skiing. He never let his illness interfere with his devotion to his children or his joy in attending their academic and sporting events and cheering their accomplishments. He will long be fondly remembered by his family, colleagues, students and friends as a true Southern gentleman, a welcoming host, a delightful and entertaining storyteller, and a collector of friends. The world is a better place for those who knew him.

            He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Travis Alford.

            He is survived by his beloved wife, Jo Carol Alford of Madison, MS; devoted mother, Hilda Alford of Denham Springs, LA; sons, Travis Alford of Atlanta, GA and Elliot Alford of Portland, OR; daughter, Olivia Alford of Boston, MA and step-daughter, Leah (Brian) Harris of Clinton, MS; brother, Rick Alford and niece, Monica Alford of Denham Springs, LA; grandsons, Cade and Chandler Harris of Clinton, MS; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carroll and Peggy Rosamond of Madison, MS.

            Serving as pallbearers are Jim Boren, Donnie Mashon, Colllier Beasley, John Cooper Fore, Barry Starnes, and Ralph Underwood.

            Honorary pall bearers are Bryan Green, Richard Rula, John Jemison, David Kimler, Wayne Honeycutt, Abner Hammond, Don Rosamond, Todd Rosamond, Johnny Hill, Wellie Harris, Joe Labruzzo, Barry Hannula, and Jack Burton Hannula.

            The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Friends of Dr. Edith Marion Patch by mailing donations to Dr. Nancy MacKnight, 52 Penobscot Street, Orono, ME, 04473. Donations may be made payable to the University of Maine Foundation with Friends of Patch/ Dr. Alford in the memo line.

            Dr. Alford’s family wish to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Ruth Fredericks, Dr. Michael Winkelmann, Dr. Indira Veerisetty, Dr. Anne Whitehurst, Dr. Adam Lewis, Dr. Dale Walker and the staff of Hospice Ministries, St. Dominic Hospital, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Mississippi Home Care and Trinity Mission Rehabilitation for the kind, loving care he received, with special thanks and recognition to Dr. Alford’s favorites, Sherry Ingle, Alvin Thigpen and Jessica Keyes.

 

Photo from Parkway Memorial Cemetery, Ridgeland, Madison Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Alexander Lander

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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AUBREY LEE ALFORD, SR.

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 20 December 2007

 

            Aubrey Alford, Sr., 51, died Sunday, December 16, 2007 in Jackson. Funeral Services will be held today, December 20, 2007 at 1:00 pm at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories in Florence.

            Mr. Alford was a self employed carpenter having lived all his life in Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Claudine Alford; sons, Aubrey Alford, Jr., and Jamie Alford; daughter, April Alford; sisters, Patricia Keith, Nancy Gordon, Sherry Mahaffey, and Linda Alford; and two grandchildren, Hannah Jade and Colby Alex.

            On line guest book at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aubrey L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 12 Aug 1956.

            See the obituaries of his parents, James Hugh Alford Jr. and Grace Claudine McNeil Alford; and brother James Ray Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Aubrey Lee 1956 MS¹, James Hugh 1918 MS², James Hugh 1896 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1863 MS⁴, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁵, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁶, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁷, Isham 1755 NC⁸.

 

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AURORA LOUISE ALFORD GILCHRIST

Cousin of Edgar Griffin Alford Sr., AAFA #0423, and Leonidas Marcelus Alford, AAFA #0466

 

MADISON COUNTY JOURNAL

Ridgeland, Madison Co., MS—Wednesday, 25 May 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

RIDGELAND [Madison Co.]—Aurora Louise Alford Gilchrist died Sunday, May 15, 2005, at the age of 97. Visitation was Tuesday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland and a graveside ceremony Wednesday morning, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Floral Hills Cemetery on Airport Road in Pearl.

            She was born Feb. 27, 1908, in Mayersville, in Issaquena County, the second child of Nell Biggs Alford and Stewart Floyd Alford, Jr. of Hopedale Plantation, Issaquena County.

            She attended school in Greenville, and All Saints Episcopal School in Vicksburg. In 1929 she graduated from the University of Mississippi where she was elected Most Popular Girl her senior year. She studied Greek and Latin and majored in French and Home Economics. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

            In 1929, she married William Garth Gilchrist, Jr. of Courtland, Ala. in a ceremony at Hopedale Plantation. Mr. Gilchrist was in Mississippi directing the building of levees along the Mississippi River.

            Aurora Gilchrist devoted her life to her children and family and her countless beloved friends. She was a devout and faithful member of St. James Episcopal Church. She was a kind and generous person of great strength and courage. She was the favorite person of many people who knew her and she will never be forgotten by those who loved her.

            She is survived by two sons, William Garth Gilchrist, III, of Garden Ridge, Texas, and Robert Alford Gilchrist and his wife, Julie Brasfield Gilchrist, of Jackson; one daughter, Ellen Louise Gilchrist of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Roberta Alford Kleinschmidt, of New Orleans, La., and many nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers were her grandsons, Garth Gilchrist Walker, Pierre Gautier Walker, William Garth Gilchrist, IV, Robert Alford Gilchrist, Junior, and her oldest great-grandsons, Lake Chambers Speed, Junior and Randy Jett, Jr.

            Honorary pallbearers were her great-grandsons, Kenny Jett, Clark Satcher, Marshall Kingman Walker and Tyler Klaus, Grayton Green and her nephews, George W. Healy, III, Kenneth Kleinschmid, and Stewart Floyd Alford, IV.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aurora Gilchrist (SS# issued in MS), last residence Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of her brother Stewart Floyd Alford III; and her cousins Edgar Griffin Alford Sr. and Leonidas Marcelus Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Margaret Hoy Alford Healy in Louisiana Obituaries.

            We published a letter to Aurora from her daughter Ellen, “Mother’s Day Letter to Aurora Alford Gilchrist,” in Spring 1998. Aurora attended part of our meeting in Jackson, MS, in 1991, guest of Oliver Sims Robinson, AAFA #0145, another descendant of Stewart Floyd Alford 1835 GA.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Aurora Louise 1908 MS¹, Stewart Floyd 1873 MS², Stewart Floyd 1835 GA³, Julius C. 1798 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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BAKER ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 20 January 1987

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Baker Alford, 55, of rural Jackson died Jan. 18, 1987, at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Services were 11 a.m. today at Baldwin–Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jackson Memorial Gardens.

            A native of Morton, Alford had lived in Jackson for the past 22 years. He was a member of Belvedere Church of Christ. He served over poultry production for 22 years with Calmane Foods and was a 1957 graduate of Mississippi College.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ann Alford; son, Richard Michael Alford; daughter, Miss Julie Ann Alford; brother, A.T. Alford of Morton.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his brother Arie Turner Alford in this compilation.

            Baker was the son of Arrie Hilton Alford and Bessie May Turner.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Baker ca1932 MS¹, Arrie Hilton 1896 MS², James Thomas 1861 MS³, Julius C. 1830 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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BARBARA JEAN ALFORD FLUTY

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—4 October 2006

 

            Barbara Jean Alford Fluty, age 74, of Biloxi, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, October 1, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

            A native Coloradoan since her birth on March 20, 1932, she married Bill Fluty in 1952 and traveled the world as a member of the U.S. Air Force family for over thirty years before making Biloxi her permanent home. Although she loved her mountains, she was a coastal Southerner by choice.

            Barbara is shown above with Bill, her husband for 54 years [photo not available]. She is also survived by her children and grandchildren: Renee Fluty and Joe Turek, Rebecca and Shoshana; Diane and Damon Lum, Matthew, Eric and Carl; Gary and Mona Fluty, Brian, Chase and Kelby; and Denny Fluty; as well as her brother, Raleigh Alford and his children, Nicole and Burke.

            An active member of the Gulf Coast community, Barbara was known for the love and commitment of spirit and soul she gave to her family and friends. She will be missed by many, including the Keesler AFB Thrift Shop, Chapel and Officers’ Wives Club; Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; Coast Community Concert Assn.; Center Stage; Flamingo Fluffs; Sunkist Country Club Ladies Golf Assn.; the American Red Cross; and the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery program.

            Her family wishes to thank the many friends that supported her in her battle with cancer. Because cutting edge cancer research contributed so greatly to her life, Barbara has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to organizations committed to finding a cure for cancer.

            Barbara’s life will be celebrated at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, on Thursday, October 5, 10:00 a.m., followed immediately by visitation until 12 Noon.

            An online guestbook may be viewed and signed via riemannfuneralhomes.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara J. Fluty (SS# issued in CO), last residence Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS.

 

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BENJAMIN CLEVELAND “FREEMAN” ALFORD

Brother of Nancy Alford Herrington, AAFA #0708, and Catherine Alford Ellard, AAFA #0606

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Sunday, 15 January 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

TYLERTOWN [Walthall Co.]—Benjamin Cleveland “Freeman” Alford, 67, of Tylertown, died Jan. 18, 1995, at Walthall General Hospital.

            Visitation is 3–9 tonight at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel.... Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Tylertown.

            Mr. Alford was born June 19, 1927, in Walthall County. He was the son of Benjamin Cleveland Alford and Annie Freeman Alford.

            He was a retired United Gas security guard, a Mason and a member of Lexie Baptist Church.

            He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Nancy Breeland.

            He is survived by his wife, Wilda Pearl Pigott Alford of Tylertown; one son, Philip Alford of McComb; one daughter, Dinah McPhearson of Richland; one stepson, Roger Strickland of Tylertown; one son–in–law, Mike McPhearson of Richland; one daughter–in–law, Kay Alford of McComb; four grandchildren, Tracey McPhearson Land, Brian McPhearson and Eric and Caitlin Alford; one brother, Bill Alford of Enon; and three sisters, Helen Mayes of Baton Rouge, La., Nancy Herrington of McComb and Catherine Ellard of Natchez.

 

In another article:

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 26 January 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            B.C. “Freeman” Alford, 67, a retired United Gas employee and retired security guard, died of cancer Jan. 18 at Walthall General Hospital. Services were Friday at Capps Funeral Home with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

            Mr. Alford, a Walthall County native, was a member of Lexie Baptist Church. He was a Mason and had served on the Walthall General Hospital Board of Trustees.

            Survivors include: wife, Wilda Pearl; son, Philip Alford of McComb; stepson, Roger Strickland of Tylertown; daughter, Dinah McPhearson of Ridgeland; brother, Bill Alford of Enon; sisters, Helen Mayes of Baton Rouge, Nancy Herrington of McComb and Catherine Ellard of Natchez; and four grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of B.C. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS.

            We included the obituary of his sister Helen Alford Mayes in Louisiana Obituaries.

            There is a story that his father was away at C.C. camp when he was born. His mother named him “Benjamin Cleveland.” When his father got home he was not happy with that name, saying he did not want anyone to have his name because of all the bad luck he had experienced. They unofficially changed his name to “Albert Freeman.” It is thought that he did not even know his birth certificate showed his name as”Benjamin Cleveland” until he joined the Coast Guard. From then on he went by the name Benjamin Clevland.

            His first wife was Doris Faye Boyd and his second wife was Wilda Pearl (Pigott) Strickland.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage, from AAFA records: Benjamin Cleveland 1927 MS¹, Benjamin Cleveland 1885 MS², William Henry 1855 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALFORD, JR.

Cousin of Vonceil Alford Strong, AAFA #0343

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ March 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Benjamin Frank Alford, 66, of Magnolia, died March 18, 1997, at University Medical Center in Jackson.

            Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Magnolia.... Hartman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was born Sept. 16, 1931, in Walthall County. He was the son of B.F. Alford Sr. and Olive Reagan Alford.

            He was owner and operator of Alford’s Sunflower in Magnolia and was a member of First Baptist Church in Magnolia. He was an Air Force veteran and a Mason. He loved his family, his grocery store and the town of Magnolia.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Emma Jean Morrell and Ruth Burge; and three brothers, Charles Mingo, Jack Walker and Thad Walker.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Carrie Simmons Alford of Magnolia; three daughters and sons-in-law, Delilah A. and Bo Shandy of McComb, Eileen A. and Jerry H. Martin of Jayess, and Angela A. and Bernie D. Gill of Magnolia; two sisters, Helen Bounds and Doris Farroux, both of Vicksburg; seven grandchildren, Chastidy and Robert Lenoir, Tyler and Jay Shandy, Jennifer Martin McKenzie, Chris Martin and Olive Gill; and a special nephew and niece, Claude A. Morrell and Patricia M. Simmons.

            In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the American Cancer Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of B. Frank Alford Jr. (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituaries of his cousins Dewey Earl Alford, Vonceil Alford Strong, Hilan Lucille Alford Magee, and Farrol Jasper Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Benjamin Franklin 1931 MS¹, Benjamin Franklin 1892 MS², Needham Jasper 1862 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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BENNETT WARREN ALFORD

Brother of Herman Woodrow Alford, AAFA #0068

 

COMMERCIAL APPEAL

Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Saturday, 22 January 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

KOSCIUSKO [Attala Co., MS]—Bennett W. Alford, 79, retired Marine colonel after 32 years, died of cardiopulmonary arrest Tuesday [Jan 18] at Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jordan Funeral Home with burial in Parkway Cemetery.

            He was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran and received the Victory Medal, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.

            Mr. Alford, the husband of Mavis Pickle Alford, also leaves a daughter, Cheri Alford Champagne of San Diego, and three grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Kosciusko First Baptist Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bennett W. Alford (SS# issued in MS, last residence Kosciusko, MS) was born 22 Oct 1918.

            See the obituary of his brother Herman Woodrow Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            His lineage: Bennett Warren 1918 MS¹, Benjamin Warren 1875 MS², John Madison 1826 GA³, John 1801 NC⁴.

 

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BERNARD W. ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 28 January 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

 

[Although he died in GA, we are also including his obituary here because he had only lived in GA for three months.]

 

DUNWOODY, GA—Bernard W. Alford, 74, a retired G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., employee, died of a heart attack Monday [January 26] at Dunwoody Medical Center.

            Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, Miss., with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery....

            He had lived in Georgia for three months, having moved from Pearl. He retired from the VA with 34 years of service.

            Survivors include: wife, Mable; [step]son, Ray Stuart of Dunwoody; brothers, S.J. Alford and Arthur Alford, both of Morton [Scott Co.]; sister, Annie Bell Fitzhugh of Ludlow [Scott Co.], Miss., Yvonne Harrison of Lake [Scott Co.], Miss., Nellie Shaw of Forest [Scott Co.], Miss., Irene Martin of Pearl [Rankin Co.] and Mecia Gay Crapps of Ludlow; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bernard Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 21 Jan 1924, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

            We included the obituary of his wife, Mabel Louise Alford, in Georgia Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Bernard W. 1924 MS¹, William Alvie 1887 MS², William Jackson 1848 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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BERTELE UNDERWOOD ALFORD

Mother of Johnney Nolen Alford, AAFA #0239

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 5 January 2009

 

            Bertele Underwood Alford, 90, died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Select Specialty. (Baldwin-Lee, 601-372-5623).

 

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Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—_____ January 2009

 

 

Born: August 3, 1918

 

            Bertele Underwood Alford, 90, of Madison, MS died on January 3, 2009. Arrangements will be handled by Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home located at 5235 Robinson Road Jackson, MS 39204 601-372-5623.... A Funeral Service will be held at Colonial Heights Baptist Church at Ridgeland, MS on January 6, 2008 at 10:00 am....

            Mrs. Bertele Underwood Alford died on January 3, 2009 at Select Speciality Hospital in Jackson....

            She is survived by her son, Johnney Alford of Madison; sister, Helen Allen of Canton; grandchildren, Deanne Alford, Joel Alford and Donna Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertela U. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 3 Aug 1918, last residence Madison, Madison Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, Royal Chadwick Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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BERTHA MAE SHULER ALFORD

 

CHICKASAW JOURNAL

Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS—18 November 2009

 

HOUSTON—Bertha Mae Shuler Alford, 83, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Calhoun Health Services Nursing Home. She was born May 13, 1926, in Orangeburg, S.C., to Lee Shuler and Ida Mae Bazzard Shuler. She was a member of Thorn Church of God and a homemaker.

            Services were held Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Bro. Jeff Flatt officiating. Burial was in Ellzey Cemetery [Calhoun Co.].

            Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Bray of Houston and Willie Mae Heppe of Thorn; one stepson, Wyndle Alford of Tupelo; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eurbane Alford; three children; and six brothers.

            Pallbearers were Wyndle Alford, Charles Terry Jr., Donald Capps, Frank Hodges Jr., Dale Mooneyham and Otis Mooneyham.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: Allen Eurbaine 1916 MS¹, Noah Callaway 1881 MS², George Washington 1840 GA³, James Richard 1821 GA⁴, Jeptha 1797 NC⁵, Goodrich 1750 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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BESSIE CHRISTINE “TEENA” ALFORD HEGWOOD

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Thursday, 6 April 2000

 

PITTSBORO [Calhoun Co.]—Mrs. B. Christine “Teena” Hegwood, 76, died Monday, April 3, 2000, in Oxford.

            Mrs. Hegwood was a former longtime resident of Biloxi. She was a self-employed bookkeeper and seamstress of Mardi Gras costumes. She was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral in Biloxi and St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Bruce.

            She was preceded in death by a sister, Virgie Anell Wall; and three brothers, Ebb Alford, Laverne Alford and Holland Alford.

            Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Hegwood of Houston, Miss.; three daughters, Mitzi Carter of Birmingham, Mich., Mary Anderson of Biloxi and Deborah Tietje of Hayward, Calif.; a son, Charles “Ricky” Hegwood Jr. of Pittsboro; a sister, Audrey Ruth Gibson of Forrest; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. A procession will leave the funeral home at 12:45 Friday for a 1 p.m. service at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral in Biloxi. Burial will be in D’Iberville Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie C. Hegwood (SS# issued in MS) was born 9 July 1923, last residence Pittsboro, Calhoun Co., MS.

 

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BESSIE HORNE ALFORD

Mother of Terry L. Alford, AAFA #0487

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 15 January 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

CLARKSDALE [Coahoma Co.]—Bessie Horne Alford, 83, retired government clerk died of heart failure Sunday [January 12] at River Oaks Nursing Home.

            Graveside services are 11 a. m. Thursday at Indianola’s city cemetery. Card Funeral Home in Indianola is handling arrangements.

            A native of Louisville, Mrs. Alford moved to Indianola in 1937. She had lived in Clarksdale since 1983. She was a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church. She had worked as a clerk for the county welfare department. She is the widow of L.L. Alford.

            Survivors include: sons, John Alford of Jackson and Terry L. Alford of Annandale, VA.; and eight grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 16 March 1908.

            See the obituary of her husband’s father, John W. Alford, in this compilation.

            Her son Terry Alford reports that there are several errors in this obituary. Bessie was born in Stigler, Haskell Co., Oklahoma Territory. Her husband was Landrum L. Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Landrum’s lineage, from AAFA records: Landrum L. 1903 MS¹, John W. 1867 MS², Patrick 1841 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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BESSIE LEE “BIG MAMA” ELLZEY ALFORD

 

MISSISSIPPI PRESS

Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS—Friday, 15 September 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Bessie Lee “Big Mama” Ellzey Alford, 81, daughter of the late Arthur Ellzey and Hattie Mae Stewart Ellzey was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Pike County, Miss. She departed this life to be with her eternal Father on Sept. 12, 2006.

            Big Mamma was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Houston “Redshirt” Alford Sr., her parents, Arthur and Hattie Ellzey; three sisters, Myrtle Lee (Bailey) Fisher, Ida Lee Gatlin Chase, Audrey (John) Patterson; three brothers, Claude (Mildred) Ellzey Sr., Thad Ellzey, and Milton Ellzey; son, Rickey Alford.

            She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Dorothy Alford Rudolph of Moss Point; three sons, Archie (Johnnie Mae) Alford Jr. and Joe (Gladys Renee’) Alford Sr., both of Moss Point, Bobby Ray (Dorothy) Alford of Pascagoula, Miss.; son-in-law, Eddie Rudolph; brothers-in-law, Lovell (Jessie) Alford of Bogalusa, La., Willie Gatlin, New Orleans, La., Chester Chase, Columbia, S.C.; sister-in-law, Ollie Mae Silas of Whitesands, Miss.; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

            Viewing will be Saturday, September 16, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church where funeral services will begin promptly at 11 a.m....

            Entombment will follow at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by Turner Gulf Funeral Services, Pascagoula, Miss.

 

Photo from Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Reeves

                                                                    

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bessie L. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Moss Point, Jackson Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her son Rickey Alford in this compilation

            On the 1930 census in Beat 1 (Summerville Precinct), Pike Co., MS, Bessie, age 3 b. MS, is listed with her parents and siblings. Next door is the family of Waldo and Mattie Alford with many children, but no sons are named Archie. These are African-American families.

 

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BETTE KLEBES ALFORD

 

HARTFORD COURANT

Hartford, CT—Tuesday, 5 January 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

BAY ST. LOUIS [Hancock Co.], MS—Bette K. Alford, 75, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, died on Thu., December, 31, 1998, at her home.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of New Britain, a 1943 graduate of Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. Upon graduation, she was employed by American Airlines. Throughout the years, she was a volunteer with the American Heart Association, National Cancer Society, Baylor University Hospital, Republican Women’s Organization, March of Dimes, and the Easter Seal Society. She was retired from Church Homes, Inc. in Hartford, in 1995, and subsequently relocated to Mississippi.

            Her husband, Lauritz L. Alford of Franklin, LA, preceded her in death in 1995. He was a lifetime member of the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association and a veteran of World War II as an Air Force Flight Instructor. Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur N. Klebes of New Britain, her parents, also preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Holly Alford Bartlett of Slidell, LA; and two sons, Douglas Holt Alford of Bay St. Louis, MS, and L.L. Alford, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a sister, Jean Cowles of Cape Cod, AS, and five grandchildren.

            A memorial service was held on January 5, 1999 at Christ Episcopal Church in Bay St. Louis.

 

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SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS— Monday, 4 January 1999

 

BAY ST. LOUIS—Bette K. Alford, 75, of Bay St. Louis, MS., died Thursday, December 31, 1998, at her home in Bay St. Louis, MS.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of New Britain, Conn. She was a 1943 graduate of Tufts University, Boston, Mass., with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Upon graduation, she was employed by American Airlines. Throughout the years, she was a volunteer with the American Heart Association, National Cancer Society, Baylor University Hospital, Republican Women's Organization, March of Dimes and the Easter Seal Society. She was retired from Church Homes, Inc., in Hartford, Conn., in 1995, and subsequently relocated to Mississippi.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Lauritz L. Alford of Franklin, La., retired from Fafnir Ball Bearing Co., and life member of the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association; he was a Veteran of World War II as an Air Force Flight Instructor, who died in 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Klebes of New Britain, Conn.

            Survivors include a daughter, Holly Alford Bartlett of Slidell, La.; and two sons, Douglas Holt Alford of Bay St. Louis, MS., and L.L. Alford Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a sister, Jean Cowles of Cape Cod, Mass., and five grandchildren.

            A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 1999, at 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 912 South Beach Boulevard, Bay St. Louis, MS.

            Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements.

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and area Hospice Programs.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bette K. Alford (SS# issued in CT) was born 29 Jan 1923.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Lauritz L. 1919 LA¹, John Milton 1884 MS², John Milton 1842 MS³, William 1804 GA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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BETTY S. BAKER ALFORD

 

PICAYUNE ITEM

Picayune, Pearl River Co., MS—Monday, 6 April 2009

 

 

            Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel for Betty S. Alford, 66, of Flora, Miss., who passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Picayune.

            Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Mausoleum under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.

            A native of Laurel, Miss., she was a Cashier at Super Stop in Jackson, Miss., and she was a member of Franklin Baptist Church in Flora.

            She was preceded in death by: her father, George W. Baker; and one sister, Virginia L. Wright.

            Survivors include: her husband, Robert L. Alford of Flora; her mother, Ann Wright Baker of Picayune; her sons, Robert L. Alford, Jr. of Madison, Miss., Benjamin J. Alford of Flora, and Jonathan R. Alford of Flora; one brother, George A. “Sammy” Baker of Fort Myers, Fla.; two sisters, Paula J. Chilton of Picayune and Nancy A. Baker of Picayune; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2009 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home.Obituary, register book, and driving directions can be found on the internet page, www.mcdonaldfh.com.

 

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THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 6 April 2009

 

            Betty S. Alford, 66, a cashier at Super Stop in Jackson, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Picayune, MS.

            Visitation is Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune, MS. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at McDonald Funeral Home Chapel in Picayune, MS with burial in the Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. McDonald Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

            She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church, Flora, MS.

            Survivors include: her husband, Robert L. Alford of Flora, MS; her mother, Ann Wright Baker of Picayune, MS; her sons, Robert L. Alford Jr. of Madison, MS, Benjamin J. Alford of Flora, MS and Jonathan R. Alford of Flora, MS; one brother, George A. “Sammy” Baker of Fort Myers, FL; two sisters, Paula J. Chilton of Picayune, MS and Nancy A. Baker of Picayune, MS; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by father, George W. Baker; and one sister, Virginia L. Wright.

            Obituary, register book and driving directions can be found on the internet page, www.mcdonaldfh.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 16 Jan 1943, last residence Flora, Madison Co., MS.

 

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BILLIE ALFORD

Brother of Emma Alford Gilmer, AAFA #0055

 

DAILY NEWS

Jackson, Pike Co., MS—Saturday, 13 September 1986

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Billie Alford, 64, of Route 5 in Jackson, died Sept. 12, 1986 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Services are 3 p.m. today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home chapel with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            A native of Bolivar County, Mr. Alford had lived in the Jackson area for the past 40 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Byram Baptist Church.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Janie Allen Alford; sons, John Edward Alford of Pearl and Mrs. [sic] Thomas Allen Alford of Byram; daughters, Mrs. Carrie Jean Durphy of Flora and Mrs. Peggy Backwell of Vicksburg; brother, Edgar Earl Alford of Bossier City, La.; sisters, Mrs. Vick (Dot) Kober of Flowood and Mrs. Henry (Emma) Gilmer of Memphis; and nine grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billie Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 20 April 1922.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Janie Allen Alford; his son Harlie Eugene Alford; his parents, Harry Edward Alford and Carrie Stelene Stanford Alford; and his sisters Dorothea Louise Alford Kober and Harriette Alford Brandau in this compilation.

            Billie Alford was the son of Harry Edward Alford and Carrie Stelene Stanford. He was born in Bolivar Co, MS and married Janie Allen May 31, 1946.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Billie 1922 MS¹, Harry Edward 1885 MS², Theodore 1839 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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BOBBIE ALFORD CLARK

 

MISSISSIPPI PRESS

Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS—Thursday, 8 September 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Mrs. Bobbie Clark, age 57, of Miss., passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2005. She was born Sept. 24, 1947, in Panama City, Fla., to Thelma Johnson and Plexter Alford.

            Mrs. Clark was a resident of Mississippi for the past four years moving from DeFuniak Springs, Fla. She was Methodist by faith and a member of the Center Ridge Methodist Church. She worked with Wal-Mart in Ocean Springs, Miss. She retired from Walton Correction Institution in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter.

            Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her father and mother and Grady Clark.

            Mrs. Clark is survived by her daughter, Donna Kay Wilson and husband Randy of Gautier, Miss.; three brothers, Jack W. Johnson and wife Mayo of DeFuniak Springs, Harold J. Alford and wife Debra of Limestone, Fla., and Henry D. Alford and wife Linda of Limestone, Fla.; two nieces, Merissa Alford and Ashley Alford; five nephews, John Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Paul Johnson, Wayne Johnson and Tony Alford; one granddaughter, Kirstie L. Wilson.

            A time of visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at the Chapel of Clary-Glenn Funeral Home; 230 Park Avenue DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

            Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home in DeFuniak Springs....

            Burial will follow in Limestone Cemetery.

            The family will receive friends in the Darlington Baptist Church Fellowship Hall immediately following burial.

            A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at Martin Bluff Baptist Church in Gautier, Miss....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her lineage: Bobbie 1947 FL¹, Plexter 1910 AL², William David 1872 FL³, John Francis 1842 GA⁴, John Turner 1800 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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BOBBIE NELL ALFORD

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Friday, 4 December 2009

 

            Bobbie Nell Alford, 76, of Walthall County, died Dec. 2, at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg.

            Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown until services there at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery in Tylertown.

            Miss Alford was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Walthall County. She was the daughter of the late Clifton Sam and Thelma Brock Alford.

            Survivors include a brother, John Wesley Alford of Vicksburg; a sister, Doris Vaccarella of McComb and four nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobbie N. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 6 Jan 1933, last residence Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Bobbie Nell 1933 MS¹, Clifton Sam 1909 MS², John Eden 1866 MS³, Sebastian 1831 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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BONNIE JEAN ALLEN ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 11 August 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

CARTHAGE [Leake Co.]—Bonnie Jean Alford, 87, died Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Hospice In His Hands in Madden. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage.... Burial in Standing Pine Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bonnie J. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 Jan 1919.

            See the obituary of her husband, Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their double gravestone.

            Bonnie Allen married Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford 17 July 1937 in Leake Co. The marriage record (book 14, page 451) lists her as Bonnie Gene Allen and the AAFA genealogy lists her as Bonnie Lee Allen. Ruby Heard said she was called Bobbie Jean, but her name was Bobbie Lee. She was the daughter of Alonzo Allen and Virgie Scott.

 

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BONNIE LUCILLE ALFORD PARHAM BERRYHILL

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 17 June 2008

 

            Bonnie Lucille Parham Berryhill went to be with her heavenly Father on June 14, 2008.

            Visitation is 10:00-12:00 Tuesday morning, June 17, at Black Jack Baptist Church in Yazoo County. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Bro. Louis Smith and Bro. David White will be officiating.

            She was born in Morton, MS on February 29, 1926 as Bonnie Lucille Alford.

            She was married to John Dale Parham in 1943 until his death in 1986. In 1989, she married Hugh Wilson Berryhill until his death in 1997.

            Preceding her in death are her parents, Arthur Ray Alford and Lona Lee Wallace Alford of Morton, her husbands, John Dale Parham and Hugh Wilson Berryhill, her siblings, Noah Alford, Ray Alford, Stella Alford Dunn, Dorothy Alford Walker, Earneze Alford Allen and Genell Alford Hilton.

            She is survived by her 3 children, Janice Parham Hyde of Monticello, MS, Roger Dale Parham (Sherry) of Pearl, MS, and Cindy Parham Boatner (Howard) of Benton, MS. Grandchildren are Mindy Rutland of Lexington, KY, Lynn Hyde Tullos (Rolan) of Byram, Glen Hyde(Christy) of Monticello, MS., Roger Dale Parham, Jr. and Amber Parham Renfro (Ricky) both of Pearl, MS., Will Boatner (Danielle) and John Wesley Boatner, both of Benton, MS. Two brothers, Clifton Alford of Florence, MS and Arthur Lee Alford both of Brandon, MS.

            Great-grandchildren, Hunter and Austin Rutland of Lexington, KY, Lauren and Ashley Tullos of Byram, MS, Madison, Katelyn and Ray Hyde of Monticello, MS, Lanah, Damon and Mason Yates of Pearl, MS and Lexi and Swayze Boatner of Benton, MS. and a host of nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers are her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Pentecost, Ty James, Gavin Gill, Timmy Boatner and Michael Hilton. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bonnie L. Berryhill (SS# issued in MS) was born 28 Feb 1926.

            See the obituaries of her brothers Clifton Howard Alford and Rex Ray Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Bonnie Lucille 1926 MS¹, Arthur 1893 MS², William Jackson 1848 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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BRENDA JOYCE ALFORD BURTON CHILDS

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS— Friday, 9 June 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007 [shorter obituary from Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN, same date]

 

INDIANOLA—Services for Brenda Alford Childs, 57, of Indianola, who died of a heart attack Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at South Sunflower Co. Hospital in Indianola, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wilson & Knight Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Childs was born in Carroll County and was a resident of Itta Bena for 20 years. She lived in Indianola for 11 years, where she was a salesperson for Delta Chevrolet Co. until her retirement. She was also a member of the Second Baptist Church in Indianola.

            [The following paragraph had errors in the June 9 version and was corrected on June 11:]

            She is survived by her husband, John H. Childs of Indianola; a daughter, Kim Burton Steen of Kosciusko; a son, Steve Burton of Nashville; a stepdaughter, Vickie O’Ferrell of Montgomery, Ala.; two step sons, Steven Childs of Orlando and Marc Childs of San Diego; a brother, Alton Alford of McComb; a sister, Lucretia Palmertree of Greenwood; and six grandchildren.

            The Rev. Lee Bloodworth will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

            Pallbearers will be Tommy Staggs, Alton Lassett, Gregg Lassett, Reece Makamson, Derek Robertson, and Daniel Burton.

            Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Brenda A. Childs (SS# issued in MS) was born 21 May 1943, last residence Indianola, Sunflower Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of her brother Alton Reed Alford Sr.; and her uncle S.J. Alford in this compilation. Alton’s obituary provides her middle name and the name of their parents, Bingham Reed [or Reed Bingham] Alford and Beatrice L. Osborn.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Brenda’s lineage: Brenda Joyce 1943 MS¹, Reed Bingham 1919 MS², James Smith 1878 MS³, Henry J. 1847 MS⁴, James Henry 1825 AL⁵, John 1801 GA⁶.

 

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CARL E. ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 30 January 2008

 

April 27, 1930–January 29, 2008

 

            Carl Alford 77, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Pleasant Hills Nursing Home in Jackson. Services are 2 pm Thursday, January 31, 2008 in the chapel at Lakewood Funeral Home on Clinton Blvd.... Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            Carl is survived by his sister, Evelyn Dedmon of Raymond, and a host of other extended family members.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carl E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 April 1930. His last residence was Raymond, Hinds Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Hubert Mulford Alford (including further information on the family), Nolan Ray Alford, and James Hugh Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Carl E. 1930 MS¹, James Hugh 1896 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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CARL SPENCE ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 4 February 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

BROOKHAVEN [Lincoln Co.]—Spence Alford, 87, a retired golf pro with Brookhaven Country Club, died of heart failure Thursday in King’s Daughters Hospital.

            Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Brookhaven Funeral Home with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today.

            Mr. Alford, a Copiah County native, was a deacon at Faith Presbyterian Church. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran.

            Survivors include: wife, Errol; daughters, Mary Carol A. Pepper of West Monroe, La., and Catherine A. Becker of Madison; and a grandson.

 

In another article:

 

COPIAH COUNTY COURIER

Hazelhurst, Copiah Co., MS—Wednesday, 9 February, 1994

 

            Spence Alford, 87, of Brookhaven died Feb. 3, 1994, at King’s Daughters Hospital.

            Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel.

            Mr. Alford, the son of the late James Alexander Alford and Mary Palmer Alford, was a retired golf pro from Brookhaven County Club. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church where he was a deacon and had served in the Air Force during World War II.

            Survivors are his wife, Errol Hayes Alford of Brookhaven; two daughters, Mary Carol A. Pepper of West Monroe, La., and Catherine A Becker of Madison; and one grandson.

            Interment was in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs with Brookhaven Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

Photo from Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Natalie Maynor

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carl S. Alford (SS# issued in LA, last residence Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS) was born 11 Dec 1906, last residence Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Errol Hayes Alford; and his grandmother Mary Caroline Bridges Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Carl Spence 1906 MS¹, James Alexander 1873 MS², Alexander 1827 NC³, Sion 1796 NC⁴, Warren 1770 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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CARLENE VICY ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 18 August 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992

 

            Carlene Vicy Alford, 58, of 621 West Hill Drive, died of cancer Saturday at Methodist Medical Center.

            Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home with burial in the County Line Baptist Church Cemetery....

            Mrs. Alford, a Humphreys County native, lived in Jackson 35 years. She was a shipping and receiving clerk with the Veterans Administration Medical Center. She was a member of West Jackson Baptist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 6473.

            Mrs. Alford, the widow of Glenn Warren Alford, had been fighting cancer for about two years, said her son, Benjamin Glenn Alford of Jackson. She worked at the VA for 24 years before her illness forced her into a medical retirement.

            “She was a real strong willed lady as are all of her brothers and sisters. Their parents raised their kids real well. My mom was like a mother to a lot of my friends. She really cared a lot about people,” he said.

            “She was a hard worker. She worked hard all her life trying to take care of her family to make sure we had everything we needed,” her son said.

            “She was always taking me to my baseball games and practice when Dad couldn’t. She was always up early when me and Dad went fishing to make sandwiches and have them ready for us so we would have our lunch on the boat,” he said. “She was always there when I was sick. I’m 26 and before she got sick she was always there it’s been my turn now. I was going to go up north to work and my dad died and my sister got married and then Mom got sick.    

            “She took care of me all my life so it was my turn to take care of her, you know, all the bills and taking care of the house,” he said. “My aunts, her sisters, really helped. They took her to the doctor so I could continue working and stayed at the hospital to be sure she was getting good care.

            “She was wonderful,” her son said. “She was all I could ever want for a mother to be.”

            Other survivors include: daughter, Melonie Tomlinson of Clinton; brother, Johnny B. Primm of Forest; sisters, Annie Lois Primm and Louise Primm, both of Jackson, and Cindy Primm of Forest; and a grandson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carlene V. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 16 Nov 1932. Her date of death is listed as Aug 1991.

            See the obituary of her husband, Glenn Warren Alford, in this compilation.

 

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CARRIE STELENE STANFORD ALFORD

Mother of Emma Alford Gilmer, AAFA #0055

 

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Friday, 12 November 1977

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Services for Mrs. Carrie Stanford Alford of Cleveland, 92, widow of Harry Edward Alford, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Thweatt-King Chapel.... Interment will follow in the New Cleveland Cemetery. Thweatt-King Funeral Home is in charge.

            Mrs. Alford died Friday at 12:30 a.m. at the Care Inn Nursing Home following a long illness.

            Born in Acona [Holmes Co.], she attended Acona School. In 1904, she graduated from the Old Infirmary Nursing School, the first in Mississippi. She married Harry Edward Alford on January 10, 1906 in Acona. He preceded her in death in May 2, 1966. They moved to Skene community in 1911 where he farmed until his retirement. She was a member of the Yale Street Baptist Church.

            Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Emma) Gilmer of Memphis and Mrs. Vic (Dot) Kober of Jackson; two sons Billie Alford of Jackson and Edgar Alford of Bossier City, La.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

Photo from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ted Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carrie Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 August 1885.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Harry Edward Alford; and her children Dorothea Louise Alford Kober, Harriette Alford Brandau, and Billie Alford in this compilation.

 

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CHARLES CHANDLER ALFORD

Brother of John Warner Alford, AAFA #0241

 

Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home

McComb, MS—_____ March 2009

 

            Charles Chandler Alford, 58, a resident of Oxford and former lifelong resident of McComb, died March 10, 2009 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson following a lengthy illness. He was born November 18, 1950 in McComb. He was the son of John Warner Alford, Sr. and Inez Chandler Alford. He was a graduate of Gibson High School in McComb and attended Louisiana Tech and Drake University. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb.

            He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Judy Alford.

            He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. B.R. Nichols of Cedar Rapids, IA; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Alford of Oxford, MS; nephews and nieces, Mr. and Mrs. James Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fitsik and Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Jones, all of the Minneapolis, MN area; Mr. and Mrs. Swayze Alford, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Alford, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Alford, III and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Daniels, all of Oxford, MS and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

            A memorial service in celebration of the life of Charles Chandler Alford will be held Friday at Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home in McComb at 2PM with Father Brian Kaskie officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held immediately following the services at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles C. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Oxford, Lafayette Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Inez Ione Chandler Alford; and his sister Judy Ione Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Charles Chandler 1950 MS¹, John Warner 1908 MS², James Barney 1870 MS³, Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS⁴, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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CHARLES E. ALFORD

 

[Charles died in Colorado, but because of his close ties to Mississippi, where he was born, grew up, and is buried, we are including his obituary here.]

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ September 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS—Services for Master Sgt. Charles E. Alford were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Hampton Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Zion Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery in Meridian. Berry and Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, 46, formerly of Meridian, died Friday, Sep. 27, 2002, in Aurora [Arapahoe Co.], Colo. He was born Nov. 19, 1955, to Lee M. Alford and the late Lillie M. Alford in Meridian.

            He graduated from Southeast Lauderdale High School in 1973 and joined the United States Air Force in May, 1973. He married the former Barbara G. Smith of Alexandria, La., on March 5, 1977. He retired from the Air Force in September 1998 at Holliman AFB in New Mexico.

            During his distinguished career, Charles was stationed at England AFB (La.), Bergstrom AFB (Tex.), Sheppard AFB (Tex.) and in New Mexico. His overseas tours included Korea and Panama. He further stood out from his peers by receiving NCO of the year in 1984 and attended the Senior NCO School in residence at Maxwell AFB in Ala.

            In 1992, he was promoted to the highest enlisted rank in the USAF, that of chief master sergeant. During his career he obtained associate’s degrees in applied science in occupational technology from Vernon Regional College and applied science in aircraft accessory systems technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He received his bachelor’s degree in occupational education from Wayland Baptist University.

            Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Chris D. Alford (USMC) of 29 Palms, Calif., and Sherry D. Alford; brothers, Willie Alford and his wife Gloria of Louisiana, Jimmie R. Alford and his wife Rita of Florida, Eddie Alford and his wife Diann, Gary Alford and his wife Penny, Jerry Alford and his wife Katie, and Lemarcus Alford, all of Mississippi; sisters, Lillie Griggs and her husband Rufus, Ella Winford and her husband Leo, all of Mississippi; sisters-in-law Linda F. Smith of Texas and Sharon R. Smith of Louisiana; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Charles R. Smith and his wife Beverly of Louisiana; grandchildren, Jean Taylor, Taylor Alford, Tiffani Alford, Chris N. Alford and Charles E. Alford II; 10 aunts and five uncles, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and comrades-in-arms....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles E. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            This is probably an African-American family because the Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in Meridian serves that community.

            U.S. Public Records Index [Ancestry.com] lists Lee M. Alford living in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS., b. Jan 1921.

 

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CHARLES HENRY ALFORD

 

Source unknown, but probably:

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—_____ July 1987

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Charles H. Alford, 76, of 1444 Kimwood Drive, died July 24, 1987, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Services are 9:30 a.m. Monday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home chapel with burial in Lakewood Cemetery....

            A former resident of Memphis, he had lived in Jackson the past 15 years. He was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marines. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years before retiring.

            He is survived by his wife, Julia Field Alford of Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Jeter of Memphis; two stepsons, Robert J. Peet and John D. Peet, both of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Alford Wallace and Mrs. Mabelle Alford Riser, both of Raymond; and a granddaughter and three step–grandsons....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 31 May 1911. His date of death is listed as July 1987.

            See the obituary of his wife, Julia Field Alford, in this compilation.

            Charles and his sisters are listed on the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS, with their mother, listed as widow Florence in 1930 and widow Mrs. H.S. in 1920. In 1930, they are living with Florence’s brother, T.C. Schilling, his wife Helen, and their Schilling sisters Cara and Bess.

            In 1910 the family is in McComb, Pike Co., MS, dwelling #64: H.S. Alford, business college teacher age 34 b. MS, m. 9 years; his wife Florence 30 b. LA, 5 children, 4 living; and daughters, all b. MS: Elsie 8, Thelma 7, Ruth 5, and Mabel 3.

            Charles Henry Alford married Julia F. Peet on 11 June 1973 in Hinds Co., MS.

            Howard S. Alford married Florence Schilling on 21 Oct 1900 in Pike Co., MS. Howard’s gravestone in Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS, says he was born 29 Sept 1873 and died 28 June 1917. Florence (1877–1978) is also buried there.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Charles Henry 1911 MS¹, Howard S. 1873 MS², Raymond 1833 MS³, William 1804 GA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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CHARLES RAY ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 19 November 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

MORTON [Scott Co.]—Charles Ray Alford, 51, a security officer for Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield, died of suffocation Wednesday in West Scott Hospital after accidentally choking at home.

            Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Ott & Lee Funeral Home with burial in Hodge Hill Cemetery....

            He was a lifelong Scott County resident.

            Survivors include: son, Danny Ray Alford of Morton; mother, Birdie Alford of Morton; sisters, Diane Box, Darlene McCurdy and La Donna Jean Up of Morton, and Linda Faye Schoen of Clifton; and three grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            AAFA cemetery records provide his birth date, 21 March 1942 and call him Charles Ray Alford Sr. His father, Robert Varnon Alford (1894–1975) is also buried in Hodge Hill Cemetery. His mother, Birdie McLemore Alford, has a gravestone in the cemetery with no death date.

            Robert married (1) Birdie Stevens on 19 June 1926 in Scott Co., MS. In 1930 they are living in Scott Co. with 6 children: 2 Alfords (Nelson 3 and Pauline 8/12), 1 Harrell, and 3 Stevens.

            Robert married (2) Birdie McLemore on 15 Nov 1940 in Scott Co.

            Robert was the son of William Jackson Alford and Mecie Gentry. They are also buried in Hodge Hill Cemetery.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Charles Ray 1942 MS, Robert Vernon 1894 MS, William Jackson 1848 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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CHARLIE MAY ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ October 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993

 

            Mrs. Charlie M. Alford, 84, of Osyka [Pike Co., MS], died Oct. 29, 1992, at her residence in Osyka.

            Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Progress [Pike Co.].... Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Washington Funeral Home of Tylertown [Walthall Co.] was in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford was born Dec. 23, 1907, in Pike County. She was the daughter of the late Walter Alford and Mattie Snell Alford.

            She was disabled and was a member of Shady Grove batis [sic] Church.

            She is survived by one sister, Ester Gardner of Osyka; three brothers, Ellis Alford of Hattiesburg, Eddie Alford of Tangipahoa, La., and Elen Alford of Hammond, La.; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            This African-American family is listed on the 1920 census in Beat 1, Walthall Co., MS, dwelling #137: Waldo Alford, farmer age 34; his wife Mattie 28; son Adra 14; daughters Lola 12, Ada 11, Charlie May 10; sons Waldo 8, Curtis 7, Eddie 5, Elion 5, and Ellis 3; and daughter Essie 2. All (and their parents) were born in MS.

            In 1910 they are in Beat 1 (District 95), Pike Co., MS, dwelling #159: Waldo Alford, farmer age 25, married 3 years; his wife Mattie 28 (#of children is blank); and daughters: Asdra 5 [listed as a son in 1920], Lola 3, Ada 1-6/12, and “(no name)” 6/12. All (and their parents) were born in MS. Enumerated in the same dwelling and family #: Martin Alford, farmer age 26, m. 6 years; his wife Laura 21, 2 children, 2 living; son Maurice 4; and daughter Mabelle 2-6/12. Following Waldo’s family: Fetcher B. Brumfield, farmer age 34 married 2 years; and his wife Mattie H. 27. All were b. in MS. These two families are listed as white, with Waldo’s family, black, in between them.

            This woman’s first name was Charlie, as shown in the 1920 census. She is listed as Mrs. without a husband being mentioned. No children are listed either. Did she marry a man named Alford? Was she never married and the “Mrs.” is an error?

            Her lineage: Charlie May 1907 MS¹, Walter/Waldo about 1885 MS².

 

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CLAUDE ALLEN ALFORD

Son of Claude Anding Alford, Sr., AAFA #0017

 

TYLERTOWN TIMES

Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS—Thursday, 12 April 2001

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Funeral services for C.A. Alford Jr., 76, of Progress [Pike Co.], were April 4, 2001, at Progress Baptist Church…. He died April 2, 2001, at his residence.

            Alford was a dairy farmer, a member of Progress Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and a private pilot.

            He was born Sept. 28, 1925, at Progress, son of the late CA. and Inez Allen Alford. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Alford.

            Survivors include his, wife, Marilyn J. Alford of Progress; four sons, Brad Alan Alford of Scranton, Penn., Gary Claude Alford of McComb, John Ferman Alford of Ocean Springs and Richard Todd Alford of Brandon; a daughter, Susan Alford Moore of Tylertown; a brother, Hollis Alford of Progress; two sisters, Kathleen Easley of Progress and Florene Brumfield of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Banyon Boyd, Laci Boyd, Tara Alford, Jason Alford, Anna Alford, Alexandra Alford, Lauren Alford, Tyler Alford, Cassie Alford and Adria Alford.

            Pallbearers were Ralph Waldron Jr., Darrell Easley, Andrew Alford, Wilburn Fortenberry Jr., George H. Simmons and Howard Alford. Honorary pallbearers were Lacy Brumfield, Tommy Brumfield and Richard Ball.

            Burial was in Progress Cemetery with Hartman Funeral Home of McComb in charge.

 

Photo from Progress Cemetery, Pike Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Ellzey

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Claude A. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in MS), but his death date is listed as 3 April 2001, last residence Magnolia, Pike Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his father, Claude Anding Alford, in this compilation.

            Claude’s father was most specific with AAFA on his son’s name. He said he was known as C.A. but that his name was Claude Allen, Allen being his mother’s maiden name. He emphasized that he was not named Anding. He was probably called Jr. to distinguish father C.A. from son C.A.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Claude A. 1925 MS¹, Claude Anding 1898 MS², Jeptha Josephus 1854 MS³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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CLAUDE ANDING ALFORD

AAFA #0017

 

Photo from AAFA files

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Monday, 9 December 1996

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Claude A. Alford Sr., 98, of Magnolia [Pike Co.], died there Dec. 8, 1996, at Beacham Memorial Hospital.

            Visitation is 4–9 tonight at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown and from 1 p.m. Tuesday at Progress Baptist Church until services there at 2 p.m.... Burial will be in Progress Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born Jan. 6, 1898, in old Pike County. He was the son of J. Dock Alford and Luminda Fortenberry Alford.

            He was a retired merchant and farmer and served as post master at Progress for many years. He was a member of Progress Baptist Church. He was the oldest living member of the Alford American Family Association. He was a Mason for more than 70 years and was a member of Friends of the Progress Library and Silver Seniors of Silver Springs.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Inez Allen Alford; and nine brothers and sisters.

            He is survived by two sons, C.A. Alford Jr. and Hollis Alford, both of Progress; two daughters, Florene Alford Brumfield of Baton Rouge, La., and Kathleen Alford Easley of Progress; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

            Mr. Alford’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

 

In another article:

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Thursday, 12 December 1996

 

Claude A. Alford Sr. did more than live a long time

Editor, Enterprise-Journal

 

            Please permit me to say a word about a great Pike Countian who recently passed from the earth. I refer to Mr. Claude A. Alford Sr.

            His longevity in itself deserves recognition, living to be almost 99. But he did more than live a long life; he lived well. He was a man of industry, social involvement, and religious persuasion.

            He demonstrated perfectly how to grow old gracefully. He was always cheerful, uncomplaining and concerned about others. Right up through his fatal illness, he called people needing encouragement from his bed in the hospital. For the last several years, he spent much time contacting and checking on people suffering the blows of life.

            One of his most beloved chores was making dusting brooms from sage grass. These he gave to all he knew, and I suppose the streets of downtown McComb would not hold the brooms he gave away. His big heart made a way to many other hearts.

            Few will be conscious—though the loss is very real—of the death of the last member of the J. Dock Alford family. This family of 10 has left a constructive shadow over Pike County that will influence this area from now on. Some were school teachers; some were prosperous farmer-businessmen. One was editor of the old “Progressive Farmer” for several years. From their little community of Progress, they have reached around the world with their lives.

            Lives like this one take a long time, if ever, to evaluate. But may we never let their deaths take our eyes off the great legacy they have left us. They deserve more than our tears.

 

Sincerely,

Jimmy Hodges

 

Photo from Progress Cemetery, Pike Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Ellzey

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Claude A. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituaries of his son Claude Allen Alford and his grandson Ronnie Scott Alford in this compilation.

            Gil Alford wrote the following about Claude:

 

            AAFA’s oldest living member, Claude Alford #17, died in December. He was so proud of being an Alford and being a member of AAFA. His obituary is the first one I’ve seen that identifies him as a member of the Alford American Family Association.Some of us in AAFA sent him cards when we heard he was in hospital, and his daughter Kathleen said he was so proud of the cards that he had her put them out where everyone could see them.

            You’ll remember Mr. Claude for his short presence at the meetings in Jackson, MS and St. Francisville, LA. He has been mentioned frequently in the quarterly.

            It was he who, having been born in 1898, planned to live into the year 2000 so he could say he was the only Alford to have lived in three centuries. It was he who made corn brooms by hand and brought them to the meeting in Louisiana to give out to those interested in having one. He died one month short of age 99.

            Claude was one of the few members whose home I have visited. He still lived in the same house in which he was born. We’ve gone “cemeterying” together. I’ll miss him.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage, from AAFA records: Claude Anding 1898 MS¹, Jeptha Joseph 1854 MS², Ira Payne 1822 MS³, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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CLIFTON HOWARD ALFORD

 

Photo and birth date from Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home, Pearl, MS

 

Born: May 29, 1919

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 24 December 2008

 

            Clifton H. Alford, 89, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Home, Jackson.

            Graveside services were 1:00pm Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Florence Cemetery. Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home of Pearl directed.

            Mr. Alford was a member of Star Baptist Church and retired from the fire safety department of the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery V.A. Medical Center. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII, he was a member of both the American Legion and VFW.]

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Johns Alford in 2007.

            Survivors include: grandsons, James Johns, II of Florence and Roy Johns of Atlanta, GA; great-grandson, James Lee Johns; brother, Sonny Alford of Brandon; and several nieces and nephews.

            Memorials may be made to Star Baptist Church, P.O. Box 69, Star, MS 39167.

 

Photo from Florence Cemetery, Florence, Rankin Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ronnie Lee Collins

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Clifton H. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Florence, Rankin Co., MS, but list his death date as 22 Dec 2008.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Erma V. Johns Alford (which provides his middle name); and his siblings Rex Ray Alford and Bonnie Lucille Alford Parham Berryhill in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            The gravestone photo was taken in August 2009. It shows their marriage date, 3 March 1942, but it is not known why their death dates are not included.

            His lineage: Clifton Howard 1919 MS¹, Arthur 1893 MS², William Jackson 1848 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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CORA IRENE CHANEY KENDALL ALFORD

 

DAILY LEADER

Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS—Thursday, 17 April 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Services for Cora Irene Alford of Brookhaven, and formerly of Calhoun County, are 3 p.m., Friday, April 18, at New Hope Baptist Church in Yalobusha County with burial in the church cemetery.

            Visitation is today from 4-9 p.m., and Friday until 2:30 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce.

            Mrs. Alford, 76, died April 16, 2003, at her residence. She was born on March 19, 1927, to Douglas Chaney and Ida Winters Chaney.

            She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Baptist faith.

            Preceding her in death were her husband, John Jack Alford; a son, Robert D. Kendall; and a stepdaughter, Bessie Harris.

            Survivors are her sons, William D. Kendall of Hazlehurst, Cecil Wayne Kendall of Callahan, Fla., Larry Thomas Kendall and Johnny Ray Kendall, both of Odessa, Texas; her stepson, James D. Kendall of Robert Lee, Texas; her daughter, Beverly Jean Kendall of Brookhaven; her stepdaughters, Robbie Cross and Katherine Arnold, both of Grenada; her brothers, Houston Melton and Wayne Melton, both of Grenada; and 38 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Cora I. Alford (SS# issued in TX).

 

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CORA LEE ALFORD PARHAM

 

Source unknown, but probably:

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—_____ Oct 1957

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Services for Mrs. Cora Alford Parham of Rosedale [Bolivar Co.] will be held at 10 a.m.. Wednesday at the Rosedale Baptist Church... and burial will be in the Beulah Cemetery.

            Mrs. Parham, who was 66, died early Tuesday morning [Oct 1] at the City Hospital after an illness of three and a half years. A native of Holmes County, Miss., she had lived in the Rosedale community for 45 years. She was a Baptist.

            She leaves her husband, Sam J. Parham of Rosedale, and a son Edwin Parham of Boyle; a brother, George Alford of Greenville; and two sisters, Mrs. Callie Ray of Jackson and Mrs. I.P. Douglas of Crystal Springs.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her brothers George Bedford Alford, John W. Alford, and James Oscar Alford in this compilation.

            Cora Alford was born December 1890 and she died about 1956. She was the daughter of Patrick “Paddy” Alford and Emma White. She married Samuel J. Parham.

            The obituary of her husband provides some additional detail, source and date unknown:

 

ROSEDALE—Sam J. Parham, 91, of Rosedale died Saturday [26 Jan 1980] at Flowers Manor in Clarksdale....

      Mr. Parham was born in Webster County and moved to the Linn community in 1906 with his parents. He married the former Cora Lee Alford on Dec. 31, 1912 in Shaw. They made their home in Boyle and moved to Rosedale in 1934. Mr. Parham served as deputy sheriff for Bolivar County for 32 years. He was state game warden for Bolivar County for 10 years and served with the Mississippi State Game and Fish Commission. He was a third degree Mason of F&AM Lodge No. 463. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Rosedale....

      Survivors include his son, Henry Edwin Parham of Boyle, and a sister, Mrs. Etta P. Boyd of Huntsville, Ala., four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

           

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Cora Lee 1890 MS¹, Patrick 1841 MS², John 1801 GA³.

 

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COTTIE A. WOOLDRIDGE ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 22 December 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co.]—Cottie Wooldridge Alford, 87, a homemaker, died of a heart attack Tuesday at her home in the Thorn community near Houston.

            Graveside services are 2 p.m. today in the Elzy Cemetery [Calhoun Co.—this cemetery is spelled Ellzey on the cemetery’s sign (see photo)—but is spelled various ways in obituaries and online]. Visitation is 10 a.m.–noon at Houston Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford was a Chickasaw County native. She was a member of Thorn United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Ben W. Alford.

            Survivors include: sister, Ruby Murphree of Memphis; and brothers, Wilson Wooldridge of Memphis and Atwell Wooldridge of Atlanta.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cottie A. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 Aug 1908.

            Bennie Alford, age 3 b. MS, is listed on the 1910 census of Chickasaw Co., MS, as the son of Oscar S. Alford, age 42 b. GA, and his wife Frances 36 b. MS, 10 children, 10 living. According to the SSDI, Bennie W. Alford (SS# issued in MS, last residence Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS) was born 2 Aug 1907 and d. 16 Jan 1989.

            On the same page in 1910 is the family of Bennie’s grandfather George W. Alford, age 68 b. GA, m. 42 years, and his wife Francis 67 GA.

            Bennie’s parents, Alford grandparents, and several siblings and other relatives are also buried in Ellzey Cemetery.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: Bennie Wilson 1907 MS¹, Oscar S. “Bud” 1867 GA², George Washington 1840 GA³, James Richard 1821 GA⁴, Jeptha 1797 NC⁵, Goodrich 1750 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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COURTNEY ELIZABETH ALFORD

 

[Courtney died and is buried in Memphis, TN, but she lived with her family in MS.]

 

COMMERCIAL APPEAL

Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Wednesday, 21 May 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Courtney Elizabeth Alford, 14-day-old daughter of Emily Hunt and Joseph Ely Alford, III of Byhalia [Marshall Co.], Mississippi, died on Monday at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women [Memphis, TN]. Graveside services were held on Wednesday at Forest Hill Cemetery South [Memphis]. Forest Hill Funeral Home South was in charge of arrangements.

            She also leaves behind a sister, Ashley Christine Alford; two brothers, Joseph Ely Alford IV, and Aaron Wayne Hunt, all of Byhalia; her grandparents, Jimmy Hunt and Jean Goad, both of Byhalia, Lisa Sisk of Memphis, and Joseph Ely “Butch” Alford, Jr., and Margaret “Cookie” Alford of Victoria, Mississippi, and her great-grandparents, Helen Sisk and Bubba Sisk, Bobbie Miller, and Sheila and James Goad, all of Byhalia.

 

The obituary of her great-grandfather:

 

JOSEPH ELY ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TN—Saturday, 3 March 1973

 

            Joseph Ely Alford, 64, of 2614 John Ronza Circle, retired Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division employee, died yesterday in Methodist Hospital.

            Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with burial in Memorial Park.

            He was a member of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church and a Mason, and was active in Boy Scout work.

            He leaves his wife, Mrs. Hazel Alford; a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Pruitt of Grandview, MO; a son, Joseph E. Alford, Jr. of Victoria, Miss., and four grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: The obituary of Courtney’s great-grandfather Joseph Ely Alford, above for reference, will be published with future TN obituaries. See also the obituaries of Joseph’s uncles Harry and Zachary, and his aunt Josephine in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Joseph Ely 1908 MS¹, William Ely 1870 MS², Theodore 1839 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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DAMA RUTH HARTZOG ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 30 July 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Dama Ruth Alford, 70 homemaker, died from stroke, Silver Creek: [services will be held at] 10 a.m. Wednesday, Silver Creek Methodist Church, Saulters-Moore Funeral Home.

 

In 2007, the funeral home provided the text of an obituary that was published in both The Prentiss Headlight, Prentiss, Jefferson Davis Co., MS, and the Lawrence County Press, Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS:

 

            Funeral services were held Wednesday July 31, 1996, at Silver Creek Methodist Church, for Mrs. Dama Ruth Alford, age 70, of Silver Creek [Lawrence Co.], who died at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, July 29.... Pallbearers were: Rick Hartzog, Mike Hartzog, James Earl Hartzog, Victor Thornton, Curtis Thornton and Patrick Jeane.

            Interment followed in the Silver Creek Methodist Church Cemetery with Saulters-Moore Funeral Home in charge.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a member of Silver Creek Methodist Church.

            She is survived by a son, Timothy Alford of Silver Creek, a grandson, Victor Alford of Silver Creek, a stepdaughter, Nancy Breland of Pearl, a stepson Tommy Alford of Jackson, three sisters, Sarah Garner, of Carson, Bertha Lou Thornton of Jackson and Eva Dale Steen of Star; three brothers, William (Bill) Hartzog of Denham Springs, La., George Hartzog of Silver Creek and Wylie (Snooky) Hartzog of Ridgeland.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dama R. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 10 July 1926.

            She was the second wife of Thomas Drayton Alford.  I am attaching his obituary which Gil recently sent to me for some research on his spouses.  Dama Ruth Alford's obituary mentions her stepchildren Nancy Alford Breland and Tommy (Thomas Drayton, Jr.), and that is what closed the loop for me on her Alford husband.

 

Thomas Drayton Alford was born 20 Jul 1916 in Carroll Co, MS, to John Everett Alford and Helen Buchanan.  He was married first to Carmen McAdoo on 15 Feb 1942.  His second wife was Dama Ruth Hartzog in your obit.  They were married in Hinds Co, MS, on 28 Jun 1957.  She was the daughter of Victor H and Inez Hartzog and was born in Lawrence Co, MS. 

 

Thomas Drayton's third marriage was to Laverne Waltman (Cliburn) in 1960.  She was the daughter of Jack Thomas Waltman and Eula Mae Benson and had been previously married to Johnnie B Cliburn.  She is buried in New Hebron Cemetery, Lawrence Co, MS.

 

Finally Thomas Drayton married Christine Bradley in June 1974.  All four of his marriages ended in divorce.

 

His lineage:  Thomas Drayton 1916MS, John Everett 1883MS 2, John Walter 1848MS 3, James Henry 1825AL 4, John 1801 GA5

 

 

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DAVID CRAWLEY ALFORD

 

THE CARTHAGINIAN

Carthage, Leake Co., MS—Thursday, 13 February 1997

 

            David Crawley Alford, 77, a Standing Pine farmer and longtime Leake County Supervisor, died Tuesday [February 11] at St. Dominic Hospital.

            Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randolph Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Standing Pine Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford served seven terms as District Five Supervisor, serving as Board President many of those years. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of East Central Community College and was later honored as Alumnus of the Year.

            Survivors include his wife, Maude W. Alford; four daughters, Renodda Dorman, Patricia Cumberland, and Benita Chamblee, all of Carthage, and Martha Alford of Jackson; a brother, Liggie Alford, Carthage; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 

In another article:

 

THE CARTHAGINIAN

Carthage, Leake Co., MS—20 February 1997

 

A legend in his time

By Mildred T. Dearman, Editor of The Carthaginian

 

The name of David Crawley Alford will forever be etched in the political history of Leake County. During his 77 years in our midst, he made an impact of honorable leadership that few attain.

Few knew him as Mr. Alford. He answered to Crawley to most folks, and Mr. Crawley in some cases. He was best known as a member of the Leake County Board of Supervisors, representing District Five on that county governing body for seven consecutive terms. During these 28 years, he served as board president much of the time. He wore the mantle with dignity, honor, and assurance.

He was held in high regard by those who served on the county board with him, who found him to be a man of his word, a man who made no promises he couldn’t keep, and always put the needs of his people first.

Crawley Alford was considered by many to be, by far, the wisest public official county government ever had.

A product of Standing Pine, Crawley grew up on his father’s farm and became a farmer on his own in manhood, raising cattle, poultry, and farm products throughout his life. He attended and graduated from Walnut Grove High School, before enrolling at Mississippi State. The MSU campus was too big for Crawley’s taste. He lasted only a week, before coming home and enrolling at East Central Junior College.

In later years, he was to receive one of the College’s highest honors in being named Alumnus of the Year

His college years ended during World War II, when he joined the U. S. Army and saw overseas duty. When the war was won, he returned to Standing Pine and farm life. It was the place he loved best. Without the encouragement of friends to enter politics, he probably would have been content to remain just a farmer.

But he answered the call to serve his fellow man. Although he shunned the spotlight, he was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding political leaders this county has ever known. His quiet demeanor let you know that he never forgot where he came from nor who he represented.

Crawley Alford stood tall in responsible leadership to the office he held and to this county. He was a legend in his time. MTD

 

 

 

Photos from Standing Pine Cemetery, Standing Pine, Leake Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Parrish, AAFA #1254

“This memorial to Crawley stands at the intersection of MS 487 and Alford Road near Standing Pine.”

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that D.C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 2 Apr 1919, last residence Carthage, Leake Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his brother Liggie Calvin Alford in this compilation.

            Notes from Wayne Parrish, AAFA #1254:

 

      When Crawley was born, his father, his grandfather, and his Uncle Egbert were all in jail, awaiting trial for murder. During the Christmas holidays of 1918, the three of them got into an altercation with a local Choctaw Indian (there is a Standing Pine Reservation) named Finklea Ben. I have heard conflicting stories about the cause of the altercation—one over gambling, the other because Ben kicked their dog—but they killed him, brutally. I found several articles in The Carthaginian about the trial, but the issues from the time of the crime are lost. The trial records were also lost in a fire in the 1970s. Anyway, Crawley was born while they were waiting trial.

      In the summer term, their lawyers petitioned for severance, which was granted, and the trials were continued to the fall. In the November term, Crawley’s father, John McLurin Alford, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter, and was sentenced to seven years, but his father, David Edward Alford, and his uncle Egbert Alford stood trial and were convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. Egbert had been released from jail before trial, supposedly on account of poor health, and I can’t honestly determine that he ever served any time other than the months pretrial. Uncle John (we refer to him that way because his wife was my wife Pat’s great aunt) was pardoned by the governor in 1921. Dave was pardoned a few month’s later. Pat’s cousin has the original letter pardoning Uncle John.

      I had always assumed that David Crawley was named for his grandfather. Surprise! Uncle John’s lawyer, who got him the reduced charge, shorter sentence, and pardon within two years, was a local barrister, David Crawley!! His descendents still have a firm in Louisville. Interesting enough, throughout 1920, when Uncle John’s notice of petition for pardon appeared in The Carthaginian, David Crawley would have a small ad for his firm next to the petition. Over and over, I found that.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: David Crawley 1918¹; John McClurin 1888 MS², David Edward 1855 AL³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴; Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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DE ANGELO A. ALFORD

 

[He died in OH, but because of his close ties to MS, we are also publishing his obituary here.]

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Friday, 29 July 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Services for De Angelo A. Alford will be held today at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Berry and Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, 20, of Meridian, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Cincinnati.

            Survivors include his mother, Lucretia Alford of Cincinnati; his father, Joe Brown of Alabama; a sister, Jasmine Brown; brothers, Sha Marcus Alford and Christian Alford, all of Cincinnati; maternal grandmother, Dianne Brown of Meridian and paternal grandparents, Lou Ella Brown and Willie Brown of Meridian.

            He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James D. Brown and Jule Byrd and his great-grandmother, Willie Mae Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his great-grandmother Willie Mae Alford in this compilation.

            This is probably an African-American family because the Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in Meridian serves that community.

 

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DEWEY EARL “RED” ALFORD

 

NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Tuesday, 5 May 2009

 

NATCHEZ—Services for Dewey Earl “Red” Alford, 89, of Natchez, who died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be at 10 a.m. today at Pentecostals of Miss-Lou Church in Ferriday with the Rev. Gary Howington, the Rev. Ronnie Hall, the Rev. Adelbert Adcock and the Rev. James Nations officiating.

            Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 2, 1919, in Walthal County, the son of Heschel and Ethel Thornhill Alford.

            He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Mr. Alford was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was retired from International Paper Company.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Aileen Alford; one brother, Doyle Alford; and two sons, Roger Alford and Jerry Alford.

            Survivors include one son, Willie Alford and wife, Renee, of Vidalia; one daughter, Sybil Alford of Natchez; four grandchildren, Gena Adcock and husband, Adelbert, of Vicksburg, Justin Alford and wife, Kristi, of Houma, La., Jill Alford of Ashland, Ore., and Stephen Wells of Vidalia; three great-grandchildren, Braxton Adcock, Braylon Adcock and Jack Alford; and his special pet dog, Foo.

            Pallbearers will be Rick Ellis, Adelbert Adcock, David Stephens, Tommy Freeman, Steve Brown, Justin Alford, Stephen Wells and Frank Pennington.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lairdfh.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dewey E. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Natchez, Adams Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his cousins Benjamin Franklin Alford Jr., Vonceil Alford Strong, Hilan Lucille Alford Magee, and Farrol Jasper Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Roger D. Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Dewey Earl 1919 MS¹, John Heschel 1897 MS², Needham Jasper 1862 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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DORA SIMMONS ALFORD TURNER

 

THE ERA-LEADER

Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA—Wednesday, 27 November 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Dora Turner, 89, a native of Franklinton and a resident of Liberty [Amite Co.], MS, died on Tuesday, November 19, at the Community Living Center in Liberty.

            She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Peggy Alford and Larry and Phyllis Alford, all of Liberty, a sister, Mrs. George D. Cain of Vicksburg, MS, a brother, Dudley Simmons of Franklinton, four grandchildren, Angie Blanchard of Liberty, Shelly Pourcia of Livonia, LA, Dana Taylor of Baton Rouge, and Dale Alford of Denham Springs, and six great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her first husband, Louie D. Alford, her second husband, Munson Turner, and three brothers, Othar Simmons of Franklinton, Billy Simmons of Meadville, MS, and Waynard Simmons of Baton Rouge.

            Funeral services were held at the Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Interment was in Resthaven.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris Alfor [sic] Turner (SS# issued in LA) was born 10 Nov 1913.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her first husband’s lineage: Louis Dale 1910 LA¹, Walter Theodore “Bos” 1871 LA², Jesse G. 1838 MS³, William 1804 GA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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DORIS DICKEY ALFORD

Mother of Zeb Dickey Alford, AAFA #0295

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Tuesday, 26 November 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1992

 

            Doris Dickey Alford, who served as organist for First Baptist Church of McComb for about 50 years and for Hartman Funeral Home for about 13 years, died Nov. 25, 1991, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center at the age of 94.

            Mrs. Alford is remembered as a dedicated musician who contributed to many church services, weddings and funerals during her lifetime.

            She begin taking piano lessons when she was 6 years old because her asthma kept her from running and playing with other children. She graduated from McComb High School in 1916 and received a degree from Mississippi University for Women in 1920. She taught high school piano for two years and gave piano lessons in her home for many years.

            Visitation will be from 6–9 tonight at Hartman Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until services in Hartman chapel at 1:30 p.m.... Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery.

            Marilyn Brady, who took over as church organist in the early 1970s when Mrs. Alford left the position to care for her ailing husband, called her predecessor a musical influence.

            “She was a dedicated musician,” Mrs. Brady said. “She will be missed. Her influence was great, musically. She was one of a kind.”

            Mrs. Wyatt Hunter, speaking for herself and her husband who was a longtime pastor of First Baptist, said Mrs. Alford was a close friend.

            “She was a dear friend of ours. She served as organist all through his (Dr. Hunter’s) pastorage. We appreciated her so much for the music she contributed to our church. She was so talented and gave of herself so freely,” Mrs. Hunter said.

            Mrs. Alford was born Sept. 11, 1897, in Chatawa. She was the daughter of Louis Zeb Dickey and Carrie Elizabeth Little Dickey.

            She was a member of the First Baptist Church of McComb and an honorary member of the Crescite Club.

            She was married to James Burton Alford Sr., who died in 1975. Mr. Alford was founder of McComb Milling Co. and served as president for 40 years.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by one son, James Burton Alford Jr.; one grandson, James Burton Alford III; and one sister, Alice Dickey Reeves.

            She is survived by two sons, Zeb Dickey Alford of Houston, Texas, and Van Henry Alford of Baton Rogue, La.; nine grandchildren, Mrs. Pattie Olivas of El Paso, Texas; Capt. Katie Keaty, USAF, and Ms. Doris “Peggy” Alford, both of Albuquerque; Mrs. Jane Dudley Hart of Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Geary (Cathy) Alford of Jackson; Dickey Alford of Covington, La., David Alford of McComb, Mrs. Dean (Tori) Guidry of Lafayette, La., and Mrs. James (Beth) Beskin of Baton Rogue.

            Active pallbearers will be David Alford, Dickey Alford, Geary Alford, Charles Chandler Alford, Jim Beskin and Dean Guidry. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Fitzhugh, Whip Kennedy, John S. Thompson, Julius Alford, Thomas Austin, Dr. Julian James and Thomas Magruder.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doris D. Alford (SS# issued in MS). Her date of death is listed as November 1991.

            See the obituary of her grandson James Burton Alford III in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Van Henry Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; and her son Zeb Dickey Alford in Texas Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage, from AAFA records: James Burton 1895 MS¹, James Barney 1870 MS², Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS³, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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DOROTHEA LOUISE ALFORD KOBER

Sister of Emma Alford Gilmer, AAFA #0055

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 11 May 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

BRANDON [Rankin Co.]—Dorothea Louise Kober, 83, a homemaker, died of heart failure Thursday [May 9] at Crossgates Manor Nursing Home

            Mr. Kober was a Holmes County native. She moved to the Flowood area 40 years ago.

            Services are 1 p.m. today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park South in Jackson....

            Survivors include: brother Edgar Alford of Bossier City, La.; and sister, Emma Gilmer of Memphis, Tn. She also leaves nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

            Pallbearers: Don Wheatley, Jr., James Alford, John Alford, Mark Alford, Kenny Blackwell, and David Husband.

            All members of her family will miss her and her great ability to “express herself.”

 

Photo from Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wilton Golson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothea A. Kober (SS# issued in MS) was born 5 June 1912, last residence Pearl, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of her parents, Harry Edward and Carrie Stelene Stanford Alford; and her siblings Harriette Alford Brandau and Billie Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Dorothea 1912 MS¹, Harry Edward 1885 MS², Theodore 1839 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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DOROTHY MAE HOBSON ALFORD

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Tuesday, 24 May 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Services for Dorothy Mae Alford, 75, of Greenwood, who died of heart failure Monday, May 23, 2005, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford was retired from Greenwood Leflore Hospital, where she worked as a nursing assistant for many years. She also worked for a time at Conmar. A native of Marion [Crittenden Co.], Ark., she resided in Greenwood for most of her life.

            She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Margie Cooklett.

            She is survived by her husband, Jeffy Rivers Alford of Greenwood; three stepdaughters, Jolynn Nicholas of Jackson, Randee Acey of Grenada and Christi Carroll of Greenwood; four sisters, Mildred Henderson of Chatera, La., Catherine Ervin of Indianola, Frances Flemming of Isola and Gladys Boyles of Hattiesburg; four brothers, J.D. Hobson of Chattanooga, Tenn., Joseph Barnett of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., James Barnett of Doddsville and Roy Barnett of Brookhaven; and six grandchildren, Matthew Nicholas and Betsy Kate Nicholas, both of Jackson, Andrew Wright, Meg Wright and Sally Acey, all of Grenada, and Ann Rivers Carroll of Greenwood....

            Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

            Pallbearers will be David Nicholas, Scott Acey, Scott Carroll, Mack Alford, Bobby Alford and Joe Alford Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Dexter Deaton and Roy C. Barnett Sr....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 Sept 1928, but her death date is listed as 25 May 2005, an apparent error.

            See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Ruby Stone Alford, in this compilation.

             Dorothy is on the 1930 census with her parents in Jasper (District 12), Crittenden Co., AR, dwelling #157: Fred Hobson, farmer age 19 b. MS; his wife Blanche 21 b. JS; and daughter Dorothy May 7/12 AR. Her husband, Jeffry Rivers Alford, served in World War II, serial #44146669.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: Jeffry Rivers 1928 MS¹, Jessie Talmadge 1906 MS², James Smith 1878 MS³, Henry J. 1847 MS⁴, James Henry 1825 AL⁵, John 1801 GA⁶.

 

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DOROTHY MOORE ALFORD

 

[Although Dorothy died in Louisiana, we are including her obituary here because she spent nearly her entire life in Mississippi.]

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 6 April 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Dorothy Moore Alford, 98, died April 4, 2007, in Baton Rouge, LA, where she had been a resident of St. James Place retirement community since 2003. Religious services will be held at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church at 3:30 pm, April 7, with visitation in the parlor 6:30-8:00 pm, April 6, and from 2:30 pm until the service April 7. Interment will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs.

            She was born September 3, 1908, in Mt. Olive, MS, to Rev. John Alexander Moore and Zula Weems Moore. At Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and married Richard Earl Alford of Crystal Springs, MS, the same day. She taught English at Crystal Springs High School for 28 years. On moving to Baton Rouge at 93, she was given a reception where many of her former students gathered; always the English teacher she led the group in saying Chaucer’s Prologue to the Canterbury Tales in Middle English.

            Writing was her lifelong hobby. Her writings appeared in a number of publications and a short story won Honorable Mention in a contest judged by Eudora Welty. From 1971-86 she wrote weekly feature articles for the Crystal Springs Meteor about people, places, and historical events of the area. Many of these were published in the Sunday Clarion-Ledger-Jackson Daily News, and a compilation of selected articles was published in book form, Reflections and Recognitions. This book remains a source for researchers of the area to this day.

            A dedicated member of Crystal Springs Methodist Church, she led and participated in many of its activities. She published a History of Crystal Springs Methodist Church in 1983; she started an adult Sunday School Class in 1935, which grew to 102 members at its peak and officially declared itself the Dorothy Alford Sunday School Class in 1946. Before she moved to Baton Rouge, the mayor of Crystal Springs recognized her many contributions to the community by declaring “Dorothy Alford Day” at a church ceremony and reception. In Baton Rouge she became a member and regular participant at University Methodist Church and started a Sunday School class at St. James Place when she was 93, which she taught until ill health caused her retirement at 96. She also contributed monthly articles to the St. James Assisted Living Newsletter.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Earl Alford, after 59 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Moore, and son-in-law, Don, of Baton Rouge; grandson, Kevin Moore, and his wife, Kathleen, of Dallas; granddaughter, Sheryl Curry, and her husband, Bill, of Lafayette, LA; great-grandsons, Paul and Michael Curry, of Lafayette, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends....

 

Photo from Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy M. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituary of her husband, Richard Earl Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DORRIS JEAN CAUSEY HALFORD

 

NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Saturday, 26 April 2008

 

MEADVILLE [Franklin Co.]—Services for Dorris Jean Causey Halford, 64, of Meadville, who died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, in Meadville, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel.

            Burial will follow at Middleton Creek Church Cemetery under the direction of Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Halford was born Aug. 18, 1943, in Meadville, the daughter of Claude B. Causey and Lena Cothern Causey. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, one son and one brother.

            Survivors include her husband, James Halford; one daughter, Wanda Parker and husband, Chuck, both of Natchez; one sister, Betty Edwards and husband, Charles, both of Meadville; and her beloved dog, Bo.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorris J. Halford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Meadville, Franklin Co., MS.

 

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DOSSIE JOY ALFORD

Uncle of Johnney Nolen Alford, AAFA #0239

Cousin of Ruby Alford Heard, AAFA #0137

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 1 October 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

CARTHAGE [Leake Co.]—Dossie Joy Alford, 85, died of congestive heart failure Friday [September 15] at Crossgates Nursing Home in Brandon [Rankin Co.].

            Graveside services were Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilcox Funeral Home handled arrangements.

            Survivors include; daughter, Carolyn Floyd, Sue Wells and Sandra Yates, all of Jackson; sister, Nealie Fisher of Carthage; brothers, Sam Alford and Rufus Alford, both of Carthage, and R.C. Alford of Madison; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dossie J. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Aug 1910, last residence Brandon, Rankin Co., MS. His date of death is listed as September 15.

            See the obituaries of his sister Minerva Ann Alford Myrick; brothers Jacob Columbus Alford, James Andrew Alford, Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford, and Royal Chadwick Alford; and sisters-in-law Minnie Hodges Alford and Lena Myrick Alford in this compilation.

            Dossie was the son of Wilburn Whitfield Alford and Virginia Hollingsworth. He married Ruby Coleman on 10 August 1910 in Leake Co. MS. A clarification on the names of some of the children listed: “Nealie” was Cornelia; “Sam” was Robert Samuel; and “R.C.” was Royal Chadwick.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Dossie Joy 1910 MS¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Sunday, 2 January 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

CLEAR CREEK [Perry Co.]—Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Clear Creek Baptist Church in the Clear Creek community for Douglas F. Alford, 83, of Clear Creek, who died Dec. 31, 2004, at Covington County Hospital.

            Burial will be in Clear Creek Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was an oilfield worker and served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Laura Alford.

            Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Nell Chase Alford of Clear Creek; three daughters, Reva Rebecca Digiovanni of Lumberton, Linda Nell Duncan of Clear Creek and Teresa Ann Turnage of Destin, Fla.; two sons, Douglas C. Alford of Clear Creek and Donovan R. Alford of Spring Cottage; two sisters, Reba Whiteman of Lumberton and Dorothy Nell Robbins of Clear Creek; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren....

            Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Photo from Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

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Douglas’s wife’s half of the gravestone is blank, but the center section says “Married Dec. 31, 1951”

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Douglas F. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 Oct 1921.

            See the obituary of his brother Earl Preston Alford in this compilation.

            In 1930 Douglas, age 8 b. MS, is listed with his parents Floid P., age 35, and Laura E. Alford, and his siblings, including brother Earl, age 4, in Marion Co., MS. Douglas resided in Marion Co. when he enlisted in WW II at Camp Shelby, MS, serial #34420914.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Douglas Fairbanks 1921 MS¹, Floyd P. 1894 MS², Preston H. 1869 MS³, Stewart Floyd 1835 GA⁴, Julius C. 1798 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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DUDLEY H. HALFORD

 

NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Wednesday, 5 January 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

NATCHEZ [Adams Co.]—Services for Dudley Halford, 86, of Natchez, who died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at Natchez Community Hospital, will be 11 a.m. today at Laird Funeral Home Union Street Chapel.

            Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Laird Funeral Home....

            Mr. Halford was born Oct. 20, 1918, in Franklin County, the son of the late Willie and Janie Norris Halford.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rhoda Halford; and son, Calvin Halford.

            Survivors include his children, Eugene Halford and wife, Sonyi, of Rosharon, Texas, Faye Woods and husband, William, of Woodville, Bernice Harvey and husband, Coy, Nadine Holton and husband, Delmer, Betty Dawson and husband, Tony, and Melvin Halford, all of Natchez; brother, Weldon Halford of Natchez; sisters, Vivian Joy of Natchez and Cloney Brown of Meadville; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

            Honorary pallbearers will be Tonya Dawson, Stacie Cloy, and Sundra Williams.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dudley H. Halford (SS# issued in MS).

            His lineage: Dudley H. 1918 MS¹, Willie 1887 MS², Lee 1858 MS³.

 

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EARL PRESTON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 12 February 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995

 

MAGEE [Simpson Co.]—Earl Preston Alford, 68, a carpenter, died of cancer Friday [February 11] at Magee General Hospital.

            Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Goodwater Baptist Church in Magee with burial in Goodwater Cemetery in Simpson County. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford, a Marion County native, had lived in Magee for 30 years.

            Survivors include: Daughter, Wanda Jean Warren of Magee; brother, Douglas F. Alford of Columbia; sisters, Reba Whitman of Lumberton and Dorothy Nell Robbin of Columbia; and three grandchildren.

 

 

Photos from Goodwater Church Cemetery, Magee, Simpson Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Myrtis Jane Bishop-Craig

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl P. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 Aug 1925.

            See the obituary of his brother Douglas Fairbanks Alford in this compilation.

            In 1930 Earl, age 4 b. MS, is listed with his parents Floid P., age 35, and Laura E. Alford, and his siblings, including brother Douglas age 8, in Marion Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Earl Preston 1925 MS¹, Floyd P. 1894 MS², Preston H. 1869 MS³, Stewart Floyd 1835 GA⁴, Julius C. 1798 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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EARNESTINE ALFORD STONE

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Friday, 16 February 2007

 

            Funeral services for Earnestine Alford Stone, 90, of Greenwood, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams & Lord Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Stone died of heart failure Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at Golden Age Nursing Home.  She was a homemaker and a sitter for the elderly. A native of Carroll County, she resided in the area all of her life. She had been a resident of Golden Age Nursing Home for the past 25 years. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Carroll County, and also attended Abundant Life Pentecostal Church of God.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Stone; one grandson, Billy Wayne Hodges; two brothers; and two sisters.

            She is survived by two daughters, Annice Stone Dunn and her husband, Edward, of Tupelo, and Betty Ann Hodges and her husband, Howard, of Greenwood; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

            The Rev. Bernard Wiggins will officiate at the services.

            Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Carroll County.

            Pallbearers will be Mike Hodges, James Hodges, Roy Hodges, Zack Hodges, C.J. Hodges, Malcolm Wiltshire and Alvin Wiltshire.

            Honorary pallbearers will be Diggs Alford and the Blue Wing staff at Golden Age Nursing Home.

            Visitation will be from 5 until 7 this evening at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ernestine Stone (SS# issued in MS) was born 24 Sept 1916.

            Earnestine is the daughter of William Cothern Alford and Annie _____.

            On William’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 39, a farmer living in Sidon, Leflore Co., MS. He says he was b. 31 July 1879, names Mrs. Annie Alford as his nearest relative, and signs his name with his mark. His name is written as William Cathens Alford on the signature line and William Carthens on the name line, but both middle names are difficult to read. His employer is E.L. Pentecost, the same person who is his next door neighbor in Carroll Co. in 1920.

            Earnestine is listed with her widowed father on the 1930 census in Beat 3 (District 5), Carroll Co., MS, dwelling #325: William C. Alford, farmer age 50, widowed; and his children: Floyd 16, and Earnestine 12. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            In 1920 they are in Hemmingway (District 31) Carroll Co., MS, dwelling #121: William C. Alford, farmer age 40; his wife Annie 34; and children: Doly [son] 14, Ella 12, Lela 9, Floyd 5, and Earnest [incorrectly listed as male son], 2. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            In 1910 they are in Beat 3 (District 31), Carroll Co., MS, dwelling #30: Carson Alford, farmer age 30, m. 5 years; his wife Annie 24, 2 children, 2 living; son Jodia [very hard to read] 5; and daughter Ella J. 1-6/12. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            Annie Alford (1887–1929) and William C. Alford (1878–1949) are buried in New Shiloh Cemetery in Carroll Co., MS. Their son Floyd D. Alford (14 Feb 1914–25 July 1982) is buried in Coila Cemetery in Carroll Co. Their son William Daty Alford (19 Sept 1905–27 Sept 1975) is buried in Mount Olive Cemetery in Carroll Co.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Earnestine’s lineage: Earnestine 1916 MS¹, William Cothern 1879 MS², John Walter 1848 MS³, James Henry 1825 AL⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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EDGAR GRIFFIN ALFORD, JR.

AAFA #0452

 

Edgar Griffin Alford and his wife, Carolyn Kitchens Alford

Photo from Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Ridgeland, MS

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS— Monday, 16 February 2009

 

            Edgar Griffin Alford, Jr., 61, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.

            A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland is assisting with arrangements.

            Grif was born on June 12, 1947, in Jackson, and he was the son of Edgar Griffin Alford, Sr. and Doris Baldwin Alford. He graduated from Murrah High School in 1965 where he was a member of the high school band and played bass in the local rock band, The Viscounts. Grif continued his education at Mississippi State University earning his B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1970. While at Mississippi State, Grif was a member of the Famous Maroon Band, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and numerous electrical engineering honorary societies. After graduation, he accepted a position with Mississippi Power and Light (Entergy) in the Distribution Engineering Design Division where he planned, designed and operated electrical distribution systems. Grif also coordinated design for electrical service to residential, commercial and industrial customers. While working in the Distribution Division, Grif also served his country as a member of Mississippi Army National Guard. As a 1st Lt, he served as the Executive Officer of Co D, 467th Engineering Division and was responsible for monthly training and annual active deployments for the 100 man reserve unit. In 1992 Grif transferred to the IT Field Services Division of Entergy. As a member of IT Services, Grif preformed installs, moves and changes of Dell workstations, laptops, desktops and servers. Grif was a certified Dell technician and a Certified Network Engineer. In 2003 Grif retired from Entergy, and his love of computers led him to begin his own business, My IT Guy. For three years, he troubleshot computer issues and educated businesses and individuals in the use of computers. Grif was active in the Lions Club International, serving as the Jackson Central Lions Club president from 1999-2000 and serving as the Sports Chairman and Director of the MS Lion’s Youth Conference for boys.

            Grif was an active communicant of the Episcopal Church for thirty-five years, the last sixteen at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church where he was a former Vestry member and a member of the choir. Grif loved singing in the choir and playing the guitar. He would often play the guitar at numerous Cursillos, where he served on many staffs, and at Camp Bratton-Green. He currently was learning to play the mandolin.

            Grif was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bicycling, hiking, geocaching and spent many happy times on the reservoir on his sailboat. He enjoyed playing tennis and woodworking and was very proud of the three rocking chairs he made with Greg Harkins.

            Grif loved spending time with his family and taking his grandson, who was the light of his life, to the park. He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, a devoted father and beloved grandfather and a cherished son, brother and friend.

            Survivors include his wife of thirty-five years, Carolyn Kitchens Alford of Madison; daughters, Sarah Alford Ballard (Nate) of Jackson and Leahbeth Alford Turpin (Buddy) of Jackson; grandson, Whit Alford Turpin; mother, Doris Baldwin Alford of Jackson; brothers, David Baldwin Alford (Deborah) of Brandon and Andrew Stephen Alford of Florence; sister, Claudia Alford Stribling (Jay) of Jackson; mother-in-law, Carolyn Kitchens of Vicksburg; brother-in-law, Allen Kitchens ( Linda) of Vicksburg; sister-in-law, Cheryl Kitchens Aull (Joe) of Asheville, NC; brother-in-law, Don Kitchens (Kristi) of Germantown, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 5400 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39211 or to Camp Bratton-Green, C/O Gray Center, 1530 Way Road, Canton, MS 39046.

 

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MADISON COUNTY JOURNAL

Ridgeland, Madison Co., MS—Thursday, 19 February 2009

 

            Edgar Griffin Alford, Jr., 61, of Madison, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland is assisting with arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was born on June 12, 1947, in Jackson, the son of Edgar Griffin Alford, Sr. and Doris Baldwin Alford. He graduated from Murrah High School in 1965 where he was a member of the high school band and played bass in the local rock band, The Viscounts. He continued his education at Mississippi State University earning his B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1970. While at Mississippi State, he was a member of the Famous Maroon Band, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and numerous electrical engineering honorary societies. After graduation, he accepted a position with Mississippi Power and Light (Entergy) in the Distribution Engineering Design Division where he planned, designed and operated electrical distribution systems. Mr. Alford also coordinated design for electrical service to residential, commercial and industrial customers. While working in the Distribution Division, Mr. Alford also served his country as a member of Mississippi Army National Guard. As a 1st Lt, He served as the Executive Officer of Co D, 467th Engineering Division and was responsible for monthly training and annual active deployments for the 100 man reserve unit. In 1992 he transferred to the IT Field Services Division of Entergy where he preformed installs, moves and changes of Dell workstations, laptops, desktops and servers. Mr. Alford was a certified Dell technician and a Certified Network Engineer. In 2003 he retired from Entergy, and began his own business, My IT Guy. He was active in the Lions Club International, serving as the Jackson Central Lions Club president from 1999-2000 and serving as the Sports Chairman and Director of the MS Lion’s Youth Conference for boys.

            Mr. Alford was an active communicant of the Episcopal Church for 35 years, the last 16 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church where he was a former Vestry member and a member of the choir. He would often play the guitar at numerous Cursillos, where he served on many staffs, and at Camp Bratton-Green. His hobbies included bicycling, hiking, geocaching, sailboating, tennis and woodworking.

            Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Kitchens Alford of Madison; daughters, Sarah Alford Ballard of Jackson and Leahbeth Alford Turpin of Jackson; one grandson; mother, Doris Baldwin Alford of Jackson; brothers, David Baldwin Alford of Brandon and Andrew Stephen Alford of Florence; sister, Claudia Alford Stribling of Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Memorials may be made to the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 5400 Old Canton Rd., Jackson, MS 39211 or to Camp Bratton-Green, C/O Gray Center, 1530 Way Rd., Canton, MS 39046.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edgar G. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Madison, Madison Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his father, Edgar Griffin Alford Sr., in this compilation.

            He attended the 1991 AAFA meeting in Jackson, MS, with his father, Edgar Griffin Alford Sr., AAFA #0423.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Edgar Griffin 1947 MS¹, Edgar Griffin 1920 MS², Leonidas Marcelus 1878 MS³, Stewart Floyd 1835 GA⁴, Julius C. 1798 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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EDGAR GRIFFIN ALFORD, SR.

AAFA #0423

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 3 March 2002

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003

 

            E. Griffin Alford, Sr., 81, of Jackson, died February 27, 2002, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday from Broadmoor Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland, MS. & 1 p.m. Monday at the church.

            Mr. Alford, a native of Rosedale, was a long time resident of Jackson. He graduated from The University of Mississippi where he earned his degree in accounting. While at Ole Miss, Mr. Alford was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha social Fraternity and was a member of the ROTC. After graduation he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Mr. Alford was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Quartermaster Corps, in the European Theater, where he received the Bronze Star & the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze stars. He served 30 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he was the commander of the 40th Ordinance Group headquartered in Jackson. Mr. Alford retired from service achieving the rank of Colonel.

            Mr. Alford was a retired Certified Public Accountant, practicing for over 56 years. He was the Sole Proprietor of E. Griffin Alford, CPA. Mr. Alford was very active in the community & various professional organizations. He served as President of the Mississippi Society of CPA’s, the Mississippi Estate planning Council, the Reserve Officers Association, the Retired Officers Association, the Jackson Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars, the American Legion Post 110 and the Jackson Chapter of the National Association of Accountants. Mr. Alford had been a member of the Jackson Central Lion’s Club since 1959 and served as the Secretary/Treasurer for 29 years. Mr. Alford traveled with the All State Lion’s Band to Seoul, Korea. He was active in the YMCA, the Sons of the American Revolution, and was a member of the First Families of Mississippi. He was a long time member of Broadmoor Baptist Church, where he was active in the Sunday School program. Mr. Alford enjoyed playing tennis on Saturday morning at Parham Bridges with his family & friends.

            Survivors include: his wife: Doris Alford of Jackson, MS.; his sons: E. Griffin Alford, Jr. [AAFA #452], of Madison, MS., David Baldwin Alford of Brandon, MS., Andrew Stephen Alford of Florence, MS., daughter, Claudia Alford Stribling of Jackson, MS.; 5 granddaughters....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edgar G. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 May 1920.

            See the obituaries of his son Edgar Griffin Alford Jr., AAFA #0452; his brother Leonidas Marcelus Alford, AAFA #0466; and his cousins Aurora Louise Alford Gilchrist and Stewart Floyd Alford III in this compilation.

            Griff attended the 1991 meeting in Jackson, MS, and following that provided us with some family group records on some of his immediate families.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Edgar Griffin 1920 MS¹, Leonidas Marcelus 1878 MS², Stewart Floyd 1835 GA³, Julius C. 1798 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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EDWARD JAMES ALFORD

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Thursday, 28 September 2000

 

POPLARVILLE—Mr. Edward James Alford, 60, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in Hattiesburg.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Poplarville and was retired from Gulf Coast Water Authority after 20 years of service. He was a member of New Welcome Baptist Church.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert D. and Velma Frederick Alford; and a sister, Lillie Mae Magee.

            Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Silas Alford of Poplarville; four sons, Stanley Sheperd of Dallas, Edward O. Alford of Foxworth, Ritchie Alford of Dilley, Texas, and Matthew Alford of Hattiesburg; two daughters, Rita Alford Knight of Texas City, Texas, and Teasha Alford of Houston, Texas; three brothers, Earl C. Alford of LaMarque, Texas, Lonnie C. Alford of Texas City, and Douglas Alford of Virginia; five sisters, Bertha Bester of Poplarville, Bobbie Garrett, Roy Ann Hinton and Joyce Johnson, all of LaMarque, Iner Catherine Allen of Texas City; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

            Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at New Welcome Baptist Church. A service will be at noon Saturday at the church with burial in Whitesand Community Cemetery in Poplarville. Baylous Funeral Home in Picayune is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward J. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 3 Apr 1940, last residence Purvis, Lamar Co., MS.

 

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ELAINE HALFORD ROUSE GLIDDEN

 

NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Wednesday, 25 June 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

MEADVILLE [Franklin Co.]—Services for Elaine Halford Rouse, 55, of Bude, who died on Monday, June 23, 2003, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson was held on June 25, 2003, at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Midway Cemetery in Meadville.

            Ms. Rouse was born on October 5, 1947, in Lincoln, the daughter of Riley Halford and Eddie V. Arnold Myers. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

            Survivors include two sons, Jackie Lynn Rouse of Hammond, Louisiana, and William Thomas Anthony Rouse of Meadville; two daughters, Tyanna Michelle Rouse Rasberry of Bude and Erin Elizabeth Rouse Hopkins of North Fork, Virginia; two brothers, Glen Halford of Jackson and Jimmy Halford of Natchez; one sister, Barbara Halford Bienvenue of Jackson; and four grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elaine H. Glidden (SS# issued in MS). Her last residence was Bude, Franklin Co., MS.

            Elaine’s father Riley is listed on the 1930 census in Beat 1 (District 2) [Smyrna Precinct], Franklin Co., MS, dwelling #33: Willie Halford, farmer age 40; his wife Bula 33; and children Leone 14, William Jr. 12, Wesley 10, Riley 7, and Rayford B. 4. All were b. in MS. Willie was age 21 and Bula was 14 at first marriage.

            In 1920 they are in Smyrna, Franklin Co., dwelling #61: William Halford, farmer age 30; his wife Bulah 23; daughters Allis 6 and Leona 3-11/12; and son William 1-9/12. He is living between his brothers and father. In dwelling #59: John Halford, 28; his wife Ellie 18; and daughter Pinky E 2-3/12. In dwelling #60: Herbar Halford 22; his wife Mealie 26. In dwelling #62: J.W. Halford, 54; his wife Sarah A. 54; and son Farlie 12. All these people and their parents were b. in MS.

            In 1910 they are in Beat 1 (District 62), Franklin Co., dwelling #140: William J. Halford, farmer age 42, m. 22 years; his wife Sarah A. 44, 7 children, 6 living; and sons William J. 20, John W. 17, Bryant D. 16, Lee A. 14, Heber S. 12, and Farley M 2. All were b. in MS.

            In 1900 they are in Meadville, Franklin Co., dwelling #238: William Halford, farm laborer age 32 b. Aug 1867, m. 12 years; his wife Sarah A. 34 b. June 1865, 6 children, 5 living; and sons: James W. 10 b. Nov 1889, John W. 7 b. July 1893, Bryant D. 5 b. Dec 1894, Lee A. 5 b. Dec 1895, and Heber S, 2 b. Sept 1897. All were b. in MS. Next door in dwelling #280: John Halford, farmer age 52 b. Sept 1847, m. 7 years (father b. AL, mother b. MS); his wife Lula 25 b. June 1874, 2 children, 1 living; and sons Jake 5 b. July 1894, and Jessee 13 b. Feb 1887. All were b. in MS.

            AAFA records list both Riley’s father and grandfather as James William Halford. On William’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is William Halford and signs with his mark. He was born 19 Nov 1889 in Roxie, Franklin Co., MS.

            Elaine’s lineage from AAFA and census records: Elaine 1947 MS¹, Riley 1923 MS², James William 1889 MS³, James William 1867 MS⁴, John E. 1847 AL⁵, James D. about 1813 SC⁶, James S. 1793 SC⁵.

 

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ELIZABETH ALFORD WILLIAMS

AAFA #0040

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Tuesday, 12 January 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993

 

GREENVILLE [Washington Co.]—Elizabeth Alford Williams, 75, of Greenville, died Jan. 10, 1993, after a lengthy illness.

            Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight at Mortimer Funeral Home of Greenville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.... Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

            Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 26, 1917, in Inverness. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Julius Whitford Alford and Ivy Belle Edington Terry Alford.

            She was a retired registered nurse and nursing instructor at Mississippi Delta Community College. She had been a resident of Greenville for over 70 years, having been educated in the Greenville Public schools and at Mississippi Delta Community College.

            She was a member of the Church of Our Saviour, Anglican Province of Christ the King.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray Littleton Williams, a native of McComb.

            She is survived by one son, Murray L. Williams Jr. of New Orleans; one grandson, Murray L. Williams III of Natchez; one sister, Pearl Nix Alford Albritton of Hazlehurst; and several nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Elizabeth A. Williams (SS# issued in MS), but her birth date is listed as 25 December 1917, which is the birth date she provided AAFA. She also said her full name is Nancy Elizabeth Alford, but apparently she never used Nancy.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Elizabeth 1917 MS¹, Julius Whitford 1868 MS², James Thomas 1840 MS³, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁴, James 1764 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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ELIZABETH ROSS ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 1 March 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Elizabeth Ross Alford, 82, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007, in Greenwood [Leflore Co.]. (Williams & Lord, 662-453-4541).

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth R. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 September 1924, last residence Coila, Carroll Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, John Everett Alford Jr., in this compilation.

 

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ELLA QUIN ALFORD MIXON

Mother of Marian Alford Mixon Houk, AAFA #0043

Half-sister of Jacob Egloff Alford, AAFA #0016, Julius “Pooley” Alford, AAFA #0013, and John Warren Alford, AAFA #0194

 

Source unknown, but probably:

ENTERPRISE–JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—_____ February 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1991

 

            Mrs. Ella Quin Alford Mixon, 84, died February 7, 1991 at her residence, 1505 Vermont St. in McComb. Born April 13, 1906 in McComb, she was the daughter of Ella Rebecca Quin and Jacob E. Alford. Her husband, William Elwood Mixon, preceded her in death.

            Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning from Hartman Funeral Home.... Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery.

            Mrs. Mixon was educated in the McComb City School System and graduated from Mississippi University for Women.

            She lived in the New York area for a period of 41 years, and served as a teacher in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains, New Jesery School System for 18 years. She achieved the rank of Master Teacher, and was awarded an honorary lifetime membership in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Educators Association.

            She was a member of the New Jersey Retired Educators Association, the Order of First Families of Mississippi, Daughters of The American Revolution and Centenary Methodist Church of McComb.

            After retirement, she and her husband moved to Jackson in 1971 where they resided until returning to McComb in 1981.

            She is survived by a daughter, Marian Alford Mixon Houk of Falls Church, VA, a daughter-in-law, Colleen Mixon Morgan of Boston, four half-brothers, Jacob E. Alford of Metairie, LA, Louis and Julius “Pooley” Alford of McComb, John Warren Alford of Pass Christian. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two of the grandchildren are the children of Mrs. Mixon’s son, the late William Alan Mixon.

            The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Centenary Methodist Church of McComb.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ella Q. Mixon (SS# issued in NJ). Her date of death is listed as February 1991.

            See the obituaries of her half-brothers James Louis Alford, John Warren Alford (AAFA #0194), and Julius Mosby Alford (AAFA #0013) in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-brother Jacob Egloff Alford (AAFA #0016) in Louisiana Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Ella Quin 1906 MS¹, Jacob Elias 1880 MS², James Thomas 1840 MS³, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁴, James 1764 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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ELLIE REE ALFORD SEALE

Sister of Earsel Alford Bender, AAFA #0260, and Cecil Dezmon Alford, AAFA #0651

 

NESHOBA DEMOCRAT

Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS—Thursday, 25 March 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

Photo from Earsel Bender

 

            Services for Ellie Ree Seale were held Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Sandtown United Methodist Church. The Reverends Jeff Switzer; John Branning and Benny Alford officiated. Burial was in Sandtown Cemetery under the direction of McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Seale, 82, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004 in the Neshoba County General Hospital.

            She was born in Wister, Okla. and moved to Neshoba County early in life where she made her home. She was a member of Sandtown United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include her husband, Harmon Seale of Philadelphia; three daughters, Wanda Watkins of Bruce, Phyllis Raybould of Somerset, Ky. and Debbie Bryant of Hattiesburg; two sons, Randy Jay Seale and Mark Seale, both of Philadelphia; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters Earsel Bender of Las Vegas, Nev. and Evelyn McCardle of Gulfport; and four brothers, Hubbard Alford and Tom Alford, both of Philadelphia, Dezmon Alford of Madison and Austin Alford of Mobile, Ala.

            Pallbearers were Dale Alford, Jerry Alford, Larry Myers, Rex Copeland, Mark Nicholson, Tam Jayroe, Mike Allen and Dwight Akins.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellie R. Seale (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 March 1921.

            See the obituaries of her siblings Susan Inez Alford Ferguson, Henry Howard Alford, and Hubard Hamilton Alford (with census data); her nephew Louis Wayne Alford; and her uncle Gene Nelson Alford in this compilation.

            Ellie had a heart attack at the funeral viewing of her sister Susan Inez and died that day.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            Her lineage: Ellie Ree 1921 MS¹, William Lace 1887 MS², Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS³, John Henry 1816 NC⁴.

 

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ELLIS RAY ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 9 February 1986

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

PHILADELPHIA [Neshoba Co.]—Ellis Alford, 76, died Feb. 7, 1986, in Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at McClain Chapel Church with burial in the church cemetery. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Greene County and had moved to Neshoba County early in life. He was a member of McClain Chapel Church.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maxine Alford; daughter, Mrs. Sandra McKinney of Pearl; sons, James Alford and George Alford, both of Pearl, and Henry Alford of Morton; stepdaughters, Mrs. Diane Crawford and Mrs. Doris Eakes, both of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Sheila Eakes of Meridian; stepsons, Harold Eakes and Ivea Eakes, both of Philadelphia, and Randolph Eakes and Charles Eakes, both of Meridian; sisters, Mrs. Martha Beach and Mrs. Allie Vess, both of Leakesville, Mrs. Myrtle Hopkins and Mrs. Mabis Crocker, both of Mobile, Ala., and Mrs. Pearline McDonald of La Pine, Ore.; and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellis Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 28 March 1909. His date of death is listed as February 1986.

            See the obituary of his son James Nelson Alford in this compilation.

            Also buried in McClain Chapel Cemetery is an infant son, Ellis Ray Alford Jr., and his first wife, Pearl Eakes Alford (1913–1979).

            On the 1920 census in Leakesville, Greene Co., MS, we find 3 Alford families in adjacent dwellings, one which includes Ellis, age 10,

 

Dwelling #231:

John H. Alford         head      53      AL AL AL

Nancy J.                   wife       49      MS MS MS

Sadie                        dau        15      MS AL MS

Sallie                        dau        13      MS AL MS

Thomas J.                 son         10      MS AL MS

Rosetta                     dau          7      MS AL MS

 

Dwelling #232:

James M. Alford      head      19      MS AL MS

May E.                     wife       18      MS MS MS

 

Dwelling #233:

John L. Alford         head      29      MS AL MS

Julia                          wife       27      MS MS AL

Ellis                          son        10      MS MS MS

Martha J.                  dau          8      MS MS MS

Melvin                      son           6      MS MS MS

Vardanau                 son  4-1/12      MS MS MS

John H.                     son  1-6/12      MS MS MS

 

            J.L. Alford married Julia Miller 17 May 1908 in Greene Co.

            On Johnie L. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 26, living in Leakesville, Greene Co., MS, with a wife and 4 children. He was born 19 Sept 1890 in Mohoba, Greene Co., MS.

            In 1900, Leakesville, Greene Co., dwelling #90, John Alford, age 9 b. Dec 1890, is listed as the son of J.H. and Nancy Alford. J.H. is age 32, b. Apr 1868 in AL, where both of his parents were born. Next door is he family of George Alford, age 30 b. Apr 1870, AL. Both J.H. and George say their parents were both born in AL.

            John Alford married Nancy Churchwell 26 April 1888 in Greene Co., MS.

            AAFA believes that John H. Alford is the son of S.E. Alford and Elizabeth Alford. This family is listed on the 1880 census in Beaver Meadow, Mobile Co., AL, dwelling #91:

 

S.E. Alford        head            52      SC SC SC          widowed

Lizze                  dau              20      AL SC AL         single

Francis                dau              16      AL SC AL

John                    son               14      AL SC AL

George               son               10      AL SC AL

Walter                son                 9      AL SC AL

Jullius                 son                 7      AL SC AL

Lilly                    gr-dau       9/12      AL SC AL         b. Feb

 

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA

            His lineage: Ellis Ray 1909 MS¹, John L. 1890 MS², John H. 1868 AL³, S.E. 1828 SC⁴, Peachman 1795 VA⁵.

 

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ELMER OLIVE BERRY ALFORD

Mother of Virginia Alford Bray, AAFA #0437

Grandmother of Nancy Cheryl Bray Elkin, AAFA #0618

 

Source unknown, but probably:

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—_____ July 1968

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co.]—Mrs. Olive Berry Alford, 74, wife of Watt W. Alford, died yesterday at Houston Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Houston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Houston Cemetery with Houston Funeral Home in charge.

            She also leaves two sons, Curtis Alford of Houston, and J.W. Alford of North Ridge, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Wimberley of West Point, Mrs. Olene Lawson of Columbus, Mrs. Geraldine Allen of Houston and Mrs. Virginia Bray of Carrollton, KY.: and two sisters, Mrs. Bill Pernell of Oxford and Mrs. Leonard Herrington of New Albany.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            We included the obituary of her son J.W. Alford in California Obituaries. We published an “In Remembrance” article for her daughter Virginia Alford Bray, who died in FL, in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999 (Issue #45).

            Virginia’s obituary names her mother Elmer Olive Berry Alford.

            Olive was born 10 June 1895 in Chickasaw Co. and died 20 July 1968. She and Watty Washington Alford were married in Chickasaw Co. on 27 Nov 1910.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: Watty Washington 1891 MS¹, Oscar S. “Bud”1867 GA², George Washington 1840 GA³, James Richard 1821 GA⁴, Jeptha 1797 NC⁵, Goodrich 1750 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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ELZIE EFFIE ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, LA—_____ February 1986

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Elizie [sic] Effie Alford of Biloxi [Harrison Co.], Miss., died on Friday, February 21, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was 74 years of age, a native of Folsom [St. Tammany Parish, LA] and a resident of Biloxi. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with interment in Mocking Bird Hill Cemetery in Folsom. Brown McGehee Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

            He was the husband of Marie Waters Alford; the brother of Ray Alford Sr. of Covington, Winnie Stafford of Covington, Gertrude Sandifer of Hammond, Peggy Taylor of Covington and Lucille Martinez of Baton Rouge.

            He was retired from the U.S. Army.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that ELZIE Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 26 Nov 1911, last residence Biloxi, Harrison Co. MS.

            We included the obituaries of his siblings Winnie Alford Stafford and Ray Alford Sr. in Louisiana Obituaries.

            In 1930 Elsey Alford is in Police Jury Ward 2 (District 4), St. Tammany Parish, LA, dwelling #183: Quinn Alford, age 42 MS, age 22 at first marriage; his wife Dee 34 LA, age 13 at first marriage; and children, all b. LA: Elsey 18 (male), Gertie 17, Walter 14, Winnie 12, Linnie 8, and Rafael 2.

            On Quinn Walter Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 30, a self-employed farmer living in Folsom, St. Tammany Parish, LA. He was born 2 Dec 1886 in Pike Co., MS, and is married with 3 children.

            In 1910 Quinn Alford, age 23 b. LA, is a single boarder living with the Alexander Blackwell family in Folsom, St. Tammany Parish. In 1930 Quinn is living next door to this family. They have a daughter, Eva, who fits the age for Quinn’s wife Dee.

            Elzie’s lineage: Elzie Effie 1911 LA¹, Quinn Walter 1886 MS².

 

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EMANUEL ALFORD

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Friday, 29 April 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

 

            Mr. Emanuel Alford, 73, was called to rest on Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Biloxi. He was born March 1, 1932, in Vinegar Bend, AL. He was a resident of Biloxi.

            Mr. Alford retired from Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Alford; mother, Hattie Alford Davis; two sisters, Virginia Holloway and Ethel Mae Gill; and a brother-in-law, Harvey Gill.

            He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Shirley Alford of Gulfport; three daughters, Mary Louis (Eli) Whittle of Vancleave, Regina Lee, and Rellisa Alford, both of Gulfport; five sons, Emanuel Alford Jr. and Lacy Alford, both of Gulfport, Mr. and Mrs. David Alford of Mobile, Michael (Joyce) Alford of Germany, and Dexter Alford of Biloxi; a brother, Frank Alford of Gatesville, TX; brother-in-law, Roscoe Holloway of Vinegar Bend, AL; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

            ... Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the House of Richmond in Biloxi. Interment will be in the Biloxi City Cemetery.

 

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

 

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ERMA V. JOHNS ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 19 March 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

FLORENCE [Rankin Co.]—Erma Johns Alford, 86, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 18, 2007, at Bedford Care Center in Mendenhall, MS..... Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at the Chapel of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl with burial in the Florence City Cemetery in Florence.

            Mrs. Alford, a native of Homewood [Scott Co.], MS, had been a resident of Florence for 37 years. She was a long-time member of Star Baptist Church. She was born to Melvin and Naomi Davis Johns on March 3rd, 1921. She was a graduate of Homewood High School. She enjoyed attending her class reunion with her friend and sister-in-law Effie Johns....

            Pallbearers will be: Truman Johns, Bruce Johns, Ruston Johns, John Reeves, Jim White, Chad Coutch, and Daniel Smira. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Rodger Parham and Charlie Jacobs.

            She was preceded in death by parents, and brothers, R.C., Clyde, and James Johns. Memorials may be sent to Star Baptist Church, Star, MS.

            Survivors include: her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, Clifton Howard Alford of Florence; grandsons, James Johns, II (Susan) and Roy Johns of Florence; brother, Davis Ray Johns (Nettie) of Clinton; sister-in-law, Effie Bruce Johns of Jackson; nieces, Janice Coutch, Ann White, Jeannie Pittman, Peggy Johns, and Carol Reeves; nephews, Truman Bruce, Davis Johns, and Ruston Johns; great grandson, James Lee Johns.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Erma V. Alford (SS# issued in GA).

            See the obituary of her husband, Clifton Howard Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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ERROL HAYES ALFORD

 

DAILY LEADER

Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS—Tuesday, 5 September 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Services for Errol Hayes Alford of Brookhaven are 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 4, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Crystal Springs....

            Mrs. Alford, 93, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, of heart failure at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1907, to the late Errol Joseph Hayes and Rose Hayes.

            She was the former operator of the golf pro shop at Brookhaven Country Club where she worked for 30 years. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Spence Alford.

            Survivors include her daughters, Catherine Becker of Madison, Carol Pepper on West Monroe, La.; her sister Irene Singleton of Maryville, Mo.; and one grandson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Errol H. Alford (SS# issued in LA).

            See the obituary of her husband, Carl Spence Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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ETHEL MAE MASSEY ALFORD

Aunt of Earsel Alford Bender, AAFA #0260, and Cecil Dezmon Alford, AAFA #0651

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 27 July 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

PEARL [Rankin Co.]—Ethel Mae Massey Alford, 86, a retired dietitian, died of cancer Friday [July 25] at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood.

            Services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl with graveside services at 3 p.m. in Sandtown Methodist Church Cemetery in Philadelphia....

            Mrs. Alford was a Neshoba County native. She was a member of Skyway Hills Baptist Church. She was a dietitian for 10 years at Mississippi State Hospital, retiring in 1975.

            Survivors include; sons, Perry Alford of Lexington, Frank Alford of Houston, Texas, Ben Alford of Jackson and Herald Alford of Pearl; daughter, Rachel Thornton of Florence; sister, Luva Tolbert of Meridian; and 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 3 Jan 1911.

            See the obituary of her husband’s brother Gene Nelson Alford in this compilation.

            Ethel’s husband was Rube Alford, son of Benjamin Franklin Alford and his second wife, Rebecca Catherine Copeland.

            In 1920 Rube’s family is in Wister, Le Flore Co., OK, dwelling #137:

 

Benjamin F. Alford     head      62      MS NC TN

Rebecka C.                  wife       52      MS SC TN

Gene L.                       son         21      MS MS MS

Edward L.                   son         16      MS MS MS

Moses H.                     son         13      MS MS MS

Rubie W.                     son           9      MS MS MS

Willis E.                      son           7      MS MS MS

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            Her husband’s lineage: Rube about 1911 MS¹, Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS², John Henry 1816 NC³.

 

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EUNICE ROCHELLE MURPHY AINSWORTH ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Wednesday, 8 May 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

LUCEDALE [George Co.]—Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Freeman Funeral Home in Leakesville [Greene Co.] for Eunice Rochelle Alford, 62, of Lucedale, who died May 7, 2002, at Singing River Hospital. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Leakesville.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker.

            Survivors include her husband, Willis Alford of Lucedale her mother, Docia Mae Murphy of Leakesville three sons, Eugene Ainsworth of Andalusia, Ala., Doyle Ainsworth of West Point, and Matthew Alford of Leakesville three daughters, Valerie Guy and Renea Alford, both of Mobile, Ala., and Sonja Dearman of Lucedale one brother, Scott Murphy of Leakesville and nine grandchildren.

            Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. tonight at Freeman Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eunice S. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 7 Feb 1940. Her last residence was Leakesville, Greene Co., MS.

 

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EURIS ETHELENE WALTERS ALFORD

 

TIMES POST

Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS—18 January 1984

 

            Mrs. Euris Ethelene Walters Alford, age 71, died Thursday, January 12 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 14 at Houston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Houston Cemetery with Rev. Dalton Washington officiating.

            The daughter of the late Johnnie Walters and the late Lena Flanigan, she was born in Chickasaw County and was a member of the Church of Lord Jesus Christ.

            Survivors include her husband, Burnie J. Alford of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Scottie Rhodes of Memphis; two sons, Burnie Gene Alford of Oxford and Bobby Alford of Gore, Oklahoma; one brother, Preston Walters of Houston; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Mike Ramsey, Terry Ramsey, John DeLuke, Mike Jenkins, Sammy Knight and Burnie Gene Alford, Jr.

            Houston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Euris Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 Oct 1912 (died _____ Jan 1984), last residence Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS.

            Euris’s husband’s SSDI records show that Burnie J. Alford, b. 20 Feb 1912, d. 6 Nov 1997, last residence Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: Burnie Jackson 1912 MS¹, Oscar S. “Bud” 1867 GA², George Washington 1840 GA³, James Richard 1821 GA⁴, Jeptha 1797 NC⁵, Goodrich 1750 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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EVELYN FAIRLEY ALFORD

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Thursday, 8 October 1998

 

WIGGINS [Stone Co.]—Evelyn Alford, 91, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998, in Wiggins.

            Mrs. Alford was born April 22, 1907, in Wiggins. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Wiggins, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, deaconess, mission and union member.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Ada and Robert Fairley; her husband, Luther Alford Sr.; a son, Luther Alford Jr.; a sister, Margaret Ann Hall; and a brother, Jessie Fairley.

            Survivors include four sisters, Annie Dale Davis of Brooklyn, Miss., Minnie Chapman and Mandy Millsaps of Hattiesburg and Azline Spears of Chicago; and a brother Irvin Breland of Chicago.

            A service will be at 1 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where friends may call an hour before service time. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Hattiesburg Century Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Evelyn Alford (SS# issued in MS), but list her birth date as 22 Apr 1904, last residence Wiggins, Stone Co., MS.

 

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FARROL JASPER “PREACHER” ALFORD

Cousin of Vonceil Alford Strong, AAFA #0343

Uncle of Emmette Earl Alford, AAFA #0439

 

TYLERTOWN TIMES

Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS—Thursday, 22 February 2001

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Funeral services for Farrol “Preacher” Alford, 84, were Feb. 16, 2001, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel…. Alford died Feb. 14, 2001, at Walthall General Hospital.

            He and his father operated a sawmill for several years. He was also a dairyman and had worked for the U.S. Forestry Dept. for 30 years. He was a member of Dinan Baptist Church, a Mason and Past Master of Varnell Lodge No. 282.

            Alford was born Dec. 19, 1916, at Walthall County, son of the late Samuel and Hattie Magee Alford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister, Vernon Alford, Emmette Alford, Harold Alford and Hilan Magee.

            Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mildred Lowery Alford of Tylertown; three sons and daughters-in-law, Farrol and Sue Alford of Talladega, Ala., Jack and Mary Alford of Vacheria, La., and Billy and Suzanne Alford of Tylertown; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nell and Alton Ryan of Brookhaven and Christel and Robert Van Dan of Tylertown; one brother, Sammie Alford of Tylertown; two sisters, Louise Bacot of Tylertown and Christine Alexander of McComb; one sister-in-law, Louise Alford of Tylertown; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were grandsons, Greg Ryan, Jack (J.R.) Alford, Raymond Van Dan, Duane Alford, Billy Alford Jr. and Benjy Alford. Honorary pallbearers were Sammy Smith, Charlie Tyner, Nicholas Greer, Brian Alexander, Vernon Alford and members of Varnell Masonic Lodge No. 282.

            Burial was in Elliott Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of F.J. Alford (SS# issued in MS), but his birth date is listed as 22 Dec 1916.

            See the obituaries of his sister Hilan Lucille Alford Magee; and his cousins Vonceil Alford Strong, Dewey Earl Alford, and Benjamin Franklin Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Harold Bernard Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Farrol Jasper 1916 MS¹, Samuel Nathaniel 1885 MS², Needham Jasper 1862 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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FLORENCE HALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 22 June 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

MEADVILLE [Franklin Co.]—Florence Halford, 88, a homemaker, died of heart failure Sunday [June 21] at home.

            Services are 3 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Parker’s Franklin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            A Meadville native, Mrs. Halford was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: son, Jesse J. “Buddy” Halford of Meadville; daughter, Lorraine Smith of Meadville; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florence A. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 May 1904, but her death date is listed as 20 June 1992.

            Her husband, Jessie J. Halford Sr., is also buried in Providence Baptist Cemetery. He was the son of John Henry Halford and Cora A. Black.

            Jessie’s gravestone says he was born 31 Oct 1898 and died 11 Nov 1976. His SSDI record (SS# issued in MS) agrees with these dates.

            However, on Jessie James Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he says his birth date is 9 Sept 1899. He is single age 18, living in Meadville with his mother Cora Halford.

            Her husband’s lineage: Jessie James 1898 MS¹, John Henry 1870 MS², Thomas M. 1838 MS³, James D. about 1813 AL⁴, James S. 1793 SC⁵.

 

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FLOYD GILMER ALFORD, SR.

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 24 February 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Floyd G. Alford, Sr., 71, of Lindbergh Drive, a disabled veteran, died of complications from injuries he received in World War II Thursday [February 23] at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

            Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA, with burial in Springhill Cemetery in Marion, LA.... Mr. Alford was a Truxno [Union Parish], LA native. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran.

            Survivors include: sons, Floyd G. Alford, Jr. of West Monroe, LA, Ralph E. Alford of Terry and Richard Joe Alford, of Florence; sister, Ruby Murray of Marion; and six grandchildren and great grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Floyd G. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 24 Aug 1923.

            We included the obituaries of his wife, Rachel W. Alford Johnson; and his son Floyd Gilmer Alford Jr. in Louisiana Obituaries.

            In 1930, Union Parish, LA, Floyd G. Alford, age 6, is living with his parents, Gilmer Alford 35 and Annie M. 29, and 4 siblings, including Ruby, 7. All and their parents were born in LA.

            On Gilmer Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 22, a self-employed married farmer living in Truxno, LA. He says he was born 9 Jan 1895 in Sabine Parish, LA.

            In 1900 (Natchitoches Parish, LA) and 1910 (Jackson, Union Co., AR), Gilmer is living with his parents Taylor H., b. Oct 1869 in LA, and Vida Alford.

            Taylor was the son of Almon B. Alford and his third wife, Harriet McKinley.

            His lineage: Floyd Gilmer 1923 LA¹, Gilmer 1895 LA², Taylor H. 1869 LA³, Almon B. 1810 GA⁴, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA⁵, William 1741 VA⁶, Salvatore 1716 VA⁷.

 

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FRANCES ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 27 December 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Frances Alford, 90, of Belle Glade Street, a retired teacher and business owner, died of cancer Tuesday [December 26] at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

            Services are 2 pm. Thursday at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery near Crystal Springs....

            Miss Alford was a Crystal Springs native and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Mississippi State College for Women. She taught school in McComb and Greenwood. In 1953 she retired from teaching and moved to Jackson where she owned Peter- Fran’s Youngland, a children’s clothing store.

            Survivors include: sister, Sara Alford of Jackson.

 

Photo from Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Natalie Maynor

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 10 March 1905.

            See the obituary of her grandmother Mary Caroline Bridges Alford in this compilation.

            She was the daughter of Franklin Bridges Alford and Lela Estelle Tillman.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Frances 1905 MS¹, Franklin Bridges 1866 MS², Alexander 1827 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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FRANCES V. REED ALFORD

Great-Grandmother of Joanna Lynn “JoLynn” Alford Long, AAFA #0718

 

PRESS-REGISTER

Mobile, Mobile Co., AL—_____ May 1941

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1995

 

            Mrs. Frances Alford, native of Citronelle [Mobile Co.], Ala., but a resident of Leakesville [in adjoining Green Co.], Miss., for the past few years, died at a local infirmary Saturday evening, May 3, 1941, at 6:30 p.m.

            She is survived by two sons, Ebb Alford of Leakesville, Miss., and Ruff Alford of Grove Hill, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Leila Churchwell of Leakesville, Miss.; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

            Funeral services will be held from her residence in Leakesville, Miss., Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in the Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements by the Higgins Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: Frances was the second wife of Ephraim D. Alford.

            See the obituary of her grandson Rufus Alford, Jr., in this compilation.

            In 1930 Frances, widow age 58 born AL, is living with the family of her son Everette E. Alford, 39 AL, in Leakesville, Greene Co., MS.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.

            Her husband’s probable lineage: Ephraim D. 1827 SC¹, Peachman 1795 VA².

 

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FRANK W. HALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 10 July 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

Photo from Lakewood Memorial Parks and Funeral Homes

 

            Frank W. Halford 87, died Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson. Services are 11 AM Thursday, July 12, 2007, in the chapel at Lakewood Funeral Home on Clinton Blvd.... A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM in Magnolia Memory Gardens in Meridian after the service on Thursday.

            Frank was born December 21, 1919 in Chunky [Newton Co.] to the late Wilson Halford and Pearl Halford.

            A resident of Meridian since 1943, Frank was proprietor of Frank & Kate’s Drive-In for 50 years. In 1953, Frank married Kate Morris and became the father to her two children Billy and Nelda. In 1956, the family grew with the birth of their son, Frank G. Halford. They had a fun and fulfilling life together until Kate’s death in 1981. After her death, Frank continued to operate the business until his retirement in 2002. After he retired, he moved to Jackson and made his home with his son, Billy and daughter-in-law Barbara.

            Frank enjoyed playing golf and was an avid fly fisherman. He was a member of Oakland Heights Methodist Church, an active Shriner and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. He proudly served our country in the US Army Air Corp between 1942 and 1946.

            Preceding him in death are his parents, his wife, Kate Halford, brother, Lloyd Halford, sister, Doris Christopher and granddaughter, Michelle Webb.

            Frank was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by his children Billy Burt and his wife Barbara of Jackson, Frank G. Halford and his wife Gail of Madison and Nelda Porter of Richland. Six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and numerous friends also survive him.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank W. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 December 1919, not 21 December. His last residence was Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.

            In 1920, Chunky, Newton Co., MS, dwelling #39, he is listed as an unnamed male son, age 1/12, with his parents Wilson and Nannie Halford and his siblings Mattie D. and Loyd J. [This census page is missing from Ancestry.com but is present at Heritage Quest.]

            In 1930 they are in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS: A.W. Halford 40, his wife Pearl 40, and children Doris 17, Lloyd 14, and Frank 10. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            On Alford Wilson Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 28, a self-employed farmer living in Chunky, Newton Co., MS, with a wife and 2 children. He says he was born 18 April 1889 in Hickory, Newton Co., MS.

            In 1900, Beat 1, Newton Co., MS, Wilson, age 10 b. Apr 1890, is the stepson of Thomas A. Hiatt. Thomas and his wife Mattie (age 29, b. Sept 1870) were married 2 years, second marriage for both. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            His Halford lineage: Frank W. 1919 MS¹, Alford Wilson 1889 MS².

 

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FRANKIE LEODA ALFORD SMITH

Sister of Gilbert Kendric Alford, Sr., AAFA #0047

Aunt of Gilbert Kendric Alford, Jr. AAFA #0019

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ November 1971

Included in AAFA ACTION, December 1992

 

            Following a lengthy illness death came to Mrs. Leoda Alford Smith at the age of eighty three years while she was a patient in Tylertown Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, William V. Smith and had resided in the old Brockdale area all her life.

            Final rites were conducted Wednesday November third from the chapel of the Hartman Funeral Home followed interment in the Smith Family Cemetery.

            Rev. Jerry Wise was the officiate for the religious rites. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Uhlman, of Tylertown, Miss.; one stepdaughter, Eliza Jane Smith of Baton Rouge, La.; three brothers, W.B. Alford, Mt. Hermon, La., G.K. Alford, Gonzales, La. [Gilbert Kendric Alford, Sr., AAFA #0047], and L.W. Alford of South Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Lexie Schaffer, of Tucker, Ga., and Mrs. Gussie Fortenberry, of Metairie, La., and ten grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leoda Smith (SS# issued in MS) was born 9 March 1888 and died 1 Nov 1971, last residence Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS.

            We included the obituaries of her father, Jeptha Martin Alford; her siblings Gilbert Kendric Alford, Sr., Roxie Udine Alford Penton, and Gussie Alford Fortinberry; and her half-siblings Nola Alford Smith, Wiley Banton Alford, Alonzo Seaborn Alford, and Iddo Lampton Alford in Louisiana Obituaries. We included the obituary of her brother Lora Warner Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

            Her full name was Frankie Leoda Alford, and she is Frankie L. Alford, age 12, on the 1900 census with her father and stepmother in Washington Parish, LA. She was the eldest daughter of Jeptha Martin Alford and his first wife, Fannie Ophelia Purvis. See “Jeptha Martin Alford, 1862–1948,” AAFA ACTION, March 1993, pp. 37–40, which includes photos.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Frankie Leoda 1888 LA¹, Jeptha Martin 1862 LA², John Seaborn 1807 LA³, Jacob 1761 NC⁴, Julius 1717 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

 

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GARDINE FOXWORTH ALFRED

 

TIMES-PICAYUNE

New Orleans, LA—Saturday, 15 July 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

HATTIESBURG [Forrest Co., MS]—Gardine F. Alfred, 68, a homemaker, died Monday [July 10] of a seizure at Forrest General Hopital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Services were held at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Foxworth, Mississippi with burial at Little Rock Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alfred was born in Columbia, Mississippi and lived in New Orleans for many years.

            Survivors include four sons, August Jr., Thomas Ray, Stanley and Anthony Alfred; eight daughters, Geraldine A. Johnson, Donice A. Wells, Sharon A. Richard, Lillian Marie Nelson, and Augustine A., Elaine, Cynthia, and Samantha Alfred; her stepmother, Essie Foxworth; six brothers, Billy Ray, Clarence, L.D., Calvin, Buford, and Sedgie Foxworth; three sisters, Daisy B. Alfred, Ada Lee Walker, and Lynette Payton; 38 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gardine Alfred (SS# issued in MS) was born 4 Oct 1931; her death date is listed as 11 July 2000.

 

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GENE NELSON ALFORD

Uncle of Earsel Alford Bender, AAFA #0260, and Cecil Dezmon Alford, AAFA #0651

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 7 January 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

PHILADELPHIA [Neshoba Co.]—Gene Nelson Alford, 95, a retired farmer, died of heart failure Saturday [Jan 5] at Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield.

            Services are at 11 a.m. today at Nowell Funeral Home with burial in Spring Creek Cemetery in Neshoba County.

            Mr. Alford was a Neshoba County native. He was a member of Bond Baptist Church near Philadelphia.

            He lived at Adams Inn Nursing Home before entering the hospital.

            Survivors include: brother, Bill Alford of Mobile; stepdaughters, Edna Edwards of Richland and Clarice Parker of Pearl; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gene N. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 Feb 1896. His death date is listed as Jan 1991 and his last residence as Whitfield, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Lucy Delma Fulton Ward Alford; sister-in-law Ethel Massey Alford; nephews Henry Howard Alford and Hubart Hamilton Alford (with census data), his nieces Ellie Ree Alford Seale and Susan Inez Alford Ferguson in this compilation.

            A RootsWeb Family Tree posted by Lee and Walt Vandevender, says Gene Nelson Alford married Lucy Delma Fulton on 22 Dec 1932. She married (1) Lacy Ward and had the 2 children named as Gene’s stepchildren. Gene and Lucy had no children.

            For more information on this family including Lucy’s death certificate, see Gene Nelson Alford in the Alford G Reference File.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            His lineage: Gene Nelson 1896 MS¹, Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS², John Henry 1816 NC³.

 

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GEORGE BEDFORD ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ November 1968

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

GREENVILLE [Washington Co.]—Services for George Bedford Alford, retired carpenter, were held Saturday at Temple Baptist Church. Mr. Alford, who was 88, died Friday night [Nov. 15] at Coahoma County Hospital in Clarksdale after a long illness.

            He leaves two sons, Jack Alford of Cleveland and A.E. Alford of Steel, Mo.; five daughters, Mrs. Gertie Findley and Mrs. Robert Bible, both of Greenville; Mrs. Joe W. Davis of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Holland Pounds of Highland, Calif., and Mrs. Vick Huckaba of La Mirada, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Callie Ray of Jackson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George B. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 28 Apr 1880 and died 15 Nov 1968.

            See the obituaries of his son Arold A. “Jack” Alford; brothers James Oscar Alford and John W. Alford, and his sister Cora Lee Alford Parham in this compilation.

            George Bedford was the son of Patrick “Paddy” Alford and Emma White. He married (1) Parris Shine 1904 in Carroll Co., and (2) Myrtle King 1915.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: George Bedford 1880 MS¹, Patrick 1841 MS², John 1801 GA³.

 

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GEORGE DOUGLAS ALFORD

 

[George died in FL, possibly while traveling, and was apparently living in AL, but we are publishing his obituary here because he had close ties to MS.]

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Thursday, 30 June 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

WINONA [Montgomery Co.]—Services for George Douglas Alford, 53, of Robertsdale [Baldwin Co.], Ala., who died of complications from an aneurysm Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Oliver Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford was a salesman. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Coila Baptist Church [Carroll Co., MS].

            He is survived by a daughter, Morgan Alford of Monroe, La.; five sons, Steve Alford of El Dorado, Ark., Ben Alford of Monroe, Shawn Alford of Sterling Heights, Mich., Wesley Alford of Auburn Hills, Mich., and Chris Alford of Fenton, Mich.; his mother, Lucille Alford of Coila; one sister, Ann Gray of Sterling Heights; two brothers, the Rev. Floyd Alford and Robert Alford, both of Coila; and one grandchild....

            Burial will be in Coila Cemetery.

 

Photo from Coila Cemetery, Coila, Carroll Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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GEORGE HOWARD ALFORD, JR.

Uncle of Howard Wroten Alford, AAFA #0547

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 8 September 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            George H. Alford, 78, of Robin Drive, a retired loan processor for the Veterans Administration, died of heart failure Tuesday at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

            Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park....

            A Chicago native, Mr. Alford was reared in Texas and Mississippi. He had lived in Jackson since 1946. He attended public schools in Dallas and Hattiesburg. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and his law degree from the former Jackson School of Law. He did graduate work at Tulane University and Louisiana State University.

            Mr. Alford retired from the Veterans Administration in 1978 as acting chief of loan processing in Mississippi. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a deacon, teacher of the men’s bible class, and former director of the Baptist Training Union at First Baptist Church. He was a Mason and former chairman of the Pack Committee of the Cub Scouts of America. He also was a member and past national vice president of the National Federation of Federal Employees.

            Survivors include: wife, Katherine P.; son, Randall “Randy” P. Alford of Kingsport, Tenn.; sister, Mildred A. Day of McComb; and two grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 29 Nov 1913, last residence Whitfield, Rankin Co., MS.

            ;uaries of his sister Mildred Alford Day and his sister Lura’s husband, Luther Wroten Alford, in this compilation.

            In 1920, Dallas Precinct 33, Dallas Co., TX, George H. Alford Jr., age 6 IL, is living with his parents, George H. Alford, 45 MS, and Mamie 41 MS, and 4 siblings, all b. in MS.

            A Family Tree on RootsWeb provides information about this family. George Howard Alford Jr. married _____ Prisock and had 2 children. George Howard Alford Sr. was born about 1875 in MS. He m. Mayme Simmons, the daughter of Willis Fleet Simmons and Annie Hall. They had 5 children. Mayme died in 1949 and George died in 1958; they are both buried in Progress Cemetery in _____.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: George Howard 1913 IL¹, George Howard 1875 MS², Jeptha Josephus 1854 LA³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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GEORGE KENNETH ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 14 July 2008

 

George Kenneth “Frog” Alford, 74, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Baptist Memorial in Oxford. (Wells, 662-563-5700).

 

In another article:

 

Wells Funeral Home

Jackson, MS—_____July 2008

 

 

            George Kenneth “Frog” Alford, 74, of Batesville [Panola Co.], Mississippi passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Baptist Memorial North Mississippi Hospital of Oxford, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, July 14, 2008 at 1:00 to 3: 00 P.M. Funeral services at 3:00 P.M. at Wells Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Curtis Union Cemetery. Reverend Raymond Aven will officiate. Wells Funeral Home has charge. Pallbearers are Monty Vaughn, James Gaters, Buddy Sorrells, Jason Sorrells, Ronnie Hopper, Randy Elmore and Andrew Sorrells.

            Mr. Alford was born January 23, 1934 in Carthage, Mississippi to James E. Alford and Jenny Quick Alford. He also was retired from Poloron and as a retail Owner and Operator of Alford Grocery in Curtis Community and a United States Army Veteran.

            He is survived by his wife Lesa McCain Alford of Batesville, Mississippi; Two daughters Deborah Alford Brewer and Margaret Alford Nix both of Batesville, Mississippi; son Kenneth W. Alford of Batesville, Mississippi; Two Sisters Melba Alford Eichelberger of Walnut Grove, Mississippi and Nancy Alford Greer of Carthage, Mississippi; six grandchildren Brian Brewer, Chad Brewer, Amber Alford, Cody Alford, Charley Ann Nix, Olivia Nix Estridge and two great-grandchildren Jay Brewer and Emma Raye Estridge.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George K. Alford (SS# issued in FL).

            See the obituary of his brother J.C. Alford (where he is George Keith Alford in this compilation.

            George had 2 Alford lines: he was the son of Egbert J. Alford [James E. Alford in this obituary] and Jeannie Quick, daughter of Frances Vashti “Bashie” Alford and Wiseman “Banjo” Quick.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            George’s paternal lineage: George Kenneth 1934 MS¹, Egbert J. 1896 MS², David Edward 1855 AL³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

            His maternal Alford lineage: Jeannie Quick, 1901 MS ¹, Frances Vashti 1872 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA ³, James Floyd 1817 GA ⁴, continue same as paternal lineage.

 

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GLADYS ESTELLE ALFORD WILSON

Aunt of Carolyn Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Tuesday, 25 May 2004

 

            Gladys Alford Wilson, age 96, died May 21, 2004 at Hattiesburg Convalescent Center, Hattiesburg, MS. As she had requested, her body was donated to the University of MS Medical Center in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Bartow, FL, with burial in Shreveport, LA.

            She was born July 31, 1907 in Florence, MS and was preceded in death by her husband, Drew Wilson, Sr., parents Reverend Joseph Martin Alford and Carrie Weiland Alford, one brother and four sisters.

            Survivors include her son Drew Wilson, Jr., and wife Lelia, of Hattiesburg, MS and daughter, Beverly W. Albritton of Bartow, FL, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

            Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Longview, Texas for over sixty years devoting her life to teaching young children. She served several terms as president of United Methodist Women, also served within the Nursery Department for forty-eight years and, at the age of sixty-eight, helped organize the church’s first Mother’s Day Out program, serving as director for fifteen years. In addition to serving as president of PTA, she was an active member of Shakespeare Club and Longview Music Club, participating in both of these groups for more than forty-five years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bartow, FL for twelve years and lived in Hattiesburg for the last two years.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys A. Wilson (SS# issued in TX).

            We included the obituary of her sister Jo Martin Alford Masingill in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her sister Bertha Lucille Alford McClelland in Texas Obituaries.

            Her parents were Joseph Martin Alford and Carrie Eliza Weiland. We published an extensive history of this family in the Summer 1998 issue of AAFA ACTION, “Joseph Martin Alford, 1870–1963.”

            Her lineage: Gladys Estelle 1907 MS¹, Joseph Martin 1870 LA², Needham Edwin 1845 MS³, Warren Jackson 1819 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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GLENN DANIEL ALFORD, JR.

 

PICAYUNE ITEM

Picayune, Pearl River Co., MS—Thursday, 14 February 2008

 

 

            Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel for Glenn D. Alford, Jr., 60, of Carriere [Pearl River Co.] who passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 in Carriere. Arrangements are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home, Picayune….

            A native of Bogalusa, La., he was an Instrumentation Technician for the space shuttle and a member of the Baptist faith.

            Survivors include: his wife, Liska Alford of Carriere; two children, Wade Alford and his wife, Ashley, of Picayune and Jennifer Alford of Picayune; one grandchild, Devin Frierson; three sisters, Betty Ann Walters of Franklinton, La., Julia Graham of Franklinton, and Linda Cummins of Slidell, La….

 

Photo from McDonald Funeral Home

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glen D. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 2 January 1948.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            From AAFA records, Glenn’s lineage: Glenn Daniel 1948 LA¹, Glenn Daniel 1907 LA², Daniel P. 1886 LA³, Willis Jacob 1847 LA⁴, John Seaborn 1807 LA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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GLENN WARREN ALFORD

Brother of Willie Marshall Alford Sr., AAFA #0128, and Virdie Eugenia “Sweet Pea” Alford Dees, AAFA #0457

Uncle of Ralph Alford Jr., AAFA #0746, Willie Marshall Alford Jr., AAFA #0135, and David Randall Alford, AAFA #0502

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER / JACKSON DAILY NEWS

 [newspapers merged in 1989]

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 17 May 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1989 [not verbatim, but we have since obtained the complete text]

 

            Glen W. Alford, 75, of 621 Hill Drive, a retired nursing assistant for Veterans Administration, died of respiratory arrest Sunday, 14 May 1989, at Veterans Administration Memorial Hospital.

            Services were 10 a.m. today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home with burial in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery in Crystal Springs.

            Mr. Alford had lived in the Jackson area most of his life.

            Mr. Alford, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War, served in the military for 21 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and West Jackson Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Carlene; son, Benjamin Glenn Alford of Jackson; daughters, Melonie Tomlinson of Clinton, Glenda Slough of New Haven, Conn., Wanda Walters of Redfield, Ark. and Betty Fisher of Frankfurt, Germany; brothers Marshall Alford of Bradenton, Fla., Elbert Alford and Sidney Alford, both of Jackson; sisters, Annette Ingram of Crystal Springs and Marguerite Bishop, Mary Edwards, Sweet Pea Dees and Susie Conley, all of Jackson; and eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

 

In another article:

 

Source unknown, but probably:

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—_____ May 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Glenn Warren Alford, 75, of Jackson, died May 14, 1989, at Veterans Administration Hospital.

            A native of Jackson, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. N.B. Alford of Crystal Springs. He retired from the United States Army in 1957 after serving 21 years. He was stationed in Hawaii in 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese and was one of five brothers serving their country during World War II. After his retirement he returned to the Jackson area and worked as a nursing assistant until he retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital.

            He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the West Jackson Baptist Church.

            Services were held May 17 from Baldwin–Lee Funeral Chapel in Jackson.... Interment was in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery in Crystal Springs.

            Survivors include his wife, Carlene; son, Benjamin of Jackson; daughters, Melonie Tomlinson of Clinton, Glenda Slough of New Haven, Conn., Wanda Walters of Redfield, Ark., and Betty Fisher of Frankfurt, Germany; brothers, Marshall Alford of Bradenton, Fla., Elbert and Sidney Alford of Jackson; sisters, Annette Ingram of Crystal Springs, Marguerite Bishop, Mary Edwards, “Sweet Pea” Dees and Susie Conley, all of Jackson; eight grandchildren; and one great–granddaughter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glenn W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 28 March 1914.

            See the obituaries of his siblings Robert Sidney Alford and Mary Alford Edwards in this compilation.

            Glenn was the son of Nathan Bell Alford and Susie Mae Overby.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Glenn Warren 1914 MS¹, Nathan Bell 1886 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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GORDON KEITH ALFORD

Uncle of Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr., AAFA #0717

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 6 February 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

CLARKSDALE [Coahoma Co.]—Gordon Keith “Pete” Alford, 77, a retired house painter, died of cancer Tuesday [Feb 5] at Riveroaks Nursing Home in Clarksdale.

            Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Clarksdale. National Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, a Clarksdale native, was a member of the Church of Christ.

            Survivors include: brother, Herbert Alford of Jackson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gordon K. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 March 1914.

            See the obituaries of his brother Marion Herbert Alford; and his brother Thomas Jefferson Alford’s wife, Ora Morris Alford, in this compilation.

            Gordon was the son of Harvey Warren Alford and Daisy Dean Williams. He married Ramona Copeland.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Gordon Keith 1914 MS¹, Harvey Warren 1865 MS², Jacob A. 1835 AL³, Julius 1803 NC⁴, Jacob 1781 NC⁵, John 1747 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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GRACE CLAUDINE MCNEIL ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 27 June 2008

 

            Mrs. Grace Claudine Alford, 82, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at her home. Funeral services were Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Lakewood Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, Clinton Ward.

            She is survived by four daughters, Linda Faye Alford, Patricia Jean Keith, both of Jackson, Sherry Anne Mahaffey, Monticello, MS, and Nancy Grace Gordon, Clinton, MS; a brother, James Allen McNeil, Jackson, MS; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grace C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 4 January 1926.

            See the obituaries of her husband, James Hugh Alford Jr.; and sons James Ray Alford and Aubrey Lee Alford in this compilation.

 

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GWENDOLYN POOLE THOMAS ALFORD

Wife of Herman Woodrow Alford, AAFA #0068

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ April 1996

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

PHILADELPHIA [Neshoba Co.]—Services for Gwendolyn Poole Alford will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Cedarlawn Cemetery with McClain-Hays Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, 81, of Philadelphia, died Sunday, April 7, 1996, at her home. She was a native of Marion, Ala., where she graduated from Perry County High School, then attended Judson College and graduated from the University of Alabama. She taught public school in Rosedale and Jackson before moving to Philadelphia where she taught for numerous years before retiring. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia where she taught Sunday School for numerous years. She was the Women’s Missionary Union Director for numerous years and a charter member of the Neshoba County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a member and past president of the Philadelphia Women’s Club.

            Survivors include two sons, Patrick T. Alford of Gautier and Herman W. Alford Jr. of Philadelphia; a daughter, Janne Thomas of Philadelphia; a sister, Lila Thomas Johnson of Birmingham, Ala.; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Alford Sr....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gwendolyn T. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 14 August 1914.

            See the obituary of her husband, Herman Woodrow Alford, in this compilation.

 

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HARLIE EUGENE ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ January 1956

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Funeral services for Harlie Eugene Alford, 24-day-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Billie Alford of Byram [Hinds Co.], were conducted at 10 a.m. today from the graveside at Lakewood Memorial park.   

            The infant died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday [Jan. 7] in Baptist hospital after an illness of two weeks. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, John Edward and Thomas Allen Alford, both of Byram; two sisters, Carrie Jean and Peggy Sue Alford, Byram; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Alford of Boyle.

            .... Pallbearers were Harlie Eugene Ogle, Dorsey Lee Smith, and Milton and Monroe Allen.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Billie Alford and Janie Allen Alford, in this compilation.

            A handwritten note on this printed obituary copy says he was born 15 Dec 1955 and died 7 Jan 1956.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Harlie Eugene 1955 MS¹, Billie 1922 MS², Harry Edward 1885 MS³, Theodore 1839 MS⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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HARRELL OVEAD “H.O.” ALFORD

AAFA #0445

 

THE ADVOCATE

Baton Rouge, LA—Friday, 30 August 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Alford, Harrell Ovead—A retired minister of United Pentecostal Church, International, he died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1996, at 2:15 p.m. at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, Miss. He was a U.S. Army medical technician and veteran of World War II. Visiting at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home, Pearl, Miss., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visiting at the funeral home 8:30 a.m. until the Homecoming Service at First Pentecostal Church, 3425 Robinson St., Jackson, Miss., Services at the church at 10 a.m. Saturday.... Graveside services at Floral Hills Memorial Cemetery, Pearl.

            Survived by wife, Annie L. Alford, Pelahatchie, Miss.; five sons, Ovead Alford, Jr., Sumter, S.C., the Rev. Sidney Alford, Cleveland, Ohio, Fred Alford, Jackson, Miss., Garry Paul Alford, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and David Alford, Galvez; six daughters, Gwendolyn A. Nickens, Galvez, Marita Phillips, Thaxton, Miss., Deborah Jones, Pelahatchie, Miss., Rhoda Spence, Galvez, Angela May, El Dorado, Kan,. and Joyce Laverne Neal, Morton, Miss.; his children’s spouses, A.J. Nickens, Arthur Phillips, Charlotte Alford, Donna Alford, Liz Alford, Cynthia Alford, Seth Jones, Alan Spence, Randy May, Denise Alford and David Neal; 28 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Hosea Alvie Alford, Troy, Ill.

            Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Viola Alford, Ferriday; three brothers L.V. Alford, Ferriday, Earl and Carl Dyer; two sisters, Agnes Grangier and Bertis Deshotels, Oakdale; and a granddaughter, Adina Gayle Alford.

            He was a pastor emeritus and member of First Apostolic Church of Pelahatchie which he founded and pastored some years ago. He was a minister of the Gospel for 57 years, pastoring four churches, Galvez Pentecostal Church, Galvez, Polkville Pentecostal Church, Polkville, First Apostolic Church, Pelahatchie, and Thaxton Pentecostal Church, Thaxton, Miss. He was founder of First Apostolic Church of Pelahatchie and Thaxton Pentecostal Church.

 

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THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 30 August 1996

 

PELAHATCHIE [Rankin Co.]—The Rev. Harrell O. Alford, 75, a retired minister, died Wednesday at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson from complications of a stroke....

            The Rev. Alford was a Louisiana native and a member of First Apostolic Church, where he formerly served as minister and pastor emeritus. In his 57 years of ministry, he ministered four churches: Galvez Pentecostal Church in Galvez, La.; Polkville Pentecostal Church in Polkville; First Apostolic Church in Pelahatchie; and Thaxton Pentecostal Church, from which he retired. He moved to Pelahatchie in 1962 from Polkville. He returned to Pelahatchie in 1992. He founded First Apostolic Church in Pelahatchie and Thaxton Pentecostal Church. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving as a medical technician.

            Survivors include: wife, Annie; daughters, Marita Phillips of Thaxton, Deborah Jones of Pelahatchie, Joyce Laverne Neal of Morton, Gwendolyn Nickens and Rhoda Annette Spence, both of Galvez, La., and Angela May of Eldorado, Kan.; sons, Fred Alford of Jackson, Ovead Alford Jr. of Sumter, S.C., Sidney Alford of Cleveland, Ohio, Garry Paul Alford of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and David Alford of Galvez; brother, Hosea Alvis Alford of Troy, Ill.; and 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harrell O. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 31 May 1921. His wife was Annie Whatley.

            See the obituary of his granddaughter Adina Gayle Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Sidney M. Alford in Ohio Obituaries.

            Fred Harrell Alford (1889–1953) and his son Luther V. Alford (1923–1973) are buried in Natchez City Cemetery, Adams Co., MS.

            Fred and Viola Alford’s family is listed on the 1930 census in Police Jury Ward 4 (E.D. 5), Catahoula Parish, LA, dwelling #47: Fred Alford, log woods labor age 33 b. MS; his wife Viola 45 LA; and sons, all b. LA: Harold 8, Luther 6, and Alva 3-6/12. Fred was age 21 and Viola was 33 at first marriage. Fred served in WWI.

            Although Fred reports his age as 33 on the 1930 census, AAFA’s records from his son H.O. Alford say his father was Fred Harrell Alford, born 29 Jan 1889 and died 3 June 1956. His wife was Viola Bayham.

            On the WWI Draft Registration Card for Fred Alford [Ancestry.com], he is age 27, a single civil engineer helper living in Oakdale, Allen Parish., LA. He says he was b. 28 Jan 1889 in Osyka, MS.

            Fred’s parents were Abraham and Rufina P. Alford. On the 1900 census Freddie H., age 11 b. Jan 1889 in MS, is listed with them and his siblings in Washington Parish, LA.

            Abraham was the son of _____ Alford and Matilda _____. AAFA’s most current information on this family is in the Spring 2004 issue, “Known Descendants of Matilda and her Unknown Alford Husband” under “Louisiana Alford Genealogies.”

            Matilda was born about 1811 in SC. She was enumerated in 1850 and 1860 Pike County, MS. In 1850, apparently not long after the loss of her husband, she was living about three houses from Edwin B. Alford. It is thought that Matilda may have been the widow of one of Edwin Alford’s brothers. Early tabulations of the family listed sons Jacob, Moses, and Warren, and we have never been able to prove such a connection on any of them.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            H.O.’s probable Alford lineage: Harrell Ovead 1921 LA¹, Fred Harrell 1889 MS², Abraham 1844 MS³, ____ (husband of Matilda 1811 SC)⁴.

 

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HARRIETTE ALFORD BRANDAU

Sister of Emma Alford Gilmer, AAFA #0055

 

Source unknown, but probably:

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—_____ May 1971

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Services for Mrs. Harriette Alford Brandau, 51, wife of John Brandau, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Thweatt-King Funeral Chapel Home.... Interment was in the New Cleveland Cemetery with Thweatt-King in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Brandau died Saturday [May 1] at 8:18 a.m. in the East Bolivar County Hospital following a lengthy illness.

            A native of Bolivar County, she was born in Skene April 17, 1920 and attended Skene and Rosedale schools. She was engaged in business with her husband in the Radio Center. She was a member of the Yale Street Baptist Church.

            Survivors are her husband, John Brandau of Cleveland; her mother Mrs. Carrie Stanford Alford of Cleveland; two brothers Billy Alford of Jackson and Edgar Earl Alford of Bossier City, LA; two sisters Mrs. Vick Kober of Jackson and Mrs. Henry Gilmer of Memphis; three nephews, Lt. James E. Alford, Valdosta, Ga., John Alford and Tommy Alford of Jackson; six nieces, Mrs. Zada G. Wheatley and Mrs. Ann G. Bridges of Memphis, Mrs. Sylvia G. Gray of Weilerback, Germany, Mrs. Sandra W. Ward of Epswick, England, Mrs. Carrie A. Shoemaker and Miss Peggy Alford of Jackson; seven great nephews and two great nieces.

            Pallbearers were C.T. Stanford, James Walter Stanford, Lamar Stanford, Steve Sizemore, Vince Washington and Clarence Pate.

 

Photo from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ted Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her parents, Harry Edward Alford and Carrie Stelene Stanford Alford; and her siblings Dorothea Louise Alford Kober and Billie Alford in this compilation.

            Harriette was born April 17, 1920 and married John William Brandau May 7, 1937. A handwritten note on the copy of the printed obituary says May 22, 1971, probably the date of death since it was a Saturday.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Harriette 1920 MS¹, Harry Edward 1885 MS², Theodore 1839 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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HARRY EDWARD ALFORD

Father of Emma Alford Gilmer, AAFA #0055

Uncle of Theodore “Pete” Alford, AAF #0067

 

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Thursday, 5 May 1966

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Services for Harry Edward Alford of Cleveland, 80, retired farmer, were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Yale Street Baptist Church.... Interment was in the New Cleveland Cemetery with Thweatt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford died Monday [May 2] at 9:45 _.m. at his residence here after an illness of four weeks.

            A native of Carroll County, he was schooled there, and married the former Carrie Stanford in 1905. They moved to Holmes County and later to Bolivar County where he engaged in farming until his retirement _ years ago. He was a member of the Yale Street Baptist Church.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie S. Alford of Cleveland; two sons, Billy Alford of Jackson and Edgar E. Alford of Bossier City, La.; three daughters, Mrs. Vick J. Kober of Jackson, Mrs. Henry Gilmer of Memphis, and Mrs. John Brandeau of Cleveland; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Charles Stanford of Greenville, Earl Washington of Cleveland, Alton Washington of Shaw, Carl Thomas Stanford, James Walter Stanford and Lamar Stanford of Skene, [handwritten notation added:] Clarance Pate and Wilbur Wilson.

 

Photos from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ted Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harry Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 Oct 1885.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie Stelene Stanford Alford; his children Dorothea Louise Alford Kober, Harriette Alford Brandau, and Billie Alford; and his siblings Zachary A. Alford and Josephine Alford Nabors in this compilation.

            The right edge of this printed obituary copy was cut off, so some type was missing.

            Harry Edward was the son of Theodore Shadron Alford and Harriet Ann Stallings. [Theodore “Pete” Alford, AAFA #0067, questions the middle name “Shadron,” and we are not certain of the source at this writing.] He married Carrie Stelene Stanford January 10, 1906.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Harry Edward 1885 MS¹, Theodore 1839 MS², John 1801 GA³.

 

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HARRY GLENN ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 20 October 2009

 

            Harry Glenn Alford, 57, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and two children on Monday, October 19, 2009, at home.

            He worked as an electronic technician for the FAA for 36.5 years. He a was veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army and a honorary member of the Arkabutla Fire Dept. He also was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors.

            He is survived by his wife, Cynthia D. Alford of Arkabutla, MS; a daughter, Dr. Terri Alford of Winston Salem, NC; a son, Clinton Wade Alford of Olive Branch, MS; his mother, Kathryn Alford of Clinton, MS; two sisters, Elizabeth Milstead of Clinton, MS and Sandy Manuel of Jackson, MS; a brother, Charles Alford of Jackson, MS; and three grandchildren, Bailey Berry, Tristan Alford and Samantha Alford.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Clyde Alford; and two brothers, Terry L. Alford and W.C. "Bill" Alford, Jr.

            Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at the Evansville Baptist Church where he was a member. Visitation will be held at the church from 9-10 AM on Wednesday. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM on Wednesday at the Scotland Baptist Church Cemetery in Yazoo County, MS.

            Memorials may be sent to Evansville Baptist Church or The Gideons International. Mr. Alford will be missed by all that knew him for his love of people and especially for his quick wit and dry sense of humor.

 

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COMMERCIAL APPEAL

Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Tuesday, 20 October 2009

 

ARKABUTLA—Harry Glenn Alford, 57, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and two children on October 19, 2009.

            He worked as an electronic technician for the FAA for 36.5 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army and a honorary member of the Arkabutla Fire Department. He also was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors.

            He is survived by his wife, Cynthia D. Alford of Arkabutla, MS; a daughter, Dr. Terri Alford of Winston Salem, NC; a son, Clinton Wade Alford of Olive Branch, MS; his mother, Kathryn Alford of Clinton, MS; two sisters, Elizabeth Milstead of Clinton, MS and Sandy Manuel of Jackson, MS; a brother Charles Alford of Jackson, MS; and three grand-children, Bailey Berry, Tristan Alford and Samantha Alford.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Clyde Alford; and two brothers, Terry L. Alford and W.C. "Bill" Alford, Jr.

            Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 21 at the Evansville Baptist Church, where he was a member. Visitation will be held at the church from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Scotland Baptist Church Cemetery in Yazoo County, MS. Memorials may be sent to Evansville Baptist Church or The Gideons International. Mr.

            Alford will be missed by all that knew him for his love of people and especially for his quick wit and dry sense of humor. Pate-Jones Funeral Home (662) 562-4481 [Senatobia, MS].

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harry Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 6 Feb 1952, last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his grandfather James Leonard Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Harry Glenn 1952 MS¹, William Clyde 1924 MS², James Leonard 1893 MS³, Charles Benjamin 1868 MS⁴, Patrick 1841 MS⁵, John 1801 GA⁶.

 

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HATTIE MAE ALFORD GREGORY

 

[Hattie died in Chicago, IL, but because of her close ties to MS, we are also publishing her obituary here.]

 

Source unknown, but probably:

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Thursday, 26 February 1970

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Services for Mrs. Hattie Mae Gregory of Chicago, Ill., 64, former resident of Bolivar County, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Fletcher Funeral Home Chapel in Cleveland.... Burial was in the New Cleveland Cemetery with Fletcher Funeral Home in charge.

            Mrs. Gregory died Thursday [February 19] at 3:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Myers in Chicago, Ill.

            A native of Carrollton, Miss., she attended Sweetwater school there and moved to Cleveland with her parents. She attended Davis Chapel School. She and Leslie Scott Gregory of Merigold were married in August, 1920 and were residents of Bolivar County before moving to Chicago in 1953. He preceded her in death in 1960. She was a Methodist.

            Survivors are three sons, First Sergeant Frederick L. Gregory with the U.S. Army in South Vietnam, Leslie Earl Gregory of Gary, Ind. and Billy Joe Gregory of Long Beach, Miss., four daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Logan of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Walter Crafton of Cicero, Ill., Mrs. David Brown and Mrs. Robert Myers, both of Chicago, Ill; two brothers, James L. Alford of Pace and Theodore Alford of Gunnison; four sisters, Mrs. M.C. Ouzts of Cleveland, Mrs. Amiel Earp of Gunnison, Mrs. Milton Hanks of Rosedale and Mrs. Leo Burris of Evanston, Ill.; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

 

 

Photos from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Portia Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her father, Zachary A. Alford; and her brother Theodore “Pete” Alford in this compilation.

            Hattie Mae, the daughter of Zachary Alford and Addie Mae Johnson, was born June 17, 1905. She married Leslie Scott Gregory on 27 August 1920.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Hattie Mae 1905 MS¹, Zachary A. 1881 MS², Theodore 1839 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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HAZEL CLAIRE ALFORD SPIVEY

Cousin of Terry L. Alford, AAFA #0487

 

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES

Greenville, Washington Co., MS—Sunday, 9 June 2002

 

INDIANOLA—Graveside services for Hazle Alford Spivey, 83, of Indianola, a homemaker, will be today at 5 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery, Winona. She died June 7, 2002, at South Sunflower County Hospital, Indianola. Burial will be under the direction of Card Funeral Home, Indianola.

            She was the widow of C.E. Spivey Jr. and a member of the Moorhead Baptist Church.

            Survivors include one son, Jon Spivey of Indianola, and three granddaughters.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel A. Spivey (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 May 1919. Her last residence was Moorhead, Sunflower Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her grandfather John W. Alford in this compilation.

            A Family Tree on Ancestry.com says Hazel Claire Alford, b. 27 May 1919 in MS, was the daughter of Clyde L. Alford and Mable Claire Hood, and the wife of Clarence Eugene Spivey.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Hazel Claire 1919 MS¹, Clyde L. 1891 MS², John W. 1867 MS³, Patrick 1841 MS⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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HELEN FRANCES ALFORD MCMANUS

AAFA #0451

 

[A very similar article was published on the same day in The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, MS.]

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Friday, 1 May 2009

 

 

            Helen Frances Alford McManus, 82, a native of Pike County and resident of the Progress community, died April 28, 2009, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.

            Visitation is 4 to 8 tonight at Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home in McComb and 9 a.m. Saturday at Progress Baptist Church until services there at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Silver Springs Baptist Church cemetery.

            Mrs. McManus was born June 27, 1926, to Elmer C. and Willie Belle Hall Alford.

            In 1947, she married Clyde McManus Jr. During their 42 years of marriage, they lived in Jackson, where they raised their three children, and later returned to Progress upon Mr. McManus’ retirement from Illinois-Central Railroad.

            Family members said, “Helen would light up the room with her personality. Giving of herself freely, she never met a stranger. Beauty came easily for her, whether it was with her beloved flowers or beholding her children, grandchildren or friends. What a joy she was to be with: always positive, always sensitive to others, always caring and always loving. Her faith in and relationship with Jesus was an example for everyone. What a true gift she was. Helen passed these gifts, and her love of music, to her family and loved ones.”

            Mrs. McManus was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

            Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John Alford McManus and Ann of Jackson, and William Clyde McManus and Debbie of Birmingham; a daughter and son-in-law, Jenea McManus Partyka and Mark of Birmingham; five grandchildren, Elizabeth McManus and Wes McManus of Jackson, and Brittany McManus, Andrew Partyka and Laurel Partyka, all of Birmingham; and her beloved dog, Sassy.

            Pallbearers are Bill McManus, Mark Partyka, Wes McManus, John McManus, Tony Martin and Bennie Tate. Honorary pallbearers are Hollis Alford and Buddy Simmons.

            Memorials may be made to Progress Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Betty Simmons, 1122 Highway 575, Magnolia, MS 39652; or Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd., Ridgeland, MS 39157.

            To share sympathies, condolences and memories, go to Hartman-Sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

 

Photo from Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen F. McManus (SS# issued in LA).

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Helen Frances 1926 MS¹, Elmer C. 1890 MS², Julius Caesar 1855 LA³, Warren Jackson 1819 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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HELEN LOUISE LOGUE ALFORD

 

VICKSBURG POST

Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS—Tuesday, 29 June 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Helen Louise Logue Alford died Monday, June 28, 2004, at Heritage House Retirement Center. She was 93.

            A Vicksburg native, Mrs. Alford graduated from Culkin High School and attended Southern Business College. She worked as a deputy clerk in the Warren County sheriff?s office and was chief deputy clerk for the County Circuit Court. She also served as Warren County Circuit Clerk, filling an unexpired term of William J. Foley.

            She was a member of First Baptist Church, preparing financial deposits for a number of years.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Doyle Alford; her parents, Archie O. and Mary C. Kleinman Logue; two sisters; and six brothers.

            Survivors include a daughter, Helen Elizabeth “Mickie” Alford Akenson of Cookeville, Tenn.; four sisters, Virginia O. Logue Hoxie of Brandon, Doris Z. Logue Hosemann of Vicksburg, Mary C. Logue Knox of Scooba and R. Jeanette Logue Noble of Edwards; and one granddaughter, Ashley Britta Akenson of Atlanta.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fisher Funeral Home…. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery….

            Pallbearers will be Otto A. Logue Jr., Albert L. Hoxie Jr., Clyde H. Knox, Gerald Hosemann, Ken Harper, Albert H. Paxton Jr., Ronald Noble and David Hosemann….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 9 Dec 1910

            See the obituary of her husband, Riley Doyle Alford, in this compilation.

 

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HELEN LOUISE ROLLINS HALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ September 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Helen Louise Rollins Halford, 74, a homemaker died September 17, 2002, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Meadville. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bude Church of God with burial in Bude Church of God Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen L. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 March 1928, last residence Roxie, Franklin Co., MS.

            RootsWeb Family Trees list her husband as Wesley Halford, born 14 July 1920 in Franklin Co., MS, the son of James William and Beulah Halford. Helen Rollins was the daughter of Stanton Robert Rollins and Theodocia Corban.

            James William Halford Jr. married Beulah Whittington on 18 Feb 1911 in Amite Co., MS.

            Wesley’s Halford lineage: Wesley 1920 MS¹, James William 1889 MS², James William 1867 MS³, John E. 1847 AL⁴, James D. about 1813 SC⁵, James S. 1793 SC⁶.

 

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HENRY HOWARD ALFORD

Brother of Earsel Alford Bender, AAFA #0260, and Cecil Dezmon Alford, AAFA #0651

 

Photo from Earsel Bender

 

NESHOBA DEMOCRAT

Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS—_____ February 1970

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Funeral services for Henry Howard Alford, 41, Rt. 3, were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Nowell Funeral Home. Burial was in Sandtown Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford, a retired civil service worker, died of burns when the family home was destroyed by fire Monday [Feb 23]....

            Mr. Alford is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Evelyn McCardle, Gulfport; Mrs. Inez Ferguson, Natchez; Mrs. Ellie Ree Seals, Philadelphia; and Mrs. Earsel Bender, Albuquerque, N.M.; four brothers, Hubard Alford and Tom Alford, both of Philadelphia; Austin Alford, Mobile; and Dezmon Alford of Jackson.

            Pallbearers were Hughie Alford, Perry Ferguson, Randy Seale, Mayvon Alford, Bennie Alford and Jessie Alford. Nowell Funeral Home was in charge.

 

In another article:

 

NESHOBA DEMOCRAT

Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS—_____ February 1970

 

            A 42-year-old Neshoba County man burned to death early Monday when his home was destroyed by fire.

            A coroner’s jury ruled that Howard Alford of Rt. 3 (near the Bond community) was accidentally burned to death in the family home....

            The coroner said that some of Alford’s belongings had been removed from the house and it appeared that the man had gone back in the house for something else “and apparently was not able to get back out.”

            The coroner’s jury were Quinton Copeland, Robert Jones, Gene Alford, Lamar Parker, Lavon Cannon, Jack Thrash and Dr. D.P. Jordan. Jackson said positive identification was made by a dental examination.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death. The family reports that he was born 26 March 1928 in Neshoba Co., MS, and died 23 February 1970.

            See the obituaries of his siblings Ellie Ree Alford Seale, Susan Inez Alford Ferguson, and Hubard Hamilton Alford (with census data); and his nephew Louis Wayne Alford; and his uncle Gene Nelson Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            His lineage: Henry Howard 1928 MS¹, William Lace 1887 MS², Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS³, John Henry 1816 NC⁴.

 

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HENRY LEROY ALFORD

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Tuesday, 4 April 2000

 

NICHOLSON [Pearl River Co.]—Mr. Henry Leroy Alford, 53, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, in Slidell.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Picayune and was a carpenter. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nicholson.

            Survivors include his wife, Corliss Jackson Alford; two sons, Jeff Alford and Josh Alford; a daughter, Jennifer Jordan; a brother, Roger Alford; three sisters, Gloria Parker and Brenda Martin, all of Picayune, and Patricia Rogers of Crowley, La.; and a granddaughter.

            Visitation will be from 6 to 10 tonight at McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune. A service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Nicholson where friends may call one hour before service time. Burial will be in Flat Top Cemetery in Picayune.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Henry L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 25 Aug 1946, last residence Picayune, Pearl River Co., MS.

 

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HERMAN E. “BUD” ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 28 September 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Herman E. “Bud” Alford, 71, retired machine operator, died of heart attack, Vicksburg; 11 a.m. Friday, Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that H.E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 June 1924. His death date is listed as 26 Sept 1995 and his last residence as Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS.

            A letter from the funeral home provided his date of death as 22 Sept 1995.

            Herman E. Alford enlisted in the U.S. Army on 29 June 1944 in Camp Shelby, MS. His residence was Washington Co., MS. We have no further information.

 

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HERMAN WOODROW ALFORD

AAFA #0068

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ September 1988

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1989

 

PHILADELPHIA [Neshoba Co.]—Herman W. Alford, 72, a lawyer, died of cancer on Saturday [September 24] in F.G. Riley Memorial Hospital in Meridian.

            Services are 4 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church with burial in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is before services at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford, a Philadelphia native, was a lawyer with Alford Thomas & Kilgore. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church, where he also taught Sunday school and held other church offices. He was a veteran of World War II and was retired from the Mississippi National Guard as a brigadier general.

            Mr. Alford was a member of the Philadelphia Masonic Lodge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Philadelphia Exchange Club and the Neshoba County, the Mississippi and the American bar associations. He was a director of the Neshoba County Fair Association and the Citizens Bank and was on the county’s Industrial Development Committee for several years.

            “He had a love for his county and this state that was almost unbelievable,” said Robert Thomas, Mr. Alford’s son-in-law and law partner. “He like to comment that in his lifetime he was able to see Neshoba County go from a horse-and-buggy age, and that was how he described it, to an industrial age, where everybody who wanted a job could get one....”

            Mr. Alford’s daughter, Janne Thomas of Philadelphia, said her father found the time to get involved in needed projects.

            “Over the years, he just began to see things that were needed. It would just come to his attention and he would just see that it was done....”

            Survivors include: wife, Gwendolyn; sons, Herman Alford Jr. of Philadelphia and Patrick Alford of Louisville; daughter, Janne Thomas of Philadelphia; brother, Bennett Alford of Kosciusko; sister, Cleo McLemore of Panama City, Fla.; and four grandchildren.

           

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herman Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 Sept 1915.

            See the obituary of his wife, Gwendolyn Poole Thomas Alford; and his brother Bennett Warren Alford in this compilation.

            In March 1983 Gil Alford received a letter from Mr. Herman Alford, Attorney at Law in Philadelphia, MS. The letter started as follows: “Your letter addressed to Pat Alford dated February 28, 1983, was opened by me, his father. I note that you had written him some previous letters to which he has not responded.” There followed a warm five year association between Mr. Herman and Gil Alford with several exchanges of significant amounts of Alford information. Mr. Herman Alford made financial donations to both the association and before that to the work of Gil Alford. As member #0068 he was one of the founding members of the association.

            Herman was born in Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS, the son of Benjamin Warren Alford and Phronettie Davidson. According to Herman, she had previously been married to John Hamrick/Hambrick.

            Herman married Gwendolyn P. Thomas 6 July 1942 in Hinds Co., MS, and they had Herman Alford Jr., Patrick Alford and Janne Alford. Janne married Robert Thomas, Herman’s law partner.

            Benjamin’s parents were John Madison Alford and his second wife Sarah Frances Cooper. John Madison was the son of John Alford born about 1800 in North Carolina. A complete chart on this branch of the Alford family was printed in Gil Alford’s newsletter, ABOUT ALFORDS, issue #4, July 1983.

            He was preceded in death by siblings Jewell, Clennie, and Homer Lee Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            His lineage: Herman Woodrow 1915 MS¹, Benjamin Warren 1875 MS², John Madison 1826 GA³, John 1801 NC⁴.

 

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HEWITT NATHANIEL ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ August 1971

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Services for Hewitt Nathaniel Alford, 79, of Cleveland [Bolivar Co.], retired desk sergeant of the Cleveland Police Department, were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the First Assembly of God.... Interment was in the New Cleveland Cemetery with Thweatt-King Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford died Thursday at 4:30 a.m. in the East Bolivar County Hospital following a lengthy illness.

            A native of Carroll County, he lived in Ruleville [Sunflower Co.] prior to moving to Cleveland in 1922. He was engaged in farming and retired from the Police Department in 1957. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

            Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Daisy Ray Alford of Cleveland; a daughter, Mrs. Guy (Jimmie) Tidwell of Oxford; a half-brother, Lonnie Henry of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Howard Easley of La Mesa, Calif.; a grandson, and a great granddaughter.

            Pallbearers were Otha Tedford, Hayden Wolfe, E.B. Swindle, Buddy Ray, L. McCool, and Ben Still. Honorary pallbearers were C.E. Beeler, W.C. Dempsey and Lonnie Ford.

 

 

Photos from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ted Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nathaniel Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 June 1892 and died _____ August 1971.

            Hewitt Alford married Daisy Lollar [maiden name Ray] on 7 February 1922 in Bolivar Co., MS [Book 24, page 371].

            Hewitt’s probable parents are Nathan Alford married Rilla Hewitt on 12 March 1891 in Holmes Co., MS. However, Nathan has not been located on any census.

            Hewitt’s family is listed on the 1930 census in Beat 2, Sunflower Co., MS, dwelling #307: Hewitt C. Alford, cotton farmer age 37; wife Daisy D. 35; and “ad daughter” Jimmie L. 14. Hewitt was age 28 at first marriage and Daisy was 19. All (and their parents) were born in MS. Jimmie was the daughter of Daisy from a previous marriage. They are on the 1920 census, Drew, Sunflower Co., MS, dwelling #244: Daisy D. Loller, widow age 25; her daughter Jimmie L. 4; and brothers Joe W. Ray 27 and Floyd Ray 18, farmers.

            In 1920 Hewitt is in Midway, Carroll Co., MS, dwelling #135: Hewitt Alford, farmer age 27 b. MS; and partner Baskin Rogers 24 MS.

            On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he signs his name Nathan Hewitt Alford, is age 23, born 8 June 1892 in Emory, Holmes Co., MS, and is a single self-employed farmer living in Emory. The registration took place on June 6—two days later he would have had his 25^th birthday if the birth year is correct.

            California Death Index, 1940–1947 [Ancestry.com], lists the death of Dora/Dorella A. Easley on 27 June 1986 in San Diego Co., born 7 Dec 1894 in MS. Her father’s last name was Alford and her mother’s maiden name was Hewitt.

            No one in this family has been located on the 1910 census.

            Hewitt is listed on the 1900 census with his mother, stepfather, and sister in Beat 2, Holmes Co., MS, dwelling #129: Walter Henry, farmer age 25 b. Aug 1874, married 8 years; his wife Rella 28 b. Apr 1872, 2 children, 2 living; son Hewette 7 b. Apr 1893; and daughter Dora 5 b. Jan 1895. Next door in dwelling #130 are probably Rella’s parents: Harrison Hewette, farmer age 58 b. Jan 1842, married 40 years; his wife Fran 52 b. Apr 1848, 9 children, 8 living; and son Tell 10 b. Jan 1890. All (and their parents) were b. in MS. Discrepancies: Hewitt’s birth date does not match the date he provided on his WWI Draft Registration or the date in SSDI; and Walter and Rella say they were married 8 years, which would make him Hewitt and Dora’s father.

            In 1920 Walter is in Jefferson (District 41), Desha Co., AR, dwelling #145: Walter Henry, cotton farm manager age 46, widower; and sons Lonnie 18 and Alton 13. All (and their parents) were born in MS.

 

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HILAN LUCILLE ALFORD MAGEE

Cousin of Vonceil Alford Strong, AAFA #0343

Aunt of Emmette Earl Alford, AAFA #0439

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Friday, 19 April 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1991

 

TYLERTOWN [Walthall Co.]—Hilan Alford Magee, 68, a resident of Tylertown, died April 18, 1991, in Marion County as a result of a car accident.

            Visitation will continue until 10 tonight at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown and will resume Saturday at Salem Baptist Church from noon until services there at 2 p.m.... Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

            Mrs. Magee was born March 15, 1923, in Walthall County. She was the daughter of Samuel Nathaniel Alford and Hattie Jane Magee Alford.

            She was a retired employee of the Haspel garment factory and a member of Salem Baptist Church.

            Mrs. Magee is survived by her husband, John Carroll Magee Sr. of Tylertown; two sons, Sammy Kaye Magee and J.C. Magee, both of Tylertown; one daughter, Carolyn McElveen of Franklinton, La.; four grandsons, Marty McElveen, Jason McElveen, Nathaniel Magee and Christopher Magee; two granddaughters, Samantha Magee and Jayne Magee; three brothers, Farrol “Preacher” Alford and Sammie E. Alford, both of Tylertown, and Harold Alford of Gonzales, La.; and two sisters, Louise Bacot and Christine Alexander, both of Tylertown.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hilan L. Magee (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituaries of her brother Farrol Jasper Alford; her sister-in-law Madron Harvey Alford (wife of Hilan’s brother Sammie); and her cousins Vonceil Alford Strong, Dewey Earl Alford, and Benjamin Franklin Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Harold Bernard Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.

            Madron and Hilan were in the same car accident.

 

Her husband’s obituary:

 

TYLERTOWN TIMES

Tylertown, MS—Thursday, 29 January 1998

 

      Funeral services for John Carroll Magee Sr., 79, were Jan. 23, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel.... He died Jan. 21, 1998, at Walthall General Hospital. Magee was a mechanic, a World War II Army veteran, a member of Knoxo Baptist Church and a Mason.

      He was born Nov. 24, 1918, at Slidell, La., son of the late John and Mattie Ginn Magee. He married Hilan Alford Magee, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Ben L. and Ford Magee; and a sister, Grace Magee.

      Survivors include two sons, J.C. Magee Jr., and Sammy Kaye Magee; a daughter and son-in- law, Carolyn M. and Wayne McElveen of Franklinton; two granddaughters, Samantha and Jayne Magee; four grandsons, Marty and Jason McElveen of Franklinton, and Nathaniel and Christopher Holmes; a brother, Billie Magee of Nashville, Tenn. Pallbearers were Alex Alexander, Vernon Alford, Earl Alford, Billy Alford, Jimmy Alford and Mike Magee.

      Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Hilan Lucille 1923 MS¹, Samuel Nathaniel 1885 MS², Needham Jasper 1862 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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HOMER ODELL ALFORD

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Tuesday, 12 September 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Homer Odell Alford, 38, of the Darbun community, died Sept. 10, 1995, at Methodist Hospital in Columbia of injuries sustained in a tractor accident.

            Visitation is 3–9 tonight at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown, continuing at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Salem Baptist Church until services there at 10:30 a.m.... Burial will be in Boyd Cemetery in the Salem community [Walthall Co.].

            Mr. Alford was born Jan. 16, 1957, in Walthall County. He was the son of Travis Alford and Mary Louis McKenzie Alford of the Salem community

            He was a poultry farmer and a member of Salem Baptist Church.

            Along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Joan Brown Alford of Darbun; one son, Jamie Alford of Darbun; two daughters, Jessica Alford and Savannah Alford, both of Darbun; his grandmother, Inez McKenzie of Tylertown; one brother, Troy Alford of McComb; two sisters, Linda Ingram and Sue Alford, both of the Salem community; three uncles and their spouses, Cartee and Nancy McKenzie of Greene, LA., Dan and Joan Alford of Darbun and Hulon and Peggy Alford of Jayess; two aunts, Mary Thornhill of Tylertown and Ann Ladner and her husband, Joe, of Dexter, 10 nieces, six nephews, one great-niece, one great-nephew and a host of cousins.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Homer O. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mary McKenzie Alford; and his grandmother Margaret Martin Alford in this compilation.

            Homer married (1) Faith Ann Dyson in August 1978; they were divorced the following year. He married (2) Daniela Joan Brown in 1985.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Homer Odell 1957 MS¹, James Travis 1927 MS², Arthur Levi 1899 MS³, Thomas Lafayette 1870 MS⁴, Sebastian 1831 MS⁵, William 1804 GA⁶, Jacob 1761 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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HOWARD LESLIE “HOP” ALFORD

AAFA #0446

 

DAILY NEWS

Starkville, Oktibbeha Co., MS‑ Sunday, 9 November 2008

 

EUPORA—Services for H.L. “Hop” Alford will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Marvin Hill Cemetery in Webster County with Wise Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, 75, of Maben, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a retired B&W steelworker.

            He was a member of Midway Church of Christ in Maben. He was a U.S. Army veteran

            Survivors include his daughter, Beth Murchie of New Hope; his sons, Ken Alford of Starkville, and Johnny Alford of Cumberland; his brothers, Ruble Alford of Pheba, James M. Alford of Ackerman, and Billy E. Alford of Sherwood; and 10 grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Sunday, 9 November 2008

 

MABEN [Webster Co.]—H.L. “Hop” Alford, 75, died Nov. 7, 2008, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Cumberland. He was a retired steelworker from B&W and a member of Midway Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a devoted East Webster Wolverine fan. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, whittler and a bluegrass music lover.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Wise Funeral Home. Burial will be in Marvin Hill Cemetery in Webster County. Wise Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of arrangements.

            Survivors include one daughter, Beth Murchie (Frank) of New Hope; two sons, Ken Alford (Joanna) of Starkville and Johnny Alford (Anna Marie) of Cumberland; three brothers, Ruble Alford of Pheobea, James M. Alford of Ackerman and Billy E. Alford of Sherwood; 10 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Howard L. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Maben, Webster Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his wife, Angelia Bland Alford, in this compilation.

            He and his wife and son were present at several AAFA meetings.

            His father was Osie Lee Alford and mother was Terah Clemons Alford.

            His lineage: Howard Leslie 1932 MS¹, Osie Lee 1896 MS², James Thomas Monroe Pinkney 1855 MS³, Monroe 1826 AL⁴, Littleberry 1801 NC⁵.

 

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HOWARD LUTHER ALFORD, JR.

Brother of Wallace Wayne Alford, AAFA #0479

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 12 December 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

CLINTON [Hinds Co.]—Howard L. Alford, Jr., 69, a retired post office employee, died Sunday [December 10] of respiratory failure at Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson.

            Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hebron Hill Cemetery in Brandon.

            Mr. Alford, a Hinds County native, lived in the Clinton area for 32 years. He was a World War II Marine veteran and a graduate of Delta State University. He had worked for the state Board of Health and the State Department of Agriculture before working for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Baptist.

            Survivors include: wife, Marjorie; son, David Howard Alford of Brandon; daughter, Mary Lou Peden of Brandon; brothers, Roger Alford of Bolton and Wayne Alford of Jackson, Tenn.; sister, Barbara Gates of Clinton; two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 5 March 1926.

            Howard was b. in Hinds Co., MS, the son of Howard Luther Alford Sr. and Willia K. Carsley. He m. 3 Aug 1956 to Marjorie J.C. Jordan.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Howard Luther 1926 MS¹, Howard Luther 1880 MS², William Benton 1858 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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HUBARD HAMILTON ALFORD

Brother of Earsel Alford Bender, AAFA #0260, and Cecil Dezmon Alford, AAFA #0651

 

NESHOBA DEMOCRAT

Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS—Wednesday, 21 June 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

 

            Services for Hubard H. Alford of Philadelphia were held Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at 10 a.m. from North Bend United Pentecostal Church. The Reverends Johnny Peden, Brown Barrier and Bennie Alford officiated. Burial was in Sandtown Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford, 93, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, in his home.

            He was a farmer and member of North Bend United Pentecostal Church.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lace and Lillie Myrtle Copeland Alford; his wife, Lovelle Ferguson Alford; daughter, Sandra J. Cumberland; two sisters, Inez Ferguson and Ella Rea Seales [sic—should be Ellie Ree Seale]; and one brother, Howard Alford.

            Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Alford of Philadelphia; two daughters, Billie Peden and Judy Gray, both of Philadelphia; four sons, Hughie Alford of Baton Rouge, La., Jesse Alford, Jerry Alford and Ricky Lee, all of Philadelphia; two sisters, Earsel Bender of Jackson and Evelyn McCardle of Gulfport; three brothers, Tom Alford of Philadelphia, Austin Alford of Mobile, Ala. and Dezmond Alford of Brandon; 17 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Micheal Gray, Kevin Alford, Chuck Copeland, Chad Cumberland, Mitchell Peden, Justin Peden, Alan Copeland, Casey Gray, Kory Alford and Paul Carney.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hubard H. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 7 Jan 1913.

            See the obituaries of his siblings Ellie Ree Alford Seale, Henry Howard Alford, and Susan Inez Alford Ferguson; his nephew Louis Wayne Alford; and his uncle Gene Nelson Alford in this compilation.

            The family of Hubard’s father William Lace Alford is listed on the 1930 census North Bend, Neshoba Co., MS, dwelling #93:

 

Lace Alford                head      42      MS MS MS age 23 at first marriage

Myrtle                         wife       34      MS MS MS age 15 at first marriage

Hubbard                      son         17      MS MS MS

Tom                             son         13      MS MS MS

Inez                             dau        11      MS MS MS

Ellsie                           dau          9      MS MS MS

Harsel                          dau          7      MS MS MS

Austen                         son           4      MS MS MS

Howard                       son           2      MS MS MS

 

In 1920 they are next door to William’s parents in Wister, Le Flore Co., OK, dwelling #138:

 

William L. Alford       head      32      MS MS MS

Lillie M.                      wife       23      MS MS MS

Hubbard H.                 son           7      MS MS MS

Benjamin T.                 son  4-1/12      MS MS MS

Ines G.                        dau  1-2/12      OK MS MS

 

In dwelling #137:

 

Benjamin F. Alford     head      62      MS NC TN

Rebecka C.                  wife       52      MS SC TN

Gene L.                       son         21      MS MS MS

Edward L.                   son         16      MS MS MS

Moses H.                     son         13      MS MS MS

Rubie W.                     son           9      MS MS MS

Willis E.                      son           7      MS MS MS

 

In 1910 they are in Beat 2, Neshoba Co., MS, dwelling #123:

 

Benjamin T. Alford     head      54      MS NC TN     second marriage, 23 years

Rebecca I.                   wife       42      MS SC TN      first marriage, 23 years;

                                                                                    12 children, 9 living [6 here]

Vera C.                        dau        17      MS MS MS

David F.                      son         15      MS MS MS

Genie N.                      son         13      MS MS MS

Agnes L.                     dau        11      MS MS MS

Eddie L.                      son           7      MS MS MS

Moses H.                     son           4      MS MS MS

Rube W.                      son           1      MS MS MS

Mary J.                        sister      28      MS MS MS     single

Stephen N. Copeland  step-      71      SC SC SC       widower

                                     father

 

In 1900 they are in North Bend, Neshoba Co., MS, dwelling #94:

 

B.F. Alford                 head      42      b. Oct 1857     MS MS MS m. 22 years

R.C.                             wife       32      b. May 1868    MS MS MS 9 children, 9 living

J.H.                              son         21      b. Dec 1878     MS MS MS

J. ?.                              dau        18      b. Dec 1881     MS MS MS

 [The above 2 were the children of Benjamin’s first wife, Sarah Cumberland:

  John Henry and Jodie]

Lace                            son         12      b. Dec 1887     MS MS MS

Susan                           dau          8      b. Oct 1892     MS MS MS

Vera                            dau          8      b. Oct 1892     MS MS MS

Frank                           son           3      b. Nov 1896    MS MS MS

Jenie                            son           3      b. Feb 1897     MS MS MS [something wrong here]

Agnis                           dau     4/12      b. Nov 1899    MS MS MS

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            His lineage: Hubard Hamilton 1913 MS¹, William Lace 1887 MS², Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS³, John Henry 1816 NC⁴.

 

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HUBERT MULFORD ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 22 July 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993

 

            Hubert M. Alford, 59, of 246 Cameron Place, a retired bookkeeper, died of complications of a fractured neck Friday [July 19] at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

            Services are 2 p.m. today at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alford was born June 6, 1932, in Jackson to James and Lula Mae McGowen Alford. He was a longtime Jackson resident and member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Mr. Alford was a retired bookkeeper from Freight Lines.

            Survivors include: brother, Carl E. Alford of Jackson, and sister Evelyn Dedmon of Pearl.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm death date of Hubert M. Alford (SS# issued in MS), but list his birth date as 20 June 1932.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Carl E. Alford, Nolan Ray Alford, and James Hugh Alford in this compilation.

            Further information on this family prepared by Ruby Heard:

 

      Hubert was the son of James Hugh Alford and Lula Mae McGowen Alford. His father was born 8 March 1896 in MS and died 1 May 1967. His mother was born 21 March 1896 and died 26 Nov 1984. Both are buried in Lakewood Ceme. They were married 29 March 1913 in Hinds Co., MS.

      James Hugh Alford was the son of Warren Jefferson “Jeff” Alford Jr., born 1863 in Rankin Co., MS. He married Eldora Noblin 30 Dec 1884. Eldora Noblin Alford was born 17 Dec 1865 in MS. Jeff died 1925 and she died 23 Aug 1951. Both are buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Jackson, MS. Hubert’s grandfather Jeff Alford had a rather large family, five sons and two daughters, and his father had four sons and one daughter that we know about.

      Warren Jefferson “Jeff” Alford Jr. was the son of a very well known Alford family in Rankin and Hinds counties. Warren Jefferson Alford Sr. was born 24 Sept 1831 Fayette Co., GA, and his wife Sarah Elizabeth Garrett was born _____ Aug 1836 in AL. They were married about 1857-58 in MS (?). They had 13 children, all born in Rankin and Scott Counties, MS. There are many descendants of this Alford marriage living in MS and other states.

      Warren Jefferson Alford Sr. was the son of Spire Washington Alford and Sarah Brassell Alford, well known Alfords in Scott Co., where they moved in 1842-43 with six children. Three more were born in MS. We have covered this family in past issues and the court houses in Scott and Rankin counties show many land records on this large family. Spire Washington Alford was the son of Britton Washington Alford and Bathsheba “Betsey” Brassell of Upson Co., GA, so Hubert M. Alford was no newcomer to the Hinds County area. His brothers, James H. Alford and Nolan Ray Alford died in 1989 in Hinds Co.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Hubert Mulford 1932 MS¹, James Hugh 1896 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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HUGH DALTON “DICK” ALFORD

 

THE ADVOCATE

Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—Thursday, 1 December 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Hugh Dalton “Dick” Alford, 75, of Osyka [Pike Co.], Miss., died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at his home. Born Jan. 1, 1930, in Amite County, he was the son of the late Ellis Alford and Edyce Stewart Alford. He was the retired owner of Alford Timber Co. and Amite County Pole and Piling. He was a member of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church, Rising Glory Lodge 215, F&AM, in Osyka and the Pike County Airport Board and former president of the Mississippi Appaloosa Association.

            He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Cutrer Alford of Osyka; five children, James Ellis Alford and wife, Delfina, of Biloxi, Tamara Alford of Kentwood, Richard Dalton Alford of Amite, Don S. Alford and wife Kristi, of McComb, Miss., and Jason A. Alford of Osyka; brother, Howard Alford of Osyka; four grandchildren, James R. Alford, Christian E. Alford, Raney James Costella and Krystal James Costella; and three great-grandchildren, Abbey Costella, Taylor Franks and Jared Dillon Alford.

            Visitation was at Catchings Funeral Home, McComb, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Masonic service at 7 p.m. Visitation on Thursday at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church, Magnolia, Miss., from 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m.... Burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Cutrer, Pete Alford, Otis Alford, Tim Alford, Pat Alford and Bill Prestridge....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hugh D. Alford (SS# issued in MS, last residence Osyka, Pike Co., MS).

            Hugh married (1) Faita Broyles by whom he had four children before they divorced in 1971. He married (2) Joanne Cutrer on 22 Sept 1984 in Amite Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Hugh Dalton 1930 MS¹, Ellis E. 1904 MS², Pascal Elwell 1879 LA³, Isaac E. 1848 LA⁴, John Seaborn 1807 LA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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INEZ FAILS ALFORD

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Thursday, 18 November 1999

 

D’IBERVILLE—Inez Alford, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Biloxi.

            Mrs. Alford was a lifelong resident of the Coast and was retired from the Veterans Administration after 17 years of service. She was a member of D’Iberville Baptist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam D. Alford; her parents, Arlie and Virdue Fails; and a brother, Billy Ray Fails.

            Survivors include three daughters, Vera Sturges, Sandy Echelberry and Marilyn D. Filder, all of D’Iberville; two sons, Sam Alford Jr. of Atlanta and Bert Alford of Cleveland, Tenn.; two brothers, James Fails of Bassfield and Dalton Fails of Utah; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren.

            Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi. A service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at D’Lo Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez F. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 31 March 1922, last residence Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS.

 

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INEZ IONE CHANDLER ALFORD

Mother of John Warner Alford, AAFA #0241

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 1 December 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

MCCOMB [Pike Co.]—Inez Chandler Alford, 82, a homemaker, died of heart failure Friday at her home.

            Services are 2 p.m. today at Hartman Funeral Home with burial in Hollywood Cemetery in McComb....

            Alford was a Bogalusa, La., native. She co-owned Denman-Alford clothing Store with her late husband, J.W. Alford Sr., for many years. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church [in McComb].

            Survivors include; son, Warner Alford of Ridgeland and Charles Alford of McComb; daughters, Judy Alford of McComb and Susan Nicholas of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and six grandchildren....

 

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THE GAZETTE

Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA— Monday, 2 December 1996

 

            Inez Chandler Alford, 82, of McComb, Miss., died of heart failure in her home Friday, Nov. 29, 1996. Services were held Dec. 1 at Hartman Funeral Home, McComb. Burial: Hollywood Cemetery, McComb. The Rev. Frank Wheat officiated.

            Survivors include two sons, Warner (Kay) of Ridgeland, Miss., and Charles of McComb, Miss.; two daughters, Judy Alford of McComb, Miss., and Susan (Buddy) Nichols of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Swayze (Melinda) Alford and Phyllis Alford, all of Oxford, Miss., John Alford of Hamesburg, Miss., Amanda Nichols of Davenport and Blakeney Nichols and Chandler Nichols, both of Cedar Rapids; and a sister-in-law, Carrie P. Chandler of Crystal Springs, Miss.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.W. Alford Sr.; and a brother, Charles Chandler.

            Inez was born Dec. 12, 1913, in Bogalusa, La., to Gus and Lillian Webber Chandler. She was a homemaker and owned Denman- Alford Clothing Store with her husband for many years. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, past president of the Cecilian Circle and helped organize the Dot Hubbard Circle. She was the Junior Auxiliary Azalea Ball Queen in 1966, and the McComb Enterprise-Journal Mother of the Year in 1953. She was active with the Boy Scouts of America and the Hughes PTA. She had been a member of the Crescite Club, Order of the Eastern Star and the Beauceants. She helped found the first garden club in McComb and was past chairman of the Mothers’ March of Dimes.

            Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 12 Dec 1913.

            See the obituaries of her children Charles Chandler Alford and Judy Ione Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: John Warner 1908 MS¹, James Barney 1870 MS², Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS³, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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IRENE PONDER ALFORD

Mother of Ralph Elbert Alford Jr., AAFA #0746

Sister-in-law of Willie Marshall Alford Sr., AAFA #0128, and Virdie Eugenia “Sweet Pea” Dees, AAFA #0457

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 16 January 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

            Irene Ponder Alford, 65, of Walker Avenue, a retired secretary from Sears, Roebuck & Co. service department, died of a heart attack Saturday [Jan 15] in Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

            Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home with burial in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery....

            Mrs. Alford, a Rankin County native, was a member of Creston Hills Baptist Church and Leavell Woods Chapter 375, Order of the Eastern Star.

            Survivors include: husband, Ralph Sr.; son, Ralph Alford Jr. of Jackson; daughters, Fetina Crabtree and Theresa Parman, both of Jackson; mother, Verdie Ponder of Jackson; sister, Beatrice Alford of Bradenton, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 4 March 1928.

            See the obituaries of her brothers-in-law Glenn Warren Alford and Robert Sidney Alford in this compilation.

            AAFA records list her as Mary Irene Ponder.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Ralph Elbert 1922 MS¹, Nathan Bell 1886 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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J.C. ALFORD

 

THE CARTHAGINIAN

Carthage, Leake Co., MS—Thursday, 15 January 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            J.C. Alford, 84, a retired Central Electric Power Association employee died Sunday (Jan. 11, 2004) at Choctaw County Hospital in Ackerman, MS.

            Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2004) at Wilcox Funeral Home…. Burial was in Freeny Cemetery (Leake County, MS).

            A native Leake Countian, he was a member of the VFW.

            Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Sue Joiner of Sturgis, MS; two brothers, James Hulon Alford of Taos, NM and George Keith Alford, Batesville, MS; two sisters, Melba Jean Eichelberger, Walnut Grove, Leake, MS and Nancy Greer of Carthage, Leake, MS; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 31 July 1919.

            See the obituary of his brother George Kenneth Alford in this compilation.

            J.C. had 2 Alford lines: he was the son of Egbert J. Alford and Jeannie Quick, daughter of Frances Vashti “Bashie” Alford and Wiseman “Banjo” Quick.

            J.C., as he was apparently called from birth, is listed on the 1920 census with his parents in Carthage (District 69), Leake Co., MS, dwelling #343: Egbert Alford, farmer age 24; his wife Genia 19; and son J.C. 3/12. Next door is Martha Alford, age 67 married; her son Lee 37 widower, and daughter Lessie 31 single. All were b. in MS. On the 1930 census in Leake Co. he is still listed as J.C., and his mother is Jennie. His younger siblings are Marvin, Lela C. Gladys, Melba J. and James.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            J.C.’s paternal lineage: J.C. 1919 MS¹, Egbert J. 1896 MS², David Edward 1855 AL³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

            His maternal Alford lineage: Jeannie Quick, 1901 MS ¹, Frances Vashti 1872 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA ³, James Floyd 1817 GA ⁴, continue same as paternal lineage.

 

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JACOB COLUMBUS ALFORD

Uncle of Johnney Nolen Alford, AAFA #0239

Cousin of Ruby Pauline Alford Heard, AAFA #0137

 

Source of original obituary unknown

_____, MS—_____ April 1994

 

Written in his memory by Ruby Alford Heard, AAFA #0137

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1994

 

[Ruby reports that the published version of this obituary has many mistakes, which she has corrected in the article below.]

 

            Jacob Columbus “Lum” Alford, a native of Leake County, MS, was born 17 May 1899 in Leake Co. Miss. near the Estes Mill Community. He died 11 April 1994 in the Carthage Health Care Center of heart failure. His wife Fannie Thaggard, born ca. 1900, preceded him in death on 15 November 1988 in Leake Co. They are both buried in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Carthage, MS.

            Lum Alford was a farmer and worked hard at it until his health began failing. He had been in the Health Care Center for several years. He and Fannie did not have any children but helped the others with children when they were living near the brothers and sisters. He was one of sixteen children, the oldest son of Wilburn Whitfield Alford and Virginia Amanda Hollingsworth Alford. All 16 were born in Leake Co. He and Fannie Thaggard were married 1 April 1923. He is survived by five brothers, John Willie, [illeg], Rufus Edward, Robert Samuel and Roy C. Alford; one sister, Susie Cornelia Alford Fisher; and three half sisters, Julia Fay Bozeman, Jessie Lee Shoemaker and Hattie Sue Thornton.

            Lum’s father, Wilburn Whitfield was born 5 September 1875 in Tallapoosa Co., AL. His mother, Virginia Amanda Hollingsworth, was born 16 September 1875 in Leake Co., MS.

            Wilburn was the oldest son of Columbus Washington Alford and Maryann D. Glover of Leake Co., MS. Columbus W. Alford, known as Lum also, was born 18 January 1850 in Troup Co., GA, and Maryann Glover was born 11 Aug. 1857 in Tallapoosa Co., AL.

            Jacob Columbus “Lum” Alford will be missed not only by his brothers and sisters but by a lot of us. He was my first cousin, as his father was a brother to my father. It seems all my close cousins are leaving this world for a better place. This Alford family has a lot of younger ones scattered all over the U. S., but the ones in Mississippi are getting fewer all the time.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacob C. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituaries of his sister Minerva Ann Alford Myrick; brothers Dossie Joy Alford, James Andrew Alford, Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford, and Royal Chadwick Alford; and sisters-in-law Minnie Hodges Alford and Lena Myrick Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Jacob Columbus 1899 MS¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JACQUELYN S. ALFORD

 

Source unknown, but probably:

THE CLARION-LEDGER / JACKSON DAILY NEWS

 [newspapers merged in 1989]

Jackson, Hinds Co., MA—_____ March 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1989

 

            Mrs. Jacquelyn S. Alford, 82, of 211 East Drive [Jackson, MS] a retired bookkeeper, died of heart failure Thursday [30 March 1989] at Hinds General Hospital.

            Services are 3 p.m. today at Lakewood Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            A Ruleville native, Mrs. Alford had lived in Jackson for the past 12 years, moving from Jacksonville, Fla. She was a retired bookkeeper for Beach Marine and was a member of Alta Woods United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of Alta Woods 60 Plus Group, where she served as treasurer for four years. She had been editor for the 60 Plus Group newsletter.

            Survivors include: daughters, Jacquelyn A. Cooke and Tommie Jean Alexander, both of Jackson; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jacquelyn S. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 1 June 1907.

            Her husband was Gillie Lee Alford, the son of Gilbert Isaac “Gillie” Alford, and grandson of Robert Newton Alford and Martha Ann Edmiston. See “Descendants of Ira Bailey Alford” in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2008, for more information on this family.

            Gillie I. Alford m. Mrs. [probably should be Miss] Elma V. Fontz [should be Foutz] on 25 Dec 1898 in Maury Co., TN [Tennessee State Marriages, 1780–2002 (Ancestry.com)]. They are buried in Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence Co., TN—see “Cemetery Records for Tennessee,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 2006.

            Gillie Lee Alford’s parents are listed on the 1900 census in Mt. Pleasant (District 82), Maury Co., TN, dwelling #65: Gillie Alford, barber age 30 b. Jan 1870 in TN, m. 1 year; his wife Elma 19 b. Aug 1880 in IN, 1 child, 1 living; and daughter Bonnie 3/12 b. March 1900 in TN.

            The family is listed on the 1910 census in Lawrenceburg (District 80), Lawrence Co., TN, dwelling #126: Gillie Alford, barber age 40 b. TN, first marriage 11 years; his wife Elma 29 IN, 4 children, 4 living; and children, all b. TN: Bonnie L. 10, Mailene 8, Gillie L. 5, and Boyd 1-8/12.

            In 1920 they are in Sheffield, Colbert Co., AL, dwelling #23: Gillie Isiac Alford, guard at nitrate plant, age 50 widowed; and children: Bonnie Lee 19 telephone operator, Mailene 17, Gillie Lee 14, Boyd Edmiston 12, James Thomas 8, Joseph Fouts 5, and Maggie Elmer 2-10/12. All and their parents were born in TN.

            In 1930 Gillie and his second wife are back in Lawrenceburg (District 14), Lawrence Co., TN, family #11: Gillie Alford, street laborer age 60 b. TN, age 55 at first marriage [obviously this is his age at his second marriage]; and his wife Ronie 51 b. TN, age 45 at first marriage.

            In 1930 Gillie Lee and his wife Jacquelyn are in Memphis (District 76), Shelby Co., TN, family #319: Gillie Alford, drug store clerk, age 25 b. TN, age 21 at first marriage; and his wife Jacquelyn 23 b. MS, age 19 at first marriage.

            Gilbert Isaac’s second marriage and Gillie Lee’s first marriage have not been found in Tennessee State Marriages, 1780–2002 [Ancestry.com].

            From SSDI: Gillie Alford, b. 25 Aug 1905, d. _____ March 1978, last residence Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her husband’s lineage: Gillie L. 1905 TN¹, Gilbert Isaac 1870 TN², Robert Newton 1839 TN³, Isaac W. 1805 NC⁴, Ira Bailey 1781 NC⁵, Isaac 1748 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JAMES ALFORD, SR.

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Sunday, 2 July 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

RETIRED CITY EMPLOYEE

 

            Services for James Alford Sr. will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church.... Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, with Berry & Gardner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, 95, of Toomsuba [Lauderdale Co.], died Friday, June 30, 2006, at his residence.

            He was preceded in death by his wife and son....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 June 1913.

            See the obituary of his probable son Leroy Alford in this compilation.

            This is probably an African-American family because the Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in Meridian serves that community.

            The 1930 census of Lauderdale Co. lists the African-American family of a Clint and Mallie Alford with a son James age 16. They were enumerated in Beat 5 with no reference to towns, but they were on Mt. Gilead Road, and Google Maps shows that road to be between Meridian and Toomsuba. We have no information on Clint or James Alford in 1920.

 

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JAMES ANDREW “ANDY” ALFORD

 

THE CARTHAGINIAN

Carthage, Leake Co., MS—Thursday, 15 May 1969

 

James Alford Dies Saturday of Long Illness

 

            Final rites were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Church for James Andrew Alford, 64, who died Saturday [May 10] in Leake Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wilcox Funeral Home. Officiating were Elder B.R. Ware, Rev. Gene Kreiger, and Rev. A.L. Fitzgerald.

            Mr. Alford was a member of the Freeny Methodist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Alford, Carthage; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Quick, Carthage; two sons, James E. Alford, Carthage, and Elmer Alford, Louisville, Ky.; four sisters, Mrs. Maude Watkins, Mrs. Matt Watkins, Mrs. Dollie Myrick, and Mrs. Nellie [Neelie] Fisher, all of Carthage; three half-sisters, Mrs. Hattie Sue Scott, Carthage, Mrs. Julia Faye Bozeman, Louisiana, and Mrs. Jessie Lee Burnside, Canton; eight brothers, Lum Alford, John Willie Alford, Sim Alford, Leroy Alford, D.J. Alford, Rufus E. Alford, and Sam Alford, all of Carthage, and R.C. Alford, Jackson; nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

 

Photo from Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Carthage, Leake Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 Feb 1905, last residence Carthage, Leake Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Minnie Mae Hodges Alford; son James Edward “Bobby” Alford; sister Minerva Ann Alford Myrick; and brothers Dossie Joy Alford, Jacob Columbus Alford, Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford, and Royal Chadwick Alford; and his sisters-in-law Minnie Hodges Alford and Lena Myrick Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: James Andrew 1905 MS¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JAMES BURTON ALFORD III

Nephew of Zeb Dickey Alford, AAFA #0295

 

[Jim died in SC while there on business, but we are including his obituary here because he lived in Mississippi and is buried there.]

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ June 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1991

 

JIM ALFORD, MILLING FIRM OWNER, DIES

 

            James Burton “Jim” Alford III, a McComb businessman who was active in local youth baseball, died June 13, 1991, in St. Francis Xavier Hospital of Charleston, S.C. after a sudden illness.

            Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday in Catchings Funeral Home of McComb.... Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the Episcopal Church of the Mediator of McComb. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford, 39, was in South Carolina on business when he was stricken with an aneurysm Wednesday morning while asleep.

            He was the president of Maco Milling Co. He was a member of the Mississippi Feed and Grain Association and other grain and trade organizations.

            He was a communicate of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator and a graduate of McComb High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

            Mr. Alford also was a T-ball coach for 5- and 6-year-old boys in the Dixie Youth Baseball league.

            “We coached together at least four years,” said Steve Blue, vice president of Deposit Guaranty National Bank. “Jim was a good father to his children, Burton and Fenley, and he was also a good friend who would be there in both good times and bad times. Jim never met a stranger.”

            Long-time friend Don Lazarus, owner of Lazarus Automotive Warehouse of McComb, said Mr. Alford loved children.

            “He was crazy about kids,” he said. “He was crazy about his own, and he was always asking about others.

            “He was happy and boisterous, and always had a loud, friendly greeting.”

            Mr. Alford was born March 28, 1952, in Pike County. He was the son of the late James Burton Alford Jr. and Barbara Neyland McDavitt of McComb, who survives him.

            He is also survived by his stepfather, Jerry McDavitt of McComb; one son, John Burton Alford III; one daughter, Margaret Fenley Alford; two brothers, Dickey L. Alford of Covington, La., and David N. Alford of McComb; one sister, Cathy Alford of Jackson; one niece, Andrea Alford of Covington; four nephews, Alex Alford and Zeb Alford, both of Jackson, Leighton Alford of Covington and Clint Alford of McComb; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. W.L. Neyland of Woodville; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. J. Burton Alford Sr. of McComb.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his grandmother Doris Dickey Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: James Burton 1952 MS¹, James Burton1928 MS², James Burton 1895 MS², James Barney 1870 MS³, Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS⁴, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JAMES EDWARD “BOBBY ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 22 October 2009

 

            James Edward (Bobby) Alford, 83, a retired road construction worker, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at Hospice in His Hands in Madden.

            Visitation is scheduled from 5 pm to 9 pm tonight at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, October 23, 2009, at the funeral home with Bro. Steve Roberts, Bro. Randolph Scott and Bro. Scott Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery in Freeny.

            He was born in Leake County on October 16, 1926 to Andy and Minnie Alford. Bobby was a World War II veteran.

            He is survived by his wife, the former Virginia Sanders; his son, James Austin (Mary) Alford; and daughters, Dianne (Travis) Mitchell and Sarah (Gary) Winstead, all of Carthage. He is also survived by a sister, Mildred Quick of Carthage; and a brother, Elmer Alford of Nesbit; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and three step great grandchildren, all of Carthage.

            Pallbearers are Michael Alford, Raymond Alford, Austin King, Lamar Winstead, John Sprayberry, and Larry Fisher. Honorary pallbearers are Nicolas Sprayberry, Christopher Alford, Austin Alford, Will Malone, and Dusty Ray.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm death date of James Alford (SS# issued in MS), but his birth date is listed as 12 Oct 1926, last residence Carthage, Leake Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his parents, James Andrew “Andy” Alford and Minnie Mae Hodges Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: James Edward 1926 MS¹, James Andrew 1905 MS², Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL³, Columbus Washington 1850 GA⁴, James Floyd 1817 GA⁵, Zaddock 1787 GA⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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JAMES HUGH ALFORD, JR.

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER / JACKSON DAILY NEWS

 [newspapers merged in 1989]

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 9 May 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1989 and Fall 1995

 

            James H. Alford, 71, of Route 7, Box 20, Jackson, a retired security guard for the city of Jackson, died of heart failure Monday [May 8], at Hinds General Hospital.

            Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Lakewood Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alford, a Jackson native, was a member of Forest Hill Masonic Lodge No. 613, the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a veteran of World War II.

            Survivors include: wife, Grace; sons, James Ray Alford and Aubrey Lee Alford, both of Jackson; daughters, Linda Faye Alford and Sherry Anne Mahaffey, both of Raymond, and Nancy Grace Gordon and Patricia Jean Keith, both of Jackson; brothers N.A. Alford, Hubert M. Alford and Carl Eugene Alford, all of Jackson; and sister, Evelyn A. Deomor of Pearl; and 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 25 May 1918.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Grace Claudine McNeil Alford; sons James Ray Alford and Aubrey Lee Alford; and brothers Carl E. Alford, Hubert Mulford Alford (including further information on the family) and Nolan Ray Alford this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: James Hugh 1918 MS¹, James Hugh 1896 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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JAMES LEONARD ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ August 1977

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

DODDSVILLE [Sunflower Co.]—James Leonard Alford, 83, retired farmer, died Friday [5 Aug 1977] at North Sunflower County Hospital in Ruleville. Services at 2 p.m. today at Roundaway Baptist Church; burial in the church cemetery. Card Funeral Home of Indianola.

            He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ola Lou Alford; four sons, Earl Alford of Doddsville, Willie Clyde Alford and Bobby Lee Alford, both of Jackson, and Lawrence Jerry Alford of Canton, and two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Carson of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Rosie Mae Prewitt of Rolling Fork.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 24 Dec 1893 and died Aug 1977.

            See the obituaries of his grandson Harry Glenn Alford; and his cousin Arold A. “Jack” Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: James Leonard 1893 MS¹, Charles Benjamin 1868 MS², Patrick 1841 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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JAMES LOUIS “LIT” ALFORD

Father of James L. Alford Jr., AAFA #0245 and Kathey Swaney, AAFA #1011

Brother of Jacob Egloff Alford, AAFA #0016, John Warren Alford, AAFA #0194, and Julius M. “Pooley” Alford, AAFA #0013

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 10 March 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

McCOMB [Pike Co.]—James Louis “Lit” Alford, 78, a lawyer, died of heart failure Friday [March 7] in Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Services are 2 p.m. today at Centenary United Methodist Church with burial in Hollywood Cemetery.... Hartman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was a Pike County native. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he was a member of the Mississippi Law Journal. He practiced law for more than 50 years.

            He was active in the development of the oil and gas industry as an independent operator for more than four decades. He served with distinction in World War II, first in the infantry in New Guinea and later as a fighter pilot at Iwo Jima. He served many years as the city attorney for McComb and board attorney for the McComb Housing Authority.

            Mr. Alford was past president of the McComb Rotary Club, honorary colonel on the staff of four governors, former member of the McComb School Board and served as chairman of the State Educational Finance Commission. He was an active member and church leader of Centenary United Methodist Church and served as a teacher of the Men’s Bible class. He served as president and chairman of First Federal Savings and Loan of McComb and a board member of Magnolia Federal Bank. He was a former member of the board of directors of First National Bank of McComb, now part of Trustmark National Bank. He was king of the McComb Junior Auxiliary Azalea Ball and was recipient of the Oliver Emmerich Award. He served on boards of the McComb Chamber of Commerce and Metro-Pike Industrial Foundation.

            Survivors include: wife, Anna; son, James L. Alford Jr. of McComb [AAFA #245]; daughters, Emily Carlisle of McComb, Kathy Swaney of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Elise Lambuth of Jackson; brothers, J.E. Alford of New Orleans and Warren Alford of Pass Christian; and 10 grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 30 Nov 1918.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Julius Mosby Alford (AAFA #0013) and John Warren Alford (AAFA #0194); and his half-sister, Ella Quin Alford Mixon, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Jacob Egloff Alford (AAFA #0016) in Louisiana Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: James Louis 1918 MS¹, Jacob Elias 1880 MS², James Thomas 1840 MS³, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁴, James 1764 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JAMES M. HALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 18 September 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

VICKSBURG [Warren Co.]—James M. Halford, 73, an accountant, died of cardiac arrest Tuesday [Sept 15] at his home.

            Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Paul Catholic Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Fisher-Riles Funeral Home is in charge.

            He was the widower of Margaret J. Halford. He was a graduate of Syracuse University in New York. He retired from Marathon-LeTourneau Co. in 1983 after 20 years. He was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and St. Paul Catholic Church.

            Survivors include: sons, James Louis Halford, Matthew Gerald Halford and William Kevin Halford, all of Vicksburg, and George Edward Halford of Alexandria, Va.; and one grandchild.

            Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.M. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 Apr 1919.

            In 1930, Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS, James M. Halford, age 10 b. MS, is living with his parents Silas (age 48 b. MS) and Linnie Halford and his brother Louis.

            Silas Hale Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 37, a “railroad man” living in Meadville, Franklin Co., MS. He was b. 5 June 1881 and names Linnie Halford living in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS, as his nearest relative.

            In 1900, Meadville, Franklin Co., MS, Silas Halford, age 19 b. June 1880 in MS, is living with his parents James M. (age 59 b. Sept 1840 in MS) and Mary J. Halford, and 4 siblings. James M. Halford m. Mary Jane Porter in Franklin Co. on 7 Sept 1871.

            His lineage: James M. 1919 MS¹, Silas Hale 1881 MS², James M. 1840 MS³, James D. about 1813 AL⁴, James S. 1793 SC⁵.

 

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JAMES MONROE ALFORD

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Sunday, 18 April 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            J.M. Alford, 81, of Sandy Hook [Marion Co.], died April 17, 2004, at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, La. Visitation is 4 to 8:30 p.m. today at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in Tylertown. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Carson Springs Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Carson Springs Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born April 15, 1923, in Walthall County. He was the son of the late Arthur and Mattie McKenzie Alford. He was a retired shipping clerk with Crown Zellerbach and was a member and deacon at Carson Springs Baptist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Versie Lee Tynes Alford of Sandy Hook; two daughters and a son-in-law, Anna and Doug Turnage and Mary Conerly, all of Sandy Hook; a brother, Elton Alford of Brownsville, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

            Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Carson Springs Baptist Church: Glen Stogner, Will Ervin, Nate McKenzie, Jabus Branch, Carroll Bryant, Lester Thomas and Doug Turnage.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J.M. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: James Monroe 1923 MS¹, Arthur A. 1900 MS², William Edward 1876 LA³, Jesse G. 1838 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JAMES NELSON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—_____ March 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

PEARL [Rankin Co.]—James Nelson Alford, 66, a farmer, died Thursday [March 19 per Ruby Heard] of cancer at his home.

            Services were Friday at Rosemont Gardens Funeral Home with burial in Rosemont Gardens in Jackson.

            Mr. Alford was a Philadelphia native.

            Survivors include; wife, Ruth; son, Mac Alford of Pearl; daughters, Tabitha Alford of Brookhaven and Sharon Hawkins of Ridgeland; brothers, George Alford of Pearl and Henry Alford of Morton; sister, Sandra McKinney of Pearl; and five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm his death date and show that James N. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 23 July 1931.

            See the obituary of his father, Ellis Ray Alford, in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.

            His lineage: James Nelson 1931 MS¹, Ellis Ray 1909 MS², John L. 1890 MS³, John H. 1868 AL⁴, S.E. 1828 SC⁵, Peachman 1795 VA⁶.

 

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JAMES OSCAR ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—about 1950

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            James Oscar Alford, 78 year-old resident of 1019 Hunter street, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday after a three months illness.

            He was born at West, Miss., and moved to Jackson from Vaiden nine years ago. He was a farmer and a member of Griffith Memorial Baptist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leola Alford of Jackson; three sons, Pat and Wilburn, both of Vaiden and J.W. [James Whitfield] of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. L.L. Robey of Amory, and Mrs. J.H. Phelps of Mathiston; and several grandchildren: three brothers, John Alford of West, Walter Alford of Greenville, and George Alford of Steel, Mo.; and three sisters, Mrs. Callie Ray of Rosedale, Mrs. Sam Parham of Rosedale and Mrs. I.P. Douglas of Crystal Springs.

            Funeral services will be held from Griffith Memorial Baptist church at 2 p.m. Friday....

            Interment will be in Lakewood cemetery with Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements....

            Pallbearers will be Wayne Lee, Thomas N. Isbell, J.E. Sonker, Robert S. Alford, James Hogan and James W. Lee.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his siblings George Bedford Alford, John W. Alford, and Cora Alford Parham; his daughters-in-law Abbie Ramage Alford and Alva Bell Stewart; and his granddaughter Alva L. “Polly” Alford Welch in this compilation.

            James was the son of Patrick “Paddy” Alford and Emma White, born about June 1872, and he died about 1950. He married Leola Alford, daughter of Levi Alford and Lou Kirk, on 26 March 1899 in Holmes Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: James Oscar 1872 MS¹, Patrick 1841 MS², John 1801 GA³.

 

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JAMES RAY ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 11 May 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            James Ray Alford, 53, of McRaven Road, a retired machinist, died of lung failure Thursday [May 9] in Jackson Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

            Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home with burial in Natchez Trace Memorial Park in Madison [Madison Co.]....

            Mr. Alford was a Jackson native.

            Survivors include: wife, Sandra; son, Michael Ray Alford of Brandon; daughters, Rayne Ann Alford of Kent, Ohio and Kristina Alford and Kellie Alford, both of Jackson; mother, Claudine Alford of Jackson; brother, Aubrey Lee Alford of Jackson; sister, Linda Alford Bullock and Patricia Alford Keith, both of Jackson, Sherry Mahaffey of Sontag and Nancy Gordon of Clinton and a grandchild.

 

 

Photo from Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery, Madison, Madison Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wilton Golson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 31 Oct 1942.

            See the obituaries of his parents, James Hugh Alford Jr. and Grace Claudine McNeil Alford; and brother Aubrey Lee Alford in this compilation.

            James Ray’s mother is called Claudine in his obituary and Grace in his father’s obituary.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: James Ray 1942 MS¹, James Hugh 1918 MS², James Hugh 1896 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1863 MS⁴, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁵, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁶, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁷, Isham 1755 NC⁸.

 

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JAMES RICHARD ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 28 August 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            James Richard Alford, of Pearl [Rankin Co.], died Monday, August 27, 2007, at home after a brief illness. Graveside services will be 10 am Wednesday, at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Visitation will be 6 pm until 8 pm Tuesday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.

            Mr. Alford was born in Jackson on November 30, 1930 to William Charles Alford, Sr. and Lena Bailey Alford. Mr. Alford attended school at Central High School in Jackson. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1948. He proudly served aboard the U.S. Vega-AF59, where he was a plankowner. He served in Korea and continued serving in the Naval Reserve until he retired after a combined service of 35 years. He worked for Frito-Lay for 21 years and retired in 1985.

            Mr. Alford was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Dorothy Jean Alford and a brother, William Charles “Buster” Alford, Jr. and his beloved dog, “Skipper.”

            He is survived by his loving wife, of 52 years, Beatrice Wolverton Alford; daughter, Polly Hughes and son-in-law, David of Richland; daughter, Nancy Alford of Pearl; grandson, Michael (Misty) of Pearl, granddaughter, Denise Hughes of Pearl; brother, Thomas (Peggy) Alford of Satsuma, AL and one sister, Barbara (Bill) Barron of Pace, FL. He also leaves behind three great grandchildren, Hunter, Summer and Baylee, that and they were the sunshine of his life....

            Pallbearers will be Ricky Alford, Rick Echols, Jimmy Broome, Ben Hardy, David Hughes and Michael Hughes.

            In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to: Wellsfest at Wells Church, 2019 Bailey Ave., Jackson, MS 39213....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James R. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            In 1930 the family is in Jackson (E.D. 14), Hinds Co., MS, dwelling #312: William C. Alford, yard clerk at steam railroad, age 25; his wife Lena M. 25; and daughter Dorothy J. 2-1/12. All and their parents were born in MS. William and Lena were both age 21 at first marriage.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: James Richard 1930 MS¹, William Charles 1904 MS², John Willie 1879 AL ³, Columbus Washington 1850 GA⁴, James Floyd 1817 GA ⁵, Zaddock 1787 GA⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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JAMES W. HALLFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ September 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

PHILADELPHIA [Neshoba Co.]—Services for James W. “Jim” Hallford will be held today at 3 p.m. at John E. Stephens.... Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery.

            Mr. Hallford, 70, of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was retired from the Neshoba County School Bus Garage and a security guard. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

            Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ward Hallford of Philadelphia; six daughters, Cathy Gore and Sharon Morgan, both of Slidell, La., Sharon Harrison, Theresa Sims, Sylvia Majure and Syble Jones, all of Philadelphia; three sons, Rudolph “Rudy” Hallford of Kenner, La., James “Jimmy” Hallford Jr. of Phoenix and Kenneth W. Collins of Philadelphia; a sister Dollie Peebles of Philadelphia; a brother Billy J. Hallford of Conehatta; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Stone, Mary Lou Hallford and Emma Frances Hallford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James W. Hallford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 Sept 1931.

            James may have been the son of James G. and Emma Hallford who were enumerated in 1930 Neshoba Co. Note that the deceased James W. Hallford had a sister named Emma. We don’t have a firm connection but there was a James Garfield Hallford b. 1882 who married Emma Channey 17 Jan 1906. If that is the case his lineage is: James W. 1931 MS¹, James Garfield 1882 MS², Julius P. 1851 ??³, Moses Gordon 1817 SC⁴, Burrell 1786 ??⁵.

 

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JAMES WOOD “JIMMIE” ALFORD

Nephew of Claude Anding Alford, AAFA #0017

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Saturday, 30 June 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Jimmy Alford, of Biloxi, died June 28, 2007 in Biloxi. He will be sent from The Riemann Family’s Riemann Funeral Home, Biloxi to Cockrell Funeral Home in Macon [Noxubee Co.], MS for services.

 

In another article:

 

CHOCTAW PLAINDEALER

Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS—Thursday, 28 June 2007

 

            Graveside services for Mr. James “Jimmie” Alford, 90, were held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 at Mashulaville Cemetery. Bro. Doug Moore officiated.

            A native of Macon, Mr. Alford was retired milk truck driver for Dairymen Inc. He was also a WWII veteran.

            Mr. Alford died Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Biloxi.

            Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Julia Nance of Vancleave and Mrs. Barbara Pendergrass of Vancleave; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

            Memorials may be made to the V.A. Attention Center 400 Veteran’s Ave. Biloxi, MS 39531.

            Cockrell Funeral Home of Macon was in charge of the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jimmie W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 9 July 1916, last residence Ocean Springs, Jackson Co., MS.

            This is James Wood Alford, son of Thomas Cleveland Alford and Lillian Wood. In 1920, this family is in Mashulaville, Noxubee Co., MS, dwelling #29: Tommie C. Alford, physician age 37 b. MS; his wife Lillian 28 MS; and sons, all b. MS: T.C. [Thomas Cleveland Jr.] 6, James Woods 3-5/12, and George 1-7/12.

            In 1930 they are in Beat 4 (E.D. 12), Noxubee Co., MS, dwelling #217: Tommie C. Alford, medical doctor ate 47 b. MS; his wife Lillian 43 MS; and children, all b. MS: Tom C. Jr. 16, Jimmie 13, George O. 12, Burdette 10, and Lillian D. 7.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: James Wood 1916 MS¹, Thomas Cleveland 1883 MS², Jeptha Josephus 1854 MS³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JANE ALLEN ALFORD

Aunt of Sion Augustus “Gus” Alford, AAFA #0478

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 9 January 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

            Jane A. Alford, 84, of Manhattan Road, a retired secretary from the Florida Department of Transportation, died of pneumonia Friday [Jan 7] at Manhattan Health Care Center.

            Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Chipley [Washington Co.], Fla., with burial in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Wachob Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Chipley. Breeland Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, a Texas native, had lived in Chipley before moving to Ridgeland [Madison Co., MS] four years ago. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and First Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Paul S. Alford.

            Survivors include: daughters, Lottie Taylor of Canton and Mary Bennett of Carollton; and five grandchildren and a great-grandchild....

 

In another article:

 

NEWS HERALD

Panama City, Bay Co., FL—Sunday, 9 January 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Mrs. Jane A. Alford, 84, of Canton [Madison Co.], Miss., died Friday, Jan. 7, 1994 at Manhattan Health Care Center. Mrs. Alford was a native of San Antonio, Texas but had lived in Chipley before moving to The Orchard in Ridgeland [Madison Co., MS], Miss., four years ago. She had lived at Manhattan Health Care in Jackson, Miss., for the past year. Mrs. Alford was a retired secretary with the Florida Department of Transportation. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was the widow of the late Paul S. Alford, who died Jan. 13, 1954. Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canton.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by two daughters, Lottie A. Taylor of Canton and Mary A. Bennett of Carrollton, Miss.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

            Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at The First Presbyterian Church in Chipley [Washington Co., FL].... Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Gus Alford, Charles Dunn, Tracey Reeves, Mat Taylor, Malcolm Bennett and Mark Bennett....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jane A. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 15 June 1909.

            See the obituary of her daughter Lottie Lee Alford Taylor in this compilation.

            AAFA records show that Jane Allen married Paul Sibley Alford (1906–1954) on 23 Dec 1932.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Paul Sibley 1906 FL¹, Sion Augustus 1863 SC², Paisley 1825 NC³, Sion 1796 NC⁴, Warren 1770 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JANIE ALLEN ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 9 May 1988

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Mrs. Janie Alford, 63, of Route 5, Old Byram Road, a retired secretary, died Sunday [May 7] of complications of pancreatitis at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

            Services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            A Mississippi native, Mrs. Alford moved to the Jackson area from Smith County. In Jackson, she attended Forest Hill High School and was a member of the Byram Baptist Church. She retired last July as secretary of Heavy Equipment of Pearl where she worked for 26 years.

            Survivors include: sons, John Edward Alford of Pearl and Thomas Allen Alford of Byram; daughters Carrie Jean Durphy of Byram and Peggy Blackwell of Vicksburg; brothers Milton Allen of Jackson and Monroe Allen of Enterprise; sister, Eva Lusk of Hazlehurst; and 11 grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. AAFA records show that Janie Allen was born 1 January 1924.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Billie Alford; and her son Harlie Eugene Alford in this compilation.

 

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JEAN WEBSTER ALFORD

 

Photo from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Portia Solomon

 

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Tuesday, 9 September 2008

 

            Jean Webster Alford, 85, of Cleveland died Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland.

            Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church.

            Visitation will be at 1 p.m. before the service, under the direction of Ray Funeral Home.

            She was born on April 18, 1923, in Oak Ridge to Nancy Estelle McCandless Webster and James Ellis Webster. She graduated from Carr Central High School in Vicksburg. She was the first woman employed by the U.S. District Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg. In 1945 she married A.A. “Jack” Alford. They moved to Cleveland where in the early years of their marriage they shared a bookkeeping job for Russell Clinic. In later years they were owners of L&A Furniture. In 1984 Jean opened and managed her own business, The Stitchery Shoppe.

            She was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 60 years where she was active in the Mattie Lou Neill Group and Circle I. She was a member of The Cleveland Woman’s Club and the Bolivar County Hospital Auxiliary.

            She is preceded in death by her husband A.A. “Jack” Alford and seven siblings.

            Survivors include four children Suzanne Alford-Hodges and Jacqueline Erwin of Russellville, Ark., David Alford of Cleveland and Donald Alford of Lawrenceville, Ga.; seven grandchildren Polly Beasley of Tulsa, Okla., Rebecca Haas of Stillwater, Minn., Andrew Erwin of Chicago, Micah Erwin of Austin, Texas, Susanna Erwin of Russellville, Ark., Ginger Alford of Bloomington, Ind., Emma Alford of Cleveland; and three great-grandchildren Rhett and Zack Beasley of Tulsa, Okla. and Michael Haas of Stillwater, Minn.

            Pallbearers are Andrew Erwin, Micah Erwin, Scott Beasley, Jacob Haas, RE Hodges and Don Erwin.

            Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 318 South Court Street, Cleveland, MS, or REBOS, 201 South Pearman Avenue, Cleveland, MS.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean W. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, Arold A. “Jack” Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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JENNIE V. ALFORD BROWN

 

DAILY NEWS

Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA—Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

BILOXI [Harrison Co.], MS—Jennie V. Alford Brown, of 877 Auburn Drive, Biloxi, MS, died Nov. 22 in the Boyington Healthcare Facility in Gulfport. She is a former resident of Poplas Street in Bogalusa.

            She is survived by her nephews, Henry Wesley (Mary) Chatman of Bogalusa, Alvin Clintel Lewis of San Francisco, CA; her nieces: Virginia Williams (Rev. John) Thompson, Meridian, MS, Alice Holden (J.B.) Henry of New Orleans, Shannon Hope Chatman of New Orleans, Shawn Ratcliff of Bogalusa; her great-nephew, Henry Alvin (Barbara) Chatman of Biloxi; her godchildren, Alberta Sams-Bester and Alberta Delores (Ben) Johnson-White of Mandeville; and a host of other great-great nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends and associates.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Daniel and Martha Ann Alford; her grandparents, Daniel and Alice Mitchell; her husband, George Brown; three sisters, Mary Alice Alford Dhue, Josephine Irene Alford Chatman, Ruth Ann Alford Philips; two brothers, Charlie Leroy Alford and Willie Elliot Alford; her niece, Daisy Carnette Whigham-Laurent-Lewis; and her nephew, Joseph Daniel Chatman.

            Visitation was held Friday from 3-5 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa, and at Sweet Beulah Baptist Church in Bogalusa at 7 p.m..... Interment was in the Bogalusa Cemetery Saturday at 11 a.m.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jennie V. Brown (SS# issued in LA) was born 27 Oct 1908.

            Jennie is listed on the 1910 census in Precinct 9, Choctaw Co., AL, dwelling #137: Peter D. Alford, minister age 58 b. MS, m. 18 years (2^nd or 3^rd marriage); his wife Martha 38 AL, 10 children, 8 living; and children, all b. AL: John 18, Charles 16, Mary 14, Connie 12, Rena 9, William 7, Jennie 3, and Curtis 1-5/12. This is an African-American family.

 

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JENNIFER MATTHEWS ALFORD

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Wednesday, 27 May 2009

 

COILA—Services for Jennifer Matthews Alford of Coila will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Black Hawk.

            Mrs. Alford, 56, died Monday, May 25, 2009 at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.

            She was born in Greenwood on March 25, 1953 to Jessie and Lezzette Acy Matthews Jr. and lived most of her life in Carroll County. She was a graduate of Cruger-Tchula Academy and was formerly employed at Staplcotn in Greenwood and Magnolia Management in Jackson. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where she was active in all church activities. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and wife.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 37 years, Michael E. Alford of Coila; three daughters, Ree Alford of Greenwood, Tara Holly of Brandon and Ashley Blaylock of Winona; her father and mother, Jessie and Lezzette Acy Matthews Jr of Coila; two brothers, Mark Matthews of Coila and Johnny Matthews of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Pam Melton of Coila; and five grandchildren, Skylar Alford, Colby Holly, Lofton Holly, Brennan Blaylock and Cohen Blaylock.

            Visitation will be from 5 to 7 tonight at Williams and Lord Funeral Home and beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. The Rev. Jody Wooten will officiate at the services.

            Pallbearers will be Eric Matthews, Scott Matthews, Wade Matthews, J.D. Shaw, Steve Flanagan and Malone Dunn.

            Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery [Black Hawk, Carroll Co.].

            An online guestbook may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jennifer M. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Coila, Carroll Co., MS.

            Her husband, Michael E. Alford, may be the son of John Everett Alford Jr. and Elizabeth Ross, whose obituaries are included in this compilation.

 

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JESSE WILBURN ALFORD

 

MORNING ADVOCATE

Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—Wednesday, 30 October 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1992

 

            Alford, Jesse Wilburn—Died 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 1991, in Union Church [Jefferson Co.], Miss. He was 45, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Brookhaven [Lincoln Co.], Miss. He was a supervisor with Texas Eastern Co., Union Church, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

            Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home, Clinton, 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Tim Hudson. Burial in Eastern Star Cemetery, Wilson.

            Survived by wife, Helen Mariene Ard Alford, Brookhaven; a daughter, Christina Marie Alford, Brookhaven; two sons, Patrick Lee and Samuel Wayne Alford, both of Brookhaven; and a sister, Margaret Simpson, New York City.

            Preceded in death by a brother, Robert Dale Alford; and parents, George Wilburn and Mildred Como Alford.

            He was a member of Union Church Baptist Church, Union Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            Nevada Divorce Index, 1968–2005 [Ancestry.com], lists the divorce of his parents, George Wilburn Alford and Mildred Cecile Alford, on 8 Aug 1969 in Clark Co., NV.

 

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JESSIE PEGGY SANDERSON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS— Thursday, 9 May 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

JACKSON [Hinds Co.]—Jessie Alford, 44, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Flag Chapel Baptist Church. Services are 3:30 p.m. Friday at the church with burial in Rosemont Gardens Memorial Park. Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            A native of Natchez, she had lived in Jackson for the past 13 years. Mrs. Alford was a beloved wife, mother and mamaw. She was a homemaker. Her husband said, “she is the nearest thing to heaven I’ve seen.” She was a member of Flag Chapel Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: husband, Ralph E. Alford Sr. of Jackson; son Ralph “Bubba” Alford Jr. of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Brad Scholz of Braxton; brother, William; sisters, Gladys, Eva, Jeannette, Aline and Connie; and grandchildren, Sarah Kathleen, Russell Preston Scholz and baby girl Scholz on the way.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie P. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 23 March 1958.

            See the obituary of her father-in-law, Alvin Harold Alford, in this compilation.

            Jessie Peggy Sanderson was the daughter of Robert Columbus Sanderson and Shirley Peggy Robinson, and the wife of Ralph Edward Alford whom she married 26 Oct 1974. Ralph was born 20 Dec 1955 at Keesler Air Force Base, Harrison Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Ralph Edward 1955 MS¹, Alvin Harold 1931 MS², Willie Simeon 1891 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1863 MS⁴, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁵, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁶, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁷, Isham 1755 NC⁸.

 

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JEWEL HASSEL ALFORD

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Wednesday, 28 May 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

POPLARVILLE [Pearl River Co.]—Jewel H. Alford, 80, died Monday, May 26, 1997, in Poplarville.

            Mr. Alford was a member of First Baptist Church of Poplarville and Sherrard Byrd Masonic Lodge. He was a policeman for five years for the City of Poplarville and worked for the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department for l3 years.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Oree Moody Alford of Poplarville; two sons, Wayne Alford of Long Beach and Gordon Alford of Vancleave; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Mixon of Slidell; three brothers, Spurgeon Alford of Hattiesburg, E.J. Alford of Monroe, La., and Hobert Alford of Petal; and five grandchildren.

            A service will be at 2 p.m. today at White Funeral Home in Poplarville, with burial in Poplarville City Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jewel H. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 26 July 1918, last residence Poplarville, Pearl River Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his wife, Oree Moody Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Spurgeon Alford in Georgia Obituaries.

            A Family Tree on Ancestry.com lists Jewel’s full name, his birth place in Sandy Hook, Marion Co., MS, and his wife, Georgia Oree Moody.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Jewel Hassel 1918 MS¹, Warren Edwin 1897 LA², Warren Edwin 1868 LA³, Seaborn S. 1834 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JOHN EVERETT “NEWT” ALFORD, JR.

 

THE CONSERVATIVE

Carrollton, Carroll Co., MS—Thursday, 27 February 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Funeral services for J.E. “Newt” Alford, 78, of Coila [Carroll Co.], were held February 25, 2003, at Williams and Lord Chapel in Greenwood. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Carroll County. Williams and Lord Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford died on February 22, 2003, at his residence in Coila. He was a native and lifelong resident of Carroll County. He was a member of the New Hope Church and was a self-employed automobile repairman. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had been married for 58 years.

            Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ross Alford of Coila; sons, Pat Alford of Columbia, South Carolina, Mike Alford of Brandon, and Wayne Alford of Greenwood; brothers, Dalton Alford of Greenwood and Preston Alford of Sheridan, Texas; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

            A son, Kenneth H. Alford, preceded Mr. Alford in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 19 Apr 1924.

            See the obituary of his wife, Elizabeth Ross Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His probable lineage: John Everett 1924 MS1, John Everett 1883 MS2, John Walter 1848 MS3, James Henry 1825 AL4, John 1801 GA5.

 

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JOHN HENRY “BUCK” ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Tuesday, 17 September 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

LEAKESVILLE [Green Co.]—Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Freeman Funeral Home in Leakesville for John “Buck” Henry Alford, 68, of Leakesville, who died Sept. 15, 2002, at Greene Rural Health Center. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Leakesville.

            Mr. Alford was a farmer. Survivors include two brothers, Walter Alford and Willis Alford, both of Leakesville and a sister, Mary Brown of Leakesville.

 

In another article:

 

MOBILE REGISTER

Mobile, AL—Tuesday, 17 September 2002

 

LEAKESVILLE, MS—John Henry “Buck” Alford, a farmer, died on Sunday [Sept. 15] at a Mississippi health care facility. He was a native and resident of Leakesville.

            Survivors include two brothers, Walter and Willie Alford, and a sister, Mary Brown, all of Leakesville.

            The funeral was held on September 17 at the Freeman Funeral Home in Leakesville. Burial followed in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Leakesville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 2 July 1934.

 

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JOHN MARVIN ALFORD, JR.

 

[Nearly identical articles were published in the Sun Herald and the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on the same day.]

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 4 October 2008

 

            Dr. John Marvin Alford, Jr., 87, died Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the V. A. Nursing Facility in Koscuisko after an extended illness.

            He was born July 1, 1921, in Drewry, AL, the son of the late John Marvin Alford, Sr. and Josie Lauritzen Alford. He graduated for LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Alford was a U. S. Navy veteran where he served as a surgeon. Upon discharge he operated an active general medical practice in Greenwood, MS for nearly fifty years. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi State Medical Association from 1967-70 after serving on a variety of other committees within the Association including the Commission on Medicine and Religion. Upon retirement Dr. Alford maintained a keen interest in psychology and was a scholar of Carl Jung. His hobbies included writing, bailing hay, cattle farming, and sailing in the Gulf Coast waters where he lived many years after retirement. In 1961 he launched his own handcrafted 32 foot sailboat off the banks of the Yazoo River in Greenwood. He and his family navigated it down the Mississippi where it was moored at the Ocean Springs harbor for many years. During his years living on the Gulf Coast he volunteered his services with the Home Of Grace facility for drug and alcohol abuse for men, in Van Cleave, MS and spent time with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, MS. Upon moving to Tupelo he became a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

            Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2008, at the Tupelo Chapel of Holland-Harris Funeral Directors with Rev. Raymond Rooney officiating. Burial will follow in Lindsey Cemetery in Tishomingo County.

            Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Wentris Oswalt Alford; three sons, Dr. John M. Alford, III (Angie) of Dubling, GA, Dr. Peter Alford (Tracy) of Huntersville, North Carolina and Dr. Tim Alford (Mary) of Koscuisko; daughter, Helen Alford Redding (Robert) of Jackson, TN; two step children, Pamela Loveless Rose (Phil) of Memphis and Alan Loveless (Kelly) of Madison; 12 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, the mother of his children, Virginia Alford; brother, Lauritzen Alford; and sister, Beryl Longman.

            Visitation will 12 - 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

            In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1900 Dunbarton Drive, Suite 1, Jackson, MS 39216 or The American Heart Association, P. O. Box 16808, Jackson, MS 39236.

            Condolences may be emailed to holland-harrisfuneralhome@comcast.net.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John M. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Tupelo, Lee Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his first wife, Virginia Nell Small Alford, in this compilation.

            See a short history of his father’s family, Alford Family of Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: John Marvin 1921 AL¹, John Marvin 1884 MS², John Milton 1842 MS³, William 1804 GA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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JOHN W. ALFORD

Grandfather of Terry L. Alford, AAFA #0487

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ May 1954

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

            Services were held Thursday May 6, at the family residence in West for John W. Alford, 87, who passed away Wednesday, in Meridian.

            Mr. Alford was born March 17, 1867 in Carroll county. During his active life, he was engaged in the contracting business.

            Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Ruth Campbell, West, and Mrs. Ruby Hand, Nashville, Tennessee; two sons, Clyde L. Alford, Moorhead and L.L. [Landrum L.] Alford, Indianola; three sisters, Mrs. Callie Roy [sic: Ray], and Mrs. S.J. Parker, Rosedale and Mrs. L.P. Douglas, Crystal Springs; one brother George Alford, Cleveland. Also surviving are four grandchildren.

            Active pallbearers were: W.D. McLellan, C.M. Tate, H.H. Truitt, J.L. Mason, A.C. Autry and L.J. Hand.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his siblings James Oscar Alford, George Bedford Alford, and Cora Alford Parham; his daughter-in-law Bessie Horne Alford; and his granddaughter Hazel Claire Alford Spivey in this compilation.

            John W. Alford was the son of Patrick “Paddy” Alford and Emma White. He married Mariah Frances “May” White on 9 March 1890 in Holmes Co. He is buried in West Cemetery, Holmes Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: John W. 1867 MS¹, Patrick 1841 MS², John 1801 GA³.

 

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JOHN WARREN ALFORD

AAFA #0194

 

[Although John died in New Orleans, LA, we are including his obituary here because he lived in Mississippi most of his life. It was his last residence and he is buried there.]

 

SEA COAST ECHO

Bay St. Louis, Hancock Co., MS—Sunday, 13 December 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004 and in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation

 

            John Warren Alford, 74, of Pass Christian [Harrison Co., MS], died Wednesday, December 9, 1998, in New Orleans.

            Mr. Alford was native of McComb, Mississippi, and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 35 years and the city of Pass Christian for 30 years.

            Mr. Alford was a graduate of Louisiana State University after serving in the infantry in World War II. He was a retired vice president of Hancock Bank, a past member of the Pass Christian Rotary Club, Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce, Pass Christian Yacht Club, and Pass Christian Golf Club.

            His wife, Elizabeth D. Alford; two brothers, James Louis Alford and Julius Mosby Alford; and a sister, Alla Quin Alford Mixon, preceded him in death.

            Survivors include a brother, Jacob E. Alford, Jr. of Metairie, LA; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Alford Guel of Gulfport and Mrs. Mary Lynn Alford Searles of Long Beach; and two grandchildren.

            Services were conducted Saturday at Riemann Funeral Home in Pass Christian. Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery in Pass Christian.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Warren Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 23 December 1923.

            See the obituaries of his daughter Mary Lynn Alford Searles; brothers James Louis Alford and Julius Mosby Alford (AAFA #0013); and his half-sister Ella Quin Alford Mixon in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Jacob Egloff Alford (AAFA #0016) in Louisiana Obituaries.

            John’s first wife was Elizabeth Davis. She died in 1981, and in 1982 he married Dawn Tucker, whom he later divorced. He was the son of Jacob Elias Alford and Josephine Bertha Egloff.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: John Warren 1923 MS¹, Jacob Elias 1880 MS², James Thomas 1840 MS³, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁴, James 1764 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JOSEPH EDWARD “PINKY” ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 5 May 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

CARTHAGE [Leake Co.]—Joseph E. Pinky” Alford, 69, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at home. Services are 10 a.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joseph E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 2 June 1935.

            Joseph Edward Alford was the son of Rufus Edward Alford and Mary Lee Gill. He married Idella Wooldridge 4 Nov 1955 in Leake Co.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Joseph Edward 1935 MS¹, Rufus Edward 1913 MS², Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL³, Columbus Washington 1850 GA⁴, James Floyd 1817 GA⁵, Zaddock 1787 GA⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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JOSEPH H. ALFORD, JR.

Brother of Sarah Kay Alford Thornhill, AAFA #0079

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 19 March 2008

 

COLUMBUS [Lowndes Co.]—Joseph H. Alford, Jr., 76, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at his home. (Memorial Funeral Home, 662-328-4432).

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joe H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 14 Dec 1931.

            See the obituaries of his brother William Kyzar Alford; and aunt Letha Alford Sims, with further information on this family, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Sarah Kay Alford Thornhill (AAFA #0079) in Louisiana Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: William K. 1934 MS¹, Joseph Hardy 1901 MS², Thomas Lafayette 1870 MS³, Sebastian 1831 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JOSEPHINE ALFORD NABORS

Aunt of Theodore “Pete” Alford, AAF #0067

 

Source unknown, but probably:

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Saturday, 5 October 1957

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

CLEVELAND—Services for Mrs. Josephine Nabors of Pace [Bolivar Co.], Miss., will be held at 3 Saturday afternoon at the Pace Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the Cleveland Cemetery. Thweatt Funeral Home in charge.

            Mrs. Nabors, who was 87, died Friday morning [October 4, 1957] at her home after a short illness. Born at Black Hawk [Carroll Co.], Miss, she had lived in Bolivar County 65 years and was a former Cleveland resident. She was Methodist.

            She leaves a son, Ed Nabors of Pace; a daughter, Mrs. W.E. Steel of Rosedale; two brothers, Harry Alford of Shaw and R.E. Alford of Dallas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her brothers Harry Edward Alford and Zachary A. Alford in this compilation.

            Josephine was the daughter of Theodore Shadron Alford and Harriet Ann Stallings. She was born about 1870 in Carroll Co. and she married (1) _____ Heggins and (2) Frank Nabors.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Josephine 1870 MS¹, Theodore 1839 MS², John 1801 GA³.

 

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JOSHUA L. ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 30 August 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

PHILADELPHIA [Neshoba Co.]—Joshua L. Alford, 19, an employee of Central Supply Ready Mix, died Friday at Rush Foundation Hospital of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

            Services are 3 p.m. today at Sandtown United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was a Meridian native.

            Survivors include: parents, James Ladale and Gail P. Alford, both of Philadelphia; brothers, Jeremy Alford and Jason Alford, both of Philadelphia; and grandparents, Billy J. Pinter and Lavurne Alford, both of Philadelphia, and Betty Pinter of Waveland.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            Also buried in Sandtown Cemetery are 3 children of Earl Alford and Levern Cannon, who may be his grandparents.

 

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JOYCE M. HOLIFIELD ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 2 February 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

            Joyce H. Alford, 70, of Joanne Street, a homemaker, died of heart failure Monday [Jan 31] at her home.

            Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Lakewood Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park South. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

            Mrs. Alford, a Laurel native, was a member of Lula Baptist Church in Brownsville.

            Survivors: son, Noland R. Alford Jr. of Dumas; daughters, Brenda Clingen of Brandon and Mable Garrett and Eleanor Burgess, both of Jackson; brother, Noah H. Holifield Jr. of Laurel; and 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

            Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Mississippi Affiliate, P.O. Box 16808, Jackson MS 39236, or the American Cancer Society Mississippi Division, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson MS 39213.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joyce H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 June 1923.

            See the obituary of her husband, Nolan Ray Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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JUDY IONE ALFORD

Sister of John Warner Alford Jr., AAFA #0241

 

COMMERCIAL APPEAL

Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Friday, 30 July 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Judy Ione Alford, 61, died on July 28, 2004 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb [Pike Co.], MS. Graveside services were held on Friday, July30, 2004, at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb. Hartman Funeral Home in McComb was in charge of arrangements.

            Miss Alford was born on December 3, 1942, in McComb. Her parents were the late John Warner Alford, Sr. and Inez Chandler Alford. At McComb High School, she was elected Miss MHS. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she pledged Chi Omega and was named Phi Delta Theta Sweetheart. She began her career in banking at First National Bank in Jackson and, later, in McComb, MS. She also worked with Louisiana National Bank in Baton Rouge. She operated Homemakers Paradise, Denman-Alford Fabrics, and later, the Denman-Alford Company. After 1980 she was associated with Lit Alford, Jim Alford, and Duke Carlisle. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and a sustaining member of McComb Junior Auxiliary. Having contracted polio when she was eight years old, she was very active with the McComb March of Dimes.

            Miss Alford is survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Warner and Kay Alford of Oxford, MS, and Charles Alford of McComb; a sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Buddy Nichols of Cedar Rapids, IA; and six nieces and nephews.

 

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THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 30 July 2004

 

            Judy Ione Alford, 61, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb [Pike Co.]. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today in Hollywood Cemetery in McComb. The family will receive friends at Hartman Funeral Home in McComb.

            Miss Alford was born December 3, 1942 in McComb. Her parents were the late John Warner Alford, Sr. and Inez Chandler Alford.

            At McComb High School, she was selected Miss MHS. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she pledged Chi Omega and was named a Phi Delta Theta Sweetheart.

            She began her career in banking at First National Bank in Jackson and, later, in McComb. She also worked with Louisiana National Bank in Baton Rouge. She operated Homemakers Paradise, Denman-Alford Fabrics, and later, the Denman-Alford Company. After 1980 she was associated with Lit Alford, Jim Alford, and Duke Carlisle.

            She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church and a sustaining member of McComb Junior Auxiliary. Having contracted polio when she was eight years old, she was very active with the McComb March of Dimes.

            Miss Alford is survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Warner and Kay Alford of Oxford, and Charles Alford, McComb; a sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Buddy Nichols, Cedar Rapids, IA; six nieces and nephews, Swayze Alford, John Alford and Phyllis Alford Daniels all of Oxford, Amanda Nichols Ficek, Blakeney Nichols Jones and Chandler Nichols Shelton, all of Minneapolis, MN.

            Pallbearers will be Billy Martin, Billy Neville, John Beard Neville, Billy Moore, Jay Travis, Duke Carlisle and Wallace Jackson.

            Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Alford, Peck Sherman, and Harry Raddon....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Judy Alford (SS# issued in MS), but her death date is listed as 27 July 2004.

            See the obituaries of her mother, Inez Ione Chandler Alford; and her brother Charles Chandler Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Judy Ione 1942 MS¹, John Warner 1908 MS², James Barney 1870 MS³, Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS⁴, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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JULIA FIELD PEET ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 29 August 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Julia Field Alford, 79, of Poplar Boulevard, a retired school secretary, died of cancer Monday [August 28] in Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.   Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park....

            Ms. Alford was a lifelong Jackson resident. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral and a former secretary at George Street Elementary School.          

            Survivors include: sons, John Peet and Robert Peet, both of Jackson; sisters, Sarah Lange of Fort Worth and Charlotte Field of Jackson; and three grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Julia F. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 19 June 1917. Her death date is listed as Aug 1995.

            See the obituary of her husband Charles Henry Alford in this compilation, which includes his lineage.

 

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JULIA M. BREWSTER WILSON ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Wednesday, 14 April 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Services for Julia M. Brewster Alford will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Good Hope CME Church in Russell.... Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Berry and Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Ms. Alford, 76, of Toomsuba [Lauderdale Co.], died Sunday, April 11, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

            Survivors include her daughter, Velma Moody and a son, Eddie Mitchell Wilson, both of Toomsuba; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            This is probably an African-American family because the Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in Meridian serves that community.

 

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JULIUS MOSBY “POOLEY” ALFORD

AAFA #0013

 

Photo from AAFA files

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 26 December 1995

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1996

 

            Pooley Alford, 70, owner of Alford Realty, died of a heart attack Saturday [December 23] at home. Services are 11:30 a.m. today at J.J. White Presbyterian Church with burial Hollywood Cemetery. Hartman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, a World War II Navy veteran, was a member of Southwest Mississippi Board of Realtors and the state and national boards of Realtors. He was a member of the McComb-Pike County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development District. He was a member of J.J. White Presbyterian Church.

            Survivors include: brothers, J.E. Alford of Metairie, La., Louis Alford of McComb and Warren Alford of Pass Christian.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Julius M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 20 Nov 1925.

            See the obituaries of his brothers James Louis Alford and John Warren Alford, AAFA #0194, and his half-sister, Ella Quin Alford Mixon, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Jacob Egloff Alford (AAFA #0016) in Louisiana Obituaries.

            Gil Alford wrote the following note:

 

      Anyone who has ever attended an AAFA meeting will remember Pooley, as he has never missed a meeting. He was one of the founders and one of the original three directors on the board of directors. He was the first AAFA Treasurer.

      Pooley was a close friend and probably the only member about whom I can say I’ve been in his house and he has been in mine. We’ve been out to dinner with him in Mississippi and he has been out to dinner with us in Missouri. As best I can tell there is no one with whom I had been working with longer on our Alford family history effort.

      We had talked on the phone just last week and he was actively involved with two AAFA projects. One was to acquire and present a plaque in behalf of the AAFA to Mr. Claude Alford [AAFA #0017] who will celebrate his 98th birthday next month. In the other case he was going to employ, at his expense, a researcher in Indiana to see if he could learn anything about the whereabouts of information collected by a Dr. C.L. Alford from Alfords all over the country in the 1800s. His collection at one time was reported to be over 400 pages.

      I’ll miss Pooley.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Julius Mosby 1925 MS¹, Jacob Elias 1880 MS², James Thomas 1840 MS³, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁴, James 1764 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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KATHLEEN BOYD ALFORD

 

NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Tuesday, 23 October 2007

 

NATCHEZ—Services for Kathleen Alford, 85, of Natchez, who died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be at 11 a.m. today at Laird Funeral Home Union Street Chapel with the Rev. Dan Ratcliff officiating.

            Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church, in Walthall County, with the Rev. David Hedden officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

            Mrs. Alford was born Nov. 4, 1921, in Walthall County, the daughter of Parm and Nora O’Quinn Boyd. She was a member of Natchez First Baptist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gertrude Boyd McEwen and Wilma Boyd Cothern; brothers, Kenneth Boyd, Reginal Boyd, Adron Boyd and Arvilee Boyd.

            Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Freeman of Jackson; grandson, Lee Havard of Natchez; granddaughter, Lori Austin and husband, Carter, both of Ferriday; great-grandsons, Hunter Havard of Natchez, John Carter Austin of Ferriday and Colby Fitzpatrick of Cornerville, Tenn.; great-granddaughters, Kaitlin Mullins and Lalie Havard, both of Natchez; and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers will be Louis Campbell, Carter Austin, Lee Havard, Walter Havard, Cecil Rainey and Andy Yates. Honorary pallbearer will be Carey Boyd.

            Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lairdfh.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathleen Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Natchez, Adams Co., MS.

            Kathleen’s husband was Lindsey Alford; Brenda Alford was their daughter.

            Lindsey’s father was Lindsey Sibley Alford. He signed his WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com) “L. Sibley Alford” and listed his birth date as 22 May 1895. On the 1900 census his birth date is listed as May 1895. SSDI records show that Lindsey Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 May 1894 and died _____ Apr 1967, last residence Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Lindsey 1918 MS¹, Lindsey Sibley 1895 MS², William Henry C. 1855 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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KATHY JO WILLIAMS ALFORD

 

[A very similar obituary was published on 12 Feb 2000 in The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN. We then mistakenly published it with the Tennessee obituaries in the Summer 2006 issue and in the Tennessee Obituaries compilation.]

 

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Friday, 11 February 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Kathy Jo Alford, 41, of Cleveland died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in Greenville.

            Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Thweatt-King Funeral Home in Cleveland. Burial will follow at North Cleveland Cemetery....

            Ms. Alford is survived by a daughter, Kerrianne Justice Meek of Cleveland; two sons, Daniel Fulwood of Cleveland, and Luke Fortuner of Charleston; two sisters, Sandra Moufti and Cynthia Prince, both of Marlboro, Md.; two brothers, Johnny Williams of Marlboro, Md., and Bobby Williams of Maben; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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LARRY WEBSTER “PETE” HALFORD

Grandfather of Kirby W. Halford, AAFA #0443

 

FRANKLIN ADVOCATE

Meadville, Franklin Co., MS—Thursday, 8 March 1979

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Services were Wednesday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. from Franklin Funeral Home Chapel for L.W. (Pete) Halford, 72, of Rt. 1, Meadville.

            Mr. Halford died March 5 at Franklin Hospital. He was born Oct. 29, 1906 in Franklin County, son of the late Larry Halford and Hattie Black Halford. He had worked in logging and lumber and was a member of Bude Methodist Church.... Burial was in Midway Cemetery with Franklin Funeral Home in charge.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Smith Halford, Rt. 1, Meadville; one son Wayne Halford, Gonzales, La.; three daughters, Mrs Elsie Quinn, Bossier City, La., Mrs. Erma Luckett, Vicksburg, and Miss Nora Beth Halford, Gulfport; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Aaron Halford of Meadville, Hollis Halford of Baytown, Tex., and Julius Halford of Carthage, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. L.C. Edwards of Roxie, Mrs. Lois Brooker of Olive Branch, Mrs. Ray Carlock of Vidalia, Mrs. Lucille Brosette of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Fred Arseneau of Columbus.

 

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NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Tuesday, 6 March 1979

 

MEADVILLE—L.W. “Pete” Halford, 72, died yesterday at the Franklin County Hospital. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Franklin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Midway Cemetery....

            A logging and lumber contractor, Mr. Halford was a member of the Bude Methodist Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Mrs. Lela Smith Halford; a son Wayne Halford, Gonzales, La.; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Quinn, Bossier City, La., Mrs. Erma Luckett, Vicksburg, and Miss Nora Beth Halford, Gulfport; three brothers, Aaron Halford, Meadville, Hollis Halford, Bay Town, Texas and Julius Halford, Carthage, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Edwards, Roxie, Miss., Mrs. Lois Brooker, Olive Branch, Miss., Mrs. Ray Carlock, Vidalia, Mrs. Lucille Brosette, Shreveport, and Mrs. Freddy Arsineau, Columbus, Miss.; and seven grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that L. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 29 Oct 1906.

            See the obituary of his wife Lela Smith Halford in this compilation.

            His Halford lineage: Larry Webster 1906 MS¹, Larry H. 1883 MS², Leander 1857 MS^3, James D. about 1813 SC⁴.

 

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LAUREE ALFORD KING

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 26 September 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Lauree Alford King, 83, died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Jackson. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            Mrs. King was a lifelong resident of Jackson. She was a graduate of Central High School. She was a member of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church and also a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy and the LaSertoma Club. She was an employee of Miss. Power & Light Company until she became a full time housewife and mother in 1953.

            Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Lee King who died in 1989 and is survived by two sons: Curtis Lee King, Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Jackson, Roger Lewis King and his wife Mary Jane of Madison, three grandchildren: Isabelle King, Chris King, Jordan King, one niece Frances Sudduth and one nephew Earl Burnhart.

            Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Miss. Chapter, 1900 Dunbarton Dr. Jackson, MS 39216.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lauree A. King (SS# issued in MS) was born 20 June 1922.

 

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LEDONA ALFORD

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Saturday, 18 September 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

OXFORD [Lafayette Co.]—Ledona Alford died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. She was a domestic worker. She was the widow of James “Ham” Alford.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Tallahatchie Oxford Missionary Baptist Association Building. Burial will be in the Harrisonville M.B. Church Cemetery in Oxford. Hodges Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

            Survivors include three daughters, Mary Thompson, Michelle Farron and Brenda Luster, all of Oxford; three sons, Mel Alford, Edward Alford and Michael Alford, all of Oxford; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ledoria [sic] Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 December 1935.

 

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LEE MARCUS ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Sunday, 29 July 2007

 

Lee Marcus Alford

Self-employed

 

            Services for Lee Marcus Alford will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Enterprise Funeral Home with the Rev. John Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford, 86, of Meridian, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, in Meridian.

            Survivors include six sons, Willie Alford of Meridian, Jimmie Alford of Miami, Eddie Alford of Meridian, Jerry Alford of Meridian, Gary Alford of Meridian, and Demarcus Alford of Lisman, Ala., and two daughters, Lillie Griggs and Ella Winford both of Meridian, one brother, Robert Alford of Shreveport, La., six sisters, Mattie Alford, Lula Coleman, Ruby Thomas, Earline Amos, Christine May, Emma Thomas, all of Meridian, 39 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

            Visitation will be Monday from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 Jan 1921, last residence Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his sister Mattie Alford in this compilation.

 

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LELA AMELIA SMITH HALFORD

Grandmother of Kirby Wayne Halford, AAFA #0443

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 2 May 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

SHREVEPORT—Lela Smith Halford, 86, a retired teacher, died of heart failure Friday at Piedmont Manor Nursing Home in Shreveport.

            Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville with burial in Midway Cemetery.

            Mrs. Halford, a Franklin County native, was a member of Porter’s Chapel Methodist Church in Vicksburg. She was a former Vicksburg resident.

            Survivors include; son, Wayne Halford of Meadville; daughters, Elsie Quinn of Bossier City, Erma Luckett of Vicksburg and Norabeth Halford of Ocean Springs; and seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

FRANKLIN ADVOCATE

Meadville, Franklin Co., MS—Thursday, 6 May 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Services for Mrs. Lela Smith Halford, 86, of Vicksburg, were Monday, May 3, at 11 a.m., at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel in Meadville.... Burial was in Midway Cemetery.

            Mrs. Halford died Friday, April 30, in Shreveport, La. She was born Dec. 13, 1906 in Franklin County, daughter of the late John Smith and Lena Willis Smith. She was the widow of L.W. Halford and was a member of Porters Chapel (Methodist) in Vicksburg. She had taught school and been a homemaker.

            Survivors are one son, Wayne Halford, Meadville; three daughters Elsie Quinn of Bossier City, La., Erma Luckett of Vicksburg, and Norabeth Halford of Ocean Springs; seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lela Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 December 1906. Her last residence was Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS. Her grandson Kirby provided her middle name.

            See the obituary of her husband, Larry Webster Halford, in this compilation.

 

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LENA MARTIN HALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ February 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

YAZOO CITY [Yazoo Co.]—Lena Martin Halford, 98, a homemaker, died of complications from a stroke Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at King’s Daughters Hospital in Yazoo City. Services are 10 a.m. today at Stricklin-King Funeral Home with burial in Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City, MS....

            Mrs. Halford was born Oct. 23, 1903, in Yazoo City. Her parents were Christopher Martin and Nona Futrell, both of Mississippi. She was a member of Center Ridge Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: daughter, Lois Kinnison, Yazoo City; sister Eva Halford, Yazoo City; three grandchildren, Douglas Kirk, Yazoo City, Cheryl Swan, Reno NV, and Rex Kinnison, Corpus Christi, TX; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by spouse, Emmett Halford and daughter, Chris Kirk.

            Pallbearers are Dallas Powell, Ken Smith, Sonny Walker, Charles Long, Bob Coleman and Paul McGinty. Honorary pallbearers are Ernest Jackson, Lamar Ward, Charles Ward and Sonny Kirk.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lena Halford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituary of her sister Mary Eva Martin Halford in this compilation.

            Lena was the daughter of Andrew Christopher Columbus Martin and Mary Nona Futrell. Her husband was Emmett Louis Halford, who was born 17 April 1895 in Phoenix, Yazoo Co., MS [confirmed by his WWI Draft Registration Card], and died _____ June 1970 in Yazoo City. Emmett’s parents were John Jefferson Halford and Sarah Lou Selby, married 19 Feb 1893 in Yazoo Co., MS. They had 6 children. John was born 20 Aug 1855 in Kemper Co., MS. Lena’s sister Eva Halford, mentioned in the obituary, married another son of John Jefferson Halford, Lawrence Edwin Halford. A third sister, Elsie May Martin, married a third brother, Bradley Bennett Halford. [Mel Bowers, submitter, “Bowers/Smith & Collier Lee” in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb, 23 Jan 2006].

 

CENSUS

 

1920 Phoenix (District 91), Yazoo Co., MS, dwelling #192: John Halford, age 66 widowed, farmer; and children Emmet 25, Edwin 22, and Annie May 17. All and their parents were b. in MS. Next door is the family of Bradley Halford, 22, wife May 21, and son Clarence 5/12.

 

1910 Beat 2 (District 79), Yazoo Co., MS, dwelling illegible—last one in District 79: John J. Halford, age 55 widowed, farmer; children: Marse Emet 14, Bradly 12, Edwin 10, and Annie May [difficult to read] 7; and boarder/servant Mattie Foster 35 widow, cook for private family. All were b. in MS.

 

1900 Beat 1 (District 108), Yazoo Co., MS, dwelling #431: John J. Holford, age 39 b. Aug 1860 in MS (parents b. TN and MS), saleman, m. 7 years; wife Sarah L. 33 b. July 1866 in MS, 4 children, 4 living; children, all b. in MS: Neena 6 b. Nov 1893. Emmet L. 5 b. Apr 1895, Bradly B. 3 b. Dec 1896, and Lawrence 1 b. Aug 1898; sister-in-law Minnie Piteford 43 b. Jan 1857 in MS, single; and niece Grace A. Neal 18 b. Jan 1882 in MS.

 

1880 and 1870: not located

 

1860 (P.O. Carthage), Leake Co., MS, delling #109: Mary M. Halford, age 30 MS; children, all b. MS: William B. 9; Elizabeth L. 7, John J. 4; and John Odonald 18 AL overseer.

 

1850 Beat 2, Leake Co., MS, dwelling #108: W.B. Halford, age 28 b. TN, and Mary Halford, 22 b. MS. Next door is the family of his brother, R.E. Halford, 37 b. NC, who is Robert Edward Halford.

 

            Washington Bradley Halford was born about 1822 in TN, the son of Bradley and Kesiah Halford. He married Mary M. Hutchens on 10 Oct 1849 in Leake Co., MS. [Michael Kruse, submitter, “Halford: Southern US” in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb, 15 Apr 2006].

            Bradley Halford was born between 1792 and 1794 in NC, the son of John Halford and Sarah Dalton. They had 12 children. Bradley died 25 Sept 1837. “The earliest mention I have found of Bradley is when he was bondsman for his brother John’s marriage to Nancy Chaffin in Burke County, NC, on 19 Apr 1816. The next appearance of Bradley is when he was elected sheriff of Lawrence County, TN, on 3 Nov 1818.... Bradley served as sheriff and constable in Lawrence County on a variety of occasions between 1818 and 1832. He apparently was an active civil servant. He was elected in 1832 to the House of 20th General Assembly for the state of Tennessee for the 1833-1835 term. He represented Lawrence, Wayne, and Hardin Counties. He lost his re-election bid in 1835.” [Michael Kruse, submitter, “Halford: Southern US” in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb, 15 Apr 2006].

            Her husband’s lineage: Emmett Louis MS 1895¹, John Jefferson MS 1855², Washington Bradley about 1822 TN³, Bradley about 1793 NC⁴, John about 1765 VA⁵.

 

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LENA PEARL MYRICK ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 24 April 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

CARTHAGE [Leake Co.]—Lena Pearl Alford, 83, a homemaker, died of heart failure Thursday [April 23] at Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital in Kosciusko.

            Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was a lifelong resident of Leake County.

            Survivors include: husband, John Willie; daughters, Louise Grimes of Carthage and Doris Langston of Picayune; and seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

Written by Ruby Alford Heard, AAFA #137

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Native Leake county resident Lena Pearl Myrick Alford died Wednesday, 22 April 1992, at Monfort Jones Hospital in Kosciusko, MS. She was 83 years old, born 23 Oct 1908 in Leake Co., MS. Her father was Richard Madison Myrick and mother was Sallie Elizabeth Crosswell of Leake Co. She married John Willie Alford 24 July 1926 in Leake Co. They had two daughters, Mary Louise Alford, who married Ross Grimes; and Doris Pearl Alford, who married R.V. Langston. There were seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

            John Willie Alford, still living in Leake Co., is the son of Wilburn Whitfield Alford and Virginia Amanda Hollingsworth Alford. He is their sixth child out of sixteen.

            Lena’s brother Richard Alvie Myrick married John Willie’s sister Minervia Ann “Dolly” Alford 6 Dec 1925, so the children of the two families were double first cousins.

            Lena Pearl had been in ailing health for a long time and had been in and out of the hospital many times. She lived at home though with help from the daughters and friends.

            Funeral services were conducted at the Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage, MS, with burial in the Pleasant Hill cemetery near Carthage. Rev. Randolph Scott was the officiating minister. Pallbearers were Bobby Alford, Elery Watkins, Edward Alford, Carlton Alford, Larry Fisher and Wayne Clark. This line of Alfords is descended from Columbus Washington “Lum” Alford and Mary Ann “Mollie” Glover Alford, of Troup Co., GA, and Tallapoosa Co., AL, with the line going back to Julius C. Alford and Rebecca Jackson Alford of Troup Co. Lum and Mollie Alford moved to Leake Co. in 1880.

            John Willie Alford and I are first cousins: our fathers were brothers.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lena P. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 23 Oct 1908.

            See the obituaries of her husband’s sister Minerva Ann Alford Myrick; and brothers Dossie Joy Alford, Jacob Columbus Alford, James Andrew Alford, Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford, and Royal Chadwick Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her huband’s lineage: John Willie 1906 AL¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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LEONARD EARL ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 13 July 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995

 

INDIANOLA [Sunflower Co.]—Leonard Earl Alford, 67, a retired law enforcement officer, died of heart failure Tuesday [July 12] at his home.

            Services are 2 p.m. today at Roundaway Baptist Church with burial in the Roundaway Cemetery. Card Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, a Pace native, was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran. He served with the Greenville and Rosedale police departments.

            Survivors include: daughters, Carolyn Lutrick of Jackson and Cheryl Grissom of Tupelo; son, Leonard Earl Alford Jr. of Indianola; and brother, Jerry Alford of Hattiesburg.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leonard E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 30 Aug 1926. His death date is listed as July 1994.

            See the obituary of his brother Willie Clyde Alford in this compilation.

            In 1930 his family is in Beat 5, Tallahatchie Co., MS, dwelling #194: J.L. Alford, 30, age 24 at first marriage; his wife Olla L. 21, age 14 at first marriage; and sons William C. 5 and Leonard E. 3-7/12. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            J.L. Alford married Ollie L. Craft 24 Dec 1922 in Sunflower Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #25.

            Leonard’s lineage, from AAFA records: Leonard Earl 1926 MS¹, James Leonard 1893 MS², Charles Benjamin 1868 MS³, Patrick 1841 MS⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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LEONIDAS MARCELUS “LEE” ALFORD

AAFA #0466

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 21 July 1997

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Lee Alford, 80, of W. Maywood Circle, a retired certified public accountant, died of cancer Sunday [July 20] at his home.

            Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood cemetery....

            Mr. Alford was a native of Roundaway in Coahoma County. He had lived in Jackson since 1972. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and attended Millsaps College before graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1938. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

            In 1942, Mr. Alford enlisted in the U.S. Marines and earned the rank of major. He was a licensed accountant in Mississippi and Georgia and had worked for Ernst & Young in Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn., until his retirement.

            He was a member of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church, a past president of Mississippi Estate Planning Council and was treasurer and director of the Fondren Civitan Club. He was a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants. He was a member of the Military Order of World Wars.

            Mr. Alford worked until he was 72, his wife, Marjorie said, “He enjoyed working and he enjoyed working with the different charities too,” she said.

            “He enjoyed his friends and was a voracious reader,” his nephew, B.B. Hosch of Natchez said. “He was very dedicated not just to work but to his family too. He worked hard and played hard.”

            His son, William Alford of Indianola, was born when Lee Alford was 50, but that didn’t make much of a difference, William said. “There was a generation gap there,” he admitted. “But, he was very supportive of anything I did and he could surprise me with his understanding of things I thought we would disagree on.”

            Other survivors include: daughters, Ann Baird [AAFA #0025] and Pat Alford, both of Siloam Springs, Ark.; brother, E. Griffin Alford [AAFA #0423] of Jackson; and three grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Aug 1916.

            See the obituaries of his brother Edgar Griffin Alford Sr., AAFA #0423; and of his cousins Aurora Louise Alford Gilchrist and Stewart Floyd Alford III in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Leonidas Marcelus 1916 MS¹, Leonidas Marcelus 1878 LA², Stewart Floyd 1835 GA³, Julius C. 1798 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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LEROY ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ October 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Services for Leroy Alford will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Hill United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Alford, 55, of Meridian, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at University Medical Center in Jackson. He was an employee of Wesley Winston Postal Services.

            Survivors include his wife, Vanessa Alford of Meridian; daughters Sonja Sparrow of Meridian and Kim Thedford of Detroit; sons Le Derrick Alford who is with the Air National Guard in Baghdad, Jerry Maurice Alford and his wife Michelle, and Eric Lee Alford, all of Meridian, and Raymond Thedford of Detroit; his father James Alford of Toomsuba; brothers, Willie James Alford and his wife Martha Ann of Meridian, and Robert Alford of Toomsuba; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leroy Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 Sept 1948.

            See the obituary of his probable father, James Alford, in this compilation.

            This is probably an African-American family because the Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in Meridian serves that community.

 

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LESLIE L. ALFORD

 

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES

Greenville, Washington Co., MS—Thursday, 21 December 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

GREENVILLE [Washington Co.]—Funeral services for Leslie Alford, 71, of Greenville will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Victory Baptist Church, Greenville. He died Dec. 15, 2006, at Greenwood Specialty Hospital, Greenwood. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery, Greenville, under the direction of Dillon Funeral Home, Greenville.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Alford; and his two brothers, Samuel Alford and Preston Alford.

            Survivors include his mother, Everlene Alford of Greenville; two sisters, Dorothy Alford Wilson of Greenville and Joanne Alford Lowe (Nathan) of Glendale, Ariz.; one aunt, Gertrude Pitts of Florida; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and church family....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leslie L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 Dec 1935. He died on his birthday.

            Leslie’s father, Sylvester, may be the one who was enumerated as a son of Robert and Virgie Alford in the 1930 census of Leflore Co., MS. Sylvester was born about 1910 in Mississippi. If this is the correct connection, this is an African American family for which we have no further information.

 

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LETHA ALFORD SIMS

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Sunday, 2 June 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

TYLERTOWN [Walthall Co.]—Letha Alford Sims, 91, a resident of Billdora Rest Home in Tylertown. died May 31, 1996, at Walthall General Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. today at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown until services at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.... Burial will be in Thornhill Cemetery in Tylertown.

            Mrs. Sims was born March 20, 1905, in old Pike County. She was the daughter of Thomas Alford and Lillie Rushing Alford. She was retired from Haspel Manufacturing and a member of Salem Baptist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dudley S. Sims. She is survived by one son Julius T. Sims of Tylertown; two daughters, Nellie Mae Sims Rimes of Jackson and Frances Sims Breland of Pensauken, N.J.; four grandchildren, Janet Breland Beavers of Chester, N.J., Brenda Rimes Griffin of New Iberia, La., Judy Sims Phillips of McComb and Charles Jerry Rimes of Jackson; and six great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates—death listed as May 1996—of Letha A. Sims (SS# issued in MS).

            Dudley S. Sims married Lettie Alford on 1 May 1921 in Walthall Co., MS. Letha’s parents, Thomas L. Alford and Lillie Rushing, were married in Pike Co., MS, on 15 Dec 1898. [Mississippi Marriages, 1776–1935 (Ancestry.com)]

            Thomas Lafayette Alford was born 15 Dec 1870 in Pike Co., MS, and died there on 28 July 1910; Lillie died on 6 July 1915 in Walthall Co., MS. [Ancestry.com and RootsWeb.com].

            In 1900 the family is listed in Beat 2, Pike Co., MS, dwelling #169: Thomas L. Alford, no occupation, age 29 b. Dec 1870, m. 2 years; his wife Lillie E. 22 b. Nov 1877, 1 child, 1 living; son Auther L. age 0 b. Sept 1899; and mother Statia P. Alford 65 widow b. June 1835. All and their parents were born in MS. Nearby are several Rushing families.

            In 1910 they are still in Beat 2, Pike Co., dwelling #52: Tom Alford, farmer age 39, m. 11 years; his wife Lillie 32, 5 children, 4 living; 4 children including Letha 5; and mother Scirtia 74 widow. All and their parents were born in MS. Again, several Rushing families are nearby.

            In 1920 Tom and Lillie Alford are deceased, so the children are living together in Beat 4, Walthall Co., MS, dwelling #11: Author Alford, farmer age 20; his brother Hardy 19; and sisters Lucy 17 and Letha 15. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            In 1920 Statira Alford, widow age 84 b. MS, is living with the family of her son B.F. Brumfield in Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS.

            AAFA records show Thomas’s mother as Statira Lennon. In 1850 she is age 15, living with her probable mother, Lucinda Lennon, in Pike Co., MS.

            In 1860 they are still Pike Co., but Statira must have married a Brumfield shortly after the 1850 census: Statira P. Brumfield, 25; Benjamin F. 8; Joseph J. 5; and Lucinda Lennon 46. All were b. in MS.

            In 1870 this same family group in still in Pike Co., but Statira is now Statira Alford, married in Feb.

            In 1880 they are still in Pike Co.: Statira P. Allford, age 45 widow; son _____ Brumfield 25; and son Thomas L. Allford 9. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            AAFA’s source of Statira’s marriage to Sebastian is from a Ginn family book that says: “Sebastian Alford, son of Eveline Ginn and William Alford, b ca 1830, known as “Bass” and informants recall that he operated a watch repair shop in McComb, m. (1) Rosalene D. Williams b. Jan 14, 1847, and had 2 ch. m. (2) Mrs. Stayra Leonard Brumfield, and she had two sons by a former marriage.”

            She is listed in the Walthall Co., MS published cemetery book as Statira L. Brumfield Alford 1835-1918. However, Statira is living in 1920, listed on the census with her son Benjamin. The cemetery book also has: “Mother of Statira L. Brumfield Alford” with no dates. Her sons Thomas Lafayette Alford and Benjamin F. Brumfield are also buried in the cemetery.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her Alford lineage: Letha Lillie 1905 MS¹, Thomas Lafayette 1870 MS², Sebastian 1831 MS³, William 1804 GA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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LEWIS EDWIN ALFORD

Father of Lewis Edwin Alford, Jr., AAFA #0713

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 16 January 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1991

 

MADISON [Madison Co.]—Lewis Edwin Alford, 80, a retired accountant, died of respiratory failure Monday [Jan 14] in St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital.

            Services are at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Capitol Street United Methodist Church with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park. Lakewood Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, a Meridan native, was a member of the Capitol Street United Methodist Church for 52 years and its Men’s Bible Class. He was an honorary life member of the administrative board.

            Mr. Alford was chief accountant with the U. S. Postal Service for 37 years. He loved to fish and was a score keeper for the Little League baseball. After retirement, he was an avid golfer.

            Survivors include: wife, Nell; sons, Lewis Alford Jr. and Frank Alford, both of Jackson, and John Alford of Harvey, La.; brother, William Alford of Silver Springs, Md.; sisters, Ruth Alford and Doris Branton, both of Shreveport, La., and Ida Noblin of Dallas; and seven grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lewis E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 25 Dec 1910.

            See the obituary of his wife, Nell Rebecca Little Alford, in this compilation.

            Nell Rebecca Little married Lewis Edwin Alford 24 Nov 1935.

            An article in the Summer 2006 issue of Millsaps College Heritage newsletter includes this information and photo of the five children plus the wives of William Curtis (Chella Alford) and Lewis Edwin Alford (Nell Little Alford):

 

            ….The Reverend Needham Alford, a local Methodist minister, saw the value in sending three of his twelve children, the Reverends Joseph Martin Alford, Louis Flemon Alford and Caldwell “Collye” Wellman Alford, to Millsaps College

            Louis Flemon Alford married Carried Curtis and, like his father before him, sent all five of his children—Ruth Alford (’29), Doris Alford Branton (’29), William Curtis Alford (’28) [AAFA #0675], Lewis Edwin Alford [(’33)], and Ida Louise Alford (’37)—to Millsaps College….

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Lewis Edwin 1910 MS¹, Louis Felmon 1872 MS², Needham Edwin 1845 MS³, Warren Jackson 1819 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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LIGGIE CALVIN ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 10 June 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

WALNUT GROVE [Leake Co.]—Liggie C. Alford, 87, a retired line worker, died of Alzheimer’s disease at Carthage Health Care.

            Services are 11 a.m. today at Standing Pine Cemetery. Wilcox Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Survivors include: son, James A. “Whit” Alford of Carthage; daughter, Betty Jane Webb of Standing Pine; three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Liggie C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 12 Feb 1911 and died 8 June 1998.

            See the obituary of his brother David Crawley Alford in this compilation.

            Written by Ruby Alford Heard, AAFA #0137, 10 June 1998:

 

      Liggie Calvin Alford was the son of John McClurin Alford and Nora Peoples Alford of Leake Co. He married Bettie Mae Allen 20 Nov 1930 in Morgan, LA. She preceded him in death. They had three children: Nancy Marline Alford born 6 Nov 1932 and died 27 June 1934 in Standing Pine, MS; Betty Jane Alford born 19 Sept 1937, married Silas Eugene Webb 18 Feb 1955; and James Allen “Whit” Alford born 23 July 1940 and married Gloria June Price 7 June 1968.

      Liggie’s line of Alfords came to Leake Co. Miss. in the early 1900s and settled in the Freeny, Estes Mill and Carthage area. His grandfather was David Edward Alford born 26 July 1855 in Tallapoosa Co., AL, and grandmother was Martha Clayton Ellis Alford born 20 April 1857 in Tallapoosa Co. Liggie’s three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. David E. Alford was the son of James Floyd Alford and Sarah J. Ellis Alford, both born in Greene Co., GA. James Floyd Alford born 1817 and Sarah J. Ellis Alford born 1820....

      Liggie Alford and I were second cousins as my grandfather was a brother to his grandfather. The older ones of this line are just about all gone but there are plenty of younger ones left to carry on the Alford name in Mississippi!

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Liggie Clark 1911 MS¹, John McClurin 1888 MS², David Edward 1855 AL³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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LINNIE CATHERINE ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 6 June 2008

 

            Linnie Catherine Alford, 92, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Scott Regional Hospital (Ott & Lee, 601-732-6571).

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linnie Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 31 Jan 1917, last residence Morton, Scott Co., MS.

 

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LISSIE MOUNGER ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Sunday, 29 August 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

COLUMBIA [Marion Co.]—Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Columbia Cemetery for Lissie Mounger Alford, 99, of Columbia, who died Aug. 26, 2004, at her residence.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alford, and her parents, Henry and Ora Hubbard Mounger.

            Survivors include two daughters, Suzanna Alford Baker of Hattiesburg and Virginia Alford Warren of Jackson; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lissie M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 March 1905.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Charles Barnabas 1905 MS¹, Lucius “Luke” Edwin 1872 MS², Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS³, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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LOTTIE LEE ALFORD TAYLOR

 

DAILY NEWS

Starkville, Oktibbeha Co., MS‑Friday, 7 November 2008

 

            The funeral for Lottie Alford Taylor will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Canton with burial in the Canton Cemetery.

            Visitation will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Breeland Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Taylor, 68, died Monday at her home. A native of Chipley, Fla., she had lived in Vaiden and Starkville before moving to Canton 20 years ago. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Sibley and Jane Alford.

            Survivors include; husband, Morris Taylor; son, Rev. Matt (Robin) Taylor of Jackson; daughter Jane (Lantz) Forster of Canton; sister, Mary Alford Bennet of Carrollton; and grandchildren, Brittany Bennett, Jared and Landon Foster and Zach and Jack Taylor.

            Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Education Fund, 202 E. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046.

 

In another article:

 

MADISON COUNTY JOURNAL

Ridgeland, Madison Co., MS—Thursday, 20 November 2008

 

            Lottie Alford Taylor, 68, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at her home in Canton. Services were held Thursday, Nov. 6, at First Presbyterian Church and burial was in the Canton Cemetery. Breeland Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

            A native of Chipley, Fla., Mrs. Taylor had lived in Vaiden and Starkville before moving to Canton 20 years ago. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canton

            Survivors include her husband, Morris Taylor; son, Rev. Matt Taylor of Jackson; daughter, Jane Foster of Canton; sister, Mary Alford Bennett of Carrolton; and five grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Sibley and Jane Alford.

            Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Education Fund, 202 E. Peace St., Canton, MS 39046.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lottie A. Taylor (SS# issued in FL) was born 12 Feb 1940, last residence Canton, Madison Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her mother, Jane Allen Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Lottie Lee 1940 FL¹, Paul Sibley 1906 FL², Sion Augustus 1863 SC³, Paisley 1825 NC⁴, Sion 1796 NC⁵, Warren 1770 NC⁶, Jacob 1738 VA⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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LOUIE F. HALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 12 August 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

GREENVILLE [Washington Co.]—Louie F. Halford, 79, a retired carpet installer, died of heart failure Tuesday [August 11] at King’s Daughter’s Hospital.

            Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Boone-Wells Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens....

            Mr. Halford was a Greenville native. He was the widower of Lois Inez Halford.

            Survivors include: son, Larry Halford of Austin, Texas; and three brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louie F. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 11 Feb 1919.

            See the obituary of his brother William Thomas Halford in this compilation.

            Louis’s Halford lineage, partially from RootsWeb: Louie F. 1919 MS¹, William Bradley 1881 MS², William B. 1851 MS³, Washington Bradley 1822 TN⁴, Bradley about 1792 NC⁵, John about 1765 NC⁶.

 

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LOUIS WAYNE ALFORD

Nephew of Earsel Alford Bender, AAFA #0260, and Cecil Dezmon Alford, AAFA #0651

 

Source unknown, but probably:

NESHOBA DEMOCRAT

Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS—_____ July 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

MADISON [Madison Co.]—Wayne Alford, 54, a floor tile inspector, died of cancer Friday at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

            Services are 3 p.m. today at North Bend Pentecostal Church in Philadelphia with burial in the church cemetery. McClain–Hays Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was a native of the Bond community in Neshoba County. He moved to Jackson in 1978. He had lived in Madison for 6 years. He was a member of Parkway Pentecostal Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Diane; daughters, Lisa Cameron of Brandon and Ashley Alford of Madison; parents, Tom and Hildred Alford of Philadelphia; brothers, Sonny Alford of Louisville, the Rev. Benny Alford of DeKalb, Larry Alford of Madison, Joel Alford of Grand Bay, Ala., and John Alford of Philadelphia; sisters, Faye Anthony, Janet Fulton, and Peggy Branning, all of Philadelphia, Nellie Cooksey of Meridian, and Rachel Russell and Nancy Kilgore, both of Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death. The family reports that he was born 21 July 1946 in Neshoba Co., MS, and died 28 July 2000 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his uncles Hubard Hamilton Alford (with census data) and Henry Howard Alford, and his aunts Susan Inez Alford Ferguson and Ellie Ree Alford Seale in this compilation.

            A RootsWeb Family Tree posted by Robert Vandevender, lists H. Lorene Sanderson, b. 16 Nov 1919, married to Thomas Alford, b. 5 Dec 1916, the son of William Lacey Alford and Lillie M. Copeland. Vandevender also lists William’s middle name as Lacey, not Lace, and shows that Benjamin Franklin Alford’s brother was named William Lacey Alford. However, William’s children, AAFA members Earsel Alford Bender and Dezmon Alford, report his middle name as Lace, a name he apparently used.

            AAFA records show Thomas Benjamin Alford married Hildred Lorene Sanderson on 25 Nov 1926 in Yazoo Co., MS. However, they report that they were married on Thanksgiving Day, 1936. In 1936, Thanksgiving fell on Nov 26; in 1926 it fell on Nov 25. Based on the birth dates of Wayne’s parents, and the 1938 birth of their first child, 1936 is most likely correct.

            Tom Alford is age 13 on the 1930 census and age 4-1/12 on the 1920 census.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            His lineage: Louis Wayne 1946 MS¹, Thomas Benjamin 1916 MS², William Lace 1887 MS³, Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS⁴, John Henry 1816 NC⁵.

 

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LUCILLE BUFORD ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 29 January 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

GREENWOOD [Leflore Co.]—Lucille Buford Alford, 87, a homemaker, died of heart failure Friday [Jan 27] at her home.

            Services are 12:30 p.m. today at Williams & Lord Funeral Home with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford, a Carroll County native, had lived in Greenwood 65 years. She was the widow of Noah Alford.

            Survivors include: sisters, Lorena Buford Scott of Jackson and Willie Mae Alford of Greenwood.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucille B. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 12 March 1907.

            See the obituaries of her husband’s brothers Jessie Talmadge and S.J. in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband lineage: Noah 1907 MS¹, James Smith 1878 MS², Henry J. 1847 MS³, James Henry 1825 AL⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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LUCY DELMA FULTON WARD ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—24 February 1988

 

PHILADELPHIA—Mrs. Lucy Delma Alford, 79, died Feb. 21, 1988, at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Services were at 2 p.m. today at Nowell Funeral Home with burial in Spring Creek Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford lived in Neshoba County most of her life and moved to Pearl 13 years ago. She was a member of Bon Baptist Church.

            She is survived by her husband, Gene Alford of Pearl; daughters, Mrs. Edna Edwards of Ridgeland and Mrs. Clarice Parker of Pearl; sisters, Mrs. Bessie Daniels, Mrs. Annie Cumberland and Mrs. Bonnie Cumberland, all of Philadelphia; brother, Willis Fulton of Bailey; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 24 July 1909, last residence Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, Gene Nelson Alford, in this compilation.

            Lucy was the daughter of Joseph Lee Fulton and Catherine Lela Robertson. Her first husband was Lacy Ward, the father of her two daughters.

 

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LUTHER WROTEN ALFORD

Father of Howard Wroten Alford, AAFA #0547

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Tuesday, 21 December 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

DEKALB—Luther W. Alford, 86, of Dekalb, died Dec. 20, 1993, at Jeff Anderson Memorial Hospital in Meridian.

            Visitation is 4:30-9 tonight at Catchings Funeral Home of McComb and... from 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Magnolia until services there at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born Jan. 1, 1907, in Magnolia. He was the son of the late Albert A. Alford and Lynnie Berryhill Alford.

            He was a retired oil company representative and a member of First Baptist Church of Magnolia.

            He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lura W. Alford; and his second wife, Grace F. Alford.

            He is survived by three children from his first marriage, Howard W. Alford of McComb, George A. Alford of Jackson, and Norma Hodges of Meridian; and one daughter from his second marriage, Lucy Dean Hull of Dekalb; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Luther W. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his cousin Maxie Alford Newman in this compilation.

            Luther’s father Albert Arthur Alford married Lynnie D. Berryhill on 13 March 1897 in Pike Co., MS.

            Luther’s first wife was Lura, the daughter of George Howard Alford Sr. and Mayme Simmons. See the obituary of her brother George Howard Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4, for both Luther’s and Lura’s lineage.

            Luther’s lineage: Luther Wroten 1908 MS¹, Albert Arthur 1872 MS², Ira Newton 1848 MS³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

            Luther’s first wife Lura’s lineage: Lura 1908 MS¹, George Howard 1875 MS², Jeptha Josephus 1854 LA³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MADRON HARVEY ALFORD

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Friday, 19 April 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1991

 

TYLERTOWN [Walthall Co.]—Madron Harvey Alford, 60, a resident of Tylertown, died April 18, 1991, in Lamar County as a result of a car accident.

            Visitation will continue until 10 tonight at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown and will resume Saturday at Salem Baptist Church from noon until services there at 2 p. m.... Burial will be in Elliot Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born Feb. 8, 1931, in Walthall County. She was the daughter of Roy Harvey and Erma Bracey Harvey.

            She was a homemaker and worked part-time for the Livestock Producers Association. She was also a member of Salem Baptist Church, where she was treasurer of the ladies’ Sunday school class, and she was a member of the Mississippi Cattlewoman’s Association.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Sammie Alford of Tylertown; one son, Vernon Alford of McComb; two granddaughters, Lou Ellen Alford and Jennifer E. Alford, both of McComb; and two sisters, Mary Helen Foil and Ann Crawford, both of Tylertown.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her sister-in-law Hilan Alford Magee, sister of Madron’s husband Sammie, in this compilation. Madron and Hilan were apparently in the same car accident.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband Sammie’s lineage: Samuel Eugene 1928 MS¹, Samuel Nathaniel 1885 MS², Needham Jasper 1862 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MALCOM JEFFERSON “MAC” ALFORD, SR.

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 7 September 2009

 

            Malcom J. (Mac) Alford, Sr., 71, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009, at his home.

            Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at the funeral home with burial following at Lakewood South.

            Mr. Alford was born September 23, 1937 in Byram, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Alford. He retired from Jackson Public Schools, where he was a plumbing supervisor. Mr. Alford attended Brookleigh Baptist Church, was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved horses.

            He is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Alford; his brother, R.C. Alford; and his sisters, Dorothy Eaton, Mildred Albritton, Jean Frizzell and Mae Hannis.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his sons, Malcom (Suzanne) Alford, Jr., Danny (Tina) Alford and Tommy (Tammy) Alford, all of Byram, and Scott Alford of Ridgeland; stepchildren, Dorothy May and Earl May of Pearl; and grandchildren, Malcom Alford, III, Blake Alford, Brandon Alford, Lauren Alford, Mallory Alford, Kyle Alford and Garrett Windham.

            Online guestbook can be signed at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.

 

Photo from Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wilton Golson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Malcom J. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Terry, Hinds Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his sisters Velma Mae Alford Hannis and Ruby Louise Alford Wallace in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Malcom Jefferson 1937 MS¹, Robert Cleveland 1893 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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MAMIE LEE HONEA WATTS ALFORD

Stepmother of Norman Whitford Alford, AAFA #0758

 

DAILY LEADER

Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS—Saturday, 22 November 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Services for Mamie L. Alford of Brookhaven are 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Masonic Cemetery in Monticello [Lawrence Co.][.... Mrs. Alford died Nov. 21, 1996, at King’s Daughters Hospital.

            From the funeral program: Mamie was born 25 January 1910. Pallbearers were Kenneth Warren, Walter Smith, Harold Williams, Morris Henderson, Cecil Rhodes, and James Kesner.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mamie L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 25 January 1910.

            We included the obituary of her stepson Norman Whitford Alford (AAFA #0758) in Texas Obituaries.

            Mamie was the second wife of Garland Whitford Alford, married 13 July 1947 in Rankin Co., MS. Garland’s first wife was Marion Mae Norman, married 1 April 1922 in Copiah Co., MS.

            Mamie married (1) _____ Watts.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Garland Whitford 1899 MS¹, Julius Whitford 1868 MS², James Thomas 1840 MS³, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁴, James 1764 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MARGARET KATHRYN ACY ALFORD

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Thursday, 29 April 2010

 

BLACK HAWK—Services for Margaret Kathryn Acy Alford of Black Hawk will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford, 86, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson

            She was born in Carroll County on Oct. 9, 1923, to the late Thomas and Ola Mosley Acy and spent all of her life in Carroll County. She was the wife of the late Willard C. Alford. She worked at Delta Steam Laundry and was a homemaker. She loved working in her garden, and she was a member of New Hope Christian Church in Carroll County.

            She was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Acy and Saline Prince; and two brothers, James Acy and Charles Acy.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Stone Coward of Black Hawk and her husband, Marvin; two sisters, Neila Steen of Black Hawk and Ila Nobles of Sidon; four brothers, Freeman Acy, Marvin Acy and Thomas Acy Jr., all of Black Hawk, and Alvin Acy of Pearl; three grandchildren, Dwayne Coward and Lisa Ferguson, both of Black Hawk, and Pam Coward of Mendenhall; and three great-grandchildren, Kelsey Coward, Kaylee Ferguson and Gracee Ferguson, all of Black Hawk.

            Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood and prior to the services Friday.

            The Rev. Leon Holly will officiate at the services with the Rev. Jody Wooten assisting. Pallbearers will be Mike Acy, Jerry Galey, Larry Acy, Kenny Prince, Mike Alford, Gil Shaw and Scott Acy. Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey (Bo) Ellis, Malone Dunn, Bobby Ray Acy and Todd Alford.

            Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Carroll County.

            An online guestbook may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret A. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Coila, Carroll Co., MS.

 

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MARGARET LOUISE MARTIN ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Probably McComb, Pike Co., MS—1961

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Final rites were said for Mrs. Arthur Alford Saturday afternoon at the Union Baptist Church.... Mrs. Alford is the former Margaret Louise Martin.

            Mrs. Alford was born in old Pike county Sept 24, 1903, the daughter of F.M. Martin and Mary Rushing Martin. She has lived in this county her entire life.

            She is survived by her husband, Arthur L. Alford and six children: Thomas Alford, Mrs. Ray Thornhill, Travis Alford, Kokomo; Hulon Alford, Independence, La; Dan Alford, Kokomo; Mrs. Joe Ladner; five brothers: Kelly Martin, Morris Martin, Clydie Martin, Percy Martin, Victor Martin; one sister, Mrs. James Duncan; 17 grandchildren and one great–grandchild.

            Pallbearers were her nephews: Olin Duncan, Alcus Martin, Marshall Martin, Austin Martin, W.K. Martin and Leroy Martin.

            Interment was in Tylertown cemetery with Ginn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her daughter-in-law, Mary McKenzie Alford, wife of her son James Travis Alford, and her grandson Homer in this compilation.

            RootsWeb Family Trees provide her birth and death dates: 24 September 1903 – 4 March 1961.

            Arthur Levi Alford married Margaret L. Martin 27 Oct 1923 in Walthall Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Arthur Levi 1899 MS¹, Thomas Lafayette 1870 MS², Sebastian 1831 MS³, William 1804 GA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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MARGARET LOUISE PENICK ALFORD

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—27 September 2007

 

VARDAMAN—Margaret Louise Alford, 84, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at the Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. She was born March 28, 1923, in Vardaman. She was a former teacher and a retired inspector for Kellwood Company. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Vardaman United Methodist Church. She married Oscar Mearill Alford on Nov. 4, 1942; he preceded her in death.

            Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Vardaman United Methodist Church. The Rev. Billy Wells will officiate, and the Rev. Jon Foster will assist. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Vardaman. Parker Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

            Survivors include one son, Billy Wayne Alford (Shirley) of Corinth; one brother, J.R. Penick of Houston; one sister, Mary Sue Wells of Vardaman; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Tony [Anthony Merrill] Alford; two brothers, Billy Penick and Charles Penick; and her parents, John Russell Penick and Cleveland Grace Ferguson Penick.

            Pallbearers will be Tim Alford, Greg Alford, Keith Suitor, Gary Penick, Terrell Penick and Dr. Charles R. Wells.

            Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hillcrest Cemetery/Vardaman Cemetery, P.O. Box 194, Vardaman, MS 38878.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise P. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband’s brother, Travis Earl Alford, in this compilation.

            AAFA records list her husband as Oscar Merrill Alford, 1922–2001. He was the son of Leonard Wayne Alford (1893–1977) and Cora Wooldridge (1893–1963). They are buried in Ellzey Cemetery in Calhoun Co., MS.

            Leonard’s parents, Oscar S. Alford (1867–1947) and Sarah Frances Griffin (1875–1953), are also buried in Ellzey Cemetery.

            Leonard’s birth year is listed as 1893 on his FindAGrave.com memorial; as 1894 on his WWI Draft Registration Card; and as Nov 1892 on the 1900 census in Pleasant Grove, Chickasaw Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: Oscar Merrill 1922 MS¹, Leonard Wayne 1893 MS², Oscar S. “Bud” 1867 GA³, George Washington 1840 GA⁴, James Richard 1821 GA⁵, Jeptha 1797 NC⁶, Goodrich 1750 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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MARGUERITE ALFORD POUNDS

 

MADISON COUNTY JOURNAL

Ridgeland, Madison Co., MS—Friday, 15 October 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

RIDGELAND [Madison Co.]—Marguerite A. Pounds, 89, died Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at the Arbor in Ridgeland. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 8 in the chapel of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home on High Street, with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park....

            Mrs. Pounds, a life long resident of Jackson, was born October 19, 1914, the daughter of the late, Ezra Leon Alford and Helen Marjorie Taylor. She graduated from Belhaven College, earning her degree in Elementary Education.

            After completing her studies, Mrs. Pounds accepted a teaching position with the Hinds County School System and taught elementary school for 18 years. A member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school in the pre-school department and was the former director of the Mom s Day Out Program. Mrs. Pounds loved animals, particularly horses and dogs. She will be remembered by her family and friends for the dedication she had for working with children.

            She is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert S. Pounds; her brother, William B. Alford, a sister, Elizabeth Alford Hall and a niece, Joan Hill.

            She is survived by her nephew and nieces, who were like her children and grandchildren, including: Glenwood Hall of Tampa, Fla.; Debbie Myers of Brandon; Paige Wills of Biloxi; Courtney Gordon of Morton; and Scott Hall of Madison Heights, Mich....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marguerite A. Pounds (SS#issued in MS), last residence Brandon, Rankin Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Marguerite 1914 MS¹, Ezra Leon 1880 MS², Warren Jefferson 1831 GA³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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MARGUERITE SEALE ALFORD

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—28 November 2007

 

HOUSTON—Marguerite Seale Alford, 93, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born April 13, 1914, in Calhoun County. She had lived at Traceway-Mitchell Center in Tupelo for the past three years. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Houston.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home in Houston with Bro. Terry Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Houston Cemetery.

            Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Ladner and Jim of Madison, Betty Neilson and Charlie of Tupelo, and Sue Boyd and Randy of Tupelo; three sons, Curtis Alford and Adelle of Starkville, Bill Alford and Connie of Tallahassee, Fla., and Mitch Alford and Sherrie of Houston; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Alford; her parents, Claude M. and Maggie Rickman Seale; and a brother, Charles Seale.

            Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803; or First Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 W. Madison St., Houston, MS 38851.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marguerite S. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Tupelo, Lee Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Elmer Olive Berry Alford, in this compilation.

            Her husband, Curtis E. Alford, is buried in Houston Cemetery, along with his parents.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: Curtis E. 1914 MS¹, Watty Washington 1891 MS², Oscar S. “Bud”1867 GA³, George Washington 1840 GA⁴, James Richard 1821 GA⁵, Jeptha 1797 NC⁶, Goodrich 1750 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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MARIE WARD DAVIS ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 3 September 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1994

 

            Marie W. Alford, 62, of Winter Street, a cutter for Mississippi Industries for the Blind, died Aug. 20 of respiratory failure at Mississippi Methodist Medical Center.

            Memorial services are 1 p.m. today at Grace United Methodist Church. Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, a Canton native, had lived in Jackson most of her life. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include: husband, William; sons, Bill Davis of Pearl, David Davis of Tampa, Fla., and Thomas Davis of Amarillo, Texas; daughters, Patricia Piner of Memphis and Carol Nichols of Gray, La.; brothers, Montgomery Ward of San Francisco and Cleon Ward of Crystal Springs; and 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records list a Marie Alford who was born 26 Sept 1929 and died 30 Aug 1992 in Jackson, MS.

            William Simon Alford married Marie K. Davis in Hinds Co. on 9 Sept 1970. This was obviously a second marriage for Marie.

            William may be the William S. Alford who was born 5 March 1925 and died 17 Nov 2005 (SSDI issued in MS, last residence Pearl, Rankin Co., MS). His obituary is in this compilation.

 

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MARION HERBERT ALFORD

Uncle of Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr., AAFA #0717

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 30 May 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Marion Albert Alford, 74, of Springridge Road, retired Hinds County heavy equipment operator, died of pneumonia Friday [May 29] at G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

            Services are 3 p.m. today at Lakewood South Funeral home with burial in Lakewood South Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was a Carpenter native and was a Raymond resident for 40 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran, serving in World War II. He was a Baptist.

            Survivors include: sons, Marion G. Alford of Madison; stepson, T.W. Mohan of Pinola; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

            Memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars or the American Legion.

 

Photo from Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wilton Golson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marion H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 1 Nov 1923, last residence Raymond, Hinds Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his wife, Syble Louise Mohon Alford; and his brother Gordon Keith Alford in this compilation.

            AAFA shows him as Marion Herbert Alford, born November 11, 1923 in Copiah Co., MS, the son of Harvey Warren Alford and Daisy Dean Williams. He married Syble Louise Mohon on 3 Feb1950 in Rankin co., MS. This was her second marriage.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Marion Herbert 1923 MS¹, Harvey Warren 1865 MS², Jacob 1835 AL³, Julius 1803 NC⁴, Jacob 1781 NC⁵, John 1747 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MARY ANN WHITTINGTON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 23 June 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Mary Ann Alford, 61, died June 21, 2007 at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital in Hazlehurst. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Baptist Church with burial in Harmony Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of Terry. She had lived in Copiah County most of her life. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by a son, Martin “Marty” Alford in 1997.

            She is survived by her husband, Uyless E. Alford; daughter, Anita Ann Bailey and husband Eric of Crystal Springs; sisters, Ruth Tucker of Florence, Elizabeth Ann Gibson of Vicksburg and Deloris Ferguson of Batesville; brothers, T.W. Whittington of Perkinston and Gordon Whittington of Carthage; five grandchildren, Dwayne Burnside and wife Christi, Jonathan Bailey, Matthew Bailey, Luke Bailey, and Jennifer Bailey; and two great-grandchildren, Jakob Humprey and Riley Burnside.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 220 Feb 1946.

            See the obituaries of her brothers-in-law Alvin Harold Alford, Arthur N. Alford, and William S. Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            Uyless Edgar Alford, born 2 Dec 1939, younger brother of Alvin Harold Alford, married Mary Ann Whittington 9 Feb 1963 in Copiah Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Uyless Edgar 1939 MS¹, Willie Simeon 1891 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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MARY CAROLINE BRIDGES ALFORD

 

HAZLEHURST COURIER

Hazlehurst, Copiah Co., MS—Thursday, 19 February 1920

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

            A mother in Israel has passed to her reward

            She was the daughter of Rev. R.R. Bridges, a Methodist minister. By blood and marriage she was related to a large connection in Eastern Copiah.

            More than a half century ago she became the wife of Alexander Alford, a school teacher from Robeson county, N.C.

            Mr. Alford afterwards became a tower of strength in his community and leader of good enterprises and good influences.

            Into their home were born three sons and three daughters; all but one survived their honored parents.

            Mr. Alford died at a good old age, March 30, 1912; Mrs. Alford Feb. 14, 1920. While they lived they were spoken of by their friends as the “Salt of the earth.”

            They won the respect, the esteem and the affection of the whole community.

            Caroline Bridges Alford belonged to the old regime. Those like her are, for our sakes, “all too rare.” She learned the principles of religion in the parsonage and practiced them in her home, in her own church and in her community. Solomon described her in the last chapter of Proverbs. She was frugal, industrious, kind-hearted, practical and pious. Her house was open. Her hospitality abounded. She loved the church. The heart of her husband safely trusted in her. Her children arise up and call her blessed.

            In January she had celebrated her 83rd birthday. Friends hoped to be with her on returning birthdays....

            Her church membership was at Bethesda. Interment took place Sunday afternoon at Poplar Springs, in the family lot, about two miles east of Crystal Springs....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her grandchildren Frances Alford, Carl Spence Alford, and Richard Earl Alford in this compilation. They are also buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Copiah Co., MS, along with Caroline’s husband and all 6 of their children.

            This family is partially listed in Harllee’s Kinfolks, Vol. 2, p. 1459. There she is listed as Mary Caroline Bridges.

            See the letter written by Caroline in AAFA ACTION, June 1990, p. 11.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Alexander 1827 NC¹, Sion 1796 NC², Warren 1770 NC³, Jacob 1738 VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

 

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MARY E. ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 20 January 2008

 

            Mary E. Alford, 82, died Friday, January 18, 2008, at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services are 2:00pm Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Jackson, with burial in the Cedarlawn Cemetery. Mark Seepe Funeral Directors in Jackson is handling the arrangements.

            Survivors include: sons, Herbert Grant of Texarkana, AR, Richard (Corlis) Robinson of Byram; daughter, Linda Campbell of Alexandria, LA; sisters, Eleanor Verdier and Elsie James both of Duncanville, TX, Olis (Johnny) Ruppert of Houston, TX, Dorothy Neal of Byram; brother, Perry “Buddy” (Maria) Alford of Tyler, TX; six grandchildren & numerous great grandchildren.

            Memorials may be sent to American Heart Association.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 3 Oct 1925, last residence Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.

 

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MARY EVA HALFORD

 

YAZOO HERALD

Yazoo City, Yazoo Co., MS—Saturday, 1 November 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

RIDGELAND [Madison Co.]—Mary Eva Halford, 102, died on October 28, 2003, of heart failure at Highland Home. A graveside service was held on October 30 at Glenwood Cemetery.

            Mrs. Halford was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.

            Survivors include her daughter, Juanita Melton of Yazoo City, three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

            A daughter, Dorothy Sutherland; a grandson, Dennis Melton; and her spouse, L.D. Halford, preceded her in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary M. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 24 May 1901, last residence Yazoo City, Yazoo Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her sister Lena Martin Halford, who married Mary’s husband’s brother, in this compilation. It includes many notes on the Halford family.

            World Bride Index lists the marriage of Mary Evaline Martin, b. 24 May 1901, daughter of Andrew Christopher C. Martin and Mary Nona Futrell, to Lawrence Edwin Halford in Yazoo City, Yazoo Co., MS, on 1 May 1921.

            A RootsWeb Family Tree identifies Lawrence’s parents as John Jefferson Halford and Sarah Lou Selby.

            The family is listed on the 1930 census in Yazoo (District 10) Yazoo Co., MS, dwelling #112: Lawrence E. Halford, age 32 MS; wife Mary E. 28 MS; and daughters Dorthey J. 6 AR, and Eva J. 4 [hard to read] MS. Lawrence was age 21 and Mary was 19 at first marriage.

            Her husband’s lineage: Lawrence Edwin MS 1898¹, John Jefferson MS 1855², Washington Bradley about 1822 TN³, Bradley about 1793 NC⁴, John about 1765 VA⁵.

 

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MARY LOU WELCH ALFORD

Aunt of Virginia Alford Bray, AAFA #0437

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Thursday, 2 December 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co.]—Mary Lou Welch Alford, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at the Trace Regional Hospital in Houston. A native of Chickasaw County, she was born March 16, 1919, to Gradion Smith Welch and Eva Lora Flanagan Welch. She was a merchant, retired from federal employment at the Fort Polk military base. She was a member of Thorn Church of God.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Thorn Church of …. Burial will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery at Vardaman. Southern Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

            Survivors include a son, Gaylon and wife, Katherine, of Starkville; four daughters, Theresa Huffman, Wanda Harrell and husband, Eddie, and Eva Gayle Criddle and husband, David, all of Houston, and Rebecca Lyle of Austin, Texas; a brother, Rex M. Welch and wife, Dell, of Berrien Springs, Mich.; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Raymond Alford, on Dec. 19, 1999; her parents; and two brothers, James T. Welch and Maurice E. Welch.

            Pallbearers will be Jerry Martin, Sherman Alford, Jeff Laughlin, Jimmy Sanders, Dale Mooneyham, Russell Moore and Jimmy “Bo Bo” Petit....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Mary W. Alford (SS# issued in MS), but her birth date is listed as 15 March 1919. Her last residence was Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: Roy Raymond 1909 MS¹, Oscar S. “Bud” 1867 GA², George Washington 1840 GA³, James Richard 1821 GA⁴, Jeptha 1797 NC⁵, Goodrich 1750 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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MARY LOUISE MCKENZIE ALFORD

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Monday, 7 February 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

            Mary Louise Alford, 74, of Tylertown [Walthall Co.], died Feb. 6, 2005, at his [her] residence. Visitation is 5 to 8 tonight at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in Tylertown. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Salem Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Boyd Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born Jan. 12, 1931, in Walthall County. She was the daughter of Cecil Calvert and Inez Griffin McKenzie. She was a homemaker and a steadfast companion to her husband of 57 years. Whether the couple was planting a garden, building a deer stand or attending a convention, Mrs. Alford remained by his side until being confined to bed the last two years of her life. She loved singing, and Monday nights were often reserved to gather around the piano with other Christians to sing gospel favorites. She was active in her beloved Salem Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was also active in the Homemakers Club of Walthall County. Family and friends remember “Mrs. Louise” as an avid collector, and her many scrapbooks reflect her passion for collecting memorabilia about people she loved.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Homer Odell Alford; and a nephew, Cecil Ray McKenzie.

            Survivors include her husband, Travis Alford of Tylertown; two daughters, Linda Faye Ingram and Sue Alford, both of Tylertown; one son and two daughters-in-law, Troy and Kathy Alford of McComb, and Joan Alford of Tylertown; a brother and sister-in-law, Cartee and Nancy McKenzie of Hattiesburg; two grandsons, Heath and Jamie Alford; six granddaughters, Christina and husband Rickie Bailey, Molly and husband Lathyrl Lucas, Jessica and Savannah Alford, Anna Alford and April Welch; eight great-grandchildren, Raven Bailey, Reece Bailey, Ross Bailey, Tanner Lucas, Lexie Boyd, Jackson Lucas, Maggie Lucas and Jaelyn Alford; and her husband’s brothers, sisters and their families who were among her closest friends.

            Pallbearers will be grandsons, Heath Alford and Jamie Alford; nephews, Johnny McKenzie and Mike McKenzie;d and grandsons-in-law, Richie Bailey and Lathyrl Lucas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise Alford (SS# issued in MS).   See the obituaries of her son Homer Odell Alford and her husband’s mother, Margaret Louise Martin Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: James Travis 1927 MS¹, Arthur Levi 1899 MS², Thomas Lafayette 1870 MS³, Sebastian 1831 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MARY LYNN ALFORD SEARLES

Daughter of John Warren Alford, AAFA #0194

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Saturday, 8 May 2010

 

            Mary Lynn Searles, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010. She will be at home in Heaven, as she certainly was an angel here on earth.

            Mary Lynn was born on July 29, 1949, to Elizabeth Davis Alford and John Warren Alford in McComb, MS. She graduated from Gulfport High School with the Class of 1967, received her Bachelor degree from the Mississippi University for Women in 1971, and her Master’s Degree in Special Education from USM-Gulf Park. Mary Lynn’s love for children led her to become a beloved teacher of Long Beach High School. Mary Lynn was the consummate gardener. If she was not in her garden, she could be found at school working with her students. The students at school considered Mary Lynn to be more than just a teacher, she was a mentor, role model, counselor and care giver. Her responsibility as the Junior Class Sponsor was to organize the Senior Prom. These elegant and sophisticated events will always be remembered as her legacy to Long Beach High School. She was forever putting the needs of others before her own. If someone else drew the short stick, Mary Lynn would take it. She will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered by all her students, family, and friends.

            Mary Lynn is survived by her sister Jeanette Guel (Mike) of Gulfport; nephews Michael and Jonathan Guel of Gulfport; and her step-children, John Searles and Rhonda Searles, both of Long Beach. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of South MS, www.hssm.org, or charity of one’s choice. A guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Searles (SS# issued in MS), last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of her father, John Warren Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Mary Lynn 1949 MS¹, John Warren 1923 MS², Jacob Elias 1880 MS³, James Thomas 1840 MS⁴, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁵, James 1764 NC⁶, Jacob 1738 VA⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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MARY MAE ALFORD EDWARDS

Sister of Willie Marshall Alford Sr., AAFA #0128, and Virdie Eugenia “Sweet Pea” Dees, AAFA #0457

Aunt of Ralph Alford Jr., AAFA #0746, Willie Marshall Alford Jr., AAFA #0135, and David Randall Alford, AAFA #0502

 

THE METEOR

Crystal Springs, Copiah Co., MS—1 December 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1994

 

            Mary Mae Edwards, 63, of Jackson, died November 24, 1993 at Methodist Medical Center.

            Mrs. Edwards, a Bolton native, had formerly lived in Crystal Springs and had lived in Jackson for 15 years. She was a member of Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church. She was a retired machine operator for Packard Electric.

            Services were at 10: a.m. November 26 at Stringer Funeral Home in Crystal Springs with interment in County Line Cemetery.

            Survivors are husband, J.P.; sons, Jimmy Glenn Edwards and David Edwards, both of Jackson, Chris Edwards of Tallahassee, Fla., and Thomas Edwards of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; daughter Sue Howard of Lafayette, La.; brothers Elbert Alford and Sidney Alford, both of Jackson, and Marshall Alford of Bradenton, FL.; sisters, Margaret Bishop and Sweet Pea Dees, both of Jackson and Susie Conley of Crystal Springs; and eight grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Edwards (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 Feb 1930.

            See the obituaries of her brothers Glenn Warren Alford and Robert Sidney Alford in this compilation.

            Mary Mae Alford married J.P. Edwards on 17 March 1946 in Rankin Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Mary Mae 1930 MS¹, Nathan Bell 1886 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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MATTIE ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—8 April 2008

 

            Services for Mattie Alford will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at New Canaan Baptist Church with the Rev. Stanley Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery. Enterprise Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, 96, of Meridian, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

            Survivors include her son, Eugene Alford; a brother, Robert Alford; sisters, Lula Coleman, Ruby Thomas, Emma Thomas, Earlene Amos and Christine May and two grandchildren.

            Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mattie Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 May 1911, last residence Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her brother Lee Marcus Alford in this compilation.

 

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MAXIE ALFORD NEWMAN

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Wednesday, 30 July 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006

 

            Maxie Alford Newman, 85, of Magnolia, died July 29, 2003, at Beacham Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday at Hartman Funeral Home of McComb, until services there at 11 a.m…. Burial will be in Gillsburg Cemetery.

            Mrs. Newman was born March 9, 1919, in Pike County. She was the daughter of Vince and Mallie Stafford Alford. She has lived for the last eight years at Aston Court Retirement Home in McComb. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Magnolia, and a member of the Gussie Evans Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

            Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nefus L. Newman; and one sister, Bonnie Mae Alford.

            Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Major and Sheila Newman of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Blaine Taylor of Salt Lake City, Utah; a grandson, Bradley Newman of Tuscaloosa; a cousin, Willie Lamar Pierce and wife Elise of McComb; and several much loved brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Maxie A. Newman (SS# issued in MS), but her birth date is listed as 9 March 1918, last residence North Salt Lake, Davis Co., UT.

            See the obituary of her cousin Luther Wroten Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Maxie 1919 MS¹, Vincent W. 1880 MS², Ira Newton 1848 MS³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MEAGAN NICOLE ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—Wednesday, 12 July 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2007

 

MADISON [Madison Co.]—Meagan Nicole Alford, 14, a student, died of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Monday on Shuqualak Road in Winston County.

            Services are 11 a.m. today at McClain-Hays Funeral Home in Philadelphia and 2 p.m. Thursday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Madison with burial in Parkway Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home.

            Miss Alford was a native of Philadelphia and had been a resident of Madison since 1992. She attended Madison Central High and was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Madison.

            Survivors include: mother, Laura Leslie of Madison; stepfather, Scott Stewart of Madison; stepmother, Gay Alford of Nanih Waiya; father, Mitch Alford of Nanih Waiya; sisters, Rachel Stewart, Anna Claire Stewart and Hannah Kate Stewart, all of Madison; maternal grandparents, Rodney Fulton of Philadelphia, and Rick and Ann Bryan of Kingwood, Texas; paternal grandparents, Charles R. and Rose Alford of Philadelphia; and great-grandparents, Bill Alford of Chickasaw, Ala., and Lawrence Young of Tuscaloosa.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Meagan N. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 17 Aug 1985.

 

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MELISSA J. WIGGS ALFORD

 

THE MONITOR-HERALD

Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS—Thursday, 8 January 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co.]—Services for Melissa Wiggs Alford, 42, who died Jan. 3, 2004 of heart failure at Trace Regional Hospital, were held Jan. 6, 2004 at Vardaman High School Gymnasium.... Interment was held in Chickasaw Memorial Gardens. Houston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

In another article:

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Monday, 5 January 2004

 

HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co.]—Melissa Wiggs Alford, 42, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at the Trace Regional Hospital in Houston. She was born Nov. 28, 1961, to Leslie Joe Wiggs and Mary Jane Cox. She was a teacher at Vardaman and a member of the South Side Church of Christ.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Houston Funeral Home.... Burial will be in the Chickasaw Memorial Gardens.

            Survivors include her husband, Eddie Alford of Houston; one daughter, Alyssa, of the home; three sons, Josh, Jody and Jerritt, all of the home; her mother, Mary Jane Wiggs of Houston; her father, Joe Wiggs of Houston; one brother, Eddie Wiggs of Houston....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melissa J. Alford (SS# issued in AR).

            See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Modine “Babe” Young Alford, in this compilation.

 

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MELVIN ALFORD

 

GEORGE COUNTY TIMES

Lucedale, George Co., MS—Thursday, 14 April 1983

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Funeral services for Melvin Alford, 69, were held 2 p.m. Monday, April 4 at Mt. Pisgah Pentecostal Church.... Interment was in the Alford Cemetery in Greene County with Freeman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford died in the Greene County Hospital, Friday, April 1. He had worked as a mechanic for Mobile City Transport Company. He was born in Greene County, August 27, 1913 and was a member of the Pentecostal faith.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl E. Alford; five sons, Mervin J. Alford, Mobile, Ala., Marshall C. Alford, Amarillo, Tex., Larry Thomas Alford, Semmes, Ala., Melvin Alford, Jr., Pensacola, Fla., and Johnny Lee Alford, Lucedale; five daughters, Mrs. Malrae Lubner [sic: Melrae Leubner], Portland, Ore., Mrs. Vivian Ingram, Warrington, Fla., Mrs. Charlene Patrick, EL Paso, Tex., Mrs. Joyce Ann Gray, Vinegar Bend, Ala., and Miss Judy Gale Alford, Rt. 5, Lucedale; one brother, Ellis Alford, Philadelphia, Miss.; six sisters, Mrs. Martha Beech, Mrs. Allie Vess, both of Lucedale, Mrs. Pearline McDonald, Alpine, Ore., Mrs. Ellen Cooley, Vinegar Bend, Ala., Mrs. Myrtle Hopkins, Saraland, Ala., and Mrs. Mavis Crocker, Turnerville, Ala., and 18 grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Melvin Alford (SS# issued in AL) but list his death as _____ Apr 1981. His last residence was Lucedale, George Co., MS.

            We included the obituary of his daughter Melrae Alford Leubner in Oregon Obituaries.

            In 1920 Melvin, age 6 b. MS, is listed in Leakesville, Greene Co., MS, with his parents, John L. Alford, age 29 b. MS (parents b. AL and MS), and Julia 27 MS, and siblings Ellis, Martha, Vardaman, and John. In the two previous houses are his parents: John H. Alford, age 53 b. AL (parents b. AL), his wife Nancy 49 MS, and their 4 children; and his brother James M. Alford, age 19 MS, and his wife Mary.

            On Johnie L. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 26, living in Leakesville, Greene Co., MS, with a wife and 4 children. He was born 19 Sept 1890 in Mohoba, Greene Co., MS.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.

            His lineage: Melvin 1913 MS¹, Johnny Lee 1890 MS², John H. 1868 AL³, S.E. 1825 SC⁴, Peachman 1795 VA⁶.

           

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MILDRED ALFORD PRESTRIDGE

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Saturday, 11 August 2001

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Mildred Alford Prestridge, 89, of Terry’s Creek [Amite Co.] died Aug. 10, 2001, at her home. Services are 1 p.m., today at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church…. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Hartman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Prestridge was born Nov. 6, 1911, in Pike County. She was the daughter of the late Pascal and Frances McDaniel Alford. She was a homemaker, a member of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church, where she was active in WMU and Golden Agers. She was active in Golden Pines at St. Mary’s, the Order of the Eastern Star Mayflower Chapter, and a Past Worthy Matron.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene Hewitt Prestridge; an infant son; a daughter, Frances P. Spears; a grandson, Jeff Prestridge; three sisters, Edna Kennedy, Beulah Varnado and Lorena Gorden; two brothers, Pete Alford and Ellis Alford. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Marilyn Prestridge of Terry’s Creek; two daughters and sons-in-law, Katie and Bob Harbin of Mendenhall and Patricia and Ralph Freeman of McComb; six grandchildren, Wanda Horan of Monticello, Donna Wilson of Bassfield, Penny Spears Tetrick of Denham Springs, La., Wendy Kelley of Matinsburg, W.Va., Jenea Esposito of Dillon, Mont. and James Freeman of McComb; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Pete Alford, Otis Alford, Pat Alford, Tim Alford, Dick Alford and Dwight Baker….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mildred A. Prestridge (SS# issued in MS), last residence Magnolia, Pike Co., MS.

            We included the obituary of her sister-in-law Martha Cutrer Alford, wife of Mildred’s brother Paschal Edward Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.

            Seven Family Trees on RootsWeb.com show Pascal Elwell Alford born 24 Oct 1879 in LA. However, the 1900 census (Police Jury Ward 2, Tangipahoa Parish, LA) lists Pascal, son of Isaac and Sephronia, b. Oct 1878, age 21; and on his Sept 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he says he was born 24 Oct 1878 and is age 39.

            Some of the Family Trees list him as Pascal Elwell Alford, and some say Pascal Ewell Alford. He signed his name as P.E. Alford on his WWI Draft Card, but the clerk wrote his name in full as Paschal Elwell Alford. He also states that he lost the vision in his left eye.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            From AAFA records, Mildred’s lineage: Mildred 1911 MS¹, Pascal Elwell 1878 LA², Isaac E. 1848 LA³, John Seaborn 1807 LA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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MILDRED ALFORD ELLZEY STIERS DAY

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Sunday, 20 April 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Mildred Alford Ellzey Day, 91, of McComb died April 17, 1997, at Southwest Mississippi Extended Care in McComb.

            Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hartman Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery.

            Mrs. Day was born Aug 3, 1905, in Progress [Pike Co., MS] and was the daughter of G.H. Alford Sr. and Mayme Indiana Simmons Alford.

            She was the Pike County Superintendent of Education in the 1940s and was a lifetime member of the National Education Association. She was a lifetime member of the Mississippi Garden Clubs, a former president of the Universal Women’s Club, and a former president of the Flower Lovers’ Club.

            She was a member of First Baptist Church in McComb and attended the University of Southern Mississippi, Louisiana State University and Columbia University.

            She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thad Ellzey Sr.; one son, Thad Ellzey Jr.; her second husband, Clyde E. Day; and an uncle, Claude Alford [AAFA #0017].

            Mrs Day is survived by nieces and nephews.

            Pallbears were C.A. Alford Jr., Hollis Alford, David Ball, Richard Ball, Bob Simmons and Buddy Simmons.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mildred A. Day (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituary of her brother George Howard Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            Mildred married (1) Thad F. Ellzey, Sr., born Feb 5 1899, died Dec 14 ____; married (2) Walter Stiers; married (3) Clyde Eric Day.

            Pallbearers C.A. Alford Jr. and Hollis Alford are sons of Claude Alford, AAFA #0017.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Mildred 1905 MS¹, George Howard 1875 MS², Jeptha Josephus 1854 LA³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MILDRED CRENSHAW ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 22 January 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Mildred Crenshaw Alford, 78, retired journalist, died of heart failure, Ackerman: [services will be held at] 11 a.m. Tuesday, Ackerman Presbyterian Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred C. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 31 March 1917 and died 21 Jan 1996. Her last residence was Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS.

 

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MILDRED LOWERY ALFORD

AAFA #1349

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Thursday, 17 December 2009

 

            Mildred Alford, 89, of Tylertown died Dec. 16, 2009, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Visitation is 5 to 9 tonight at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in Tylertown. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Elliott Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born Sept. 10, 1920, in Walthall County, to John Albert and Emily Elizabeth Stogner Lowery.

            She was a homemaker.

            She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Farral Alford.

            Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Farral and Sue Alford of Talladega, Ala., Jack and Mary Alford of Springfield, La., and Billy Alford of Tylertown; two daughters and one son-in-law, Nell and Alton Ryan of Brookhaven and Christel Van Dan of Tylertown; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers will be Greg Ryan, Jack Alford Jr., Duane Alford, Raymond Van Dan, Billy Alford Jr. and Benji Alford. Honorary pallbearers are Vernon Alford, Grady Alexander, Earl Alford, Jimmy Lowery and Ben Whitten.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mildred Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS.

            AAFA records list her husband as Farrol Jasper Alford. Mildred joined AAFA after her husband’s death.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Farrol Jasper 1916 MS¹, Samuel Nathaniel 1885 MS², Needham Jasper 1862 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MINERVA ANN “DOLLY” ALFORD MYRICK

 

THE CARTHAGINIAN

Carthage, Leake Co., MS—Thursday, 30 October 1969

 

            Final rites for Mrs. Minerva Ann Dolly Myrick, 68, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Paterson and Rev. Jerry Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wilcox Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Myrick died Wednesday [October 29] in the St. Dominic Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was married to Richard Myrick of Carthage and was a member of the Freeny Baptist Church.

            In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Clack, Mendenhall, Miss Annie Kate Myrick and Miss Annie Mae Myrick, both of Jackson; three sisters, Mrs. Mat Watkins, Mrs. Maude Watkins, and Mrs. Nealie Fisher, all of Carthage; three half sisters, Mrs. Julia Faye Bozeman, Louisiana; Mrs. Hattie Sue Scott, Carthage and Mrs. Jessie Lee Burnside, Canton; eight brothers, Lum Alford, John W. Alford, Sim Alford, Rufus E. Alford, Leroy Alford, and Sam Alford, all of Carthage; Dossie Alford and R. C. Alford, both of Jackson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her brothers Dossie Joy Alford, Jacob Columbus Alford, Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford, and Royal Chadwick Alford; and sisters-in-law Minnie Hodges Alford and Lena Myrick Alford in this compilation.

            Her memorial at FindAGrave.com, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Carthage, Leake Co., MS, lists her as Dolly A. Myrick, 10 March 1901–29 Oct 1969.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Minerva Ann Dolly 1901 MS¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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MINNIE ELOIS ALFORD CREWS

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 31 December 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

CANTON [Madison Co.]—Elois Alford Crews, 81, a retired nurse, died of heart failure Friday [December 29] at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

            Services are 2 p.m. today at Breeland Funeral Home with burial in Canton Cemetery....

            Mrs. Crews was a Scott County native and had lived in Canton more than 60 years. She was a nurse for more than 50 years and worked for Dr. A.P. Durfey Sr. and at the Medical Clinic. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include son, Sidney M. Crews Jr. of Columbus, GA; daughters, Carol Ann Hubert of Canton and Emily Kathryn McCulloch of Galesburg, IL; brother, Horace Alford of Rolling Fork; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elois A. Crews (SS# issued in MS) was born 29 May 1914. Her date of death is listed as December 1995.

            Minnie Elois Alford was b. in Scott Co., MS, the daughter of William Allen Alford and Sallie Paul, who were married on 12 Oct 1890 in Scott Co., MS. Elois m. 4 Jan 1936 to Sidney McClellan Crews, who d. 28 Nov 1984 in Madison Co., MS.

            The family is in Scott Co., MS, in 1900 (William A. Alford, b. Aug 1867 in MS), 1910 (Allen Alford), and 1920 (Allen W. Alford). In 1900 Sallie reported that she had 5 children, 4 living; in 1910 she had 11 children, 10 living. In 1920 there are 2 more children, with Minnie E., age 5, the youngest. In 1930, still in Scott Co., William A. Alford, widowed age 62, and his daughter M. Eloise 15 are living together.

            In 1870, Scott Co., MS, William Alford is age 3, the son of B.W. and Emily Alford. This is Brittain Washington Alford who married Emily Lindsey on 1 Aug 1866 in Scott Co.

            In 1860, Scott Co., Brittain Alford, 16 MS, is listed with his parents Spier Alford, 52 GA, and Sally, 51 GA, and 2 siblings, Martha and William.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Minnie Elois 1914 MS¹, William Allen 1867 MS², Brittain Washington 1843 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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MINNIE MAE HODGES ALFORD

 

Source of original obituary unknown

_____, MS—_____ November 1992

 

Written by Ruby Alford Heard, AAFA #0137

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Minnie Hodges was born 13 July 1907 and died 23 November 1992; married 24 December 1924. The family of Minnie Hodges Alford were saddened the 23rd of November in the death of their beloved mother. She leaves three grown children and a host of grandchildren. She was the widow of James Andrew “Andy” Alford. He died 10 May 1969. Their three children are James Edward “Bobby” Alford born 16 October 1926, Mildred Virginia Alford (no date of birth), and Elmer Walter Alford born 9 May 1935, all born in Leake Co., MS. These three children are the grandchildren of Wilburn Whitfield “Whit” Alford born 5 September 1875 in Tallapoosa Co., GA, the oldest son of Columbus Washington Alford and Maryann “Mollie” Glover Alford. They moved to Leake Co., MS, in 1879. [See AAFA ACTION articles: “Columbus Washington Alford,” September 1990, pp. 25_26, and “Reunion of the Descendants of Whit Alford,” December 1990, p. 25.]

            Minnie had lived many years in the nursing and rest home in Carthage, MS. She had stayed on in her own home until her health failed, when her family moved her to the rest home. She seemed very happy there as many friends visited her, and she made friends with the other ladies living there. I visited her on several occasions—her husband and I were second cousins, and she always welcomed me with open arms. Andy was a carpenter and farmer and he and my Dad (Sam Alford) worked a lot of projects on the Mississippi coast during war time. Minnie attended all the Alford functions in Leake Co. as long as her health was good. She was a very good cook, so any time anyone was invited to her home for dinner, they made a special effort to be there. There were a number of “drop-ins” about dinner time, and she always had plenty to offer them.

            She will be missed by her family and all her friends and relatives. She was laid to rest 25 Nov 1992 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Leake Co. by the side of her loving husband Andy Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Minnie H. Alford (SS# issued in MS), but her death date is listed as 24 Nov 1992.

            See the obituaries of her husband, James Andrew “Andy” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son James Edward “Bobby” Alford in this compilation,.

 

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MODINE “BABE” YOUNG ALFORD

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—15 October 2007

 

HOUSTON—Modine “Babe” Young Alford, 93, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Shearer Richardson Memorial Nursing Home in Okolona. She was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Verona to Henry Juette Young and Winnie Isbella Coggin. She was a homemaker and a member of Rhodes Chapel Methodist Church.

            Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Houston Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Burial will be in the Rhodes Chapel Cemetery.

            Survivors include three sons, Donnie Alford and Chandra and Eddie Alford, all of Houston, and Rodney Alford and Marcy of Netherland, Texas; one brother, Melvin “Bo” and Grace Young of Houston; two sisters, Margaret “Rab” Milstead of Wren and Merlaine “Pet” and Walter Nichols of West Point; seven grandchildren, Josh Alford, Jody Alford, Jerritt Alford, Alyssa Alford, Donnie Wayne Alford, Randy Alford and Melissa May; and six great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Lacey, Kiley, Shelby, Clarie and Rish.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Alford on Jan. 4, 2001; a daughter-in-law, Melissa Alford; and her parents.

            Pallbearers will be Donnie Wayne Alford, Randy Alford, Josh Alford, Jody Alford, Danny Alford and Randy Brooks.

            Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

            Friends and family may also sign the online register book at houstonfuneralhomems.com.

 

 

Photos from Rhodes Chapel Cemetery, Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Modine Y. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her daughter-in-law Melissa J. Wiggs Alford in this compilation.

 

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MODIS MARVIN ALFORD

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Monday, 8 May 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co.]—Modis Marvin Alford, 83, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born Sept. 27, 1922, to the late Anderson Isaiah Alford and Annie Mae Mahan Alford. He was a retired employee of Chickasaw Handle Co. and the Mississippi National Guard.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Houston Funeral Home.... Burial will be in the Chickasaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

            Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gore Alford of Houston; two daughters, June Byars and Ray of Tupelo and Vickie Juengling and Steve of Daytona Beach, Fla.; three sons, Billy Alford and Reubena, Jimmy Alford and Amy, and Danny Alford, all of Houston; one sister, Vera Holloman of San Diego, Calif.; 17 grandchildren, Neil Naron, Sherry Naron, Brent Byars, Chris Byars, Kevin Byars, Claire Byars, Amy Sullivan, Shelly Laios, Danyel Alford, Jessica Moore, Joseph Alford, Sidney Alford, Blake Alford, Caleb Alford, Brittany Alford, Brooke Alford and Jay Michael Alford; nine great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers will be Caleb Alford, Blake Alford, Neil Naron, Brent Byars, Joseph Alford, Sid Alford and Jay Michael Alford....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Modis M. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            Anderson I. Alford was born 11 Jan 1892 and died 15 Aug 1972 [SSDI, # issued in MS, last residence Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS].

            In 1910 Anderson is listed with his father and stepmother in Beat 1, Chickasaw Co., MS, dwelling #103: Will W. Alford, farmer age 41 b. AL (parents b. GA), second marriage 6 years; his wife Tishie 46 MS, second marriage, 1 child, 1 living; and sons, all b. MS: Anderson 17, Harvie 16, and Jessie 13. In dwelling #101 is the family of William W. and Mary A. Mahan and their daughter Annie M. 14 MS, Anderson’s future wife.

            In 1900 William’s family is in Pleasant Grove, Chickasaw Co., MS, dwelling #319: William Alford, farmer age 30 b. Jan 1870 in AL (parents b. GA), married 9 years; his wife Stella 24 b. Nov 1875 in MS, 3 children, 3 living; and sons, all b. MS: Anderson 8 b. Jan 1892; Harvey 6 b. March 1894, and Jesse 3 b. Jan 1897.

            Next door is the family of William’s parents: Washington Alford, farmer age 60 b. Feb 1840 in GA (parents b. GA), married 41 years; his wife Frances 57 b. June 1842 in GA, 11 children, 8 living; and 2 children.

            In 1910 Washington’s family is still in Chickasaw Co., but he is listed as George W. Alford.

            In 1880 they are in Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS, dwelling #408: George Alford, farmer age 41 b. GA; his wife Francis 38 GA; and 6 children, all b. GA, including William, age 12.

            In 1870 they are in Western District, Marion Co., AL, dwelling #558: G.W. Alford, farmer age 27 b. GA; Francis 26 GA; and 4 children, all b. in GA, including the youngest, W.W. Alford, age 1.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Modis’s lineage: Modis Marvin 1922 MS¹, Anderson Isaiah 1892 MS², William W. 1870 AL³, George Washington 1840 GA⁴, James Richard 1821 GA⁵, Jeptha 1797 NC⁶, Goodrich 1750 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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NAVADA LOUISE COCHRAN FRIERSON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 25 April 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

CARRIERE [Pearl River Co.]—Navada Louise Cochran Alford, 57, a quality control inspector, died of a heart attack Tuesday at Crosby Hospital in Picayune.

            Services are 2 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Picayune.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of Waynesboro.

            Survivors include: husband, John; daughters, Darlene Kennedy of Houma, La., Gloria Mithchell [sic] of Greencove Springs, Fla., and Vicki Taghavi of Starskville; sons, Bobby B. Frierson of Pearl River, La., Timothy S. Frierson of Picayune, Steve Alford of Florence, Keith Alford of Byram and John D. Alford of Picayune, mother, Mary Louise Holston Cochran of Picayune; sisters, Charlotte Spiers of Carriere and Joyce Moran of Picayune; brother, Gene Cochran of Picayune; and 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records list N.L. Alford (SS# issued in MS), b. 23 July 1938 and d. Monday, 15 April 1996. This record is probably Navada’s, but the death date is the Monday in the week previous to the publication of the obituary.

 

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NELL REBECCA LITTLE ALFORD

Mother of Lewis Edwin Alford, Jr., AAFA #0713

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 13 September 2001

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

MADISON [Madison Co.]—Nell Rebecca Alford, 89, died Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 9–11 a.m. Friday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home on High Street. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

            Mrs. Alford was a long time member of Capitol Street United Methodist Church and a current member of Madison United Methodist Church. She was a retired dietitian with the Jackson Public Schools.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, Edwin Alford of Brandon, Frank Alford of Richland and John Alford of New Orleans; daughters-in-law, Ouida Alford of Brandon, Judy Alford of Richland and Betty Alford of New Orleans; sister, Nonnie Bartholomew of Dunkerton, Iowa; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nell R. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 June 1912.

            See the obituary of her husband, Lewis Edwin Alford, in this compilation.

 

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NELOISE ANDREWS ALFORD

 

TYLERTOWN TIMES

Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS—Thursday, 10 June 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Funeral services for Neloise Alford, 70, were June 1, 1999, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Marion County....

            Mrs. Alford, a resident of Foxworth died at her residence May 31, 1999.

            She was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Walthall County, daughter of the late James Dewey and Estelle Boyd Andrews.

            She was a housewife.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Harlon Alford of Foxworth; one son, James “Jimmy” Alford of Foxworth, one daughter, Judy Burch of Tylertown; four sisters, Joyee Carney of Columbia, Chrys Pittman of Tylertown, Bobbie Wood of Zachery, La., and Katie Hunt of Foxworth; three grandchildren, Jamie Burch, Dusty Burch and Christi Alford.

            Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

 

Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia, Marion Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Arthur Fortenberry

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Neloise Alford (SS# issued in MS), but her death date is listed as 31 May 1999.

            Harlon was the son of Hope Garrett Alford and Fannie Brumfield. They married 18 July 1920 in Walthall Co., MS.

            In 1930 they are in Beat 2, Pike Co., MS: Hope Alford 35; his wife Frances 30; and son Harlan 4-3/12. All and their parents were b. in MS. Hope was age 25 and Frances 20 at first marriage. This family is incorrectly designated as an African-American family on this census

            In 1920 (Jan 14), Beat 4, Walthall Co., MS, Hope, age, age 20, is with his parents, J.R. and Laura Alford, and 9 siblings. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            In 1910 this family is in Beat 2, Pike Co., MS: John Alford, age 52, first marriage 24 years; his wife Laura 42, 13 children, 12 living; and the 12 children, including Hope 12.

            In 1900 the family is in Beat 3, Pike Co., MS: John R. Alford, age 41 b. Apr 1859, m. 13 years; his wife Laura 30 b. Sept 1869, 7 children, 7 living; and 7 children, youngest: Hope 2 b. May 1898. All were b. in MS.

            John Raymond Alford married Laura Daniels on 23 Sept 1886 in Pike Co., MS.

            On Hope Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 18 living in Walthall Co., MS. He says he was born 20 May 1899.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Harlon 1925 MS¹, Hope Garrett 1899 MS¹, John Raymond 1858 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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NETTIE ABLE HALFORD

 

COMMERCIAL APPEAL

Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Friday, 15 September 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

BELZONI [Humphreys Co., MS]—Nettie A. Halford, 90, retired sales clerk for Goldberg’s Department Store, died of renal failure on Wednesday in Starkville [Oktibbeha Co., MS]. Services were held at Mortimer Funeral Home with burial in Belzoni City Cemetery.

            Mrs. Halford, the widow of John Robert Halford, leaves a daughter, Rita Halford Lott of Starkville; a son, Barry Halford of Hartselle, Alabama; a brother, Floyd Able of Warner Robins, Georgia; four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nettie A. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 14 April 1910. The obituary says she died Wednesday, but SSDI says it was Wednesday, 6 Sept 2000, the previous week.

            A Family Tree on RootsWeb provides this information: John Robert Halford was born 2 Nov 1905 in MS, the son of William Jasper and Minnie Halford. John died 23 Nov 1978 in Belzoni, Humphreys Co., MS.

            On William Jasper’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 42 living in Pickens, Holmes Co., MS. He says he was born 19 March 1876 and names Minnie Evans Halford as his nearest relative.

            Her husband’s Halford lineage: John Robert 1905 MS¹, William Jasper 1876 MS².

 

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NEVA ANN KING ALFORD

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—25 March 2008

 

HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co., MS]—Neva Ann Alford, 75, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at Trace Regional Hospital. She was born June 3, 1932 in Marshall County to Pearl King Sr. and Beadie Sewell. She was a retired factory worker and a member of Faith Bible Church.

            Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston with Bro. Johnny Cherry and Bro. Randy Rinehart officiating. Burial will be in Houston Cemetery.

            Survivors include one daughter, LaDonna Summerford (Ronnie) of Smithville; two sons, William Steve Alford (Joy) of Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., and Ricky Alford (Rosemary) of Houston; one sister, Naomi Mitchell of Grenada; five grandchildren, Christi Alford, Leah Summerford, Nicci Howell, Jordan Summerford and Steven Alford; five great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Alford; her parents; two brothers, Pearl King Jr. and Ogle King; and two sisters, Juanita King and Ella King.

            Pallbearers will be Mark Bray, Jeff Laughlin, Sherman Alford, Curtis Paul Alford, Bill Nadcau and Ricky Palmer.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Neva A. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 3 June 1932, last residence Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, William H. Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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NOLAN RAY ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 3 December 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990 and Fall 1993

 

            Nolan Ray Alford, Sr. 69, of 5063 Sharp Street, a retired auto mechanic, died of lung cancer Friday [Dec 1] at the Hinds General Hospital.

            Services are 10:00 a.m. Monday at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Lakewood South Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was a member of Lula Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Joyce; son, Nolan Ray Alford, Jr. of Dumas; daughters, Eleanor Burgess, Brenda Clingen and Mable Garrett, all of Jackson; brothers, Hubert M. Alford and Carl Alford both of Jackson; sister, Evelyn Deadman of Brandon; and 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

            Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

 

A related article from an unidentified Jackson, MS, newspaper, states:

 

            Services were held December 4 from Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home Chapel for Nolan Ray Alford, Sr. of 5063 Sharp St.

 

Photo from Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wilton Golson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nolan R. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 Oct 1920.

            See the obituaries of his wife Joyce Holifield Alford, and brothers Carl E. Alford, Hubert Mulford Alford (including further information on the family) and James Hugh Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Nolan Ray 1920 MS¹, James Hugh 1896 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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NORMA P. ALFORD FORTENBERRY

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ February 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Norma P. Fortenberry, 77, of Magnolia [Pike Co., MS], died Feb. 3, 1996, at Beacham Memorial Hospital.

            Services were at 11 a.m. today at Bluff Springs Baptist Church... Burial was in the church cemetery.

            Mrs. Fortenberry was born March 25, 1918, in Mt. Hermon, LA. She was the daughter of Luther Alford and Lena Fortenberry Alford.

            She was a homemaker and a member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church, Friends of Progress Library and a former member of the Pike County election commission.

            She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, M.L. Fortenberry.

            She is survived by two sons, M.L. [Milton L.] Fortenberry and Carroll Fortenberry, both of Magnolia; three daughters, Norma Jean Maher of Dallas, Patsy Bozeman of Jackson and Bobbye Ladd of Forrest; one sister, Ontee Magee of Kentwood, LA; and 11 grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norma Fortenberry (SS# issued in LA).

            We included the obituaries of her sisters Eula Alford Fortenberry and Ontee Alford Magee in Louisiana Obituaries.

            Norma’s father Martin Luther Alford was b. 5 July 1877 in Washington Parish, LA, the son of Jesse Lewis Alford and Philone C. Carson.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Norma’s lineage: Norma P. 1918 LA¹, Martin Luther 1877 LA², Jesse Lewis 1847 MS³, Warren Jackson 1819 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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O.D. ALFORD, SR.

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 16 July 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

 

FOXWORTH [Marion Co.]—Reverend Alford had lived a long and productive life. He lived to see four generations of Alford children. On Monday, July 11, 2005, he went to be with the Lord, just five days short of his 91^st birthday. He died in Hattiesburg [Forrest Co.], MS. Services are 1 p.m. today at Sunflower Baptist Church, Old Hwy. 35 South in Foxworth, MS. Cook-Galloway Funeral Home of Columbia is handling arrangements.

            Reverend O.D. Alford, Sr., was the first born of Reverend Charlie and Melissa McKenzie Alford....

            He was married to Ida Bell Weary Alford who preceded him in death. They were married for 56 years and were the proud parents of nine children (six daughters and three sons). After the death of his wife, Ida Belle, he prayed that God would send him another companion. His prayers were answered. In 1992 he married Ida Jane Long Alford, affectionately known as “Mama Jane.” He gained an additional five sons and three daughters....

            As a youth he professed faith in Christ. He joined Sunflower Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and as a Sunday School teacher. In 1940 he was called into the ministry. He preached his first sermon at Sunflower Baptist Church in June of that year. He attended Union Seminary, New Orleans, Louisiana, and received the Bachelor of Theology and Master’s of Theology from Harper Baptist Seminary, Magnolia, Mississippi. He received his Doctorate of Ministry in 1988 from the Mississippi Baptist Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.

            His pastorate, which began in 1942 at Sweet Home Baptist Church, spanned more than 50 years. He pastored Sunflower Baptist Church, Foxworth, Mississippi, and Tabernacle Baptist Church of Lumberton, MS.

            He leaves to honor and cherish his memory his wife, Ida Jane Long Alford; six daughters, Exzie Ruth Lee and Alvernell Chandler, both of Foxworth, MS; Alvenia Owens of Houston, TX; Travis Butler (Roger) of Belleville, IL; Etawl Disworth (Reuben), Clinton, MS; and Verna Lee, Jackson, MS; three sons, O.D. Alford, Jr. (Clydia), Moss Point, MS; Eddie Alford (Eloise) and Timothy Alford (Daphne) of Foxworth, MS; three sisters: Rebecca Longino, Foxworth, MS; Carrie Montgomery, Los Angeles, CA; Clara Conerly of Mt. Vernon, IL; two brothers: Albert Alford and Preston Alford, both of Columbia, MS; 32 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

           

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that O.D. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 16 July 1914.

            O.D. is listed with his parents on the 1920 census in Beat 3, Marion Co., MS: Charley Alford, farmer age 27; his wife Melissa 26; son O.D. 5-6/12;and daughter Bloss Bee 5/12. All and their parents were b. in MS. They are listed as Alfred in 1930, still living in Beat 3, Marion Co., and he is still enumerated as O.D.

            On Charley Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 25, farmer living in Foxworth, Marion Co., MS, with a wife and 2 children. He says he was born in 1892 in Foxworth. He signed with his mark.

            In 1900 Charley Alford, age 8 born Sept 1891, is living in Beat 3, Marion Co., MS, with his widowed aunt Harriet Alford and her 6 single daughters, none named Alford—last names are Virgil, Henry, and Fortenberry. A few houses away is the McKenzie family, with daughter Lissie, age 9 b. Apr 1891.

            His lineage: O.D. 1914 MS¹, Charlie 1892 MS².

 

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OLLIE JAMES ALFRED

 

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

New Orleans, LA—Friday, 7 December 2007

 

            Ollie James Alfred, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Beloved husband of Daisey Bell Alfred. Son of the late Ellie and Beluah Alfred. Devoted father of Zelma, Glen Earl, Fred, Sheila, Zelda, Michelle, and the late Thelma and Ollie Jr. Sisters Martharene Richards, Maxicine Foxworth, and Lucille Peters. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 1038 Highway 586, Foxworth, Mississippi, on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 519 Owens Street, Columbia, Mississippi 39429, on December 7, 2007 from 12:00 to 7:00 pm. Interment in Little Rock M.B. Church’s Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ollie J. Alfred (SS# issued in MS) was born 4 July 1921, last residence Foxworth, Marion Co., MS.

 

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ORA MORRIS ALFORD

 

Source unknown, but probably:

THE CLARION-LEDGER / JACKSON DAILY NEWS

 [newspapers merged in 1989]

Jackson, Hinds Co., MA—_____ March 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1989

 

            Mrs. Ora Morris Alford, 92, a homemaker, of 4740 Methodist Farm Road, died of cardiac arrest Friday [March 3] in Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

            Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Baldwin Lee Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.

            Mrs. Alford, a Weir native, was a member of Cherry Park Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: daughter, Onita Phillips of Jackson; brothers, John Allen Morris of Jackson and Richard Carl Morris of Des-Ark, Ark.; sisters, Esther Mills of Weir and Marjorie Wilson of Righland; and two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ora M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 5 Oct 1896.

            See the obituary of her husband’s brother, Gordon Keith Alford, in this compilation.

            Thomas Jefferson Alford married Ava Ora Morris on 28 July 1920 in Hinds Co., MS.

            Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1898 MS¹, Harvey Warren 1865 MS², Jacob A. 1835 AL³, Julius 1803 NC⁴, Jacob 1781 NC⁵.

 

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OREE MOODY ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Tuesday, 1 January 2008

 

            Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at White Funeral Home for Oree Alford, 89, of Poplarville, who died Dec. 30, 2007.

            Burial will be in Poplarville City Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford worked in childcare and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Poplarville.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel H. Alford; and parents, George Washington and Mary Alice Mitchell Moody.

            Survivors include two sons, Wayne Alford of Diamondhead and Gordon Alford of Seymour, Tenn.; five grandchilren and a great-grandchild.

            Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at White Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Oree Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 6 April 1918, last residence Poplarville, Pearl River Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, Jewel Hassel Alford, in this compilation.

 

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ORVILLE TRINTON ALFORD

 

[Although Orville Alford died in California, we are including his obituary here because he was born in MS and he is buried there. He was apparently in California briefly being cared for by friends.]

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 30 December 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

MODESTO [Stanislaus Co.], CA—Orville T. Alford, 69, a retired salesman, died of heart failure Sunday [December 24] at Memorial Medical Center.       

            Memorial services were Friday at Whitehurst Norton Funeral Home in Turlock [Stanislaus Co., CA] with private burial to be at a later date in Mississippi.

            Mr. Alford was a Jackson, Miss., native and was reared in Jackson. His longtime friends, Jim and Vicky Jester of Turlock, helped care for him.

            Survivors include: son, Frank Allen Albrecht [??] of La Place, La.; brothers, Jimmy D. Alford of California, Md., and Francis R. Alford of Jackson; and sisters, Mignon L. Wiley of Jackson and Doris E. Edwards of Ocean Springs, Miss.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that O.T. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 11 July 1926, last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.

            Orville Trinton Alford was born in Hinds Co., MS, the son of Wiley Richard Alford and Marie Josephine Hutchins. He married 31 July 1952 to Frances L. Stephenson. He was the grandson of Warren Jefferson Alford and Eldora Jenny Noblin, who married 28 Dec 1883 in Hinds Co., MS. and the great-grandson of Warren Jefferson Alford and Sarah Elizabeth Garrett.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Orville Trinton 1926 MS¹, Wiley Richard 1898 MS ², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD GARRIGA

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Friday, 19 March 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Services for Patricia Ann Alford Garriga, 69, of Greenwood, who died of cancer Thursday, March 18, 2004, at her home, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Black Hawk.

            Mrs. Garriga retired after 27 years as an office manager for Life of Georgia Insurance Agency. A native of Greenwood, she was born Feb. 27, 1935, to Guy and Frankie Farrish Alford. She attended the Greenwood Public Schools, and was an organizer for her high school class reunions.

            She was a graduate of Durham’s Business College in Memphis, Tenn. She married Norman Cecil Garriga on July 19, 1957. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Frankie Farrish Alford.

            She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Norman Cecil Garriga of Greenwood; a daughter, Leigh A. Garriga Hunter of Biloxi; two sons, Arthur Gregory Garriga of Ponca City, Okla., and Douglas Alan Garriga of Greenwood; and three grandchildren, Jerry Alan Garriga of Long Beach and Amber Lynn Johnson and Tyler Mitchell Johnson, both of Biloxi.

            .... Burial will be in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Daves, Allan Daves, Charles Mims, Mark Garriga, Keith Walker and Bill Hunter.

            Visitation will be from 5 until 7 this evening at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia A. Garriga (SS# issued in MS).

            Patricia’s father, Guy Lee Alford, was born 14 Nov 1911 in Carroll Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Patricia Ann 1935 MS¹, Guy Lee 1911 MS², John Everett 1883 MS³, John Walter 1848 MS⁴, James Henry 1825 AL⁵, John 1801 GA⁶.

 

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PATRICIA J. HOWARD ALFORD

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Monday, 13 June 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

MANTACHIE [Itawamba Co.]—Patricia Alford, 58, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1946, to Wilburn Howard and Martha James. She was a waitress. She attended the Eggville Baptist Church.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Senter Funeral Home of Fulton.... Burial will be in Walton Cemetery.

            Survivors include three sons, Michael Alford and wife, Diane, and Clyde Alford and wife, Jane, all of Tullahoma, Tenn., and Chris Walton of Mantachie; four daughters, Diane Griggs and husband, John, of Portland, Tenn., Melissa Gaye Ford of Dixon, Tenn., Sonjia Corley and husband, Tony, of Watertown, Tenn., and Tina McCollum and husband, Mike, of Nettleton; 21 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her companion, Joseph Jabe Walton, and her parents....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia J. Alford (SS# issued in TN).

 

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PAUL BRITTAIN “BRITT” ALFORD, JR.

 

NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Wednesday, 26 December 2007

 

NATCHEZ—Graveside services for Paul Brittain “Britt” Alford, Jr., 83, of Natchez, who died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at his residence, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Natchez City Cemetery.

            Burial will follow under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford was born Oct. 24, 1924, in Scott County, the son of Paul Brittain Alford and Sudie Mae Dowdle Alford. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University. Mr. Alford retired as Postmaster in Morton.

            He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wilkes Alford; and sisters, Wendolyn Alford Jaggers and Carolyn Alford Evans.

            Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne Zuccaro and husband, Edward, both of Natchez; son, Paul B. Alford III and wife, Rebecca Rogers Alford, both of Hartsville, S.C.; grandchildren, Blaire, Alex, and Patrick Rogers, Holly and Brittain Alford, all of Hartsville, S.C., and Christopher Zuccaro of Bowling Green, Ky.

            Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

            Online condolences may be sent to www.lairdfh.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Paul B. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Natchez, Adams Co., MS, but his birth date is listd as 24 Nov 1924.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Virginia Wilkes Alford; and his sister Wendolyn Alford Jaggars in this compilation.

            Britt is listed on the 1930 census with her family in Morton (E.D. 7), Scott Co., MS, dwelling #13: Paul B. Alford, cotton gin manager, age 36 b. MS (parents b. MS and AL); his wife Sudie M. 30 MS; and children: Wendolyn 9 MS, Carolyn 8 MS, and Brit Jr. 5 MS.

            Paul B. Alford married Sudie Dowdle on 23 June 1919 in Newton Co., MS.

            In 1920 they are still in Morton (E.D. 110), dwelling #87: Paul B. Alford, saw mill manager age 26 b. MS (parents b. MS and AL); his wife Sudie 23 MS; sister Eunice Alford 29 MS bookkeeper in lumber office; brother Rube Alford 17 MS; and a boarder. Eunice and Rube’s parents were both b. in MS, which is probably a mistake.

            On Paul Brittain Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is a single salesman, age 24, living in Morton, Scott Co., MS. He says he was b. 23 Feb 1893 in Scott Co. and is medium height with blue eyes and light hair.

            In 1900 the family is in Beat 3 (E.D. 91), Scott Co., MS, dwelling #64: William Alford, 32 b. Aug 1867 in MS, m. 9 years (parents b. MS); his wife Sallie 27 b. July 1872 in AL; and children: Eunice 8 b. Aug 1891, Paul B. 7 b. Feb 1893, William L. 3 b. June 1897, and Anna E. 1 b. Nov 1898. All the children were b. in MS, and their parents were b. in MS and AL.

            William Allen Alford married Sallie Paul on 12 Oct 1890 in Scott Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Paul Brittain 1924 MS¹, Paul Brittain 1893 MS², William Allen 1867 MS³, Brittain Washington 1843 MS⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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PEARL COTHERN ALFORD

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Friday, 6 November 2009

 

            Pearl C. Alford, 89, of the Enon community, died Nov. 5, 2009, at Beacham Memorial Hospital.

            Visitation is 5 to 8 tonight and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Catchings Funeral Home in McComb. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Enon Baptist Church. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery.

            Additional information was not available.

 

In another article:

 

Source unknown

_____, MS‑_____ November 2009

 

            Funeral services for; Pearl C. Alford, 89, were Nov. 7, 2009, at Enon Baptist Church with Revs. Bendon Ginn and David Hedden officiating.

            She died Nov. 5, 2009, at Beacham Memorial Hospital, Magnolia.

            Mrs. Alford was a former employee of Morgan & Lindsey in McComb. She was a lifetime member of Enon Baptist Church where she served as church clerk for. many years. She was also a member of the Joyful Generation Senior Adult, Group and the Ruth Sunday School Class.

            She was born Aug. 17, 1920, at Walthall County, daughter of the late Willie M. and Etta Howell Cothern. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Grace Cothern.

            Survivors include her. husband of 65 years, Willard J. Alford; her daughter, Gaye Smith and her husband, Dr. Farris Smith, of Clinton; three grandchildren, Dr.

Michael Smith and his wife, Sabrea, and their daughter, Presley, of Columbus, Mandy Winscott and her husband, Dr. John Winscott, and their children Bailey; Brady and Blair, of Clinton, Marcy Cross and her husband, Dr. Shane Cross, and their children, Parker and Avery of Arlington, Tenn.; two sisters, Wilene O'Quin and Nelle Alexander.

            Pallbearers were Calvin McEwen, Tim Leonard, Jerry Boyd, Travis Marbury, Ronnie Campbell and Tommy Roberts.

            Burial was.in.Enon Cemetery with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Pearl C. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Jayess, Lawrence Co., MS, but her birth date is listed as 19 Aug 1920.

 

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PEGGY FULLER ALFORD

 

TYLERTOWN TIMES

Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS—Thursday, 29 June 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Funeral services for Peggy Alford, 65, of Jayess, were set June 27, 2000, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel…. She died June 24, 2000, at her residence.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and retired store manager. She was a member of Jayess Baptist Church and attended Magee’s Creek Baptist Church.

            She was born April 18, 1935, at Lawrence County, daughter of the late Austin Seab and Flora Rayborn Fuller. She married Heuland Jessie Alford, who survives.

            Also surviving are a son, Greg Alford of Brookhaven; a daughter, Sherry Hartley of Jayess; a grandson, Michael Alford of Brookhaven; two, granddaughters, Kelly Holmes of McComb and Kristy Alford of Brookhaven; three step-granddaughters, Sabrina Hartley, Maria Johnson and Selina Odom, all of Waynesboro; two step-great-grandchildren; one devoted son-in-law, Jack Hartley of Jayess. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, A.J. Fuller.

            Pallbearers were Kenneth Fuller, Travis Alford, Dan Alford, Joe Ladner, Phillip Hunt and Wayne Hirsch.

            Burial was in Magee’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Peggy F. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Margaret Louise Martin Alford.

            We show Peggy’s husband as Hulon, and he is listed as Hulon in his mother’s obituary.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Hulon Jessie 1929 MS¹, Arthur Levi 1899 MS², Thomas Lafayette 1870 MS⁴, Sebastian 1831 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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R.D. “SLIM” ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 21 January 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

OXFORD [Lafayette Co.]—R.D. “Slim” Alford, 77, a retired construction worker, died of heart failure Wednesday [Jan 19] at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.

            Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Burns United Methodist Church with burial in Oxford Memorial Cemetery. Hodges Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, a Lafayette County native, was a member of Buford Chapel United Methodist Church. He was the widower of Susie Mae Alford.

            Survivors include son William Henry Alford of Oxford; daughters, Lina Mae Moody of Hazen, Ark., and Beatrice Houston, Linda Sue Mean, Mildred Ann Alford and Dessie “Kay” Fox, all of Oxford; sisters, Annie Margaret Gordon, Willie Mae Thompson and Nettie Burnette, all of Oxford; brother, Wade Brown of Oxford; and 29 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that R.D. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 2 March 1916.

            R.D.’s African-American family is listed on the 1930 census in Beat 2 (District 6), Pontotoc Co., MS, dwelling #354: Samuel Alford, farmer age 63; his wife Line 54; daughter Nettie 16; son R.D. 13; and daughter Annie M. 11. All (and their parents) were born in MS.

            In 1920 they are in Thaxton (District 100), Pontotoc Co., MS, dwelling #362: Sam Alford, farmer age 50; his wife Lina 39; daughter Willie 10, daughter Nettie 6, son R.D. 4-3/12, and Annie 1-9/12. All (and their parents) were born in MS.

 

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RAY ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Thursday, 26 June 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

FOXWORTH [Marion Co.]—Services were held May 21, 2003, at Community Funeral Home in Columbia for Ray Alford, 74, of Foxworth, who died May 19, 2003, at Marion General Hospital.

            Burial was in Foxworth Cemetery. Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Army and was a shipyard fitter. He was of the Baptist faith.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Alford and Nettie Alford.

            Survivors include his wife, Marie Alford of Foxworth, two sons, Keith Alford of Foxworth and Kenneth Ray Alford of Columbia, a daughter, Lea Nance of Foxworth two stepsons, Gerald Leming and Joe Leming, both of Columbia six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren….

 

Photo from Foxworth Cemetery, Foxworth, Marion Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Arthur Fortenberry

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ray Alfrod [sic] (SS# issued in LA) was born 8 Sept 1928.

            Ray’s mother was Nettie O’Quinn. In 1930 Nettie, age 23, and her children, Christine 3-7/12 and Ray 1-6/12, were living with her parents, Marshall and Dollie Oquinn, in Walthall Co., MS.

            Ray married (1) Henrietta Pittman.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Ray 1928 MS¹, Jack 1903 MS², John Raymond 1858 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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RAY GILBERT ALFORD

Father of Deloris Alford Bitting, AAFA #1138, and Kaye Alford Roberts, AAFA #1230

 

THE ADVOCATE

Baton Rouge, LA—Thursday, 11 November 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004

 

            Alford, Ray Gilbert—A longtime resident of Progress community in Mississippi, he died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at St. Francisville Country Manor Nursing Home, St. Francisville. He was 86, born March 13, 1913, in Osyka, Miss. He was the son of Jewel L. “Bunk” Alford and Francis McElveen Alford. He was a retired dairyman and employee of McMillan-Bloedel. He was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church.

            He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lavada Bond Alford; six brothers and four sisters.

            He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph G. Alford, Osyka, Jimmy Alford and Carol Ann Alford, and Connie Esch Alford, all of Magnolia, Miss.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deloris Bitting and Jim Bitting, Baton Rouge, and Kaye Roberts and and Wiltz Roberts Jr., Kentwood; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Bullock and husband Todd of Progress community, Kristie Coppock and husband Frank of Loranger, Daniel Roberts, Kentwood, David Bitting, Baton Rouge, Jason Bitting, Magnolia, Ark., Daryl Alford and wife Sandra, Crystal Springs, Miss., Blair Alford and wife Amy, Zachary; and seven great-grandchildren.

            Visitation at Catchings Funeral Home, McComb, Miss., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at Silver Springs Baptist Church, 2 p.m. until services at 3 p.m. Friday.... Burial in church cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

 

Photo from Silver Springs Cemetery, Progress, Pike Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Ellzey

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death. AAFA records show that Ray was born 13 March 1913 in Progress, Pike Co., MS.

            Ray’s father, Jewell Luria Lucien “Bunk” Alford, was the son of Julius Newton Alford and Mary M. Brumfield and the grandson of Edwin B. Alford and Martha P. Smith.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Ray Gilbert 1913 MS¹, Jewell 1871 MS², Julius Newton 1838 MS³, Edwin B. 1792 NC⁴, Jacob 1761⁵, Julius 1717⁶, James 1687⁷.

 

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RAYMOND ALBERT ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, MS—_____ March 1964

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1991

 

CAR CRASH KILLS GROOM; BRIDE’S CONDITION GRAVE

 

JACKSON [Hinds Co.], Miss.—A young medical student died here Saturday night from injuries received in an automobile crash just 20 minutes after he became a groom.

            Raymond Alford of Greenville, a student at the University of Mississippi Medical School, and his bride received critical injuries in a three-car crash here Friday night.

            Alford died from the injuries late Saturday night.

            His bride, the former Elaine Busby, and the driver of another car, Willie Gaddy of Crystal Springs, were still in critical condition.

            Listed as seriously hurt was a Mendenhall couple, part of the wedding party.

            The Alfords had been married about 20 minutes before the crash and were headed to their honeymoon house trailer at Ridgeland when the tragedy occurred.

            The Rev. R.L. Alford, father of the groom had performed the marriage.

 

AAFA NOTES: AAFA cemetery records for Woodlawn Cemetery in Marion Co., MS, provide futher information, including Raymond’s full name and dates: 27 Aug 1941 – 7 March 1964. He was the son of Loubie Ronald Alford (1908–1994) and Esther Grace Bass (1915–1989), who are also buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. His wife was Rosa Elaine Busby.

            Loubie was the son of Walter Theodore Alford and Rosetta Ophelia Varnado.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Raymond Albert 1941 ??¹, Loubie Ronald 1908 LA², Walter Theodore 1871 LA³, Jesse G. 1838 M4, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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REX RAY ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 13 April 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Ray Alford, 80, of Myrtlewood Drive, a retired plant operator, died of heart failure Tuesday [April 11] at Methodist Medical Center.

            Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home with burial in Cedar Lawn Cemetery....

            Mr. Alford was a Scott County native. He moved to Jackson 52 years ago from Polkville. He retired from Filtro Corp. where he worked 37 years. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was a member of Word of Life Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Lola Mae; sons, Jerry R. Alford Sr. of Jackson; brother, Clifton Alford of Florence and Arthur L. “Sonny” Alford of Pearl; sisters, Lucille Berryhill and Genelle Hilton, both of Jackson, Dorothy Walker of Pearl and Earneze Allen of Ocean Springs; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rex R. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Feb 1915.

            See the obituaries of his siblings Bonnie Lucille Alford Parham Berryhill and Clifton Howard Alford in this compilation.

            Ray Alford married Lola Easterling on 30 Sept 1937 in Scott Co., MS.

            In 1930 Ray’s family is in Beat 4, Scott Co., MS, dwelling #77: Arthur Alford, 37; his wife Lona 32; and children: Ray 13, Stella 12, Clifton 10, Dorothy 7, Lucile 4, and Ernese 2. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            Arthur Alford married Lona Lee Wallace on 24 Oct 1913 in Scott Co., MS. Arthur was the son of William Jackson Alford and Mecie Gentry.

            On Arthur Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 23, a farmer living in Hillsboro, Scott Co., MS, with a wife and 2 children. He says he was born 1 July 1893 in Beach, Scott Co., MS, and he signed with his mark.

            In 1900 (June 11), Beat 4, Scott Co., MS, dwelling #106, everyone in the W.J. Alford family is listed with initials only. Son A. is age 8, b. July 1892.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Rex Ray 1915 MS¹, Arthur 1893 MS², William Jackson 1848 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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RICHARD A. HALFORD

 

HOLMES COUNTY HERALD

Lexington, Holmes Co., MS—Wednesday, 31 August 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Funeral services for Richard Halford, 59, were held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Durant. Burial was in Harmonia Cemetery in Sallis....

            Mr. Halford died on August 26, 2005 at Hospice In His Hands in Durant [Holmes Co.].

            He was born June 23, 1946 in Natchez to Willie Mae Havard Halford and the late Alton Halford.

            He was a Security Supervisor at First Baptist Church in Jackson, where he was also a church member. He was a member of the Mississippi National Guard.

            Mr. Halford is survived by his mother, Willie Mae Arnold of Durant; a son, Michael Todd Halford of Naples, Italy; and one grandchild.

            Pallbearers were: Buck Burrell, Don Havard, Tony Holder, Danny McNeer, Dudley Farmer, and Bro. Matt Brady.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard A. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 23 June 1946.

            His father Alton Halford was b. 7 Nov 1917 and d. _____ July 1985 [SS# issued in MS, last residence Meadvile, Franklin Co., MS].

            Alton was the son of Thomas Henry Halford and Media C. Mulkey, who were married 16 Feb 1898 in Franklin Co., MS.

            Richard’s Halford lineage: Richard A. 1946 MS¹, Alton 1917 MS², Thomas Henry 1876 MS³, Thomas M. 1838 MS⁴, James D. about 1813 AL⁵, James S. 1793 SC⁶.

 

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RICHARD EARL ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 15 April 1990

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

 

CRYSTAL SPRINGS [Copiah Co.]—Richard Earl Alford, 90, a retired rural carrier, died of pneumonia Saturday [April 13] at Hardy Wilson Hospital in Hazelhurst.

            Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Crystal Springs United Methodist Church with burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 4–6 p.m. today at Stringer Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford, born Aug. 3, 1899, five miles south of Crystal Springs, had lived in Crystal Springs since early adulthood. He was a member of Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, where for half a century he greeted the congregation at the door every Sunday, said his wife, Dorothy.

            Originally a contractor, Mr. Alford spent most of his working years as a mail carrier. Along his mail route, which was more than 100 miles long, he was known as Uncle Earl to the children to whom he passed out gum.

            “He was great with all little children, not just mine,” said his daughter, Carol Moore of Baton Rouge, La.

            The Copiah County native was a master woodworker and ran a Jackson antique store called Alford’s, a Master Craftsman. He built the first Federal Housing Authority house in Crystal Springs and had a shop in his back yard in which he created many items, including three-story doll houses built according to FHA standards with real windows and lighting. Other special pieces included two innovative cucumber graters for two agricultural experiment stations and an intricate systems piece for a bank in north Mississippi. He made household items such as bookshelves, cabinets and stereo cases.

            “He did beautiful woodwork,” Moore said.

            He particularly enjoyed delighting his grandchildren, his wife said. He built a large playhouse for his granddaughter and a workable water mill for his grandson. He also later made fine furniture for the two.

            “He was certainly a wonderful person when I was growing up, and my children felt the same way about him,” Moore said.

            In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by sisters, Mary M. Spencer and Martha Martin, both of Crystal Springs; and two grandchildren.

 

Photo from Poplar Springs Cemetery, Crystal Springs, Copiah Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard E. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy Moore Alford, and his grandmother Mary Caroline Bridges Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Richard Earl 1899 MS¹, Richard Sion 1869 MS², Alexander 1827 NC³, Sion 1796 NC⁴, Warren 1770 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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RICKEY ALFORD

 

MISSISSIPPI PRESS

Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS—Friday, 16 June 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Rickey Alford, 48, son of the late Archie Houston Alford Sr. and Bessie Lee Ellzey Alford was born Nov. 25, 1957. He departed this life to be with his eternal Father on June 13, 2006.

            Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Archie Houston Alford, Sr., three aunts, Myrtle Lee (Bailey) Fisher, Ida Lee Chase and Audrey (John) Patterson, three uncles Claude (Mildred) Ellzey Sr., Thad Ellzey and Milton.

            He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Bessie Lee Alford of Moss Point, Miss.; five sons, Bryant Shanks of Atlanta, Ga., Rickey Williams of Pascagoula, Miss., Nicholas Hunter of Union, Miss., Demetrius Johnson of Mobile, Ala., and D’angelo Johnson of Pascagoula; three daughters, Kristy Crosby of Pascagoula, Tiara Dedeaux of Pass Christian, Miss. and Cherity Johnson of Pascagoula; sister, Dorothy M. (Eddie) Rudolph of Moss Point; three brothers, Archie H. (Johnnie Mae) Alford, Jr., Joe Allen (Gladys Renee) Alford both of Moss Point, and Bobby Ray (Dorothy) Alford of Pasca-goula; three uncles, Willie Gatlin of New Orleans, La., Chester, Chase, Columbia, S.C., and Lovell (Jessie) Alford of Bridgeport, Conn.; two aunts, Minnie Taylor of Bogalusa, La. and Ollie Mae Silas of Whitesand, Miss.; four grandchildren; a devoted mate and caregiver Angela (Blue) Johnson and a dear friend, Marion Hamilton of Pass Christian, Miss.; a host of nieces, ne-phews, cousins, friends and other relatives; a devoted friend, Clarence Bridges.

            Viewing will be noon until 1 p.m. at Union Baptist Church where funeral services begin promptly at 1 p.m.... Entombment will be at Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula. Arrangements by Turner’s Gulf Funeral Service, Pascagoula, Miss.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Rickey Alford (SS# issued in MS). His last residence was Moss Point, Jackson Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his mother, Bessie Lee Ellzey Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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RILEY DOYLE ALFORD

 

VICKSBURG POST

Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS—14 December 2000

 

            Riley Doyle Alford died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at Heritage House Nursing Center. He was 93.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Clay County [Alabama]. He graduated from Lineville High School and attended Auburn University. He worked in a fruit and vegetable packing house in Winter, Fla., then worked as a rod man on low-water survey with the Vicksburg District Corps of Engineers. He was transferred to the District laboratory in the Foundation and Materials Branch and retired as chief of the Laboratory Section in June 1972.

            He was a charter member of the Vicksburg Engineers Club. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Amanda Hodnett Alford; five sisters; and four brothers.

            He is survived by his wife, Helen Louise Logue Alford of Vicksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Helen Elizabeth Alford Akenson and James Edward Akenson of Cookeville, Tenn.; and a granddaughter, Ashley Britta Akenson of Decatur, Ga.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home with Dr. John G. McCall and the Rev. J.L. Noble officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

            Visitation will be from 5 until 7 Friday night at the funeral home.

            Pallbearers will be Otto A. Logue Jr., Albert L. Hoxie Jr., Henry Logue, Gerald Hosemann, Ken Harper, Albert H. Paxton Jr., Ronald Noble and David Hosemann.

            Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Village, P.O. Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060-0027; the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1193, Vicksburg, MS 39181-1193 or to the Southern Care Hospice, 509 Springridge Road Suite L, Clinton, MS 39056.

 

Photo from Wayne Parrish, AAFA #1254

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Riley D. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 3 March 1907, last residence Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his wife, Helen Louise Logue Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Riley Doyle 1907 AL¹, William Lafayette 1869 AL², Thomas Lafayette 1834 GA³, Julius Charles 1805 GA⁴, Job 1763 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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ROBBIE ALFORD HARRIS

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Friday, 14 April 2006

TX—

 

[She died in TX, but because of her close ties to MS, we are also publishing her obituary here.]

 

            Services for Robbie A. Harris will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl White officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Harris, 80, of Meridian, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was a retired registered nurse.

            Survivors include her husband, Kropp Harris of Missouri City, Texas; a son, Wellie Harris and his wife, Sheryl, of Missouri City; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Harris of The Woodlands, Texas; a sister-in-law, Hilda Rhea Alford of Denham Springs, La.; a brother-in-law, Johnny Harris and his wife, Joyce, of Brandon; grandchildren, Kelly Harris Tolar and her husband, Trey, of Tomball, Texas, Matthew Harris and his wife, Chauncy, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Christie Harrison of Sugar Land, Kyle Harris of Missouri City, Sarah Harris and Mary Harris, both of The Woodlands; one great-granddaughter, Grace Harris of Oklahoma City and several nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by her sons, Scott Harris and Alan Harris; a granddaughter, Kristin Harris; a brother, Travis Alford; a sister, Jean Hannula and brother-in-law, Jack; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dink and Sarah Chapman.

            Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church of Meridian.

            Pallbearers will be Johnny Harris, Jack Burton Hannula, Rick Alford, Robert Chapman, Matthew Harris and Trey Tolar. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Alford and Kyle Harris.

            Visitation will be today from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robbie A. Harris (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Sept 1925, last residence Missouri City, Fort Bend Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her stepmother, Velma Walters Alford, in this compilation.

            Robbie is the daughter of Arthur Eugene Alford and his first wife, Vera Simmons, who died in 1928.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Robbie 1925 MS¹, Arthur Eugene 1898 MS², Albert Arthur 1872 MS³, Ira Newton 1848 MS⁴, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁵, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁶, Jacob 1761 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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ROBERT SAMUEL “SAM” ALFORD

Uncle of Johnney Nolen Alford, AAFA #0239

Cousin of Ruby Alford Heard, AAFA #0137

 

Source unknown, but probably:

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—_____ November 2001

 

CARTHAGE [Leake Co.]—Robert S. “Sam” Alford, 86, a retired farmer, died Saturday, November 3, 2001, at Leake County Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home. Services are 3 p.m. today at the funeral home with burial in Stnading Pine Cemetery.

 

Photo from Wayne Parrish, AAFA #1254

 

Photo from Wayne Parrish, AAFA #1254

 

The Leake County String Band appeared in the Festival of American Folklife, presented by the Smithsonian Institution and the National Park Service, on the Mall in Washinton, DC, from July 3–July 7, 1974.

Members of the band were Morgan Gilmer, fiddler; Barney Ellis, mandolin; Howard Smith, rhythm guitar; Royal Chadwick “R.C.” Alford, bass; and his brother Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford, lead guitar.

                                                                

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 9 March 1915, last residence Carthage, Leake Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Bonnie Jean Allen Alford; sister Minerva Ann Alford Myrick; brothers Dossie Joy Alford, Jacob Columbus Alford, James Andrew Alford, and Royal Chadwick Alford; and sisters-in-law Minnie Hodges Alford and Lena Myrick Alford in this compilation.

            Sam’s first cousin, Ruby Alford Heard, wrote “Memories of Robert Samuel Alford,” AAFA ACTION, Fall 2005.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Robert Samuel 1915 MS¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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ROBERT SIDNEY ALFORD

Brother of Virdie Eugenia “Sweet Pea” Dees, AAFA #0457, and Willie Marshall Alford Sr., AAFA #0128

Uncle of Ralph Alford Jr., AAFA #0746, Willie Marshall Alford Jr., AAFA #0135, and David Randall Alford, AAFA #0502

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 19 April 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Robert Sidney Alford, 70, of Houston Avenue, a retired car salesman, died Thursday [April 17] of heart failure at his home.

            Services are 2 p.m. today at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in County Line Cemetery in Crystal Springs....

            Mr. Alford was an avid musician who played the guitar on many local radio stations. He was also a World War II Merchant Marine veteran.

             Survivors include: daughter, Mari Anne Johnson of Pensacola; brother, Ralph Alford Sr. of Jackson; sisters, Marguerite Bishop and Sweet Pea Dees, both of Jackson, and Sue Conley of Crystal Springs; and two grandchildren.

            Memorials may be made to Alta Woods Baptist Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 March 1927.

            See the obituaries of his brother Glenn Warren Alford and his sister Mary Alford Edwards in this compilation.

            He was one of ten children born to Nathan Bell Alford and Susie Mae Overby. His first wife was Erma Nell Smith and his second was Elsie Estelle Delaney.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Robert Sidney 1927 MS¹, Nathan Bell 1886 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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RONNIE SCOTT ALFORD

Brother of Brad Alan Alford, AAFA #0678

Grandson of Claude Anding Alford, AAFA #0017

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 19 July 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

MCCOMB [Pike Co.]—Ronnie Scott Alford, 36, a sales representative, died of injuries sustained in an auto accident Friday in Franklin County.

            Services are 2 p.m. today in West McComb Baptist Church with burial in Progress Cemetery and an hour before services at the church.

            Mr. Alford was a Walthall county native. He was a sales representative at Tyler Tool Co. Inc. in Tylertown. He was a member of West McComb Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Esther; son, Tyler Alford of McComb; daughter, Lauren Alford of McComb; parents, C.A. and Marilyn Alford of Progress; maternal grandmother, Inez Jackson; brothers, Brad Alford of Scranton, Penn., Gary Alford of McComb, John Alford of Jackson and [twin] Richard Alford of Brandon; and sister, Susan Moore of Tylertown.

 

Photo from Progress Cemetery, Pike Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Ellzey

The inscription on the vase appears to say “Married Apr. 20, 1990”

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his grandfather Claude Anding Alford in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see Claude Alford in “In Remembrance of AAFA Members,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Ronnie Scott 1962 MS¹, Claude Allen 1925 MS², Claude Anding 1898 MS³, Jeptha Joseph 1854 MS⁴, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁵, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁶, Jacob 1761 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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ROSE MARY ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Wednesday, 14 March 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Services for Rose Mary Alford will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Enterprise Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will be in Sunset memorial Gardens Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford, 58, of Newton [Newton Co.], died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

            Survivors include her son, Tony Alford of Atlanta; daughters Lisa Ruffin of Petal and Pamela Jones of New Albany, Ind....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rose M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Sept 1948.

 

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ROSIE MARY ALFORD

 

DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES

Greenville, Washington Co., MS—Friday, 7 November 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

GREENVILLE [Washington Co.]—Funeral services for Rosie Mary Alford, 54, of Greenville will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Victory Temple Baptist Church, Greenville. She died Oct. 27, 2003, at Delta Regional Medical Center, Greenville. Burial will be in Delta Memorial Gardens, Greenville, under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Leland.            

            Survivors include her daughter, Lovie Nicole Alford of Greenville; three sisters, Lovie (Thomas) Joiner and Ada (Edward) Lyons, both of Greenville, and Janie Dillard of Shaw; seven brothers, Percy (Wedia) Alford of St. Louis, Mo., Richard (Linda) McClain and Jim Battle, both of Galveston, Texas, Carl Lee (Ruthie Mae) Battle and Johnny Fields, both of Vicksburg, Miss., and Willie Lee Fields and Albert Lee Fields, both of Shaw, Miss.; her stepmother Clara Fields of Shaw; one aunt, Everlean Alford; and a host of other relatives and friends....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosie M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 12 Nov 1949 and died 28 Oct 2003.

 

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ROYAL CHADWICK ALFORD

Father of Johnney Nolen Alford, AAFA #0239

Cousin of Ruby Pauline Alford Heard, AAFA #0137

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 2 March 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

MADISON [Madison Co.]—Roy C. Alford, 86, died Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 12-1 p.m. today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Jackson. Services are 1 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel with interment at 3:30 p.m. in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery near Carthage.

 

Photo from Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Carthage, Leake Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 Sept 1919.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Bertele Underwood Alford; sister Minerva Ann Alford Myrick; brothers Dossie Joy Alford, James Andrew Alford, Robert Samuel “Sam” Alford (with photo), and Jacob Columbus Alford; and sisters-in-law Minnie Hodges Alford and Lena Myrick Alford in this compilation.

            Royal Chadwick Alford did not like his name and never used it. He married Bertele Underwood.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Royal Chadwick 1919 MS¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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RUBY LOUISE ALFORD WALLACE

 

Photo from Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—14 September 2009

 

            Mrs. Ruby Alford Wallace, 97, died Sunday, September 13, 2009, at MS Care Center in Morton.

            Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Chapel in Pearl with interment in Cedarlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5 - 7 p.m. at Baldwin-Lee.

            Mrs. Wallace had worked for many years for Montgomery Ward and will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother and cook.

            She was a member of Cooper Road Christian Church and is preceded in death by her great grandson, Jonathan Miller.

            She is survived by her daughters, Dianne Bradshaw of Brandon and Sylvia Barrett (Joe) of Brandon; sisters, Aline Moore of Jackson and Shirley Smith of Picayune; five grandchildren; eight great grand children; and three great-great grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby L. Wallace (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 Aug 1912, last residence Morton, Scott Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of her siblings Malcom J. Alford and Velma Mae Alford Hannis in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Ruby Louise 1912 MS¹, Robert Cleveland 1893 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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RUBY “TID” STONE ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Tuesday, 15 February 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

SIDON [Carroll Co.]—Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Williams & Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood for Ruby “Tid” Stone Alford, 99, of Sidon, who died Feb. 13, 2005, at Golden Age Nursing Home. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Greenwood.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a Baptist.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. “Tack” Alford Sr.; two sons, J.T. Alford Jr. and Joe Wayne Alford; and a daughter, Betty Lynne Sellers.

            Survivors include three sons, Jeffy R. Alford and Mack Alford, both of Greenwood, and Bobby Alford of Hattiesburg; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren....

 

In another article:

 

THE CONSERVATIVE

Carrollton, Carroll Co., MS—Thursday, 17 February 2005

 

            Funeral services for Ruby “Tid” Stone Alford were held on February 16, 2005 at Williams Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Odd Fellow Cemetery with Williams & Lord Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, 99, of Greenwood, formerly of Sidon, died of heart failure on February 13, 2005, at Golden Age Nursing Home. She was a native of Carroll County.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, J.T. “Tack” Alford, Sr.; two sons, J.T. Alford, Jr. and Joe Wayne Alford; and a daughter, Betty Lynne Sellers.

            Survivors include her sons, Jeffery R. Alford, Mack Alford, both of Greenwood, and Bobby Alford of Hattiesburg; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 30 Oct 1905.

            See the obituaries of her husband’s brother S.J. Alford; and her daughter-in-law Dorothy Hobson Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: Jessie Talmadge 1906 MS¹, James Smith 1878 MS², Henry J. 1847 MS³, James Henry 1825 AL⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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RUFUS ALFORD, JR.

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Friday, 18 February 2000

 

PASCAGOULA—Rufus Alford Jr., 72, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in Pascagoula.

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 1, 1927, in Silas [Choctaw Co.], Ala., and retired from Mississippi Export Railroad as a conductor with 39 years of service. He was a Baptist.

            Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Alford of Moss Point; three daughters, Juanita Cain and Crystal Alford, both of Escatawpa, and Alice Marie Alford of Moss Point; a son, Joe Alford of Big Point; a stepson, Anthony Havard of Lucedale; a stepdaughter, Rose Tanner of Gautier; a brother, George C. Alford of Coffeeville, Ala.; five half-brothers, James Alford, Elroy Alford, Buster Alford, Johnny Ray Alford and Harold Alford; a half-sister, Glenda Alford; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

            Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point. A service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula.

            Funeral: 3 p.m. Saturday at Holder-Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Point.

 

Photo from Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Reeves

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rufus Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Frances V. Reed Alford, in this compilation.

            Rufus was the son of Rufus Alford Sr. and Aquilla Williams.

            Rufus Alford Sr. was a prisoner in the State Prison in Cold Springs, Elmore Co., AL, where he is enumerated on the 1920 census as Rufus Alfred, age 28, born AL. On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 24, living a “state convict” registered in Jefferson Co., AL. His home address is Leakesville [Greene Co.], MS, and he was born 15 June 1893 in Cetinal, AL [possibly Citronelle, Mobile Co.]. He is Caucasian, single, and signed with his mark.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.

            His lineage: Rufus 1927 MS¹, Rufus 1893 AL², Ephraim D. 1827 SC³, Peachman 1795 VA⁴.

 

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RUTH ELIZABETH ALFORD GLEASON

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 21 April 1990

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

 

EDWARDS [Hinds Co.]—Mrs. Ruth Alford Gleason, 92, a retired schoolteacher, died of a stroke Thursday [April 19] at Vicksburg Medical Center.

            Services are 4 p.m. today at Utica Christian Church with burial in the Utica Cemetery [Hinds Co.]. Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home....

            Mrs. Gleason, a Barrellton, Ky., native, was a longtime resident of Jackson, Utica and Edwards. She was one of the oldest graduates of Millsaps College having graduated in 1918. She taught school in Bedford, Ind., D’Lo, Magee and Jackson. She retired in 1962 as English teacher from Utica High School.

            Mrs. Gleason taught Sunday school for 79 years and was a member of Utica Christian Church. She was an associate member of Edwards United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include: daughter, Dorothy Gleason Summers of Edwards; and one granddaughter, three nieces and six great-nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth A. Gleason (SS# issued in MS) was born 17 Nov 1897.

            Ruth and her parents, Wiley Harris Alford (1867–1934) and Olla Barrell Alford (1871–1946), are the only Alfords buried in Utica Cemetery.

            On the 1930 census in Beat 1, Hinds Co., MS, Ruth E. Gleason, age 32, is listed as married (at age 30) but living with her parents and sister Clara. Wiley is a Christian church minister and Ruth has no occupation. The name of Ruth’s husband is not known.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Ruth Elizabeth 1897 MS¹, Wiley Harris 1867 MS ², Warren Jefferson 1831 GA³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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S.J. ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 6 May 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995

 

GREENWOOD [Leflore Co.]—S.J. Alford, 84, a retired cotton farmer, died of heart failure Wednesday at Greenwood Leflore Hospital.

            Services are 10 a.m. today at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home with burial in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford, a Carroll County native, lived in Greenwood 40 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Willie Mae; daughters, Shirley Overlay of Greenwood and Delores Erwin of Dallas; sister, Elgie Standrod of Greenwood; and two grandchildren and four great–grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that S.J. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 3 June 1909.

            See the obituaries of his sisters-in-law Ruby Stone Alford and Lucille Buford Alford in this compilation.

            He is listed as S.J. on the 1920 census with his large family in Hemmingway, Carroll Co., MS, dwelling #87: Smith Alford, farmer age 42; his wife Freddie 37; sons: Irbie 18, Herman 16, Lara 15, Talmage 13, Noah 12, Noel 12, S.J. 10, Ocie 4, and Reed 2/12; daughters: Adnis 7 and Elgia 2; and father Jeff Alford 72. All (and their parents) were born in MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: S.J. 1909 MS¹, James Smith 1878 MS², Henry J. 1847 MS³, James Henry 1825 AL⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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SALLIE IRENE WATKINS ALFORD

 

THE CARTHAGINIAN

Carthage, Leake Co., MS—Thursday, 25 February 2010

 

            Sallie Irene Alford, 88, of Carthage, died Saturday, Feb. 20, at her home.

            Services were at 2 p. m. Sunday at Pleasant Hill Church of God with Bro. Steve Roberts and Bro. Mark Gill officiating.  Burial was in Old Pleasant Hill Church of God Cemetery with Wilcox Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            A Leake County native, she was a member of Pleasant Hill Church of God and a homemaker.

            Survivors include three sons, Bennie Ray Alford, Brandon, Mack Alford and Jackie Frank Alford of Carthage; one daughter, Brenda Moore, Carthage; one sister, Doris Hollingsworth, Carthage; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Melton Alford, Roy Alford, Stan Alford, Timothy Alford, Ken Alford, Corey Alford, and Matthew Peoples.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 Feb 1922, last residence Carthage, Leake Co., MS.

            Irene was born in Leake County, MS, to Charles Milton Watkins and Sarah Ethel Miller. She married Leroy Alford (sometimes spelled Lee Roy) in Leake County on 4 Jan 1938.

            See the obituary of her husband’s twin brother, Dossie Joy Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Leroy 1910 MS¹, Wilburn Whitfield 1875 AL², Columbus Washington 1850 GA³, James Floyd 1817 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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SAMUEL HORACE “RED” ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ January 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

MORTON [Scott Co.]—Samuel H. “Red” Alford, 91, a carpenter, died of heart failure Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at Scott Regional Hospital. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 30 Sept 1910, last residence Rolling Fork, Sharkey Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his son Samuel Jackson Alford in this compilation.

            This is probably the Samuel Horace Alford listed in AAFA records as born 30 Sept 1911. He married Linnie C. Jackson.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Samuel Horace 1910 MS¹, William Allen 1867 MS², Brittain Washington 1843 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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SAMUEL JACKSON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—_____ October 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

            Samuel J. Alford died Sunday, Oct. 22, 1989, at Vicksburg [MS] Medical Center. He was 46.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Morton. He had been a resident of Vicksburg for the past 25 years, where he was associated with the Geo-Technical Lab of Waterways Experiment Station. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Big Horn Hunting Club and Grace Baptist Church.

            He is survived by his wife, Theda P. Alford of Vicksburg; one daughter, Stephanie Alford of Vicksburg; one brother, Bob Alford of Rolling Fork; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Alford of Morton; and a number of other relatives.

            Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Fisher Funeral Home Chapel and at 2 p.m. at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Morton. Burial will be in Morton Memorial Gardens....

            Pallbearers will be Jimmy Miller Billy Gene Wright, Mickey Sullivan, Jimmy Ray Palmer, Troy Parsons, Travis Coleman, Andrew Harrison and Frank Palmer.

            Honorary pallbearers are members of Big Horn Hunting Club and Pavements Systems Division of W.E.S.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death. AAFA cemetery records provide his full name, birth date 6 July 1943, and the name of his father, Samuel H. Alford.

            See the obituary of his father, Samuel Horace “Red” Alford, in this compilation.

            Sammy Jackson Alford married Theda Padgett on 15 Oct 1965 in Hinds Co., MS.

 

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SARAH AMANZA ALFORD TINGLE

Aunt of Herman Woodrow Alford, AAFA #0068

 

NESHOBA DEMOCRAT

Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS—Thursday, 3 January 1952

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Mrs. John H. Tingle, member of one of Neshoba county’s most prominent families, passed away in a local hospital Monday [December 31, 1951] following an extended illness. Mrs. Tingle had been a patient in the hospital for several weeks.

            Sarah Amanza Alford Tingle, 82 years of age at the time of her death was a native of Newton county, the daughter of the late J.M. Alford and Mrs. Sara Cooper Alford.

            She was married to Mr. Tingle in early life and she and her husband had spent many years in the Fork community where they reared their family. She was a member of the Methodist church....

            She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John L. Posey, Mrs. Cecil Morris and Mrs. Herbert Barnes, this city, and Mrs. R.D. Lindsey, Kosciusko, and one son, J. Marvin Tingle, two foster sons, Lonnie and Jack Warren of Florida. She is also survived by several grandchildren and other close relatives.

            Funeral services were held last Wednesday morning from Henry’s Chapel.... Interment was in the church cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666, shows her name as Sarah Elmanza Alford.

            Sarah was born 19 June 1869 in Newton Co., MS, the daughter of John Madison “Jack” Alford and Sarah Frances Cooper. She married John Franklin Tingle on 17 Jan 1892 in Neshoba Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            Her lineage: Sarah 1869 MS¹, John Madison 1826 GA², John 1801 NC³.

 

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STEWART FLOYD ALFORD III

Cousin of Oliver S. Robinson, AAFA #0145, and Edgar Griffin Alford Sr., AAFA #0423

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Friday, 14 June 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, December 1991 and June 1992 (as Floyd Alford)

 

MADISON [Madison Co.]—Floyd Alford Jr., 79, a retired state Highway Department employee, died of heart failure Thursday [June 13] at Bond Nursing Home.

            Services are 5 p.m. Saturday at Chapel of the Episcopal Church in Rolling Fork with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery in Glen Allan [Washington Co.]. Glenwood Funeral Home in Rolling Fork is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was a lifelong resident of Issaquena County where he had farming interests. He was a member of the Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church.

            Survivors include: son, Stewart Floyd “Bud” Alford III [sic] of Madison; sisters, Margaret Healy and Roberta Kleinschmidt, both of New Orleans, and [Aurora Louise] Boie Gilchrist of Jackson and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Stewart F. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 5 Sept 1911.

            See the obituaries of his sister Aurora Louise Alford Gilchrist; and his cousin Edgar Griffin Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Margaret Hoy Alford Healy in Louisiana Obituaries.

            Ruby Alford Heard, AAFA Genealogist for Mississippi, expanded on the obituary above:

 

      Stewart Floyd Alford III was the son of Stewart Floyd Alford and Nellie Wade Biggs. He was born in Issaquana Co., MS. Floyd Alford’s wife, Zell M. Martin Alford, preceded him in death on 28 June 1986.

      His obituary shows him as being a Junior rather than the third. According to all the research we have done on this Alford family, he would be the third and his son would be the fourth. [However, Stewart Floyd Alford III is listed on a 2005 list of Professional Engineers.]

      He is a descendant of Julius C. Alford and Mary Floyd Alford, who migrated to MS from GA about 1839, living first in Wilkinson Co., MS, then Madison Co., MS. They were from Greene Co., GA. Julius C. Alford was the son of Julius C. Alford and Rebecca Jackson Alford of Greene Co. GA, and Mary Floyd Alford was the daughter of John Buford Floyd and Nancy _____ Floyd of GA.

 

            Stewart Floyd Alford’s parents are also buried in Greenfield Cemetery.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Stewart Floyd 1911 MS¹, Stewart Floyd 1873 MS², Stewart Floyd 1835 GA³, Julius C. 1798 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

 

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SUSAN INEZ ALFORD FERGUSON

Sister of Earsel Alford Bender, AAFA #0260, and Cecil Dezmon Alford, AAFA #0651

 

Source unknown, but probably:

NESHOBA DEMOCRAT

Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS—_____ February 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

Photo from Earsel Bender

 

            Services for Susan Inez Ferguson were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of McClain-Hays Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Alford and the Rev. Brown Barrier officiated. Burial was in Sandtown Cemetery in Neshoba County.

            Mrs. Ferguson, 85, of Natchez, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 in Natchez Regional Hospital in Natchez.

            She was born in Wister, Okla. but moved to Mississippi early in life and had made her home in Natchez for the past 50 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Natchez where she was a member of the Dorcus Sunday school class.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. “Dutch” Ferguson; one son, Samuel Gary Ferguson; and one brother, Howard Alford.

            Survivors include two daughters, Pauline Birkelback of Bellville, Texas and Barbara Ann Stokes of Liberty; two sons, W. Perry Ferguson of Natchez and T. Vestal Ferguson of Wisner, La; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ellie Ree Seale of Philadelphia, Earsel Bender of Las Vegas, Nev. and Evelyn McCardle of Gulfport; four brothers, Hubbard Alford and Tom Alford, both of Philadelphia, Dezmon Alford of Madison and Austin Alford of Mobile, Ala.

            Pallbearers were Clayton Ferguson, Steve Stokes, Shelby Stokes, Jeff Stokes, Vestal Ferguson, Joel Ferguson, Phil Haydel and David Haydel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez A. Ferguson (SS# issued in MS) was born 27 Oct 1918.

            See the obituaries of her siblings Ellie Ree Alford Seale, Henry Howard Alford, and Hubard Hamilton Alford Alford (with census data); her nephew Louis Wayne Alford; and her uncle Gene Nelson Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            Her lineage: Susan Inez 1918 MS¹, William Lace 1887 MS², Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS³, John Henry 1816 NC⁴.

 

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SYBLE LOUISE MOHON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 24 March 2007

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Syble M. Alford, 81, died Friday, March 23, 2007 at Bedford Care Center in Mendenhall after a lengthy illness. Visitation begins at 1:30 p.m. today at Lakewood South Funeral Home. Services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow in Lakewood Memorial Park South.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her sons, Marion G. (Pam) Alford of Brandon and Tommy (Carolyn) Mohon, Sr. of Pinola; sister, Carrie Mae Sandifer; Two Grandsons, Wayne Mohon and James Mohon; and Five Great Grandchildren.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to God's Way Ministry, 179 Bushtown Rd., Pinola, MS 39149-3804.

 

Photo from Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wilton Golson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Syble M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 19 March 1926, last residence Brandon, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, Marion Herbert Alford, in this compilation.

 

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TERESA MARIE KOOB ALFORD

 

ARGUS LEADER

Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD—Wednesday, 25 April 2007

 

RAYMOND [Hinds Co.], MS—Teresa Marie (Koob) Alford, age 39, died January 23, 2007 at her home due to kidney failure. Teresa was born June 10, 1967 in Kansas, to Douglas and Irene (Korves) Koob.

            Teresa is survived by: her husband, Spartacus Alford, Raymond, MS; her children, Tiffany, Tara, and Treven; her father, Douglas Koob and her stepmother, Ruth Koob, Platte City, MO; brother, Joseph Koob; sisters, Beth Koob and Sarah Koob; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Koob and maternal grandfather, A.V. Korves; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

            Graveside inurnment services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2007 at St. Edwards Catholic Cemetery near Worthing [Lincoln Co.], SD. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Teresa M. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Florence, Rankin Co., MS.

 

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THEODORE “PETE” ALFORD

AAFA #0067

Photo from Ray Funeral Home, Cleveland, MS

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 22 March 2009

 

            Theodore Pete Alford, 83, of Gunnison died Friday, March 20, 2009, at his home.

            Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2009, at the United Gunnison Methodist Church with Rev. Hugh Holder-Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in New Cleveland Cemetery under the direction of Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. today at Ray Funeral Home and again from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the church.

            Mr. Alford was born on December 28, 1925 in Cleveland to Mr. and Mrs. Zack A. Alford. He graduated from Merigold High School. Mr. Alford enlisted in the navy in 1944 and was a World War II veteran. He trained at Camp Perry, Virginia, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He reached the rank of Yeoman 2nd Class before his discharge on April l, 1946. He was a Mason and a member of the Gunnison United Methodist Church. Mr. Alford was a pulpwood and timber contractor with U.S. Gypsum Company for 30 years and was engaged in the auto parts business in Rosedale and Cleveland before his retirement.

            He is preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Ryon Baker.

            Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann Alston Alford; a daughter, Cynthia Alford Baker and her husband, Stanley of Rogers, Arkansas; two sons, Theodore (Ted) Alford, Jr. and William Davidson (Dave) Alford of Donaldson Point Hunting Club, Gunnison; three grandchildren, Shelley Baker, Davis Alford, and Anna Vause Alford; and one sister, Mrs. Virginia Hort of Sierra Vista, Arizona.

            Online register book may be viewed and signed at www.rayfuneralhome.net.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Zachary A. Alford; and his sister Hattie Mae Alford Gregory in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Theodore 1925 MS¹, Zachary A. 1881 MS², Theodore 1839 MS³, John 1801 GA⁴.

 

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THOMAS G. ALFORD, SR.

 

VICKSBURG POST

Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS—Thursday, 31 October 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Thomas G. Alford Sr. died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at his home. He was 73.

            Mr. Alford was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg. He owned and operated Saxton Tire Barn for 40 years and was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Nannie May Goodwin Alford; and his sister, Loice Beard.

            Survivors include his wife, Lois King Alford of Vicksburg; a daughter, Lynn A. Warnock of Walls; a son, Thomas “Bo” Alford of Vicksburg; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

In another article, source unknown:

 

            Thomas G. Alford Sr., 73, died Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at home. Visitation is 5–7 p.m. today at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home in Vicksburg.... Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas G. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 6 Dec 1928.

            RootsWeb Family Trees list Walter Hudson Alford and Nannie Mae Goodwin and their daughter Loice. W.H. Alford married Nannie May Goodwin in Tallahatchie Co., MS, on 11 Dec 1918.

            On the 1930 census the family is listed in Bea 3 (E.D. 8), Tallahatchie Co., MS, dwelling #73: Walter H. Alford, farmer age 42; his wife Nannie M. 32; daughter Loice N. 8; and son Thomas C. 1-4/12. All were b. in MS.

            On Walter Hudson Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is a single farmer age 30 living in Tallahatchie Co., MS. He says he was born 14 Nov 1886 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. He was responsible for his father and mother and was tall with blue eyes and black hair.

            His lineage: Thomas G. 1928 MS¹, Walter Hudson 1886 MS², John Hudson 1845 MS³, Hudson 1805 MS⁴, Cade 1771 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

 

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TRAVIS EARL ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 27 October 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

WEST POINT [Clay Co.]—Travis Earl Alford, 68, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant, died of cancer Monday [October 25] at Clay County Medical Center

            Services are at 2 p.m. today at Nowell-Robinson Funeral Home with burial in Arbor Grove Cemetery [Chickasaw Co.].

            Mr. Alford, a native of Thorn [Chickasaw Co.], had lived in West Point 32 years. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He had also retired from Dubuque Packing Co. and Bryan Foods.

            Survivors include: wife, Jean; son, Mike Murphree of New York; daughters, Linda Holley of New Orleans, Charlotte Messier of Brattleboro, Vt., Debbie Anthony of Tupelo and Jeannie Johnson of West Point; brother, Merrill Alford of Vardaman; sister, Josephine Bennett of Hickory Flat; and four grandchildren…. [article cut off]

 

Photo from Arbor Grove Baptist Cemetery, Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Travis E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 29 April 1925.

            Travis was the son of Leonard Wayne Alford (1893–1977) and Cora Wooldridge (1893–1963). They are buried in Ellzey Cemetery in Calhoun Co., MS.

            Leonard’s parents, Oscar S. Alford (1867–1947) and Sarah Frances Griffin (1875–1953), are also buried in Ellzey Cemetery.

            Leonard’s birth year is listed as 1893 on his FindAGrave.com memorial; as 1894 on his WWI Draft Registration Card; and as Nov 1892 on the 1900 census in Pleasant Grove, Chickasaw Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            His lineage: Travis Earl 1925 MS¹, Leonard Wayne 1893 MS², Oscar S. “Bud” 1867 GA³, George Washington 1840 GA⁴, James Richard 1821 GA⁵, Jeptha 1797 NC⁶, Goodrich 1750 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

 

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VELMA MAE ALFORD HANNIS

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 16 December 2008

 

            Mrs. Mae Alford Hannis, 84, of Pearl, died Monday, December 15, 2008, at home.

            Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Chapel in Jackson with interment in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be today from 5–8 p.m. at Baldwin-Lee.

            Mrs. Hannis was a member of Lakeshore Baptist church and a previous long time member of Cooper Road Christian Church. She retired from Trustmark Bank.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, W.T. Hannis; and her son, Ronny Hannis, who was killed in the 1966 Candlestick Park Tornado.

            She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Rainer of Pearl and Darlene Klotz and her husband, Cliff of Florence; one son, Don Hannis and wife, Janie of Pelahatchie; sisters, Alyne Moore, Shirley Smith, Ruby Wallace; and brother, Mack Alford; three grandchildren, DeSha Cohn, Blaine Hannis and Ronny Rainer; four great-grandchildren, Travis Cohn, Trevor Cohn, Rebecca Hannis and Ryan Rainer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mae A. Hannis (SS# issued in MS) was born 6 Aug 1924, last residence Pearl, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituaries of her siblings Malcom J. Alford and Ruby Louise Alford Wallace in this compilation.

            AAFA records show her as Velma Mae Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Velma Mae 1924 MS¹, Robert Cleveland 1893 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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VELMA WALTERS ALFORD

 

Source unknown, but probably:

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—_____ January 1990

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990

 

            Mrs. Velma Walters Alford, 82, a resident of Magnolia [Pike Co.], died Jan. 19, 1990, in Beacham Memorial Hospital of Magnolia. Visitation will be 5-10 tonight in Catchings Funeral Home of McComb. Services will be 10 a. m. Saturday in Catchings chapel..... Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born May 30, 1907, in Pike County. She was the daughter of Thomas and Victoria Allen Walters. She was a homemaker and a member of Bala Chitto Baptist Church. Mrs. Alford also was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Eugene Alford; and one son, William Joseph Alford. She is survived by one stepson, Travis Alford of Denham Springs, La.; three daughters, Shirley Hasselle and Janie Alford Roberts, of Magnolia, and Mary Strojan of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Robbie Harris of Meridian and Willie Jean Hannula of New Orleans; one brother, Arthur Walters of McComb; one sister, Clara Montgomery of McComb; eight step-grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Velma W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) and list her death date as January 1990.

            See the obituaries of her stepdaughter Robbie Alford Harris; and her husband’s brother, Luther Wroten Alford, in this compilation.

            Arthur Eugene Alford married (1) Vera Simmons on 5 Nov 1921 in Pike Co., MS. She is also buried in Magnolia Cemetery (1901–1928).

            Arthur’s parents, Albert Arthur Alford (1872–1936) and Linnie Berryhill (1876–1952) are also buried in Magnolia Cemetery.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Arthur Eugene 1898 MS¹, Albert Arthur 1872 MS², Ira Newton 1848 MS³, Ira Payne 1822 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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VERA L. ALFORD STURGES

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Tuesday, 6 February 2001

 

D’IBERVILLE [Harrison Co.]—Vera L. Sturges, 59, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, in D’Iberville.

            Mrs. Sturges was born in McComb and had been a resident of D’Iberville for the past 24 years. She was a member and past president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville. She was employed with President Casino in Biloxi.

            She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Dean Sturges.

            Survivors include her husband, Dean W. Sturges of D’Iberville; five daughters, Denise La Voie of Bakersville, Calif., Bobbie Lynn Breaux of Harvey, La., Tammy McClure of Perkinston, Cherrie St. Amant of Saucier and Christina Sturges of D’Iberville; three sons, Stephen Sturges of Carothers, Calif., Bruce McClure of Wiggins and Christopher Sturges of Saucier; two sisters, Sandra Echelberry and Marilyn Fielder, both of D’Iberville; two brothers, Sam Alford of Atlanta and Bert Alford of Cleveland, Tenn; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi. A service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Biloxi National Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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VERNER FRANKLIN ALFORD

 

[A similar article was published on the same day in The Meridian Star.]

 

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL

Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Friday, 13 February 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

BOONEVILLE [Prentiss Co.]—Verner Franklin Alford, 60, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at his home in Booneville. He was a truck driver and a farmer. He was a Methodist.

            Services were Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at the John E. Stephens Chapel in Philadelphia.... Burial was in Sandtown United Methodist Cemetery.

            Survivors include his wife, Linda Skaggs Alford of Booneville; two sons, James Holley of Aberdeen and Tim Holley of Hamilton; his mother, Lavurn Alford of Philadelphia; five sisters, Chelsea Kilgore of Jackson, Clara Sullivan of Philadelphia, Thresa Martin and Edna Earl Simpson, both of Pearl, and Patsy Brown of Flora; three brothers, Robert Alford, Charles Alford and Dale Alford, all of Philadelphia; six grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Franklin Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 May 1943.

            AAFA has him recorded as Vernon Franklin Alford. He was the son of Earl Alford and Levern Cannon of Neshoba Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            His lineage: Verner Franklin 1943 MS¹, Earl 1917 MS², David Franklin 1894 MS³, Benjamin Franklin 1855 MS⁴, John Henry 1816 NC⁵.

 

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VIRGINIA NELL SMALL ALFORD

 

[Nearly identical articles appeared in both The Clarion-Ledger and The Commercial Appeal on 28 May 2006.]

 

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Monday, 29 May 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

KOSCIUSKO [Attala Co.], Miss.—Virginia Nell Small Alford, died Friday, May 26, 2006, at her home in Kosciusko of multiple myeloma. Her body has been dedicated to research.

            The daughter of George Jacob Small and Helen Elizabeth Clement Small, Virginia was born July 24, 1923, in Hickory Flat, Miss. She graduated Greenwood High School, Mississippi State College for Women, and the School of Dietetics at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. After her children were launched in careers of their own she conducted a nutrition counseling service and worked as a registered dietitian for Kidney Care Inc.

            She is survived by a son, Dr. John Marvin Alford III and his wife, Angeline Bedingfield Alford of Dublin, Ga.; a daughter, Helen Elizabeth Alford Redding and her husband, Robert Valentine Redding of Jackson, Tenn.; a son, Dr. Peter Tyler Alford of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and a son Dr. Timothy Johnstone Alford and his wife Mary, Alene Cobb Alford of Kosciusko, Miss. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Daniel Clement Redding and his wife, Joy, Kate Elizabeth Redding, Jenny Tyler Redding Rhodes and her husband, Danny, Timothy Joseph Alford, Leah Mabry Alford, John Paul Alford, Edward Tyler Alford, Sanford Davis Alford, Amy Louise Alford and Conner Adger Alford; a great-grandson, Jordan Christian Redding; and a great-granddaughter, Tayler Delielo. She is also survived by a sister, Bess Rogers Small Newman and her husband, William Pippin Newman of College Station, Texas; and a niece, Laura Helen Newman Nixon and her husband, Clair Johnson Nixon.

            A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at First Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, Miss., where she was a deacon, an elder, a Sunday school teacher and a choir member....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia S. Alford (SS# issued in MS).

            See the obituary of her husband, John Marvin Alford Jr., in this compilation..

 

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VIRGINIA WILKES ALFORD

 

NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT

Natchez, Adams Co., MS—Sunday, 15 July 2007

 

NATCHEZ—Graveside services for Virginia W. Alford, 81, of Natchez who died Friday, July 13, 2007, at Magnolia House will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford was born Aug. 20, 1925, in Noxapater, the daughter of Thomas Hughes Wilkes and Louise Chambliss Wilkes.

            Survivors include her husband Paul B. Alford Jr.; a daughter, Suzanne Zuccaro and husband Edward of Natchez; a son Paul B. Alford III and wife Rebecca of Hartsville, S.C.; grandchildren, Christopher Zuccaro, Holly Alford, Brittain Alford, Alex Rogers, Patrick Rogers and Blaire Rogers.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Natchez, Adams Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her husband, Paul Brittain Alford Jr., in this compilation.

 

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VIVIAN ELIZABETH HARRISON ALFORD

 

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN

Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—Friday, 12 November 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

GAUTIER [Jackson Co.]—Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Ellisville for Vivian Elizabeth Harrison Alford, 42, of Gautier, who died Nov. 11, 2004, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. Burial will be in Benson Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was a registered nurse at Singing River Hospital.

            She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Otis Harrison.

            Survivors include her husband, Ulis Alford Jr. of Gautier; two sons, Christopher Alford and Justin Alford, both of Gautier; a daughter, Lanesha A. Alford of Columbia; her mother, Julia Harrison of Ellisville; a sister, Phyllis Earnest of Laurel; and a brother, Frederick Harrison of Ellisville.

            Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today at the church. Young’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vivian E. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 7 May 1962.

            AAFA sent a letter to her husband, Ulis Alford, seeking more information on his ancestry, but there was no response. It is known that Ulis is a shipyard worker on the Gulf Coast and that they are an African American family.

 

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VIVIAN HALFORD DORSETT

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 11 May 2009

 

BRANDON—Vivian H. Dorsett, 81, a former telephone operator, died Saturday. May 9, 2009, at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon.

            Visitation is 5-9 pm Monday, May 11, 2009, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are 10 am Tuesday, May 12, 2009, from the Chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home with burial to follow in Lakewood Memorial Park South on McCluer Road In South Jackson, MS.

            Vivian was born on October 30, 1927, in Leake County, MS to the late Willie Edgar Halford and the late Lovie Mae Dumas Halford. She worked for Bell South Telephone Company as a telephone operator for several years. She moved to Brandon from South Jackson in 1994. She was a member of Alta Woods Baptist Church. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband, Donald F. Dorsett; and by her two brothers, Ray Halford and Wilbert Halford.

            Survivors include her son, Donald W. Dorsett and his wife, Donna of Brandon, MS; her sister, Bette Caldwell of Philadelphia, PA; several sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Lauren Bourgeois and her husband, Marc of Poplarville, MS and Heather Stingley and her husband, B.J. of Brandon, MS; and one great-grandson, David Bourgeois of Poplarville, MS.

            Memorials may be made to Alta Woods Baptist Church, 168 Colonial Dr., Jackson, MS.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vivian H. Dorsett (SS# issued in MS), last residence Brandon, Rankin Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her brother Wilbert Edgar Halford in this compilation. In that obituary, she is listed as Corece Dorsett.

 

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VONCEIL ALFORD STRONG

AAFA #0343

Sister of Willie Joe “Billy Joe” Alford, AAFA #0325

 

Photo from AAFA files

 

COMMERCIAL DISPATCH

Columbus, Lowndes Co., MS—Tuesday, 10 July 2007

Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Mrs. Vonceil Alford Strong, 82, passed away Monday, July 9, 2007, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.

            Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Gunter and Peel Chapel.... Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery....

            Mrs. Strong was born January 30, 1925, in McComb, MS to the late Florence Johnston and Dewey Alford. She was a graduate of McComb High School, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College, and Purdue University. She briefly worked as a draftsman for South Central Bell in Meridian, MS. There she met and married the late Leroy Strong, her husband of 38 years.

            Mr. and Mrs. Strong moved to Columbus in 1950 where Mrs. Strong became a draftsman for Four County Electric Power Association. She later worked for West & Sons Construction Company as their residential home designer and for West Realty as a real estate agent. During the 1970’s Mr. And Mrs. Strong moved to Leroy’s hometown of Bay St. Louis, MS, where Mrs. Strong started her own real estate agency.

            Mr. and Mrs. Strong eventually moved back to Columbus and Mrs. Strong became a self-employed residential home designer. She worked for many contractors in town and designed homes in all of the major areas of Columbus. Most recently, she worked with Bill McBryde in designing homes in Timber Cove, where she lived.

            Mrs. Strong was a charter member of the Soroptimist Club. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Lewis Fellowship Sunday School Class.

            In addition to her parents, Mrs. Strong was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Strong, and her stepson, Kermit Strong of Lakeshore, MS. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Fred) Hayslett of Columbus; daughter-in-law June Strong of Swainsboro, GA; brother, Billy Joe Alford of Hammond, LA; granddaughter, Jennifer Harris of Birmingham, AL; grandson, Jody (Ashley) Harris and great-grandson Macrae Harris of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and special friend Bill Stokes of Ruston, LA. Pallbearers will be Ron Locke, Doug Holland, Larry Harris, Steve Green, Jeff Alford, Joe Alford, Bill McBryde, and W.V. West....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vonceil A. Strong (SS# issued in MS) was born 30 January 1925.

            See the obituaries of her cousins Benjamin Franklin Alford Jr., Hilan Lucille Alford Magee, and Farrol Jasper Alford in this compilation.

            Her full name was Edith Vonceil, but she never used Edith.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Edith Vonceil 1925 MS¹, Dewey Hobson 1898 MS², Needham Jasper 1862 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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WARREN WILLIAM ALFORD

 

HAZLEHURST COURIER

Hazlehurst, Copiah Co., MS—Thursday, 18 August 1927

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

            Mr. Warren W. Alford died at his home in Gallman [Copiah Co.] Friday night, August 12th, 1927. He was born in September, 1845, hence lacked but a brief time of reaching his 82nd birthday. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Methodist church at Gallman, of which deceased was a devoted member for many years, and the remains were laid to rest in “God’s acre” at Gallman by the side of loved ones who had gone on before.

            .... The little church would not hold one-half the people assembled to pay their last respects to the-beloved friend, kindly neighbor and Christian gentleman; but those who could not find room, remained in the grove without in respectful sorrow. Grandsons served as pall bearers, and grand-daughters arranged a wealth of floral offerings on the new made grave.

            Warren W. Alford was the son of Julius Alford, who came of sturdy North Carolina stock, and settled in the Gallman section of the county many years before the outbreak of the civil war. Mr. Julius Alford was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church at Crystal Springs. The subject of this sketch was born on his father’s farm north of Gallman, when the paternal home was situated on the west side of the Illinois Central railroad. The home was later established on the east side of the railroad, and adjacent to the Hazlehurst-Crystal Springs road, and has since been destroyed by fire. Warren Alford saw two years of active service in the Confederate army. Returning from the war, he of course found his father’s slaves all free, and the family fortunes greatly reduced by the havoc of war. He had, therefore, no opportunity to acquire an education but all his long life Mr. Alford was a great reader and student, and he became one of the best informed men in the county.

            In the year 1866, Mr. Warren Alford and Miss Mary Blair Traweek were united in marriage. The bride was the daughter of Dr. Cornelius Traweek, of Georgetown and Hazlehurst, and the wedding ceremony was performed by a cousin, Rev. Martin Trawick, first pastor of the Hazlehurst Presbyterian church. Six children survive this happy union: Mr. W.B. Alford and Mrs. John L. Miller, of Hazlehurst; Mrs. Joel Lilly, Mrs. E.F. Jones and Mrs. Luther Ramsey of Gallman; and Mrs. H.B. Graves of Waynesboro. Mr. Alford also has surviving one brother, Mr. J.C. Alford, of Dayton, Texas, now himself nearing his 80th year.

            This, in brief outline, is the life of Warren W. Alford. To make it complete, it should be added that he was one of the largest truck farmers in the county, and was connected with the mercantile firm of Alford & Miller, of Hazlehurst and Gallman, and was a man of more than ordinary business foresight and enterprise....

 

In the same issue on a different page in a column titled “Items of Interest in Old Copiah” appeared the following:

 

            A partial list of those from out of town who attended the funeral of the late Warren W. Alford Last Saturday: Dr. W.G. Alford of Memphis; J.E Alford and daughter, Miss Ella Quin, James Blair Alford and MisseS Margaret and Melba Alford, of McComb; Mesdames Hiram Patterson and Leon Roberts, of Monticello; J.M. LeWis, Mr. and Mrs. RoberT LewiS Terry, Mrs. James Luther Enochs, Mrs. Lora Smith Chambers, of Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Fleet Jones, of Auburn; Miss Pearl Alford, Rockport; Mr. H.B. Graves, Waynesboro; Rev. C.A. Schultz, Lumberton; J.F. Alford, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Miller, Clarksdale; Mrs. A.L. Price and J.C. Price, Utica; Mrs. W.S. Catching, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. B. Catching and Mesdames F.B. Catching and R.R. Allen, Georgetown; Frank Alford, Mr. and Mrs. George Batton, Mr. and Mrs. Folkes, Rev. J.G. Galloway, Mesdames Will Price and Emma Siebe and Messrs. A. Lotterhos and C.M. Huber, of Crystal Springs.

 

AAFA NOTES: Warren and his wife Mary are buried in Gallman Cemetery in Copiah Co., along with a number of their children.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Warren William 1845 MS⁴, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁵, James 1764 NC⁶, Jacob 1738 VA⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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WENDELL HOWARD ALFORD

Uncle of Nathan Paul Alford, AAFA #1017

 

Photo and middle name from Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Ridgeland, MS

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 11 June 2009

 

            Mr. Wendell Alford, 74, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson after a lengthy illness.

            Visitation will be held at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland from 9 am until 11 am on Friday, June 12, 2009. A celebration of Wendell’s life will be held following visitation at 11 am at the Wright & Ferguson Chapel. Burial will be held at Tylertown Cemetery at 4 pm in Tylertown, MS.

            Wendell was born on May 24, 1935, to Brewster and Vera Alford of Tylertown, MS. He had served in the National Guard for eight years. Wendell retired from McMillan Bloedel in Magnolia, MS after 30+ years as a press operator. He was an avid Ole Miss fan and sports enthusiast. His favorite pastime was watching football. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. Wendell was a member of First Baptist Church of Madison.

            Wendell was predeceased by his parents and a brother, B.V. Alford, Jr. of Bogalusa, LA.

            He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Betty Jean Brumfield Alford of Madison; his sons, Duane (and Jackie) Alford of Brandon, Wade Alford of Magnolia, and Bruce (and Renee) Brumfield of Madison; his daughters, Deanna (and Chris) Laciura of Osyka, Diane (and Wendell) Welch of Summit, Beverly (and Eddie) Hickey of Terry, and Billie Ann (and Keith) Myers of Star; his brother, Billy Alford of Lexie; and his sister, Annie Merle Alexander of Jayess. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends.

            The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Central Dialysis Center in Canton and Dr. Douglas Harkins for their loving care over the past few years. They would also like to thank the deacons of FBC Madison for their devotion and weekly service to Wendell.

            Memorials may be made in Mr. Alford’s memory to the FBC Madison youth or senior citizens ministry.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wendell H. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Madison, Madison Co., MS.

            We included the obituary of his brother Brewster Van “B.V.” Alford Jr. in Louisiana Obituaries. His obituary identifies their parents as Brewster Alford and Vera Pott.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Wendell H. 1935 MS¹, Brewster Van 1896 MS², John Eden 1866 MS³, Sebastian 1831 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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WENDOLYN ALFORD JAGGARS

 

[A similar article was published the preceding day in The Clarion-Ledger.]

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Sunday, 22 October 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Services for Wendolyn Alford Jaggars of Greenwood will be at 2 p.m. today at Wilson & Knight Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Jaggars, 86, died of heart failure, Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at her residence.

            She was born in Scott County. She was a graduate of Mississippi State College for Women, now Mississippi University for Women, in Columbus. Known as “Wimpy” by her friends and family, she was a longtime resident of Greenwood. She was a member of Christ Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher.

            Mrs. Jaggars was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Evans.

            She is survived by her husband, Paul J. Jaggars of Greenwood; a brother, Paul Britt Alford of Natchez; two nieces, Ann Wright of Madison and Suzanne Zucarro of Natchez; two nephews, Paul Alford III of South Carolina and George Evans Jr. of Boyle; and a caregiver, Georgia Sweeney.

            .... Burial will be in New Cleveland Cemetery in Cleveland. Honorary pallbearers will be George Evans Jr., George Evans III, Frank Wright Jr., Ray Wright and Evan Wright....

 

Photo from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ted Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wendolyn A. Jaggars (SS# issued in MS) was born 8 June 1920.

            See the obituary of her brother Paul Brittain Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Wendolyn’s lineage: Wendolyn 1920 MS¹, Paul Brittain 1893 MS², William Allen 1867 MS³, Brittain Washington 1843 MS⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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WILBERT EDGAR HALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 21 May 2008

 

            Wilbert Edgar Halford, 85, an engineer with the MS Hwy Dept. for 40 years, died Monday, May 19, 2008, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.

            Services are 2:00 p.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Cedar Grove Cemetery near Lena.

            Survivors include: his wife, Inez Halford of Carthage; sons, Eddy Halford and wife, Maleigh of Bolton and Johnny Halford of Ludlow; sisters, Corece Dorsett of Brandon and Betty Sue Caldwell of Philadelphia, PA; son-in-law, Rick Tawwaters of Ridgeland; and granddaughter, Haley Halford of Bolton.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wilbert E. Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 20 Nov 1922, last residence Carthage, Leake Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his sister Vivian Halford Dorsett in this compilation.

 

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WILBUR C. ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 20 April 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

MT. OLIVE—William C. Alford [sic], 70, a yard maintenance worker, died Friday [April 18] of heart failure at his home.

            Services are 1 p.m. today at Colonial chapel funeral Home in Taylorsville with burial in Unity Methodist Church Cemetery in Smith County.

            Survivors include: wife, Earline; sons, Wilbur C. Alford, Jr. of Texarkana, Texas, Paul Harvey, David Harvey, and Jackie Harvey, all of Gulfport; daughters, Cheryl Mahnre of Oak Grove. Mo., Candy Houseman of Kansas City, Mo., Diann Saulters and Jane Dennis, both of Mount Olive, and Catherine Strickland of Gulfport; mother, Alice Alford of Independence, Mo.; brother, Harold Alford of Warsaw, Ark.; sister, Laureen Alford Hicks of Independence, Mo.; and 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wilbur C. Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 14 April 1927, last residence Gulfport, Harrison Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his mother, Alice Ferguson Alford, in the Missouri Obituaries compilation.

            William’s son is listed as Wilbur C. Alford Jr. in the obituary, and William’s name is Wilbur C. Alford in SSDI records. He is also Wilbur on census records and on his marriage record.

            Wilbur C. Alford, age 23 born 14 April 1927, married Gladys M. Thomas, age 19 born 8 December 1931 on 18 November 1950 in Jackson Co., MO. [Missouri Marriage Records, 1805–2002, Ancestry.com—image of marriage certificate online]

 

1930 CENSUS

Kansas City (District 165), Jackson Co., MO

Dwelling #202

 

Charles Alford                    head          38      MO MO MO   truck driver    

                                                                                                age 32 at first marriage

Alice                                    wife          19      MO MO MO   age 16 at first marriage

Wilbur A.                               son            3      MO MO MO

Lorene                                   dau    1-2/12      MO MO MO

James Fergerson     father-in-law          56      MO MO MO   odd jobs laborer, widowed

 

            On Charles Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [online at Ancestry.com], he is age 27, a single teamster living in Kansas City, MO, where he was born on 4 April 1890. He is short with brown hair and eyes.

            Charles L. Alford, age 32 of Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, married Alice Farguson, age 16 of the same city, on 4 June 1926 in Jackson Co., MO. Alice’s father James Farguson gave consent. [Missouri Marriage Records, 1805–2002, Ancestry.com]

            SSDI records show that Charley Alford (SS# issued in MO), was born 4 April 1890 and died _____ September 1977, last residence Independence, Jackson Co., MO.

            SSDI records show that Alice L. Alford (SS# issued in MO), was born 11 December 1910 and died 14 September 2000, last residence Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

            His lineage: Wilbur C. 1927 MO¹, Charles 1892 MO².

 

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WILLIAM H. ALFORD

 

TIMES POST

Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS—Thursday, 25 January 1996

 

HOUSTON—William H. Alford, age 68, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

            Funeral services were held Saturday, January 20 at Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Frank Samples and Bro. Frankie Boykin officiating. Burial was in Houston Cemetery. Southern Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

            A native of Houston, he was retired from Chickasaw County Co-Op and was a member of Vardaman United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include his wife Neva Alford of Houston; two sons, William Steven Alford of California and Ricky Alford of Houston; one daughter, LaDonna Summerford of Smithville; five grandchildren, Steven Alford, Nicci Jordan and Leah Summerford and Christi Alford; one sister, Marie Sutherland of Birmingham, AL and one brother, J. D. Alford of Danvers, IL.

            Pallbearers were Curtis Paul Alford, Leslie Goodson. Mark Bra, Jeff Laughlin, Sherman Alford, Ricky Goldman, Kirkham Dendy and Darrell Love.

 

Photo from Houston Cemetery, Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

                                                  

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William H. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 Jan 1927, last residence Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS

            See the obituary of his wife, Neva Ann King Alford, in this compilation.

 

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WILLIAM KYZAR “BILLY” ALFORD

Brother of Sarah Kay Alford Thornhill, AAFA #0079

 

SATURDAY STATE TIMES/MORNING ADVOCATE

Baton Rouge, LA—Saturday, 10 September 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Alford Sr., William K. “Billy”—Died Friday, Sept. 9, 1994, at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Biloxi. He was 59, a native and resident of Tylertown [Walthall Co.], Miss. He was a 1957 graduate of Southwest Mississippi Junior College, received his bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1959 and his master’s degree from LSU. He taught math and coached football in East Baton Rouge Parish for 25 years before becoming principal of Tylertown Junior High’s C Wing where he remained until his illness in March 1993. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

            Visiting was held at Capps Funeral Home, Tylertown 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at Tylertown Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday.... Burial in the Tylertown Cemetery.

            Survived by wife of 38 years, Mary Nell Simmons Alford, Tylertown; two sons, Kyzar Alford, Brandon, and Keith Alford, Hattiesburg; a daughter, Kim Alford, Baton Rouge; a daughter-in-law, Susan P. Alford, Brandon; two grandchildren, Kasey and Kelli Alford, both of Brandon; a brother, Joseph H. Alford, Jayess, Miss., two sisters, Virginia A. Knippers, Tylertown, and Kay Thornhill [AAFA #0079], Baton Rouge; and mother-in-law, Clara T. Simmons, Magnolia, Miss.

            Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Hardy Alford Sr. and Kate Kyzar Alford. Pallbearers will be nephews, Cletus Alford, Gary Thornhill, Craig Hill, Byron Hill, Jamie Alford and Brad Alford.

            He was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, Mississippi Retired Teachers Association and Magees Creek Hunting Club.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William K. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 Dec 1934.

            See the obituaries of William’s brother Joseph H. Alford, Jr.; and aunt Letha Alford Sims, with further information on this family, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Sarah Kay Alford Thornhill in Louisiana Obituaries—William’s middle name is from her obituary.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: William K. 1934 MS¹, Joseph Hardy 1901 MS², Thomas Lafayette 1870 MS³, Sebastian 1831 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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WILLIAM PRICE ALFORD

Cousin of Patrick Edward Roper, AAFA #0307

 

HAZLEHURST COURIER

Hazlehurst, Copiah Co., MS—Thursday, 16 April 1925

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

[The following item is not actually an obituary but was listed in the column “Local Paragraphs.”]

 

            This community was saddened Wednesday night by news of the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Alford. The span of life of the little child was but brief, but was long enough to find a very tender place in the hearts of the young parents, and of the grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Alford.... To the many relatives in Copiah county, and to the large number of loved ones at Utica [Hinds Co.], the tender sympathy of many friends is given in this hour of sorrow. The little body was laid to rest this morning in Hazlehurst Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: L.B. Alford is Luke Brittain Alford. He married Erin Mary Price on 15 June 1924 in Hinds Co., MS.

            The infant William Price Alford was born 4 Apr 1925 and died 15 Apr 1925. He, his parents, and his Alford grandparents are buried in New Hazlehurst Cemetery, Copiah Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: William Price 1925 MS¹, Luke Brittain 1899 MS², William Blair 1871 MS³, William Warren 1845 MS⁴, Julius Caesar 1808 NC⁵, James 1764 NC⁶, Jacob 1738 VA⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

 

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WILLIAM S. ALFORD, JR.

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS —Sunday, 20 November 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

JACKSON [Hinds Co.]—William S. Alford, Jr., 80, died Sunday, November 17, 2005 at Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Jackson. Visitation is 12-2 p.m. today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Services are 2 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 5 March 1925.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Alvin Harold Alford and Arthur N. Alford; and his sister-in-law Mary Ann Whittington Alford in this compilation.

            Three Mississippi marriages may be attributed to William:

           

1.   William Simon Alford Jr. m. Johnnie L. Parrett on 17 Jan 1958 in Rankin Co.

2.   William S. Alford Jr. married Catherine Rea Upton on 22 Oct 1968 in Hinds Co.

3.   William Simon Alford m. Marie K. Davis on 9 Sept 1970 in Hinds Co. See Marie’s obituary in this compilation.

 

            William’s family is on the 1930 census in Ward 2 (E.D. 5), Tangipahoa Parish, LA, dwelling #18: Willie S. Alford, farm manager age 39 b. MS (parents b. MS), served in WWI; his wife Mary I. 23 KY; children: Warren I 6 MS, Willie S. 5-1/12 MS [enumeration date is April 12]; Arthur N. 3-7/12 FL, and Marilyn 1-3/12 FL; and mother Eldora 56 MS. Willie was age 31 and Mary was 15 at first marriage.

            On Willie Simon Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 26, a single farmer, employed by W.H. Alford, living in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. He was born 26 Dec 1890 in Pocahontas, Hinds Co., MS. He is tall with brown hair and eyes. He says he volunteered for service but was “turned down on physical examination.”

            Willie Simeon Alford married Mary Ida Noel on 6 May 1922 in Hinds Co., MS.

            On the 1900 census in Livingston (E.D. 66), Madison Co., MS, dwelling # 225, Willie is listed as Simeon Alford, age 9, with his father, W.J. Alford, age 36 b. Nov 1863, m. 15 years, and W.J.’s wife, listed with initials that look also look like W.J., age 34 b. Dec 1865. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            Warren Jefferson Alford married Eldora Jenny Noblin 28 Dec 1883 in Hinds Co., MS.

            In 1910 W. Jefferson Alford, age 47 b. MS (parents b. GA), his wife L. Dora, and 4 children are in Hinds Co.

            In 1920 Warren J. Alford, age 57 b. MS (parents b. MS), his wife Eldora, and a daughter are still in Hinds Co.

            In 1880 in Hinds Co., MS, Jefferson Alford is age 16, b. MS, listed with his parents W.J. Alford, 48 GA, and Elizabeth 44 AL. He is the oldest of 10 children.

            In 1870 in Scott Co., MS, Warren (or Warner) is age 7 b. MS, listed as the second child of W.J. Alford, 38 GA, and Sarah 33 AL.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            William’s lineage: William S. [probably Simon or Simeon] 1925 LA¹, Willie Simon/Simeon 1890 MS², Warren Jefferson 1863 MS³, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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WILLIAM THOMAS “W.T.” HALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 13 December 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            William Thomas “W.T.” Halford, 87, died Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at the V.A. Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. today at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Forest. Memorial services are 11 a.m. at Forest United Methodist Church.

            W.T. is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Bebe) Chadwick Halford and their six children: Barbara Louviere and husband Carl of Ocean Springs, Tom Halford and wife, Jan of Madison, Bitsey Buegel of Ridgeland, Chad Hill and husband Bill of Columbus, Jim Halford and wife Collette of Chattanooga, Tenn., Frances Hellen and husband, Bruce of Bedford, N.H. They have 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. W.T. is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Gene Halford of Magnolia, Buck Halford of Canton and Ann Goolsby of Brandon.

            W.T. was born in Yazoo County on July 28, 1916. In 1940, W.T. joined the U.S. Marines. On May 6, 1942, Japanese forces captured the island of Corregidor and W.T. was held as a P.O.W. for over 40 months. W.T. received the Bronze Star for his outstanding service to the U.S.A.

            W.T. was an active member of the community where he coached numerous Little League teams, served as Scoutmaster, and participated in a variety of civic organizations, including the American Legion, which he served as president. In 1979, the Boy Scouts of America presented W.T. with the Silver Beaver Award, their highest leadership honor, for his 25 years of dedicated service. W.T. was very involved in his local church. He taught Sunday School for over 30 years, was active in the prison and bus ministries, the United Methodist Men, and multiple church committees. In 2002, W.T. received the United Methodist Church’s “John Wesley Fellow Award” for his sustained legacy of devotion to God and his local church....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William T. Halford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Forest, Scott Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his brother Louie F. Halford in this compilation.

            William is on the 1920 census in Benton (E.D. 97), Yazoo Co., MS, family #115: William B. Halford, farmer age 38 b. MS (parents b. AL and MS); his wife Annie Bell 25 MS; and sons, all b. MS: William T. 4, Earnie C. 2, and Louis F. 11/12.

            On William Bradley Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [online at Ancestry.com], he is age 37, a self-employed farmer living in Benton, Yazoo Co., MS. He says he was b. 20 Dec 1881 and names his wife Annie Belle Halford as his nearest relative.

            In 1930 the family is in Madison Co., MS. At age 13, W.T. Halford is the oldest of 9 children, including Louis, Eugene, and Ana.

            In 1900 William age 18 b. Dec 1881, is living in Yazoo Co., MS, with his mother Mary Obrient, age 45 b. May 1855 in AL, widow, 7 children, 7 living. In addition to William, children Ola G. Obrient 14 b. Sept 1885, and Auther J. 12 b. Feb 1888, are in the household.

            In 1910 Mary Obrient 55 AL, William B. Halford 28 MS, and Arthur Obrient 22 MS are living in Free Run, Yazoo Co., MS.

            Mary L. Halford married John W. O’Briant in Newton Co, MS, on 19 Oct 1884.

            William B. Halford married M.L. Cornell in Newton Co., MS, on 18 July 1873. These are the parents of William Bradley who was b. in 1881.

            William’s Halford lineage, partially from RootsWeb: William Thomas 1916 MS¹, William Bradley 1881 MS², William B. 1851 MS³, Washington Bradley 1822 TN⁴, Bradley about 1792 NC⁵, John about 1765 NC⁶.

 

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WILLIE CLYDE ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 28 June 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

MOORHEAD [Sunflower Co.]—Willie Clyde Alford, 67, a retired maintenance supervisor, died of a heart attack Friday [June 26]at South Sunflower County Hospital in Indianola.

            Services are 5 p.m. today at Roundaway Baptist Church near Indianola with burial in the church cemetery. Card Funeral Home in Indianola is handling arrangements.

            A Lambert native, Mr. Alford lived most of his life in Sunflower County. He was a World War II Navy veteran and was a member of Roundaway Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: wife, Kathryn; daughters, Elizabeth Milstead of Clinton and Sandra Manuel of Itta Bena; sons, Glenn Alford of Memphis, Charles Edward Alford of Greenwood and Bill Alford of Moorhead; brothers, Earl Alford Sr. of Indianola and Jerry Alford of Yazoo City; and 10 grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that W.C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 23 Aug 1924.

            See the obituaries of his son Willie Clyde “Bill” Alford Jr. and his brother Leonard Earl Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Willie’s lineage: Willie Clyde 1924 MS¹, James Leonard 1893 MS², Charles Benjamin 1868 MS³, Patrick 1841 MS⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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WILLIE CLYDE “BILL” ALFORD, JR.

 

ENTERPRISE-TOCSIN

Indianola, Sunflower Co., MS—Thursday, 28 October 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

SAUCIER [Harrison Co.]—Willie Alford, Jr., 40, died on October 26, 2004, at Baton Rouge Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA.

            Mr. Alford, a mechanic, is survived by his wife, Brenda Kay Alford of Saucier; stepsons, Nicholas Carpentier, Josh Carpentier, and Brody Carpentier, all of Saucier; mother, Kathryn S. Alford of Clinton; sisters, Elizabeth Milstead of Clinton and Sandy Manuel of Saucier; and brothers, Glenn Alford of Coldwater and Charles Alford of Jackson.

            Funeral services on Friday, October 29 at Roundaway Baptist Church in Indianola. Burial in Roundaway Cemetery. Card Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie C. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 31 Aug 1964, last residence Isola, Humphreys Co., MS.

            See the obituary of his father, Willie Clyde Alford Sr., in this compilation.

            In 1930 the family is listed in Beat 5 (E.D. 22), Tallahatchie Co., MS, dwelling #194: J.L. Alford, farmer age 30; his wife Olla L. 21; and sons William C. 5, and Leonard E. 3-7/12. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Willie’s lineage: Willie Clyde 1964 MS¹, Willie Clyde 1924 MS², James Leonard 1893 MS³, Charles Benjamin 1868 MS⁴, Patrick 1841 MS⁵, John 1801 GA⁶.

 

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WILLIE MAE ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ September 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Services for Willie Mae Alford will be held Saturday at noon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Latimer Metropolitan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, 68, of Lauderdale County, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, in Meridian.

            Survivors include her daughters, Dianne Brown and Linda Alford, both of Meridian, Mary Ann Robinson of Lake Charles, La., and Emma McCurty of Forest; a son, Donald Alford of Meridian; a sister Anna Jean Bullock of Fresno, Calif., and brothers, Ernice Marshall of Fresno and Billy Jean Alford of Meridian....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 29 Oct 1934, last residence Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

            See the obituary of her great-grandson De Angelo Alford in this compilation.

 

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WILLIE MAE THORNHILL ALFORD

 

TYLERTOWN TIMES

Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS—Thursday, 9 November 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Funeral services for Willie Mae T. Alford, 82, were Nov. 5, 2000, at Enon Baptist Church.... She died Nov. 3, 2000, at Billdora Nursing Home.

            Mrs. Alford was a retired store owner. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School and Training Union teacher for many years. She was instrumental in having a Girls Auxiliary and Vacation Bible School started at the church.

            She was born May 1, 1918, at Walthall County, daughter of the late William S. and Katie Mable Cothern Thornhill. She married Herbert Edward Alford, who preceded her in death.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by a son, SSgt. Nathan A. Whitt and wife, Beatrix, of Fort Campbell, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon W. and Tommy Whitt of Tylertown; a granddaughter and her husband, Carla and Merle Guyton of Saltillo; four great- grandchildren, Amie, Celeste and Thomas Joseph Guyton of Saltillo and Naomi Whitt of Fort Campbell, Ky.; and a sister, Melba Bufkin of Tylertown. Pallbearers were SSgt. Nathan A. Whitt, Merle Guyton, Ronnie Campbell, Jewel Dunaway, Billy Wayne Thornhill and Timothy Timperio.

            Burial was in Enon Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Willie M. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Tylertown, Walthall Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Herbert Edward 1915 MS¹, Benjamin C. 1885 MS², William Henry 1855 MS³, Henderson 1829 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

 

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WILLIE RUTH ALFORD

 

MERIDIAN STAR

Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—20 November 2007

 

            Services for Willie Ruth Alford will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Church of God with the Rev. Johnny R. Hopson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Enterprise Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, 95, of Meridian, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at Heartfelt Hospice.

            Survivors include her sons, George Alford, Willie Alford and John Alford; one sister; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie R. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 26 Sept 1912, last residence Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.

 

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WILMA BEATRICE WINSTEAD ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Thursday, 9 September 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

RALEIGH [Smith Co.]—Wilma Winstead Alford, 84, a homemaker, died of heart and respiratory failure Monday [September 6] in Scott County Nursing Home.

            Services are 11 a.m. today at Burns United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Forest is in charge.

            A Raleigh native, she was a member of Burns United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Major Alford.

            “She maintained her wonderful sense of humor and loving ways during her long illness,” said her niece, Mary Allen of Bryan, Texas. “She really was just so witty, and even to the bitter end.”

            Allen said her aunt’s husband was a building contractor, and they traveled some as he went around the country building churches. Mrs. Alford’s activities included gardening and church work.

            “She arranged and provided the flowers for the church through the years,” Allen said.

            Although Mrs. Alford never had children of her own, she treated her niece and nephews as her children. Among them were niece, Glenda Fleming of Pascgoula, and nephews, Ken Dobbs of College Station, Texas, Walter Dobbs of Gatesville, Texas, and Kenny Dobbs of Bryan.

            “We all grew up together and she was a second mother to us, and to all the children in the neighborhood,” Allen said. “She would take us horseback-riding. All the schoolchildren would come over to the house and she would do fun things with us, like making candy.”

            There are no immediate survivors.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wilma W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 7 March 1909. AAFA cemetery records provide her full name and the name of her husband, Major Henry Alford.

            SSDI records show that Major Alford (SS # issued in MS) was born 22 June 1907 and died July 1983.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Major Henry 1907 AL, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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WINFORD O. “SONNY” ALFORD

 

VALLEY TIMES-NEWS

Lanett, Chambers Co., AL—Friday, 21 January 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

GULFPORT [Harrison Co.], Miss.—Mr. Winford O. “Sonny” Alford, 70, of Gulfport, Miss., died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 in Biloxi, Miss.

            A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. at Curtis and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Sylacauga.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Walley Alford of Gulfport; three daughters, Wendy Stephens of Pell City, Kristi Goldberg of Birmingham, and Terry Johnson of Gulfport; one son, Ricky Johnson of Coppell, Texas; and one brother, LaRue Alford of Lawrenceville, Ga.

            Born in Valley, Mr. Alford had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for 14 years. He was a baseball and basketball coach in Fayetteville, Ala., and was a safety representative for the National American Red Cross. Mr. Alford was a life member of D.A.V. and the American Legion. He was of the Baptist Faith.

            Curtis and Son Funeral Home, North Chapel in Sylacauga is handling arrangements.

 

In another article:

 

SUN HERALD

Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—Saturday, 22 January 2000

 

GULFPORT—Winford O. “Al” Alford, 70, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in Biloxi.

            Mr. Alford was born in Valley, Ala., and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for 14 years. He was a baseball and basketball coach at Fayetteville, Ala., and was a safety representative for National American Red Cross. He was a life member of the D.A.V. and the American Legion. He was a Baptist.

            Survivors include his wife, Wally Alford of Gulfport; three daughters, Wendy Stephens of Pell City, Ala., Kristi Goldberg of Birmingham, Ala., and Terry Johnson of Gulfport; a son, Ricky Johnson of Coppell, Texas; a sister, LaRue Alford of Larenceville, Ga.; and four grandchildren.

            Mr. Alford was sent from Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport to Curtis and Sons Funeral Home in Sylacauga, Ala., for a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday.

            The family prefers memorials to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 6358, Gulfport, MS 39506.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Winford O. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 25 July 1929, last residence Pell City, St. Clair Co., AL.

 

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WINNIE DELL ROBERTSON ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Tuesday, 12 December 2006

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007

 

            Winnie Dell Robertson Alford, 88, died December 9, 2006 Saturday, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. (Williams and Lord, 662-453-4541).

 

In another article:

 

GREENWOOD COMMONWEALTH

Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS—Monday, 11 December 2006

 

            Services for Winnie Dell Robertson Alford, 88, of Greenwood, who died of an aneurysm Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Williams & Lord Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford was retired from Golden Age Nursing Home, where she worked as a nurses aide. A native of Carroll County, she resided in the Greenwood area for most of her life. She attended Black Hawk School. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church in Carroll County.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lawrence Alford; and an infant son.

            She is survived by two sons, Bobby Joe Alford and Curtis Larry Alford, both of Greenwood; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren....

            Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Carroll County. Pallbearers will be Mike Alford, Chris Alford, Dustin Alford, Bela Alford, Albert Robertson and Tony Reeves....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Winnie Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 May 1918, last residence Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS.

            Winnie Dell Robertson, age 2 b. MS, is listed with her full name on the 1920 census in Carroll Co., MS, as the youngest child of her parents Bela and Hattie May Robertson.

            Her husband is probably Curtis Alford, son of John Everett Alford and Helen Buchannan. He and his infant son are buried in New Hope Cemetery in Carroll Co., MS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: Curtis 1918 MS¹, John Everett 1883 MS², John Walter 1848 MS³, James Henry 1825 AL⁴, John 1801 GA⁵.

 

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ZACHARY A. ALFORD

Father of Theodore “Pete” Alford, AAFA #0067

 

Source unknown, but probably:

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS— Friday, 21 September 1956

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2007

 

CLEVELAND [Bolivar Co.]—Services will be at 2 Saturday afternoon at Gunnison Baptist Church for Zachary A. Alford, retired farmer.... Burial will be in the new Cleveland Cemetery, with Fletcher Funeral Home in charge.

            Mr. Alford, who was 75, died Thursday night [September 20] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ameil Earp, after a two-year illness. Born at Coila [Carroll Co.], Miss., he had lived in Bolivar County 37 years where he was a farmer. He had lived in Gunnison [Bolivar Co.] since his retirement 12 years ago. He was a Methodist.

            He leaves two sons, James L. Alford of Pace and Theodore Alford of Rosedale; four other daughters, Mrs. L.S. Gregory [daughter Hattie] of Chicago, Mrs. M.C. Ouzts of Shelby, Mrs. Milton Hanks of Gunnison and Mrs. Leo G. Burris of Evanston, Ill; two brothers, R.E. Alford of Dallas and Harry Alford of Shaw; a sister Mrs. Joe Nabors [Josephine] of Pace, 80 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

Photo from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Portia Solomon

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his children Hattie Mae Alford Gregory and Theodore “Pete” Alford; his brother Harry Edward Alford; and his sister Josephine Alford Nabors in this compilation.

            His name can be found written as Zachary A. and Zachariah. His son, Theodore “Pete” tells us that he signed his name as Zach Ariah or Zach A. He was the son of Theodore Shadron Alford and Harriet Ann Stallings. On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [online at Ancestry.com], he is Zack Alford, age 37, born 25 March 1881, a self-employed farmer living in Carrollton, Carroll Co., MS, nearest relative Mrs. Addie Alford.

            He married (1) Addie Mae Johnston July 25, 1904 in Carroll Co., and she was the mother of all his children; he married (2) Fostena Fowler in the 1930s.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Zachary 1881 MS¹, Theodore 1839 MS², John 1801 GA³.

 

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ZELDA MARIE ALFORD FORTENBERRY

 

ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Monday, 4 April 2005

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007

 

            Zelda Alford Fortenberry, 90, of the Silver Springs community, died April 1, 2005, at Beacham Memorial Hospital in Magnolia. Visitation is 5 to 8 tonight at Silver Springs Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the Silver Springs Cemetery.

            Mrs. Fortenberry was born March 2, 1915, in Angie, La., to William Dewitt Alford and Ina Brown Alford. She was a homemaker and a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday school for 45 years.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ray Fortenberry Sr.; a brother, Bruce Alford; and two grandchildren, Darrell Scott Fortenberry and Kelly Ray Fortenberry.

            Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Daisy Fortenberry of Progress and Ray Fortenberry Jr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Alice Fortenberry Overall and Charles of Progress; three sisters, Mary Alice Bennett of Folsom, La., Louise White of Bogalusa, La., and Linda Breland of the Improve community; six grandchildren, Tina Meyers and husband Charles of Tylertown, Stacy Fortenberry of Bay St. Louis, Michael Fortenberry, Stephen Fortenberry and David Fortenberry and his wife Deanna of McComb, and Dana Nelson and husband Ricky of McComb; six great-grandchildren, Adam Meyers and wife Alicia of Camp LeJeune, N.C., Rachel Meyers and Masey Meyers, both of Tylertown, Kelsi Fortenberry, Alexis Fortenberry and Blake Nelson, all of McComb; and two great-great-grandchildren, Adrianna Michelle Meyers and Caden Adam Meyers of Camp LeJeune.

            Pallbearers will be Mark Johnson, James Kemp, Lee Lambert, Roger Moret, David Johnson and Bart Ravencraft.

 

Photo from Silver Springs Cemetery, Progress, Pike Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Ellzey

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zelda M. Fortenberry (SS# issued in MS, last residence McComb, Pike Co., MS).

            We included the obituary of Zelda’s cousin Albert Herschel “Red” Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.

            On the 1930 census in Washington Parish, LA, Dewitt Alford, age 56 (parents b. MS and LA), and his wife Ina, age 38, are listed with 5 children. Zelda is age 14. All were b. in LA except Ina, who was b. in MS. Next door is Julius Alford, age 60 b. LA (parents b. MS and LA), and his wife Lillie MS.

            Dewitt W. Alford married Ina L. Brown on 8 Dec 1910 in Washington Parish [Marriage Records for Washington Parish].

            On William Dewitt Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 43, a farmer living in Washington Parish, LA. He says he was born 29 Oct 1874 and names his nearest relative Ina Luceil Alford.

            Dewitt Alford’s gravestone in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Washington Parish, LA says he was b. 29 Oct 1873 and d. 24 May 1942.

            On the 1880 census in Washington Parish, LA, Dewit Alford is age 7 b. LA. He is listed with his parents Seaborn and Anies Alford, and 4 brothers. Seaborn (Dr. S.S. Alford, 1834–1905) and 3 of Dewitt’s 4 brothers on this census (Julius, Seaborn Emile, and Marcus) are buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Zelda’s lineage, from AAFA records: Zelda Marie 1915 LA¹, William Dewitt 1873 LA², Seaborn S. 1834 MS³, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.