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NEW JERSEY OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

AND SPELLING VARIATIONS

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) 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: 23 JULY 2009

 

 

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AGNES K. ALVORD

 

ASBURY PARK PRESS

Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ—Saturday, 21 August 1999

 

            Agnes K. Alvord, 94, of Belmar [Monmouth Co.], died Wednesday [August 18] at home. She was a retired psychiatric social worker having worked for the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She worked with disturbed children and their families and had established a summer camp for them in Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Soropomist Club of Pennsylvania. She received a bachelor of arts degree from St. Lawrence University, New York, and a master’s degree from Smith College, Massachusetts. Born in East Newark, she lived in Landsdale, Pa., before moving to Belmar 25 years ago.

            She was predeceased by her husband, Orren Alvord. Surviving are a son, Eugene Alvord of Belmar, a niece, Jean Williams of Point Pleasant and a nephew, Edward Kaminski of Hampshire, England.

            Funeral services are private. Reilly Funeral Home, Belmar, is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 29 Nov 1902, last residence Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean Co., NJ.

            Her husband, Orren Alvord, is listed in SSDI records: born 9 Oct 1902, died _____ Sept 1967, SS# issued in NY.

            Orren Alvord is listed on the 1910 (Sherman, Chautauqua Co., NY) and 1920 (Bristol, Ontario Co., NY) censuses as the only child of his parents, Rev. Otis F. and Nellie Alvord.

            Her husband’s lineage: Orren 1902 NY, Otis Fries 1860 NY, Francis Milton 1819 VT, Otis 1789 VT, Seth 1763 MA, Gad 1726 MA, John 1685 MA, Thomas 1680 MA, Alexander 1627 England.

 

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ALAN R. ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Wednesday, 10 April 2002

 

            Alfred, Alan R. Age 37, of Mantua died suddenly on Monday [April 8]. Born in Woodbury, Alan was a Mantua Twp resident all his life. He graduated from Clearview Regional High School class of 1983. He worked for the Marriott Corp. in Philadelphia and previously had work for Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. Alan enjoyed fishing and boating.

            Husband of Kelly A. (nee Connor), father of daughters Amanda Rae and Amber Rose. He is also survived by his mother Charlotte M. Alfred of Mantua, 3 sisters Debbie Wenner of Gloucester City, Dawn Montanaro and Diana Black both of Mantua.

            Relatives and friends may visit with the family Friday from 6 to 8PM at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St. Mantua. Funeral Service will be held Friday 8PM at the funeral home. Cremation will be private.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alfred Educational Trust Fund c/o The Bank of Gloucester County, 200 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua, NJ 08051.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alan R. Alfred (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 Aug 1964.

            See the obituary of his mother, Charlotte M. Hillman Alfred, in this compilation.

 

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ANGEL KANAGA ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Thursday, 21 June 2007

 

            Alford, Angel Kanaga, 3 - of Pleasantville, departed this life and went to be an angel on Tuesday, June 19th, surrounded by her family.

            She was born on Tuesday, January 6, 2004. In the short time she lived, she made a lot of people smile. Angel was truly an angel.

            She leaves to cherish her loving and beautiful memory: her parents, Kangie Alford and Tony Hargrove, both of Pleasantville; maternal grandparents Mary and John Alford of Pleasantville; paternal grandmother Priscilla Hargrove of Pleasantville; one uncle, Roscoe Bond of Pleasantville; six aunts, Felicia Glass of FL, Marie Glass of Pleasantville, Venita Bond of Atlantic City, Loukeisha Hargrove of Pleasantville, Priscellia Hargrove of Pleasantville, and Priscilla Hargrove of Atlantic City; a host of cousins and family friends.

            Funeral services will be held 11Am on Saturday, June 23rd, at New Hope Baptist Church, 704 Lexington Avenue, where friends may view from 10AM.

            Please sign guest book at: legacy.com or email: mikalsfuneralparlor@verizon.net; mikalsfuneralparlorinc.com.

 

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ANNIE L. ALFORD HARRISON

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Friday, 17 July 1998

 

TRENTON—Annie L. Harrison, 84, died Wednesday at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton.

            Born in Dillon, S.C., she lived in Trenton most of her life.

            She was educated in the Dillon and Trenton public school systems.

            Daughter of the late Pauleen Palmer Alford and George W. Alford, widow of the late Frank Harrison Sr., mother of the late Constance M. Harrison, sister of the late Alex, Henry, Theodore Alford, Lacey Alford Sr. and Marie Alford, she is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanore and John McNear of Ewing and Cynthia and Daniel Downing Sr. of Trenton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Jr. and Liza Harrison of Longs, S.C. and George and Carmen Harrison of Trenton; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a special granddaughter, Kimber-Lise McNear; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Oscar M. Harrison of Philadelphia; a godson, Deacon James Evans Jr. of Trenton; many other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton, with the Rev. Willie J. Sanders, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, officiating.

            Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery, Ewing....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie L. Harrison (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 May 1914, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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BEATRICE LYNNE BAMBERGER ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ —Wednesday, 23 January 2002

 

            Services for Mrs. Lynne Alford, 50, of Maplewood will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Ave., Maplewood.

            Mrs. Alford, who died Monday [Jan 21] in Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, was an office administrator for John James, an architect in Maplewood, for three years. Previously, she had been an office administrator for Alford Automotive, Vaux Hall, and a secretary for Exxon, Florham Park.

            She was a member of the Exhibitors Co-Op in Maplewood.

            Born in Newark, she lived in South Orange before moving to Maplewood 23 years ago.

            Surviving are her husband, William; a son, Scott; a daughter, Jaime Krayger; her mother, Eleanor Bamberger, and a brother, Walter Bamberger.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Beatrice L. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 18 Aug 1951, last residence Maplewood, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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BENJAMIN ALFORD, SR.

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—6 January 2006

 

            Alford, Benjamin Sr.—Age 65, of Williamstown, on January 2, 2006. For more info. please visit www.bell-hennessy.com or call 856-629-7244.

 

In another article:

 

Bell Hennessy Funeral Home

Williamstown, NJ—_____ January 2006

 

Benjamin  Alford, Sr.

 

Born in Georgetown, SC on Jul. 18, 1940

Departed on Jan. 2, 2006 and resided in Williamstown, NJ.

 

            Benjamin Alford, Sr., 65, of Williamstown, on Monday, January 2, 2006.

            Benjamin was born in Georgetown, SC, formerly of Philadelphia, PA and has been a resident of Williamstown since 1967. He was a custodian for the Washington Twp. Board of Education for over 20 years.

            Benjamin is survived by his daughters Shawn Morton and Lajuanna Morton; his son Benjamin Alford, Jr.; his father Willie Rhue; his sister Venzula Green; his uncle Raymond Alford and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

            Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, January 9, 2006 from 9:00-11:00 AM at the Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home, 420 S. Main St., Williamstown, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment Brotherhood Cemetery, Williamstown.

 

Photo from Brotherhood Cemetery, Williamstown, Gloucester Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Benjamin Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Williamstown, Gloucester Co., NJ, but his death date is listed as 3 Jan 2006. His gravestone dates do not match the dates in the obituary or in SSDI records.

 

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BETTY CLAIRE CRAM ALFORD

 

[We are also publishing Betty’s obituary in the Texas Obituaries compilation because of her close ties there.]

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Friday, 24 June 2005

 

            Betty Claire Alford, 84, of Cisco, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005 in Princeton, New Jersey. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday at First United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.....

            Betty was born in Plainview, Texas on November 30, 1920 to Matt and Maude (Harris) Cram. She was a graduate of Texas Tech University and married Morris Alford on December 27, 1943 in Dallas; he preceded her in death on November 16, 1977. Betty worked at Olney Savings and for the last few years was secretary at Kimbrough Funeral Home. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was organist and was a member of Stephen Ministry. She was active in many community activities and was a member of Cisco Civic League and several Bridge Clubs.

            She was a beloved mother and best friend to her daughters, Claire Ann McNew and Kathy Gabler and their husbands, Jerry McNew of Princeton, New Jersey and Manny Gabler of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is also survived by grandchildren, John Michael McNew and Teri Minton of Seattle, Washington and Ryan McNew and April Hinds of Purdy, Missouri and nephew John Cram of Dallas....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty C. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            Her husband’s lineage: Morris Wooberry 1914 TX1, Gordon Benjamin 1881 GA2, Allen Stephens 1848 GA3, John Allen 1815 GA4, William 1794 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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CHARLOTTE M. HILLMAN ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—13 June 2004

 

            Alfred, Charlotte M. (nee Hillman) 62, of Mantua NJ, died Saturday, June 12, 2004.

            Mrs. Alfred was born in Paulsboro, NJ, and had been a resident of Mantua most of her life. She was a member of the Mantua Oak Rebekah Lodge and enjoyed paying bingo.

            Wife of the late Elwood (Al) Alfred, she was the mother of Deborah Wenner of Gloucester City, Dawn Montanaro & Diana Black both of Mantua and the late Alan Alfred. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Jon, Christopher, Dan, Matt, Amanda, Amber, Lauren, Troy and Chad; 1 great granddaughter: Grace and 1 sister: Doris Weyant of Clarksboro, NJ.

            Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, at the Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St. Mantua where funeral services will be held at 8 PM. Cremation will be private.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte M. Alfred (SS# issued in NJ) was born 1 Feb 1942, last residence Mantua, Gloucester Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her son Alan R. Alfred in this compilation.

            SSDI records show that her husband, Elwood R. Alfred, was born 4 Oct 1930 and died 17 June 1994.

 

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CHENETTA RENEE ALFORD

 

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, NC—Wednesday, 22 April 1998

 

PATERSON, N.J.—Ms. Chenetta Renee Alford, 31, of Paterson died April 13.

            The funeral was conducted April 16 in Grace Chapel Baptist Church. Burial was in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Arrangements were handled by Bragg Funeral Home of Paterson.

            Among Ms. Alford’s survivors are her parents, Willie L. Alford, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., and Sarah E. Alford, formerly of Hope Mills, N.C.

 

In another article:

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Wednesday, 15 April 1998

 

            Chenetta “Monk” Alford, 31, of Paterson died Monday. She was a data entry clerk for American Cyanamid Co., Wayne. She was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church, Paterson. Arrangements: Bragg Funeral Home, Paterson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chenetta R. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 Apr 1966, last residence Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ.

 

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CLARENCE “CORNBREAD” ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Thursday, 17 February 2000

 

            Alford, Clarence “Cornbread”, 88, of Mizpah [Atlantic Co.], died on January 26, 2000, at the Newcomb Medical Center of Vineland. Mr. Alford was born in Georgia, and lived in Mizpah area most of his life. He was a retired Auto Mechanic.

            He is survived by his two brothers, Arthur W. Alford and Ulysses Alford, both of Philadelphia, and a host of other relatives and friends.

            A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 12:00 Noon, at the New Knowledge Outreach Ministries, 36 Market Street, Mizpah.... Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Boakes Funeral Home of Mays Landing.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarence Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 9 Oct 1911, last residence Mizpah, Atlantic Co., NJ, but his death date is listed as 15 Jan 2000.

            It may be this Clarence Alford, age 8 b. GA, listed on the 1910 census in Pine Hill, Worth Co., GA, with his parents Manuel and Willie Bell Alford. In 1920 they are in Orlando, Orange Co., FL. This is an African American family.

 

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CORINNE ALFORD BAER

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Wednesday, 1 December 2004

 

            Baer, Corinne A., (Aunt Cokie) 100 - of Linwood [Atlantic Co.], on Saturday, November 27, 2004 in Ocean Point Health Care Center, Somers Point.

            Born in Williamstown [sic: probably Williamston, Ingham Co.], MI, she had lived in Long Grove, IL, before moving to Linwood in 1974, and has been a resident of Ocean Point Health Care Center for the past year.

            She was predeceased by her husband John Baer in December, 1967, a brother Lester Alford and three sisters: Maybelle Stull, Gladys Klempirik and Ethel Alford.

            Surviving are a nephew: John B. Stull and his wife Alice of Beesley’s Point, and three grandnephews: John B. Stull, Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Seattle, WA, Jeffrey Stull of Somers Point, and Gregory Stull of Gainesville, Fla.

            Her Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately at her family’s convenience.

            The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, 2009 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08201.

            To e-mail condolences visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Corinne A. Baer (SS# issued in IL) was born 26 Sept 1904, last residence Somers Point, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her sister Maybelle Alford Stull in this compilation.

            From a Family Tree on Ancestry.com, her parents were Ambrose A. Alford and Daisy Morse.

            On the 1880 census, Ambrose 6, is listed in Denton, Wayne Co., MI, with his parents Ambrose 47 and Orra Alford 44 and 3 siblings: Charles 21, Laura 17, Ella 14, and Emma 7. All were b. in MI except Orra, who was born in NY.

            In 1870 the family is in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI: Ambrose Alfred 37 MI, Orra 27 NY, and children: Jacob 16 OH, William 14 OH, Oliver 12 MI, Charles 10 MI, Irving 8 MI, Laura 6 MI, and Ella 4 MI.

            In 1860 they are in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI: Ambrose Alfred 32 PA, Orra 20 [looks like 20 but could be 30] OH, and children Jacob 7 OH, William 5 OH, Oliver 3 MI, and Charlie 1 MI.

            Her lineage: Corinne 1904 MI1, Ambrose A. 1874 MI2, Ambrose 1833 PA/MI3.

 

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DOROTHY BUELL ALVORD LIRIO

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Monday, 13 November 1995

 

            Dorothy Alvord Lirio, 94, of Vineland died Saturday at home.

            Mrs. Lirio was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Vineland. She had also been a member of Christ Church in South Vineland at one time.

            A Vineland High School graduate, she studied art at Columbia University.

            Mrs. Lirio was a member of the Vineland Women’s Club, the Needlework Guild, the American Association of University Women, and the Delphinian Society. She also belonged to the Garden Club, Friends of Vineland Library and the Vineland Historical Society.

            Mrs. Lirio was a lifelong Vineland resident.

            Surviving are two sons, Joseph A. of Philadelphia and Jack H. of Vineland; a daughter, Rosalie L. Strang of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; an adopted son, Jerry March of Vineland; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

            Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Vineland.... Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home in Vineland.... Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy A. Lirio (SS# issued in NJ) was born 9 May 1901, last residence Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ.

            Dorothy was the daughter of Henry Saul Alvord and his second wife, Wirt Sutherland Brewer. She married Joseph Lirio in 1924.

 

From Women’s Legal History Website

 

From “Women Lawyers’ Male-Connectedness,” by Mary Erickson, Stanford, 1988:

 

Headline is "His Wife a Lawyer." Article never gives her name! "Mr. Henry S. Alvord, of Vineland [New Jersey], who has been practicing at the bar of this State some seventeen years, has now the unique reputation of being the first lawyer in New Jersey to have his wife associated with him in the practice of law. Mrs. Alvord married two or three years ago the daughter of Dr. Charles Brewer, resident physician of the New Jersey State prison, and this lady, who is the sixth woman to be admitted as a lawyer in this State, will now have her name upon the shingle [but not in this article!] in front of Mr. Alvord's office, the firm presumably being Alvord & Alvord. We tender to Mr. Alvord our heartiest congratulations. We always believed him to be not only a bright fellow, but one possessed of an unusual amount of good, square, common sense; and his forecast in taking unto himself a helpmeet in business only verifies our judgment of him."

            CLN, 4/7/1900, at 276, col. 4 (quoting New Jersey Law Journal)

 

            For much more information about this family, see “Famous Men, Silent Women,” by Penelope Barrott, Wirt’s granddaughter.

Wirt Sutherland Brewer Alvord

From Famous Men, Silent Women

 

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DOUGLAS R. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 11 April 2004

 

            Alford, Douglas R., on Thursday, April 8, 2004, of Toms River, N.J., formerly of Bloomfield, N.J., son of Carol Henry Alford and the late George D. Alford, father of Ashley Ann of Lafayette, brother of George of Naples, Fla., Lori Beth Melchiorri of Rockaway, Kenneth of Columbia, S.C., and Cynthia Gamble of Matawan, uncle of Anthony Alford, Angelo Melchiorri and Kyle Gamble.

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at The O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St., Bloomfield, on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment private….

 

In another article:

 

ASBURY PARK PRESS

Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ—Saturday, 10 April 2004

 

TOMS RIVER—Douglas R. Alford, 39, of Toms River, died on Thursday, April 8, at New Vista Nursing Home in Newark. A funeral service [will be] held on Tuesday at O’Boyle Funeral Home at 309 Broad Street in Bloomfield. Interment was private.

            Born in Glen Ridge, he lived most of his life in Bloomfield. He worked for Penneti Landscaping for 20 years in the Essex County area.

            Survivors include a daughter, Ashley Ann of Lafayette; his mother, Carol Henry Alford; brothers, George of Naples, Florida, and Kenneth of Columbia, South Carolina; and two sisters, Loribeth Melchiorri of Rockaway and Cynthia Gamble of Matawan.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Douglas R. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 9 May 1964, last residence Toms River, Ocean Co., NJ.

 

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DRADY ALFORD SPEARS

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Monday, 10 March 2003

 

            Spears, Drady A., 85, of Atlantic City, departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2003 at her residence.

            Born in Clio [Marlboro Co.] S.C., she attended the local public schools and moved to Atlantic City in 1945. A faithful member of Union Baptist Temple, she was lastly employed as a Domestic Engineer in the Private Sector.

            Surviving are one daughter: Thomasina McLeon of Richmond, VA; two sons: Marvin and Walter Spears of Atlantic City; two sisters: Mattie Simon of Atlantic City, and Ada Purnell of Bennettsville, SC; one brother: Willie Alford of Washington, DC; four grandchildren: David, Stephanie, Dawn and Antoinette McLeod; five great grandchildren: Azalik, Amar, Stephen, Cheyenne and Zoey and a host of nieces and nephews.

            A Home-going Funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 11a.m. at Union Baptist Temple, Penn. & Drexel Aves.... Burial in Atlantic City Cemetery of Pleasantville. Director of Funeral, Mikals (344-1131 Funeral Parlor, Inc.).

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Drady Spears (SS# issued in SC) was born 31 May 1917, last residence Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            Drady, age 2, is listed on the 1920 census in Red Bluff, Marlboro Co., SC, with her parents James 33 and Drady 29 Alford. All were born in SC. This is an African-American family.

 

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EDWARD ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 16 January 2007

 

            Alford, Edward—Of Trenton, 77, died Thursday [January 11] at Temple University Hospital. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton. Calling hour: 10-11 a.m. at the chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Nov 1929, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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EILEEN H. MOORE ALVORD OKSEN

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 31 January 2004

 

            Oksen, Eileen H. Alvord (nee Moore), of West Caldwell [Essex Co.], N.J., formerly of Verona, on Jan. 28, 2004, wife of the late George N. Alvord and the late Robert E. Oksen, mother of Nancy Hussey, George Alvord and Jane Sommer. She was known as “GiGi” to her loving grandchildren, Amy, Don, Joel, Beth, Brent, Brice, Betsy Ellen, the late Sara, and to her great-grandchildren, George Gatlin, Garrett, Gracie and Gabby Kate, stepmother of Janet Bresee and Philip Oksen.

            Funeral services will be held in the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, Fairview Avenue at Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m….

 

In another article, same source, Friday, 30 January 2004:

 

            A service for Mrs. Eileen H. Alvord Oksen of West Caldwell will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, Fairview Avenue at Bloomfield Avenue, Verona. Arrangements are by Prout Funeral Home, Verona.

            Mrs. Oksen, who died Wednesday in the West Caldwell Care Center, was employed at the Memorial Center for Women in West Orange.

            Earlier, she was a second grade teacher at the Roosevelt School in West Caldwell.

            Mrs. Oksen earned a teaching degree from Beaver College, Glenside, Pa.

She was a member of the Verona Women’s Club for many years, where she served as vice president, secretary and chairperson of the “Sitting for the Bereaved” Committee.

            Active with the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, Mrs. Oksen was a deacon for 11 years, an elder for three years and superintendent of the church’s beginners department.

            She was a volunteer with the Health Department Podiatry Clinic for Senior Citizens and the “Well Baby Clinic,” both in Verona.

            As a member of the Verona Committee on the Handicapped, she was instrumental in installing wheelchair access to public buildings including the Verona Library and received recognition from then Mayor Matt Kirnan for her efforts.

            She also belonged to the West Essex Mineral Club, the North Jersey Metaphysics Club and the Save the Mountains Committee of Verona.

            Mrs. Oksen was active with the Montclair Operetta Club and the Verona Players.

Born in Verona, she lived in Cedar Grove and Verona again before moving to West Caldwell in 1999.

            Surviving are daughters, Nancy Hussey and Jane Sommer; a son, George Alvord; a stepdaughter, Janet Bresee; a stepson, Philip Oksen; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eileen H. Oksen (SS# issued in NJ) was born 18 Jun 1914, last residence Caldwell, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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ELIZABETH JEAN ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 28 October 1999

 

            Alford—Elizabeth Jean, of West Orange, died on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, loving twin sister of Mary Bernice Alford, loving aunt of Sister Geraldine O’Brien of Convent Station, Roberta Ehrenberg of Hillsborough, Caroline Rasmussen of Hackettstown, Eric Rasmussen of Roseland, Marcia Nicoletti, Thomas Alford and Ann Miller, all of Florida.

            Funeral services from The Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main St., West Orange on Friday, Oct. 30, 1999, at 9 a.m. Then to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange, for the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Miss Alford’s name to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, N.J., 08902. Visiting will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth J. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 24 July 1923, last residence West Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her twin sister Mary Bernice Alford in this compilation.

 

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EMILY K. BURGERSON ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Tuesday, 8 April 2003

 

            Alfred, Emily K. (nee Burgerson) Age 70 years of Mantua [Gloucester Co.], NJ, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at The Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, NJ.

            She was the beloved wife of the late Willard P. Formerly of Merchantville, NJ. She was born in Phila., Pa., and formerly worked for National Publishing Co., Phila., Pa. as a bookbinder. She had been a resident of Westville for over 20 years.

            She is survived by three sons James R., Robert A., Thomas W., all of Westville, NJ, and two daughters, Patricia Mansell and her husband Thomas of Mantua, NJ, and Linda Russell and her husband, Sage, of Gloucester City, NJ. Also survived by three grandchildren Matthew P. and his wife Lynda of Naples, FL, Sage Russell 4th, and Beth Emily Russell, both of Gloucester City, NJ. Also 2 great grandchildren Danielle Lynn, and Matthew R.

            Funeral services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

            Contributions may be made to the Animal Adoption Center, 501 N. Berlin Rd., Lindenwold, NJ 08021.

            Funeral arrangements by The DuBois Funeral Home, 700 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emily K. Alfred (SS# issued in PA) was born 11 Jan 1933.

            See the obituary of her son James R. “Curly” Alfred in this compilation.

 

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EVELYN L. MOORE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 23 May 1999

 

            Alford—On May 19, 1999, Evelyn L., of Newark, a lifelong resident of Newark. She retired from the Chad School System in Newark, serving as registrar and member of the board of trustees. An active member of Queen of Angels R.C. Church, where she was treasurer for the church’s credit union.

            Daughter of the late Elizabeth Bond Moore and Early Moore, wife of the late Eugene Alford, loving mother of Jen A. Alford, Terry Alford and the late Leon Alford, devoted sister of Gloria McConnell, William Moore and Walter Leon Moore, grand- mother of six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends, Ruth Coleman, Dave Hughes and Lulu Echols, as well as the church family of Queen of Angels R.C. Church.

            Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. at Queen of Angels R.C. Church, 44 Irvine Turner Blvd., Newark. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation will be held Monday 4-8 p.m. at Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 14 Jan 1928, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ, but her death date is listed as 1 May 1999.

            See the obituary of her daughter Jean Annette Alford in this compilation.

 

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FRANCES IRIS ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 26 November 1998

 

            Alford—On Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, Francis Iris, of Elizabeth, beloved wife of Lawrence Alford, devoted mother of Rev. Natalie Alford, Lawrence Alford Jr. and Steven Alford, dear mother-in-law of Sheila Alford, loving grandmother of Stephanie, Lauren and Brittany, niece of Helen Branch, sister-in-law of Sylvester Hatchett, she is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Services will be held Saturday morning, Nov. 28, at 11 o’clock from St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Clay Street and Oak- wood Ave., Orange. Friends may call Friday at the church 5-9 p.m. Interment Cloverleaf Memorial Park. Arrangements by The “Woody Home for Services,” Orange.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances I. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 2 Sept 1927, last residence Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ.

 

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GEORGE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 21 January 2000

 

            Services for George Alford, 75, of Maplewood, a detective with the Newark Police Department, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Newark. Arrangements are by the James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home, Newark.

            Mr. Alford, who died Tuesday in Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, was employed by the Newark Police Department for more than 30 years before retiring in 1982 as a detective.

            He served in the Navy during World War II.

            A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1439 in Newark, Mr. Alford also was a member of the Police Benevolent Association, the Bronze Shields Batons Inc. and the North East Region of the National Black Police Association, all in Newark.

            He was a member of Frontiers International, Newark, where he served as sergeant at arms for 20 years.

            Mr. Alford also was a member of the advisory board of the West Side United Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs in Newark.

            Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood for 19 years.

            Surviving are his wife, Roberta; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Williams-Nunnally, and a grandchild.

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 22 January 2000

 

            Alford—George, on Jan. 18, 2000, of Maplewood, beloved husband of Roberta Alford, fond father of Wanda Williams-Nunnally, loving cousin of Connie Johnson and James Williams, grandfather of Sheris Williams, godfather of Jasmine and Alexis Hancock, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Hawthorne Avenue and Osborne Terrace, where viewing will be held Sunday 4-9 p.m. and where ritual services of VFW Post 1439, the Frontiers, the Batons and the National Black Police Association will commence 7 p.m. Interment Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Arrangements entrusted to The James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 March 1924, last residence Maplewood, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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GEORGE E. ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Wednesday, 14 November 1990

 

            George E. Alford, a philanthropist and civic leader who guided The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood through a successful fund-raising campaign and expansion project, died Tuesday [Nov 13]. The Saddle River [Bergen Co., NJ] resident was 63.

            Mr. Alford was chairman of the board of trustees at The Valley Hospital from 1984 to 1989. Until his death, he was an honorary trustee of the board and a trustee of The Valley Hospital Foundation and of Valley Home and Community Health Care Inc. He chaired the “Investment for Life” fund-raising campaign for the hospital’s north wing expansion and helped raised millions for new facilities and equipment.

            “The Valley Hospital has lost a most devoted supporter,” said Michael W. Azzara, president of the hospital. “George was a great leader and friend,” he said, adding that “he guided the board of trustees during a period of substantial change and growth.”

            Mr. Alford also was a longtime member of the board of trustees of Fairleigh Dickinson University. “He was a great asset to the university,” said Edward Hennessy Jr., chairman of the Fairleigh Dickinson board. “In our deliberations, with all the trouble the university’s been through, he was always there, lending a hand.”

            Born in New York City, Mr. Alford grew up in Hackensack as part of a prominent Bergen County family that owned Continental Paper Co. and Alford Industries. He was educated at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., and graduated from Yale University in 1950.

            Mr. Alford was a former president of the board of Arcola Country Club in Paramus and served most recently as that board’s vice president. He was a member of the University Club in New York City, Norfolk Country Club in Norfolk, Conn., and Mashomack Fish and Game Preserve in Pine Plains, N.Y.

            He also served as a trustee of Saddle River Day School in Saddle River.

            Surviving are his wife, Ann Bernhard Alford; five daughters, Carolyn Arnold of Sparks, Md., Patricia President of Centreville, Va., Katherine Johnson of New York City, Maria A. Alford of Saddle River, and Elizabeth R. Alford of Hoboken; three brothers, William J. III of Englewood, Robertson F. of Lucignano, Italy, and John C. of Tucson, Ariz.; and one grandson.

            A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Upper Ridgewood Community Church, Fairmount and Hillcrest roads, Ridgewood. Donations to The Valley Hospital Foundation, 301 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, would be appreciated.

 

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NEW YORK TIMES

New York, NY—16 November 1990

 

            George A. Alford, a banker and civic leader, died on Tuesday at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J. He was 63 years old and lived in Saddle River, N.J.

            He died of cancer, a spokeswoman for the hospital said.

            Mr. Alford was chairman of the Citizens First National Bank of New Jersey and an honorary trustee of the Valley Hospital Foundation. He had been a trustee of Valley Hospital and was a trustee of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

            Mr. Alford graduated from Yale in 1950.

            He is survived by his wife, Ann; five daughters, Carolyn Arnold of Sparks, Md., Patricia President of Centreville, Va., Katherine Johnson of Manhattan, Maria Alford of Saddle River, and Elizabeth Alford of Hoboken, N.J., and one grandson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that G. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 26 Dec 1926 and died 15 Nov 1990.

            George E. Alford, age 3 b. NY, is listed on the 1930 census in Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ, with his parents, William J. Jr. 41 PA (paper boards manufacturer) and Irilla 40 OH, and 3 brothers: William J. 14 NJ, Robertson F. 10 NY, and John C. 8 NY.

            On William J. Alford Jr.’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 28, born 13 March 1889 in Beaver Falls, PA. He is living in Bogota, Bergen Co., NJ, with a wife and child.

            In 1923 William John Alford Jr. and his wife, Irilla Frye Alford, applied for a U.S. passport (Ancestry.com). William states that he was born in Beaver Falls, PA, on 13 March 1889. His father, William John Alford, was born in New Castle, PA, and currently resided in New York City at the same address. His wife was born in Crestline, OH, on 23 Sept 1889. They married in Anderson, IN, on 15 Oct 1913.

            His lineage, from Family Trees at Ancestry.com: William John 1926 NY1, William John 1889 PA2, William John 1860 PA3, John 1828 PA4, Thomas 1800 PA5, Michael 1760 Ireland6.

 

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GILL ANTHONY ALFORD, JR.

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 12 April 2006

 

            Alford—On April 7, 2006, Gill Anthony Jr., of Orange, beloved father of Amirah A. Alford, devoted son of Diane Reynolds and the late Gill A. Alford Sr., dear brother of Roxanne and Salik Alford, special lifetime companion of the late Ereaka Moon, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Thursday 1:30 p.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 130 Main St., Orange. Interment, Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Visitation, Thursday 12:30-1:30.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gill A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 11 Sept 1969, last residence Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

            SSDI records show that Gill A. Alford [Sr.] was born 13 Apr 1945 (SS# issued in NJ) and died 27 May 1989, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            A Family Tree on Ancestry.com says Gilbert Anthony Alford Sr. was born in Albany, GA. This is an African-American family.

 

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GLORIA CHRISTINE ALFRED

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 7 September 2006

 

            Mrs. Gloria Christine Alfred, 69, of Orange fell into the arms of her Lord on Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. Mrs. Alfred was the beloved wife of Kelvin Alfred Sr.; loving mother of Phillip Ricardo, Eversley Raphael, Terrance Anthony, Dale Euphemia and Kelvin Theodore Jr.; adored grandmother of Deshawn Evans, Talana Sifontes, Tiffany Pierre, Khristina Sifontes, Aqeela Sifontes, Eversley Rashawn Sifontes, Taran Lavine, Kawina Ebony Sifontes, Gerald Taylor and Shukur Qawi Sifontes, and cherished great-grandmother of Kaila Andrea Jones. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, from First Presbyterian and Trinity Church, 111 Irvington Ave., South Orange.... Interment is in Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Arrangements are entrusted to Woody Home for Services, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gloria Alfred (SS# issued in RI) was born 18 Sept 1936, last residence South Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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HARRY RAYMOND ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Friday, 12 May 2006

           

            Harry R. Alford, 77, of Paramus died Wednesday [May 10]. He had been a captain with the Atlantic Cargo Co. He was a graduate of the New York State Maritime Academy at Fort Schuyler, the Bronx. Subsequently, he was a teller for Fleet Bank in Wyckoff. Arrangements: Vander Plaat Funeral Home, Wyckoff.

 

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THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Sunday, 14 May 2006

 

            Alford - Captain Harry Raymond, age 77, died peacefully on May 10, 2006 at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Harry was born in New York City on.... [remainder of article not available online]

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harry R. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 20 Sept 1928, last residence Midland Park, Bergen Co., NJ.

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

            Harry is buried in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, Bergen Co., NJ. His FindAGrave.com entry identifies his wife.

 

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IRENE ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Saturday, 30 May 2009

 

            Alford, Irene, a.k.a. Stacey Mingo 44, died May 24. Service: 11 a.m. Monday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, 150 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton. Calling: 9 a.m.-time of service, at church. Interment: Ewing Cemetery. Arrangements: Hughes Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 15 Oct 1964, last residence Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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JAMES ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 14 May 2006

 

            James Alford, on May 7, 2006, of Vaux Hall, N.J. Funeral service Monday, May 15, 2006, 10 a.m. at The Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark. Viewing Monday 9-10 a.m. Interment Fairmount Cemetery, Newark. Send condolences to www.perryfuneralhome.com.

 

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Perry Funeral Home

Newark, NJ—_____ May 2006

 

            James Alford—Born in Georgia on Oct. 28, 1918. Departed on May 7, 2006 and resided in Vauxhall, NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 28 Oct 1918, last residence Carteret, Middlesex Co., NJ.

            The Perry Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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JAMES A. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 20 April 2000

 

            Alford, James, of Newark, on April 13, 2000, beloved husband of Zelma Alford, loving father of Howard Alford, Delbert Randall and the late Lenny Alford, stepfather of Ivy Fuller and Michael Alston, grandfather of 13 grandchildren, precious son of Mattie Alford, cherished brother of Lucille Manns and Otis Alford, son-in-law of Rochelle Price, brother-in-law of Allen Simpkins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services Friday, April 21, 2000, at 11 a.m. in The Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark. Interment Fairmount Cemetery, Newark....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 Aug 1934 and died 15 April 2000, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ

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

 

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JAMES M. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 4 April 2001

 

            Alford, James M., on March 28, 2001, of Jersey City, N.J., devoted husband of Sylvia Alford, beloved son of the late Evelyn and James Alford, loving brother of Angelo, Delawanna, Valerie, Tania and Paula Alford, special friends, Elaine, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. Watson Mortuary Service, 26 Gifford Ave., Jersey City, N.J. Viewing will be Thursday, 10 a.m. until time of service at the chapel. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, N.J.

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 4 April 2001

 

            Services for James M. Alford, 42, of Jersey City will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Watson Mortuary Service, Jersey City.

            Mr. Alford, who died March 28 in Christ Hospital, Jersey City, was an apartment building superintendent.

            Born in Newark, Mr. Alford moved to Jersey City two years ago.

            Surviving are his wife, Sylvia; a brother, Angelo, and sisters, Delawanna, Valerie, Tania and Paula.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James M. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 Jan 1959, last residence Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ.

 

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JAMES NEAL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 14 July 2006

 

            Alford—On Monday, July 10, 2006, James Neal, of East Orange [Essex Co.], beloved brother of Ruth Placide, Geraldine McDonald, Peggy, Clarence and Thomas Jeffries, he is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, at 1 p.m. from The Woody “Home For Services”, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange. Visitation 12-1 p.m. Interment Green Ridge Cemetery, Brodheadville, Pa.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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JAMES R. “CURLY” ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—16 April 2003

 

            Alfred, James R. (Curly) Age 47 years. Died Saturday, April 11, 2003 at his home in Westville, NJ.

            Beloved son of the late Willard and Emily Alfred formerly of Merchantville, NJ. Dear friend of Diane Holland and family. Survived by two brothers Robert A., Thomas W. both of Westville, NJ. Two sisters Patricia Mansell and her husband Thomas of Mantua, NJ and Linda Russell and her husband Sage of Gloucester City, NJ. Also survived by two nephews Matthew P. and his wife Lynda of Naples, FL., Sage C. Russell 4th, and one niece Beth Emily Russell both of Gloucester City, NJ. Also great uncle of Danielle Lynn, and Matthew R.

            Mr. Alfred was formerly employed as a foreman of Merchantville Public Works Dept. for over 30 years. He was a resident of Westville for over 25 years.

            Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the Renex Dialysis Center, 571 N. Evergreen Ave., Woodbury, NJ 08096. Funeral arrangements by the DuBOIS Funeral Home, 700 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his mother, Emily K. Burgerson Alfred, in this compilation.

 

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JAMES R. ALVORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Sunday, 16 May 1999

 

COLUMBUS [Burlington Co.]—James R. Alvord, 84, died Friday at home.

            Born in Camden, he lived in Columbus the past 40 years. A graduate of Bordentown High School and Rutgers University, he retired as a manager from Fulton Iron Works press division, St. Louis, Mo. He also worked at John A. Roebling, R.D. Wood Co., Florence, and Ferracule Machine Co., Bridgeton.

            He was an Army veteran of World War II, who served in Europe and received five Battle Stars and unit citations.

            He organized Boy Scout Troop 45, Columbus, served on the executive board of Boy Scouts of America, Burlington County; was first assistant scoutmaster of Troop 28, Greenwich; and scoutmaster of Troop 473, Lemay, Mo. He received Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, and was course director of Wood Badge Training of St. Louis council.

            He was a member of the Columbus School Board; American National Standards Institute; past president of Mansfield Township Ambulance Corps; chairman of the Mansfield Township Juvenile Conference Committee; and a karate instructor with a third-degree black belt.

            He is survived by his wife Marian L. Andrews Alvord; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bruce J. of Columbus, and Scott R. and Robin of Hagerstown, Md.; and two grandsons, Matthew and David of Hagerstown, Md.

            Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, East Main Street, Columbus.... Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery.... Arrangements are by Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown._

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 May 1914.

            In the 1920 NJ census data we have a James Alvord age 5 as the son of George (39 b. WI) and Matilda (40 b. WI) Alvord at 607 Henry Street in Camden N.J.

            In the 1900 WI census data a George Alvord born Nov 1880 is listed as the son of Rosamond J. Alvord at 907 Perry Street in Appleton. Rosamond was born about 1852 in NY.

 

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JEAN ANNETTE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 22 April 2004

 

            Alford—On April 18, 2004, Jean Annette made her transition, a lifelong resident of Newark, beloved mother of Theresa and Leonard Alford, caring daughter of Eugene and Evelyn Alford, cherished sister of Terry Alford and the late Leon Alford.

            A celebration of her life will be held Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Queen of Angels R.C. Church, 44 Irvine Turner Blvd., Newark. Interment Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Newark.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jean A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 14 Aug 1948, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her mother, Evelyn L. Moore Alford, in this compilation.

 

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JENNIFER DAWN ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 1 December 2004

 

            A service for Ms. Jennifer Dawn Alford, 41, a lifelong Elizabeth resident, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Cathedral International, 277 Madison Ave., Perth Amboy. Arrangements are by the Nesbitt Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

            Ms. Alford died Sunday [Nov 28] in Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth.

            She was chief operating officer of the Union Township Community Action Organization Head Start Child Development Program for 12 years. She was also a licensed real estate agent in Elizabeth for 20 years, a consultant to an Elizabeth councilwoman, a grant reviewer for the federal government and an advisor to operators of child-care facilities.

            She was a graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in music education and completed various training programs, including the Child Care Connection and the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Network of N.J.

            Active at the Cathedral International, Ms. Alford assisted with the Preparatory Academy and Community Development Corp. She was also active with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the NAACP in Elizabeth, the National Council of Negro Women, the Urban Initiatives Summit and the Womens International Network Services.

            Surviving are her parents, Olivia and Nathaniel Alford; a brother, Jonathan, and her grandmother, Julia Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her grandmother Julia Alford in this compilation.

 

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JOHN ARTHUR ALFORD

Father of Donald Alvin Alford, AAFA #0963

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Thursday, 20 July 2006

 

GALLOWAY TWP. [Atlantic Co.], NEW JERSEY—John A. Alford, 84, of 46 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway Twp., New Jersey, died at the Atlantic City Medical Center, Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Born on Oct. 27, 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts pursued a career in aviation and airport management until he retired in 1986 as director of Shreveport Regional and Downtown airports for the Shreveport Airport Authority. Prior to moving to Galloway Township last December, Mr. Alford lived in Little Rock, Ark.

            Mr. Alford leaves his sister, Dorothy Graham of Sun City, Arizona; five sons, Donald of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Robert of Excelsior, Minnesota, Steven of Fort Worth, Texas, Michael of Denver, Colorado and Philip English of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Margaret English and Beverly McKenzie, both of Little Rock, Arkansas; 17 grandchildren and seven and one half great-grand-children.

            The funeral will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Shreveport, La., Friday, July 21.... Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

            Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, Little Rock, AR 501-666-0123.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            His lineage: John Arthur MA 19211, Lester 1891 MA2, John 1861 MA3, John 1820 England4.

 

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JOSEPHINE ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—22 April 2001

 

            Alford, Josephine, 84, of Clementon, on Thursday, April 19, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes, Camden.

            Prior to retirement, Mrs. Alford worked for the Camden Board of Education.

            Surviving are her daughter Mkiwa Khalid-Peterson; three brothers Anderson, Benjamin and Irving; three sisters Anna, Margaret, and Vivian; grandson Tarik Khalid; two great grandchildren Turquoise and Ahmed.

            Services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, at Tunsil Funeral Home, 812 Kaighn Ave., Camden, where friends may call from 10 AM. Burial in Harleigh Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Josephine Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born  March 1917, last residence Merchantville, Camden Co., NJ.

 

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JULIA ALFORD

 

ORANGE TRANSCRIPT

Orange, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 28 July 2005

 

            Julia Alford, 90, of Elizabeth died July 19 in Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth.

            Born in Darlington, S.C., Mrs. Alford lived in Elizabeth for many years. She was a folder at Atlantic Romper, Linden, for many years before retiring many years ago.

            Surviving are a daughter, Rachel Peele; two sons, Nathaniel and Edward; nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her granddaughter Jennifer Dawn Alford in this compilation.

 

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KIM ALFRED

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Sunday, 28 June 2009

 

            Alfred, Kim ‘Kimmy Doll’ of Trenton, 52, died Thursday. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Tuesday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton. Interment, Colonial Memorial Park, Hamilton. Visiting, 9:30-11 a.m. in the chapel.

 

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LA’BIANCA ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 9 August 2007

 

TRENTON—La’Bianca Alford, infant daughter of Terrance Alford and Bianca Rogers, died August 1 at Capital Health Systems at Mercer.

            Surviving are her father, Terrance Alford; her mother Bianca Rogers; a brother, WhyMair Rogers; stepsisters and stepbrothers, Patricia, Brandson, Shaniqua and Rhonda Wilson, Terrance Jr., Titiana, Tajmere, Tiana and Daquan Alford; grandparents, Pamela Bush Rogers (Eric Allen), Sherman Rogers (Jennifer Ayres), and Kim Alford (Billy Odom); great-grandparents, Thelma Odom and Katie Fitchett; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. today at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton.

 

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LACEY ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ —31 July 2004

 

            Alford—On Tuesday, July 27, 2004, Lacey Jr., of Orange, beloved father of Charlotte Palmer Pettiford, Brenda Mundine, Eileen Briggs, Linda, Maria, Cheryl and Janice Alford, dear brother of Dolores Pullen, sister-in-law of Margaret Brown, he is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Services will be held Monday afternoon, Aug. 2, at 1 o’clock from the Woody “Home for Services,” 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange.... Interment Evergreen Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lacey Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 25 Apr 1925, last residence Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

            On the 1930 census in Kirby, Dillon Co., SC, Lacey Alford, age 4-8/12, is listed as the only child of Charlie Alford 43 and his wife Ida 35. All were born in SC. This is an African-American family.

            In 1920 Charlie 34 and Ida 28 are in New Kirby, Dillon Co., SC, with no children.

            On Charlie Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 33, born 10 May 1885. He is a farmer living in Dillon Co., SC, and he names Ida Alford as his nearest relative. He signed with his mark.

 

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LIGHTY ALFORD

 

TIMES JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—Monday, 16 July 2001

 

            Lighty Alford, 78, of Newfield [Gloucester Co.] died Friday [July 13] at his residence after an extended illness.

            Born in Lamar, S.C. to the late George “Nash” and Ophelia Lighty-Alford, he was a laborer at Formigli Masonry Corp. in Millville, where he retired in 1984. Lighty was a member of Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Plum Street, Vineland, where he was a member of the Stewart Board. Lighty also was a former member of the Garden State Lodge No. 1534 I.B.P.O.E. of W., Brotmanville.

            Lighty leaves to cherish his memories a son, Alton Leon Alford of Grand Rapids, Mich. four daughters, Kathy McKorcal and Cheryl A. Alford, both of Landover, Md., Karen Bynoe of Falls Church, Va. and Ellen D. Alford of Newfield four brothers, John and Julius Alford, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Butch and George Alford, both of Hampton, Va. five sisters, Edith Aaron of Hampton, Thomasina Alford of Brooklyn, Ernestine Nichols of Newport News, Va., Virginia McKinnie of Hightstown and Dean Doctor of South Carolina nine grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

            Services are 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Vineland. Friends will be received one hour prior to services.

            Services are entrusted to Edwards and Son Funeral Homes Inc., Bridgeton and Salem.

            A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Grove Cemetery, Lamar, S.C. Graveside services are entrusted to Hines Funeral Homes, Inc., Lamar.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            In 1930 Lighty Alford, age 8, is living in Anderson, Darlington Co., SC, with his parents, George Alford 41 and Ofeyer 30, 6 siblings, and 2 cousins. All were born in SC. This is an African American family.

            On George A. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 27, born 11 Nov 1890 in Lamar, SC. He is a farmer living in Darlington Co., SC, and he has a wife and 3 children.

 

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LILLIAN K. NELSON ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Monday, 30 October 2006

 

 

            Alford, Lillian K., 63, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away Friday, October 27, 2006 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point. Born in Manhattan, N.Y. City, NY she had lived in Pleasantville, before moving to Egg Harbor Township in 1994.

            Surviving are her husband Jeffrey S. Alford of Egg Harbor Township, three sons: Charles L. Nelson, Jr. and his wife Denise of Mays Landing, Lawrence C. Nelson of Ventnor, and Edwin R. Nelson of Somers Point, also surviving are a cousin Keiko T. Schrottke of Waterford Works, a granddaughter: Rebecca L. Nelson of Mays Landing, a grandson: Charles L. Nelson, III of Mays Landing, and a daughter in law Anne M. Nelson of Laurel Lake.

            Family and friends will be gathering Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo. Burial will be private and at her family’s convenience....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian K. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 Oct 1942.

 

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LONNIE ALFORD WILLIAMS

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Wednesday, 20 January 1993

 

            Lonnie Alford Williams, 74, of Eastern Pines Convalence Center in Atlantic City, died Jan. 11 at the Atlantic City Medical Center, city division.

            Mrs. Williams was employed as a chief cook with the city of Newark, N.J., and was a member of the Metropolitian Baptist Church in Newark.

            Born in McCall, S.C., she resided in Atlantic County for five years.

            She is survived by three sisters, Bernice Lemon and Maggie Watson, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Gertrude Brown of Dillon, S.C.; and her niece and caretaker, Margaret Brown of Brooklyn.

            Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Greenidge Funeral Home, 301 Absecon Blvd., Atlantic City.... Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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LOUIS C. “POOCHIE” ALFORD

 

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday, 7 August 1997

 

LONG BRANCH [Monmouth Co.], N.J.—Louis “Poochie” Alford, formerly of Reidsville, died Monday [August 4].

            The funeral will be conducted at 12 p.m. Saturday, from the Second Baptist Church, Long Branch, N.J. This announcement is a courtesy of Johnson and Sons Funeral Home.

 

Photo from Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport, Monmouth Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lewis C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 Feb 1941, last residence Long Branch, Monmouth Co., NJ.

 

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LOUISE ROGERS ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Saturday, 6 December 2003

 

            Louise Alford, 58, departed this life Tuesday [Dec 2].

            She was raised and educated in Mullins, SC. Mrs. Alford had been a resident of Trenton for most of her adult life. She was employed at Princeton Nursing Home for over 25 years as a certified nursing assistant. Louise was a devoted and loving wife and mother.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley and Letha Rogers, and her sister Evla Mae Rogers of Mullins, SC.

            Louise is survived by her husband, Burton F. Alford Sr.; three sons and one daughter-in law, Burton Jr., Alexander of Trenton and Byron and Rachael of Philadelphia; three sisters and one brother Anna Ruth Woodberry of North Carolina, Thelma and Samuel Mason, Bernetha Buckingham, and John and Rose Rogers all of Trenton; a mother-in law, Mae Lyon of Trenton; and aunts, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

            Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday from the J.W. Travis Funeral Home, 931 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Trenton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton Township….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Nov 1945, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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LUVERTIS ALFORD

 

[She died in NJ, but we also published her obituary in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation because of her close ties there.]

 

THE STATE

Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 6 September 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Luvertis Alford, 41, will be held at 1 p.m. today at New Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial in Pine Hill A.M.E. Church Cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in charge.

            Mrs. Alford died Aug. 27, 1997. Born in Dillon, she was a daughter of Sweetie Mae Wright and the late James A. Alford.

            Surviving: son, Jermiak Alford of Trenton; daughters, Angel, Carolyn Inge, both of Trenton; sisters, Bertha Mae Crosland, Sue Ann Bethea, Hilda Robinson, Leslie Bethea, Reginette Wright, all of Dillon; brothers, James, Johnny, Adolph, Bruce, Glen Wright, all of Dillon, Phillip Wright of Trenton; six grandchildren.

 

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Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald

Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 September 1997

 

Name: Luvertis Alford

Parents: Sweetie Mae Wright and James A. Alford

Date of Birth/Age:

Place of Birth: Dillon

Date of Death: August 27, 1997

Place of Death: Trenton, NJ

Place of Burial: Pine Hill Church Cemetery, Latta

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            The House of Thomas Funeral Home and Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally serve the African-American community.

 

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MAYBELLE ALFORD STULL

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Thursday, 29 August 1991

 

            Mabelle A. Stull, 82, of Linwood, died Wednesday at home.

            Born in Flint, Mich., and formerly of Longrove, Ill., and Ocean City, she was a Linwood resident since 1974.

            She was a member of the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point.

            Surviving are two sons, John B. of Linwood and Barton N. of Longrove, Ill.; two sisters, Corrine A. Baer of Linwood and T. Klemparick of Flint, Mich.; and three grandchildren.

            A Christian service of memory and love will be said 10 a.m. Saturday at the Central United Methodist Church, Shore Road and Central Avenue, Linwood. Burial will be private.

            Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 395, Ocean View, 08230, or the Atlantic County Hospice, 501 Mill Rd., Northfield, 08225.

            Arrangements are by the Godfrey Funeral Home of Ocean City.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maybelle A. Stull (SS# issued in PA) was born 7 Dec 1908, last residence Linwood, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her sister Corinne Alford Baer in this compilation.

            Her lineage: Maybelle 1908 MI1, Ambrose A. 1874 MI2, Ambrose 1833 PA/MI3.

 

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MARGUERITE E. ALVORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 3 September 1998

 

[A nearly identical obituary notice appeared on the same day in The Trentonian.]

 

HAMILTON—Marguerite E. Alvord, 93, died Wednesday at Applegarth Care Center, Monroe Township.

            Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident.

            Mrs. Alvord was a clerk at the Acme in Bordentown for 10 years.

            Wife of the late Clarence S. Alvord, she is survived by a sister, Hazel Jemison of Trenton; two nieces and a nephew, Gail and Robert McMullen of Groveville; and Ellen Wiker of Arizona; two grandnieces and three grandnephews; and three great- grandnieces and four great-grandnephews.

            Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square.

            Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marguerite E. Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 20 Mar 1905, last residence Hightstown, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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MARJORIE A. ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—23 January 2008

 

            Alford, Marjorie A.—On January 19, 2008, of Camden, NJ, age 45 years.

            Devoted mother of Shahean, Nadwina, Tanisha and Nathan Alford; Loving grandmother of Ziair, Dahniyah, Anique, Cassidy and D-Obion; Dear sister of Freddie, Earl, Johnny, Leon, Michael, Carolyn, Tresa, Gloria and Sandra ‘Yvonne’.

            Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Saturday from 9 AM at the Falco/Caruso Leonard Camden Funeral Home, 3425 River Avenue, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Pennsauken.Info, condolences and guestbook at www.carusocare.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marjorie A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 25 Apr 1962, last residence Camden, Camden Co., NJ.

 

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MARY BERNICE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 8 February 2004

 

            Mary Bernice Alford of Hillsborough, formerly of West Orange, died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, loving aunt of Roberta Ehrenberg, Caroline Rasmussen, Eric Rasmussen, Marcia Nicoletti, Thomas Alford, Ann Miller and Sister Geraldine O’Brien of Convent Station, predeceased by her twin sister, Elizabeth Jean Alford in 1999.

            Funeral services from The Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main St., West Orange, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 9 a.m. Then to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Eagle Rock Ave., for the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Benni C. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 24 July 1923, last residence Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her twin sister Elizabeth Jean Alford in this compilation.

 

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MATHILDA KOSS ALVORD

 

THE POST-CRESCENT

Appleton, WI—Thursday, 2 February 1950

 

            Mrs. Mathilda Koss Alvord, 70, former Appleton resident, died Wednesday in Columbus, N.J., her home. She had been ill a short time. Burial will be in Columbus, N.J.

            Mrs. Alvord was born in Grand Chute and lived in Appleton until her marriage about 35 years ago.

            Survivors are a son, James, Columbus, N.J., two sisters, Mrs. Lena Buchman, Appleton; and Mrs. Fred Jens, Route 3, Appleton; and two grandchildren.

 

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MATTIE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 22 December 2006

 

            Mrs. Mattie Alford, 96, of Newark died on Dec. 17, 2006. Services will be on Saturday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. in Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Seymour and Hawthorne Ave., Newark. Viewing is Friday, Dec. 22, at the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark. Interment will be in the Fairmount Cemetery....

            Born in Blakely, Ga., on Oct. 29, 1910, Mrs. Alford moved to Newark 77 years ago.

            Mrs. Alford leaves to mourn, her children, Lucille Manns and Otis Alford Jr.; grandchildren, Joann Parrish, Milton Manns, Deborah Alford, Delbert Alford, Randall Alford, Robin Alford and Sonja Thomas; 28 great-grandchildren; 33 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Mattie Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her son James Alford in this compilation.

 

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MAXINE A. ALFORD KLING

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Sunday, 7 October 2001

 

            Maxine A. Alford Kling, 69, of Lavallette, formerly of North Haledon, died Friday [Oct 5]. Arrangements: Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, Lavallette.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maxine A. Kling (SS# issued in NJ) was born 10 Jan 1932, last residence Lavallette, Ocean Co., NJ.

 

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MICHAEL ALFORD

 

GAZETTE LEADER

Elizabeth and Hillside, Union Co., NJ—Thursday, 17 June 2004

 

            Michael Alford, 46, of Elizabeth died June 10 in University Hospital, Newark.

            Born in Trenton, Mr. Alford lived in Newark for 13 years and Greensboro, N.C., before moving to Elizabeth. He was a butcher for Perth Amboy Meat Packing Co., for 12 years.

            Surviving are his wife, Madeline; six sons, Raheem, Shalynn, Dupree, Ameer, Ron and Benjamin; a brother, Terry; a sister, Gail Kenberly; and eight grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Monday, 14 June 2004

 

            Alford, Nicholas, 46, of Elizabeth, beloved husband of Madiline Alford, of Greensboro N.C., dear father of Raheem, Shalynn, Dupree, Ameer, Ron and Benjamin Alford, dear brother of Terry of Baltimore, Gail Kenberly of Trenton, eight grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

            Services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Hicks Funeral Home, 655 Court St., Elizabeth….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death, either as Michael or Nicholas.

 

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MICHAEL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 9 August 2007

 

            Mr. Michael Alford, 42, a lifelong resident of Newark, died Aug. 6, 2007. Services will be Friday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark.... Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside....

            Born on Aug. 20, 1964, Michael leaves to mourn, his mother, Mary Alford; two brothers, Johnny and Tony Alford; four sisters, Geraldine Powell, Betty Small, Mary Diane and Francine Alford, and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 20 Aug 1964, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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MICHELLE ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—4 November 2003

 

 

            Alford - Michelle of Teaneck on October 29, 2003. Loving mother of Desmond. Sister of Dorothy Frazier, Virginia Jefferies, Clara Alford, and Sandy.... [remainder of article not available online]

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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ODESSA V. ALFORD

 

[Although she died in CA, we are including her obituary here because of her close ties to NJ.]

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Saturday, 27 April 1996

 

            Odessa Alford, 97, of Hemet, Calif., and formerly of Atlantic City, died April 19 at Hemet Valley Hospital in Hemet.

            Miss Alford was a domestic helper for area families.

            She was an Atlantic City resident for 70 years before moving to California recently.

            There are no immediate survivors.

            Burial was private and under the direction of the Miller-Jones Mortuary, Sun City, Calif.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Odessa Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 13 Jan 1899, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., NJ.

            California Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry.com) lists Odessa V. Alford’s birthplace as Georgia and her mother’s maiden name as Vaughn.

 

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PAULA E. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 12 August 2004

 

            Alford, Paula E., of Jersey City, N.J., formerly of Newark, N.J., mother of Angelo, Amirah, Willie, Jaquim, James, Charisma, Lamont and Terrelle Alford, sister of Angelo, Delawanna, Valerie and Tanya Alford, aunt of 14, dear friend of Frank Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service will be held Friday 12 noon at The Clarence B. Wright Funeral Home, 579 Grove St., Irvington. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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PEARLINE ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Monday, 15 December 2008

 

            Alford, Pearline—Age 71, of Camden, died 12/10/08. Serv. Wed 7pm St. James Apostolic Church Broadway Camd. Viewing 5-7pm. Int. Har-leigh Cem. Arr. May FH.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pearline Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 May 1937, last residence Camden, Camden Co., NJ.

 

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PHILIP R. ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Saturday, 4 October 2003

            Alford, Philip R., 77, of Marmora [Cape May Co.], died Friday, October 3, 2003 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point.

            Born in Vineland [Cumberland Co.], he had lived in Vineland and Ocean City before moving to Marmora [Cape May Co.] 25 years ago.

            Mr. Alford was the owner and operator of B.F. Graphics, Ocean City for 16 years before his retirement in 1986. He was also the former owner of Curb Side Restaurant in Ocean City.

            He was a Veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy and was a member of V.F.W. in Villas.

            He is survived by his wife, Isabell L. Alford (nee Erickson) of Marmora; two sons, Steven M. Alford of Marmora, Jeffrey S. Alford of Egg Harbor Township; a sister, Joan Cheatley of Villas; a brother, Gerald Alford of Vineland; and two grandchildren, Steven and Joshua.

            A Service of Memory and Love will be offered Monday morning at eleven o’clock from the Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo. Interment will be private at his family’s convenience.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Philip Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 3 Aug 1926, last residence Marmora, Cape May Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of his son Steven M. Alford Sr. in this compilation.

 

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ROBERT B. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 17 November 2004

 

            A Mass for Robert Alford, 67, of Franklin Park will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Augustine Church, Kendall Park, after the funeral from the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Route 206, Hillsborough.

            Mr. Alford, who died Monday [Nov. 15] in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, was the owner of Century Flooring in Metuchen for 15 years. Before that, he worked for Delsaco Foods in East Rutherford for 20 years.

            He served in the Navy during peacetime. He was a past master of the Azure Masonic Lodge in Cranford, a past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star Azure chapter 87, a past president of the Shriners in Livingston and a member of the Franklin Township Senior Citizens.

            Born in Rahway, Mr. Alford lived in Elizabeth and Linden before moving to Franklin Park six years ago.

            Surviving are Loretta, his wife of 44 years; a son, Scott; daughters, Debbie and Ann Marie; brothers, Gustave and Steve Huth; a sister, Alice Flores, and five grandchildren.

 

In another article, same source and date:

 

            Alford, Robert, on Monday, Nov. 15 in New Brunswick, N.J. Beloved husband for 44 years of Loretta, father of Scott Alford of Annapolis, Md., Debbie Alford of Hillsborough and Ann Marie Alford of Franklin Park, brother of Gustave Huth of Bricktown, Steve Huth of Goodyear, Ariz., and Alice Flores of Port Richey, Fla. and grandfather of Paige and Patrick Ruff and Ryan, Nicole and Nicholas Alford.

            A funeral service will be Friday at 8:45 a.m. in The Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Rt. 206, Hillsborough, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Augustine’s Church, Henderson Road, Kendall Park. Burial will be in St. Gertrude’s Cemetery, Colonia….

 

In another article:

 

GAZETTE LEADER

Elizabeth and Hillside, Union Co., NJ—Wednesday, 24 November 2004

 

            Robert Alford, 67, of Franklin Park, formerly of Elizabeth and Linden, died Nov. 15 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.

            Born in Rahway, Mr. Alford lived in Elizabeth and Linden before moving to Franklin Park six years ago. He was the owner of Century Flooring, Metuchen, for 15 years. Before that, Mr. Alford worked for Delsaco Foods, East Rutherford, for 20 years. He served in the Navy during peacetime. Mr. Alford was a past master of the Azure Masonic Lodge in Cranford, a past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star Azure chapter 87, a past president of the Shriners in Livingston and a member of the Franklin Township Senior Citizens.

            Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Loretta; a son, Scott; two daughters, Debbie and Ann Marie; two brothers, Gustave and Steve Huth; a sister, Alice Flores, and five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert B. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 July 1937, last residence Franklin Park, Somerset Co., NJ.

 

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ROSE MARIE ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—14 September 2008

 

            Alford Rose Marie, age 78, died on September 5, 2008 at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Marie was born in New York City, NY, was a longtime resident of Paramus. Marie was a Nurse at Englewood and Hackensack Hospitals for over 25yrs. Marie was also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and Bergen County Players.

            She is survived by her daughters Christine Phillips of Ramsey and Kathlee Schulz of Wyckoff; grandchildren Eileen, Erin, Kevin and Jim and great grandchild Shawn. She is the wife of the late Harry.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosemarie Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 5 Sept 1930, last residence Ramsey, Bergen Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband, Harry Raymond Alford, in this compilation.

            She is buried in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, Bergen Co., NJ. Her FindAGrave.com entry identifies her husband.

 

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SALLIE MAE ALFORD LLOYD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Friday, 24 June 1994

 

            Sallie Mae Lloyd, 63, of Atlantic City, died Wednesday [June 22] at home.

            She received her Licensed Practical Nurse certification from Atlantic County Vocational Technical School.

            Mrs. Lloyd also worked for various hotels before the casinos were built, and was last employed at the pantry department at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, where she worked for 11 years before retiring in 1992.

            Born in Fayetteville [Cumberland Co.], N.C., she attended the public school system there, and graduated from Deshazer Beauty College in Durham, N.C. She moved to Atlantic City many years ago.

            She is survived by her husband, Henry J.; two daughters, Karen Lloyd-Mooring of Centreville, Va., and Sharon A. of Absecon; three sisters, Bettie Ellis of Seattle, and JoAnn Wallace and Linda Alford, both of Atlantic City; one brother, John Alford Jr.; and two grandchildren.

            Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Mikal’s Funeral Parlor, 1033 Baltic Ave. in Atlantic City.... Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sallie M. Lloyd (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 May 1931, last residence Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com), lists Sallie May Alford, born 13 May 1931 in Cumberland Co., daughter of Jonnie Alford.

 

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SARAH ANNEBELLE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 23 March 2008

 

            Mrs. Sarah Annebelle Alford, 97, of Montclair passed away on March 18, 2008. Visitation is Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, Elm and Lincoln Sts., Montclair. Interment is at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Arrangements are by Martins Home For Service Inc., 48 Elm St., Montclair.

            Surviving are one sister, Lillian Richardson; nieces, nephews, and church family.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 30 Sept 1910, last residence Cedar Grove, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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STEVEN M. ALFORD, SR.

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Wednesday, 29 June 2005

 

            Alford, Sr., Steven M., 53, of Palermo [Cape May Co.], died suddenly on Friday, June 24, 2005 at his home.

            Born in Elmer [Salem Co.], he had lived in Ocean City before moving to Palermo 27 years ago. Steven was a graduate of Ocean City High School Class of 1970. He had worked for David Levari for many years.

            He was predeceased by his father, Philip R. Alford.

            Surviving are his mother: Isabell (nee Erickson); two sons: Joshua and his wife Gail of Egg Harbor Township, Steven M., Jr. of Palermo; a brother, Jeffrey S. Alford and his wife Lillian of Egg Harbor Township; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Marie.

            A Service of Memory and Love will be offered Thursday morning at 11 o’clock from the Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo.... Burial will be private and at his family’s convenience....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Steven M. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 2 April 1952.

            See the obituary of his father, Philip R. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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THEODORE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—27 June 2003

 

            Alford—On June 26, 2003, Theodore, of Newark, husband of the late Annie Alford, devoted father of Victoria McKoy and Patricia Alford, cherished grandfather of Cameal, Lamont, Wilbert, Frednitta, Stanley, Harry, Burnadette and Shonnon, and six great-grandchildren, dear brother of Lawerence Alford, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament/St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church, 610 Clinton Ave., Newark. Interment N.J. Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown [Burlington Co.]. Visitation Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 130 Lyons Ave., Newark.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Theodore Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 3 June 1923, last residence and last benefit New York, NY, but his death date is listed as 23 June 2003.

            U.S. Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry.com) confirms his birth date and lists his death date as 26 June 2003. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, enlisting on 20 March 1943.

 

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VELMA ALFORD ECHOLS

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Saturday, 29 December 2001

 

            Velma Alford Echols, 62, of Paterson died Wednesday [Dec 26]. Before retiring, she was a teacher for the Paterson public school system and was a member of the National Education Association, the New Jersey Education Association, and the Paterson Education Association. She was a graduate of William Paterson College, Wayne. She was a member of Redeeming Love Christian Center, Nanuet, N.Y., the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the National Council of Negro Women.

            Arrangements: Bragg Funeral Home, Paterson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Velma J. Echols (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 Sept 1939, last residence Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ.

 

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VIRGINIA SLAWTER ALFORD

 

GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES

Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ—Thursday, 27 July 2006

 

            Virginia Alford (nee Slawter), age 86, of Woodbury, N.J., on July 19, 2006.

            Virginia proudly served in the U.S. Air Force WACS during World War II. She worked for S. Klein’s Department Store in New York City, where she was a salesperson. During her free time, she enjoyed reading and walking and spending time with her family. Virginia was a quiet, easy going, loving woman who will be deeply missed.

            Beloved wife of the late Cornelius. Devoted mother of Patricia (Elmer) Miller. Loving grandmother of Sherri (nee Daino) Fulgham, Joseph Daino and Amanda Miller and great grandmother of Melissa Perry.

            Memorial Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, N.J.... Interment Private....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia A. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 28 Apr 1920, last residence Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ.

 

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VONCILE McDANIEL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—31 October 1997

 

            Alford, Voncile, of Newark, on Oct. 26, 1997, beloved wife of Otis Alford, mother of Abner and Jared Alford, Gloria Lawson, Kevin Grice and Renard Covington, grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 12, sister of Samuel, Ralph and Carlton McDaniel.

            Interment Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Dothan, Ala. Arrangements by the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark, N.J.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Voncile Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 2 Feb 1924.

 

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WENDY ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Friday, 10 July 2009

 

            Alford Wendy, 59, of Englewood, on July 8. Daughter of Hortense. Sister of Kandy. Niece of Artis Sparkman. Companion of Walter Arnold. Memorial Service Tuesday 12pm at Nesbitt Funeral Home.

 

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WILLIE MAE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Tuesday, 10 April 2001

 

            On April 8, 2001, Willie Mae [Alford] made her transition. Born in Georgetown, S.C., resident of Newark, devoted mother of Cynthia Alford Gilbert, Andrea Harrison and Latonya Alford, special companion of Eddie Reed, loving daughter of the late Olin and Viola Alford, dear sister of Betty Gibbs, Vienna McNeil, Hazel Jackson, Olin Alford Jr., and Harold Alford, cherished grandmother of Darius Adams and Anaya Harrison, adored godmother of Nathalene Gordon, caring mother-in-law of Michael Gilbert and Bradley Harrison, kind sister-in-law of Charles Jackson and Emma Alford, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services Thursday 12 noon at Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at Whigham Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 Sept 1942, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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WILLIE MAUDE ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 23 September 2008

 

            Alford, Willie Maude of Trenton, 84, passed away September 17. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Friendship Baptist Church, 111 Perry St., Trenton. Visitation: 10 a.m. until service at church. Arrangements: Hughes Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Maude Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 12 Aug 1924, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.