NORTH CAROLINA OBITUARIES

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NORTH CAROLINA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

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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 included 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 MAY 2011

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

*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:

1. Descendants of Exum Alford b. about 1788 NC (DNA Group One)

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

3. Known Descendants of Julius Alford (1717–1771), Three Generations (DNA Group One)

This line goes back to #2. See also the separate genealogies for Julius’s children and grandchildren:

John Alford about 1747

Jacob Alford about 1781 NC (5 Generations)

Isaac Alford about 1782 NC (4 Generations)

Abraham Alford about 1787 NC (4 Generations)

Thomas Alford about 1795 NC (5 Generations)

Isaac Alford about 1748

Elizabeth Alford Clifton about 1780 NC (4 Generations)

Gilbert Alford about 1780 NC (4 Generations)

Bailey Alford about 1781 NC (5 Generations)

Elias Alford about 1795 NC (4 Generations)

Jacob Alford Aug 15 1761 (2 Generations)

Needham Judge Alford 1789 NC (5 Generations)

Edwin Barksdale Alford 1792 NC (5 Generations)

Lucy Alford Maines about 1793 NC (5 Generations)

Julius C. Alford 1797 GA (4 Generations)

William Alford 1804 GA [A-33](5 Generations)

Nancy Alford Berryhill 1805 GA (4 Generations)

John Seaborn Alford 1807 LA[A-3] (4 Generations)

Seaborn John Alford 1807 LA (4 Generations)

Moses Alford 1810 LA (3 Generations)

Joseph W. Alford 1816 LA (3 Generations)

Martha Alford Stovall 1820 LA (5 Generations)

4. Known Descendants of Kisar Alford and Martha M. Upchurch

5. Known Descendants of Jesse Alford b. ca 1765 NC

6. Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) (DNA Group One)

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

This line goes back to #2. See also the separate genealogies for Lodwick’s children and grandchildren:

Jacob Alford 1738: Known Descendants of Jacob Alford & Mary Pace

See Also Joan Harley's Jacob Alford Family History

Sion Alford 1763 (5 Generations)

James Alford 1764 (5 Generations)

Warren Alford 1770 (5 Generations)

Charity Alford Thompson 1776 (5 Generations)

Elias Alford 1779 [A-28] 4 Generations)

Wiley Alford 1783 ( 5 Generations)

Kinchen Alford 1768

William Alford 1794 NC (4 Generations)

Sippi Alford 1800 NC (4 Generations)

Kinchen Alford 1812 NC (3 Generations)

8. Known Descendants of Lockhard Alford and Tabitha Cook

This line may go back to #7. Mary Green Alford Intellini, AAFA #0707, considered Kinchen 1768 NC to be the father of Lockhard Alford. He may have been, but there was no mention of Lockhard in Kinchen’s will and no other evidence.

9. Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760 (DNA Group One)

10. Known Descendants of Gabriel S. Alford, b. 1821 NC

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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry.com:

NC Births: North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000

NC Deaths: North Carolina Death Collection, 1908–2004

NC Death Certificates: North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909–1975

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ADA GRACE ALFORD WOODLIEF

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—15 September 2006

RALEIGH—Ada Grace Alford Woodlief, 89, of 6200 Old Wake Forest Road, died Thursday, September 14, 2006 at the home of her daughter. Ada Grace was born in Wake County on October 17, 1916 to the late Johnnie Alford and Mattie Perry Alford.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2006 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel, with Reverend John Nickalson officiating. Burial, Oak Grove Baptist church cemetery, 1487 NC Highway 96 East, Youngsville, NC 27596.

Surviving: children, Gail Deluca and her husband, Ralph of Raleigh, Buddy Woodlief of Garner, David Woodlief and his wife, Rhonda of Raleigh, Cindy Payne of Jonas Ridge; grandchildren, Chris Wilson and his wife, Mindy, Brian Woodlief, Heather Dail and her husband, Travis, Matt Woodlief, Brent Woodlief, Travis Payne, and Kyle Woodlief; six great-grandchildren; brother, Howard Alford of Zebulon; sisters, Christine Alford of Zebulon, Ruth A. Hicks of Zebulon, Sylvia A. Bolton of Raleigh; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willis S. Woodlief; son-in-law, Clifford Payne; brother, Jesse B. “Bill” Alford, Sr.; sister, Mavis A. Johnson.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Ada A. Woodlief (SS# issued in NC), last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her sister Eva Mavis Alford Lockleair Johnson in this compilation.

AAFA records list her father as Julius “Johnnie Boleus” Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Ada Grace 1916 NC¹, Julius 1895 NC², John Henry 1850 NC³, Julius 1823 NC⁴, Thomas 1795 GA⁵, John 1747 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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ADELL IRIS HUNT ALFORD

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Wednesday, 11 August 2004

Included 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. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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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 great-grandchildren and one great-great-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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Albert H. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 May 1908, last residence Nebo, McDowell Co., NC.

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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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

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, John 1645 VA⁸.

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ALINE ALFORD BLOWE

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—18 April 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aline A. Blowe (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 Jan 1922, last residence Emerald Isle, Carteret Co., NC.

See the obituaries of her siblings Christine Benton Alford and Paul Augustus Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

Her lineage: Aline 1922 NC¹, George Augustus 1884 NC², Sidney John 1851 NC³, John I. 1815 NC⁴, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁵.

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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 included the obituary of Alister’s mother, Lula Mae Breeden Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.

This obituary uses the spelling Laurenburg, but Laurinburg is the usual spelling.

North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958–2004 (Ancestry.com) lists Alister Alford and Mary Alford, married 22 Sept 1963, divorced 12 Dec 1994 in Scotland Co., NC.

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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, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann L. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

See the obituary of her brother-in-law Jack Arnold Alford Sr. in this compilation.

Her memorial at FindAGrave.com lists her as Virginia Ann Lumsden Alford and says she married Bobby Franklin Alford on 19 June 1951 in New Hanover Co., NC.

NC Births lists Bobby Franklin Alford, born 20 Apr 1929 in New Hanover Co., parents Woodard Franklin Alford and Tishie Wilkins. AAFA lists her as Harriet T. Wilkins.

Her husband’s lineage: Bobby Franklin 1929 NC¹, Woodard Franklin 1906 NC², John Franklin 1873 NC³, John H. ???? NC⁴.

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ANNA M. KING ALFORD

Aunt of Joyce Elizabeth Alford Pierce, AAFA #0341

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—9 July 1998

Anna M. Alford, 78, of Raleigh, died Sunday, July 5, 1998.

She was the wife of the late Hilliard B. Alford. A gifted and loving mother to her four children, Mrs. Alford was an active member of Sacred Heart Cathedral.

There she served as Registrar for the Catholic Daughters of America from 1952 to 1956 and a member of the Alter Society. She was a Kindergarten teacher at Cathedral Latin Elementary from 1966 to 1972. Mrs. Alford was the General Manager of American Answering Service and Physicians Exchange from 1972 through 1988.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

Surviving are: son, Francis R. Alford of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Elizabeth A. Hedgecock of Colfax, Regina A. Wilson of Raleigh, Mary Alford-Carman of Clayton; brothers, Thomas, Frank and Michael King, all of New Jersey; sisters, Magdalene Blue, Kathleen Petrone, and Regina Wisniewski, all of New Jersey; 13 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary's Street. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Photo from Brier Creek Memorial Gardens, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Robbins-Tjaden

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anna M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 Sept 1919, last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her niece Joyce Elizabeth Alford Pierce, AAFA #0341, in this compilation. It includes census information on her husband’s family.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her husband’s lineage: Hilliard Blair 1923 NC¹, Roscoe Calvin 1860 NC², Kisar 1814 NC³.

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ANNIE HILL ALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—10 November 1913

MAXTON, Nov. 9—This community was shocked yesterdaymorning to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Neill Alford of Floral College, three miles north of town. She had been ill for only a few days and her condition was considered srious, but no one was prepared for her death.

She was the only daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H.G. Neill [sic: Hill] and had bee married about two years. She leaves a little son just six months old.

Mr. Alford is one of the largest farmers inthis part of the State.

AAFA NOTES: Neill Alford, born 1868, married Annie Hill, born 1881, on 10 July 1912 in Smiths, Robeson Co., NC. Neill’s parents are Henry C. Alford and Clarkie Alford, and Annie’s are H.G. Hill and Kate Hill [North Carolina Marriages, 1759–1979 (FamilySearch.org)].

Her husband, Neill Alford, is descended from 2 Alford lines.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

Her husband’s paternal lineage: Neill 1867 NC¹, Henry Clay 1831 SC², Warren 1770 NC³, Jacob 1738 VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

Her husband’s maternal lineage: Neill 1867 NC¹, Clarky Jane McKay 1834 NC², Catherine 1797 NC³, Sion 1763, NC⁴, Jacob 1738 VA⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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ANNIE J. ALFORD REVELS

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Included 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 [Rowland, Robeson Co.] 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, last residence Rowland, Robeson Co., NC.

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ANNIE LEE ALFORD CHERRY

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

Norfolk, VA—28 August 1992

BETHEL, NC—Annie Alford Cherry, 98, died Aug. 27, 1992.

Mrs. Cherry was born in Edgecombe County.

She is survived by three daughters, including Irene C. Williams of Portsmouth and Lois C. Williams of Virginia Beach; a son; two sisters, including Sally Matthews of Portsmouth; and 13 grandchildren.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie A. Cherry (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 June 1894, last residence Greenville, Pitt Co., NC.

North Carolina Deaths, 1931–1994 [FamilySearch.org] lists Annie Alford Cherry, widowed, daughter of Alfonzo Alford and “Sally Jane.”

AAFA records list her as Annie Lee Alford, daughter of Alonzo Alfred Alford and Sally Jane Bullock, and her husband as Leon Cherry.

Her lineage: Annie Lee 1894 NC¹, Alonzo Alfred 1860 NC², Jesse 1836 NC³, Edmund 1814 NC⁴, Jesse 1765 NC⁵.

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ANNIE MAE ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 18 July 2001

Included 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

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

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, John 1645 VA⁸.

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ANTIMUS ALFRED

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Antimus Alfred of Charlotte died October 4, 2010. Services by A.E. Grier & Sons, Statesville Ave.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Antimus Alfred (SS# issued in NC) was born 11 May 1956, last residence Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

A.E. Grier & Sons traditionally serves the African-American community.

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ARIA MAE ALFORD McCLINTON

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—15 January 1999

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aria A. McClinton (SS# issued in NC), last residence Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Aria Mae McClinton, black, born 2 May 1919 in Forsyth Co., NC.

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ASSAD JULIL “AJ” ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 15 January 2006

Included 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.

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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, last residence not listed.

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AVIS PEARCE ALFORD

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Tuesday, 29 November 1988

Included 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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1988) dates of Avis P. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence State College, Centre Co., PA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her husband’s lineage: Doss 1906 NC¹, Patrick Hines 1858 NC², Hines Berry 1827 NC³, Thomas 1795 GA?⁴, John 1747 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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AZALEE W. 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Azalee W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 Dec 1921, last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

Calvary Memorial Cemetery traditionally serves the African-American community.

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BARBARA ANN ALFORD PAGE

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Monday, 27 January 2003

Included 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), last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

See the obituary of her father, Fred Alford, in this compilation.

Glennview Memorial Park traditionally serves the African-American community.

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BENJAMIN RANDOLPH “RANDY” ALFORD, JR.

Nephew of Mary Green Alford Intellini, AAFA #0707

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 2 April 2004

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

His lineage: Benjamin Randolph 1939 NC¹, Benjamin Randolph 1916 NC², Benjamin Smith 1888 NC³, James Oliver Bennett 1855 NC⁴, Bennett Henry 1818 NC⁵, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁶.

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BENJAMIN RANDOLPH ALFORD, SR.

Brother of Mary Green 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: SSDI records show that Benjamin R. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 Nov 1916, last residence Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his son Benjamin Randolph Alford Jr.; and his brother Freddy Lemuel Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Green Alford Intellini in Maryland Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

His lineage: Benjamin Randolph 1916 NC¹, Benjamin Smith 1888 NC², James Oliver Bennett 1855 NC³, Bennett Henry 1818 NC⁴, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁵.

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BENNETT HENRY ALFORD

No source (newspaper clipping found in Bible)

Probably Franklin County, NC—_____ January 1857

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

Departed this life at half past eight o’clock on Thursday evening the 22d inst., at his residence near the Eastern extremity of Cedar Creek in the County of Franklin from dropsy of the Chest, Mr. Bennett H. Alford in the thirty-ninth year of his age.

The deceased (together with many other relatives and a large circle of acquaintances and friends) left an affectionate wife and six interesting little children to bemoan their sad bereavement; he was an affectionate husband and an indulgent Father. He was born and raised in the County of Franklin, and highly esteemed by all who knew him, and regarded as being extremely industrious when in health, and a perfect moddle [sic] of an honest purpose in all of his dealings with his fellow men; he was for many years a strict member of the Baptist Church, and as we are informed had espired [sic] manifesting undoubted assurance of blissful immortality beyond the grave.

AAFA NOTES: A typewritten copy of this obituary was submitted by Member #51 Franceine Perry Rees, AAFA #0051. It is not clear who typed the copy or wrote the following notes that were included with the obituary:

Some of Bennett’s relatives by marriage (Bell sister-in-law and family) were said to have been living in New Orleans or nearby at the time of his death. According to family recollections, Bennett’s death occurred in a rare period of deep snow; it was impossible for his remains to be transported to the “family homeplace” so he was instead buried on the grounds of Mr. Harris, a friend and neighbor, under a cedar tree. The plantation is still intact, house and grounds, but the location of the tree is unknown. Grave was probably not marked.

From family bible records of Bennett and Mary Bell Alford—Bible title page dated 1844 (New Testament):

Bennett H. Alford born 23 Feb 1818

Mary Bell his wife born 4 Nov 1826

Their children:

Sarah Tabitha Alford born 25 Sept 1844 (remained unmarried)

Rebecca Jane Alford born 26 Nov 1845 (married —? Moye)

John R. Alford born 11 April 1849 [see obituary following]

*Sidney Lawrence Alford born 16 March 1851

Madison J. Alford born 3 June 1853 (remained unmarried)

James O. (?) Alford born 21 March 1855 (no record as yet)

Bennett H. Alford Married Mary Bell 19 Dec 1843.

Much illegible scrawling in covers and record pages—can read these: R.J. Alford’s Book presented By B.H. Alford her papa Henry Alford (name only) Willis P. Alford (name only) Jeremiah (name only)

* This son was later known by a reverse of this name, Lawrence Sidney Alford (called Lawrence). He married Susan Parker Arrington of Nash and Franklin Counties and left several children, including my grandmother.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

His lineage: Bennett Henry 1818 NC¹, Lockhard H. 1790 NC².

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BENNY LEE ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 12 September 2004

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006

RENNERT [Robeson Co.]—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, last residence Shannon, Robeson Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Benny Lee Alford, black, never married, cremated.

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BERNICE WILLIAMS ALFORD

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Photo from People’s Funeral Service, High Point, Guilford Co., NC

HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—26 November 2009

HIGH POINT—Mrs. Bernice Williams Alford, 90 departed this life Saturday, November 21, 2009, at her residence. She was born March 31, 1919, in McCall, SC to the late Mr. Richard and Mrs. Florence Williams McCall. Mrs. Bernice was educated in the Marlboro County, SC public school system. She was married to the late Johnny Alford. Many affectionately knew her as “Monk”. She loved the Lord and sharing time with her family, who will greatly miss her. She was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church until her health declined.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by seven children, and ten siblings.

Leaving to cherish her memories includes: three sons, Arthur L. (Shelby) Alford, Charles Alford all of High Point, NC and Lorenza (Charlene) Alford of Maxton, NC; five daughters, Louise (Frank Jr.) Bethea of Maxton, NC, Helen (Larry) Bennett of Bennettsville, SC, Lois Alford of McCall, SC, Sarah Alford and Elizabeth Alford both of High Point, NC; one sister, Elizabeth Williams; twenty eight grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank, Dr. Vicki Stovall, the staff of High Point Nephrology and Hospice Home at High Point.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church located at 715 Leonard Ave. High Point. Rev. F.O.Bass, officiating. Family visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. –2:00 p.m. at the church and other times at 2935 Triangle Lake Rd. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Professional arrangements entrusted to People’s Funeral Service, Inc. You may express your on-line condolences at www.peoplesfuneralservice.net.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernice Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

See the obituary of her son Billy Lee Alford in this compilation.

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BERRY GENE ALFORD

[Although he resided in SC, we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to NC.]

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Friday, 14 July 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

Berry Gene Alford, 40, of 1012 Dawson Dr., Columbia, SC, died suddenly Wednesday [July 12] 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Berry G. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 Dec 1954, last residence not listed.

NC Deaths lists Berry Gene Alford, white, died 12 July 1995 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, residence Beaufort Co., SC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Berry Gene 1954 NC¹, Hines Berry 1910 NC², Charles Berry 1882 NC³, Patrick Hines 1858 NC⁴, Hines Berry 1827 NC⁵, Thomas 1795 GA?⁵, John 1747 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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BERTHA LEE ALFORD WILLIFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Monday, 13 October 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006

ELIZABETHTOWN [Bladen Co.]—Mrs. Bertha Lee Alford Williford, 91, of Elizabethtown died Saturday [October 11] 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, last residence Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Bertha Lee Williford, white, born in SC, widowed.

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BERTHA SPENCER LITTLE ALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Saturday, 22 January 1994

ROCKINGHAM—Mrs. Bertha Alford, 85, died Jan. 18, 1994, at Hamlet Hospital. Funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6:30 to 8 tonight at McEachern Funeral Home.

Survivors are her brother, Henry Spencer of Laurinburg; sisters, Ms. Frances Covington of Washington, Ms. Carrie Thurman of Hillcrest Heights, Md., Ms. Helen Maynard; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

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FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Friday, 21 January 1994

Bertha Spencer Little Alford of Rockingham died Monday [January 17].

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertha S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 Feb 1908, but that she died 17 Jan 1994, last residence Rockingham, Richmond Co., NC.

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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.

NC Births 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, from Ancestry.com family trees: Bertie Louise 1919 NC¹, Posey Williamson 1883 NC², David J. 1855 NC³, Francis Asbury 1821 NC⁴, David C. 1792 NC⁵, John 1768 VA⁶, James 1737 NC⁷.

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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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

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.

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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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BETTY SUE ALFORD PICKETT

RANDOLPH GUIDE

Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC—8 April 2008

ASHEBORO—Betty Sue Alford Pickett, 79, of 700 S. Main St., died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital.

The funeral was held April 5, 2009, at Pugh Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Thames and the Rev. Pat Thames officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was a native of Columbus County, widow of Sam A. Pickett, retired from the N.C. Department of Transportation, member of Asheboro Friends Meeting and former volunteer for Hospice of Randolph.

Surviving are son, Rick Pickett of Troy; nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Asheboro Friends Meeting, 230 E. Kivett St., Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty A. Pickett (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 Sept 1929, last residence Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC.

Betty was the wife of Samuel Allen Pickett Jr. and the daughter of Joseph Henry Alford and Lucy Katherine Hensley.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.

Her lineage: Betty Sue 1929 NC¹, Joseph Henry 1900 NC², Noah Wellington 1859 NC³, unknown⁴, Samuel 1812 SC⁵.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Billy L. Alford (SS# issued in NC), but list his death date as 25 Apr 2002, last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Billy Lawrence Alford, white, born in New Hanover Co., NC.

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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.

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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.

See the obituary of his mother, Bernice Williams Alford, in this compilation.

NC Deaths lists Billy Lee Alford, black, divorced, born 24 Apr 1951 in SC.

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BILLY LEROY ALFORD

ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM

Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Tuesday, 14 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

Photo from Rock Mount Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy L. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC.

See the obituary of his wife, Gladys Narron Alford, in this compilation.

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BLANCA ALFORD de RUEDA

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 1 September 2000

Included 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, last residence not listed.

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.

NC Deaths lists Blanca Alford, white, divorced, died in Durham, Durham Co., resided in Zebulon, Wake Co., cremated.

Her lineage: Blanca 1938¹, Roberto 1868 Columbia SA², Henry 1828 England³.

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BOBBY ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 8 March 2011

Bobby Alford, 80, Wendell, died 03-07-2011. Arrangements: Strickland F.H., Wendell.

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Strickland Funeral Home

Wendell, NC—_____ March 2011

Oct. 27, 1930 – March 8, 2011

WENDELL—Bobby Alford, 80, died Monday. A native of Johnston County he was son to the late Alma & Libby Batten Alford. He was a loving father, lifelong farmer and avid fox hunter.

He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Alford, siblings, Valton “Red” Alford, Alton “Sug” Alford, Carlton “Tiny” Alford, Billy Wayne Alford, Christine Alford, Rachel Alford Ingram, Lila Ruth Alford Mincey, Edith Alford Walker, and Jane Ellen Alford Bailey.

Funeral service 11 am, Thursday, Baptist Tabernacle Church with interment in the church cemetery.

He is survived by sons, Hester Alford, & B. Wayne Alford (Jane), both of Wendell, daughter Jennifer “Jenny” Butler (Gene) of Benson, sisters, Jean Claffey (Bill), Sallie Jeffreys, & Willie Sue Curin (Marshall), grandchildren, Beth Johnson and Ryan & Cameron Hester, and the mother of his children, Joyce Liles Alford.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Baptist Tabernacle Family Ministry Center or Triple L. Seniors Food Ministry.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to the staffs of Duke Raleigh Health & Guardian Care Center.

Visitation, 6-8 pm, Wednesday, Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. Share your memories, condolences, or photos of Bobby at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.net.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobby Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 Oct 1930, last residence Wendell, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of his sister Lila Ruth Alford Mincey; and his nephew Charles Alton Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Bobby 1930 NC¹, Alma A. 1889 NC², Bryant 1845 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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BRADLEY ALEXANDER ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 29 December 2002

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006

PINEHURST [Moore Co.]—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 [Hoke Co.] 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, last residence not listed.

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

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Brenda C. Taborn (SS# issued in NC), last residence not listed.

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BRENDA JOYCE MCLEAN HALFORD

Shuler Funeral Home

Hendersonville, NC—_____ November 2008

Born: February 27, 1941

Place of Birth: Henderson County, NC

Death: November 11, 2008

Place of Death: Henderson County, NC

Brenda Joyce McLean Halford, 67, of East Flat Rock, NC, went to be with the Lord November 10, 2008, at her home.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph McLean Sr. and Ruby Webb McLean, and wife of Fred Steven Halford who died in 2007. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Bowen.

Before retiring, she was employed by the Kimberly Clark Corporation. She loved gardening and animals. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her loving family, her son, Steven Gregory Halford and wife, Tiffany, of Lynchburg, VA; two granddaughters, Anna Elizabeth and Catherine Renee Halford; two brothers, Larry McLean and Ralph McLean, Jr.; two sisters, Linda Lance and Glenda Drake, all of Hendersonville; and a special sister, Barbara Pace.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM Friday, November 14, 2008, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Reverend Tony Halford will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, PO Box 96105, Washington, DC 20090-6105.

Chapel: Friday November 14, 2008, 2 pm at Kirby Memorial Chapel Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Brenda J. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 Feb 1941, last residence East Flat Rock, Henderson Co., NC.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Buna V. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 21 Nov 1929, last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

See the obituary of her sister Missie Alford McKinnon in this compilation.

NC Births lists the birth of Buma Alford on 20 Nov 1929 in Howellsville, Robeson Co., parents Tom Alford and Effie Regan.

This is an African-American family.

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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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carlton S. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Bunn, Franklin Co., NC.

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

Included 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 NC Deaths 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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CAROL GLEE HALFORD

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday Thursday, 17 June 2010

GREENSBORO—Mrs. Carol Glee Halford died June 12, 2010. A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at St. Thomas Chapel.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carol G. Halford (SS# issued in IL) was born 26 Apr 1949, last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

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CAROLE CARTER HOLT ALFORD

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, TX—_____ September 1990

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituary of her husband, Walter Charles Alford, in this compilation.

NC Deaths says Carole Carter Alford was born 18 Aug 1937 in NC, father’s last name Holt.

NC Births lists Carole Carter Holt, born 18 Aug 1937 in Edgecombe Co., father Anderson Berkly Holt.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carolyn H. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Greenville, Pitt Co., NC.

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CAROLYN DELOIS ALFORD BOONE

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—15 July 1995

Included 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: SSDI records do not list her death.

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.

NC Deaths lists her death date as 12 July 1995 and her birth date as 30 July 1934, widowed, African American.

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CAROLYN VIRGINIA ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 26 February 2003

Included 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.

NC Deaths lists her as “never married” and says she was African American, born in SC.

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CASSIE BROWN 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cassie B. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 July 1913, last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists her father’s last name as Brown and says she was widowed.

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CECELIA ELLISON ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—1 April 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

MAXTON [Robeson Co.]—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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecelia Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 May 1925, last residence Maxton, Robeson Co., NC.

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CHARLES ALTON ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 20 June 2004

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

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 “CRASH” 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.

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McFarland Funeral Chapel

Tryon, Polk Co., NC—_____ November 2007

COLUMBUS [Polk Co.], 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles E. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 21 Feb 1943, last residence Columbus, Polk Co., 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 10 Oct 1931, last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

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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, 15 October 1991

Included 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, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his siblings Katherine Bailey Alford Echols and Wilbur Hollis Alford in this compilation.

For more information about this family, see the following articles, with photos, 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

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

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

Included 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 [March 17] 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: SSDI records show that Charlie C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 March 1925, last residence Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.

See the obituary of his wife, Lula P. Alford, in this compilation.

NC Deaths lists Charlie C. Alford born on 18 March 1925 in Dare Co., NC, African American, widowed.

NC Births lists Charlie Alford born 18 March 1925 in Cumberland Co., NC, the son of Sidney Alford.

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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.

NC Births lists Charlie Milton Alford born 8 Aug 1931 in Conrad Hill, Davidson Co., NC, the son of Millard Clemard Alford.

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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.

See the obituaries of her siblings Aline Alford Blowe and Paul Augustus Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

Her lineage: Christine 1915 NC¹, George Augustus 1884 NC², Sidney John 1851 NC³, John I. 1815 NC⁴, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁵.

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CHRISTINE PRINCE ALFORD

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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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CLARA MAE ALFORD SMITH

[We are also including her obituary in Louisiana Obituaries because of her close ties there.]

THE OBSERVER

Charlotte, NC—30 December 2003

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004

MT. HERMAN, LA—Mrs. Smith, 93, died on Monday, December 29, 2003, at Presbyterian Hospital [Charlotte, NC].

Born on November 6, 1910, in Mt. Herman, Louisiana, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Eugene B. Alford and Lorena Smith Alford and a graduate of Soule Business College in New Orleans. She was first employed as a secretary with Freeport Sulphur Co. in Louisiana and later became the Director of Volunteer Services for Runnels Hospital in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. She was a member of the Cape Coral United Methodist Church in Cape Coral, Florida.

Surviving are two sons, Randolph A. Smith and his wife, Barbara, of Warminster, Pennsylvania and R. Jeffrey Smith and his wife, Sheryl, of Charlotte; her grandchildren, Randy Smith and his wife, Jen, Stacey Smith Ward and her husband, Scott, Scott Smith, Brett Smith, and Katie Kyle; and one great-grandchild, Olivia Smith.

Her husband, Homer A. Smith preceded her in death.

A graveside service was held on Friday, January 2, 2004, at Bogue Chita [sic—Bogue Chitto] Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Herman, Louisiana. Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel handled arrangements.

In another article:

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, PA—30 December 2003

Clara Mae (nee Alford), 93, of Charlotte, NC died December 29, 2003, survived by 2 sons, Randolph A. Smith and his wife Barbara ofWarminster, PA and R. Jeffrey Smith and his wife, Sheryl of Charlotte, NC, 5 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Her husband Homer A. Smith preceded her in death. A graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. Fri., Jan. 2, 2004 at Bogue Chita Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Herman, LA. Poole Funeral Home, Bogalusa, LA

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm Clara’s birth and death dates (SS# issued in LA), last residence Charlotte, NC.

See the obituaries of her father, Eugene Booth Alford; and brothers Raymond Gene Alford Sr. and Roy Smith Alford in this compilation.

Mt. Hermon is misspelled in Clara’s obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Clara Mae 1910 LA1, Eugene Booth 1882 LA2, Willis Jacob 1847 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA⁸.

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CONNIE G. ALFORD TART

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 13 April 1995

Included 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.

Photo from Carolina Memorial Gardens, Creedmoor, Granville Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Connie G. Tart (SS# issued in NC) was born 14 Sept 1946, last residence not listed.

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

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

NC Deaths lists Constance Wilhelmina Jenkins, born 27 Sept 1945 in DC, died 18 Nov 1999 in Durham, father’s last name Boyd, divorced African American.

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CORINZER RAYMOND ALFORD, JR.

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 30 October 1990

Mr. Corinzer R. Alford Jr., 63, of 5225 Christenbury Rd. died Oct. 28, 1990, at Mercy Hospital. Funeral is 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 7 to 8 tonight at Grier Funeral Home.

Mr. Alford, a Mecklenburg County native, was a retired chef and a Navy veteran. He was co-owner of M&J Greenhouse and had earned an associate degree in food service management from Central Piedmont Community College. He was a member of CEC American Academy of Chef Cooks and the Charlotte chapter of American Culinary Federation. He also was president of Torrence Lytle Alumni Association and a member of N.C. A&T State Alumni.

Survivors are his wife, Mary; son, Gregory Alford; mother, Mrs. Connie Alford; brothers, Nathaniel Alford, Fred Alford; sisters, Mrs. Juanita Preston of Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Ernestine Camp of Mitchellville, Md., Mrs. Wilma Boyd of Fort Worth, Tex., Mrs. Constance Talford of Decatur, Ga., Mrs. Henrietta McClain, Mrs. Carolinda Young, Mrs. Delores Reid, Ms. Lucille Holtzclaw, Mrs. Patricia Williams.

The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday until the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church building fund, 2806 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, N.C. 28206.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Corinzer R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 Dec 1926, last residence Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Corinzer Alford Jr., died 28 Oct 1990 in Charlotte, born 1 Dec 1926 in NC, black, married, age 63.

NC Death Certificates lists his probable father, Corinzer Raymond Alford, died 26 June 1963 in Charlotte, age 64, born 25 Sept 1898 in Darlington, SC, black, spouse Connie Brockington Alford, father Alexander Alford, mother Martha James.

His SSDI record says he was born 25 Sept 1893; his WWI Draft Registration Card says he was born 14 Nov 1895.

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CURTIS 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. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. Davidson Funeral Home.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Curtis G. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 Feb 1947, last residence Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.

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DALLAS LLOYD ALFORD, JR.

AAFA #0340

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 20 December 1992

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

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

Included 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.

NC Deaths lists Danny Lane Alford born 6 Apr 1948 in Wake Co., NC, never married.

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

Included 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, last residence Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC.

NC Births lists David Alford born 30 March 1931 in Robeson Co., the son of Ezekiel Alford and Janie Chavis, African American.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 March 1932, last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

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DAVID WILSON ALFORD

Father of Michael Rives Alford, AAFA #0689

Included 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 Iantha Doris 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

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, John 1645 VA⁹.

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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

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Delores A. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 July 1960, last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

NC Births lists Delores A. Alford born 27 July 1960 in Guilford Co., father William David Alford.

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DORIS ALFORD MCGHEE

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 4 September 2001

Included 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: SSDI records show that Doris A. McGhee (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 Jan 1928, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

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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DORIS MARIE BARNHILL ALFORD

HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—Sunday, 27 December 2009

THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]—Mrs. Doris Barnhill Alford, 71, of 118 Dedmond Court, died Dec. 25, 2009, at Lexington Health Care Center.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bright Light Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home.

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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Monday, December 28, 2009

THOMASVILLE [Davidson Co.]—Mrs. Doris Barnhill Alford, 71, died Friday, Dec 25, 2009. Funeral will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. in Bright Light Freewill Baptist Church. J.C. Green & Sons F.H.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Apr 1938, last residence Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC.

See the obituary of her son Stanley Steven Alford in this compilation. It includes her middle name and her husband’s name, Furnie James Alford.

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DOROTHY BAKER ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—1 August 2001

RALEIGH—Dorothy Baker Alford died July 30, 2001, at Rex Hospital.

She was born in Wake Co., September 9, 1914, to Henry Kearney and Minnie Baker.

Her husband, W. Harold Alford preceded her in death in 1994 after 58 years of marriage along with a granddaughter and a brother Henry Kearney Baker.

The funeral service will be at Pilot Baptist Church Thursday, August 2nd at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jesse Mooney officiating. Burial, Alford Family Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford was church treasurer and teacher for many years in her service for the Lord.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Pilot Baptist Church Tape Ministry 8103 NC 39, Zebulon, NC 27597.

Surviving: son, James H. Alford and wife, Vickie of Raleigh; daughters, Barbara Jones and husband Winston of Raleigh and Nancy Perry and husband, Ron, Sr., of Wendell eight grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren survive "Ma"; sister Louise Baker Rolling and husband Jimmy of Goldsboro and special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 78:30 p.m. Wednesday Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon; other times at the home of Jim and Vickie Alford, 3209 Huntleigh Dr., Raleigh. Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon is serving the Alford Family 919-269-6600.

Photos from Nathaniel Greene Family Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Dorothy B. Alford (SS# issued in NC), but list her death date as 31 July 2001, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

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DOROTHY HELLA KURSELL ALFORD

DAILY NEWS

Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC—Friday, 11 November 2005

Included 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.

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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.

NC Deaths 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 was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge Alford.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 12 Nov 1923, last residence Midway Park, Onslow Co., NC.

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DOUGLAS ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Friday, 2 March 2007

BLADENBORO [Bladen Co.]—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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Douglas Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 4 Nov 1956, last residence not listed.

NC Births lists Douglas Alford, born 1956 in Bladen Co., son of Willie Alford Jr.

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EDDIE D. ALFORD

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—9 November 1999

Included 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 included the obituaries of his father, Homer Burroughs Alford; and sisters Goldaphine Alford Allen and Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

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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EDITH JOHNSON ALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Monday, 21 February 2011

Edith Johnson Alford—Mrs. Alford, 105, a resident of Huntersville Oaks, Huntersville, died Saturday, February 19, 2011. She was born February 8, 1906, the daughter of Lillie Belle and Andrew Johnson of East Nassau, NY. She was a fourth cousin, twice removed, of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th U.S. President.

Edith was raised on a farm, attended a one-room school and started High School at twelve in Chatham where she boarded. Edith graduated from Hudson Nursing School in 1926. She worked in the Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, NY, and was a surgical nurse in Albany.

She was predeceased by her husband, George, of 55 years; sister, Pearl McKeever; and brother, Richard Johnson. She and George lived in several cities in New York State before moving to Whispering Pines upon his retirement in 1964. Edith played golf until her late eighties and was an avid bridge player.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne (Fred) Pease, of Huntersville; grandchildren, Audri Baker of Huntersville and Jeffrey (Nancy) Pease of Williamsville, NY; and great-grandchildren, Kevin and Diana Baker and Evan and Jared Pease.

A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cornelius. The family will meet friends following the service.

The family thanks the staff of Huntersville Oaks for the wonderful care Edith received.

Memorials may be sent to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, 636 Morris Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078, or the Memorial Fund of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bethel Church Road, Cornelius, NC 28031.

Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Indian Trail Chapel.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edith J. Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Huntersville, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

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EFFIE MOODY ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 15 February 2005

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

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.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his great-grandmother Josie Lee Morrison Alford in this compilation.

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ELIZABETH BROCKINGTON 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 obituaries of her parents, McPherson McLean Alford and Margaret Alice Brockington Alford, in this compilation.

Her obituary extract spells the maiden name of her mother and Elizabeth’s middle name incorrectly.

From Newspaper Excerpts, “newspaper clippings in a scrapbook found in the Latta Library and presently housed at the Dillon Library,” pages 1–60: Elizabeth Brockington Alford & Samuel Buchanan McMaster, married 21 Jan 1937.

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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

Included 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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth W. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.

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 [Davidson Co.]—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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ella B.. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 March 1922, last residence Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Ella Mae Alford, born 9 March 1922, widowed, father’s last name Byerly.

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ELLA RAMONA COKER ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—4 April 1999

Included 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.

See the obituary of her husband, Robert W. Alford, in this compilation.

Her full name was included in the obituary headline.

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ELLEN MCGIRT ALFORD

Source unknown

_____, NC—Friday, 3 June 1892

Included 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: See the obituary of her husband, Julius Elias Alford, in this compilation.

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ELMER GUY ALFORD, JR.

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—4 February 2011

Elmer “Guy” Alford, 75, Raleigh, died 02-02-2011. Arrangements: Cremation Society NC, Raleigh.

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NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—5 February 2011

Elmer Guy Alford, Jr., 75, died February 2, 2011, of cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret K. Alford, son, Michael A Alford, grandson, Drew Alford, daughter, April Alford Annis and husband, Dennie.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 13, 2011, from 1 PM til 4 PM, at 317 Baytree Lane, Raleigh, NC 27615 (919-870-9905).

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Guy Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 June 1935, last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Lodwick Alford born 1802 SC.

His lineage: Elmer Guy 1935 ??¹, Elmer Guy 1903 GA², Benjamin Calloway 1882 GA³, Drewry Cade 1856 SC⁴, Lodwick 1802 SC⁵.

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EMMA L. 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma L. Neal (SS# issued in NC) was born 4 June 1921, last residence Burlington, Alamance Co., NC.

NC Deaths confirms the birth and death dates of Emma Alford Neal, married African American, died in Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC, but resided in Alamance Co.

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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

Included 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 Elizabethtown City Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Shirley Fergus

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Erma C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 May 1923, last residence Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., NC.

See the obituary of her husband, Hugh James “H.J.” Alford; and her daughter Terry Anita Alford Thompson in this compilation.

Brenda Osterhoudt named as a daughter has taken back her maiden name and is now Brenda Alford.

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ESSIC ALFORD, JR.

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Tuesday, 30 September 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

BENSON [Johnston Co.]—Essic Alford Jr., 74, of 204 E. Mann St., died Sunday [September 28] 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: SSDI records show that Essie [sic] Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 14 Dec 1922, last residence Benson, Johnston Co., NC.

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

NC Deaths confirms the birth and death dates of Essic Alford Jr., married African American, born SC.

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ESSIE ALFORD BOWDEN

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 30 December 2001

Included 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.

See the obituary of her half-brother Richard Erwin Alford in this compilation.

Essie was know as “Biddis” in her younger days. She was the daughter of James Docus “Doke” Alford and his first cousin Elizabeth Ann Alford. Her husband Fred Day Bowden died 17 July 1993.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her paternal lineage: Essie 1908 NC¹, James Docus 1876 NC², William Thomas 1849 NC³, Julius 1823 NC⁴, Thomas 1795 GA⁵, John 1747 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, same as paternal.

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ETHEL ALFORD DANIEL

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—6 December 1999

ROLESVILLE—Ethel Alford Daniel, 90, of 225 W. Young Street died Sunday, December 5, 1999, at her home.

She was born May 16, 1909 in Spring Hope, NC, the daughter of the late James Vincent and Della Alford. Mrs. Daniel was a homemaker, as well as an LPN. She was well known for her nursing skills and her compassion for the sick. Her special interest was private duty nursing. She devoted many years to her profession, earning many commendations from her patients and her supervisors.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, December 8, 1999, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Marshall Neathery officiating. Burial will follow in the Rolesville Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Daniel is survived by her husband of 67 years, Judd Daniel, Sr.; children, Anne Daniel Bunn and son-in-law, Bobby of Orlando, Judd Wilson Daniel, Jr. of Rolesville and James Harold Daniel and daughter- in-law, Theresa of Raleigh; grandchildren, Michael Glenn Bunn and Denise B. Francisco of Orlando, FL, Cynthia B. Junkins of St. Cloud, FL, and Tracy Daniel of Englewood, FL; great-grandchildren, Ciarra and Allyne Bunn of Zebulon and Kristen and Kellie Junkins of St. Cloud, FL. Mrs. Daniel is also survived by her sisters, Margaret Harper of Newport News, VA and Mavis Lamm of Bailey; four nephews and four nieces.

Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 4th Floor 1300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. The family will receive friends at Bright Funeral Home from 7-8:30 Tuesday evening. (556-5811).

Photo from Rolesville Baptist Church Cemetery, Rolesville, Wake Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Robbins-Tjaden

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ethel A. Daniel (SS# issued in NC), last residence Rolesville, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her sister Mavis Alford Lamm in this compilation.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel J. Alfred (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 June 1908, last residence New Bern, Craven Co., NC.

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ETHEL MAE ALFORD KEYES

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 17 January 1999

Included 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 LENA ALFORD HARRINGTON

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 28 April 1994

Lena Alford Harrington of Masonboro [New Hanover Co., NC], formerly of Fayetteville, died Monday [April 25]. She was formerly employed with the North Carolina State Highway Department, and retired as executive housekeeper with New Hanover Memorial Hospital.

Photo from Masonboro Baptist Church Cemetery, Masonboro, New Hanover Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lena A. Harrington (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 Sept 1909 and died 25 Apr 1994, last residence Owasso, Tulsa Co., OK [?].

See the obituary of her nephew Jack Arnold Alford Sr., which includes census information, in this compilation.

Her husband’s memorial at Find A Grave lists him as William Edwin Harrington (1901–1994), buried in the same cemetery.

NC Births lists Eva Lena Alford, born 22 Sept 1909 in New Hanover Co., father John Franklin Alford.

Her lineage: Eva Lena 1909 NC¹, John Franklin 1873 NC², John H. ???? NC³.

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EVA MAVIS ALFORD LOCKLEAIR JOHNSON

FRANKLIN TIMES

Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Wednesday, 14 June 2006

ZEBULON [Wake Co.]—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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mavis A. Johnson (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 Nov 1923, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her sister Ada Grace Alford Woodlief in this compilation.

AAFA records list her father as Julius “Johnnie Boleus” Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Eva Mavis 1923 NC¹, Julius 1895 NC², John Henry 1850 NC³, Julius 1823 NC⁴, Thomas 1795 GA⁵, John 1747 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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FANNIE BARTON ALFORD

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 7 June 2001

Included 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: SSDI records show that Fannie B. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 7 Nov 1909, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

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

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

LAURINBURG—Mrs. Flodie Hardee Alford, 90, of 1104 Muse Street, died Wednesday [July 22] 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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Flodie H. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Flodie Alford died in Pinehurst, Moore Co., NC, on 22 July 1998, father’s last name Hardee.

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FLORENCE DARR HALFORD

DAILY RECORD

Hickory, NC—Sunday, 18 July 2010

HICKORY—Florence “Flossie” Darr Halford, 73, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at her residence.

She is preceded in death by her father, Albert C. Darr, mother, Florence Watson Darr, a sister, Sandra Lyn Darr, maternal grandparents, Florrie Mary Bunton Watson, grandfather, Thomas Charles Watson, paternal grandmother, Mary Jane Bowman Wohltman Darr, and grandfather, Thomas Darr.

She is survived by her husband, Earl E. Halford, a son, Earl Halford, Jr. of Savannah, Ga., two daughters, Stacey Darr Halford Whitener, Holly Lynne Halford, both of Hickory. Six grandchildren: Christopher Lee Elliott of Hickory, Roger Lee Carter of Hickory, Savanna Lynne Fox of Durham, Wendy Whitener of Hickory, Mandy Whitener of Le High, Fla. and Faith Elizabeth Halford of Savannah, Ga. Four great-grandchildren: Kendall Pender Cheyenne Brooke Elliott, Chance Aiden Carter and Breyonna Marie Elliott and an uncle, Arthur Watson of Savannah, Ga.

She graduated from Savannah High School in 1955 and moved to Hickory in 1973 with her family. She was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and was one of the families that helped establish the mission. In the past served as President of the Episcopal Church Women of St. Alban’s and was a member of the Daughters of the King. She was active in the American Business Women, Foothills Chapter for 7 years. She served as President and was awarded Woman of the year and Boss of the Year. She had been a real estate broker, and later opened the Petite Image clothing store as a co-owner. She retired after 18 years from Western Steer-Mom and Pop’s as Director of Purchasing at the corporate office in Claremont. She loved and cherished her family and had many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010, 1 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at Bass-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory on Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 3 until 4 p.m. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com. Bass-Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of Florence “Flossie” Darr Halford.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florence D. Halford (SS# issued in GA) was born 5 July 2010, last residence Hickory, Catawba Co., NC.

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FLOYD SHELBY ALFORD, JR.

AAFA #0722

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 12 March 1996

Included 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....

Photo from Nathaniel Greene Family Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

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 Batchelor Alford, AAFA #0279, and James Barbee Alford, AAFA #0344

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 11 January 2006

Included 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....

Photo from Nathaniel Greene Family Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

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 PEED “BUCK” ALFORD

Brother of William Dallas Alford, AAFA #0349

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 14 May 1996

Included 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: SSDI records show that Forrest P. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 Dec 1910, last residence Creedmore, Granville Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his siblings Ruth Holt Alford Utley and William Dallas Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

His lineage: Forrest Peed 1910 NC¹, Thomas Herndon 1877 NC², William Dallas 1845 NC³, William R. 1818 NC⁴, Green 1787 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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FRANCES 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances C. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Hampstead, Pender Co., NC.

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FRANKIE MARIE ELLINGTON ALFORD

Photo from Rackley-Davis Omnibus Family Tree, posted by M.R. Stoddard, great-granddaughter of Grover Lee Alford

WAKE WEEKLY

Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 22 January 2004

Included 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.

See the obituary of her husband, Grover Lewis Alford, in this compilation It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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FRED ALFORD

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 8 April 1997

Included 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: SSDI records show that Fred Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 June 1929 and died Apr 4 1997, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

See the obituary of his daughter Barbara Ann Alford Page in this compilation.

NC Deaths confirms the birth and death dates of Fred Alford, born in SC, married, African American.

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FRED ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 5 July 2001

BENSON—Fred Alford, 57, of 605 E. Holmes St., died Wednesday [July 4] in Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Arrangements will be announced by Dafford Funeral Home of Dunn.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fred Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 Aug 1943, last residence Benson, Johnston Co., NC.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frederick R. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 July 1955, last residence Kinston, Lenoir Co., NC.

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FREDDY LEMUEL ALFORD

Brother of Mary Green Alford Intellini, AAFA #0707

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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Freddy L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 March 1930, last residence Youngsville, Franklin Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his brothers Benjamin Randolph Alford and John D. “Buck” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Green Alford Intellini in Maryland Obituaries.

AAFA records list his middle name as Lemuel.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

His lineage: Freddy Lemuel 1930 NC¹, Benjamin Smith 1888 NC², James Oliver Bennett 1855 NC³, Bennett Henry 1818 NC⁴, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁵.

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GARLAND CLEOPHUS ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 28 March 1999

Included 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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Garland C. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC.

Garland’s father, Garland Cleophus Alford Sr., 1904–1989, was the son of Alonzo Alfred Alford and Sally Jane Bullock.

His lineage: Garland Cleophus 1925 NC¹, Garland Cleophus 1904 NC², Alonzo Alfred 1860 NC³, Jesse 1836 NC⁴, Edmund 1814 NC⁵, Jesse 1765 NC⁶.

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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: SSDI records show that Gay Sargent (SS# issued in MD) was born 1 Feb 1915, last residence Cary, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituaries of her sisters Bessie Mae Alford Lewis and Nellie Ruth Alford Read in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Gay 1915 NC¹, John William 1881 NC², Benjamin Joseph 1854 NC³, Henry Hardy 1826 NC⁴, Exum 1788 NC⁵.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Geneva K. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 Feb 1924, last residence Fletcher, Henderson Co., NC.

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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 Jr. 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

Included 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.

Photo from Alford Family Cemetery, Holly Springs, Wake Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: George Benton Alford was usually 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

His lineage: George Benton 1845 NC¹, Green Haywood 1820 NC², Greene 1787 NC³, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁴.

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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. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. tonight at Voglers-Piedmont Funeral Home.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Georgia E. [sic] Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 14 Feb 1909 and died _____ July 1994, last residence Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.

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GERALDINE HALFORD CANTRELL

Photo from Padgett & King Mortuary

DAILY COURIER

Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC—13 July 2010

Geraldine Halford Cantrell, age 70, of Lakeside Drive, Forest City, North Carolina died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Rutherford Hospital.

A native of Polk County, she was a daughter of the late Jonas Halford and Gladys Foy Halford, and worked as a tax consultant with H& R Block. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Cantrell.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Edward Cantrell of the home; a son, Phillip Cantrell and his wife, Andria of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Gary Halford and his wife, Cathy, Jerry Halford and his wife, Sandy and Mike Halford and his wife, Carolyn, all of Mill Spring, NC; two sisters, Sue H. O'Sullivan and her husband, Jim of Virginia, Joyce Halford of Mill Spring, NC; two grandchildren, Linda Alaina Cantrell of Greenville, SC, and Shanna Glawson and fiancée, Nathan Blake of Asheville, NC.

Funeral services will be held at eleven o'clock Wednesday morning, July 14, 2010, at the Bethany Baptist Church with the Reverend Andria Cantrell officiating.

Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be from six until eight o'clock Tuesday evening at The Padgett and King Mortuary.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at:www.padgettking.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Geraldine H. Cantrell (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 Oct 1939, last residence Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC.

See the obituary of her mother, Gladys Foy Halford, in this compilation.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys F. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Oct 1919, last residence Mill Spring, Polk Co., NC.

See the obituary of her daughter Geraldine Halford Cantrell in this compilation.

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GLADYS “GEORGE” HUGHES ALFORD

COURIER-TRIBUNE

Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC—Wednesday, 11 August 2010

THOMASVILLE—Mrs. Gladys “George” Hughes Alford, age 83, of 200 Koontz Ave, died Monday August 9, 2010 in Lexington Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday August 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. in J.C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. John Wheeles and Rev. Terry Boles officiating. The interment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.

In another article:

J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home

Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC—_____ August 2010

Mrs. Gladys “George” Hughes Alford, age 83, of 200 Koontz Ave, died Monday Aug 9, 2010 in Lexington Health Care Center.

She was born May 17, 1927 in Davidson Co. daughter of John Brown Hughes and Ollie Miller Hughes. She was a homemaker and was a member of Hillside Park Baptist Church. She was married Jan 8, 1953 to Mr. Willard Clayton Alford who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Alford was also preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Alford Ballard. Surviving are, One daughter, Karen Gladston of the home; One granddaughter, Donita Gladston Hulin and husband Eric of Lexington, NC.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday Aug 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM in J. C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. John Wheeles and Rev. Terry Boles officiating. The interment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials may be directed to High Point – Thomasville Chapter of the American Red Cross, 815 Phillips Ave. High Point, NC 27262 or to the Activities Dept, Lexington Health Care, 17 Cornelia Dr. Lexington, NC 27292 On line condolences may be sent to the Alford family at www.jcgreenandsons.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys H. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.

See the obituary of her husband, Willard Clayton Alford, in this compilation.

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GLADYS GODWIN ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Tuesday, 28 March 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

GOLDSBORO—Mrs. Gladys Godwin Alford, 79, of 2204 Glenhaven Lane, formerly of Johnston County, died Monday [March 27] 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys G. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 29 June 1920, last residence Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC.

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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.

See the obituary of her husband, Billy Leroy Alford, in this compilation.

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GLENDA ALFORD COOKE

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 15 June 2004

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.

Her lineage: Glenda 1943 NC¹, Lester E. 1912 NC², Jacob L. 1862 NC³, Gabriel S. 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

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

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 SC¹, 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

Included 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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GROVER LEWIS ALFORD

Photo from Rackley-Davis Omnibus Family Tree (Ancestry.com), posted by M.R. Stoddard, great-granddaughter of Grover Lee Alford

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—6 April 1998

Grover Lewis Alford, 71, of 204 Forestville Road, died Saturday, April 4, 1998, at his residence from an extended illness.

Mr. Alford was born in Wake County, son of the late Grover L. and Oza Minga Alford. He was retired as a maintenance supervisor.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 1998 in Glen Royal Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Brown officiating. Entombment will follow in the Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Marie Alford; daughters, Pam Roberts of Wendell,and Suanne Watkins of Rolesville; sons, Lee Alford of the home, and Patrick Alford of Durham; sisters, Ruth Bunn and Joyce Davis, both of Wake Forest; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Bright Funeral Home, Monday (today) from 7-8:30 p.m.

Photo from Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Robbins-Tjaden

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grover L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 March 1927 but that he died 5 Apr 1998, last residence Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of his wife, Frankie Marie Ellington Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her husband’s lineage: Grover Lewis 1927 NC¹, Grover Lee 1892 NC², Kilpatrick 1865 NC³, James Hiatt 1826 NC⁴, Gilbert 1790 NC⁵, Isaac 1748 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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GWENDOLYN SASSER ALFORD

GASTON GAZETTE

Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC—Monday, 23 August 1999

Included 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 [February 17] 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

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harriett B. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Carrboro, Orange Co., 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.

We included the obituary of his brother John Alford Jr. in Kentucky Obituaries.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller.

His lineage: Harry 1924 KY¹, John 1881 KY², Pleasant Calvin 1849 KY³, James Pleasant 1825 KY⁴, William 1804 VA⁵, William 1775 ??⁶.

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HAZEL MARIE HALFORD CHILEN

ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES

Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Monday, 21 October 2002

Included 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.

NC Births 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.

NC Births 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, from Ancestry.com family trees: Hazel Marie 1936 NC¹, Posey Williamson 1883 NC², David J. 1855 NC³, Francis Asbury 1821 NC⁴, David C. 1792 NC⁵, John 1768 VA⁶, James 1737 NC⁷.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 21 Oct 1935, last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

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HENRY ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 3 May 2010

Henry Alford, 79, of Clayton, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010.

The funeral service will take place 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Christian Church with the burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Clayton.

Surviving are his spouse, Bettie Alford of the home; daughters, Beverly Alford-Roseberry and Theodore of Wyncote, PA, Ida Blackmon and John Wesley of Garner, Voronica Stagers and Cindy Sanders, both of Clayton; sons, Michael Anthony Alford and Evelma of Rincon, GA, and Michael Ray of Washington, DC; brother, James Alford of Smithfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The visitation will be held one-half hour prior to the funeral service from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 4th, at the church.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Henry Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 4 Jan 1931, last residence Fuquay-Varina, Wake Co., NC.

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HENRY M. ALFORD

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, MS—Saturday, 8 February 1997

Included 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 included the obituary of his mother, Amanda Moak Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; and of his sister Mae Clair Alford Wells in Louisiana Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

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)

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert E. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Oct 1939, last residence Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of his brother Herbert Elmer Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Herbert Elmer 1939 NC¹, James Hyatt 1902 NC², Charles 1870 NC³, Hyatt B. 1826 NC⁴, Gilbert 1790 NC⁵, Isaac 1748 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Pearl W. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Wendell, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her husband, Leamon Luke Alford, in this compilation.

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HILDA W. ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—15 April 2004

Hilda W. Alford, 75, Selma [Johnston Co.], April 14. Funeral 2 p.m., Friday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Princeton Cemetery. Arrangements by Parrish Funeral Home, Princeton.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hilda W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 Sept 1928 and died 14 Apr 2004, last residence Selma, Johnston Co., NC.

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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 [October 13] at Duke Medical Center, Durham. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hollis P. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 7 May 1942, last residence Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC.

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HOPKIN ALFORD

THE STAR-NEWS

Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Hopkin Alford, 89, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

He was born in Robeson Co., NC on July 3, 1919, the son of the late Sam Peter and Katherine Kinlaw Alford. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Dillon, and three sisters, Peggy Floyd, Joyce Alford, and Janice Williams.

He was a member of Sunset Park Baptist Church.

Surviving is his wife, Martha Alford of the home, two daughters, Gloria Jean Floyd and Martha Davis and husband, Berl; three grandchildren, Lissa McDaniel, Tracy Grainger and husband, Kent, William Hopkin Dillion and wife, Jennifer; and four great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10:00–11:00 am, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel by Rev. Chris Wroten. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Nelson, Don Todd, Manley Moore, Arnold Ray Potter, Morris Powell, and Donald Branch.

The family would like to thank the Drs, Nurses and caregivers at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Center for their love and support toward Mr. Alford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunset Park Baptist Church, 231 Central Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hopkin Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his second wife, Martha Harrelson Alford; and his sister Mary Janice Alford Williams in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Susan Alford Dillon, with extensive census and other data, in South Carolina Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Gabriel S. Alford, b. 1821 NC.

His lineage: Hopkin 1919 NC¹, Samuel Peter 1881 NC², Gabriel 1821 NC³.

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HOWARD LEE ALFORD

Herring Funeral Care and Cremations

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—_____ January 2009

September 16, 1922 - January 16, 2009

God brought forth a beautiful soul on September 16, 1922. Howard Lee Alford, the son of the late Matthew and Lou Ella Alford was born. God called his soul, such a wonderful creation back home on January 16, 2009.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, 12:00 Noon at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Lillington, NC with Reverend Kenneth Swann officiating. Burial will be on Friday, 10:00 AM with full military honors at Sandhill State Veteran Cemetery.

“Sarge” as he was affectionately called, grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. He received his primary and secondary education in Wake County, graduating from George Washington High School in 1940. Realizing the need to grow, Sarge made a career choice and joined the United States Army. He enjoyed a thirty year career in the army and was stationed several places including overseas tours to Germany, France, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and England. He retired initially after a twenty year career. After a brief hiatus he rejoined the army for a second tour of duty for ten years and officially ended his service in October 1983.

Sarge joined Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in 2003. He served as a choir member until he was placed in a facility for long term care. The legacy of his life of service and faith is an inspiration to his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories; three sons, Dennis Alford (Gladys) of Smithfield, NC, Raymond (Nina) and Antonio, both of Baltimore, MD; four daughters, Carol Haynes, Jennifer Eichelberger, Chanda Turner (Reggie) and Belinda Alford, all of Baltimore, MD; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two “nephews,” Scott McDougal and Rue Marshall; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In another article:

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.

Photo from Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake, Cumberland Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Howard Alford (SS# issued in NC), but list his birth date as 11 Sept 1922, last residence Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.

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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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Howard L. Alford (SS# issued in NC), and list his death date as 23 Apr 2007, last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

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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HUGH JAMES “H.J.” ALFORD

Father of Brenda Sue Alford, AAFA #1041

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 16 October 2010

ELIZABETHTOWN—Hugh James “H.J.” Alford, 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at home.

He was predeceased by his wives, Erma Clark Alford and Ruth Kellum Alford; a daughter, Terry Thompson; and a sister, Christine Phillips.

Mr. Alford retired from the N.C. Department of Transportation as a road maintenance supervisor with more than 42 years of service.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Elizabethtown Baptist Church with Wayne Kellum officiating. Burial will follow at Elizabethtown City Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Alford; grandsons, Trey Melvin of Elizabethtown and Stan Melvin of Clayton; a granddaughter, Jennifer Wiley of Locke Ridge, Va., a great-grandson, Jacob Wiley; brothers, Harry Alford and wife McCree of Lisbon, and Edison Alford and wife Jo of Sanford.; a stepdaughter, Linda McCall of Wilmington; stepsons Bob Kellum of Wilmington, Va., and Wayne Kellum of Trinity; and several stepgrandchildren; and great-stepgrandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Liberty Hospice, 44 McNeil Plaza, Whiteville, NC 28472. Online condolences may be made to www.KinlawFuneralHome.com. Services entrusted to Kinlaw Funeral Home of Elizabethtown.

Photos from Elizabethtown City Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Photos taken 1 May 2011

Permission granted by the photographer, Shirley Fergus

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hugh J. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 Nov 1922, last residence Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his wives, Erma Clark Alford and Ruth Clark Kellum Alford; and his daughter Terry Anita Alford Thompson in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

His lineage: Hugh James 1922 NC¹, Troy Bernard 1899 SC², James Thomas 1868 SC³, Ashley Levi 1842 SC⁴, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC⁵, John B. 1780 NC⁶, William 1760 NC⁷.

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IANTHA DORIS ALFORD PRUITT

Aunt of Michael Rives Alford, AAFA #0689

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006

[Although Iantha died in FL, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to NC.]

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 sister-in-law Wilson and Ruby Alford of Hillsborough, Roy and Margaret Alford of Raleigh and Eugene and Helen Alford of Hotspring, AR; 9 nieces and nephews....

Photo from Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iantha D. Pruitt (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 May 1924, last residence Sebring, Highlands Co., FL.

See the obituary of her brother David Wilson Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Iantha Doris 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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IOLA LUCILLE ALFORD HOLLAND

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Iola Lucille Alford Holland, 74, died Saturday [Nov 8].

Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Seymour Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Wayne Memorial Park.

Mrs. Holland is survived by her son, Gregory Holland of Newark, and daughter, Angela Holland of Dudley, N.C.

Arrangements are with Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service [Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC] and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymour funeralhome.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iola Holland (SS# issued in NC) was born 12 June 1934, last residence Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC.

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IRENE ALFORD BOONE

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 27 January 2002

Included 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, last residence Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC.

We included the obituary of her sister Lillian Lucille Alford Reece Swanson in South Carolina Obituaries.

NC Births 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.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll.

Her lineage: Irene 1933 NC¹, Joseph Barcy 1899 SC², Joseph 1861 SC³, Joseph/Joel 1842 SC⁴, Joel 1800 SC⁵.

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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.

Photos from Masonboro Baptist Church Cemetery, Masonboro, New Hanover Co., NC—www.findagrave.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 1^st marriage 11 years fisherman

Lila wife 34 NC NC NC 1^st 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 1^st marriage 12 years fisherman

Etta wife 37 NC NC NC 1^st 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 Batchelor Alford, AAFA #0279, and Floyd Shelby Alford Sr., AAFA #0271

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 4 June 2004

Included 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.

Photo from Nathaniel Greene Family Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

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.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

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 BASS ALFORD, JR.

[A nearly identical article was published in the News & Observer on 9 December 2007.]

DAILY REFLECTOR

Greenville, Pitt Co., NC—Tuesday, 11 December 2007

WILSON—James “Jim” B. Alford Jr., 41, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007. A Memorial Service was held 4 p.m. Sunday in the Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation followed at the funeral home following the service. Private burial will be at a later date….

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Nettie F. Glover and William E. Glover; paternal grandparents, Rachael B. Alford and Earl V. Alford.

He is survived by his mother, Dottie Monk of Farmville; father, Jimmy Alford of Kannapolis; and two loving labs, Jack and Bailey.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the James Bass “Jim” Alford Jr. Fund at Wachovia Bank of Wilson for Addiction Research and Education or to the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations, 2704 Nash Street North, Wilson, NC 27896.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James B. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 7 June 1966, last residence Wilson, Wilson Co., NC.

See the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Rachel Bass Alford, in this compilation.

J. Venson Alford, born 1876, married Della Perry, born 1875, on 31 Dec 1905 in Nash Co., NC [North Carolina Marriages, 1759–1979 (FamilySearch.org)].

In 1910 James V. Alford and his wife Della are in Nash Co., NC, with 2 daughters.

Vinson Alford, born 18 Nov 1876, signed with his mark on his WWI Draft Registration Card, Nash Co., NC.

His lineage: James Bass 1966 NC¹, James Bass 1941 NC², Earl Vincent 1913 NC³, James Vinson/Vincent 1876 NC⁴.

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JAMES COLON ALFORD

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 8 May 1997

Included 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.

See the obituary of his sister Willa L. Alford in this compilation.

NC Births 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.

His lineage: James Colon 1918 NC¹, Colon 1869 NC², Bob 1825 NC³.

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JAMES DAVID ALFORD

SALISBURY POST

Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC—Sunday, 21 October 2001

Included 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.

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.

NC Births lists James Raleigh Alford, b. 3 June 1907 in Franklin Co., NC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: James David 1938 NC¹, James Raleigh 1907 NC², James Berry 1872 NC³, Berkley Moses 1849 NC⁴, Kisar 1814 NC⁵.

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JAMES EDWARD ALFORD

ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM

Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Tuesday, 6 January 2011

James Edward Alford, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 04, 2011. A native of Nash County, he was born December 08, 1925, the son of the late Charlie Cooper Alford and Bessie Hamlet Alford.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Julian Alford, Roy Alford and William Alford; sisters-in-law, Vivian Alford and Mary Lou Alford; and brother-in-law, Marcus Johnson.

He served his country in the United States Army during World War II from 1944 – 1946. After 41 years of service, he retired from CSX Railroad as Metal Bridge Department foreman. After his retirement, Daddy spent his time and efforts in helping others. As a master welder, he often was called to rescue friends in need. He openly shared his talents and love of life. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and made all of them proud to be Alfords.

Mr. Alford leaves behind those he loved, his wife, Gaynelle Flowers Alford; daughters, Peggy Alford Williams (Al) and Wanda Alford Gold; sons, Cecil Randolph Green Jr. (Donna), Michael Jackson Green (Julie) and Don Edward Alford (Tammie); grandchildren, Kelly Alan Williams, Jennifer Gold Price (Russ), Amy Burrus Peterson (Jeff), Sheri Williams Franklin (Jason), James M. Gold IV, Jessica Gold, Misti Green, Amanda Green, and Hunter Alford; and great-grandchildren, Paine A. Williams, Lillian C. Franklin, Jackson A. Williams, Gabriel G. Price, and Teagan Peterson. He will also be remembered by his brothers and sisters, Clifton Alford, Robert "Bob" Alford (Joyce), Nan Alford Johnson, Harold Alford (Donnie), Louise Alford Wainright (Rex), and Kenneth Alford (Jean).

The family will receive friends and relatives from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Friday, January 07, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to honor his life will be held at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dwight Paramore officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brother William Cooper “Bill” Alford; and sister-in-law Vivian “Bunny” Parker Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.

His lineage: James Edward 1925 NC¹, Charlie Cooper 1898 NC², Jacob Lewis 1862 NC³, Gabriel S. 1821 NC⁴.

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JAMES FRANKLIN ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 26 November 1998

Included 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: SSDI records do not list his death.

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.

NC Births list the birth of James Garland Alford on 12 Nov 1914 in Davidson Co., NC, father Wiley O. Alford.

NC Deaths list his death on 11 Aug 1995 but his birth on 12 Nov 1915.

His lineage: James Garland 1914 NC¹, Wiley Oscar 1887 NC², James Milton 1853 NC³.

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JAMES HYATT “J.H.” ALFORD, JR.

WAKE WEEKLY

Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 20 March 2003

Included 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, last residence Wendell, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of his brother Herbert Elmer Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: James Hyatt 1938 NC¹, James Hyatt 1902 NC², Charles 1870 NC³, Hyatt B. 1826 NC⁴, Gilbert 1790 NC⁵, Isaac 1748 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JAMES MARSHALL 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.

Photo from Nathaniel Greene Family Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 21 Aug 1918, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of his brother Robert Franklin Alford in this compilation.

NC Deaths list James Marshall Alford born in Franklin Co., NC.

U.S. Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry.com) says he was a 1^st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: James Marshall 1918 NC¹, Jonnie Williford 1884 NC², Berkley Moses 1849 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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JAMES MAXWELL ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 24 November 2001

Included 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.

NC Births 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

Included 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), last residence Monroe, Union Co., NC.

See the obituary of his second wife, Juanita Cook Alford, in this compilation.

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

Included 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.

Photo from Bell’s Church Cemetery, Bells, Chatham Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 Oct 1915, last residence Chapel Hill, Orange Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his wife, Adell Iris Alford; and his siblings Virginia Alford McCartney and Thomas Manuel Alford Jr. in this compilation.

From NC Deaths: James Monroe Alford died 27 Aug 2004 in Chapel Hill, Orange 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

Included 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

Included 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.

NC Births 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jean S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 11 Aug 1925, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

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JEANNE R. WEBBER ALFORD

Wife of William Russell Alford, Jr., AAFA #0278

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.

See the obituary of her second husband, William Russell Alford Jr., in this compilation.

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JESSIE WILLARD “JACK” ALFORD

THE STAR-NEWS

Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Friday, 8 July 2005

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Jessie Willard 1923 NC¹, Maultis Sidney 1891 NC², Sidney A. 1858 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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JIMMY DALE ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 14 October 2010

Jimmy Dale Alford, 57, of 14 Johnson Town Road, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home.

Jimmy was born March 11, 1953 in Wake County to the late Wayon Alford and Gladys Davis Alford. He was owner of Jimmy Dale Alford Trucking Company.

Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service chapel. Burial, Zebulon Town Cemetery.

Surviving: wife, Brenda Massey Alford; sons, Christopher Mark Brooks (Rosanne) of Clayton, Timothy Edward Brooks (Diann) of Wake Forest, Jeremy Patrick Brooks (Megan) of Zebulon; brothers, Keith Alford (Mary) of Knightdale, Billy Alford (Mary) of Garner; sister, Brenda Hernandez of Fuquay-Varina; grandchildren, Jacob, Zachery, Madalyn, Ashleigh, Heather, Garrison.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other times at the home.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.poolefuneral.com under Obituaries.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Jimmy Dale 1953 NC¹, Wayon 1913 NC², James Kiser 1877 NC³, Bryant 1845 NC⁴, Kisar 1814 NC⁵.

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JOHN D. “BUCK” ALFORD

Brother of Mary Green Alford Intellini, AAFA #0707

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: SSDI records show that John D. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 Sept 1922, last residence Bunn, Franklin Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his son Carlton Smith Alford; and his brothers Freddy Lemuel Alford and Benjamin Randolph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Green Alford Intellini in Maryland Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

His lineage: John D. 1922 NC¹, Benjamin Smith 1888 NC², James Oliver Bennett 1855 NC³, Bennett Henry 1818 NC⁴, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁵.

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JOHN RANDOLPH ALFORD

No source

Franklin County, NC—_____ March 1927

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

Mr. John R. Alford, one of the most influential and beloved citizens of this community passed, to his great reward, at his home here on Tuesday March 1^st [1927]. “Uncle John,” as he was usually called by all the younger set of the community, was born April 11, 1849, being at the time of his death seventy-seven years, ten months and twenty days old. The greater part of his life was spent in this vicinity. He was married twice, the first time to Miss Louisa Alford and the second time to Miss Georgianna Bunn who survives him. To the first union there were born four children, two of whom survive him, these being Jerry L. and Julius E. Alford of this place. He is also survived by two little granddaughters who made their homes with him and to whom he was very much devoted they being the only children of a son who died several years ago. No children were born to the second union.

Mr. Alford was a member of the board of County Commissioners of this county for several years and for several years he served the county ably as a Justice of the Peace. He was also a cotton weigher in Louisburg for several years and always in all important places he held he gave general satisfaction. He was a member of the Masonic order and one could tell by his life he lived that he adhered strictly to the true principles of Masonry. A good and worthy citizen has gone to his just reward. The widow, children and grand children have the sympathy of a host of friends. The remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground near the Alford old home place, near here.

AAFA NOTES: A typewritten copy of this obituary was submitted by Franceine Rees, AAFA #0051.

AAFA records list his first wife as Laura Ann Elizabeth Alford, daughter of Simon W. Alford and Rebecca Bell.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

His lineage: John Randolph 1849 NC¹, Bennett Henry 1818 NC², Lockhard H. 1790 NC³.

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JOHN WILLIE ALFORD

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Friday, 15 October 2004

Included 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), last residence Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

See the obituary of his daughter Sarah Frances Alford Morrison Clark in this compilation.

NC Deaths lists John Willie Alford, widowed, black.

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JOHNNY MICHAEL HALFORD

ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES

Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—4 August 2000

Included 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.

Photo from Cleveland Memorial Park, Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

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, from Ancestry.com family trees: Johnny Michael 1955 NC¹, Wilburn John 1926 NC², Posey Williamson 1883 NC³, David J. 1855 NC⁴, Francis Asbury 1821 NC⁵, David C. 1792 NC⁶, John 1768 VA⁷, James 1737 NC⁸.

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JONNIE PROCTOR ALFORD, JR.

Nephew of Cecil Calbert Alford, AAFA #0716

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 30 October 2001

Johnnie [sic] 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jonnie P. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 Oct 1939, last residence Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his son Jonnie Proctor “Jay” Alford III; and his brother Terry Whitley Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Jonnie Proctor 1939 NC¹, Jonnie Proctor 1914 NC², Jonnie Williford 1884 NC³, Berkley Moses 1849 NC⁴, Kisar 1814 NC⁵.

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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.”

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jonnie P. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC.

See the obituary of his father, Jonnie Proctor Alford Jr., in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Jonnie Proctor 1962 NC¹, Jonnie Proctor 1939 NC², Jonnie Proctor 1914 NC³, Jonnie Williford 1884 NC⁴, Berkley Moses 1849 NC⁵, Kisar 1814 NC⁶.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 4 March 1953, last residence Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.

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JOSEPH B. “BEN” ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 24 November 2002

Included 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

Included 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’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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

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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JOSIE LEE MORRISON ALFORD

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Monday, 8 March 2011

LAURINBURG—Mrs. Josie Lee Morrison Alford, 83, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Morrison Manor Hospice Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011 the Piney Grove United Methodist Church with burial following in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford was born in Robeson County on May 29, 1927. She was daughter of the late Lonnie and Flora Southerland Morrison and the beloved wife of the late Eli Alford. Josie was a mother of twenty children, a loving homemaker that dedicated her life to loving and caring for her family and others. She served the Lord faithfully and was a longtime member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church. She was a longtime dedicated employed of the former Helig-Myers Furniture Company. Mrs. Josie was a loving and kind woman that never met a stranger.

She was also preceded in death by one child, Vonzenie Alford, grandchildren, Walter Alford and Elijah Alford.

Josie leaves behind her children, ten sons, Eli Alford, Jr., and wife Sylvia of Greensboro, Levi Alford and wife Joanne of Jamestown, John Alford and wife Deborah of Gibson, James Alford and wife Helena of Gibson, Charles Alford and wife Diane of Newark, NJ, Lorenzo Alford and wife Sherry of Salisbury, Alexander Alford of Lumberton, Jerome Alford of the home, Daren Alford and Roger Alford both of Laurinburg; five daughters, Rev. Josephine Sutton of Laurinburg, Beulah Palmer and husband Johnny of Sanford, Martha Monroe of the home, Deborah Taylor and husband Leroy of Laurel Hill, Mary Alford of Laurinburg; daughter-in-law, Cretia Alford of Statesboro, GA; 58 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9 at Richard Boles Funeral Service and other times at the family home.

Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service.

Offer condolences at www.news-record.com/obituaries/

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Josie L. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Laurinburn, Scotland Co., NC.

See the obituary of her great-grandson Elijah Lee Alford in this compilation.

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JOYCE ELIZABETH ALFORD PIERCE

AAFA #0341

THE STAR-NEWS

Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—14 February 2000

Included 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.

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 NC Deaths, 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her lineage: Joyce Elizabeth 1943 NC¹, Herbert Troy 1917 NC², Roscoe Calvin 1860 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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JOYCE M. ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Monday, 11 October 2010

ST. PAULS [Robeson Co.]—Mrs. Joyce M. Alford, 67, of 239 Vineyard Lane, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. Services: None planned.

Survived by: Husband, Darrel; son, Bucky Mowery; daughters, Melode Dickerson, Dawn Gray and Patti Collins; mother, Edith Jones; sister, Sharon Katlin; 10 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Saint Pauls Funeral Home of St. Pauls.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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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: SSDI records show that Juanita A. Bell (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 Feb 1928, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

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

Included 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.

See the obituary of her husband, James Monroe Alford Jr., in this compilation.

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JULIA VIOLA ALFORD ROBERTSON

WARREN RECORD

Warrenton, Warren Co., NC—Wednesday, 5 July 2006

Mrs. Julia Viola Alford Robertson, 76, of Warrenton died Saturday, July 1 at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 3 at Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel in Warrenton by the Rev. John Alford, Jr.. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Warrenton.

Mrs. Robertson, daughter of the late Joseph B. Alford and Etta Moody Alford, was a Warren County native born April 5, 1930.

She was a member of Warren Plains Baptist Church and a former employee of Carolina Sportswear.

Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Joe Robertson, in 1976.

Mrs. Robertson is survived by her two children, Maxine "Mitzi" Robertson Weathermann of Warren Plains and Bill Robertson of Warrenton; two sisters, Lois Morgan of South Hill, Va. and Sally Alford of Tarboro; four brothers, Gene Alford of Youngsville, Lawrence Alford of Richmond, Va., Ray Alford of Philadelphia, Pa. and Henry Alford of Greer, S.C.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Julia V. Robertson (SS# issued in NC), last residence Warrenton, Warren Co., NC.

See the obituary of her brother Lynwood Thomas Alford in this compilation.

Her lineage: Julia Viola 1930 NC¹, Joseph Benjamin 1895 VA², James R. 1865 NC³.

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JULIUS ANDERSON “JAKE” ALFORD, JR.

AAFA #0717

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—23 June 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

HIGHLANDS—Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford, Jr., 70, of Clear Creek Road, Highlands, died Thursday, June 11, 1998 at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. in the Goldmine Baptist Church.... Pallbearers were Ray McCall, John McCall, Gilbert Beck, Bobby Creswell, Tom Coffey and Dick Watson. Burial was in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108 conducted complete military graveside rites....

He was a native of Jackson County, Mississippi [sic—should be Hinds Co.], the son of the late Julius A. Sr. and Hilma Burdine Alford. He was retired after 28 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated Highlands Refrigeration and was a 25-year member of the Highlands Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Virginia “Ginny” Dunkin Alford; three daughters, Holly (Tom) Coffey of Pfafftown, Julie McCall of Highlands, and Michelle “Shelly” Alford-Williams of San Jose, California; three sons, Steven “Andy” Alford of Goldmine, Greg P. Alford of Atlanta, GA and Christopher Alford of Greensboro; a sister, Patricia Granberg of Blanco, TX; and nine grandchildren....

Bryant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Julius A. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Aug 1927, last residence Highlands, Macon Co., NC.

We included the obituary of his sister Patricia Ann Alford Granberg, AAFA #1228, in Texas Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Julius Anderson 1927 MS¹, Julius Anderson 1903 MS², Harvey Warren 1865 MS³, Jacob A. 1835 AL⁴, Julius 1803 NC⁵, Jacob 1781 NC⁶, John 1747 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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JULIUS ELIAS ALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—30 May 1913

LAURINBURG, May 29—Mr. Julius E. Alford died at his country home, Spring Hill Township, Tuedsay morning at 3 o’clock. Mr. Alfred [sic] was a native of Robeson County, having been born at Rowland, and came to what is now Scotland County about 30 years ago. He was 63 years of age and during his life in Scotland, he had, by his generous manner and kindly nature, won tohimself a large circle of friends and admirers who are saddened at his death.

The funeral and burial took place Tuesday afternoon at Center Church in Robeson.

Photo from Centre Presbyterian Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his first wife, Ellen McGirt Alford, in this compilation.

He is Julius Elias Alford, 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

Her husband’s lineage: Julius Elias 1849 NC¹, Jacob 1789 NC², James 1764 NC³, Jacob 1738 VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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KATHARINE RUEDA ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday 30 June 2001

Included 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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katharine R. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

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

Included 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 obituaries of her twin brother, Wilbur Hollis Alford; and brother Charles Winstead Alford in this compilation.

For more information about this family, see the following articles, with photos, 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

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Katherine J. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 May 1915, last residence Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC>

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LALA R. BATCHELOR ALFORD

Mother of James B. Alford, AAFA #0344, Cloyce Batchelor 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

Included 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.

Photo from Nathaniel Greene Family Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lala B. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 25 Sept 1900, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #.

Her husband’s lineage: Zollie Floyd 1900 NC¹, James Berry 1872 NC², Berkley Moses 1849 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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LARRY JONES ALFORD

WAKE WEEKLY

Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 15 September 2005

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laura A. Martin (SS# issued in NC), last residence Brunswick, Columbus Co., NC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.

Her lineage: Laura Lewis 1913 NC¹, James P. 1879 NC², Gabriel S. 1821 NC³.

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LEAMON LUKE ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 26 November 1998

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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LELA FERN ALFORD HARRIS

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—12 October 1995

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lela A. Harris (SS# issued in IL) was born 25 July 1912, last residence Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC.

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LELA T. 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lela T. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 May 1907, last residence Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

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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.

NC Births 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

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—Wednesday, 9 February 2000

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

BLADENBORO—Leon Alford, 57, of 1931 Zion Hill Church Road died Monday [February 7] 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: SSDI records show that L. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 3 Sept 1942 and died _____ Feb 2000, last residence Bladenboro, Bladen Co., NC.

See the obituary of his brother James Franklin Alford in this compilation.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leslie G. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 Feb 1933, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

AAFA records show that his parents are Leslie Gardner Alford, who died in 1935, and Mary Prentice Carroll, whose second husband was apparently Wayne Smith.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bython B. Alford.

His lineage: Leslie Gardner 1933 NC¹, Leslie Gardner 1898 NC², James B. 1862 NC³, Bython B. 1817 NC⁴.

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LILA RUTH ALFORD MINCEY

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 14 June 2003

Included 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 brother Bobby Alford; and her nephew Charles Alton Alford in this compilation.

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 NC Births 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.

NC Deaths lists a record for Alma A. Alford, died 14 Dec 1957 in Johnston Co., age 67; and a record for Libby Batten Alford, born 10 Jan 1895 in NC and died 27 Apr 1992 in Raleigh, Wake Co., age 97.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

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

Included 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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian G. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 29 July 1909, last residence Fairmont, Robeson Co., NC.

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LILLIAN HODGE ALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Sunday, 20 August 1989

GASTONIA—Mrs. Lillian Hodge Alford, 69, of 1249 W. Garrison Blvd. died Aug. 17, 1989, at home. Funeral was 3 p.m. Saturday at the McLean & Son Funeral Home chapel, with the Revs. Danny Janes and Douglas Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park.

Mrs. Alford, a retired beautician, was born in Bennettsville, S.C., daughter of the late Robert and Bessie Hodge. She was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church.

Survivors are her husband, Luke; son, Jerry Alford of Bessemer City; brothers, Prentice Hodge of Denver, Colo., John Hodge of Cherryville, Julius Hodge, Hamer Hodge, Pete Hodge; sisters, Mrs. Mae Pate of Laurinburg, Mrs. Edna Wilson; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 Sept 1919, last residence Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC.

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LINDA GAIL SCROPPO ALFORD

THE STAR-NEWS

Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—16 March 2000

Included 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

Included 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.

In another article:

WYOMING TRIBUNE-EAGLE

Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY—20 November 2006

Lois Hanley Alford, 87, of Cheyenne died Nov. 17 in Jacksonville, N.C.

She was born March 29, 1919.

She is survived by a son, Samuel Patrick "Pat" Alford of Jacksonville; a brother, Clay Hanley of Arkansas; a sister, Syb Frizzell of Arkansas; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Homer Alford; and her parents, Samuel Alpus and Fanny Langston Hanley.

Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lois Alford (SS# issued in WA) last residence Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC.

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LOTA FULLER ALFORD

WAKE WEEKLY

Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 17 November 2005

Included 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.

Photo from Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Robbins-Tjaden

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

Included 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.

The Russell Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.

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LUCILLE ALFORD EURE

DAILY SOUTHERNER

Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—Tuesday, 24 July 2001

Included 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.

NC Births 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucion C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 July 1918, last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

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LUCY H. JONES THOMAS ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 12 January 2007

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.

In another article (one year anniversary):

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—8 January 2008

IN LOVING MEMORY

DECEMBER 8, 1913 - JANUARY 8, 2007

We miss you very much!

The Thomas and Baker Families

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucy H. Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

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LUDDIE R. JONES MCNEILL ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 6 May 2004

Included 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

Included 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: SSDI records show that Lula P.. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 6 Oct 1919, last residence Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.

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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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LYNWOOD THOMAS ALFORD

DAILY SOUTHERNER

Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—Thursday, 23 October 2002

Included 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.

See the obituary of his sister Julia Viola Alford Robertson in this compilation.

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.

NC Births 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Lynwood Thomas 1939 NC¹, Joseph Benjamin 1895 VA², James Richard 1865 NC³, James Isaac 1837 NC⁴, Elias 1795 NC⁵, Isaac 1748 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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MABEL HALFORD MORGAN

ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES

Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—29 December 2000

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mabel R. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 July 1917, last residence Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.

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MABLE ALFORD SMITH

Sister of Myrtice Alford Edwards, AAFA #0773

Source unknown

_____, NC—_____ November 2008

ASHEBORO [Randolph Co.]—Mable Alford Smith, age 88, of 1819-B Saddlewood Court, Asheboro, passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov 23, 2008.

Mable was born Oct. 31, 1920, to Homer Lee and Alma Odom Alford. She was member of First Baptist Church of Asheboro. She was loved by her family and many friends and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Miller and her husband, Joseph, of Boone, N.C.; granddaughter,. Kelly Miller Swaney and her husband, Carey; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn; sisters, Myrtice Edwards and Leaette Braswell, both of Eastman, Ga.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Asheboro, with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Inurnment will be Saturday, Nov 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Willis-Epperson Cemetery in Williston, Fla.

The family invites friends to visit Mable's home at 1819-B Saddlewood Court, Asheboro, on Wednesday, Nov 26, following the service....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mable A. Smith (SS# issued in GA), last residence Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

Her lineage: Mable 1920 GA¹, Homer Lee 1897 GA², Lorenzo Dow 1857 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mae A. Underwood (SS# issued in NC), last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

Horace C. Underwood, born 1906, married May Alford, born 1918, on 12 Sept 1934 in Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC [North Carolina Marriages, 1759–1979 (FamilySearch.org)].

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MAGGIE L. BROWN ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 31 January 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

ROWLAND [Robeson Co.]—Mrs. Maggie L. Brown Alford, 71, of Route 2, Box 28, died Tuesday [January 27] in Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg [Scotland Co.].

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Magnolia AME Church in Hamer [Dillon Co.], 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maggie L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 25 Jan 1927, last residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.

See the obituary of her son Roosevelt Alford Jr. in this compilation.

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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 NC Deaths :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 NC Births: 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 AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

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:

Mary Ella Montgomery Alford....Died...20 Aug 1983

Wife of Manton Clisby Alford

Manton Clisby Alford....1 May 1898 - 22 Apr 1973

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

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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MARGARET ALICE BROCKINGTON ALFORD

THE STATE

Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 14 March 1921

KINGSTREE [Williamsburg Co., SC], March 13—Mrs. Margaret Alford, sister of Mrs. D.C. Scott of this place and a native of this community, died at her home in Maxton [Robeson Co.], N.C., Wednesday afternoon [March 9] and was interred there by the side of her late husband, McPherson Alford. Mrs. Alford before marriage was a daughter of the late Dr. John F. and Elizabeth Brockington, and was born in Kingstree 52 years ago. She was married to Mr. Alford June 25, 1895.

She is survived by her only daughter, Miss Elizabeth Alford, and three sisters, Mrs. D.C. Scott, Kingstree; Mrs. C.K. Davis, Marion, and Miss Italine Brockington, Kingstree.

In another article:

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Sunday, 13 March 1921

MAXTON, March 12—Mrs. Margaret Brockington Alford, one of Maxton’s most prominent and best-loved women, died Wednesday after an illness of several months. The remains were laid to rest Thursday afternoon in Eastside cemetery. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Alford was a devoted and useful member….

Mrs. Alford was born December 25, 1869, at Kingstree. S.C. Soon after her marriage ot McP. McL. Alford, they moved to Maxton. Mrs. Alford died in 1912, and since that time Mrs. Alford and her daughter, Miss Elizabeth, have continued to make their home here. Mrs. Alford’s death causes deep sorrin thi this community whereshe had hundreds of friends and admirers.

She is survived by one daughter, Miss Elizabeth Alford, and by several sisters.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, McPherson McLean Alford; and her daughter, Elizabeth Brockington Alford McMaster, in this compilation.

Margaret was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Maxton, Robeson Co., NC, where her gravestone transcription says “12/25/1869–3/9/1921.”

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MARTHA ANN FORD ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 22 April 1998

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha A. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 May 1943, last residence Rowland, Robeson Co., NC.

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MARTHA E. POOLE MEDLIN ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 4 September 2009

Martha Medlin Alford 73, of 1761 Moores Pond Rd. passed away Thursday [September 3] surrounded by her family at Guardian Care Nursing home in Zebulon. A native of Wake County, daughter of Lonnie and Lela Medlin Poole of Wakefield. She worked at Square D in the accounting department. Martha was a loving wife and mother who was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved flowers and gardening and everything outdoors.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, in the Strickland Funeral Home chapel, Wendell with burial to follow in the Zebulon Town Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Leo Alford of the home; daughter, Donna Sue Bebout and husband, Dean of Greensboro; son, Jimmy Medlin, Jr. and wife, Mia of Dudley; son, Frankie and wife, Christy of Youngsville; stepchildren, Herbie, Carolyn, Allison, and Robert; grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth Bailey, Mary Catherine Bebout, Andrew and Jimmy D Medlin III, and Brandon Arnold Medlin; step grandchildren, Abby, Jermy, Timmy, Johnny, Wesly, Jr., Lee Ann, Ryan, and Justin; six step-great grandchildren; brother, Lonnie Poole and wife, Lou Ellen of Zebulon; sister, Diane Tant and husband, Edward Tant of Zebulon.

Visitation will be 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, and other times at the home. www.stricklandfuneralhomes.net

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha E. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 20 Jan 1936, last residence Youngsville, Franklin Co., NC.

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MARTHA HARRELSON ALFORD

THE STAR-NEWS

Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Sunday, 2 January 2011

Martha Harrelson Alford, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, December 30, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Martha was born in Columbus County, NC, on January 21, 1920, to the late Don and Sarah Mills Harrelson. She is preceded in death by her husband Hopkin Alford, and siblings, Don M. Harrelson, Mack I. Harrelson and Helen Barnhill.

Martha was a hair stylist for many years and owner of Martha's Hair Fashions in Wilmington. She was also a devoted member of Sunset Park Baptist Church where she was very active through the years. Martha enjoyed many hobbies such as painting, quilting, needlework and creating hand made Christmas ornaments. She had a very caring and generous spirit and also considered herself so blessed. She found her strength through her loving family and many friends.

She is survived by daughters, Martha Davis and husband Berl of Bluffton, SC and Gloria Jean Floyd of Florence, SC; three grandchildren, sister, Mary Rose Harrelson and husband, Keith of Green Sea, SC; many nieces and nephews all of who she held dear.

A memorial service will be held at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel on Monday, January 3, 2011, with visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 pm and the service at 2:00 pm with Rev. Chris Wroten. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunset Park Baptist Church, 231 Central Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28401.

The family would like to say special thank to the 10th Floor Nursing Staff at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Dr. Andrew Schreiber for their loving care and kindness.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.andrewsmortuary,com. A Market Street Chapel Service.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Martha H. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

See the obituary of her husband, Hopkin Alford, in this compilation.We included the obituary of her stepdaughter Susan Alford Dillon in South Carolina Obituaries.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 Feb 1935, last residence Acworth, Cobb Co., GA.

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MARY ALFORD CAMPBELL

Aunt of Joseph E. Warfel, Jr., AAFA #0767

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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Campbell (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 Sept 1916, last residence Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

Her lineage: Mary 1916 NC¹, Zollie Thorest 1895 NC², Sidney John 1851 NC³, John I. 1815 NC⁴, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁵.

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MARY ANN ALFORD SPAIN

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Monday, 5 May 1997

NORLINA—Mary Ann Spain, 99, died May 4, 1997. Graveside services Tuesday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Auburn Christian Church Cemetery in Drewry. Visitation 7:30-9:00 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Blaylock Funeral Home of Warrenton. Memorials may be made to Mt. Auburn Christian Church.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Spain (SS# issued in NC) was born 17 Feb 1898, last residence Henderson, Vance Co., NC, and last benefit to Norlina, Warren Co., NC.

We included the obituary of her brother Charles Herman “Charlie” Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.

NC Deaths lists her as widowed, father’s last name as Alford, born in VA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage, from Alford Family Tree (Ancestry.com), owner Mark Alford: Mary Ann 1898 VA¹, James Richard 1865 NC², James Isaac 1837 NC³, Elias 1795 NC⁴, Isaac 1748 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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MARY CATLETT ALFORD

Photo from Hall-Wynne Funeral Service

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 9 April 2011

Mary Catlett Alford, 82, of Kittrell, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at her residence.
Mary was born in Vance County, on September 17, 1928 to the late Joe Catlett and Anna Robinson Catlett. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Vernon "Lefty" Alford and a sister, Lillie Mae Faulkner.

Mary is survived by her only daughter, Anna Sherron and husband, Joel of Kittrell; grandson, Jimmie Gupton and wife, Stephanie of Kittrell; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Carleigh Gupton; and K-9 companion, Ringo.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Friends may visit from 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Franklinton Chapel.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2011 from the Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Franklinton. The Rev. Clyde Waiden will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery [Franklinton, Franklin Co.].

Online memorials: www.hallwynne.com Select obituaries.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary C. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Kittrell, Vance Co., NC.

See the obituary of her brother-in-law William Edwin Alford in this compilation.

Her husband, John Vernon Alford (1921–1978), was born 5 Feb 1921 in NC, the son of Ben Moore Alford and Martha Ella Tharrington.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her husband’s lineage: John Vernon 1921 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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MARJORIE “MARGIE” ALFORD KEITH

WAKE FOREST GAZETTE

Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—17 February 2010

Marjorie “Margie” Alford Keith, 82, of Wake Forest, died Tuesday afternoon February 9, 2010, at Britthaven Nursing Center in Louisburg.

She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Candice Pearce Alford and Patrick Luther Alford, and was married to James F. Keith who preceded her in death. Margie was co-founder of the Fork’s Lunchroom and James Keith Barbecue.

Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon February 15, 2010, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Vassar and the Rev. Billy Tharrington officiating. Entombment was in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Winstead and husband, Don, of Wake Forest; sons, Jimmy Keith and wife, Hope, and Patrick Keith and wife, Allison, of Wake Forest; sister, Evelyn Horton and husband, Buddy, of Wake Forest; brother, Junior Alford and wife, Tap, of Wake Forest; grandchildren, James Foster Keith III and wife, Kathy, Kimberly Freeman and husband, Mitch, Patrick Luther Keith II and Samuel Caleb Keith; step-granddaughter, Dawn Winstead; and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to South Main Baptist Church c/o Gary Vassar, 104 Lake Side Drive, Louisburg, NC 27549 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27605.

Pallbearers were John Skinner, Delmer Atkinson, Robbie Underhill, David Young, Wayne Pleasants and Ricky Tharrington.

A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marjorie M. Keith (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 Jan 1928, last residence Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her sister Mary Elizabeth Alford Barham in this compilation.

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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 hand 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) 556-5811.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Barham (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 June 1925, last residence Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her sister Marjorie “Margie” Alford Keith in this compilation.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Ackerman (SS# issued in NC), last residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.

See the obituary of her brother Wilson DeBerry Alford in this compilation.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.

Her lineage: Mary Fannie 1925 NC¹, Noah Franklin 1888 NC², Noah Wellington 1859 NC³, unknown⁴, Samuel 1812 SC⁵.

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MARY JANE ALFORD CARTER

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—21 March 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

STONEVILLE [Rockingham Co.]—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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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MARY JANICE ALFORD WILLIAMS

THE EXCHANGE

Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—Monday, 24 April 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janice A. Williams (SS# issued in NC), last residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.

See the obituary of her brother Hopkin Alford in this compilation.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Gabriel S. Alford, b. 1821 NC.

Her lineage: Mary Janice 1923 NC¹, Samuel Peter 1881 NC², Gabriel 1821 NC³.

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MARY LEE SKINNER ALFORD

Aunt of Stephen Vance Alford, AAFA #0346

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—15 May 1999

Included 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: SSDI records show that Mary S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 25 Sept 1922, last residence Greenville, Pitt Co., NC.

William Lane Alford and Mary Lee Skinner were married June 22, 1941. He was the son of Charles S. Alford and Cladie Lou Johnson.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bython B. Alford.

Her husband’s lineage: William Lane 1920 NC¹, Charles Stephen 1882 NC², Charles Stephen 1853 NC³, Bython B. 1817 NC⁴.

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MARY LINDA ALFORD

HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—23 March 2010

LEXINGTON [Davidson Co.]—Mary Linda Alford, 67, of Lexington, NC passed away on March 19, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born on December 18, 1942, in Bennettsville, SC to Mrs. Annie Toms Williams.

Mary was employed with Supreme Foam Company for more than 20 years. She was married to James Edward Alford.

Her husband and mother both preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories; seven children, James A. Alford, James Eddie Alford and Jerry L. Toms all of High Point, NC, Eric L. Alford of White Plains, NE, Belinda Alford of Lexington, NC, Margaret Alford of High Point, NC and Mary Ann Alford of Thomasville, NC; 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; one brother, Donald Mark of St. Augustine, FL; one sister, Angela Parker of Brooklyn, NY; a special friend, Curtis Johnson; a host of uncles, aunts, one niece, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at New Dimension Community Christian Center, 105 N. Hoskins St., High Point, NC. Bishop Tavaris L. Johnson Sr., Officiating Pastor. Family visitation is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 1011 Meredith Ave. at the granddaughter’s home.

Professional arrangements entrusted to People’s Funeral Service, Inc.

In another article:

People’s Funeral Service

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—_____ March 2010

Born: December 18, 1942

Place of Birth: Bennettsville, SC

Death: March 19, 2010

Place of Death: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Survived By:

James A. Alford, Son

James E. Alford, Son

Jerry L. Toms, Son

Eric L. Alford, Son

BeLinda Alford, Daughter

Margaret Alford, Daughter

Mary Ann Alford, Daughter

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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MARY LINDA ALFORD CHURCH

HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—22 February 2010

HIGH POINT—Mrs. Mary L. Alford Church, 54, of Rolling Green Drive, died February 21, 2010 at the Hospice Home of High Point.

Arrangements are being handled by People's Funeral Service Inc.

In another article:

People’s Funeral Service

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—_____ February 2010

Born: June 4, 1955

Place of Birth: Dillon, SC

Death: February 21, 2010

Place of Death: Hospice Home at High Point

Organizations: Church Member; Living Water Baptist Church

Survived By:

Christopher Church, Spouse

Marcus (Renee) Alford, Son

Latoya Brannon, Daughter

Robert (Diane) Milner, Brother

Charles McRae, Brother

James Curtis Alford, Brother

Tony Williams, Brother

Annie Lee Castle, Sister

Marquris, Grandchild

Desiree, Grandchild

Kaylen, Grandchild

Preceded in Death By:

Leery McRae, Father

Sara Maragret Richardson, Mother

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary L. Church (SS# issued in SC), last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

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MARY LUE BAKER ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Friday, 8 February 2002

Included 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 VIRGINIA YOUNG ALFORD

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—Sunday, 13 March 2011

WINSTON-SALEM—Mary Virginia Alford, formerly of 2820 Stockton St., Winston-Salem, NC passed on Monday morning, March 7, 2011 at Silas Creek Manor. She was born to Edward and Nellie Young and she was a life-long resident of Winston-Salem.

Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church at 5000 Noble St., Winston-Salem, NC. Family visitation will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at the church. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary V. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 12 June 1935, last residence Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

The Russell Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.

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MARY YVONNE MCLEOD ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 19 January 2005

Included 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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MATTIE JACQUELINE “JACKIE” ALFORD TUCKER

THE DISPATCH

Lexington, Davidson Co., NC—Monday, 17 May 2010

THOMASVILLE—Mattie Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford Tucker, 81, of East Sunrise Avenue, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 15, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist/Palliative Care in Winston-Salem.

Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Joseph Bare. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the home.

Jackie was born in Davidson County on Aug. 22, 1928, to Wilby Oscar Alford and Addie Elizabeth Williams Alford. She was a homemaker and a member of Hope Chapel Baptist Church in Archdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Foster Tucker, in 1981.

Surviving are one son, Terry Tucker, and wife Teresa of Thomasville; two grandsons, Terry Tucker Jr., of Thomasville and Ricky Tucker, serving in the U.S. Army in Kuwait and his wife, Ruby, of El Paso, Texas; two granddaughters, Teresa Godskey and husband Dwight and Vickie Newlin, all of Asheboro; four great-grandchildren, Dylan and Haley Godskey and Hannah and Taylor Tucker; one sister, Parmalee Brooks and husband Junior of Trinity.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.

Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacqueline A. Tucker (SS# issued in NC), last residence Lexington, Davidson Co., NC.

See the obituary of her brother Voyd Homer Alford in this compilation.

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MAVIS ALFORD LAMM

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—26 January 2002

Mavis A. Lamm, 90, Jan. 24. Graveside 2 p.m., today, Bailey Cemetery. Arrangements by Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson.

Photo from Bailey Cemetery, Bailey, Nash Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mavis A. Lamm (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 Sept 1911, last residence Bailey, Nash Co., NC.

See the obituary of her sister Ethel Alford Daniel in this compilation.

NC Deaths lists Mavis Alford Lamm’s birth place as Nash Co., NC.

Her memorial at Find A Grave shows her buried next to her husband, Henry Neal Lamm, 1914–1962.

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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 obituaries of his wife, Margaret Alice Brockington Alford; and daughter Elizabeth Brockington Alford McMaster in this compilation. We included 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.

The obituary says he was buried in “Eastside cemetery,” but no cemetery by that name exists in Robeson Co. Oak Grove Cemetery in Maxton, Robeson Co., NC, lists both McPherson and his wife Margaret. McPherson’s gravestone transcription says “10/14/1856–9/20/1912.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

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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MELANIE D. ALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Friday, 6 August 2010

Melanie Alford, 31, of Charlotte died August 4, 2010. Service 1pm Saturday, visitation 12pm, University Memorial Baptist. Viewing 3pm Friday, Rosadale-WL Truesdale Memorial Funeral Parlor.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Melaine [sic] D. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 July 1979, last residence not listed.

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MERLE BUNN ALFORD

Wife of James Barbee Alford, AAFA #0344

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 3 January 2005

Included 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. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 Apr 1970, last residence Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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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

Included 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.

See the obituary of her sister Buna V. Alford in this compilation.

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.

NC Births lists the birth of Missie Alford on that date in Howellsville, 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mollie M. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 14 May 1907, last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC,

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MOZELL ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 22 July 2001

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle C. Halford (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 Oct 1907 and died _____ Sept 1994, last residence Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC.

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NAKASHA ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Included 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

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

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

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Norman S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 Oct 1917, last residence Middlesex, Johnston Co., NC.

See the obituary of his brother Royster Willard Alford in this compilation.

Middlesex straddles the counties of Nash and Johnston.

From U.S. Veterans Gravesties (Ancestry.com): Norman Sidney Alford is buried at Middlexex Memorial Gardens in Middlesex. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. This record lists his birth date as 18 Oct 1917.

NC Deaths also lists his birth date as 18 Oct 1917 and says he was born and died in Nash Co.

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ODA ANDREW “BUCK” HALFORD

HENDERSONVILLE TIMES-NEWS

Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC—Wednesday, 5 January 2005

Included 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.

NC Births 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Odelia A. Murdock (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 Sept 1899, last residence Bear Creek, Chatham Co., NC.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ola M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 Jan 1911, last residence Burlington, Alamance Co., NC.

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OMETIA BROWN ALFORD

HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—12 December 1998

Included 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ometia Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Jan 1903, last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

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

Included 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.

NC Births 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 R. 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Orange R. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Oscar C. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

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PARKER HEYWARD ALFORD

HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point, Guilford Co., NC—12 November 2009

HIGH POINT—SSgt (ret) Parker Heyward Alford, 79, went home to be with the Lord November 10, 2009.

Mr. Alford was born November 20, 1929 in Conway, SC to Parker and Lila Maude Alford. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1945 before the close of World War II. Mr. Alford was part of the Army Air Corps that became the separate military branch, the United States Air Force in 1947. He retired after 21 years of honorable service to his country.

He was an active and devoted member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church for 37 years. His love for the Lord was evident to all around him. He is remembered for his Christian example by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances; his five children and their spouses, Carolyn Marie (Alford) and Dennis McPheron, Allen Heyward and Gina Alford, Glenn Samuel Alford, Loretta Gail Alford, and Bryce Neal Alford; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; his 3 sisters Lenora A. Hendrick, Virginia Alford, and Shirley A. Brower; and his 2 brothers Oren L. Alford and James Whiteford Alford.

Mr. Alford’s family will receive friends on Sunday, November 15, from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point. His funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, November 16, at the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service with Pastor Richard Callahan officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens….

Funeral arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Parker H. Alford (SS# issued in DC), last residence High Point, Guilford Co., NC.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s genealogy, Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis.

His lineage: Parker Heyward 1920 SC¹, Parker Heyward 1903 SC², Joseph Whitford 1877 SC³, Harrison 1843 SC⁴, Arthur 1803 SC⁵, Arthur about 1775 SC⁶.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia McDowell (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 Nov 1958, last residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.

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PAUL AUGUSTUS ALFORD

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Monday, 16 July 2001

Included 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....

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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.

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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.

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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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Paul Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his wife, Rachel Fish Alford; and his sisters Aline Alford Blowe and Christine Alford Benton in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

His lineage: Paul Augustus 1918 NC¹, George Augustus 1884 NC², Sidney John 1851 NC³, John I. 1815 NC⁴, Lockhard H. 1790 NC⁵.

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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

Included 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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline A. Parker (SS# issued in NC) was born 17 March 1905 and died 20 Sept 1997, last residence Smithfield, Johnston Co., NC.

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PAULINE TERRY ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Monday, 18 October 2010

Pauline Terry Alford of 604 Curtis Dr., departed this life on Thursday, October 14, 2010. Funeral, Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 1PM, Lea Funeral Home. Interment, Montlawn Memorial Park.

Survivors; children, Douglas Terry (Constance) of Clayton, Sandra Alford (Johny) of Cary, Joe Kelly Alford and Willie Glenn Alford (Jennifer) both of Raleigh, Esther Moore (Thomas) of Clayton, Paula Alford (Major) and Delois Alford both of Garner, Greg Alford (Bernice) of Wendell, Tammy Alford (Oscar) and Herman Alford both of Clayton; sisters, Fidelia Thorpe of Raleigh, Henrietta Terry of Clayton, Hattie Pearl Powell of Clayton, Jessie Mae Thorpe of Clayton and Randolph Terry of Garner; step brother and step sister, Betty Muldrow and James Eddie Muldrow Jr. both of Raleigh; 32 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing, Monday, October 18, 2010, 7-8PM, at the funeral home.

A Lea Funeral Home Service (919)231-1000 www.leafuneralhome.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 May 1930, last residence Garner, Wake Co., NC.

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PEGGY ALFORD SHORT

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 16 October 1997

Included 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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Peggy A. Short (SS# issued in VA) was born 30 Aug 1945, last residence not listed.

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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 ALFORD HOLLAND

[Although she died in NC, we are also including her obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because that was her residence.]

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—25 September 1989

ROCK HILL [York Co.]—Mrs. Rachel Alford Holland, 61, textile retiree, died Sept. 22, 1989, at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Funeral is 4:30 p.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors are her son, William ''Bill'' Mayo; daughter, Mrs. Sandra Boulware; brother, Lorenzo Alford; sister, Mrs. Mary Mitchell. Wolfe Funeral Home of Fort Mill is in charge.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

We included the obituaries of her siblings Mamie Alford Bankhead, Mary Jane Alford Mitchell, and Lorenzo Burt Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

NC Deaths lists Rachel Alford Holland, divorced, born 23 Aug 1928 in NC, died in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, on 22 Sept 1989 but resided in SC, burial out of state.

North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898–1994 (FamilySearch.org) lists Rachel Alford Holland, parents Levi Simpson Alford and Lillie Olympus Suggs.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760.

Her lineage: Rachel 1928 NC¹, Levi Simpson 1879 SC², Levi Solomon 1841 SC³, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC⁴, John B. 1780 NC⁵, William 1760 NC⁶.

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RACHEL BAKER ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 28 September 2005

Included 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.

NC Births 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

Included 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).

See the obituary of her grandson James Bass Alford Jr. in this compilation.

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).

NC Deaths 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.

Her husband’s lineage: James Bass 1941 NC¹, Earl Vincent 1913 NC², James Vinson/Vincent 1876 NC³.

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RACHEL FISH ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 25 March 2010

Rachel Alford, 89, of 3007 Pickett Road, Durham, NC died Tuesday March 23rd 2010 at Durham Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. Born in Harnett County NC, Rachel was the daughter of Mack and Mamie Fish of Angier, NC. Rachel’s brother, Isaac Fish, and her husband Paul Alford preceded her in death.

Rachel was educated in Harnett County, NC and was a graduate of UNC-Greensboro. She retired as a legal secretary from Newsom, Graham, Strayhorn and Hedrick in Durham, NC. In her retirement years she was an active member of two square dancing groups in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, NC. She was a longtime member of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham. She volunteered as a telephonic counselor for Durham Contact Inc. for many years and served as an elementary school tutor at Hope Valley School in Durham.

Rachel was a wonderful mother and friend to her two sons, Ronald E. Alford of Raleigh and Larry P. Alford of Philadelphia, PA. The “sparkle in her eye” was her granddaughter, Paula J. Alford, of Durham. She was also loved and cared for by Charlene Alford, Judy Alford and Tom Culbreth.

Visitation of the family will be held at Clements Funeral Home in Durham on Thursday, March 25th 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A graveside service celebrating Rachel’s life will be conducted by the Reverend Jade “JD” Benson at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery on Friday, March 26th 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to A Helping Hand, 1502 W NC Highway 54 # 405, Durham, NC 27707.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rachel F. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 Oct 1920, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

See the obituary of her husband, Paul Augustus Alford, in this compilation.

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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

Included 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: SSDI records show that Rachel P. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Apr 1923, last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituaries of her husband, Floyd Shelby Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; 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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Randy C. Halford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC.

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 DAVIS ALFORD

WILSON TIMES

Wilson, Wilson Co., NC—Wednesday, 15 September 2010

May 29, 1923 – September 13, 2010

Reba Davis Alford, 87, of Sims died Sept. 13, 2010.

Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of Shingleton Funeral Home Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Barbara Tyre officiating. Interment will follow in Bailey City Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Royster W. Alford.

She is survived by her daughter: Debbie Alford Foote of Charleston, SC; one son: Charles Alford of Sims; one sister: Agnes “Goody” Lamm of Sims; one granddaughter: Tami Massey of Zebulon; two great-grandchildren: Taylor and Lane Massey.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service at Shingleton Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.shingletonfh.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Reba D. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Sims, Wilson Co., NC.

See the obituary of her husband, Royster Willard Alford, in this compilation.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Reba A. Lewis (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 Dec 1924, last residence Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC.

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RENA BELL LEWIS ALFORD SIMPSON

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 13 August 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

ST. PAULS—Mrs. Rena Bell Alford Simpson, 66, of 1277 Britt Road died Friday [August 8] 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rena L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 Aug 1931, last residence Saint Pauls, Robeson Co., NC.

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RICHARD ERWIN ALFORD

GOLDSBORO NEWS-ARGUS

Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC—Friday, 18 March 2011

SELMA—Richard Erwin Alford, 68, 8 Hinnant Road, died Thursday at Johnston County SECU Hospice Center.

Graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Baker's Chapel Church Cemetery in Smithfield, with the Rev. Samuel Eugene DeWitt officiating.

Born Nov. 9, 1943, he was the son of the late James Docus and Lillian Crenshaw Alford. He was married to Helen Peedin Alford. He is survived by three daughters.

Visitation will be tonight from 7 to 9 at Casey Funeral Home chapel.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard E. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 November 1943, last residence Selma, Johnston Co., NC.

See the obituary of his half-sister Essie Alford Bowden in this compilation.

He was the son of James Docus “Doke” Alford and his first cousin Elizabeth Ann Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His paternal lineage: Richard Erwin 1943 NC¹, James Docus 1876 NC², William Thomas 1849 NC³, Julius 1823 NC⁴, Thomas 1795 GA⁵, John 1747 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

His maternal lineage: Richard Erwin 1943 NC¹, Elizabeth Ann 1886 NC², John Henry 1850 NC³, Julius 1823 NC⁴, same as paternal.

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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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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ROBERT ALFORD

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—4 December 1992

Included 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. NC Deaths 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, Johnston Co., NC—Tuesday, 4 January 2000

Included 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.

Photo from Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnston Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert A. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Polly Ann Alvera.

His lineage: Robert Allen 1911 NC¹, Joel Preston 1877 NC², Mordecai 1850 NC³, John F. 1818 NC⁴.

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ROBERT FRANKLIN ALFORD

Brother of Cecil Calbert Alford, AAFA #0716

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—25 September 1993

Included 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, last residence Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

See the obituary of his brother James Marshall 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Robert Franklin 1923 NC¹, Jonnie Williford 1884 NC², Berkley Moses 1849 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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ROBERT W. ALFORD

[A nearly identical article was published in the Wilmington Star News on the same day.]

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 27 June 2009

Robert W. Alford, 80, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Born in Edgecombe County, he was a resident of Coastal Plantation, Hampstead, NC. He was retired from the USAF and the Social Security Administration. In 1984, he had the Order of the Long Leaf Pine conferred on him by then Gov. Hunt for his work with the state of North Carolina.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Ramona Coker.

Surviving are his wife, Melvina R. Alford; two sons, Robert, Jr. and Richard; two grandchildren, Deborah Dixon and husband, William, and Phillip Glenn.

An interment service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Montlawn Memorial Park, 3201 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC. A memorial will be included in the 10:00 a.m. worship service at Topsail Presbyterian Church, Hampstead, NC on Sunday, June 28, 2009 with Reverend Owen Carriker officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Topsail Presbyterian Church,16249 U.S. Highway 17 N. Hampstead, NC 28443.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 Dec 1928, last residence Hampstead, Pender Co., NC.

See the obituary of his first wife, Ella Ramona Coker Alford, in this compilation.

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ROBERT WAYNE ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Sunday, 2 July 2000

LUMBERTON—Robert Wayne Alford, 54, of 599 Lamb Road died Saturday [July 1].

The funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Monday in Floyd Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Mark Meadows. Burial will be in Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Esther Alford of the home; four brothers, Douglas E. Alford and Ellis Alford, both of Mullins, S.C., Kerry Alford of Charleston, S.C., and Benny Alford of Danville, Va.; and a sister, Cara B. Sawyer of Marion, S.C.

The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory in Lumberton.

Photo from Gardens of Faith, Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates (on his gravestone) of Robert W. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC.

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RONNIE LEE ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 4 December 1997

Included 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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ROOSEVELT ALFORD, JR.

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 4 March 2010

ROWLAND—Roosevelt Alford Jr., 55, of 1260 Persimmon Road, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday in Magnolia AME Church in Hamer, S.C. Burial in church cemetery. Visitation, 1 to 6 p.m. today at S&L Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Maxton. Survived by: Brothers, Roy Brown, Timothy and Bruce; four adopted brothers, Vonzell, Bobby, James and Jimmy McPhail; four sisters, Betty Blue, Massie Shipman, Martha Currie and Julia Lovette.

In another article:

THE STAR-NEWS

Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—Thursday, 4 March 2010

Roosevelt Alford Jr., 55, of Rowland, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Linkhaw Nursing Home, Lumberton. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia AME Church, Hamer, S.C. Burial will be at the church cemetery. S&L Funeral Home, Maxton.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roosevelt Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 Feb 1955, last residence Rowland, Robeson Co., NC.

See the obituary of his mother, Maggie L. Brown Alford, in this compilation.

SSDI records list his probable father, Roosevelt Alford (SS# issued in NC), b. 25 May 1922 and died 27 Feb 1993, last residence not listed.

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ROSA ALFORD LONG

THE STAR-NEWS

Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—11 November 1999

Included 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: SSDI records show that Rosa A. Long (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 Oct 1903, last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

Her parents, 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

Included 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, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituary of her son James David Alford in this compilation.

J. Raliegh Alford, born 1907, married Roslyn Hollingsworth, born 1915, on 1 Nov 1935 in Franklin Co., NC [North Carolina Marriages, 1759–1979 (FamilySearch.org)].

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her husband’s lineage: James Raleigh 1907 NC¹, James Berry 1872 NC², Berkley Moses 1849 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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ROY LEE HALFORD

HENDERSONVILLE TIMES-NEWS

Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC—Thursday, 31 March 2005

Included 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.

NC Births 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.

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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ROYSTER WILLARD ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—16 June 2000

Royster W. Alford, 84, June 15. Funeral 11 a.m., Saturday, Sims United Methodist Church. Burial, Bailey Cemetery [Nash Co.]. Arrangements by Shingleton Funeral Home, Wilson. South Mills

Photo from Bailey Cemetery, Bailey, Nash Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Royster W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 4 Jan 1916, last residence Sims, Wilson Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his wife, Reba Davis Alford; and brother Norman Sidney Alford in this compilation.

NC Deaths lists Royster Willard Alford, forn in Franklin Co., NC

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RUBY S. HALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—29 January 2003

MONROE—Mrs. Ruby S. Halford, 78, died January 28, 2003. Graveside service is 1:30 PM Thursday at Lakeland Memorial Mausoleum. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Mrs. Halford.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby S. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 March 1924, last residence Monroe, Union Co., NC.

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RUDINE KING ALFORD

WAKE WEEKLY

Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 6 November 2003

Included 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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RUFFIN BRUCE ALFORD, SR.

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Wednesday, 15 August 1990

Mr. Ruffin Bruce Alford, 63, of 11369 Sedalia Place, Huntersville, died Aug. 14, 1990, at home. Almond, Raymer & McConnell Funeral Home of Huntersville is in charge.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruffin B. Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 4 Dec 1926, last residence Huntersville, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

NC Deaths lists Ruffin Bruce Alford Sr., died 14 Aug 1990 in Mecklenburg Co., age 63 widowed, born 4 Dec 1926 in NC,

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RUTH ALFORD LAWS

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Monday, 26 March 1990

Mrs. Ruth Alford Laws, 75, of 904 Cone Ave., Pineville, died March 24, 1990, at Carolinas Medical Center. Funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stough Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville, where she was a member. Burial will be in Flint Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Fort Mill, S.C. Visitation is 6:15 to 7:15 tonight at the church and following the revival. McEwen Funeral Home, Charlotte chapel, is in charge.

Mrs. Laws, a Pineville native, retired from Cone Mills Inc. after more than 35 years. At her church, she was a member of the Mary Stough Sunday school class and Linda Cox Circle.

Survivors are her son, Donald Laws; sister, Mrs. Anne Irby of Greenville, S.C.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Stough Memorial Baptist Church building fund, 705 Lakeview Dr., Pineville, N.C. 28134.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth A. Laws. (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 Sept 1914 and died _____ March 1990, last residence Pineville, Mecklenburg Co., 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth A. Piner (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 Dec 1924, last residence Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC.

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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.

Photos from Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Tom Reece

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth C. Kellum (SS# issued in NC), last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

See the obituary of her second husband, Hugh James “H.J.” Alford, in this compilation.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth E. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 24 July 1909, last residence Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC.

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RUTH HOLT ALFORD UTLEY

Grandmother of Sherry Donna Hursey Handfinger, AAFA #1237

Sister of William Dallas Alford, AAFA #0349

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).

See the obituaries of her brothers Forrest Peed Alford and William Dallas Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

Her lineage: Ruth Holt 1909 NC¹, Thomas Herndon 1877 NC², William Dallas 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....

Photo from Nathaniel Greene Family Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Holder

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 March 1921, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

Her husband was Frederick Fagan Alford, son of James Berry Alford and Bettie A. Williams.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #.

Her husband’s lineage: Frederick Fagan 1918 NC¹, James Berry 1872 NC², Berkley Moses 1849 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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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

Included 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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah A. Hurley (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 Apr 1918, last residence Cary, Wake Co., NC.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah B. Alfred (SS# issued in NC) was born 21 Jan 1958, last residence Harrellsville, Hertford Co., NC.

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SARAH FRANCES ALFORD MORRISON CLARK

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—26 February 1998

Included 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: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituary of her father, John Willie Alford, in this compilation.

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SARAH JUDSON SUTTLE ALFORD

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Tuesday, 5 January 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

Mrs. Sarah Suttle Alford, 95, of Durham, died Monday [January 4] 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.

Mrs. Alford is survived by her son Philip Alford, of Durham; sister, Helen S. Troutman, of Charlotte; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Robbie Phillips officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Angier Avenue Baptist Church.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 Feb 1903, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

Her husband’s lineage: William Lassiter 1898 NC¹, William J. 1866 NC², William Dallas 1845 NC³, William R. 1818 NC⁴, Green 1787 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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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 [December 15] 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born14 July 1917, last residence Castle Hayne, New Hanover Co., NC.

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SARAH “NELL” LANG ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—27 May 2002

CLAYTON—Sarah Lang "Nell" Alford, 82, May 25, 2002, loving Mother and Grandmother that will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at McLaurin Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Clay Summers officiating. Burial will follow in the Hayes Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, Garner.

Survivors: daughters and sons-in- law, Joyce A. and Byron Haynes of Clayton, Janice A. and Joseph Henley of Raleigh; and four grandchildren, Ashley Carter and husband Larry, Jennifer Neuhauser and husband Ranier, Brent R. Henley and Eric Haynes.

The family will receive friends Monday night from 7-9 p.m. at McLaurin at Pinecrest Funerals and Cremations.

Photo from Hayes Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, Garner, Wake Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 9 May 1920, last residence Clayton, Johnston Co., NC.

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SCOTT KIRKLAND ALFORD

Grandson of Lodwick Alford, AAFA #0011

GREENVILLE NEWS

Greenville, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Saturday, 15 January 2005

Included 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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

His lineage: Scott Kirkland 1971 Germany¹, Lodwick Kirkland 1945 CA², Lodwick Houston 1914 GA³, William Leorus Haywood 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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shevon N. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 20 July 1978, last residence Dunn, Harnett Co., NC.

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SHIRLEY L. ALFORD FENNELL

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 6 December 2001

Included 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

Included 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).

See the obituary of his mother, Doris Marie Barnhill Alford, in this compilation.

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STRAWDIE ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Thursday, 22 September 2005

Included 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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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Susie A.. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 7 Oct 1939, last residence Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC.

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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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Talmadge Brooks 1937 NC¹, Maultis Sidney 1891 NC², Sidney A. 1858 NC³, Kisar 1814 NC⁴.

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TERRY ANITA ALFORD THOMPSON

Sister of Brenda Sue Alford, AAFA #1041

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—10 December 1994

ELIZABETHTOWN—Mrs. Terry Anita Alford Thompson, 52, died Friday in her home.

She was an office manager for Campbell Oil Co. for 32 years.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Elizabethtown Baptist Church by the Rev. Earl Farthing. Burial will be in Elizabethtown City Cemetery.

Mrs. Thompson is survived by a son, Michael Thompson of Elizabethtown; her parents, H.J. and Erma Alford of Elizabethtown; and a sister, Brenda Osterhoudt of Las Vegas, Nev.

The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Kinlaw Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Elizabethtown Rescue Squad.

Photo from Elizabethtown City Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Shirley Fergus

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her parents, Hugh James Alford and Erma Clark Alford, in this compilation.

Brenda Osterhoudt named as a sister has taken back her maiden name and is now Brenda Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

Her lineage: Terry Anita 1942 NC¹, Hugh James 1922 NC², Troy Bernard 1899 SC³, James Thomas 1868 SC⁴, Ashley Levi 1842 SC⁵, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC⁶, John B. 1780 NC⁷, William 1760 NC⁸.

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TERRY WHITLEY ALFORD

Nephew of Cecil Calbert Alford, AAFA #0716

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 19 August 1997

Included 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

Included 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 brother Jonnie Proctor Alford Jr. in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Terry Whitley 1946 NC¹, Jonnie Proctor 1914 NC², Jonnie Williford 1884 NC³, Berkley Moses 1849 NC⁴, Kisar 1814 NC⁵.

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THELMA ALFORD PEGRAM

Photo from Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—18 February 2011

KERNERSVILLE—Mrs. Thelma Alford Pegram, 84, a resident of Kernersville and a former resident of Greensboro died Monday February 14, 2011 at Moses H. Cone Hospital.

She was born August 6, 1926 in Waycross, GA, a daughter of Herschel and Lillian Reid Alford. Mrs. Pegram was employed with Lucent Technology for over 33 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace R. Pegram. She was also preceded in death by eight siblings and two grandsons.

Surviving are two daughters, Lynn Nievinski and Sue Stephens both of Kernersville; one son, Louie Crumpler and wife Carolyn of Campbell, CA; one brother, Billy Alford and wife Carolyn of GA; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

There are no public services scheduled. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Palliative Care at Moses H. Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401

Online condolences can be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma A. Pegram (SS# issued in GA), last residence Kernersville, Forsyth Co., NC.

AAFA records list Thelma’s father as Hershell Buster Alford, but the Alford Family Tree at Ancestry.com lists him as Hershal BrewsterAlford.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Zaddock Alford and Perrene Sherrill.

Her lineage: Thelma 1926 GA³, Hershel B. 1876 GA², Leonidas F. 1844 GA³, Spire Warren 1816 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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THOMAS MANUEL ALFORD

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Monday, 25 December 2000

Included 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.

NC Births 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 NC Deaths: 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/

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Tiffany Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 Nov 1981, last residence not listed.

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TOMAS C. ALFORD, JR.

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Tuesday, 26 October 1999

Included 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.

See the obituary of her husband, Wilbern Lee Alford, in this compilation.

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VENICE LEWIS ALFORD

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—3 November 1990

Included 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 included 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: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernal G. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia A. Rose (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 Nov 1921, last residence not listed.

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VIRGINIA “DOT” ALFORD MCCARTNEY

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Thursday, 4 March 1999

Included 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 ALFORD WRIGHT

APEX HERALD

Apex, Wake Co., NC—11 April 2010

Virginia Alford Wright, 77, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Windsor Point Continuing Care Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina.

Virginia was born in Edgecombe County, Tarboro, N.C. in 1932, the daughter of the late Edwin F. and Erma F. Alford. She was married to John C. Wright for 49 years, who preceded her in death in September of 2008. Virginia and her husband resided in Knightdale, N.C. for more than 30 years. Virginia began working for N. C. Rate Bureau, after graduating from high school, where she retired with more than 40 years of service. She was a member of the Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church.

Virginia is survived by her sons, Stephen Wright of Raleigh, Robert Wright and wife Kathryn of Garner, and children Bradley and Blair; her sister, Elizabeth Smith, and her husband Joseph Harold of Banner Elk, N.C.

On Wednesday, March 24, a 1 p.m., there was a viewing followed by a 2 p.m. service held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel in Garner, with Pastor Leonard Rex officiating. A burial service followed at Montlawn Memorial Park, South Wilmington Street in Raleigh.

Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother, as well as a very generous and kind person. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC 27607.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia A. Wright (SS# issued in NC) was born 29 June 1932, last residence Garner, Wake Co., NC.

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VIRGINIA MASSEY ALFORD

Wife of Cloyce Batchelor Alford, AAFA #0279

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Virginia Alford passed away Monday, March 22nd after several years of declining health.

She was the daughter of Lemmie J. Massey and Vera Debnam Massey, both deceased. Her brother, Don Hugh Massey also preceded her in death.

She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Cloyce B. Alford; her daughter, Lynette Kozar and husband, Alex of Wake Forest; daughter, Sandra B. Alford of Raleigh; grandchildren, Corey S. Kozar and wife, Beth, Matthew Kozar and Andrew Kozar; great-grandchildren, Virginia Brayden and Hannah Frances Kozar; her sister, Peggy Mincey and husband, George of Zebulon.

Funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Noble Rd, Raleigh on Wednesday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m.

Visitation will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, March 23rd from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the Upchurch-Alford-Bunn Cemetery, US 64-Business, Pilot, NC.

The family would like to thank all who prayed for Virginia during her illness. A special thanks to Hospice of Wake County for their love and support.

Flowers will be accepted, or contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607, or Emmanuel Baptist Church - Building Fund, 3100 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.

Condolences may be made through www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 July 1929, last residence Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

See the obituaries of her husband’s brothers Floyd Shelby Alford Sr., AAFA #0271, and James Barbee Alford, AAFA #0344, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her husband’s lineage: Cloyce Batchelor 1928 NC¹, Zollie Floyd 1900 NC², James Berry 1872 NC³, Berkley Moses 1849 NC⁴, Kisar 1814 NC⁵.

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VIVIAN “BUNNY” PARKER ALFORD

ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM

Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC—Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Vivian Parker “Bunny” Alford, 78, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2010. She was born in Nash County, NC on February 25, 1932, daughter of the late George William Parker and Viola Long Parker.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, William Oliver Parker (Chester, VA) and Melvin Andrew Parker (Hopkinsville, KY); sisters, Bessie Parker Strickland (Louisburg, NC), Doris Louise Parker (Charlotte, NC) and Margaret Faye Parker Luther (Chesterfield, VA); great granddaughter, Riley Grace Killebrew; son-in-law Timothy Lee Pridgen.

Mrs. Alford was a member of West Mount Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory, husband of sixty two years, Charlie Clifton Alford; daughter, Vickie Alford Pridgen; son and daughter-in-law, Allen Dale Alford and Glenda Smith Alford; grandchildren, Clifton Lee Pridgen and wife, Monica Pridgen; Katie Elizabeth Pridgen; Allen Blair Alford and wife, Diana Alford; Mary Lindsay Alford; great-grandchildren, Bryson Lee Pridgen; Abby Nicole Pridgen, Michael Landon Alford, Emilie Kay Alford, Matthew Peyton Killebrew all of Rocky Mount, NC; sister, Frances Parker Shearin (Morrisville, NC).

The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, with service at 3:00 pm Thursday, December 23, 2010 in the chapel at Wheeler and Woodlief with Pastor Tim Hogan officiating. Burial will follow at Red Oak Cemetery.

Flowers accepted or memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vivian P. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC.

See the obituaries of her brothers-in-law James Edward Alford and William Cooper Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.

Her husband’s lineage: Charlie Clifton ???? NC¹, Charlie Cooper 1898 NC², Jacob Lewis 1862 NC³, Gabriel S. 1821 NC⁴.

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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 obituaries of his wife, Allie McDowell Alford; and his sister Mattie Jacqueline Alford Tucker in this compilation.

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WALTER ALFORD, JR.

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—10 November 1994

BENSON—Walter Alford Jr., 50, of Benson died Saturday in Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Dafford Funeral Home chapel in Dunn by the Rev. James L. Williams. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.

Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Joanna W. Alford of Benson; seven daughters, Gail Lingard, Mona Lisa Stokes and Tamiya Alford, all of Benson, Veronica David of Suitland, Md., Angela Whitaker of Richmond, Ky., Tychelle Amerson of Four Oaks and Rachel Ruffin of Dunn; two sons, Wachovia Stokes and Rontaegus Alford, both of Benson; a stepson, the Rev. Monta Ward of Benson; a sister, Dianne Perry of Newburgh, N.Y.; two brothers, London Scott of Texas and Sherbie Alford of Benson; his maternal grandmother, Roceeder Alford of Benson; and 15 grandchildren.

Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Dunn, Harnett Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter Alford Jr. (SS# issued in NC) was born 30 Dec 1943 but incorrectly that he died 15 Nov 1994, last residence Benson, Johnston Co., NC.

NC Births lists Walter Alford, born in Johnston Co. on 30 Dec 1943, mother Corine Alford.

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WALTER CHARLES ALFORD

DAILY SOUTHERNER

Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—Thursday, 28 October 2004

Included 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.

See the obituary of his first wife, Carole Holt Alford, in this compilation.

NC Births 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....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter D. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 March 1940, last residence Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.

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WENDY ALFORD SPEEGLE

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Monday, 29 June 1998

Included 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.

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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WILBERN LEE ALFORD

[He died in NC, but we are also including his obituary in West Virginia Obituaries because of his close ties there.]

Photo from Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans

CHARLESTON GAZETTE

Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV— Monday, 17 May 2010

Wilbern Lee "Shorty" Alford Sr., 80, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of St. Albans, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Wilmington, N.C.

Born June 1, 1929, in St. Albans, Wilbern was a son of the late John and Oma Wheeler Alford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vada Louise Russell Alford.

Wilbern retired from Union Carbide Corporation after 33 years of service and after retirement moved to Wilmington, N.C. He was a Baptist by faith.

He is survived by his children, Karen (Thomas) Kapl, Dora Jones, Richie (Angie) Alford, and Wilbern Alford Jr.; grandchildren, Wayne Meadows, Channing Alford, Jeremie Jones, Christopher Jones, Kaytlen Noles, and Kevin Noles; great-grandchildren, Teaga Meadows, Triste Gralak and Christina Gralak; and sister, Ellen (David) Harrison.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans, with the Rev. Juanita Eads officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories or to express condolences.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilbern L. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

We included the obituaries of his father, John Calvery Alford; his stepfather, Andy William Alford; and his half-siblings Ada Catherine Alford Ennis McCoy and Jasper William Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.

On the 1930 census in Curry, Putnam Co., WV, Omah Wheeler, age 20 single, is living with her father, Tom Wheeler 51, and her son Wilbur Wheeler, 11/12. No marriage record for Oma Wheeler and John Calvery Alford has been found.

Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and historical information.

His lineage: Wilbern Lee 1929 WV¹, John Calvery 1905 WV², Andrew Milton 1862 WV³, Robert 1814 VA⁴, George 1763 Ireland⁵, John 1735 Ireland⁶.

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WILBUR HOLLIS ALFORD

Brother of Katherine Bailey Alford Echols, AAFA #0364

Uncle of Ruth Echols McNinch, AAFA #0368, and John Alford Echols, AAFA #0365

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 20 March 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

MACCLESFIELD—Wilbur H. Alford, 90, died Friday [March 19]. 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: SSDI records show that Wilbur H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 March 1909, last residence Macclesfield, Edgecombe Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his twin sister, Katherine Bailey Alford Echols; and his brother Charles Winstead Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son William Jerry Alford in Georgia Obituaries.

Wilbur was the son of Lawrence O’Bryan Alford and Linda May Winstead. 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.

For more information about this family, see the following articles, with photos, 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

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Wilbur Hollis 1909 NC¹, Lawrence O’Bryan 1868 NC², Henry Hardy 1826 NC³, Exum 1788 NC⁴.

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WILBURN JOHN HALFORD

HENDERSONVILLE TIMES-NEWS

Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC—Tuesday, 15 April 2003

Included 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.

Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

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.

NC Births 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, from Ancestry.com family trees: Wilburn John 1926 NC¹, Posey Williamson 1883 NC², David J. 1855 NC³, Francis Asbury 1821 NC⁴, David C. 1792 NC⁵, John 1768 VA⁶, James 1737 NC⁷.

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WILLA LEE ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—4 November 1994

LUMBERTON—Mrs. Willa Alford, 71, of Lumberton died Sunday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Pleasant AME Zion Church by the Rev. Harrison Branch. Burial will be in Providence AME Zion Cemetery in Rowland.

Mrs. Alford is survived by two sisters, Maggie Williams of Lumberton and Eutha Barnes of Baltimore; and two brothers, James Alford of Durham and Dallas Alford of Lumberton.

The family will receive friends today from 1 to 5 p.m. at Briley Funeral Home of Lumberton, and other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Alford, 1707 Rowland Ave., Lumberton.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willa L. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 25 March 1923, last residence Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC.

See the obituary of her brother James Colon Alford in this compilation.

NC Births lists Willa Lee Alford born 25 March 1923 in Robeson Co., parents Colon and Lucy Mears, race Negro.

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.

Her lineage: Willa Lee 1923 NC¹, Colon 1869 NC², Bob 1825 NC³.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his wife, Gladys “George” Hughes Alford, in this compilation.

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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.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willer M. Privette (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Nov 1920, last residence Zebulon, Wake Co., NC.

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WILLIAM ALFRED ALFORD

WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC—22 April 1992

Included 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: SSDI records do not list his death.

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 COOPER ALFORD

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Saturday, 25 April 2009

William C. Alford, 66, Rocky Mount, died 04-24-2009. Arrangements: Johnson Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

In another article:

Johnson Funerals and Cremations

Rocky Mount, NC—_____ June 2009

William Cooper “Bill” Alford, 66, died at his home in Ahoskie, NC on Friday, April 24, 2009. Bill was born in Nash County May 8, 1942 to Charlie Cooper [and] Bessie Hamlett Alford. He was the ninth child in a family of ten children.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Julian Glenn and Roy David Alford.

Bill graduated from Benvenue High School then entered the U.S. Army. He served in the military for over six years, serving one tour in Germany and two in Viet Nam. Following his military service he held employment as an outside salesman and an electronic equipment repairman. Bill was a member and deacon of the Creech Memorial Baptist Church in Ahoskie.

He is survived by two sisters, Nan Alford Johnson and husband Wiley, Louise Alford Wainright and husband Rex; five brothers, James Edward and wife Gaynelle, Charlie Clifton and wife Vivian, Robert E. and wife Joyce, Harold R. and wife Donnie, Kenneth L. and wife Jean. There are numerous nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.

The family will receive friends Monday, April 27, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Johnson Funerals and Cremations 661 English Road, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will follow at 3:00pm Monday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremations, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William C. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Ahoskie, Hertford Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his brother James Edward Alford; and sister-in-law Vivian “Bunny” Parker Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.

His lineage: William Cooper 1942 NC¹, Charlie Cooper 1898 NC², Jacob Lewis 1862 NC³, Gabriel S. 1821 NC⁴.

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WILLIAM DALLAS ALFORD

AAFA #0349

THE HERALD-SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Wednesday, 13 May 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

William Dallas Alford, 85, resident of 500 Pickwick Trail, died Monday [May 11] 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….

Photo from Mount Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery, Orange Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William D. Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 4 Oct 1912, last residence Durham, Durham Co., NC.

See the obituaries of his siblings Forrest Buck Peed Alford and Ruth Holt Alford Utley in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

His lineage: William Dallas 1912 NC¹, Thomas Herndon 1877 NC², William Dallas 1845 NC³, William R. 1818 NC⁴, Green 1787 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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WILLIAM EDWIN ALFORD

WAKE WEEKLY

Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 9 September 2004

Included 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.

See the obituary of his sister-in-law Mary Catlett Alford in this compilation.

William married Mary Magdalene Baker on 25 March 1951.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

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.

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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.

Photo from Center Cemetery, Alford, Berkshire Co., MA—www.findagrave.com

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.

See the obituary of his second wife, Jeanne R. Webber Alford, in this compilation.

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 “BUTCH” ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Friday, 27 August 2010

FAYETTEVILLE—Willie “Butch” Alford, 85, of 524 Nottingham Drive, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010. Services: Funeral, 1 p.m. Saturday in Wiseman Mortuary chapel in Fayetteville. Burial in Rockfish Memorial Park. Viewing, 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Survived by: Children, Willie, Charles, Betty, Janet, Val Alford-Hoffman and Gracie Neal; siblings, Leroy McKoy, Julia Pettiway, Deloris Bethea and Gladys Flodger; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 May 1923, last residence Stedman, Cumberland Co., NC.

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WILLIE FRED “WINFORD” ALFORD

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 27 November 2004

Included 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.

NC Births 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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WILSON DEBERRY “WICK” ALFORD

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—12 December 1992

WILMINGTON—Mr. Wilson D. ''Wick'' Alford, 65, retired salesman, died Nov. 30, 1992, at home. Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg.

Survivors are his wife, Jeanette; brother, Rufus Alford of Florence, S.C.; sister, Ms. Mary Dowless of Laurinburg; three stepchildren. McDougald of Laurinburg is in charge.

Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wilson D. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 11 Nov 1927, last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

See the obituary of his sister Mary Fannie Alford Ormsby Ackerman in this compilation.

His Find A Grave memorial lists his parents as Noah Franklin Alford and Ida Virginia Gaddy Alford.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.

Her husband’s lineage: Wilson DeBerry 1927 NC¹, Noah Franklin 1888 NC², Noah Wellington 1859 NC³, unknown⁴, Samuel 1812 SC⁵.

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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.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

His lineage: Zebulon Vance 1920 NC, Zebulon 1888 NC, Jesse 1836 NC, Edmund 1814 NC, Jesse 1765 NC.

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