NORTH CAROLINA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
The Alford American Family Association’s 2001 annual meeting
was held in Raleigh, NC. For the first time we compiled all “Alfords” who died
in that state and published them in a printed booklet, and distributed the
publication at the meeting.
We continue to obtain obituaries for “Alfords” who died in North
Carolina. This compilation includes all North Carolina obituaries we have
obtained to date. It will be updated periodically as we acquire new obituaries.
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. The name
of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the
name of the deceased. If we published the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the
date 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: 17 NOVEMBER 2009
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ADELL IRIS HUNT ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Wednesday, 11 August 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
CHAPEL HILL [Orange Co.]—Adell Iris Alford, 86, of Chapel
Hill, passed away on July 28, 2004, at Britthaven of Chapel Hill after a
lengthy illness.
She was a homemaker and housewife and a member
of Bells Baptist Church in Apex, N.C.
Survivors are her husband, James Alford, of the
home; brother, Robert Hunt of Apex; sisters, Alene Powell of Long Beach,
Calif., and Eunice Boggs of Chapel Hill; nephews, Herbert Monroe McCartney,
William Thomas Alford, Eddie Kimball, Stanley Lloyd Alford, Robert Hunt, Larry
Powell, Wayne Powell and Samuel Boggs; nieces, Ann McCartney Earls, Juanita
McCartney Frank, Jane McCartney Ingalls, Debra Alford George, Karen Alford
Cook, Faye Suitt Rector, Carolyn Suitt, Rachael Alford Waller, Denise Alford
Kennedy, Carolyn Hunt Adams, and Vickie Boggs Cecil.
A memorial service will be held at a later date
at Bells Baptist Church in Apex, N.C.
The Alford family is being served by Walker’s
Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Adell I. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 29 Oct 1917.
See the obituary of her husband, James Monroe “Monk”
Alford, in this compilation.
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ALBERT H. HALFORD
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Saturday, 9 September 2006
NEBO [McDowell Co.]—Albert H. Halford, 98, of Nebo, passed away
Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Rutherford County,
Mr. Halford was born May 28, 1908, and was a son of the late Logan Halford and
Mattie Greene Halford. He was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and
retired from Marion Manufacturing Company.
Surviving Mr. Halford are his wife, Melba Trent
Halford of the home; four children, Meredith Horner of Swansboro, Lois Seagle
of Dallas, Texas, Charles Halford of Greensboro and Escar Halford of Morganton;
sister, Nell Wilson of Marion; eight grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and
one greatgreat-grandchild.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m.
Monday in Westmoreland Chapel.... The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Harmony Grove
Baptist Church Cemetery. An online register is available under Obituaries at
www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com.
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ALEXANDER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 13 July 1974
DARLINGTON—Alexander Alford, 53, died in the Veteran’s
Administration Hospital in Osteen, N.C., after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Alexander Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 Dec 1919 and
died _____ July 1974, last residence Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.
No city named Osteen was found in NC—the only
city named Osteen is in FL.
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ALICE HALL WILLIAMS ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Friday, 11 July 2003
Mrs. Alice Williams Alford, 85, of 202 Forest
Road, Wilmington, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening July 9, 2003,
surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Alford was born October 24, 1917, in Acme,
NC, the daughter of the late Thomas Williams Sr. and Maggie Hall Williams. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Newton Alford, a brother,
Thomas H. Williams Jr. and two sisters, Rachel (Bunk) Medlin and Barbara
(Robbie) McQuay.
Mrs. Alford was a longtime member of the Little
Chapel on the Boardwalk, Presbyterian Church, where she had been very active in
Circle #1 and the Women of the Church. She was retired from the Coastal Plains
Life Insurance Company and the former North Carolina National Bank.
Survivors include her two daughters, Jo Ann
Alford and Suzette A. Lundy and her grandson, Jason M. Lundy, all of
Wilmington, four sisters, Elizabeth (Birdie) Burns and husband Al Burns, of
Riegelwood, Lillian (Pink) Buie and husband Joe Buie of Red Springs, Betty
Jackson of Whiteville and Miriam (Mazie) Griffith of Wilmington, many nieces
and nephews and her dear friend Onnie Coltharp.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2003, at the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk Presbyterian
Church by the Reverend Huw Christopher. The family will receive friends at the
residence, 202 Forest Rd., Wilmington, tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and
following the service at the church on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
memorials be made to the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, 2 West Fayetteville
Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 or to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 725 A,
Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401.
A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation
Service, Oleander Chapel. 910-791-4444.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice W. Alford (SS# issued in
NC).
Joseph Newton Alford married Alice Hall Williams
on 17 March 1940 in Raleigh, Wake Co. He died 13 Jan 1973 in Wilmington, New
Hanover Co.
Her husband’s lineage: Joseph Newton 1918 NC1,
Isaac Newton 1897 NC2, William Joseph 1851 NC3, Hines
Berry 1827 NC4, Thomas 1795 GA5, John 1747 NC6,
Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8.
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ALINE ALFORD BLOWE
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—18 April 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
ALINE A. BLOWE
JAN. 19, 1922–APRIL 15, 1999
RALEIGH—Aline A. Blowe, 77, of Raleigh and Emerald Isle, NC,
died Thursday, April 15 at Rex Hospital. She was the wife of the late Sherman
W. Blowe. She was the daughter of the late George Augustus and Martha Blanche
Alford. Mrs. Blowe was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. A graveside
service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, at Montlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Blowe is survived by her sisters, Geraldine
A. Hall and Christine A. Benton; brother, Paul Alford, all of Raleigh; nephews,
Ronnie Alford and George Hall of Raleigh, Larry Alford of Chapel Hill and Mike
Alford of Atlanta; nieces, Virginia Brown and Patricia Christianson of Atlanta;
ten great-nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends at Strickland
Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 18, and
other times at the home of her nephew, George L. Hall, 4829 Rembert Dr.,
Raleigh, NC....
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ALISTER ALFORD
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Wednesday, 12 July 2006
LAURENBURG [Scotland Co.], NC—Mr. Alister Alford departed
this life on Saturday, July 8, 2006.
Survivors include: one daughter, Lisa A. Bethea
of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Alister Alford, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Antonio
Alford of Laurenburg, NC; one brother, Marvin Alford of Bennettsville, SC; five
sisters, Betty Woods of Clio, SC, Ernestine Cook of Bennettsville, SC, Eloise
Chambers of Fredrecksburg, VA, Christine Neely of Mauldin, SC and Eida Hicks of
Piedmont, SC.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July
14, 2006 at 3:00p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1050 Hwy 38 South, Bennettsville,
SC 29512.
Morris Funeral Home, 142 Marshall Street,
Bennettsville, SC 29512 is in charge of the arrangements.
Announcement courtesy of The Unity Mortuary.
In another
article:
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Thursday, 13 July 2006
Alister Alford Sr., 61, of Laurinburg. died
Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Scotland Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Marlboro County to the late John
Douglas Sr. and Lula Mae Breeden Alford.
The funeral will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Trinity
United Methodist Church in Bennettsville, S.C. Interment will following at
Trinity Highway No. 9 Site Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Ernestine Cook, at 113 Forest Drive in Bennettsville.
The family is being served by Morris Funeral
Home of Bennettsville, S.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Alister Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Sept 1944, last
residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.
We published the obituary of Alister’s mother,
Lula Mae Breeden Alford, in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.
This obituary uses the spelling Laurenburg, but
Laurinburg is the usual spelling.
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ALLIE MCDOWELL ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 16 May 2008
THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]—Allie McDowell Alford passed away
Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May
17, at the Family Funeral Care Chapel. Burial will follow at Holly Hill
Memorial Park Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Allie M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 Aug 1924.
See the obituary of her husband, Voyd Homer
Alford, in this compilation.
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ALMA HARDEE ALFORD
[Although
she died in SC, we are also including her obituary here because of her close
ties to NC.]
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 2 December 2000
Alma Alford, 89, widow of Leon Alford,
died Thursday Nov. 30, 2000, in Loris Hospital [Horry Co, SC].
She was a native of Horry County, and the daughter
of the late Andrew and Annie Bullard Hardee.
Survivors include a daughter, Gracie Alford of
Tabor City [Columbus Co., NC].
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at
Forest Lawn Cemetery [Horry Co., SC]. The Rev. Donald Hardwick will officiate.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Alma H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 December 1910, last
residence Tabor City, Columbus Co., NC.
See the obituary of her daughter Gracie Alford
in this compilation.
Her husband was Leon Robert Alford, son of Levi
Thomas Alford and Freddie Ida Hardee. SSDI records show that Leon Alford was b.
16 Sept 1907 and d. _____ Feb 1986. His last residence was also Tabor City.
See Known Descendants
of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll for more information on this family.
Her husband’s lineage: Leon Robert 1907 SC1,
Levi Thomas 1876 SC2, John Henry 1855 SC3, Joel 1800 SC4.
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ANN LUMSDEN ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Friday, 26 March 2004
Mrs. Ann Lumsden Alford of Masonboro Sound,
Wilmington, NC, died Monday, March 22, 2004, after a short but courageous
struggle against pancreatic cancer.
She was born in Wilmington on September 3, 1934,
the daughter of the late William H. “Bill” Lumsden and Cora Lee Murray, and was
preceded in death by her husband Bobby F. Alford and her sister Elsie
Lumsden Amaker.
Mrs. Alford was a devoted mother and follower of
the Lord Jesus Christ and all that He represents. She recently retired from
Corning after thirty years of service. She was a life long member of Masonboro
Baptist Church, where she was a long time member of the choir.
Surviving are her daughters and their husbands,
Angela and Alton Wheeler of Wilmington and Joyce and Benny Murray of Watha; her
son and his wife, William and Dawn Alford of Wilmington; her grandson and his
fiance, Nicholas Wheeler and Kim Fogleman of Wilmington; her
great-granddaughter, Breanna Fogleman-Wheeler; and her loving friend George
Cataldo of Shallotte.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, March 26, 2004, at Masonboro Baptist Church by Dr. Gordon Wright.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Alton Wheeler, Nicholas
Wheeler, Benny Murray, William Alford, Charles Bell, and Randy Hamm.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations
be made to Masonboro Baptist Church Organ Fund, 1501 Beasley Road, Wilmington,
NC, 28409.
She will be greatly missed by her family and by
all who knew her love and grace.
Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.
Photo
from Masonboro Baptist Church Cemetery, Masonboro, New Hanover Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: Her
memorial at FindAGrave.com says she married Bobby Franklin Alford on 19 June
1951 in New Hanover Co., NC. He parents were Woodard F. Alford and Harriet T.
Wilkins.
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ANNIE J. ALFORD REVELS
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 16 April 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ROWLAND [Robeson Co.]—Mrs. Annie Alford Revels, 80, of
Rowland, died April 11, 2003, in SunBridge Nursing Home in Pembroke.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday
in Southern Grove Missionary Baptist Church by Dr. David Patterson. Burial will
be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Jackson Funeral
Home of Laurinburg.
Mrs. Revels is survived by four sons, Thomas C.
Revels of Pinehurst, John C. Revels and Herman Revels, both of Lumberton, and
Luther Revels of High Point; six daughters, Juanita Moore of Lumberton, Audrey
McIntyre and Janice Leggett, both of Rowland, Ruby Southern of Pembroke and
Viola McCallum and Garnetta Washington, both of High Point; a brother, John
Alford of Winston-Salem; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held today from 2 to 7:30 p.m.
at Jackson Chapel in Rowland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie J. Revels (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 May 1922.
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ANNIE MAE ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 18 July 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ROWLAND [Robeson Co.]—Mrs. Annie Mae Alford, 65, of 307 N.
Martin Luther King Drive, died Saturday in McLeod Regional Medical Center in
Florence, S.C.
Mrs. Alford was a member of New Hope United
Methodist Church where, she was a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir.
The funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday
in New Hope United Methodist Church by the Rev. Stephen Stutts. Burial will be
in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Hill’s Funeral Home
of Fairmont.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Willie
F. Alford of the home; four daughters, Pamela A. Campbell of the home, Patricia
A. McCallum and Tonya Alford, both of Rowland, and Jacqueline A. Davis of
Tucker, Ga.; a sister, Sarah McIntosh of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four brothers, Charles
Baker and Larry Baker, both of Columbus, Ohio, John McCallum of High Point and
Douglas Streeter of Maxton; and 11 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today from 4 to
7 p.m. at the church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie M. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 4 Apr 1936. Her
last residence was in Rowland.
See the obituary of her husband, Willie Fred “Winford”
Alford, in this compilation.
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ANNIE MEDLIN ALFORD
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 27 January 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Annie
Medlin Alford, 99, of Eagle Rock Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Rex
Hospital.
She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the
late John Robert and Annie Horton Medlin.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her children, Gladys
Honeycutt of Wendell; Wilma Woodard of Raleigh; Ann “Lib” Curtis of Wendell;
Grace Tutor of Wendell; John C. “Buck” Alford of Raleigh; and Ed Alford of
Rolesville; a sister, Helen Marshburn of Morrisville; 24 grandchildren; 50
great-grandchildren; and 66 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband, Luke Alford and three children, Lois Honeycutt, Leamon Alford
and Herman Alford.
The funeral service was held Jan. 21 at Central
Baptist Church. Entombment followed in the church cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Oct 1905.
See the obituary of her son Leamon Luke Alford in
this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Luke F. 1895 NC1,
Charles 1870 NC2, James Hiatt 1826 NC3, Gilbert 1790 NC4,
Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7.
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ARIA MAE ALFORD McCLINTON
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—15 January 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
On January 12th, God pulled one of his brightest
stars and set it asail into the heavens. Mrs. Aria Mae Alford McClinton, of
1621 E. 19th Street, departed this life following a brief period of illness at
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
She was born May 2, 1919 in Uniontown,
Pennsylvania to John and Lelia Higgins Alford. She was a resident of
Winston-Salem for most of her life and a former cook at Summit School and
Anderson High of Forsyth County, where she retired. Mrs. McClinton was also a
beautician for many years. She joined Kimberly Park Holiness Church where she
was a long time member and later became a member of the Church of Reconciliation
Non-Denominational Church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday,
January 16, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. from the Union Chapel Baptist Church....
Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens....
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Clatis
C. McClinton, Sr. of the home; two son, Clatis McClinton, Jr. and James
McClinton; two daughters, Ella Hallums and Clara Hauser, all of Winston-Salem,
N.C.; three grandchildren, Carolyn Hallums, Sonya Hauser, and Kenneth Smith;
three great-grandchildren, Jamela Smith, Jordan Hauser, and Tashelia Smith; and
a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
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ASSAD JULIL “AJ” ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC— Sunday, 15 January 2006
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
RAEFORD [Hoke Co.]—Assad
J. “AJ” Alford, 18, of 719 Green St., died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, in N.C.
Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.
Services: Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday in Bethlehem
Baptist Church in Laurinburg. Burial in Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg.
Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris
Funeral Home in Laurinburg.
Survived by: Parents, Robert and Marciea;
sisters, Dewanna McIntyre, Robin Roberts and Lyntra; brother, Demon Bethea; and
grandparents, Herman and Jessie Ellzy, and Verdell Bennett.
In another
article:
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Monday, 16 January 2006
RAEFORD, N.C.—Mr. Assad Julil (AJ) Alford, 18 of 719 Green
Street died Thursday in N.C. Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Funeral Services
will be held Thursday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in
Laurinburg, Rev. Jesse Timmons is the pastor: Rev. Vernice Roberts will deliver
the eulogy. Burial will be in the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors are his parents: Robert & Marciea
Alford of the home, his biological mother: Yasmin Bethea of Laurinburg, three
sisters: Dewanna (Damion) McIntyre of Laurinburg, Robin (Desmond) Roberts &
Lyntra Alford both of Raeford, one brother: Damon Bethea of Laurinburg, grandparents:
Verdell Bennett of
Raeford & Jesse (Hermon) Ellzy of Laurel
Hill. the family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
at Morris Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Assad J. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 Nov 1987.
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AVIS PEARCE ALFORD
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Tues., 29 November 1988
Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1989
Mrs. Avis Pearce Alford, 81, formerly of 2512
Marble Street, died Monday [Nov 28] at Winston-Salem Convalescent Center. She
was the widow of identical twins of Ross and Doss Alford. [To clarify: she was
the widow of Doss Alford, who had an identical twin named Ross.]
She was born August 3, 1907 in Darlington, S.C.,
to Edward Pearce and Ella Louise Pearce. She spent most of her life in
Winston-Salem. She was a long time member of Salem Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Vogler’s Main Street Chapel.... Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are three sons, Edgar V. Alford,
Ronald G. Alford and P. Burch Alford, all of Kernersville; ten grandchildren;
eight great grandchildren; a special niece, Mrs. Ramona C. Merritt,
Fayetteville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Watford, Timmonsville, S.C.; two half
sisters, Mrs. Geneva Griffin, Charlotte and Mrs. Doris Whited, Akron, Ohio and
one brother, Walter D. Pearce, Orange Park, Fl.....
AAFA NOTES: Ross
and Doss Alford were born 1907 in NC, the sons of Patrick H. and Mary Alford.
They are from what we call the Hinesberry Alford branch; their ancestry goes
back through Julius to James Alford of New Kent Co. VA.
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AZALEE ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Wednesday, 28 December 2005
Alford, Azalee, of 219 S. 17th St., died Dec. 21
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at
Pine Valley Church of Christ. Burial will be in Calvary Memorial Cemetery.
Adkins-Drain Funeral Service, South Eighth Street.
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BARBARA ANN ALFORD PAGE
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Monday, 27 January 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
DURHAM—Barbara Ann Page was born on June 14, 1960, to
Evangeline Bailey and Fred Alford, and on January 23, 2003, she departed this
mortal life at Duke University Medical Center. She was educated in the Durham
Public Schools and Durham Technical Community College. She served her country
in the U.S. Army for six years.
Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her
husband, James Page; three sons, Reginald Bailey, James Page Jr., and Robert
Page; one daughter, Sheneque Page; her mother, Evangeline Alford; and a
brother, Charles Bailey.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1
p.m. at Union Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in Glennview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one-half hour before the service at the church
and at other times at her mother’s home, 1512 N Alston Ave. Funeral services
entrusted to Ellis D. Jones & Sons Funeral Directors….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara A. Page (SS# issued in
NC).
See the obituary of her father, Fred Alford, in
this compilation.
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BENJAMIN RANDOLPH “RANDY” ALFORD, JR.
Nephew of Mary Alford Intellini, AAFA #0707
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 2 April 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
BUNN [Franklin Co.]—Benjamin Randolph (Randy) Alford, Jr.,
64, of 904 Alford Mill Road, died Thursday morning 1 April 2004 at his home.
Randy was owner of Alford Lumber Company and a
retired Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer.
He was the son of the late Benjamin Randolph and
Sudie Moss Alford and a native of Franklin County.
Randy is survived by his daughter and Nicki and
Billy Griffin of Louisburg; brother and sis Jimmie and Peggy Alford of Bunn;
granddaughter, Addie Griffin of Louisburg; nephews, Rodney Alford and Jonathan
Alford, both of Bunn.
The family will receive friends at the home of
Nicki and Billy Griffin, 116 Riverbend Circle, Louisburg.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at
Strickland Funeral Home Chapel [Louisburg]. Burial will follow in the Bunn
Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Benjamin R. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 July
1939.
See the obituary of his father, Benjamin
Randolph Alford Sr., in this compilation.
His lineage: Benjamin Randolph 1939 NC1,
Benjamin Randolph 1916 NC2, Benjamin Smith 1888 NC3,
James Oliver Bennett 1855 NC4, Bennett Henry 1818 NC5, Lochard
H. 1790 NC6.
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BENJAMIN RANDOLPH ALFORD, SR.
Brother of Mary Alford Intellini, AAFA #0707
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 14 January 2002
November 1, 1916 - Jan. 13, 2002
BUNN—Benjamin (Ran) Alford Sr., 85, of 824 Alford Mill Road,
died Sunday morning. He was preceded in death by his wife Sudie Moss Alford,
and his brother and business partner Marget Alford, and brothers J.D. (Buck)
Alford, Ben Alford, and sister Frances Alford. A native of Franklin County and
the son of the late Benjamin Smith and Lula Ford Stallings Alford. He was
founder and co-owner of Alford Brothers Lumber Company.
Graveside funeral service will be 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Bunn Cemetery with Reverend Gordon Jordan officiating.
Mr. Alford is survived by his sons, Randy Alford
Jr. of Bunn, Jimmie K. and wife Peggy S. Alford of Bunn; three grandchildren,
Nicki Griffin of Louisburg, Rodney Alford and Jona- than Alford both of Bunn;
great-granddaughter, Addison Griffin of Louisburg; brother, Freddie Alford;
sisters, La Rue King, Mary Intellini, Pat Mathais, and Sal Pappas; sister-
in-law, Bet Alford and Pauline Alford.
The family will receive friends at 7-8:30 p.m.
Monday at Strickland Funeral Home, 103 West Franklin Street, Louisburg and
other times at the home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be
made to Happy Camper of Franklin County, P.O. Box 669, Louisburg, NC 27549.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his son Benjamin Randolph Alford Jr. in this compilation.
His lineage: Benjamin Randolph 1916 NC1,
Benjamin Smith 1888 NC2, James Oliver Bennett 1855 NC3,
Bennett Henry 1818 NC4, Lochard H. 1790 NC5.
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BENNY LEE ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 12 September 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
RENNERT—Benny Lee Alford, 33, of 13 Jasper Road, died
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.
Services: Funeral, 3 p.m., Monday in St. Matthew
Missionary Baptist Church.
Viewing: 1 to 6 p.m. today at McKoy & Sons
Mortuary in St. Pauls.
Survivors: Daughter, Ashley McRae; son,
Armontac; mother, Shirley Tolson; sisters, Janet Glover, Olivia, Therese, Jamie
and Racheal; brothers, Corey Floyd and Jerome; and grandmother, Lillian
Mannuel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Benny Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 Feb 1971.
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BERRY GENE ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Friday, 14 July 1995
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Berry Gene Alford, 40, of 1012 Dawson Dr.,
Columbia, SC, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in Wake County. A Durham
resident for most of his life, he had lived in Columbia for the past year. He
was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed in the carpeting industry. Mr.
Alford was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Columbia.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jody Lefler Alford
of Columbia; his mother, Mrs. Katherine McBroom of Durham; a son, Adam Alford
of Columbia; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Kim Williams of Clayton; three sisters, Mrs.
Carol Bycott of Plano TX, Mrs. Dorothy Black of Durham and Miss Mildred Ann
Alford of Augusta GA; and a grandson.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday
in Clements Funeral Chapel.... Entombment will follow in Oak Grove Memorial
Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Lefler, Mack Lefler,
Marcus Williams, Eddie Craigo, Cliff Adams and Joe Potocnie.
Visitation will be 7-9 PM today at Clements
Funeral Home in Durham and other times at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Katherine McBroom of 2513 Hitchcock Dr.
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BERTHA LEE ALFORD WILLIFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Monday, 13 October 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ELIZABETHTOWN [Bladen Co.]—Mrs. Bertha Lee Alford Williford,
91, of Elizabethtown died Saturday [11 Oct 1997] in LenCare Rest Home.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday
in Lewis Funeral Home.... Burial will be in Owens Cemetery.
Mrs. Williford is survived by a son, James D.
Williford of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Bertha Williford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Nov 1905.
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BERTIE LOUISE HALFORD BROWN
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Tuesday, 28 March 2006
Bertie Halford Brown, a devoted Christian wife
and mother, was welcomed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 26,
2006.
She was the daughter of the late Pose and Emma
Halford. For 67 years Bertie fulfilled her marriage vows to the late Clyde
Brown. She set forth a noble example of what it means to be a faithful wife and
caring mother.
Bertie lived her life sowing seeds of unconditional
love. She was possessed by the spirit of giving and serving just like her Lord
and Savior whether it was a family member or a stranger, Bertie searched for a
way to share out of the abundance of her heart. She lived out the words of
Jesus who said “Even the son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to
minister and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Surviving are five children; Kenneth Brown and
his wife, Virginia, of Hoopers Creek, Betty Jean Robinson of Hendersonville,
Joann Williams and her husband, James E., of Fairview, Jimmy Brown and his
wife, Mildred, of Mills River and David Earl Brown and his wife, Faye, of
Columbia, S.C. Also, Bertie had six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She has one sister, Azalee Frisbee of Hendersonville and two brothers, Al
Halford and his wife, Pauline, of Asheville and Hubert Halford and his wife,
Jackie of Burlington.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday
at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with the Rev. Marvin
Mathis officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Bertie Brown (SS# issued in NC) was born 11 Aug 1919.
See the obituaries of her siblings Hazel Marie Halford
Chilen and Wilburn John Halford in this compilation.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Bertie Louise Halford on 11 Aug 1919 in Polk Co., the son of
Bose [sic] Halford and Emma Bishop.
Her HALFORD lineage: Bertie Louise 1919 NC1,
Pose William 1883 NC2, David ??3.
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BESSIE MAE ALFORD LEWIS
AAFA #1104
Photo
from L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and
Crematory
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 25 January 2009
July 25, 1905 - January 23, 2009
Bessie Mae Alford Lewis, age 103, of 4200 Old
Lewis Farm Road, died Friday, January 23, 2009. Mrs. Lewis was a retired school
teacher, a farmer’s wife and homemaker. Funeral service, 3:00 p.m. Monday, January
26, 2009 at Knightdale Baptist Church. Burial, New Knightdale Baptist Church
Cemetery, Mailman Road, Knightdale.
Surviving are her children, Frances Cooke,
William and Mary Frances Lewis [AAFA #1179], Doris and Dwight Poole, Curtis and
Sue Lewis, Stanley and Marilyn Lewis, all of Raleigh, Janet and Henry Hardee of
Shallotte, Evelyn Godley of Roanoke, VA, Robert Lewis of Goldston [AAFA #0789],
Faye and Julian Hurst, and Lyn Troxler, all of Cary; 100 grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren [see note below]. Mrs. Lewis
was predeceased by her parents, the Reverend John and Lucy Alford, and her
husband, Vasco Earl Lewis, a granddaughter, and a great-grandson.
She was the oldest and the last living of seven
children.
The family will receive relatives and friends
from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at L. Harold Poole Funeral
Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545, and other
times at the Lewis home.
Flowers are appreciated, but at the request of
Mrs. Lewis, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Knightdale Baptist
Church, for the Lewis Mission Trust, P.O. Box 21, Knightdale, NC 27545.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.poolefuneral.com
under Obituaries.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Bessie M. Lewis (SS# issued in NC),
last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.
See the obituaries of her sisters Gay Alford
Sargent and Nellie Ruth alford Kendall Read in this compilation.
She was present at AAFA’s meeting in NC in 2001.
Note from Bessie’s son Robert G. Lewis (AAFA
#0789): Bessie had 10 children, 26 grandchildren, 45 great-great-grandchildren,
and 12 great-great-great-grandchildren. The “100” stated in the obituary
represents all of her descendants, including step-grandchildren, etc.
Her lineage: Bessie Mae 1905 NC1,
John William 1881 NC2, Benjamin Joseph 1854 NC3, Henry
Hardy 1826 NC4, Exum 1788 NC5.
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BESSIE SMALLS FRIPP ALFORD
Marshel’s
Wright-Donaldson Home for Funerals
Beaufort, SC—_____ April 2008
Mrs. Bessie Smalls Fripp Alford 57, a native of
Gray’s Hill, SC, and wife of Alexander Alford, died Monday, April 21, 2008 at
Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, North Carolina.
Funeral Services: 11:00 AM Saturday, April 26,
2008 at Bethel Word and Worship Deliverance Temple, Burton. Burial be on
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:30 AM in Beaufort National Cemetery.
Bessie was born October 4, 1950, in Beaufort
County, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Cheerfield and Janie Pringle Smalls.
She received her education in the public schools of Beaufort County and was a
1969 graduate of Robert Smalls High School.
She was married to the late Joseph Fripp, III
and to this union three children, Joseph IV, Aprel and Anthony were born.
Bessie later married Alexander Alford of
Laurinburg, NC, and lived in California for a number of years. Eventually they
returned to Laurinburg where they made their home.
Bessie was a wonderful mother and a loving and
devoted grandmother. She had many talents in life. She was an amazing seamstress
owning her own business.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by brothers, Abraham, Walter and Henry Lee Smalls.
Survivors include her husband of Laurinburg, NC;
her children, Joseph IV (Kathy), Aprel and Tony (Micki); eleven grandchildren,
Stakar, Tiara, London, Noah, Kyra, Sundiata, Brenton, Alexis, MaK’lee, and
twins Jada & Jailen; three brothers, Ezekiel (Helen), Samuel (Georgia) of
Beaufort, SC, and Richard of Philadelphia, PA; four sisters, Rosa Peterson of
Philadelphia, PA, Eva Smalls, Alvena White and Ruthie Smalls all of Gray’s
Hill, SC; her mother-in-law, Josie Alford; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Lynn Smalls, Redell Smalls, Eli, Jr., Levi, John, James, Charles, Lorenzo,
DAren, Jerome, Roger, Josephine, Beulah, Martha, Deborah and Mary; a host of
aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was a truly magnificent and outstanding lady
and will be missed by all that knew her.
In another
article:
BEAUFORT GAZETTE
Beaufort, Beaufort Co., SC—Saturday, 26 April 2008
Bessie Smalls Fripp Alford, 57, a native of Gray’s
Hill [Beaufort Co.], died Monday, April 21, 2008 at Scotland Memorial Hospital,
Laurinburg [Scotland Co., NC]. She was born October 4, 1950 in Beaufort, SC, a
daughter of the late Cheerfield and Janie Pringle Smalls.
She was a 1969 graduate of Robert Smalls High
School [in Beaufort, SC].
Surviving are her husband, Alexander Alford;
her children, Joseph Fripp, IV (Kathy), Aprel Fripp and Anthony Fripp (Micki);
eleven grandchildren, Stakar, Tiara, London, Noah, Kyra, Sundiata, Brenton,
Alexis, MaK’lee, Jada & Jailen; three brothers, Samuel Smalls (Georgia),
Ezekiel Smalls (Helen) and Richard Smalls; four sisters, Rosa Peterson, Eva
Smalls, Alvena White and Ruthie Smalls; her mother-in-law, Josie Alford; 9
brothers-in-law; seven sisters-in-law; a host of other relatives.
Marshel’s Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals is
in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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BILLY LAWRENCE ALFORD
MORNING STAR
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Thursday, 25 April 2002
Billy Lawrence Alford, age 72 years was born
June 5, 1929, to the late Willie & Florence Mohn Alford. Having completed
his task here on earth, he went to be with Jesus his Savior April 24, 2002.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years,
Dorothy Trott Alford; a daughter, Karen A. Parker and husband Vernon L. Parker
of Shallotte, NC; a son, Steven Lawrence Alford and wife Shirley of Wilmington,
NC; two grandsons, Jeremy Alford and wife Crystal of Ash, NC, and Steven
Lawrence Alford Jr. of Wilmington, NC; two granddaughters, Ashley and April
Parker of Shallotte, NC; one step-granddaughter, Rhiana Skenes; and one step-great-granddaughter,
Hailey Skenes and a host of friends and relatives.
Lawrence was retired from General Electric and
was a member of the Church of God for 72 years. He was well known for helping
his many friends and neighbors with their heating and air conditioning systems.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
April 26, 2002, at the Brookfield Church of God by the Rev. Timothy Cowan, Rev.
Jerry Smith and Rev. Allen Gibson. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial
Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.
until 9 p.m. Thursday at Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Mike Harrell, Eddie Brinson,
Greg Brinson, Clarence Sullivan, David Woodcock and Jimmy Matthews. Honorary
pallbearers will be Rev. Tony Cameron, Jack Alford, Tracy Todd, Kenneth
Stanley, Jack Brinson, Neel Wright, Homer Squires and Steve Teaster.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Brookfield Church of God Building Fund, 131 Elliott Drive, Wilmington, NC
28403.
Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.
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BILLY LEE ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Saturday, 17 October 1992
Funeral for Billy Alford, 41, of 1912 Fern Ave.,
who died Oct. 12, 1992, at High Point Regional Hospital of injuries suffered in
a stabbing, will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Greenhill Cemetery.
Surviving are parents, Johnny and Bernice Alford
of High Point; sons, Torrence Lee Alford and Shawn Maurice Alford, both of High
Point; brothers, John Alford Jr., L.C. Alford, both of McCall, S.C., James
Alford of New York City, Arthur Lee Alford and Charles Lee Alford, both of High
Point, Lorenzo Alford of Mikeston; sisters, Elouise Bethea of Mikeston, Miss
Helen Alford of Bennettsvile, S.C., Sarah and Ann Alford, both of High Point,
Lois Alford of McCall, S.C.
The family will be at the home of Sarah Alford,
1912 Fern St., High Point.
In another
article:
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Tuesday, 13 October 1992
About 3:40 a.m. Monday, police found Billy Lee
Alford lying in an upstairs bedroom at 2327-C Granville St. Alford, 41, was
dead. He had been stabbed three times—once in the chest and twice in the
shoulder following an argument between a man and Alford’s girlfriend, Sharlene
Wilson, police say.
On Monday, Tony Ratliff of 604-B East Russell
Ave. was charged with murder. Ratliff, 32, is being held without bond in the
Guilford County jail....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
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BILLY LEROY ALFORD
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—_____ April 2009
ROCKY MOUNT—Billy Leroy Alford, 70, passed away Sunday,
April 12, 2009. He was born in Anson County May 1, 1938 to the late Iliff and
Nora Phillips Alford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys “Blondie”
Narron Alford.
Left to cherish his memory, daughter, Diane
McConnell and husband, Hal of Nashville; son, David Liles also of Nashville;
siblings, Virginia and husband Bud Joyner of Nashville, Bobby and wife Aileen
Alford of Nashville, Mildred and husband Richard Shelton of Elm City, Brenda
Boykin of Spring Hope, Muriel and husband Sheron Bennett of Greenville, and
Wanda Alford of Rocky Mount; 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren; 1
niece and 6 nephews, along with his beloved feline friend “Frisky”.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC
27615.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April
14, 2009 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A Military
graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Rocky
Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Dempsey Winstead officiating.
Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral
Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
On-line condolences may be sent to the Alford
family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
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BLANCA ALFORD de RUEDA
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 1 September 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ZEBULON [Wake Co.]—Blanca Alford de Rueda, 62, of 610 South
Wakefield Street, died August 31, 2000 at Duke University Medical Center.
Memorial service 4 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2000 at L. Harold Poole Funeral
Service chapel….
Surviving: spouse, Santiago Rueda-Williamson of
Fairfax, VA; son, Santiago Arturo Rueda and his wife Diamela of Zebulon;
daughters, Gabriela Rueda of Falls Church, VA, Katharine R. Alford of Raleigh;
siblings, Roberto Alford of Venezuela, Yolanda Alford of Columbia, Ricardo
Alford of Venezuela, Elsy Alford of Colombia, Luis German Alford of Venezuela;
grandchildren, Adriana Murias, Santiago Andres Rueda, Alexandra Elena Rueda,
Samuel Alejandro Rueda.
Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service
and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Blanca R. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 31 May 1938.
See the obituary of Blanca’s daughter Katharine
Rueda Alford in this compilation.
AAFA records show her as Blanquita Alford,
daughter of Roberto Alford and Blanca Sayer, with siblings: Roberto, Maruja,
Luis, Alicia and Ernesto.
Her lineage: Blanca 19381, Roberto
1868 Columbia SA2, Henry 1828 England3.
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BRADLEY ALEXANDER ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 29 December 2002
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
PINEHURST—Bradley A. Alford, 21, of 304 Richmond St., died
Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, in his home.
Mr. Alford was a student at the University of
North Carolina at Pembroke. He was a member of St. Peter Missionary Baptist
Church, where he was minister of music, an usher and sang in the choir.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday
in St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Raeford by Pastor Larry Alford.
Burial will be in Academy Heights Cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by his parents, Larry and
Angela Alford of the home; a brother, Larry C. Alford Jr. of West End; a
sister, Kimberly C. Alford of the home; his paternal grandfather, Leroy Alford
of Pinehurst; and his maternal grandparents, William and Lillie McLean of
Pinehurst.
A viewing will be held Monday from 2 to 8 p.m.
at Simon Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Bradley A. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 July 1981.
His lineage: Bradley Alexander 1981 NC1,
Larry Carl 1958 NC2, Leroy 1924 SC3, Percy 1885 SC4.
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BRENDA CATHERINE ALFORD TABORN
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—20 November 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
DURHAM—Mrs. Brenda Catherine Taborn, born February 23, 1955,
in Miami, FL, departed this life on Monday, November 17, 1997. At an early age
she joined Gethesemane Baptist Church. She was employed with Duke Medical
Center for twenty-five years.
Funeral service will be Friday, 12 o’clock noon,
Siloam Baptist Church in Roughmont, NC....
She is survived by her husband, Marvin J. Taborn
of the home; a daughter, Tia Taborn of the home; a great-niece, Mashelda
Bradsher; a stepson, Freddrick Yarborough of Durham; her mother, Pearlie Walker
Roundtree of Roxboro, NC; her father, Lee E. Afford [sic], Sr. of Miami, FL; a
sister Pearlie Ann Bradsher of Durham; a brother, Lee Alford Jr., of Durham;
her mother-in-law, Mary Taborn; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be today, 7-8 p.m. at Ellis D.
Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel.
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BUNA V. ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Tuesday, 11 May 1999
HIGH POINT—Ms. Buna V. Alford, 69, died Saturday, May 8,
1999.
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CARLTON SMITH ALFORD
FRANKLIN TIMES
Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Wednesday, 17 January 2007
November 22, 1954—January 15, 2007
BUNN—Carlton Smith Alford, 52, of Bunn, died Monday. He was
a son of the late John D. and Pauline Braswell Alford.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the
chapel of Strickland Funeral Home in Louisburg. The family will receive friends
immediately following the service. Burial will be in the Old Bunn Cemetery.
Carlton is survived by his brother and
sister-in-law, John and Dorothy Alford of Louisburg; nephews, Tony, David and
Kevin Alford.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be
made to Calvary Baptist Tabernacle Church, 394 Ferrells Bridge Rd. Louisburg,
NC 27549.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his father, John D. “Buck” Alford, in this compilation.
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CARMIE PAUL ALFORD
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Friday, 2 September 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]—Mr. Carmie Paul Alford, 93, died
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Holly Hill
Memorial Park Cemetery. J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
Photo
from Holly Hill Memorial Park, Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Carmie P. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 Jan 1912.
In the 1920 census he was the 7 year old stepson
of Grover C. Baity, age 27 b. NC, and his wife Bessie A., age 25, in
Thomasville District 39, Davidson Co., NC, dwelling #375. His mother Bessie, it
is discovered in previous censuses, is the daughter of the Alford family next
door in dwelling #376: James M. Alford, 68 laborer; his wife Annie S. 55;
daughters Nannie E. 18, Maude A. 16, and Ruth M. 11; granddaughter Bewlah M. 9;
grandson John A. 11; and boarders Walter T. Alford, 36, and Wiley O. Alford 36.
All were b. in NC.
In 1930 these families are still in Thomasville,
District 27. The Alfords are in dwelling #385: James Alford, 77, age 27 at
first marriage; his wife Annie H. 64 age 16 at first marriage; grandson John
19; daughter Ruth Williams 20 married, age 19 at first marriage; grandson
Hollis 4/12; and a roomer. The Baity’s are in dwelling #395, but Carmie is not
with them and has not been located on the 1930 census.
In 1910 this family is in Trinity, Randolph Co.,
NC, dwelling #359: James M. Alford, 58 farmer, married 29 years; his wife Annie
45, 10 children, 9 living; and children Bessie 15, John 13, Bertha 11, Nannie
7, Maud 5, and Ruth 10/12. All were b. in NC.
In 1900 they are in Grant, Randolph Co., NC,
dwelling #129: James M. Alferd, age 45 b. Feb 1855 farmer, married 20 years;
his wife Anna S. 35, 7 children, 6 living; and children Thommas W. 16 b. May
1884, Willie O. 12 b. March 1888, Millard C. 10 b. March 1880, Bessie L. 6 b.
Dec 1893, John M. 3 b. Oct 1896, and Birtha 1 b. March 1899. All were b. in NC.
Listed in North Carolina Death Collection,
1908–1996 (online at Ancestry.com) is James M. Alford on 14 June 1937 in
Davidson Co., NC, age 84, and Annie S. Alford on _____ Sept 1963, age 98, also
in Davidson Co.
Carmie’s WWII Army Enlistment Record (online at
Ancestry.com) says he was married and enlisted at Fort Bragg on 12 Feb 1942.
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CAROLE HOLT ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, TX—_____ September 1990
Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1992
Mrs. Carole Holt Alford, 53, died Friday,
September 14, 1990. Funeral services Sunday, 2:00 p.m., First Pentecostal
Holiness Church. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro [NC]. Survivors: Husband,
Walter Charles Alford; daughter, Audrey Alford; sons, A. Charles Alford,
Houston, TX, John Alford, Conetoe; brother, Anderson Holt, III. Carlisle
Funeral Home, 701 Hospital Dr., Tarboro, N. C., (919) 823-0211.
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CAROLYN ANN HESTER ALFORD
DAILY REFLECTOR
Greenville, Pitt Co., NC—Thursday, 20 March 2008
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Hester Alford was born July 24,
1953, to the late Eddie Hester and Lee Helen Pitt Hester of Pitt County. She
was the fourth of five children. She attended Pitt County Schools and graduated
from J.H. Rose High School, Class of 1971.
Carolyn worked in numerous positions over the
years, including the Daily Reflector Newspaper as district manager, Auto Audio,
Servamation Food Services, Pitt County Memorial Hospital and in other
management positions until she retired due to illness. She was a native of
Greenville. She and her husband of thirty years, Roy Alford, lived in the Lake
Ellsworth Community. She was a member of Free Spirit Missionary Baptist Church
of Selma. Carolyn met and fell in love with Mr. Roy Alford and they were
married in 1978. They are the parents of two children; Michael Alford and
friend, Diane, and Roycelyn Alford and friend, Chris, both of Greenville; one
granddaughter, Ariel Michaela of Kenly; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Hester Edwards
and husband, Willie “Bo,” and Ms. Barbara Hester, both of Greenville; two
brothers, retired Tech Sergeant Arthur S. Pitt of Goldsboro, and Mr. Eddie
Hester Jr. of New York, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Mrs. Cora Alford Williams of
Benson; three brothers-in-law, Charles Alford and wife, Laura and Tyrone Bell
both of Benson, and Jimmy Bell of Roland; two sisters-in-law, Connie Williams
and husband Norman of Charlotte and Margaret Henry and husband Frank of Dunn;
two nieces, Brandy Hester of Greenville and Sharon Atkins of Goldsboro; six
nephews, Corey Hester and wife, Tonya, Anthony Te’Ron Ellis, Kenneth Ray
Edwards, Christopher Edwards and wife, Tauheedah, all of Greenville, Marvin
Pitt and wife Eloise of Lexington, Ky., Michael Pitt and wife, Sandra of
Goldsboro; special friends, the Rev. George and Mrs. Alice Walston, Sr. of
Cary, and Ms. Patricia Mills Rhodes of Greenville and a host of great-nieces
and nephews and friends.
A beautiful and fruitful life came quietly to an
end and today we celebrate the homegoing of a servant. Mrs. Carolyn Ann Hester
Alford who went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
Monday, March 17, 2008, at 8:11 p.m. at Pitt County Memorial Hospital of
Greenville.
Visitations will be Friday, March 21, from 2–8
p.m. at Rountree Family Mortuary & Crematory Services, Greenville and
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 22, at 1 p.m. at York Memorial
A.M.E. Zion Church, 201 Tyson St., Greenville, the Rev. Avery Brown, Pastor. There
will be a Viewing one hour prior to the funeral service.
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CAROLYN DELOIS ALFORD BOONE
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—15 July 1995
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Mrs. Carolyn Delois Alford Boone of 3225
Edenwood Dr. died July 11, 1995, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Funeral
will be 2 p.m. Sunday at United Institutional Baptist Church, where she was a
member. Burial will be in Carolina Biblical Gardens.
A native of Trinity, she attended A & T
State University and retired after 20 years of employment with the government.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Ometa B. Alford
of Greensboro; brothers, Rev. Vernal Alford Jr. of Cape May, N.J., Dr. Howard
Alford of Balt, Md. and Oscar Alford of Greensboro; sisters, Mrs. Juanita Bell
and Mrs. Cora Miller, both of Durham and Mrs. Sadie A. Bennett of Greensboro.
…. Community Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her mother, Ometia Brown Alford; and her siblings Howard Lee
Alford, Vernal Gasper Alford Jr., and Juanita Alford Bell in this compilation.
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CAROLYN V. ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 26 February 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Ms. Carolyn Alford, 60, of 162 Blueberry Place,
Fayetteville, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in
Lewis Chapel Baptist Church by Dr. John D. Fuller. Burial will be in Cross
Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Paye Funeral Home &
Memorial Chapel.
Ms. Alford is survived by two daughters, James
Ann Marie Alford and Doris Johnson of Fayetteville; her mother, Artie Moore of
Fayetteville; five brothers, Dock Smith and Luther Moore, both of Fayetteville,
Rochester Smith of Spring Lake, Leroy Alford of Parkton and John Moore of
Falton, Colo.; and seven grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Carolyn V. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 July 1942.
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CASSIE B. ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 14 October 1994
RANDLEMAN—Cassie B. Alford, 81, of Randleman died Wednesday,
Oct. 12, 1994. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cumby
Archdale Chapel.
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CECELIA ELLISON ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—1 April 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
MAXTON—Mrs. Cecelia Alford of 308 Golden Pond Apartments
died Wednesday in Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday
in Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church by Dr. H.E. Edwards. Burial will be in McLeod
Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by a son, James Alford
of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a daughter, Lillie A. Crum of Brooklyn; two sisters, Saddie
Flectcher of Maxton and Leola Ellison of Brooklyn; four brothers, Wilbert
Ellison and James Ellison, both of Maxton, Albert Ellison of Washinghton, D.C.,
and John Ellison of Brooklyn; three grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7
to 8:30 at Jackson Funeral Home in Maxton.
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CHARLES ALTON ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 20 June 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
WAKE FOREST [Wake Co.]—Charles Alton Alford, 66, of 3075
Willow Creek Drive, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Raleigh Community Hospital.
Charles was born September 27, 1937 in Wake
County to the late Henry Alton “Shug” Alford and Rebecca Long Alford.
He was employed with Hanson Aggregates.
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 22,
2004 at Baptist Tabernacle Church, 1599 NC 231 Hwy., Wendell. Burial, church
cemetery.
Surviving: wife, Elizabeth Black Alford; son,
Charles Ronnie Alford of Willow Springs; daughters, Judith Ann Alford of the
home; Nancy Alford Thomas and her husband, John of Cedar Grove; Jennifer
Elizabeth Alford of the home; five grandsons; brothers, Kenneth David Alford of
Richmond, VA, Jimmy Richard Alford of Wendell.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded
in death by a son, Phillip Wayne Alford.
The family will receive relatives and friends
from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2004 at L. Harold Poole Funeral
Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles A. Alford (SS# issued in
NC).
See the obituary of his aunt Lila Ruth Alford Mincey
in this compilation.
He was the grandson of Alma Alford and Libby
Batten and great-grandson of Bryant Alford and Lucy Ann Puckett.
Alma Alford is listed as Alma A. Alford, born 14
April 1890 on his death certificate (Ancestry.com). He is Alma Alford, born 14
April 1891 on his WWI Draft Registration Card. He is Alma S. Alford, born April
1889, on the 1900 census in Dunn, Franklin Co., NC.
His lineage: Charles Alton 1937 NC1,
Henry Alton 1916 NC2, Alma A. 1889 NC3, Bryant 1845 NC4,
Kisar 1814 NC5.
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CHARLES EDWARD HALFORD
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Wednesday, 7 November 2007
COLUMBUS—Charles Edward Crash Halford, 64, died Tuesday,
Nov. 6, 2007. The funeral service will be 11 a.m Saturday in the McFarland
Funeral Chapel in Tryon. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the
service.
In another
article:
McFarland
Funeral Chapel
Tryon, Polk Co., NC—_____ November 2007
COLUMBUS, NC—Charles Edward “Crash” Halford, 64, of 387
Keller Creek Rd., Columbus, NC, died Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at his home.
Born in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of
Clyde Halford of Columbus, NC and the late Garner Reid Halford. He was a member
of Midway Baptist Church. The owner and operator of Halford Backhoe and Grading
Service. A veteran of the US Army having served in Germany
Surviving in addition his father is his wife,
Gail Edwards Halford of the home. Two sons, Duane E. Halford (Sherry) of Mill
Spring, NC and Mitchell Halford of Asheville, NC. One brother, Ray Halford
(Omye) of Campobello, SC and two sisters, Peggy Bulman (Tom) of Inman, SC and
Carolyn Mills of Forest City, NC. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m on
Saturday, November 10, 2007 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, NC with
Rev. John Williams and Rev. Stephen Wise officiating.
Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens in
Columbus, NC.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday morning prior to the service
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina
Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr., Columbus, NC 28722 or to Thermal Belt Outreach
Ministries, P. O. Box 834, Columbus, NC 28722
The family will be at the home, 387 Keller Creek
Rd., Columbus, NC.
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CHARLES WESLEY ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Saturday, 9 December 2006
Alford, Charles Wesley, of 527 Maple Branches Drive,
died Sunday at home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Adkins-Drain
Funeral Service, Southside Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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CHARLES WINSTEAD ALFORD
Father of Helen Anne Alford, AAFA #0599
Brother of Katherine Bailey Alford Echols, AAFA #0364
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 5 October 1991
Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1992
Mr. Charles W. Alford, 79, of The Carriage Club,
died Oct. 14, 1991, at home. Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen
Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8:30 tonight at Harry & Bryant Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford, a Kenly native, was a retired
salesman. He was a member of Phalanx Lodge No. 31, York Rite Bodies of
Charlotte, Oasis Temple of the Shrine and Charlotte Optimists Club. He was also
a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are his sons, Jack Alford of
Birmingham, Chuck Alford; daughter, Miss Helen Alford; brother, Wilbur Alford;
sister, Mrs. Katherine Echols of Macclesfield [AAFA #0364]….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Charles W. Alford (SS# issued in NY)
was born 20 Dec 1911.
See the obituary of his sister Katherine Bailey
Alford Echols in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see
these articles in AAFA ACTION” “Lawrence O’Bryan Alford,” March 1992;
and “Descendants of Henry H. Alford 1826–1887” September 1991.
His lineage: Charles Winstead 1911 NC1,
Lawrence O’Bryan 1868 NC2, Henry Hardy 1826 NC3, Exum
1788 NC4.
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CHARLIE C. ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—20 March 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
The Reverend Charlie C. Alford, 74, of 492
Slocumb Road, Fayetteville, died Friday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The
funeral was held on Wednesday at Cape Fear Conference in Erwin. Burial was at
Resthaven Cemetery in Dunn.
Reverend Alford was the pastor of Green’s Chapel
Free Will Baptist Church in Lillington. A brother, Lee Alford, of Miami and a
sister, Lena Walker, of Fayetteville, survives him.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his wife, Lula P. Alford, in this compilation.
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CHARLIE MILTON ALFORD
THE DISPATCH
Lexington, Davidson Co., NC—Thursday, 8 March 2007
Charlie Milton Alford, 74, of Pinecrest Road,
died Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
Clarksbury United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
tonight at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville and other times at
the home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Charlie M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 August 1932,
last residence Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.
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CHRISTINE ALFORD BENTON
Strickland
Funeral Home
Wendell, Wake Co., NC—_____ October 2008
RALEIGH—Christine “Tena” Alford Benton, 93, of 4829 Rembert
Dr., died Wednesday morning at her home. She was born in Franklin County,
daughter of the late Martha Blanche Sykes and George Augustus Alford. Mrs.
Benton was a graduate of East Carolina University and gave the first classical piano
recital at East Carolina. She was a retired schoolteacher at Governor Morehead
School for the Blind.
In addition to her parents her husband, Kenneth
Benton; sisters and brothers, Josephine Pate Jones, Paul Alford, Mayard Shelby
Alford and Aline Blowe, preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday at
Millbrook Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery
Mausoleum.
She is survived by her devoted sister, Geraldine
A. Hall; nephews, George Lyman Hall, Ronald, Larry and Michael Alford; nieces,
Virginia Brown and Patricia Christenson; great niece, Mary Catherine Hall and
great nephew, George Lawrence Hall.
The family will receive friends 12:30—1:45 pm
Saturday prior to the service at Millbrook Baptist Church, 1519 E. Millbrook
Rd., Raleigh and other times at the home.
Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home,
Wendell.
In another
article:
FRANKLIN TIMES
Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Friday, 10 October 2008
RALEIGH—Christine “Tena” Alford Benton, 93, died Wednesday
morning, Oct. 8, 2008 at her home
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
today (Saturday, Oct. 11) at Millbrook Baptist Church. Entombment will follow
in the Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum.
She was born in Franklin County, daughter of the
late Martha Blanche Sykes and George Augustus Alford. She was a graduate of
East Carolina University and a retired school teacher at Governor Morehead
School for the Blind.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Kenneth Benton; sisters and brothers, Josephine Pate
Jones, Paul Alford, Mayard Shelby Alford and Aline Blowe.
Surviving: sister, Geraldine A. Hall; four
nephews; two nieces; two great-nieces and one great-nephew.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to
1:45 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at Millbrook Baptist Church.
Arrangements handled by Funeral Home, Wendell;
www.stricklandfuneralhomes.net
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Christine A. Benton (SS# issued in NC) was born 30 March
1915, last residence Emerald Isle, Carteret Co., NC.
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CHRISTINE PRINCE ALFORD
Photo
and dates from Making Everlasting Memories
Memorialized
by: Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Raleigh, NC
January 22, 1934 - June 15, 2008
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 16 June 2008
Christine Alford, 74, died Sunday, June 15,
2008. She was a devoted and loving mother.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald David Prince
and Carl Richard “Ricky” Prince both of Raleigh; daughters, Sandra Allen of
Selma and Edith Separk of Franklinton; four grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Knotts Grove Christian Assembly in Oxford. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30
p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary’s Street,
Raleigh.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Christine Alford (SS# issued in NC),
last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.
Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at
Making Everlasting Memories.
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CONNIE ALFORD TART
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 13 April 1995
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
BUTNER—The funeral for Mrs. Connie Alford Tart, 48, of
1205-A C St., who died Tuesday, April 11, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday at
the Eakes Funeral Home chapel in Creedmoor.... Burial will be in Carolina
Memorial Gardens in Creedmoor. Mrs. Tart was a native of Wake County and a
member of Butner Presbyterian Church. She was employed by John Umstead
Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Mr. Thomas A. “Tommie’’
Tart; a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline T. Beam of Stem; her father, Mr. Jessie W.
Alford of Wilmington; two brothers, Mr. Sonnie Alford and Mr. Jackie Alford,
both of Knightdale; and a granddaughter.
The family will receive visitors from 7 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. today at Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at other times at the
home.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her father, Jessie Willard Alford, in this compilation.
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CONSTANCE WILHELMENIA BOYD ALFORD JENKINS
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 23 November 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Funeral service for Mrs. Constance Wilhelmenia
Boyd Alford Jenkins, 54, of 509 Roosevelt St., will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday
at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Dr. V.E. Brown officiating. Burial Beechwood
Cemetery. She was a graduate of the Durham City School System and attended
Durham Technical Community College, and Rutledge College.
She was an employee of Duke University Medical
Center, Durham City School, North Carolina Central, and most recently Austin
Quality Foods of Cary NC, where she was a supervisor.
Surviving are her husband, Eric L. Alford;
a daughter, Wilhelmenia Alford, of Cleveland; a son, Deryl A. Boyd; grandson,
Aderyl Montrel Boyd, of Oxford; her mother, Mamie C. Boyd; sisters, Brenda Boyd
and Denise K. Forbes, of Charlotte; brother, Arthur B. Boyd, Jr., MD of
Cleveland; and aunts, Ruby H. Chalmers and Gerthia K. Chalmers, of Sanford,
Liller Hankins Hamilton, of Jacksonville, and Charlotte Swann, of Greensboro;
uncle Ernest Swann of Greensboro Rev. Prince Hamilton of Jacksonville, NC; a
nieces, and nephew.
Arrangements by Fisher Funeral parlor.
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DALLAS LLOYD ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0340
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 20 December 1992
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
ROCKY MOUNT [Edgecombe Co.]—Friends and family will pay
tribute today to former state Sen. Dallas L. Alford, who died Thursday of
pneumonia after a battle with cancer. He was 84.
A slightly built man with a face like Jimmy
Stewart, Mr. Alford was known in the General Assembly for his low-key, highly
effective style of politicking, said former House Speaker Joe Mavretic.
“He was a real level person,” said Mr. Mavretic,
who served for four years with Mr. Alford. “He was a real pleasant, kind,
gentle man... He never made a big to-do about anything. He worked carefully,
though he got a lot of things done.”
A Democrat, Mr. Alford spent two decades serving
in the state Senate. His major accomplishments were the establishment of
elementary schools for deaf children in Greensboro and Wilson, and the building
of the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf in Wilson, Mavretic said.
Before that, the state’s deaf children had to be
educated in Morganton, in Western North Carolina. ‘
He really was the patron saint of the Eastern
North Carolina School for the Deaf in Wilson,” Mr. Mavretic said. The school’s
vocational training wing is named after Mr. Alford.
“There aren’t a lot of votes in that... But he
just used his influence, which was considerable, to push for it. That speaks
volumes about him as a man.”
The son of the late Dallas L. and Sallie Pope
Alford, Mr. Alford was born in Durham and attended Duke University.
He owned an insurance and realty company in
Rocky Mount and was past State president of the Jaycees.
He was a Rocky Mount alderman between 1939 and
1942, winning his first bid for elective office by two votes. During World War
II, he left office to join the U.S. Navy, serving as a lieutenant commander.
He returned to Rocky Mount in 1946, and two
years later won election to the Nash County Board of Commissioners. Eventually
he became its chairman.
Between 1959 and 1983, Mr. Alford served 20 years in the
state Senate.
He held a variety of posts in the Senate,
including chairman of the Education Committee. At one time, when attendance was
so poor that committee meetings were being canceled for lack of a quorum, Mr.
Alford began awarding door prizes to those who attended. The committee had
nearly perfect attendance as a result.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Glenn G.
Alford; two daughters, Cathy A. Duncan of Cary and Margarette Rivenbark of
Charlotte; two sons, Dallas L. Alford III of Chapel Hill and Benjamin G. Alford
of New Bern; and 10 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at the
First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount, of which he was a member. Burial
will follow at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home,
100 Wildwood Ave. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100
South Church St.
In another
article:
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Sunday, 20 December 1992
EX-SENATOR, PEANUT PUSHER DALLAS ALFORD DIES AT 84
Former N.C. Sen. Dallas Alford Jr., who was
known for leaving bags of peanuts on each senator’s desk to promote the peanut
industry of his home county, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1992. He was 84.
Mr. Alford, who served 20 years in the N.C.
Senate, represented peanut-rich Nash County and lived in Rocky Mount.
In February 1965 while making one of his famous “peanut
runs” around the Senate chamber, Mr. Alford inadvertently failed to leave a bag
on the lectern of then-Lt. Gov. Robert Scott, who was presiding over the
Senate.
Scott took notice.
“I’d like to remind the gentleman from Nash,”
Scott announced on the floor with a grin, “that the chair likes peanuts, too.”
Mr. Alford promptly dispatched a bag to Scott’s
lectern.
Throughout his career, Mr. Alford led various
task forces dealing with state issues. In 1961, then-Gov. Terry Sanford
appointed Mr. Alford to head a committee to study the operation of public welfare
programs in North Carolina. Mr. Alford told The Observer in an interview
that the state should support “workable welfare programs.” He also said the
public was often kept in dark about the facts behind the programs.
A graduate of Duke University, he was former
chairman of the Nash Board of County Commissioners and past president of the
N.C. Association of County Commissioners. He was past state president of the
Jaycees and a former alderman for the City of Rocky Mount.
Mr. Alford’s funeral is 2 p.m. today at First
United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount where he was a member. Burial will
follow at Pineview Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge.
Survivors are his wife, Glenn; sons, Dallas
Alford III of Chapel Hill, Benjamin Alford of New Bern; daughters, Ms. Cathy
Duncan of Cary, Ms. Margarette Rivenbark of Charlotte: 10 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist
Church, 100 S. Church St., Rocky Mount, N.C.
In another
article:
Descendants
of Owen Griffith, Kings Attorney
Generation 11
Margarette Glenn Griffin, born June 16, 1919. B.
Mus. degree from Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C., 1939. On Nov. 17, 1945, she
married Dallas L. Alford, Jr., of Rocky Mount, N.C., son of Dallas L. Alford
and wife Sally Catherine Pope, of Durham, N.C. He is an alumnus of Duke U.,
Durham, N.C., class of 1931. Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. In 1936, he was made
district manager of Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co., Rocky Mount; in
1937, he was charter member and first president of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce; in 1938, president of the N.C. Junior Chamber of Commerce. In 1939,
he was elected to the Board of Aldermen, from which he resigned in 1942, in
order to join the U.S. Navy. After serving 43 months, he was released from
active duty in April 1946, as Lieutenant-Commander.
He was elected to Nash County Board of
Commissioners 1948-1958, acting as chairman 1952-58, and elected president of
N.C. County Commissioners Ass’n. He served two terms, 1959 and 1961, in the N.C.
General Assembly, as Senator from the 6th Senatorial District. He is member of
the First Methodist Church, having served on its Board of Stewards, American
Legion, Kiwanis Club, and on the Board of Directors of Citizens Savings and
Loan Ass n, and the Peoples Bank of Rocky Mount. Owner of Alford Insurance and
Realty Co., and the controlling interest in Munn-Griffin Co., Inc., wholesale
fruits and produce.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Dallas L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 August 1908.
See the obituary of his wife, Glenn Griffin
Alford, in this compilation.
Dallas attended AAFA’s 1990 Annual Meeting in
Raleigh, NC.
Benjamin Glenn Alford, son of Dallas, is AAFA
#0677.
His lineage: Dallas Lloyd 1908 NC1,
Dallas Lloyd 1889 NC2, William Dallas 1845 NC3, William
R. 1818 NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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DANNY LANE ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 18 June 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ZEBULON [Wake Co.]—Danny Lane Alford, 53, of 1069 Old
Zebulon Road, died suddenly on Sunday, June 17, 2001, at Rex Healthcare. Danny
was born April 6, 1948, in Wake County, to the late Carlton Alford and Inez
Wall Alford. He graduated from Vaden Whitley High School and the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Danny was Deputy Director for Security with Wake
County Sheriff’s Department, Detention Division.
Funeral service: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19,
2001, at Baptist Tabernacle Church. Burial, church cemetery.
Surviving: sister, Rose A. Wheeler of Wendell;
nieces, Jennene W. Faulkner and her husband, Ronnie of Wendell, Renee W. Driver
of Zebulon and Hannah Rose Driver of Zebulon; nephew, Jamy Wheeler of Wendell.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded
in death by a brother, Jerry Alford.
The family will receive relatives and friends
from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2001, at L. Harold Poole Funeral
Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other
times at the home of Rose A. Wheeler, 1826 Hwy, 231, Wendell, NC 27591….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
His lineage: Danny Lane 1948 NC1,
Carlton 1912 NC2, Walton J. 1886 NC3, John William 1879
NC4, John F. 1818 NC5.
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DAVID ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 6 November 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ROWLAND [Robeson Co.]—David Alford, 75, of 119 Franklin St.,
Rowland, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in Southeastern Regional Medical Center
in Lumberton.
Mr. Alford was an Army veteran.
Services: Funeral, 1 p.m., Monday at New Hope
United Methodist Church, Rowland. Burial with military honors in New Hope
Cemetery, Rowland.
Viewing: 1 to 6 p.m. today in Jackson Funeral
Home in Rowland.
Survivors: Daughters, Davida Cooper, Lynn Baker
and Dianne Grant; brother Mack; sister Elizabeth Black; nine grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that David Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 30 March 1930.
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DAVID ALFORD, JR.
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Monday, 27 March 2006
HIGH POINT—Mr. David Alford Jr., 74, died March 23, 2006.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on
Tuesday at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship in Greensboro. Haizlip Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
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DAVID WILSON ALFORD
Father of Michael Rives Alford, AAFA #0689
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
[A nearly
identical article was published in The
News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) on the same day.]
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Wednesday, 9 October 2002
Mr. David Wilson Alford, age 87, of St. Mary’s
Road, Hillsborough [Orange Co.], died at Durham Regional Hospital on Monday,
October 7, 2002. Mr. Alford was a native of Franklin County but lived most of
his life in Wake County. He was the son of the late Joseph Lee Alford and
Pattie Wynn Alford. Mr. Alford was a veteran of the United States Army and
World War II. He retired after 36 years as an electrician with Electrical
Equipment Company in Raleigh. Mr. Alford was a member of North Durham Baptist
Church.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Ruby
Morris Alford, one son, Michael Rives Alford of New York; two daughters,
Aultney Jordan Edwards of Hillsborough and Susan Beth Carroll of Zebulon; two
brothers, Roy H. Alford of Raleigh and Eugene V. Alford of Hot Springs, Ark.; 5
grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
A Chapel Service will be held Thursday at 10AM
in the Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum….
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7
PM to 8:30 PM at Hudson Funeral Home and other times at the home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that David W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 12 Sept 1915.
See the obituary of his sister Ianatha D. Alford
Pruitt in this compilation.
David is listed with his family in Franklin Co.,
NC, in 1920: Joseph L. 33 and Pattie L. with Louis 10, William R. 7, David W. 4
and Roy H. 1.
David’s WWII Army Enlistment Record
(Ancestry.com) says he was born in Wake Co., NC, enlisted at Fort Bragg on 2
May 1945, and was married. He married Ruby Inez Morris in 1948.
His lineage: David Wilson 1915 NC1,
Joseph Lee 1888 NC2, William Joseph 1851 NC3, Hines Berry
1827 NC4, Thomas 1795 GA? 5, John 1747 NC6,
Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8.
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DEBORAH BEDDARD ODOM HALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC—Thursday, 2 November 2006
MAYSVILLE [Jones Co.]—Deborah Beddard Halford, 53, of
Maysville, died Oct. 31, 2006 at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the
Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville. Inurnment will be in Coastal Carolina
Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
She was a Marine Corps veteran, a cab driver
with Yellow Cab in Jacksonville and an employee of Coastal Enterprises.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rodney
Odom.
Survivors include are her husband, Scott W.
Halford of Maysville; her mother, Lillian Hayden Otis of Saratoga Springs,
N.Y.; brothers, Jeff Otis of Ganesvoort, N.Y., and Frank Marra of Galway, N.Y.;
and her sister, Margarita Lupi of Stillwater, N.Y....
Photo
from Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, Onslow Co.,
NC—www.findagrave.com
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DELORES ANN “LEE LEE” ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 19 January 2008
GREENSBORO—Ms. Delores Ann “Lee Lee” Alford, of 1336 S. Ashe
Street, died on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
January 20, at Hayes Memorial United Holy Church. Interment will follow in
Piedmont Memorial Park.
A native of Guilford County, she was formerly
employed at Convatec.
She is survived by her children, Virgil Allen
Jarrell, Jr. and Ebony Lekesha Jarrell both of the home; her father and
stepmother, William D. and Beatrice Alford of Greensboro; one brother, Willis
Miles Mahatha, Sr. of Greensboro; four sisters, Tonjia Alford, Daisy Motley and
Penny Alford all of Greensboro and Pamela Alford of Rowland, N.C.; her
long-time companion, Virgil Allen Jarrell of Greensboro also survives her.
.... The family is being served by Allen and
Associates Mortuary, Inc., 508 Summit Avenue.
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DORIS ALFORD MCGHEE
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 4 September 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Mrs. Doris Alford McGhee, 73, resident of Knight
Dr. died Monday, September 3, 2001. Mrs. McGhee was born in Durham, the
daughter of the late Heral McKinley Alford and Fannie Barton Alford. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James Rand McGhee. She was retired from the
Durham Merchants Association/ Credit Bureau after 45 years of service. She was
a charter member of First Free Will Baptist Church and was a Sunday School
teacher and a member of the choir.
Surviving are two sons, Randy McGhee and wife,
Cathy, of Hillsborough, and Terry McGhee and wife, Rhonda of Durham; and two
grandsons, Chris McGhee, of Raleigh, and Lance McGhee, of Durham.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11
a.m. in Clements Funeral Chapel.... Burial will follow in Oak Grove Memorial
Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 at Clements
Funeral Home, in Durham. Pallbearers will be Charles Alford, Wayne Alford,
George Couch, Doug Davis, Phil Hill and Randy Vaughn
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her mother, Fannie Barton Alford, in this compilation.
Her father, Heral Alford, may have been the
Herald Alford b. 1907, son of Marcus C. and Minda Alford listed in the 1920
Franklin Co. census.
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DOROTHY HELLA KURSELL
ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC—Friday, 11 November 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
MIDWAY PARK [Onslow Co.]—Dorothy Kursell Alford, 81, of
Midway Park, died Nov. 9, 2005, at her home.
A service will be held at a later date in Logan,
Ohio.
She worked with the American Red Cross in
Germany during World War II. She was a member of the Onslow County Craft Guild
for over 20 years, was a member of the DAV Auxiliary Chapter 16 for 25 years
and a member of the FFA.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Talmadge Alford.
Survivors include three sons, Walter Alford of
Logan, Ohio, Michael Alford of San Jose, Calif., and Roy Alford of
Jacksonville; two daughters, June Monk of Circleville, Ohio, and Susan Phillips
of Gore, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a brother,
Alexander Kursell of Brazil.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
tonight at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
In another
article:
Cardaras Funeral Home
Logan, Hocking Co., OH
Dorothy Hella Alford, 81, of Midway Park, North
Carolina formerly of Logan passed away November 9, 2005 at her residence. She
was born November 12, 1923 in Talin, Estonia. Dorothy was married to the late Talmadge
D. Alford who passed away in 1982.
She is survived by three sons, Walter (Dianne)
Alford of Logan, Michael (Jan) Alford of Santa Clara, California, and Roy
(Judy) Alford of Jacksonville, N.C., two daughters, June (Terry) Monk of
Nelsonville, and Susan Phillips of Logan, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three
great grandchildren, and one brother Alexander (Christine) von Kursell of
Brazil.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November
15, at 1 P.M., at Cardaras Funeral Home, 183 E. Second St., Logan.... Interment
will be at Shaw cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Dorothy Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 12 Nov 1923.
North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–1996
(Ancestry.com) lists Talmadge Dewitt Alford, born 4 Apr 1924 in KY, married,
age 58, resident of Onslow Co., NC, died 28 Feb 1982, in Veterans Hospital,
Durham, Durham Co., NC. He was buried out of state. Kentucky Birth Index,
1911–1999 (Ancestry.com) lists Talmage D. Alford with that birth date in Boyd
Co., KY, mother, Florence Alford.
SSDI records show that Talmadge Alford (SS# issued
in OH) was born 4 Apr 1924 and died _____ Feb 1982, last benefit mailed to
Midway Park, Onslow, NC.
The WWII Army Enlistment Record (Ancestry.com)
for Talmadge D. Alford says he was born in KY, lived in Hocking Co., OH,
enlisted on 28 Jan 1946 in Shelbyville, IN, and was married.
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DOROTHY KURSELL ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC—Friday, 11 November 2005
MIDWAY PARK [Onslow Co.]—Dorothy Kursell Alford, 81, of
Midway Park, died Nov. 9, 2005, at her home.
A service will be held at a later date in Logan,
Ohio.
She worked with the American Red Cross in
Germany during World War II. She was a member of the Onslow County Craft Guild
for over 20 years, was a member of the DAV Auxiliary Chapter 16 for 25 years
and a member of the FFA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge
Alford.
Survivors include three sons, Walter Alford of
Logan, Ohio, Michael Alford of San Jose, Calif., and Roy Alford of
Jacksonville; two daughters, June Monk of Circleville, Ohio, and Susan Phillips
of Gore, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a brother,
Alexander Kursell of Brazil.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
tonight at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
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DOUGLAS ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC— Friday, 2 March 2007
BLADENBORO—Douglas Alford, 50, of 503 Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007.
Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Saturday in Bryant
Swamp Baptist Church. Burial in Singletary Cemetery in Butters. Visitation, 2
to 6 p.m. today at Colvin Funeral Home in Lumberton.
Survived by: Wife, Joyce; son, Antonio;
daughters, Hope and Shannon; brothers, Parnellus and Wallace; sisters, Joyce
Davis, JoAnn Garcia and Angela; and three grandchildren.
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EDDIE D. ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—9 November 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Eddie D. Alford, 51, of Denton, died Saturday,
Nov. 6, 1999, at Myrtle Beach, S.C. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 10, 1999, at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel. Burial will follow in
Guilford Memorial Park. Mr. Alford was of the Baptist faith, was an Army
veteran of the Vietnam War, and was employed with Fraser Plumbing of High
Point.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda F. Alford of
the home; daughter, Anita Cassar of Lexington; son, Daryl Alford of Norfolk,
Va.; sisters, Izzy Parrott of Florence, S.C., Vinn Jordan of Tabor City, S.C.,
Lynn Lockhart and Carolyn Nobles of Aynor, S.C.; and five grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Eddie D. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 Nov 1947.
We published the obituaries of his father, Homer
Burroughs Alford; and sisters Goldaphine Alford Allen and Delly Mae Alford
Jones Rabon in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.
His lineage: Eddie D. 1947 SC1, Homer
Burroughs 1898 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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EFFIE MOODY ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 15 February 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
WENDELL [Wake Co.]—Effie Moody Alford, 91, of Hwy 231, died
on Monday morning [Feb 14] at Rex Healthcare. Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday at Baptist Tabernacle Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
Strickland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alford was born on January 9, 1914, in
Johnston County. She was the daughter of the late Oscar B. and Lula Holder
Moody. She was the widow of Sexton Alford.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn A. O’Neal
and her husband, Ralph, of Wendell and Sherry Alford of Apex; grandson, Kevin
Dixon O’Neal; sister, Rachel Congleton of Smithfield; brother, Grady Moody of
Garner; and several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Effie M. Alford (SS# issued in
NC).
SSDI records show that Sexton Alford (SS# issued
in NC) was born 7 Nov 1916 and died 17 May 1993, last residence Wendell, Wake
Co., NC.
This obituary is not quoted verbatim.
Her husband’s lineage: Sexton 1916 NC1,
James Henry 1876 NC2, Benjamin J. 1854 NC3, Henry Hardy
1826 NC4, Exum 1788 NC5.
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ELIJAH LEE ALFORD
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Tuesday, 7 March 2006
Infant Elijah Lee Alford, son of Brandy Alford
and Markis Campbell, died Sunday in Scotland Memorial Hospital.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday,
March 8, at 3 p.m. at Piney Grove Church Cemetery. The Rev. Robert A. Fairley
will officiate.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, are
grandmothers, Mary Alford and Fran Campbell; grandfathers, Leon Bostic and
Brian Dockery; greatgrandmothers, Josie Alford and Sandra Campbell, all of
Laurinburg.
Morris Funeral Home is serving the Alford
family.
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ELIZABETH BROCKINTON ALFORD MCMASTER
Extracts
from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 29 December 1987
Name: Elizabeth Brockinton Alford McMaster
Parents: McPherson McLean and Mrs. Margaret Alice Brockinton
Alford
Spouse: Samuel Buchanan McMaster
Date of Birth/Age: Age 89
Place of Birth: Maxton [Robeson Co.], North Carolina
Date of Death: Friday
Place of Death: Article headlined Clinton
Place of Burial: First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Elizabeth McMaster (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Jan 1898,
last residence Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., NC.
See the obituary of her father, McPherson McLean
Alford, in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH E. ALFORD
THE PILOT
Southern Pines, Moore Co., NC—Saturday, 13 May 2006
Elizabeth Alford, 89, of Carthage [Moore Co.],
died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday
at John Hall Presbyterian Church in Carthage....
She is survived by several cousins.
Pugh and Smith Funeral Home in Carthage handled
arrangements for the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Elizabeth E. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 16 Dec 1916,
last residence Carthage, Moore Co., NC.
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ELIZABETH WHITAKER ALFORD
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—10 December 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Mrs. Elizabeth Whitaker Alford, 83, formerly of
Hutton St., Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, December 9, 1998, at Forsyth Medical
Center. She was born May 19, 1915 in Forsyth County to Ira Winfield and Eva
Duggins Whitaker. Mrs. Alford was a member of Vernon Forest Baptist Church and
was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 46 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Venice
Lewis Alford; a daughter, Glenda Alford; a sister, Faith Coleman; and a
stepfather, Walt Hill. Surviving are one son, Gary Alford, Sr. and wife, Donna,
of Lexington; one grandson, Gary Alford, Jr., of Lexington; two great
granddaughters, Jennifer Alford and Heather Alford, both of Lexington; one
brother, Ira Leroy Whitaker; and one sister, Gladys Frye, both of
Winston-Salem.
Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.... Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial
Gardens....
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her husband, Venice Lewis Alford, and her son Gary Lee Alford
in this compilation.
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ELLA MAE BYERLY ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Monday, 8 February 1993
THOMASVILLE—Mrs. Ella Mae Byerly Alford, 70, of Route 2,
Sullivan Road died there Feb. 6, 1993.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at J.C. Green
& Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park.
A native of Davidson County, she was employed at
Linda’s Day Care Center and was a member of Cedar Lodge Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Vicki Alford
Wallace of Greensboro; sisters, Mrs. Lucille Holmes, Mrs. Hazel Byerly, both of
Thomasville; one grandson....
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ELLA “RAMONA” COKER ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—4 April 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
RALEIGH—Ramona Alford, 65, of 336 Meredith Street, died
April 1, 1999.
Mrs. Alford was born in Tarboro, to the William
Linwood and Ida Tolston Coker.
Funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday
in the Montlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.
The family will greet friends Sun- day from 12
noon-2 p.m. at the home of Faye Batts, 376 Wilmont Dr.
Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Alford;
two sons, Robert Alford Jr. of Greenville, SC, and Richard Alford, of Garner;
granddaughter, Debbie Alford and grandson, Glenn Alford, both of Greenville,
SC; two sisters and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations
be made to the American Heart Association, 3901 Computer Dr., Suite 110,
Raleigh, NC 27609.
Arrangements by Montlawn Funeral Home &
Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ramona C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 July 1933.
Her full name was included in the obituary
headline.
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ELLEN McGIRT ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, NC—Friday, 3 June 1892
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
[LAURINBURG—]We extend our sympathy to Mr. Julius E. Alford
in the death of his wife last Monday. Mrs. Alford was buried beside her
children at Mr. Covington’s near Shoe Heel bridge, yesterday at 10 o’clock.
AAFA NOTES: This
is Julius Elias Alford, born 29 June 1850 in Robeson Co., NC, the son of Jacob
Alford and Patience Thompson. Ellen McGirt was his first wife, and they had at
least two children, Archie and Cleon. His second wife was Effie Brown.
Her husband’s lineage: Julius Elias 1850 NC1,
Jacob 1789 NC2, James 1764 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6.
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EMMA ALFORD NEAL
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Tuesday, 4 July 1995
BURLINGTON [Alamance Co.]—Mrs. Emma Alford Neal of 1477
Dixon Lane died Sunday, July 2, 1995. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Miles
Chapel Baptist Church.
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ERMA CLARK ALFORD
Mother of Brenda Sue Alford, AAFA #1041
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Saturday, 20 January 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
ELIZABETHTOWN—Erma Clark Alford, 77, of Elizabethtown, NC,
died Thursday [January 18] at her home. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Terry A. Thompson and a brother, Durwood Clark. She was retired from
CP&L as an office supervisor.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 21st, 3
p.m. at Elizabethtown Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Elizabethtown City
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Hugh James “H.J.”
Alford; a daughter, Brenda Osterhoudt of Las Vegas, Nevada; three sisters,
Gladine Britt and Edna Earl Davis of Elizabethtown and McCree Alford of Lisbon;
three grandchildren, Hiram A. “Trey’’ Melvin III of Elizabethtown, Stanley
Melvin of Raleigh, NC, and Jennifer Wiley of Dumfries, Virginia; and one great-grandson.
Visitation will be Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m., at
Kinlaw Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear
Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Photo
from Old Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bladen Co.,
NC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: Brenda
Osterhoudt mentioned as a daughter has taken back her maiden name and is now
Brenda Alford. They are descendants of William Alford b. about 1735 in South
Carolina through Daniel Alford b. 1815 in South Carolina.
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ESSIC ALFORD, JR.
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Tuesday, 30 September 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
BENSON [Johnston Co.]—Essic Alford Jr., 74, of 204 E. Mann
St., died Sunday in his home.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday
in St. James Disciples of Christ Church.... Burial will be in Resthaven
Cemetery in Dunn.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Charlotte M.
Alford of Benson; three daughters, Phyllis A. Alford of St. Albans, N.Y.,
Deborah J. Williams of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Sarona L. Alford-Creed of
Westbury, N.Y.; two sisters, Cora Williams and Louise Clark, both of Benson;
four brothers, Nathan Alford, George Alford, Abraham Alford and Joseph Alford,
all of Benson; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7
to 8 p.m. at Dafford Funeral Home in Dunn.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his brother George Alford in this compilation.
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ESSIE ALFORD BOWDEN
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 30 December 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
WAKE FOREST—Essie Alford Bowden, 93, of 6901 Pulleytown
Road, died Saturday, December 29, 2001, at Wake Medical Center. She was born in
Franklin County and was the daughter of the late James D. Alford and Betsy Ann
Alford. She was a member of Rolesville Baptist Church and was married to Fred
Day Bowden who preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock
Monday afternoon, December 31, 2001, at Rolesville Baptist Church.... Burial
will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bowden is survived by her sister, Edith A.
Perry of Youngsville; half-brothers, Richard E. Alford of Pine Level and James
Earl “Donald” Alford of Havelock; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family from 7-8:30
Sunday evening at Bright Funeral Home and at the home of Edith Perry, 861
Moores Pond Road, Youngsville at other times.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Essie A. Bowden (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 May 1908.
Essie was know as “Biddis” in her younger days.
She was born in Franklin Co., daughter of James Docus “Doke” Alford and
Elizabeth Ann Alford [yes, it was her maiden name, they were first cousins].
Her husband Fred Day Bowden died 17 July 1993.
Her paternal lineage: Essie 1908 NC1,
James Docus 1876 NC2, William Thomas 1849 NC3, Julius
1823 NC4, Thomas 1795 GA5, John 1749 NC6,
Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
Her maternal lineage: Essie 1908 NC1,
Elizabeth Ann 1886 NC2, John Henry 1850 NC3, Julius 1823
NC4, Thomas 1795 GA5, John 1749 NC6, Julius
1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ETHEL JORDAN ALFRED
SUN JOURNAL
New Bern, Craven Co., NC—Monday, 24 November 2008
Ethel Jordan Alfred, 100, of 257 Halls Creek
Road, New Bern, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at Bayview Nursing Home.
She is survived by two sons, James W. Alfred Jr.
of Stonewall and Ira Russell Alfred of Arapahoe; one daughter, Elsie Louise
Alfred of New Bern; one sister, Louise Jordan Fore of Reelsboro; five
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday
at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Scott Fitzgerald officiating....
Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home &
Cremations in Alliance.
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ETHEL MAE ALFORD KEYES
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 17 January 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999 and Spring 2006
DURHAM—Mrs. Ethel Mae Keyes, wife of Robert E. Keyes of 405
Whitmore Lane, Durham, formerly of Palm Harbor, FL, died Saturday, January 16,
1999 at Duke Medical Center.
She was born on March 17, 1918, in
Winston-Salem. Mrs. Keyes studied at several colleges and universities around
the country, and then enjoyed a lifelong career in government service. She was
a member of St. John’s Baptist Church, Raleigh.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by
three daughters and sons-in-law; Phyllis and T.C. Stanford of Durham, Patricia
Perry and Ronald Davis of Wake Forest, and Linda and Billy Poole of Raleigh; a
brother, Howard Alford of Huntington, WVA; six grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. today at
Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave (Rt. 70) Raleigh. The funeral service
will be Monday, 11 a.m. in Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will follow
in Raleigh Memorial Park....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Ethel M. Keyes (SS# issued in NC).
On the 1920 census, she is listed with her
family in Winston-Salem (Ward 3, District 96) Forsyth Co. NC, dwelling #299:
Willie L. Alford, age 35 b. MS tobacco factory checker; his wife Mattie 32 NC;
daughter [sic] Venice 9 LA, son Printice 14 LA, son Willie 3 NC, and
daughter Ethel 1-8/12 NC.
In 1930 the family is still in Winston-Salem
(District 48), dwelling #71: William L. Alford, age 52 b. MS, tobacco checker,
married 36 years; his wife Mattie 42 NC; son [sic] Venice 21 NC machine
operator in tobacco factory; son Prentice 25 NC married, age 21 at first
marriage, machine operator in tobacco factory; daughEmma 19 NC, age 15 at first
marriage; granddaughters Christinia 3 NC and Margaret M. 1 NC; son Willie 15
NC; daughter Ethel 12 NC; and son Howard 9 NC.
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EVA MAVIS ALFORD LOCKLEAIR JOHNSON
FRANKLIN TIMES
Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Wednesday, 14 June 2006
ZEBULON—Eva Mavis Alford Lockleair Johnson, 82, died Monday,
June 12, 2006 at the home of her daughter, Sandra. Funeral services will be at
3 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 14) at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel,
Knightdale, with the Rev. Brother Billy Sullivan and the Rev. Brother Ray Ted
Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Beulah Christian Baptist Church
cemetery, 8225 Mitchell Mill Rd., Zebulon.
She was born in Wake County to the late Johnnie
Alford and Mattie Perry Alford. She was retired from Square D Company after
15-1/2 years.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, G.T.
Lockleair and Jessie Johnson; daughter, Alma Lee Lockleair; and a brother,
Jesse B. Alford Sr.
Surviving: daughters, Ilene L. Brantley (Dennis)
of Middlesex, Sandra L. Cortner (Ronnie) of Zebulon; sons, George Thomas
Lockleair Jr. of Zebulon, Johnny Wayne Lockleair (Susan) of Zebulon; brother,
Howard Alford of Zebulon; sisters, Ada Grace Woodlief of Raleigh, Christine
Alford of Zebulon, Ruth A. Hicks of Zebulon and Slvia A. Bolton of Raleigh; and
three grandchildren.
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FANNIE BARTON ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 7 June 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Mrs. Fannie Barton Alford, 91, resident of 723
Knight Dr., died Tuesday evening in Treyburn Rehabilitation and Convalescent
Center following declining health. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of
the late Ed and Nettie Teasley Barton. She was the wife of the late Heral
Alford. Mrs. Alford operated a child Day Care in her home for many years.
She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday
School and was a member of the church choir.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Doris A.
McGhee, of Durham; two grandsons, Randy McGhee, of Hillsborough, and Terry
McGhee, of Durham; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1
p.m. in Clements Funeral Chapel.... Burial will follow in Oak Grove Memorial
Gardens. Pallbearers will be Doug Davis, George Couch, Wayne Alford, Charles
Alford, Chris McGhee and Phil Hill. The family will receive friends Thursday
evening from 7 to 9 at Clements Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her daughter Doris Alford McGhee in this compilation.
Her husband, Heral Alford may have been the
Herald Alford b. 1907, son of Marcus C. and Minda Alford listed in the 1920
Franklin Co. census.
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FLODIE HARDEE ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 25 July 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
LAURINBURG—Mrs. Flodie Hardee Alford, 90, of 1104 Muse Street,
died Wednesday at Manor Care Health Services in Pinehurst.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium Chapel.... Burial will follow at New
Hollywood Cemetery in Lumberton.
Born November 21, 1907 in Loris, SC, she was the
daughter of the late Nedham and Lola Norris Hardee, and was preceded in death
by her husband, Daniel L. Alford. Mrs. Alford was a member of the First
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
James and Sue Alford of Laurinburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Edith and
Arnold Wischhusen of Raleigh and Ethel and Jim Boozer of Summerfield; two
sisters, Vera Todd of Farimont and Elnetta Patterson of Laurinburg; eight
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren....
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FLOYD SHELBY ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0722
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 12 March 1996
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999, In Remembrance
Floyd S. Alford Jr., general manager and editor
of The Daily Independent in Kannapolis for 11 years, died the same day
he returned home following surgery. Alford, 44, underwent surgery on March 1 at
Cabarrus Memorial Hospital and returned home Sunday [march 10].
He became ill Sunday afternoon and returned to
the hospital, where he died.
In January, Alford was named advertising and
marketing director of The Daily Independent and Concord Tribune,
which will merge this year. He moved to Kannapolis in 1984.
Alford was born Jan. 9, 1952, in Raleigh. He
graduated from Needham B. Broughton High School, attended Campbell College, and
in 1974 graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in
journalism.
He worked as a reporter/photographer at The
Sampsonian in Clinton, N.C., and later as advertising representative and
advertising manager of The Sampson Independent in Clinton. In July 1978,
he was named publisher of the Franklin County Times in Russellville,
Ala.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
First Baptist Church in Kannapolis.
He won numerous press awards in advertising,
column writing and photography in both North Carolina and Alabama.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd S. Alford Sr. of Raleigh; his wife, Julia Webb Alford; two sons, Zack
Alford and Benjamin Alford; a daughter, Meredith Alford; and two sisters.
In another
article:
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 21 March 1996
A newspaperman who cared, Floyd Alford’s heart
was in his community and in his home
Floyd Alford was a newspaperman who believed in
Kannapolis. He was a community supporter and promoter; a friend to many and
above all, a family man.
Floyd Shelby Alford Jr. died March 10 at
Cabarrus Memorial Hospital in Concord as a result of complications from surgery
on March 1. He was 44. His wife, Julia, had brought him home from the hospital
the previous Sunday, and the family was excited about celebrating daughter
Meredith’s 12th birthday.
Alford was the former editor of The Daily
Independent, an 11,000-circulation Kannapolis newspaper. He was named in
January as director of marketing and circulation for the paper, which is
merging with The Concord Tribune.
“He was a friend to everyone who worked for him;
they were his extended family,” said Allan Boger, a reporter for the paper.
Boger, who’d worked for Alford for 10 years, added, “He gave me a job when I
needed one. I got back into the newspaper business thanks to Floyd Alford.”
Alford, who had been an editor for 12 years, was
a “regular person,” Boger said. He was everybody’s friend; he liked everybody
and everybody liked him.
“Floyd protected you on some issues that
sometimes were not popular with constituents. He was a guardian, and he became
my friend.” Tom Dayvault, president and CEO of the Kannapolis Chamber of
Commerce, had known Alford for 11 years. “You were automatically his friend the
first five minutes you met him. If you didn’t end up that way, it was never his
fault,” Dayvault said. “He was a great storyteller,” Dayvault said. “He was
always fun to do things with, but it was just as much fun to not do, but to
hear about it.”
People here couldn’t wait for him to get back
from vacation to hear about it. They called his embellishments “Floydisms.” “He
was attuned to the fact that the nature of Kannapolis was changing,” said Jack
Claiborne, former assistant vice president for Park Communications, which
formerly owned The Daily Independent.
“Floyd was very community minded; he saw and
heard both sides. He was (the paper’s) editor at the time and saw which way
Kannapolis had to go and was very sensitive to it. He was trying to keep the
best of the old and infuse the new. It was something that he took personally
and was very much committed to it,” Claiborne said.
Alford was a supporter of bringing minor league
baseball to town. As chairman of the Kannapolis Chamber of Commerce, he told
the city council in 1994, “Kannapolis is suffering. We need a true shot in the
arm.” Thanks in part to Alford’s support, the Piedmont Phillies moved to Kannapolis
in 1995. Now known as the Piedmont Boll Weevils, the team calls Kannapolis’
$6.5 million Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium home.
“He gave of himself to the whole community and
had a lot of titles,” Dayvault said, “but ‘Daddy’ is the title he was most
proud of. He worshiped his kids and family.”
Floyd Alford is also survived by his sons, Zack
and Benjamin Alford; parents, Floyd and Rachel Alford of Raleigh [AAFA #0271];
sisters, Beverly Alford of Burlington [AAFA #0345], Annette Alford of
Greensboro; grandmother, Lela Alford of Zebulon....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Floyd S. Alford (SS# issued in NC),
last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Floyd Shelby
Alford Sr. (AAFA #0271) and Rachel Juanita Pearce Alford; and his grandmother
Lala R. Batchelor Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Floyd Shelby 1952 NC1,
Floyd Shelby 1923 NC2, Zollie Floyd 1900 NC3, James Berry
1872 NC4, Berkley Moses 1849 NC5, Kisar 1814 NC6.
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FLOYD SHELBY ALFORD, SR.
AAFA #0271
Father of Beverly Jean Alford, AAFA #0345 and Floyd Shelby
Alford Jr., AAFA #0722
Brother of Cloyce B. Alford, AAFA #0279, and James Barbee
Alford, AAFA #0344
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 11 January 2006
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2008, In Remembrance
RALEIGH—Floyd Shelby Alford, 82, of 3005-101 Anderson Place,
died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Rex Healthcare.
The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday
at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road. Burial will follow at the
Alford-Upchurch-Bunn Cemetery in Pilot, NC.
Mr. Alford, a native of Franklin County was the
son of the late Zollie Floyd Alford and Lala Batchelor Alford.
After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he
graduated from Hardbarger Business College. He spent his career in the fuel oil
business in Raleigh. Active in promoting Oil Heat, he served leading positions
in local, state and National organizations. He was active in the Raleigh
Merchants Bureau, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club of North
Raleigh. He was a Mason and Shriner. Mr. Alford was a true southern gentleman.
A charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, he
served in many positions of leadership. He also served on committees for the
Raleigh Baptist Association and the NC Baptist Foundation.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Todd Alford;
children, Beverly Jean Alford of Burlington [AAFA #0345], Annette Alford Garvey
and her husband, Jack of Greensboro; daughter-in-law, Julia Webb Alford of
Kannapolis; grandchildren, Zachary, Meredith and Benjamin Alford, Jack, Jr. and
Charlotte Garvey; stepchildren, Dell Hinton of Morrisville, Fran Gowdy of Cary;
step-grandchildren, Kristen and Dakota Hinson, Andrea and Hunter Kirby;
brothers, Johnny Alford of Pilot, Cloyce Alford of Raleigh [AAFA #0279];
sister, Dorothy A. Batton of Bunn.
He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Rachel Pearce Alford, son, Floyd Shelby Alford, Jr. [AAFA #0722] and brother
James Barbee Alford [AAFA #0344].
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday at Bryan-Lee Funeral home, 831 Wake Forest Road....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Floyd S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 Aug 1923.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rachel Juanita
Pearce Alford; son Floyd Shelby Alford Jr. (AAFA #0722); mother, Lala R. Batchelor
Alford; and brother James Barbee Alford (AAFA #0344) in this compilation.
The Spring 1999 issue includes an article
written by the daughter of Floyd’s sister Dorothy, describing life on her grandparents’
farm: “Zollie and Lala Alford of Franklin Co., NC,” p. 50. Accompanying Lala’s
obituary in the Spring 1999 issue is a list of Zollie and Lala’s descendants.
His lineage: Floyd Shelby 1923 NC1,
Zollie Floyd 1900 NC2, James Berry 1872 NC3, Berkley
Moses 1849 NC4, Kisar 1814 NC5.
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FORREST BUCK PEED ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 14 May 1996
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
CREEDMOOR—Mr. Forrest Buck Peed Alford, 85, died Sunday at
the Carver Living Center in Durham. Mr. Alford was born in Durham Co., the son
of the late Thomas H. and LaCine Peed Alford. Prior to retirement, he was the
superintendent of Trucking for Nello L. Teer Co. He enjoyed painting as a hobby
during his spare time. Mr. Alford was a member of First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth
Edwards Alford; a daughter, Pamela A. Denning of Durham; a grandson, Walter
Denning III of New York; three sisters, Mary A. Whitt of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Lucy
A. Jackson of Tarboro and Ruth A. Utley of Durham; and a brother, William
Alford of Durham.
A committal service will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Thursday in Carolina Memorial Park in Creedmoor.... Friends will be received in
the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church following the service. Arrangements
are by Clements Funeral Service Inc. of Durham.
Photo
from Carolina Memorial Gardens, Creedmoor, Granville Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his brother William Dallas Alford in this compilation.
Forrest’s father Thomas Herndon Alford was the
son of William Dallas and his second wife Civil Eliza Sorrell Alford. They are
descendants of Lodwick Alford b. 1749 in NC.
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FRANKIE MARIE ELLINGTON ALFORD
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 22 January 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Frankie Marie Ellington Alford, 71, of
Forestville Road, died on Sunday, January 18, at her residence. The funeral was
held on Tuesday, January 20, at Glen Royal Baptist Church. Entombment followed
in the Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
She was born in Wake County and was the daughter
of the late Tresa Rebecca O’Neal Ellington and Frank Ellington. Mrs. Alford was
a retired supervisor for Exide Electronics and a member of Glen Royal Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Pam Roberts and
her husband, Tim, of Knightdale and Suanne Watkins and her husband, Rodney, of
Wake Forest; two sons, Lee Alford of Wake Forest and Pat Alford and his wife,
Peggy, of Durham; a sister, Annie Bell Baker of Wake Forest; two sisters Ruth
Bunn and Joyce Davis, both of Wake Forest; six grandchildren, Leigh Ann Alford,
Cameron Watkins and Beth Watkins, all of Wake Forest, Alicia Alford of Raleigh,
Monica Alford of Charleston, South Carolina, and Kimberly Alford of Durham.
Her husband of 48 years, Grover Lewis Alford,
and two sisters, Ruby Ellington and Nora Vaughn, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Marie E. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 Dec 1932, last
residence Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.
Her husband’s lineage: Grover Lewis 1927 NC1,
Grover L. 1892 NC2, Kilpatrick 1865 NC3, James Hiatt 1826
NC4, Gilbert 1790 NC5, Isaac 1748? NC6, Mary
17?? NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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FRED ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 8 April 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Funeral services for Mr. Fred Alford, age 67, of
1521 N. Alston Ave., will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Greater St.
Paul Baptist Church....
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evangeline
Alford, of the home; 1 son, Charles Bailey, 1 daughter, Barbara A. Page, both
of Durham; 4 sisters, Mary R. Sanders, of Durham, Emma Reaves and Nell
Alexander, of Syracuse, NY., and Betty House, of Brooklyn, NY.; and 6
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends one hour before
the service at the church. Services entrusted to Ellis D. Jones & Sons
Funeral Directors
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his daughter Barbara Ann Alford Page in this compilation.
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FREDERICK R. ALFORD
FREE PRESS
Kinston, Lenoir Co., NC—Thursday, 22 November 2007
KINSTON—Frederick R. Alford, 52, of 1109 Desmond St., died
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at
1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at Call To Conquer Church.... Burial will follow at
Southview Cemetery.
Survivors include wife Linda Alford of the home;
sons Derrick Alford, Garrick Alford and Christopher Lewis, all of Grifton and
Egbert Rhem of Kinston; daughters Deidre Alford, Kelly Alford and Wanita
Stadiem, all of Raleigh, Lynnette Alford, Tabaitha Alford and Quashel Alford,
all of Grifton, Monica Sutton, Amanda Rhem and Keshana Hill, all of Kinston;
mother Mary Boone of Farmville; step-father Henry Boone of Farmville; brothers
Theodore Harris of Fayetteville and Cederick Alford of Kentucky; sisters Martha
Wicks of Greenville, Hazel Morgan of District Heights, Md., Wanda Quinerly of
Ayden, Sue Harris of Farmville, Elretha Newton and Catherine Newton, both of
Connecticut and 20 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 22 at Swinson Funeral Service.
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FREDDY LENUEL ALFORD
FRANKLIN TIMES
Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Tuesday, 10 April 2007
(March 19, 1930—April 7, 2007)
BUNN—Freddy Lenuel Alford, 77, of Bunn, died Saturday
evening at Rex Healthcare.
He was the son of the late Benjamin Smith and
Lula Ford Stallings Alford and was a W.W. II Army Veteran.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bunn
Methodist Church. Burial followed in Bunn Memorial Gardens.
Freddy is survived by his daughter, Janis E.
Alford of Bunn; stepdaughter, Pat A. Eder of Satellite Beach, FL.; stepson,
Fred Sealing of Melbourne, FL.; sisters, LaRue King of Bunn, Sal Pappas of
Norfolk, VA, Pat Mathias of Bunn; grandchildren, Tyler N. Anderson and Melissa
E. Kanuck; former wife, Mary M. Miller of Laurel, MD; several nieces and
nephews.
The family received friends 7 8:30 p.m. Monday
at Strickland Funeral Home, 103 W. Franklin St., Louisburg.
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GARLAND CLEOPHUS ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 28 March 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
ROCKY MOUNT—Garland Cleophus Alford Jr., 73, died Saturday,
March 27, 1999.
He was born October 5, 1925 in Edgecombe County,
the son of the late Garland C. Sr. and Margaret Williams Alford. He was a
retired service manager with John Vann Motors Auto Dealership and a World War
II Army Veteran.
Surviving: wife, Rachel Deaton Alford of the
home; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean Alford of Rocky Mount and Yvonne and
Donnie Arrington of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law, Betty Ann Deaton of Candor;
brother-in-law, Jesse W. Deaton of Tempe, Ariz.; two nieces and one nephew.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at
Pineview Cemetery, Section 53.... The family will receive friends, 7-8:30
tonight at Johnson Funeral Home, Fairview Road, and other times at 8336 Town
Creek Road, Rocky Mount.
AAFA NOTES:
Garland Cleophus Alford, Sr. was born October 1904 and died in Rocky Mount in
1989. He was the son of Alonzo Alfred Alford and Sally Jane Bullock. The line
goes back thorough Jesse Alford and Edmund Alford to Jesse Alford who was born
before 1765. Over the years the family has resided in Pitt and Edgecombe
Counties, NC.
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GARY LEE ALFORD, SR.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Friday, 9 June 2006
KERNERSVILLE [Forsyth Co.]—Mr. Gary Lee Alford Sr., 62, of
Kernersville died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Born on Feb. 11, 1944, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Venice
Louis and Elizabeth Whitaker Alford.
Mr. Alford retired from Rexam Can Corp. and was
of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Luck
Alford, of the home; a son, Gary Lee Alford Jr., of Clemmons; and two
granddaughters, Jennifer Marie Alford and Heather Renee Alford, both of
Clemmons. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Rev. Barry Clement officiating.
Entombment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 tonight, June 9, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to give a special thanks to Jeff
Hooper and also the Davis family for all of their support and love through the
past several years.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his parents, Venice Lewis Alford and Elizabeth Whitaker Alford,
in this compilation.
His lineage: Gary Lee 1944 NC1,
Venice Lewis 1909 LA2, William/Walter Lewis 1875 MS3,
Julius C. 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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GAY ALFORD SARGENT
Sister of Bessie Mae Alford Lewis, AAFA #1104
Aunt of Robert G. Lewis, AAFA #0789
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 3 June 1981
Mrs. Gay Alford Sargent, 66, of 1207 Collington
Drive, Cary, died Sunday (31 May 1981). Funeral 11 a.m. today (Wednesday 3 June
1981), White Plains United Methodist Church, Cary. Graveside service 3 p.m.
today, Kenly City Cemetery.
Surviving: widower, Charles S. Sargent; sisters,
Mrs. Ruth A. Read and Mrs. Eloise A. Lupton, both of Cary, Mrs. V. Earl Lewis
of Knightdale; brothers, John W. Alford Jr. and Benjamin R. Alford, both of
Morehead City.
Arrangements by Gray Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her sisters Bessie Mae Alford Lewis and Nellie Ruth Alford
Read in this compilation.
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GENE ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Wednesday, 21 December 1994
LEXINGTON [Davidson Co.]—Gene Alford, 47, of Lexington died
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1994. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at
Davidson Funeral Home Chapel....
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GENEVA KUYKENDALL HALFORD
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—21 May 2009
HENDERSONVILLE—Geneva Kuykendall Halford, 85, of Fletcher,
passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Park Ridge Hospital.
Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the family
with arrangements and will announce the arrangements soon.
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GEORGE ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 7 November 2008
George Alford, 79, 208 East Stallings Street,
Clayton, Nov. 3. Funeral 1 p.m., Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Barnes Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that George Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 Nov 1928, last
residence Clayton, Johnston Co., NC.
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GEORGE ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 6 April 2006
BENSON [Johnston Co.]—George Alford, 74, of 1210 Chicopee
Road, died Monday, April 3, 2006. Services: Memorial, noon Saturday in Dafford
Funeral Home chapel in Dunn....
Survived by: Wife, Mary; son, Maurice; daughter,
Sandra Johnson; sisters, Cora Williams and Louise Clark; brothers, Joseph and
Abraham; and six grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that George Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 April 1932, last
residence Benson, Johnston Co., NC.
See the obituary of his brother Essic Alford in
this compilation.
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GEORGE BENTON ALFORD
Uncle of Lodwick Alford, AAFA #0011
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—9 April 1924
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR COL. G. BENT ALFORD
Laid to Rest at Holly Springs
Great Grandson of Revolutionary Hero
HOLLY SPRINGS, April 8—The funeral of the late Col. G. Bent
Alford was held in the Methodist church here Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock....
The Junior Order Lodge of Holly Springs of which Col. Alford was a member,
assisted at the grave. The honorary pall-bearers were General Julian S. Carr
and _____ Cole, of Durham, and the following of Raleigh: Jos. G. Brown, G.H.
Andrews, Armistead Jones, Gen. Albert L. Cox, Daniel Allen, John A. Park, W.A.
Myatt, James A. Higgs, Howard White, Dr. Jas. R. Rogers, V. Royster, Wm. Henry
Penny, and Millard Mial.
The active pall-bearers were: D. Carlyle Adams,
of Raleigh; J.F. Jones, Willie A. Jones, D.A. Baker, C.C. Ferguson and Jason
Smith, of Holly Springs.
Col. Alford was a member of Company I 41st
Regiment, Third North Carolina Cavalry. He joined this command at Dinwiddie
Court House, Va., in October, 1864, and was in action afterwards at Stony
Creek, Bellfield and other engagements.
Col. Alford’s first wife was Charlotte A. Olive
to whom he was married April 28, 1875. Two children, Green Haywood Alford and
Mrs. Mattie V. Alford, of Holly Springs, were born of this union. In 1899 he
was married to Mrs. Texana Collins, widow of Walter Collins of Holly Springs
township. There were no children by this union although his second wife was the
mother of four children by her first husband, these being, M.H. Collins, R.F.
Collins, and Mrs. M.E. Mims, of Holly Springs, and Lieut. H.W. Collins, of the
Engineer Corps, U.S.A., with headquarters at Hopkinsville, Miss.
Col. Alford was a great-grandson of Jam. Tanner
Alford, a Revolutionary hero, who fought at the battles of Cowpens and Guilford
Court House. His grandfather was Green Alford; born three miles from Wakefield
in 1787; and his father was Green Haywood Alford, born June 7, 1820, near
Wakefield.
Col. Alford had been in a precarious [?—copy
torn] condition since February 14, when he fell and sustained the fracture of a
hip.
The article in the News and Observer on the day
after his death was in error in saying that he joined the Populist party. He
voted for Palmer and Buckner on the gold standard platform against W.J. Bryan
as he believed that Mr. Bryan was wrong in his theories as to the currency.
AAFA NOTES: George
Benton Alford died on April 5, 1924. Generally called Benton or Bent, he was
the first of the seven children of Green Haywood Alford and Rebecca Jones. “George
Benton Alford, 1845–1924,” was published in AAFA ACTION December 1990,
pp. 32–33, 54. It included two short biographies of George, one published in
the early 1900s and one shortly after his death on 5 April 1924. We also
published a biography of his father, “Biography: Green Haywood Alford,” March
1989, pp. 22–23. See also “Leslie-Alford-Mims House, Wake Co., NC,” Summer
1999, pp. 59–62.
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GEORGIA L. ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Sunday, 10 July 1994
LEXINGTON [Davidson Co.]—Mrs. Georgia L. Alford, 85, of
Lexington died Friday, July 8, 1994. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
July 11 at Voglers-Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Georgia E. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 14 Feb 1909 and
died _____ July 1994, last residence Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.
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GLADYS FOY HALFORD
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—24 April 2009
MILL SPRING—Gladys Foy Halford, 89, died Thursday, April 23,
2009.
The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbus.
Visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
In another
article:
McFarland
Funeral Chapel
Tryon, Polk Co., NC—_____ November 2007
October 3, 1919 - April 23, 2009
MILL SPRING, NC—Gladys Foy Halford, 89, of 421 Hwy. 9 South,
Mill Spring, NC died, Thursday, April 23, 2009 in Autumn Care Nursing Center in
Saluda, NC.
She was the daughter of Harley and Nellie Dalton
Foy. She was the widow of Jonas David Halford who died in 1997. Mrs.
Halford was a member of Mill Spring Baptist Church.
Surviving are six children, Geraldine Cantrell
(Ed), Joyce Halford, Sue O’Sullivan (Jim), Mike Halford (Carolyn), Jerry
Halford (Sandy), and Gary Halford (Cathy); three brothers, Earl Foy (Ruth),
Jesse Foy (Shirley), Fred Foy (Julie) and one sister-in-law Charlene Foy. Also
surviving are 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mrs. Halford was
preceded in death by a granddaughter, Linda Cantrell, two brothers and 2
sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am
Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbus, NC with Rev.
Dean Elliott officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday, April 24, 2009 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC.
The family will be at the home on 421 Hwy. #9
South, Mill Spring, NC.
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GLADYS GODWIN ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—28 March 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
GOLDSBORO—Mrs. Gladys Godwin Alford, 79, of 2204 Glenhaven
Lane, formerly of Johnston County, died Monday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
The funeral was conducted on Wednesday at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
was at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
A daughter, Sandra Bell of Goldsboro; a son,
Wayne Alford of Goldsboro; a sister, Faye Whittaker of Fayetteville; four
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren survive Mrs. Alford.
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GLADYS NARRON ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Gladys “Blondie” Narron Alford, 71, passed away
Monday, October 6, 2008. She was born in Johnston County November 19, 1936 to
the late Willard and Annie Bailey Narron. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her brothers, Rex and Wallace Narron.
Left to cherish her memory, her husband, Bill
Alford of the home; daughter, Diane McConnell and husband, Hal of
Nashville; son, David Liles also of Nashville; siblings, Bruce Narron and wife,
Judy, Ella Everett and husband, Bob, Willis Narron and wife Elaine; brothers
and sisters in-law, Virginia and Bud Joyner, Bobby and Aileen Alford, Mildred
and Richard Shelton, Muriel and Sharon Bennett, Brenda Boykin, Wanda Alford,
and Faye Narron; 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren; 5 nieces and 6
nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC
27615. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 7:00–8:30
pm at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at
11:00 am Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev.
Dempsey Winstead and Rev. Justine Nale officiating. Arrangements by Wheeler
& Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
On-line condolences may be sent to the Alford family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys N. Alford (SS# issued in NC),
last residence Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC.
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GLENDA ALFORD COOKE
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 15 June 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
WHITAKERS [Nash Co.]—Glenda Alford Cooke, 60, died Sunday,
June 13, 2004.
Glenda taught kindergarten for 24 years and
music for 13 years in the Public/Private School System.
She was born September 28, 1943 in Nash County,
daughter of the late Lester E. Alford and Geneva Hay Alford.
She is survived by her husband, Greg Cooke of
the home; daughter and Susan and John Horton of Creedmoor; brothers, L.E. Alford,
Jr. and wife, Pat of Gastonia, and Jimmy Alford and wife, Ann of Tarboro; and
several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park….
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to
8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky
Mount, and other times at the home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be
made to Enfield Baptist Church, 200 W. Burnette Ave., Enfield, NC 27823 or to
the American Cancer Society….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Glenda Cooke (SS# issued in NC).
Lester was the son of Jacob “Jake” L. and Mary
L. Alford. Born about 1912 he was enumerated with his parents in Nash Co.
censuses in 1920 and 1930. Jacob’s father, Gabriel S. or L., was enumerated in
Franklin Co. in 1850 and then in Nash Co. 1860-1900. North Carolina Vital
Records Abstract has Charity Williams as the mother of Gabriel.
Her
lineage: Glenda 1943 NC1, Lester E. 1912 NC2,
Jacob L. 1862 NC3, Gabriel 1821 NC4.
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GLENN GRIFFIN ALFORD
Wife of Dallas Lloyd Alford, Jr., AAFA #0340
Mother of Benjamin Glenn Alford, AAFA #0677
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 8 February 1996
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
ROCKY MOUNT [Nash Co.]—Glenn Griffin Alford, 76, died at
home Wednesday, Feb. 7. She was born June 16, 1919 to Clarence A. and
Margarette Glenn Griffin. She graduated with a degree in Music from Salem
College in 1939. She was married to the late Senator Dallas L. Alford, Jr., in
1945. She was a member of First Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the
Sir Walter Cabinet.
Surviving are her children, Dallas Alford, III,
and his wife Paula of Chapel Hill, Margarette Alford Rivenbark of Charlotte,
Benjamin G. Alford and his wife, Marcia, of New Bern and Cathy Alford Duncan
and her husband, Homer G. Duncan, Jr., of Cary; 10 grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; one sister, Jean Griffin Fleming of Smithfield; one brother,
Clarence A. Griffin, Jr., of Charlotte; many nieces and nephews; and also a
life-time friend, Sara Little.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM Saturday at the
First United Methodist Church....
Visitation will be Friday evening from 7-8:30 at
Johnson Funeral Home on Sunset Avenue….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Glenn G. Alford (SS# issued in NY).
Her first name was Margarette, but she did not
use it.
Her husband’s lineage: Dallas Lloyd 1908 NC1,
Dallas Lloyd 1889 NC2, William Dallas 1845 NC3, William
R. 1818 NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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GRACIE ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Thursday, 30 October 2008
Gracie Alford, 78, of Tabor City [Columbus Co.],
died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Premier Living, Lake Waccamaw. A graveside
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City.
Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn [Columbus Co., NC].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Gracie Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 May 1930, last
residence Tabor City, Columbus Co., NC.
See the obituary of her mother, Alma Hardee Alford,
in this compilation.
See Known Descendants
of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll for more information on this family.
Her lineage: Gracie 1930 SC 1, Leon
Robert 1907 SC2, Levi Thomas 1876 SC3, John Henry 1855 SC4,
Joel 1800 SC5.
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GREGORY GEORGE ALFORD
THE STAR
Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC—Wednesday, 26 October 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
SHELBY—Mr. Gregory George Alford, 41, of 159 Keen Drive,
died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, of
complications from cancer surgery.
Born in Red Bank, N.Y., he was a son of Norman
H. and Blanche Durrance Alford of Hendersonville [Henderson Co.]. He was raised
in Hendersonville before moving to Shelby. He graduated summa cum laude from
Gardner-Webb University in 1998. He was a customer service representative for
E.D.C. Industries (formerly Universal Manufacturing & Logistics). He loved
flower gardening, music, cats and his flying squirrel. He fought his cancer
with courage, intelligence and cheerfulness. In his long battle with this
disease, he was an example and inspiration to others who had cancer.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by
his wife, Christine Oaks Alford; a daughter, Heather Philbeck of the home;
mother- and father-in-law, Carolyn and Ray Philbeck of Earl; two brothers, Mark
L. Alford of Hendersonville and Blake C. Alford of Manning, S.C.; and a sister,
Catherine (Kitty) Mason of Cliffton, Va.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Gregory Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 June 1964.
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GWENDOLYN SASSER ALFORD
GASTON GAZETTE
Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC—Monday, 23 August 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
GASTONIA—Gwendolyn Sasser Alford, 79, 458 S. Weldon St.,
died Aug. 21, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Midland City, Ala., daughter
of the late Joe and Vera Bell Brannon Sasser. She was a clerical secretary
formerly employed by Knit Products in Belmont and a member of the Foursquare
Gospel Church.
Survivors include brother, Joel Sasser, La
Belle, Fla.; caregiver, Ethel Combs
Graveside service 3 p.m. Monday, Evergreen
Cemetery, Belmont....
Arrangements by Carothers Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Gwenn S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 July 1920, but
that she died on 22 Aug 1999.
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HARRIET ELIZABETH BUTNER ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 22 February 2009
Harriet Elizabeth Butner Alford, 82, of Carolina
Springs, died Tuesday at UNC Hospitals.
She was born in Orange County to Raymond and
Mahler Lloyd Butner. She was widow of the late John Alford. She was
preceded in death by her two brothers, Harrell Eugene Butner and Robert Borden
Butner.
She had operated daycares in the area for many
years and up until retirement was a school crossing guard for 26 years. She was
a member of the Carrboro United Methodist Church. She was a very loving mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt and she loved the many cats she had raised over the
years.
Surviving are her children and their spouses,
Stanley Alford (Mary) of Asheboro; Rachel Waller (Billy) and Denise Kennedy
(Kevin) both of Pittsboro; one grandson, Dean Graham, five step-grandchildren,
and five step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
A graveside memorial service was held Friday at
the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Claire McKeown and the Rev. Dr.
Jan Hill.
Memorial donations may be made to the Orange
County Animal Shelter, 1081 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC
27514.
From Brooks & White Funeral Home,
Roxboro:
Born 3/29/1926 Orange County, NC
Died 2/17/2009 and resided in Carrborro, NC
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HARRY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY—12 June 2007
SANFORD, N.C.—Harry Alford, 83, of Sanford died June 9,
2007, at his home.
The Shelbyville, Ky., native was a porcelain
maker in the water heater manufacturing department of Rheem Manufacturing Co.
He was a World War II Navy veteran, a life member of Auburn Park Masonic Lodge
No. 789 in Chicago and served as Grand Lodge officer in the Grand Lodge of
Illinois. He also served as Worthy Patron for the Order of the Eastern Star. He
was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He had
resided in Sanford for the past 10 1/2 years.
He was a son of the late John Alford and Martha
Hightower Alford.
A service to celebrate his life is at 3 p.m. EDT
Wednesday at Flat Springs Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial
with Masonic rites in the church cemetery. Visitation is at the residence at
495 Doe Run Drive. Miller-Boles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of
contributions to Liberty Hospice, 1005 Carthage St., Sanford, N.C., or to the
Cancer Centers of North Carolina, 4104 Macon Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy McLellan
Alford; a daughter, Karen Jean Alford -Willett of Deltona, Fla.; two
stepdaughters, Susan Hadley of Holly Springs and Kimberly Alford of Cherry
Hill, N.J.; a brother, John Alford of Russellville, Ky.; and a grandchild,
Travis Hicks.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Harry Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 1 Jan 1924.
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HAZEL MARIE HALFORD CHILEN
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Monday, 21 October 2002
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Hazel Halford Chilen, 66 of Flat Rock [Henderson
Co.], died on Saturday, October 19, 2002, at Mission St. Joseph’s Health System
in Asheville following an extended illness.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson
County, she was the daughter of the late Pose Willimaston [Williamston?] and
Emma Bishop Halford. Welch Allyn in Arden employed her for thirty years before
her retirement in 1997.
Survivors include her son, Michael Chilen of
Atlanta; a daughter, Kathy Fender of Arden; son and daugh[probably should be
daughter and Mike and Diane Hartley of La Grange, Georgia; grandchildren,
Kelsey and Jake Fender of Arden; three brothers, Alden (Pauline) Halford of
Asheville, John Halford of Hendersonville, and Hubert (Jackie) Halford of Elon
College; two sisters, Bertie (Clyde) brown of Hendersonville and Azalee Frisbee
of Flat Rock.
Four brothers and four sisters preceded her in
death.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at
the Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. Interment at Forest Lawn
Memorial Park in Hendersonville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Hazel H. Chilen (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 May 1936.
See the obituaries of her siblings and Bertie Louise
Halford Brown and Wilburn John Halford in this compilation.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Hazel Marie Halford on 9 May 1936 in Henderson Co., the son
of Pose Halford and Emma Bishop. Other children born to this couple in
Henderson Co. are: David Pressley, b. 10 March 1916, Alden Grover, b. 14 March
1924, Wilburn, b. 7 May 1926, Asalee (female), b. 6 May 1929, and Hubert, b. 30
Apr 1931. Born in Polk Co. are: Jasper Pritchard, b. 1 July 1917 in Polk Co. to
parents Pose William Halford and Celia Emma Bishop; and Bertie Louise, b. 11
Aug 1919 in Polk Co., to Bose Halford and Emma Bishop.
Pose Halford was b. 6 Jan 1883 in Polk Co. to
parents David Halford and Jane Jackson. Their daughter Ollie Effie Halford was
b. 31 Oct 1891, also in Polk Co.
North Carolina Birth Index lists the births of 3
children in Henderson Co. to Gail Norman Chilen and Hazel Marie Halford:
Michael Wayne, b. 28 July 1958; Kathy Jo, b. 24 May 1960; and Carolyn Diane, b.
14 March 1962.
This obituary is not quoted verbatim.
Her HALFORD lineage: Hazel Marie 1936 NC1,
Pose William 1883 NC2, David ??3.
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HELEN ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Wednesday, 6 September 2006
HIGH POINT—Helen Alford, 70, died Monday, September 4, 2006.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at
Cornerstone United Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Carolina Biblical
Garden.
Professional arrangements are entrusted to
People’s Funeral Service, Inc.
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HENRY M. ALFORD
THE CLARION-LEDGER
Jackson, MS—Saturday, 8 February 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
CLINTON, N.C.—Henry Alford, 91, an electrical engineer, died
of heart failure Friday at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services are 3 p.m. today in Clinton
City Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held at
Crumpler-Honeycutt funeral home, which is handling arrangements.
Col. Alford was a McComb native. He attended McComb
Schools and Mississippi State University. He graduated in 1927 with a degree in
electrical engineering and was commissioned second lieutenant by ROTC. He was a
charter member of Mississippi State College Chapter of Tau Beta Pi Association,
a national engineering honor society, and a member of the Jackson Mississippi
Chapter of Professional Engineers.
He worked as an electrical engineer with the
Tennessee Valley Authority and Rural Electric Administration. He served in the
Army from 1941 until 1946. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton,
N.C. He was a Mason and a Shriner.
Survivors include: wife, Ruth; and brother,
James Monroe Alford of Charlotte, N.C....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Henry M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 9 Feb 1905.
We published the obituary of his mother, Amanda
Moak Alford, in the Mississippi Obituaries compilation, and of his sister Mae
Clair Alford Wells in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.
His lineage: Henry M. 1905 MS1,
Robert Strickland 1867 MS2, Leander Raiford 1832 MS3, Seaborn
John 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HERBERT ELMER ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 16 May 2007
Herbert Elmer Alford, 67, died Monday afternoon,
May 14, 2007 at the home of his daughter in Goldsboro. He was born in Wake
County son of the late Ida Lee Woodlief Alford and James Alford. Mr. Alford was
retired from Burlington Industries and also from farming.
Funeral service will be held 2 o’clock Thursday
afternoon, May 17, 2007 at Beulah Christian Baptist Church.... Burial will
follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by his daughter, Renee A.
Turner and husband, Brent of Goldsboro; sons, Herb Alford, Jr. and fiancee,
Edith Manners of Wake Forest, Jimmy Alford and wife, Rhonda of Wendell;
sisters, Edith Pearce and Cathleen Perry, both of Youngsville, Etta Hawley of
Holly Springs; grandchildren, Heather and Amanda Liles, Andrew and McKenzie
Alford.
Friends may visit with the family from 7:00-8:30
p.m. today at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main St.
Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
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Hester Pearl williams
Alford
Strickland
Funeral Home
Wendell, Wake Co., NC—_____ January 2008
Aug. 12, 1925—Jan. 30, 2008
WENDELL—Hester Pearl Alford, 82, of 6625 Lake Myra Rd., went
home to be with her Lord, Wednesday evening surrounded by her family. She was
born in Wake County, daughter of the late Fred and Lillian Honeycutt Williams
and was the widow of Leamon Alford.
Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at
Central Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Glenn Alford, Sr.
and wife, Faye of Wendell; daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Danny Miles of
Wendell, Sue and Rex Ray of Clayton, Donna and Hal Boyette of Wendell; sisters,
Mildred Watson of Garner and Mary Elizabeth Boughman of Wendell; 10
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to
Central Baptist Church Vision Fund, 11109 Poole Rd., Wendell, NC 27591.
The family will receive friends 1:00—2:45 pm
Saturday at Central Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, prior to the service and
other times at the home.
In another
article:
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 2 February 2008
Hester Pearl Alford, 82, 6625 Lake Myra Rd,
Wendell, Jan. 30. Funeral 3 p.m., today, Central Baptist Church. Burial, church
cemetery. Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her husband, Leamon Luke Alford, in this compilation.
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HOLLIS PRESTON ALFORD, JR.
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Thursday, 18 October 2007
Alford, Hollis Preston Jr., 65, of Hallsboro,
died Saturday at Duke Medical Center, Durham. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today
at McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.
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HOWARD LEE ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 21 January 2009
FAYETTEVILLE—Howard Lee Alford, 86, of 509 Albany St., died
Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. He was an Army veteran. Services: Funeral, noon Thursday
in Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church in Lillington. Graveside, 10 a.m. Friday in
Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Survived by: Children, Dennis, Raymond, Antonio,
Carol, Jennifer, Chanda and Belinda. Herring Funeral Care & Cremations of
Fayetteville.
In another
article:
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Howard L. Alford, 86, Jan. 16. Funeral noon,
Thursday, Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Lillington. Burial 10 a.m., Friday,
Full Military Honors at Sandhill State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by
Herring Funeral Care and Cremations.
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HOWARD LEE ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday, 26 April 2007
GREENSBORO—Rev. Dr. Howard Lee Alford’s homegoing
celebration will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 27, at St. Mary’s United
Methodist Church, Trinity.
Rev. Dr. Howard Lee Alford was born on January
23, 1930, to the late Vernal and Ometia Alford in Trinity, where he attended
Trinity Colored School. At the age of 14, he accepted Jesus Christ as his
personal Savior under the leadership of Rev. E.E. Frost “A mighty man of God.”
After graduating from William Penn High School,
in High Point, Howard relocated to Chicago, Illinois. He was drafted in the
United States Army and there he served as a Military Police Officer in Germany.
After his military duty was completed in 1954, he entered NC A&T
University. There he earned a Bachelor in Science Degree in 1958 and a Master’s
Degree 1960. He later earned two Master’s Degrees at Stanford University in
Palo Alto California, as well as his Ph.D. in 1972. He completed post doctoral
studies at Harvard University in Boston Mass.
In 1976, he joined the faculty at Morgan State
University in Baltimore. After 20 years as a senior professor in the School of
Business, he retired in 1996. He continued to serve as a consultant in higher
education. In 1997, he was ordained into The Baptist Ministers Conference in
Maryland. He was an active member of AARP, and he was a member of the Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity Inc.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three
sisters, Cora Miller, Juanita Bell, Carolyn Boone; and one brother, Vernal
Alford, Jr.
He was a devoted husband and father. He was
married 48 years to Evelyn Jones. He leaves one son, Marcus Alford of
Greensboro; daughter, Joy ( Nanchez) Graham of Baltimore; three grandchildren,
Vonchez, Kristalyn and Ayanna Graham of Baltimore. He is survived by one
brother, Oscar William Alford (Christina); and one sister, Sadie Marie Bennett
both of Greensboro; a host of niece, nephews, cousins and friends.
His visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. on
Thursday at Woodard Funeral Home Chapel, Greensboro....
NOTE: See the obituaries of his mother, Ometia Brown Alford,
and his siblings Vernal Gasper Alford Jr., Carolyn Delois Alford Boone, and
Juanita Alford Bell in this compilation.
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IANTHA D. ALFORD PRUITT
Aunt of Michael Rives Alford, AAFA #0689
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 15 June 1999
RALEIGH—Iantha Alford Pruitt, 75, of 3226 Oak Grove Circle,
died Sunday, June 13, 1999 at Rex Convalescent Center. She was born in Franklin
County and was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee Alford and Patty Lois Wynn
Alford. She was married to Wayne Pruitt who preceded her in death. Mrs. Pruitt
grew up in Oxford [Granville Co.] and lived in Sebring, FL.
Funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock,
Wednesday morning, June 16, 1999 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home in Wake
Forest.... Burial will follow in Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Pruitt is survived by her brothers and sist
Wilson and Ruby Alford of Hillsborough, Roy and Margaret Alford of Raleigh and
Eugene and Helen Alford of Hotspring, AR; 9 nieces and nephews....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Iantha D. Pruitt (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 May 1924.
See the obituary of her brother David Wilson
Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Iantha D. 1924 NC1,
Joseph Lee 1888 NC2, William Joseph 1851 NC3, Hines Berry
1827 NC4, Thomas 1795 GA? 5, John 1747 NC6,
Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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IRENE ALFORD BOONE
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 27 January 2002
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
LUMBERTON—Mrs. Irene Alford Boone, 68, of 5047 Pine Log
Road, died Friday in Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The funeral was
conducted at Newgate Community Church. Floyd Mortuary and Crematory handled
arrangements.
Mrs. Boone is survived by her husband, Daniel M.
Boone, sons, Josiah Boone of Lumberton and Stephen Boone of Raleigh, two
daughters, Janet B. Altman of Lexington and Minnie K. Boone, three brothers,
James Alford of Ocala, Florida, Leon Alford of Dahlonega, Georgia, and Donald
Alford of Pennsylvania, two sisters, Lillian Swanson of Columbia, South
Carolina, and Beatrice Barrett of Greensboro, and three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Irene A. Boone (SS# issued in NC) was born 10 Dec 1933.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com)
lists her as Leather Irene Alford, born in Scotland Co. to Joe and Maud Edwards
Alford. Joseph Alford and Maud Edwards are listed as parents of 3 other
children born in Scotland Co.: Bernice Marie, b. 15 Oct 1923; James Thomas, b.
9 May 1929; and Leon Herbert, b. 2 June 1931.
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JACK ARNOLD ALFORD, SR.
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Jack A. Alford, Sr. 77, of Wilmington, died
September 15, 2008.
Jack was born in New Hanover County and was the
son of the late W.F. Alford and Harriet “Tishie” Wilkins Alford. He was also
preceded in death by 3 brothers; Bobby Franklin Alford, George Ronald Alford,
Richard Alford and a sister, Betty Jean Alford.
Jack was a proud veteran of the US Navy and was
a highly decorated Korean War veteran. In 1972 he became the owner/operator of
J.A. Alford Seaford. He retired in 1996 when his son took over the business,
which he still operates today as Alford Seafood.
Jack was a member of Masonboro Baptist Church
where he was a member of the Addison Hewlett Sunday School Class.
Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Alford; a
son, Jack A. Alford, Jr. (Susan); a sister, Jane Russell Zopfi; two brothers;
W. Charles Alford (Penny) and Clarence Alford (Jean); a brother-in-law, David
Reitz (Ileta) and their daughter Ashley and numerous nieces and nephews. He was
also survived by a very special friend Brock Knight, who Jack treated like a
son.
Jack was a loving husband and father who was
well loved and had lived a full life.
The family will receive friends from 10-11AM
Thursday at Masonboro Baptist Church where a Memorial Service will be held at
11AM. Dr. Gordon Wright and Rev. Larry Knowles officiating. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be
made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401 or
Masonboro Baptist Church, 1501 Beasley Road, Wilmington, NC 28409.
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service,
Oleander Chapel
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Jack A. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 4 Feb 1931, last
residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.
Jack’s middle name is from his memorial at
www.findagrave.com.
Jack’s father was Woodard Franklin Alford, who
is buried with his wife in Masonboro Baptist Church Cemetery.
1900 CENSUS
Wilmington Ward 1 (District 64), New Hanover Co., NC,
Dwelling #134:
John F. Alford head 24 b. Nov 1875 NC
NC NC married 2 years painter
Etta wife 23 b. Jan 1877 NC
NC NC 0 children, 0 living
Morriss brother 22 b. Dec 1877 NC
NC NC painter
Harnett (District 63), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #219:
John H. Alford head 80 b. Jan 1820 NC NC NC married
37 years farmer
Mary C. wife 59 b. Aug 1841 NC NC
NC 7 children, 5 living
Harnett (District 63), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #220:
William R. Alford head 27 b. Sept 1872 NC NC NC married
4 years fishing
Sophia wife 29 b. ___ 1871 NC
NC NC 1 child, 1 living
John H. son 8/12 b. Aug 1899 NC
NC NC
1910 CENSUS
Delgade (District 81), New Hanover Co., NC
Dwelling #205:
Morris Alford head 34 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 11 years fisherman
Lila wife 34 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 11 years
4
children, 3 living
Sallie F. dau 7 NC NC NC
Rudolph son 4 NC NC NC
Morris son 2 NC NC NC
Dwelling #206:
John F. Alford head 39 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 12 years fisherman
Etta wife 37 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 12 years
5
children, 2 living
Woodard son 3 NC NC NC
Lena dau 6/12 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Harnett (District 92), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #8:
J.F. Alford head 49 NC
NC NC fisherman
Katie wife 43 NC
NC NC
Woodard son 14
Evelina dau 11
[In Dwelling #7 is the family of John’s brother William
Robert Thomas Alford, listed as R.T. Alford]
His lineage: Jack Arnold 1931 NC1,
Woodard Franklin 1906 NC2, John Franklin 1873 NC3, John
H. ???? NC4.
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JAMES BARBEE “HOSS” ALFORD
AAFA #0344
Brother of Cloyce B. Alford, AAFA #0279, and Floyd Shelby
Alford Sr., AAFA #0271
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 4 June 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2005, In Remembrance
ZEBULON [Wake Co.]—James Barbee “Hoss” Alford, 79, of 623
Clyde Pearce Rd., the Pilot Community, died Thursday [June 3] at his home.
Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at
Pilot Baptist Church. Burial, Upchurch, Alford, Bunn Cemetery…. Arrangements by
Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.
In another
article:
EASTERN WAKE NEWS
Zebulon, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 3 June 2004
Pilot Icon Battles Cancer
By Michael A. Bell, Staff
Writer
PILOT—There has always been a fire burning within James
Barbee Alford to provide for his family and his community. But cancer is
smothering those flames as “Hoss”—a name that has become synonymous with Pilot
and surrounding areas—fights his last battle.
With deep blue eyes peering into everyone’s
heart, the 79-year-old Pilot man now awaits his final call to venture into the
heavens. It’s a place he knows he is destined to go. It’s a place he knows he
will be well-received.
Last Wednesday, as oxygen channeled from tubes
to his body, Alford remained covered beneath his Pilot Baptist Church
embroidered blanket - the church he dedicated his entire life to. Even though
his body is slowly succumbing to the effects of kidney cancer, his mind is
still sharp and his ability to tell a story is uncanny.
“I’m fading fast,” said Alford, his weary body
resting genially in his home—a place hundreds of his friends and family have
frequented as their loved one slips away.
The doctors gave him three weeks to three months
to live. But they don’t know everything, he contends. They claim he will perish
soon, but Alford believes he is in God’s hands—for God is the only one who
knows when Alford will take his last breath.
For his Master, Alford doesn’t feel any
resentment.
“It’s not that I’m not ready to go,” he said,
struggling. “I’m ready to go. I just hate to leave my family, you know?”
So far, he said he has not experienced any pain,
and the doctors believe he is likely to die in his sleep. On Monday, May 24, he
was placed in hospice care.
With laughs from everyone visiting him last
Wednesday, Alford shared stories of his accomplishments in the work force, his
gifts and faithfulness to his church and community—memories he will carry to
his grave.
As his quivering hand reached for a tissue to wipe
the tears from his eyes, he gazed about the living room full of those who have
meant the most to him and smiled at his life—one he calls “impressive.
A humble servant
Born Dec. 21, 1924, to farming parents Zollie
and Lala, it wasn’t until the fourth grade that a childhood friend coined the
nickname “Hoss.” He carried the identity throughout school at the former
Wakelon School in Zebulon, to his more than 38 years working for the state
Department of Transportation, to the present.
Although the state job didn’t pay that well, it
was very important to him—and he made sure he always arrived promptly…. By the
time he retired a year’s worth of sick leave was accumulated, and he was
credited for more than 39 years of service.
In the 1950s, chosen from a select few because
of his “leadership” abilities, Alford was granted a temporary ob of widening
the portion of U.S.64 from Zebulon to Raleigh. The project won him an award….
From being a member of every committee of Pilot
Baptist, to his 50-year on-and-off service to its deacon board, to his singing
60 years in the choir, Hoss Alford was always there. From helping construct the
church’s picnic area, to planning practically every July 4th celebration and
Pilot Fireman’s Day festivities, Hoss Alford’s guiding hands were needed.
In 1971, when Bunn High School officials said
they didn’t have enough money for an activity bus, Hoss Alford came to the
rescue. Organizing a barbecue fund-raiser where students from Bunn Elementary
and the high school were each given 10 tickets to sell, the amount raised for
the vehicle doubled to $12,000. When someone says it can’t happen, Hoss Alford
said me makes it happen.
As a Franklin County commissioner from 1986 to
1990, Hoss Alford oversaw the inception of a community college, an airport, two
senior citizen centers, and a new school in both Youngsville and gold Sand.
A staunch Democrat in a highly conservative
area, Hoss Alford said getting involved in politics was something for which he
had a knack. During his days in office, even though he still carried his
original nickname, someone also crafted another phrase suiting him to a T.
“They called me Mr. Democrat,” he said,
grinning. “I’d probably have some of my kin roll over (in their graves) if they
knew I was a Democrat.”
As his interest in politics dwindled away, Hoss
Alford decided to put his effort into another area he deemed invaluable: the
church youths. “It’s the most important thing you could ever do,” he said.
For the church young people to have all they
deserve, Hoss Alford wanted them to have outdoor activities, doing 90 percent
of the work for the church’s multiple tennis and basketball courts.
If there was ever anyone who couldn’t afford a
youth activity, Hoss Alford wanted his phone to ring.
“Let me know,” he would tell them. “I’ll pay
their way.”
The gates of heaven await
In January, doctors found a lump in Hoss Alford’s
kidney, son Gus said. It was immediately contained, and the prognosis was
positive. However, doctors did not predict the cancer’s likelihood of
spreading. And two months later, the disease invaded the rest of Hoss Alford’s
body….
As Hoss Alford fights daily to see another day
and breathe another breath, almost 300 get-well cards fill his single-story
Clyde-Pearce Road home—hope and daily affirmation that although he will soon be
gone, he will never be forgotten.
Though his time on earth will soon end, Hoss
Alford said he has lived a graced life. With two children, sons Jim and Gus,
six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and a slew of statewide and
community accomplishments, he believes he will be well-received at the gates of
heaven.
“I’m ready to go,” he said, eyes beginning to
well with tears. “I just hate to leave my family behind.”
Wife Merle Alford, 74, is at peace with her
husband’s future death. She is battling congestive heart failure, but knows she
will be in good hands when Hoss Alford passes….
Though it is uncertain what day he will die,
what is sure is the place he will be buried: the Upchurch-Alford-Bunn cemetery.
On April 15, 1996, a tornado with wind speeds
estimated at 200 mph swept through the Pilot and neighboring communities,
damaging or destroying 92 homes and other property, particularly that
tree-lined cemetery on Shepard School Road.
Hoss Alford spent countless hours restoring it,
planting 19 Bradford pear trees where tall oaks and pines once stood and other
foliage to bring out its historic beauty….
In April 2003, the Easter Wake News interviewed
him after he restored the cemetery gardens. Then, as the Bradford pear tress
were in full blossom, he joked when asked about his nickname, sarcastically
saying he got the name because he was “so small.”
But for the many lives he was touched, Hoss
Alford’s towering spirit will remain for generations to come.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates for James B. Alford (SS# issued in
NC).
See the obituaries of his wife, Merle Bunn
Alford; his mother, Lala R. Batchelor Alford; and his brother Floyd Shelby
Alford Sr. (AAFA #0271) in this compilation.
In the Spring 1999 issue is “Zollie and Lala
Alford of Franklin Co., NC,” an article written by the daughter of James’s
sister Dorothy, describing life on her grandparents’ farm. In Fall 1993, an
article about James was included in “Alfords in the News.”
His lineage: James Barbee 1924 NC1,
Zollie Floyd 1900 NC2, James Berry 1872 NC3, Berkley
Moses 1849 NC4, Kisar 1814 NC5.
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JAMES COLON ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 8 May 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Mr. James Alford, Sr., 78, died Sunday, May 4,
at home. A native of Lumberton, NC., and a retired worker in housekeeping for
Duke Medical Center.
Survivors are his wife, Catherine Alford; six
daughters, Hazel Carpenter, Wilhelmina, Sarah, Kathy, Darlene Lovely and
Regina; five sons, Lennon, William Earl, Eugene, Aaron, and Timothy; two
sisters, Maggie Williams, and Eutha Barnes; 24 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted by Rev. V.E. Brown
of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Saturday, May 10, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday, May 9, from 7 to 8
p.m. at Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 Oct 1918, last
residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists J.C. Alford born 1 Oct 1918 in Robeson Co., parents Colon and Lucy
Alford, race Negro. The birth record of Willa Lee Alford lists her parents as
Colon Alford and Lucy Mears.
Colon Alford was the son of Bob and Jane Alford
of Thompson, Robeson Co., NC. Bob was born into slavery in 1825 NC, as were his
parents.
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JAMES DAVID ALFORD
SALISBURY POST
Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC—Sunday, 21 October 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
MOORESVILLE [Iredell Co.]—The funeral will be Monday for Dr.
James David Alford, 63, who died Friday (Oct. 19, 2001) at his residence.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church,
Mooresville.... A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Zebulon City Cemetery.
Visitation: 1-5 p.m. today, Cavin-Cook Funeral
Home. The body also will lie in state at Zebulon Baptist Church from 2-3 p.m.
Tuesday....
In another article:
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 21 October 2001
Dr. James David Alford died Friday, October 19,
2001, at his residence. He was born in Zebulon, NC on March 5, 1938 to J.
Raleigh Alford and Roslyn Hollingsworth Alford. He attended public schools in
Zebulon and went on to complete his education at UNC Chapel Hill where he
graduated from Medical School in 1966. From there he went to George Washington
University Medical Center where he completed his internship and residency in
General Surgery and Thoracic and Vascular Surgery. During this time he
subsequently met and married his wife Brenda. Upon completion of his training
he served in the US Army from 1973-1975.Dr. Alford and his family moved to
Charlotte, NC in January 1976 where he practiced surgery for 3 1/2 years.
However, after several years of city living he longed to return to a smaller
community. The family moved to Mooresville in 1979 where he practiced surgery
from that time until May 2001 when he became ill. He was a member of First
Baptist Church, Mooresville.
Dr. Alford is survived by his wife, Brenda, of
35 years, his mother, Roslyn Alford, Zebulon, three children and their spouses,
Melissa Tatman (David), Mooresville, Brian Alford (Tricia), Mooresville, Kelly
Snider (Philip), Zebulon; four grandchildren, Samuel Tatman, Kaitlyn and
Benjamin Alford and Erin Skye Snider, and his mot Hazel Van Horn of
Mooresville. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Raleigh Alford.
He was a quiet man, a kind man of strong faith,
and a true Southern Gentleman.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
Monday, October 22, 2001, at First Baptist Church, Mooresville.... Friends may
pay their respects at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville on Sunday, October
21, 2001, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at Zebulon City Cemetery. The body will lie in state
and the family will receive friends at Zebulon Baptist Church from 2:00-3:00
p.m. on Tuesday....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James D. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 March 1938.
See the obituary of his mother, Roslyn Hollingsworth
Alford, in this compilation.
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JAMES FRANKLIN ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 26 November 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
BLADENBORO—James Franklin Alford, 53, of 11577 N.C. 211 died
Monday [Nov 23] in his home.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Bryant Swamp Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Butters Cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by a sister, Lena M.
Stokes of Lumberton; and four brothers, Avery Alford of Lumberton, Leon Alford
and Leroy Alford, both of Bladenboro, and James R. Alford of Bronx, N.Y.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to
8 p.m. at Maultsby & Sons Funeral Home and at other times at the home of
Leroy Alford, 9475 Center Road in Bladenboro.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his brother Leon Alford in this compilation.
We need help with this family. No Alfords have
been enumerated in Bladen County NC censuses since 1870, when one black family
lived there. Being next door to Robeson County, where many descendants of Jacob
Alford b. 1738VA lived, most Alfords that did appear in Bladen from time to
time were probably from Robeson County. Over half the Alfords in Robeson Co. by
1920 were black families.
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JAMES GARLAND ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Saturday, 12 August 1995
THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]—Mr. J. Garland Alford, 80, died
Friday, Aug. 11, 1995. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at J.C. Green and Sons
Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James G. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 12 Nov 1914, last
residence Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC.
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JAMES HYATT “J.H.” ALFORD, JR.
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 20 March 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
James Hyatt Alford, Jr., 64, of 920 Poplarwood
Drive, Wendell, died on Saturday, March 15, at Wake Medical Center.
Mr. Alford was born in Wake County, the son of
the late Ida Lee Woodlief Alford and James Hyatt Alford, Sr. He was a member of
Beulah Christian Baptist Church.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Linnie
Turnage Alford; a daughter, Rose Ann Harrelson of Knightdale; two sons, David
Wayne Alford of Bailey and Mark Vincent Alford of Momeyer; a stepdaughter, Lisa
House Barham of Bunn; two stepsons, Linwood Mark House and Leroy Michael House,
both of Spring Hope; a brother, Herbert E. Alford of Wake Forest; three
sisters, Kathleen Perry and Edith Pearce, both of Youngsville, and Etta Hawley
of Madison Maine; two grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. His brothers,
Bruce Alford and Ray Alford, predeceased him.
The funeral was held on Monday, March 17, at
Beulah Christian Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 Apr 1938.
His lineage: His lineage: James Hyatt 1939 NC1,
James Hyatt 1902 NC2, Charles 1870 NC3, James Hiatt 1826
NC4, Gilbert 1790 NC5, Isaac 1748? NC6, Mary
17?? NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 16878, John 1645 VA9.
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JAMES M. ALFORD
Brother of Cecil Calbert Alford, AAFA #0716
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 24 March 2001
ZEBULON [Wake Co.]—James M. Alford, 82, died Thursday. Mr.
Alford had a distinguished military career serving as a Navigator on B52
Bombers in the Air Force during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was the
recipient of numerous service commendations. Mr. Alford was retired Manager of
Quality Textiles of Bailey and a member of Zebulon Baptist Church where he
served as a former Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of the Board of
Deacons, Director of Training Union, Sunday School Teacher and served on many
committees of the Church.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, Zebulon Baptist
Church. Burial, Alford-Upchurch Cemetery.
Surviving: his wife of 58 years, Marion Tyson
Alford; daughters, Betsy A. Phillips and Jeanie A. Helms, both of Raleigh;
brother, Cecil Alford of Raleigh; grandchildren, Thomas Phillips of Raleigh,
John Phillips of Montreal, Quebec, Jennifer Helms of Richmond, VA, Jackson
Helms and Jeri Ellen Helms of Raleigh....
Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon is serving the
Alford Family, 919-269-6600.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his brother Robert Franklin Alford in this compilation.
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JAMES MAXWELL ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 24 November 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
James Maxwell Alford, 55, of Rowland, died
Wednesday [November 21] in St. Eugene Medical Center.
Mr. Alford was a member of Southern Grove
Missionary Baptist Church.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Southern Grove Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. David Patterson. Burial
will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Jackson
Funeral Home of Laurinburg.
Mr. Alford is survived by two daughters, Sylvia
Alford and Gratel Alford, both of Greensboro; his mother, Celia S. Alford of
Rowland; two brothers, William Alford of Greensboro and Glenn McKoy of Rocky
Mount; three sisters, Celia Reaves, Sally Thompson and Mandy Reaves, all of
Rowland; and a grandchild.
The public will be received today from 4 to 7
p.m. at Jackson Chapel in Rowland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of James Maxwell Alford on 4 June 1946 in Robeson Co., the son
of Mack Alford and Celia Southerland. Also born to this couple in Robeson Co.
were Celia Mae, 14 Feb 1949; and Nancy Jane 8 Apr 1938. Mack may be the Mack
Alford b. 7 June 1918 in Robeson Co. to James Auther Alford and Nan McLean.
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JAMES MONROE ALFORD, JR.
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 31 May 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Mr. James Monroe Alford, Jr., 89, of Charlotte,
NC, died peacefully at Presbyterian Matthews Hospital on May 30, 2005, due to a
recent stroke.
Jim was born in Tylertown [Walthall Co.],
Mississippi on September 30, 1915, to the late James Monroe Alford, Sr., and
Amanda Felder Alford. He was a graduate of Tylertown High School’s class of
1932. He continued his education at Pearl River Jr. College. In 1937, he
graduated from his much beloved Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of
Science degree in electrical engineering and he was a proud member of the
engineering honor society of Tau Beta Pi. Jim enjoyed attending his 60th and
65th class reunions at MSU in recent years. (Go Bulldogs!) Jim also earned a
Masters degree in engineering at Ohio State University.
Jim served in the Signal Corp. of the United
States Army during World War II. He earned the rank of Colonel before retiring
from military service. He also enjoyed a long career at Southern Bell Telephone
Company, where he worked for 40 years.
Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the
trumpet, cooking on the grill, boating, and watching ball games on TV. He was a
member of Providence Baptist Church and had previously been a member at
Memorial Methodist Church for many years. He very much enjoyed the friends and
fellowship at both of these churches through the years.
Jim was preceded in death by his first wife,
Evelyn Hankins Alford, who died in 1978, and his second wife, Juanita C.
Alford, who died in 2003. He is survived by his son, Ed Alford; daugh Teresa;
and grandchildren, Christopher and Kaylen, all of Monroe, N.C. He is also
survived by nephews, Dr. Gene Reagan, of Baton Rouge, LA and Bob Wells, of
Youngsville, LA.
Jim was a kind and caring Southern gentleman. He
will be forever missed and forever loved by his family and friends.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 1, 2005 at Harry and Bryant Company, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte,
immediately followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow
at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of James M. Alford (SS# issued in
PA).
James Sr. and James Jr. were enumerated in the
censuses of 1920 and 1930. J.M. Alford married Amanda Felder 17 Oct 1908. James
Sr. is buried in the Tylertown cemetery, born 19 Aug 1876 and died 3 May 1957.
Amanda Felder Alford is also buried there, born 12 June 1884 and died 13 Oct
1915.
James M. Jr. was just two weeks old when his
mother died. In 1910 J. Monroe Alford b. 1877, was enumerated as a boarder with
no mention of Amanda. Hon. J.M. Alford married Eunice Simmons 27 Dec 1917.
Eunice was born 17 Dec 1884 and died 21 Jan 1961. She is buried beside James
Monroe.
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JAMES MONROE “MONK” ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 31 August 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
CHAPEL HILL [Orange Co.]—James Monroe “Monk” Alford, 88, of
Chapel Hill, passed away on August 27, 2004, at UNC Memorial Hospital after a
brief illness.
He was an automobile mechanic who worked for
Harris Conners Chevrolet for 35 years. He was a veteran of World War II who
served in the South Pacific in Company L of the 124th Infantry of the U.S.
Army. He was a member of the Bells Baptist Church in Apex, N.C.
He was predeceased by his wife, of 58 years,
Adell Iris Alford, by less than one month. Survivors are nephews Herbert Monroe
McCartney, William Thomas Alford, Eddie Kimball, Stanley Lloyd Alford, Robert
Hunt Jr., Larry Powell, Wayne Powell, and Samuel Boggs; and nieces, Ann
McCartney Earls, Juanita McCartney Frank, Jane McCartney Ingalls, Debra Alford
George, Karen Alford Cook, Faye Suitt Rector, Carolyn Suitt Brantley, Rachel
Alford Waller, Denise Alford Kennedy, Carolyn Hunt Adams, and Vickie Boggs
Cecil.
A memorial service commemorating the lives of
both “Monk” and Adell Alford will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2004, at 2
p.m., at the Bells Baptist Church in Apex, N.C….
The family is being served by Walker’s Funeral
Home of Chapel Hill.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 Oct 1915.
See the obituaries of his wife, Adell Iris
Alford; and his siblings Virginia Alford McCartney and Thomas Manuel Alford Jr.
in this compilation.
From North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–2004
(Ancestry.com): James Monroe Alford died 27 Aug 2004 in Chapel Hill, Orange
Co., NC, 23 Oct 1915 in Durham Co., NC, was cremated.
In 1920 James is listed with his family in
Durham (District 41), Durham Co., NC, dwelling #291: Tom M. Alford, age 30 b.
SC farm laborer; his wife Sallie 26 NC; and son James M. 4-3/12 NC.
In 1930 they are in William (District 24),
Chatham Co., NC, dwelling #238: Thomas M. Alford, age 39 b. SC lumber mill
laborer, age 22 at first marriage; his wife Sallie 34 NC, age 18 at first
marriage; and children, all b. in NC: James M. 14, Chester 6, Lillie B. 9, and
Virginia D. 1-6/12.
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JAMES N. ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC— Tuesday, 7 April 2009
DUNN—James N. Alford, 88, of 4536 N. Spring Branch Road,
died Friday, April 3, 2009.
Services: Funeral, 4 p.m. Wednesday in Dafford
Funeral Home chapel in Dunn. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation, 3 to 4
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Survived by: Daughters, JoAnn Taylor, Nellie
Terry, Shirley Redding, Linda Elliott and Jerryline Alston; sons, Larry,
Alexander and James ; 25 grandchildren; and 78 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James N. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 Sept 1920, last
residence Falcon, Cumberland Co., NC.
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JAMES THOMAS “J.T.” ALFORD
Father of Michael Boyd Alford, AAFA #0495
[We are
also publishing his obituary in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation
because of his close ties there.]
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 29 June 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
FUQUAY-VARINA [Wake Co.], N.C.—A graveside service for James
“J.T.” Alford, 86, will be held at 2 p.m. today in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Florence
[Florence Co., SC]. Visitation is 12:30-1 p.m. today at Brown-Pennington-Atkins
Funeral Home, Hartsville.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Sing Alford; sons,
Michael and David Alford; brother, Jack Alford; sister, Doris Weaver. He was
predeceased by brother, T.B. Alford.
In another
article:
THE MESSENGER
Hartsville, SC—Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
FUQUAY-VARINA [Wake Co.], N.C.—Graveside services for James
(J.T.) Alford, 86, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Mt. Hope
Cemetery in Florence.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Sing Alford of
Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; sons and daughter-in-law Michael Boyd and Suzanne Alford
of Fuquay-Varina, David Boyd Alford of Greensboro, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law
Jack Rufus and Miriam Alford of Hartsville; and sister, Doris Alford Weaver of
Hartsville. He was preceded by a brother and sister T.B. and Mary Alford….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James T. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 April 1917 and
died 26 June 2003, last residence Fuquay Varina, Wake Co., NC.
See the obituary of his mother, Annie Ida
Osborne Alford, in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com), lists the
birth of Thomas J. Alford on 25 Apr 1917 in Davidson Co. to Thomas B. Alford.
See Descendants of Arthur
Alford & Clarky Sarvis for more information on this family.
His lineage: James Thomas 1917 NC1,
Thomas Bradley 1895 SC2, John Robeson 1852 SC3, Arthur
1803 SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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JEAN DORIS STRICKLAND ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 28 March 2006
DURHAM—Mrs. Jean Doris Alford, 80, of 2428 Acadia St., died
Sunday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Alford was born in Edgecombe Co., the
daughter of the late Silas Ezra Strickland and the late Lucille Virginia
Edwards Strickland. She was employed by Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. prior
to her retirement. Mrs. Alford was a member of Arlington Baptist Church in
Rocky Mount. She loved going to the beach.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by a brother,
Silas Ezra Strickland, Jr.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Charles
Moses Alford; sons, Charles J. Alford and wife, Paulette, of Rocky Mount
and Jerry Alford and wife, Kimberly, of Durham; sister, Barbara Johnson of
Durham; grandchildren, Charlie Alford, Jennifer Alford, Ashley Alford, Alana
Alford and Scott Alford; a great-grandchild, Grace Elizabeth Alford; niece,
Jeani Brunetz of Raleigh; and nephews, Michael Emory of Lake Wylie, Kiffin
Johnson of Durham, Phillip Strickland and David Strickland, both of Raleigh.
Graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday
2 p.m. in Pine View Cemetery in Rocky Mount....
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clements Funeral Home in Durham and Wednesday after the
graveside service at the home of her son in Rocky Mount, Charles Alford.
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JEANNE R. WEBBER ALFORD
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Thursday, 1 October 1998
Jeanne Webber Alford, 84, of Syracuse and Largo,
Fla., died Saturday [September 27] in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Born in Fort Scott, Kan., she lived in Topeka,
Kan., Albuquerque, N.M., and Phoenix, Ariz., before moving to Syracuse. She was
a 1935 graduate of the University of Chicago. She was active in the PEO in
Syracuse and Largo. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Syracuse, and
Calvary Church, Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.
Her first husband, Robert H. Webber, died in
1977.
Survivors: Her husband, William R.; three
daughters, Pamela Whedon of Durham, N.C., Rosemary “Posy” McGlynn of Old
Greenwich, Conn., and Sally Lincoln of Clemmons, N.C.; five grandsons; two
great-grandchildren.
Services: None locally. Cremation Services Inc.,
Winston-Salem, N.C., has arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Jeanne R. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 26 Aug 1914,
last residence Winston Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.
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JESSIE WILLARD “JACK” ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Friday, 8 July 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
May 16, 1923—July 6, 2005
WILMINGTON—Jessie “Jack” Willard Alford, 82, of 2137 Adams
St., formerly of Zebulon, died Wednesday afternoon at the Lower Cape Fear
Hospice Center in Wilmington. Jack retired from the City of Wilmington in the
Sweeney Water Treatment Plant maintenance department. He also served in the US
Army. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late Maultis Sidney Alford and
Lillie Taylor Alford.
A graveside funeral service will be held 12:30
p.m. Saturday at the Zebulon Town Cemetery with Reverend Michael Nobles
officiating.
He is survived by his wife of over 30 years,
Lydia Hinton Alford; sons and daughters-in-law, Sonnie H. and Bobbie Alford of
Wendell, Jackie Ray and Mary Alice Alford of Knightdale; sisters, Mary Earp of
Raleigh, Frances Jenkins of Wilson and Sue Bunn of Zebulon; 5 grandchildren; 3
great-grandchildren; 1 stepgranddaughter; 2 stepgreat-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Alford was
preceded in death by his first wife, Dollie Boykin Alford; daughter, Connie A.
Tart; sisters Mabelle Richardson, Edna Earl Alford, Nona Mae Lynch; brothers,
Talmadge, Douglas and Forrest Alford.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial
contributions be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 725 A Wellington Ave.,
Wilmington, NC 28401.
The family will receive friends 11:00-12:00 noon
Saturday at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Jessie W. Alford (SS# issued in
NC).
See the obituaries of his daughter Connie Alford
Tart; and brother Talmadge Brooks Alford in this compilation.
Jessie’s father is shown with a variety of name
spellings. In the AAFA genealogy which was compiled with the help of a number
of his cousins, it is Moltes S. Saltis Alford. When he registered for the WW I
draft he gave his name as Maultis Sidney Alford. He was born Oct. 10, 1891 in
Franklin Co. NC. When he married Lillie Taylor, Dec. 4, 1912 in Franklin Co.,
it was as M.S. Alford. His gravestone in in Zebulon Town
Cemetery it says Maultis S. Alford, 10 Oct 1891—2 Apr 1955.
His lineage: Jessie Willard 1923 NC1,
Maultis Sidney 1891 NC2, Sidney A. 1858 NC3, Kisar 1814
NC4.
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JEWEL CARTER ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Friday, 15 September 2006
Jewel Carter Alford, age 76, of Hampstead, went
peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, while
surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 30, 1930, in Pender county
and was the daughter of the late Gideon and Louise Batson Carter.
Jewel was the oldest active member of Blake’s
Chapel Advent Christian Church where she served as clerk of the church for
thirty years.
Surviving are her daughters, Diane Strouse and
husband Steve of Leland and Michelle Coleman and husband John of Hampstead;
sons, Carey Alford and wife Tootsie of Greenville and Jeffery Alford of
Hampstead; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Wilbur Carter of
Wilmington, Allen Carter, Joseph Carter and Cecil Carter, all of Hampstead; and
numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday at
Blake’s Chapel Advent Christian Church.... Burial will follow in the church
cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. today (Friday) at the Carter home place, 1812 Watts Landing Rd.,
Hampstead....
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center
of Burgaw.
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JOHN D. “BUCK” ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 24 March 2001
BUNN [Franklin Co.]—John D. “Buck” Alford, 78, of Bunn, died
Friday, March 23, 2001, at his home. Funeral service will be Sunday, March 25,
2001, at 2 p.m. from the Lancaster Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in
Bunn Cemetery.
Surviving: wife, Pauline B. Alford; sons, John
Edmund Alford and wife, Dorothy of Louisburg and Carlton Smith Alford of the
home; sisters, La Rue King of Bunn, Mary Intellini of Silver Springs, MD, Sally
Ford Pappas of Newport News, VA and Marjorie “Pat” Mathias of Bunn; brothers,
Benjamin Randolph Alford of Louisburg and Freddy “Pete” Alford of Youngsville;
three grandsons; one great granddaughter.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March
24, 2001 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lancaster Funeral Home, 804 N. Bickett
Boulevard, Louisburg, NC.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his son Carlton Smith Alford in this compilation.
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JOHN WILLIE ALFORD
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Friday, 15 October 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Mr. John Willie Alford of 2232 Flag St. passed
away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at his home after an extended illness. He was born
in Robeson County to the late Cephus Alford and Nancy McInnin Alford on April
15, 1913.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah
Margaret Alford; and his daughter, Sarah Alford Clark. He was a member of
Steadfast Life Changing Ministries.
He leaves to cherish loving memories a daughter,
Omelia (John) Thompson; three sons, John Alford and Barnes C. Alford, both of
Winston-Salem, and Richard (Isabella) Alford of Fairmont; a devoted
granddaughter, Margaret Ross of the home; a cousin, Mrs. Annie Mae Calhoun; 11
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 16, at Steadfast Life Changing Ministries…. Burial will follow
in Piedmont Memorial Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of John W. Alford (SS# issued in NC).
See the obituary of his daughter Sarah Frances
Alford Morrison Clark in this compilation.
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JOHNNIE ALFORD, JR.
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 30 October 2001
Johnnie Alford Jr., 62, Oct. 27. Funeral 11
a.m., today, First United Methodist Church. Burial, Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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JOHNNY MICHAEL HALFORD
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—4 August 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
MARION—Johnny Michael Halford, 45, of 706 Fleming Ave., died
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, in The McDowell Hospital.
He was born in Spartanburg, S.C., to Wilburn
John Halford of Hendersonville and Rachel Tallent Justice of Hendersonville. He
was owner/operator of Ideal Rentals and Sales and was a member of Cross
Memorial Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of Deacons and was a Sunday
School teacher. He participated in the Baptist Men’s mission trip to Honduras
and also volunteered numerous times with the Disaster Relief Missions sponsored
by State Baptist Convention. He was also a member of McDowell Welfare Reform
Committee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his
wife, Jan Collum Halford; one daughter, Jenna Leigh Halford of the home; four
brothers, Steve Halford of Alabama, Tony Halford, Craig Halford and Ricky
Halford, all of Hendersonville; and four sisters, Linda Stepp, Betty Freeman,
Paula Barnette and Tonya Justice, all of Hendersonville.
The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Cross Memorial Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Cleveland Memorial
Park in Cleveland County.... Kirksey Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of the
arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Johnny M. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 January 1955.
See the obituary of his father, Wilburn John
Halford, in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage: Johnny Michael 1955 NC1,
Wilburn John 1926 NC2, Pose William 1883 NC3, David ??4.
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JONNIE PROCTOR “JAY” ALFORD, III
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Friday, 26 September 2008
Jonnie “Jay” Proctor Alford, III, 46 passed away
Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Jay was born January 20, 1962 in Nash County. He
was a Rocky Mount businessman and Nash County Commissioner. He was elected to
Nash County Commissioners in 1998. Jay was a former chairman of Nash County
Republican Party and former member of Nash County Criminal Justice Partnership
Board, Rocky Mount Jaycees, Whitakers Lions Club, Whitakers Fire Department as
Secretary Treasurer, Rocky Mount Rotary Club and Treasurer of the 2nd Congressional
District Republican Party. He was a coach for youth baseball, softball,
football and basketball and a past NC Challengers Coach and Board member.
He was preceded in death by his father Jonnie
Proctor Alford, Jr.
Jay is survived by his wife, Janice Bridges
Alford of the home; his mother, Betty Doles Alford of Rocky Mount; daughter,
Laura Whitley Alford and son, David Jay Proctor Alford both of Rocky Mount;
sister, Wanda Joy Alford of Rolesville and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
September 27, 2008 at Englewood United Methodist Church with Rev. John Wenberg
officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will
receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008 at Wheeler and Woodlief
Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be
made to the Ronald McDonald House, 101 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky
Mount, NC. On-line condolences to the Alford family may be made by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
In another
article:
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Saturday, 27 September 2008
FRIENDS RECALL JAY ALFORD ‘S LIFE
By Carolyn Casey
Friends and family gathered Saturday to remember
Jay Alford as a family man, youth coach, lover of the outdoors and Nash County
commissioner.
Alford ‘s sudden death Wednesday at the age of
46 shocked many, but he will be remembered for the unselfish person he was,
many said.
“He was a very, very dedicated family man,” Nash
County Commissioner Robbie Davis said. “He was a good Republican, and he always
put somebody else’s needs before his own.”
The first response friends gave to Alford ‘s
passing regarded his dedication to his family.
He was active in the sports his two children,
Laura and David, played, including coaching an N.C. Challengers softball team.
It was evident to those who knew him locally and those hundreds of miles away.
Notes filled a message board this week with
condolences. One note said, “Charlotte Cobras send our condolences to the
family and N.C. Challengers for their loss. God be with you during this
difficult time.” Others wrote about the kindness Alford and his wife, Janice,
extended to many families.
Good friend Charles Wilson said he knew Alford
for more than a decade, and one of the main things he’ll remember is Alford ‘s
compassion for helping youth.
Others knew Alford as a Rocky Mount businessman,
a Nash County commissioner, a member of the Republican Party, and the list goes
on.
Since 1998, Alford sat on the Board of
Commissioners, representing District 5, and he was a former chairman of the
Nash County Republican Party.
Alford was a conservative commissioner, but it
never stopped him from putting the people of Nash County first, Davis said.
Every issue was taken seriously, and every vote
was well thought out, Nash County Manager Bob Murphy said.
“He was a tremendous help to me during my time
here,” Murphy said. “I looked up to him, and very much appreciated his help.”
Murphy said he didn’t know Alford well outside
of his role as commissioner, but he knew Alford touched many lives.
“He was just a fine person,” Murphy said. “He
was a very selfless person. He cared deeply about people, and I think they will
remember him for that.”
People remembered Alford for just that at a
funeral service Saturday at Englewood United Methodist Church.
Nash County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman J.
Claude Mayo called the service beautiful.
“He was a first-class gentleman - intelligent,”
Mayo said. “He loved his family and his church. He loved Nash County. He was
just a good man.”
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JOSEPH ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC— Thursday, 27 August 2009
FAYETTEVILLE—Joseph Alford, 56, of 710 Old Wilmington Road, died
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009.
Services: Funeral, 1:30 p.m. Friday in
Cunningham & Sons Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville. Burial, Mount Hebrew
Cemetery in Parkton. Visitation, 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Viewing, 1
to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Survived by: Sisters, Jessie, Lougenia Walker;
and brothers, Willie, David and James.
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JOSEPH B. “BEN” ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 24 November 2002
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
HOPE MILLS [Cumberland Co.]—Joseph “Ben” Alford, 58, of 5012
Sycamore Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002.
Mr. Alford was a member of St. Pauls Masonic
Lodge 354.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday
in St. Matthew Baptist Church in Rennert by the Rev. Robert Council Jr. Burial
with Masonic rites will be in Lafayette Memorial Park West in Fayetteville.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Lynn C.
Alford of Hope Mills; three sons, Benny Lee Alford of Shannon, Corey Floyd of
Washington, D.C., and Jerome Alford of Hope Mills; five daughters, Theresa Ann
Alford and Olivia Alford, both of Shannon, Janet A. Glover of Darlington, S.C.,
and Jamie C. Alford and Rachel S. Alford, both of Hope Mills; two brothers, Lee
Otis Alford and Mitchell Alford, both of Shannon; and 11 grandchildren.
A viewing will be held today from 2 to 7 p.m. at
H.M. Colvin Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 Dec 1943.
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JOSEPH R. “JOEY” ALFORD
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 6 October 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Joseph “Joey”
Alford, 38, of Ivan Lane, Wendell [Wake Co.], died suddenly Thursday, Sept. 29,
2005.
Mr. Alford is survived by his mother and
step-father, Vickie A. and Ted Mitchell of Youngsville; two step-brothers, Ted
Mitchell Jr. and his wife, Cindy of Youngsville; and Jeff Mitchell and his
wife, Angie, of Wendell; three step-nephews, Jason, Nathan and Justin Mitchell;
and his step-grandmother, Eileen Mitchell of Wake Forest. He was predeceased by
his grandparents, Valton “Red” Alford, Wyvette S. Alford and Clem C. Mitchell.
A graveside funeral service was held Oct. 2 at
Baptist Tabernacle Church....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Joseph R. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 Apr 1967.
“Valton” was the clue we needed to identify this
family. Valton’s name and his father’s name were supplied in 1998 by an
associate working on the Upchurch surname. SSDI records show that Valton Alford
(SS# issued in NC) was born 14 Apr 1914 and died in Wake Co. 12 Apr 1997.
Valton’s WWII Army Enlistment Record (online at Ancestry.com) says that when he
enlisted 10 Dec 1940 he had one year of high school, was an automobile
serviceman, was single, 67 inches tall and weighed 128 pounds. From Johnston
Co. he enlisted at Fort Bragg as a private in the field artillery.
His lineage: Joseph R. 1967 NC1,
Father ??2, Valton 1914 NC3, Alma A. 1889 NC4,
Bryant 1845 NC5, Kisar 1814 NC6.
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JOYCE ELIZABETH ALFORD PIERCE
AAFA #0341
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—14 February 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004, In Remembrance
Mrs. Joyce E. Pierce of Wilmington, N.C., passed
away at Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C.
Mrs. Pierce was born in Durham, N.C., on April
19, 1943, the daughter of Pauline Creech of Wilson, N.C., and the late Herbert
Troy Alford. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Alexander Eugene
Pierce.
Surviving Mrs. Pierce are her husband, Gene
Pierce of the home; mother, Pauline Francis Creech; and stepfather, Albert
Holmes of Sharpsburg, N.C.; two sons, Michael Pierce and wife Angela of
Wilmington, N.C., David Ryan Pierce and wife Nikki in Wilmington, N.C.; a daughter,
Mrs. Renee Lewis and husband Earl of Burgaw, N.C.; one brother, Billy Alford
and wife Sharon of Emerald Isle; two grandchildren, David Michael Pierce and
Layne Bennett Pierce.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday,
February 15, 2000, in Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel ….
Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
tonight in Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service…, Oleander Chapel, 910-791-4444.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth date of Joyce E. Pierce (SS# issued in NC); she died
12 Feb 2000.
Joyce attended the AAFA meeting in Raleigh in
1990.
Her lineage: Joyce Elizabeth 1943 NC1,
Herbert Troy 1917 NC2, Roscoe Calvin 1860 NC3, Kisar 1814
NC4.
Following are some census records for her
family.
1930 census, Marks Creek (District 20), Wake Co., NC,
dwelling #28:
Columbia Alford head 44 NC NC NC widow
Nallie son 22 NC
NC NC farmer
Roscoe son 18 NC
NC NC
Teat son 17 NC
NC NC
Valma dau 15 NC
NC NC
Herbert son 12 NC
NC NC
Hilliard B. son 7 NC
NC NC
1910 census, Dunn (District 23), Franklin Co., NC, dwelling
#242:
Calvin R. Alford head 53 NC NC
NC marriage #2 farmer
Columbia wife 24 NC NC
NC marriage #1 0 children
Nallie W. son 3 NC
NC NC
1880 census (June 10), Dunns (District 93), Franklin Co.,
NC, dwelling #157:
Kiser Alford head 65 NC NC NC farmer
Martha wife 62 NC
NC NC
John T. son 25 NC
NC NC
Sidney son 23 NC
NC NC
Calvin son 19 NC
NC NC
Jane Elliin dau 14 NC
NC NC
Mary dau 11 NC
NC NC
1870 census (July 7), Dunn, Franklin Co., NC, dwelling #84:
John Alford 50 NC farm laborer
[If this is Kisar, he’s the wrong age.]
Martha 45 NC
Moses 21 NC
Clara 18 NC
John 15 NC
Sidney 12 NC
Calvin 10 NC
Jane 5 NC
Mary 3 NC
1860 census (Aug 9), Dunn, Franklin Co, NC, dwelling #387:
Keaser Alford 47 NC farm laborer
Martha 35 NC
Berry 16 NC
Bryant 12 NC
Moses 11 NC
Clary Ann 7 NC
John 6 NC
Sidney 2 NC
Calvin 2/12 NC
1850 census, Dunn, Franklin Co., NC, dwelling #67:
Resa Alford 35 NC farmer
Martha 27 NC
Susan 7 NC
Bery 6 NC
Briant 3 NC
Moses 6/12 NC
Other information about Herbert Troy Alford:
From North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2004 [Ancestry.com],
Herbert Alford married Pauline Creech on 1 Jan 1938 in Johnston Co., NC.
From North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
[Ancestry.com], Herbert Troy Alford, born 4 Sept 1917, died age 59 on 1 Oct
1976 in Wilson, Wilson Co., NC. His residence is listed as Nash Co., and he is
a married white male.
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JUANITA ALFORD BELL
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Tuesday, 29 November 2005
DURHAM—Juanita Alford Bell, 78, died Sunday, November 27,
2005.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday at St. Mark AME Zion Church. Arrangements are by Burthey Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her mother, Ometia Brown Alford, and siblings Howard Lee
Alford, Vernal Gasper Alford Jr., and Carolyn Delois Alford Boone in this
compilation.
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JUANITA COOK ALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 6 May 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Juanita C. Alford, 80, of Charlotte, died on
Thursday, May 1, 2003. A memorial service was held on Friday, May 9th, at
Providence Road Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Jim Alford; brothers,
Paul and Richard Cook; daughter, Connie Hill; stepson, Ed Alford; five
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Juanita C. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 11 Dec 1922.
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KATHARINE RUEDA ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday 30 June 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
RALEIGH—Katharine Rueda Alford, 29, of 6205 North Hills
Drive, Apartment D, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Katharine was born September
19, 1971 in Venezuela to Santiago Rueda-Williamson and the late Blanca Alford
de Rueda. She was employed in food service for Wake County Public Schools.
Memorial service 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001 at L. Harold Poole Funeral
Service chapel….
Surviving: father, Santiago Rueda-Williamson of
Fairfax, VA; brother, Santiago Arturo Rueda and wife, Diamela of Zebulon;
sister, Maria Gabriela Rueda of Falls Church, VA; nieces, Adriana Carolina
Murias, Alexandra Elena Rueda; nephews, Santiago Andres Rueda, Samuel Alejandro
Rueda.
Arrangements by L. Harold Poole Funeral Service
and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her mother, Blanca Alford de Rueda, in this compilation.
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KATHERINE BAILEY ALFORD ECHOLS
AAFA #0364
Mother of John Alford Echols, AAFA #0365, and Ruth Echols
McNinch, AAFA #0368
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 16 June 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2005, In Remembrance
MACCLESFIELD [Edgecomb Co.]—Katherine Alford Echols, 92,
died Thursday [June 14].
Funeral service Sunday 3:00 p.m. at the
Macclesfield Presbyterian Church.... Burial in Macclesfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Echols taught school for over 35 years and
served as a Elder in Macclesfield Presbyterian Church and was the pianist for
many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Linda
Winstead Alford, and husband, Rev. Joseph Todd Echols, Sr. Mrs. Echols attended
the Flora-McDonald School in Red Springs, NC.
Surviving: daughters, Linda Echols Perry of
Williamsport, MD, Mary Echols Clark of Littleton, NC, Ruth Echols McNinch of
Carrollton, GA; sons, Joe T. Echols Jr. of Richfield, NC, Charles L. Echols of
St. Cloud, MN, John A. Echols of Rocky Mount; 15 grandchildren; 15 great‑grandchildren....
Arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro,
NC.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Katherine A. Echols (SS# issued in
MS) was born 6 March 1909, but her death date is listed as 13 June 2001, last
residence Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC.
See the obituary of her brother Charles Winstead
Alford in this compilation.
For more information about Katherine’s branch of
the family, see the following articles in AAFA ACTION:
“Descendants of Henry H. Alford
1826–1887” September 1991
“Lawrence O’Bryan Alford” March
1992
“Katherine Bailey Alford Echols and
Her Family” Winter 1998
Her lineage: Katherine Bailey 1909 NC1,
Lawrence O’Bryan 1868 NC2, Henry Hardy 1826 NC3, Exum
1788 NC4.
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KATHERINE J. ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 9 September 1994
THOMASVILLE—Mrs. Katherine J. Alford, 79, of 634 Knollwood
Drive died Thursday, Sept. 8, 1994. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Chapel.
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LALA R. BATCHELOR ALFORD
Mother of James
B. Alford, AAFA #0344, Cloyce B. Alford, AAFA #0279, and Floyd Shelby Alford
Sr., AAFA #0271
Grandmother of
Beverly Jean Alford, AAFA #0345 and Floyd Shelby Alford Jr., AAFA #0722
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—15 August 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
PILOT—Lala Batchelor Alford of Pilot went to her eternal
rest on August 14, 1997. Mrs. Alford was predeceased by her husband Zollie F.
Alford and a grandson Floyd S. Alford Jr.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, August
16, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Pilot Baptist Church located at the intersection of
Hwy. 39 and Old Hwy. 64 in Pilot. Interment, Alford Family Cemetery, Pilot,
N.C.
Surviving are daughter, Dorothy A. Batton of
Bunn; sons, F. Shelby Alford and Cloyce B. Alford of Raleigh; James B. “Hoss”
Alford and Johnny H. Alford of Pilot; fourteen grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Special caretakers
Mildred Johnson and Hallie Wheeless....
The family will receive friends 7–9 p.m. Friday,
August 15, at Family Funeral Care, Zebulon, NC.
In an
article published the previous year:
TELEGRAPH HERALD
Dubuque, IA—17 April 1996
PILOT, N.C. (AP)—Betty Pearce rode her bathtub to safety
when a tornado ripped through this small village, tearing her house down around
her and flinging her into the woods....
Johnny Alford checked on his 95-year-old mother,
Lala Alford, who rode the storm out in a white-frame house. The house lost its
front porch, but Lala Alford wasn’t hurt.
“She’s strong and has a direct line to God,”
Alford said.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her sons Floyd Shelby Alford Sr. (AAFA #0271), and James Barbee
Alford (AAFA #0344); and her grandson Floyd Shelby Alford Jr. (AAFA #0722) in
this compilation.
Zollie Floyd Alford was born 27 Jan 1900,
Franklin County, NC, son of James Berry Alford and Bettie A. Williams; married 23
Dec 1922, in NC, Lala R. Batchelor. Zollie died 6 March 1977, NC.
Accompanying the obituary in the Spring 1999
issue was a listing of the descendants of Zollie and Lala Batchelor Alford.
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LARRY JONES ALFORD
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 15 September 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Larry Jones Alford Jr., 38, of Tarboro Road,
Youngsville [Franklin Co.], passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, from injuries
sustained in a vehicle accident.
He was the son of Jones Alford and the late
Charlotte Arnold Alford. Mr. Alford was employed as a framer with Stock
Builders.
Mr. Alford is survived by his father and
step-mother, Jones and Pam Alford of Youngsville; a brother, Michael Alford of
Louisburg; a sister, Rhonda Guin and her husband, Gary, of Louisburg; two sons,
Larry Jones Alford III of Franklinton and Tyler Alford of Youngsville; and his
grandparents, Helen and Cearnes Arnold of Louisburg.
Funeral services were held Sept. 13 in the Flat
Rock Baptist Church.... Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers
were Kenny Wayne Privette, Benjie Freeman, Mike Robbins, Gary Guin, Danny
Griffin and Mark Knight.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Larry J. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 11 Oct 1966.
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LAURA LEWIS ALFORD MARTIN
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Wednesday, 16 July 2003
Mrs. Laura Lewis Alford Martin, 90, of
Brunswick, NC, died peacefully surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 14,
2003, in Columbus County Hospital, Whiteville.
She was born in Fairmont, NC on May 20, 1913,
and was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Alford, who died in 1924 at the age
of seven, and by her parents, the late James P. and Eva Dahlia Lewis Alford.
She was a member of the Whiteville United
Methodist Church for over 50 years, and also a member of the United Methodist
Women and the Ladies Bible Class. She was a member of the Town and Country
Garden Club, and in February of 2002 received a twenty-five year membership
certificate from the South Whiteville Extension and Community Association at
their annual Achievement Day program. She worked in the Dietary Department at
New Hope School in the 1950’s and in 1957 began working at Columbus County
Hospital as a Nurses’ Assistant until her retirement in 1971.
Surviving are a daughter, Judy Vann Watts of
Brunswick, NC, two sons, Jimmy Martin also of Brunswick, NC and Seth Dean
Martin and wife Jennifer of Wilmington, NC; four grandchildren, Gina Elliott
and husband Ted, Randy Kienholz and wife Kim, Jeff Martin, and Pam Thibault and
husband Tim; two step-grandchildren, Kelly Long and husband Glenn and Ken House
and wife Tanya; six great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Dylan Elliott, Nicholas
Thibault, Mary Margaret and Tyler Dart, and Nathan Ely.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 2003, in the Whiteville United Methodist Church by Rev. C.B.
Owens and Dr. John S. Paschal. Interment will follow in the Whiteville Memorial
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday at McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC.
Active pallbearers will be Dr. Clyde Burns,
David Hooks, James Pait, Frank Hamilton, Harold Sessions, and Jerry Hall.
Memorials may be made to the Whiteville United
Methodist Church, 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville, NC 28472 or to one’s favorite
charity.
The family would like to thank the staff, nurses
and aides of Premier Living Healthcare Center in Lake Waccamaw, NC for all they
did for Mrs. Martin during her stay as a resident there.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother and will surely be missed by all who had the opportunity to
know her.
A service of McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville, NC.
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LEAMON LUKE ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 26 November 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Dec. 26, 1922–Nov. 25, 1998
WENDELL—Leamon Luke Alford, 75, of 6625 Lake Myra Rd., died
Wednesday morning at Rex Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at
Central Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
Surviving: wife, Hester Pearl Alford; son and
daughter-in-law, Glenn and Faye Alford of Wendell; daughters and sons-in-law,
Glenda and Danny Miles of Wendell, Sue and Rex Ray of Clayton, Donna and Hal
Boyette of Clayton; mother, Annie Medlin Alford; sisters, Gladys Honeycutt, Ann
“Lib” Curtis and Grace Tutor, all of Wendell, Wilma Woodard of Raleigh;
brothers, John “Buck” Alford of Raleigh, Ed Alford of Rolesville, Herman Alford
of Wendell; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his father, Luke Alford
and sister, Lois Honeycutt....
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m.
today at Strickland Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his wife, Hester Pearl Williams Alford; and his mother Annie
Medlin Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Leamon Luke 1922 NC1, Luke
F. 1895 NC2, Charles 1870 NC3, James Hiatt 1826 NC4,
Gilbert 1790 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7,
James 1687 VA7.
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LEE WHITEHURST ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Wednesday, 9 August 2006
WHITAKERS [Nash Co.]—Lee Whitehurst Alford, 70, died Monday,
August 7, 2006. He was born in Pitt County, August 27, 1935, son of the late
Jesse Alford and Lillie Whitehurst Alford. His brother, Johnny Alford, preceded
him in death.
Mr. Alford was owner and operator of Lee’s
Grocery in Whitakers; former member of Whitakers Lions Club, Whitakers
Volunteer Fire Department, Whitakers Mens Auxiliary, Enfield Hunting Club and
Whitakers BBQ Club.
Those left to cherish his memory are daughter,
Susan Johnson and husband, Mitch of Littleton, NC; son, Kenneth Alford and
wife, Janice of Elm City, NC; sister, Elizabeth Tyson and husband, Ronald of
Oak City, NC; brothers, Jesse Alford and wife, Christine of Tarboro, NC and
Clayton Alford of New Port News, VA; grandchildren, Wade, Dillon, Neil and
Travis.
.... A gathering to celebrate his life will be
held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the chapel of Johnson Funerals and
Cremations.... Burial will follow at Whitakers Town Cemetery....
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LELA ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Sunday, 12 February 2006
GREENSBORO—Lela Alford, 100, died February 11, 2006.
Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to Hoover’s Funeral Home.
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LELA FERN ALFORD HARRIS
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—12 October 1995
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
ASHEBORO—Lela Fern Alford Harris, 83, of 230 E. Presnell St.
in Asheboro died Oct. 10, 1995. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Westfield
Baptist Church, with visitation 7-9 tonight at Ridge Funeral Home and other
times at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Loraye Hughes, 305 Kennedy Farm Road in
Trinity.
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LENA RIVERS ALFORD EDMONDSON
DAILY SOUTHERNER
Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—31 July 2009
Lena Alford Edmondson, 94, of Conetoe, died
Thursday, July 30, 2009. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday with Dr.
Philip Deitz officiating. Burial will follow in the Conetoe United Methodist
Church Cemetery in Conetoe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert
Edmondson.
Mrs. Edmondson is survived by a loving family
including four daughters, Martha Mayo of Conetoe, Sue Long of Youngsville, Faye
Phykitt and husband Howard of Rocky Mount and Jean White and husband Sherwood
of Tarboro; two sons, Bob Edmondson and wife Esther of Tarboro, and Bill
Edmondson and wife Betty of Rocky Mount; a sister, Louise Babcock of
Wilmington, 12 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m.
Saturday at Carlisle Funeral Home Saturday, and other times at the home of
Martha Mayo, 207 W. Church St., Conetoe.
Funeral arrangements are by Carlisle Funeral
Home in Tarboro.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lena A. Edmondson (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 Oct 1914, last
residence Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Lena Rivers Alford on 28 Oct 1914 in Edgecombe Co., daughter
of Zeb Alford and Lillian Harris.
See the obituary of her brother Zebulon Vance
Alford in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s
published genealogy, Known
Descendants of Jesse Alford.
Her lineage: Lena Rivers 1914 NC, Zebulon 1888
NC, Jesse 1836 NC, Edmund 1814 NC, Jesse 1765 NC.
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LEON ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—9 February 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
BLADENBORO—Leon Alford, 57, of 1931 Zion Hill Church Road
died Monday in Bladen County Hospital.
The funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday in Bryant Swamp Baptist Church by the Rev. Thurman Everette. Burial
will be in Singletary Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Peoples
Funeral Home of Whiteville.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Pauline
Alford; two daughters, Gladystine Willoughby of Williamsburg, Va., and
Jacqueline Alford of Bladenboro; two sons, Levon Alford and Jonathan Alford,
both of Bladenboro; three brothers, Arey Alford of Lumberton, Leroy Alford of
Bladenboro and James R. Alford of Bronx, N.Y.; and a sister, Lena M. Stokes of
Lumberton.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his brother James Franklin Alford in this compilation.
We need help with this family. No Alfords have
been enumerated in Bladen County NC censuses since 1870, when one black family
lived there. Being next door to Robeson County, where many descendants of Jacob
Alford b. 1738VA lived, most Alfords that did appear in Bladen from time to
time were probably from Robeson County. Over half the Alfords in Robeson Co. by
1920 were black families.
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LEROY ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Leroy Alford, 68, 208 East Stalling St, Clayton,
April 20. Funeral 1 p.m., Thursday, Hood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Forest
Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Hood Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Leroy Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 Apr 1939, last
residence Fuquay-Varina, Wake Co., NC.
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LESLIE GARDNER “L.G.” ALFORD, JR.
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 31 October 2008
Leslie “L.G.” Gardner Alford, Jr., 75, of 147
Pilot Bypass Road, died Thursday morning at his home.
He was born in Wake County, son of the late
Leslie Gardner Alford, Sr. and Printice P. and Wayne Smith. Mr. Alford was a
retired surveyor Field Inspector and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by his brothers and sisters, Warren Carroll, Josephine C. Allen, Joe W.
Carroll, Ann A. Atkins, Kirby Alford and Jessy A. Howell.
A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00
a.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn Lewis Alford;
daughter, Karen A. Montanez of Tallahassee, FL; sisters, Joyce Floyd of Clayton
and Sue S. Cooke of Raleigh; several nieces and nephews.
Flowers accepted or memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC 27605.
The family will receive friends 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 West Third Street, Wendell and other
times at the home.
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LILA RUTH ALFORD MINCEY
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 14 June 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Lila Ruth Alford Mincey, 81, of 8648 Applewhite
Road died at her home on Thursday evening June 12, 2003. Lila Ruth was born on
February 20, 1922 to the late Alma Alford and Libby Batten Alford. She was
married to the late Milton Barnwell Mincey who preceded her in death on December
16, 1987.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2003 at
L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel.... Burial Gethsemane Memorial Gardens,
Zebulon, NC.
Surviving: sons, Connie Mack Mincey of Zebulon,
George Mincey of Zebulon, John A. Mincey of Myrtle Beach; daughters, Alma M.
Horton of Wendell, Jeanette Mincey of Wendell, Rhonda M. Carlyle of Zebulon;
nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Bobby Alford of Wendell;
sisters, Sallie A. Jefferys of Wendell, Emma Jean A. Claffey of Greensboro,
Willie Sue A. Currin of Raleigh.
In addition to her parents and her husband Lila
Ruth was preceded in death by grandchildren, B.J. Mincey and Joshua Jones;
brothers, Billy Wayne, Valton, Alton and Carlton; sisters, Christine, Edith,
Janie, and Rachel.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 7
to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and
Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Lila A. Mincey (SS# issued in NC).
See the obituary of her nephew Charles Alton
Alford in this compilation.
Alma Alford is listed as Alma A. Alford, born 14
April 1890 on his death certificate (Ancestry.com). He is Alma Alford, born 14
April 1891 on his WWI Draft Registration Card. He is Alma S. Alford, born April
1889, on the 1900 census in Dunn, Franklin Co., NC.
Alma’s family is listed on the 1920 census in
Wilders District 66, Johnston Co., NC, dwelling #89: A.A. Alford, age 27 farm
labor; his wife Libby 25; and children: Christine 8, Valton 6, Aalton [sic]
5, and Carlton 2. All were b. in NC.
No members of this family have been found on the
1930 census, but North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (online at Ancestry.com)
lists the births of a number of children of Alma and Libby (many with no first
names) in Johnston Co. in the 1920s and 1930s.
North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–1996
(Ancestry.com) lists a record for Alma A. Alford, d. 14 Dec 1957 in Johnston
Co., age 67; and a record for Libby Batten Alford, b. 10 Jan 1895 in NC and d.
27 Apr 1992 in Raleigh, Wake Co., age 97.
Her lineage: Lila Ruth 1922 NC1, Alma
A. 1889 NC2, Bryant 1845 NC3, Kisar 1814 NC4.
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LILLIAN GADDY ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—30 January 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
FAIRMONT—Ms. Lillian Gaddy Alford, 89, of 210 S. Liberia St.
died Wednesday.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday
in Hill’s Funeral Home.... Burial will be in Alligator Cemetery.
Ms. Alford is survived by a sister, Nonnie Hines
of the home; a brother, Chalmus Gaddy of Detroit; and three stepchildren....
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LINDA GAIL SCROPPO ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—16 March 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Linda Gail Scroppo Alford of Wilmington, NC,
died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.
She was born February 26, 1965, in Glen Cove,
NY, daughter of Phil and Ida Brown Scroppo of Wilmington, NC.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church. She helped parents of disabled children through the
Family Support Network at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her
husband, Ritchie Alford; one daughter, Channing Alford, both of the
home; five sisters, Darlene Norris and husband Doug, Grace Bass and husband
Mike, Carla Burbick and husband Dave, Phyllis Napoli and husband Joe, and GiGi
Whaley and husband David; one brother, Philly (Chad) Scroppo; two
sisters-in-law, Karen Meadows and Dora Jones; mothers and fathers-in-law,
Shorty and Vada Alford, and Jay and Phyllis Devore; eleven nieces and nephews;
and one great-niece. She was preceded in death by infant twin daughters,
Chasity and Samantha Alford.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
11:00 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church….
Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Dave Burbick, Joe Napoli,
David Whaley, Mike Bass, Jeff McDowell and Kenny Altman.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Rd.,
Wilmington, with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:30 p.m….
In another
article:
GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT
Glen Cove, NY—Friday, 31 March 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Linda Gail Scroppo Alford, 35, of Wilmington,
North Carolina, died March 14, 2000, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care
Center. She was born February 26, 1965, in Glen Cove, daughter of Phil and Ida
Brown Scroppo of Wilmington.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church. She helped the parents of Disabled children through
the Family Support Network at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her
husband, Ritchie Alford, one daughter, Channing Alford; five sisters, Darlene
(Doug) Norris, Grace (Mike) Bass, Carla (Dave) Burbick, Phyllis (Joe) Napoli,
Gigi (David) Whaley, and, brother, Philly Scroppo; close friend of the family,
Jeffrey McDowell; eight nieces and nephews, one great-niece, aunts, Dee Miceika
and Babe Norris of Glen Cove, and numerous cousins. Infant twin daughters,
Chastity and Samantha Alford, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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LOIS HANLEY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC—Saturday, 18 November 2006
Lois Hanley Alford, 87, of Jacksonville and
formerly of Wyoming, died Nov. 17, 2006 at Britthaven of Jacksonville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John
Homer Alford; and parents, Samuel Alpus and Fanny Langston Hanley.
Survivors include a son, Samuel Patrick “Pat”
Alford of Jacksonville; a brother, Clay Hanley and a sister, Syb Frizzell, both
of Arkansas; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home,
Jacksonville.
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LORENZO BURT ALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Thursday, 19 July 2007
ROCK HILL—Mr. Lorenzo Burt Alford, 83, died July 18, 2007.
Funeral is 3 PM Friday at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel. Burial,
Laurelwood Cemetery....
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LOTA FULLER ALFORD
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 17 November 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Lota Fuller Alford, 82, of West Persimmon
Street, Youngsville [Franklin Co.], died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at Franklin
Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of
the late Addie House Fuller and Elijah Daniel Fuller.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Gene;
two daughters Shirley Yeargin of Zebulon; and Barbara Shearon and her husband,
Wayne, of Wake Forest; a son, Jerry Vaughan of Youngsville; two grandchildren,
Kane Yeargin and Michael Shearon; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Dorothy Macon of Wake Forest.
She was predeceased by her brothers, David,
Graham and Charles; and by two sisters, Vera and Zelma.
Funeral services were Nov. 13 in the chapel of
Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary McNair officiating. Entombment followed
in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Curt Fuller, Danny Fuller,
Robert Fuller, Billy Jackson, Craig Jones and Johnny Vaughan.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lota F. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 May 1923.
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LOU ALFORD TONEY
[Although
she died in SC, we are also publishing her obituary here because she lived in
NC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 16 April 1976
MCBEE [Chesterfield Co., SC]—Funeral services for Mrs. Lou
Alford Toney will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in Shady Grove Baptist
Church. Burial will be in the McBee community Cemetery, directed by young and
Young Funeral Home.
Mrs. Toney, 37, died Tuesday [April 13] in a
Hartsville [Darlington Co., SC] hospital after a short illness.
She was born in Marlboro County, a daughter of
Sandy and Mrs. Thelma Simmons Alford. She was educated in Marlboro and Chesterfield
County schools, and was a nurses aide. Mrs. Toney lived in Charlotte, N.C.,
for the past five years. She was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church in
Charlotte, N.C., and was a member of Young Christian Association.
Surviving, in addition to her father of
Brooklyn, N.Y., and her mother of Hartsville, are her husband, James Ervin
Toney of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Harold Toney of Hartsville; a sister, Mrs.
Dorothy Helen Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five brothers, Alexander Alford of
Smithfield, N.C., Ulysses Alford of McBee, Izell Alford of Capital Heights,
Md., Hezekiah Alford of Hartsville and John Tyson Alford of Bennettsville; a
half-sister, Miss Sandra Lee Alford of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a half-brother, Jerry A.
Alford of Brooklyn, N.Y., and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lou Oliver Alford
of Bennettsville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lou Toney (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 Aug 1938, last
residence not listed.
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LOUISE HOOD ALFORD
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Friday, 21 March 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
The Lord called Mrs. Louise Hood Alford on
Tuesday, March 18, 2003. She was the daughter of the late John and Frances
Hood.
She was a resident of the Lutheran Home of
Winston-Salem.
She leaves to cherish her memories three devoted
children, Viola (Bobby) Kimbrough, Lorene (Willie) Shaw and a son, Tommy
(Siberia) Hood Sr.; grandchildren Bobby (Clementine) Kimbrough Jr., Charles
Shaw, Willie Shaw, Terrence (Karen) Shaw, Willette Shaw, Tommy (Jacquay) Hood
Jr. and Thomasena Hickman; a devoted sister, Mary Hood-Gass; a devoted cousin,
J.D. Sypher of South Carolina; a devoted friend, Corine Shaw of Southern
California; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends....
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Russell Funeral Home Chapel…. Interment will be
held at Evergreen Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Louise H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 March 1923.
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LUCILLE ALFORD EURE
DAILY SOUTHERNER
Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—Tuesday, 24 July 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Lucille Alford Eure, 93, died Friday [July 20].
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Michael Episcopal
Church.... Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
She is survived by a sister, Clayton Alford
Ellsworth of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Bruce Alford of Blackstone, Mass
and several nieces and nephews.
If desired, in lieu of flowers memorials may be
made to Edgecombe County Hospice or St. Michael Episcopal Church…. Carlisle
Funeral Home, Tarboro.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lucile A. Eure (SS# issued in NC) was born 4 Aug 1907.
Lucille is listed on the 1930 census with her
family in Tarboro (District 3), Edgecombe Co., NC, dwelling #251: Frank Alford,
age 54, age 24 at first marriage; his wife Nina [indexed as Vince], 49, age 19
at first marriage; and children: Frances 24, Lucile 22, Bruce 15, and Margaret
C. 10. All were b. in NC. Frank and the 3 eldest children worked in a hosiery
mill, as did many of their neighbors.
In 1920 the family is still in Tarboro (District
2), dwelling #51: Ben F. Allford, age 48 farmer; his wife Nina C. 39 [indexed
as Mind C.]; and children: Edwin F. 16, Frances R. 14, Lucy 12, Bruce J. 5, and
Margrett C. 6/12. All were b. in NC.
In 1910 they are still in Tarboro (Township 1,
Precinct 1), dwelling #185: B. Frank Allford, age 38, farm manager, married 10
years, first marriage; his wife [looks like and is indexed as] Narron 30; and
children Edwin 6, Frances 4, and Lucy 2. All were b. in NC.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Lucille Aaron Alford on 4 Aug 1907 in Edgecombe Co., parents
Benjamin Franklin Alford and Nina Celestial Brown. Other children listed with
these parents, born in Edgecombe Co., are: Edwin Frank b. 27 June 1903; and
Frances Rubin b. 5 Nov 1905. Margaret C.G. Alford, b. 26 June 1919, is listed
twice, once as Margaret G., with father listed as Frank Alford and B.F. Alford.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s
published genealogy, Known
Descendants of Jesse Alford.
Her lineage: Lucille 1907 NC1,
Benjamin Franklin 1871 NC2, Jesse 1836 NC3, Edmund 1814
NC4, Jesse 1765 NC5.
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LUCION L.C. ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 21 November 1997
Lucion L.C. Alford of 1702 Willow Rd., Died
Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, at Moses Cone Hospital.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21,
1997, at Olivers Chapel A.M.E. Church in Staley. Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
He was a native of Dublin, Ga. and was a
landscape gardener for Greensboro Housing Authority.
Survivors include his son, Lucion L. Alford of
the home; daughter, Miss Ravonda Alford of the home; sisters, Mrs. Mattie Herbin
of Philadelphia, Pa. and Mrs. Maggie Stanley of Dublin, Ga.
The family will receive friends 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21, 1997 at Community Funeral Home and other times at the
residence.
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LUCY JONES THOMAS ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 12 January 2007
Photo published Tuesday, 8 Jan 2008:
IN LOVING MEMORY
DECEMBER 8, 1913 - JANUARY 8, 2007
We miss you very much!
The Thomas and Baker Families
Mrs. Lucy Jones Alford, 93, died on January 8,
2007.
Funeral service 12-noon Saturday, United Church
of Christ, Holly Springs. Burial, church cemetery.
Surviving: sons, Percy Thomas of Norfolk, VA;
Elrey Thomas of Bronx, NY; nieces, special niece, Lola Stuart, Elizabeth Smith,
both of Raleigh; four nephews and a special nephew, Bennie Baker of Raleigh; a
host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Segraves Funeral Home.
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LUDDIE R. JONES MCNEILL ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 6 May 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
RAEFORD—Mrs. Luddie
McNeill Alford, 88, of 240 Doc Brown Road, died Friday, April 30, 2004, in her
home.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday
in Mountain Grove AME Zion Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by four daughters, Mary
Alford of Newark, N.J., Lola Kemp of Fayetteville and Betty Jones and Owilla
Dobbins, both of Raeford; four sons, Amos Jones, James Jones, William R.
McNeill and Larry D. McNeill, all of Raeford; 39 grandchildren; and 110
great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held today from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. at Buie Funeral Home in Raeford....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Luddie R. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 14 Apr 1916.
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LULA P. ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 25 December 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Mrs. Lula P. Alford, 78, of 492 Slocumb Road,
Fayetteville, died Monday in her home.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday
in Cape Fear A Conference Headquarters Facility in Erwin.... Burial will be in
Resthaven Cemetery in Dunn.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Elder Charlie
Alford of the home; and two sisters, Nettie J. Price and Bessie P. McNeill,
both of Erwin.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7
to 8 p.m. at Dafford Funeral Home in Dunn.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her husband, Charlie C. Alford, in this compilation.
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LUZIE H. ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 3 January 2007
Luzie H. Alford, 83, Durham, Dec. 28. Memorial
11 a.m., Thursday, funeral home chapel. Arrangements by Hudson Funeral Home.
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LYNWOOD THOMAS ALFORD
DAILY SOUTHERNER
Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—Thursday, 23 October 2002
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Lynwood T. Alford Sr., 63, died Saturday, Oct.
19, 2002. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Carlisle Funeral
Home with Rev. Ed Conner and Pastor Joseph Alford officiating. Burial will
follow at the Alford Family Cemetery.
Alford was preceded in death by his parents,
Joseph and Etta Alford; brothers, James, Joe, Arthur and Kenneth Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie L. Alford; a
daughter, Debra A. Whitehurst and husband, Gary of Tarboro; a son, Tom Alford
of Atlanta, Ga.; a grandson, Willie Mack Anderson III and wife Melissa of
Tarboro; great-grandchildren, Madison Anderson and Haley Grace Anderson;
brothers, Gene Alford and wife, Lota of Youngsville, Griffin Alford and wife,
Dorothy of South Hill, Va., Lawrence Alford and wife, Delores Little of
Richmond, Va., Ray Alford and wife, Grace of Philadelphia, Pa., Henry Alford
and wife, Virginia, S.C.; sisters, Julia Robertson of Warrenton, Sally A.
Alford of Tarboro and Lois Morgan and husband, Ben of South Hill, Va. and
several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7–9 p.m. Wednesday
at Carlisle Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lynwood T. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 Sept 1939.
The family is listed on the 1930 census in Smith
Creek, Warren Co., NC, dwelling #726, family #728: Joseph B. Alford, age 34 b.
VA farmer, age 23 at first marriage; his wife Etta V. 28 VA, age 17 at first
marriage; sons James R. 9 VA, Joseph M. 7 VA, Clyde E. 6 NC, Griffin N. 3-8/12
NC, and Kenneth 2-1/12 VA. In the same dwelling, family #729: James R. Alford,
age 64 NC farmer; and his wife Sally L. 64 VA.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Leynwood Thomas Alford in 1939 at Sixpound, Warren Co.,
father Joe Benjamin (no mothers listed for this county). Other children of
Joseph Benjamin Alford listed in Warren Co. are: Clyde E., b. 1924 at Smith
Creek, Kenneth W., b. 1928 at Smith Creek [father listed as J.P.], Lois
Maypine, b. 1934 at Smith Creek, Sally Ann, b. 1936 at Smith Creek, Lawrence
Edwin, b. 1937 (no place listed), Henry Everett., b. 1943 at Sixpound, and
probably his twin, Leslie Ray, b. 1943 at Sixpound.
The family of James R. and Sallie Alford is
listed on the 1900 census in Palmer Springs (District 55), Mecklenburg Co., VA,
dwelling #37: James R. Alford, age 34 b. July 1865 in NC, farmer, m. 5 years;
his wife Sallie L. 33 b. Feb 1867 in VA; and children, all b. VA: Joseph B. 4
b. Sept 1895; James H. 3 b. Jan 1897; Mary A. 2 b. Feb 1898; and Sallie B. 1 b.
Apr 1999.
His lineage: Lynwood Thomas 1939 NC1,
Joseph Benjamin 1895 VA2, James R. 1865 NC3.
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MABEL HALFORD MORGAN
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—29 December 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
FLAT ROCK—Mabel Halford Morgan, 87, of Bat Cave, passed away
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, at Elizabeth House. She was a native and lifelong
resident of Henderson County and the daughter of the late O.R. and Leah Halford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John
C. “Bill” Morgan, and a daughter, Carolyn Morgan Harrill.
She was an employee of C.P. Clare in Fairview
and a member of Bat Cave Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Jackey C. Morgan of
Bat Cave; a daughter, Billie Shehan of Spartanburg, S.C.; two brothers, Andrew “Buck”
Halford and Roy Halford, both of Hendersonville; 15 grandchildren 22
great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Bat Cave Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Jackson
Funeral Service and at other times will be at the home of Jackey Morgan in Bat
Cave.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mabel Morgan (SS# issued in NC) was born 10 Dec 1913, last
residence Bat Cave, Henderson Co., NC.
See the obituaries of her brothers Oda Andrew
Halford and Roy Lee Halford in this compilation.
Her parents were Oda Ray “Bob” Halford and Leah
French Owenby.
The family is listed on the 1930 census in
Edneyville (District 5), Henderson Co., NC, dwelling #74: O. Robert Halford,
age 44 farm laborer, age 24 at first marriage; his wife Leah F. 35, age 16 at
first marriage; son Andrew 18; son Ray 11; J.C. Morgan 24; daughter Mabell
Morgan 16. All were b. in NC. The Morgans apparently got married within the
year.
Her HALFORD lineage, from Ronald Halford at
FindaGrave.com: Mabel 1913 NC, Oda Ray 1887 NC, Jonathan Andrew 1864 NC, John
Wesley 1837 NC, Thomas J. 1802 NC, John 1765 NC.
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MABEL CATHERINE ROSS ALFORD
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—7 March 2007
BLACK MOUNTAIN—Mabel Catherine Ross Alford, 90, died
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Highland Farms.
A native of Burke County, she grew up in Mills
Home, Thomasville. She worked as a bookkeeper for A & P in Fayetteville
before retiring in 1982 to Black Mountain. She was a spiritual seeker, an avid
reader, and a frequent letter-writer (under various names) to this newspaper and
others.
She is survived by four children, John Alford
(wife, Linda) of Asheville, Carol Robertson of Huntsville, Ala., David Alford
of Beaufort, S.C., Stephen Alford (wife, Gail) of Atlanta; and by 15
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2008, in the chapel of Morris Funeral Home in Asheville.
Donations in her memory may be made to Eliada
Home for Children or to CarePartners Hospice Foundation.
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MADGIE NADINE KIRKSEY JACOBS
ALFORD
THE PILOT
Southern Pines, Moore Co., NC—Thursday, 11 May 2006
Madgie Nadine Kirksey Alford, 69, of the
Taylortown Municipality of West End [Moore Co.], died Friday, May 5, 2006, at
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2
p.m. at Spruill’s Temple in the Taylortown Municipality of Pinehurst.... Burial
will follow at Academy Heights Memorial Cemetery in Taylortown. A memorial
service will be held in New York at a later date. A public viewing will be held
Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Simon Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
Mrs. Alford was an active member of Word of
Truth Church in Vass....
Mrs. Alford is survived by her three daughters,
Johnah Newsome of Rosedale, N.Y., Rosetta Pickens of Archer, Fla., and Michelle
Harris of Hempstead, N.Y.; her two sons, Gregory Jacobs, of West Virginia, and
John Alford III of Hempstead, N.Y.; two brothers, Robert Kirksey of Chicago,
Ill., and Willie Kirksey of Pomona, Calif.; two sisters, Anna Dotson, of
Seattle, Wash., and Hanna Kirksey of Shubuta, Miss.; 12 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Madgie N. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 30 July 1936, last
residence West End, Moore Co., NC.
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MAE ALFORD UNDERWOOD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Tuesday, 25 December 2007
GREENSBORO—Mrs. Mae Alford Underwood, 89, died Sunday,
December 23, 2007, at Guilford Healthcare.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 26, at Lakeview Memorial Park....
Mrs. Underwood was born on July 16, 1918, in
Zebulon and moved to Greensboro from Raleigh in 1954. She was a member of
Rolesville Baptist Church, Rolesville. She retired from Myers Department Store
and also worked at Eastern Guilford High School cafeteria.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace
Coy Underwood, Sr. in 1982.
She is survived by two children, Margaret
Bennett and husband, Aubrey and Horace Underwood, Jr. all of Greensboro; four
grandchildren, Coy, Jamie, Paul and Chris Underwood; three great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until
1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, N. Elm Street....
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MAGGIE L. BROWN ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 31 January 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
ROWLAND—Mrs. Maggie L. Brown Alford, 71, of Route 2, Box 28,
died Tuesday in Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Magnolia AME Church in Hamer, S.C.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by seven sons, Robert E.
Brown of Laurinburg, Roy L. Brown, Roosevelt Alford, Bruce Alford, William Blue
and Malcom Blue, all of Rowland, and Timothy Alford of Marlon, Texas; four
daughters, Betty Blue of Philadelphia, Julia Watson of Lumberton, Maggie
Shipman of Rowland and Martha Currie of Maxton; 13 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7
to 8 at Jackson Funeral Home.
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MAJOR MAXIE ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 21 July 1996
FAIR BLUFF [Columbus Co.], N.C.—Major Maxie Alford, 64, of
Causey Road, died Friday, July 19, 1996, at home.
He was a son of Alice Martin Alford of Conway
and the late Major M. Alford.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include
two sons, Carey Alford of Wilmington, N.C., and Jeffrey Alford of Holly Ridge,
N.C.; two daughters, Diane Stroust and Michelle Coleman, both of Topsail Beach,
N.C.; a brother, William C. Alford of Conway; two sisters, Nellie M. Sullivan
of Fayetteville, N.C., and Alice F. Cooper of Conway; and several
grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Meares
Funeral Home, Fair Bluff. Burial will be in Powell’s Cemetery in Fair Bluff.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Major M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 10 Nov 1931, last
residence Fair Bluff, Columbus Co., NC.
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MALCOLM ALFORD
Extracts
from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 13 September 1983
Name: Malcolm Alford
Sisters: Grace Stoltz and Marguerite Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 64
Date of Death: Last Sunday [Sept 4]
Place of Death: Article headlined Parkton [Robeson Co.],
North Carolina
Place of Burial: Ashpole Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
Rowland [Robeson Co.], NC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his sisters Mary McPhaul
Alford and Daisy Alford McKenzie in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.
From North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–2004
(Ancestry.com): Malcolm Alford, white male never married, age 64, died 4 Sept
1983 in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC. He was born 20 Sept 1918 in NC and
was a resident of Robeson Co., NC.
From
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com): Malcolm Alford was born
20 Sept 1918 in Alfordsville, Robeson Co., the son of Clarence David Alford and
Hattie Lester.
On Clarence Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 37, a farmer living in Rowland, Robeson Co., NC.
He is married and was born 12 March 1881.
1920 CENSUS
Alfordsville (District 117), Robeson Co., NC, Page 10B:
Clarence
Alford head 39 SC SC SC farmer
Hattie wife 39 SC SC SC
Jennie dau 9 NC NC NC
Graci dau 7 NC NC NC
Malcum son 1 NC NC
NC
Next door, Page 11A:
Sallie Alford head 62 SC SC SC [Clarence’s
mother]
Mary Mack dau 27 SC SC SC [Clarence’s
sister]
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling
#124:
William
Alford head 52 b. May 1848 SC SC SC single farmer
Sallie sister-in-law 43 b. Mar 1857 SC
SC SC m. 22 years
3
children, 3 living
Clarence nephew 19 b. Mar 1881 SC
SC SC
Ettie niece 17 b. Aug 1882
SC SC SC
Mary niece 9 b. Mar 1891 SC
SC SC
See Known Descendants
of Jacob Alford, born 1738 VA, & Mary Pace for more information about
this family.
His lineage: Malcolm 1918 NC1,
Clarence 1881 SC2, Malcolm E. 1846 SC3, Benjamin Lee 1809
NC4, Elias 1779 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick
1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MANTON CLISBY ALFORD
Extracts
from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 April 1973
Name: Manton C. Alford
Parents: Manton and Rena Curry Alford
Spouse: Mary Ella Montgomery Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 74
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Sunday [April 22]
Place of Death: Scotland Memorial Hospital
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery in Dillon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 May 1898, last
residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.
See the obituaries of his mother Lorena Curry
Alford; and siblings Duncan Alford, Earl Richards Alford Sr., James Little
Alford, Juliaette Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and Tochie
Patricia Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
On Manton Clisby Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 20, a student at Clemson College.
He names Mary [and] Manton Alford as his nearest relative.
Buried near each other in the Alford Cemetery in
Dillon Co., SC <http://sciway3.net/proctor/dillon/cemeteries/Alford_cem.html>:
Mary Ella Montgomery
Alford....Died...20 Aug 1983
Wife of Manton Clisby Alford
Manton Clisby Alford....1 May 1898 -
22 Apr 1973
See Known
Descendants of Jacob Alford, born 1738 VA, & Mary Pace.
His lineage: Manton Clisby 1898 SC1,
Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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MARTHA ANN FORD ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 22 April 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
ROWLAND—Mrs. Martha Ann Alford, 54, of 508 S. Canal St. died
Sunday in St. Eugene Hospital in Dillon, S.C.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday
in New Hope United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in Cotton Valley
Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by three sons, Byron
Ford, Ronald Ford and Donald Ford, all of Charlotte; two sisters, Gladys Ford
and Clara Reeder, both of Charlotte; four brothers, Walter Alford of Rowland,
Willie Ford Jr. of Norfolk, Va., and John Leggett and Willie Brown, both of
Fayetteville; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to
8 p.m. at Hill Memorial Chapel.
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MARTHA MITCHELL ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday, 1 February 2007
BURLINGTON [Alamance Co.]—Mrs. Martha Mitchell Alford, 71,
passed away Monday, January 29, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 3, at Rich & Thompson Chapel. Burial will follow in
Alamance Memorial Park.
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MARY ALFORD CAMPBELL
DAILY NEWS
Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC—Tuesday, 9 March 2004
MOREHEAD CITY [Cartaret Co.]—Mary Campbell, 87, died March 6
at Carteret General Hospital.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh....
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie
Deyton; and her parents, Zolly and Betty Alford.
Survivors include her sister, Margie Warfel of
Trenton, N.J.; and a grandson.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home.
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MARY ELIZABETH ALFORD BARHAM
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC— Sunday, 8 June 2008
WAKE FOREST—Mary Elizabeth Alford Barham, formerly of Vernon
Avenue, Wake Forest, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at Rex Hospital.
She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the
late Candis and Luther Alford, Jr. and was a member of South Main Baptist
Chapel. Mrs. Barham spent most of her life caring for children in her home and
was married to Bernie Barham , Jr. who preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be held at 3 o'clock Monday
afternoon, June 9, 2008 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary
Vassar and the Rev. Robert Faile officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Forest
Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Barham is survived by her son, Danny K. Barham
and wife, Diane of Wake Forest; grandsons, Stephen Barham and wife, Karen of
Clayton and Jonathan Barham of Wake Forest; sisters, Margie Keith and Evelyn
Horton both of Wake Forest; brother, Luther Alford , Jr. of Wake Forest.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in
death by her daughter, Patricia Ann Barham .
Friends may visit with the family from 2:00-3:00
p.m. Monday afternoon at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S.
Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919)5565811.
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MARY FANNIE ALFORD ORMSBY ACKERMAN
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Monday, 6 February 2006
Mary Fannie Alford Ormsby Ackerman, age 80 of
Laurinburg died on Sunday, February 05, 2006 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial
Hospital in Rockingham. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at the Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel
officiated by Dr. Stan Smith. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.
Mrs. Ackerman was born Apri1 24, 1925 daughter
of the late Noah Frank and Ida Gaddy Alford, Sr. She graduated from Laurinburg
High School in 1943. Mary was a loving and devoted homemaker and retired from
J.P. Stevens, Inc. on May 1, 1985. After retiring, she worked part time for the
Scotland County Literacy Council and worked as a volunteer for Hospice of
Scotland County. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Robert Leon Ormsby, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Keith B. Ackerman of
the home; her daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Kee of Athens, Georgia; her son, Robert
“Bob” Leon Ormsby III of Laurinburg and five grandchildren
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to
11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, prior to the service at Richard Boles Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Scotland
County or Scotland County Literacy Council.
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MARY GORDON ALFORD BOWERS
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Saturday, 22 August 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
EDGEMOOR—Mary Gordon Alford Bowers, 75, of 1944 Chestnut
Lane, died Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at her residence.
Funeral services will be private.
Survivors include five sons, Johnny E. Alford of
Sumter, SC, Lee S. Alford of York, SC, William David Alford and Robert Alford,
both of Rock Hill, Thomas H. Alford of Chester, SC; one daughter, Donna A.
Carpenter of Gulf Shores, AL; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Cauthen Funeral Home is serving the Bowers
Family.
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MARY JANE ALFORD CARTER
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—21 March 1995
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
STONEVILLE—Mary Jane “Janie” Alford Carter, 88, formerly of
W. Bryan St. in Stoneville died Monday, March 20, 1995, at Morehead Memorial
Hospital in Eden. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Stoneville
cemetery.
Born in Conway, S.C., she was a member of First
Baptist Church of Stoneville and a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Carter
Prillaman of Stoneville and son-in-law, Robert H. “Bobby” Prilliman; five
nephews and one niece.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight at Fair
Funeral Home....
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MARY JANICE ALFORD WILLIAMS
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Monday, April 24, 2006
Mary Janice Alford Williams, age 83 of
Laurinburg died Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Scotia Village.
The Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m.
on Monday, April 24, 2006 at the Rowland Presbyterian Church with burial in
Rowland Cemetery.
Ms. Williams was born January 3, 1923 in Robeson
County, daughter of the late Catherine K. and Sam Alford. She was a longtime faithful
member of the Rowland Presbyterian Church.
Ms. Williams was preceded in death by her
husband Cecil Ray Williams and a son, Sammy Ray Williams.
She is survived by her son, Stuart Williams and
wife Nicole Lynn of Rowland; daughters, Celeste W. McRae and husband John of
Laurinburg and Sally W. Holland and husband Nick of Moorehead City; and a
brother, Hopkin Alford and wife Martha of Wilmington; two grandchildren and one
great grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to
3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24 prior to service at Rowland Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Scotland
County, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353 and the Rowland Presbyterian Church,
Rowland, NC.
Richard Boles Funeral Service of Laurinburg, NC is
serving the family.
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MARY LEE SKINNER ALFORD
Aunt of Stephen Vance Alford, AAFA #0346
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—15 May 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
GREENVILLE—Mary Lee Skinner Alford, age 76, of 101 A.
Breezewood Drive, Greenville, NC died Friday, May 14, 1999 at Pitt Memorial
Hospital in Greenville, NC. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Alford was preceded in
death by her husband, William Lane Alford.
Graveside funeral services will be held 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 16, 1999 at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.... Interment will follow
in Westview Cemetery.
Survivors: daughter, Linda Alford Jewell of
Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Melody Elizabeth Jewell of Raleigh, NC; sister, Dorothy
Skinner Dupree of Kinston, NC; brothers, John Sauls Skinner and Carl Clifton
Skinner, Jr., both of Dover, NC; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday
night at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC....
AAFA NOTES; William
Lane Alford and Mary Lee Skinner were married June 22, 1941. He was the son of
Charles S. Alford and Cladie Lou Johnson. They trace their Alford ancestry back
to Bython B. Alford born about 1817 in North Carolina.
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MARY LUE BAKER ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Friday, 8 February 2002
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
LAURINBURG [Scotland Co.]—Mrs. Mary Lue Baker Alford, 93, of
8900 Hasty Road, died Monday in Scotland Memorial Hospital. The funeral was
held on Sunday at Faith Lighthouse Church with burial following in St. Matthew
Cemetery in Hamer, South Carolina.
Three daughters, Martha Currie and Annie Ruth
McIntyre, both of Maxton, and Lillie Jane Law of New Haven, Connecticut, and a
brother, William D. Baker of Laurinburg, survive Mrs. Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 Jan 1909.
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MARY YVONNE MCLEOD ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 19 January 2005
Published in AAFA
ACTION, Spring 2006
WAGRAM—Mrs. Mary Yvonne McLeod Alford, 49, of 19000 Ace
Drive, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, in Scotland Memorial Hospital in
Laurinburg.
Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday in Silver Hill
Presbyterian Church in Marston. Burial in church cemetery. Morris Funeral Home
of Laurinburg....
Survived by: Husband, David; daughter, Dalisa;
stepdaughters, Tracy Thatch and Rochelle Little; stepson, David; mother, Emma
McLeod; sisters, Dorothy Fields and Barbara McLeod; brothers, Eddie McLeod and
Harold McLeod; and grandfather, Paul Thomas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary Y. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 12 Feb 1955.
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McPHERSON McLEAN ALFORD
[We are
also publishing his obituary in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation
because of his close ties there.]
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 26 September 1912
Mr. McP. McL. Alford, eldest son of the late
Capt William Alford, of Selkirk, died suddenly at his home in Maxton [Robeson
Co., NC] last Friday night [September 20] shortly after retiring. Mr. Alford
and his wife were in Maxton Friday afternoon and upon returning home Mr. Alford
ate a hearty supper and appeared to be in excellent spirits. He had a neighbor
as his guest for the evening and did not show the slightest sign of illness.
Shortly after he retired his wife was attracted by his deep breathing and upon
going to his bedside she discovered that he was in extremes. He passed away
without regaining consciousness.
Mr. Alford was born near Selkirk and spent the
major part of his life on his father’s farm near the place. About ten years ago
he moved to Maxton where he engaged in farming on an extensive scale. He was
one of the most prominent and prosperous citizens of Maxton and his untimely
death is greatly deplored by his legions of friends and business associates.
The funeral was held from Maxton Presbyterian
church of which Mr. Alford was a member, and the remains were interred in
Eastside cemetery at Maxton Saturday afternoon.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that McPherson McLean Alford was born 14 October 1858.
See the obituary of his daughter Elizabeth
Brockinton Alford McMaster in this compilation. We published the obituaries of
his mother, Sarah Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford,
Douschka Marion Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia
Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin
Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
His lineage: McPherson McLean 1858 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MERLE BUNN ALFORD
Wife of James Barbee Alford, AAFA #0344
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 3 January 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2005
Merle Bunn Alford, 77, of 623 Clyde Pearce Road,
Zebulon, went to be with the Lord, peacefully Saturday morning 1 January 2005
at her home.
She was born in Franklin County 30 April 1927
daughter of the late Troy and Mamie Pearce Bunn. She was the widow of James
Barbee “Hoss” Alford. She was a loving mother.
The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m.
Monday at Pilot Baptist Church....
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law
James B. Alford, Jr., and wife Phyllis, William Gus Alford and wife Kim, all of
Pilot; grandchildren Neil Alford and wife Paula, Barbie Carter and husband Dan,
Ben Alford and wife Bridgette, Nikki Garrett and husband Jeremy, Leigh Ann
Alford and Shannon Alford; great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Caroline, and Daniel
Carter, Austin and Seth Alford, Zollie Alford, and Nicholas Garrett; special
nephew Ron Bullock and wife Monika of Pilot; special nieces Diane Holding of
Winston-Salem, Fran Donavant of Cary; special friend Roxanne Bullock and
special caregiver Susie Carlyle.
She was preceded in death by her sisters and
brother, Carmen Powers, Jewell Hussey, Archie Bunn, and Frances Wiggins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to the Upchurch-Alford-Bunn Cemetery Fund for upkeep, and mailed to Jim
and Phyllis Alford, 8453 NC 39 Highway South, Zebulon, NC 27597.
The family will receive friends 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third Street, Wendell and other times
at the home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Merle B. Alford (SS# issued in
NC).
See the obituary of her husband, James Barbee “Hoss”
Alford, in this compilation.
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MICHAEL ALFORD
[A nearly
identical article was published the same day in The News & Observer, and the
following day in The Daily Southerner.]
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Friday, 11 July 2008
TARBORO—Michael Alford, 38, son of Jim and Ann Alford,
passed over from this life Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Mike never gave up on his
fight against brain cancer, but rather moved on.
He is survived by his parents, Jim and Ann
Alford of Tarboro; brother, Jimmy Alford and wife Ellen of Greenville; and
niece, Abigail Alford of Greenville. Also left behind is his special dog “Eidee”.
His eternal hope and strong faith is left to the thousands of friends.
A memorial service will be held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the St. James United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Wilson officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church following the service. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center,
Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, N.C. 27710 ATT: Lynn
Hoefle or Edgecombe Community College, Mike Alford Scholarship Fund, 2009 W.
Wilson Street, Tarboro, N.C. 27886. Online condolences may be directed to the
family by visiting www.carlislefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro.
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MICHAEL ANTHONY ALFORD, JR.
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC— Monday, 7August 2006
Michael Anthony Alford, Jr., 24, of 17341 Lauch
Blue Rd, Laurel Hill died Thursday, August 3 2006 at Scotland Hospital.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 8
2006 at St. Mary’s AME Zion Church in Laurel Hill with burial following at
Johnson Family Cemetery in Laurel Hill. Rev Theodore Breeden will officiate.
Visitation will be held Monday,
Memorial August 7, 2006 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.
at McPhatter Funeral Home.
Survivors are: his mother, Shirley Alford of Laurel
Hill; father Michael Alford, Sr. of Laurel Hill; two daughters, Kiyara Alford
and Mykela Alford; three sisters, Angela Alford of Laurel Hill, Lagonda
McGruder of Durham, N.C. and Christina Johnson of Portland Oregon; one brother,
Kendrick Davis who is currently serving in Iraq and grandmothers, Mardell Davis
of Laurel Hill and Mae Willie Alford.
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MILDRED INEZ ALFORD
THE DISPATCH
Lexington, Davidson Co., NC—Tuesday, 4 September 2007
LEXINGTON [Davidson Co.]—Mildred Inez Alford, 74, of
Pinecrest Road, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at High Point Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Clarksbury United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Mildred H. Alford was born 16 July 1933, last residence
Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.
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MISSIE ALFORD MCKINNON
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 7 November 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
HIGH POINT [Guilford Co.]—Mrs. Missie Alford McKinnon, 75,
of 619 Granby Ave., Apt. A, formerly of Lumberton, died Thursday [Nov 4] in her
home. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Central Funeral Home in
Lumberton.... Burial will be in Elizabeth Heights Cemetery in Lumberton.
Mrs. McKinnon is survived by nine sons, John B.
of Washington, D.C., Arthur of Elizabeth, N.J., Collden of Southbend, Ind., Lee
Roy of High Point, Kenneth of Queens, N.Y., Calvin of Newport News, Va., Daniel
of Hoke County, Samuel of Passaic, N.J., and Rodney of Hackensack, N.J.; five
daughters, Evelyn Townsend and Frances Cook, both of Hackensack, Brenda J.
McKinnon and Patricia A. McKinnon, both of Lumberton, and Susan McKinnon; a
brother, Tony Alford of Miami; 29 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Missie A. McKinnon (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 March 1924.
In 1930 Missie is listed on the census with her
parents in Howellsville (District 12), Robeson Co., NC, dwelling #69: Thomas
Alford, age 44 b. SC, farmer, age 33 at first marriage; his wife Effie H. 35
NC, age 25 at first marriage; and children, all b. NC: William 15, Bertha 12,
Sadie 9, (son) Tanie 7, Missie L. 5, (daughter) Mellie L. 4-3/12, (son) Sammie
D. 3-8/12, (daughter) Buna 5/12.
In 1920 in Robeson Co., Thomas, born about 1886
in South Carolina was enumerated with only Effie in 1920 Robeson Co.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Missie Alford on that date in Robeson Co., parents Tom
Alford and Effie Regan.
This is an African-American family.
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MOLLIE RAGAN MACGILL HALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—7 April 1992
Mrs. Mollie Ragan Macgill Halford, 84, of 906
Lakeview St. died April 5, 1992, at Wesley Long Community Hospital.
There will be no funeral.
A native of Guilford County, she was a
homemaker.
Surviving are daughter, Gene Linder of
Greensboro; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
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MOZELL ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 22 July 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
LUMBERTON [Robeson Co.]—Mrs. Mozell Alford, 78, of 1665 Back
Swamp Road, Lot 28, died July 21 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in
Fayetteville.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday
in Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial will be in McCloud Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by a son, Frank Alford
of Lumberton; nine daughters, Sarah Bush, Betty Manley, Nora Owens and Fannie
Smith, all of Boston, Annie B. McCormick and Beulah Brown, both of Maxton,
Hattie Mae McCormick and Rose Stanton, both of Lumberton, and Nellie Elks of
Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Nellie Robinson of Bennettsville, S.C.; 25
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The public will be received today from 2 to 6
p.m. at Maultsby-Colvin Funeral Home in Lumberton. The family will receive
friends tonight from 7 to 8 at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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MYRTLE CRAIG HALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC— Friday, 30 September 1994
RUTHERFORDTON—Mrs. Myrtle Craig Halford, 86, textile
retiree, died Sept. 29, 1994, at Rutherford Hospital. Funeral is 3 p.m.
Saturday at Green Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 7 to 8:30 tonight at
McMahan's Funeral Home.
Survivors are her son, James Halford of Atlanta;
brother, Lee Craig.
Memorials may be made to Green Hill Baptist
Church cemetery fund, Route 8, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
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NAKASHA ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 29 September
2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
CLINTON—Nakasha Alford, infant daughter of Kale Tonge and
Joe Alford, of 430B Royal Lane, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in Sampson
Regional Medical Center.
Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday in Piney
Green Disciples of Christ Church in Newton Grove. Burial in church cemetery.
Survived by: brothers, Luewan, Dashawn and Joe;
sister, Zudelyn; and maternal grandparents, Maria and Rufus Motley.
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NELLIE RUTH ALFORD KENDALL READ
Sister of Bessie Mae Alford Lewis, AAFA #1104
Aunt of Robert G. Lewis, AAFA #0789
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 13 December 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
CARY [Wake Co.]—Ruth Alford Read, 77, of 1207 Collington
Drive, Cary, died Monday, December 10, 2001 at Western Wake Hospital in Cary.
Ruth was the daughter of (the late) Reverend
John William Alford Sr. and Lucy Voliva Alford. Her husband, Charles Francis
Read, preceded her in death.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Coral Read
May, of Fairfax, VA; granddaughters, Laura Ruth Emerson Nier of Ridgely, MD,
Michelle Read Emerson of Goldsboro, MD. She is survived by her
great-grandchildren, Skylar Renee Nier and Ronald L. Christopher III: her
sister, Bessie Alford Lewis of Knightdale; sis Mary Alford of Morehead City.
Ruth was also preceded in death by her sisters,
Eloise Lupton and Gay Sargent and by her brothers, Guy, John Jr. and Ben
Alford.
Before moving to Cary she was a resident of
Baltimore, MD and was employed at Johns Hopkins University as a Financial Aid
Officer. While at Johns Hopkins Ruth was awarded the prestigious Gilman Trophy.
After moving to Cary in 1978 she published two books of her poetry and
continued to publish until her death.
The funeral service will be held at White Plains
United Methodist Church in Cary on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 2 p.m….
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Cary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ruth A. Read (SS# issued in NC) was born 21 Nov 1924. Her
last residence was Cary, but her last benefit was sent to Ellicott City, Howard
Co., MD.
See the obituaries of her sisters Gay Alford
Sargent and Bessie Mae Alford Lewis in this compilation.
From Robert G. Lewis, AAFA #789: Nellie Ruth
Alford Read was the youngest daughter of Rev. John William Alford and the last
living sibling of my mother. She was at the Saturday night gathering in Raleigh
in October [Annual AAFA Meeting 2001] but was not feeling well and left early
before we had a family group picture made. She married (1) Charles Austin
Kendall in 1946 and (2) Charles Francis Read in 1952.
Her lineage: Nellie Ruth 1924 NC1,
John William 1881 NC2, Benjamin 1854 NC3, Henry Hardy
1826 NC4, Exum 1788 NC5.
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NORMAN SIDNEY ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 6 December 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
MIDDLESEX—Norman Sidney Alford, 81, died Dec. 2, 1998.
Funeral was held Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 at Lee’s Chapel.... Burial, Middlesex
Cemetery.
Surviving: wife, Elizabeth Alford; daughter,
Wanda Barbour of Raleigh; son, Danny Norman Alford of Middlesex; sister, Joyce
Horne of Wilson; brother, Royster Alford of Sims; grandchildren, Jessica
Barbour of Raleigh, Brandon and Amber Alford, both of Middlesex.
Visitation was held 7–9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3,
1998 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 US 264 West.
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ODA ANDREW “BUCK” HALFORD
HENDERSONVILLE TIMES-NEWS
Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC—Wednesday, 5 January 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Oda A. “Buck” Halford, 97, of Hendersonville
died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in the Laurels of Hendersonville.
He lived in Henderson County for most of his
life and was the son of the late Oda A. “Bob” Halford and Leah Ownbey [sic]
Halford. He was also preceded in death by a wife, Carrie B. Halford, and a
sister, Mabel Morgan. He attended the Little Red School in Bat Cave. He
attended Clear Creek Holiness Baptist Church and was of the Baptist faith. He
was employed by the Henderson County School Board as a bus driver for
Edneyville School and by Community Mills. He retired from the city of
Hendersonville.
He is survived by his wife Thelma Mae Cox
Halford; a daughter, Margaret Jones of Hickory; a son, Michael Gary Cox Sr. of
Hendersonville; a brother, Roy Halford of Hendersonville; four grandchildren,
Wayne and Bruce Jones of Hickory and Gary Cox Jr. and Angie Cox of
Hendersonville; two great-grandchildren, Isiah Young and Brian Jones; and
several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held at noon Thursday at the
ChaPines of Jackson Funeral Service.... Burial will follow at Forest Lawn
Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in
the chapel, and at other times will be at the home of Betty Ownbey, 740 N.
Clear Creek Road.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Oda A. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 20 Jan 1906, last
residence Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC.
See the obituaries of his siblings Mabel Halford
Morgan and Roy Lee Halford in this compilation.
His parents were Oda Ray “Bob” Halford and Leah
French Owenby.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com)
lists the birth of male Oda Andrew Halford on 20 Jan 1906 in Henderson Co., the
son of Oda Ray Halford and Leah Owenby.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ronald Halford at
FindaGrave.com: Oda Andrew 1906 NC, Oda Ray 1887 NC, Jonathan Andrew 1864 NC,
John Wesley 1837 NC, Thomas J. 1802 NC, John 1765 NC.
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ODELIA ALFORD MURDOCK
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Wednesday, 9 February 1994
BEAR CREEK—Mrs. Odelia Alford Murdock, 93, died Saturday,
Feb. 5, 1994, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Centennial
AME Zion Church....
A native of Dillon County, S.C., she was a
member of Centennial Church AME Church and the Missionary Society. She was a
member of Bonlee-Bear Creek Home Demonstration Club and the Golden Age Club.
Surviving are two sons, Frank Ervin Murdock of
the home, Carl Eugene Murdock of Philadelphia; 39 grandchildren; 69great-grandchildren;
15 great-great-grandchildren....
Knotts and Son Funeral Home, Siler City, is in
charge of arrangements.
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OLA MAE HARRIS ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 1 August 1997
BURLINGTON [Alamance Co.]—Mrs. Ola Mae Harris Alford, 86, of
Burlington, died Wednesday [July 30]. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Lowe
Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
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OMETIA BROWN ALFORD
HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE
High Point, Guilford Co., NC—12 December 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
GREENSBORO—Mrs. Ometia Brown Alford, 95, formerly of
Randolph County, died [Tuesday] Dec. 8, 1998 at Guilford Health Care Center.
She was a lifetime resident of Trinity, a
daughter of Thomas and Cora Maness Brown. She was a member of St. Mary’s United
Methodist Church where, prior to failing health, she was a member of the United
Methodist Women and the senior choir. In earlier years, she was employed at the
White House Restaurant. Her husband Vernal Gasper Alford, died Nov 10,
1977.
Surviving are three sons, the Rev. Vernal G.
Alford, Jr. and his wife, Georgia, Oscar W. “Billy” Alford and his wife,
Christine, all of Greensboro, and the Rev. Dr. Howard Lee Alford and his wife,
Evelyn of Randellstown, MD; three daughters, Mrs. Cora Alford Miller and her
husband William, Mrs. Juanita Alford Bell and her husband the Rev. Edward Bell,
all of Durham, and Mrs. Sadie Alford Bennett of Greensboro; 18 grandchildren,
17 great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie
Nelson of High Point and Mrs. Evangeline Pendergrast of Greensboro. She was
preceded in death by a daughter Carolyn A. Boone and four grandchildren.
Funeral will be 2pm Sunday at St. Mary’s United
Methodist Church.... Burial will be in Carolina Biblical Gardens. Visitation
will be 7–8pm Saturday at Haizlip Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar W. Alford, 401 Woodlake Drive.
NOTE: See the obituaries of her children Howard Lee Alford, Vernal
Gasper Alford Jr., Juanita Alford Bell, and Carolyn Delois Alford Boone in this
compilation. In Carolyn’s obituary and in a death notice that appeared in the
same newspaper on 9 Dec 1998, her name was spelled Ometa.
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OPHELIA WILLIAMS ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Friday, 24 September 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Mrs. Ophelia Alford, 71, of Fayetteville died
Saturday in Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday
in Wiseman Mortuary chapel.... Burial will be in Rockfish Memorial Park.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Willie
Alford Sr. of the home; four daughters, Betty Alford and Janet Alford, both of
Fayetteville, Gracie Neal of Strawberry Planes, Tenn., and Vale A. Hoffman of
Knoxville, Tenn.; three sons, Willie Alford Jr. of Fayetteville, John Alford of
Stedman and Charles Alford of Dallas, Ga.; two adopted sons, Jon Charell and
Gary Alford, both of Fayetteville; two sisters, Odessa Autry of Columbus, Ohio,
and Mary Carvin of Stedman; a brother, Walter Williams of Fayetteville; 25
grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ophelia W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 May 1928,
last residence Stedman, Cumberland Co., NC.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Ophelia Williams on 9 May 1928 in Cedar Creek, Cumberland
Co., the daughter of Marshall Williams.
In 1930 this family is listed on the census in
Cedar Creek (District 9), Cumberland Co., NC, dwelling #198: marshal Williams,
age 42 cotton and cane farmer, age 20 at first marriage; his wife Vallie 33;
and children: Odessa 13, Allen 8, Joseph N. 6, Mary L. 4, and Ophelia 1. All
were b. in NC.
This is an African-American family.
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ORANGE ALFORD
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Friday, 20 July 2007
Orange Alford, 84, of Prestwick Village, 1000
Johns Road, Laurinburg, died July 17, 2007, at Scotland Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 26, 1923.
The funeral will be held July 21 at 2 p.m. at
Piney Grove Church, with the Rev. Robert A. Fairley officiating. The burial
will be at Piney Grove Cemetery, Maxton.
Survivors include: his wife, Eva Alford;
children, Emma L. Morgan, Henry A. Alford, Mary H. Alford, Melvin Alford,
Howard B. Alford, Tyrone Alford, Ella V. Alford, Juanita S. Malloy, John L.
Alford, Vernell Galbreath and Belina F. Alford; one aunt; one uncle; 25
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today from 3 to
8 p.m. at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral arrangements are by Purcell Funeral
Home.
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OSCAR CAMPBELL ALFORD, JR.
HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE
High Point, Guilford Co., NC—5 September 2009
HIGH POINT—Oscar Campbell Alford Jr. March 30, 1950 –
September 2, 2009 Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina son of Oscar Campbell
Alford Senior and Carrie Lee Alford passed away peacefully at NC Memorial
Hospital in Chapel Hill. Oscar was raised in Maxton, North Carolina and
graduated from R.B. Dean High School in Maxton, North Carolina. He studied
drafting at Fayetteville Technical College and later moved to High Point where
he resided for 40 years. Oscar worked at Highland Yarn Mills and later started
his own company, High Point Yard Maintenance, which provided services for
Piedmont residents for 20 years. He was a member of Christ Cathedral Christian
Fellowship Center where he was the Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon of
the Church.
Oscar was one of five children; sisters: Minnie
Shanks of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Carolyn McCollum of Parkton, North
Carolina and brothers: William Ray (Maxine) Alford of High Point, North
Carolina and Elisha (Betty) Alford of St. Pauls, North Carolina.
On July 14th 1972 Oscar married his high school
sweetheart Elaine Leggett Alford who shared 37 loving years of marriage. Oscar
will forever be remembered by his beloved children Oscar Campbell Alford III of
High Point, North Carolina, Byron Alford of Boston, Massachusetts, and Deborah
Alford of High Point, North Carolina and treasured grandchildren Jasmine
Alford, Tyeria Bolden, Tyrann Alford, and Taylor Alford, cousins, caring
in-laws, along with countless other family members and friends whom were blessed
to know him.
Oscar loved being with his family, cooking,
having fun with friends and attending church. He touched the lives of many
people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of
humor all the way to the end.
Funeral services will be held at Assemblies of
Christ Church Ministries, 301 East Lexington Ave. at 12:30pm Monday, September
7, 2009 with Rev. Tynie Clemons officiating. Burial will follow at Pentecostal
Church of Deliverance, Rowland N.C. The family will receive friends from
12:00pm - 12:30pm at the church and other times at 701 O’Neil Street. Online
condolences may be sent to the Alford Family at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to People’s
Funeral Service Inc.
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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD MCDOWELL
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Tuesday, 6 March 2007
MARSTON—Patricia Ann McDowell, 48, of 27942 Terry Drive,
Marston, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at Duke Medical Center, Durham.
The funeral will be held march 7, 2007, at 2
p.m. at Wilson Chapel Holy Bible Church of God in Laurinburg. The burial will
be in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Laurinburg.
Visitation will be held at McPhatter Funeral
Home, tonight from 7 to 8.
Survivors are: two sons, Jamaal and Eric Alford
of the home; one daughter, Arnitta Lee McDowell of the home; mother, Lucy Lee
Tyson of Marston, father, Vice Alford Jr. of Apex; two brothers, Savander
Thomas Alford of Marston and Willie B. Alford of Marston; and one sisters,
Doris Alford of Marston.
McPhatter Funeral Home, Laurel Hill, is in
charge of arrangements.
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PAUL AUGUSTUS ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Monday, 16 July 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
RALEIGH—Paul Augustus Alford, 82, left in peace as a true
servant to his family and community on July 15, 2001. He was born in Franklin
County to Martha Blanche Sykes Alford and George Augustus Alford on July 25, 1918,
where he spent part of his youth on a farm but later moved to Raleigh, where he
attended and graduated from the Governor Morehead School for the Blind. He was
the first blind student to enroll at N.C. State University, transferred to
UNC-Chapel Hill, and graduated in 1942. He remained a “true blue” Tarheel and
was an active member of The Living Legends-UNC. He owned and operated the CCB
Snack Bar in Durham for 47 years and retired in 1990. In addition, Paul served
on the Durham City Council for more than 16 years, beginning in 1961. He served
on several of the sub-committees and was instrumental in getting “directory
assistance” telephone service free for blind citizens of North Carolina.
Governor Terry Sanford appointed Paul to a
four-year term on N.C. State Blind Commission, and he helped to develop and
served on the Durham Council for the Blind. Governor Jim Martin declared May
25, 1985, as “Paul Alford” day for his unselfish and dedicated service to his
community and to the people of North Carolina. Paul served as the governor of
the Loyal Order of the Moose in the 1950’s. Paul was active in the Democratic
Party for most of his life.
Despite his physical impairments, he achieved
success as a business and community leader and in his words, “There’s always a
silver lining in every cloud; you just have to find it.”
Paul is survived by his two sons, Ronald E.
Alford in Raleigh and Larry Paul Alford in Chapel Hill; his granddaughter,
Paula Jene Alford in Hillsborough; and his daughter-in-law, Charlene Alford in
Raleigh. Paul is also survived by two sisters living in Raleigh, Christine
Benton and Geraldine Hall; as well as many lifelong friends.
A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate
Methodist Church in Durham on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., with
lifelong friend and retired minister Earl Richardson leading the service....
In another
article:
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Wednesday, 18 July 2001:
Most Durham residents probably knew Paul A.
Alford, who died Sunday at age 82, as the man who owned and ran the snack shop
in the downtown CCB Building from 1943-1990. As we recall, Mr. Alford made a
rather tasty ham biscuit.
But he was also active for many years in Durham
politics and civic affairs. His work at his lunch counter put Mr. Alford in
constant contact with public officials, and in 1961 he was elected to the City
Council, and served until 1977. As a councilman, Mr. Alford worked on downtown
preservation, water conservation and an affirmative action plan. Mr. Alford,
who attended Morehead School for the Blind, also helped develop the Durham
Council for the Blind.
Friends and colleagues say he was an independent
thinker, a consummate grass-roots politician and, above all, a gentleman. The
finest tribute came from City Councilman Howard Clement: “Paul was not a
flaming liberal by any stretch of the imagination. He was from the old school,
but he did it with dignity and friendliness. He was not mean-spirited in any
shape, form or fashion. And that is what I appreciated. We disagreed on many
issues, but we could do it agreeably.”
We could use more people like the irrepressible
Paul Alford in politics. He will be missed.
In another
article:
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Friday, 20 July 2001:
In our age of foamy, fancy, flavored gourmet
coffees, the death Sunday of former Durham City Councilman Paul Alford took us
back to the simpler era of Paul’s Coffee.
Alford, a favorite of reporters long after his 16-year
council stint ended, owned and operated a snack bar in the CCB Building
downtown for 47 years. It was just up Parrish Street from the old Herald-Sun
Building on Market Street, so a younger Buzz and our colleagues on the late,
lamented Durham Sun often took their coffee breaks there.
(Hey, we were working, too. Many a good lead on
a story came from a well-timed visit to Paul’s place.)
Christmas Eve was special. The paper had an
early deadline, allowing for an earlier after-work dash to Alford’s for some of
his special holiday concoction: what we called Paul’s Coffee.
No beans from Sumatra or Africa or half-caff
skinny lattes. For all we knew, the coffee itself was instant.
No, what set Paul’s Coffee apart was a generous
shot of brandy. Paul doctored up the Maxwell House or A&P blend with a
touch of booze to help take the edge off the cold. Medicinal purposes and all
that, you know.
Paul’s nook also was a year-round refuge for
what we today call homeless people. The terms a quarter-century ago weren’t
quite as kind. Paul didn’t seem to care. Buzz was never 100 percent certain,
but it sure looked like lots of folks with little or no money were getting some
decent eats, courtesy of Paul.
Despite his visual and other handicaps, Paul ran
his business and was a council member from 1961 to 1977.
For Buzz’s money, he never served Durham better
than from behind the counter of his tiny snack bar, flashing his impish grin,
disbursing political wisdom and kindness—and, of course, passing out steaming
Styrofoam cups of Paul’s Coffee.
Here’s to you, Paul.
In another
article:
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Friday, 27 July 2001:
Paul Alford’s spirit
I grew up in Old North Durham in the1950s and 1960s
in the house next door to Paul Alford. It was a good family neighborhood of
small houses with mostly boys my own age to play with.
Paul’s oldest son Ron was like a brother to me
and always will be. Paul was like a father to all of the neighborhood kids, and
everyone liked being around him. For some reason I always remember calling him
by his first name. I think he wanted that. And he always greeted me with “Hey,
Brother.”
Durham seemed to be a kinder, gentler place when
I was a kid. I know Paul played a key role in shaping Durham during those
years. He guided with his heart for the good of all, no matter if he was on his
front steps in the neighborhood or at his sandwich shop or wherever. Durham
sure could use some of Paul Alford’s spirit, good will and guidance these days.
I have no need to say more about Paul’s passing
except that I feel fortunate to have known him for most of my life. Many more
have hailed his life and he will be long remembered.
So a loving farewell to a good man, a good
friend, and a great father. We’re going to miss you, Brother!
—Gary Watkins
AAFA NOTES: George
A. Alford, Paul’s father, was the son of Sidney J. Alford. Sidney was the
grandson of Lockhard H. Alford.
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PAULINE ALDRIDGE ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Wednesday, 27 June 1990
BURLINGTON [Alamance Co.]—Mrs. Pauline Aldridge Alford, 71,
of Route 3 died Monday [June 25] at Alamance County Hospital.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Baynes
Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
She was a native of Caswell County.
Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Frances Miles, Mrs.
Bernice Ray, both of Burlington; stepson, B.L. Alford Jr. of Charlotte.
The family will be at Rich & Thompson
Mortuary 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence of Mrs. Frances Miles,
Route 3, Baynes Church Road....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Pauline A. Alford (SS# issued in NC)
was born 4 Aug 1918.
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PAULINE ALFORD PARKER
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—20 September 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
March 17, 1905—Sept. 20, 1997
SMITHFIELD—Funeral service for Pauline Alford Parker will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday from the chapel of Underwood Funeral Home, conducted by
Rev. Steve Hall, pastor of Whitley Memorial United Methodist Church.Burial will
follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Pauline was the widow of Fred O. Parker who
died in 1976.
Surviving son, Vernon D. Parker of Smithfield;
daughter, Peggy Strickland of Smithfield; eight grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild....
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PEGGY ALFORD SHORT
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 16 October 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
CARY—Peggy Alford Short, 52, of Cary, died October 15, 1997.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home,
Cary. The burial will follow in Lexington, KY.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Steven A.
Short; son, David Martin Short of Cary; brothers, Walter Alford of Mathews,
VA., and Mike Alford of Raleigh; sisters, Sue Sischo and Kay Tucker, both of
Charlotte and Barbara Faircloth of Wake Forest....
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POPE “CORBIN” HALLFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Monday, 6 June 2005
Funeral Services for Pope “Corbin” Hallford of Hendersonville
[Henderson Co.], North Carolina and formerly of Ferndale, Michigan, who died
Saturday, June 4, 2005 will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at Ebenezer
Baptist Church in Hendersonville. The family will receive friends from 7 to
8:30 p.m. Monday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Pope C. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Feb 1918,
last residence Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC.
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RACHEL BAKER ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 28 September
2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
FAIRMONT
[Robeson Co.]—Mrs. Rachel B. Alford, 89, of 32 Haywood Ave., died Sunday, Sept.
25, 2005, in Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.
Services: Funeral, 3 p.m. Thursday in St. John
AME Church. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Viewing: 2 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral
Home in Fairmont.
Survived by: Daughters, Juanita Love, Jennie
Nealy, Sharon Robinson, Betty Phillips, Ann Brown and Amelia Page; sons, Ted
Baker, Dennis Baker, Johnny Brown and Kelvin Page; 26 grandchildren; 31
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records
show that Rachel B. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 Aug 1916.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Rachel Baker on 9 Aug 1916 in Robeson Co., the daughter of
Harrison Baker and Susan McRae.
This is an African-American family.
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RACHEL BASS ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 14 July 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
WILSON—Rachel Bass Alford, 86, widow of Earl Vincent Alford,
died Wednesday 12 July 2000 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m.,
in the chapel of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral service…. Interment will follow at
Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Alford was born August 27, 1913, to William
Dennis and Ara Williams Bass in Nash County. She had lived in Wilson since 1952
and was a member of First Baptist Church and the United Daughters of the
Confederacy. She and her husband were owner and operators of Alford Service
Center for 35 years.
Surviving: son, James B. Alford and grandson,
James B. Alford, Jr., both of Atlantic Beach; two sisters, Nell Bass Edwards of
Jamestown and Lucille Bass Grad of Wendell; several loving nieces and nephews….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Rachel B. Alford (SS# issued in
VA).
James Bass Alford, b. 3 July 1941 in Nash Co.,
is the only child listed for Earl Vincent Alford and Rachel Bass in the North
Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com).
North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–1996 (Ancestry.com)
lists the death of Earl Vincent Alford on 4 Feb 1991 in Wilson, Wilson Co., NC,
age 77. He was b. 6 March 1913 and was married. SSDI records (SS# issued in NC)
confirm these dates.
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RACHEL JUANITA PEARCE ALFORD
Wife of Floyd Shelby Alford Sr., AAFA #0271
Mother of Beverly Jean Alford, AAFA #0345 and Floyd Shelby
Alford Jr., AAFA #0722
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—15 August 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
RALEIGH—Rachel Pearce Alford, 77, of 2300 Beechridge Road,
died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000, following six years of declining health.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 16, 2000, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh. A
graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. in the Alford-Upchurch Cemetery,
Pilot.
She was born in Pilot, Franklin County, and was
a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she served faithfully.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Floyd
Shelby Alford; two daughters, Beverly of Burlington and Annette and her
husband, Jack Garvey of Greensboro; daughter-in-law, Julia Webb Alford of
Kannapolis.
She was preceded in death by her son, Floyd
Alford Jr.; parents, Corinna and Clyde Pearce; and sister, LaRue Hudgins.
She had five grandchildren, Zack, Meredith and
Benjamin Alford of Kannapolis and Jack Jr. and Charlotte Garvey of Greensboro;
two brothers, James and David Pearce of Pilot; and three sisters, Cherrie
Averitt of Raleigh, Louise Griffin of Elizabeth City and Teenie Wilder of
Louisburg….
The family will receive friends following the
funeral in the vestibule and other times at the home. Following the graveside
service, the family will receive friends in the Pilot Baptist Church annex.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Floyd Alford Memorial Scholarship Fund, School of Journalism, UNC-Chapel
Hill, Campus Box 3365, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599 or Emmanuel Baptist Church,
Vision 2000 Fund.
Arrangements are by Family Funeral Care of
Zebulon, 1201 North Arendell Ave., (919-269-9377).
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her husband, Floyd Shelby Alford Sr.; and her son Floyd
Shelby Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Rachel’s children Floyd and Beverly attended the
1990 AAFA meeting in Raleigh, NC.
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RANDY CALVIN HALFORD
Photo
from Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co.,
NC—www.findagrave.com
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Saturday, 30 August 2008
BLACK MOUNTAIN [Buncombe Co.]—Randy Calvin Halford, 53, of
Black Mountain, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008.
Mr. Halford was born March 17, 1955, in Buncombe
County, where he had lived all of his life. He was retired from the Buncombe
County Sheriff’s Department. Randy loved antique cars and motorcycles.
He is preceded in death by his father, Junior
Calvin Halford.
Randy is survived by his sons, Bryan Halford
(Christal), Eric Halford (Michelle) and Colton Halford, all of Black Mountain;
mother, Lillie Dotson Halford, of Black Mountain; sister, Marie Freeman
(Charles); brothers, Dean Halford (Jeanette) and Ronnie Halford (Glenda); and
six grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randy Stone
officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will
receive friends following the service at the church. Arrangements are in the
care of Harwood Home for Funerals, 208 W. State St., Black Mountain, 828-669-2977.
Photo
from Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co.,
NC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: His
memorial at FindAGrave.com lists his parents as Junior Calvin Halford and
Lillie Dulcinia Dotson; and his Halford grandparents as Joseph Andrew Halford
and Jennie Edith Davis.
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REBA JANE ALFORD LEWIS
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Saturday, 9 April 1994
THOMASVILLE—Mrs. Reba Jane Alford Lewis, 68, of Route 5 died
Thursday, April 7, 1994. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Sechrest Chapel in
Thomasville.
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RENA BELL LEWIS ALFORD SIMPSON
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 13 August 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
ST. PAULS—Mrs. Rena Bell Alford Simpson, 66, of 1277 Britt
Road died Friday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
The funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday
in Shallow Baptist Church in Dublin.... Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by her husband, Ernest
Simpson of the home; three daughters, Faith Taylor of Parkton, Cynthia Alford
of Fayetteville and Ernestine Alford of St. Pauls; six sons, Rufus Alford,
Weldon Alford, Michael Alford, Cedric Alford, James A. Alford and Ernest
Alford, all of Lumberton; a stepson; a foster son; a brother, Franklin Lewis of
Philadelphia; two sisters, Essic Lewis and Sonny Lewis, both of St. Pauls; 28
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7
to 8 at L.E. Floyd Funeral Home.
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RICHARD LOUIS ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Wednesday, 14 August 1996
BURLINGTON [Alamance Co.]—Mr. R. Louis Alford of 2110
Edgewood Ave., Burlington, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996. The funeral will be 10
a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 1996, at Rich and Thompson Chapel, Burlington....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Richard L. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 6 Sept 1913,
last residence Burlington, Alamance Co., NC.
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RICKY BRENT ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Thursday, 31 May 2007
SPRING HOPE—Ricky Brent Alford, 20, passed away, Sunday, May
27, 2007. He was born June 11, 1986 in Nash County.
Ricky was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda
Sue Sanders, and a brother, Nicholas Ray Sanders.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his father,
Frances R. Alford, maternal grandmother, Vera Sanders of Spring Hope, two
brothers, Derrick and Eric Sanders of Morehead City; one sister, Kelly Sanders
of Morehead City, two uncles, Ronnie Sanders of Spring Hope and Billy Sanders
of Rocky Mount; two aunts, Brenda Sanders of Spring Hope and Trish Marlow of
Rocky Mount.
Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
Cornerstone Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the
Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home.... Burial will follow at Sander’s Family
Cemetery in Spring Hope....
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ROBERT ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—4 December 1992
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004 and Spring 2006
Graveside service for Robert Alford, 49, of 1111
Lombardy St., who died Nov. 30, 1992, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Piedmont
Memorial Park. A native of Darlington, S.C., he was a construction worker.
Surviving are daughter, Sheila Alford Jones of
Greensboro; father, Cary Alford of Darlington, S.C.; stepmother, Daisy Mae
Davis of Greensboro; brothers, Johnny Wilson of Darlington, S.C., William
Alford of Jersey City, N.J.; sister, Laura A. Peebles of Richmond, Va.; three
grandchildren.
The family will be at Hargett Funeral Home
8-8:30 tonight.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death. North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–1996 (Ancestry.com),
confirms his death in Greensboro and lists his birth on 7 March 1943 in SC. His
father is listed, apparently incorrectly, as “Davis,” and Robert is divorced.
This is an African-American family.
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ROBERT ALLEN ALFORD
SMITHFIELD HERALD
Smithfield, NC—Tuesday, 4 January 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Robert Allen Alford, 88, died Sunday at Rex
Hospital in Raleigh after a brief illness. Born Feb. 19, 1911, in Johnston
County he was the son of the late Joel Preston and Charity Johnson Alford. Mr.
Alford was the widower of Clyda Lassiter Alford, who died June 27, 1987. He
farmed in the Pisgah and Archer Lodge communities of Johnston County until
1952, when he went to work for Dorothea Dix Hospital in Raleigh as a charge
attendant. Mr. Alford was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in
Raleigh for many years, and he was a former member of Pisgah Baptist Church
near Smithfield.
The funeral was at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) at
Pisgah Baptist Church.... Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are
a son, John Robert Alford of Raleigh; a daughter, Margaret Badders of Sanford;
a sister Eula Propst of Smithfield; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: The
family of Joel P. Alford was enumerated in the 1920 census of Johnston Co., NC.
Joel was the son of Mordecai and Martha Ann (Wallace) Alford. Mordecai, born
1850 in Johnston Co., was the son of John F. and Polly Ann (Alvera) Alford. John
was born 5 Nov 1818 in NC and he died 1 March 1884.
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ROBERT FRANKLIN ALFORD
Brother of Cecil Calbert Alford, AAFA #0716
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—25 September 1993
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998 and Spring 2006
Mr. Robert “Bob” Alford, 69, of 7101 Ramsgate
Rd. died Sep. 23, 1993, at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at
Sharon Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at McEwen Funeral Home,
Charlotte chapel.
Mr. Alford, a Franklin County native, was
retired owner of Alford Advertising Inc. and was a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors are his wife, Doris; brothers, James
Alford of Zebulon, Cecil Alford of Raleigh; sister, Mrs. Bonnie Johnson of
Nashville, N.C....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Robert F. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 Nov 1923.
See the obituary of his brother James M. Alford
in this compilation.
Robert was born in Franklin Co., NC, the son of
Jonnie Williford Alford and Susie E. Brantley. He married Doris Kimball 19
August 1942 in Wake County. Jonnie was the son of Burkley/Berkeley Moses Alford
and Elizabeth Upchurch, and the grandson of Kisar Alford and Martha Upchurch.
His lineage: Robert Franklin 19231,
Jonnie Williford 1884 NC2, Berkley Moses 1849 NC3, Kisar
1814 NC4.
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RONNIE LEE ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 4 December 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Ronnie Lee Alford, 48, of 5598 Bellflower St.,
Fayetteville, died Nov. 22 in his home.
He worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center
in Durham and worked for 22 years at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in
Fayetteville.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday
in Veterans Affairs Medical Center chapel in Fayetteville.... Arrangements are
being handled by Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Karin S.
Alford; a stepson, Sven Christiansen of Fayetteville; two stepdaughters, Katherine
Thomas of Fayetteville and Eva Thrash of Garden City, S.C.; and three
grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ronnie L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 7 Sept 1949.
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ROSA ALFORD LONG
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—11 November 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
BOLTON—Rosa Alford Long, 96, of Bolton died Tuesday,
November 9, 1999 at the Mariner Health Care Facility. She was the daughter of
the late Will and Sophia Alford. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Harvy A. Long and a daughter, Virginia Dare Long. Mrs. Long was a member of the
Pine Valley Church of God in Wilmington.
Survivors include her son, William J. Long and
wife, Faye of Bolton; granddaughters, Audrey Harrell of Wilmington and Linda H.
Ellis and husband Ray of Bolton; grandson, Mike Harrell and wife, Shirley of
Wilmington; 7 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great- grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, November 12, 1999 at
2:00 p.m. at the Bolton Church of God … with burial following in the Shiloh
Methodist Church Cemetery….
Visitation will be Thursday night at McKenzie
Mortuary [Whiteville] from 7-9 p.m. Great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
AAFA NOTES:
William, born September 1872, and Sophia Alford lived in the Wilmington area
(New Hanover County) throughout most of their married life. In addition to Rosa
their children were John, William and Elizabeth.
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ROSLYN HOLLINGSWORTH ALFORD
ZEBULON REGISTER
Zebulon, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 23 September 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
[A similar
article was published in The
News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) on Sunday, 19 September 2004.]
Roslyn Alford, of Zebulon, died on Friday,
September 17, at Rex Healthcare. Funeral services were held on September 20 at
Zebulon Baptist Church. Burial was in Zebulon Cemetery.
She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of
the late Minnie Williams and David Taylor Hollingsworth. She taught first grade
for many years before going into business with her husband at Zebulon Gin Co.
which they owned for several years. They then owned J.R. Alford
Insurance Agency for 25 years before retiring.
Survivors include a daughter Brenda Alford
Keller of Mooresville; grandchildren, Melissa Alford of Mooresville, David
Brian Alford and wife, Tricia, of Mooresville, Kelly Snider and husband, Phil,
of Elk Creek, VA; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.
Raleigh Alford; sons, Sr. J. David Alford and an infant son; and a sister,
Irene H. Dickens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Roslyn H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 Jan 1915.
See the obituary of her son James David Alford
in this compilation.
Family members buried in Zebulon Town
Cemetery in the same area are: James Raleigh Alford, 3 June 1907—18 Nov
1982; Infant son of J.R. and Roslyn Alford, 4 Oct 1944; Dr. James David Alford,
beloved son, 5 March 1938—19 Oct 2001; Minnie W. Hollingsworth, 9 Sept 1881—29
Oct 1971.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com)
lists James Raleigh Alford, b. 3 June 1907 in Franklin Co.—unfortunately, birth
records for Franklin Co. in this time period do not list parents.
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ROY LEE HALFORD
HENDERSONVILLE TIMES-NEWS
Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC—Thursday, 31 March 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Roy Lee Halford, 86, of Hendersonville, passed
away Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in Pardee Hospital.
He was a lifelong native of Hendersonville, the
son of the late Bob Halford and Leigh Warren Halford. He was a retired employee
of the city of Hendersonville. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving
in the European Theater. He was a member of Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 5206 and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Viola Russell
Halford; two daughters, Brenda Rayle of Roswell, Ga., and Vicki Styles of
Hendersonville; five grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on
Friday in Oakdale Cemetery. His grandson, the Rev. Kenneth Lance, will
officiate.... Thomas Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of the
arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records
show that Roy L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 Feb 1919.
See the obituaries of his wife, Viola V. Russell
Halford; and his siblings Mabel Halford Morgan and Oda Andrew Halford in this
compilation.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Lee Roy Halford on 24 Feb 1919 in Henderson Co., the son of
Robert Halford and Leah French Nix.
His parents were Oda Ray “Bob” Halford and Leah
French Owenby.
The family is listed on the 1930 census in
Edneyville (District 5), Henderson Co., NC, dwelling #74: O. Robert Halford,
age 44 farm laborer, age 24 at first marriage; his wife Leah F. 35, age 16 at
first marriage; son Andrew 18; son Ray 11; J.C. Morgan 24; daughter Mabell
Morgan 16. All were b. in NC. The Morgans apparently got married within the
year.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ronald Halford at
FindaGrave.com: Roy Lee 1919 NC, Oda Ray 1887 NC, Jonathan Andrew 1864 NC, John
Wesley 1837 NC, Thomas J. 1802 NC, John 1765 NC.
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RUDINE KING ALFORD
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 6 November 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Born on May 21, 1927 to Houston Smith and Mary
Odum King, a lifelong resident of Wake County, and a 1944 graduate of Wakelon
High School in Zebulon, Rudine K. Alford, 76, died on October 31, 2003.
Mrs. Alford was married to Jesse B. “Bill”
Alford on December 19, 1946. She was welcomed into the family of Johnnie B.
and Mattie P. Alford, whom she loved dearly. A retired farmer and homemaker,
she was an active member of the Beulah Christian Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Shari A. Gill of
Youngsville; three sons, William Curtis Alford, Michael Smith Alford, and Jesse
B. Alford, Jr., all of Zebulon; three granddaughters, Shea A. Byrd, Emily A.
Smith, and Jessica Dean Gill; five grandsons, Christopher Michael Alford,
Jonathan Carroll Alford, Jesse B. Alford III, William Leonard Alford, and
Joshua Derek Gill; six great-granddaughters, Ailey Smith, Mackenzie Alford,
Logan Byrd, Alyssa Alford, Taylor Byrd, and Addy Smith; and a sister, Dorothy
K. Rhodes of Zebulon.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November
3, at Beulah Christian Baptist Church in Zebulon. Burial followed in the church
cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Rudine K. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 May 1927.
In 1930 Rudine is listed with her family in
Little River (District 16), Wake Co., NC, dwelling #546: H. Smith King, age 51
farmer, widower; and his daughters: Ruth B. 19, Dorothy L. 7, and Rudine R.
2-10/12. All were b. in NC.
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RUTH ALFORD PINER
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Tuesday, 25 June 1996
WATHA—Ruth Alford Piner, 71, of Watha, died Sunday, June 23,
1996, in Topsail Beach at her son’s residence. The funeral will be 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Watha Baptist Church.
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RUTH CLARK KELLUM ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Friday, 22 December 2006
Ruth Kellum Alford, of Wilmington, NC, died
Thursday, December 21, 2006, in The Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care
Center.
She was born in Wilmington, NC, on December 1,
1923, the daughter of the late George Pierce and Johnnie Belle Priest Clark.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Luther Warlick
Kellum, and six brothers.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Cape Fear
Presbyterian Church. She was a member of NCREA, AARP, Adult #1 Sunday School
class, Young at Heart Fellowship Group, One to One Fellowship Group, Church
Officer, Sunday School Teacher, and numerous other church activities. Community
activities included volunteer work at Hospitality House and Interfaith
Hospitality. She was retired from the New Hanover County Health Department
after 22 years of service.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, friend, Christian and a beloved precious child of God.
Surviving are her husband, H.J. Alford;
three children, Wayne Kellum and wife Lynn of Trinity, NC, Linda Kellum McCall
and husband Dennis, and Bob Kellum and wife Debra, both of Wilmington, NC; step
daughter, Brenda Alford of Elizabethtown, NC; ten grandchildren, Brad and Brent
Kellum, Heather Thompson, Missy Boyette, Jodi Cockrell, Charlie and Frankie
Tyer, Trey and Stanley Melvin and Jennifer Wiley; thirteen great-grandchildren;
one sister, Doris C. Conaway and husband Don of Wilmington, NC; two brothers,
Eugene Clark and wife Peggy of Orange Park, FL, and Wilbur Clark and wife Mary
of Wilmington, NC; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 23, 2006, in Cape Fear Presbyterian Church by Rev. Jonathan
Watson and assisted by Pastor Brad Kellum. Interment will follow in Greenlawn
Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.
until 8 p.m. Friday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Cape Fear
Presbyterian Church, 2606 Newkirk Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28412 or to The Lower
Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, 1401 Physicans Drive, Wilmington, NC
28401.
The family would like to express heartfelt
thanks and their deepest appreciation to the staff of 6 North at NHRMC and the
staff of The Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center for their loving care
and support.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.andrewsmortuary.com.
A Market St. Chapel Service.
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RUTH ELLA MAE ALFORD
THE DISPATCH
Lexington, Davidson Co., NC— Saturday, 16 September 2006
THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]—Ruth Ella Mae Alford, 97, of
Trotter Street, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Centerclair Nursing Center in
Lexington.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at J.C.
Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville. Burial will follow in
Holly Hill Memorial Park.
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RUTH HOLT ALFORD UTLEY
Grandmother of Sherry Donna Hursey Handfinger, AAFA #1237
Photo
from Sherry Handfinger
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 17 May 2007
DURHAM—Ruth Alford Utley, 98, was born April 23, 1909, in
Durham and went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2007, after a brief
illness. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints,” Psalm
116.15.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents,
Thomas H. Alford and LaCenie P. Alford as well as her loving husband of 67
years, Lewis Utley. She is survived by her three children, Shirley Hursey and
her husband, Otho, Carolyn Baker and her husband, Hazel, and Steve Utley; and a
sister, Mary Whitt.
“Ma Ruth,” as she was affectionately known, had
seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and
they brought her so much joy.
Ruth was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist
Church. She worked alongside her husband, Lewis, for over 50 years at Lewis’s
Cafe. Upon his retirement, she enjoyed many wonderful years with the love of
her life.
She also enjoyed working in her flowers,
antiques, collecting dolls, interior decorating, chocolate candy and
celebrating special occasions with her family and friends.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, Brandon Baker, Tyler Handfinger, Brice Hursey, Kenneth
Hursey, David Utley and Chris Utley.
Ruth’s homegoing celebration will be held 11
a.m. Friday at Durham Memorial Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Woodlawn
Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Thursday
evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth A. Utley (SS# issued in NC).
Her lineage: Ruth Holt 1909 NC1,
Thomas H. 1877 NC2, William D. 1845 NC3, William R. 1818
NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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RUTH STALLINGS ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Ruth Stallings Alford, 86, passed away on June
24, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ola Stallings.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 55
years, Fred F. Alford; and by two brothers, Bill Stallings and Robert “Jr.”
Stallings.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pilot Baptist
Church. Burial in the Upchurch-Alford-Bunn Cemetery.
Ruth is survived by two children, Robert Alford
of Raleigh, Pam Privette and husband, Wayne of Wendell; three sisters, Arlene
S. Yakalavich and husband, Ed of Hampton, VA, Edith S. Mann of Raleigh, Helen
S. Bauer and husband, Al of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Bob Alford of
Chandler, AZ, Michele Alford of Joelton, TN and Rob Privette of Wendell.
Ruth was a loving and devoted wife, mother and
grandmother all the years of her life. Everything she did reflected her
feelings for her family, the treasures in her life that she was proudest of....
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions
may be made to: Heartland Hospice Services, 3117 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 114,
Raleigh, NC 27604; or to the Upchurch-Alford-Bunn Cemetery Fund for upkeep and
mailed to Jim and Phyllis Alford, 8453 NC 39 Hwy S., Zebulon, NC 27597.
The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon www.masseyfuneralhome.com....
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SALLIE SINGLETON REAVES ALFORD
[We also
published her obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because she is buried in
and has close ties to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 24 June 1966
DILLON—Mrs. Sallie Reaves Alford, 95, widow of Leroy B.
Alford and daughter of the late James Robert and Sara McMillan Reaves of Latta,
died Thursday morning at a Hendersonville, N.C. nursing home.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at
10 a.m. in Bethes Funeral Home in Dillon. Burial will be in the family cemetery
near Floydale.
Surviving are three sons, David B. Alford of
Richmond, Va., George Robert Alford of Loris and Leonard B. Alford of
Springfield, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. L.J. (Elizabeth) Williams of Charlotte,
N.C., Mrs. L.S. (Reaves) Salters of Norman, Okla., Mrs. Ralph H. (Mary) Ramsey
Jr. of Brevard, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; three
sisters, Miss Caroline M. Reaves and Mrs. J.D. Coker, both of Hartsville, and
Mrs. S.E. Finnegan of Fairmont, N.C.
Photo
from Dunbarton Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Floydale, Dillon Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sallie R. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 25 August 1871,
last residence Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leroy Bertram
Alford, and her son George Robert Alford in the South Carolina Obituaries
compilation.
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SARAH ALFORD HURLEY
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 22 December 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
APR. 26, 1918–DEC. 21, 1998
CARY—Sarah Alford Hurley, 80, of Cary, formerly of Johnston
County, died Monday at Western Wake Medical Center. Mrs. Hurley is retired from
the Division of Motor Vehicles with twenty five years of service.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Cary. Entombment will follow at
Montlawn Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years,
James Thaw Hurley; son, Ted Randolph Hurley and wife, Betty of Raleigh;
daughter, Jane Hurley Mosley and husband, Jerry Wayne of Cary; grandchildren,
Carlton Wayne Mosley of Cary; Kimberly Mosley White and husband, Greg of
Charlotte, Paige Renee Hurley of Beaufort, NC and Gretchen Hope Hurley of
Annapolis, MD; great-grandchild, Elizabeth Adeline Hurley of Beaufort, NC.
The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday
at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home....
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SARAH B. ALFRED
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 8 January 2008
Sarah B. Alfred, 49, Jan. 2. Graveside noon,
today, Cherry family cemetery, Aulander. Arrangements by Wilder’s Funeral Home,
Aulander.
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SARAH FRANCES ALFORD MORRISON CLARK
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—26 February 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Mrs. Sarah Frances Clark of 1615 Granite Street,
passed away Sunday, February 22, 1998 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was
born in Rowland, N.C. to John Alford, Sr. and the late Sarah Alford. She was a
member of Steadfast Apostolic Church of Christ. She was employed at Arbor Acres
where she worked as a certified nursing assistant. Survivors include her
father, Mr. John Alford, Sr. of Winston-Salem; a devoted friend, Benjamin Pitts
of the home; three sons, Anthony (Tracy) Morrison, James Morrison, and Fredrick
Morrison, Sr., all of Winston-Salem; five grandchildren, Candise Morrison,
Anthony Morrison, Jr., Jasmine Morrison, Jamesha Morrison, and Fredrick
Morrison, Jr., all of Winston-Salem; one sister, Omelia Thompson (John) of
Advance, N.C.; three brothers, John (Diane) Alford, Jr. and Barnes Alford, both
of Winston-Salem and Richard (Isabella) Alford of Fairmont, N.C.; a devoted
family friend, Lillie Alford of Winston-Salem; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m.
at Piedmont Memorial Gardens.... The family may be contacted at the home, 1615
Granite Street. (Johnson-Howard-Robinson Home of Memory)
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her father, John Willie Alford, in this compilation.
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SARAH L. ALFORD
THE STAR-NEWS
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Monday, 18 December 2006
Alford, Sarah L., of 2330 Rock Hill Road, Castle
Hayne, formerly of Solomon Towers, died Friday at New Hanover Regional Medical
Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. James AME Church. Burial
will be in Calvary Memorial Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home.
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SARAH SUTTLE ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—5 January 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Mrs. Sarah Suttle Alford, 95, of Durham, died
Monday at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Alford was born in Spartanburg,
S.C., the daughter of the late William Manning Suttle and Milbry Brown Suttle.
She lived in Durham most of her life, where she was employed at the
Belk-Leggett department store. She was a member of Angier Avenue Baptist
Church, where she taught the Horton Bible class, which was renamed the Alford
Bible class in her honor. Mrs. Alford was the president of the W.M.U. and
attended Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C.
She was predeceased by her husband, William
Lassiter Alford; and son W.L. Alford, Jr.
AAFA NOTES:
William Lassiter Alford is thought to be the son of William Dallas Alford and
his first wife Jane Harrison. They are descendants of Lodwick Alford b. 1749.
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SCOTT KIRKLAND ALFORD
Grandson of Lodwick Alford, AAFA #0011
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Saturday, 15 January 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Mr. [Scott Kirkland] Alford, 34, of Matthews
[Mecklenburg Co.], N.C., died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 6, 1971, in Germany and was the
son of Jerilyn “Lyn” Friend Alford and Lodwick Kirkland Alford. He attended
Davidson College on a basketball scholarship and graduated from the University
of North Florida and received his MBA from the University of Central Florida.
He was an assistant to Mr. Frank Renfrow of Matthews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17,
2005, at Matthews Presbyterian Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Dr.
John Wilkerson and the Rev. Catherine George officiating. Interment will be in
the Matthews Historical Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to
2 p.m. at the church.
Survivors include his wife, Heather Coker
Alford; a son, Tristan Kirkland Alford of the home; parents, Kirk and Lyn
Alford of Lenexa, Kan.; a brother, Brett Alford of Charlotte, N.C.; paternal
grandfather, Captain Lodwick H. Alford, USN (Ret.) of Sea Island, Ga.; maternal
grandmother, Mildred Friend of Portsmouth, R.I.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina, 121 West Trade
St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral & Cremation
Services, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Charlotte, NC 28227.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
His lineage: Scott Kirkland 1971 Germany1,
Lodwick Kirkland 1945 CA2, Lodwick Houston 1914 GA3,
William Leorus 1863 NC4, Green Haywood 1820 NC5, Greene
1787 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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SHARON OVERBY ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC— Sunday, 22 March 2009
LILLINGTON—Mrs. Sharon Overby Alford, 48, of 2115 Matthews
Road, died Thursday, March 19, 2009.
She was an Army veteran.
Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cape Fear A
Conference Headquarters in Erwin. Burial in Angier Community Cemetery. Visitation,
1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the conference headquarters.
Survived by: Husband, Michael; sons, Michael Jr.
and Shawn; mother, Lucy McLean; and siblings, Brenda, Jeanette, Dorothy and
Dion.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sharon O. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 Feb 1961, last
residence Lillington, Harnet Co., NC.
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SHEVON NICOLE “NIKKI” ELLIOTT
ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 18 May 2006
DUNN [Harnett Co.]—Miss Shevon Nicole “Nikki” Alford, 27, of
4020 Green Path Road, died Monday, May 15, 2006, in her home.
Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Saturday in Dafford
Funeral Home chapel in Dunn. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation: 7 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home and at other times at the home of Linda and Milton Elliott Jr., 4536
Spring Branch Road.
Survived by: Daughter, Anglique Gonzalez;
parents, Linda and Milton Elliott; brother, Milton Elliott; and grandfathers,
Leroy Wright and James.
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SHIRLEY L. ALFORD FENNELL
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 6 December 2001
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
HARRELLS [Sampson Co.]—Mrs. Shirley Alford Fennell, 63, of
986 Wilmington Highway, died Friday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in
Fayetteville.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday
in Keathern Missionary Baptist Church by the Revs. Harvey C. Robinson and
Willie Alford. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Fennell is survived by her husband, Tommie
Fennell; three sons, Rogers B. Alford of Harrells, Jodie L. Alford of Denver
and Thomas G. Fennell of Garland; six daughters, Shirley A. McKoy, Lucy L.
Fennell, Sendia M. Fennell and Jacqueline Fennell, all of Harrells, Veronica A.
West of Silver Spring, Md., and Corlina D. Bobbitt of Indianapolis; a
stepdaughter, Judy Williams of Wilmington; two brothers, James C. Alford of
Killeen, Texas, and the Rev. Willie C. Alford of Harrells; five sisters, Rosa
Fennell, Jessie Sellars, Evita Turner and Quessie Spearman, all of Harrells,
and Ester Fennell of Wallace; and 25 grandchildren.
The public will be received today from 1 to 6
p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in Garland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Shirley L. Fennell (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 Dec 1937.
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STANLEY STEVEN ALFORD
POST DISPATCH
Lexington, Davidson Co., NC—Thursday, 13 March 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]— Stanley Steven Alford, 42, of
Sweetbriar Road, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at his home.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the
Prayer, Praise and Worship Church in Thomasville by the Rev. Grover Benton.
Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born Nov. 9, 1960, in Horry
County, S.C., to Furnie James and Doris Marie Barnhill Alford. He was disabled
and a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are his wife, Erna B. Alford of
Thomasville; his mother of Thomasville; three sisters, Debbie Dix of the
Philippines, Wanda Jean Harrelson of Tabor City and Sherry Lynn Nance of
Lexington; and two brothers, David James Alford of Thomasville and Perry Glenn
Alford of Lexington.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6
to 8 at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Stanley S. Alford (SS# issued in
NC).
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STRAWDIE ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 22 September 2005
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
LUMBERTON [Robeson Co.]—Ms. Strawdie Alford, 82, of 106
Lesane St., died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, in Southeastern Regional Medical
Center.
Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday in Missionary
Tabernacle Church. Burial in Greater New Bethel Church cemetery.
Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m. today at Maultsby-Colvin
Funeral Home in Lumberton.
Survived by: Niece, Ardella McMillan.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Strawdie Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 7 Oct 1926.
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SUSAN ALFORD DILLON
[Although
she died in SC, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close
ties to NC.]
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 January 2002
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
EFFINGHAM [Florence Co.]—Services for Susan Alford Dillon,
56, will be held on Wednesday at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Entombment
followed in Florence Memorial Gardens
Mrs. Dillon died January 20, 2002. Born in
Lumberton [Robeson Co., NC], she was the daughter of Hopkin Alford and
the late Ina McDaniel Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Lacy Henry
Dillon; step-mother, Martha Alford, son, William Dillon, daughter, Tracy
Sealey, sisters, Gloria Floyd, Melissa McFarlan, three grandchildren, Caroline
and Dillon Sealey, and Matthew Dillon.
In another
article:
Extracts
from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 January 2002
Name: Susan Alford Dillon
Parents: Ina McDaniel Jones
Spouse: Lacy Henry Dillon
Date of Birth: August 18, 1945
Place of Birth: Lumberton, NC
Date of Death: Sunday, January 20, 2002
Place of Death: her residence
Place of Burial: Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in
Florence
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records
show that Susan A. Dillon (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 August 1945, last
residence Effingham, Florence Co., SC.
From North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000
(Ancestry.com): Susan Alford was born 18 Aug 1945 in Robeson Co., NC, daughter
of Hopkin Alford and Ina McDaniel.
1930 CENSUS
Shallote (District 5), Brunswick Co., NC, Dwelling #150:
Sam P. Alford head 48 NC NC NC steam
logger foreman
age
37 at first marriage
Mary K. wife 33 NC NC NC age
22 at first marriage
J. Hopkin son 10 NC NC NC
Mary J. dau 7 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Fairmont (District 121), Robeson Co., NC, Dwelling #259:
Samuel Alford head 38 NC NC NC log
crew
Katherine wife 22 NC NC NC
Hopkin son 6/12 NC NC NC
1900 CENSUS
Griffins (District 58), Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #320:
Gabrel S. Alford head 79 b. Mar 1821 NC
NC NC farmer
#
of years m. blank
Mary L. wife 63 b. Nov 1836 NC
NC NC # of children blank
#
of years m. blank
Lucy M. dau 31 b. May 1869 NC
NC NC
Josepheen dau 23 b. Sept 1876 NC
NC NC
Samuel son 19 b. Apr
1881 NC NC NC
1880 CENSUS
Griffin (District 171), Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #9:
Gabriel S. Alford head 56 NC NC NC farmer
Mary A. wife 43 NC NC NC
Emily P. dau 22 NC NC NC
Jacob L. son 19 NC NC NC
John Henry son 17 NC NC NC
Anna dau 14 NC NC NC
Lizzie dau 13 NC NC NC
Lucy dau 11 NC NC NC
Neveson C. son 9 NC NC NC
William E. dau [sic] 7 NC NC NC
Josephine E. dau 3 NC NC NC
James P. son 1 NC NC NC
1870 CENSUS
Washington, Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #331:
G.L. Alford 49 NC farmer
Mary 33 NC
Thomas 18 NC
Mary 16 NC
Millie 14 NC
Jacob 9 NC
John 6 NC
Anna 5 NC
Elizabeth 3 NC
Lucy 1 NC
1860 CENSUS
Arringston, Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #1072:
Gabrel Alford 39 NC farmer
Mary 23 NC
Pattie 14 NC
Bettie 11 NC
Thos. 9 NC
Mary 6 NC
Milly 5 NC
1850 CENSUS
Arringston, Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #1072:
Gabriel Alford 29 NC farmer
Martha 28 NC
Patty 6 NC
Elizabeth 1 NC
On Samuel Peter Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 37, an engineer living in Fairmont,
Robeson Co., NC. He was born 18 Apr 1881. He names his wife Mary Catherine
Alford and signs his full name.
From North Carolina Marriage Collection,
1741–2004 (Ancestry.com): Samuel Alford, age 36, married Catherine Kinlaw, age
23, on 27 Sept 1917 in Robeson Co., NC.
From North Carolina Death Certificates,
1909–1975 (Ancestry.com): Samuel Alford died 11 May 1948 in Fairmont, Robeson
Co., NC, age 67, born 18 Apr _____. His wife is identified as Catherine Kinlaw,
who was the informant. He was the son of Gabriel and Mary Alford. He was buried
in Fairmont Cemetery.
From Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records
Abstracts (Ancestry.com): Gabriel S. Alford, b. 1824 in Griffin, Nash Co., NC,
m. 10 Jan 1860 in Nash Co. to Mary A. _____, who was b. about 1837. Gabriel was
the son of Charity Williams and her first husband. He was a Confederate soldier
and died in Nash Co., NC.
Her lineage: Susan 1945 NC1, J.
Hopkin 1920 NC2, Samuel Peter 1881 NC3, Gabriel 1821 NC4.
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SUSIE H. ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 9 August 2008
Susie H. Alford, 68, Aug. 4. Funeral 11 a.m.,
today, Church of God of Deliverance. Burial, Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements by H.D. Pope Funeral Home.
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TALMADGE BROOKS ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 18 June 1998
Talmadge Brooks “T Bear” Alford of Holly Ridge,
NC, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at his residence.
Mr. Alford was born in Wake County, NC, on April
27, 1937 the son of the late Maltis Sidney and Lilly Taylor Alford. He was
preceded in death by his sisters, Mabelle Richardson, Nona Mae Lynch and Edna
Earl Alford; also two brothers, Douglas Alford and Herbert Forrest Alford.
Surviving are his loving wife of 41 years, Jo
Perry Alford of the home; two daughters, Talmsi Alford Schultz and husband,
Bobby of Scotts Hill, NC, and Kimberly Alford Jones and her fiance, Ricky
Andrews of Holly Ridge, NC; three grandsons, Rob Schultz of Scotts Hill, Taylor
Jones and Hunter Jones both of Holly Ridge; three sisters, Mary Earp of
Raleigh, Sue Bunn and husband, Connie of Zebulon, NC, and Frances Jenkins of
Wilson, NC; a brother, Jessie W. (Jack) Alford and wife, Lydia of Wilmington,
NC.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Friday, June 19, 1998 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel by Rev. Curtis
Campbell.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m.
Friday, in Zebulon Town Cemetery, Zebulon, NC.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. on
Thursday at Andrews Mortuary. Market Street Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Talmadge B. Alford (SS# issued in
NC), last residence Holly Ridge, Onslow Co., NC.
See the obituary of his brother Jessie Willard
Alford in this compilation.
Talmadge B. Alford is buried in Zebulon Town
Cemetery; his gravestone says “Pop” and confirms his birth and death dates.
A gravestone next to him is for his wife, Jo Perry Alford, “Grandmother,” b. 25
Sept 1937, no death date.
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TERRY WHITLEY ALFORD
Nephew of Cecil Calbert Alford, AAFA #0716
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 19 August 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
RALEIGH—Terry Whitley Alford, 50 of Raleigh, died Sunday.
Mr. Alford was born in Zebulon, NC, son of the
late Johnny Proctor and Nellie Whitley Alford. Mr. Alford received a Bachelor
of Architecture degree from North Carolina State University in 1971 and a
Master of Regional Planning degree from the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill in 1974. In 1978 Mr. Alford founded and has served as the president
of PDA, an architectural and management consulting firm located in Cameron
Village in Raleigh. He is a nationally recognized expert in health care
facility design, campus master planning, and rural health policy and program
development. Mr. Alford was author of “Facility Planning, Design and
Construction of Rural Health Centers.”
Mr. Alford was a member of the American
Institute of Architects, American Planners Association, American Hospital
Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation, NC Fund for Historic
Preservation, Environmental Design Research Association, Rural American, Inc.,
Southeast Planners Network, Small Town Futures Institutes, Urban Land
Institute, sponsor of a North Carolina State University Fellowship for the
School of Design, and a member of the Raleigh Kiwanas.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy M. Lane; son,
Sean Whitley Lane Alford; one sister, Evelyn York of Raleigh; and one brother,
John P. Alford Jr. of Rocky Mount.
Visitation at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Raleigh,
Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at Hayes Barton
United Methodist Church, Raleigh, Wednesday at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, the Division of Neurosurgery Research
Fund at UNC-CH, and the Neurosurgery Division Research Fund at Duke University.
In another
article:
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 19 August 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Terry W. Alford, Architect of Raleigh’s Artspace
RALEIGH—Terry Whitley Alford, an architect active in the
redevelopment of downtown Raleigh, died of a cerebral aneurism Sunday at Rex
Hospital. He was 50.
Alford’s work included designing
Artspace-Raleigh’s studio center dealership. He also designed Market Plaza, the
Moore Square Station parking deck, the Millbrook Elementary School addition and
the Millbrook Pool complex.
For the Artspace and Moore Square Station
projects, he received the Sir Walter Raleigh Award from the city.
In a 1983 interview, Alford said Raleigh should
cherish its inner city. “Downtown Raleigh is a very special place because it
has a sense of antiquity,” he said. “There has been a there there for almost
200 years.”
For the past 19 years, Alford was the president
of PDA, a Raleigh architecture and management services consulting firm....
Alford also was a nationally recognized expert
in the design of healthcare facilities, writing a book called “Facility
Planning, Design and Construction of Rural Health Centers.”
According to a statement from PDA, Alford was
especially proud of the architectural services he provided to the Regional
Health Care Agencies in Arkansas, Kentucky and West Virginia—organizations that
offer low-cost health-care services to the rural areas of those states.
Born Dec. 17, 1946, in Zebulon, he received an
architecture degree from N.C. State University in 1971 and a master of regional
planning degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974.
Alford sponsored an N.C. State University
fellowship for the School of Design, where he lectured....
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his uncle Robert Franklin Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Terry Whitley 1946 NC1,
Jonnie Proctor 19142, Jonnie Williford 1884 NC3, Berkley
Moses 1849 NC4, Kisar 1814 NC5.
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THOMAS MANUEL ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Monday, 25 December 2000
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004 and Spring 2006
CHAPEL HILL—Thomas Manuel Alford Jr., 68, of 105 Garden St.,
died Sunday, December 24, 2000. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at
1:00 at Westwood Cemetery, Carrboro.
Surviving are his wife, Alice Woody Alford; two
daughters, Deborah Alford George, and Karen Alford Cook; one son, William
Thomas “Billy” Alford; a sister; and a brother.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that T.M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 Jan 1932, last
residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his siblings Virginia Alford
McCartney and James Monroe “Monk” Alford in this compilation.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the births of 4 children of Thomas Manuel Alford [Sr.] in Chatham Co. All
were born in Williams township except Virginia, whose birth is indexed on the
Delayed Births list with no town. No mother is named: Infant son, 1 Dec 1926;
Virginia D., 17 Sept 1927; Willie Mae, 30 Dec 1934; Thomas Manuel Jr., 23 Jan
1932.
From North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–2004
(Ancestry.com): Thomas Manuel Alford Jr. died 24 Dec 2000 in Durham, Durham
Co., NC, born 23 Jan 1932 in Chatham Co., NC, was cremated.
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TIFFANY LITICIA ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday, 16 October 2008
GREENSBORO—Tiffany Liticia Alford, of 909 Hackett Street,
formerly of Archdale, died of injuries sustained in an auto accident on Monday,
October 13, 2008.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at
Harshaw Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Randleman, Rev. Dr. Roseman,
officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
She is survived by parents, Portia and Ray
Alford, and one sister, Sharae’ Alford all Archdale; her finance’, Gregory J.
James of Greensboro; grandmother, Mary Lee Alford of Thomasville; grandfather,
Freddie Alford of Manhattan, N.Y.; aunts, Pamela (Allen) Bostic, Pattie
(Jerome) Greene all of Randleman, Penny (Kevin) Carroll, Sumter, S.C.,
Priscilla (Terry) Alston, Greensboro, Pearl (Ricky) Moss, Mary Knotts, and
Gloria Alford all of Thomasville; uncles, Tommy Alford, Upper Marlboro, Md.,
Sammy Alford, Manhattan, N.Y., Albert Alford, Darlington, S.C., and Joey
(Sandra) Stevens Thomasville.
Family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m.
prior to the service. Arrangements entrusted to Gailes Funeral Home, Inc.
Offer condolences at www.
news-record.com/nr/obits/
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TOMAS C. ALFORD, JR.
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Tuesday, 26 October 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ROWLAND [Robeson Co.]—Tomas Cortez Alford Jr., infant son of
Keisha Davis and Tomas C. Alford Sr., of 305 W. Jackson St. died Friday.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m.
today in Cedar Grove Cemetery…. Arrangements are being handled by Jackson
Funeral Home.
In addition to his parents, Tomas is survived by
a sister, Sadaria Paylor of the home; his maternal grandmother, Bobbie A. Davis
of Rowland; his maternal grandfather, Reginald McCall of Rowland; his paternal
grandparents, Pamela and Lee Campbell of Rowland; his maternal
great-grandmothers, Maggie Davis and Arnetha McCall, both of Rowland; and his
paternal great-grandparents, Winford and Annie Alford of Rowland.
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VADA LOUISE RUSSELL ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 14 June 2008
Vada Louise Russell Alford, 70, of Wilmington,
N.C., formerly of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the home
of her niece after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her son, Wilbern
Lee Alford Jr., “Hot Rod,” whom she loved dearly; her parents John and Donnie
Russell; her sisters, Geraldine Rogers and Connie Justice.
She is survived by her husband, Wilbern Lee
Alford Sr., “Shorty”; daughters, Karen Kapl and husband, Thomas, and Dora
Jones; son, Ritchie Alford and wife, Angie; grandchildren, Wayne and Jackie
Meadows, Channie Alford, Christopher and Jeremy Jones; and great-grandchildren,
Christine, Tristan, Teagan, Kaitlin, Kevin, all of Wilmington. Also surviving
are sister, Ella Loveless of St. Albans; brothers, Ronnie Russell of Florida,
Eugene Russell, Charles Ervin Russell of St. Albans, and a host of nieces and
nephews and family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday,
June 15, 2008, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans,
with the Rev. Juanita Eads officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial
Park, Dunbar....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Vada L. Alford (SS# issued in WV or NC) was born 19 Apr 1938,
last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.
Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 maintains a
website for the Descendants
of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and
historical information.
Her husband’s lineage: Wilbern Lee ???? WV1,
Andy William 1909 WV2, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV3, James Bird
1855 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6,
John 1735 Ireland7.
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VENICE LEWIS ALFORD
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—3 November 1990
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
Mr. Venice Lewis Alford, 81, of 933 Hutton
Street, died Friday, November 2, 1990, at his residence. He was born February
13, 1909 in Bryson City, La. to Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis [sic]. Mr.
Alford retired from the United States Army and the reserves after 35 years of
service. He was also retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 44 years
of service. He was a member of Urban Street Baptist Church and a volunteer at
Forsyth Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth W. Alford, of
the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary Alford, Sr. and Donna Alford, of
Lexington; one grandson, Gary Alford, Jr. of Lexington; two great
grandchildren, Jennifer and Heather Alford.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel…. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial
Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Venice Alford (SS# issued in NC).
See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth
Whitaker Alford, and his son Gary Lee Alford in this compilation. We published
the obituary of his niece Christine Elizabeth Alford Deaton (daughter of his
brother Prentice) in Arkansas Obituaries.
Bryson City, LA, is probably Bryceland,
Bienville Parish, LA.
On William Lewis Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 44, a foreman at R.J. Reynolds Co.,
living in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC. He names Mrs. Mattie Alford of the
same address as his nearest relative. His birth date is 10 Dec 1873.
William appears as Walter on early census
reports.
1930
Winston-Salem
(District 48), Forsyth Co., NC
Dwelling
#71
William
L. Alford head 52 MS MS MS tobacco checker
age
36 at first marriage
Mattie wife 42 NC
NC NC age 26 at first marriage
Venice son 21 LA MS
NC tobacco factory machine operator
Prentice son 25 LA
MS NC tobacco factory machine operator
age
21 at first marriage
Emma dau-in-law 19 NC
NC NC age 15 at first marriage
Christinia granddau 3 NC
LA NC
Margaret
M. granddau 1 NC LA NC
Willie son 15 NC
MS NC
Ethel dau 12 NC
MS NC
Howard son 9 NC
MS NC
1920
Winston-Salem
Ward 3 (District 96), Forsyth Co., NC
Dwelling
#299
Willie
L. Alford head 35 MS MS MS tobacco factory checker
Mattie wife 32 NC
NC NC
Venice dau 9 LA MS
NC
[incorrectly
identified as female and daughter]
Printice son 14 LA
MS NC
Willie son 3 NC
MS NC
Ethel dau 1-7/12 NC
MS NC
1910
Police
Jury Ward 2 (District 4), Bienville Parish, LA
Dwelling
#205
Willie
Alford head 36 MS MS MS lumber mill laborer
[this
name could be Walter] first marriage, 7
years
Sallie wife 30 AL
AL AL 3 children, 2 living
Prentis son 5 LA
MS AL
Vennie son 1-3/12 LA MS AL
1900
Police
Jury Ward 2 (District 4), Bienville Parish, LA
Dwelling
#154
Julious
C. Alford head 77 b. Jan 1823 AL NC NC farmer,
m. 34 years
Arminacy wife 52 b.
Jan 1848 MS SC SC 4 children, 4 living
Walter
L. son 24 b. Dec 1875 MS AL MS
Sarah dau 20 b.
Feb 1880
1880
Steens
Creek (District 74), Rankin Co., MS
Dwelling
#90
J.C.
Alford head 56 MS NC NC farmer
Amarinthy wife 30 MS
AL AL
Warren son 12 MS
MS MS
Cathrine dau 8 MS
MS MS
Walter son 5 MS
MS MS
Laura dau 2 MS
MS MS
1870
Township
4 (Post Office Brandon), Rankin Co., MS
Dwelling
#90
Julius
C. Alford 40 AL farmer
R.
Manutha 19 MS
Warren 12 MS
John 14 MS
George 12 MS
William 10 MS
Warren 3 MS
Clark
Alena 28 MS
(female)
His lineage: Venice Lewis 1909 LA1,
William/Walter Lewis 1875 MS2, Julius C. 1823 AL3, John
1801 NC4.
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VERNAL GASPER ALFORD, JR.
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday, 13 October 2005
GREENSBORO—The Rev. Vernal Alford Jr., “Shorty”, 80, died
Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Guilford Health Care Center.
The funeral will be held at 12 p.m. Friday at
Bethel AME Church, 200 Regan Street, Greensboro, with the Rev. Dr. Norman Handy
officiating and the Rev. Cornelius Holland, eulogist Burial will follow at
Trinity Cemetery. Family visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the
church.
He was the eldest of seven children born to the
late Vernal Sr., and Ometia Brown Alford on Aug. 2, 1925, in Trinity. He was
educated in Trinity and Boston, Mass., and was under the tutelage of the late
Rev. Evangelist Frost, pastor of St. Mary’s United Methodist Church (formerly
Methodist Episcopal Church), Trinity and the late Rev. Walter C. Davis of
Charles St. AME Church, Boston, Mass. At. St. Mary’s, he was active in the
Sunday school, prayer service and organized the youth choir. After moving to
Boston, he joined the AME denomination in August 1956, where he worked as an
usher and class leader and attended Sunday school and prayer meeting. An
ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church for 38
years, he served churches in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Bermuda, Delaware,
and New Jersey, until illness forced his retirement in 1996. After retirement,
he relocated to Greensboro, where he joined and was active at Bethel AME
Church. Two sisters, Cora M. Miller and Carolyn Boone, both preceded him in
death.
Survivors left to mourn his memory include his
wife of 47 years, Mrs. Georgia Reed Alford of the home; two sons, Vernal III
(Linda T.) of Greensboro and Peter Arnel (Cynthia) of Forney, Texas; one
grandson, Julian D.; two granddaughters, Briana G. and Celena A. Alford, all of
Greensboro; two sisters, Juanita Bell (Edward) of Durham and Sadie Bennett of
Greensboro; two brothers, Dr. Howard Alford (Evelyn) and William O. Alford
(Christine), all of Greensboro; one goddaughter, Cathy Shelbourne of Boston,
Mass.; one aunt, Catherine “Kitty” Brown of High Point; four sisters-in-law;
two brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and
friends....
Haizlip Funeral Home, High Point is in charge of
arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.haizlipfuneralhome.com
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his mother, Ometia Brown Alford, and siblings Howard Lee
Alford, Juanita Alford Bell, and Carolyn Delois Alford Boone in this
compilation.
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VIOLA V. RUSSELL HALFORD
Thos. Shepherd &
Son Funeral Directors
Hendersonville, NC—_____ December 2008
Viola Russell Halford, 87, of Hendersonville, passed
away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 following a long illness.
She was born in Henderson County, the daughter
of the late J.B. Russell and Bertie Russell and had been an area resident all
of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she is
preceded in death by her husband, Roy Halford, who passed away in 2005.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Rayle
of Roswell, GA; Vicki Styles of Hendersonville; five grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30PM,
Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Oak Dale Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 1 to 2PM Saturday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Viola V. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 July 1921,
last residence Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC.
See the obituary of her husband, Roy Lee
Halford, in this compilation.
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VIRGINIA ALFORD ROSE
HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE
High Point, Guilford Co., NC—Wednesday, 11 June 2008
ROXBORO—Virginia Alford Rose, 86, of 233 Alleghany Dr., died
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at her home. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Rose is survived by her husband, James H.
Rose; two sons, Gary A. Rose and Joel E. Rose.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday
at the Brooks & White Chapel. Burial will follow in Burchwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Brooks & White
Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box 165, Roxboro, NC, 27573.
Condolences may be sent to
www.brooksandwhite.com.
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VIRGINIA “DOT” ALFORD MCCARTNEY
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 4 March 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
CARRBORO [Orange Co.]—Virginia A. (Dot) McCartney, 71, of
Carrboro died Tuesday [March 2] at UNC Hospitals.
A native of Carrboro, Dot worked 20 years at
Cliff’s Meat Market.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00
a.m. Friday at the Lawrence Road Baptist Church in Hillsborough. Burial will
follow in Westwood Cemetery in Carrboro….
She is survived by 3 daughters, Ann Earles of
Durham, Wanita Frank of Timberlake and Jane McCartney-Ingalls of the home; 1
son, Herbert McCartney of Hillsborough; 1 sister, Willie Mae Kimball of
Smithfield; 2 brothers, Monroe Alford and Thomas Alford both of Chapel Hill; 9
grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening
from 7-9 at Walkers Funeral Home.
Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be made
to the American Cancer Society, 620 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Virginia A. McCartney (SS# issued in NC) was born 17 Sept
1927.
See the obituaries of her brothers John Monroe “Monk”
Alford and Thomas Manuel Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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VIRGINIA HALFORD COLLINS
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC— Monday, 29 June 1998
LUGOFF—Mrs. Virginia Halford Collins, 72, died June 28 1998.
Funeral services are 11 AM Wednesday at Lugoff First Baptist Church with burial
in the church cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 PM Tuesday in Kornegay Funeral Home,
Lugoff-Elgin Chapel.
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VOYD HOMER ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Sunday, 11 October 1992
THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]—Voyd Homer Alford, 70, of 1020
West Holly Hill road died Oct. 10, 1992, at his home.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Southside
Baptist Church. Burial will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
A native of Davidson County, he was employed
with Thomasville Furniture Co., and was a World War II Navy veteran. He was
also a member of Southside Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher,
deacon, lay minister and Senior Citizens club member.
Surviving are wife, Allie McDowell; son, Jerry
Don Alford of Thomasville; sisters, Mrs. Jackquline Tucker of Thomasville, Mrs.
Pam Brooks of High Point; half-sister, Mrs. Norma Hall of Lake Norman;
half-brother, John Jackson of McCallan, Texas; stepbrothers, Garland and Carmie
Alford, both of Thomasville; one grandchild.
The family will be at Sechrest Funeral Home 7-9
tonight....
Photo
from Holly Hill Memorial Park, Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Voyd H. Alford (SS# issued in NC)
was born 7 June 1922.
See the obituary of his wife, Allie McDowell
Alford, in this compilation.
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WALTER CHARLES ALFORD
DAILY SOUTHERNER
Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—Thursday, 28 October 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
W. Charles Alford, 69, passed away Wednesday
[Oct 27]. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First
Pentecostal Holiness Church…. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park
with full military rites.
Charles retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant
First Class.
He is survived by his loving family including
his wife, Mary Alford; a daughter, Audrey Alford of Tarboro; sons, John Alford
and wife Dee of Tarboro; Chuck Alford and wife Lorie of Wilmington; sisters,
Tola Walker, Bonnie Alford and Cherry Walker, all of Tarboro; father, Albert
Walker of Tarboro and stepson, Mike Riley and wife Belinda of Tarboro….
Arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Walter C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 25 Feb 1935.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Walter Charles Alford in Edgecombe Co. on 25 Feb 1934 [sic],
the son of Jessie Bruce Alford. His sister Bonnie Lynne was b. 12 Dec 1939.
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WALTER DOUGLAS ALFORD
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Wednesday, 11 October 2006
Walter Douglas Alford, age 66, son of Carletha
Spears Alford and the late John Thomas Alford Sr., passed away Friday, Oct. 6,
2006, in Charlotte.
Mr. Alford, a former resident of Laurel Hill,
graduated from Carver High School in 1961.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct.
11, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Grier’s Funeral Service Chapel, 115 North Cloudman
Street, Charlotte, N.C., 28216. The Rev. Paul G. Murphy will officiate.
In another
article:
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 10 October 2006
Mr. Walter D. Alford, 66, of Charlotte, died
October 6, 2006. Funeral is 1 PM Wednesday at the A.S. Grier Memorial Chapel.
Burial in Beatties Ford Memorial Garden....
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WENDY ALFORD SPEEGLE
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Monday, 29 June 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Mrs. Wendy Alford Speegle, 37, of Fayetteville
died Thursday.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday
in Radney Funeral Home chapel in Mobile, Ala. Burial will be in Fairhope Memory
Gardens.
Mrs. Speegle is survived by her husband, Ken
Speegle of Fayetteville; a son, Zane A. Speegle of Fayetteville; a daughter,
Carly E. Speegle of Fayetteville; her mother, Patricia McPhail of Daphne, Ala.;
her father, Richard Alford of Hayden, Ala.; a brother, Ty Alford of Wesley
Chapel, Fla.; and a sister, Noelle Tirado of Tampa, Fla....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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WESLEY GARLAND ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC— Monday, 23 June 2008
ELIZABETHTOWN—Wesley Garland Alford, 71, of Elizabethtown,
died Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Services: Funeral, 11 a.m. Tuesday in Wesley’s
Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial in church cemetery.
Visitation: 6 to 8 tonight at Bladen-Gaskins
Funeral Home & Cremations in Elizabethtown.
Survived by: Wife, Bettie; sons, Michael,
Kenneth, Douglas and Bryan; half brother, John Kennard; sister, Nancy Hoyle;
and two grandchildren.
In another
article:
Bladen-Gaskins
Funeral Home & Cremations
Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., NC—_____ June 2008
Wesley Garland Alford, 71, of Elizabethtown,
entered into rest Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Mr. Alford was born in Virginia to Robert and
Gladys York Alford. He worked as an accountant.
He was predeceased by his parents Robert and
Gladys Alford and one son, Joseph E. Scarborough.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Bettie D.
Alford of the home; four sons, Michael Alford and wife, Maria, Kenneth Alford,
Douglas Alford, and Bryan Alford all of Newport News, Virginia; one
half-brother, John Kennard of San Diego, California; one sister, Nancy Hoyle of
Hampton, Virginia; and two grandchildren, Jonathan Alford and Heather Alford.
Visitation is planned for Monday, June 23, 2008
from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. The funeral
will be Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:00 am at Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist
Church with Rev. Rusty Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the church’s
cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Wesley G. Alford (SS# issued in ME) was born 11 Dec 1936, last
residence Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., NC.
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WESLEY GARRETT “GARY” ALFORD
THE EXCHANGE
Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Monday, 30 July 2007
Mr. Wesley Garrett “Gary” Alford, 54, passed
away on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C.
The funeral service will be conducted on Monday
at 1:30 PM in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood
Memorial Park.
Gary was a native of Greenville and a graduate
of both the Pitt County Schools and East Carolina University. He and his wife,
Susan, were the owners and operators of King Sandwich for many years which was
located on 14th Street in Greenville. They were the original owners of Memories
Beach and Shag Club in Atlantic Beach.
Following his restaurant service, Gary worked
for several mortgage brokerage companies prior to forming innovative Mortgage
Solutions, Inc. in 2001, where he served as President. He was a previous board
member of the Pitt County Chamber of Commerce, member of the Greenville-Pitt
County Home builders Association, National Association of Mortgage Brokers, and
the ECU Pirate Club. In addition, he was a member of hte Memorial Baptist
Church.
An outgoing person by nature, Gary felt truly
blessed to have the number of friends he made over the years. His family was
his passion and they strengthened him in many ways. Many will remember Gary for
his warm smile and for being a diehard East Carolina University fan. He
embraced football season and thoroughly enjoyed tailgating with his friends.
Gary and Susan spent many enjoyable weekends at Atlantic Beach. Stress almost
seemed to disappear when crossing over the bridge. They enjoyed gathering with
friends, boating, cooking out and going shagging. Gary was a loving son,
husband, father, brother, and uncle and will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved him.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Arthur
S. “Ott” Alford in 1982.
He is survived by: wife of 23 years, Susan R.
Alford; son, Joshua Dail and wife Kim; mother, Bet Alford McMahan, all of
Greenville; brothers Randy C. Alford of Charlotte and W.Scott Alford of
Greenville; 6 nieces and nephews; mother and father-in-law, Letha and Kenneth
Raper; brother-in-law Ken Raper and wife, Pat, of Swansboro; and sisterin- law,
Ann Marie Rogers, of Greenville.
The family received friends Sunday from 4 to 6
PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. The family would like to extend their heartfelt
appreciation for the outreach they received during Gary’s illness. Friends are
encouraged to consider organ donation as this was Gary’s need and availability
is very limited.
Memorial contributions may be made to: ECU
Educational Foundation (Pirates Club), East Carolina University, Ward Sports
Medicine Building, Suite 304, Greenville, NC 27858- 4353 or The Memorial
Baptist Church, 1510 SE Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858.
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WILBUR HOLLIS ALFORD
Brother of Katherine Bailey Alford Echols, AAFA #0364
Uncle of Ruth Echols McNinch, AAFA #0368
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—20 March 1999
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
MACCLESFIELD—Wilbur H. Alford, 90, died Friday. Mr. Alford
was a former resident of Benson. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday,
Macclesfield Presbyterian Church....
Graveside services will be held 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Lee Family Cemetery in the Meadow Community Area, near Benson, NC.
Surviving: daughter, Anne A. Smith of Dallas,
TX; son, W. Jerry Alford of Marietta, GA; sister, Katherine A. Echols of Macclesfield;
four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Family will be receive friends at Macclesfield
Presbyterian Church, 7-9 p.m. and other times at the home of Mrs. Katherine
Echols, Macclesfield.
Funeral arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home,
Tarboro.
AAFA NOTES: Wilbur
was the son of Lawrence O’Bryan Alford and Linda May Winstead, grandson of
Henry Hardy Alford and Emily Pope, and great-grandson of Axum/Exum and
Elizabeth (?) Alford. He was married to Lude Carrie Lee who died 18 Jan 1982.
Wilbur was unable to attend the last reunion of
the Henry Hardy Alford descendants in October 1998, in Kenly, NC. He was missed
then and his passing will be mourned.
“Katherine Bailey Alford Echols and Her Family,”
in AAFA ACTION Winter 1998, pp. 63–64, includes a photo of Wilbur as a
child with his parents, twin sister Katherine, and brother Charles. Other
articles on this family: “Descendants of Henry H. Alford 1826–1887, September
1991, pp. 15–17; “Lawrence O’Bryan Alford,” March 1992, p. 31, with more
photos; and the obituary for Charles Winstead Alford, June 1992, p. 32.
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WILBURN JOHN HALFORD
HENDERSONVILLE TIMES-NEWS
Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC—Tuesday, 15 April 2003
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
Wilburn J. Halford, 76, of Hendersonville, died
Monday, April 14, 2003, at Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House after an
extended illness.
He was a native and lifelong resident of
Henderson County. His parents were the late Pose W. Halford and Emma Bishop
Halford. Mr. Halford was an Army veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of
sergeant. He was a member of Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206
and the Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77. He retired from Select Foods
after more than 20 years.
Survivors include four sons, Steve Halford of
Talladega, Alabama, Tony (Tammy) Halford, Craig (Denise) Halford, and Rick
(Marie) Halford of Hendersonville; three daughters, Linda G. Stepp and Betty R.
Freeman, both of Hendersonville, and Paula D. Barnett of South Carolina; two
brothers, Hubert (Jackie) of Burlington and Al (Pauline) of Asheville; two
sisters, Bertie (Clyde) Brown and Azalee Frisbee both of Hendersonville; 14
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A son, Johnny M. Halford, preceded him in death.
The funeral was held on Wednesday at Shepherd’s
Church Street Chapel. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Thomas
Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Wilburn J. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 7 May 1926.
See the obituaries of his son, Johnny Michael
Halford; and his sisters Hazel Marie Halford Chilen and Bertie Louise Halford
Brown in this compilation.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Wilburn Halford on 7 May 1926 in Henderson Co., the son of
Pose Halford and Emma Bishop. Wilburn John Halford and Clarice Rachel Tallent
(her name is also listed as Rachel Clarice and Talent) are listed as the
parents of these children in Henderson Co.: Linda Gail, b. 23 Sept 1949; Steve
Wilburn, b. 26 June 1951; Tony Marvin, b. 2 June 1956; Samuel Craig, b. 9 Feb
1958; Richard Stuart, b. 21 March 1961; Betty Ruth, b. 13 Dec 1959; and Paula
Denise, b. 29 Oct 1967.
His HALFORD lineage: Wilburn John 1926 NC1,
Pose William 1883 NC2, David ??3.
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WILLARD CLAYTON ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Monday, 18 September 2000
THOMASVILLE—Mr. Willard Clayton Alford, 74, of 200 Koontz
Ave., died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, at Hillside Park Baptist Church, with interment in Holly Hill
Memorial Park Cemetery.
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WILLER MAE ALFORD PRIVETTE
FRANKLIN TIMES
Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Wednesday, 6 June 2007
ZEBULON—Willer Mae Alford Privette, 86, died Friday, June 1,
2007. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 4, at Stoney Hill Freewill
Baptist Church. Burial was in Pine Ridge Baptist Church cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her only daughter,
Brenda Privette Perry.
Surviving: son-in-law, Wiley Perry of Zebulon;
three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon.
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WILLIAM ALFRED ALFORD
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—22 April 1992
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
Mr. William “Bill” Alfred Alford, 72, of 4687
Baux Mountain Road died Monday, April 20, 1992. He was born February 22, 1920
in Horry County, S.C. to Joe and Dannie Capps Alford. Mr. Alford was a truck
driver for Hennis-Spector Freight Co. before retiring in 1977 after 29 years of
service. He served in the Army during World War II and was of the Baptist
faith.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth “Lib” Conner
Alford of the home; three daughters, Diane Jones, Cathy Lawson and Missy
Alford, all of Winston-Salem; one son, William A. Alford, Jr. of Charlotte,
three special granddaughters, Heather “Bug” Jones, Stacy Cook and Katie Alford;
one grandson, his buddy, Billy Gray Lawson; three sisters, Annie Byrd of Marion
S.C., Minnie Roberts of Gallavants Ferry, S.C. and Gracie Johnson of
Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Marvin Alford of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a very
special sister-in-law, Ann Husted of the home.
A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel…. Memorials may be made to Hospice of
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County or the Diabetes Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: The
deceased’s parents were enumerated in 1920 Horry Co. SC along with daughters
Annie and Winnie. Since census day in 1920 was January 1, William did not make
that listing. We have not been able to determine the parents of Joe Alford.
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WILLIAM DALLAS ALFORD
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Wednesday, 13 May 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
William Dallas Alford, 85, resident of 500
Pickwick Trail, died Monday morning in the VA Medical Center following
declining health.
He had been a lifelong resident of Durham and
was the son of the late Thomas H. and Larceny Peed Alford. He was the husband
of the late Mozelle Clayton Alford. Mr. Alford was a retired employee of Nello
Teer after many years of employment. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist
Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jerri N.
Matthews of Pine Knoll Shores; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Jackson of Tarboro,
Mrs. Ruth Utley of Durham and Mrs. Mary Witt of Kentucky; one granddaughter,
Karen Matthews of San Marcos, Texas; and one grandson, Greg Matthews of San
Diego, Calif.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Thursday in Mt. Hermon Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Wednesday evening at
Clements Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother
Forrest Buck Peed Alford in this compilation.
William’s father Thomas Herndon Alford was the
son of William Dallas and his second wife Civil Eliza Sorrell Alford. They are
descendants of Lodwick Alford b. 1749 in NC.
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WILLIAM EDWIN ALFORD
WAKE WEEKLY
Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 9 September 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
William Edwin Alford, 75, of South Main Street,
died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. Mr. Alford was
born in Franklin County, the son of the late Ben Moore Alford and Martha Ella
Tharrington Alford.
He was a retired data processing supervisor with
Farm Bureau Insurance Company and served in the National Guard. He was a
long-time member of Glen Royal Baptist Church where he served in numerous
capacities including deacon and Sunday school secretary and was instrumental in
organizing and running the bus ministry program. He served as a Wake Forest
town commissioner for eight years as well as on the Wake Forest Fire Department
board of directors, the Fireman’s Relief Fund board of directors, the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board; the Tree Board; the Cemetery Advisory Board and the
Northern Wake Rescue Board of directors.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of 53 years,
Magdalene B. Alford; a son and daugh David and Lynn Alford of Raleigh; two
sisters, Ella Rue Price of Youngsville and Esther Jones Pearce of Raleigh; and
three grandchildren, Elizabeth Lynn Alford, David Ben Alford Jr. and Mary Ella
Alford. He was predeceased by a son, William Alford and by his brothers, Graham
Alford and Vernon Alford.
The funeral was held Sept. 6, at Glen Royal Baptist
Church…. Burial followed in the Wake Forest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark
Williams, John Mills, C.V. Bailey, Danny Blake, B.G. Bragg and Phillip Finn…
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that William E. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 Apr 1929.
William married Mary Magdalene Baker on 25 March
1951.
His lineage: William Edwin 1929 NC1,
Ben Moore 1891 NC2, William Joseph 1851 NC3, Hines Berry
1827 NC4, Thomas 1795 GA5, John 1747 NC6,
Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILLIAM RUSSELL ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0278
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Wednesday, 24 April 2002
Mr. William Russell Alford, 93, died Sunday at
Heritage Woods Retirement Community. Funeral services will be in New York at a
later date.
In another
article:
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Wednesday, 4 December 2002
William R. Alford Jr., 93, of Largo, Fla., died
April 21. Born in Brooklyn, he moved to Syracuse in 1943 and lived there until
moving to Largo in 1973. He retired in 1973 as director of sales for WSYR Radio
and TV after 30 years. He was former president of the Syracuse Advertising Club
and the Sales Executive Club. He was a member of Cazenovia Golf Club and
Sedgwick Farms Tennis Club. His first wife, Sarah, died in 1979; his second
wife, the former Jeanne Webber, died in 2000.
Survivors: Four sons, William R. III of Las
Cruces, N.M. [William Russell Alford, AAFA #0556], Richard R. of New York City
[Richard Robert Alford, AAFA #0557], Peter H. of Tilton, N.H. [Peter Henry
Alford, AAFA #0558], and Michael P. of Englewood, Fla. [Michael Preston Alford,
AAFA #0559]; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services: Were in Winston-Salem, N.C. Vogler
& Sons Funeral Home, Winston-Salem, had arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that William R. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 11 June 1908,
last residence Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.
His lineage: William Russell 1908 NY1,
William Russell 1884 NY2, William Madison 1858 NY3,
Thomas Kennedy 1838 NY4, Edwin Madison 1807 NY5, Consider
1778 England6.
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WILLIE FRED “WINFORD” ALFORD
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 27 November 2004
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
ROWLAND [Robeson
Co.]—Willie “Winford” Alford, 73, of 307 N. Walnut St., died Tuesday, Nov. 23,
2004, in Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.
Mr. Alford was an Army veteran.
Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Sunday in New Hope United
Methodist Church. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Hill’s Funeral Home of
Fairmont….
Survived by: Daughters, Pamela Campbell,
Patricia McCollum, Jacqueline Davis and Tonya; sister, Queen McCollum; 11
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Willie F. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 July 1931.
See the obituary of his wife Annie Mae Alford in
this compilation.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com),
lists the birth of Willie Fred Alford on 16 July 1931 in Robeson Co. to Sam
Alford and Avilla Brown.
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WILLIE MAE ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM
Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Monday, 11 December 2006
Willie Mae Alford, 74, died Friday, Dec. 8,
2006. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Light of Peace Baptist
Church.... Burial will be at Gardens of Gethsemane. Visitation will be held
from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service and other times at 116
Daniel Ave. in the Battleboro community.
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ZEBULON VANCE ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Zebulon Vance Alford, 87, departed earth for his
celestial home Monday [July 16].
The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Carlisle Funeral Home.... The burial will follow at Edgecombe
Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irene
Tyndal Alford; son, Zebulon Vance Alford, Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Raleigh;
daughter, Donna Pridgen and husband, Billy of Cary; grandson, Zebulon Vance
Alford, III; granddaughter; Martha Vann Alford; sisters, Louise Babcock of
Wilmington, and Lena Edmondson of Youngsville; and several nieces and nephews....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Zeb V. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 Jan 1920, last
residence Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC.
See the obituary of his sister Lena Rivers
Alford Edmondson in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s
published genealogy, Known
Descendants of Jesse Alford.
His lineage: Zebulon Vance 1920 NC, Zebulon 1888
NC, Jesse 1836 NC, Edmund 1814 NC, Jesse 1765 NC.
