OKLAHOMA 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 included the
obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds
notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data,
relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. 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: 20 AUGUST 2011
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The families of some of the subjects of these Oklahoma
obituaries are represented in genealogies AAFA has published on this website,
where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. John Alford
(1645–1710 VA) Tentative Genealogy, First Three Generations (DNA Group One)
2. Lodwick Alford
(ca1710–1800) Genealogy, Three Generations (DNA Group One).
This line goes back to #1. See also the separate genealogy
of his son:
Known
Descendants of Jacob Alford, born 1738 VA, and Mary Pace (5
Generations)
See also Joan Harley’s Jacob Alford Family
History
3. Descendants of Robert
Alford b. 1760 England (DNA Group Three)
4. Known
Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC (DNA Group One)
5. Known
Descendants of John Henry Alford b. ca 1816 NC (DNA Group One)
Some members of the Oklahoma branch of this family changed
the spelling to Allford.
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AARON CHRISTOPHER ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Saturday, 29 May 2004
Funeral for Aaron Christopher Alford, 39,
Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Redstone Baptist Church, Anadarko.
Mr. Alford died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at a
local hospital.
Arrangements are by Comanche Nation Funeral
Home.
He was born Dec. 27, 1964, in Oklahoma City, to
William James and Veronica Holland Alford. He attended school at Concho Indian
School, Central Junior High, Lawton High School and the Great Plains Technology
Center. He was a member of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Kiowa tribes.
Survivors include a brother, Eric Houston
Alford; and two sisters: Regina Houser and Serena Sosa and her husband, James.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a
daughter.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aaron
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.
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ALICE E. RALEIGH ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
[Although
Alice died in AR, we are publishing her obituary here because she lived and is
buried in OK.]
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Thursday, 5 October 2006
Alice E. (Raleigh) Alford, 93, of Red Oak
[Latimer Co., OK], died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Ashdown [Little River Co.],
Ark.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Red
Oak Assembly of God Church.... Burial will be at Red Oak City Cemetery under
the direction of Jones-Harkins Funeral Home of Wilburton.
Born Jan. 29, 1913, in Star, she was the
daughter of Robert “Bob” and Molissa Raleigh. She married James D. Alford
on July 5, 1930, in Salonia. She was a Democrat and enjoyed gardening and
quilting.
She was a member of the Red Oak Assembly of God.
Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Alford, Roy
Alford and wife, Ginny, and Joe Alford and wife, Sharon, all of Red Oak; two
daughters, Docia Rana and husband, Gerald Sr., of Red Oak, and Judy Kay Pickett
and husband, Donald, Texarkana, Ark.
Also, one sister, Marie Shoemaker, Modesto,
Calif.; her grandchildren, Dr. Gerald “Sonny” Rana Jr., Robert E. Holbird Sr.,
Debbie Goldsborough, Jimmy Alford Jr., Tina L. Donaho, Tammy McGee, James G.
Alford, Dalton Alford, Calvin Alford, James Anthony Pickett and Lori Ann
Liggin; 27 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; two special
nieces, Sharon Brown and Diana Hokit, and numerous other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Alford Jr., James A.
Pickett, James Alford, Mark Rana, Calvin Alford, Dalton Alford, Chris
Goldsborough, Robert Holbird Jr. and Michael Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Rev. and Mrs.
James Mabry, Dr. Gerald “Sonny” Rana Jr., George Lyons, Sharon Brown, Diana
Hokit and Jackie Sprinkle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James
D. Alford; her parents, Robert and Molissa Raleigh; one daughter, Wilma
Booth; two brothers, Alvin Raleigh and Calvin Raleigh; one sister, Beatrice
Davidson, and two grandchildren, Barbara Rana and James H. Holbird.
Photo
from Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice E.
Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her husband’s
brother Cal Dee Alford in California Obituaries.
Her husband was James Dalton Alford, son of
Harvey Lee Alford and Docia Trahern.
James’s mother Docia Trahern was one-quarter
Choctaw, as listed on the U.S. Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five
Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914 (Ancestry.com). She died 23 June 1919 in OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: James Dalton 1908 OK1,
Harvey Lee 1882 AR2, James C. 1844 AL3, Calvin H. 1813 NC4,
David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ALLISON O. ALFORD
OWENSBORO MESSENGER
Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—Thursday, 19 December 1918
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Two former Owensboro boys, of late years of
Chandler, Okla., have paid the great price on the battlefields in France. They
were Private Allison O. Alford and Corp. Archie Dooley.
Private Allison O. Alford, the youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Alford, was killed in action in France Nov. 5. He spent his
boyhood days in Owensboro but for the past five years has made his home in
Chandler, Okla., and was drafted into the service from that place....
Photo
from Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Laura Watson Conrad Alford;
and his brother Lonnie Erwin Alford in this compilation.
On Allison O. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 22, born 3 Feb 1895 in Owensboro,
KY.
His lineage: Allison O. 1895 KY1,
John Hardin 1841 KY2, Joseph 1812 KY3, Achilles 1772
VA/NC4, John before 1750 VA5.
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AMOS J. ALFORD, SR.
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—16 March 2008
Alford, Amos J. Sr., 70, Tulsa Public Schools
crossing guard, died March 12. Visitation 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, New Dyer Funeral
Home Chapel, and service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cornerstone Free Will Baptist
Church.
In another
article:
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—16 March 2008
Alford, Amos J. Sr., 70, of Tulsa, formerly of
Wichita, T.P.S. crossing guard, died March 12, 2008. Visitation 1 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, New Dyer Memorial Chapel, Tulsa; service 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, Tulsa; burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Amos J. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was
born 23 June 1934, last residence Sperry, Tulsa Co., OK.
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ANGELA RENEA HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—31 August 2009
Halford, Angela Renea, 35, Oneok human relations
analyst, died Saturday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
In another
article:
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—30 August 2009
On Saturday, authorities reported the deaths of four people
on state roads.
Donald Broughton, 36, Tulsa
Angela Halford, 35, Tulsa
Broughton and Halford were killed when their
motorcycle, which was traveling the wrong way on a Mayes County highway,
slammed into a sport utility vehicle. Troopers noted in the accident report
that Broughton, the driver, had an odor of alcohol. The accident was reported
about 2 a.m. on State Highway 20 east of Pryor, the patrol said. Both the
driver and passenger were thrown about 50 feet from the crash site. Neither
occupant was wearing a helmet. The 19-year-old driver of the SUV and five
passengers were taken to nearby hospitals, the patrol said….
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Angela R. Halford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 6 Apr 1974, last residence not listed.
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ARLENE FAYE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 12 July 2009
BOYNTON—Arlene Faye Alford, 65, died Thursday. Service 10
a.m. Tuesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Arlene F. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 10 Jan 1944, last residence Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK.
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ARTHUR L. ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—21 November 1986
Alford, Arthur L., 71, OKC, designing engineer,
formerly with John Zinc Company of Tulsa. 32nd Degree Mason. Survived by his
wife, Fern of the home; daughters, Ouida L. Anderson of Tulsa; Joyce Shaffer,
Bloomfield CT., Terri Cox of Tulsa, Barbara Bryant of Tulsa, Tommie Farrell,
Dallas; mother, Mrs. Iva Alford, Lufkin TX.; brother, Carl E. Alford, Lufkin
TX.; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; also a host of other relatives and
friends.
Services 1pm Friday, Bill Merritt Chapel.
Graveside service 11am, Saturday, Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan TX. Bill Merritt
Bethany
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur Alford (SS# issued in TX) was
born 4 March 1915, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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AUDREY MICHELLE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 17 June 2008
NOWATA—Audrey M. Alford, infant daughter of Brittany Rodgers
and Charles Alford, died Monday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln
Cemetery. Benjamin.
In another
article:
Source unknown—from FindAGrave.com
Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—_____ June 2008
Photo
from Lincoln Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Audrey Michelle Alford, 3 month old daughter of
Charles Edward Alford and Brittany Michelle Rodgers passed away Monday, June
16, 2008.
Audrey Michelle Alford was born March 11, 2008
in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She will be greatly missed by her parents; by
maternal grandparents, Dana and Bill Rodgers of Nowata; by paternal
grandparents, Sandra and Jeff Ellington of Tulsa; by maternal
great-grandparents, David and Glenda Patton of Dewey and Gene and Johnnie
Hunter of Nowata; by paternal great-grandparents, Mary Hubbard of Nowata and
Daisy Ellington and Augustine Dupas of Detroit and Ed and Lottie Ellington of
Claremore; by maternal great-great grandparent, Ruby Marie Greg of Dewey; by an
aunt Brandi Gibbs and her son Derrick; by an aunt, LeQuisha Patton and her sons
Brayden Patton and Tyrone Bonner; by great-uncles Jamal Alford, Eddie Alford,
and Chad Patton his wife Kelly and his children Tabitha, Kenzie, and Madison;
by great-great uncles, Nathaniel Alford, Willie Alford, Henry Alford, Cordell
Alford, and Harley Alford; by great-great-aunts, Betty and husband Bo
Kirkendall, Tealla Phillips, Velma DeSilva, and Gracie and husband David
Tilmon; by one great-great-great aunt Juanita and husband John Aikens; as well
as by numerous other aunts and uncles.
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BARRON MILLER ALLFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 23 June 1994
McALESTER—Miller Allford, 82, retired businessman, died
Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Bishop Funeral Service Chapel of Memories.
Photos
from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Miller B. Allford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 1 Sept 1911 and died 21 June 1994, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg
Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his daughter, Karen Ruth
Allford; and his brothers Joe Brown Allford and Wilson Ervin Allford in this
compilation.
The marriage date on the gravestone is 25 March
1933. The Find A Grave memorial for his wife lists her as Dorothy Leona Weddle
Allford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Barron Miller 1911 OK1,
John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry
1816 NC4.
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BERNICE NOBLE ROBERTS ALFORD
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—Tuesday, 8 April 1997
Bernice Noble Alford, 87, died Friday [April 4].
Funeral services are set for April 9 at 11 a.m. at the Evangelistic Baptist
Church in Oklahoma City. Her son, Dr. T. J. Roberts will officiate. Burial will
follow at Wewoka Westwood Cemetery under the direction of Rolfe Funeral Home.
Alford was born May 15, l909 to Martha Jackson
and William Noble in Seminole County.
She married George Alford in Seminole
County.
She is preceded in death by her first husband,
her parents, two daughters, six brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her husband George Alford of
the home, five sons, T.J. Roberts of Oklahoma City, Edward L. Alford of Wewoka,
Ellis Alford of Norwalk, Calif., Wesley Alford of Inglewood, Calif., and Willie
Alford of Cerritos, Calif.
She is survived by two daughters, Birdie Davis
of Midwest City and Merdine Black of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Mentoria Hood
of Seminole and Katherine Walker of Chicago; 25 grandchildren, 39
great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Photo
from Westwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernice
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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BETTY A. ALVORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Alvord, Betty A., 78, died Sunday [November 25].
Private family services. Floral Haven [Funeral Home Chapel], Broken Arrow.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty A. Alvord (SS# issued in KS) was
born 2 Aug 1929, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
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BILLIE D. ALFORD
NEWS AND EAGLE
Enid, Garfield Co., OK—Saturday, 19 September 2009
ENID, OK—The memorial service for Billie D. Alford, 84, will
be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel. Ray
Rose will officiate. Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home
and Crematory.
He was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Oilton to Earl D.
and Rosie L. Leonard Alford and died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Enid.
He grew up in Oilton and graduated from Newkirk
High School in 1943. He served in the Army during World War II from June 1943
to January 1946.
He married Wanda Noema Cathcart Sept. 21, 1946,
in Blackwell. They made their home in Newkirk and Kansas City. He attended
National Trade School in Kansas City, Mo., where he received his master
automotive technical diploma. They moved to Enid in 1948, where he worked 38
years for the Pontiac-Cadillac dealership. He was a member of Garriott Road
Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife, Noema; his children,
Gail Hayes of Bennett, Colo., and Greg Alford of Katy, Texas; one sister, Helen
Nowell of Winfield, Kan.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and
three sisters.
Memorials may be made at www.andersonburris.com.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billie D.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Enid, Garfield Co., OK.
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BILLIE JO HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—21 September 2007
POTEAU—Billie Jo Halford, 72, died Wednesday. Graveside
service 10 a.m. Friday, Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield. Dowden, Heavener.
In another
article:
Source unknown—from FindAGrave.com
Le Flore Co., OK—_____ September 2007
Birth: Feb. 1, 1935
Monroe, Le Flore Co., OK
Death: Sep. 19, 2007
Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK
Billie Jo Halford, 72, of Poteau. Survived by a
sister, Wilma Conley of Pico Rivera, Calif. Graveside services Friday at 10
a.m. at the Summerfield Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Dowden
Funeral Home in Heavener.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billie J.
Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK.
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BOBBY EDGAR ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—8 September 1999
Alford, Bobby Edgar, 36, passed away Sept. 7,
1999. He was born to Lois Thomas Alford and Dale Scott Alford in Ft. Worth, TX
on Oct. 25, 1962. He worked in lawn maintenance & landscaping.
Bobby is survived by his mother, Lois Arguello,
Van, Texas; father, Dale Alford & stepmother, Sue, Okla. City; brothers,
Carl and David Alford and Gail McCalla all of OKC, and Randy & wife Kerri
Dawn, Yukon, OK; grandmothers, Gladys Sandlin, Van, TX, and Ethel Hud son,
Dallas; and aunts, Ann Fugitt and Dona Macias, bothof Dallas. Memorials may be
sent to the Mercer-Adams Funeral Svc. at 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, OK 73008.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 9, at Resurrection
Cemetery. Mercer-Adams.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Dale Scott
Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Bobby Edgar 1962 TX1,
Dale Scott 1941 TX2, Ted 1916 TX3, Edgar P. 1872 TX4,
James P. 1821 TN5, Wiley 1783 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7,
Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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BOBBY JOE HALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—13 May 2003
BARNSDALL—Bobby Joe “Bob” Halford, 68, retired oil field
worker, died Saturday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ethel Reece
Cemetery. Stumpff.
Photo
from Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobby J. Halford (SS# issued in TX)
was born 25 Apr 1935, last residence Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK.
Bobby J. Halford’s record at U.S. Veterans
Gravesites (Ancestry.com)] says Pfc. US Marine Corps Korea.
See the obituary of his wife, Clara Lorine
Shouse Halford, in this compilation.
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BRADLEY SCOTT ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—14 October 1986
Bradley Scott, infant son of David and Novela
Alford. Also survived by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Darrell D. Avers, OKC and
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Alford, OKC. Graveside services 3pm Tuesday, Resurrection
Cemetery Chapel.
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BRENDA SUZETTE ALLFORD LYNN
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 22 September 2002
NOWATA—Brenda Suzette Lynn, 39, Youth & Family Services
caregiver, died Wednesday [September 18]. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Ridgeway
Baptist Church, Sapulpa, and graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, White Rose
Cemetery, Bartlesville. Stumpff, Bartlesville.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, James Arthur “Doug”
Allford, in this compilation.
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BRUNEHILDE ALFORD
Photo
from Mustang Cemetery, Mustang, Canadian Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Alford, Brunehilde, 69, died Monday [September
3]. Private services (McNeil’s, Mustang).
Photo
from Mustang Cemetery, Mustang, Canadian Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Brunhilde Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 9 Oct 1937, last residence El Reno, Canadian Co., OK.
Her husband’s memorial at Find A Grave lists him
as David Gerald Alford, with note: “Full military honors were given on Nov 4,
1997 at the Mustang Cemetery in Mustang, Oklahoma. Honors were given by Boyd
Fallwell of Veterans of America Honor Guard.”
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [Ancestry.com]
lists David Gerald Alford, born 19 June 1939 in Wheeler Co., TX, the son of
Milace Hardeson Alford and Georgina Ann Wolfe. AAFA records show Milace’s
middle name as Hardesty. Neither his WWI Draft Registration Card nor his
gravestone, also in Mustang Cemetery, include his middle name.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s
published genealogy, Known
Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
Her husband’s lineage: David Gerald 1939 TX1,
Milace Hardesty/Hardeson 1895 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3,
John A. 1818 GA4, Haywood I. 1780 GA5.
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BUDDY MARVIN ALFORD
Brother of Earl
Don Alford, AAFA #0361, Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369, Mary Phyllis Alford
Gay, AAFA #1327, and Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374
Photo
from Brown’s Funeral
Service
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Monday, 31 January 2005
Services for Buddy Marvin Alford, 68, a longtime
Caney-area resident and former California resident from 1959-1972, who died
Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma in
Durant, will be today at 2 p.m. in the Voca Baptist Church. Rev. Neal Alford
and Rev. John Howard will be officiating.
He was born May 28, 1936, to Arnold Allen and
Lillie Francis (Tigert) Alford at Voca, in Atoka County. He attended school and
Caney and Buckholt and worked for Georgia Pacific Co. in Arcata, Calif., as
head millwright. After returning to Oklahoma, he worked as an industrial welder
for Peabody Galion in Durant for several years and then for Sundowner Manufacturing
Co. in Coleman until his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran stationed in
Hawaii and Japan. He was a member of the Voca Baptist Church and later a member
of a McKinleyville, Calif., Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and
sister Sammie Lee Alford.
He is survived by children Sherri Diane Miller,
Albuquerque, N.M., Marvin Keith Alford and wife Cindy, Trinity, Texas, Regina
Lynne Alford, Fort Worth, Texas, and William Marvin Alford and wife Samantha,
Stringtown; stepchildren Shiryl Ann Trowbridge and husband Larry, Harmony, and
J.R. Hobbie and wife Krystal, Kiowa; siblings Travis Alford and wife Betty,
Wichita, Kan., Neal Alford and wife Trecia, Douglass, Kan., Bob Alford and wife
Ella, Caney, Jack Alford and wife Janice, Fort Worth, Don Alford and wife
Gayla, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Carl Alford and wife Vickie, Gainesville, Texas,
Mary Gay and husband Jim, Piedmont, and Wallace Alford and wife Vicky, Caney;
grandchildren Thomas and Callie Flynn, Stringtown, Tyler Alford, Trinity, Tagen
Miller, Coalgate, and Donovan and Dylan Alford, Stringtown; numerous other
relatives; and many very dear and loved friends.
Interment will be in Caney Cemetery with
brothers and brother-in-law Travis Alford, Bob Alford, Jack Alford, Don Alford,
Carl Alford, Wallace Alford and Jim Gay serving as pallbearers.
Family night was Saturday at 6 p.m.
Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka is handling the
arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Buddy M.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Caddo, Bryan Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Lillie Francis
Tigert Alford; and grandfather James Henry Alford in this compilation. We included
the obituary of his brother Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Buddy Marvin 1936 OK1,
Arnold Allen 1908 OK2, James Henry MS3, Francis A. 1857
MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.
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CARL F. HALFORD
NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
Norman, Cleveland Co., OK—Sunday, 13 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Carl Halford, 88, of Norman, died Tuesday in
Norman. Services were held at Freewill Baptist Church with burial following at
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Halford was born January 2, 1913, to Sirrel
and Rosa Halford in Bakersfield, Missouri. He attended Hawkins Ridge School,
graduated from Bakersfield High and attended college at Jefferson, Missouri.
Mr. Halford taught school at Barnsdale Public
School. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps as a tail gunner
on B-24 bombers. He was in the Rome, Arno, and southern France campaigns. He
was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. He came to Oklahoma in 1946 and
worked for Birchum Construction until 1948. He then went to work at Tinker Air
Force Base where he retired in 1975.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, William Halford and Orlyn Halford, and sister, Myrtie Miller.
Survivors include his wife and son, Kay Bruehl
Halford and Ken Halford, both of Norman, and s sister, Rena Rutledge of
Springfield, Missouri.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Carl F. Halford (SS#
issued in MO), but his death date is listed as [Tuesday] 25 Dec 2001, last
residence Norman, Cleveland Co., OK.
We included the obituary of his mother, Rosa
Margaret Halford, in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1996.
Sirrel W. Halford was enumerated in Ozark Co.,
MO in 1900.
On Sirrel Walter Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 42, born 23 January 1876, living in
Bakersfield, Ozark Co., MO. He names Rosa M. Halford his nearest relative.
His HALFORD lineage: Carl F. 1913 MO1,
Sirrel Walter 1876 MO2, James Washington 1843 TN3, Sirrel
1821 TN4.
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CARMELAR ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 4 November 1994
HOLDENVILLE—Carmelar Alford, 104, homemaker, died Monday
[October 31]. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday, Greater Shiloh Baptist Church. Hudson.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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CAROL ANITA RILEY ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 11 April 1999
McALESTER—Allford, Carol, 61. Services Tuesday (Bishop).
Photo
from Shady Grove Cemetery, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carol A.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband’s father, Barron
Miller Allford, in this compilation.
Her full name is from her memorial at
FindAGrave.com.
The marriage date on the gravestone is 22
November 1953.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s ALLFORD lineage: Elbert John 1935
OK1, Barron Miller 1911 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3,
William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry 1816 NC5.
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CELESTE M. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 1 April 2009
TULSA—Alford, Celeste, 58, systems analyst, died Monday.
Memorial service 12:30 p.m. Friday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken
Arrow.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Celeste M. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 21 Apr 1950, last residence not listed.
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CHARLEY ALFORD
[He died
in AZ, but we are also including his obituary here because he lived most of his
life in OK.]
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—Friday, 4 April 1997
WEWOKA [Seminole Co.]—Funeral services for Charley Alford,
85, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Parker’s Chapel ... [and] burial will
follow in Westwood Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary.
Alford died Monday [March 31] in Phoenix, Ariz.
He was born Aug. 22, 1911, in Wewoka, where he
lived most of his life.
He was retired from Tinker Air Force Base and
Forsee Chevrolet.
Survivors include three daughters, Erma J.
Emery, Lawton, Annie A. Taylor, Tempe, Ariz., and Doll B. Bly, Phoenix; three
brothers, Wesley Alford, Weleetka, Sylvester Alford, Detroit, Mich., and Romeo
Alford, Sapulpa; three sisters, Sunshyne French, Owasso, Violet Patterson,
Tulsa, and Wessylyne Simpson, Langston; 11 grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Charley Alford (SS#
issued in MS) but list his death date as 29 March 1997, last residence Phoenix,
Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of his brothers Romeo James
Alford Sr. and Wesley L. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary
of his daughter Annie Bell Alford Taylor in Arizona Obituaries.
In 1930, Charley’s parents, Wesley and Emily
Alford, both born MS, and 12 siblings, all born OK, are living in Hickory
Ridge, Okfuskee Co., OK. Charley is not enumerated with the family. This is an
African American family, enumerated as Negro.
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CHRISTIE WILSON ALFORD BALDWIN
AAFA #0006
Christie
and Paul Baldwin
November
1993
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK—Thursday, 21 February 2008
Christie Baldwin, 101, died February 18, 2008.
She was born February 28, 1906 of John Robert Alford and Lavona Alford. She was
predeceased by her parents, husband, Paul Baldwin, one brother and one sister.
Christie worked for Walter Investment Farm
Mortgage Company until 1974. She was a member of the Auxiliary of National
Association of Letter Carriers and was active in the National Association of
Retired Federal Employees. Christie was also active in the women’s group of
Penn Ave. Christian Church. She loved to travel, reading, flowers, crafts of
all kinds and was very interested in genealogy.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many
loving friends.
Visitation will be in the funeral home Thursday,
February 21, 2008, from 9 am - 8 pm. A funeral service will be held Fri., Feb.
22, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Guardian West Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Christie
Baldwin (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK.
Christie was an early and avid AAFA member, much
material from her personal research. At the 1997 Annual Meeting in Pleasanton,
CA, Christie was among the first group honored as Distinguished Members of
AAFA, recognizing her early research efforts.
Christie wrote a short autobiography for AAFA’s “Getting
To Know” series that we published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2000.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Christie Wilson 1906 OK1,
John Robert 1860 TN2, Eley Harrison 1820 TN3, Ira Bailey
1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CHARLOTTE MARIE ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 9 October 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY—Alford, Charlotte Marie, 58, died Sunday.
Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Grand Boulevard Baptist Church (Advantage-South
Chapel, Oklahoma City).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte M. Alford (SS# issued in TX)
was born 24 May 1950, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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CLARA LENORA EVANS HALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 June 2001
CORN [Washita Co.], OK—Clara Lenora Halford, a mother of
Weldon (Shorty) Halford of Snyder, died on Sunday, June 3, at her home in Corn.
A funeral service for Mrs. Halford, 91, was held
on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Mangum, Oklahoma. Burial was in
Jester Cemetery in Jester, Oklahoma. Greer Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Born on May 27, 1910 in Choctaw County,
Oklahoma, she married Wesley Halford on October 29, 1927, in Jester.
They farmed in Jester and were active in rodeos. When her husband died on May
27, 1988, she moved to Corn to be near her daughter. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law,
Edna and Bill Pitts of Corn and Ila Rae and Orland Eagan of Lone Grove,
Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law, Bennie Halford of Snyder [Weldon’s wife]; a
sister, Ina Faye Morris of Tehachapi, California; 15 grandchildren; and
numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In another
article:
ALTUS TIMES
Altus, Jackson Co. OK—_____June 2001
Clara Lenora Halford, 91, died Sunday at her
home in Corn. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church
in Mangum.... Burial will be at the Jester Cemetery. Arrangements are with
Greer Funeral Home.
She was born in Choctaw County May 27, 1910 to
Em and Genie (Whitworth) _____ [text missing]. She married Wesley “Bud” Halford
in Jester on Oct. 29, 1927. They lived and farmed at Jester. They were active
members of the Mangum Mounties, participating in play days, rodeos and parades.
Her husband died on May 27, 1988. She then moved to Corn to be near her
daughter. She enjoyed horses, fishing, reading and having coffee with her
friends. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, a son, James Wesley Halford; a sister, Anne Booker and two brothers,
Edward Evans and Dewey Evans.
Survivors include her children, Edna Gale Pitts
and husband, Bill of Corn, Ila Rae Eagan and her husband Orland of Lone Grove
and Weldon Halford and wife, Bennie of Snyder, Texas; a sister, Ina Faye Morris
of Tehachapli, Calif.; grandchildren, Larry Halford, Debra Halford, Rocky
Halford, Wesley Halford, John Halford, James Halford, Jr., Dennis Halford,
Linda Scrimshire, Beverly Eagan, Ronnie Halford, Sharon Fritz, Patricia Dennis,
LaDonna Halford, Brett Pitts, Brent Pitts and many great-grandchildren.
Photo
from Jester Cemetery, Plainview, Greer Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara E.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Corn, Washita Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her son Weldon “Shorty”
Halford in Texas Obituaries.
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CLARA LILLIE HALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 26 October 2003
Halford, Clara Lillie, 91, died Wednesday
[October 22]. Services 10 a.m. Monday (Greer).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara L. Halford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 20 May 1912, last residence Mangum, Greer Co., OK.
In 1930, Clara Lillie Halford, age 17 born OK,
is living in Tilly, Greer Co., OK, with her husband of 2 years, John J.
Halford, age 26 born OK, and his mother Cora J. , age 57 born TX, widow.
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CLARA LORINE SHOUSE HALFORD
BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Friday, 8 January 2010
Mrs. Clara Lorine Halford, 74, of Barnsdall,
died at 3:55 a.m. Monday [January 4] at the Jane Phillips Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Halford will be held
at 11 a.m. Friday at the Barnsdall Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Rick
Loggins officiating. Interment will be in the Ethel Reece Cemetery under the
direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home at Barnsdall.
Mrs. Halford was born at Canadian, Texas on June
17, 1935 the daughter of Howard Shelton Shouse and Annie Lorine (Flowers)
Shouse. She grew up and received her education at Canadian, Texas and was
married to Bobby Joe Halford at Clovis, New Mexico on November 1, 1952.
They made their home in Borger, Texas until moving to Barnsdall in 1958. Mrs.
Halford was employed at the Munsingwear Sewing Factory in Hominy for 26 years
and then operated Clara’s Cake Shop in Barnsdall until her retirement in 2003.
Mr. Halford preceded her in death on May 10, 2003. She was a member of the Barnsdall
Freewill Baptist Church and she was a loving mother, “Mimi” and will be missed
by all.
Survivors include three daughters, Pamela Kent
Brown of Bartlesville, Sheila Ann Hallagin and her husband Blaine and Tiffany
Cassandra Halford, all of Barnsdall, one son, Michael Clyde Halford and his
wife Cindy of Barnsdall, two sisters, Carolyn Cook and her husband Ray of
Waukomis, Oklahoma and Mary Ellyson and her husband Aubrey of Weatherford,
Texas, six grandchildren, Dustin Blake Brown of Bartlesville, Cora Brooke
Johnson of Barnsdall, Dalton Lee Hallagin of Barnsdall, Laken Mechelle Thurston
of Pawhuska, and Dillon Blaine Hallagin of Bartlesville, three great
grandchildren, Tyler Johnson, Haley Johnson and Lacey Johnson and a
sister-in-law, Sandy Shouse of Pampa, Texas.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in
death by her parents, two brothers, Howard Shouse and Junior Shouse, one
sister, Cleta Elliott, and one grandson, Brandon Shane McLain.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara L.
Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, BobbyJoe
Halford, with a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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CLOVIS PAT ALFORD
Uncle of Clifford Earl Alford, AAFA @1014
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—20 July 2003
Clovis Pat Alford, 84, services Monday, Carney
(Bill Eisenhour Northeast, Oklahoma City).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Clovis P. Alford (SS# issued in TX)
was born 26 June 1919 and died 16 July 2003, last residence Carney, Lincoln
Co., OK.
See the obituary of his brother Paris Wilson
Alford in this compilation.
Clovis Pat Alford is buried at Carney Cemetery
in Lincoln Co., OK, with the inscription US Navy World War II [U.S. Veterans
Gravesites (Ancestry.com)].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Clovis Pat 1919 OK1,
Robert Brooks 1892 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry
1816 NC4.
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DALE SCOTT ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—12 June 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Dale Scott Alford died June 9, 2001 in Oklahoma
City. Services were held at the Mercer-Adams Chapel followed by interment at
Resurrection Cemetery.
Born August 9, 1941, at Fort Worth, Texas, to
Ethel and Ted Alford, Dale married his wife, Sue, on July 22, 1977. He worked
at golf courses in Texas and Oklahoma. He built the Greens Golf Course in
Oklahoma City and served as superintendent there for 15 years. He then began
his lawn care and landscaping business which he operated until he retired due
to health problems.
Preceded Mr. Alford in death was his grandmother
Jonetta Wright, father Ted Alford, brother Don Alford, and son Bobby Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Sue, his mother, Ethel
Hudson of Dallas, sons, Carl, Randy (Keri), and David and Gail McCalla, five
grandsons, and sister-in-law, Anna Alford of Dallas.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dale S.
Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of his son Bobby Edgar Alford
in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Dale Scott 1941 TX1, Ted
1916 TX2, Edgar P. 1872 TX3, James P. 1821 TN4,
Wiley 1783 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DAVID SCOTT ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—11 July 2004
Alford, David Scott, 38, carpet layer, died July
5. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Calvary Chapel of Oklahoma City (Ford, Midwest
City).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that David S. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 17 Dec 1964, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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DEA L. ALVORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 7 January 2003
PONCA CITY [Kay Co.]—Dea Alvord, 89, retired, died Monday
[January 6]. Services pending. Trout.
Photo
from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Dea J. Alvord (SS# issued in OK) was
born o10 Feb 1914 and died 6 Jan 2003, last residence Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.
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DELMAS WILLIAM HALLFORD
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—Sunday, 26 September 2004
Delmas William Hallford, 71, of Duncan, died on
Friday, September 24, 2004, in Duncan. The funeral was held on Monday at Don
Grantham Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Duncan City Cemetery.
Delmas W. Hallford was born on January 24, 1933,
in Tiffin, Missouri, to Francis and Rachel Irene Hubbard Hallford. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean conflict. He was an
independent paint contractor for more than 30 years. He was a member of the
Blue Ridge Baptist Temple in Kansas City, Missouri.
Survivors include his mother, Rachel Irene
Hallford of Duncan; two sons, Steve (Nicole) Hallford and Brett Hallford of
Duncan; two daughters, Kathy Hallford of Alma, Arkansas and Darla (David) Meek
of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Delmas W.
Hallford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Duncan, Stephens Co., OK.
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DOLORIS “EARLENE” FANNON HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 13 July 2011
October 4, 1932 - July 11, 2011
YUKON—Doloris “Earlene” Halford
joined her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2011. She was born October 4, 1932 in
the Berlin community west of Elk City, OK. Her parents were Earl Edison and
Willie Mae “Saxton” Fannon. Earlene met L.L. Halford at Berlin, OK. They
married in June, 1948. They celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Earlene is survived by her three daughters, Rita
Briscoe, husband Doug of Piedmont, OK, Darla Cook, husband Randy of Elk City,
OK, Brenda Reffner, husband Vince of Yukon, OK, one brother, Doyle Fannon, wife
Connie, two sisters, Joyce Nelson and Karen Kay Woods, seven grandchildren,
Julie Sparks of Yukon, OK, John Sparks, wife Liz of Memphis, TN, Dusty
Oldenburg, husband Jeff of Mulhall, OK, J.W. Briscoe of Hinton, OK, David
Reffner of Yukon, OK, Sarah Cain, husband John of Yukon, OK & Hannah
Reffner of Yukon, OK, seven great grandchildren, Colton, Will, & Anna Briscoe
and JaLeigh, Callen & Lincoln Oldenburg and most recently a special joy to
her, Baby “Jack” Cain, Life-time friends, Billie Taliferro of Clovis, NM and
Johnnie Womack of Elk City, OK, many nieces and nephews, last, but not least,
her, faithful companions, JoJo and Tinkerbelle.
Earlene was preceded in death by her dearly
loved husband, L.L. Halford, parents, Earl Edison Fannon and Willie Mae
Fannon, one brother, Robert Fannon and one infant granddaughter, Janice Lee
Cook.
Earlene loved her family & worked diligently
to take care of her family. This family has been immensely blessed to have had
this mother and faithful follower of Jesus Christ in their lives. She was an
amazing cook & all who knew her felt the love in the meals she prepared.
She cooked as a profession & for family & friends. Earlene was
dedicated to her church & family. She was an active member of the First
United Methodist Church of Yukon, OK. She enjoyed the fellowship of her
Christian family & was faithful in her work making a countless number of
kolaches, cinnamon rolls & meals to support her beliefs. She loved her
husband & her children with all her heart & they loved her back. She
loved flowers, gardens, traveling & adored her grandchildren. She had a way
of making everyone in her life feel special & we will all miss her every
day.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made
to The First United Methodist Church of Yukon, Apportionments @ 4th and Elm,
Yukon, OK. Services will be 10:00am, Thursday July 14, 2011 at the First United
Methodist Church of Yukon with interment following at the Yukon Cemetery.
Online condolences may be signed at www.yandaandsonfuner alhome.com. Arrangements are under
the direction of Yanda and Son Funeral Home in Yukon, Oklahoma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Doloris Earlene Halford (SS#
issued in OK), last residence Yukon, Canadian Co., OK.
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DORIS MAE GRAVITT THOMAS ALFORD
Photo
from Hillcrest Memorial Park, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Thursday, 30 October 2008
Graveside services for Doris Mae Alford, 88,
will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery
with the Rev. Bettye Elledge officiating.
Born Jan. 18, 1920, in Gene Autry, to James Roy
Gravitt and Bernice Mae Roe Gravitt, she died Oct. 28, 2008 in Ardmore. She
married C.C. Thomas, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death
by her parents and two sons, Jerry Don Thomas and Jimmie Charles Thomas.
She attended Gene Autry schools until her
marriage to C.C. Thomas, moving to Corpus Christi, Texas. After the marriage
ended, she moved back to Ardmore where she became a phone operator for
Southwestern Bell, where she retired. She married Marion Deupree “Duke”
Alford in 1953. She enjoyed caring for children in the community and
looking after the elderly.
Survivors include one daughter, Deloris Lantrip,
of Mannsville; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at
www.griffin-hillcrestfh.com.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doris M.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
SSDI records show that Marion Alford (SS# issued
in OK) was born 5 Sept 1900 and died _____ Dec 1974, last residence Ardmore,
Carter Co., OK.
See the obituary of Helen Virginia Aaron Blalock
Alford in this compilation. Helen was probably his first wife.
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DOROTHY ALFORD
EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Sunday, 9 April 2006
COALGATE [Coal Co.]—Memorial services for Dorothy Alford,
94, Coalgate, are 2 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church....
Ms. Alford died April 7, 2006, at Oklahoma City.
She was born May 26, 1911, at Centrahoma, to Alsey and Sedalia Alford.
She graduated from Hico High School, Hico,
Texas, and attended Oklahoma City Business College. She was a bookkeeper for
Corelab, Dallas, Texas, for 32 years. She was a member of the United Methodist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alsey
and Sedalia Alford; and two sisters, Joy Josephine Cody and Aline Alford.
Survivors include a niece, Nancy Ford, Oklahoma
City; three nephews, Steve Cody and wife Nancy, Ada, Bob Cody and wife Pam, Coalgate,
and Phillip Cody, Oklahoma City; four great-nieces, Ann Ford, Norman, Sarah
Jane Johnson and husband Erik, Miami, Okla., Kate Rush and husband Brad,
Marietta, Ga., and Rachel Cody, Chicago, Ill.; and four great-nephews, Ben Cody
and wife Leslie, McKinney, Texas, Dan Cody, Owing Mills, Mass., Luke Cody,
Coalgate, and Buck Cody, Austin, Texas....
Brown’s Funeral Service, Coalgate.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy
Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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DOROTHY E. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—18 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Alford, Dorothy E., died on October 14, 1998.
She is survived by: her husband of 56 years, George; sons, Richard and
wife, Jill of Carolton, TX, George Jr. and wife, Karen of Deland, FL, Thomas
and wife, Sue of Panora, IA, Dean and wife, Anne of Broken Arrow; 12
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A Bible Vigil will be 7 p.m., Monday, October 19
at St. Thomas More Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday,
October 20, 1998 at the Church of the Resurrection.... The Fitzgerald Funeral
Service, 585-1151.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy E. Alford (SS# issued in IA)
was born 1 Jan 1919 and died _____ Oct 1998, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK
In three death notices that the paper printed
October 17, 18, and 19, Dorothy’s age was given as 79.
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EDWARD LEE ALFORD, SR.
Photo
from Phillips Funeral
Service
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—28 November 2010
Alford, Edward Lee Sr., 80, died Nov. 22.
Services 11 a.m. Monday, Wewoka Church of Christ (Stout-Phillips, Wewoka).
In another
article:
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—26 November 2010
Edward Lee Alford, Sr. was born May 28, 1930 to
George Alford and Bernice Noble-Alford in Nobletown, Oklahoma, and passed away
on November 22, 2010.
Big Ace, he was lovingly called by his family
and friends because of his love for the game of basketball.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56
years, both parents, two sisters (Odessa and Frankie), brother (Wesley), and
two grandchildren (Carlos and Ria).
Edward attended the Nobletown public schools,
Douglas High School in Wewoka, Langston University and Oklahoma Baptist
University.
He united in marriage to Lee Ann Smith-Alford on
December 8, 1952. To this union eight children were born. Edward served in the
United States Army and retired after 34 years of faithful and devoted Federal
Service (Department of the Air Force). While employed at Tinker, Edward started
A&R Roofing company to start a legacy for his sons and employment for other
young men in the community. He received numerous awards throughout his career.
He was most proud of the National Defense Service Medal award and the Army
Commendation Medal for outstanding meritorious service. Edward reaffirmed his
love for Christ and joined the Church of Christ. He remained an active and
faithful member until his health began to fail. Edward was a quiet, giving
person who believed that hard work and dedication was essential to a full and
quality life. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his
dedication to his children, and his patience and compassion to those less
fortunate.
He leaves to cherish his memories: Eight loving
and devoted children: Earl L. Alford (Rena) of Wewoka, OK; Gloria Alford-Carr
of Spring, TX; Gary L. Alford of Norman, OK; Edward L. Alford. Jr. of Wewoka,
OK; Sharon Annette Bruner (Ray) of Wewoka, OK; Brent L. Alford of Wichita, KS;
George Ray Alford of Arlington, TX; and Montria Denise Alford of Wewoka, OK;
sixteen grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; others: Dr. T. J. Roberts
(Deloria) of Oklahoma City, OK; Ellis Alford (Ruth) of Norwalk, CA; Wille
Alford (JoAnn) of Aliso Viejo, CA; sisters: Merdine Black (Marvin) of Houston,
TX; Berdie Davis of Oklahoma City, OK; aunts: Sunshyne French of Owasso, OK;
Wesslyne Simpson (James) of Langston, OK; and Violet Patterson (Lee) of Tulsa,
OK; and Amelia Hill of Shawnee, OK; brother-in-law, Chester Smith of Oklahoma
City, OK; a son of the heart, Bob Bruner; a daughter of the heart, Ella
Virginia James; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and
dear friends.
Funeral Service for Edward Lee Alford Sr. will
be held Monday November 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wewoka Church of
Christ, with Brother Ricky Burton officiating. Interment to follow at Westwood
Cemetery, Wewoka, Oklahoma. An Online Guestbook is available at
PhillipsFuneralService.com.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward L. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 28 May 1930, last residence Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Lee Ann Smith
Alford, in this compilation.
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EFFIE MAY BAGGETT ALFORD
Source unknown—from FindAGrave.com
Gotebo, Kiowa Co., OK—_____ September 1971
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Alford were held
Wednesday afternoon, September 29, 1971, at the First Baptist Church in Gotebo
with Rev. Calvin Eason, pastor, officiating.
Effie Mae Alford was born May 14, 1902, at
Freestone, Texas, and died at Elk View Hospital in Hobart [Kiowa Co.] Monday,
September 27, 1971. She lived in Monrovia, California for about 25 years.
Among survivors are her mother Mrs. W.D.
Baggett, Gotebo; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Maybelle) Hulett, Mrs. Doyle
(Chlomajean) Hulett; one sister Mrs. Alfred Grigsby, all of Gotebo; one
brother, Duke Baggett, Portland, Texas; two grandchildren, Mrs. Jim (Pat)
McKenna and Larry Hulett, both of Gotebo; and three great grandchidren.
Pallbearers were: Bennie Weber, Grady Cockreham,
Gerge Truitt, C.M. Medley, Ross Haxton and Joe Reynolds.
Photo
from Gotebo Cemetery, Gotebo, Kiowa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
A family tree on Ancestry.com says her parents are
William David “Bill” Baggett and Minnie Luce, and that her first husband was
Harry Holmes, father of both of her daughters.
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EMMA LOUIS DILLARD ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 9 February 2003
BRISTOW—Emma Louis (Dillard) Alford, 58, Rainbow Health Care
restorative aide, died Thursday [February 6]. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Greater
Mount Herman Baptist Church, Newby. Schumacher.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 8 Dec 1944, last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
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EUGENE R. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Monday, 6 November 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Eugene Alford, who served as a member of the
45th Infantry Division’s Company C during World War II, died Saturday [November
4]. He was 74.
Services are pending with Moore’s Eastlawn
Chapel.
Alford, a member of the absentee Shawnee tribe,
was drafted into Company C when he was a student at Chilocco Indian High
School. He began his military career as a baker. He earned two Purple Hearts, a
Silver Star and Bronze Star for his military service.
In May 1945, Alford was one of many Oklahoma
Indians who helped to liberate Dachau concentration camp. His role in
liberating the camps was honored in 1992 during the annual Holocaust
commemoration “Yom Ha Shoah.”
After the war, he returned to Oklahoma. He was a
coach at Bowen Indian Mission and Madison Middle School. He was an active
member of Tulsa’s Military Order of the Purple Heart and the National Chilocco
Alumni Association.
He is survived by wife, Tavene Sue Cornell
Alford; a son, Eugene R. Alford Jr. of Phoenix; three daughters, Yvonne K.
Cahwee, Dianne S. Francis and Janene F. Alford, all of Tulsa; a brother,
Webster W. Alford Jr. of Boynton; nine grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
In another
article:
Starrwatcher Online, The Official Home of Arigon Starr
Arigon’s Family
At the left [above] is Arigon’s favorite uncle
Gene Alford. He was born on August 9, 1921 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and was a member
of the Absentee Shawnee tribe—and a 4th generation grandson of the famous Chief
Tecumseh. He was one of many proud Native men who served in the US Army during
World War II. His bravery won him the Purple Heart (with Cluster), the Silver
Star and a bunch of other medals. He was also a man who served his community,
working with youth and the Chilocco Indian School Alumni Assocation. He was
married to Arigon’s Aunt Susie for 49 years. Unfortunately, Uncle Genie (as he
was known to Arigon and her family!) passed on a few years back, but his memory
lives on through the lives he touched and Arigon’s song “The Eagle Flies High.”
Hooray for Gene Alford!
On Arigon’s last trip to Portland, Oregon she
made a pilgrimage to visit the grave of Uncle Gene’s dad, Webster W. Alford,
Sr. who’s buried in the Willamette National Cemetery. “He had a nice spot
overlooking Portland, with lots of shade,” said Arigon. It can’t be said enough
to those Native people who choose to serve in the military—thank you.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene R. Alford Sr. (SS# issued in OK)
was born 9 Aug 1921, last residence Tulsa, Osage Co., OK.
See the obituary of his brother Webster Alford
in this compilation.
Eugene is the grandson of David W. Alford, full
brother of Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr. (see his obituary in this compilation),
both being great-grandsons of Tecumseh. David W. Alford was born in 1863 and
died of smallpox, September 29, 1900. The name of his wife is not known at this
time. Eugene R. was one of two sons of David’s son Webster W. Alford.
His lineage: Eugene R. 1921 OK1,
Webster W. 1895 OK2, David W. 1863 OK3, George Wildcat
1825 ?? 4.
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EUGENIA ADELE WALLER ALFORD
Don Grantham
Funeral Home
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—_____ July 2010
Eugenia Adele Alford, 96 of Duncan, Okla., died
on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Sterling House in Duncan.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,
July 20, at Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Phil Ware
officiating. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery under the direction of
Don Grantham Funeral Home.
She was born August 20, 1913 in Pittsburg, Texas
to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Waller, Sr. and had been a resident of Duncan since 1920.
She attended Stephens College for Women and Oklahoma A & M, where she was a
member of Chi Omega Sorority.
Eugenia married I.B. Alford on March 18,
1939 in Glendale, Calif.
She served as chairperson of the “Number 3”
voting precinct for thirty years. She dearly enjoyed playing bridge and was a
member of the Quick Trick Bridge Club for many years. Eugenia served as
president of the Four Leaf Clover Club (FLC), Duncan Music Club and was also a
former district president of Federated Music Clubs.
She was a longtime member of First United
Methodist Church, devotedly served as past president of United Methodist Women
and will be fondly remembered for her soprano voice in the choir.
Survivors include a son, John B. Alford and his
wife Emelinda, two grandsons, Christopher and Casey and one great grandson,
Calvin, all of Sacramento, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband and a brother, John Allen Waller, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made
to First United Methodist Church Choir. Online condolences may be made to the
family at www.granthamfuneralhomes.com.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugenia A.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA
[possibly where her checks were sent—no obituary was published in the Sacramento
Bee].
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EVA MAE HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 16 September 1994
Eva Mae Halford, 71, homemaker, died Wednesday
[September 14]. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Mallett Funeral Home Chapel.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Eva M. Halford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 15 Apr 1921, last residence Wagoner, Wagoner Co.,OK.
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FAE ANDERSON HALFORD
[She died
in OK, but we are also including her obituary in Missouri Obituaries because of
her close ties there.]
SPRINGFIELD NEWS-LEADER
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Friday, 23 February 2007
Fae Halford, age 95, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly
of Chadwick [Christian Co., MO], passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2007. She
was born July 15, 1911, the daughter of Alvin George and Della (Love) Anderson.
She was a member of the Chadwick Union Christian Church.
Survivors include: her daughter, Betty Mitchell
and husband, Jay, Tulsa, Okla.; her son, Robert Halford and wife, Collette,
Chippewa Falls, Wisc.; and four grandchildren, Justin Mitchell, Rebecca
Mitchell, Alexa Halford and Karl Halford. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark [Christian Co., MO]. Burial will follow in
Chadwick Cemetery....
In another
article:
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 22 February 2007
Halford, Fae, 95, teacher, died Tuesday.
Visitation 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Fae Halford (SS# issued in MO) was
born 15 July 1911, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
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FARRELL ELDRIDGE HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 2 February 2000
KELLYVILLE [Creek Co.]—Farrell E. Halford, 74, retired
building engineer, died Monday [January 31]. Services 1 p.m. Thursday, Smith
Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
Photo
from Sunrise Cemetery, Kellyville, Creek Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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FAYE V. HALLFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—6 February 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Faye Hallford, 76 passed away on February 2,
2000. Services were held on Monday at the Carbondale Church of Christ and
interment was at Floral Haven Cemetery.
She was an Avon representative, a member of the
Carbondale Church of Christ, and a past president of the Oklahoma Rebekah
Assembly.
She is survived by her daughter Alice (David)
Spears of Tulsa; sons Jessie (Betty) of Collinsville, Johnny (Judy) of Wagoner,
and William (Joyce) of Edmond; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Faye V. Hallford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 21 May 1933, last residence not listed.
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FAYE LOUISE ALFORD NOEY
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—14 October 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Louise Noey, 68, of Seminole died on Friday,
October 11, 2002, in Seminole. A memorial service was held on the following
Thursday in Community of Christ Church in Seminole. Arrangements were under the
direction of Swearungen Funeral Home in Seminole.
Mrs. Noey was born on February 24, 1934, in
Goodland, Kansas, to Cecil and Hallie Ingram Alford. She married Monroe Noey on
May 28, 1954, in Grandfield. She had an associate’s degree from Seminole State
College. She retired from KOJAC as a youth childcare worker and was a water
aerobics instructor at Seminole State College. She was a member of the Seminole
Medical Center Auxiliary, treasurer for Church Women United, and a member of
the Community of Christ Church.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters
and sons-in-law, Janet (Jerry) Brandt of Enid, Marsha (Phillip) Doerner of
Oklahoma City, and Joyce (Kenny) Skelton of Turpin; two sons and a
daughter-in-law, Melvin (Sheryl) Noey of Seminole and Neil Noey of Edmond; four
sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty (Luther) Boutz of Englewood, Kansas, Ruth
(Fritz) Callier of Boerne, Texas, Vera (Rollie) Bohnet of Hawthorne,
California, and Verna (Gene) Kephart of Lakewood, Colorado; a brother and
sister-in-law, Cecil (Aileen) Alford of Euless, Texas; and seven grandchildren,
Jelena Evans and her husband, Dan, of Norman, Jarom Uppendahl of Enid, Kris
Noey of Sand Springs, Phillip and Michael Doerner of Oklahoma City, and Natalie
and Jaclyn Skelton of Turpin.
Her grandparents, parents, a brother, Dean
Alford, and a grandson, Joshua Uppendahl preceded her in death.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Faye L.
Noey (SS# issued in KS), last residence Seminole, Seminole Co., OK.
Her husband’s probable lineage: Cecil R. 1902 KS1,
Thomas G. 1872 KS2, William Harvey 1839 VA3, Charles 1801
VA34, John 1763 VA5, Thomas 1725 VA6, John
1695 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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FLOSSIE M. ALFORD
SAPULPA HERALD
Sapulpa, Creek Co. OK—Wednesday, 21 June 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Mrs. Scott (Flossie) Alford, 65, Sapulpa, died
Tuesday [June 20] at Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am Friday
at Smith Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Jonas Partridge officiating.
Burial will be at Green Hills Memorial Gardens.
She was born Nov 7, 1923, in Kellyville and had
lived in the Sapulpa area all of her life.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Scott Alford on Feb 16, 1989.
Survivors include daughter Mrs. Ted (Norma)
Bunch of Sapulpa; sisters Pauline Hiett of Sapulpa and Velma Freeman of Tulsa;
and two grandchildren.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Flossie M.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband Marion Scott
Alford in this compilation.
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GEORGE B. ALFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Thursday, 3 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Lifelong Shawnee resident George B. Alford died
Monday [November 30] at a local hospital. He was 75.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at Roesch-Walker
Funeral Chapel.... Burial will be at the Brown family cemetery. Dinner will
follow at the Shawnee VFW hall.
He was born in Pottawatomie County on Feb. 10,
1923, the son of Laric and Betsy (Foreman) Alford. He served in the U.S. Army
during WWII and received the Bronze Star, the Victory Medal and the Good
Conduct Medal.
He married Karleta Makaseah on Nov. 23, 1949, in
Snyder, Tx., and retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 1980.
He was a member of First Indian Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one
daughter, Jeanette Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Karleta Alford, of the
home; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Sandra Alford, Sapulpa; Dave and
Leora Alford, Shawnee; Michael Alford, Shawnee; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce
and Richard Burris, Shawnee; 9 grandchildren, 2 g-grandchildren and many other
relatives.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George B.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
From Marian Alford Reeves: Thomas Wildcat Alford’s
father was George Wildcat Alford and his mother, the granddaughter of Tecumseh,
was Way-lah-ske-se. Thomas Wildcat had three full siblings—David Alford, Nellie
Alford Warrior, and Nancy Alford Hood. When George Wildcat remarried after the
death of his first wife in 1869, he married Sarah Longtail, and their children
were Thompson, Casper, Aleric, and James. These are all Thomas W.’s half
brothers. George B. was the son of Aleric Alford and Betsy Foreman. He was also
a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
His lineage: George B. 1923 OK1,
Aleric ???? OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ?? 3.
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GEORGE E. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—16 May 2004
Alford—George E., age 85, died May 13, 2004 in
Tulsa. George was a retired Warehouse Manager for G.W. Electric. He is survived
by his wife, Lillian; sons, Richard, George Jr., Thomas and Dean Alford and
their spouses; step-children, Patricia and Kenneth Griffin; 21 grandchildren;
24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m.,
Tuesday at Church of the Resurrection. In lieu of flowers the family requests
memorials may be made to Hospice of Green Country. Fitzgerald Southwood
Colonial Chapel 291-3500.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that George E. Alford (SS# issued in IA)
was born 23 Aug 1918, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
In 1920, George E. Alford, age 1 born IA, is
living in Davenport, Scott Co. IA, with his parents, Charles E. Alford, 28 MI,
and Edna K., 27 SD. Living with them is brother-in-law Edward E. Engstrom, 21
SD.
The 1925 Iowa State Census lists the family in
Davenport and lists the names of their parents. Charles E. Alford, 33 MI, son
of George Alford and Celia Ellis, both born England. Edna K. Alford, 32 SD,
daughter of Gust Engstrom and unknown, both born Sweden.
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GEORGE WILEY ALFORD
AAFA #0837
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Saturday, 4 February 2006
BRISTOW—George “Wiley” Alford, 89, electrical business
owner, died Thursday [February 2]. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Hutchins-Maples
Funeral Home Chapel.
In another
article:
DAILY HERALD
Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK—Monday, 6 February 2006
George Wiley Alford died Feb. 2, 2006 in
Bristow. He was born in Beggs on April 28, 1916. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 at Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel. Hutchins-Maples
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In another
article:
Written by George Chester Alford
5 September 2006
George Wiley Alford was born 28 April 1916 on
the family farm five miles west of Beggs, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma and he died on
2 February 2006 in Bristow, Creek Co., Oklahoma after a short illness. “Wiley”
was the first child of Sigmond Wolf Alford and Ruth Elaine Soule. Ruth died in
1918 shortly after the birth of a second son, Chester. “Sig” never remarried
and raised the two boys on the farm with the help of his mother, Mary Josephine
Chandler Alford.
Wiley attended the Osage Hill rural school
through the eighth grade, and then helped full-time on the farm until the
depression of the 1930s provided him an “opportunity” to migrate toward
California. In 1937 he married and headed west until he found work on the
railroad in Arizona. His marriage and his interest in the desert environment
both ended, and by 1940 he was again single and back in Beggs.
In early 1941, Wiley tried unsuccessfully to
join the Army Air Corps. However, two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he
was drafted into the Army and subsequently served 46 months in the European
theatre.
After the war he returned to Beggs and on 19
January 1946 he married Naomi Ruth Wasson nee Askew at Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co.,
Oklahoma. Naomi (1918–2003) was born at Nashville, Howard Co., Arkansas, a
daughter of Clarence H. Askew and Vera Del Greene. Her first husband was killed
in Italy in 1944 leaving her with a young son, Ronald Edward Wasson, Jr.
Wiley began his career as an electrician working
as a telephone lineman for the Pure Oil Company. He did a variety of electrical
work around the oil fields of north central Oklahoma for 16 years, and then he
started his own business in 1962, Automatic Controls Service, at Bristow,
Oklahoma. He and Naomi, who worked as bookkeeper, were very successful with
this venture until their retirement in the 1980s.
Wiley was buried in the Alford family plot in
the Beggs City Cemetery. He is survived by his step-son, two step-grandsons,
and two nephews.
Photo
from Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that George W. Alford (SS# issued by the
Railroad Board) was born 28 Apr 1916, last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituary of his second wife, Naomi Ruth
Askew Wasson Alford, in this compilation.
U.S. Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry.com) says
George Wiley Alford is buried at Baggs City Cemetery in Bristow, OK, with the
inscription TEC 5 US Army World War II. However his gravestone is at Beggs
Cemetery in Okmulgee Co.
Also buried at Beggs Cemetery are George’s
parents, Sigmond Wolf Alford and Ruth Elaine Soule Alford.
His lineage: George Wiley 1916 OK1,
Sigmond Wolfe 1886 AR2, George Wiley 1838 NC3, Green 1810
NC4.
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GEORGIA S. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—29 June 1994
Alford, Georgia S., 52, retired job placement
specialist, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m., Dyer Memorial Funeral Home-Chapel.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GERTIE L. HORN ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 28 January 1996
SAND SPRINGS [Tulsa Co.]—Gertie Alford, 67, homemaker, died
Wednesday [January 24]. Services 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church.
Moore’s Rosewood, Tulsa.
Photo
from Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertie L. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 22 March 1928, last residence Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OK.
A family tree at Ancestry.com lists Gertie’s
parents: George Henderson Horn and Zeffey Noe.
From U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
(Ancestry.com): Vance L. Alford Jr. enlisted on 19 June 1945 in Oklahoma City.
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GLADYS BELLE GOODE ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—3 December 1995
Alford, Gladys Belle, 84, of Shawnee, passed
away November 27, 1995. She was born on March 12, 1911 to James C. Goode and
Bessie O. Ellis.
Jeanne [?] is preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas Wildcat.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Jesse and Karen Alford of Shawnee, her daughter Christina Wiggins, one sister,
Ruby Wright of Hugo, OK, and 1 brother, Claude Goode of Pryor, OK.
Private Memorial Services will be held by
family.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys G.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Thomas
Wildcat Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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GLEN OTHO ALFORD
Becker Funeral Home
Lawton, OK—_____ November 2010
Born: June 14, 1934
Place of Birth: Pocasset, Oklahoma
Death: November 7, 2010
Place of Death: Lawton, Oklahoma
Funeral service for Glen O. Alford, 76, Lawton,
will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with
Rev. Wayne Schoonover and Rev. Bunny Gregory officiating.
Mr. Alford died Sunday at his residence.
Entombment will be in the Chapel of Peace
Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Becker Funeral
Home & Cremation Service.
He was born June 14, 1934 in Pocasset, Oklahoma,
to Hobson and Beulah (Harden) Alford. He graduated high school in Ada,
Oklahoma, and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 as a helicopter
mechanic. He married Jo Ann Helton on January 25, 1969 in Lawton.
Mr. Alford had worked for Mead’s Bakery in Ada
as a transport driver prior to being transferred to Lawton. He also worked for
Curt’s Oil Company as a transportation supervisor as well as a Comanche County
Sheriff’s Deputy for a couple of years. He purchased his first truck and
carried produce cross country until he came off the road in 1971. He hauled gas
for Oklahoma Tank Lines and had the first cartage service for Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company when they came to Lawton in 1979. He sold that business in 2005.
He established Alford’s Truck and Wrecker Service, which specialized in heavy
duty recovery, where he remained until the time of his death.
He served on the Lawton City Council from
1992-1996 and was the mayor pro tem from 1995-1996. He was a member of Liberty
Heights Chapel. He was certified by Ross-Kinman School of Heavy Duty Equipment
as well as certified by Wreckmasters. He won the 1999 American Towman “Ace”
award. He served on the board and was current vice president of the Oklahoma
Wrecker Owner’s Association and had served on the advisory board with the Great
Plains Area Vo Tech diesel mechanic program.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; three
children and their spouses, Regina Repp, Lawton, Penny and Jerry Rich, Elgin,
and David and Amy Alford, Lawton; a sister and brother in law, Darlene and
Boyce Jones, Ada; seven grandchildren, Travis Repp, Andrew Cannon, Carroll
Rich, John Rich, Nolan Cannon, Joel Cannon and Stevie Repp; sisters in law and
brothers in law, LaDonna and Larry Waterman, Treasure Island, Florida, Pam and
George Fisher, Chattanooga, Oklahoma, Nancy and Larry Barton, Lawton, Mary
Zimmerman, Lawton, and Sam and Kathy Helton, Walters, Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews
and loving friends.
His parents, a son, Anthony Glen Alford, a
grandson, Nathan Gregory, and a brother, Leonard Alford, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trucking
for Jesus, P.O. Box 4509, Martinsville, VA 24115 or to the Oklahoma Wrecker
Owner’s Association, 300 SW 29th Street, Oklahoma City OK 73109.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Glen O. Alford (SS# issued in OK),
last residence Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.
His middle name is from the Alford Family Tree
(Ancestry.com), posted by his daughter Penny Alford Rich.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s
published genealogy, Known
Descendants of Clinton Alford.
His lineage: Glen Otho 1934 OK1,
Leonard Hobson 1900 MS2, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL3,
George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5.
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GUSSIE ESTELL CHAPMAN ALFORD
Photo
from Harvey Douglas
Funeral Home
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—24 August 2006
Services for Gussie Estell Alford, 88, will be
at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Mary Niblack Baptist Church with Dr.
Robert Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Born on Oct. 20, 1917, in Madill, Okla., to Tom
and Ethel Dotson Chapman, she died on Aug. 21, 2006, in Ardmore.
She and Jesse R. Alford were married on
July 4, 1936, in Madill. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1982. She was
also preceded by her parents; five brothers, Frank, Leonard, Tommy, Ruban and
Kenneth Chapman; four sisters, Mary Brumley, Effie Jordan, Minnie Williams and
Linnie Chapman; and stepmother, Martha Chapman.
She was a member of Mary Niblack Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Marris
and husband, Edmond, and Mary Talkington and husband, Bill, all of Ardmore; a
son, J.R. Alford Jr. and wife, Billie, Atoka; two brothers, Ernest and Truman
Chapman; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and eight
great-great-grandchildren.
Bearers will be Michael Yowell, Richard Vaughan,
Johnny Vinson, Randall Kyle, Michael Smith and Rocky Mathis.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 this evening at
Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Condolences can be sent to
www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gussie E.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
SSDI records show that Jess Alford (SS# issued
in OK) was born 2 Oct 1907 and died _____ March 1982, last residence Ardmore,
Carter.
In 1930 Jesse R. Alford, age 22 born OK (parents
born TX), was a soldier stationed at Ft. Kamehameha in Honolulu, Hawaii
Territory.
In 1910 Jessie, 2 OK, is living in Cooke Co., TX,
with his parents Jack and Jennie Alford, both 29 TX.
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HAZEL MAGEE FRANCIS ALFORD
ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL
McComb, Pike Co., MS—Thursday, 15 December 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
BROKEN BOW [McCurtain Co.], Okla.—Hazel Alford, 74, of
Broken Bow, died Dec. 10, 1994, at a hospital there.
Visitation will be 6–9 p.m. Friday at Craft
Funeral Home of McComb. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Society Hill
Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Fernwood Cemetery [Pike Co., MS].
Mrs. Alford was born March 29, 1920, in McComb.
She was the daughter of Isador and Augusta Magee.
She was a retired teacher, having taught for 43
years in the Broken Bow school system. She attended Pike County Agricultural
High School and Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where she was a member
of Pi Sigma Alpha Beta. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Broken
Bow, where she was church musician and choir director for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and
her husband, Clyde Julius Alford Sr.
She is survived by three sons, Robert Alford of
Dallas, Clyde Alford Jr. of Broken Bow and Joe Nathan Francis of Durant, Okla.;
two daughters, Tiffany Francis of Idobel, Okla., and Charlesetta Alford of Broken
Bow; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel M.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK.
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HAZEL MCKAY WELBORN ALFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—15 December 1998
Hazel M. Alford of Oklahoma City died Friday at
the age of 76.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at New
Hope Cemetery, Meeker. Arrangements are under the direction of Baggerley-South
Funeral Home of Oklahoma City.
She was born April 8, 1922, in Texas to James
and Nancy McKay. She retired from the food industry as a hostess.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a son,
Jimmy Welborn, and great-grandson, Jeffrey Hill.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,
Darlene and Wayne Arnold; granddaughters, Sheila and Jeff Hill, Oklahoma City;
Dana and David Dunn, Olathe, Kan.; great-granddaughters, Alyssa Dunn, Tiffany
Hill, Amee Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Shelby Brimm, Oklahoma
City; Pauline and Jake Wilson, Modesto, Calif.; Flaughn McCain, Okemah, and
niece, Joan Pruitt.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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HELEN VIRGINIA AARON BLALOCK ALFORD
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—_____ June 2002
Graveside services for Helen Virginia Aaron
Blalock Alford, 98, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery with Terry
Tolbert officiating.
Born Sept. 30, 1903, at McKinney, Texas, to
James Alexander and Maude Ethel Porter Aaron, she died May 31, 2002, at a local
health care facility.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two
sisters, Beulah M. Aaron Williamson and Myrtle Louis Aaron Folsom; two
brothers, Arthur Lee Aaron and Francis Elzie Aaron; three half sisters, Madelone
James, Grace Moore and Jewel King; three half brothers, Gilbert, Joe and Othel
James; two sons, Jimmy Dupree, son of Marion Dupree Alford, and Artie L.
“Bill” Blalock, son of Artie L. Blalock Sr. She was also preceded in death by a
great-great-grandchild.
She lived in Ardmore most of her life, where she
was a long-time beauty operator and owner of Helen Alford’s Beauty Shop. She
enjoyed working there until the age of 80. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist
Church and belonged to the American Legion.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Wanda
Blalock, Ardmore; a niece, who was like a daughter, Ethel Vee Taylor,
Burkburnett, Texas; three grandchildren, Tom Blalock, San Jose, Calif., Linda
Blalock, Mount View, Calif., and David Blalock, Converse, Texas; two
great-grandchildren, Tyler and Colin Blalock, San Jose; three step
grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren; and six step
great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Craddock
Funeral Home.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
SSDI records show that Marion Alford (SS# issued
in OK) was born 5 Sept 1900 and died _____ Dec 1974, last residence Ardmore,
Carter Co., OK.
See the obituary of Doris Mae Gravitt Thomas
Alford in this compilation. It says she “married Marion Deupree “Duke” Alford
in 1953.” Doris was probably his second wife.
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HENRY LOWELL HALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—16 October 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Halford, Lowell H., 69, a resident of Harrah
since 1974, passed away Oct. 14, 1992. A veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict
(U.S. Marine Corps), Lowell later retired as a civilian from Tinker AFB. He was
active in and held positions at Midwest City Free Methodist Church for over 30
years.
He is survived by his wife, Marcella; daughters,
Kim Burgoyne and Kelly Webb; brothers, Lester and Larry, and sister, Edna
Briggs; grandchildren, Nicholas and Emily Webb; many other loved family and
friends.
Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 1992 at MWC
Free Methodist Church. Interment will be 1:00 p.m. at Red Rock Cemetery, west
of El Reno.... Asa Smith Funeral Service 454-2201
Photo
from Red Rock Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Henry L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 22 Feb 1923, last residence Harrah, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of his brother Lester Ernest
Halford in this compilation.
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HESTER IRENE GARIGIN ALFORD
Photo
from Garigin Family Tree, posted by her son James Garigin—Ancestry.com
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—5 July 2007
Hester Irene Garigin-Alford, 88, of Krebs, died
Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in McAlester.
The family will greet friends 6 to 8 tonight at
Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at
Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Jamie Kirkpatrick
officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home of
McAlester.
Born Nov. 25, 1918, in Carbon, she was the
daughter of Rufas and Ida Mae (Mitcheltree) Garigin. She worked for the WPA
during World War II and was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, James “Billy” Garigin
and wife, Sue, of Krebs; daughters, Pat Wagner, Canadian, Texas, and Irene
Stouder and husband, David, Pampa, Texas.
Also, grandchildren, Ticia Trimble, Mike Wagner
and wife, Jana, Brenda Stevens and husband, Rusty, Roger Lee and wife, Kelly,
Melissa Watts and husband, Lynn, Mylinda Garigin, Tom Bolien and wife, Tammy,
and Sam Bolien and wife, Patti, and numerous great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray
Alford; parents, Rufas and Ida Mae Garigin; sisters, Martha Price and Mabel
Bennett; brothers, John Garigin and George Garigin; grandchildren, Richard
Bolien and Ray Bolien, and great-grandson, Trevor Coberley.
Pallbearers will be Lynn Watts, Mike Chlebik, Leroy
Conners, Vecoe Hensley, Wayne Taylor and Jimmy Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Lee, Rusty
Stevens and David Stouder.
Photo
from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hester
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Krebs, Pittsburg Co., OK.
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JAMES ARTHUR “DOUG” ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 13 February 1996
CORDELL—Allford, James “Doug,” 68. Services pending
(Stumpff, Bartlesville).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Allford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 28 May 1927 and died 11 Feb 1996, last residence Dewey, Washington
Co., OK.
See the obituary of his daughter Brenda Suzette
Allford Lynn in this compilation.
A family tree on Ancestry.com lists the parents
of James Arthur Allford as Steve Allford (1876–1930) and Myrtle Ethel
Thornburgh (1894–1960). In 1930, Myrtle Alford, widow age 34 born OK, and her
son James A. Alford, 3OK, are living in Sans Bois, Haskell Co., OK, with Myrtle’s
parents, Christopher C. and Mary C. Thornburg.
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JAMES HENRY ALFORD
Great-great-grandfather
of Randall L. Alford, AAFA #0052, Rosemary
Lynn Schuster Hughes, AAFA #1316, Sandra Lee Schuster, AAFA #1205, Sarah Lee
Schuster Whitfield, AAFA #1317, Susan Carol Schuster Cluiss, AAFA #1318, Jason
Alan Alford, AAFA #1308, Cheryl Lynn Turner, AAFA #1306, Samantha Kay Alford,
AAFA #0836, William Matthew Alford, AAFA #0835, Beth Ann Alford Parson, AAFA
#0442, Sandra Ann White Richardson, AAFA #0750, Kathryn Elizabeth Lewis Redden,
AAFA #1378
Great-grandfather
of Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666, Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272, Pamelia Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1458,
Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310, Joan Alford Turner, AAFA #1296, Carol
Elaine Alford Wright, AAFA 1295, Martha Nell Alford Swayze, AAFA #1057, Danny
Ray Alford, AAFA #0910, William Lewis Alford, AAFA #0588, Max Ray Alford, AAFA
#0230, Betty Gene Alford Davis, AAFA #1226, Rochelle Marie Alford Brewer, AAFA
#1197, Velta Janett Autry Brown, AAFA #1175, Linda Kay Berry Smith, AAFA #1270
Grandfather of
Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, Travis Arnold
Alford, AAFA #0374, Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0367
Photo
from Gay Family Tree (Ancestry.com)
INDIAN CITIZEN DEMOCRAT
Caddo, Attoka Co., OK—Thursday, 28 April 1932
Death came to Mr. J.H. Offerd [sic—should
be Alford throughout], better known as Grandpa Offerd, April 25, after an
illness of several weeks. Mr. Offerd was born near Philadelphia [Neshoba Co.],
Miss., March 21, 1857, moved to Texas in the year 1882, and moved to Caddo,
Okla. in 1904. He has lived near Caney [Atoka Co.] for a long time and everyone
who knew him call him friend. Grandpa Offerd was a Christian man and was ready
to go. Before death came, he requested his son to conduct his funeral services.
Funeral services were conducted in the Caney Baptist church by Rev. Jack Offerd
of Pickton, Texas.... The church building would not accommodate the crowd who
attended the funeral. Interment was made in Folsom graveyard by the Masonic
order....
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. J.H. Offerd,
and the following children: John Offerd of Ennis [sic: Enochs], Texas,
Sid and Jack Offerd [Andrew Jackson Alford] of Pickton, Texas, Lonnie [sic:
Lessie] Smith of Terrell, Okla., Mrs. John [Lona] McDougle of Vinita, Okla.,
Green Offerd, Claude Offerd, Roy Offerd, Arnold Offerd, Mrs. Ernest Sanders,
Mrs. Connie Binifield, and Mrs. J.B. Crossland of Caney, Okla., also a number
of grandchildren. Out of town attendants were too numerous to mention.
AAFA
NOTES: See the obituary of his grandson Buddy Marvin Alford in this
compilation. We included the obituary of his son Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford;
and his grandson Earl Don Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From Randall L. Alford, AAFA #0052: James Henry
Alford was the son of John Madison Alford (1826-1892). Note that JHA did not
move to Texas from Neshoba Co., MS in 1882 as stated. The trek was made in an
ox cart around 1888-90. The Rev. Jack Offerd, the officiating minister, was my
great-grandfather Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford (1880-1956) of Pickton, Hopkins
Co., TX. JHA was a 32nd degree Mason, Lodge #3, Caddo, Attoka Co., OK.
James’s first wife was Ann Marie Pace, with whom
he had 8 children, including Andrew Jackson Alford. After her death in 1888, he
married Lue J. Martin and had 11 more children.
The Gay Family Tree (Ancestry.com), posted by Mary
Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, includes many photos of James Henry Alford and
his family.
Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666, reports that “no
official death certificate for James Henry Alford or J.H. Offerd was located by
the Division of Vital Records, Oklahoma State Department of Health, … Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma 73152. Search was made on September 8, 1999, for the years
1930–36.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: James Henry 1857 MS1,
John Madison 1826 GA2, John 1801 NC3.
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JANET M. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 27 September 2005
Alford, Janet M., 57, state of Oklahoma workers
compensation specialist, died Sunday [September 25]. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, Sperry. New Dyer.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Janet M. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was
born 26 July 1948, last residence Sperry, Tulsa Co., OK.
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JASPER CARL HALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—16 December 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Funeral services for Dr. J. Carl Hallford,
Oklahoma City, will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday in the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home
Chapel, Enid, OK. The Rev. James Kirkendall will officiate. Burial will follow
in Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, OK.
He was born May 15, 1926 in Wichita Falls, TX to
Ernest C. and Margie Palmer Hallford and passed away at his home, Wednesday,
Dec. 13, 2000. Carl was a graduate of Enid High School, Oklahoma Baptist University
and received his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma. On June
10, 1951 Carl married Mary Thomas in Enid. He practiced in Boise City,
Springer, NM, Las Vegas, NM then in Guymon for twenty years. The couple then
moved to Oklahoma City where he practiced for ten years before his retirement.
Dr. Hallford is survived by his wife, Mary of
the home, three daughters; one son; eight grandchildren.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jasper C.
Hallford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry.com)
lists the birth of Jasper Carl Hallford on 15 May 1926 in Wichita Co., TX,
parents E.C. Hallford and Margie Palmer.
His HALLFORD lineage, from online family trees:
Jasper Carl 1926 TX1, Ernest Claude 1896 TX2, Andrew
Jasper 1867 TX3, John Harrison 1841 MO4, James Powell
1812 SC5, Jesse 1781 NC6.
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JENNIE M. ALFORD HOPKINS
LIVINGSTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Howell, Livingston Co., MI—Friday, 7 February 2003
DELAWARE [Nowata Co.], OK—Jennie M. Hopkins, 81, of
Delaware, Oklahoma, died on January 12 at Bartlesville Care Center in Oklahoma.
Cremation took place at Stumpff Funeral Home in Bartlesville [Washington Co.],
Oklahoma and a memorial service will be held in Howell later in the spring.
She was born on November 17, 1921, in Detroit,
the daughter of Blair Alford and Louise Hendry. She married Henry Hopkins in
Michigan. He passed away in 1979. Prior to moving to Oklahoma, Mrs. Hopkins was
a longtime resident of both Brighton and Howell.
Surviving are her children Roger (Barbara),
Robert (Linda), Patricia (Clinton) Houser, and Daniel (Mary Ellen), sister
Beauty Salvatore, 21 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Henry, and her children Pete
(Joann), Gerald, and Joseph preceded her in death.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jennie M.
Hopkins (SS# issued in MI), last residence Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.
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JESSE L. ALFORD
Brother of Elroy Raymond Alford, AAFA #0563
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 30 November 2007
MCALESTER—Alford, Jess, 63, died Nov. 21. Services 11 a.m.
Saturday (Cooper, Tecumseh).
In another
article:
Cooper Funeral Home
Tecumseh, OK—_____ November 2007
Jess Alford passed away November 21, 2007 in
McAlester, Oklahoma after reaching the age of 63 years.
Born August 26, 1944 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, he
was reared in the Shawnee/Tecumseh area. He also lived in Tulsa, and had lived
in McAlester for the past 10 years. He served in the United States Navy, and
had been married to Karen Wiggins for 16 years. He worked for the Oklahoma Tax
Commission as well as in the restaurant business. The proudest moment in his
life was his daughter’s success with her soccer team going to State.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His Wife: Karen Wiggins of the home
Son & Daughter-in-Law: Kevin & Ricki Greigo of
Durango, CO
Daughter: Christina Statsmann of Wagner, OK
Brother & Sister-in-Law: Elroy & Jan Alford of
Spencer
2 Sisters: Gail Rye of Tecumseh and Diana Johnston of
Shawnee
3 Grandsons
1 Granddaughter
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jesse L.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his grandfather, Thomas
Wildcat Alford in this compilation.
He has a memorial at FindAGrave.com, Dale
Cemetery, Dale, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
His lineage: Jesse L. 1944 OK1, Ruth
Francis 1917 OK2, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK3, George Wildcat
1825 ??4.
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JESSIE JAMES ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—7 March 1996
Alford, Jessie James, homemaker, died Feb. 28.
Services pending. Moore’s Memory Chapel.
In another
article:
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—9 March 1996
Alford, Jessie James, 60, died Feb. 28. Services
pending. Moore’s Memory.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Jess Alford (SS# issued in TX) was
born 2 Feb 1936, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
No death record for Jessie Alford was found in
California Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry.com), so the last residence listed
must have been where the benefits were sent.
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JIESELE KIMARIE “JAZZIE” ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Funeral for Jiesele “Jazzie” Kimarie Alford,
1-year-old daughter of Julia M. Alford, Lawton, was at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Lawton
Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel.
Jazzie died Friday, June 27, 2008, in Lawton.
She was born May 3, 2007, in Lawton. She attended
Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include her mother and her friend,
Brian McDonald, of the home; a brother, Khalil D. Cheath, of the home; a
sister, Jada N. Alford, of the home; her grandparents, Elrich and Kim Cheath,
Mankato, Minn.; two uncles: Sam and Tara Cheath, Centerville, Minn.; and Rick
Cheath and his fiancee, Betsy, Minneapolis; an aunt, Janenery Cheath,
Minneapolis; two cousins: Austin James and Mason Alexander Cheath, both of
Centerville, Minn.; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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JIMMIE MARIE ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 7 April 2006
Alford, Jimmie Marie, 62, business owner, died
Tuesday [April 4]. Services 2 p.m. Sunday (Atoka).
Photo
from Perkins Cemetery, Caney, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Jimmie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX)
was born 11 Nov 1943 and died 3 April 2006, last residence Caney, Atoka Co.,
OK. Both dates conflict with the gravestone.
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JOE BROWN ALLFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 1 November 2001
MCALESTER—Joe B. Allford, 88, farmer, died Tuesday [October
30]. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Tannehill Cemetery, Tannehill. Bishop.
Photos
from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Joe B. Allford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 23 May 1913, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Rebecca Eldridge
Allford, in this compilation.
His memorial at FindAGrave.com includes his
middle name and this information:
Born in Scipio, Oklahoma, he was
the son of John Martin “Bud” and Effie Mae (Nabors) Allford. He married Rebecca
Eldridge on Dec. 23, 1938 [date on gravestone] in McAlester. Joe was preceded
in death by his parents; his wife, Rebecca Allford on March 24, 2001 [sic—2000];
an infant son; five brothers, Bill Allford, Bob Allford, Antney Allford, Ben
Allford, Miller Allford and a sister, Mattie Moore.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Joe Brown 1913/14 OK1,
John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry
1816 NC4.
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JOE EDGAR ALFORD
Brother of Sue Ann Alford Dickens, AAFA #0377
[We are
also publishing his obituary in the New Mexico Obituaries compilation because
of his close ties there.]
UNION COUNTY LEADER
Clayton, Union Co., NM—Wednesday, 20 November 1957
From Deaths from
Newspapers, Clayton Memorial Cemetery
Alford, Joe Edgar b. 4 Feb 1957. d. 11 Nov 1957,
Boise City, Cimarron Co., OK. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ned Alford. Burial: Clayton
Memorial Cemetery.
AAFA
NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Edgar Wilson “Ned” Alford
and Edith Ann Coggin Alford, in the New Mexico Obituaries compilation.
His lineage: Joe Edgar 1957 OK1,
Edgar Wilson 1917 NM2, Earl Wilson 1882 TX3, Charles M.
1853 TX3.
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JOHN LEON HALFORD, III
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—22 April 1995
HENRYETTA—John Leon Halford III, 35, Orpheum Theater
manager, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church in Dewar.
Shurden.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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JOHN LINK HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 23 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
John Link Halford, 84, died at 6:10 a.m. on
Friday [July 21] in the Bartlesville Jane Phillips Medical Center. Services
were held on Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church with interment at
Ethel Reece Cemetery in Barnsdall.
A native of Barnsdall, Halford was born on June
7, 1916. He was a 40-year employee of the Sun Oil Corporation and a former
resident of Tulsa and Wagoner.
Survivors include daughters, Dixie Lee Badgwell
and Charlotte A Gregory, both of Tulsa, and Dora Marie Goins, Broken Arrow, 15
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a brother, Jessie Lee Halford, Tulsa,
sisters, LaVon Oueletee, Bedford, Texas, and Coletta Carey, Yuba, California.
Preceding him in death were four sons, John, Jr., James, Jimmie, and Lloyd
Halford.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of J.L. Halford (SS#
issued in OK) but list his birth date as 15 June 1916, last residence Tulsa,
Tulsa Co., OK.
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JOHN THEAD ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 6 September 2000
BRISTOW—John Thead Alford, 70, retired from Bristow Public
Works Department, died Sunday [September 3]. Services pending. Schumacher.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that John T. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was
born 16 Jan 1930, last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
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JOHN WILLIAM ALLFORD
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Thursday, 8 June 2006
John William (John) Allford, of McAlester, died
Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at McAlester Regional Health Center.
There will be no funeral services, but the
family will announce a date for a community celebration of his life in the very
near future.
The son of R.L. “Bob” and Thelma Allford, he had
lived in McAlester for all of his adult life. He had been continuously employed
by the First National Bank and Trust Company of McAlester since 1963. He was
originally hired as a bookkeeper and worked his way through many positions to
his last position of vice-president and trust officer, as well as serving as secretary
to the board of directors.
He had devoted his life, first to his work at
the bank, then to his community. He had served as a member and officer of the
McAlester Kiwanis Club, a board member of Kiamichi Vo-Tech, McAlester
Alcoholism Council, The Oak’s Rehabilitation Center, Southeast Oklahoma Chapter
of the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army Advisory Board, The Pittsburg
County Holiday Commission and annually served on the committee of the Martin
Luther King Unity Celebration Banquet. He also served as a board member and in
other capacities for the McAlester Boy’s & Girl’s Club. He was also a board
member, officer and treasurer and donor for over 20 years with the McAlester
United Way.
He also served as a volunteer at the McAlester
Regional Health Center, where he gave more hours of service than any other
volunteer on record. He had been a longtime member and deacon of the First
Baptist Church of McAlester and led weekly devotionals at Blevins Nursing Home
for many years. He was also a charter member of the Cooperative Baptist
Fellowship. These are just a few of the many charities to which he devoted both
his time and money to help others.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law,
Robert Lacey Allford Jr. and his wife, Jenny, of Great Bend, Kan; two nephews,
Allan Allford and his wife, Debbie, of Wichita, Kan. and their children, Joshua
and Benjamin, Evan Allford and his wife, Karla, and their daughter, Abby, of
Edmond, and numerous cousins and other relatives....
Arrangements are under the direction of
Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of McAlester.
In another
article:
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—7 July 2006
A Community-wide Celebration of John William
Allford’s life will be held on July 9, 2006, in the McAlester High
School/Cafeteria Hall, 1 Buffalo Drive.
John died on June 7, 2006, following a tragic
accident on February 26, 2006, from which he never recovered.
On the evening before John’s accident, the
Sertoma Club presented John the “Service to Mankind” award before a gathering
of friends. There have been only 14 awards given in 35 years in the Clubs
history. The Sertoma Club recognized John for exceptional Community volunteer
service.
At the time of his death John was Vice President
and Secretary of the Board of First National Bank where he was employed for
more than 40 years. His devotion to his work and to the bank employees, who
were his family, and his respect and admiration for his devoted friend, Mrs.
Wanda Bass, brought great joy to John.
Although John was involved in his community and
gave generously of time and contributions, he was most devoted to the Blevins
Nursing Home Ministry, a church service he founded. He and his volunteer
Assistant, Carol Stephens, conducted services every Tuesday evening. John loved
and cared for the residents, they were his fellowship, his congregation, he was
their “Presence of Christ.”
As a volunteer, John worked at McAlester
Regional Hospital weekends; he brought new energy and joy to the nursing staff
for more than 10 years. Their memories of John “fill a book.”
John was a member of First Baptist Church,
McAlester, Oklahoma where he was an ordained Deacon.
In 1991 John became a Charter member of
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, National and was a leader in establishing Cooperating
Baptist Fellowship of Oklahoma, serving on the Constitution Committee and
acting Parliamentarian. John’s spirit of Mission and Ministry was recognized
beyond his community.
Eager to provide Theological education and equip
laity to fulfill their spiritual calling, John provided Seminary Scholarships
through Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Women in Baptist Life and
Cooperating Baptist Fellowship.
The following are some charities John faithfully
supported: Red Cross, Martin Luther King Committee, Boys and Girls Club,
Salvation Army, United Way, The Oaks Rehab Board, Pittsburg County Holiday
Commission and many other organizations....
The Community Celebration will be an informal
time of music and spontaneous sharing, please join John’s family in this
celebration.
Date: July 9, 2006, Sunday
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: McAlester High School/Cafeteria Hall, 1
Buffalo Drive.
A reception will immediately follow the
celebration....
Photo
from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that John W. Allford (SS# issued in TX) was
born 2 Sept 1934, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: John William 1934 OK1,
Robert Lacey 1904 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3, William Lace
1856 MS4, John Henry 1816 NC5.
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JOHNNIE MAE LARNEY ALFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—22 July 2009
SEMINOLE, Okla.—Seminole County resident Johnnie Mae Alford
died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee at the age of
62.
An evening memorial service is scheduled for 7
p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Riverside Indian Baptist Church, 219 E. Jefferson,
Tecumseh.
Johnnie will be taken 10 a.m. Friday, July 24,
to Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church, located 5 miles east of Little on Hwy
99A and one half mile north and a wake service will be held a 6:30 p.m. that
evening.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July
25, at Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church with Pastor John Spradlin
officiating. Burial will follow at Hitchittee Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen
Funeral Home in Seminole.
In another
article:
Swearingen
Funeral Home
Shawnee, Seminole Co., OK—_____ July 2009
Johnnie Mae Alford, 62 year-old, Seminole County
resident passed from this life Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Unity North Hospital
in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born January 11, 1947 in Seminole to parents John
Larney and Malinda (Alexander) Larney.
Johnnie graduated from Central High School in
Oklahoma City. She worked as a “presser” for several different drycleaners
including Rod’s Drycleaners in Oklahoma City from which she retired.
Following her retirement Johnnie moved to
Shawnee where she lived for 25 years before returning to Seminole County. She
was a member of the Riverside Indian Baptist Church in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
Survivors include three sons and a
daughter-in-law, Richard and Hope Alford, Kevin Alford and Kent Alford all of
Shawnee, Oklahoma; two daughters, Diana Alford of Earlsboro, Oklahoma and
Deidra Alford of Shawnee, Oklahoma; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John
Larney, Jr. and his wife Betty of Kansas, Simon Larney and his wife “Bear” of
Oklahoma and Harry Larney and his wife of Seminole, Oklahoma; four sisters and
a brother-in-law, Sally Fixico of Seminole, Oklahoma, Shirley Fruit of Shawnee,
Oklahoma, Idalena Mitchell and her husband Alex Ward of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
and Cecelia Barnett of Talequah, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Sean, Lana and
Tusekia Johnson and three great-grandchildren; she is also survived by a host
of other family and dear friends.
Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents and
by two sisters Linda and Rachel Bear.
An evening memorial service is scheduled for
7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Riverside Indian Baptist Church located
at 219 East Jefferson in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
Johnnie will be taken to Hitchittee Indian
Methodist Church, located 5 miles east of Little, Oklahoma on Hwy 99A and a
half a mile north, on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and a wake service
will be held that evening at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.,
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church. Pastor John
Spradlin of Riverside Indian Bapitst Church will officiate the service. Interment
will follow at Hitchittee Church Cemetery.
Casket Bearers will be: Timmy Bear, Chris
Ataddlety, Duane Ataddlety, Marquis Fixico, John Ray Bear and Joseph Burgess.
Honorary Bearers will be: Mitchell Harjo, Tony
Walters, “Gugee” Katsitenseriio, Brian Keith Mitchell and Daniel Johnson.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen
Funeral Home – Seminole, Oklahoma.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Johnnie M.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
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JUANITA KELLEY ALFORD PEERY
PURCELL REGISTER
Purcell, McClain Co., OK—Thursday, 17 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Funeral services for Juanita Kelley Alford
Peery, 83, of Chickasha will be held Monday, December 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the
College Heights Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Lexington Cemetery
under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peery died Tuesday, December 15, in
Chickasha.
She was born December 28, 1914 in Lexington, the
eldest of five children, to Simon James and Lula Morrell Kelley. She graduated
from Lexington High in 1932, receiving her B.S. Degree from Central State
University in 1940 and her Master’s Degree from East Central State College in
1956. She taught at Rocky Point, Stovall, Lexington and Wewoka, retiring after
37 years.
She and Charles T. Alford were married
Dec. 24, 1936 and he preceded her in death Sept. 25, 1967. She then married
Stan Peery, her childhood sweetheart of 42 years, on Dec. 22, 1973. He preceded
her in death on Feb. 22, 1988.
Mrs. Peery was a member of College Heights
Baptist Church and Esther Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by twin daughters; her
parents and one brother, Col. Wendell J. Kelley, U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include one son, Joe Ed Alford and his
wife, Oteka, of Chickasha; one stepdaughter, Cheryl McCown and her husband,
Charley, of Lexington; three sisters, Monace Schmidt, Fredde Lurry and Peggy
Lou Kelley, all of Oklahoma City; four sisters-in-law, Mary E. Kelley of
Midwest City, Zella Alford of Purcell, Madxine Alford Sherrard of Edmond and
Nellie Peery Kemp of Cleburn, Texas; one brother-in-law, Ray Peery of
Lexington; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Juanita K.
Peery (SS# issued in OK), last residence Chickasha, Grady Co., OK.
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KAREN RUTH ALLFORD
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Wednesday, 22 September 2004
Karen Ruth Allford, 64, of McAlester, died
Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at McAlester Regional Health Center.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8
tonight at Bishop Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Bishop Chapel of Memories.... Burial will be at Tannehill Cemetery under the
direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester.
Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Poteau, she was the
daughter of Barron Miller and Dorothy Weddle Allford. She attended William Gay
Elementary School in McAlester and in 1952 she and her family moved to
Indianola, where she graduated from high school in the Class of 1957.
She remained on the family farm until 1966, when
she and her family built a home on Garden Lane in McAlester and she had lived
in that home since.
She worked at the father’s grocery store and
laundromat and was also a homemaker.
She was a longtime member of the First Baptist
Church of McAlester and loved to play the organ and sing.
Survivors include a brother, E.J. Allford, of
McAlester; four nieces and nephews, Toni Wilson and husband, Greg, Bartlett,
Tenn., Randy Allford and wife, Donna, Middletown, R.I., Johnny Allford and
wife, Brenda, of Muskogee, and Jana Brandon and husband, Joe, of Holdenville.
Also, eight great-nieces and great-nephews,
Bethany and Matthew Wilson, DeWayne Allford, Summer and Patrick Allford, and
Morgan, Madison, and Conner Fitzgerald.
And, an uncle, Jim Allford and wife, June, of
Holdenville; two aunts, Mattie Hickman, of McAlester, and Betty Jo Talbot, of
Shawnee, and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Greg Wilson,
Johnny Allford, Matthew Wilson, Morgan Fitzgerald, Patrick Allford and DeWayne
Allford.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Allford, J.A.
Allford, Johnny Allford, Larry Allford, Ronnie Allford, David Allford, Mossie
Cappo, Bill Crone, Jerry Bob Allford, Bobby Hickman, Ralph Weddle, Drew Lusk,
Homer Joe Lusk, Bob Williams, and Danny Travis.
She was preceded in death by her father, Miller
Allford in July 21, 1994; her mother, Dorothy Allford on July 5, 1987; two
brothers, Donnie Joe Allford and Ronnie Lee Allford, and a sister-in-law, Carol
Allford.
Photo
from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Karen R.
Allford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituary of her father, Baron Miller
Allford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Karen Ruth 1939 OK1,
Barron Miller 1911 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3, William
Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry 1816 NC5.
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KEWPIE C. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 14 February 2007
BOYNTON—Kewpie C. Alford, 88, homemaker, died Monday
[February 12]. Service 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel,
Broken Arrow, and graveside service 3 p.m. Thursday, Lasley Cemetery, Muskogee.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LAFAYETTE “L.L.” HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 17 March 2008
Lafayette “L.L.” Halford joined his Lord and
Savior on March 15, 2008. He was born Nov. 18, 1927 in the Doxy community east
of Sayre, OK. His parents were Ernest Lee and Julia Irene “Walters” Halford.
L.L. met Doloris Earlene Fannon at Berlin, OK. They married in June, 1948. They
celebrated 59 years of marriage.
L.L. is survived by his wife, Earlene, three
daughters, Rita Briscoe, husband Doug of Piedmont, Darla Cook, husband Randy of
Elk City, OK, Brenda Reffner, husband Vince of Yukon, OK. One sister, Joyce
Johnson, husband Jim of Enid, OK. One brother, Don Halford of Amarillo, TX.
Seven grandchildren Julie Sparks of Yukon, OK, John Sparks of Memphis, TN,
Dusty Oldenburg, husband Jeff of Mulhall, OK, J.W. Briscoe of Gillette, WY, David
Reffner of Yukon, OK. Sarah Cain, husband John of Midwest City, OK, & Hannah
Reffner of Yukon, OK. Six greatgrandchildren Colton, Will, & Anna Briscoe
and JaLeigh, Callen & Lincoln Oldenburg. Lifetime friends Eldean &
Billie Taliaferro of Clovis, NM. Many nieces and nephews. Last but not least,
his, faithful companion dog, Cubby.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest
Lee and Julia Halford, two brothers, Dean Halford &Wayne Halford, one
sister Betty Hodo, & one infant granddaughter, Janice Lee Cook.
L.L. worked hard to take care of his family.
They were truly blessed to have had this hard working and loving man in their
lives. L.L. worked for Kelly Dairy in Elk City, OK and Hiland Dairy in Norman,
OK, as a truck driver. He was a “family man”, known to his grandchildren as
Poppy. His favorite pastimes were fishing, gardening, & traveling. He was
an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Yukon, OK. He was a
faithful servant to his church & enjoyed working with the kitchen crew. He
would take on any task to help his church. L.L. was loved by many.
The family would like to thank his grandson David
& L.L.’s special friend and caregiver Chuck Ongyebule. Through their
dedication & care over the past 5 yrs. he was able to live at home. Their
devotion to L.L. was immeasurable. Special appreciation is also extended to
Oklahoma County Hospice....
Services will be 2pm, Tues, March 18th, 2008 at
The First United Methodist Church of Yukon. Yanda & Son Funeral Home Yukon,
OK 35071.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of L.L..
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Yukon, Canadian Co., OK.
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LAQUANA JEAN ALFORD CIZEK
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—7 January 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Cizek, Jean, 42, of Okla. City. Services 10:30
a.m. Sat., Jan. 9, 1993 at Botone Memorial Church, Carnegie, Ok. Burial
Tenehdoah Cemetery.
Survived by husband, Melvin; 3 sons, Melvin Ray,
Floyd Art and John David; 2 daughters, Julie Lucille Cizek and Cherry Cizek; 2
brothers, E.R. Alford, Sr. and Jesse Alford; and 2 sisters, Gail Rye and Diana
Brandon.
Pitcher-Hackney Funeral Home, Carnegie, Ok.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Laquana J. Cizek (SS# issued in OK)
was born 10 April 1950 and died 6 Jan 1993, last residence Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma Co., OK.
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LAURA WATSON CONRAD ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031
OWENSBORO MESSENGER
Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—23 February 1933
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999 (in “New Member
Lineages”)
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs.
Laura Alford, 81 years old, on February 21, at Chandler, Okla. She was the
widow of the late J.H. Alford, formerly of Daviess county.
She is survived by eight children, Walter
Conrad, a son by a former marriage, Cleve and Lon Alford of Chandler; Mrs.
Olive Snodgrass, of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Pearl Wright, Mrs. Emma Mattingly and
Gus Alford of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Frank (Lula) Boyd, of Hawesville,
Ky.; also three stepchildren, J. Crit and J.W. Alford, of Owensboro and Mrs.
Wilbur Ricks of Jacksonville, Fla.
Funeral services were conducted from the
Chandler Methodist Church Friday
afternoon with interment in Chandler cemetery.
AAFA
NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Allison O. Alford and Lonnie
Erwin Alford in this compilation.
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LEE ANN SMITH ALFORD
Photo
from Phillips Funeral
Service
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 12 March 2009
Lee Ann (Smith) Alford, 73, passed away Friday,
March 6, 2009, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born July 29, 1935, to Myrtle
Webster-Wilson and Hollis Earl Smith, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by
both parents and two grandchildren. Ann retired from Holdenville General
Hospital as a Nurse, where she served for over 30 years. She was awarded the “Employee
of The Year Award.” She leaves to cherish her memories loving husband of 56
years, Edward, Sr. children, Earl L. Alford (Rena) of Wewoka, OK, Gloria
Alford-Carr of Spring, TX, Gary L. Alford of Norman, OK, Edward L. Alford, Jr.
(Lorene), S. Annette Bruner (Ray) both of Wewoka, OK, Brent L. Alford, Wichita,
KS, G. Ray Alford (LyTonya) Arlington, TX, Montria Denise Alford of Wewoka, OK
brother, Chester Smith of Oklahoma City, OK seventeen grandchildren and
thirteen great grandchildren.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday,
March 14, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Wewoka, OK with interment following
at Westwood Cemetery. Stout-Phillips Funeral Home. An online guestbook is
available at PhillipsFuneralService.comphillipsfuneralservice.com
In another
article:
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—_____ March 2009
Wewoka resident Lee Ann Alford, age 73 years,
passed away Friday March 6, 2009.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church, in Wewoka, with Rev. L.R.
Drinkwater Sr. officiating and burial to follow at Westwood Cemetery.
She was born July 29, 1935 in Wewoka, to Hollis
Earl Smith and Myrtle Wilson.
She attended Wewoka Public School and Douglas
High School. She attended the Byng Vocational School where she received her LPN
Licence. She retired from Holdenville General Hospital after 30 plus years as a
nurse and Discharge Planner.
Lee Ann and Edward Lee Alford Sr. married
Dec. 8, 1952, in Wewoka.
Ann was a member of St. Joseph Baptist Church
for over 50 years and was the Church Clerk.
Preceding her in death are both parents and two
grandchildren (Carlos Duke and Ria Bruner).
Survivors include her husband, Edward L. Alford,
Sr.; sons, Earl Alford (Rena), of Wewoka, Gary Alford, of Norman, Edward Alford
Jr. (Lorene), of Wewoka, Brent L. Alford, of Wichita, Kan., Ray Alford
(LaTonya), Arlington, Texas; daughters, Gloria A. Carr, of Spring, Texas,
Annette Bruner (Ray), of Wewoka, and Montria Denise Alford, of Wewoka;
seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; aunt, Amelia Hill, of
Wewoka; brother, Chester Smith, of Oklahoma City; and uncle, L.R. Webster, of
Oklahoma City.
An Online Guestbook is available at
PhillipsFuneralService.com.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lee A.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Edward Lee
Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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LENA MARIE MILLER ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—26 July 1997
Alford, Lena Marie, born 10-15-49 - died
7-24-97. Preceded in death by parents, Dennis & Ural Jantz Miller. Survived
by daughter, Melissa; brothers, Kenneth Miller of OKC, Philip Miller of
Glenpool, Ok; several aunts, uncles & cousins.
Services Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. at the Moore
City Cemetery.
Photo
from Moore Cemetery, Moore, Cleveland Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lena M.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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LEO KELLER ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 23 December 1999
HARTSHORNE—Leo K. Alford, 82, retired carpenter, died Monday
[December 20]. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Mills Funeral Home Chapel.
Photo
from Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Leo K. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 2 June 1917, last residence Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK.
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LEON FRANK LEE “CHOCKHOUSE” ALFORD
Photo
from Alexander Funeral
Homes
Photo
from Hopewell Cemetery, Garvin Co., OK—FindAGrave.com
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—11 April 2010
WYNNEWOOD [Garvin Co.]—Private services are scheduled for
Mr. Leon “Chockhouse” Frank Lee Alford, Sr., 70 of Ardmore. Interment will be
at Hopewell Cemetery in Wynnewood with Military Honors provided by Fort Sill
Casualty Team.
Chockhouse was born October 3, 1939, at
Stonewall to the late Mr. Odie Alford and Mrs. Josephine (Wright) Alford. He
departed this life Friday, April 9, 2010, at Ardmore.
Chockhouse was a veteran of the United States
Army and the United States Marine Corps. He worked at the Refinery in Ardmore
most of his working years. He always enjoyed spending time with his friends and
family and was a very talented musician that enjoyed singing. In his younger days
he rode and broke horses and always had livestock. He will be greatly missed by
all who knew him and those he mentored through the years.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Odie
and Josephine, and one brother Clarence Alford.
Survivors include his wife, Erma Alford of the
home; daughters, Dana Dorsey Turner and husband, Skip Jones of Ardmore, and
Janna Fagan of Dallas, Texas; sons, Leon Alford, Jr. of Ada, Maurice Obrein
Franklin of New York, Brian Keith Alford of Tulsa, and Kevin Wraye Franklin,
Sr. of Ardmore; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews, cousins and many, many fans and foes.
Casket bearers are Kevin Wraye Franklin, Sr.,
Kevin Wraye Franklin, Jr., Carlton DeSean Dorsey, Brandan P.A. Fagan, Roman
Earl Jones, Jr. and Joshua Williams.
A book of memories has been established online at
www.alexanderfuneralhome.org for condolences and remembrances.
In another
article:
EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Sunday, 2 May 2010
The family of Leon Alford, 70, of Ada, Oklahoma
gathered for a special memorial service on April 17, 2010. Family members paid
tribute to Leon’s kindness and generosity of spirit with song, verse, prayers,
and loving family unity. After special memory sharing, spring flowers were
planted.
Leon, lovingly called Chock, was born October 3,
1939, to Odie and Josephine Wright Alford of the Stonewall area. He was
preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Clarence of Seattle,
Washington.
Leon Jr. of Ada, Oklahoma, his brother Bryan of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, along with uncles and many cousins wish to thank all friends
who supported the family. We acknowledge all prayers, flowers, cards, and most
of all your presence. He will be missed!
May God continue to bless our family and
friends.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leon F.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
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LESTER ERNEST HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 23 July 2009
Lester Ernest Halford was born on August 28,
1921 in Hartford, Arkansas to Pauline Sherrill Halford and Ernest Miles
Halford, and passed away July 18, 2009 in Norman, Oklahoma. He moved with his
parents and brother Lowell to Bethany, Oklahoma in 1927. He graduated from
Bethany High School in 1939 and participated with his brother Lowell and uncle
Herschel Sherrill on BHS basketball and baseball teams. He served in the 45th
Infantry Division for 5 years in WWII. Lester worked in construction, customer
service and counseling positions in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest returning
to Oklahoma in his later years.
He is survived by his sister Edna Halford Briggs
and brother-in-law Carl Briggs of Shawnee; brother Larry of Los Angeles, CA;
sister-in-law Marcella Halford of Harrah, OK; son Steven Miller and
daughter-in-law Alenka of Kingsland, TX; daughter Candace Miller of Kingsland,
TX; uncle and aunt Shelby and Wanda Sherrill of Moore, OK; 5 step-children in
Spokane, WA; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents Pauline
and Ernest Halford, brother Lowell and wife Frankie Holdiman-Anderson-Halford.
A private memorial will be held by the family.
Visitation will be at the Mercer-Adams Funeral Home in Bethany on Friday July
24 and Saturday morning July 25.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ernest L.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Tillamook, Tillamook Co., OR
[possibly where he received his benefits].
See the obituary of his brother Henry Lowell
Halford in this compilation.
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LILLIAN LOUISE WOODRUFF LANGWELL ALFORD
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—9 August 2004
Funeral services for Lillian Louise Alford will
be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Hudson-Phillips Chapel in Holdenville….
Alford, 84, died Aug. 6, 2004 and she was born
Sept. 9, 1919 to Henry David and Netta “Bell” Woodruff in Locust Grove.
She was raised in Hannah and married John Walter
Langwell, who preceded her in death, on March 27, 1979. Alford lived in the
Calvin area for a while and later moved to Holdenville in 1957. Later in life
she married Herbert Alford.
She has worked as a welder in a Calif. shipyard
during World War II. She has also worked at Boyce Manor Nursing Home as a
nurse?s aide for many years, and as a private duty nurse in Oklahoma City.
Alford was a member of the Living Christ Church Inc. of Greenville, Texas.
Her husband Herbert Alford precedes her in
death.
Survivors include her three children, Sandra and
husband Tommy Kirkland of Blanchard, Larry and his wife Lu Langwell of
Holdenville, David and his wife Diana Langwell of Wewoka; 13 grandchildren; 16
great- grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Pallbearers for the services will be Cecil Cox,
Roger Woodruff, Ronnie Woodruff, Jake Woodruff, Gary Wood ruff, and Bo
Woodruff. Honorary pallbearers will be Lenval Woodruff, and William Henry Cox.
Interment will follow at Hannah Cemetery in Hannah
under the direction of Hudson- Phillips Funeral Home.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillian L.
Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK.
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LILLIAN R. ALFORD WOOD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—2 January 2009
SHAWNEE, Okla.—Shawnee resident, Lillian R. Wood, 87, passed
away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008.
She was born May 8, 1921 in Coal, Okl. to James
D. and Mary R. (Farris) Alford. When Lillian was able to, she enjoyed sewing,
embroidery, and gardening. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be
dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy
Wood; her parents; and a brother, Lee Alford.
Survivors include her children, Jean Vandewalker
and husband, Leonard of Shawnee, Roger Wood of Shawnee, and Sandy Gomez and
husband Jose of Tulsa; sisters, Flora Sawyers of Ada and Beulah Polston of
Chowchilla, Calif.; grandchildren, Brenda Whitin of Dallas, Shane Wood of
Canyon City, Colo., Cynthia Allen of Canyon City, Colo., JJ Welton of Harrah,
Kelly Vandewalker of Ft. Worth, Bud Vandewalker of Edmond, Robby Cherry of
Tulsa, and Lee Wayne Cherry of Tulsa; 10 great grandchildren and many other
family members.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday Dec.
3, 2009 at Dale Cemetery under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillian R.
Wood (SS# issued in CA), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
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LILLIE FRANCIS TIGERT ALFORD
Mother of Earl
Don Alford, AAFA #0361, Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369, Mary Phyllis Alford
Gay, AAFA #1327, and Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374
Brown’s
Funeral Service
Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____ July 2003
Name: Lillie Francis (Tigert) Alford, age 92, longtime Caney
area resident.
Born: February 14, 1911 at Caney, OK on the old Tigert
homeplace to William “Bud” and Laura Leona (White) Tigert.
Passed Away: Sunday morning, July 6, 2003 at Oakridge Manor in
Durant, OK.
Age: 92 Years 4 months and 22 days.
Education: Lillie attended Buckholt School in Atoka County.
Married: Arnold Allen Alford on January 18, 1931 at Matoy,
Bryan County, OK.
Occupation: Lillie was a housewife and homemaker.
Church Affiliation: Longtime member of Voca Baptist Church
where she was the oldest living member and taught the Ladies Sunday School
Class.
Lillie was also a member of the Ladies Home Demonstration
Club.
Survived by
Children: Travis Alford and wife Betty of Wichita, KS.
Bud Alford of Caney, OK.
J. Neal Alford and wife Trecia of Douglass,
KS.
Bob Alford and wife Ella of Caney, OK.
Jack Alford and wife Janice of Ft. Worth,
TX.
Don Alford and wife Gayla of Sulphur
Springs, TX.
Carl Alford and wife Vickie of Justin, TX.
Mary Gay and husband Jim of Piedmont, OK.
Wallace Alford and wife Vicky of Caney,
OK.
28 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 10 great great
grandchildren.
Sisters: Mary Crossland of Durant, OK.
Ethel Willis of Caney, OK.
Inez Jackson of Caney, OK.
Preceded in death by
Husband: Arnold Allen Alford on March 26, 1972.
Parents: Bud and Laura (White) Tigert.
Daughter: Sammy Lee Alford.
Grandson: Philip Alford on January 18, 1999.
Brothers: William, Roy, and James Tigert.
Sisters: Lois Hill, Mamie Childers, Letha Dodds.
Date of Services: Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 10:00 AM.
Place of Services: Voca Baptist Church ~ Caney, OK.
Interment: Caney Cemetery ~ Caney, OK.
Officiating: Rev. J. Neal Alford [her son].
Assisting: Rev. John Howard.
Casketbearers: (Grandsons) Michael Alford, Keith Alford,
Willie Alford, Claudie Alford, Terry Alford, Gerald Alford, Marl Alford, David
Alford, Gary Alford, Russell Alford, Clint Alford, Bryan Gay, Greg Alford.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillie F.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Caddo, Bryan Co., OK.
See the obituary of her son Buddy Marvin Alford
in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Earl Don Alford, AAFA
#0361, in Texas Obituaries.
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LINDA ALFORD HAMILTON BROWN
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Friday, 5 October 2007
Services for Linda Brown, 61, of Durant, who passed
away, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Oklahoma City will be held Saturday 10 a.m.
at Brown’s Durant Funeral Service Chapel. Rev. Anthony will officiate.
Linda was born July 9, 1946, in Armstrong, to
Mack Hugh and Lola Pauline (Tucker) Alford. She attended school in Caney and
was a devoted wife and loving mother to four children. She was of the Baptist
Faith and she enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and crocheting, gardening. Her
greatest hobby of all was taking care of her children and grandchildren. Linda
will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Linda was preceded in death by her father Mac
Hugh Alford; grandparents; and aunt.
Linda is survived by her husband Billy Bob Brown
of the home; mother Pauline Alford of Caney; daughters Tammy Taylor and Joy
Kimbrough and husband James, all of Durant; sons Elton Hamilton Jr. and wife
Melissa and Jeff Hamilton and wife Lisa, all of Durant; sisters Pat Justice and
husband Thyren of Caney, Sandra Evans and husband Bennie of Tushka, Bonnie Hall
and husband Mike of Caney, and Mary Magby and husband Jeff of Caney; brother
Mack Alford and wife Rebecca of Claremore, Ok; stepdaughter Angie Rich of
McAlester; 16 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and numerous other
relatives and a host of friends.
Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with
Delbert Love, Chance Reagan, James Pratt, Josh Wright, Tony Ervin, and Derek
West serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons Mason
Craddock, Shawn Perkins, Tyler Hamilton, Charles Patton, Billy Craddock, and
Bryan Rich Jr.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral
Home today from 7-8 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
brownsfs@sbcglobal.net. Please reference the name of the deceased in all
correspondence.
Brown’s Durant Funeral Service is handling the
arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Lola “Pauline”
Tucker Alford, in this compilation.
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LOIS MARIE ALFORD SHAFFER
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—24 June 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Lois Marie Alford Shaffer was born November 4,
1917 in Cordell, Oklahoma to Aja and Emma Alford, and passed away on June 21,
2002, at Mercy Hospital. Graveside services were held at Arlington Memory
Gardens located at NE 36th and Midwest Blvd. On Tuesday, June 25, 2002.
Lois graduated from Dill High School in 1936 and
later attended Blackwood Business College. She married Earl Shaffer in 1952 and
retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 1971.
Her sisters Bernice Bewley, Edith Jennings, and
Margie Balfor, her brothers, Orval Ray and A.J., as were as seven stepchildren
and many grandchildren survive her.
Photo
from Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co.,
OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lois
Shaffer (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
Agie Alford, born about 1896, was enumerated
with his parents, John Calvin Alford b. ca 1851 AL and Maggie Blalock b. ca
1858 AL. They were married Mar. 27, 1881 in Clay Co., TX. In 1920 Maggie was
the head of household and Agie and Emma were living with her.
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LOLA PAULINE TUCKER ALFORD
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Wednesday, 3 September 2008
A service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown’s
Funeral Chapel in Atoka for Lola “Pauline” (Tucker) Alford, 80, a lifelong
Caney, Caddo and Ava resident, who died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at her residence
in Caney. The Rev. Neal Alford, assisted by Rev. Charles Howard, will
officiate.
The daughter of Alfred and Lola (Ballard)
Tucker, she was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Armstrong.
She attended school at Armstrong and Durant. She
married Mack Hugh Alford on Nov. 27, 1947.
Mrs. Alford was a housewife and homemaker. She
worked a few years as a nurse’s aid at Brochs Nursing Home in Atoka. She was a
member of Southside Baptist Church in Atoka. She loved fishing and horses. She
also loved trips with her family.
Preceding her in death were her husband,
parents, daughter Linda Hamilton, grandchildren Shannon Evans and Randell
Herman, and sister Joyce Hider.
Survivors include children Mary Magby and
husband Jeff, Caney, Mack Alford and wife Becky, Claremore, Bonnie Hall and
husband Mike, Caney, Sandra Evans and husband Bennie, Tushka and Pat Justus and
husband Thyren, Caney; grandchildren Tammy, Joy, Jeff, Tony, Sharla, Clint,
Tracy, Amy, Michael, Michelle, Miranda, Jeanna, Amanda, Bradley and Cody, 11
great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; brothers Carl Tucker and
wife Pat, Atoka, and Welton Tucker and wife Delta, Durant; sisters Wanda
Lackey, Caney, Bonnie Chaffin and husband Olen, Caddo, and Margaret Holland and
husband Troy, Durant; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives,
and many dear and loved friends.
Burial will be in Caddo Cemetery with Danny
Crites, Randy Herman, Shane Hughes, Red Lawson, Joe Don Eaves and Gary Shipman
serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers are Luke Howard, Wallace
Alford, Jackie Vest, Rickie Vest and Bob Frederick.
Family night is from 6-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at Browns@Atoka.net. Please reference the name
of the deceased.
Brown’s Funeral Service in Atoka is handling the
arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lola P.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Caney, Atoka Co., OK.
See the obituary of her daughter Linda Alford
Hamilton Brown in this compilation.
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LONNIE ERWIN ALFORD
Grandfather of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031
CHANDLER NEWS-PUBLICIST
Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK—_____ Jan 1946
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999 (in “New Member
Lineages”)
Funeral rites were held Friday, January 11 at
the First Baptist Church for L.E. Alford who died suddenly at his home on North
Manvel Tuesday afternoon.... Men who served as pallbearers were Bill Stadler,
Bill Roberts, Walter Mathis, Homer Sudheimer, Virgil Rowlan and Will Rogers.
Interment was in the New Zion Cemetery.
L.E. Alford was born July 22, 1890, near
Owensboro, Ky., and departed this life at his home in Chandler January 8, 1946,
at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 7 days.
In 1906 the family moved to Oklahoma settling
near Anadarko in Caddo Co., moving to Lincoln County in 1911. On October 27,
1912, he was united in marriage with Louie Sallie Harris [sic] and to
this union nine children were born; four infant children who preceded their
father in death; Otis Doyle of Salinas, Calif.; Mrs. Aletha Standall, also of
Salinas; Mrs. La Vonne Dyer of Chandler; and Fay and L.E. Jr. of the home
address.
From the farm where the first home was
established, Mr. Alford accepted employment in the oil field at the opening of
the Davenport field in 1924, following the oil field work as a profession
nearly 22 years.
As a young man, Mr. Alford united with the
Methodist church, transferring his membership to the Union Friends church where
he remained a member to the time of his death. He was a regular attendant at
the services of the Baptist church.
Lon Alford was a faithful husband and a loving
father who lived for his home and his family. He was a substantial citizen and
his friendly, kindly disposition made and kept for him a large circle of
friends who were shocked and grieved at his untimely passing.
Survivors in addition to the wife and five
children include two brothers: Gus of San Diego, Calif., and C.E. of Chandler;
four sisters, Mrs. A.M. Wright, and Mrs. E.B. Mattingly, both of San Diego;
Mrs. F.C. Boyd of Hawsville, Ky., and Mrs. H.A. Snodgrass of Chicago, Ill.; two
half-brothers, Walter Conrad of Chandler and J.C. Alford of Owensboro, Ky.; one
half-sister, Mrs. Wilbur Reeks of Crescent City, Fla.; and three grandchildren,
Edward Doyle, Donaleta and Vonna Lou Alford of Salinas, Calif.
AAFA
NOTES: AAFA records show that Lonnie’s wife was Sallie Louie Harris,
who was born 17 March 1895, the daughter of Robert and Ida Harris.
See the obituaries of his mother, Laura Watson
Conrad Alford; and his brother Allison O. Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Lonnie Erwin 1890 KY1,
John Hardin 1841 KY2, Joseph 1812 KY3, Achilles 1772
VA/NC4, John before 1750 VA5.
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LOTTIE KATHLEEN HISAW ALFORD
EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Wednesday, 13 May 2009
ADA—Services for Lottie Kathleen Alford, 86, Ada, are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Haynes, Dr. Pat Kilby and the
Rev. Harold Ware will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at her
home. She was born May 1, 1923, in the Pecan Grove Community, south of Ada to
Jesse Floyd and Ivory Jewel Elmore Hisaw. She lived in the Ada area all her
life and graduated from Latta High School in 1941. She married Paul R.
Alford Sept. 27, 1941, at Coalgate. He died Aug. 6, 2006. Mrs.
Alford was a homemaker and a longtime active member of the First Baptist
Church. She served for many years as the children’s and pre-school director and
Sunday school teacher at Oak Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Paula Wilfong
and her husband John, Ada, and Pamla Armstrong and her husband Greg, Ada; four
grandchildren, Anslea Steele and husband Eric, Edmond, Erin Wilfong and wife
Mackenzie, Kansas City, Mo., Jeremy Armstrong, Ada, and Shane Armstrong and
wife Megan, Prairie Village, Kan.; and three great-grandchildren, Braden Paul
Steele, Edmond, Abby Kate Steele, Edmond, and Carter Scott Wilfong, Kansas
City, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her
parents, Floyd and Jewel Hisaw, a sister, June Mapes, and a brother, Jesse
Floyd Hisaw.
Bearers will be her sons-in-law, grandsons, and
great-grandson.
The family says those who wish may make
memorials to the First Baptist Church, 521 S. Broadway, Ada, OK 74820 or the
charity of their choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.adaeveningnews.com.Criswell
Funeral Home, Ada
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Paul R. Alford,
in this compilation.
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LOUISA JERRY ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 4 April 2001
Louisa “Jerry” Alford, 84, died Saturday [March
31]. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Grace Episcopal Church. Foster Petering.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Louisa J. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 22 Dec 1916, last residence Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK.
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LOUVENE STUBBLEFIELD ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 23 July 1996
McALESTER—Louvene Allford, 86. Services Wednesday (Bishop).
Photo
from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that A.L. Allford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 6 Aug 1909 and died 21 July 1996, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co.,
OK.
We included the obituary of her son Jerry B.
Allford in Connecticut Obituaries.
From AAFA records: Louvene Stubblefield was the
daughter of John Robert Stubblefield and Virgie Ellen Moore. Her husband was
William Antney Allford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s ALLFORD lineage: William Antney
1906 OK1, John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3,
John Henry 1816 NC4.
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MARIE DUNHAM ALFORD
Dudley Funeral
Homes
Ryan, Jefferson Co., OK—_____ March 2003
Marie Dunham was born February 7, 1916, at
Earlsboro, Oklahoma, to Fred and Lizzie Price Dunham, and passed from this life
Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at the Ryan Nursing Home, at the age of eighty-seven.
Marie and George Alford were united in
marriage August 20, 1939, in Sterling, Oklahoma. To this union a child named
Kay was born.
Mrs. Alford was a retired educator who taught in
area schools at total of forty-one years. She taught in the Ryan school system
for thirty years, two years in Terral, six years in Sterling and three years in
Beaver Valley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ryan, Oklahoma
for fifty-six years.
Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law,
Kay and Bill Wallace of Lawton, Oklahoma; one grandson - Jamie Edwards of
Lawton, OK; one granddaughter - Stacy McGlory of Lawton, OK; and two
great-grandsons - Alec and Riley McGlory of Lawson, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two
brothers, two sisters, and her husband.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Alford at
11:00 AM, Thursday, March 27, 2003, at the First Baptist Church in Ryan....
Burial was in the Sterling Cemetery at 2:00 PM, March 27, 2003, under the direction
of Dudley Funeral Home of Ryan. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial
contributions to the Ryan First Baptist Church Building Fund.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Minnie M.
Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.
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MARION SCOTT ALFORD
SAPULPA HERALD
Sapulpa, Creek Co. OK—Friday, 17 February 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Mr. Marion Scott Alford, 65, Sapulpa, died
Thursday [February 16] at Bartlett Memorial Medical Center.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith
Funeral chapel…. Burial will be at Oakhill Cemetery, McAlester, Okla.
He was born Jan. 21, 1924, in McAlester, and
moved to Sapulpa in 1970. He was a Baptist and was employed as a chef.
Survivors include wife Flo of the home; daughter
Mrs. Hed (Norma) Bunch of Sapulpa; brother Lloyd of California; sister Ellen
Fawcett of California; and two grandchildren.
The family will headquarter at 518 N. Hodge.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Scott A.
Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Flossie Alford, in
this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Madison Scott 1924 OK1,
Samuel Marion 1878 AR2, Andrew Jackson 1842 AR3, Madison
Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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MARY LOU WHITLEY ALFRED
BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Mary Lou Alfred, 81, of Bartlesville passed away
Saturday [March 13] at SouthCrest Hospital in Tulsa.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at
First United Methodist Church with Rev. Buz Wierick officiating. Interment will
be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will be receiving friends from 6 - 8
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of
Walker-Brown Funeral Home.
Mary Lou was born July 18, 1928 in Mattoon,
Illinois to Maldon H. and Zelma Lee (Coverstone) Whitley. Mary Lou was a member
of the Kum-Dubl Sunday School class and First United Methodist Church of
Bartlesville. She dedicated her life to the well being of others with over 25
years of volunteer service at the Jane Phillips Medical Center Emergency Room.
Mary Lou is survived by two sons; Robert Alfred
and wife Katie of Tulsa, Mark Alfred and wife Joyce of Oklahoma City and
son-in-law Bob Ulrich of Springfield, MO. Seven grandchildren; Deborah Wilson,
Rebekah Updike, Sarah Ferguson, Jamie Ulrich, Matthew Alfred, Julie Alfred and
Melissa Alfred. Six great-grandchildren; Brandon Wilson, Jennifer Wilson,
Marissa Updike, Brianna Updike, Preston Ulrich and Jazra Downey.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60
years, Charles R. Alfred, her parents, and daughter, Susan Lynn Ulrich.
Memorial contributions can be made to: United
Methodist Children’s Home, 7 Mathis Park Drive, Tahlequah, OK 74464-6825 or
United Methodist Boy’s Ranch, P.O. Box 999, Gore, OK 74435.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Lou
Alfred (SS# issued in IL), last residence Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her daughter Susan
Lynn Alfred Ulrich, in Missouri Obituaries.
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MARY PAULINE WORLEY ALFORD
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Tuesday, 26 July 2011
McALESTER—Mary Pauline Alford, 94, of Hartshorne, died
Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Hartshorne.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Brumley-Mills Chapel with Phil Lay officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood
Cemetery in Hartshorne. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne.
Born Aug. 27, 1916, in Vernon, Texas, she was
the daughter of Clyde H. and Bessie A. (Earnest) Worley. She grew up in western
Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle and married Leo Alford on Sept. 22, 1950, in
Clovis, N.M.
Since her husband worked in construction, they
lived in several different places until they settled in Hartshorne in 1983.
She loved to sew and was an avid sports fan,
especially football, the Denver Broncos being her favorite team.
She was a member of the Haileyville Baptist
Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law,
Kelle and Gerry Barone, of Hartshorne; daughter-in-law, Shirley Wagner, of
Amarillo, Texas.
Also, six grandchildren, Brenda Dollarhide and
her husband, Steve, of Armstrong, Jim Jeffreys and his wife, Renae, of
Canadian, Bobbi Brown and her husband, Greg, of Amarillo, Bill Wagner and his
wife, Denna, of Harrison, Ark., Kenny Barone and his wife, Angie, of McAlester,
and Geremy Barone and his wife, Janah, of Hartshorne.
And, nine great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Patsy Smith,
of Wheeler, Texas, Billie and John Holcombe, of Wheeler, and Audry and Art
Gould, Minneola, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband; a son, Bob Wagner; a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and John Jeffreys;
two brothers and three sisters.
Pallbearers will be Jim Jeffreys, Josh Jeffreys,
Jackie Dollarhide, Kenny Barone, David Russell and Brian Cunningham.
Honorary pallbearers will be Geremy Barone,
Steve Dollarhide and Jordan Jeffreys.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MATTHEW OWEN “CURLY” ALFORD
Source unknown
Pike Co., AR—_____ January 1975
Matthew O. Alford, age 83 years of Miami [Ottawa
Co.], Oklahoma, and a former resident of Pike County, died Sunday, January 5,
[1975] with an apparent heart attack.
Survivors include three brothers, Luther Alford
and Lee Alford both of Murfreesboro and Forrest Alford of Madison, Wisconsin;
six nephews; two nieces and a host of friends in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and
Missouri.
He was a 40 year employee of Swift Company or
Kansas City, Kansas.
Funeral services were held at Cooper Funeral
home at 10 o’clock Tuesday, January 7. Burial was in Floral Hills Gardens in
Kansas City, Missouri.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Matthew Alford (SS# issued in KS) was
born 7 Apr 1891, last residence Miami, Ottawa Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of his father,
William Joseph “Gunge” Alford; brothers Luther Homer Alford and William Lee
Alford; and sisters Belvia Zada Alford Anderson and Mazella Iantha Alford in Arkansas
Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this
family is from An
Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford was born on 7 April
1891 in Pike Co., AR, the son of William Joseph “Gunge” Alford and Margaret
Elizabeth Owens. He married Helen _____.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Matthew Owen 1908 AR1, William
Joseph 1865 AR2, Joseph David 1844 AR3, David Winston
1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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MAURITA GLYN GREEN ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—11 September 2007
Graveside service for Maurita Glyn Alford, 78,
Lawton, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Marlow Cemetery with Susie Cashion,
pastor, officiating.
Mrs. Alford died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, in
Lawton.
Arrangements are under direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb
Funeral Home, Marlow.
She was born on April 4, 1929, in Marlow, to
Vess Everett and Thelma White Green. She was raised in Marlow and graduated
from Marlow High School in 1947. She attended Central State University and
received a bachelor’s degree in home economics with a minor in English
literature. She married retired Lt. Col. E.R. Alford on June 9, 1956, in
Marlow. His military career took them to several places, but they returned to
Marlow in 1976. She was a former Girl Scout and Brownie leader and a den mother
for Cub Scouts. She was former president of the Pansy Garden Club of Lawton and
a member of the Women’s Circle at First Presbyterian Church, Lawton.
Survivors include her husband, of the home;
three sons and daughters-in-law: Robert Vinson Alford and Patti, Marlow;
Timothy Vess Alford and Kathryn, Baton Rouge, La.; and Bret William Alford and
Sheila; a daughter and son-in-law, Leanne and Kevin Ramey, Marlow; nine
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a
brother, Bobby G. Green.
Memorial contributions may be made to First
Presbyterian Church General Fund.
Condolences may be sent to callawaysmithcobb.com
In another
article:
DAILY NEWS
Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA—Tuesday, 18
September 2007
LAWTON, Okla.—Maurita Green Alford, a native
of Marlow, Okla., died Saturday, Sept. 8 at her home in Lawton, Okla. The
daughter-in-law of the late Elza Ray Alford Sr. and Martha Alford, she was a
resident of Bogalusa for several years.
She is survived by her husband of
51 years, Lt. Col (ret.) Elza Ray Alford Jr.; four children, Rob,
Tim, Leanne and Brett and their spouses; a sister-in-law, Linda A. Pack Talley
of Bogalusa; a nephew and niece, Larry Pack and Tobi Talley, both of Bogalusa;
nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service was
held in Marlow, Okla.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Maurita G. Alford (SS#
issued in OK), but list her death date as 8 Sept 2007, last residence Lawton,
Comanche Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Elza Ray 1936 ?? 1,
Elza Ray 1907 LA2, William Douglas 1858 MS3, Julius C.
1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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MILDRED P. ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 10 September 2007
CORDELL—Alford, Mildred, 73, homemaker, died Friday
[September 7]. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Holbert (Thomas
Durman, Cordell).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred P. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 19 Oct 1933, last residence Cordell, Washita Co., OK.
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MINA LOUISE ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 4 May 2004
Alford, Mina Louise, 86, died Saturday [May
1]. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, United Presbyterian Church, Shawnee (Cooper).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Mina Alford (SS# issued in TX) was
born 25 Feb 1918, last residence Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
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NAOMI RUTH ASKEW WASSON ALFORD
Wife of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—3 October 2003
Alford, Naomi Ruth, 84. Services today
(Hutchins-Maples).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Naomi R. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 30 Dec 1918 and died 1 Oct 2003, last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, George Wiley
Alford, with a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
Naomi was born in Nashville, Howard Co.,
Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence H. Askew and Vera Del Greene. Her first
husband was killed in Italy in 1944 leaving her with a young son, Ronald Edward
Wasson, Jr.
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NORMA E. HORN ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—8 November 2009
BROKEN ARROW— Norma Alford, 79, registered nurse and
Franklin Memorial Hospital nursing director, died Friday. Visitation 6-8 p.m.
Monday and service 1 p.m. Tuesday, both at Hayhurst Funeral Home.
In another
article:
Hayhurst
Funeral Home
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ November 2009
Photo
caption: Huey and Norma Alford, married on January 20, 1954 in Cleveland,
Oklahoma
Funeral Services for Norma Alford have been
scheduled for 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Hayhurst Funeral Home
Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Rev. Brian Gilbert and Rev. Mike Sloat will
minister. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, Oklahoma under the
direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Norma Alford was born September 29, 1930 in
Sapulpa [Creek Co.], Oklahoma the daughter of Walter and Violet (Cummings)
Horn. Norma died Friday, November 6, 2009 at her home in Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma. She was 79 years of age.
The former Miss Norma Horn was a 1947 graduate
of Drumright, Oklahoma High School. She received her Registered Nursing Degree
from St. John School of Nursing in 1951. She married Huey Alford on
January 20, 1954 in Cleveland, Oklahoma. They moved to the Broken Arrow area in
1960. Norma was the director of Nursing at Franklin Memorial Hospital until
1974. After that she worked at hospitals in Lufkin, Texas and Texas State
Hospital in Mexia, Texas. She enjoyed watching the Price is Right, cooking,
traveling, playing cards and fishing. She was a member of First Christian
Church.
Memorials may be made to Sojourn Hospice, 9910
E. 41st.St. So., Tulsa, OK 74146 or to the American Diabetes Association, 6600
S. Yale Ave., Suite 1310, Tulsa, OK 74136-3346.
She is survived by,
Husband, Huey Alford, Broken Arrow, OK
Daughters, Huetta and husband Gary Green,
Coweta, OK
Sammi Alford, Broken Arrow, OK
Son, Victor and wife Catrena Alford, Coweta, OK
Grandchildren, April, Misty and Justin
Great Grandchildren, Ashlyn, Cameron, Braden,
Caleb, Emily
Brother, Gale Horn, NC
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Norma E. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 29 September 1930, last residence Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK.
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OLIVIA GRACE HALFORD
Callaway-Smith-Cobb
Funeral Home
Marlow, Stephens Co., OK—_____ April 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY—Olivia Grace Halford, 7 month-old baby of
Casey & Allison Halford, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, April
7, 2006 in Oklahoma City.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April
11, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Marlow, OK, with Jim Cross
officiating. Burial will be in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of
Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow, Oklahoma.
Olivia was born Monday, August 29, 2005 in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Casey Durand Halford and Allison Enid Cross. Olivia
enjoyed sucking on Mom and Dad’s chin and her thumb. She loved blowing
strawberries, giggling at her big brother, Jaren and taking the cellphone from
her family. Olivia gave big slobbery kisses and enjoyed feeling the bath water
with her little hand and soon found it even felt good on her foot. Olivia was a
very happy baby, always laughing and smiling.
Her survivors include:
Parents, Casey & Allison Halford of Oklahoma
City, OK;
Brother, Jaren Halford of Oklahoma City, OK;
Sister, Aleyiah Halford, MO;
Grandparents, Pepaw & Nanny, Bob & Gerri
Baize of Marlow, OK,
Ali Cross of Olathe, KS, Steven Cross of Oklahoma City, OK;
Great-Grandparents, Iyla Cross of Durant, OK,
Grace Ford of Cordell, OK;
Aunts & Uncles, Jeff “Cuckoo” Halford of
Tucson, AZ, Lynn & Jessica Thompson of Okemah, OK, James & Shirley
Cross & their children of Nashville, TN, Cathie Cross of Land O’Lake, FL. Joan
& Bobby Joe Miller of Marlow, OK, Bob & Michelle Ford of Olathe, KS;
Great-Great Aunt, Carmine Jiminez of Puerto Rico,
Mexico
Cousins, Trace Thompson of Okemah, OK, Alex
Thompson of Okemah, OK,
Madison Ford of Olathe, KS
Numerous other relatives
She was preceded in death by her Paternal
Grandfather, Gary Halford, Maternal Great-Grandmother,Verna A. Cross and
Paternal Great-Grandfather-Bruce Ford.
Pallbearers will be Mike Stanley, Lynn Thompson,
Randy Brown, Bob Horn.
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PARIS WILSON “P.W.” ALFORD
Father of Clifford Earl Alford, AAFA #1014
EL DORADO TIMES
El Dorado, Butler Co., KS—26 April 2000
Paris “P.W.” Alford, 72, of Oklahoma City, died
Saturday, April 22, 2000, in Edmond, Okla. Graveside services will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, April 26 at Belle Vista Cemetery in El Dorado.
He was born May 17, 1927 in Texas. He married
Janice Mobley on July 4, 1976 in Las Vegas. She survives.
He was self-employed in the construction business
and had lived in Edmond since 1984. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
During World War II he served his country in the United States Navy.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two
sons, Kenneth D. Hunt of Oklahoma City and Scott Parks of El Dorado; a
daughter, Lisa Bowers of Oklahoma City; and a grandson, Brandon Bowers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers and two sisters. Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
In another
article:
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—25 April 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Paris W. “P.W.” Alford, 72, of Edmond, Oklahoma,
formerly of El Dorado, a self-employed construction worker, died on Saturday,
April 22, 2000. Services were at Belle Vista Cemetery, El Dorado.
Survivors include his wife, Janice; sons,
Kenneth Hunt of Oklahoma City, Scott Parks of El Dorado; daughter, Lisa Bowers
of Oklahoma City; and one grandchild.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Paris W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was
born 17 May 1927, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of his brother Clovis Pat
Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Paris Wilson 1927 OK1,
Robert Brooks 1892 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry
1816 NC4.
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PATRICIA MILLER ALFORD LANIER
Daughter of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—24 September 2010
Patricia (Patti) Alford Lanier, 59 of Shawnee,
passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, in a Dallas hospital after an 18-month
battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Tampa, Fla. to
Gaston and Zona (Miller) Alford.
She attended Burkburnett High School in
Burkburnett, Texas, Texas Tech and the University of North Texas where she
received a bachelors of science degree.
She worked as an elementary school teacher. She
married Jerry Lanier in 1980.
She was a member of the Alpha Mother’s Club,
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, President Junior Service League, Chairman of
First Christian Church Child Development Center and Preschool and Quarterback
Club of Shawnee High School.
She made frequent trips to Dallas to visit
children and grandchildren, theater trips to New York City, trips to New
Orleans, fall foliage trips to Maine, she loved yard gardening, shopping with
her daughter, multiple family inclusive vacations and attending her
granddaughter and grandson’s sports and other activities.
She is preceded in death by her parents and
brother, David Alford.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry L. Lanier
of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Melissa Lanier of Forney, Texas;
daughter, Lori Lanier of Dallas; mother-in-law, Lois Lanier of Shawnee; brother
and sister-in-law, Michael and Bernadette Alford of Farmingham, Mass.;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Ann McDonald of Shawnee;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brig. Gen. (retired) Ben and Linda Robinson
of Edmond; grandchildren, Jake and Lizzie Lanier of Forney; six nieces and nephews
and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23,
2010, at First Christian Church with the Rev. Ray Belford officiating.
Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park
Cemetery. Walker Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Texas
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas or the Gladney Center for
Adoption in Ft. Worth, Texas.
The casket will not be opened at the funeral
home or at the services.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia
Miller Lanier (SS# issued in TX), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her father, David
Gaston Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
Her lineage: Patricia Miller 1950 FL1,
David Gaston 1917 TX2, Virgil Carl 1887 TX3, Jacob
Lawhorn 1864 TX4, Jesse Powell 1828 LA5, Needham Judge
1789 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8,
James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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PAUL R. ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 8 August 2006
Alford, Paul R., 84, business owner, died Sunday
[August 6]. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church (Criswell, Ada).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul R. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 22 Nov 1921, last residence Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Lottie Kathleen
Hisaw Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s
published genealogy, Known
Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
His lineage: Paul R. 1921 OK1, Eugene
Earnest 1897 AR2, Thomas Alexander 1856 MS3, James Henry
1825 AL4, John William 1801 GA5.
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PAULINE HARJO ALFORD BYFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—16 May 2008
SHAWNEE, Okla.—Pauline Harjo Byford, 85, passed away
Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City from complications
related to major heart surgery.
She was born to Ruth Burgess and Jimmie Harjo
Feb. 19, 1923, in Konawa. She graduated from Chilocco High School May 23, 1941.
She was preceded in death by Warren H. (Bill)
Byford. They were married in Farewell, Texas, in the fall of 1948.
She had an earlier marriage to Gene Alford,
Oct. 5, 1941 in Shawnee.
She loved her Lord, family, the Seminole Tribe
and was known for her evangelism. Pauline defined her role in life as an “Exhorter
for the Assemblies of God.” She cited Maria Tall Chief as a model and early on
wanted to be a ballerina. At the age of 17 she became employed by the movie
actress Nancy Coleman who was a finalist for her role as Scarlett in “Gone with
the Wind.” In her 20’s, Pauline worked in El Segundo, Calif., for the DOD building
aircraft and later at the naval depot in Oakland, Calif. One of Pauline’s
happiest moments was receiving salvation at a Pentecostal Church in Clovis,
N.M. in 1951. During the 50’s and 60’s she raised kids and worked as a
homemaker and Sunday school teacher in Great Bend, Kan. She loved living in
Great Bend and has a lifetime membership at the First Assembly of God but in
later years attended the Downtown Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawnee. The
Kansas culture was rich in opportunity and rewards for her family and visiting
relatives. Over the next few decades Pauline was actively engaged in her
ministry, in tribal politics and with her family. She was proud of her
independence. Her memory was legendary and she had exceptional recall spanning
for decades of family and Tribal history. Her favorite book of the bible was
Roman’s Chapter 8. Her favorite song was “Amazing Grace” with her favorite
movie being the “Ten Commandments.” Prior to passing she was planning her next
prayer conference. After her recent heart attack her physician was overheard
commenting “she prayed for me.” The family’s response was “we know, that’s her
job.”
Pauline is survived by Flanders, John, Ken,
Monte and Jerri Dawn “Susie”. Her grandchildren include Jalen, Drew, Chris,
Faith, Jeremy, Joni and Rick, Barbie, Fair and Jeff, Nathan, Bridgett and eight
great-grandchildren.
Friends who would like to express their
condolences and pay their respects to Mrs. Byford, are invited to a public
visitation which will be held noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
A private family funeral will be held Monday
with Pauline being buried at the Garden of the Cross.
Service is under the direction of Resthaven
Funeral Home in Shawnee.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Pauline
Byford (SS# issued in NM), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
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PEARL ROSE HALFORD WADE
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—14 December 2006
Pearl Rose Wade, 97, caregiver, died Tuesday.
Service 10 a.m. Friday, Bishop Funeral Home Chapel.
In another
article:
Source unknown—from FindAGrave.com
Le Flore Co., OK—_____ December 2006
Pearl R. Wade, 97 years old, passed away at her
residence.
Born to Thomas Lafayette and Lily Susan Walker
Halford.
Married Herley E. Wade on Sept. 16, 1927 in
Monroe.
Lifelong member of the Summerfield Church of
Christ and lived in LeFlore County all of her married life where she worked as
a health care provider.
Preceded in death by her parents; her husband;
and a great-granddaughter, Christie Jeanne Johnson.
Survived by her daughter; two grandchildren;
three great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10
a.m. at Bishop Chapel of Memories, McAlester, with Brother Frank Plemmons
officiating.
Interment will be in Ellis Chapel Cemetery,
Wister.
Bishop Funeral Service, McAlester, is in charge of
arrangements.
Photo
from Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, Le Flore Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Pearl Wade (SS# issued in OK) was born
1 April 1909, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
The gravestone says they married on 16 September
1928, which conflicts with the obituary.
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PEGGY JEAN BRANDENBURG ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Clovis, Curry Co., NM—Sunday, 20 December 2009
Peggy Jean Alford, 57, of Mannford, Oklahoma
peacefully died in her sleep December 8, 2009.
Peggy was born October 3, 1952, in Phoenix,
Arizona to John and Helen Brandenburg. Her father was a General in the United
States Army and moved his family often. It was when she moved to Portales, New
Mexico at the age of 10 that she would meet and eventually marry the love of
her life, Milton Alford. Shortly after marrying in June 1971, Peggy
moved with Milton to Kingfisher, Oklahoma where they raised two children and
lived for 27 years before moving to Mannford in 1998. Peggy was best known for
her warm smile and ability to make you laugh with her witty way of saying
things. Her hospitality and caring heart touched the lives of all who knew her.
Although she held many jobs and was able to make many friends over the years,
she would tell you her favorite job was that of being a mother and grandmother.
Her grandchildren were certainly the highlight of her life.
Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Helen
Brandenburg; grandmother, Mabel Brandenburg, and grandson, Jonathon Alford.
She is survived, and will be missed, by her
husband, Milton Alford of Mannford, Oklahoma; father, John Brandenburg of
Canton, Georgia; brother, Kirk Brandenburg of Kingfisher, Oklahoma; daughter,
Michelle Pool and husband, Joe of Guthrie, Oklahoma along with their three
children, Joshua, Faith, and Noah, and son, Charles Alford and wife, LaVonna of
Bremerton, Washington along with their four children, Natalie and Matthew
Mueggenborg and Jaden and Michael Alford.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December
12th where many friends and family gathered to remember and rejoice over the gift
that Peggy was to all of us. The pallbearers were her brothers-in-law, Larry
Ward and Danny Miller, her nephews, Monte Ward and Pat Miller, her son-in-law,
Joe Pool, and grandson, Joshua Pool.
She is buried at Kingfisher Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations were made and can still be made in her name to St. Jude’s
Hospital, which is a charitable foundation that was near to Peggy’s heart.
Photo
from Kingfisher Cemetery, Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Peggy
Alford (SS# issued in NM), last residence not listed.
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POCAHONTAS P. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 20 December 1996
STIGLER—Pocahontas P. Alford, 77, homemaker, died Thursday
[December 19]. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Mallory Funeral Home Chapel.
In another
article:
Source unknown
_____, OK—_____ December 1996]
Pocahontas P. Alford, 77, of Stigler, died
December 19, 1996 at the Haskell County Hospital. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker
and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Warren; one daughter, Kathryn Harmon; and one son, Robert Lowe. She is
survived by one daughter, three sons, two sisters, two brothers, 11 grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren.
Photo
from Simon Isaac Cemetery, Haskell Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Pocahontas P. Alford (SS# issued in KS)
was born 4 May 1919, last residence Stigler, Haskell Co., OK.
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RAMONA M. WEDDLE ALLFORD
Photo
from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Ramona M. Allford, age 87, of McAlester, OK.
After a long and difficult battle with numerous illnesses, she gave up the good
fight and went home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, Aug. 3, 2008, at
her home in McAlester.
Ramona M. Allford was born on Jan. 28, 1921 in
Scipio to Virgil and Grace (Nesmith) Weddle. She grew up in McAlester and
graduated from McAlester High School in 1937 at the age of 16. She then
attended East Central College in Ada. She married W.E. “Bill” Allford on
Sept. 7, 1939 in McAlester, which is where they made their home until he
preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 2001.
Mrs. Allford was a longtime member of the First
Baptist Church of McAlester where she taught Sunday School for many years until
her health prevented her from continuing. She was also a member of the
Homemaker Department of the McAlester Fortnightly Club and was a volunteer with
the McAlester Regional Health Center Auxiliary for a number of years. She was a
wonderful cook and enjoyed taking care of her family.
She is survived by 1 daughter and son-in-law,
Linda and Mike Deak of West Chester, PA; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and
Gayle Allford of McAlester, Ronnie and Janis Allford of McAlester; 9
grandchildren, Diane Deak of Wayne, PA, Cheryl Furlong and her husband Stephen
of Vienna, VA, Stephanie McCullough and her husband John of Downingtown, PA,
Kim Thompson and her husband Darrin of Oklahoma City, Amy Owens and her husband
Greg of McAlester, Mona Gayle Voss and her husband Richard of Coffeyville, KS,
Clint Allford and his wife Yvonne of McAlester, Christie Watson and her husband
David of Tulsa, Abby Allford of Moore; 14 great-grandchildren, Matthew and Ryan
Furlong, Alison McCullough, Jordan, Trevor and Grace Thompson, Grant and Anna
Owens, Daric and Grayson Voss, Lauren and Will Allford, Collin and Carter
Watson; brother-in-law, Jim Allford and his wife June of Holdenville; several
nieces and nephews.
Other family members who have preceded her in
death include her parents; a grandson, Eric Allford who died March 3, 2005; and
a sister, Guida Weddle. The family would also like to give special recognition
to her loyal caregivers, including, Linda Burns, Lois Oberst, Peggy Boatner,
Sandy Bloxham, Norene Humphries, Gracie O’Neal, Frances Wingo, Pat Sepada,
Marilyn Parker, Aretha Riley, Celena Byrd, Kelli Kannady, Rebecca Aarons, Ellis
Haney, Wilma Stephens and Pat Brown.
The family will receive friends at Brumley-Mills
Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral
services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at First Baptist
Church of McAlester, with Rev. Steve Dennis officiating. Interment will be at
Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Clint Allford, Mike Deak,
J.A. Allford, Mack Nesmith, Wendell Warren, Darrin Thompson, Greg Owens,
Richard Voss, and David Watson. Honorary pallbearers include Mike Kennedy, Jim
Miller, John O’Neal, Gary Fugitt, Johnny Dale Allford, David Allford, Massimo
Cappo, Wesley Brown, Jim Mills, James Countz, George Wright, E.J. Allford, and
John Allford.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of McAlester, OK.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Wilson Ervin
Allford; and her grandson Wilson Eric Allford in this compilation.
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REBECCA ELDRIDGE ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 27 March 2000
McALESTER—Allford, Rebecca, 84. Services Tuesday (Bishop).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Rebecca Allford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 1 Feb 1916 and died 24 March 2000, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg
Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Joe Brown
Allford, with photos, in this compilation.
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REBECCA IDA “BETTY” ALVORD CARTER KINNE
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—11 June 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Kinne, Rebecca “Betty” Ida, 83, passed away June
9, 1996. She was born Feb. 4, 1913 in Scotia, NY to Charles & Elizabeth
Alvord. She was a retired nurses’ technician at St. Clara’s Hospital in New
York. Betty was a member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church. She loved everyone
and was loved by all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her husband, Kurt F. Kinne.
Survivors include her children, Charles J.
Carter of Metairie, La, Evelyn Graves of Clearlake, Ca, Ellen Taylor of Scotia,
NY, Pete Carter of Wellston, Ok. & Marti Taylor of OKC; brothers, Dorian
Alvord of Broadalbin, NY & Robert Alvord of Mertzen, Tx; numerous
grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 23, at Eagle Heights Baptist Church.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rebecca I.
Kinne (SS# issued in NY), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of her brothers
Charles Sidney Alvord and Dorian E. Alvord in New York Obituaries.
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RODNEY ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 25 March 2007
OKLAHOMA CITY—Alford, Rodney, 33, died Tuesday. Services 11
a.m. Thursday, Emmanuel Tabernacle (Temple & Sons, Oklahoma City).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
Temple & Sons Funeral Directors
traditionally serves the African-American community.
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ROGER WADE HALFORD, SR.
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—13 May 2009
A service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at
Coffey-Murray Funeral Home for Roger Wade Halford Sr., 49, Durant, who died
Sunday, May 10, 2009, in Durant.
The son of Roy Halford Sr. and Joyce Brown, he
was born April 7, 1960, in Buffalo.
Roger was a steel worker for Gamco and of the
Baptist faith. Mr. Halford loved his John Deere tractor collection and Dale
Earnhart memorabilia, and playing horseshoes. Roger enjoyed being outdoors and
drinking coffee. He loved his family, putting his children above all and
putting everyone else before himself.
He is survived by daughters Rashell Wells,
Armstrong, “Zoey” Bergland and husband Thomas, North Carolina, Mackenzie
Halford, Durant; son Roger Wade Halford Jr., Virginia; stepdaughter Heather
Williamson, Durant; stepson Chris Black, Durant; brothers Roy Halford Oklahoma
City, Rod Halford and wife Lavon, Hartshorne; Dallas Parson, Drumwright, Nathan
Parson and wife Melanie, Durant; sister Melanie Miller and husband Mike, Big
Cedar; grandchildren Kaden Halford and Taryn Bergland, North Carolina; Jackson
Glasko, Armstrong; and mother of Mackenzie Halford: Margie Black, Durant.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents,
sisters Terry Gayle Shires and Leslie Wittington and brother Tracie Lynn
Halford.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Durant,
under the direction of Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
In another
article:
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—11 May 2009
DURANT—A man slumped over on the railroad tracks was killed
after a train struck him Sunday afternoon.
Roger Wade Halford, 49, was dead at the scene of
the 4:04 crash one mile north of Durant at the Chuckwa Creek railroad bridge
behind the Southeastern Softball Complex, authorities said.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,
Halford was slumped over on the right side of the track when a Union Pacific
train approached.
The conductor blew the train whistle twice and
Halford looked up and slumped back over, the report stated. The right, front
side of the train then “clipped” Halford.
Authorities first began searching in the area of Northeast
Second and Poplar where the train came to a stop.
The victim was found three quarters of a mile
north of Highway 70E just outside Durant city limits. The accident scene was
difficult to reach because there were no roads leading to it.
The victim had an odor of alcohol, according to
Trooper David McCutcheon’s report.
The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, Bryan County
EMS, Durant Police and Durant Fire Department assisted in the investigation.
Services for Halford are pending with
Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
Photo
from Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roger W.
Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Durant, Bryan Co., OK.
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ROMEO JAMES ALFORD, SR.
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 30 March 1999
Alford, Romeo J. Sr., 75, retired teacher, died
Friday [March 26]. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Morning Star Baptist Church. Jack’s.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Charley
Alford and Wesley L. Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Romeo James Alford Sr. is buried at Clearview
City Cemetery in Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK, with the inscription M. Sgt. US
Army World War II; dates on his record are 10 June 1923–26 March 1999 [U.S.
Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry.com)—record says Clearview City Cemetery is in
Tulsa].
In 1930, Romeo Alford, age 5 born OK, is living
in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee Co., OK, with his parents Wesley and Emily Alford,
both born MS, and 11 siblings, all born OK. This is an African American family,
enumerated as Negro.
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RONALD JEROME ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 7 February 2010
Ronald Jerome Alford, also known as Sheri
Powers, 6/24/27~1/26/10. He is survived by Bobbie Nell Koncak of SE Texas; Judy
Besse of Houston, TX; and brother, Lester Cutrer; and loving friend of 37
years, Christine Maryman, and loving companion, Marie Monica Marshall, who
cared for Ronnie around the clock for two years; and Hayden Allen and Tony
Sinclair for their monetary help during our time of bereavement. Memorial
Services are to be held in Dallas, TX, February 14, at 3:00 pm, at the
Cathedral of Hope Church.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ronald J.
Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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ROY DENNIS ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 9 June 2011
Alford, Roy D., 64, died Saturday [June 4].
Services 4 p.m. Thursday, Grand Boulevard Baptist Church (Caskets Inc & Johnson,
Del City).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy Dennis Alford (SS# issued in OH)
was born 17 Oct 1946, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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RUBY LEE ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—31 August 2005
Alford, Ruby, 90, died Aug. 26. Services 11 a.m.
Saturday, Clearview Community Center (Williamson, Wetumka).
In another
article:
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—30 August 2005
CLEARVIEW—Ruby Lee Alford, 90, homemaker, died Friday.
Services pending. Williamson, Weleetka.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 18 Oct 1914, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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RUBY THELMA ALFORD
PURCELL REGISTER
Purcell, McClain Co., OK—1 May 1927
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Miss Thelma Alford died Monday, April 25
Miss Thelma died in Oklahoma City hospital
following an operation for gall stones. Miss Alford was apparently well Friday
but took sick Saturday and it was determined to take her to Oklahoma City for
an operation. She went through the operation but died soon afterward.
The remains were brought to Purcell by Mr. B.H.
Rackley and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning
at 10:00 o’clock at the Christian church....
Miss Ruby Thelma Alford was born September 18,
1904, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Alford. She
made her home in Murfeesboro until 1917 when her parents moved to Purcell to
make their home here. She has made her home in Purcell since that time.
Miss Alford attended high school here and
graduated May 11, 1924, and was one of the outstanding students of her class.
Since graduating from high school she has been employed in the office of the
county treasurer and in the office of the Guaranty Abstract company. At the
time of her death she was working for the abstract company.
Miss Alford was a member of the Christian church
at Purcell and took great interest in the work especially the work of the
Christian Endeavor in which organization she was one of the leaders. She was
baptized and joined the church when she was twelve years old. During her years
in high school here and the few years since, she made many friends in Purcell....
She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Alford
and three brothers besides other relatives and numerous friends to mourn her
loss....
AAFA
NOTES: We included the obituary of her paternal grandfather, William
David Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. See also An Arkansas
Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her lineage: Ruby Thelma 1904 AR1,
Robert Newton 1877 AR2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison
Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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RUTH ALLEYNE HALFORD GAMMILL
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, CO—17 April 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
WYNNEWOOD, OK—Former Grand Junction resident, Ruth Alleyne
Gammill of Wynnewood died April 10, 2001. She was 87.
Born June 17, 1913, to Harvey and Elnora Johnson
Halford in Wynnewood, she married Rass Lawrence Gammill on February 7, 1932, in
Chickasha. He preceded her in death in 1988.
Surviving are her sons, Lawrence A. (LaDonna)
Gammill of Colorado Springs, William Jacob (Greta) Gammill of Castle Rock,
Colorado, daughter Florence (Walter) Allen of Wynnewood, daughter-in-law, Mary
Lou Gammill of Grand Junction, 18 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren,
and many other friends and relatives.
Her parents, husband, son, John David Gammill, a
sister, Lorene Gammill, and two grandchildren, preceded her in death.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth A.
Gammill (SS# issued in CO), last residence Wynnewood, Garvin Co., OK.
Harvey and Elnora were in the 1920 Garvin Co. OK
census. He was born about 1775 in MO and she about 1880 in TN.
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RUTH FRANCIS ALFORD MUSICK
AAFA #0778
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Tuesday, 24 June 2003
Ruth F. Musick, 85, of Shawnee died Saturday
[June 21] at a local nursing home.
She was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Shawnee to
Thomas W. and Fannie (Tyner) Alford.
Musick graduated from Shawnee High School and
had lived in Shawnee all her life.
She worked as a bookkeeper at Cole Finance for many years
before retiring.
On May 26, 1934, she married Vernon Musick in
Chandler. He preceded her in death in 1979.
She was a member of University Baptist Church,
American Association of Retired Persons, Shawnee Senior Citizen Center and was
the past secretary of the Shawnee Absentee Tribe.
Musick was also preceded in death by her parents
and one son, Bill Musick in 1995.
Survivors include three daughters, Pat Ozeretny
of Shawnee, Jackie Taylor of Tuttle and Jenny Ware of Shawnee; one son, Charles
Musick of Oklahoma City; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 10:00 a.m. today at the chapel
of Walker Funeral Service with the Rev. Bob Searly Officiating. Burial will
follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction Walker Funeral Service.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth Musick
(SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituary of her father, Thomas Wildcat
Alford Sr., in this compilation. See also “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860–1938,” AAFA
ACTION, Fall 1994, p. 33.
In Loving Memory of Ruth Alford
Musick
By her nephew Elroy Raymond Alford
Sr., AAFA #0563
On June 21, 2003, the
last living child of Thomas Wildcat and Fannie Tyner Alford passed away and
went to join our Lord.
She was a wonderful
person to know, much less to be related too! Everyone who knew her well loved
her, but if you made her mad you knew you’d grabbed a tiger by the tail!
She was a font of
information about her father Thomas Wildcat and her mother Fannie T. Alford. We
loved to get her started on stories about them.
She also loved baseball
with a passion, even to the point of not answering her phone or her doorbell if
her #1 or #2 teams, the Atlanta Braves or the Chicago Cubs, were playing. She
kept statistics on each game that was played. She met her husband “Mack” at the
baseball park next to the family home, “The Bird Nest” (built by Thomas Wildcat
Alford). Of course, Uncle Mack was a player on the team. They were happily
married from their wedding in May of 1934 until Mack’s death in 1979.
Ruth was the seventh of
Thomas Wildcat and Fannie Tyner Alford’s eight children. She had three half
brothers from her father’s earlier marriage, so she had to be tough growing up,
but she always had time to talk about her family with you.
She also loved to
travel. We took her to the AAFA meeting in Alabama where she thoroughly enjoyed
herself. Sadly her health prevented her from attending any further meetings.
In 1994 we also enjoyed
a trip with her to see her son Bill Musick in Brookhaven, Mississippi, and
sadly followed her and the rest of her children to his funeral in 1995.
Ruth was a wonderful
lady with an infectious laugh and time for anyone that needed her. She will be
sorely missed by all her family and friends and especially by her nephew Elroy
Alford with whom she shared a close relationship.
In loving memory of a
true Lady.
Her lineage: Ruth Francis 1917 OK1,
Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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SARAH J. ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—18 March 2003
] Alford, Sarah J., 59, died March 12. Services 11
a.m. Thursday, Emmanuel Tabernacle (Temple & Sons).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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SHIRLEY MAE HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—9 January 2001
Halford, Shirley Mae, 65, retired Don Thornton
Ford manager, died Saturday [January 6]. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Floral
Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
Photo
from Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Shirley M. Halford (SS# issued in WA)
was born 13 Oct 1935, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
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THEDA BELLE “SKEET” HALFORD EMANUEL SMETHERS
NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
Norman, Cleveland Co., OK—29 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Theda Belle Halford “Skeet” Smethers, 81, of
Norman, died Tuesday, March 26, in Norman. Services were held on Saturday at
Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Norman. Burial followed at the Norman IOOF
Cemetery.
Mrs. Smethers was born on October 10, 1920 in
Norman to Edgar Millard and Mary Arabella Hurt Halford. She graduated from
Norman High School in 1938 and attended the University of Oklahoma. She married
Richard Eugene Smethers on July 10, 1948, in Albuquerque, NM. They moved to
Wichita, KS, in 1956, moving back to Norman from Belle Plaine, KS, in 1992.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Jack
Thomas Emanuel of Belvieu [probably Mont Belvieu, Chambers Co.], TX and Richard
Eugene Smethers, Jr. of Chula Vista, CA, two daughters, Sharron Adams of Santa
Barbara, CA and Judi Smethers Ray of Norman, a sister, Mary Ed Halford of
Scottsdale, AZ, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Theda B.
Smethers (SS# issued in KS), last residence Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS
[possibly where her benefits were sent].
Edgar b. ca 1890 in AR and Arabella b. ca 1900
in GA were in the 1920 census of Cleveland Co., OK.
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THOMAS WILDCAT ALFORD, SR.
Father of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
Grandfather of Elroy Raymond Alford, AAFA #0563
Source unknown
_____, OK—1938
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
DEATH CLAIMS THOMAS ALFORD, OUTSTANDING OKLAHOMA INDIAN
RITES FOR TRIBAL LEADER WILL BE HELD AT HIS HOME THIS
AFTERNOON
Thomas Wildcat Alford, known as one of the
outstanding Indian leaders and educators in Oklahoma, will be honored in final
rites at his home, east of Benson Park, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon.
The 78-year-old benefactor of his fellow
tribesmen succumbed to a long illness at 2:45 Wednesday morning at his home,
south of Shawnee.
Rev. M. Jordan of Tecumseh will be in charge of
the service to be followed by burial in the Tecumseh Cemetery at 3 o’clock when
a Masonic graveside service will be held.
Alford was a thirty-second degree Mason and a
member of the McAlester consistory.
Alford was 78 years old at the time of his
death. He had been in failing health for some time.
Descendant of Tecumseh
The Indian leader was a member of the Absentee
Shawnee tribe and direct descendant of the historically famous Chief Tecumseh.
In his own right, he was credited with having
brought fellow Indians of central Oklahoma through the difficult period of
transition from primitive ways to the new civilization governed by white men.
He had a distinguished career as teacher,
adviser, and interpreter before retiring in his old age to a quiet life at his
home, “Bird’s Nest,” east of the old Benson Park grounds, south of Shawnee.
Alford’s life was the subject of a book,
Civilization, by Mrs. Florence Drake of Tecumseh, published in 1936 by the
University of Oklahoma Press.
Life Reviewed
Born in 1860 on the banks of the Canadian River
in Seminole County, near what is now Sasakwa, Alford had the same primitive
background and environment as other Indian boys of his time.
He early became convinced, however, that the
Indian race could only survive by adopting the best in the white man’s culture
and reconciling itself to a day when Oklahoma would be completely settled and
dominated by whites.
After a period of study at Hampton Institute,
VA, then a center of Indian education, he returned to his tribe as a teacher.
For some time he met covert opposition from older Indians who distrusted his
white man’s education, but he gradually established himself in their esteem.
[A sentence or part of one seems to be missing
here...] the present Shawnee Indian Agency south of Shawnee.
In the years that followed, he alternated as a
teacher and as a representative of the Indians in the difficult negotiations
with the government which accompanied white settlement of the state. With the
aid of Ellen Bullfrog, a former pupil, he drew up the first official roll of
the Absentee Shawnee tribe, on which land allotments later were based. Translated
Gospels. Among his other achievements was a translation of the Four gospels
into the Shawnee language. He also served as interpreter in several important
early day court trials.
Alford’s mother was a granddaughter of the great
chief Tecumseh. On his father’s side, he had a strain of white blood. His
father’s grandmother had been an English captive of the Shawnee tribe. Returned
to her own people, under a general treaty, she grieved so much for the Indians
who had cared for her in childhood that she slipped back to the tribe, later
marrying into it.
In the recent years of his retirement, Alford
has been an authoritative source of historical details about the Indians of
this region.
He remained an alert spectator of the changing
social life in Oklahoma, and watched with particular interest the ways in which
young Indians were being absorbed into the white civilization.
Seven sons and four daughters survive Alford—Pierrepont
Alford and Paul Leon Alford, Phoenix, AZ; Charles R. Alford, NE; George H.
Alford, CA; Eugene R. Alford, Thomas W. Alford, Jr., and Elwood Alford, all of
Shawnee; Mrs. Don A. Peters, Amarillo; Mrs. Rachael K. Powell, NC; Mrs. Ruth
Musick and Miss Martha Alford of McLoud.
A sister, Mrs. Nellie Hood, lives in Tecumseh.
The Gaskill Undertaking Company is in charge of
funeral arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: See the obituares of his daughter Ruth Francis Alford Musick;
and his grandson Jesse L. Alford in this compilation.
The author of this obituary is unknown, and some
of the lineage details may not be entirely accurate. The origin of the name
ALFORD in this line is being investigated, and at this time its exact origin is
not known. See also AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33 “Thomas Wildcat Alford,
1860-1938.”
His lineage: Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK1,
George Wildcat 1825 ?? 2.
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VANDA VIRGINIA VANVALKENBURG HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 26 October 2009
Vanda Virginia Halford died at the age of 82 on
October 23, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City. Vanda was born in Topeka,
KS, June 19, 1927. She was the youngest of four children born to Frank
VanValkenburg and Mary Francis Fox. Vanda was predeceased by her sister,
Marjorie (VanValkenburg) Woolley; brothers, Frank VanValkenburg II and William
Dudley VanValkenburg.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years,
William Halford of Oklahoma City; son, Frank Digilio of Florida; daughters,
Kathie Digilio of Texas; and Dianne (Digilio) and husband Britton Boyd, along
with their two children, Nathan and Sarah Boyd, of Norman, Oklahoma. She is
also survived by four nephews, Patrick Woolley, Michael Woolley, Frank
VanValkenburg III, and Billy VanValkenburg. Her two nieces, Marilynn (Woolley)
Hollis, and Pamela (VanValkenburg) Love preceded her in death.
Vanda’s great-grandfather was Joseph Roubidoux,
founder of a small trading post later known as St. Joseph, MO. She was a member
of the Iowa Indian Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Vanda loved playing in
professional, competitive bridge tournaments throughout her adult life and
achieved the title “Life Master” and Director. She prayed often each day and
enjoyed shopping and cooking, dancing, modeling; and she was known as the “Candy
Lady” by most merchants, for wherever she went, she always had candy to pass
out. Four words sum up Vanda’s life: “Wonderful, Loving, Faithful, and
Generous,” as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend.”
Services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, October
27, 2009, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 7336 West Britton Road.
Funeral arrangements were provided by Smith & Kernke; interment at Rose
Hill Cemetery.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vanda V.
Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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VERNA P. ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 24 December 2006
Alford, Verna, 103, homemaker, died Wednesday
[December 20]. Graveside services 1 p.m. Friday, Liberty Bell Cemetery, south
of Dill City (Jack Loftiss, Cordell).
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Verna P. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 14 July 1903, last residence Dill City, Washita Co., OK.
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VERSIE DALE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—12 August 2007
Alford, Versie Dale, 77, educator and school
counselor, died Aug. 7. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Christ Temple CME Church. Jack’s.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Versie D. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 31 Oct 1929, last residence Tulsa, Osage Co., OK.
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WEBSTER ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 26 July 2005
BOYNTON—Webster Alford, 84, Crane Carrier Corp. welder, died
Monday [July 25]. Private family services. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Webster Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 22 Nov 1920, last residence Boynton, Muskogee Co., OK.
See the obituary of his brother Eugene R. Alford
in this compilation.
His lineage: Webster 1920 OK1,
Webster W. 1895 OK2, David W. 1863 OK3, George Wildcat
1825 ?? 4.
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WESLEY L. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—23 January 2004
WELEETKA—Wesley Alford, 90, juvenile detention house
supervisor, died Wednesday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, First Free Will Baptist
Church. Williamson.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Wesley L. Alford (SS# issued in OK)
was born 23 Jan 1913, last residence Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his brothers Charley
Alford and Romeo James Alford Sr. in this compilation.
In 1930, Wesley Alford, age 16 born OK, is
living in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee Co., OK, with his parents Wesley and Emily
Alford, both born MS, and 11 siblings, all born OK. This is an African American
family, enumerated as Negro.
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WILLIE RAY ALFORD
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—Sunday, 16 September 2007
Willie Ray Alford, 79, of Duncan, died Friday,
Sept. 14, 2007, in Oklahoma City. Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow is
in charge of arrangements.
Willie was born April 11, 1928, in Marlow, to
Gladys Olive Lemons Alford and Marvin Price Alford. Willie married Sharon Kay
Cogdill on Sept. 25, 1975, in Carson City, Nevada.
Willie was raised around Marlow. He attended
Starr School and served in the U.S. Air Force.
He left Marlow for California in 1951 to work
for the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring after 32 years. He returned to the
Meridian area in 1985, and had lived in Duncan since 1998.
Willie liked trading cars and tinkering with and
repairing cars. In his younger days, he enjoyed racing cars and motorcycles. He
loved fishing and hunting, and most of all just spending time with his boys.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Alford of the
home; three sons, Calvin Alford and wife Pat of Stockton, Calif., Rick Alford
of Stockton, and Ron Alford and wife Terry of Batavia, Ohio; two sisters,
Thelma Smith of Comanche, and Ida Lesher of Duncan; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents; a
brother, Marvin Loys Alford; a sister, Mary Lee Alford; and two half-sisters,
Oma Hartz and Claudia Adamson.
Condolences to: www.callawaysmithcobb.com
In another
article:
Callaway-Smith-Cobb
Funeral Home
Marlow, Stephens Co., OK—_____ September 2007
DUNCAN—Willie Ray Alford, 79, Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away
Friday, September 14, 2007 in Oklahoma City.
Willie was born Wednesday, April 11, 1928 in
Marlow, Oklahoma, to Marvin Price Alford and Gladys Olive (Lemons) Alford.
Willie married Sharon Kay Cogdill on September 26, 1975 in Carson City, Nevada.
Willie was born and raised around Marlow. He attended Starr School and served
in the US Air Force. He left Marlow for California in 1951 to work for the
Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring after 32 years of service. He returned to
the Meridian area in 1985 and had lived in Duncan since 1998. Willie liked
trading cars and tinkering and repairing them. In his younger days he enjoyed
racing cars and motorcycles. He loved fishing and hunting and most of all just
spending time with his boys.
Survivors include, Wife, Sharon Alford of the
home; 3 Sons, Calvin Alford & wife Pat of Stockton, California, Rick Alford
of Stockton, California, Ron Alford & wife Terry of Batavia, Ohio; 7
Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, Numerous Nieces and Nephews; 2 Sisters,
Thelma Smith of Comanche, Oklahoma, Ida Lesher of Duncan, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his Parents,
Brother-Marvin Loys Alford, Sister-Mary Lee Alford, 2 half-sisters-Oma Hartz,
Claudia Adamson.
Visitation begins Monday 8:30 am, Family
Visitation Tues. 6-8pm at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Marlow,
Oklahoma.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Willie R. Alford (SS#
issued in WA) but list his birth as 11 Apr 1925, last residence not listed. On
the 1930 census in Starr, Grady Co., OK, Willis is age 2, so the SSDI record is
incorrect.
His lineage: Willie Ray 1928 OK1,
Marvin Price 1891 TX2, William Theodore 1865 TX3, William
Theodore 1832 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6,
Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILSON ERIC ALLFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 7 March 2005
Wilson Eric Allford, 23, of McAlester, died
Thursday, March 3rd in an automobile accident in Edmond. Services will be 2 pm,
Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of McAlester with Dr. Randall Adams and
Rev. Steve Dennis officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery under
direction of Bishop Funeral Service.
Eric was born December 9, 1981 in McAlester,
Oklahoma to Larry & Gayle Davenport Allford. He attended McAlester public
schools and was presently enrolled at Oklahoma City Community College. Eric was
a member of the First Baptist Church of McAlester professing his faith on
September 12, 1990 and was baptized on September 23, 1990. He loved his family
and friends and also spending time with his dog, Browser.
Survivors include parents, Larry & Gayle
Allford, McAlester; paternal grandmother, Ramona (Weddle) Allford, McAlester;
sisters Kimberly Thompson, OKC, Amy Owens, McAlester, Mona Gayle Voss,
Coffeyville, KS; aunt, Linda Kay Deak & husband, Mike, Westchester, PA;
uncles Ronald Allford & wife, Janis, McAlester and Gary Davenport, Ruidoso,
NM. Special friend, Mandy Johnson, Edmond. He was preceded in death by his
paternal grandfather, W.E. “Bill” Allford and his maternal grandparents, Chlota
Davenport, S.M. Davenport and Frances Davenport.
The family requests memorials be made to the
W.E. “Bill” Allford, Regional Dialysis Center, 2 Clark Bass Blvd, McAlester, OK
74501, The Childrens Medical Research Institute, 800 Research Parkway Suite
150, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, or the Oklahoma Medical Research
Foundation, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104-5097.
Photo
from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilson E.
Allford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents,
Wilson Ervin Allford and Ramona M. Weddle Allford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Wilson Eric 1981 OK1,
Virgil Larry 1945 OK2, Wilson Ervin 1916 OK3, John Martin
1878 MS4, William Lace 1856 MS5, John Henry 1816 NC6.
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WILSON ERVIN “BILL” ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 13 August 2001
Wilson Ervin “Bill” Allford, a McAlester
businessman and rancher, passed from this life Thursday, August 9, 2001.
He was born November 3, 1916 near Scipio,
Oklahoma. He was the son of John Martin “Bud” and Effie Mae (Nabors) Allford.
He attended Mt. Homa grade schools and graduated from Indianola High School in
1937. While in high school, Mr. Allford was the first person from Pittsburg
County to win first place at the state livestock show. His love of cattle
ranching continued throughout his life.
Mr. Allford began his business career in
McAlester in 1937 at an automobile dealership owned by E. L. George and then
became a salesman of tractors and farm equipment for D. W. Griffith. At the age
of 26, he owned the Eagle Market Grocery on Grand Avenue and later purchased
the Weddle Grocery store at “A” and Cherokee. During this time he also owned a
Case tractor dealership and later a John Deere Agency. In 1953, he established
W. E. Allford, Inc., selling Mobil products and soon thereafter began
delivering propane. With the help of his mother-in-law, Grace Weddle, an
invaluable employee for over 30 years, and many dedicated employees, Bill
developed the largest Mobil distributorship in the State of Oklahoma. He
retired in 1980 from his oil company and devoted his time to ranching, oil and
gas investments, and his family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
McAlester and served many years as a Deacon, becoming Deacon Emeritus in recent
years.
He was designated the “Dean of Commissioners”
for the State of Oklahoma Highway Commission, a position he held for sixteen
years (longer than anyone in the state’s history) under the governorships of J.
Howard Edmondson, David Boren, and George Nigh. Bill was a member of the
Eastern Pasture Research Station Advisory Committee, Pittsburg County Program
Advisory and the Eastern Oklahoma State College Ranch Advisory Committees. In
1983, the State of Oklahoma and the OSU Agronomy Department presented him with
the Master Agronomist Award. He was an Honorary State 4-H member and a member
of the Pittsburg County Cattlemen’s Association and in 1997 was honored with
the prestigious Pete Echelle Award. Throughout the years, Bill served on the
Boards of the McAlester Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank and Trust
Company, McAlester Hospital Authority, McAlester Salvation Army, McAlester Boys
and Girls Club, serving one year as president, and the Eastern Oklahoma State
College Development Foundation. Bill was a member of the McAlester Rotary Club,
serving one year as President, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary
Foundation of Rotary International. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic
South McAlester Lodge Number 96, McAlester Consistory of the Scottish Rite and
the Bedouin Temple Shrine.
Survivors include his wife of almost 62 years,
Ramona; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda Kay and Mike Deak of West Chester,
Pennsylvania; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Gayle Allford and Ronald
and Janis Allford, all of McAlester; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Joe
Allford of McAlester and J. M. “Jim” and June Allford of Holdenville, Oklahoma;
ten grand children, Diane Deak of Wayne, Pennsylvania, Cheryl Deak of
Centreville, Virginia, Stephanie Deak of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Kim
Allford of Norman, Clint Allford and wife Yvonne of McAlester, Christie Watson
and husband David of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Amy Owens and husband Greg of McAlester,
Mona Gayle Voss and hus band Richard of Coffeyville, Kansas, Abby Allford of
McAlester, and Eric Allford of McAlester; and three great-grandchildren, Lauren
Allford, Collin and Carter Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one
sister, Mattie Moore; and four brothers, Bob, Antney, Ben, and Miller.
Pallbearers will be Clint Allford, Eric Allford, Joe Brower, Wesley Brown,
James Countz, Gary Fugitt, Doug McLean, Jim Mills, Jim Miller, Dominic Silva,
John Allford, J.A. Allford.
Because of Bill Allford ‘s extremely courageous
and extended battle with kidney complications, the family requests that
memorials be given to the McAlester Regional Hospital Dialysis Project, 1 Clark
Bass Blvd, McAlester, OK 74501. Funeral services are at 2:00 p.m., August 13,
2001 at The First Baptist Church of McAlester with Dr. Randall Adams
officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the
Bishop Funeral Service.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of W.E.
Allford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ramona M. Weddle
Allford; his grandson Wilson Eric Allford; and his brothers Barron Miller
Allford and Joe Brown Allford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Wilson Ervin 1916 OK1,
John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry
1816 NC4.
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ZELLA E. ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—7 December 2004
Alford, Zella E., 95, died Sunday. Graveside
services 11 a.m. today, Hillside Cemetery (Yoakum-Damet).
Photo
from Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Zella E. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was
born 2 Jan 1909, last residence Purcell, McClain Co., OK.
In 1930 Harlan, age 20 born AR, and his wife
Zella 21 OK, are living in Purcell, McClain Co., OK, with Harlan’s parents,
Robert N. 52 AR, and Ollie 49 AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. See also An Arkansas
Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Harlan 1910 AR1,
Robert Newton 1877 AR2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison
Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ZELMA LORANE ALFORD-FARMER
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 21 October 2001
Alford, Zelma Lorane, 64, homemaker, died
Thursday [October 11]. Private family services. AdamsCrest Cremation Center.
In another
article:
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 12 October 2001
Alford-Farmer, Zelma L., 64, homemaker, died
Thursday [October 11]. Services pending. Adams Crest Cremation Center.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Zelma L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was
born 7 May 1937, last residence Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK.
