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TEXAS OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

AND SPELLING VARIATIONS

 

The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) held its 1989 Annual Meeting in Houston, our second and very successful meeting. Ten years later, in 1999, we held the meeting in San Antonio.

 

Our 2002 Annual Meeting was in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2001 we began issuing compiled obituary collections for the meeting state, which was North Carolina. Since very few Alfords have lived in Utah, we concentrated our 2002 obituary effort in Texas. For the meeting, we compiled obituaries for “Alfords” who died in that state, published them, and distributed the publication at the meeting.

 

Ten years after the second Texas meeting in 1999, AAFA held its 2009 Annual Meeting in Texas again, the first time we held a meeting in a state for a third time.

 

Obituaries in this compilation include all Texas obituaries that AAFA has acquired to date.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.

 

Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also included on the AAFA Member Memorials web page and may include more information.

 

We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!

 

Date posted: 30 MAY 2010

 

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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry.com:

 

TX Births: Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997

TX Marriages: Texas Marriage Collection, 1814–1909 and 1966–2002

TX Deaths: Texas Death Index, 1903–2000

TX Divorces: Texas Divorce Index, 1968–2002

 

Also FamilySearch Labs, Record Search:

 

FamilySearch Texas Death Index 1964–1998 [no images]

FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 [with images of death certificates]

 

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

 

*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:

 

 

1. Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) (DNA Group One)

This line may go back to #3, but there is no proof.

 

2. Descendants of John Redden Alford 1820 SC–1895 TX (DNA Group Two)

 

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

This line goes back to #7. See also the separate genealogies for Lodwick’s children and grandchildren:

            Jacob Alford 1738 VA (5 Generations)

            See Also Joan Harley's Jacob Alford Family History

            James Alford 1740

                        Cullen Alford 1775 NC (4 Generations)

                        Kinchen Alford 1779 ?? (4 Generations)

                        Wiley Alford 1794 GA (3 Generations)

            Julius Alford 1750

                        Lodwick Alford 1775 NC (5 Generations)

                        Zaddock Alford 1787 GA (4 Generations)

                        Halcut Alford 1789 GA (4 Generations)

                        Julius C. Alford 1798 GA (4 Generations)

            Lemuel Alford 1766

                        Jones Alford 1807 NC (4 Generations)

            Kinchen Alford 1768

                        Sippi Alford 1800 NC (4 Generations)

 

4. Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC (DNA Group One)

 

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

This line goes back to #7. See also the separate genealogies for Jacob’s children:

            Needham Judge Alford 1789 NC (5 Generations)

            Edwin Barksdale Alford 1792 NC (5 Generations)

            Lucy Alford Maines about 1793 NC (5 Generations)

            Julius C. Alford 1797 GA (4 Generations

            William Alford 1804 GA (5 Generations

            Nancy Alford Berryhill 1805 GA (4 Generations)

            John Seaborn Alford 1807 LA (4 Generations)

            Seaborn John Alford 1807 LA (4 Generations)

            Moses Alford 1810 LA (3 Generations)

            Joseph W. Alford 1816 LA (3 Generations)

            Martha Alford Stovall 1820 LA (5 Generations)

 

6. Descendants of Robert Alford b. 1760 England (DNA Group Three)

 

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

 

8. Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller (DNA Group Two)

 

9. Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall (DNA Group unknown)

 

10. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group One)

 

11. Known Descendants of Bailey Alford & Nancy Williams (DNA Group One)

This line goes back to #7. Bailey is also known as Ira Bailey Alford.           

 

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AARON OTTO BURLESON ALFORD

Great-Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—____ July 1977

 

            Funeral services for Aaron A. Alford, 75, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Phillips and Luckey Chapel with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

            Revs. Allison Joyce and M.E. Brown officiated.

            Mr. Alford died Saturday at Manor Oaks Nursing Home after a long illness.

            He was born Feb. 6. 1902 in Forest Grove. Mr. Alford was a retired farmer and rancher. He and Willie Mae Boothe were married in 1925 in Rockdale.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Alford; two sons, John Alford of Rockdale and Lee. H. Alford of Thorndale; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Caffey of Rockdale and Mrs. Willine Howarth of Memphis, Tenn.; also five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and a large number of nieces and nephews.

            Mr. Alford was a member of First Christian Church.

            Pall bearers were C.E. Alford, L.W. Alford, Gene Kyle, Emery Alford, Lee Keen and Frank Alford.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1977) dates of A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; his children John Thomas Alford, Lee Hurst Alford, and Willene Alford Howarth; and his sisters Alice Delany Alford Kyle and Ida Louvinia Alford Keen in this compilation.

            Aaron and Willie married on 11 Dec 1925.

            From Rose Alford Shelton: My father, Aaron’s nephew, said his name was Aaron Otto Burleson Alford. He was named after three kinfolk. I do not know why Aaron A Alford was used in his obituary or on the gravestone.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.

 

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ABNER JEFFERSON ALFORD, SR.

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ January 1982

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Abner Jefferson Alford, Sr., 82, died January 28, 1982, Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Tx. Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m., Star Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Dickerson Cemetery in Milam [Sabine Co.], Texas. Life long resident of Sabine County.

            Survivors: wife, Lucille Alford of Hemphill; two sons, A.J. Alford, Jr. of Port Arthur, Tx., and E.M. Pete Alford of Houston; one daughter, Ester Simmons of Newton, Tx.; one brother, Temple Alford of Bossier City, La.; one sister, Genevive Spradley of Nacadoches, Tx.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Abner Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Nov 1899 and died _____ Jan 1982.

            See the obituary of his wife, Agnes Lucille Hall Alford Havens, in this compilation.

            Abner was the son of George W. and Clara Jennie Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Abner Jefferson 1899 TX1, George Washington 1879 TX2, Burtis Terry 1845 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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ADA VALERIE NEWCOMB ALFORD WILLARD

 

Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 30 March 2000

 

GAUSE [Milam Co.]—Funeral services for Valerie Alford Willard, 77, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with burial following in Gause Cemetery in Gause.

            Mrs. Willard died Saturday, March 25 in St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan.

            She was a Gause resident for the past 53 years. She was born March 10, 1923 in Burleson County to the late Eugene Newcomb and Pearl Flannigan Tuma. She was a homemaker and a member of Gause Full Gospel Church. Mrs. Willard also worked as a nurses aide and a nurse for a number of nursing facilities and hospitals.

            Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Oscar Willard; four sons, Donald Franklin Alford, Jimmy Earl Alford, William Oliver Alford and Johnny Paul Alford; a brother, Horace Newcomb; son-in-law, William Lee Nicar; and a grandson, Jason Evan Alford.

            Survivors include three sons, Thomas E. Alford of Livingston, David Alford and Michael Allen Alford, both of Gause; three daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Nicar, both of Gause, and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie; a brother, Hurston Newcomb of Batesville, Mississippi; two sisters, Viola Groce of Caldwell and Velma Lewis of Decatur; 52 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Robert Alford, Jeff Alford, Jereald Lagrone, Chad Lagrone, Shane Johnson, Barry Alford and Bradley Alford. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Alford, Chris Barnett and Ryan Alford.

 

In another article:

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—27 March 2000

 

March 10, 1923 —March 25, 2000

 

ROCKDALE —Services for Valerie Alford Willard, 77, of Gause are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will be in the Gause Cemetery in Gause….

            Mrs. Willard died Saturday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.

            She was born in Burleson County and had lived in Gause for 53 years. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Gause Full Gospel Church. She worked as a nurse’s aide and nurse for a number of nursing homes and hospitals.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Willard.

            Survivors include three sons, Thomas E. Alford of Livingston, Texas, David Alford and Michael Allen Alford, both of Gause; three daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Nicar, both of Gause, and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie, Texas; a brother, Hurston Newcomb of Batesville, Miss.; two sisters, Viola Groce of Caldwell and Velma Lewis of Decatur, Texas; 52 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her first husband, Oliver Franklin Alford; and her sons Donald Franklin Alford, Johnn Paul Alford, and William Oliver Alford in this compilation. Donald’s obituary provided her first name.

            TX Births: Valaree Newcomb was born 10 March 1923 in Burleson Co., TX—no parents listed, but her brother Herton Leon Newcomb’s parents are listed as Eugene C. Newcomb and Pearl Flanagan. Ada is listed as the mother of 7 children born 1942–1953 in Milam, San Patricio, and Robertson counties. Her middle name is spelled Valarie 5 times, Valerie once, and Valaise once.

            TX Marriages: Oscar Willard married Ada V. Newcomb on 18 May 1984 in Brazos Co., TX.

 

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ADDIE ALFORD JOHNSON

 

DAILY SUN

Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Friday, 19 March 2010

 

            Mrs. Addie Alford Johnson, 90, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Addie Johnson (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Nov 1919, last residence Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.

 

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ADDIE LOIS ALLEE ALFORD

Wife of William Malcolm Alford, AAFA #0198

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 16 December 2005

 

            Addie Lois Allee Alford, age 78, of Austonio [Houston Co.], went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 15, 2005 surrounded by her children. She was born October 6, 1927 in Lovelady, Texas and was one of 9 children born to Ila Mae and John Chandler Allee. Lois accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 12. She was then baptized in the pond by the Austonio Baptist Church. She graduated from Austonio High School in 1944.

            Lois married Willie “Bill” Alford on October 26, 1947 in Conroe, Texas. Lois and Bill enjoyed 54 years of marriage before Bill passed away in November, 2000.

            Lois is survived by her children: Bill and Betty Alford of Nacogdoches, TX, Denise and John Waymer of New Braunfels, TX, Janene and Logan Lewellen of New Braunfels, TX. Her Grandchildren: Windy and Gerald Bierbaum of Las Vegas, NV Brent Harrison of Newport Beach, CA,Cristy Waymer of Fort Worth, TX, Wes and Virginia Waymer of Orlando, FL, Lindsey Waymer of College Station, TX, Emily Ann Lewellen of New Braunfels, TX, William Lewellen of New Braunfels, Tx, Carmen Lewellen of New Braunfels, TX. Her Great-Grandchildren: Worth, Addicus, Baxter, Holden and Jennifer Bierbaum of Las Vegas, NV, Gracelyn Waymer of Orlando, FL Lois is also survived by several brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

            She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Alford, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.

            Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Lois Allee Alford will be held Saturday, December 17, 2:00pm, Austonio Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 16, 6:00 - 9:00pm, Callaway-Allee Funeral Home 700 East Houston Avenue Crockett, Texas 75835 (936) 544-2244.

 

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

            See the obituary of her husband William Malcolm Alford in this compilation.

 

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ADMIRAL ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ November 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Mr. Admiral Alford departed this life November 11, 1996.

            Survivors: one son, two daughters, a granddaughter that he raised as his own. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, eleven great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Wake Friday 7-9 PM Ross Mortuary Inc. Funeral service 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 16, 1996 Summerville Church of God. Interment. Sweet Home Cemetery, Summerville, Texas. Ross Mortuary, Inc. 3618 Lyons Ave. 713-223-8071.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Admiral Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Dec 1900. His last residence is listed as Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            The 1920 census of Burleson Co., TX, shows an Admiral Alford, b. 1901, with wife Emma. Also in the county was a family headed by Nite and Edna Alford, possibly Admiral’s parents. These were African-American families.

 

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ADRIAN GARRETT ALFORD

 

PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS

Palestine, TX—Friday, 12 December 2008

 

            Services for Adrian Alford, 80, of Palestine will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Bailey and Foster Chapel with Bill Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow in Starr Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday at Cartmell Home.

            He was born Jan. 31, 1928 in Anderson County to George and Lottie Rogers Alford. Mr. Alford was a member of the Swanson Hill United Methodist Church. He worked as a machinist for the railroad and was a retired maintenance supervisor from Calhoun Packing.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Janice Alford, in 2001.

            He is survived by his daughter, Carla Cubstead and husband Mike of Palestine; sons, Allen Alford and Robin of Blue Ridge, and Darrell Alford and wife Vicki of Palestine; sisters, Anita Wylie of Palestine and Eurita Rieger of Sweetwater; brother, Virgil Alford of Slocum; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers will be Tom Calhoun, Jeff Hutton, Gary Todd, James B. Strube, Cody Alford and Craig Alford....

 

Photo from Starr Cemetery, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ila Janice Clark Alford; his father, George Alfred Alford; and his brother Virgil A. Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Adrian Garrett 1928 TX1, George Alfred 1900 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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AGNES BOLSON ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 16 May 2001

 

            Agnes Alford, 75, of Port Arthur [Jefferson Co.] died May 12, 2001, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.

            Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Port Arthur with burial at Johnson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home in Port Arthur....

            A native of Simmesport, La., she lived in Port Arthur 50 years and was retired from Port Arthur Community Home.

            Survivors include her son, Earl Bolson of Port Arthur; sister, Pearl Riley of Simmesport; and six grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Sept 1925.

 

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AGNES J. ALFORD

 

COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE

Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—15 February 2001

 

Agnes J. Alford, 83

 

            Agnes Alford of Coleman died Monday, February 12, 2001, at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p. m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Long officiating, assisted by Rev. John Stanislaw. Burial will follow at Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Stevens Funeral Home from 6:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday.

            She was born in 1917 in Rising Star, grew up and attended school at Loss Creek and married W.A. “Bill” Alford in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1981. She had lived in Coleman for the past 30 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: three grandchildren, Michael Alford, Kenneth Alford and Deanna McNally; three sisters, Thelma Sheffield, Bea Byerly and Jane Bennett; one brother, Aubrey Smith; six great-grandchildren; a special niece, Mary Terry.

            Memorials can be made to the donor’s favority charity.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Apr 1917, last residence Coleman, Coleman Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her brother-in-law Truett Milton Alford; and her sister-in-law Leona Roberta Morris Alford in this compilation.

            SSDI records show that Willy Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 July 1908 and died _____ July 1981, last residence Coleman, Coleman Co., TX. TX Deaths show his death date as 28 July 1981.

            Her husband’s lineage: Willy A. 1908 TX, William Lovell 1865 MO, Gabriel 1831 KY, Jesse 1793 KY, Jacob 1757 VA, James 1715 VA.

 

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AGNES LEONA BENNETT ALFORD

Aunt of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059, and Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Thursday, 26 August 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

ATLANTA [Cass Co.], Texas—Agnes Alford, 80, of Atlanta died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Atlanta.

            Mrs. Alford was born Feb. 19, 1919, in Nimrod, Ark. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Burnett Alford, and one grandson, Karl Alford.

            Survivors include one son, Wayne Alford of Atlanta; two daughters, Addie Surginer of Weatherford, Texas, and Carlotta Mayfield of Atlanta; one brother, James Kenneth Bennett of Weatherford; four sisters, Imogene Edmiston and Mary Elizabeth Peveler of Weatherford, Shirley Reed of Winthrop, Ark., and [sister-in-law] Floria Swinney of Longview, Texas; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

            Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Westside Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Laws Chapel Cemetery, Cass County, Texas, under direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

 

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

            See the obituary of her husband’s father, William Anderson Alford; and her sister-in-law Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey in this compilation.

            TX Deaths: Agnes Leona Alford died 25 Aug 1999 in Cass Co., TX.

            This is the widow of Carlton Burnett Alford, born Dec. 31, 1919, Pike Co. AR, died Nov. 30, 1967. He was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adline Barentine.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            Her husband’s lineage: Carlton Burnett 1919 AR1, William Anderson 1881 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.

 

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AGNES LUCILLE HALL ALFORD HAVENS

 

JASPER NEWSBOY

Jasper, Jasper Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 November 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

[A very similar article appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise on 12 November 1999.]

 

            Agnes Lucille Havens, 85 of Evadale [Jasper Co.] died Nov. 11 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill. A funeral was held Nov. 13 at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with burial at Vickers Cemetery in Milam. A native of Nacogdoches County and a former resident of Hemphill, she lived in Evadale eight years and was a homemaker.

            Survivors include her husband, C.E. “Ed” Havens of Evadale; sons, Maurice “Pete” Alford of Houston and A.J. Alford, Jr. of Deweyville; stepson, John Edwin Havens of Evadale; daughter, Esther Blanchard of Jasper; stepdaughters, Mary Nell Gillentine and Nina Bertran, both of Evadale; brother, C.A. Hall of Beaumont; sister, Wenell Hill of Beaumont; 11 grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes L. Havens (SS# issued in TX) was born 31 March 1914 but, apparently incorrectly, that she died 15 Nov 1999.

            See the obituary of her first husband, Abner Jefferson Alford, Sr., in this compilation.

            TX Marriages: Charles E. Havens married Agnes L. Hall on 14 May 1983 in Sabine Co., TX.

 

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ALBA BERTIE ALFORD

Great-Uncle of Janice Smith, AAFA #0115

 

THE CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—Thursday, 19 February 1970

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

            Alba B. Alford, a resident of the Halbert Community, died February 17 in the Memorial Hospital. He was a retired rancher and farmer and a member of the First Christian Church of Center.

            Funeral services for Mr. Alford were conducted at 2 p.m. February 18 in Bartle Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial was in the Rather Cemetery.

            Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Cora Jane [Swanzey] Alford of Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Homer Adams of Houston; a son, Royce Alford of Shelbyville; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Swanzy and Mrs. Hartzel Beck of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

            Serving as pallbearers were John R. Alford, Tom Swanzy, J.P. Lout, Earl Dinkins, Jack Cannon and Joyce Warren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alba Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Oct 1890 and died _____ Feb 1970. His last residence is listed as Shelbyville, Shelby Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his son Royce Alford in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate, which provides his middle name, says he was born 12 October 1889 in TX. He was age 80, and his parents are identified as Baldy Alford and Mary Land.

            Alba was the brother of John Isham Alford (see the obituary of John’s wife, Lee Ella Swanzy Alford) and Lawrence Allen Alford (see the obituary of his daughter-in-law Lorena Gilmore Alford).

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Alba Bertie 1890 TX1, Baldy A. 1852 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC44, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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ALBERT LINCOLN ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 5 June 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

GRANBURY [Hood Co.]—Albert L. Alford, 68, an accountant, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at an Irving [Dallas Co.] hospital.

            Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

            Albert L. Alford was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Seminole, Okla. He was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and Haltom City Masonic Lodge No. 1331. Mr. Alford served in the Air Force at Carswell AFB.

            Survivors: Wife, Georgia Alford of Granbury; stepson, Gordon Fox of White Settlement; daughters, Vickie McGuffin of Haltom City, Laurie Alford of Dallas and Cynthia Yarbrough of Burleson; stepdaughters, Shannon Blossom of Colorado and Rhonda Fields and Lissa Sprinkle, both of Haltom City; sister, Anita Chisolm of Moore, Okla.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, Colleyville [Tarrant Co.], 281-8751.

 

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

            TX Births: Albert Lincoln Alford and Clara Lee Browning had the 3 daughters named in the obituary in Tarrant Co., TX.

            TX Marriages: Albert L. Alford, age 53, married Wynona R. Baker, age 52, on 24 April 1982 in Tarrant Co., TX.

            TX Divorces: Albert L. Alford, age 55, and Wynona R. Alford, age 55, were divorced on 17 Nov 1984.

            TX Marriages: Albert L. Alford, age 57, married Georgia Shepherd, age 52, on 16 Dec 1986 in Tarrant Co., TX.

            TX Deaths: Albert Alford died 3 June 1997 in Dallas Co., TX.

 

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ALDA E. HALLFORD McCARTY

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 18 November 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

MINERAL WELLS [Palo Pinto Co.]—Alda E. McCarty, 94, a dietitian, died Friday [Nov 17] at a Mineral Wells hospital. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at White’s Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Burial: 2:30 p.m. in Newburg Cemetery in Comanche.

            Alda E. McCarty was born April 29, 1901, in Mills County. Mrs. McCarty was a member of First Baptist Church in Mineral Wells, where she taught Sunday school for 22 years. She was also active in WMU. She was selected Outstanding Senior Citizen of Palo Pinto County in 1980 and in her early years was active in 4-H and Extension Club in the county and was a past president of the Quilting Club.

            Survivors: Daughter, Bobby Ray and husband, Marshall of Mineral Wells; brother, Arla E. Hallford of Mangum, Okla.; grandchildren, Marshall Ray Jr. and wife, Charlotte Ray of Fort Worth and Lou Alda Cardwell and husband, Phillip Cardwell of Aledo; three great-grandchildren; four nieces; and 11 grandnieces and grandnephews. White’s Funeral Home Mineral Wells, (817) 325-3311.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Alda E. McCarty (SS# issued in TX).

 

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ALICE DELANY ALFORD KYLE

Great-Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Oliver Augustus Kyle and Alice Delany Alford

Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—_____ April 1954

 

            Funeral Services for Mr. O.A. Kyle were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Forest Grove Church when Rev. HE. Crone of Mesquite, a former pastor of the Rockdale and Forest Grove Churches, officiated. Burial was made in Forest Grove Cemetery.

            Mrs. Kyle had been in Richards Hospital through the week in a critical condition and passed away at noon Thursday [April 15]. The body rested at Phillips and Luckey funeral home until the service Saturday.

            A member of an old Milam county family, Alice Alford Kyle was born on August 11, 1885, near Rockdale and had lived her life in the vicinity of Forest Grove. She was baptized in the Forest Grove Christian Church in 1903, and four years later on January 9, 1907, in this same church she became the wife of O.A. Kyle.

            It was fitting that the vast throng of friends and relatives gathered to pay final tribute to her in the church where she had shared so much of her life with them.

            Although Mr. and Mrs. Kyle had lived at Dime Box in recent years, they have continued through that time to keep in contact with the life of Forest Grove and have been considered by citizens of the community as part of such. Both church and community through her death have lost a most faithful member, and a valued friend.

            In her home there was always a wholesome welcome given to those who entered there and it was also a favorite place for the young people to go as Mrs. Kyle was understanding and in sympathy with youth. Her kindness and unselfishness in her dealings with others will be held in loved remembrance by all who knew her.

            The husband, O.A. Kyle and following six children survive: Mrs. H.O. Watson of Forest Grove, W.H. Kyle, Brenham, T.J. Kyle, Forest Grove, James O. Kyle, Orange, Harry B. Kyle, Welsh, La., Henry E. Kyle, El Campo; also three brothers, T.E. and E.J. Alford of Rockdale and A.A. Alford of Hearne, 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

 

In another article, source unknown:

 

ROCKDALE—Services for Mrs. Ollie A. Kyle were held Saturday afternoon at the Forest Grove Church south of Rockdale by Rev. H.E. Crone of Mesquite. Burial was at Forest Grove.

            Mrs. Kyle died in a Rockdale hospital.

            She was a native of Milam County. For some years the family had resided at Dime Box.

            Surviving are the husband, O.A. Kyle; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Watson of Rockdale; sons T.J. Kyle, Rockdale; Willie Hurse Kyle, Brenham; James O. of Orange, Harry B., of Welch, Louisiana, Henry E. Kyle of El Campo; brothers, Tom and Emory Alford, Rockdale, Aaron Alford, Hearne.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; and her siblings Alice Delany Alford Kyle and Aaron Otto Burleson Alford in this compilation.

            Alice’s husband was Oliver Augustus Kyle.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Alice Delany 1885 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.

 

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ALICE FRANCES “FRANK” ALFORD ALEXANDER

Sister of Joel Max Alford, AAFA # 0876

 

Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home

Mexia, Limestone Co., TX—_____ May 2008

 

            Funeral services for Alice Frances Alexander, 90, of Mexia will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Blair-Stubbs Chapel. Rev. Marcus Sheffield and Rev. Wes Willie will officiate with interment to follow in the Mexia Cemetery.

            Visitation with the family will be Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alexander was born September 14, 1917 in Bowden, Georgia to Alonza Juhan Alford and Fannie Edell (Barnes) Alford and passed away May 19, 2008 in Mexia. She retired from the Mexia State School Sewing Department. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David Odell Alexander; a son, David O. Alexander, Jr.; two brothers and one sister.

            She is survived by daughters Patsy Ann Copeland, Sandra Ingram and Freda (Cookie) Gremminger and husband, Tim all of Mexia; ten grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; brothers Jesse B. Alford and wife, Billie Sue of Temple and Joel Max Alford and wife, Joann of Belton; and sister-in-law, Pauline Alford.

            Pallbearers will be Bryon Copeland, Brian Ingram, Alan Ingram, Carl Young, Mike Lane, Mike Whittington. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stephen Young, Spencer Wright, Kody Ingram, Kreig Ingram, Garrett Whittington and Clayton Whittington.

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances A. Alexander (SS# issued in GA), last residence Mexia, Limestone Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her brothers Alonza Juhan “Jay” Alford, with photo, and Wilford Otis “Bill” Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            Her lineage: Alice Frances 1917 GA1, Alonza Juhan 1892 GA2, Clarance Juhan 1859 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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ALICE LAVADA ALFORD CULPEPPER SANDERS

 

SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM

Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Tuesday, 31 October 2006

 

            Funeral services for Alice Alford Culpepper Sanders, 94, of Mesquite [Dallas Co.], formerly of Sulphur Springs, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Troy Suggs Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas....

            Interment was held at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.

            She died Friday, Oct. 27, in Willow Bend Care Center in Mesquite.

            She was born in Pickton [Hopkins Co.] on June 28, 1912, to the Rev. A.J. and Effie Alford.

            Survivors include one son, Ray Culpepper of Dallas; one sister, Gretchen “Dutch” Gunn Arnold of Sulphur Springs; one brother, Gordon Alford of Garland; three grandchildren, Dr. Guy Culpepper, Chrystal McAlister and Cheryl Ingalsbe; and five great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Alice L. Sanders (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her father, Andrew Jackson Alford; and her sister Daisy Dell Alford McCraw in this compilation.

            From Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666: Alice married (1) Raymond Culpepper (divorced); (2) Harvy Sanders (died); (3) Ector Ziegler (divorced and resumed name Sanders). Peggy also provided Alice’s middle name.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Alice Lavada 1912 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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ALICE ZORA ANN ALFRED METTLEN

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—22 March 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

WELLS [Cherokee Co.]—Services for Alice Ann Mettlen, 64, of Wells, were held on Saturday at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, Lufkin. Burial was in Shooks Bluff Cemetery.

            Mrs. Mettlen died on March 20 in an Alto nursing home.

            She was born October 6, 1937, in Bon Weir [Newton Co.], and lived in the Wells area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a nurse’s aide at Wells Nursing Home. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

            Her husband, Will Mettlen, Wells, daughters, Hazel Wallace of Pollok, Judy Soignet of San Augustine, Evelyn Spencer of Lufkin, Barbara Luther of Vidor, Amy Hammons and Katherine Mettlen, both of Wells, sons Larry Mettlen and Kenneth Mettlen, both of Wells, [step]mother, Cecelia Alfred of Diboll, sisters, Helen Dovie Batman of Ozone, AR, Bessie Wayne Walker of Conroe, and Dorothy Louise Lyman of Salem, OR, brothers, James Edward Alfred, Samuel David Alfred, and Adrian Willis Alfred, all of Lufkin, Walter Titus Alfred of Diboll, Harley Mason Alfred of Corrigan, and Jesse Eugene Alfred of Conroe, 22 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren survive her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann A. Mettlen (SS# issued in TX).

            See the obituaries of her parents, Jesse Ward Alfred Sr. and Celia Zadine Spears Alfred; and her half-brother Samuel David “Al” Alfred in this compilation.

            TX Births: Alice Zora Ann Alfred was born 6 Oct 1937 in Panola Co., TX, to Jessie Alfred and Hazel Ham. The birth record of her sister Bessie Wayne Alford in 1943 in Newton Co., lists her father’s name as Jessie Ward Alfred. Jessie/Jesse Ward Alfred and Surcelia/Celia Zadie/Zudie Spears are listed as parents of 5 children, born 1947–1963.

            Her ALFRED lineage: Alice Zora Ann 1937 TX1, Jessie Ward 1915 TX2, Leroy Scott 1859 TX3, David Turner 1813 VA4.

 

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ALINE ALICE ALFORD ROBINSON GATTIS

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Wednesday, 28 February 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Aline Alford Robinson Gattis, age 76, of Forest Grove Community, died Monday, February 26, 1995, in a local nursing home in Austin, Texas. She was born November 16, 1919, in Milam County, Texas, to the late Elmer and Inez (Luckey) Alford.

            She was married to Walter Gattis and was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church in Forest Grove, Texas.

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

            Survivors include her husband, Walter Gattis of Forest Grove; sons John S. Robinson of Oak Hill and Christopher Robinson of Duncanville; brother M.J. Alford of Rockdale; sisters Mary Holman and Ruth Etherington both of Austin; and four grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 28, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in the Forest Grove Christian Church in Forest Grove. Burial will be in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Reverend Keith Gibbons of the Forest Grove Christian Church will officiate. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale in charge of arrangements 512-446-5454.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Mary Louise Alford Holman; and her sister-in-law Bertie Mae Robinson Alford in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Aline Alice Gattis died 26 Feb 1996 in Travis Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Aline 1919 TX1, Elmer Riddle 1897 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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ALMA BROWNRIGG ALFORD

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 August 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Alma Alford, 87, 403-1st NE, died Friday, Aug. 5, 1994, at Cherry Street Manor Nursing Home. Services were scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Tudor Street Church of Christ.... Maxey Funeral Home was to make burial in Fairland Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born Dec. 12, 1906, in Roxton, a daughter of John and Amanda Franklin Brownrigg. She attended Lamar County schools and Coleman Beauty School in Dallas. She was a member of the Tudor Street Church of Christ.

            Surviving are a sister, Mabel Woods of Austin; two nephews, Charles Shavers of Dallas and Newton Woods Jr. of Midland; and two nieces, Jean Woods of Detroit and Ethelda Pleasant of Austin.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Alma’s husband, George Block Alford, in this compilation.

 

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ALONZA JUHAN “JAY” ALFORD

Brother of Joel Max Alford, AAFA # 0876

 

Joel Max Alford, Jesse B. Alford, Wilford Otis “Bill” Alford, Alice Frances “Frank” Alford Alexander, and A.J. (Alonza Juhan) “Jay” Alford

Photo from Joel Max Alford

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 September 2001

 

BELTON—Services for A.J. “Jay” Alford, 82, of Taylor’s Valley will be at 10 a.m. today at Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Loudin officiating.

            Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

            Mr. Alford died Sunday, Sept. 16, in a Temple hospital.

            He was born to A.J. and Edell Barnes Alford in Bowdoin [Carroll Co.], Ga. He married Pauline Hall in Bynum on April 20, 1941. He served with the 36th Division during World War II. Before retirement, he was employed in management with Brown and Williamson Tobacco

Company.

            He was a member of Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church. He was also a member of Brookside Masonic Lodge in Tulsa, Okla.

            Survivors: His wife, Pauline “Polly” Hall Alford of Taylor’s Valley; two brothers, Jesse B. Alford of Temple and Joel Max Alford of Belton; and a sister, Frances Alexander of Mexia.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church

building fund. Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that A.J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 July 1919, last residence Temple, Bell Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his sister Alice Frances Alford Alexander and his brother Wilford Otis “Bill” Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            His lineage: Alonza Juhan 1919 GA1, Alonza Juhan 1892 GA2, Clarance Juhan 1859 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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ALTON DAVID ALFORD, JR.

 

DAILY ADVERTISER

Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA—Tuesday, 18 June 2002

 

CLEVELAND, Texas—Funeral services for Alton David Alford Jr., 63, of Cleveland, Texas, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, at Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland.

            Interment followed in Cleveland Memorial Cemetery.

            Born Oct. 22, 1938, in New Orleans, Alton David Alford Jr. passed away June 14, 2002.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mary Francis Anglin Alford his mother, Theresa T. Alford his children, Rocky Dodd and his wife, Caren, David Troy Alford, Rebecca Alford Landry and her husband, Al, Kelly Dodd Jenkel and her husband, Wayne, and Kim Alford Meche and her husband, Glenn a sister, Madeline Alford Picard and his grandchildren, Justin Dillard, Hollie Alford, Casey Meche, Brittany Carriere, Amber Alford, Rachel and Ryan Dodd, Benjamin Landry, Seth Meche, Hannah Jenkel, Charlie Alford, Garret Dodd and Coleman Jenkel.

            Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 303 E. Crockett, Cleveland, TX 77327, was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Photo from Cleveland City Cemetery, Cleveland, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alton D. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in LA), last residence not listed.

            We published the obituary of his mother, Theresa Trahan Alford, in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

 

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ALTON EVERETT ALFORD, JR.

 

THE ADVOCATE

Baton Rouge, LA—Saturday, 22 January 2000

 

            Alford, Alton Everett Jr.—A resident of Houston, he went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000. He was 69. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Centenary College. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Jean Harris Alford, Houston; a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Chris Castenada, Sacramento, Calif; a son and daughter-in-law, Alton E. III and Robin Alford, Chicago; four grandchildren, Courtney and Ramsey Castenada and Sara and Katie Alford; a sister Aline Alford Buhler, Baton Rouge, two nephews, Ken and Alton Buhler as well as numerous cousins.

            Preceded in death by his parents, Alton Everett Alford Sr. and Katherine Mixon Alford; two sons, Michael E. and Jeffery L. Alford; and a sister, Helen Lane Alford. Memorial services will be held in Baton Rouge at a later date.

 

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ALVIN RAY “BUSTER” ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Probably Houston, TX—_____ February 1987

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

 

            Mr. A.R. “Buster” Alford, 73, died Monday February 23, 1987, in a local hospital. Houston resident for the past 65 years. Member of the Baptist Faith. Retired from Hughes Tool Company with 45 years of service. Member of The American Quarter Horse Association for 30 years.

            Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Blanche E. Alford, Houston. Daughter, Mrs. Betty Kanka and husband Ken, Pasadena, Texas. Son, Billy Alford and wife Debbie, Deer Park, Texas. Grandchildren, Glynn and wife Debra Alford, Brandi Alford, Cathy Pittman, Dawn Pittman, Clint Pittman, Cody Pittman, Koy Alford, Cory Talent, Casey Talent. Great-granddaughter, McKenzie Alford. Brothers-in-law, Thurman and Marie Lucas, Ernest and Climmie Lucas, all of Houston.

            Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Wednesday February 25, 1987, Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel…. Interment Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Spike Clover, Walter Ryne, Lubie Redman, Don Hausey, Jim Mueller, Rick Ricketson. Honorary Pallbearers: Former Co-workers of Hughes Tool Company.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alvin Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 June 1913 and died _____ Feb 1987, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his wife, Blanche Lucas Alford, in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Alvin Ray Alford died 23 Feb 1987 in Harris Co., TX.

 

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AMOS PONDER ALFORD

 

SABINE INDEX

Many, Sabine Parish, LA—Friday, 24 March 1967

 

            Funeral services for Amos Ponder Alford Sr., 67, of Garrison [Nacogdoches Co.], Tex., were at 2 p.m., Friday, March 17.

            Mr. Alford died at 10:50 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, in a Center, Tex. hospital, after a long illness.

            He was born in Many [Sabine Parish, LA], and had lived in Joaquin, Tex. most of his life, prior to moving to Garrison. He was a member of the Garrison Church of Christ, and a retired farmer.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Amos P. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1899.

            See the obituary of his wife, Eva Smith Alford, in this compilation. We published the obituary of his half-brother, Louis Catsby Alford, in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Amos Ponder 1899 LA1, Joseph Seaborn 1845 LA2, Julius C. 1797 GA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.

 

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ANDREW JACKSON “JACK” ALFORD

Great-Grandfather of Randall L. Alford, AAFA #0052

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ November 1956

 

            Elder Andrew Jackson Alford, 76, beloved pastor and Baptist leader in East Texas, died Tuesday, Nov. 20 [1956], at Memorial Hospital in Sulphur Springs after a lingering illness.

            Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21, at the Winterfield Baptist Church near Pickton with Brethren C.C. Phillips, Thomas Ables, Clem Sullivan, Herbert Moore and Roy Alford (by special request of his father) in charge of the services.         A large number of his fellow ministers, plus hundreds of his friends gathered at the church to pay their last respects to the man they loved and appreciated.

            Bro. Alford was born in Mississippi and moved to Texas in an ox wagon with his family at the age of 7. He was converted and joined the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 29, and later went into the organization of the Winterfield Baptist Church and remained with the church until God called him home. He answered the call to the ministry in Sept. 1913, and was ordained July 4, 1915. He continued to pastor until his eyes failed him, forcing him to retire.

            Bro. Alford was one of the most faithful and beloved pastors ever to work in this area of East Texas. He always had words of encouragement for young ministers, having many to surrender to preach under his ministry. One of his sons, Bro. Roy Alford of Garland, and a son-in-law Bro. Jessie Miller of Pickton, are pasturing in our state work.

            Bro. Alford was married to Miss Effie Keith on Oct. 7, 1900. To this union were born 14 children of which 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his wife and 10 children, and host of friends to mourn his passing. To his faithful wife and children we extend our deepest sympathy. –L.G.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughters Alice Lavada Alford Culpepper Sanders and Daisy Dell Alford McCraw; and his daughter-in-law Vennie Bell Fink Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of his father, James Henry Alford, in the Oklahoma Obituaries compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate lists him as Andred Jackson Alford, died 20 Nov 1956 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX. His parents are Jim Alford and Annie Pace.

            Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666, found this obituary in the Alford Family History File of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library in Sulphur Springs, TX. She believes it may have come from the Missionary Baptist newsletter.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Andrew Jackson 1880 MS1, James Henry 1857 MS2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.

 

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ANGELA DANAE HALLFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—14 July 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

ARLINGTON—Angela Danae Hallford, a 4-year-old child, died Wednesday [July 11] at a hospital in Arlington. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Johnson Station Cemetery in Arlington. Arlington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Angela was a lifelong resident of Arlington. She attended the Hillcrest Church of Christ.

            Survivors: Parents, Dan and Kim Hallford, both of Arlington; brother, Aaron K. Hallford of Arlington; grandparents, Helen Hallford and Ken West and Glennell West, all of Arlington; and great-grandparents, Mois West of Grand Prairie and Glendon Smith and Myrtle Smith, both of Arlington.

 

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ANNE BURRAGE ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 16 October 2005

 

 

            Anne Burrage Alford, 77, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005.

            Memorial service: Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Anne’s life in a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, in the Oak Room of the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.

            Memorials: The family respectfully suggests that memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, be made in Anne’s name either to the American Cancer Society; or to Alief Montessori Community School (a non-profit school where her daughter teaches), 4215 H Street, Houston 77072.

            Anne was born May 28, 1928, in San Antonio, the daughter of W.G. and Marjorie Burrage. Growing up, Anne lived in Abilene and Fort Worth, where she graduated from Paschal High School and attended TCU.

            She later enjoyed many happy years in Lafayette, La., and Houston, raising her children and volunteering for various organizations.

            She returned to Fort Worth, where she was a co-owner and gracious, vivacious host of the very successful Juanita’s restaurant.

            Customers came to Juanita’s to visit with Anne because she let them know how much she enjoyed their company.

            After retiring, Anne loved watching and supporting many TCU sporting events and spending time with a host of lifelong friends.

            Anne will be forever remembered and missed as a loving mother and caring, compassionate friend....

            She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Burrage Alford; and sister, Patricia B. Young.

            Survivors: Daughter, Amy; dear friend and former husband, Rex Alford; sister, June Jenkins and husband, Dan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris and Bruce Alford Sr.; dear friend, Tom Boswell; many nieces and nephews, including Sally Jenkins, Marty Jenkins, Danny Jenkins, Missy Rosengarten, Julie O’Connor, Bruce Alford Jr., Brad Alford and Brenda Leonard; and numerous friends and neighbors who so lovingly supported her.

 

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ANNER P. ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 August 2007

 

 

            Alford, Anner, Age 92. Service 1:00pm. Today Wed. Aug 22, 2007 Singing Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation today prior to service. Interment Laurelland Cemetery. Charles E. Woods F.D.I.C. Singing Hills 214-371-4311....

 

In another article:

 

Singing Hills Funeral Home

singinghillsfuneralhome.com

 

Ms. Anner P. Alford

January 15, 1915–August 17, 2007

 

            Anner Alford age 92 passed away August 17, 2007. Survivors; one special nephew, Nolan Vaughn; his children, Amious and Retayna Vaughn, eight grandchildren; one sister; Luddie Alford Waites; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

 

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ANNETTE FAIRWEATHER ALVORD

 

CONNECTICUT POST

Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT—Monday, 8 October 2007

 

            Annette Fairweather Alvord died on October 5th 2007. Annette was born on April 6th 1911 in Hartford Connecticut. She resided in Nichols, Ct. for 57 years before moving to Austin [Travis Co., TX]. She was a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY majoring in dietetics. Annette was a member of the United Congregational Church in Bridgeport, Ct. and The First Presbyterian Church in Austin. She was a member of the Women’s Guild and a charter member of the former mothers’ club of United Church. She was a lifelong member of the Housatonic Council of the Girl Scouts of America, and a member of the Girl Scout Old Timers Association. Annette was a member of The Connecticut Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Elder Brewster Society and Past Regent of the Mary Silliman Chapter, NSDAR. She was also a member of the AARP, the Trumbull Historical Society, and the Nichols Improvement Association.

            Annette, widow of Maurice C. Alvord, is survived by her children: Patricia Rhodes, Richard and Carol Alvord, and Virginia Lee Alvord; her grandchildren: Scott Rhodes, Susan and Brian Anthony, Rick and Kelly Alvord, and Joelle Alvord; and her great grandchildren: George, Ray, and Brooke Anthony; Megan and Jack Alvord; and Trevor Alvord Brock. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Agard, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Annette was predeceased by two sisters: her twin, Jennette Townsend, and Betty Essex; and two brothers: Douglas and Myles Fairweather.

            A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, October 10th at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of The First Presbyterian Church of Austin at 8001 Mesa Drive, Rev. Sam Riccobene officiating. Burial and graveside services will be at the Nichols Farms Burial Ground in Trumbull, in the future. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Girl Scouts of America, the NSDAR, or her church. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annette Alvord (SS# issued in CT), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.

 

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ANNIE F. KLUKAN ALFORD

Mother of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054

Grandmother of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170, and James J. Alford, AAFA #0058

Great-grandmother of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166, and Michael Bruce Alford, AAFA #0244

 

BURLESON COUNTY CITIZEN TRIBUNE

Burleson Co., TX—Thursday, 20 February 1975

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995

 

            Funeral services for Mrs. Annie (Klukan) Alford, 95, of 703 W. Buck St. were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church with the pastor, Rev. Robert Lewis, officiating.

            Mrs. Frank Batista, accompanied by Mrs. Murray F. Broaddus, sang “Evening Prayer.”

            Mrs. Alford died Monday evening in Goodnight Memorial Hospital.

            Mrs. Alford was the daughter of Frank and Theresa Schiller Klukan and was born on November 15, 1879, in Wesley, Washington County. After the death of her father, who was a merchant, she moved to Caldwell with her family. She was a graduate of Caldwell High School (1897) and attended Kidd-Key College in Sherman, Texas. She taught in county schools for several years prior to her marriage.

            She was married to Daniel Lee Alford Sr., June 22, 1903 in Caldwell. He preceded her in death September 15, 1964.

            She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother Frank, and one sister Mrs. Lillie McLean.

            Survivors include one son, Daniel Lee Alford Jr. of Caldwell [AAFA #0054]; two grandsons, Lee Alford II [sic—Daniel Lee III, AAFA #0170] and James J. Alford of Caldwell [AAFA #0058]; and two great grandsons, Daniel Lee Alford IV [AAFA #0166] and Michael Bruce Alford of Caldwell [AAFA #0244]; one sister, Mrs. Lee Broaddus of Caldwell.

            Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers were: Halcut Alford, Frank Batista, Murry James Broaddus, William L. Broaddus, E.E. Johnston, Boswell Porter, Marvin Porter Jr. and W.L. Surovik Jr.

            Honorary pallbearers were officers and directors of the Caldwell National Bank, session members of the First Presbyterian Church, city attorney, mayor, city manager, and members of the City Council of Caldwell, Dr. Joe C. Smith, John Young P.A., Tom Yager, M.G. Perkins, Paul Haines, Holland Porter and Charles Sebesta Sr.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Annie Alford (SS# issued in TX), died _____ Feb 1975, last residence Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX.

            See the obituary of Annie’s husband, Daniel Lee Alford Sr., in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate confirms her birth date and lists her death date as 10 Feb 1975 [Monday].

 

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ANNIE LOIS MAYS ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 2 February 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1989

 

WINNSBORO [Wood Co.]—Services for Mrs. Annie Lois Alford, 77, Winnsboro, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday in Beaty Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro....

            Burial will be in New Pickton Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford died Wednesday [Feb 1], in a Winnsboro nursing home after a lengthy illness.

            She was born July 16, 1911, in Pickton, and was formerly of Dallas before moving to Winnsboro. She was a housewife and a member of Pickton First Baptist Church.

            Survivors include her husband J.J. Alford, Winnsboro; a son Paul E. Alford, Dallas; a daughter, Annette Walters, Winnsboro; three brothers, Bascom Mays, Pickton, Lawrence Mays, Garland, and Joe Mays, Arlington; a sister, Surina Scott, Dallas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Annie’s husband, James Jefferson Alford, in this compilation.

 

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ANNIE LUCILLE ALFORD WILLIAMS

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 17 March 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Lucille Alford Williams, 80, passed away at her residence, March 15, 1997. Lucille was born, raised and was a lifelong residence of Magnolia. She attended Sam Houston State University and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Lucille was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Magnolia.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Roman B. Williams in 1995. She is survived by her loving family; nephew Wayne Yancey and his wife Connie, niece Gaye Yancey and numerous other relatives.... Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Magnolia.... Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Satterwhite, Bobby Yancey, Jim Hufnall, Marvin Dorris, Bo Rickett, and Louis Turner....

 

AAFA NOTES: Her name was really Annie Lucille Alford. She was born 3 June 1917 in Montgomery County, the daughter of Harrison “Harry” W. Alford and Lydia R. Thomas. She was of the William 1808 SC branch of the family.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Lucille Alford Williams died 15 March 1997 in Montgomery Co., TX.

 

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ANNIE M. HALLFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Thursday, 28 December 2000

 

FORT STOCKTON—Annie M. Hallford, 88, died Tuesday, December 26, 2000. Services were held on Friday at First Baptist Church with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Fort Stockton Funeral Home handled arrangements.

            She was born June 10, 1912, in Danville, Louisiana, and was a longtime resident of Fort Stockton. She was a cafeteria worker for Fort Stockton Independent School District.

            Survivors include two sons, Albert Hallford of Alpine and Currie Hallford of Georgetown; two daughters, Dorothy Lentz and Betty Henslee, both of Fort Stockton; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

 

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ANNIE MAE MATTHEWS ALFORD

 

Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER AND MESSENGER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ June 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

            Funeral services for Annie Mae Alford, 97, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 26, in Forest Grove Christian Church with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery….

            Mrs. Alford died Saturday, June 24, at Wedgewood Nursing Home in Fort Worth. She was a lifelong Forest Grove resident.

            She was born July 1, 1898, in Rockdale to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert (Rena Marsh) Matthews. She was a homemaker.

            She and Emery James Alford were married Sept. 10, 1918, in Rockdale.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband and parents, Gilbert and Rena Matthews; a daughter, Lucille Young; and a son, Billy Alford.

            Survivors include two sons, Jack Alford of Rockdale and Emery Alford of Fort Worth; four daughters, Dixie Cleveland of Rockdale, Annie Mae McKee of Fort Worth, Carrie Guthrie of Fort Worth and Mary Lee Harris of Fort Worth; a brother, Jack Matthews of Houston; also 21 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren,

            Mrs. Alford’s interests included her flower and vegetable garden.

            She was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church.

            Phillips & Luckey—Rockdale.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Ida Lucille Alford Young, Clarence U. “Jack” Alford, and Emery Oliver Alford in this compilation.

            Her husband, Emery James Alford, was the son of Hurst Justice Alford, b. 23 June 1852. Hurst is the great-grandfather of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192, and the great-great-grandfather of Jeffery Evan Alford, AAFA #0485.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: Emery James 1899 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.

 

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ANNIE STACIE ALFORD DAY

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 4 November 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Annie Stacie Day, 101, died Friday [Nov 2] at a local nursing home.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory.... Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery [Abilene Municipal Cemetery].

            Mrs. Day was born in Robertson County in East Texas and moved from Austin to Abilene in 1911. A homemaker, she was a member of the Church of Christ. She was the widow of Gideon Granville Day.

            Survivors include a son, Hoyt Day of Abilene; a grandson, Jack Day of Watauga; and six great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie E. Day (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Sept 1899 and died 9 Nov 1990, last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.

            Annie was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Alford and Frances Virginia Smith.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Annie Stacie 1890 TX1, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL2, Jackson 1830 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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ANTHONY MACK ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 27 November 1997

 

 

            Alford, Mr. Anthony Mack “Hickey,” 72 born in Evelyn, LA to the parentage of the late Mack and Blanch Alford.

            A skilled auto mechanic for more than 35 years, he worshipped at Hallsville Church of Christ (Northside Church of Christ).

            His survivors include four daughters, Dorothy Woolridge, Charlene Dawson, Janice Geter and Auna Alford and one sister.

            Services are Friday, November 28 @ 2:00 pm @ Greenville Avenue Church of Christ, 1013 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson, Interment @ Laurel Land, Dallas.

            Services in trusted to: Nat Clark, Funeral Director, Clark Manor Memorial Chapel, 751 S. RL Thornton Frwy, Dallas, TX. 214-924-7372

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mack Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 March 1925 and died 20 Nov 1997, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Anthony Mack Alford died 20 Nov 1997 in Dallas Co., TX.

 

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ARTIE B. MILLER FURLOW ALFORD

 

DAILY SENTINEL

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 April 2006

 

            Funeral for Artie B. Furlow Alford, 82, of Huxley will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, Center.... Burial will be in Strong Cemetery, Huxley. Alford died April 24, 2006, at her residence.

            Born Oct. 1, 1923, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Jacob and Jenny McKenzie Miller. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.

            Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Fincher of Huxley; a brother, Larkin Miller of Austin; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Artie B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Shelbyville, Shelby Co., TX.

 

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ARVILA MARIE KNIGHT HALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 14 July 2006

 

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            Arvila Marie Halford, 75, of Amarillo died Tuesday, July 12, 2006.

            Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40.

            Mrs. Halford was born in Duncan, Okla. She owned Marie’s Flowers and Gifts of Amarillo for a number of years until the illness of her husband.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Dean Halford.

            Survivors include two sons, Larry D. Halford of Canyon and Loyde Halford of Amarillo; a daughter, Connie Starkey of Canyon; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, Earnest Dean Halford (which provided her maiden name), in this compilation.

 

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ASA EVANDER ALFORD

Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—_____ August 1978

 

            Services for Asa E. Alford, 80, of Abilene will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with burial to be in Greenleaf Cemetery....

            Mr. Alford died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday in an Abilene hospital following a one-week illness.

            He was born July 3, 1898 in Burnet County and was a candy maker for Bacon Candy Co. in Abilene. He had formerly worked for Walker-Smith Co. in Brownwood. He married Leatrice Dikes in Brownwood April 10, 1920. She died Sept. 21, 1977. She was a member of the University Baptist Church in Abilene.

            Survivors include two sons, Stanley Alford and Ray Alford, both of Abilene; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Retha) Hitchcock of Brownwood, two brothers, Preston B. Alford of Abilene and Jess Alford of Brownwood; and five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ August 1978) dates of Asa Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; his wife, Leatrice “Lela” Dikes Alford; and his brothers Charles Monroe Alford, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Asa Evander 1898 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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AUBERT DOWL “AL” ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 5 February 2010

 

            A.D. “Al” Alford, age 79, of McKinney, Texas, passed away February 3, 2010, in McKinney. He was married to Shirley Rae Hatley Alford who preceded him in death on July 4, 2007.

            He is survived by his son, Lance Alford and wife, Debi of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Beth Ann Parson and husband, Thomas of Celina, Texas, Cynthia Helton and husband, Jody of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Amy Herron and husband, David, also of Celina, Texas.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana St., McKinney, Texas, 75071 with Dr. H. Bailey Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday evening in the parlor at First Baptist Church in McKinney. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow 972-562-2601

 

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Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home

Allen, TX—_____ February 2010

 

 

            A.D. “Al” Alford, age 79, of McKinney, Texas, passed away February 3, 2010, in McKinney. Al was born in Pickton, Texas, to George Dowl and Mary Belle (Harrelson) Alford.

            Al graduated in 1948 from the original Boyd High School in McKinney and later earned an associate degree from Arlington State College. He remained active with The University of Texas Arlington as President of the UTA Alumni Association.

            Al was the founder and owner of Alford Insurance Agency in McKinney for many years.

            Al was a college baseball umpire for thirty-seven years and was well respected in both high school and collegiate umpire associations across the country. His many achievements included the 1974 College World Series, UIL state baseball tournament for four years, and Connie Mack World Series Baseball in Farmington, New Mexico. Al officiated at the plate in the longest baseball game in Southwest Conference History - a full twenty innings. He founded the McKinney Mavericks Summer Baseball Organization in 1971 and was instrumental in bringing the Mickey Mantle World Series to McKinney. Al was a past member of Collin County and Dallas Baseball Umpire Associations and a member of the ABUA Umpire Hall of Fame.

            He was a member of First Baptist Church in McKinney where he served for over thirty years as a deacon and greeter.

            Al was an avid golfer who never had a bad lie along with two verified holes in one. He was presently member of McKinney Parks and Recreation Board and a former McKinney City Councilman.

            Al proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he received a purple heart.

            He is survived by his son, Lance Alford and wife, Debi of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Beth Ann Parson and husband, Thomas of Celina, Texas, Cynthia Helton and husband, Jody of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Amy Herron and husband, David, also of Celina, Texas; grandchildren, Maezi, Carli, and Mitchell Alford, Kristen Coffman and husband, Matt, Alyssa Watson, Colin, Jon, and Julie Helton, and Katie and Matt Herron; great-grandchildren, Abby and Whitney Coffman; brothers, Grady Joe Alford of Wichita, Kansas and Bobby Dwayne Alford of Texas; sister, Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster of Richardson, Texas; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley on July 4, 2007.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana St., McKinney, Texas, 75071 with Dr. H. Bailey Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday evening in the parlor at First Baptist Church in McKinney. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aubert Dowl Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Aug 1930, last residence Celina, Collin Co., TX.

 

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AUDREY LOUISE THOMAS ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 18 July 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Audrey L. Alford entered eternal rest on July 13, 1992. She is survived by her son Mitchell Alford Jr., one grandson Quentin Alford, a special friend Joseph Poyote, parents Elton and Joice Thomas, one sister and five brothers. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends. Mrs. Alford was employed by the Texas Employment Commission for 21 years.

            Wake was Friday July 17, 1992 7–9 P.M. Greater St. Matthew B.C. Funeral service Saturday July 18, 1992 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater St. Matthew B.C. 7701 Jutland. Interment: Houston Memorial Garden.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Audrey Louise Alford died 13 July 1992 in Harris Co., TX.

 

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AUGUSTA CECELIA WOHLEB ALFORD

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—Wednesday, 19 July 2006

 

            Services for Augusta Wohleb Alford, 95, of Temple are pending with Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

            Mrs. Alford died Monday, July 17, in a Galveston hospital

 

In another article:

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—Saturday, 22 July 2006

 

            Alford, Augusta Cecelia, 95, Temple, 2 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Entombment in Garden Memorial Mausoleum, St. Monica’s Catholic Cemetery, Cameron. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Temple, in charge.

 

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CAMERON HERALD

Cameron, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 27 July 2006

 

            Augusta Cecelia Alford, 95, of Temple and formerly of Cameron, died July 17 in a Galveston hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Ranjan Cletus officiating. Entombment followed in the Garden Memorial Mausoleum at St. Monica’s Catholic Cemetery in Cameron.

            Alford was born to Albina (Mondrik) and Clem A. Wohleb in Cameron Nov. 17, 1910. She was raised in Cameron. She worked at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Beaumont and worked at Kelly Field in San Antonio during World War II.

            She married Robert A. Alford in St. Louis, Mo. in December 1946 and assisted her husband in ranching until the time of his death. She moved to Temple in 1980 and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society. She was a charter member of Scott & White Fitness Center in 1986.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and a sister.

            Survivors include her son, Allen Robert Alford and sister, Albina Lee Wohleb Olsen....

 

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Photo from Saint Monica’s Cemetery, Cameron, TX—www.findagrave.com

 

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AUSTIN CHANCE ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 September 2000

 

            Austin Chance Alfred, infant son of Stephanie Alfred of Beaumont, died on September 12, 2000 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Graveside services were held at Live Oak Cemetery.

            Survivors include a sister and a brother, April Alfred and Aaron Lewis both of Beaumont.

 

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AVA MINTNER ALFORD

 

VICTORIA ADVOCATE

Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Monday, 14 August 2000

 

ALLETTSVILLE—Ava Alford, 105, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000.

            She was born Nov. 12, 1894, in Sabine Parish, La., to the late Jacob Farrow and Linda Lee Carter Minter. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hallettsville.

            Survivors: daughter, Hazel Timm of Hallettsville; nine grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

            Preceded in death by: husband, Lawrence Alford; one daughter; parents; four sisters; three brothers; three grandsons; and one great-grandson....

            Services will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Hallettsville....

            Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Many, La.... Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville....

            Pallbearers: Pat Murphy, Bill Higgins, Bob Speed and Dub Allee.

 

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AVIS MAE WILSON ALFORD BRIGGS

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—14 October 1981

 

            Mrs. Avis Mae Briggs, age 76... died Wednesday, October 14, 1981...

            Survivors: Sons, Reden Alford, Charles Alford; sisters, Mrs. Lucille Wilson, all of San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. Ben Reichert; grandson, Billy Alford, both of Austin, Tex.; granddaughter, Andrea Grant, Hondo, Tex.; grandson, Ed Knapp, Lake Jackson, Tex.; Granddaughter, Pamela Dunbar, Italy; 5 great grandchildren....

            Interment... at I.O.O.F. Cemetery....

 

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Photo from I.O.O.F. Cemetery (Odd Fellows) in Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Avis Briggs (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Nov 1904, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her first husband, Reden Alford; and her sons Charles Edgar Alford and Reden Norris Alford in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Avis Mae Briggs died 14 Oct 1981 in Bexar Co., TX.

            The FindAGrave contributor noted that she was the daughter of William E. and Mary Winston Wilson, and married second to T.V. Briggs.

 

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BARBARA ANN ALFORD

 

STAR–TELEGRAM

Forth Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—10 October 2002

 

FORT WORTH—Barbara Ann Alford, 68, a retired housekeeper, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at a Fort Worth hospital.

            Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1901 Amanda, the Rev. Karl Hockenhull, officiant. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Barbara at the funeral home noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m. in the main chapel.

            Survivors: Children, Michael Crawford and wife, Marilyn, Patricia Shelton and Steven Fisher; sister, Dorothy Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.

 

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BARBARA ANN TURPEN ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Sunday, 23 April 2006

 

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            Barbara Alford, 64, of Amarillo died Wednesday, April 19, 2006.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Comanche Trail Church of Christ with Loran Harper officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St.

            Mrs. Alford was a very kind-hearted and loving person to everyone, and everyone loved her. She will be extremely missed by all who knew and loved her. She was member of Comanche Trail Church of Christ.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mildred Turpen, and her husband, Wayne, in 2002.

            Survivors include a daughter, Maribeth Martin of Amarillo; a son, Tony Alford of Amarillo; two grandsons, Chris Martin of Galveston and Matt Martin of Amarillo; two sisters, Shirley Moore and husband, Lee, of Amarillo, and Mary Jett of Meadow Brook, W. Va.; a special aunt, Joyce Hyden of Amarillo; and many extended family members who loved her very much.

            The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Wayne Alford (which provided her middle name), in this compilation.

 

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BARBARA ELAINE ALFORD SMART ASHLEY

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 13 August 1999

 

OAKWOOD—Services for Barbara Alford Ashley, 47, Dallas, formerly of Oakwood, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Union United Methodist Church.

            Burial will in Bethel Cemetery, Oakwood, under direction of Emanuel Funeral Home, Palestine.

            Ms. Ashley died Aug. 5.

            She was born Jan. 20, 1952, to Andrew and Mercedee Washington Alford. She graduated from Butler public schools and Prairie View A&M University and worked for Xerox Corp. for 17 years. She was a member of Waymon Chapel AME Church, where she served as Sunday school secretary and a member of the choir. She later joined Greater El Bethel Baptist Church, Dallas. She married Robert Smart, Sr. and later Ezell Ashley.

            Survivors include sons, Andre Alford, Robert Smart Jr., and Cavin Ashley, all of Dallas; mother, Mercedee Alford, Oakwood; sisterS, Ruthie Hamilton, Oakwood, Andrea McKinney, Nel Williams and Shirley Alford, all of Dallas; friend Harold Evans, Dallas; and one granddaughter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara A. Ashley (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Barbara Elaine Ashley died 5 Aug 1999 in Dallas Co., TX.

 

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BARBARA ELAINE GLENN ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—20 December 2009

 

 

            Elaine Glenn Alford, 63, of Amarillo died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009.

            Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Hillside Christian Church chapel with the Rev. Greg Corona, pastor of Hillside Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

            Elaine was born in 1946 to James Vernon and Bobbie Jean Forman Glenn in San Angelo. She moved with her family to Amarillo, where she graduated from Tascosa High School and soon after attended West Texas State University. She married her husband, Charlie Alford, in 1969 in Amarillo.

            Elaine enjoyed camping and fishing with her family and friends. She was a blessed daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose life was full of laughter and love.

            She was preceded in death by her mother, Bobbie Glenn; her husband, Charlie Earl Alford; and a brother, Mason Glenn.

            Survivors include her father, James Vernon Glenn and wife Bess of Amarillo; two daughters, Amy Clawson and husband Dan and Allison Alford, all of Amarillo; and two precious grandchildren, Amanda and Trevor Clawson.

            The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105; or Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.

            Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara Elaine Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 June 1946, last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.

 

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BARBARA FULLER ALFORD BEHRINGER

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 2 February 2006

 

            Barbara Fuller Behringer, 70, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at her home in Gause. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at First Baptist Church in Hearne with Rev. Larry Blackmon of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in the Gause Cemetery in Gause.

            Mrs. Behringer, homemaker, was born March 1, 1935 in Gause to Roy and Lillie (Seelke) Fuller.

            She married LeRoy Behringer on Oct. 31, 1964 in Marlin.

            She grew up in Gause and lived many years in Waco before retiring and moving back to Gause. She attended school in Gause and Hearne. She was member of First Baptist Church in Hearne.

            Mrs. Behringer was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roy Fuller; seven sisters, Tempie Butler, Mary Brazell, Sadie Anderson, Elizabeth Rains, Polly Johnson, Lillian Anderson and Jeraldine Fuller.

            Survivors include her husband, LeRoy Behringer of Gause; son, Aaron Roy Alford and wife Betty of Rockdale; three grandchildren, Jennifer Alford Hanke and husband Joe Wayne of Buckholts, Kellie Alford Zboril and husband Bo of Deanville and Heath Alford and wife B.J. of Ledbetter; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers included Irvin King, Ken Esten Cooke, John Shoemake, Kevin Cooke, Lee Thomason and Robert C. Remaley II.

            Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church; 105 Davis, Hearne, TX 77859.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her first husband, John Thomas Alford, in this compilation.

 

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BARBARA ISABELLE CHURCH ALVORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 21 May 2008

 

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Photo from Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas, TX

 

            Alvord, Barbara Isabelle Church died in Dallas on May 18, 2008. Born in Norwich, CT, on June 26, 1925, Barbara was 82 years old. She grew up in Norwich, graduated from Wheaton College in Massachusetts, worked for JH Whitney in New York and IBM in Denver and New York. Barbara met and married Ben Alvord while both worked for IBM. Shortly thereafter she became a full time mother for Christy Alvord, now Christy Alvord Eveland of Jacksonville, FL. Coming from a long line of New Englanders, Barbara was skeptical when Ben was asked by his employer, WR Grace, to move to Dallas in 1975. However, the move has been a great success. Both Barbara and Ben have enjoyed their lives and wonderful friends in Dallas over the past 33 years. While chemistry was Barbara’s college major, she took art history as an elective her senior year and found her passion. She became a docent for SMU’s Meadows Museum and greatly enjoyed the stimulation and people for over twenty years. Chemistry may have found its way into the kitchen. Barbara loved to cook, much to the delight of friends and family. She also was an enthusiastic participant in the Highland Park Presbyterian Church’s choir until declining health caused her resignation. In addition to her husband, daughter and son-in-law, Christopher Eveland, Barbara is survived by a brother, Kenneth Church, sister-in-law, Lynn Church, both of West Chester, PA, two nieces, a nephew and their families. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel, David Davidson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752 (www.ataxia.org/giving) or a charity of your choice. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home and Cemetery 7405 W. Northwest Hwy. (214) 363-5401 Dignity Memorial.

 

AAFA NOTES: Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.

 

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BARBARA JOAN SINGLETARY ALFORD

 

Photo from Little Hope Cemetery, Beech Grove, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 May 2009

 

            Barbara Joan Alford, 73, of Farrsville, Tx went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 13, 2009. Visitation will be Friday, May 15, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery.

            Barbara was a devoted Christian woman whom many knew as the Avon Lady.

            She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Alford. Father James Singletary and sister Kay Sheryel Singletary.

            Barbara is survived by her mother Hazel Singletary of Kirbyville, Tx. Daughter Sheryel and husband Tom Moore of Harker Heights, Tx. Son James and wife Jessie Gooch of Vidor, Tx. Grandchildren Sarah, Heather and Kelsey Moore of Harker Heights, Tx and Jason and Jerrod Gooch of Vidor, Tx. Great grandson Colt Norman of Harker Heights, Tx. Sister Margaret and husband Jack Griffin of Vidor, Tx. Brother James Singletary of Houston, Tx. Memorials may be sent to Hillcrest Baptist Church of Jasper, Tx.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara Joan Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Apr 1936, last residence Wiergate, Newton Co., TX.

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

 

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BARRETT HALLFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 20 July 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

FORT WORTH—Barrett Hallford, 74, a retired auditor for the Tarrant County auditor’s office, passed away Friday, July 19, 2002, at a local hospital.

            Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church building fund, 7001 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133.

            Barrett Hallford was a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Hallford retired from the Tarrant County auditor’s office after 20 years of devoted employment.

            Survivors: His wife of 52 years, Shirley Hallford of Fort Worth; son, Michael Barrett Hallford of Fort Worth; daughter, Robin McReynolds and her husband, Bruce, of Crowley; grandchildren, Holland Elizabeth McReynolds and Tyler Barrett McReynolds, both of Crowley; sisters, Mrs. Vernon McCall of Montgomery and Mrs. James Beights of Lubbock; brother, Joseph C. Hallford Jr. of Fort Stockton; and several nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother John Duncan Hallford in this compilation.

 

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BENJAMIN ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 21 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Benjamin Alfred, 53, of Lake Charles, La. died Nov. 15 at LBJ Hospital in Houston.

            Funeral will be at 8 p.m. today at Greater St Joseph Baptist Church in Fenton, La., with burial Saturday at the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel in Lake Charles.

            A native of Houston, he lived in Lake Charles a number of years.

            Survivors include sisters, Bernice Hale of Houston, Blanche Roland of Richmond, Calif., Lurdy Alfred of Lake Charles and Betty Spikes of Fenton; and brothers, the Rev. Eddie Alfred, Hayward Alfred, Luther Alfred, Earlvin Alfred and Melvin Alfred, all of Fenton.

 

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AMERICAN PRESS

Lake Charles, LA—Friday, 21 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

FENTON—Funeral services for Benjamin Alfred, 53, will be at 8 p.m. today, Nov. 21, in Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church.... Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greater St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder…. Mr. Alfred died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, in a Houston hospital. A native of Fenton, he lived in Houston for many years.

            Survivors include four sisters, Bernice Hale of Houston, Blanche Roland of Richmond, Calif., Lurdy Alfred of Lake Charles and Betty Spikes of Fenton; five brothers, Rev. Eddie Alfred, and Hayward, Luther, Earlvin and Melvin Alfred, all of Fenton.

 

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BENNETT JAMES ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 25 June 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Bennett James “B.J.” Alford, born July 13, 1917, died June 24, 1994. Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Employed by Bell Telephone for thirty years. Survived by wife, Drucilla Alford; one son, Greg Alford; step–son, James Turner; step–daughter, Carolyn Pruiett; two brothers, Jim & Paul Alford; sister, Jewel Thomas; eight grandchildren; six great–grandchildren; four nephews, ten nieces and many friends….

            Services 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 26, 1994, Lamar & Smith Chapel…. Interment will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday at Pickton Cemetery, Pickton, Texas. In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials may be made to Irwindell Methodist Church, 324 S. Westmoreland Road, Dallas, Texas 75211.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife Drucilla Margaret Finklea Turner Alford; and his brothers James Jefferson Alford and Lewis Paul Alford in this compilation.

            Bennett was the youngest son of Bennett Jefferson Alford. Bennett’s first wife was Audrey Moore.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Bennett James 1917 TX1, Bennett Jefferson 1881 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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BENNIE MILTON HALFORD

 

FAIRFIELD RECORDER

Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX—4 June 2009

 

            Graveside services were held earlier this month for Butler resident Bennie Halford, 61, who died May 6 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

            Mr. Halford was born in Dallas on March 5, 1948 to Richard Halford and Mildred Rankin Halford.

            For 29 years, he was employed as an equipment operator with the City of Dallas water department.

            He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time outdoors.

            Services were held at Dew Cemetery on May 9 with David Hallum officiating.

Mr. Halford is survived by his wife Sabra Halford of Butler; children, Millie Council and husband Jeff of Kaufman, Stephanie Harrison and husband Phillip of Kaufman, Richard Halford and wife Cassie of Kaufman, Kenneth Brobst of Denver, Colorado, Angela Jones and husband Patrick of Jacksonville, and Howard Danner and wife Brandi of Fairfield; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Linda Armstrong of Alvord.

            Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of Griffin- Roughton Funeral Home in Fairfield.

 

Photo from Dew Cemetery, Dew, Freeston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Benie Milton Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence “Texas.”

 

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BENNIE RAY ALFORD

 

Bennie Ray Alford

Photo from Brazos Funeral Home, Waco, TX

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Wednesday, 13 May 2009

 

            Bennie Ray Alford, 43, of Bruceville, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009. A celebration of life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at Brazos Funeral Home with the Rev. Yolanda Romero officiating. Bennie was born Feb. 11, 1966, in Wharton, Texas, to Jim Ed Alford and Norma Jean (Sanders) Dorris. Bennie enjoyed the outdoors and cooking for family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his biological father, Jim Ed Alford; step father, Charles Clinton Dorris Sr.; brothers, Charles Clinton Dorris Jr. and wife, Maria of Hewitt, and Jim Ed Alford Jr. and Kenny Alford, both of Virginia; sister, Tammy Buxton of Houston; and family friend, Ruben Oballe of Bruceville.

            The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.brazosfuneralhome.com. February 11, 1966 - May 8, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bennie Ray Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bruceville, McLennan Co., TX.

 

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BERNADETTE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ March 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Bernadette Alford passed Monday, March 24, 1991 in a local hospital. Survivors are husband, Harvey Alford, two sons, parents. Wake service Wednesday night, 8–10 p.m. Calhoun Chapel. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 a.m. Calhoun Chapel…. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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BERNICE KATHLEEN LESSITER ALFORD

Sister-in-law of Jack Delaye Alford, AAFA #0543

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—1 February 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

            Bernice Kathleen Alford, age 78, died January 30, 1996, at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a lengthy illness which she met with grace and dignity. Mrs. Alford was born January 25, 1918, in Rice, Texas, the daughter of Doriss D. and Ethel Dyer Lessiter. Her father died in 1919 and her mother married Louis Edward Lentz of Malone, Texas in 1920.

            Mrs. Alford graduated from Malone High School and Cosmetology in Houston, Texas. During the time she was in Houston, she was a stylist and manicurist to Oveta Culp Hobby, head of the WAC’s during World War II. While in Houston, she met her future husband, Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., a soldier with the 97th Infantry Division. They were married December 26, 1941.

            During Mrs. Alford’s illness, her husband never left her side and cared for her with constant devotion and love. She will always be his “Baby.” Mrs. Alford resided in Beaumont for 34 years before moving to Silsbee upon Mr. Alford’s retirement from Mobil Oil. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Silsbee.

            In addition to her beloved husband, Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., she is survived by two daughters, Susan Allen of Waco, Texas, Claudia K. Presley of Pt. Neches; one son, Jimmy N. Alford of Wisconsin, two grandsons, John Jay Etheredge of Dallas, Texas, and Patrick Alford of Pt. Neches, and one great granddaughter.

            Bernice will always be remembered for her love of her family and her beauty as a person not only outwardly but in her heart….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Jasper Newell Alford, in this compilation.

 

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BERTHA LUCILLE ALFORD MCCLELLAND

Aunt of Carolyn Annice Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—2 January 2002

 

FORT WORTH [Tarrant Co.], TX—Bertha Alford McClelland, 88, passed away on November 23, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas. Memorial services were held on Sunday, January 5, 2002, at First Methodist Church in Natchitoches. Her body was donated to medical science at LSUMC in Shreveport.

            Born on February 9, 1913, she was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Alford. She graduated from Byrd High in 1930, attended Centenary College and graduated from Northwestern in Natchitoches. She married L.M. McClelland in 1937 and resided in Natchitoches where she was Supervisor of Child Protection at the Natchitoches Welfare Department.

            Her parents, her husband, and siblings, Edgar Alford, Mary Foye, and Carrie Mae Adger, and Jo Masingill preceded her in death.

            Daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Kenneth E. and Carrie McClelland Hinze and granddaughter, Amy Hinze, of Fort Worth, and grandson, Wesley Hinze of Waco, and a sister, Gladys Wilson of Florida, survive her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha A. McClelland (SS# issued in LA), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her brother Needham Edgar Alford in this compilation. We published the obituaries of her sisters Carrie Mae Alford Adger and Jo Martin Alford Masingill in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation; and of her sister Gladys Estelle Alford Wilson in the Mississippi Obituaries compilation.

            Her parents were the Rev. Joseph Martin Alford and Carrie Eliza Weiland. We published an extensive history of this family in the Summer 1998 issue of AAFA ACTION, “Joseph Martin Alford, 1870–1963.”

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her lineage: Bertha Lucille 1913 MS1, Joseph Martin 1870 LA2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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BERTHA MARIE JESSE ALFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Thursday, 13 August 2009

 

 

            Bertha Marie Alford, born on October 13, 1927 in Kingsville, TX to Emil and Irene Jesse, entered into rest on August 6, 2009 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 81.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James F. Alford. Bertha is survived by her daughter, Nancy Kilbane-Carr and husband William B. Carr; grandchildren, Brandon F. Kilbane, Daniel J. Kilbane, Maura M. Kilbane; and great grandson, Landon Kilbane and many other relatives and a host of loving friends. Bertha will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

            SERVICES: The family will receive friends on Friday, August 14, 2009 beginning at 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 718 Indigo Dr. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Coker United Methodist Church, 231 E. North Loop Rd. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park North. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.

 

            AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Forest Alford, in this compilation.

 

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BERTIE HALL DAVIS ALFORD HENDERSON

Mother of Evonne Lynne Alford Salmons Alford, AAFA #0130

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 1 August 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

Bertie H. Alford Henderson

March 1, 1910 - July 30, 1997

 

            Funeral services for Bertie H. Alford Henderson, 87 of Rosenberg are scheduled for 2 PM Saturday, August 2, 1997 from Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will be in Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 1, 1997, 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Rosenberg. Mrs. Henderson died Wednesday evening [July 30] in Richmond.

            She was born March 1, 1910 in Ringgold, Louisiana to J.H. and Bertie Bailey Hall. She grew up in Willis, TX and was educated at Sam Houston State University where she was a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi. She taught Home Economics in Thorndale public schools, and retired in 1971 after serving as Burleson County and Fort Bend Extension Home Economist. She served as Assistant State Director for American Association of Retired Persons 1976-80. She was a life long member of the Methodist Church.

            Survivors included two daughters, Barbara Davis Zapalac of Houston and Evonne Alford Salmons of Rosenberg; a sister, Mildred Inglehart of Houston; two sisters-in-law Sue Hall of Wharton and Nancy Hall of Conroe; four step-children, Phil Alford, Jr. of Lewisville, AR, Earlene Schmidt, Doug Henderson and Ed Henderson all of Tomball; three grandchildren; sixteen step-grandchildren; two great granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell in charge of arrangements (409) 567-3232.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sisters-in-law Florence Inez Alford Surovik and Lizzie Evans Alford; and her brothers-in-law Richard Erwin Alford and Daniel Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.

            Bertie Hall married (1) _____ Davis. She married (2) Philip Bruce Alford, born 17 Aug 1898 in Burleson Co., TX and died 3 Apr 1970 in TX. Philip was the son of Halcut Alford and Mary Jane Scott. Bertie married (3) _____ Henderson.

            Her husband’s lineage: Philip Bruce 1898 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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BERTIE MAE ROBINSON ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 2 March 1995

 

            Funeral services for Bertie Mae Alford, 66, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Phillips & Luckey Chapel with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Alford died Wednesday, Feb. 22 in St. David’s Hospital, Austin.

            She had resided in the Forest Grove community for the past 15 years after moving from Austin.

            Mrs. Alford was born April 6, 1928 in Austin to Mr. and Mrs. John S. (Emma Raven) Robinson.

            Mrs. Alford retired from Southwestern Bell in 1980. She had been a switchboard operator and also handled collections.

            She and M.J. Alford were married Nov. 30, 1945 in San Antonio.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma Robinson; and two brothers, J.S. and Charles Robinson.

            Survivors include her husband, M.J. Alford of Forest Grove; a son, Monte Alford of Forest Grove; a daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Richard O’Brien of Round Rock; and four grandchildren, David and Terry O’Brien and Travis and Brandon Alford.

            Pallbearers were Billy Alford, Bobby Alford, David O’Brien, Johnny Robinson, Chris Robinson, Rodney Spence, Joe Williams and John Alford.

            Honorary pallbearers were Rusty Wilhite, J.T. Ellis, Claude Spence, Hubert Watson and Peanut Hairston.

            Mrs. Alford enjoyed reading and going to movies and, while growing up, was an usher at Austin’s Paramount Theater.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192 (right side of photo cut off in original)

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband’s sisters Aline Alford Robinson Gattis and Mary Louise Alford Holman in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Bertie’s husband’s lineage: M.J. 1923 TX1, Elmer Riddle 1897 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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BESS CECILE CLARK ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ September 1974

 

            Alford, Bess Clark (Mrs. Nathaniel Ezekiel) of Rockdale. Age 71. Died September 4, 1974, in a Temple [Bell Co.] hospital after a lingering illness. Services held (Fri.) at the First Baptist Church in Rockdale....

            Burial IOOF Cemetery. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in charge.

            Mrs. Alford, nee Bess Clark, daughter of the late Jim & Mattie Worley Clark was born 1/12/1903 in Milam County and attended Thorndale Public Schools. Member of the First Baptist Church in Rockdale for many years.

            Preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister. Survivors: Husband, N.E. Alford and son, Zeke Alford, both of Rockdale; sister, Mrs. George (Mattie) Andrews of Houston; 2 grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____Sept 1974) dates of Bess Alford (SS# issued in TX).

            See the obituary of her son Nathaniel Ezekiel “Zeke” Jr. in this article.

            FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate, which provides her middle name, says she died 4 Sept 1974 in Temple, Bell Co., TX, age 71. Her parents are identified as James A. Clark and Mattie Worley. Her place of burial is listed only as Rockdale, TX, which was also her residence.

            We published an article about Bess’s husband in the Fall 1998 issue: “Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford of Rockdale, Texas.”

            This obituary was originally posted to the Milam County, TX, Ancestry.com message board showing a publication date of August 1994 and a death date of 17 August 1994. That is the death date of her husband, Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford, Sr. A re-check of the text was requested without results. As of November 2008, the original obituary message has disappeared. We are including this obituary with a corrected death date and publication date since the other text seems correct, but it is undoubtedly not verbatim.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: Nathaniel Ezekiel 1900 TX 1, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.

 

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BESSIE AUDRY ROBINS ALFORD

Mother of Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078

Aunt of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Friday, 31 October 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

NASHVILLE, AR—Bessie A. Alford, 83, of Athens, Texas formerly of Nashville, died Wednesday, Oct 29, 1997, in an Athens nursing home.

            Mrs. Alford was born July 20, 1914, in Ozan, Ark. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fern Freel Sunday School Class and XYZ Club.

            Survivors include one son, Edwin Alford of Nashville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Clyve McDaniel of Athens and Jean and Calvin Climer of Burleson, Texas; one sister, Ailene Brandon of Nashville; four grandchildren, Mike Climer and Kevin Climer of Arlington, Texas, Kristin Tibbits of Little Rock and Rebecca Alford of Nashville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Services will be 2 pm Saturday at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park....

 

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DAILY REVIEW

Athens, Henderson Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Services for Bessie A. Alford, 83, of Athens and formerly of Nashville, Arkansas, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Nashville.... Burial was in Restland Memorial Park in Nashville. Local arrangements were under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home of Athens.

            Mrs. Alford died Wednesday [29 Oct 1997] at South Place Nursing Center in Athens.

            She was born July 20, 1914, in Ozan, Arkansas, to Ed and Georgia Benefield Robins. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Nashville, Fern Freel Sunday school class, and the XYZ Club.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Alford on March 19, 1992; a twin brother, Jessie Robins; and a sister, Ruby Webb.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her son, Ed Alford of Nashville, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Clyve McDaniel of Athens and Jean and Calvin Climer of Burleson; sister, Ailene Brandon of Nashville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews....

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituary of Bessie’s husband, Alva Joshua Alford, in the Arkansas Obituaries compilation. See the obituary of her husband’s father, William Anderson Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            Her husband’s lineage: Alva Joshua 1913 AR1, William Anderson 1881 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.

 

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BESSIE JANE ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 December 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1992

 

            Bessie J. Alford of Hurst, a homemaker, died Sunday [Dec. 8] at a Euless nursing center. She was 87. Graveside service: 2 p.m. today in Calloway Cemetery. Arrangements: Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.

 

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Photo from http://teafor2.com/Callaway.htm

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Bessie Jane Alford died 8 Dec 1991 in Tarrant Co., TX.

 

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BESSIE LOU KIRKPATRICK ALFORD

 

SABINE INDEX

Many, Sabine Parish, LA—21 December 1972

 

            Mrs. Eugene Alford, 59, of Houston, died Wednesday, Dec. 13 [Dec 14 on death certificate], in the M.D. Anderson Hospital after a lengthy illness.

            Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 15, in Houston.

            Mrs. Alford was a former resident of Sabine Parish, and has a number of relatives living here.

            Survivors include her husband, Eugene Alford of Houston; two brothers, George Kirkpatric of New Orleans, and Johnnie Kirkpatric of West Texas, and several nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 June 1912; her death date is listed as _____ Dec 1972.

            See the obituary of her husband, Eugene Field Alford, in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate, which provides her middle name, confirms her birth date but says she died 14 Dec 1972. She was age 60 and died of ovarian cancer. Her parents are identified as Ed Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth Barnes. Her place of burial is listed as Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, TX.

            Eugene Field Alford was the son of Needham J. Alford and Emma Miller. He married Bessie Lou Kirkpatric. [Her maiden name is spelled Kirkpatrick on her death certificate.] They had no children.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her husband’s lineage: Eugene Field 1899 LA1, Needham Judge 1863 LA2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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BESSIE MAE SMITH ALFORD

 

LUFKIN DAILY NEWS

Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—Wednesday, 28 October 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Graveside services for Bessie Mae (Smith) Alford, 87, of Lufkin, were held at 3 pm Tuesday in the Odd Fellow Cemetery in Carthage....

            Mrs. Alford was born Jan 22, 1911 in Blocker and died Oct 25, 1998 in San Augustine. She was the retired owner of Sabine Movie Theatre in Hemphill.

            Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Warren Stewart, Jr.; one grandson and wife; brother-in-law and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Smith; two nephews and one niece. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, directors.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bessie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Timpson, Shelby Co., TX.

 

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BETTY ALFORD DEGAN

 

DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE

Denton, Denton Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 May 2008

 

            Betty Alford Degan, 81, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2008 after a brief battle with pneumonia. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on January 25, 1927, the daughter of Helen Newman Alford and Frank S. Alford who preceded her in death.

            Having lost her father at age 6 and her mother at age 11, she was raised in Denton, Texas by her aunt Anna Alford. Betty was a graduate of North Texas State University in Denton, Texas holding a degree in Foods and Nutrition. After graduation from North Texas, she worked as a dietitian at a campus dormitory. Betty married Daniel Carl Degan, Jr. in July 1949 and soon thereafter they moved to Lewisville, Texas. They enjoyed 56 happy years together until Carl’s death in July 2005.

            Betty had a love of art and theater. She was an avid bird watcher and loved to travel and photograph wildlife. Betty was a talented hand weaver and delighted her family and friends each year with hand-woven Christmas cards.

            Betty was a quiet, elegant, and caring woman who loved her family dearly and always put them first. She volunteered her time extensively for many organizations including the PTA, the Denton Weaver’s Guild, the March of Dimes and the American Red Cross. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society, driving cancer patients to and from their doctor’s appointments and treatments.

            She is survived by her daughter Karen Hammond and son-in-law George Hammond, son Daniel Carl Degan, III and daughter-in-law Cheryl Degan, grandsons Jason Hammond and Alex Degan, granddaughter Whitney Degan, and granddaughter-in-law Stacy Hammond, and great-grandson Chase Hammond.

            Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 148 W. Church St., Lewisville, TX, 75057.

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Texas Exes Alumni Association, P.O. Box 311250, Denton, TX 76203.

            For online condolences please go to www.mulkeymason.com.

 

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BETTY CLAIRE CRAM ALFORD

 

[Although Betty died in NJ, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to TX.]

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

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

 

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BETTY HALFORD BURKS

 

MORNING TELEGRAM

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—26 June 2003

 

QUITMAN [Wood Co.]—Services for Betty Halford Burks, 70, of Quitman, were held on Friday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel in Quitman. Burial was in Boydstun Cemetery in Rockwall [Rockwall Co.]. Ms. Burks died on June 25 in Quitman.

            She was born on January 24, 1933, in Fort Worth. She grew up in Rockwall and moved to Quitman in 1958. She was a special education teacher’s aide and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include her sons, Rob Burks of Alaska, and Rick Burks of Flint; daughter, Karen Cox of Plano; brother, Robert Halford of Garland; and four grandchildren.

 

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BETTY JANE ALFORD HART

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 28 May 2004

 

            Betty Jane Alford Hart, 81, of Spurger passed away May 26, 2004 at the Tyler County Hospital in Woodville [Tyler Co.].

            Born December 6, 1922 in Dallas, Texas, she lived in Spurger for many years. She was a 1944 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Spurger, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #315 Spurger Chapter, and a life member of Giles Elementary PTA. She was a Tyler County Home Demonstrator. She will be remembered for her extraordinary love for cats and dogs.

            She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ivy Hart of Spurger; children: Patricia Marie Sherman and husband, Herb of Longview, Albert Hart and wife, Darlene of Silsbee, Iva Thompson Hart and wife, Margie of Nederland and Robert Hart and wife, Penny of West; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.

            Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church in Spurger with burial to follow at Turner Branch Cemetery in Spurger. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 PM until 9 PM at Riley Funeral Home in Woodville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 440 N. 18th Street, Ste. 7, Beaumont, Texas 77707....

 

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BETTY LOU ALFORD JOHNSON

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Monday, 8 February 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Betty Lou Alford Johnson passed away on Friday, February 5, 1999.

            She was born at home in Charleston, South Carolina on August 23, 1929. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother to her five children, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren. She is remembered lovingly by her other relatives, including her sister and her husband, five nieces and their families, and by many friends including Hughleen Erdeley, gained through a life of loving. Betty never met a stranger and always delighted in finding the connection between the people she met and her life.

            She was born to Wardie and Corine Alford, who preceded her in death along with her two brothers, Bill and Rock.

            She is survived by her son, Glenn E. Johnson, daughter-in-law Deborah Hill Johnson, and grandchildren, Jennifer Hill and David Glenn Johnson of Austin, Texas; son Henry A. Johnson, daughter-in-law, Lorraine Landers Johnson, and grandchildren, James, Andrew and Matthew Johnson of Hamburg, Germany; daughter, Carolyn Gayle Johnson and son-in-law, Thomas John Hotz of Austin, Texas; son, R. Eric Johnson of Los Angeles, California; daughter, Kathy Jordan, son-in-law, Jerry Jordan, and grandchildren, Tevis Jake and Arielle Elizabeth Jordan of Toluca Lake, California; sister, Ruth Alford McDonald, and husband, Fred N. McDonald of Greenville, South Carolina; and nieces, Pamela McDonald Cook of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Elizabeth McDonald Dysart of Atlanta, Georgia; Rebecca McDonald Barnhill of Greenville, South Carolina; Linda Alford Wooten and Corinne Alford Van Sant of Columbia, South Carolina; and their families.

            Visitation will be at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin on Monday, February 8, 1999, between 10 and 11 a.m. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on 2/8 at Austin Memorial Park....

            Her sons, sons-in-law and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

            A memorial service will be held at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Dr; Houston, TX at 2 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 1999.... Arrangements with Harrell Funeral Home, Austin 512-443-1366.

 

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BETTY POWELL ALVORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—16 May 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

            Betty Powell Alvord, age 69, of Austin left this Earth to meet her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 13, 1996.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, E.J. and Earlie Riffle Powell and sister, Ellen Powell Roberts.

            Survivors include her son, Michael Stanley Alvord of Austin; daughters Dawn Alvord Rapovich of Austin and Sandra Alvord Wieck of Florida; sisters, Kathryn Powell Stewart of Houston, Helen Powell Yant and Minnie Powell McCullough, both of Austin; brother, E. J. Powell Jr. of Austin; and grandchildren, Tim, Shelly, Kyle, Joseph, Nicole, Ryan and Kristen.

            Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Fitzhugh Cemetery….

            Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty Alvord (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Aug 1926, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.

 

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BEVERLY JEANE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 14 November 2007

 

            Beverly Jeane Alford was born March 9, 1931 and went to be with the Lord November 9, 2007. She was a native Houstonian and a graduate of Milby High School.

            Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Nancy Wilhelm & husband Gregory, Kimberly Alford & husband Magdiel Morales, Karen House Morrison & husband Al and Sherri Clark, grandchildren, Katherine Torlay, Thomas Torlay, Derek Alford, Grady House, Sarah House, Krista Schwab & husband Jeremy and Kaitlin Clark, great grandchildren, Hallie Christian and Camdyn Schwab, sister, Judith Ann Hobbs.

            A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, November 16, 2007 at Brookside’s Chapel of Chimes. Inurnment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park Mausoleum.

 

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BILLY JOE ALFORD

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—5 June 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

FRANKSTON, TEXAS—Billy Joe Alford, 69, of Frankston died Friday, May 30, 1997, in a Tyler, Texas hospital.

            Mr. Alford was born Sep 24, 1927 in Clarksville, Texas. He was retired from Brown and Root Construction Co.

            Survivors include his wife, Marie Alford of Frankston; one son, Gordon J. Alford of Bloomington, Texas; one daughter, Louise Stanley of Victoria, Texas; his mother, Ila Long of Frankston; three brothers, Tom Long of Victoria, John Ripley of Lake Palestine, Texas, and Gordon Louis Alford of Port Arthur, Texas; four sisters, Shirley Faye Jones of Texarkana, Rita Westbrook of Clarksville and Betty Jane Hogg and JoAnn Ross of Orange, Texas; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Services were 4:30 pm Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial was in Garden Oaks Memorial Park, Berryville, Texas.

 

In another article:

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 1 June 1997

 

FRANKSTON [Anderson Co.]—Services for Bill Alford, 69, Frankston, are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home chapel, Frankston, with the Rev. Robert J. Reno and Lawrence Gautreaux.

            Burial will be in Garden Oaks Memorial Park, Berryville [Henderson Co.].

            Mr. Alford died May 30 in a Tyler hospital.

            He was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Clarksville. He retired as a supervisor from Brown & Root after 30 years service.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Gordon Alford, and stepfather, J.C. Long.

            Survivors include his wife, Marie Alford, Brierwood Bay; son, Gordon J. Alford, Bloomington; daughter, Louise Stanley, Victoria; mother, Ila L. Long, Brierwood Bay; brothers, Tommy Long, Victoria, John Ripley, Lake Palestine, and Gordon Louis Alford, Port Arthur; sisters, Shirley Faye Jones, Texarkana, Betty Jane Hogg and Jo Ann Ross, both of Orange, four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers include Lawrence Gautreaux, Milton, Gautreaux, Andy Gautreaux, Edmond Gautreaux, Eddie Gautreaux, Jr., Tommy Long, John Ripley and Cecil Anderson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of B.J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Frankston, Anderson Co., TX.

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

 

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BISHOP MARVIN ALFRED

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 17 January 1987

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

GILMER—Services for Bishop Marvin Alfred, 90, Gilmer, are scheduled 2 p.m. Saturday in Croley Funeral Home chapel….

            Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alfred died Thursday [15 Jan 1987] in a Gilmer hospital.

            He was born April 23, 1896, in Gregg County. Mr. Alfred was a retired farmer and a World War I veteran. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Gilmer.

            Survivors include his wife, Willie Dee Alfred, Gilmer; two sons, Richard Alfred, Tyler, and Hamp Alfred, Houston; one sister, Annie Jones, Longview; six grandchildren, eight great–grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers will be Ricky Gipson, Dan Evans, Skeet Abney, Otis Medlin, Russell Alford and Dan Holmes.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Jan 1987) dates of Bishop Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX

            See the obituaries of his wife, Willie Dee Rains Alfred, and his brother Samuel Mathew Alford in this compilation. The family seems to have used both Alfred and Alford.

            In the 1910 census of Upshur Co., TX, we find James R. and Julia Alfred with a son Marvin, born about 1896. James R. Alford, the father, was born in AL about 1849 and Julia in GA about 1863. In 1920 Upshur County there is a listing for Marven Alfred and wife Willie.

 

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BLANCHE HALFORD LUTTRELL

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—6 October 2001

 

AZLE—Blanche Halford Luttrell, 87, a homemaker, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, in Azle.

            Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park.

Blanche Halford Luttrell was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Hood County, the daughter of George W. Halford and Annie Knight Halford. She married Jeff Davis Luttrell on Dec. 25, 1931, in Seymour. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was blessed with five children, 17 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren.

            Blanche was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years; son, Calvin C. Lutrell; and grandson, Roger Pierce.

            Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and George Deeds of Azle, Sallie and Bob New of Weatherford, Jeffie and Walter Johnson of Rhinelander, Wis., and Nancy and Leroy Burlison of Cleburne; daughter-in-law, Janis Luttrell Flowers; and grandchildren, David L. Smith, Carol S. Rather, Joe Bob Smith, Nancy Ann Lanman, Gerald J. McManamy, Charles L. McManamy, Travis C. Hopkins, Sally L. Reynolds, William A. Pierce, Jeff S. Pierce, Roy D. Pierce, Danny W. Pierce, Michael S. Pierce, Edgar L. Burlison, Allen D. Burlison and Kevin R. Burlison.

            Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584.

 

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BLANCHE E. LUCAS ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

            Mrs. Blanche Lucas Alford, 76, died Tuesday September 11, 1990 in a Pasadena hospital. Houston and Pasadena resident for 65 years. Member of the Easthaven Baptist Church. Retired from Hughes Tool Company. Preceded in death by her husband, A.R. “Buster” Alford.

            Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Betty Pittman of Pasadena, son, Billy Alford and wife, Debbie of Deer Park; Grandchildren, Cathy Dawn, Clint and Cody Pittman, Glynn and wife Traci Alford, Brandi Alford, Kay Alford, Cory Talent, and Casey Talent. Great-granddaughter, McKenzie Alford. Brothers, Thurman and Marie Lucas, Ernest and Clemmie Lucas, all of Houston.

            Graveside services and interment will be held Friday, September 14, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Alvin R. “Buster” Alford, in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Blanche E. alford died 11 Sept 1990 in Harris Co., TX.

 

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BOBBIE BARNETT ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 July 1991

 

            Bobbie Alford, 52, passed away July 2, 1991. Survived by husband, Glenn Doyle Alford, daughters, Janet and husband Eugene Collier, Shari and husband Stephen Boyce, grandchildren, Brian Alford, Joseph Collier, Heather Collier, Stephanie Boyce, brothers, Raymond, Frankie, Cecil, Curtis and Ralph Barnett. Sisters, Hazel Dubose, Ottie Dell Willis, Alta Mae Ayers, Ollie Barnett, Jonan Eberlan and Jackie Stephens. Numerous nieces and nephews.

            Services will be July 3, 1991 at 2 p.m. Pace Stancil Chapel. Burial in Oak Shade Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Bobbie Alford died 2 July 1991 in Liberty Co., TX.

 

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BOBBIE JUNE ALFORD SLAUGHTER GARDNER

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 July 2008

 

Bobbie

 

            Gardner, Bobbie June Alford Slaughter—Bobbie went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Faye Alford and son, Richard Slaughter. She worked at Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent in Mesquite Texas, where she moved her family to in 1964. She is the beloved sister of Robert E. Alford. Mother of Kathy Ross and husband, Jim, Cindy Ford and husband, Charlie, Linda Lee, John Slaughter and wife, Tammy, Steven Gardner and wife, Cindy. She is Mema to 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She gave our lives, love, patience and understanding. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. We love you, Mom! Family will receive friends Wednesday July 9, 2008 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Services will be 10am Thursday July 10, 2008 at Grove Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park. Grove Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery 3920 Samuell Boulevard (214) 388-8887 Dignity Memorial.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobbie June Gardner (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Nov 1931. Her last residence is listed as Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.

 

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BOBBYE JEAN JOHNSON ALFORD

 

DAILY TRIBUNE

Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX—Sunday, 31 January 2010

 

OMAHA—Bobbye Jean Alford, 77, of Omaha [Morris Co.] died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Longview.

            Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples with the Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Interment will be at Springhill Cemetery in Naples under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in Phillips, Okla., the daughter of Oren and Gladys Johnson. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of First Baptist Church in Naples. She had worked as a grocery clerk for Netco Grocery Store in Naples.

            She is survived by her husband, Bobby Alford of Omaha; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Cinda Alford of Longview and Jim and Linda Alford of Pittsburg, and David and Melody Alford of Omaha; a daughter, Donna Godwin of Omaha; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Mary Johnson of Oklahoma City, Okla.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Donald Lee Johnson.

            The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bobby Jean Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Omaha, Morris Co., TX.

 

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BONNIE FRANCES ALFORD WRIGHT

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 18 May 2000

 

            Wright, Bonnie Frances Alford, born June 19, 1916, and passed away May 16, 2000, at the age of 83.     She was a long time member and Teacher at Bethel Baptist Church for 58 years.

            Survivors include son: Jack Wright & wife Joan; daughters: Karen Taylor & husband, Neal & Sherry Ray; 12 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren; sisters; Alice Sanders, Daisy McCraw & Dutch Arnold; brother; Gordon Alford & wife, Jimmie.

            Funeral services 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 19, 2000, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. C.D. Walker officiating.

            Interment, Winterfield Cemetery near Pickton, Tx....

            Grove Hill Funeral Home & Flower Shop, 3920 Samuell Blvd. @ Ferguson road, Dallas, (214) 388-8887.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Bonnie Wright (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, but her birth date is listed as 9 June 1916.

            From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: Bonnie died unexpectedly after heart surgery, just hours before her sister Daisy.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Bonnie Frances 1916 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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BONNIE RUTH WEAVER ALFORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—11 November 2002

 

            Bonnie Alford, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2002, at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Lockhart, Texas.

            Bonnie was born near Arab, Alabama, on June 29, 1924, to Reverend and Mrs. E.E. Weaver. She was a graduate of Howard College, now known as Samford University.

            She is survived by her husband, H.B. “Red” Alford; daughter Linda Walenga and husband John: sons, Larry Alford and wife, Patricia and John Alford and wife, Alvi; fiv grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters.

            Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2002, in Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Oak Hill, Texas....

            Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX 78745 (51) 443-1366.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bonnie R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.

            Her full name was included in the obituary headline.

 

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BRAWNES ALFORD BENNETT

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—29 March 2001

 

            Brawnes Alford Bennett, 88, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2001.

            Her first husband, Wesley A. Alford, and second husband, Lynn Bennett, preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Lloyd Alford and wife, Ruth; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great great grandchild; and one sister, Lois Perkins of Palestine, Texas.

            Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30, 3001 at Southside Funeral Home. Interment followed in San Fernando No. 3.

 

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BRIAN A. ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 March 2003

 

A memorial service in loving memory of

 

BRIAN A. ALFORD

Aug. 24, 1950 - March 7, 2003

 

will be held on March 11, 2003 at 1:00pm, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1612 Meadow Edge Drive, Spring, Texas 77388, 281-353-4413.

 

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BRITTANY RUNARA ALFORD

 

THE STATE

Columbia, Richland Co., SC—26 July 2001

 

KILLEEN, Texas—Services for Brittany Runara Alford, 12, will be 2 p.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Lake City, with burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery directed by Green’s Funeral Home.

            Brittany died Friday. Born in Savannah, she was a daughter of Cynthia Alford Carr and Eric Craig Gore. She was a seventh grader at Rancier Middle School, Killeen, Texas.

            Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Michael Carr; brother, Randall Carr; father; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents; maternal great grandparents; aunts and an uncle.

 

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BRYANT JOHN ALFORD

AAFA #0124

 

Bryant Alford 2

 

DAILY REVIEW

Athens, Henderson Co., TX—Wednesday, 24 March 2004

 

            Graveside services for Bryant J. Alford of Athens are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler. Local arrangements are under the direction of Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home of Tyler.

            Mr. Alford was born November 18, 1908, to the late Robert H. and Helen H. Alford in Texarkana, and was the youngest of seven children.

            In 1926, he went to work for Texas and Pacific Railroad. He also worked for the Cotton Belt and Southern Pacific Railroads for over 60 years.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Marie Garrett Alford, after 49 years of marriage. They were longtime members of First Baptist Church of Tyler.

            Survivors include his son, Bobby R. Alford, M.D. of Houston; daughter, Pat Alford Scott, of Murchison; six grandchildren, Brad, Raye Lynn and Scott Alford of Houston, Debbie Lane of Dallas, Pam Shown of San Antonio, and Holly Roland of Murchison; and eight great-grandchildren, Brice Alford, Savannah and Linleigh Alford of Houston, Jordan and Taylor Lane of Dallas, Will and Cody Shown of San Antonio and Sydney Roland of Murchison.

            Honorary pallbearers will be W.C. Hogenson, Harold Lauchlin, J.E. Brown, Marshall Hamil and Richard Burton.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Bryant J. Alford (SS# issued through the Railroad Board) and say he died 21 March 2004.

            His lineage: Bryant John 1908 TX1, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR2, John H. 1818 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.

 

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BUELL EDWARD “BRUCE” ALFORD

 

LIGHT & CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—Friday, 5 March 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Funeral services for Buell E. (Bruce) Alford, 88, of Tenaha [Shelby County, TX] were held at 2 p.m. March 3 at the First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Rev. Bill Holmes officiating. Burial was in the Corinth Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died March 1 at Panola Hospital in Carthage.

            He was a native of Tenaha, born Nov. 6, 1904, the son of Gilbert Alford and Sudie Oliver Alford.

            He is survived by daughters, Dena Holmes of Carthage and Joe Ann Herndon of Carthage; son, Charles E. Alford of Shreveport, La.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother, Noble Alford of Center; and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers were members of the Tenaha Masonic Lodge.

            Mangum Funeral Home directed the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Buell E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Tenaha, Shelby Co., TX.

            We published the obituary of his son Charles Edward Alford in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            Buell and his wife Bernice Nail Alford are buried in Corinth Cemetery in Tenaha, Shelby Co., TX. Bernice is called Ollie Bernice in the obituary of her son Charles.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Buell Edward 1904 TX1, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL2, John Allen 1840 AL3, William 1810 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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BUENA S. ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 January 2006

 

 

            Buena S. Alford, 89, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006.

            Memorial service: pending.

            Memorials: National Kidney Foundation.

            Buena was born Oct. 14, 1916. She was a very special person to everyone who knew her. We will miss her dearly.

            Survivors: Sister, Lavonne Layne; nieces, Caryn Tate, Melody Pankonien, Amber Bruce, Lisa Wallace; nephews, Michael McGill, Sonny Tracy; many great-nieces and great-nephews; other family who loved her; beloved pet, Shasta.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Ted E. Alford, and her stepson Don R. Alford in this compilation.

 

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CAMILLE GRIGSBY ALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 June 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Camille Grigsby Alford, of Abilene, died Monday [June 22] at a Baird nursing home.

            Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Loraine Cemetery [Mitchell Co.], directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.

            Mrs. Alford was born in Ruston [Lincoln Parish], La., where she graduated from high school before attending Louisiana Tech University. She worked for the U.S. government in Little Rock, Ark., and lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, Calif., before moving to Abilene in 1971. She worked for the Hardin-Simmons University Registrar’s Office, Taylor County Clerk’s office and for several years at the federal courthouse. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she volunteered at the Family Life Center for several years. She was a former member of Key City Chapter of American Business Women’s Association and Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was a member of Abilene Garden Club. She married Robert P. Alford in Little Rock; he preceded her in death.

            Survivors include several nieces and nephews....

 

Camille Alford

Photo from Loraine Cemetery, Loraine, Mitchell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

                                                               

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Camille G. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 Apr 1909, last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Camille Alford died 22 June 1998 in Callahan Co., TX.

 

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CAROLINA “LINA” ROSE ALFORD

Grandmother of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 March 1987

 

ROCKDALE—Services for Lina Alford, 97, of Lufkin and formally [formerly] of Rockdale, will be at 10 a.m. today in Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with the Rev. Jim Platt officiating.

            Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery in Forest Grove. Mrs. Alford died Monday [March 9] in Lufkin.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of First Christian Church in Rockdale. She also was a member of Busy Bee’s and New Salem Home Demonstration.

            Survivors are four sons, Weldon Alford and W. S. Bill Alford, both of Rockdale, James Alford of Taylor and Franklin Alford of Marlin; three daughters, June Fenn of Lufkin, and Edith Brown and Mary Tuma of Houston; two sisters, Omey Tyler of Texas City and Laomi Clampet of Dallas; 32 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 

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ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—____ March 1987

                     

            Services for Mrs. Lina Alford, 97, of Lufkin [Angelina Co.] were at 10 a.m. March 11 in the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery in the Forest Grove community. Rev. Jim Platt officiated.

            Mrs. Alford died March 9 at her home in Lufkin.

            A Lufkin resident for the past two years, she formerly lived in Rockdale for most of her life. She was born Oct 13, 1889, in Lott to the late George Rose and Ida Smith Rose.

            She was married to Thomas Ewing Alford on April 11, 1907, in Milam County.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas E. Alford, on Jan. 23, 1964; two sons, Clarence E. Alford on June 18, 1986, and Johnnie Alford on May 5, 1911; and a daughter, Luvenia Alford on March 9, 1923.

            She is survived by four sons, Weldon Alford, W.S. “Bill” Alford, both of Rockdale, James Alford of Taylor and Franklin Alford of Marlin; three daughters, Edith Brown and Mary Tuma, both of Houston, and June Fenn of Lufkin; two sisters, Omey Tyler of Texas City and Laomi Clampet of Dallas; 32 grandchildren, 71 great-grand-children and 33 great-great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Ed Burney, Adolph McVoy, Clifford Bartlett, Perry Luetge, Leon Noack and Billy Gest.

            Honorary pallbearers were Curtis Foster, J.M. Moorman and Dr. Philip Young.

            Mrs Alford was a member of the First Christian Church of Rockdale, the Busy Bees and the New Salem Home Demonstration Club.

            Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1987) dates of Lina Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX

            See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Ewin Alford (including shared gravestone photo); and her children Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Alford in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carolina Alford died 9 March 1987 in Angelina Co., TX.

 

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CAROLYN MARIE SIRK ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 25 February 2008

 

LINDEN [Cass Co.]—Carolyn Marie Alford, 60, of Linden, died February 23, 2008, at a Longview hospital. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home.

            Born May 19, 1947, in Benton Harbor, Mich., she is survived by her husband, Odus Alford; and brother, Leon Summers.

            Online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com.

 

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Reeder Davis-Schindler Funeral Home

Linden, Cass Co., TX—_____ February 2008

 

LINDEN [Cass Co.]—Carolyn Marie Alford, 60, of Linden, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 in a Longview Hospital. She was born May 19, 1947 to Charles Addison and Bonnie Neil Sirk in Benton Harbor, Michigan. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home, Inc.

            Survivors include her husband, Odus Alford of Linden and one brother, Leo Summers of McKinney, Texas.

 

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CAROLYN S. ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—_____ October 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

            Carolyn S. Alford, 44, of Mauriceville [Orange Co., TX] died Saturday [October 27] at St. Elizabeth Hospital of an illness.

            Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with a private graveside service Wednesday at Eden Cemetery in Nacogdoches….

            A native of Dallas, she lived in the Orange area for 10 years and was a retired Orange police officer.

            Survivors include her husband, William H. Alford of Mauriceville; stepson, Brian T. Alford of Irving; daughter, Catherine Denise Cranford of Austin.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carolyn S. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Aug 1946 and died 27 Oct 1990, last residence not listed.

 

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CAROLYN SUE ALFORD SMITH

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 20 February 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Carolyn Sue Smith, 58, of Houston, died Thursday, February 19, 1998, at Cy-Fair Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Galveston, Texas in September 8, 1939, to Carroll W. Alford and Mildred Cooper Alford. Sue worked for Marley Cooling Tower Company. She was an avid supporter of the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department.

            She was a very caring, outgoing, and loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. Sue is survived by her son, Sean Smith; sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Bradshaw; grandson, Clint Nixon; niece, Cyndi Bradshaw; and grand nephew, Nicolas Bratton.

            The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 1998, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway at Eldridge. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, February 21, 1998 in the chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in the Memorial Oaks Mausoleum.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. AAFA records say she was born 8 Sept 1939  in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.

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

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carolyn Sue Smith died 19 Feb 1998 in Harris Co., TX.

            Her lineage: Carolyn Sue 1939 TX1, Carroll Woodrow 1913 TX2, Jacob Perry 1870 TX3, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA4, Jacob 1784 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.

 

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CARRIE ALICE NICKELS ALFORD

Mother of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—17 May 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Funeral services for Carrie Alice (Nickels) Alford, 71, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Forest Grove Christian Church with burial in Forest Grove Cemetery….

            Mrs. Alford died Sunday, May 13, in Richards Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She had resided in Bremond for the past 5 1/2 years, moving there from Sugarland where she had lived for 33 years.

            She was born March 12, 1919, in the Hicks community of Milam County to Mr. and Mr. George W. (Sarah Frances Cotton) Nickels.

            She was a supervisor at Texas Instruments, retiring in 1984 after being employed by that company for 16 years.

            On Nov. 9, 1935, she and Clarence E. Alford were married at First Christian Church in Rockdale.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Alford, on June 18, 1986; her parents, George W. Nickels on Dec. 13, 1957, and Sarah Frances Nickels on July 21, 1986; an infant brother, Oliver; an infant sister, Sis; and a sister, Florence Ann Criddle.

            Survivors include three sons Clarence Wayne Alford of Bremond, George Alford of Guy and Curtis Alford of Bremond; four daughters, Faye Blackmon of Yuma, Arizona, Twila Gibson of Fresno, Texas, Rita Oliver of New Caney and Rose Shelton of El Campo; two brothers, George (Buck) Nickels of Rockdale and James (Dunk) Nickels of Big Lake; also, 25 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

            Pall bearers were Wayne Alford, George Alford, Curtis Alford, Henry Kyle, Larry Nickels, Dennis Hebert, Roger Hebert and Wayne McAdams.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church and was a former member of First Baptist Church of Sugarland. She enjoyed gardening, yard work and sewing.

            Phillips & Luckey—Rockdale.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1990) dates of Carrie A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of her husband, Clarence Ewin Alford (with shared gravestone photo), in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carrie Alice Alford died 13 May 1990 in Milam Co., TX.

 

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CARROLL WOODROW ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 24 July 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Carroll W. Alford, 76, died Monday, July 24, 1989. He was a supervisor with the Spring Branch School District. Mr. Alford is survived by his daughters Carolyn Sue Smith and Barbara Bradshaw; grandchildren, Sean Smith and Cynthia Alaoui; great-grandchild, Joseph Alaoui.

            Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 1989 in Waltrip Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carroll W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 May 1913, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his daughter Carolyn Sue Alford Smith in this compilation.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carrol Woodrow Alford died 24 July 1989 in Harris Co., TX.

            Carroll married Mildred Lucille Cooper in Galveston Co., TX, on 20 Nov 1937. Carroll was the son of Jacob Perry Alford and Catherine Davis.

            His lineage: Carroll Woodrow 1913 TX1, Jacob Perry 1870 TX2, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA3, Jacob 1784 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.

 

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CATHERINE ALFORD FERGUSON

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ August 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Catherine Alford Ferguson, born in Spring Hope, North Carolina, age 78, late of Houston, died Monday, August 9, 1993. She is survived by her husband, Fred J. Ferguson; son, Fred J. Ferguson, Jr. and his wife Rosemary; granddaughter, Jana F. Lohse and husband Albert R. Lohse; and two great-grandsons, Ryan and Tyler, all of Houston.

            Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Wednesday, August 11, 1993, at the Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with Dr. Jack Albright officiating. Interment will be in Canton, North Carolina. Memorials may be made to Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, Texas 77084.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Catherine A. Ferguson (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 May 1915, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Catherine Alford Ferguson died 9 Aug 1993 in Harris Co., TX.

            The 1920 Census of Nash Co., NC, shows a Catherine Alford, age 4, daughter of John and Annie Alford, both age 33—all born in NC.

 

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CATHERINE GRACE GUYNES ALFORD

Wife of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054

Mother of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170, and James J. Alford, AAFA #0058

Grandmother of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166, and Michael Bruce Alford, AAFA #0244

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—9 October 2000

 

May 9, 1915 – Oct. 7, 2000

 

CALDWELL—Services for Catherine Grace Alford, 85, of Caldwell are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Caldwell…. Burial will be in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

            Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.

            Mrs. Alford died Saturday at her home.

            She was born in Franklin and was a longtime resident of Caldwell. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Caldwell, the Burleson County Historical Society, the Caldwell Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. She played the organ for the First United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church for many years and was a partner with her husband in the operation of Alford & Company Insurance and the Surrey Inn & Restaurant. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

            Survivors include her husband, D.L. Alford Jr. of Caldwell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel Lee III and Mary Collerain Alford and James J. and Kathryn Burgess Alford, all of Caldwell; two sisters, Nancy Agnew of Vernon, Texas, and Anne Wear of Grand Prairie, Texas; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter….

 

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CECIL CARL “DICK” ALLFORD

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Friday, 14 February 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Cecil Carl “Dick” Allford, 72, a retired farmer, of Kermit [Winkler Co.], died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, in Dallas.

            Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in W.W. Rix Chapel. Burial will be at the City of Lubbock Cemetery....

            He was born in McAlester, Okla., and was a long time resident of Shallowater before moving to Kermit eight years ago. He was a Baptist.

            SURVIVORS: Wife, Margaret Sue Boner Allford of Kermit; stepsons, Wayne Johnson of Wills Point, Roger Martin of Plains, Kan., and Johnny Morton of Lubbock; stepdaughter, Joyce Ann Hindsley of Lubbock; brothers, Jack Allford of Anton and Pete “Tex” Allford of Bonham; sister, Eva Lee Terry of Levelland; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecil C. Allford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 March 1924, last residence Kermit, Winkler Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Tex Allford and William Lace Allford in this compilation.

            Cecil was the son of Wilson Osborn Allford and Virgle Gulley. At some point, Wilson and some of his siblings changed the spelling of their last name to Allford.

            His lineage: Cecil Carl 1924 OK1, Wilson Osborn 1887 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.

 

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CECIL HARLON ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 August 1988

 

            Private funeral services for Harlan Alford, 67, of Grand Prairie [Dallas Co., TX] were held Tuesday under the direction of Southland Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford died Sunday [Aug. 14, 1988] in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.

            Born in Paris [Lamar Co.], Texas, he was a long-time resident of Grand Prairie and a previous resident of Murphreesboro [sic], Ark. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and was employed as a painter.

            He is survived by three sons, Owen L., Alford of Denver, Colo., Ronald D. Alford and James D. Alford, both of Grand Prairie, a daughter, Kay Cosper of Grand Prairie; his step-mother, Flora Alford of Murphreesboro [sic], Ark; a brother, Donald Gene Alford of Madison Wis; and five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.

            We published the obituary of his father, William Lee Alford, and his grandfather, William Joseph Alford, in the Arkansas Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            His lineage: Cecil 1921 TX1, William Lee 1897 AR2, William Joseph 1865 AR3, Joseph David 1844 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.

 

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CELIA ZADINE SPEARS ALFRED

 

LUFKIN DAILY NEWS

Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—Friday, 17 March 2006

 

            Services for Celia Zadine Alfred, 79, of Diboll [Angelina Co.], will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2006, in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel.... Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m., Saturday in the Bob Herrin Cemetery in Newton County.

            Mrs. Alfred was born February 23, 1927, in Orange County, Texas, the daughter of the late Izella (Herrin) and Samuel Lafayette Spears. She died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in a Lufkin hospice facility. Mrs. Alfred was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

            Survivors include her children and their spouses, Bessie and Richard Walker of Conroe, James Alfred of Hudson, Mason and Wanda Alfred of Corrigan, Adrian and Patty Alfred of Hudson, Walter Alfred of Diboll, Jesse and Teri Alfred of Mongtomery, and Dorothy Lyman of Salem, Oregon; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Ellen Gordon of Silsbee, Pauline Mettlen and Mary Nichols, both of Burke; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

            Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse “Preacher” Alfred, in July 2000; by son, David Alfred, in 2004; and by daughter, Alice Mettlen, in 2003.... Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors....

 

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MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 17 March 2006

 

DIBOLL—Services for Celia Zadine Alfred, 79, Diboll, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday [March 18] at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home chapel, Lufkin....

            Burial will be in Bob Herrin Cemetery, Newton County.

            Mrs. Alfred died March 15, 2006, in Lufkin.

            She was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Orange County [TX] to the late Izella Herrin and Samuel Lafayette Spears. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

            Survivors include children, Bessie Walker, Conroe, James Alfred, Hudson, Mason Alfred, Corrigan, Adrain Alfred, Hudson, Walter Alfred, Diboll, Jesse Alfred, Mongtomery, and Dorothy Lyman, Salem, Ore.; sisters, Ellen Gordon, Silsbee, Pauline Mettlen and Mary Nichols, both of Burke; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives....

 

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KTRE.com

15 March 2006

 

            Services for Celia Zadine Alfred, 79, of Diboll, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2006, in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Paul Mettlen officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m., Saturday in the Bob Herrin Cemetery in Newton County.

            Mrs. Alfred was born February 23, 1927, in Orange County, Texas, the daughter of the late Izella (Herrin) and Samuel Lafayette Spears. She died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in a Lufkin hospice facility.

            Mrs. Alfred was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

            Survivors include her children and their spouses, Bessie and Richard Walker of Conroe, James Alfred of Hudson, Mason and Wanda Alfred of Corrigan, Adrain and Patty Alfred of Hudson, Walter Alfred of Diboll, Jesse and Teri Alfred of Mongtomery, and Dorothy Lyman of Salem, Oregon; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Ellen Gordon of Silsbee, Pauline Mettlen and Mary Nichols, both of Burke; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

            Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse “Preacher” Alfred, in July 2000; by son, David Alfred, in 2004; and by daughter, Alice Mettlen, in 2003.

            The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home.

            Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors; John Kennedy, director.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Jesse Ward “Preacher” Alfred, where her name is Cecelia Spears Alfred; her son Samuel David “Al” Alfred; and her stepdaughter Alice Zora Ann Alfred Mettlen in this compilation.

 

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CHARLES ALFORD, SR.

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 5 June 2002

 

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GRANBURY [Hood Co.]—Charles “Charlie” Alford Sr., 66, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in Granbury.

            Funeral: 9 a.m. Friday at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury. Burial: 12:30 p.m. in Amity Cemetery in Comanche County. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Comanche County. He had resided in Hood County since 1969 and served as a reserve sheriff’s deputy from 1970 to 1976. He retired from Lockheed-Martin after 43 years. Mr. Alford was a member of Oak Trail Baptist Church.

            He was preceded in death by three brothers, W.B. Alford, J.T. Alford and Glenn Alford; and a sister, Lee Holmes.

            Survivors: Sons, Ray Alford Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Granbury and Gary Alford of Fort Worth; sisters, Betty Slimmer of White Settlement, Bill Huddleston of Sidney and Vance McDaniel of May; brothers, Grady Alford of May and James Alford of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Michelle Calcote and husband, Russ, Crystal Alford and Jason Alford; and one great-grandson. Wiley Funeral Home Granbury, (817) 573-3000.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers J.T. Alford and W.B. Alford in this compilation.

 

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CHARLES ALLEN ALFORD

Brother of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—_____ July 2002

 

 

            Charles Allen Alford, 76, of San Angelo died Thursday, July 25, 2002. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Craig Meyers of Saint Paul Presbyterian Church officiating.

            Charlie was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Brownwood to Gertrude Guthrie Alford and Jesse Leroy Alford. Charlie attended Brownwood public schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy Feb. 22, 1944, and underwent boot camp at the Naval Training Station in Farragut, Idaho. He began active sea duty June 1, 1944, serving aboard the USS Santa Fe in the Pacific Theatre. Charlie was honorably discharged May 4, 1946, as a Seaman Second Class at the United States Navy Base in Bremerton, Wash.

            That fall he enrolled in Howard Payne University in Brownwood, joining the throngs of returning World War II veterans attending college under the GI Bill. He worked during the Christmas holidays in 1947 at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, helping to dismantle barracks which were destined to form the nucleus of a new wholesale plumbing and electrical company in San Angelo, Simmons-Huggins Supply Co.

            Charlie married Shirley Virginia Bowden July 23, 1948, in Brownwood. June 1, 1949, he took a job as a truck driver at Simmons-Huggins for the summer and stayed nearly 40 years, retiring as a director in December of 1988. Retirement years were spent enjoying family, golf and just being Charlie.

            Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two sons, Joe Allen Alford and Karen Tims of San Angelo and Jim L. Alford of Nashville, Tenn.; grandson, Aaron Alford of San Antonio; granddaughter and family, Sandra and Jason Englert and son, Quinn; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Nell Alford of Brownwood [AAFA #0908]; a special cousin, Brice Boatright of Trussville, Ala.; special relatives, Tammy, Randy, Layton and Ryan Gully, Kevin, Rachael and Samantha Tims; and numerous other relatives and friends.

            Pallbearers will be Aaron Alford, Jason Englert, Ted Sandlin of Junction, Scott Faber of Galveston, Brice Boatright, Randy Gully and Kevin Tims.

            Honorary pallbearers will be James Sanders of Morris, Ala., Loren Reed, Charles Wetzel Jr., Buster Peek, Col. James Edwards, United States Air Force Ret., Bob Kavisic, Jay Stemple, Bobby Webb, Pete Davis, Benny Stuard, Sonny Cortez, Curtis Rosinbaum and Al Grady.

 

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

            See the obituaries of his parents, Jesse Leroy Alford and Gertrude Guthrie Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Charles Allen 1925 TX1, Jesse Leroy 1904 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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CHARLES BRADLEY ALFORD

 

DAILY TIMES

Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—Monday, 12 November 2007

 

SAN ANTONIO—Mr. Charles B. “Brad” Alford of Hunt [Kerr Co.] passed away on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in the Methodist Hospital, San Antonio at the age of 46 years.

            Mr. Brad Alford is survived by his wife Nadene Grosenbacher Alford of Hunt; mother Gay Merritt of Hunt; one sister, one brother and spouses, Randy and Stephanie Alford of Fredericksburg, and Lisa and Zach Robason of Corpus Christi; sister in law, Toni, Mrs. William “Billy” Alford of Mathis; one step sister and two step brothers, Andrew Merritt of Hunt, Celia Ann and Jesse Hooker of Ingram, Robert and Cheryl Merritt of Hunt; father in law Lester Grosenbacher of Comfort; nieces and nephews, Haley and Kyle Alford of Fredericksburg, Ty Robason of Corpus Christi, Catie and Allison Alford of Mathis; and God-daughter Crystal Wetz of Harper.

            The body will lie in state in the Thousand Hill Cowboy Church, Kerrville from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Ron Moore officiating.

            Graveside services and interment will follow in the Comfort Cemetery....

            Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg, Texas. Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Dec 1959, last residence Hunt, Kerr Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his brother William A. “Billy” Alford in this compilation.

 

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CHARLES CURTIS ALFORD, JR.

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 February 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Charles Curtis Alford Jr., 34, of Silsbee died Feb 15 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

            Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont....

            A native of Beaumont, he lived in the Silsbee area most of his life and was a self employed handyman.

            Survivors include his wife, Mary Hernandez Alford of Lumberton; son, Shawn Hernandez of Lumberton; daughters, Amanda Hernandez, Ashely Hernandez and DeeDee Hernandez, all of Lumberton; father and stepmother, Charles C. Alford Sr and Kathy Alford of Beaumont; mother and stepfather, JoAnn and D.J. Giroir of Evadale; sisters, Kelly Schurtz of Houston, Sheila Lauderdale of Beaumont and Pamela Brown, Regina Schoonover and Lisa Hughes, all of Silsbee; brother, Alan C. Alford of Beaumont; and grandparents, Capt. and Mrs. Jack Junior Kelly of Beaumont.

            Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

 

AAFA NOTES: We cannot yet prove a connection between this family and that of Lucile Curtis Alford (Mrs. R.C. Alford—see her obituary), but the time, place, and names Charles and Curtis may indicate a connection.

 

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CHARLES EDGAR ALFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—27 January 1997

 

            Charles Edgar Alford, age 65, passed away Friday, January 24, 1997 in San Antonio, TX. Mr. Alford was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and served during the Korean Conflict. He was with AT&T for 32 years, was a member of CWA and the Telephone Company Pioneers.

            He is survived by his children, William Reden Alford of San Marcos, TX and Andrea Lucille Doss of Arizona; bother Reden N. Alford of San Antonio, TX; and two grandchildren...with interment at the International Order of the Oddfellows Cemetery in Rockdale.

 

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Photo from I.O.O.F. Cemetery (Odd Fellows) in Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Reden Alford and Avis Mae Wilson Alford Briggs; and his brother Reden Norris Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Charles Edgar 1931 TX1, Reden 1903 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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CHARLES HASKELL ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ July 1979

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Charles Haskell Alford, 71, of Houston, passed away Saturday, July 21, 1979. Survivors: Sons, Charles L. Alford, St. Charles, Clay R. Alford, Dodge City, Jay W. Alford, Columbus; Stepsons, Larry Jecker, Irvin, William Casimir, Houston, James Casimir, Austin; sister, Mina Gill, Duncan; brother, Kenneth Alford, Healdton; 8 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Waltrip Chapel. Interment Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Pallbearers: Clay Hudson, George Morgan, Russ Robbins, John Tunt, Jimmie Castillo, Larry Jecker.

            Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Rd....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1908.

 

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CHARLES M. ALFORD

Brother of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169, and William Malcolm Alford, AAFA #0198

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ October 1988

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1989

 

            Charles M. Alford, 78 of Austonio died October 24 1988. Survived by his wife: Lila, 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. He had lived in Houston for 37 years and retired from Hughes Tool Company in 1971. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 26, 1988 in Crockett, TX. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home, 408 North 7th Street, Crockett, TX 75835 (404) 544-2244.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Jan 1910, last residence Crockett, Houston Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Harold Alford, Dorman Alford, and William Malcolm Alford in this compilation.

            Detailed information on Charles’s Alford ancestry was included with Harold’s “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Charles M. 1910 TX1, William Owen 1886 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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CHARLES MONROE ALFORD

Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—_____ October 1971

 

            Services for Charlie M. Alford, 70, of 1001 Durham, a retired Brownwood fire chief, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Austin Ave. Church of Christ with ministers Bob Walden and Pete Hanks officiating.

            Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford died at 9:45 p.m. Friday in Brownwood Community Hospital after a short illness. He had attended the Brownwood-Iowa Park football game earlier.

            A Brownwood resident 57 years, he was secretary-treasurer of the Greenleaf Cemetery Assn. and a member of the Austin Ave. Church of Christ.

            Born Feb. 26, 1901 at Burnet, he married Willie B. Guthrie May 18, 1929 at Brownwood.

            Survivors include his wife; three sons, Monroe Allen Alford of Buena Park, Calif., Rex Alvis Alford of Norwalk, Calif and Charlie M. Alford of Glendale, Calif; three brothers, Preston Alford and Asa Alford, both of Abilene, and Jess Alford of Brownwood; one sister, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock of Brownwood; either grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

           

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ October 1971) dates of Charlie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his brothers Asa Evander Alford, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Charles Monroe 1901 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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CHARLES R. ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 November 2008

 

            Charles Alfred, 45, of Beaumont died Nov. 1, 2008, Robinson’s Funeral Home, Silsbee.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles R. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 14 Oct 1963 and died 2 Nov 2008, last residence Kirbyville, Jasper Co., TX.

 

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CHARLES RAY ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX —Friday, 15 October 2004

 

            Mr. Charles Ray Alford, Sr., age 53, of Beaumont, passed away on October 9, 2004 at his residence in Beaumont. Mr. Alford was a self employed landscaper.

            Funeral services for Mr. Alford will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM, October 16, 2004 at St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church.... Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

            Those left to cherish his fond memories are his wife, Naomi Alford of Beaumont; three sons, Christopher (Tasha) Davis of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Charles (Kesha) Alford, Jr., and Daniel Gillis, both of Beaumont; three daughters,Alberta (Christopher) Lane and Alexis Alford, both of Beaumont, Charlena (Ronald) Evans of Okinawa, Japan; three brothers, Gabriel “Butch” (Marilyn) Savoir, Jr. and Wilford Savoir, both of Beaumont, and Gary Wayne (Kendra) Savoir of New Iberia, LA; one sister, Delores (Johnnie) Cannon of Beaumont; and thirteen grandchildren. 624 Irma Street Beaumont, Texas 77701.

 

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CHARLES RAY HALLFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Friday, 22 October 2004

 

 

            Charles Ray Hallford went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2004. Charles was born in San Antonio, TX on August 18, 1935.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, N.W. (Bill) Hallford, Jr. and Louise Whatman and twin brothers.

            He was a member of Rainbow Hills Baptist Church, where he enjoyed cooking for church functions and serving as the announcer for the Upwards Basketball League. He was a true Renaissance Man. He was a gourmet chef, hunter, fisherman, marksman, WWII expert, knife maker, bowler, pilot, and natural born comedian.

            He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce and children, Reverend Curtis and Terri Hallford of The Woodlands, Calvin and Cathy Alexander of Kingsbury; five grandchildren, Keri, Crystal, Andrew, Matthew and Rebecca; four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Allana, Jackson and Chance; sisters, Beverly Zerko of Orange, Sandy Rivette of San Antonio and one aunt, Stella Warwas of San Antonio....

            Interment was held at the Wetmore Christian Community Cemetery at Stahl Rd. and Higgins on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held at Rainbow Hills Baptist Church at 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 22, 2004 with Pastors Dennis Wall, Curtis Hallford and Charles Dooley officiating.... Arrangements entrusted to Puente & Sons Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles R. Hallford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 August 1935, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his mother, Louise Partin Hallford Whatman, in this compilation.

            His lineage (from Michael Kruse’s RootsWeb Family Tree): Charles Ray 1935 TX1, Nathaniel Wilburn 1913 TX2, Nathaniel Wilburn 1872 AL3, Dixson H.L. 1841 AL4, Samuel Hunicutt 1806 SC5, Burrell Moses Gordon 1774 SC6, Achillis 1754 VA7.

 

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CHARLEY B. “BUSTER” HALFORD

 

TIMES RECORD NEWS

Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—28 November 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

CHILDRESS, Texas—C.B. “Buster” Halford, 86, of Childress died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Services were at 4 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church.... Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

            Mr. Halford was born Oct. 20, 1912, in High Point Community, Childress County. He and Roselee Hunt were married Aug. 10, 1930. He was a member of Hughes Bible Class of First United Methodist Church of Childress. A son, L.J. Halford died in 1979.

            Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Linda Blackburn of Owasso, Okla., and Geraldine Seal of Childress; two sons, Clinton, and Harold both of Childress; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charley B. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Childress, Childress Co., TX.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Lawson Jay Halford died 26 Jan 1979 in Childress Co., TX.

 

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CHARLIE ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Sunday, 10 August 2003

 

            Charlie Alford, 58, of Canyon died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with Mark Zimmerman officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

            Mr. Alford graduated from Palo Duro High School and attended West Texas State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He married Elaine Glenn on July 12, 1969, in Amarillo.

            He was associated with the Amarillo Livestock Auction and the Tulia Livestock Auction. He farmed and ranched his entire life.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Alford in 1992; and a sister, Peggy Koetting in 1982.

            Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Amy Clawson and husband, Dan, of Arlington, and Allison Alford of Canyon; his mother, Inice “Sug” Alford of Amarillo; three sisters, Jo Ann Meyer of Adrian, Eula Bax of Amarillo and Linda Robinson of Vega; two brothers, Lawson Alford of Canyon and Larry Alford of Washburn; and two grandchildren, Amanda Clawson and Trevor Clawson....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Inice Jackson Alford, in this compilation.

 

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CHARLINE BEATRICE COX ALFORD

Aunt of Landon Alford, AAFA #0002, Ella Alford, AAFA #0246, and John Rogers Alford, AAFA #0200

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 January 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

HENDERSON [Rusk Co.]—Services for Charline Cox Alford, 82, Dallas, formerly of Henderson, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday in South Main Church of Christ with John Thompson officiating.

            Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park under direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford died Monday at her residence.

            She was born July 9, 1914, in Marietta, Miss., and lived most of life in Henderson before moving to Dallas four years ago. She was a homemaker and member of South Main Church of Christ.

            Survivors include daughters, JoAnn Banister and Louella Wilks, both of Dallas; and grandchildren, Bess Ella Banister, Kara Camille Banister, William Alford Banister, Emily Ann Wilks and Douglas Alford Wilks.

            Pallbearers include David Roberts, David Alford, Ben Alford, Douglas Alford Wilks, Breck Watson and Mike Tabor.

            Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Hugh Phillips, Jewel Howard, Landon Alford [AAFA #0002], John Alford [probably Landon’s brother John Rogers Alford, AAFA #0200] and Russell Watson.

 

AAFA NOTES: From AAFA records, Charline Beatrice Cox was born 9 July 1913.

            Her husband was Richard Overton Alford, son of Egbert Benson Alford and his second wife, Ella Overton.

            Mariwynn Alford Watson, AAFA #0127 (see her obituary in this compilation) and niece of Richard Overton Alford, is the wife of Russell Watson and mother of Breck Watson, pallbearers.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Richard Overton 1906 TX1, Egbert Benson 1858 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1740 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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CHAUNCIE A. ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 1982

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Rev. C.A. Alford, expired October 25, 1982, in a local hospital. Member of Greater Zion Baptist Church. President of Progressive Order of Pilgrims, veteran of World War II.

            Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ella Kennedy Alford; daughters, Mrs. Mattie Belle Collins, Mrs. Florence Jones and husband, Waldo, Mrs. Vernell Sadberry and husband, Dr. Sadberry; eight god–children; one sister, Mrs. Daisy Davis and husband, Dennis, of Waco, Texas; three brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law; four aunts; two nieces; and three nephews; four grandchildren; cousins, Harry Jenkins and wife Imogene, T.W. Solomon and Bobbie Guyton, Henry Solomon and Helen Fosha; many other cousins and many, many friends.

            Body will lie in state Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Greater Zion Baptist Church, 3202 Trully St. Funeral 12 noon, … interment will be in Houston Memorial Gardens. Duncan Funeral Home, 5806 North Wayside Drive, 672–8782.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Elle Kennedy Alford, in this compilation.

 

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CHESTER GRADY ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 6 August 2006

 

            Alford, Chester Grady, 86, of Eastland, Texas passed away on Friday August 4, 2006 at Windcrest Healthcare Center in Fredericksburg [Gillespie Co.], Tx. Services will be held Monday August 7th @ 2:00p.m. at Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland. Interment will follow at Eastland Cemetery....

            Chester was born on January 21, 1920 to James and Cordelia Alford in Eastland. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He served during WW2 under General George Patton in the Amry Air Corps. In 1941 he married Vera L. Adams. He was well respected in the construction industry in Dallas. He served as Vice President of Martyn Bros, Inc. and worked for Carpenter, Caruth, & Hoover. He was a member of the Local 100 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.

            He was preceded in death by both parents, son, Tim Alford and brothers, Howard, Ed, and Tommy Alford. He is survived by his wife, Vera Alford, daughter, Tijuana Jackson & husband Marlin of Denver City, sons, Lynn Alford & wife Sara of New Jersey, Gary Alford & wife Louise of Burnet, and Kenneth Alford & wife Kim of Dallas. Chester had 9 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren. He will be truly missed.

 

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CLARA BAKER REED ALFORD

Mother of Kathleen Janelle Alford Hering, AAFA #0882

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 15 February 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

CENTER—Services for Clara Reed Alford, 95, of Center will be 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church, Center, with... burial in Fairview Cemetery under direction of Center’s Mangum Funeral Home.

            She died Tuesday. She was born Aug. 10, 1896.

            Survivors include daughters, Myrila Reed Hughes of Houston, Louise Reed Sheffield of Beaumont, Kathleen Alford Hering of Colorado Springs, and Barbara Alford Clark of Golden, Colo; son, Robert Lem Reed of Longview; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six stepchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: Clara was the second wife of Benjamin Meador Alford, born 24 Sept 1877 in TX and died 14 July 1960.

            See the obituary of her stepdaughter Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband (Benjamin’s) lineage: Benjamin Meador 1877 TX1, Allen Josiah 1844 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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CLARA M. HARRELSON ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 7 June 1996

 

            Alford, Clara M., 86, of Sulphur Springs [Hopkins Co.], died Thursday, June 6, 1996 in Hopkins Co.

            Born April 30, 1910 in Warren, Ark. to Ben & Maude Martin Harrelson. Preceded in death by husband, A.B. Alford in 1989.

            She was a homemaker and employee of Pickton ISD. Also a member of Winterfield Baptist Church.

            Survived by: 3 daughters, Marjorie Gilmer of Dallas, Mary Ruth Allen of Dallas, Frances Elizabeth Wheeler of Princeton; 3 sons, Harvey Alford of Como, Jerry W. Alford of Pickton, Len [sic—should be Leo] Alford of Wylie; 3 sisters, Robbie Glenn of Rockdale, Ruth Brown of Quitman, Ruby Greer of Mesquite; 3 brothers, Maurice Harrelson of Pickton, Paul Harrelson of Terrell, Hubert Harrelson of Irving; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.

            Also preceded in death by 2 children.

            Funeral service will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Murray-Orwosky Chapel, Rev. Cleatus Speed & Rev. George Malis officiating. Burial in Winterfield Cemetery.

            Pallbearers: Kent Gilmer, Don Neystifter, Gerald Allen, Richard Alford, Craig Wheeler, and Shannon Alford. Honorary pallbearers: Randy Driskell, Robert Pollard, Clayton Goerdel and David Gilmer.

            Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Winterfield Cemetery fund. Arrangements: Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, 903-885-3133.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Como, Hopkins Co., TX.

            SSDI records show that A.B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Sept 1908 and died 10 Jan 1989, last residence Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX.

            TX Deaths: Andrew Alford died 10 Jan 1989 in Wood Co., TX.

            From AAFA records: Andrew Bennett Alford married Clara Harrelson on 8 Oct 1927 in Hopkins Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Andrew Bennett 1908 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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CLARENCE EWIN ALFORD

Father of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ June 1986

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Funeral services for Clarence E. Alford, 74, were Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Forest Grove Christian Church with burial following in the Forest Grove Cemetery…..

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday morning, June 18, at the V.A. Medical Center in Marlin after a long illness.

            He was born on April 25, 1912, in Forest Grove to the late Tom Alford and Carolina Rose Alford. He was married on Nov. 9, 1935, to Carrie Alice Nickels. He was a rancher for 25 years and was later a timekeeper for Quanna Construction in Sugarland before his retirement. He lived in Bremond for the past 1 1/2 years.

            Survivors include his wife, Alice Alford of Bremond and his mother, Carolina Alford; 3 sons, Wayne Alford, George Alford and Curtis Alford, all of Bremond; 4 daughters, Gaye Blackmon of Missouri City, Rose Shelton of El Campo, Twila Gibson of Fresno and Rita Oliver of Sherman; 4 brothers, Frank Alford of Marlin, Jamie Alford of Taylor and Wilburn (Bill) Alford and Weldon Alford of Rockdale; 3 sisters, Mara Tuma and Edith Brown of Houston and June Fen of Lufkin; also, 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Wayne Alford, Dennis Hebert, Henry Kyle, George Alford, Roger Hebert, Wayne McAdams, Curtis Alford, Larry Nickels and Mike Grych.

            Mr. Alford was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church and of the W.O.W. of Rockdale. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

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Photos from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie Alice Nickels Alford; his parents, Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and his siblings Edith Alford Brown, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Sessions Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Clarence Ewin 1912 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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CLARENCE PARKER “SAM” ALFORD

 

DAILY DISPATCH

Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—Friday, 26 December 1986

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1990

 

Henderson Civic, Business Leader Dies At Age 85

 

            “Sam” Alford, a local printer and merchant and a long-time civic leader, died early this morning at the Louise Parham Health Care Complex in Oxford following an extended illness. He was 85.

            Born Clarence Parker Alford in Franklin County, he held several different occupations throughout North Carolina and other southern states before establishing Alford’s Printing & Office Supply Company on Garnett Street in Henderson in 1930. He was also the owner and operator of Alford’s Poultry Enterprise from 1942–45, and the owner and operator of Beech Spring Farms in Kittrell from 1942-68.

            Described as a “civic handyman” in a news article in 1946 in the State magazine, Alford begin his civic work in the community through his involvement with the Salvation Army Corps. He served as chairman of the local advisory board of the corps from 1933-55, and he was also a life member of the board.

            During 1935–40, Alford headed several civic and charitable drives in Henderson and Vance County, including fund-raisers for Boy and Girl Scouts, March of Dimes, War Relief, USO, Civilian defense and others.

            Other organizations Alford was involved in included: Vance Chapter of the American Red Cross chairman for 12 years, 1939-51; Henderson Chamber of Commerce—president from 1943-44; N. C. Master Printers Association—vice-president from 1934-37; and several others. Alford also was accorded many honors in the local area, state and nation for his civic contributions.

            A member of the Henderson Lions Club since 1930, Alford held several state and district offices in the club and organized many new clubs across North Carolina. He was honored in September of 1985 for his services to the Lions and organizations for service of the blind.

            Over $2000 was donated in Alford’s name by fellow Lions and friends to the National Society to Prevent Blindness—N. C. Affiliate Inc.

            Alford organized the N.C. Lions Association for the Blind, of which he served as president from 1947-49. He is also credited with originating, in 1946, the Lions White Cane Drive, an annual fund-raiser to benefit visually impaired.

            Alford also served as chairman of the N. C. Commission for the Blind in 1968-70.

            A resident of 205 Willowood Drive in Henderson, he was married to the late Eleanor Alford.

            Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Saturday by Davis Funeral Home.

 

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CLARENCE ROY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 16 March 2006

 

GRAND PRAIRIE—Clarence Roy Alford, 66, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at White’s Chapel of Memories in Weatherford. Burial: Annetta Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at White’s Funeral Home in Weatherford.

            Clarence Roy Alford was born June 11, 1939, in Parker County, the son of Francis and Mary Bell Alford. Mr. Alford served in the United States Navy. He retired from Texstars after 20 years. After retirement, he ran his own small-engine repair business. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

            Survivors: Wife, Sue Lindsey Alford; children, Gary Screws and wife, Ashlee, Jennifer Russell and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Felisha, Madison, Taylor, Reigan, Justin; brothers, Earnest Alford and John Alford; and sister, Twila Rowell.

            White’s Funeral Home, Weatherford, (817) 596-4811.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX.

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

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Clarence Roy 2006 TX1, Francis Edmond 1900 TX2, Clarence Moss 1866 TN3, Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN4, Wiley 1783 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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CLARENCE URIAH “JACK” ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thurs, 24 February 2005

 

            Services for Jack Alford, 69, of Forest Grove will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Rev. Chuck Salmon of Forest Grove Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale.

            Mr. Alford died Monday, Feb. 21, at his home in Forest Grove.

            He was born March 26, 1935, in Forest Grove to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford.

            A longtime resident of Forest Grove, Mr. Alford graduated from Rockdale High School.

            He worked in the electrode department at Alcoa’s Rockdale Works for 27 years and was a rancher all of his life. He also enjoyed gardening.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Emory O. Alford and Billy Alford; and a sister, Lucille Young.

            Survivors are his companion, Maxine Mauldin of Rockdale; a son, Charles Alford and wife Tammy of Rockdale; a daughter, Barbara Hull and husband Charles of Rockport; three grandchildren, Johna and Jaclyn Alford and Ashley Hull; and four sisters, Dixie Cleveland of Decatur, Annie Mae McKee of Fort Worth, Connie Guthrie of Fort Worth and Mary Lee Harris of Fort Worth.

            Pallbearers will be Lee Young, Robert Cleveland, James McKee, Ray Harris, Ray Daniels and Clay Bibb.

            Memorials may be made to Rockdale Volunteer Fire Dept., P. O. Box 586, Rockdale, TX 76567.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence U. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; and siblings Ida Lucille Alford Young, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, and Emery Oliver Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Clarence Uriah “Jack” 1935 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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CLARENCE WAYNE ALFORD

Brother of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Monday, 25 April 2005

 

Feb. 3, 1939—April 23, 2005

 

BREMOND [Robertson Co.]—Graveside services for Clarence Wayne Alford, 66, of Bremond are set for 3 p.m. Monday at Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale.

            Family members will speak at the service. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Bremond Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford died Saturday at his home.

            He was born in Rockdale and was a Baptist. He was retired as a heavy equipment operator/mechanic.

            Survivors include his wife, Janice Springer Alford of Bremond; a son, Shane Alford of Bremond; a daughter, Shillee Springer of Bremond; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George Oliver and Donna Alford of Damon and Curtis Aaron and Linda Alford of Bremond; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Alice Faye Blackmon of Denton, Twila Jean Gibson of Fresno, Rita Joyce and Roy Oliver of Porter and Rose Marie and Steve Shelton of El Campo; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Clarence Ewin Alford and Carrie Alice Nickels Alford; and his grandparents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Clarence Wayne 1939 TX1, Clarence Ewin 1912 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.

 

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CLARINE HAMILTON ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 9 December 2004

 

            Alford, Clarine of Dallas passed from labor to reward December 6, 2004. She is survived by her husband of 49 years C.O. Alford, one son Charles Hamilton (Barbara). Visitation today from 12:00-7:00pm. Service Friday 11:00 both at Lincoln Funeral Home. Lincoln Funeral Home & Memorial Parks 8100 Fireside Dr. Dallas TX (214) 398-8133.

 

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CLIFFORD PRICE “BUTCH” ALFORD, JR.

 

ORANGE LEADER

Orange, Orange Co., TX—Thursday, 12 February 2009

 

            Clifford P. ‘Butch’ Alford, Jr., 63, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully at St Lukes Hospital in Houston, on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 14, 2009, at First Christian Church of Orangefield. Officiating will be Pastor Bobby Granger and Reverend James Moore. Burial will follow at Alford Family Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, at First Christian Church of Orangefield.

            Clifford was born on September 24, 1945, in Orange, Texas. He was the son of Clifford P. and Olga (Granger) Alford, Sr.

            He was preceded in death by his father.

            He is survived by his wife, Mary Alford; mother Olga ‘Sis’ Alford; sons, Ernest Alford, of Dallas, James Alford, of Silsbee; daughter Jeni Johnson and husband Jeremiah, of Lumberton; step-sons, Donald Bearce and wife Leah, of Lumberton, Jason Bearce and wife Kristin, of Pasadena, Brian Gibbs and wife Brooke, of Bridge City; step-daughter, Romandy Gibbs, of Orangefield; eight grandchildren; brothers, Avery Alford and wife Della of Bridge City, Robert Alford and wife Julie, of Orange; sisters, Peggy Alford, of Orangefield and Kathy Tillman and husband Clem, of Orangefield. Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Bearce, Brian Gibbs, James Alford, Ernest Alford, Jason Bearce and Jeremiah Johnson.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Clifford Price Alford Sr. and Olga Mae “Sissie” Granger Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

            His lineage: Clifford Price 1945 TX1, Clifford Price 1918 KY2, Franklin Price 1896 KY3, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY4, Peter Henderson 1831 KY5, William 1804 VA6, William 1775 VA7.

 

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CLIFFORD PRICE ALFORD, SR.

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 27 April 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Clifford Price Alford, Sr., 69, of Orangefield died Monday [April 25].

            Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with burial at Alford Cemetery in Orangefield....

            A lifelong resident of Orangefield, he was a retired insurance agent for American National Insurance Co.

            Survivors include his wife, Sis Alford of Orangefield; daughters, Kathy Tillman of Orangefield and Peggy Alford of Pompano Beach, Fla.; sons, Clifford Price Alford Jr. of Orangefield, Robert Alford of Mauriceville and Avery Alford of Bridge City; and nine grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C.P. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 July 1924, last residence Orangefield, Orange Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Olga Mae “Sissie” Granger Alford; his son Clifford Price Alford, Jr.; and his brother William Franklin Lee Alford in this compilation.

            Clifford was the son of Franklin Price Alford and Dollie Embry. They appear on the 1920 census in Ohio Co., KY, along with Clifford’s brother “Lee” Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

            His lineage: Clifford Price 1918 KY1, Franklin Price 1896 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.

 

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CLIFTON MAURICE ALFORD

Brother of William Joseph “W.J.” Alford, AAFA #0138

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Saturday, 5 May 2007

 

            Alford, Clifton Maurice, 76, of Schulenburg [Fayette Co.], Texas, and formerly of Bellwood [Natchitoches Parish], died Friday [May 4]; graveside services at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shady Grove Cemetery, Bellwood; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clifton Maurice Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 30 July 1929, last residence Franklin, Robertson Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his brothers William Joseph Alford and Wallace Alford in the Texas Obituaries compilation. We published the obituary of his sister Willie Mae Alford Fenter in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Clifton Maurice 1929 LA1, Oscar Riley 1880 LA2, William Riley 1842 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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CLINT A. ALFORD, SR.

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 2 March 2001

 

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FORT WORTH—Clint Alford Sr., 78, a retired truck driver for Winn Dixie Stores Inc., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at a local hospital.

            Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Carter Metropolitan CME Church, 4601 Wichita St. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 23, 1922, in Brenham. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the Army and fought in World War II, earning four Bronze Stars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Alford.

            Survivors: His devoted son, Clint Alford Jr.; brothers, Ernest Alford, Earl Alford, Wesley Alford and John Henry Alford; sisters, Asava Woods and Valetta Crump; grandchildren, Ashley Alford and Clint Alford III; and a host of other relations and friends.

            Williams Funeral Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave., (817) 534-5781.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clint A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Ernest J. Alford and Jessie Alford in this compilation.

 

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COLUMBUS PEBBIE ALFORD

Uncle of Katherine Miller, AAFA #0409

 

THE HERALD

Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—10 January 1963

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Mrs. Mildred Budge received word this week that Mr. C.P. Alford had passed away on Christmas Eve at a hospital in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Alford had not been in good health for some months, but he suffered a stroke that day from which he did not rally.

            Mr. Alford was the husband of Lenor Coordes Alford and the son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. James Coordes, pioneer residents of upper White river. Mr. Alford often visited in Meeker before Mr. & Mrs. Coordes passed away and had many friends here. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Their home was in Iraan [Pecos Co.], Texas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Columbus Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 June 1906 and died _____ Dec 1962, last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his sister Mayme Elizabeth Alford Motley in this compilation.

            Columbus was a grandson of Allen Alford and Harriet Denton of Bartow Co., GA.

            TX Deaths: Columbus Pebbie Alford died 24 Dec 1962 in Harris Co., TX.

            SSDI records show that Lenore C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Oct 1907 and died 24 Feb 1990, last residence Midland, Midland Co., TX.

            Columbus’s death certificate provides his full name, confirms his birth and death dates, and names his parents Ollie Alford and Susan Pate. [Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 (FamilySearch Labs)].

            In 1900 the family is in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX: Oll Alford 21 AL (parents b. GA), b. Feb 1879; his wife Susie E. 17 TX, b. Oct 1882; and daughter Clarice b. Apr 1900 TX. Oll and Susie were married 1 year, and Susie had 1 child, 1 living.

            In 1910 the family is in Hill Co., TX: Ollie Alford 34 GA (parents b. GA), his wife Susie 30 TX, and children Collumbus P. 4 TX and Mamie 1 TX. Ollie and Susie were married 11 years, and Susie had 4 children, 2 living.

            In 1920 the children are living with their maternal grandparents in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX: C. Columbus Pate 78 AL, his wife Rebecca J. 77 AL; grandson Pebbie Alford 13 TX and granddaughter Mamye Alford 10 TX; and a servant.

            In 1880 in Allatonna, Bartow Co., GA, Ollie (“Ollia”) 1 GA is listed as the son of Allen Allford 22 GA and his wife Harriett 21 GA.

            On Ollie Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 43, a self-employed farmer living in Mt. Calm, Hill Co., TX. His nearest relative is Allen Alford of Waco, McLennan Co., TX. He was born 11 Feb 1876. A note says “badly affected from smoking cigarettes.”

            His lineage: Columbus Pebbie 1906 TX1, Ollie 1879 GA2, Allen 1858 GA3.

 

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COLUMBUS SAMUEL. ALFORD

 

LAVACA COUNTY TRIBUNE-HERALD

Hallettsville, Lavaca Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 February 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

            Columbus S. “C. S.” Alford, 78, died Sunday, February 2, 1992, in a Victoria hospital.

            He was born May 23, 1913, in Winsboro, Louisiana, son of the late Columbus Alford and Latisha McVey Alford. Mr. Alford had worked as Postmaster in Sargent, and was a school bus driver. He worked for Gulf Warehouse in Bay City for 11 years, and was the former owner/operator of a service station in Bay City. He retired to Hallettsville in 1986.

            Survivors are his wife, Laura Alford; four daughters: Brenda Sue Rolands of Highland, Juanita Faye Volkmer of Hallettsville, Carolyn Sue Wilson of Houston, Terri Morales of Sweeny; a son, Christopher Shaun Alford of Hallettsville; 10 grandchildren.

            Services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, at Kubena Funeral Home….

            Burial will follow in the Hallettsville City Cemetery, under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home….

 

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CORA L. WAGGONER HALFORD

 

Source unknown, but probably:

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—4 October 1990

 

            Cora L. Halford, 91, died Wednesday, September 26, 1990 at Bluebonnet Nursing Home. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Church of Christ…. Burial was in Albany Cemetery, directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Hme.

            Born in Jonah, she moved to Albany 62 years ago. She was a seamstress and a member of the Church of Christ.

            She was the widow of Roy S. Halford.

            Survivors include a daughter, Joan (Mrs. L.E.) Farmer of Albany, a grandson, Bill James Farmer of Albany; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

            Pallbearers were Stanley, Ivy, Steve Riley, Bob Martyne, Glen Balliew, J.L. Beaty and Morris Ledbetter.

 

Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Roy S. Halford, in this compilation.

 

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CORINE ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 23 November 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Corine “Little Mother” Alfred, 90, of Beaumont died Nov. 17 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

            Funeral will be at noon Saturday at Calvary Mortuary with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Vistation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.

            A native of Bunkie, La., she lived in Beaumont 71 years.

            She is survived by daughters, Maxine Dumas of San Jose, Calif., and Georgia Williams and Eloise Gums, both of Beaumont; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

 

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CORNELIA ALICE ALFORD NIBLACK

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 December 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

            Private graveside services for Cornelia Alice Alford Niblack, 91, Tyler, were held Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery…. Arrangements were under the direction of Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Niblack died Sunday in Tyler.

            She was born May 19, 1902, in Riverside, Walker County. She was a graduate of Tyler High School and Tyler Commercial College. She retired from the Ramey, Calhoun & Marsh law firm, Tyler, and successors where she was employed as a legal secretary and office manager for over 40 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

            Following retirement she was active in the local chapter of AARP, and the city of Tyler’s Building Committee for Senior Citizens located at Fun Forest.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Niblack.

            Survivors include two sons, William R. Niblack, Tyler, and Charles T. Niblack, Houston; one granddaughter, MaryLynn Niblack Manley, Tyler; one grandson, Scott Niblack, Houston….

 

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CORNELIA ANN ALFORD PRICE

 

[Although Cornelia died in Hot Springs, AR, we are publishing her obituary here because she lived and is buried in TX.]

 

Source unknown

Garland Co., AR—_____ January 1991

 

            Annie G. Price of Paris [Lamar Co.], Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 1991 in a Hot Springs hospital.

            She was born in Chickasha [Grady Co.], Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Anthony Alford.

            She was the widow of W.H. Price who preceded her in death in 1946.

            She was retired from the City Steam Laundry. She was a member of the first Baptist Church of Paris, Texas and a member of the Bethany Sunday School Class.

            She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

            Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Paris under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home of Paris [Lamar Co.]; Texas. Local arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.

            Cornelia Ann was born 22 November 1897. Her mother was Joseph David Alford’s last wife, Martha Ann Anthony. Her husband was William H. Price.

 

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CORRIEN WAINSCOTT HALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—1 May 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

BOWIE—Corrien Halford, a homemaker, died Thursday at a Bowie hospital. She was 86. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Burgess-Fry Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue.

            Mrs. Halford was born in Thackerville, Okla. She was a longtime Bellevue resident and lived in Bowie for five years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bellevue. Survivors: Husband, S.V. “Sylvester” Halford of Bowie; two daughters, Ruby Oleta Smith of Denver and Nelda Ruth Coffman of Bowie; brother, Leon Wainscott of San Antonio; and three grandchildren.

 

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CRAIG ANTHONY ALFRED

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 12 January 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Craig Anthony Alfred, 33, of Baytown, passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2002 in a Houston hospital.

            He was born January 31, 1968 in Baytown. He was a life long resident of Baytown, a member of the Concern Citizens of McNair and a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. He was self-employed.

            He is survived by his parents, Andria Alfred and Helen Bushnell Alfred of Baytown; brothers, Terry Alfred, Willie Nichols, Jr., Whitney and Darrell Nichols all of Baytown; sisters, Alma Alfred of Houston; Helen Marie Tims, Linda Magwood all of Baytown; Shirley Williams and Barbara Egans both of Crosby; 25 nieces and nephews, 15 great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. “We loved Craig but the Lord loved him best.”

            Visitation will from 11 a.m. to wake time from 7–9 p.m. with a rosary at 8 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2002 at Frazier Funeral Home, 7623 Harrison Baytown. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 7122 Whiting Rock, Baytown.... Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Crosby.

            Pallbearers will be Terry Alfred, Willie Nichols, Jr., Whitney Nichols, Darrell Nichols, Richard Tims and Derrick Duke. Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews....

 

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CURTIS RAY ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 8 June 2008

 

            Alford, Curtis Ray 55 of Allen. Died: 6/5/2008 Born: 7/14/1952. Visitation: Monday, 6/9/2008, 6-8pm Eastgate Funeral Home, Services: Tuesday, 6/10/2008, 10:00 am, Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Garland Memorial.

 

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DAISY DELL ALFORD MCCRAW

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 20 May 2000

 

            Daisy McCraw, age 76, born June 2, 1923 passed away May 17, 2000.

            She was a Seamstress and member of Northside Baptist Church.

            She is survived by her son, Rodney Brown; brother, Gordon Alford; sisters, Alice Sanders, and Gretchen Arnold; grandchildren, Thomas Brown, Teresa France and Kimberly Dell Brooks; 10 great grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, and 10 brothers and sisters.

            Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2000 at Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Virgil Porter, Thomas Brown, and Rodney Brown officiating. Interment at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton, TX.

            Family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Directors, 716 Main St. Garland, TX (972) 276-8000.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Daisy McCraw (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rowlett, Dallas Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her father, Andrew Jackson Alford; and her sister Alice Lavada Alford Culpepper Sanders in this compilation.

            From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: Daisy was married 4 times: (1) James Wilson Brown, her uncle Henry Green Alford’s stepson, and they were divorced; (2) Tommy W. Warrick, who died in 1979; and (3) Robert McCraw, who died in 1986. Daisy is buried beside Tommy Warrick.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Daisy Dell 1923 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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DAISY LEE LAIRD ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 8 June 2006

 

Daisy Lee Alford

1/26/1912–6/7/2006

 

            Daisy Lee Alford, 94, of Beaumont died June 7, 2006 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and resident of Beaumont for many years, she was a retired dental technician having worked for over forty years.

            She is survived by her sons, Robert Laird and his wife Marlene of Fannett and John Laird and his wife Doris of Oak Point, Texas; stepdaughters, Lynn DeCordova and Carolyn Phelps both of Beaumont; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

            Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006 at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday evening, June 8, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. Her birth date is from Broussards Mortuary.

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

 

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DAISY M. ALFORD

 

BROWNSVILLE HERALD

Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX—_____ February 2000

 

            Daisy M. Alford, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at Brownsville Medical Center.

            She was born in Waco and had been a resident of Brownsville for 62 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, where she was a part of the joy class (Sunday school class).

            Survivors include two sons, Marshall Alford of Mesquite, Texas and Jim Alford of Brownsville; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pansy Schneider of Hillsboro, Texas.

            She was preceded in death by her husband Claris M. Alford….

            Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home East Chapel.... Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

            Pallbearers will be Kevin Alford, Jeff Alford, Craig Alford, Harry Faulk, Hank Hollingsworth, and Bill Buck….

 

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DANIEL E. “GENE” ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 6 July 2003

 

            Daniel E. “Gene” Alford died on July 2, 2003. A resident of Beaumont since 1977, he and his wife Patsy, were owners of Gene Alford and Associates, Inc., a life insurance agency in which both were active since 1975. He was 79 years old.

            Born June 23, 1924 in Marlin, Texas to Tom and Ora A. Alford, he was a lifelong resident of Texas. He attended public schools at Pampa, Texas from 1930 until 1942, at which time he was graduated from Pampa High School. During the same year, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during World War II until April 1946. Following the war, Mr. Alford attended Texas Tech University, and in 1950 was graduated with a BA Degree in Journalism. For 10 years he was editor and subsequent Publisher of the Moore County News, Dumas, Texas. For another six years he was publisher of The Amarillo Citizen newspaper in Amarillo. Both publications were awarded “General Excellence” distinctions by the Texas Press Association. Editorials by him were judged Best of Texas for three consecutive years by the press association. During his newspaper career in Dumas, Gene served as a Correspondent for Associated Press, was given several industry awards, including an Associated Press nomination in 1956 for a Pulitzer Prize in Photo Journalism.

            Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003 at Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home....

            Survivors include his wife, Patsy Lois Alford of Beaumont; son, Byron D. Alford, Round Rock, Texas; daughters, Neva Alford Waldt of Houston and Cherrie Kay Konawho of Burlington, WI; brother, W.T. Alford, of Windom, TX; sister, Anna Lois Jones of California; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother William Tabor Alford in this compilation.

 

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DANIEL LEE ALFORD, SR.

Father of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054

Grandfather of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170, and James J. Alford, AAFA #0058

Great-Grandfather of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166, and Michael Bruce Alford, AAFA #0244

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—Thursday, 17 September 1964

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995

 

Services Set Today for Lee Alford, Sr.

 

            Funeral services for Daniel Lee Alford Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Presbyterian Church in Caldwell with the Rev. Milton Bierschwale, pastor, and the Rev. Joe Lee Turner, a great nephew, officiating. Mr. Alford passed away at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Goodnight Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Phillips-Luckey.

            A native of Caldwell, Mr. Alford was a prominent businessman and stockman. He retired a few years ago.

            Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lee Alford Sr., of 703 W. Buck [Annie Klukan Alford—see her obituary]; his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Alford Jr., 705 W. Buck [AAFA #0054]; two brothers, R.A. Alford and Phil Alford Sr., both of Caldwell; two sisters, Miss Lizzie Alford and Mrs. W.L. Surovik Sr., also of Caldwell [Florence Inez Alford Surovik, AAFA #0107], and two grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Alford III, Caldwell [AAFA #0170], and Jimmy Joe Alford of Baylor University, and a great grandson, Lee Alford IV [AAFA #0166].

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Lee’s wife, Annie Klukan Alford; his brother Richard Erwin Alford; and his sisters Lizzie Evans Alford and Florence Inez Alford Surovik in this compilation.

            In the Winter 1995 issue of AAFA ACTION, pp. 22–26, 32, we published articles about this family, excerpted from ASTRIDE THE OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD, A History of Burleson County, Texas, 1980. Catherine Alford, wife of D.L. Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054, was the editor or this book and the author of many of the articles. At the time of publication she was serving as the President of the Burleson County Historical Society.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Daniel Lee 1876 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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DAVID GASTON ALFORD

AAFA #0503

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 May 2002

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 2002

 

 

            Distinguished Flying Cross recipient and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Colonel David Gaston Alford (USAF Ret.) died on Monday, May 20, 2002 of complications related to his recent struggle with bone cancer at the Health Care Center at Air Force Village II, where he had resided for the past 13 years. He was born in Rising Star, TX on May 29, 1917, attending Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, TX where he earned a B.S. in education, and East Texas State College in Commerce, TX where he received an M.B.A. in accounting. He became an Army Corps Flying Cadet in 1939 and graduated from flying school as part of Class 40E at Kelly AFB in August 1940.

            Col. Alford began his military flying career as part of an Atlantic patrol to search for German vessels. Col. Alford is best known for his heroism while serving as Group Operations Officer for the 91st Bomb Group when his plane was shot down while leading a raid on Frankfurt, Germany in February, 1944. While under heavy flak attack, his B-17 bomber caught fire, and, after bailing out his crew, he discovered that his parachute was on the floor of the plane; however, he managed to safely land it in a cow pasture near Groenio, Holland. Thanks to the kindness of Dutch families whom he has never forgotten, and with the help of the Dutch Underground, he was hidden by patriots who risked their lives to hide and feed him for more than eight months. With their help he evaded the enemy, traveling, as he frequently recalled with much delight, as a deaf and dumb typewriter repairman and was picked up south of Liege, Belgium by the U.S. Army as they overran the area in battle in October 1944.

            On returning to the States, he was part of a B-17 training organization in Tampa, FL, which was followed by duty as an Air Force liaison officer to the Army at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. Col. Alford returned to action with the outbreak of the Korean War where he flew 35 missions in a B-29 bomber.

            One of Col. Alford’s fondest military memories was his 3-year tour in Greece as Base Commander with his family. It was in Greece where he became active in the Masonic Lodge, rising to a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.

            Col. Alford’s final base command was at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX where he retired from military service in December, 1965. For almost 14 more years, he worked in the public sector with the Wichita F alls city government and finally with the area planning commission. His final retirement brought adequate time to devote to his passion for golf and his fondness for traveling with his beloved wife, Dorothy.

            His last 13 years he lived at Air Force Village II in San Antonio, TX with his wife. Though his health took a turn for the worse just several weeks prior to his death, his memory was still sharp, said his family, and he could re count a story with remarkable detail. In spite of his illness, Col. Alford managed to keep his sense of humor as he smiled, laughed, and he recounted his stories.

            In addition to his wife of almost 30 years, Dorothy Jean Burkett Alford, Col. Alford is survived by his son, Michael Alford and his wife Bernadette of Framingham, MA; his daughter, Patricia Lanier and her husband Jerry of Shawnee, OK; three grandchildren, Chad Lanier and his wife Melissa, of Kaufman, TX, Lea Alford of Framingham, MA and Lori Lanier of Shawnee, OK; a great-grandson, Jacob Alford Lanier of Kaufman, TX and a stepdaughter, Dorothy Dee Phillips of Stuart, FL.

            A memorial service will be held at the High Flight Chapel in the facilities of Air Force Village II on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:30 A.M. to fittingly celebrate the life of Col. David Gaston Alford on this, the 85th anniversary of his birth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Home for Children, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, TX 75219 or the Air Force Village II Health Care Center, 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78245.

 

In another article:

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Thursday, 23 May 2002

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 2002

 

ALFORD HID FROM NAZIS AFTER BOMBER WAS HIT –

ALSO SERVED IN KOREA

By Carmina Danini, Staff Writer

 

            Retired Air Force Col. David Gaston Alford, 84, who survived the harrowing crash of his plane in World War II and spent eight months in occupied Holland hiding from the Nazis, died Monday of bone cancer.

            Serving as group operations officer for the 91st Bomb Group, the 26-year-old Alford was on his 19th bombing mission when his B-17 bomber was struck by enemy fire over Germany’s Ruhr Valley.

            After the rest of the crew bailed out, Alford discovered his parachute had unsnapped and there was no time to replace it. He raced back to the cockpit and, though all the engines were on fire, managed to land the plane in a cow pasture inside Holland.

            The date was Feb. 4, 1944.

            For the next eight months, he hid in rural areas and in Amsterdam with the help of members of the Dutch underground. On the occasions when he was moved from one place to another, he escaped detection by impersonating a hearing- and speech-impaired typewriter repairman.

            “He was apprehensive most of the time because he did not speak Dutch and most of the people he met did not speak English, but they risked everything to help him,” said Alford’s wife, Dorothy Jean. “He was very lucky. He always said the only injury he suffered during the war was a broken fingernail.”

            The Belgian underground also helped Alford, and in October, he was picked up by U.S. Army troops near Liege, Belgium.

            Alford also served in the Korean War, flying 35 missions in a B-29 bomber.

            He later served as base commander in Greece and at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls before retiring from the military in 1965.

            Alford’s decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross.

            Born in Rising Star, in Eastland County, Alford earned a master’s in business administration from East Texas State College in Commerce and a bachelor’s in education from Daniel Baker College in Brownwood.

            He joined the Army Air Corps in 1939 and graduated with Class 40E from Kelly AFB in August 1940.

            Originally with the 92nd Bomb Group, he was later assigned to the 91st.

            Other survivors include his son, Michael Alford of Framingham, Mass.; a daughter, Patricia Lanier of Kaufman; stepdaughter Dorothy Dee Phillips of Stuart, Fla.; three grandchildren and a great-grandson.

            Alford donated his body to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

            A memorial service will be held at the High Flight Chapel at Air Force Village II on May 29, on what would have been his 85th birthday.

 

In another article, from his memorial service program:

 

When his time came this old pilot followed the directions from the ground crew to the parking area, closed the throttles and cut the switches and exhaled and softly said, “It’s been a great flight.”

 

IN MEMORIAM

 

            Col. Alford was born in Rising Star, Eastland County, TX the son of Eula Mayfield Alford and Virgil Carl Alford. He attended Rising Star schools and Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, TX getting his B.S. in Education (1939), taught briefly in Baird, Callahan Co., TX before resigning to become an Army Air Corps Flying Cadet (December 1939), graduating in Class 40E at Kelly AFB, TX on August 31, 1940. While on ROTC duty at East Texas State College, Commerce, TX he received his MBA in accounting.

            The 21st Squadron was sent to Gander, Newfoundland in May of 1941 and opened up that Base for American traffic. In September of 1941, the Squadron was transferred to McDill AFB, FL, and became a part of the 29th Bomb Group. In the spring of 1942, several groups were formed out of the 29th. He joined the 92nd Bomb Group and after training in B-17Es, he went to England and the 8th AF in August of 1942. They were preceded only by the 91st and 97th Bomb Groups. After serving as a Squadron Commander in the 92nd, he joined the 91st Bomb Group as Group Operations Officer in May of 1943. He flew 19 missions with both the 91st and 92nd; was shot down on the 20th mission while leading a raid in Frankfort, Germany on February 4, 1944.

            On returning to the states, he was in a B-17 training organization in Tampa, FL, until the end of the war in Germany. After the war he had 3 years duty as Air Force Liaison Officer with the Army at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. With the outbreak of the Korean War, he returned to McDill and with his old SAC Bomb Group, the 307th, went to Okinawa to fly B-29s in Korea where he flew 35 missions.

            Among his many awards and decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross, eight Air Medals (one Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters), Army and Air Force Commendation Medals, Service Medals for American, UN, and European-African Middle Eastern Campaigns. He retired from Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX, in December of 1965, having been offered a job with the City Government of that city. After 3 and one-half years with the City, he worked with the Area Planning Commission for another 11 years then retired a second time.

            Gaston and Dorothy moved to AFV II in August, 1989. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Patricia Lanier, of Shawnee, OK; son, Michael Alford of Framingham, Mass; one step-daughter, Dorothy Dee Phillips, of Stuart, FL; three grandchildren, Michael Chad Lanier and Lori Lanier of Shawnee, OK, and Lea Alford, of Framingham, Mass; one great-grandson, Jacob Alford Lanier, of Shawnee, OK.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David G. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 May 1917, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his sister Dortha Alford Watkins; and aunt Vera Elizabeth Bowden Alford in this compilation.

            His In Remembrance article includes many more photos.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: David Gaston 1917 TX1, Virgil Carl 1887 TX2, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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DAVID LARRY HALFORD

 

Source unknown

Sherman, Grayson Co., TX—Thursday, 28 June 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Larry Halford died on Tuesday, June 26, 2001. A memorial service was held on Friday, June 29, 2001. Arrangements were under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

            David Larry Halford was born on October 9, 1937, in Abernathy, Texas, to A.L. and Lois Halford. He was raised and educated in Lubbock, Texas, graduating from Lubbock High School and attending Texas Tech University. Larry worked for Texas Instruments for 28 years and then was a maintenance manager at Solitaire Homes in Big Spring, Texas, from 1997 to 2001.

            His parents preceded Larry in death. His wife, Paula Katheryn Halford of Midland, his son, George Halford and his wife, Grugon of Stuttgart, Germany, his daughter, Deborah Denton and her husband, Kevin, of Kansas City, Missouri, and his brother, Dale Halford of Phoenix, Arizona, survive him.

 

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DAVID RAY ALFORD

Son of Delmar Ray Alford, AAFA #0801

 

THE FACTS

Clute, Brazoria Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 January 2007

 

            David Alford, 55, of Bay City [Matagorda Co.] passed away Monday, January 1, 2007, at his home. He was born December 25, 1951, in Floresville [Wilson Co.], TX, to Delmar Ray and Mary Helen Lockhart Alford. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved God and his church; he was a lifetime member of the Sweeny Church of Christ. His passion for life, family and friends, hunting and fishing were neverending. He worked alongside his family as a rancher and cowhand by trade.

            He is survived by wife, Jan Alford of Sweeny; mother, Mary Helen Alford of Sweeny; daughter, Kay Lynn Alford of Van Vleck; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ty Wesley and Sammi Alford of Van Vleck and David Lang and Karen Alford of San Angelo; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Indest of Pearland, Susan and Glenn Salyer of Sweeny, and Sally and Robert Lynch of Sweeny; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Susie Alford of Sweeny; and three grandchildren, Chasidi Jackson, Colyn Alford and Claire Alford, all of Van Vleck. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmar Ray Alford, and by his sister, Dawn Alford.

            The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.

            Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007, at the Church of Christ in Sweeny.... Interment will follow at the Sweeny Cemetery.

            Pallbearers will be Ralph Cole, James Lee Finley, David Thompson, Dickie Thompson, Scott Barber and Tim Jackson. Honorary pallbearer will be Bill Roberts....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Delmar Ray Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DAVIE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—14 March 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Mrs. Davie Alford departed this life March 12, 2003. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 51 yrs. Mr. Milton Alford; 1 son Milton V. Alford (Janet); 1 daughter Rhonita Scott; 2 granddaughters; 1 grandson-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law, and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Wake Fri. March 14, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Sat. March 15, 2003, 11 am. Both services will be held at Greater Mt. Moriah B.C. 1205 Clinton Park Dr. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.

 

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DEBORAH ALVORD STRUB

 

ARIZONA REPUBLIC

Phoenix, AZ—14 February 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Deborah Alvord Strub passed away February 4, 2002 in Dallas, Texas. Services were held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at 4225 N. 56th Street in Scottsdale on Saturday, February 16. Interment followed at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale.

            Surviving are her husband Peter, sons Alexander (currently serving a mission in Salt Lake City) and Sebastian, her mother, Barbara Alvord, and siblings, Craig, Wendy, Warren, Breck, and Vicki.

            Deborah graduated with a double master’s from ASU in music and voice. She was a classically trained musician having studied voice four years postgraduate in London, England, where she met her husband. She magnified her talents as a voice instructor in the community through Highland Park High School in Texas and as organist and choir director in church over many years.

 

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DEBORAH ANN ALFORD

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 June 2001

 

            Deborah Ann Alford, 44, of Baytown, born, November 7, 1956, passed away, Thursday, June 14, 2001.

            She was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Shannon Woodward.

            She is survived by her children and spouses, Brandi Rexford and husband Daniel Rexford Dale Woodward and wife Hiedi all of Laurens S.C.; Tiffany Alford of Cross Hill, S.C.; Travis Alford of Baytown; parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Woodward of Baytown; sisters and spouses, Carla and Raymond Chandler, Beverly and Jimmy Squyres, brother and spouse, Brodie and Tiffany Woodward, grandchildren, Heather, Ryan, Bryson Rexford and Ashley and Rebecca Woodard, nieces, nephews and friends.

            A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Wooster Baptist Church, 7007 Bayway, Baytown.

 

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DELIA FAY ALFORD BENNETT

 

GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS

Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Thursday, 8 April 2010

 

 

GALVESTON—Delia Fay Alford Bennett, member of the Greatest Generation, met her Savior face to face April 5, 2010, while at her home in Galveston. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2010, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, in Galveston, Dr. Ray Meador and Dr. Grayson Glass officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the funeral home.

            After her birth in Coldwater, Kansas Fay moved with her family to Portales, New Mexico due to the depression. She accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age. Her senior year of High School she was homecoming queen and after graduation started working as a secretary for a dairy in Portales. She met the love of her life, Vernon Eugene Bennett at a party but had to wait four years to marry due to World War II. On June 4, 1945, she married Lt. Col. Bennett and they settled in Galveston where Vernon was employed with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers while Fay was employed with American National. On December 23, 1945, they joined First Baptist Church, Galveston and remained members except for a short stint worshipping with the precious members of West End Baptist. On Groundhog’s Day her son, Daniel Vernon was born who became an Emergency Room Physician and preceded her in death. Two days before Thanksgiving her daughter, Janice Kay was born. She and her husband Dennis Fassetta live in Austin where she works as a Lactation Consultant.

            Fay loved and blessed her grandchildren, Daniel Adam Bennett and wife Tenele of Garden Grove, California, Lane Bethany Jacobsen and husband Alex, Bennett James Fassetta, John Dennis Fassetta, and Luke Job Jameson Fassetta, all of Austin.

            Through the years she enjoyed being a member of the Texas A&M Mother’s Club and volunteering at First Baptist where working with the families of Friendship, International being one of her favorite activities. Friendship is an organization of men and women who work with people from other countries who would like to learn English and how to live in a different culture. She loved helping these women and sharing Christ. She also loved sharing Christ with everyone she met and never left home without the booklet “Would you believe?” in her purse. A special thanks to her church family at First Baptist. Fay loved you more than words can express.

            Pallbearers are Dennis Fassetta, Ben Fassetta, John Fassetta, Luke Fassetta, and members of the Deacon Board of First Baptist Church.

            Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, 822 Tremont Street, Galveston, Texas, 77550.

            Friends may sign the register book and send condolences to the family at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

 

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DELMAR RAY ALFORD

AAFA #0801

 

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Delmar Ray Alford and his wife Mary Lockhart Alford

Photo from AAFA records

 

THE FACTS

Clulte, Brazoria Co., TX—Friday, 18 August 2006

 

            Longtime Brazoria County resident, rancher, developer, Realtor and insurance agent D. Ray Alford passed away on Wednesday [August 16] night at his home in Sweeny after a courageous battle with cancer.

            To any stranger, D. Ray always offered a strong handshake, introducing himself as a WWII veteran and Aggie Class of ‘45. D. Ray fiercely loved his God, his family, his country and his work as an elder at the Church of Christ in Sweeny.

            Born in Gonzales County in 1924, D. Ray served as County Extension Agent, a board member of the Sweeny Community Hospital, the Lion’s Club, the American Legion and the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.

            He is preceded in death by his parents, J.I. and Mary Gilmore Alford of Waelder; and infant daughter, Dawn Alford.

            He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Lockhart Alford; his brother, James Posey Alford [AAFA #0021] and wife, Mary Elliott Alford of Gonzales.

            Children surviving are Judy Indest and her husband, Jim, of Pearland, David Alford and his wife, Jan, of Cedar Lane, Susan Salyer and her husband, Glenn, of Sweeny, Sally Lynch and her husband, Robert, of Sweeny and Jim Alford and his wife, Susie, of Sweeny.

            Nine grandchildren surviving are Ty Alford, Lang Alford, Kay Lynn Alford, Chad Salyer, Emily Salyer Zimmerman, Amy Lynch, Michael Lynch, Everett Alford and Adie Alford. Three great-grandchildren surviving are Chasidi, Colin and Claire Alford; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family....

            Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Sweeny at Fifth and Elm streets.... Burial will be in Sweeny.

            Pallbearers will be Ty Alford, Lang Alford, Chad Salyer, Michael Lynch, Ryan Zimmerman, Jim Indest and Everett Alford.

            Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, TX. (979) 345-3232....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Delmar R. Alford (SS #459-44-8045 issued in TX) was born 23 Feb 1924, and that he died 17 Aug 2006. His last residence was Sweeny, Brazoria Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his son David Ray Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Delmar Ray 1924 TX1, James Isaac 1887 TX2, John Posey 1854 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC4, Isaac 1769 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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DENDRA LEE ROUTH ALFORD

 

DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE

Denton, Denton Co., TX—Sunday, 14 May 2006

 

            Dendra Lee Alford, 50, of Denton died Thursday, May 11, 2006, at her residence.

            She was born Dec. 9, 1955, to Duane C. and Ida Garaline May Routh in Mena, Ark. She retired from the University of North Texas as a research librarian.

            A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in the chapel of Denton Funeral Home, 120 S. Carroll Blvd., in Denton.

            She is survived by her mother, Garaline May of Lake Worth, Fla.; one daughter, Lela DeAnne Alford of Arlington; one brother, Duane Christopher Routh of Florence, Miss.; and two sisters, Dana Sommers of Towanda, Kan., and Ann Romann of Lake Worth, Fla.

 

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DENISE LOWREY ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 12 June 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Services for Denise Alford, 44, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Lubbockview Christian Church....

            Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under direction of Rix Funeral Directors.

            She died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in University Medical Center.

            She was born March 8, 1953, in Dallas. She graduated from Hart High School as valedictorian. She moved to Lubbock in 1971, and she graduated from Texas Tech University. She was a member of Lubbockview Christian Church and the Microbiology Society of America.

            She was a microbiologist and medical technologist for the Veteran’s Administration Outpatient Clinic in Lubbock. She married Charles Alford on May 11, 1974, in Lubbock.

            Survivors include her husband; a son, Leslie of Lubbock; a daughter, Maisie Alford of Lubbock; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Lowrey Jr. of Lubbock; a brother, Robert H. Lowrey III of Tulia; and a sister, Leesa Price of Lubbock....

 

In another article, August 8 issue of the same newspaper, under Court Records:

 

            “In the estate of the late Leslie Denise Alford, application for probate of will and issuance of letters testamentary by Charles Lynn Alford.”

 

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DENNIS GENE “D.A.” ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 3 January 2004

 

 

            Dennis “D.A.” Gene Alford, 51, from Spelendora, Tx, passed away on January 1, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, James Alford, he is survived by his son, Blake Alford; daughter, Brittany Alford; grandson, Tyler Alford; mother, Mary Katherine Whitney; brother, Mike Alford; sister, Kathy Alford; nieces, Amy Cote and Beth Beale and their husbands, Stephen Cote and Brice Beale; and special friends Lisa and Buddy Brewer, as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

            Dennis enjoyed life with his family and many friends, especially their times at Lake Livingston. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2004 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Home, Porter, Texas. Services will be held at Rosewood Funeral Home on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 12:00 p.m….

 

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DENNIS LEE ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 19 September 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995

 

            Dennis Lee Alford, 48, of Fannett died Saturday at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.

            Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont with burial at China Cemetery….

            A native of Los Angeles, he lived in Fannett most of his life. He was a retired electrician.

            Survivors include his father, E.M. Alford of Los Angeles; mother, Mary Olive Alford of Beaumont; sister, Marie Clay of Sherman; and stepson, Glenn Allen Loftis of Vidor.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Mary Olive Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DENNY SHERMER ALFORD

Son of Omer Shermer Alford, AAFA #0086

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 14 February 2010

 

 

            Denny Shermer Alford left this world at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He died at M.D. Anderson hospital after fighting cancer for the past two years. “Sherm”, as all his many friends called him, fought this disease with the same stubborn conviction that made him a success in all that he did. Sherm, a.k.a. “Worm” or “the Worm” died surrounded by his family.

            The most important thing that must be remembered about Sherm is that there was only one of him. God broke the mold when he made Sherm on January 16, 1935 in Covington, Georgia. Those who knew Sherm would agree he was a character. Sherm called things like he saw them and he was not ashamed to give his opinion on just about anything.

            His parents were mother Omer and father Inzer Alford. Sherm absolutely adored his parents and called his mother once a day until she died at the age of 103. Sherm also loved his only brother John Alford who preceded him in death. Sherm will be remembered as having a huge heart and making friends wherever he went.

            Sherm Alford was Mr. Newton County High, class of ’53, in Covington, Georgia. While in high school, he was active in many sports with football being his favorite. A serious ankle injury prevented him from playing in college. He was an Eagle Scout as a youth.

            Sherm met the love of his life, Sally Harris Alford, at a fraternity party at his beloved alma mater Georgia Tech Class of ’57. Sherm and Sally were married for over 52 years. God only knows how much they loved each other, but this was an enduring love that lasted their whole marriage. This couple was extremely close. Whenever you saw Sherm, you saw Sally.

            As Sherm worked his way up in the commercial lighting business, he lived in many different cities. He spent the majority of his life living in Houston, Texas.

            Sherm had many interests after he retired from the lighting company that he co-owned with his dear friend Wally Hines. Sherm was an extremely strong Christian who served as an elder for the First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood, Texas, where he and Sally lived for seventeen years. Sherm and Sally loved to travel, and they saw most of the world while on trips with Georgia Tech Alumni. In fact, Sherm and Sally had just gotten back from a cruise in the Caribbean ten days before his death. Sherm and Sally were happy just to be together, whether it was on a trip to Monaco, Missouri, or to the movies.

            Sherm absolutely loved watching sports. He was an incredible football fan whose favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and any team his grandchildren played on.

            Since Sherm retired, he loved getting on the computer and contacting the many friends he made over the years. Sherm loved his TiVo and he also loved his dog MAX. Sherm sent many messages in the last year that surprisingly ended with “Father of MAX”. Many people were confused about who MAX was. Did he and Sally adopt another child? No, it was a fifteen pound fluffy mess of a dog that Sherm absolutely adored.

            In addition to his soul mate Sally, Sherm left two children and nine grandchildren behind. His children are Sue Loncar who is married to Brian Loncar, and Bill Alford who is married to Julie Alford. God knows how much Sherm loved his children and grandchildren with that huge heart he had. Sherm never missed a game of any of his grandkids if he was in town. His daughter Sue Loncar of Dallas has six children: David Long (25), Sally Long (22), Patrick Long (20), Hailey Loncar (16), Abby Loncar (13), Grace Loncar (9). Sherm’s son Bill Alford of Houston has three boys: Will Alford (14), John Alford (12), and Grant Alford (6).

            Sherm’s service will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church located at 3471 Westheimer at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 15th. The reception will also be at St. Luke’s immediately following the service. The internment of Sherm Alford will be, as he wished, at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. Sherm will be buried next to his mother and father.

            The honorary pall bearers at the service at St. Luke’s will be Dan Badwey, Bob Binns, Mike Carpenter, John Gabrisch, Bill Hines, Wally Hines, Al Hudson, Arlis James, Pat Mann, Eddie Thomae, and Richard Timme.

            One of Sherm’s favorite sayings was, “You gotta hit to win”. Sherm hit that ball hard his whole life. For the passion Sherm put into his life everyday he was truly a winner. Sherm will be missed by his family and friends forever.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Denny Shermer Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

 

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DESSIE V. ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—11 April 2000

 

FORT WORTH—Dessie V. Alford, 93, a retired homemaker and musician, died April 5, 2000, at a local nursing center.

            Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at First Samaria Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rev’s Funeral Parlor.

            Dessie V. Alford was born on Jan. 25, 1907, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a member of Prince Memorial Baptist Church and was a longtime musician at St. Luke Baptist Church with J.C. Carter.

            Survivors: Son, Carl T. Clark; stepgrandson, Phillip James Clark; sister, Florine Burries; and extended family, Bennie Burries.

 

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DIXIE LOU ALFORD CLEVELAND

 

LEXINGTON LEADER

Lexington, Lee Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 March 2005

 

            Funeral services for Dixie Alford Cleveland were held Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Forest Grove Christian Church.... Burial was conducted in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were James McKee, Ray Harris, Clay Bibb, Charles Alford, Howard Drummond, James Roy Young, Lee Young, Ray Daniel, James Bratton and Daryl Lee Young.

            Dixie passed away in Decatur [Wise Co.], Texas on Saturday, February 26, 2005. She was born July 17, 1933 in Forest Grove to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford. Dixie worked for SBC in Fort Worth before moving to Rockdale. She served as the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Secretary and worked as a guard at Texas Utilities for 20 years until her retirement in 1994.

            Dixie was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church and of the Rockdale VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She, as well as her brothers and sisters, were graduates of Rockdale High School. Dixie is fondly remembered for always having a smile and for knowing no strangers.

            Preceding Dixie in death are: parents Emory and Annie Alford; sister Lucille Young; and brothers, Emory O., Billy and Jack Alford.

            Survivors include: son Robert and Jannett Cleveland of Paradise; grandson Travis Emory Cleveland of Dallas; granddaughter Rose Cleveland of Stephenville; and sisters, Mary Harris, Annie Mae McKee and Carrie Guthrie, all of Fort Worth.

 

In another article:

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 3 March 2005

 

            Services for Dixie Alford Cleveland, 71, of Decatur, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Forest Grove Christian Church with Rev. Jim Platt officiating. Burial was in Forest Grove Cemetery.

            Ms. Cleveland died Saturday, Feb. 26, in Decatur.

            She was born July 17, 1933, in Forest Grove to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford.

            Ms. Cleveland lived most of her life in the Forest Grove community and Rockdale, but also lived eight years in Fort Worth and the last two years in Decatur.

            She worked for SBC in Fort Worth, was a Chamber of Commerce secretary in Rockdale and worked 20 years as a guard at Texas Utilities in Rockdale until she retired in 1994.

            Ms. Cleveland was a graduate of Rockdale High School and a member of Forest Grove Christian Church and the Rockdale VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

            She always had a smile and knew no strangers.

            Ms. Cleveland was preceded in death by her parents, Emory James Alford and Annie Alford; a sister, Lucille Young; and three brothers, Emory O. Alford, Billy Alford and Jack Alford.

            Survivors are a son, Robert Cleveland and wife Jannett of Paradise; a grandson, Travis Emery Cleveland of Dallas; a granddaughter, Rose Cleveland of Stephenville; and three sisters, Mary Harris, Annie Mae McKee and Carrie Guthrie, all of Fort Worth.

            Pallbearers were James McKee, Ray Harris, Clay Bibb, Charles Alford, Howard Drummond, James Roy Young, Lee Young, Ray Daniel, James Bratton and Daryl Lee Young....

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; and her siblings Ida Lucille Alford Young, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford and Emery Oliver Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Dixie Lou 1933 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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DON R. ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—10 April 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

 

            Alford, Don R., 61, of Dallas, passed away April 8th after a short courageous battle with cancer. Retired in 1991 from Club Corp. of America.

            Survived by wife, Anna Alford; mother & step-father, Ethel & Lewis Hudson; step-mother, Buena Alford; brother & sister-in-law, Dale & Sue Alford; sons & daughters-in-law, Scott & Rita Alford, and Doug & Gabriele Alford; daughters & son-in-law, Lana & Steve Jansen, Jana & Randy Bailey, and Teresa & Ressell Kulwicki; grandchildren, Ashley, Stephanie, Janet, Brad, Jana, Cody, Jordan, Jamie, Taylor, Mollie, Vanessa and Tamara.

            Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 11, 1998, Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel.... Interment Restland Memorial Park.... Family request Memorials be made to: The American Cancer Society....

            Family will receive friends... at Eastgate Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Don R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Oct 1936, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his father, Ted E. Alford, and stepmother, Buena S. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DONALD EDWARD ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 June 2000

 

            Donald Edward Alford, 61, of Texas City, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2000 at U.T.M.B. in Galveston, Texas.

            Mr. Alford was born January 23, 1939 in Houston, Texas and worked as a steel worker with Meiken Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Texas City.

            Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Private interment will follow services at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston....

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his father, Edward E. Alford; step-father, Elton E. Massey and brother, Jon Mark Alford. Survivors include his mother, Lona J. Massey; daughter, Carolyn Marie Alford; two sons, Donald Wayne & Rudy Alford; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

            Crowder Funeral Home Dickinson, Texas 281-337-1515.

 

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DONALD FRANKLIN ALFORD

Cousin of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ April 1987

 

            Services for Donald F. (Don) Alford, 46, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Full Gospel Church in Gause with burial in the Gause Cemetery....

            Mr. Alford died Friday [April 10] in the Olin E. Teague VA Hospital in Temple [Bell Co.] after a long illness.

            Mr. Alford recently moved to Gause from Marlin, where he lived for 10 years. He was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Rockdale to Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valarie (Newcomb) Willard.

            He was a ranch foreman and was involved in ranching all of his life.

            He was married to Tammie Sandell on March 7, 1981, in Marlin.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a brother, William Oliver Alford, on March 28, 1982.

            Survivors include his wife, Tammie Alford of Gause; a son, Robert Franklin Alford of Marlin; two stepsons, Dannie Lankford and Joe Lankford, both of Gause; a daughter, Sandra McIntosh of Marlin; his father and his wife, Oliver Frank and Connie Daulin Alford of Marlin; his mother and her husband, Valarie and Oscar Willard of Gause; his grandmother, Pearl Tuma of Hearne; five brothers, Thomas Alford of Livingston, Jim Alford of Prairie Hill, John Alford and David Alford, both of Milano, and Mike Alford of Hempstead; three sisters, Jan Willard of Gause, Judy Nicar of Little River Academy and Sharon Barnett of Hearne; 22 nieces and nephews and two great-nieces.

            Mr. Alford was a ranch foreman in Oregon and Alabama for 11 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from November 1959 until November 1963.

            Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ April 1987) dates Donald Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Chilton, Falls Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard (their obituaries provided Donald’s middle name); his brothers Johnny Paul Alford and William Oliver Alford; and his grandparents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford in this compilation.

            TX Births: He is not listed, but his son, Robert Franklin Alford (born 1964), is listed with his father and mother, Mary Louise Rysdam, Donald’s first wife.

            TX Divorces: Donald F. Alford, age 40, and Mary L. Alford, age 37, divorced on 15 Dec 1980 in Falls Co., TX, with two children indicated.

            TX Marriages: Donald F. Alford and Tammie E. Sandell married on 7 March 1981 in Falls Co., TX.

            TX Deaths: Donald Alford died on 10 April 1987 in Bell Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Donald Franklin 1940 TX1, Oliver Franklin 1912 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.

 

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DONALD JOE ALFORD

 

WHITE OAK INDEPENDENT

White Oak, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 11 March 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

AVINGER [Cass Co.]—Funeral services for Donald Joe ‘Don’ Alford Sr. of Avinger were held Tuesday, March 9 at the First Baptist Church of Avinger.... Burial was in Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Mr. Alford died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at his residence. He was 68. Born March 4, 1931 in Avinger, he was the only child of Ola Staggers Alford and Joseph Kemp Alford, both of whom preceded him in death.

            Mr. Alford graduated from Avinger High School in 1949. He attended Arlington State College and then graduated from East Texas State College in 1953. Alter college. Mr. Alford entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Alaska as a craft controller. He was discharged in December 1955 from Sumter, S.C., with the rank of first lieutenant. He attained the rank of captain before retiring his commission in 1965.

            Mr. Alford married Shirlee Cox (Alford) in Commerce on March 28, 1954. The Alfords moved to Longview in 1956 where Mr. Alford was an insurance agent from 1956 until his retirement in 1994. The couple moved to Avinger in 1986 to live in the house where he grew up. During the years in Longview, Mr. Alford was active in The First Baptist Church and the Elks Club, where he was Exalted Ruler and held several other offices. He was a Little League Baseball coach and president of the Longview High School Football Boosters 1976-1977. Mr. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avinger.

            Survivors include his wife, Shirlee Alford of Avinger and their three children; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Joe and wife, Cindy; Jim and wife, Tracy, all of Longview; one daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and husband, Kevin Stephens of White Oak; five grandchildren, Jim and Jonathan Alford, Chris and Brittni Alford, and Lauren Stephens.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Donald’s father, Joseph Kemp Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DONALD LEVI ALFORD

Uncle of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230

 

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Don Alford in 1946 - photo from his nephew Max Ray Alford

 

Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—9 April 2004

 

            Alford, Donald L. went home to be with his Lord on April 7, 2004. He was born June 3, 1926 at Pickton, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Will Alford.

            He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Zenobia (Nobie) Alford.

            He is survived by two sisters, Minnie Lee Coats of Terrell, Texas and Jessie Pearl Corwin of Pensacola, FL; brothers-in-law, Dale Fields and wife Louise of Talihina, OK; Glen Fields and wife, Barbara of Idabel, OK; James Fields and wife, Janey of Farmers Branch, TX; two sisters-in-law, Neva Cockerham and husband, Thomas Cockerham of Millerton, OK; Sharon McKeever and husband, Shorty McKeever of Valliant, OK; numerous nieces and nephews and double cousins.

            He was employed for Varel Mfg for 20 years and Forney Engineering for 22 years. He served in the military service twice, World War II and Korean War in the naval branch. He has been a member of Maple Lawn/Marsh Lane Baptist Church for 45 years. He was a deacon for several years and taught a Sunday school class of junior boys. He was an active member of the Caleb Sunday School Class.

            Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 10, 2004 at Marsh Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, TX, corner of Royal and Marsh Lane.... Interment Restland Memorial Park. Family to receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, April 9, 2004 at Restland Funeral Home....

 

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

            See the obituaries of his wife, Zenobia Jane Fields Alford; and his brother Ray Lewis Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Donald L. 1926 TX1, William Lafayette 1877 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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DONALD RAY ALFORD

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Sunday, 14 February 2010

 

 

HALLSVILLE [Harrison Co.], TX—Donald Ray Alford went home to be with Jesus on February 11, 2010 after a brave battle with MDS and heart disease. He was born February 02, 1938 in Magnolia, MS and grew up in New Orleans. He graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and moved to Shreveport Bossier area to work. He was a born again Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church Hallsville, Texas. Mr. Alford was an ordained deacon and a former Gideon. He was looking forward to a glass of wine with Jesus.

            Don was preceded in death by his first love and the mother of his children, Eva Mae Alford; son, Barry Alford; sister, Shirley Pelas and a grandson, Blake Hickman.

            He is survived by his wife, Bessie Woodell Alford; sons, Don Alford and wife Patricia of Cypress, TX; Eric Alford and wife Lisa of Keller, TX, Shawn Alford and wife Ann of Hattiesburg, MS; Paul Hickman of Vivian, LA and Darren Hickman of Orange, TX; daughters, Susan McKissick and husband Tony of Jackson, TN, Susan Crenshaw and husband Fred of Hallsville, TX; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

            The family will receive visitors from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, Texas.

            The homegoing celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2010 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Bossier City. Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, TX 903-927-1700.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donald R. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Hallsville, Harrison Co., TX.

 

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DONNA LYNN COLE ALFORD

 

Heartfelt Connections

_____ August 2007

 

Donna L. Alford

December 21, 1951–August 2, 2007

 

            Mrs. Donna Lynn Cole Alford, 55, died at her home in Austin, Texas, August 2, 2007. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Reverend Sidney Alford. She is survived by her mother, Olive Cole of Covington, GA, two daughters: Keri Wade and Melissa Snyder both of Ohio, sister: Pat Hall of Ohio and 3 grandchildren.

            Memorial service celebrating her life will be held Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel in Florence [MS] at 2 p.m.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            We published the obituary of her husband, Sidney M. Alford, in the Ohio Obituaries compilation.

 

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DORA COOLEY ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 23 October 1961

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

BULLARD (Spl.) [Smith Co.]—Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday for Mrs. Dora Alford, 83, who died Friday morning [20 Oct 1961] in a Tyler hospital after a lengthy illness.

            Services will be in the Bullard Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Bullard City Cemetery under the direction of Gragard-Spraggins-Swofford Funeral Home.

            Survivors include two sons, Sam M. Alford and Elton Alford, both of Bullard; five daughters, Mrs. Martha Taylor of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Ida Mae Walkouick of Houston, Mrs. Estelle McFall, Mrs. Ordrey Shelton, Mrs. Ruth Shuler, all of Baltimore, Md., one brother, A.L. Cooley of Lindale; two sisters, Mrs. Ana Herring of Tyler and Mrs. Daisey Miles of Troup.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Joseph Samuel Alford; and her son Joseph Elton Alford in this compilation.

            Dora’s death certificate says she was born 3 March 1879 in AL. Her parents are identified as Joseph Cooley and Lou McMinn. [Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 (FamilySearch Labs)].

 

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DORIS FERN MCCLISTER ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ October 1997

 

            Alford, Doris Fern. Born October 12, 1920 in Waco, TX and passed away October 7, 1997. She was a 1938 graduate of Waco High School.

            Survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack; and children Donna Newton and husband, Jim of Lancaster, Sarah Guinn and husband “Dub” of Lancaster, Loy D. “Bo” Alford and wife, Doretta of Carrollton, and Sheila Freeman of Red Oak, TX; grandchildren, Bart White, Billy Jack White, Tracy White, Bob White, John Alford, Lorri Mason, Lyle Guinn and Stacey Freeman; 10 great-grandchildren; cousin, Kathleen Lewis of Fort Worth.

            Graveside services 1:30 PM, Friday, October 10, 1997, Laurel Land Memorial Park, Rev. James Benton officiating. Family will receive friends Thursday evening 6:30-8:30 PM at the funeral home. Charitable donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doris F. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her husband, Jack McLennan Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DORIS HILL PIERCE ALFORD

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—14 March 2001

 

            Funeral services for Doris Pierce Alford, 74, of Gardendale, formerly of Brownwood, were held March 11, 2001 at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with interment following at Greenleaf Cemetery. She passed away on March 8, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.

            Mrs. Alford was born on November 18, 1926, in Milam County. She married Roy. C. Alford on August 3, 1979, in Rankin. He survives. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Pierce, in 1976, three sisters, and six brothers. Also surviving are daughters, Earline (Ronnie) of Pflugerville and Elsie (James) Peck of Gardendale, son, Richard L. (Ruth) Pierce of Brownwood, brother, Cecil Hill of Illinois, six grandchildren, Steven Dodd, Johnny Dodd, Travis Pierce, Rikki Lynne Butts, and Cole Lawler, a stepson, Randy (Casey) Alford of Gardendale, a stepdaughter, Maricia Dowden of Granbury, nine stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

 

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DORIS LOU ALFORD WHITE

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 8 May 2005

 

            Doris Lou Alford White of Richardson died May 3, 2005 in Plano Texas. She was 80 years old. Doris was born December 14, 1924 in Pickton, Hopkins County Texas to Della and Martin Alford who preceded her in death. She had four brothers and sisters: Mary Carpenter of Grand Prairie, Glennis McIntire of San Antonio, Tex Alford of Virginia, and T.W. Alford of Pickton. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in Dallas prior to her marriage June 1, 1945 to Billie G. White who preceded her in death. She eventually retired from State Farm Insurance Co. Doris enjoyed gardening, golf, and sharing with family and friends. She belonged to the Eastern Star, the Cosmopolitan Club of Dallas and a founding member of Casa Linda Methodist Church.

            She is survived by her sons, Victor White and his wife Dr. Mary White of Georgetown; Richard White and his wife Debra Davis of Mesquite; grandson Logan White, sister-in-law Dr. Arleen White of Texarkana, nieces Holly Humrich of Fayetteville AR, Carolyn White Scott of Ft. Worth, Helen Carpenter Denton of Grand Prairie, Doris Lynn McIntire of San Antonio; nephews, Fred and Tony Carpenter of Grand Prairie, James McIntire of San Antonio and other nieces and nephews throughout the country.

            Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Restland Memorial Park Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Martin Alford; and siblings Glenice Viola Alford McIntire and Thurman Warren Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Doris Lou 1923 TX1, John Martin 1888 TX2,George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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DORMAN ALFORD

Brother of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169, and William Malcolm Alford, AAFA #0198

 

HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER

Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Tuesday, 2 November 2004

 

AUSTONIO—Mr. Dorman Alford, 86, of Austonio, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2004 in the V.A. Hospital in Houston. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 4, in the Austonio Baptist Church. Interment followed in Creek Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born on October 24, 1918 in Austonio and had lived in Austonio most of his life. He was retired from U.S. Steel in Houston where he worked as a manager in the Nuclear Division. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corp Headquarter Co. 8th Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Nuclear Workers Association, a lifetime member of the N.R.A., a member of the V.F.W., and a member of the Austonio Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

            Survivors include his sons, W.D. Alford and his wife, Janice A., of Austin and Kenneth Alford of Austonio; and grandchildren, Sandra I. Newton of Pittsburgh, PA, Jeffrey S. Alford and William Brian Alford, both of Austin, and Jonathan Davidson of Tulsa, OK.

            His wife, Opal Alford, and brothers, Charles Alford, Harold Alford, and Bill Alford preceded him in death.

 

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HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER

Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Monday, 6 December 2004

 

            Mr. Dorman Alford, age 86, of Austonio, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2004, at Houston Medical center, Veterans Hospital in Houston. Mr. Alford was born October 24, 1918, in Austonio. He came from a pioneering family who were part of Stephen F. Austin “old 300”, coming to Texas in 1824. Mr. Alord attended Austonio High School and enlisted on Dec. 17, 1941 at the start of World War II and serving to the end of the war. Mr. Alford served in the headquarters, headquarters company, 8th Air Force, South Bomb group as a master sergeant. Mr. Alford participated in the Normandy Invasion, Ardennes Offensive and the invasion of the Rhineland, Berlin Germany.

            After the war Mr. Alford moved to Houston and worked 37 years at U.S. Steel, as manager of the N.D.T. Department, Nuclear Division. Upon retirement he returned to Austonio, and served as president of the Austonio Community Center, a Director on the Board of Directors Consolidated Water Corporation, Deacon in the Austonio Baptist Church, Mr. Alford was also an active member in the Houston county Historical Commission, along with his wife

            Mr. Alford was a member of the O.F.V.F.W Post 9300, the N.R.A., The Nuclear Workers Association and the 8th Air Force Association.

            A sweet and loving man whose hobbies were fishing, gardening and reading history.

            Survivors include [sons] W.D. Alford and wife Janice Alford, of Austin and Kenneth Alford, of Austonio; grandchildren Sandra L. Newton, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Jeffrey S. Alford and William Brian Alford, both of Austin and Jonathan Davidson, of Tulsa Okla.; great-grandchildren Katie Newton, Sarah Newton, Nathan Davidson and Kathryn Davidson; sisters-in-law Lois Alford and Lila Alford, both of Austonio; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

            Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Opal Christine Alford in 2000; and brothers Charles Alford, Harold Alford and Bill [William M.] Alford.

            Funeral services for Mr. Dorman Alford were held Thursday, November 4, at Austonio Baptist Church with Pastor Charles E. Butler officiating, special music performed by Cherye Hyde, of Bryan and Nancy Bailey, of Austonio with favorite Poem read by W.D. Alford. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery, with Air Force Honor Guard, followed by Taps.

            Pallbearers were Lee Lundy, Tommy Lundy, Jeff Alford, Brian Alford, Bill Alford, Wendell Alford and J.W. LaRue.

            Honorary Pallbearers were the Reverend Willard Watson, of Dyersburg, Tenn., Ray Watson, of Coosbay, Ore., E.L. Hess and Danny Campbell, both of Houston, John Davidson, of Tulsa, Okla. and Paul E. Barnhart, of Lufkin....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Opal C. Watson Alford; and his brothers Charles M. Alford, Harold Alford, and William Malcolm Alford in this compilation.

 

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DOROTHY ANN LYNN HALFORD

 

TIMES RECORD NEWS

Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 May 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

VERNON—Dorothy Ann Halford, 64, a homemaker, died Monday, April 30, 2001, in Chillicothe, Texas. Services were held on Thursday at Sullivan Funeral Home with burial following in Chillicothe Cemetery.

            Survivors include her husband, James; daughters, Debora Bland of Denton, and Barbara Palmer of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sons, Carl Foley of Groesbeck, Texas, and Wayne Lynn of Stephenville, Texas; sisters Jerry Lou Schmoker and Grace McLaughlin, both of Vernon; a brother, Charles Lynn of Vernon; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James H. “Red” Halford, in this compilation.

 

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DOROTHY BELL MAY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 7 July 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995

 

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SAN ANTONIO—Dorothy Bell Alford, a retired civil service employee at Fort Sam Houston, died Friday at a San Antonio nursing home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Arrangements: Brown, Gause-Ware, Owens & Brumley Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford was born in Fort Worth and was an Army veteran and a Methodist. She was the widow of Tom Alford.

            Survivors: Two brothers, Richard R. May Sr. of Saginaw and Harry E. May Sr. of New Braunfels; and sister, Elizabeth Taylor of San Antonio.

 

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DOROTHY F. GIFFORD ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 30 January 2004

 

            Dorothy F. Gifford Alford, 82, of Bridge City, died January 29, 2004, at Park Place Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Bridge City with Reverend Dale Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of Fountain Hill, Arkansas and had resided in Bridge City since 1948. She was owner and operator of Town and Country Dress Shop in Bridge City, and was co-owner of ACC Enterprises also in Bridge City. She was a member of many organizations, including the Business and Professional Womens Club, Golden Harvest, Birthday Club, a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City, and was a Life Master of American Contract Bridge League. Mrs. Alford helped organize and also served on the Chamber of Commerce Board in Bridge City. During this time she helped start the Bridge City-Orangefield Community Center. She also helped with B&PW yearly style show with benefits and funds given to MD Anderson Research. Dorothy also initiated a drive to the State Legislature in Texas to allocate funds for creation of the First Deaf Education School established in Beaumont. She received a degree in Divinity from the Rhema Bible School.

            She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Vonda and Billy Granger of Mauriceville, Alecia and Bubba Henry of Baytown; daughter, Suzanne White of Grapevine; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sheri Alford of Houston; brothers, Robert Gifford, and John Gifford both of Bridge City; sister, Rebecca Haley of Orange; eleven grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. 800 Highland Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-7161 claybarfuneralhome.com

 

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DOROTHY NELL TUTT ALFRED

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 30 July 2006

 

            Funeral services for Dorothy Nell Alfred, 76, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2006, in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.... Interment will follow in Memory Park Cemetery.... Mrs. Alfred died Saturday morning in a local nursing home.

            A native of Longview, she was born August 18, 1929, to Connie and Slade Tutt. Mrs. Alfred was a retired salesperson for Sears and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.

            She is survived by her sons, Larry Dan Alfred and wife, Sandy, of Keller, Texas, George Randall Alfred and wife, Betty, of Longview, and Gary Eugene Alfred of Hallsville; brothers, Richard Falvey Tutt of Silsbee, Texas, Leon Tutt of Longview, and Norman Tutt of Sulphur, La; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Alfred; her parents; a sister, Opal Stokley; and a brother, Bobby Tutt....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Gary Eugene Alfred in this compilation.

 

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DOROTHY PEARL ALFORD SPILKA

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 17 June 2001

 

            Dorothy Pearl Spilka, 85, of Baytown, passed away Friday, June 8, 2001, at Anahuac Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2001, at Palms Memorial Park, under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home of Dayton.

            She was a native of Brookhaven, Miss. Mrs. Spilka was a retired registered nurse who enjoyed fishing and gardening and had worked at the San Jacinto Monument for the Department of Parks and Wildlife. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

            She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Austin of Baytown; sons, James P. O’Shaughnessy of Baytown and John Maihes of Waivelland, Miss., and brothers Chubby Alford of El Monte, Calif., Bill Alford of Hawaii and Frankie Standingwater of Mississippi. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Bertha Alford, brother Al Alford, and sisters Eva and Edon Allen.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, (936) 258-2678.

 

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DOROTHY THURMOND ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 12 January 2003

 

            Dorothy Thurmond Alford, born in Gonzales County July 24, 1919, died Friday, January 10, 2003, at Memorial City Hospital.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Alford and is survived by her children, Kathy Riggs and husband Russell of Houston, Sandra Burnett and husband Jack of Austin, Gevan Alford and wife Nancy of San Antonio, Duane Alford and wife Susan of Austin; step son, Carroll Alford and wife Shirley of Houston; step daughter, Judy Barlow; grandchildren, Randy Norman, Kristin Norman, Dionne Burnett, Wade Burnett and wife Rusti, Jason Alford and wife Michele, Taylor Alford, Trey Alford, Jennifer Alford, and Hailey Alford; great grandchildren, Kandice Butler, Rio Norman Bradford, Bailey Alford, Keith Burnett and Kaylyn Burnett; sister, Joyce Whitworth and husband Boyd; brothers, Gaston Thurmond and wife Ophelia, Newman Thurmond and wife Leola, Joy Thurmond and wife Cletty; brothers-in-law, John Alford and wife Billie, Ed Alford and wife Evelyn, sister-in-law, Frances Alford, and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Graveside services and interment will be at 1:00pm Sunday, January 12, 2003, in Crawford Cemetery, Anderson County, Texas….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, O.C. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DOROTHY TYSON ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—10 March 2003

 

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            Dorothy Tyson Alford, 86, a retired nurse’s aide, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003, at a local hospital.

            Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.

            Dorothy was born June 6, 1916, in Albuquerque, N.M. She lived most of her life in Saginaw and Grand Prairie. She was a nurse’s aide for many years and enjoyed taking care of her patients. She was an active member of Woodland West Church of Christ in Arlington.

            Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed her plants as well as her pets. She leaves behind a loving spirit for all to remember her. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Wanda Kidd; two brothers; and one sister.

            Survivors: Son, Carl Tyson and wife Gaynel of Euless; daughter, Sue Hopewell of Grand Prairie; sister, Mae McMurtrey of Arlington; grandchildren, Kay Tyson, Joe Kidd Jr., Karen Millican, Laura Clark, Jeff Hopewell and Cynthia Kidd; and five great-grandchildren.

 

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DORTHA D. ALFORD WATKINS

Sister of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503

 

COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE

Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—_____ November 2007

 

            Dortha Watkins, 87, of Coleman, Texas passed away on Friday, November 9, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center in Coleman. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2007 at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Rising Star, Texas with Dr. Jeff Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas with Higginbotham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

            Dortha was born on March 18, 1920 in Rising Star, Texas to Virgil Carl and Eula Belle (Mayfield) Alford. She married Julius Edward Watkins on June 22, 1946 in Rising Star, Texas.

            She is survived by her husband, Edward Watkins of Coleman; daughter, Julia Kathryn Weise of Coleman; sister, Johnnie Yancy of Tyler; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

            She was preceded in death by her parents and brother.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dortha D. Watkins (SS# issued in TX), last residence Coleman, Coleman Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her brother David Gaston Alford (AAFA #0503); and her aunt Vera Elizabeth Bowden Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her lineage: Dortha D. 1920 TX1, Virgil Carl 1887 TX2, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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DOUGLAS LEE ALFORD

AAFA #0204

 

Douglas Alford

Photo from AAFA records: at the 1989 AAFA Meeting in Houston, TX

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 23 February 2006

 

GRAHAM [Young Co.]—Douglas L. Alford, 67, a retired Episcopal priest, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006.

            Funeral Mass: 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial: Pioneer Cemetery.

            The Rev. Alford moved to Graham in 1990 from Hurst to become the priest at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church until his retirement.

            Survivors: Wife, Shirley of Graham; daughters, Melissa Coronada and Dianne Smith of Graham; son, Robert Alford of Terrell; brother, Roy Alford of Graham; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

            Morrison Funeral Home, Graham, (940) 549-2121.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Douglas L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 27 October 1938.

            See the obituary of his brother Hollis Wilton Alford in this compilation.

            Douglas was the son of Elton Clyde Alford and Viola Sawyer. Elton was the son of Julius Caesar Alford and Melissa Anderson.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Douglas Lee 1938 TX1, Elton Clyde 1894 TX2, Julius Caesar 1864 TX3, Marmaduke 1883 AL4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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DOVIE LEE ALFORD

Mother of Lana Kay Alford Manning, AAFA #1006, and Beverly Grace Alford, AAFA #0916

 

PEACE RIVER BLOCK NEWS

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada—15 August 1983

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Funeral services were held August 13, 1983, for the late Dovie Lee Alford, Ozona, Texas, at the First Baptist Church under the direction of Sizemore Funeral Homes with interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

            She was born Dovie Lee, September 10th, 1915 in Oklahoma, U.S.A., and passed away at Doctor’s Hospital, Dallas, Texas, at the age of 67. She married Quebe Alford July 4th, 1935 in San Angelo, Texas and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

            She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband Quebe Alford, Mesquite, Texas and her three daughters—Darlyne Neuballer, Dallas, Texas; Beverly Alford, Dawson Creek, B.C. and Lana Manning of Dallas, Texas.

            She is survived by two sisters—Evelyn Haynie, San Angelo, Texas, and Grace, of Oklahoma; one brother Bob Lee, Miles, Texas and one granddaughter.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Dovie’s husband, Ottie Quebe Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DOVIE LENA PARCHMAN ALFORD

 

THE OPTIC-HERALD

Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX—Friday, 15 November 1929

 

            Mrs. Claud Alford was brought to the hospital here Monday night in a critical condition and passed away at 6 o’clock this (Thursday) morning [November 14]. The body was taken to the home of her Uncle Frank Parchman and the funeral was held at the City Cemetery this afternoon.

            Deceased was a daughter of J.J. Parchman and lived in Franklin County most all of her life. She married Claud Alford about seven years ago, and leaves three children besides her husband, father and seven brothers and sister to mourn her loss.

 

AAFA NOTES: TX Deaths lists her as Doire Lena Lee Alford, died 14 November 1929 in Franklin Co.

            C.L. Alford married Dovie Parchman on 10 Aug 1922 in Hopkins Co., TX; and Claude Lee Alford married Freda Adams in 1933 in Hopkins Co., TX [AAFA’s Texas “Alford” Marriages].

            Claud L. Alford, 11 Oct 1900–2 Sept 1967, is buried in Old Saltillo Cemetery in Saltillo, Hopkins Co., TX [www.findagrave.com]. SSDI records show that Claude Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Oct 1900, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            TX Births lists twins Leta May and Reta Fay Alford, b. 9 Dec 1926 in Franklin Co., parents Claud L. Alford and Dovie Lena Parchman.

            Claude’s father, James Butler Alford, married (1) Nancy Jane Foster about 1870 inTX; (2) Mattie Belle Adair 27 Sept 1896 in Hopkins Co., TX; and (3) Martha Frances Woodson 9 Aug 1904 in Rains Co., TX [AAFA’s Texas “Alford” Marriages].

            This obituary is from Obituaries and Death Notice from Franklin County Newspapers 1926–1936, by Christine Dennis Skelly, published by the Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society, and sent by Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666.

 

1930 Census

Precinct 5 (District 21), Hopkins Co., TX

Dwelling #136

 

Fannie Alford       head         50            AL AL AL      widow       age 22 at first marriage

Lala F.                   dau           20            TX GA AL     single

Robert M.              son            23            TX GA AL     single

Joe B.                    dau [sic]   24            TX GA AL     single

Claude L.             stepson     28            TX GA TX    widower

 

Precinct 2 (District 5), Franklin Co., TX

Dwelling #11

 

Joe S. Littlefield   head                        29      TX TX TX

Dora                      wife                         29      TX TX TX

Leta M. Alford     niece                  3-3/12      TX TX TX  [Dovie’s children]

Reta F.                  niece                  3-3/12      TX TX TX

William B.             nephew             1-1/12      TX TX TX

Jim Parchman        father-in-law           67      TX TX TX  widower

 

1920 Census

Justice Precinct 3 (District 70), Hopkins Co., TX

Dwelling #184

 

J.B. Alford            head         67            GA NC GA

Fannie                   wife          45            AL AL AL

Claud                    son           18            TX GA MS

Joe                         son            14            TX GA AL

Robert                   son            13            TX GA AL

Lula                       dau           10            TX GA AL

J.M. Woodson       f-in-law    80            GA US US

 

1910 Census

Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX

Dwelling #17

 

James Alford         head         58            GA SC GA  2nd marriage, 6 years

Annie                    wife          32            AL AL AL   1st marriage, 6 years

                                                                                    4 children, 3 living

Claudie                 son             9            TX GA AL

Joe                         son              5            TX GA AL

Bob                       son              4            TX GA AL

Lula                       dau        2/12            TX GA AL

Lula Woodson      s-in-law    28            AL GA AL

 

1900 Census

Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX

Dwelling #258

 

James B. Alford    head         49            b. Feb 1851          GA GA GA         m. 4 years

Mattie B.               wife          19            b. May 1881        MS MS MS

 + an unrelated boarder

 

1880 Census

Precinct 4 (District 21), Delta Co., TX

Dwelling #174

 

James B. Alford    head         28            GA — GA

Nancy                    wife          27            GA NC SC

 + two unrelated boarders

 

1870 Census

Precinct 5, Hopkins Co., TX

Dwelling #114

 

James B. Alford                     18            GA

Nancy J.                                 17            GA

 

            For more information on this family, see “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Claude Lee 1900 TX1, James Butler 1851 GA2, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1740 VA/NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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DOYLE DEAN ALFORD

Brother of Orville Felton Alford, AAFA #0042

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 9 April 2009

           

            Doyle Dean Alford, 77, of Littlefield died April 7, 2009, in Littlefield. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Littlefield. Hammons Funeral Home of Littlefield.

 

AAFA NOTES: Doyle was born 8 Jan 1932 in Knox Co., KY. His twin sister is Flora Jean Alford.

            See the obituary of his brother John Peter Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of his brother Orville Felton Alford in the Indiana Obituaries compilation.

            His lineage: Doyle Dean 1932 KY1, Green Berry 1889 KY2, John William 1870 KY3, John Russell 1839 KY4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.

 

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DRUCILLA MARGARET FINKLEA TURNER ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 3 February 1997

 

PICKTON—Drucilla Margaret Alford, 77, who worked for Sears Fashion Center, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997, in Pickton.

            Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Pickton United Methodist Church. Burial: New Pickton Cemetery...

            Drucilla Margaret Alford was born Dec. 17, 1919, in Hopkins County to Otto Clarence Finklea and Cleo Mays Finklea. She was a longtime resident of the Pickton area. She worked at Sears Fashion Center, where she was a garment inspector. She was a member of the Pickton United Methodist Church.

            She married her first husband, Fred Calvin Turner, on July 19, 1940. She married B.J. Alford in 1969.

            Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Sherry Ann Turner of Pickton; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Turner and Ernest Pruiett of Pickton; brother and sister-in-law, Buford C. and Frances Finklea of Cleburne; grandchildren, Scott Pruiett of Grapevine, Dachiel Turner of Beaver, Utah, Donna William of Como, Charity Turner and Wesley Turner, both of Pickton, Desria Strait of Ripley, Miss., Jana Pennington of Cordova, Tenn., and Jo Ann Pruiett of Kennedale; and great-grandchildren, Rebecca Turner, Micheal Turner, Bennett Turner, Jamie Pennington, Jordan Pennington, Ashtera Williams, Michaela Williams, Elijah Williams and Laura Pruiett.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Drucilla’s second husband, Bennett James Alford, in this compilation.

            TX Marriages: Drucilla M. Finklea, age 49, married Bennett J. Alford Jr., age 52, on 30 Aug 1969 in Dallas Co., TX.

 

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DUANE CONDON HOLFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ October 1990

 

            Holford, Duane C. age 64 of Garland, Texas, passed away at his home on Saturday [October 27]. He was born in Dallas, Texas on February 9, 1926.

            Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the First United Methodist Church.... Burial will follow at Restland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Directors from 4 until 6:00 P.M. on Sunday.

            Mr. Holford was a lifetime resident of Garland and the owner of Holford and Company Construction Company. He was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board. He also served as the consulting engineer for the construction of the church. Duane served as scoutmaster for Boyscout Troop No. 57 in Garland for 16 years as well as serving for many years on the Grey Owl District Board. He served on the Garland City Council from 1962 until 1964 and served on many city board and commissions throughout the years. He served on the Eastern Hills County Club Board of Directors. Was a member of Garland Masonic Lodge No 441. Duane graduate from Garland High School and received his degree from Southern Methodist University in 1955 in Mechanical Engineering.

            He is survived by his wife, Martha Jane Holford; son & daughter-in-law, Neal and Ann Holford of Garland; daughter & son-in-law, Juli and Mark McArthur of Garland; six grandchildren, Will, Caroline and Stephanie Holford and Meredith, Michael and Kevin McArthur also of Garland.

            Memorials may be made to the Texas Kidney Foundation and the First United Methodist Church of Garland.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Duane Holford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.

            TX Deaths: Duane Holford died 27 Oct 1990 in Dallas Co., TX.

            TX Births: Duane Condon Holford was born 9 Feb 1926 to Gordon Scott Holford and Inez Ernestine Jones.

            TX Births: Neal Scott Holford and Juliana Holford were both born in Dallas Co. to Duane Condon Holford and Martha Jane Smolka.

 

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EARL AMBERS “TUB” ALFORD

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Monday, 6 July 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

LINDEN, TEXAS—Earl “Tub” Ambers Alford, 83, of Linden died Saturday, July 4, 1998, in a Texarkana hospital.

            Mr. Alford was born Oct. 18, 1914, in Heavener, Okla. He was a truck driver and veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Jay Alford, and one daughter, Jeannie.

            Survivors include three sons, Randal Alford of Linden, Otis Alford of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Billy Don Alford of Diana, Texas; two daughters, Debbie Day and Ruth Alford of Texarkana, Ark.; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren.

            Graveside services will be 2 pm today in Center Hill Cemetery.... Burial will be under the direction of Haaland Family Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            TX Deaths: Earl Alford died 4 July 1998 in Bowie Co., TX.

 

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EARL DON ALFORD

AAFA #0361

 

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Don wearing his Texas flag bowtie!

Photo from Brown’s Funeral Service

 

Source unknown

_____ March 2007

 

            Don Alford, age 61, went to be with the Lord at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Tyler [Smith Co.], TX. He was born in Caney, Oklahoma, on April 16, 1945, the son of Arnold and Lillie Alford. He married the love of his life, Gayla Miller on June 3, 1977.

            Don graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Master’s degree in Mathematics. He was a former Deacon at Caney Baptist Church in Caney. Don was past master of the Masonic Lodge in Caddo, OK. He enjoyed flying and held a private pilot’s license and was also a member of the AOPA. Don taught and coached in Caney, Oklahoma, before becoming a State Farm Insurance Agent in 1977. Do was promoted to Agency Leadership in 1982 and continued his career with State Farm in Texas. Don was responsible for hiring and developing numerous agents and employees. Don will be remembered for his exceptional integrity, intelligence, and leadership.

            Don was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs.

            Don is survived by his wife, Gayla Alford, son Clint Alford and wife Casey of Caney, Okla., daughter Amanda Lawrence and husband Ryan Lawrence of Carthage, Texas, daughter Amy Scott and husband Wade Scott of Hugo, Oklahoma; six grandchildren Cade Scott, Lain Scott, Callie Lawrence, Ashlyn Lawrence, Tymber Gray and Nate Scott; brothers Travis Alford [AAFA #0374] and wife Betty Alford, Neal Alford and wife Theresa Alford, Bob Alford and wife Ella Alford, Jack Alford [AAFA #0369] and wife Janice Alford, Carl Alford and wife Vicki Alford, Wallace Alford and wife Vicki Alford and sister Mary Gay and husband Jim Gay.

            Don was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Lillie Alford, brother Bud Alford, sister Sammy Lee and nephew Phillip Alford.

            Services under the Direction of Brown’s Funeral Service, Atoka, Oklahoma.

 

In another article:

 

Brown’s Funeral Service

Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____March 2007

 

NAME: Earl Don Alford, age 61, of Sulphur Springs [Hopkins Co.], Texas and a former Caney area resident.

BORN: April 16, 1945 in the Voca community, Atoka County, OK to Arnold Allen and Lillie Francis (Tigert) Alford.

PASSED AWAY: Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Tyler, TX.

AGE: 61 years 10 months and 22 days.

 

EDUCATION: Don graduated from Caney High School with Class of ‘63. He graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Masters degree in Mathematics.

 

OCCUPATION: Don taught, coached, drove a school bus and was principal at Caney School. He later became associated with State Farm Insurance Company and was the first State Farm agent in Atoka County. He was promoted to agency leadership in 1982 and continued his career with State Farm in Texas. At the time of his death, he was Agency Field Executive and had over 29 years with the company.

            Don was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas as well as a former member and deacon at Caney Baptist Church.

            He was a member and past master of the Caddo Masonic Lodge, a pilot and a member of the Aircraft Owners Pilots Association and loved flying. He was a Certified Life Underwriter.

 

SURVIVED BY:

 

WIFE:                           Gayla Alford of the home at Sulphur Springs, Tx.

CHILDREN:                Clint Alford and wife Casey of Atoka, OK.

                                      Amy Scott and husband Wade of Hugo, OK.

                                      Amanda Lawrence and husband Ryan of Carthage, TX.

GRANDCHILDREN:           Cade Scott, Lain Scott

                                      Callie Lawrence, Ashlyn Lawrence

                                      Tymber Gray and Nate Scott

SISTER:                        Mary Gay and husband Jim of Piedmont, OK.

BROTHERS:                Travis Alford and wife Betty of Wichita, KS.

                                      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.

                                      Carl Alford and wife Vickie of Thackerville, OK.

                                      Wallace Alford and wife Vicky, Caney, OK.

 

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:

 

PARENTS:                   Arnold and Lillie Alford.

SISTER:                        Sammie Lee Alford.

FATHER IN-LAW:     Bill Pingleton.

NEPHEW:                    Phillip Alford.

 

DATE OF SERVICES: Monday, March 12, 2007 at 2:30 P.M.

PLACE OF SERVICES: Voca Baptist Church ~ Caney, OK.

 

INTERMENT: Tushka Cemetery, Tushka [Atoka Co.], OK.

 

OFFICIATING: Rev. Neal Alford [Don’s brother].

ASSISTING: Chris Christanelli, Greg Alford [nephew, son of Wallace], and Gary Don Alford [nephew, son of Bob].

 

CASKETBEARERS: Ed Mills, Elmer Mulhausen, Phil Heard, Wyndel Cummins, Gary Butler, Eddie Chew, Benny Davis, Ron Fluker, Rick Grisham, Brad Campbell, Dick Stark.

 HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: State Farm Agents in Northeast Texas and agents that worked for Don while he was manager.

 

Photo from Tushka Cemetery, Tushka, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Earl Don Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX.

            We published the obituary of his brother Buddy Marvin Alford in the Oklahoma Obituaries compilation.

            We published “Success—Electronically!” in the December 1990 issue of AAFA ACTION describing Don’s email contact with AAFA and his subsequent connection to his previously unknown cousin Max Ray Alford, former AAFA President. This was in the very early days of email communication!

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Earl Don 1945 OK1, Arnold Allen 1908 OK2, James Henry MS3, Francis A. 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.

 

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EARL E. “BLUE” ALFORD, III

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 December 2004

 

            Earl “Blue” E. Alford III died Nov. 28, 2004. He was 28.

            Survivors include a son, Donivan Lopez of Sinton; his mother, Deborah Alford of Corpus Christi; his father, Earl Alford Jr. of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Kendra Alford of Corpus Christi and Miesha Alford of San Antonio; and his grandmother, Lola Alford of Corpus Christi.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.

            Unity Chapel Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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EARLINE J. HILTON ALFORD

 

BIG THICKET MESSENGER

Rye, Liberty Co., TX—Sunday, 21 November 2004

 

            Funeral services were held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home for Earline J. Alford, 76, of Hardin on Thursday, November 11, 2004. Burial followed at Hardin Chapel Cemetery.

            She was born October 1, 1928 in Goose Green, the daughter of Larkin M. and Georgia Bell Ballard Hilton. She was a former resident of Baytown and had resided in the Hardin area since 1946. Mrs. Alford was a cook for the Liberty Independent School District where she worked at the elementary school for 10 years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Nolan D. Pickett VFW Post Auxiliary. She also enjoyed silk flower arranging, travel, camping and the outdoors.

            Mrs. Alford died on November 8, 2004 at Madison St. Joseph Health Care Center in Madisonville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William T. Alford Sr.; and son, Raymond F. Alford.

            Survivors include her son, William T. Alford Jr. and wife, Patsy, of Hardin; daughter, Alice Middleton and husband, Wayne, of Iola; sister, Velma Ashley of Onalaska; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton, was in charge of arrangements.

 

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EARLINE REESE ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 13 October 2001

 

KILGORE—Services for Earline Reese Alford, 85, Kilgore are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Sunday at Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlos N. Whitaker officiating.

            Burial will be in Pirtle Cemetery under direction of Cunningham Funeral Home, Kilgore.

            Mrs. Alford died Oct. 9.

            She was born Sept. 2, 1916, in Rusk County to the late Lewis and Mattie Taylor Reese. She attended Silverlake and Pirtle schools, and graduated from Kilgore High School. She was member of Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church where she was in several auxiliaries before moving to Houston, where she was member of Fourth Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed by Kilgore Independent School and Kilgore College where she retired in 1986.

            She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

            Survivors include sister, Zeta Lorene Pennie, Houston; brother, Willie L. Reese, Portland, Ore.; nieces and nephews.

 

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EARLINE SISK LITTEER ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—7 June 1992

 

            Earline Litteer Alford of Corpus Christi, a former Fort Worth resident, died Friday at a Corpus Christi hospital. She was 80. Mrs. Alford was a charter member of the North Fort Worth chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The family requests that memorials be made to Metro Ministries’ adopt-a-caseworker program in Corpus Christi.

            Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. today at

            Cage-Mills-Jackson-Langham Funeral Home in Corpus Christi.

            Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial: 4 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Memorial Park in Fort Worth.

 

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Photo from http://teafor2.com/MountOliveA.htm

 

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EARNEST DEAN HALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 March 2001

 

            Earnest Dean Halford, 74, of Amarillo, died Monday, March 12, 2001.

            Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors rendered by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 26.

            Mr. Halford married Marie Knight March 26, 1947 in Wheeler.

            Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry Halford of Canyon and Loyde Halford of Amarillo; a daughter, Connie Starkey of Canyon; two brothers, L.L. Halford of Yukon, Okla., and Don Halford of Amarillo; and two sisters, Joyce Johnston of Enid, Okla., and Betty Hodo of Allen, Okla.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Arvila Marie Knight Halford, in this compilation.

 

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EARSEL EDWARD “RED” ALFORD

Brother of Glenice Jo Alford Perdue, AAFA #0318

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 19 July 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

PALESTINE [Anderson Co.]—Services for Earsel “Red” Alford, 69, Palestine, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel in Palestine….

            Burial will be in Roselawn Park in Palestine.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday in a Palestine hospital.

            He was born March 9, 1921, in Oletha, a son of the late James Jackson Alford and Gertrude Long Alford. He was a carton assembler for Glass Containers Corporation. During World War II, he served in U.S. Army from 1942–1945 and participated in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day. Also, he was the recipient of the purple heart. He was a lifemember of Disabled American Veterans and Palestine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8924. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Earline Blanchard, in 1983, and two brothers, Herman Alford in 1988, and John Alford, in 1982.

            Survivors include his wife, Mareta Alford, Palestine; two daughters, Carolyn Crouse, Tennessee Colony, and Ann Tillman, Palestine; two sons, Larry Alford, Elkhart, and Wayne Alford, Tennessee Colony; five sisters, Reba Long, Fairfield, Betty Davis, Chilton, Bonnie Fields, Grand Prairie, Jo Perdue [AAFA# 0318], Mansfield, and Mary Galbreath, Rockdale; three brothers, S.J. Alford, Thornton, Raymond Alford, Teague, and M.R. Alford, Pearland; nine grandchildren.

            Pallbearers will be nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Mary Louise Alford Galbreath in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Earsel Edward 1921 TX1, James Jackson 1915 TX2, John Allen 1860 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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EDGAR ALPHANSON ALFORD, SR.

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—5 October 1981

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Edgar A. Alford, Sr., 62, died October 5, 1981. Member Church of Christ. Memorial Lodge No. 1298, AF & AM, Memorial Chapter No. 958, OES, WWII.

            Survivors: wife, Mrs. Maude Alford, Houston; stepmother, Mrs. Tressie Alford, La.; sons, Edgar Alford, Jr., Billy W. Alford, and Jerry Dean Alford, all of Houston; sisters, Addie Wood, Clara Mae Solice, Doris Pleasant, Edith Ann Person, and Juanita Faye Romedies, all of La.; brothers Matfield [sic—Mayfield] Alford, Jr., Robert Lyle Alford, Elvin Roy Alford, Albert Earl Alford, William Franklin Alford, all of La., and Jerrell Alford, Ark.; stepbrothers, Bide and Clyde Tate, La.; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, number of nieces and nephews.

            Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, October 8, Heights Funeral Chapel.... Interment Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, under auspices of Memorial Lodge No. 1298. Pallbearers will be Masonic Lodge.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Maude Crawford Alford, in this compilation. We published the obituaries of his sister Addie Alford Wood; his stepmother Tressie Augusta Phillips Tate Alford; and his half-brothers Jerrel Alford and Merrel Alford (twins) and Robert Lyle Alford in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            Edgar Alford, born 30 May 1919, was the son of Mayfield Alford and his first wife, _____ Ackley (daughter of William Ackley). Edgar married Maude Crawford. He was the grandson of Frank Alford, born 1858 MS, in the line of Halcutt Alford, born 1788 GA, and Frank’s second wife, Annie Alford/Alfred, who was the daughter of Jesse Alford, son of David Turner Alford, born 1814 VA. Thus, Edgar was a descendant of two different Alford lines.

            AAFA has a note written by the late Tressie Bowman that says “Family Lived Robeline, LA 1970” and she lists the children as Clara, Doris, Edith Ann, Juanita, Addie, Mayfield, Jr., Jimmy Ray, Albert, Jerral, Robert, William (Bill), Elvin, Edgar and Murrell. All of the children listed by Tressie Bowman are listed in Edgar’s obituary as siblings except Jimmy and Murrell. In Tressie Alford’s obituary, Murrell/Merrel is listed as deceased and Jimmy is listed as surviving.

            Further information on this family was included with the obituary in the Winter 1999 issue.

            His paternal lineage: Edgar Alphanson 1919 TX1, Leondus Edgar Mayfield 1897 TX2, Frank A. 1859 MS3.

            His maternal ALFRED lineage: Edgar Alphanson 1919 TX1, Leondus Edgar Mayfield 1897 TX2, Annie Armandy ALFRED 1876 TX3, Jesse Lovelady 1848 TX4, David Turner 1813 VA5.

 

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EDGAR GERALD ALFORD, SR.

AAFA #0231

 

Gerald Alford at the annual AAFA meeting in Houston, 1989

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 November 1999

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 2000

 

            E.G. “Gerald” Alford, Sr., 72 of Houston, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1999. Mr. Alford was born in Austonio, TX on October 10, 1927 to Edgar Gerald Alford and Lizzie Henderson Alford. He was a Deacon at Longpoint Baptist Church, an active member of the Bay Area Gospel Music Association and a Board Member of Northam Ministries. Mr. Alford owned and operated E.G. Alford Company since 1955 and served in the U.S. Army during WW II.

            He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lucille Alford and survived by his wife, Mary Alford; sons, Jerry “E.G.” Alford, Jr. and wife, Lynn, Gary and Kerry Alford; step-daughters, Connie Northam, Sharon Meads and Lisa Turner; sisters, Mary Mischer and Louise Alford; grandchildren Kellie, Allison, and Ashley Alford; step-grandchildren Jaime, Lori and Kelly Northam, Elizabeth, Christopher and Leah Meads, Cody and Chad Turner, Julie, Kirk and Jennifer Jordan; and other loving relatives and friends.

            Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 pm Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, where Funeral Services will be held 1:30 pm, Wednesday, November 24, 1999.... Interment to follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

 

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

            See the obituary of Gerald’s first wife, Mary Lucille “Margie” Tilotta Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Edgar Gerald 1927 TX1, Edgar Durwood 1902 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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EDGAR PERRY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 4 January 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

FORT WORTH—Edgar Pat Alford, 86, a landscaper, died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, at a local care center. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park....

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 25, 1911, in Wapanucka, Okla. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

            Survivors: Sisters, Louise Lyle and Helen Wilkinson; and nephew, Robert F. Gunn and his wife, Ruth.

            Thompson’s Harveson & Cole, 702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345.

 

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Photo from http://teafor2.com/RoseHillA.htm

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edgar P. Alford (SSDI #issued in TX) was born 25 Dec 1911, contrary to his gravestone but consistent with his obituary. His middle name also differs between the obituary and the gravestone.

            Edgar was the son of Edgar P. and Mittie AlforD.

            FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Edgar Perry Alford died 2 Jan 1998 in Tarrant Co., TX.

            Photo of his mother’s gravestone from the same cemetery:

 

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Photo from http://teafor2.com/RoseHillA.htm

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Edgar Perry 1911 OK1, Edgar P. 1872 TX2, James P. 1821 TN3, Wiley 1783 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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EDITH ALFORD BROWN

Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—20 August 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

April 30, 1908 – Aug. 18, 2000

 

ROCKDALE—Graveside services for Edith Alford Brown, 92, of Austin are set for 11 a.m. Monday at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston….

            Greg Fenn will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.

            Mrs. Brown died Friday at her home. She was born in Milam County and had lived in Austin for six years. She was formerly of Houston and worked as a library clerk at the Methodist Hospital in Houston for 16 years.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason William Brown. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harold L. and Dorothy Brown of Houston; a daughter and son-in-law, Marolyn and Kenneth R. Robertson Sr. of Austin; three brothers, Oliver Franklin Alford of Marlin, Texas, Weldon Alford of Rockdale and Wilburn Alford of Austin; a sister, June Fenn of Lufkin, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren….

 

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Photos from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Ewing Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and her brothers Clarence Ewin Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Sessions Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Edith 1908 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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EDITH MAE COLE ALFORD

 

STAR COURIER

Plano, Collin Co., TX—17 November 1994

 

PRINCETON [Collin Co.]—Edith Mae Alford, a resident of Princeton, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994 in McKinney. She was 92.

            Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 7, 1902, in Franklin, N.Y., to Marshall and Adeline Cole.

            Survivors include her son, Arthur Cole [Alford?] of Sidney, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Nina and Myron Rettberg of Princeton; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

            Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Plano Mutual Cemetery….

            Arrangements were handled by Ted Dickey Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Edith M. Alford (SS# issued in NY) but list her death date as 14 Nov 1994, last residence Princeton, Collin Co., TX.

                       

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EDITH MATILDA WILLIAMS THORNHILL ALFRED

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 28 November 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

DEPORT—Edith Alfred, 76, of Deport, died on Sunday, November 24, 2002. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 29, at Gene Roden’s Sons Chapel.

            She was born on December 12, 1925, a daughter of Claude W. and Mattie Henderson Williams. She married N.C. Alfred on December 20, 1960. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

            Survivors include her husband, N.C. “Jack” Alfred, sons, Dean Thornhill and Earl Thornhill, and sister, Alice Williams.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Edith M. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) but list her birth date as 20 Dec 1925, last residence Deport, Lamar Co., TX.

 

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EDNA MAE CHAMPAGNE ALFORD

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 4 September 2003

 

            Edna Mae (Champagne) Alford passed from this world on September 1, 2003. The daughter of Bud and Permilia Champagne, Edna was born on June 8, 1913 in Kirbyville, Texas, and had three brothers and two sisters. She was a graduate of Pineland High School in Pineland, Texas. Ms. Alford was retired from Goose Creek Independent School District. She was an active member of Memorial Baptist Church of Baytown, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and took part in the Living Christmas Tree for many years. She was winner of Ms. Senior Beauty Pageant in 2001 and 2003. Ms. Alford was a member of the Knights of Pithian Sisters.

            Edna became the bride of Lester Alford on Jan. 3, 1938. Mr. Alford passed away in March of 1983.

            Ms. Alford is survived by son, Melvin Keith Alford and wife Diana Alford of Beach City; one brother, Johnnie Champagne and wife Bobbie of Navarre Beach, Florida; and one sister, Lucille McMillin of Kirbyville, Texas. Survivors also include Amy and David Wotipka and their children, Mallory, Kyle, and Evan Keith of Richmond, Texas; Cyndy and Randy Friery and their children, Dustin Dewayne, Shelby and Haley of Pasadena; and Chambra and Stephen Brown and son, Eric Lance, of Beach City; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

            Ms. Alford’s family extends special thanks to the following for their help and support: Chaplain Gary Burroughs, Memorial Baptist, Baytown; Barbara Wotipka Bierstedt, R.N., Director of Nurses, Country Village Care, Angleton, Texas; Central Nursing Agency and staff, Angleton, Texas; and Chaplain Ron Lynn and Marylou Lynn, R.N.; and hospice nurses of A-Med Community Hospice, Texas City, Texas.
            Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, September 4, 2003 at Earthman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2003 at Earthman Funeral Home Chapel, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX with Chaplain Gary W. Burroughs officiating and singing special music.
            Interment will follow at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery.
            Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown TX. 281-422-8181....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.

 

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EDWARD JACKSON “BUD” ALFORD

Father of Randall Alford, AAFA #0052

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 21 December 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Alford, Edward J. (Bud), 64, of Richardson and formerly of Garland, passed away December 19, 1998 in Richardson. Born in Pickton, TX on March 24, 1934, to the Rev. Roy and Lela Alford. He was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Garland. He retired after 45 years in the retail grocery business. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Maxine Alford; two sons, Douglas Edward Alford & wife, Brenda, of Garland, TX and Randall Lynn Alford & wife, Sylvia, of Palm Bay, FL; a daughter Reneé Sessions & husband, Lewis, of San Antonio, TX; two brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; a step grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am. Tuesday in Williams Funeral Chapel.... Interment will follow in Garland Memorial Park....

AAFA NOTES: Edward Jackson Alford was b. Mar 24 1935, Hopkins Co., TX, the son of George Leroy Alford and Lela Frances Grice. He m. (1) May 30 1952, Bonnie J. Scroggins, b. Mar 23 1934, Hall Co., TX, m. (2) Feb 13 1960, Maxine _____. He is a descendant of John Alford, born about 1801 in NC. More detailed information on this family was included with the obituary in the Summer 1999 issue.

 

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EFFIE ALFORD MOBLEY

 

GATESVILLE MESSENGER

Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—3 December 2003

 

LYTTON SPRINGS [Caldwell Co.]—Effie Mobley, 88, of Lytton Springs and formerly of Mound, died on November 25 at a Lockhart nursing home.

            Mrs. Mobley was born on January 27, 1915, near Crawford, to the late Will and Hester Pearl Alford.

            Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Hodge of Lytton Springs and Joyce Van Cleave of Marlin; sisters, Marybelle Donaldson of Fort Worth and Ellen Gibbons of Waco; a brother, Robert Alford of Valley Mills; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

            Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Gatesville Funeral Home. Burial was in Mound Cemetery.

 

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ELBERT ROBERT ALFORD, JR.

Father of Joanna Lynn “JoLynn” Alford Henderson Lear Long, AAFA #0718

Grandfather of Elbert Robert Alford III, AAFA #0796

Brother of Frances Willard Alford Franklin, AAFA #0799

 

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, MS—Thursday, 14 November 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

SHAW, MS—Elbert Robert Alford Jr., 75, of Padre Island, Texas, and formerly of Shaw [MS] died Monday, Nov. 11, 1996, at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas.

            Graveside services were held at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. He was buried with full military honors.

            Mr. Alford retired from the U.S. Air Force after 32 years of service.

            He is survived by his wife, Lucille Alford of Padre Island; three children, Elbert Robert Alford III of North Bend, Wash., JoLynn Alford Long of Georgetown, Texas, and John Alford of Padre Island; a sister, Frances W. Franklin of Springfield, Mo. two brothers, Claude Hines Alford of Flemington, Mo., and John Wiggins Alford of LaMesa, Calif. and four grandchildren, John Robert Alford, Elbert Robert Alford, IV, Shannon Fincher Langford and Jamie Leigh Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elbert Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Jan 1921, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his first wife, Josephine Fincher Howell Alford Marquis, in this compilation We published the obituaries of his siblings Claude Hines Alford Sr. and Frances Willard Alford Franklin in the Missouri Obituaries compilation.

            His lineage: Elbert Robert 1921 MS, Elbert Robert 1897 MS, Ephraim D. 1829 SC.

 

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ELIGHIA ALFRED, JR.

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 25 October 2004

 

            Mr. Elighia Alfred, Jr. 70 of Bleakwood [Newton Co.] died Thursday, October 21, 2004 at his residence in Bleakwood.

            Services for Mr. Alfred will be Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at the Boloxi C.M.E. Church with interment following at Boloxi Evergreen Cemetery in the Boloxi Community in Bon Wier.

            Survivors include his wife; Dorothy Alfred of Bleakwood, five sons; Charles Alfred, Mickey Alfrred, Carl Alfred and Archie Alfred all of Kirbyville, Craig Alfred of Beaumont, two daughters; Linda Alfred of Bleakwood and Glinda Mitchell of Fort Worth, two sisters; Modester Johnson of Bleakwood and Odester Roseman of Kirbyville, three brothers; Johnny Alfred, J.D. Alfred and Clint Alfred allof Bleakwood, sixteen Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.

            Services under the direction of Robinson Community Funeral Home. Robinson Community Funeral Home P.O. Box 52 Jasper, Tx. 75951 (409)384-3665

 

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ELIJAH CLARENCE ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Wednesday, 25 May 1988

 

            Services for Elijah Clarence Alford of Longview will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at McCabe United Methodist Church....

            Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery in Haughton [Bossier Parish], La., under the direction of Citizens Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford died Sunday.

            He was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Shreveport, La., and was a lieutenant colonel in the Navy and Army during World War II. He was a member of McCabe United Methodist Church and served as steward, trustee, layman and choir member.

            Survivors include his aunts, Evelyn Glover of Longview, Annie Lou Tatum of Stephens, Ark., and Mrs. Artie Ball of Houghton, La.; and uncles, Harry of Haughton, and Hannebal Tyler of Beaumont.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his brother Emmett Alford, Jr. in this compilation.

 

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ELIZA ANN BELL MITCHELL ALFORD

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Tuesday, 8 January 2002

 

ODESSA—Eliza Ann Alford went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at the age of 90 years old. Ann passed away in Cibolo at the home of her daughter following a lengthy illness.

            Eliza Ann Bell Mitchell Alford was born March 9, 1911, in Cleburne County, Heflin, Ala. She moved with her parents, William Ritter Bell and Nancy Lou Ella Hunnicutt Bell, to settle in Post Oak near Paris, Texas, as a small child. She married Ernest Mitchell, father of her daughter, Billie Lou, in 1934. She married William Clarence Alford on Aug. 3, 1944, and he preceded her in death in 1982.

            Ann was a longtime member of Crescent Park Baptist Church, which she loved and was active in Sunday school, WMU and Vacation Bible School. She served as chairman of the Benevolence Committee for many years and was involved in many other church activities. Ann was currently a member of the Cibolo Valley Baptist Church. She volunteered for many charitable organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the March of Dimes. Ann was a charter member of the Auxiliary at Odessa Regional Hospital where she had served as president, vice president and chairman of the Gift Shop. She volunteered her time weekly in the auxiliary gift shop until she became ill several years ago and had completed 25 years of volunteer service. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Odessa also. Ann worked for many years as manager of the Sally Ann Dress Stores in Texas and Louisiana. She had lived in Beaumont, Kermit, Monahans and had been a resident of Odessa since 1959.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Alford; her parents; and by four brothers, Howard Bell, Roy Bell, Jimmy Bell and Hugh Bell. She was also preceded in death by two half brothers, Charlie and Benjamin Bell.

            She is survived by a daughter, Billie Lou Mitchell Tone and husband Gene of Cibolo, with whom she had made her home the past two years. Four grandchildren, Candy Ann Powell and husband Wid of Odessa, Melody Elaine Bamburg and husband Jerry of Corrigan, Chere Michelle Tone of Cedar Park and Timothy Andrew Tone of San Antonio, also survive her. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Christopher Powell and wife Krista of Weinert, Holly Powell Calvert and husband Raymond of Fort Worth, Jerrod Bamburg and Eliza Ann Bamburg of Corrigan, and a great-great-grandson, Dylan Scott Calvert of Fort Worth. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

            “Bubber” as she was called by her grandchildren, who loved her dearly, had a quick smile, twinkling eyes and a gift of love for those around her. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

            Gene Tone, her son-in-law, pastor of Cibolo Valley Baptist Church, preached funeral services at Cibolo Valley Baptist Church in Cibolo on Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 8, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.

            Schertz Funeral Home in Schertz will be handling the services.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eliza A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Cibolo, Guadalupe Co., TX.

            Eliza was William Clarence Alford’s third wife. William’s first wife was Laura Leah LeBlanc.

            We published the obituary of her stepson Clarence Buel Alford in the Arizona Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

            Her husband’s lineage: William Clarence 1894 KY1, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY2, Peter Henderson 1831 KY3, William 1804 VA4, William 1775 VA5.

 

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ELIZABETH ANN ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, March 20, 2010

 

            Alford, Elizabeth Ann Age 78, of Richardson, TX, died on March 17, 2010. North Dallas Funeral Home 972-241-9100.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice J. Alford (SS# issued in ar) was born 10 Sept 1931, last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.

 

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ELIZABETH BURTON ALFRED

Great-Aunt of Andy Leath, AAFA #0045

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 17 May 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

CHANDLER—Graveside services for Elizabeth Burton Alfred, 95, Chandler, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2002, at Bascom Cemetery. She passed away on May 15, 2002. Burial was in the cemetery under the direction of the Lloyd James Funeral Home, Tyler.

            Born on December 31, 1906 in Tyler where she lived her entire life. She was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Street United Methodist Church.

            She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Mary Alice Alfred of Athens, daughters, Betty Lee of Houston, Patsy Bryans of Brownsboro, nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandsons.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, R. Ross Alfred, son, W.R. Alfred, and grandsons, David Howard Alfred and Phillip Wayne Alfred.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother-in-law Warren Houpert Alfred Sr. in this compilation.

            Robert Ross Alfred, the husband of the deceased, was the brother of AAFA member Andy Leath’s grandmother, Benjie Marie Alfred. Robert and Benjie were children of Horace Crawford Alfred, born June 15, 1872 in Caddo Parish, LA. He married Eula Artenia Howard Jan. 2, 1896 in Smith Co., TX. Horace was the son of Waymon Marcellus Alfred, born Oct. 13, 1846 in Caddo Parish, and Georgia Elizabeth Rutherford. Waymon was the son of Warren Alfred born Dec. 14, 1816 in North Carolina. He married (1) Rachel Ray 1842 in Caddo Parish and (2) Susan D. Hudson 1858 in Caddo Parish. Warren was in Caddo Parish as early as 1839 when he witnessed a deed involving his future father-in-law, John Ray.

 

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ELLE KENNEDY ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Probably Houston, TX—_____ October 1988

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Elle Kennedy Alford, widow of the late Reverend Chauncie A. Alford, expired October 19, 1988. Mrs. Alford received her Masters Degree at Prairie View A&M University. Her first assignment was teaching in Boone Settlement (Sweeney Texas) where she did a marvelous service for the School and Community. Later she taught in HISD for several decades prior to retiring. She served as a faithful member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church and worked in many capacities under the late Rev. Price and the present Pastor.

            Surviving her demise 3 daughters, Mrs. Mattie B. Collins, Florence M. Jones, Vernell Sadberry, 2 sons–in–law, Waldo D. Jones, Dr. Lonnie Sadberry, devoted cousins Harry Jenkins and Imogene Jenkins, 1 sister, Willie N. Beasley, brother, Connie Kennedy.

            …. Funeral Monday 11:00 A.M. Greater Zion Baptist Church 3201 Trulley…. Interment Houston Memorial Garden. Duncan Funeral Home, 5806 North Wayside Drive, Houston, Texas 77028. 672–8782.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Chauncie A. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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ELMA MARIE GAUTREAUX ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 30 April 2010

 

Marie Alford

 

            Funeral services for Marie Alford, age 74, of Frankston, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Autry Funeral Home chapel, Frankston, with the Rev. Danny Dawdy and Chaplain Lawrence Gautreaux officiating.

            Burial will follow at Garden Oaks Memorial Park, Berryville.

            Mrs. Alford passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Tyler.

            She was born June 6, 1935, in Leonville, La.

            Mrs. Alford was a Christian and a homemaker.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Alford, and parents, Eddie and Polita Gautreaux.

            Survivors include daughter, Louise Stanley of Victoria; son, Gordon Alford and wife Sherry of Bloomington; brothers, Edmond Gautreaux of Niceville, Fla., Milton Gautreaux of Pasadena, Andy Gautreaux of Port Barre, La., Eddie Gautreaux Jr. of Duson, La., and Lawrence Gautreaux of Maurice, La.; sister, Margi Boudreaux of Carencola, La.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers will be Milton Gautreaux, Andy Gautreaux, Eddie Gautreaux, Lawrence Gautreaux, Margi Boudreaux and Dewayne Stanley.

            Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Stanley, Ryan Alford and Shelly Bucek.

            The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at Autry Funeral Home, Frankston.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elma Marie Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Frankston, Anderson Co., TX.

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

 

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ELMER ADRON ALFORD

AAFA #0608

 

Elmer Adron Alford and his wife Willie Jean at AAFA’s 1993 Annual Meeting in Louisiana

Photo from AAFA archives

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 29 June 1998

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Elmer Adron Alford, born 10-28-16, died 6-27-98. Survived by wife, Willie Jean; daughters Joyce Harson and Nancy Dawkins, granddaughter Shelly Dawkins and sister, Thelma McGeorge.

            Mr. Alford was a Merchant Marine in the Naval Reserve, a Master Mariner, and a 32nd Degree Mason.

            Service 1 pm Tues. June 30, 1998 at Forest Park Lawndale Chapel of the Woods. Miller Funeral Services, 8434 Pontiac, 981-1184.

 

In another article:

 

THE MASTER, MATE & PILOT

September–October 1998

 

            Elmer A. Alford, of Houston, TX, died on June 27, 1998, at the age of 81. Mr. Alford last sailed as First Mate aboard the Transport for Eagle Terminal Tankers. He retired in June 1976. During his retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and walking his dog Kaleen....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elmer A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his twin sister, Thelma Alford McGeorge, AAFA #0603, in this compilation.

            Detailed information on Elmer’s Alford ancestry was included with the “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999.

            Elmer and Thelma attended AAFA’s 1993 meeting in St. Francisville, LA, and were celebrating their 77th birthday later that month. Unknown to them, Gil Alford obtained from their children several funny and interesting stories from their childhood that he told after the Saturday night dinner. At first they didn’t know who he was talking about, but when they figured it out and Gil identified them, wishing them a happy birthday, they had tears in their eyes. We missed seeing them at future meetings, which they could not attend because of Elmer’s wife Willie Jean’s health.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Elmer Adron 1916 TX1, Adron Corbet 1893 TX2, Jessie Powell 1870 TX3, Needham Bryant 1836 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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ELMER EARL ALFORD

 

Elmer E. Alford

Photo from Bailey and Foster Funeral Home

 

Bailey and Foster Funeral Home

Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—_____ February 2010

 

August 1, 1922 - February 2, 2010

 

            Services for Elmer E. Alford age 87 of Palestine, will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

            Mr. Alford died Tuesday [February 2] at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

            He was born August 1, 1922 in Edgerly, LA. to Lee and Lavada Ethel Leach Alford. Mr. Alford was a member of the Crockett Road Church of Christ. He was retired from the Texas Department of Corrections as a Sr. Warden. He received his BS Degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. Mr. Alford served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and retired after 22 years of service as a flight engineer with the 509th Air Refueling Squadron of the 509th Bomb Wing. He was a past patron of the OES # 395 of Palestine, and a past Master of the Tyre Lodge #198 of Tennessee Colony. He was a member of Cars of Palestine.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Ruba Mae Schattel and Loretta Patton, and a brother Kenneth Lee Alford.

            He is survived by his wife of 67 years Maurice P. Alford of Palestine, a daughter Carolyn A. Martin, a son Jimmy E. Alford and wife Jeannette of Palestine, a sister Lavada Apodaca of Colmesneil, a brother W.P. (Chubby) Alford of Palestine, three grandchildren Chris Alford of Moody, Michael Martin and wife Shea of Allen, and Kelli Anne Robinson and husband Cody of Lovelady, and a great grandson John Michael Martin, Jr. Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Michael Martin, Cody Robinson, Larry Schattel, Montee Poole, and Lee Evans.

            Honorary pallbearers will be George Patton, Gary Schattel, Randy Apodaca and Kenny Alford.

            Condolence calls will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Memorials may be made to the David E. Foster Hospice Unit at Palestine Regional Medical Center, 2900 S. Loop 256, Palestine, TX. 75801.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Elmer Earl Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his wife, Maurice P. “Recie” Thomason Alford, in this compilation.

 

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ELSTON ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ August 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

A PIONEER IN THE PINEY POINT COMMUNITY

 

            Elston Alford, 88, a lifetime resident of Houston, Texas, residing at 9204 Rasmus Drive went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 1996 at 3:40 p.m.

            He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church at 3401 Jeanetta for 77 years....

            Survivors include five daughters, Hazel Jeffero, Blanche Brooks, Ida Alford, Lena Buckmire and Rosanna Sanders; three sons, Samuel Alford, Leroy Alford and Richard Alford; one sister Hallie Smith, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.

            Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 28, 1996 11:00 a.m. at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Wake service will be held Tuesday, August 27, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Internment - Paradise North....

 

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ELWARD BALDY ALFORD

 

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Photo from Janice Marie Stogsdill Smith, AAFA #0152

 

PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS

Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Tuesday, 7 February 2006

 

            Services for Elward B. Alford, 93, of Tyler [Smith Co.] are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Stewart Family Funeral Chapel....

            Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tyler.

            Mr. Alford passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Tyler.

            Elward was born to the late Lawrence Allen and Margaret Swanzy Alford on Oct. 29, 1912, in Shelbyville. He lived in the Tyler and Palestine area since the end of World War II. He proudly served as a sailor on the USS Lexington being one of the first sailors to enter Tokyo after World War II. During his career as School Superintendent of Westwood I.S.D., he saw it develop from a four room country school to a Class 3A school and always had a great affection for his students. After retirement, he became director of Trinity Valley Teachers Credit Union. He was a member of Noonday U.M.C. and past member of Holmes Chapel U.M.C. in Palestine. He served his community as city councilman in Palestine for three terms and mayor pro-tem one term. He was also a member of the Palestine Lions Club. Elward will be remembered for the service he gave his community and great love he had for his family.

            Elward is survived by his loving family including his daughters, Judith McDonald and husband Pace III of Palestine and Jo Quinata of Gresham; son, Kenny Alford and wife, Melinda of Lavon; seven grandchildren, Amanda Estes, Pace McDonald IV, Lorena Quinata, Matthew Quinata, Leilani Quinata, Noel Quinata, and Sarah Kate Alford; seven great-grandchildren; and dear friend, Ophelia Causey of Grand Saline.

            Pallbearers will be Kenny Alford, Matthew Quinata, Noel Quinata, Jack Estes, Pace McDonald III, and Pace McDonald IV....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Lorena Gilmore Alford; and his brother Willie Lawrence Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Elward Baldy 1912 TX1, Lawrence Allen 1879 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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ELZIE DRYDEN ALFRED

 

HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER

Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Thursday, 23 January 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

CONROE—Funeral services for Mr. Elzie Dryden Alfred, 86, of Conroe were held on Thursday, January 23, at the Cashner Colonial Chapel. Interment was in Old Zion Cemetery in Kennard.

            Mr. Alfred was born on April 15, 1916, in the Center Hill community of Houston County to Richard and Elzona Padgett Alfred and passed away on January 20, 2003 in Conroe. A long-time resident of Pasadena, he moved to the Conroe area following his retirement as a machinist/toolmaker. Mr. Alfred was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church of Pasadena and attended the Bible Baptist of Conroe.

            Survivors include his daughters Jeanie (Jack) Crumpler of Willis and Trish (Mike) White of San Antonio; grandchildren Gary (Michelle) White of Pasadena, Jeanie Marie (Russell) Cravens of Pearland, Joshua White of San Antonio, Julie (Laird) Little of Houston, Jill (Gerald) Van Der Weff, and Jan (Mike) Nell, all of Conroe; ten great-grandchildren; sisters Alpha Morgan Frances Kendrick, both of Rosenberg, and Ellena Hamlin of Lovelady; sisters-in-law Marie Alfred of Elkhart and Edna Alfred of Jacinto City; and brother-in-law D.L. Price.

            His wife, Beila Vedelia, preceded him in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: Richard Alfred, the father of Elzie, was born Nov. 21, 1886 in Houston Co., TX. He died there Aug. 9, 1950, and is buried in the Jim English Cemetery.

            His ALFRED lineage: Elzie Dryden 1916 TX1, Richard H. 1886 TX2, David Richard 18523, David Turner 1813 VA4.

 

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EMERY OLIVER ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 10 September 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Funeral services for Emory [sic] Oliver Alford, 75, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with burial in Forest Grove Cemetery....

            Mr. Alford died Thursday, Sept. 3 in a Fort Worth hospital. He was a Forest Grove community resident.

            He was born Sept. 27, 1922 in Rockdale to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford. He graduated from Rockdale High School in 1940. He worked as a tool pusher in oil production. Mr. Alford moved from Alice and then worked for Higgenbothen and Glastron Boat Company. He was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church and a member of the Woodmen of the World.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Billy Alford; and a sister, Lucille Young.

            Survivors include a son, Emory Eugene Alford of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; a grandson, Jonathon Alford; a brother Jack Alford of Rockdale; and four sisters, Dixie Cleveland of Rockdale, Annie Mae McKee, Carrie Guthrie and Mary Lee Harris, all of Fort Worth; numerous nieces and nephews.

            Pall bearers were Lee Young, Charles Alford, James Ray Young, Ray Harris, Ray Daniels and James Bratton....

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Emery O. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford, and his siblings Ida Lucille Alford Young, Clarence U. “Jack” Alford and Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Emery Oliver 1922 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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EMMA ETHEL HALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—2 March 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE—Emma Ethel Halford, a homemaker, died Monday at her home. She was 90. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery in Palo Pinto County.

            Mrs. Halford had lived in the Possum Kingdom Lake area most of her life. She was a member of Eleventh Avenue Church in Mineral Wells. Her husband, Virgil Halford, died in 1990. Survivors: Four daughters, Patsy Dillard of Possum Kingdom Lake, Ona Weaver and Marjorie DeBerry, both of Mineral Wells, and Beth Cluck of Dallas; son, Nelson Halford of Red Oak; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 

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EMMA FRANCES ALFORD CARVER

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—Thursday, 25 February 1954

 

            Funeral Services for Mrs. Emma Alford Carver were held Sunday afternoon from the Phillips and Luckey Chapel with Rev. Millard E. Brown of Faith Apostolic Church officiating. Burial followed at Forest Grove Cemetery.

            Mrs. Carver passed away at her home here Friday [February 19] at the age of 87 years after an illness of 2 weeks.

            She was born in the state of Alabama on April 14, 1866. Her parents, Mr. And mrs. Reddin Alford, had moved to Texas when she was 4 years of age, and the family located on land south of Rockdale. She was the last surviving member of the Reddin Alford family. Emma Francis Alford was married to Thomas Jefferson Carver in 1886, and of the 10 children born to them, 8 survive. The family lived at Hamilton Chapel until February of 1945, then moved to Rockdale. Mr. Carver died in October of that year.

            Mrs. Carver had vivid memories of events that took place in this section during her early life, she recalled her visits to the new town of Rockdale, founded when she was eight years of age. She lived to see great changes in the communities, with improved roads, good schools and churches, and community centers, and also to witness the growth and improvements to Rockdale up until the present day. She was converted when a girl, and remained faithful in church attendance and Christian duties till the time of her death.

            Mrs. Carver is survived by three sons and five daughters, who are: Edgar, Tommy and Oscar Carver, Miss Effie Carver, Miss Eula Carver, all of Rockdale; Mrs. Jewell Clark of Thorndale; Miss Lottye and Allie Mae Carver of Houston; and 5 grandchildren, Mrs. Hope Smith of Killeen, Mrs. Edna Timmerman of Marble Falls; McGinnes Clark of Houston; Rufus Clark of Seabrook; H.K. Clark of Rockdale; and 5 great grandchildren.

 

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Photos from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Hurst Justice Alford, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, Moses Thomas Alford, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.

            She was the daughter of John Redden Alford and Nancy Harrison, and the wife of Thomas Jefferson Carver.

            The obituary of her daughter, Jewel Carver Clark [Rockdale Reporter, 17 August 2006] lists Jewel’s siblings and Emma’s children: Edgar Carver, Thomas N. Carver, Oscar Carver, Effie Carver, Eula Lee Carver, Lottie Alice Carver, Allie Mae Carver.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Emma Frances 1866 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.

 

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EMMETT ALFORD, JR.

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 1 November 1986

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Services for Emmett Alford Jr., of Longview will be noon Saturday at Citizens Funeral Home....

            Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery in Haughton [Bossier Parish], La.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday [October 29] in a local hospital.

            Mr. Alford was born in Shreveport. He had lived in Longview for more that 25 years. He was a retired maintenance worker for the City of Longview and a Methodist.

            Survivors include his wife, Vera; stepson, Ricky Smith of Longview; stepdaughter, Linda Smith of Longview; brother, Elijah G. of Longview; aunt, Evelyn Glover of Longview; and several other relatives.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emmett Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 21 Sept 1926 and died _____ Oct 1986, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his brother Elijah Clarence Alford in this compilation.

            Emmett was born Sep. 21, 1926 and died Oct. 1986. He might have been the son of Emmet M. Alford born Nov. 1894 in Sabine Parish, LA. Emmet was the son of Joseph Seaborn Alford and grandson of Julius Alford.

 

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ERIC CLARENCE ALFORD

 

THE CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—no date

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

            Eric Clarence Alford, 64, of Shelbyville died suddenly on August 8 from a heart attack.

            Funeral services were held at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel on August 10 with the Rev. Ron Hansen and Mr. C.C. Adkins officiating ministers. Interment was in the Oaklawn Memorial Park.

            Born and reared in Shelby County, Mr. Alford was foreman for Pitts Construction company. He was a member of Masonic Lodge of Shelbyville, Texas, Sam Houston #32.

            Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lorena Alford of Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Guy Cisco of Alamagorda, N.M.; 5 grandchildren; the mother, Mrs. Lee Ella Alford of Shelbyville; a brother, John Alford of Shelbyville; and a sister, Mrs. Selma Gibson, of Lufkin.

            Pallbearers were O.F. Adams, Leon Shillings, Jack Case, Eric Forbis, Gilbert Wheeler, Paul Carlsile, Rick Stevens and Bill Stevens.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Lee Ella Swanzy Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Eric Clarence 1904 TX1, John Isham 1881 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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ERMA JANE ATKINS ALFORD

Mother of Thomas Richard “Dick” Alford, AAFA #0534, and sister-in-law of Thomas Harney Alford, Sr. AAFA #0586

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—7 April 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

WEST COLUMBIA—Jane Atkins Alford passed away peacefully April 4, 2000, near her son’s home in West Columbia, Texas, following a lengthy illness. Graveside services preceded burial on Monday, April 10, at Greenoaks Cemetery, Baton Rouge, LA.

            Her adventurous life spanned the remarkable events of the 20th century. She grew up in east Texas and attended Baylor College at Belton and Sul Ros College in Alpine, Texas.

            She began her teaching career in a one-room school on the Texas-Mexico border in the village of Ruidosa in the Big Bend areas with her sister Margaret Atkins. There she met and married Herbert Alford, a specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who predeceased her in 1992.

            Survivors include her sister, Margaret Atkins Young of Waco; three sons, John Herbert Alford of Dallas, Thomas Richard Alford of West Columbia and Robert Atkins Alford of Sparta, NJ; a daughter, Jane Ann Tudor Welch of Santa Fe, NM; twelve grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituary of Jane’s husband, Herbert L. Alford, in two issues: Summer 1994, p. 33, and March 1993, p. 45. He died 17 Nov 1992 in Baton Rouge, LA. Herbert’s grandparents were Thomas Jefferson Alford, b. 1826 TN, and Frances Richardson, and his great-grandparents were William Alford and Sally Hollingsworth.

 

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ERMA MARIE SANDIFER ALFORD

 

LIGHT & CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—23 April 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

            Funeral services for Erma Marie Alford, 65, of Joaquin were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Mangum Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Center.

            Mrs. Alford died Friday, April 16, at her residence.

            A Louisiana native, she was born in Desoto Parrish June 4, 1927 to Jim and Maggie Spears Sandifer.

            She is survived by her husband, Junior Alford of Joaquin; a sister Odessa Hines of Shreveport; two brothers, T.V. Pearson of Coushatta and Howard Sandifer of Shreveport; two stepdaughters, Marry Burr of Joaquin and Dorothy Wheless of Logansport; a stepson, J.W. Estes of Tenaha and a number of grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Elmer Mathews, James Walker, Mike Wood, Steve Cockrell, Mike Cummings and Jim Hutto.

            Mangum Funeral Home of Center directed the arrangements.

 

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ERNEST ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 12 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Ernest Alford, 84, of China died Nov. 9 at Baptist Hospital.

            Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Nome with burial at Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Mortuary....

            A lifelong resident of China [TX], he was a retired rice farmer.

            Survivors include his daughter, Annie M. Hardin of Nome [TX]; sons, Ben Johnson of China and Yancy Johnson Jr. of LaPorte; sisters, Lottie Savoir and Annie Mae Parks, both of Beaumont, and Gertrude Barnes of Las Vegas, Nev; brother, Freddie Alford of San Francisco; and 17 grandchildren.

 

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ERNIE ALFRED MULLER

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ Feb 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Ernie Alfred Muller, 93, died Tuesday, February 6, 1990 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Muller was a 50–year member of O.E.S. Timpson Lodge #396 and had lived in Houston for 50 years. She was the widow of the late Ruben Alfred, Peace Officer of Timpson, Texas. Preceded in death by daughters Ruby Long, Dixie Alfred and son, Eldon “Bo” Alfred.

            Survivors are son, F.R. “Buck” “Jr” Alfred and wife Pat of Humble, Texas; granddaughters, Doylene Evans, Patsy Munsinger, Linda Richardson, Molly Halcomb, De Andrea Alfred, Chip Conner and Jeanne Turner; grandsons Charles Ray Long, Ray Alfred, Eldon Alfred Jr, Ricky Alfred, Brad Alfred, Stacy Alfred and several great–grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 9, 1990 at Forest Park Lawndale Chapel…. Interment will be in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

 

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ERNEST J. ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 31 July 2003

 

FORT WORTH—Ernest J. Alford, 73, a retired truck driver, left this life for a life eternal, Friday, July 25, 2003, at a local hospital.

            Funeral: Noon Saturday, Greater Antioch Baptist Church, 5420 Cottey Street, the Rev. Charles Williams, officiating. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

            Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

            Survivors: His wife of 46 years, Mary Alford; sons, Ernest Alford Jr., Gary Alford and Greg Alford; daughter, Vickki Amie; brothers, John Alford, Earl Alford and Wesley Alford; sisters, Asa Faye Wood and Valleda Crump; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

            Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earnest Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Oct 1929, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrent Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Jessie Alford and Clint A. Alford Sr. in this compilation.

            Birth records for male twins J.F. Alford and T.J. Alford, born 19 Oct 1929 in Washington Co., TX, list parents Henry Alford and Ola Hatton [TX Births]. In birth records for other children, she is listed as Ula Hadden and Ola Hatten.

            On the 1930 census in Washington Co., TX, Henry and Ola Alford are listed with 10 children, including the 6-month-old twins and their brother Clint, age 7.

 

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ESSIE B. FULTS ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 20 May 2007

 

            Essie Alford, 94, of Hull died May 19, 2007, Faith & Family Funeral Services, Batson.

 

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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 21 May 2007

 

            Essie B. “Miss Essie” Alford 94 of Hull, Texas Passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. She was born in Center Texas on November 22, 1912. She was raised in the Sabine County area, and lived in Daisetta for a number of years, she later moved to Anahuac where she owned and operated Essie’s Package Store and was affectionately known as “Miss Essie.”

            She was preceded in death by husband Tiney Conway Alford, father John Fults, mother “Mamie” Massingill and sister Berval Boyd.

            She is survived by her son, W.T. “Wimpy” Alford and wife LaDonna of Hull; grandchildren, Rhonda Maxwell of Nederland, Rudy Alford and wife Marcie of Hull, Rita Rudolph and husband Mark of Huffman. Great grandchildren; Casey Maxwell and wife Heather, Kristin Maxwell, Angie Alford, Aaron Alford, Kelsey Rudolph, Bret Rudolph. Three great-great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Savannah Maxwell and Kaylee Greer. Sisters; Gwendolyn Hart and husband Dale Lee of Hull and Ella Mae Singleton and husband Hollis of Thicket and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Funeral service will be held Tuesday May 22, 2007 at 10:00A.M. At Batson Prairie Baptist Church in Batson with Reverend Lee Gruver officiating. Serving as pallbearer are Steven Singleton, Barry Singleton, Larry Singleton, Mark Rudolph, Aaron Alford, Casey Maxwell.

            The family will be receiving friends today, Monday May 21, 2007 from 5:00P.M. Until 8:00P.M. Also at the church, Burial will be at Guedry cemetery in Batson. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice. The family wishes to extend deep appreciation to Fairy’s Landing Residential Care of Hull and Harbor Hospice of Beaumont for their care and support.

 

Photo from Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

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ESSIE BELLE ALFORD

 

THE OPTIC-HERALD

Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX—14 March 1930

 

            We join many friends in sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Alford of Pickton in the loss of their baby girl, Essie Belle, on the 4th.

 

AAFA NOTES: S.A. Alford is George Albert Sidney Alford, who was apparently known as Sidney Albert Alford, who married Valeria Isabel Clay.

            This obituary is from Obituaries and Death Notice from Franklin County Newspapers 1926–1936, by Christine Dennis Skelly, published by the Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society, and sent by Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Essie Belle 1928 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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ETHAN WAYNE ALFORD

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 15 June 2003

 

LINDALE‑Services for Ethan Wayne Alford, age 6, Lindale are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday at Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home chapel, Lindale, with Brothers Michael Humphreys and Wayne Green officiating.

            Burial will be in Damascus Cemetery.

            Master Alford died June 13.

            He was born June 25, 1996, in Tyler and was a lifelong resident of the Lindale area. He attended Central Baptist Church of Lindale and Lindale Primary School.

            Survivors include his parents, Gary & Cindy Alford, and Sabrina Alford, all of Lindale; brothers, Clayton Alford, Bradley Alford, and Chandler Powell, all of Lindale; sister, Cortney Powell, Lindale; grandparents, Gary Lee Alford, Houston. Larry & Athena Thorn, Lindale; great-grandparents, Bruce Thorn, Lindale, Clifton and Connie Kirkpatrick, Orange; and Kate Alford, Bullard....

 

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ETHEL LEE HALLFORD PERRY

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 27 January 2000

 

ASPERMONT—Ethel Lee Hallford Perry, 74, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the Central Baptist Church.... Burial in Brazos Valley Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont.

            Mrs. Perry was born in Stonewall County. She married Alvin Lee Perry in 1943; he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.

            Survivors include one son, James Perry of Swenson; two brothers, Paul Hallford of Aspermont, Howard Hallford of LeMoore, Calif.; one sister, Cleo Miller of Abilene; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

 

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ETHER HILTON ALFORD

Aunt of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ August 1976

 

RISING STAR [Eastland Co., TX] (BBC)—Services for Mrs. Ether (Hilton) Alford, 89, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Higginbotham Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Elm Cemetery near Rising Star.

            Mrs. Alford died 4:30 a.m. Thursday in Eastland Memorial Hospital.

            She was born Jan 5, 1887 and married George T. Alford, who died in 1957. She was a Baptist.

            Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W.F. Patterson of Mineral Wells; one son, Lynn Alford of Lamesa; three sisters, Mrs. M.M. Sadler and Mrs. Byron George, both of Lamesa, and Mrs. Doss Cozart of Rising Star; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ August 1976) dates of Ether Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her husband, George Thomas Alford; and her son Lynn Alford in this compilation.

 

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EUGENE HERBERT HALFORD

 

Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 14 March 2010

 

ALBANY, TEXAS—Eugene Herbert Halford, 85, of Silsbee and formerly of Albany died Thursday [March 11] at his son’s home in Silsbee. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

            Mr. Halford was born July 25, 1924, in Albany to John B. and Ethel McFarland Halford. He attended school in Albany. Before retiring he had worked as a toolpusher for Pool Well Service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the motor pool division.

            He is survived by one son, Melvin Halford of Silsbee; two daughters, Gaylene Wilcoxen of Lake Bay, Washington, and Sue Wilkinson of Katy, Texas; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheila Bailey.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gene Herbert Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Silsbee, Hardin Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his father, John B. Halford, in this compilation.

 

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EUGENE ROBERT “GENIE” ALFORD

 

THE ADVOCATE

Baton Rouge, LA—1 April 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004, incorrectly with Louisiana obituaries

 

            Alford, Eugene Robert “Genie”—A retired welder at Avondale Inc. and a resident of Webster, Texas, he died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002, in Webster. He was 74, a native of Kentwood and a former resident of Donaldsonville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

            Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday…. Entombment in Ascension Mausoleum.

            Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Pamela Alford, Kemah, Texas; and two grandchildren, Adam and Alexis Alford.

            Preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Cassard Alford; parents, Alanson and Missouri Fluker Alford; two brothers, Percy and Clifton Alford; and three sisters, Odell Hoagie, Idell Langois and Vernamae Devane.

            He was a former member of Montalbano-Sentilles VFW Post 3766.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 July 1927, but his death date is listed as 15 March 2002.

            We published the obituary of Eugene’s wife, Daisy Mae Cassard Alford, in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            The family is extensively profiled in the Spring 2004 issue, “Known Descendants of Julius Alford” under “Louisiana Alford Genealogies.”

            His lineage: Eugene Robert 1927 LA1, Alanson H. LA 18852, Robert Parish 1848 LA3, Julius Harmon 1819 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5.

 

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EUGENIA MARIA “JEAN” ALFORD PYLE

 

TEXAS CITY SUN

Texas City, Galveston Co., TX—3 May 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

LEAGUE CITY—Eugenia Marie “Jean” Pyle passed away on May 1, 2003, in League City, Texas at the age of 83. Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 4, at Crowder Funeral home at 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster, Texas. Interment followed at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas.

            Jean was born on February 23, 1920, in Cameron, Texas to William and Vivian Alford. She was a long time resident of Texas City and a founding member of the Mainland Ceramic Club.

            Surviving are her children Becky (Bud) Wiggins, George (Joyce) Pyle, and Ernie (Cathy) Pyle; sisters, Virginia McMillan and Winifred Fletcher; brother Bill and Nat Alford; grandchildren, James and Mike Wiggins, Kristi DeRubels, Kathi Pyle, and Jarred and Jordan Pyle; great-grandchildren, Michelle and Travis Wiggins.

            Her parents, William and Vivian Alford, and her husband, George Pyle, Jr., preceded her in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugenia M. Pyle (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her brother Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.

            While AAFA does not list Jean as a daughter of William Earnest Alford and Vivian Mane Cohidge, they are the only William and Vivian shown in the Milam Co. TX 1920 census. Actually the census listed them as Earnest and Vivian but information from relatives provided the correct name. He was listed in the WWI Draft Registration segment in AAFA ACTION Winter 2003, p. 18. William was the son of Nathaniel Jefferson Alford and his second wife Izora Elmira Young, who he married Jan. 7, 1896 in Milam Co., TX. Nathaniel was the son of John Redden Alford and Nancy Harrison. John Redden was born about 1820 in SC and died 1866 in Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Eugenia Maria 1920 TX1, William Earnest 1895 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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EVA SMITH ALFORD

 

LIGHT & CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—Friday, 26 February 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Funeral services for Eva Alford, 85, of Garrison were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Garrison Funeral home Chapel with burial in the Short Cemetery in Center….

            Mrs. Alford died Feb. 18 in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

            She was a native of Shelby County, born Aug. 14, 1907, the daughter of Charles Smith and Josie (Whiteside) Smith. She was raised and attended school in Shelby County before moving to Garrison in 1945.

            She was the widow of Amos Alford, who died in 1967. A homemaker, she was a member of the Garrison Church of Christ.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, Amos Alford Jr. of Joaquin and Oren Allen Alford of Orange; three daughters, Bertha Harrison and Mamie Conway of Orange and Martha Mosher of Lufkin; three sisters, Izora Smith of Tyler, Beatrice Little of Jacksonville and Lottie Gardner of Tyler, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

            Pallbearers were Kelly Alford, Bill Mello, James Harrison, Keith Langford, George Coit and Roy Conway.

            Garrison Funeral Home directed the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Amos Ponder Alford, in this compilation.

 

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FANNIE LEE GERBODE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 12 September 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Fannie Lee Alford died on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, at her home. She was born in and had been a resident of Houston for 78 years. Surviving are her children, Emily Alford and Morris (Laura) Alford. She also leaves a sister, Leacy (Morris) Montgomery and brother Fred (Shirley) Gerbode.

            Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2001 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home 13102 North Freeway, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Earthman Resthaven Chapel.... Interment: Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

 

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FAY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 2 November 1999

 

WHITNEY—Fay Alford, 88, a retired bookkeeper/buyer with CaNey’s Food, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Whitney. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Shannon North Funeral Chapel. Committal service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Antelope Cemetery in Antelope....

            Fay Alford was born Jan. 28, 1911, in Archer City. She was a Bible teacher and a Sunday school teacher at Rosen Heights Baptist Church for many years. She was formerly a member of Northside Baptist Church in Arlington and taught Sunday school. Fay was a member of the Women’s Night Circle of WMS and the Business and Professional Women’s Club.

            She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors: Daughter, Phyllis Olson and her husband, Roland, of Whitney: grandchildren, John Olson and his wife, Jana, of Wylie and Karen Rutledge and Paul of Benton, Ark.; and seven great-grandchildren.

            Shannon North Funeral Chapel, 111 W. Northside Drive.

 

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FAYE G. POGUE ALFORD

 

SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM

Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Wednesday, 8 December 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Funeral services for Fay G. Alford, 93, of Sulphur Springs were to be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel....

            Interment was to follow services at Sharp Cemetery in Wood County with John Slaughter, Charlie Ford and the Tapp Funeral Home staff serving as pallbearers.

            Mrs. Alford died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

            She was born in Yantis [Wood Co.] on May 28, 1906, to Jefferson and Donnie Ellen Taylor Pogue. She married Robert Madison Alford on Dec. 17, 1930, in Wood County. He preceded her in death March 23, 1981.

            Survivors include one son, Robert Alford of Sulphur Springs; one daughter, Bobbie Gardner of Mesquite; one brother, Leonard R. Pogue of Quitman; five grandchildren, Kathy Ross of Denison, John Slaughter of Kaufman, Steven Gardner of Dallas, and Cindy Ford and Linda Lee, both of Mesquite; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Richard Slaughter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Faye P. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX.

            From Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666: Faye’s husband, Robert Madison Alford, was the son of James Butler Alford.

            James Butler Alford married (1) Nancy Jane Foster about 1870 inTX; (2) Mattie Belle Adair 27 Sept 1896 in Hopkins Co., TX; and (3) Martha Frances Woodson 9 Aug 1904 in Rains Co., TX.

 

1930 Census

Precinct 5 (District 21), Hopkins Co., TX

Dwelling #136

 

Fannie Alford       head         50            AL AL AL      widow       age 22 at first marriage

Lala F.                   dau           20            TX GA AL     single

Robert M.            son           23            TX GA AL    single

Joe B.                    dau [sic]   24            TX GA AL     single

Claude L.              stepson     28            TX GA TX      widower

 

1920 Census

Justice Precinct 3 (District 70), Hopkins Co., TX

Dwelling #184

 

J.B. Alford            head         67            GA NC GA

Fannie                   wife          45            AL AL AL

Claud                    son            18            TX GA MS

Joe                         son            14            TX GA AL

Robert                  son           13            TX GA AL

Lula                       dau           10            TX GA AL

J.M. Woodson       f-in-law    80            GA US US

 

1910 Census

Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX

Dwelling #17

 

James Alford         head         58            GA SC GA  2nd marriage, 6 years

Annie                    wife          32            AL AL AL   1st marriage, 6 years

                                                                                    4 children, 3 living

Claudie                  son              9            TX GA AL

Joe                         son              5            TX GA AL

Bob                       son             4            TX GA AL

Lula                       dau        2/12            TX GA AL

Lula Woodson      s-in-law    28            AL GA AL

 

1900 Census

Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX

Dwelling #258

 

James B. Alford    head         49            b. Feb 1851  GA GA GA    m. 4 years

Mattie B.               wife          19            b. May 1881 MS MS MS

 + an unrelated boarder

 

1880 Census

Precinct 4 (District 21), Delta Co., TX

Dwelling #174

 

James B. Alford    head         28            GA — GA

Nancy                    wife          27            GA NC SC

 + two unrelated boarders

 

1870 Census

Precinct 5, Hopkins Co., TX

Dwelling #114

 

James B. Alford                     18            GA

Nancy J.                                 17            GA

 

            For more information on this family, see “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Robert Madison 1906 TX1, James Butler 1851 GA2, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1740 VA/NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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FELTON HERBERT ALFORD

Brother of Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187

 

Photo from Broussards Mortuary

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 14 October 2005

 

            Felton Herbert Alford, born July 18, 1914, fell asleep in the Lord Wednesday, October 12, 2005.

            He lived his life devoted to all his family and faith his entire life. “Well done good and faithful servant.” He was born and raised in the piney woods of East Texas to Clarence and Laura Alford.

            Felton is survived by his loving, supporting wife, Mouriel; daughter, Sandra Moses and her husband Donald of Beaumont; granddaughters, Monica and Patrice Moses; sister, Hilda Walker of Beaumont; brothers, Haskell Alford of Palm Harbor, Florida and Hoy Alford of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

            His sisters, Nola Anger, Helen Brummett, Gale Kelley and Hazel Gwyn preceded him in death.

            Like many other young men at that time, he spent a year in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He then attended college in Eastland, Texas for a time, then enlisted in the United States Navy serving during World War II. Felton was employed by Sunoco as an accountant for thirty-five years, and the support he was able to give his parents enabled his brothers and sisters who were in the Masonic Home and School in Fort Worth to come home and rejoin the family.

            The highlight of his life was their second home on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas where he could cruise the beauty of the area he loved so much in his trusty “Red Fish” boat. He shared this wonderful place with family and friends for years and it became that special place filled with wonderful memories for all.

            Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 15, 2005 at St. Michael’s Anthiochian Orthodox Christian Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.... Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery with Haskell Alford, Hoy Alford, Bill Attra, Robert Attra, Louis Abrecia, Stephen Walker and Bobby Trevey serving as pallbearers. A Trisagion prayer service will be 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 14, 2005 at the church as a celebration of his life....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Nola Rae Alford Anger in this compilation.

            From Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187:

 

            Felton Herbert Alford was born on July 28, 1914, in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas, and was the oldest of eight children born to Clarence Vivian and Laura Carter Alford. He was a great-grandson of Isham Alford and Sylvia Ann Hodges, who just prior to the Civil War, left St. Clair County, Alabama, with their young family to reside and farm in East Texas.

            After graduating from high school in San Augustine, Texas, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for a year. He attended Eastland College in Eastland, Texas, and then got a job with the Sun Oil Company in Beaumont, Texas. He served in the United States Navy from 1942-1945, where he served in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations. After being discharged he returned to the Sun Oil Company where he worked for 36 years.

            Just prior to Hurricane Rita, Felton was admitted to the hospital in Beaumont. Because of damage to that hospital he and the other patients were evacuated to a Houston hospital the day after the hurricane struck. He died in Houston on October 12, 2005. However, power was restored to parts of Beaumont in time for funeral services to be held there on October 15, 2005.

            He is survived by Mouriel, his wife of more than 60 years; daughter, Sandra Moses; granddaughters, Monica and Patrice Moses; sister, Hilda Walker; and brothers, Charles Haskell Alford and Hoy Alford. His sisters, Helen Brummett, Hazel Guinn, Gale Kelley, and Nola Anger preceded him in death.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Felton Herbert 1914 TX1, Clarence Vivian 1888 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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FERRYL RAY ALFRED

 

Probably HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Ferryl Ray (Jr.) Alfred, 71, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996 at his home in Humble, Texas. He was born November 29, 1924 in Timpson, Texas. Jr. retired from “Reed Roller Bit” after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife Essie Mae Alfred, (Sept. 24, 1966).

            Survived by wife Patsy Jane Alfred; sons: Ray Alfred, Rick Alfred and wife Rosalee, daughters: Linda Richardson, Chip Conner and husband Ben, five nieces, three nephews, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers: Brad Alfred, Stacy Alfred, Ben Conner, Mark Conner, Troy Geiser, Rowdy Richardson, Casey Turner, and Kenneth Turner.

            Funeral services will be held at 3:00 Monday, October 7, 1996 in the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel with Dr. Tom Fritts and Rev. Eldon Dean Alfred Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery....

 

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FLORA BELLE ALFORD JACKSON

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 July 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

FORT WORTH—Flora Belle Jackson, a homemaker, died of a heart attack Monday [July 4] at her home. She was 78. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Oaks Church of God, where she was a member. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Jackson was born in Palmer.

            Survivors: Husband, J.W. Jackson of Fort Worth; two sons, the Rev. Raymond D. Jackson of Texarkana, Ark., and Larry W. Jackson of Fort Worth; two daughters, Ann Cendroski of Wichita Falls and Martha J. Vaughn of Fort Worth; three brothers, James Alford of Fort Worth, George Alford of Mesquite and William Alford of Waxahachie; three sisters, Minnie Fox of Weatherford, Estelle Boling of Fort Worth and Billie Tubbs of Centerville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

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Photo from http://teafor2.com/MountOliveI.htm

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Flora B. Jackson (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Feb 1916 and died 4 July 1994.

            See the obituary of her brother James D. Alford in this compilation.

 

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FLORENCE INEZ ALFORD SUROVIK

AAFA #0107

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—_____ August 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

CALDWELL [Burleson Co.]—Funeral services for Inez Alford Surovik, 100, of Caldwell will be 10 a.m. today at Strickland Funeral Home.

            The Rev. William Jenkins of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery….

            Mrs. Surovik died at home Thursday evening [August 19].

            She was born in Caldwell and graduated from Caldwell High School. Mrs. Surovik attended North Texas State Normal College of Denton and taught in several area schools, including Second Creek, Deanville, Cooks Point, San Antonio Prairie and Caldwell.

            At the time of her death, she was the oldest member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Surovik was very active in the church, teaching study courses and serving as a Sunday school teacher and as sponsor for the Church Asberry girls, who began the fund for the church organ that is still used today. As a member of the Methodist women’s organization, she helped cook for the local Rotary Club for 29 years. She was also a member of the Bluebonnet Club.

            Family members said she’ll be remembered as a great cook who loved gardening, flowers and roses.

            Mrs. Surovik was preceded in death by her parents, Halcut and Mary Jane Alford; her husband, W.L. Surovik Sr., in 1968; four brothers, D.L. Alford Sr., Robert A. Alford, Richard Erwin Alford and Phillip Alford; and four sisters, Elizabeth Alford, Cadie Alford, Nellie Alford and Mary Scott Alford.

            Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William L. Jr. and Sara Surovik of Caldwell; a grandson, Richard J. Surovik of Caldwell; a granddaughter and her spouse, Jayne and Emmit Wolz of Caldwell; a great-granddaughter, Julie Wolz of Caldwell; five nieces; six nephews; and many other relatives….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez Surovik (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 May 1893 and died 19 Aug 1993, last residence Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX.

            We published the obituaries of her sister Lizzie Evans Alford and her brothers Richard Erwin Alford and Daniel Lee Alford Sr. in the Texas Obituaries compilation.

            Inez did not use her first name, Florence.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Florence Inez 1893 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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FOY BELL ALFORD

Mother of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230

 

FoyBellAlford

Photo from her son Max Ray Alford

 

HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO

Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Friday, 15 August 1997

 

            Graveside services for Foy Bell Alford, 86, of Sulphur Springs were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Restlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Bryan Davis and the Rev. Jim Spurgeon officiating.

            Mrs. Alford died at 1:37 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in Carriage House Manor, following an extended illness.

            She was born Jan. 21, 1911, in Pickton, the daughter of Mark and Melissa Nichols Bell. She married Ray Alford on Jan. 3, 1941, in Pickton. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 1977.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker, a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Hopkins County.

            Survivors include two sons, Max Ray Alford of Mesquite and W.L. Alford of Squaw Valley, Calif.; three daughters, Helen Louise Fisher of Brashear, Betty Gene Davis of Greenville and Foy Dell Lewis of Sulphur Springs; a sister, Lucy Dedmon of Dallas; seven grandchildren, the Rev. Bryan Davis, Scott Davis, Samantha Alford, Matt Alford, Robyn Follis, Angie Dunn and Rick Phillips; and seven great‑grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Ray Lewis Alford, in this compilation.

 

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FRANCA ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—27 April 1988

 

            Franca Alford, 44, of Dallas, a warehouse worker for Wonder Bread, died Wednesday at Parkland Memorial Hospital of heart disease. Born in Fairfield [Freestone Co.], he attended Boulter High School in Fairfield.

            Survivors include wife, Valaria Alford of Dallas; sons, Lorenzo Alford and Darren Alford, both of Dallas; daughters, Paulette Alford and Shannon Alford, both of Dallas; mother, Frankie Terry of Fairfield; father, X.A. Alford of Fairfield; brothers, Billy Jarmond of Arlington, James Alford of Tyler, Aaron Alford of Dallas and Bernest Terry of Houston; sisters, Velma Marshall and Bennie Jones, both of Dallas, Lucy Ellison of Fort Worth and Vesser Mason of Houston.

            Wake at 6 p.m. today at Golden Gate Funeral Chapel. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Golden Change Baptist Church. Additional service at 2:30 p.m. at Lone Star Baptist Church in Fairfield with burial at Bethel Cemetery in Fairfield.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 July 1943 and died _____ April 1988, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            TX Births: Franca Alford, male, was born 13 July 1943 in Freestone Co., mother Frankie J. Terry, father not listed. Birth records for 3 siblings list father’s name Exa Alford, and one record lists mother Frankie Jene Terry.

            SSDI records show that X.A. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 April 1920 and died 7 April 2004, last residence Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.

            In 1930 X.A. Alford, age 10 b. TX, is living in Freestone Co., TX, with his parents Clem Alford 38 TX, and Vesser S. 38 TX; and his siblings Andrew 18, Leola 15, Bib 14, and Johnnie 12. They are enumerated as Negro.

            SSDI records show that Clem Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 March 1892 and died 15 May 1968, last residence Oakwood, Leon Co., TX.

            On Clem Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 25, born 24 March 1892 in Butler [Freestone Co.], TX. He is living in Oakwood, Freestone Co., TX, is a farmer supporting a wife and 3 children, and is a Negro.

            In 1900 Clem Alford, age 8 b. March 1892 in TX, is living in Freestone Co., TX, with this parents Andrew Alford, 46 b. March 1854 in TX, and Rose A. 43 b. April 1857 in TX.

            His lineage: Franca 1943 TX1, X.A. 1920 TX2, Clem 1892 TX3, Andrew 1854 TX4.

 

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FRANCES ALFRED

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 August 2000

 

            Graveside services for Frances Alfred, 68, Tyler, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Wyatt officiating under direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Tyler.

            Mrs. Alfred died Aug. 8 in a Tyler hospital.

            She was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Corsicana. She was a retired nurse and lived in Levelland prior to moving to Tyler in 1982. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alfred in 1991.

            Survivors include son, Ron Alfred, Houston; and sisters, Jo Black and Ruth Smith, both of Tyler.

 

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FRANCES B. LARUE HALFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 16 May 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Frances B. Halford, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 1999. She was born in St. Louis, MO. on January 9, 1926. Mrs. Halford was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

            She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Hayward L. Halford, Sr.; son, Hayward L. Halford, Jr. and wife Sheri of Houston, daughter, Susan Guinn and husband Keith of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Hayley and Rachel Halford, Wara Guinn and Kelli Gill; sisters Bonnie Hicks, Jacksonville, IL. Roberta LaRue, Alice Mincer, and Jackie Novak all of St. Louis, MO, Dorothy Walker, Kansas City, MO, and Eileen Wenglinski, Fredericksburg, MD.

            Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 16, 1999 from 2:00–5:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 17, 1999 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.... The interment will follow in Mission Burial Park North....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances B. Halford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Boerne, Bexar Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Hayward Lee Halford Sr. (which provides her maiden name); and her son Hayward Lee Halford Jr. in this compilation.

 

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FRED F. ALFORD, JR.

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 6 May 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996

 

            Services for Fred F. Alford Jr., a Dallas businessman and former mayor of Rosser, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Munger Place United Methodist Church in Dallas.

            Mr. Alford, 62, died Wednesday at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

            The Dallas native graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1952 with a business degree and started working for Alford Warehouse Co., which his father founded in the 1930s. In 1964, Mr. Alford became president of the company, one of the nation’s largest ground refrigeration storage facilities.

            He is credited with expanding the use of computers in the public warehouse industry and pioneering energy-efficient blast freezer and refrigerated storage technology, said his wife, Lois Folse-Alford.

            Mr. Alford also owned a ranching business in Rosser, in Kaufman County, and served as that town’s mayor from 1987 to 1989.

            In addition to his wife, Mr. Alford is survived by his mother, Oleta Alford of Dallas; a daughter, B.W. Alford II; a son, Parker Brighton Folse-Alford of Dallas; two step-daughters, Micheau Folse and Donica Folse Jimenez, both of Dallas; and two grandchildren.

           

In another article:

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 6 May 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996

 

            Fred F. Alford Jr., survived by mother, Mrs. Fred F. Alford, Sr.; wife, Lois Folse-Alford; daughter, B.W. Alford, II; son, Parker Folse-Alford; step-daughter, Micheau Folse; step-daughter & family Donica Folse-Jimenez & husband Ildefonso Jimenez, Jr. & their children, Christanna & Santiago, all of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Worthington Alford; son, Frederick Fergus (Rick) Alford, III & daughter, Harriett Olita (Happy) Alford. Services 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 7, 1993, Munger Place United Methodist Church, 5200 Bryan Street, Dallas.... Interment Restland Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers: members of his Sunday School class at Munger Place United Methodist Church. Family to receive friends at Restland Funeral Home 7–8:30 P.M. Thursday, May 6, 1993.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Fred’s mother, Olita M. Alford, in this compilation.

            In his memorial at FindAGrave.com, he is listed as Frederick F. Alford, Jr., 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force, Korea.

            Fred F. Alford, Jr. was the great-grandson of General George G. Alford, Quartermaster General for Sam Houston. General Alford is part of a painting, showing the Mexican surrender, in the rotunda of the Texas state house. See two articles in AAFA ACTION: “George G. Alford, 1793–1847,” September 1991, p. 67; and “George Alford of Texas,” March 1991, pp. 43–44.

 

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FREDDIE JOE ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ September 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Funeral services for Freddie Joe Alford, 64, of Joaquin were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, in Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial followed in the Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

            Mr. Alford died Sept. 2 at Memorial Hospital of Center.

            He was a native of Shelby County, born April 6, 1928, the son of Fred Eugene Alford and Clara Margaret (Truitt) Alford.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Doris Alford of Joaquin; sons, Darrell Alford of Joaquin and Tommy Alford of Center; daughters, Joyce Miller of Joaquin and Brenda Risinger of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Niki Addison, Jessica Addison, Christa Miller, Ron Miller, Trey Addison, Daniel Alford, Kenny Alford and Don Barclay; and great grandchildren, Seth Barclay and Lauren Barclay.

            Pall bearers were Johnny Martin, Shorty Martin, Wayne Swan, Wayne Collins, Rodney Warren and Joe Porter....

 

AAFA NOTES: Freddie was the grandson of James T. Alford and Edna Latimore from the William Alford b. 1826 Georgia branch. A 15 year old Fred Alford is shown in the 1910 Shelby Co. census as the nephew of Luther Lattimore. A sister of Luther Lattimore was Edna Alford, b. TX ca 1870. In the 1900 census of Shelby Co. is Edna Alford, b. TX ca 1870, daughter of Jane Latimer and in the house is 5 year old Freddie Alford, grandson of Jane Latimer. According to AAFA Texas marriage list, a J.T. Alford married Edna Latimour in Shelby Co. TX December 6, 1889.

 

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FREDRICK ALFRED, SR.

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 30 March 2000

 

            Fredrick Alfred, Sr., 63, of Beaumont died March 23 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.

            The funeral was held at noon on Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

            A lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was a laborer for the City of Beaumont.

            Survivors include his wife, Marie Louise Alfred of Beaumont; sons, Fredrick Alfred, Jr., Milton Eaglin, Brian Alfred and John Eaglin, all of Beaumont, Joseph Eaglin of Port Arthur and James Eaglin of Dallas; daughters, Judy Smith and Priscilla Alfred, both of Beaumont; brother, Freddie Alfred, Sr. [?] of Beaumont; and fifteen grandchildren.

 

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GARY EUGENE ALFRED

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 14 January 2007

 

            Funeral services for Gary E. Alfred, 56, of Hallsville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2007, at Macedonia Baptist Church.... Interment will be in Memory Park Cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. He passed away Thursday, January 11, 2007, at a local hospital....

            Mr. Alfred was born August 11, 1950, in Longview, to George and Dorothy Alfred, and had been a resident of Hallsville most of his life. He was a retired machinist from LeTourneau Manufacturing Inc. Mr. Alfred was a very active member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

            He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters and son-in-law, Kristy Alfred Walters and husband, Pete, and April Alfred, all of Hallsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Sandy Alfred of Keller, Texas, and Randy and Betty Alfred of Hallsville; grandchildren, Amber and Kelton Walters, and Dalton Fenton; and several nieces and nephews....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Dorothy Nell Tutt Alfred, in this compilation, which provided his middle name.

 

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GARY WAYNE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., —_____ March 1983

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Gary Wayne Alford, 23, died March 14, 1983. Survivors: wife, Sharon Alford; daughters, Christi and Rebecca Alford, all of Baytown; parents Mareline Castellese, Hockley; and Billy Alford, Houston; brothers, Darryl and Michael Castellese, Hockley; sisters, Cheryl, Conie and Carry Alford, all of Houston; grandmother, Eunice Pfeffer, El Campo. Funeral services 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Earthman’s Gulf Freeway Chapel.... Interment Many Cemetery, Many, Louisiana, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gary Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 April 1959 and died _____ March 1983.

 

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GENEVIEVE MARIE BERG ALFORD

 

KALAMAZOO GAZETTE

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—5 July 2007

 

Alford, Genevieve M.

Of Carrollton, TX

 

            Genevieve M. Alford went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2007. She was born December 1, 1923 in Canby, Oregon, to the late Bernard J. and Emma C. (Benson) Berg. She was their only child.

            Genevieve received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Secretarial Science from Oregon State College in 1945. She attended a USO dance in 1944 in Oregon where she met her future husband, Elton C. Alford of Kalamazoo, Michigan. They were united in marriage on December 26, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 27, 1995.

            Some of her favorite pastimes were playing bridge and reading. For the past 12 years, she lived in Carrollton, Texas to be near her children.

            Surviving Genevieve are her children, Kenneth and his wife, Janine Alford of Georgetown, Texas, Jeanne and her husband, Richard Witte of Carrollton, Texas and grandsons, Adam, Jason and Nathan Witte. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Carrollton. Visitation will be Friday, July 6th from 1:00-2:00 PM, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., Portage . Funeral Services will take place at 2:00 PM, immediately following the visitation period. Rev. Mike Kemper will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357. www.langelands.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituaries of her brothers siblings Norval Von Alford, Vera May Alford, and Orville Alford in the Michigan Obituaries compilation.

            From Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry.com): Elton Clair Alford was the son of Clyde Rudolph Alford and Mary Elma Whipple.

            SSDI records show that Elton C. Alford was born 9 April 1923 and died 27 Dec 1995, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Florida Death Index, 1877–1998 (Ancestry.com) lists the death of Elton C. Alford, born 9 April 1923, on 27 Dec 1995 in Lake Co., FL.

            Her husband’s lineage: Elton C. 1923 MI1, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI2, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI3, William 1799 MA4.

 

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GEORGE ALFORD

 

TEJAS GIRL SCOUT NEWSLETTER

September 1984, Vol. 1, No. 1

 

            Thousands of Girl Scouts have learned Indian lore and watched with fascination as Indian George showed the dress and demonstrated the customs of his forebears.

            George Alford of Irving was buried on Friday, August 10. Tejas Girl Scout Council has contributed to the Indian George Alford memorial Fund to honor this man who shared his knowledge so unselfishly with two generations of Girl Scouts!

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 Dec 1914 and died _____ Aug 1984, last residence Irving, Dallas Co., TX.

 

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GEORGE ALFRED ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 9 September 1988

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1989

 

PALESTINE—Services for G.A. Alford, 88, Palestine, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel in Palestine….

            Burial will be in Crawford Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Thursday in a Palestine hospital.

            He was born July 21, 1900, in Slocum, the son of the late Redin Alford and Susan Teel Alford. He was a retired machinist for Union Pacific Railroad and for many years, he operated Alford’s Grocery in Swanson community. On January 24, 1923, he married the late Lottie S.M. Rogers. He was a member of Christian Church and International Association of Machinists.

            Survivors include two daughters, Anita Lois Wylie, Palestine, and Eurita Rieger, Maryneal; two sons, Virgil Alford, Slocum, and Adrian Alford, Palestine; a sister, Mae Ella Barnhart, Houston; a brother, Odell Alford, Houston; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers will be James Lokey, Delvin Whipple, Lloyd Alford, Billy Hogan, Milford Harrison and Bill Rodgers….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son, Adrian Garrett Alford, and his brother T. Odell Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: George Alfred 1900 TX1, Redden 1859 AL2, Richard 1829 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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GEORGE BLOCK ALFORD

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Monday, 13 December 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            George Block Alford, 79, 403-1st NE, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, in St. Joseph’s Hospital & Health Center. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Tudor Street Church of Christ.... Maxey Funeral Home will make burial in Fairland Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born March 13, 1914, in Paris, a son of Mose and Lou Ellen Alford. He attended Lamar County schools and was a member of the Tudor Street Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Alma; one son, Paul Alford of Greggsville, VA; one brother, David Alford of Paris; two sisters, Mildred Johnson of Dallas and Sinnie McKnight of Rosland, NM; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of George’s wife, Alma Brownrigg Alford, in this compilation.

            A Moses Alford married Ellen Harvest Mar. 1, 1879 in Harrison Co.. TX. In Gregg Co., TX in 1900 there was a Moses Alford 48 and wife Ellen 43 with six children the first being born in 1885. This family was African-American. In 1900 there was a Mose Oleford enumerated with his brother Joe Oleford in Lamar Co. TX and this family was also African-American. It is not known if there is a connection, but no clear data has been found on those mentioned in the obituary.

 

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GEORGE THOMAS ALFORD

Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—_____ 1957

 

            George Alford of Okra [Eastland Co.], brother of four Brownwood residents, died Monday morning in a Gorman [Eastland Co.] hospital. Funeral rites were to be held today at 2 p.m. at Long Branch Church north of Rising Star, with burial to follow in Elam School Cemetery.

            A native of Burnet County, he had lived in Okra nearly all his life.

            Surviving are his wife; a son, Lynn, Lamesa; a daughter, Mrs. Pat Patterson, Gatesville; five brothers, Charles and Jessie Alford, Brownwood, and Preston, Asa and William Alford, Abilene, and two sisters, Mrs. R.H. Shores and Mrs. Roy Hitchcock, Brownwood.

            Higginbotham Funeral Home, Rising Star, was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; his wife, Ether Alford; his son Lynn Alford; and his brothers Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: George Thomas 1890 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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GEORGIA ALFORD

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Wednesday, 30 June 2004

 

            Mrs. Georgia Alford, 96, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2004 at a local nursing home.

            She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Georgia was born July 10, 1907 in Copeland, Texas to Jordan and Mayliza Alford.

            She is survived by her lovely daughter, Verna Mae Spells of Corpus Christi, Texas and a host of cousins and friends....

            Service will be Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Seaside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Seaside Memorial Park.

 

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GEORGIA ALFORD GILL

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1990

 

            Georgia Alford Gill, 72, died Thursday, September 7, 1989 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gill was the former owner and founder of Georgia Gill Electrolysis Clinic and a charter member and Past President of the Association of Texas Electrologists. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Genevieve and Todd Sorenson of Hollis, New Hampshire; son and daughter-in law Robert and Cheryl Gill of Pine, Colorado; grand-children, Bobby and Lindsay Gill; brother, Edward Alford of Bogalusa, La.; sister, Jessie Chetta of Metairie, La. Mrs. Gill was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert I. Gill, Sr. Friends may call at Geo. H. Lewis and Sons, 1010 Bering Dr., after 12 noon Friday, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday…. Interment to be in Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, La….

 

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GEORGIA MAE ALFORD

 

DAILY SUN

Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Friday, 9 June 2006

 

            Georgia Mae Alford, 89, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Scott Funeral Home. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

 

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GERARD “JAY” JAMES ALFRED, JR.

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 21 January 2009

 

 

Gerald

 

            Gerard “Jay” James Alfred, Jr. passed away on January 15, 2009 after a long battle from many injuries that he substained from a motorcycle accident on September 29, 2007. Jay was born on August 11, 1978 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in Morgan City, Louisiana and then he moved to Humble, Texas in 2004. Jay was truly a strong man who loved life and his family and friends.

            He is survived by his loving wife Paula Alfred and daughter Amanda Halcomb, son in law Andrew Halcomb, Sr. and grandchildren, Devan Mock and Andrew Halcomb, Jr. His best friends in life, Kevin Whaley, Pam Martin, William “Mark” Brown, Toben and Michelle Digger, Todd Lipsky (he considered them his brothers and sisters) his father Gerard James Alfred, Sr. and step mother, Jane Polito, mother in law, Ann Rose Johnson, father in law, Mark Siegel. Sister in laws, Pat Voss and Ruth Ann Vargas and their children Ashley, Anna, and A.J. His aunt Karen Knight (as she was like a mother to him much of his life) her children, Tara, Anna, Jimmie, Charita. His aunt & god mother, Bridget Thibadeaux, and his uncle & god father, Bede Alfred. Uncles, B.J., David, Roy and aunts, Carla, Debbie, Regina, Becky. Many cousins, nieces and nephews. His mother, Deborah Smith McElfresh and sisters Kimberly and Mia.

            Jay worked for Fiberspar, Inc., located in Houston, Texas. There he left behind many coworkers/friends that miss Jay’s sense of humor and his compassion. Jay was an honorary member of the Harris County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 39, Houston, Texas. A member of the Sons of American Legion, Morgan City, Louisiana.

            Jay loved his late grandfather and grandmother Bernie and Ruth Alfred. He will be missed by many but he will live on through many of the people that he touched. To know Jay was to love Jay. He gave us love, happiness and forgave us of our faults. We were lucky to have shared his life with him as it made us able to love more.

            We are having a memorial to celebrate Jay’s life, on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Harris County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 39, located at 3130 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77009. Time of the memorial is 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers please donate to Shriners Hospital for Children, 713-793-3725 and there will be donation cards at the memorial. The family would like to thank the Cy-Fair Fire Department/EMS, the Memorial Herman Life Flight Crew and Dr. Phillip Adams.

            Jay spent over a year at Triumph Hospital in Tomball and his wife wants to thank the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the ones that were part of this journey with her. As Jay would say - “life is too short so love, laugh and forgive all those who are part of our journey in this life”. Jay you are loved and will be missed.

 

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GERALDINE ENGLISH ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 15 August 2006

 

            Geraldine English Alford, 84, our dearest, sweet mother, peacefully left this earth on August 13, 2006. She had an incredible energy and endless desire to give family and friends opportunities to experience life. She died as she lived with integrity and grace. Geraldine was born September 22, 1921 and was preceded in death by her loving husband Norman Winston Alford. The focus of Geraldine’s life was her family: her beloved children Dixie O’Reilly and husband Tom, Dinah Zaleski and husband Dr. Henry Zaleski, Emmett Alford and Susan Romeo and Debbie Alford. She had ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She cherished her beloved sister Mary Lois Burge.

            The family cordially invites friends to a visitation on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 from four o’clock in the afternoon to eight o’clock that evening at the Bradshaw-Carter Home, 1734 West Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery Chapel, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598 at three o’clock in the afternoon, Thursday, August 17, 2006. Donations in Geraldine’s honor may be made to the Parkinson Society, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098....

 

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GERTRUDE G. ALVORD

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Saturday, 29 January 2005

 

            Gertrude G. Alvord, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, died Jan. 27, 2005. She was 87.

            Survivors include a daughter, Carol Alvord of Orinda, Calif.; a son, John Alvord of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at Grace Presbyterian Church.

 

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GERTRUDE GUTHRIE ALFORD

Mother of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Thursday, 17 April 1986

 

            Services for Mrs. J.L. (Gertrude) Alford, 79, of Brownwood will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with burial in Greenleaf Cemetery. Paul McClung will officiate.

            Mrs. Alford, a retired licensed vocational nurse, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday [April 16] at a local nursing home after a short illness.

            Born Sept 12, 1906 in Brady, she married J.L. (Jess) Alford Sept. 20, 1924 in Brownwood. She was a lifetime resident of Brownwood and a member of Fourth and Stewart Street Church of Christ.

            Survivors include two sons, Charles Alford of San Angelo and Bob W. Alford of Dublin [AAFA #0908]; two brothers, Bill Guthrie of Brownwood and Buster Guthrie of Sweetwater; two sisters, Oma King of Paonia, Colo. and Mary Deere of Brownwood; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth of Gertrude Alford (SS# issued in TX) and list her death date as _____ April 1986, last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Jesse Leroy Alford, and her son Charles Allen Alford in this compilation.

 

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GERTRUDE MAY JOHNSON HALLFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—26 May 2001

 

DUNN—Gertrude May Hallford of Big Spring, mother of Nelson Hallford of Dunn, died Thursday, May 24, at her son’s home following a long illness.

            Services for Mrs. Hallford, 86, was Monday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Trinity Memorial Park.

            Born on December 12, 1914 in Pleasanton, she married Hoyt Hallford on November 11, 1932 in Lovington, New Mexico. She had lived in Big Spring since 1929 and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She had worked at Golden Plains Nursing Home, Webb Air Force Base, Howard College, Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf, and Nurses Unlimited. She retired four years ago.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Jarrett and Annie May Steele Johnson; one brother, Richard Johnson; three sons, Raymond, Robert, and Frankie Hallford; her husband, Hoyt Hallford in 1970; and six grandchildren.

            Survivors include five daughters, Mary Lancaster and Jean Armstrong, both of Big Spring, Ruth Miller, Carolyn Hopper, both of Roswell, New Mexico, and Florence Hoffman of Vanderbilt, Texas; one stepdaughter, Irene Hallford of Cumberland, North Carolina; two sons, Billy Hallford of Big Spring and Hoyt Hallford, Jr. of Noble, Oklahoma; three brothers, Harland Johnson of Irving, Tom Johnson and Sidney Johnson, both of Big Spring; 37 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 41 great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter, Mary All Hallford Lancaster, in this compilation.

 

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GILLIS LINIEL ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 10 September 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

ATHENS [Henderson Co.]—Services for Gillis L. Alford, 81, Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Caroll-Lehr Memorial Chapel, Athens….

            Cremation will follow the services.

            Mr. Alford died Sunday in an Athens hospital after a lengthy illness.

            He was born Sept. 25, 1908, in West Virginia and was an Athens resident 11 years moving from Anchorage, Alaska, where he resided 15 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, where he was a crew chief for mechanics on B-24s. He was a special inspector for the U.S. Government Civil Service 25 years and retired in 1968.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Alford, Athens; one daughter, Helen Hill, Seagoville; one brother, Price A. Alford, Dallas; two grandsons, Michael Hill and Edward Hill; three great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Hazel Lorena Carpenter Alford; his father, John Robert Alford Sr.; and his brother John Robert Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422, maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and historical information.

            His lineage: Gillis Liniel 1908 WV1, John Robert 1880 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.

 

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GLENICE VIOLA ALFORD MCINTIRE

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 10 May 2009

 

            Glenice Viola (Alford) McIntire passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009. She was born March 16, 1922 in Pickton, Texas to Martin and Della Alford. She was valedictorian of her 7th grade class. She went on to attend business school in Dallas. She was employed by the L.B. Price Company where she met her future husband of 64 years, J. Edgar McIntire.

            She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, A.G. and Thurman Warren Alford; sister Doris White and daughter and son-in-law, William Earl and Doris Lynn Kays.

            She leaves behind her husband; son, James McIntire; sister, Mary Carpenter; and granddaughters, Megan, Morgan and Mandy McIntire. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a caring housewife, a great cook, a kind, giving and funny woman. She will be missed by all.

            Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 pm on Sunday~May 10, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday~May 11, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Martin Alford; and siblings Doris Lou Alford White and Thurman Warren Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Glenice Viola 1922 TX1, John Martin 1888 TX2,George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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GUY HORACE ALFORD JR.

 

PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS

Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—4 September 2002

 

            Services for Guy Horace Alford Jr., 84, of Buffalo [Leon Co.], will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Buffalo Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Buffalo Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born Oct. 9, 1917 in Creek to Guy H. and Tina Mae Barbee Alford Sr.

            Mr. Alford worked for Conoco for 35 years, retiring in 1982 as plant manager. He worked in Rio Grande Valley, Oklahoma and Wyoming. He retired in Wyoming and then moved to Buffalo.

            He was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Force. He was a Baptist. He was a Mason and a member of Hope Lodge No. 471, Rio Grande.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by two sisters, Irma Douglass and Ella Mae Smith. He is survived by his wife, Vera Nell Alford of Buffalo; sons, Jerry Alford of Buffalo and Guy J. Alford of Buffalo; daughter, Amye Alford of Tulsa; brothers, Donald Alford of San Diego and Glenn Alford of Crockett; a sister, Mamie Bean of Pasadena; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren….

 

In another article:

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—4 September 2002

 

Oct. 9, 1917 – Sept. 2, 2002

 

BUFFALO [Leon Co.]—Services for Guy Horace Alford Jr., 84, of Buffalo are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Buffalo Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Grissett of Little Flock Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Buffalo Cemetery….

            Mr. Alford died Monday.

            He was born in Creek, Houston County. He worked for Conoco for 35 years and retired in 1982 as plant manager. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Force. He was a Baptist. Mr. Alford was a Mason and member of Hope Lodge No. 471.

            Survivors include his wife, Vera Nell Alford of Buffalo; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry and DiAnn Alford of Buffalo, and Guy J. Alford of Buffalo; a daughter, Amye Alford of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Donald Alford of San Diego, Calif., and Glenn Alford of Crockett; a sister, Mamie Dean of Pasadena; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Vera Nell Alford, in this compilation.

 

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GWENDOLYN MARIE WALKER ALFRED

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 December 2008

 

            Gwendolyn Marie Alfred, 77, passed away December 9, 2008 in Pasadena, Texas. She was born September 18, 1931 in Trawick, Texas to the late, J.C. and Dona Walker.

            She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Gene Walker.

            Gwendolyn leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 59 years, W.D. Alfred; daughter, Brenda Patrick and husband Don; brother, Donald Tompkins; grandchildren, Brock Haass, Shanna Felker, Blake Patrick; great-granddaughter, Madison Felker, and a number of nieces, nephews, other family members, and a host of friends.

            A visitation will be held at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A celebration of Gwendolyn’s life will be held Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Grand View Memorial Park.

 

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H. HOOVER ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ June 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1992

 

November 21, 1929 - June 9, 1991

           

            Funeral for H. Hoover Alford, 61, of Bryan will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Bryan…. Burial will be in Bryan City Cemetery.

            Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan is in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford died Saturday in a local nursing home.

            He was born in Mumford and had lived in Bryan since 1960. He was owner of H&M Wholesale Inc. and was a rancher.

            He was a past member of the Rotary Club and the Bryan Elks Lodge, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Texas Oil Marketers Association

and the National Association of Texaco Wholesalers.

            Mr. Alford graduated from Texas A&M University in 1952. He attended First Presbyterian Church in Bryan.

            Survivors his wife, Mary Alford of Bryan; two sons, Bill Alford and James Boedeker, both of Bryan; three daughters, Cindy Ott of Jakarta, Indonesia, Lisa French of Bryan and Melissa Baumgarner of Wichita, Kan.; three brothers, Hawk Alford and Dan Alford, both of Caldwell, and Robert A. Alford of Houston; two sisters, Virginia Claybrook of Rockford, Mich., and Jane Spiller of Flint, Mich.; and 13 grandchildren.

            Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

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HAROLD ALFORD

AAFA #0169

 

HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER

Crockett, Houston Co., TX—26 March 1998

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Harold Alford, a member of a pioneer Houston County family, was born Jan. 5, 1914 near Austonio. He passed away on March 12, 1998 at the East Texas Medical Center Crockett.

            Mr. Alford was the second of four sons born to Willie Owen Alford and Emily Ann Hiroms Alford. He was baptized at the Methodist Church in the Creek Community where he developed a lifelong love for southern traditional church singing. He graduated from Austonio High School where some of his basketball records were never broken. He went on to play basketball for Sam Houston State Teacher’s College in Huntsville. Mr. Alford was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Alcor in the Pacific Ocean [sic—actually Atlantic Ocean]. After the war, he began a long and successful career in the oilfield supply business, eventually forming the Alford Supply Company.

            Mr. Alford was a true southern gentleman, a friend to all, and a benefactor to animals. He never said an unkind word about his fellow man; and he upheld the strictest code of ethics and moral character. He was a 50-year member of the Gray Masonic Lodge in Houston, and an original member of the Big Red Roundtable at the University of Houston which paved the way for the first Alumni Booster Club to be formed.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his older brother, Charles M. Alford of Austonio.

            Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Juanita Johnson Alford, whom he met while she was teaching school in Austonio; only child, Jann Alford Harper [AAFA #0195] and husband, Kermit L. [Harper] of Houston; granddaughters, Claudette Harper Brown and Angeline Lee Harper of Houston; brothers, W.M. Alford and Dorman Alford of Austonio.

            Funeral services for Mr. Alford were held Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel.... Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.

            Pallbearers were Wendell Alford, Bill Alford, W. D. Alford, Kenneth Alford, Steven West, and Kermit L. Harper....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers Charles M. Alford, Dorman Alford, and William Malcolm Alford (AAFA #0198) in this compilation.

            Detailed information on Harold’s Alford ancestry was included with the “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Harold 1914 TX1, William Owen 1886 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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HAROLD DEAN ALFORD

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Friday, 1 October 2004

 

            Harold Dean Alford, 54, of Dallas died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in a Dallas hospital.

            The Rev. Alford was born Oct. 19, 1949, in Texarkana, Texas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot, pastor of New Jerusalem Institutional Baptist Church, Dallas, founder of Texarkana Prison Ministry and member of Dallas Baptist Ministers Union, BM&E State Convention of Texas and Omega Phi Psi.

            Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lois Alford of Dallas; three daughters, Nakia Cherie Alford, Jekamiah Jalon Alford and Victoria Renell Alford of Dallas; two stepchildren, Patricia Maria Harris of Arlington, Texas, and Carlos Harris of Mesquite, Texas; two sisters, Carol Jean Alford of Brenham, Texas, and Ophelia Diane Gaines of Dallas; one brother, Bruce Marcus Alford of Atlanta; and four grandchildren.

            Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under direction of Black and Clark Funeral Home. Local arrangements are under direction of Haynes Mortuary....

 

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TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Thursday, September 30, 2004

 

Native son, Baptist minister Harold Alford dies in Dallas

By John Fooks

 

            His former math teacher and football coach, Dan Haskins, said the Rev. Harold Dean Alford displayed discipline, dedication and strong character as a young sophomore attending Dunbar High school in the mid-1960s.

            Alford died Saturday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

            Born on Oct. 19, 1949, Alford was raised in Texarkana and graduated from Dunbar High School in May 1968. He was the second born of twins to Alford Washington and Minnie A. Reed.

            “I knew Harold since he was a sophomore in Dunbar High School,” said Haskins.

            Haskins would later serve as football coach at Texas High, principal at Texas High and assistant superintendent for the Texarkana Independent School District.

            “Harold’s mother, Minnie Reed, and I went to school and graduated together in 1948 from Dunbar,” Haskins said. “I had Harold and his twin sister, Carol, in my algebra II class at Dunbar. I also coached Harold, and he was a very dedicated and determined young man.”

            In 1972, Alford joined the ministry and served as assistant pastor to the Rev. W.L. Wilder of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He pastored at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Triggs, Ark., and Red Oak Grove Baptist Church in Ashdown, Ark.

            In 1973, Alford received a bachelor of science degree and teacher certification in health and physical education and recreation from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. He also attended Dallas Theological Seminary.

            He eventually accepted a position at Sunset Baptist Church in Texarkana, where he served for 16 years as senior pastor.

            Someone else who knew Alford most of his life is Sunset Baptist Church member Minnie Howard.

            “Harold was my former pastor and friend, and I knew him practically all his life,” Howard said. “He and my six girls and one boy all grew up together. Harold was just like one of my own. He grew up over in the Rose Hill community, but he was always over at my house in the Grandview community near Liberty Eylau.

            “He was a beautiful young man, never met a stranger, and a very wonderful and dynamic speaker and preacher.”

            Before moving to Dallas nine years ago, Alford retired from Red River Army Depot after 20 years, where he was an EEO counselor. He was also a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor.

            His pastorate for the last nine years was with the New Jerusalem Institutional Baptist Church in Dallas, where he coined the slogan, “No matter what the need, no matter what the problem, no matter what the trouble, we know that God can solve them because God is in control.”...

 

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MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 October 2004

 

            The Rev. Harold Dean Alford, pastor for nine years of New Jerusalem Institutional Baptist Church, has died after a lengthy illness.

            Mr. Alford, 64, was known as a “singing preacher” who often ended his sermons with a song, members of his church said. He previously was senior pastor for 16 years at Sunset Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana, where he founded the Texarkana Prison Ministry.

            He died Sept. 25. Black and Clark Funeral Home officiated at his service Sept. 30 at New Jerusalem.

            “He had a view of the future and was in the process of putting forth many of his ideas, like a home for senior citizens, when he died,” said Alfred Harris, Deacon Board chairman at New Jerusalem, 3022 S. Beckley Ave.

            His wife, Minnie Alford, said the couple would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary Oct. 19, which also would be his 65th birthday.

            She said her husband led by example and followed his favorite motto: “No matter what the need, no matter what the problem, no matter what the trouble, we know that God can solve them, because God is in control.”

            Mr. Alford graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1973. He worked for 20 years at Red River Army Depot in Texarkana. He attended Dallas Theological Seminary after he moved to Dallas in the mid-1990s.

            He was a member of groups including the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the Galilee-Griggs District Association and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

            In addition to his wife, Mr. Alford is survived by three daughters, Nakia Cherie Alford, Jekamiah Jalon Alford, Victoria ReNell Alford; two stepchildren, Patricia Maria Harris and Carlos Harris Jr.; one brother, Bruce Marcus Alford; and two sisters, Ophelia Diane Gaines and his twin Carol Jean Alford.

 

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HAROLD JOE ALFORD

 

GONZALES INQUIRER

Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX—Thursday, 13 March 2008

 

            Harold Joe Alford of Gonzales, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 at his home at the age of 68.

            He was born December 24, 1939 in Wills Point, Texas to Harry Lee and Denneth Alford.

            He is survived by his wife, Susan Kurtz Alford of Gonzales; daughters, Christina Maldonado and husband Roy, Sylvia Maldonado and husband Hector of Gonzales, Becky Tolle and husband Scott of New Braunfels; one son, Joey Alford and one step-son, Dominic Flores, both of Gonzales.

            He is also survived by a sister, Judy Martin of Mesquite; grandchildren, Brittany and Jake Maldonado, Hector Maldonado, Amanda and Zachary Alford and Nick Flores, all of Gonzales, Scooter Tolle of New Braunfels and Roy Lee Maldonado, Jr, who is currently serving out country in Iraq; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Audrey and Lloyd Kurtz, of Gonzales

            He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother, Larry Lee Alford.

            Graveside funeral services were held Thursday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at Pecan Branch Cemetery on Hwy. 90 A-East in Gonzales.

            In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales.

            Buffington Funeral Home, 424 St. Peter, Gonzales, 830-672-3322, was in charge of arrangements.

 

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VICTORIA ADVOCATE

Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Wednesday, 12 March 2008

 

            Harold Joe Alford of Gonzales passed away March 10, 2008, at age 68. He was born to Harry Lee and Denneth Alford.

            He is survived by his wife, Susan Kurtz Alford; daughters, Christina and Sylvia Maldonado, and Becky Tolle; son, Joey Alford; stepson, Dominic Flores; sister, Judy Martin; eight grandchildren; and mother and father-in-law, Audrey and Floyd Kurtz.

            He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

            Visitations will be held Wednesday, March 12, from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at Pecan Branch Cemetery.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buffington Funeral Home, Gonzales, 830-672-3322.

 

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HARRIET LETHA GALBREATH ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—_____ August 1951

 

            Mrs. M.T. Alford, 92 years of age, and resident of Milam County for more than 80 years, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mr. W.E. McKeown.

            Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock in the chapel of Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home, with the officiating minister, Rev. H.E. Crone of Temple, a former pastor of the Christian Church here. Casket attendants were M.J. Alford, Luther Wise, Jr., Roy Alford, Jimmie Alford, Bill Alford and Weldon Alford.

            Honorary Pallbearers named were Arthur McDaniel, Dallas Duncan, L.L. Keen, Ollie Kyle, Jim Eads, Grover York, Henry Holman, Coleman Jerles, J.S. Robinson, Henry Spence and Willie Grabein.

            Born April 30, 1859, at Bexar, in Marion County, Alabama, Hattie Letha Galbreath was a girl of 10 when her family came to Texas. They located in Milam County, in the community known as Forest Grove. Mrs. Alford had vivid recollections of the founding of Rockdale, and the coming of the first train into the town and county, after she arrived here.

            She was married on February 28, 1876, to M.T. Alford, a young man whose family had also come from Alabama and located on land South of here. Mrs. Alford had lived in Forest Grove Community throughout the years until coming to Rockdale to live with her daughter, due to her age and health. Her husband died 19 years ago. She had been a member of the Christian Church for many years.

            In 1949, Mrs. Alford was honored at a family reunion on her 90th birthday in the McKeown home, when all of her children and their families were present. Later in the day, as numerous friends called, she chatted with them and recalled many happenings of the early life of her community and Rockdale.

            Of the eight children born to Mr. And Mrs. Alford, the following survive: Mrs. W.E. McKeown of Rockdale; Mrs. W.H. Garrett of Cameron; Mrs. Luther Wise of Seadrift; Jestus Alford of Rockdale; J.B. Alford of Houston; Elmer Alford of Austin; a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Avrett, passed away some years ago. There are 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Moses Thomas “Mode” Alford, in this compilation.

 

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HARVEY C. ALFORD, JR.

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 10 June 2005

 

            Harvey C. Alford, Jr., 74, of Teneha [Shelby Co.], Texas died Thursday, June 9, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Parkwood Baptist Church in Buna [Jasper Co.] with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Buna.

            A native of Buna, he had lived in Tenaha 1 year, but had lived most of his life in the Buna-Evadale area. He was a retired carpenter and had worked for the Evadale School District for several years.

            Survivors include his wife, Maurine Alford of Tenaha; and one sister, Mary Lou Addison of Sibley, Louisiana. E.E. Stringer Funeral Home Buna, Texas (409) 994-3646.

 

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HAYWARD ALFRED

 

HIGHLANDS STAR-CROSBY COURIER

Highlands, Harris Co., TX—27 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Hayward, Alfred, 84, a resident of Barrett Station for 71 years, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in a local hospital.

            A member of the First Baptist Church, he retired from Exxon Refinery after 37 and a half years of service as a fork lift operator.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Miller Alfred.

            Alfred is survived by one son, John E. Alfred of Barrett Station; one daughter, Kathy L. Mallett of Barrett Station; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Andria “Bay” Alfred of Baytown; two sisters, Pearl McCoy of Marino Valley, Calif. and Effie Bay of Alexandria, La. as well as many other relatives and friends.

            Visitation was from 2 to 6 p.m. and the wake from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel.

            The funeral service was at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997, at First Baptist Church in Barrett Station….

            Burial followed at Barrett Evergreen Cemetery in Barrett Station.

            Pallbearers were Terry Alfred, Michael Phillips, Clinton Alfred, Ricky Carter, William Cartwright Jr., Jerry Cartwright, Leslie Anderson and Floyd Cartwright.

            Honorary pallbearers were Harold Egans, Ulysse Cartwright, Carl Alfred and Ralph Alfred.

 

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HAYWARD LEE HALFORD, JR.

 

[A nearly identical article was published the same day in the San Antonio Express-News.]

 

Hayward Lee Halford, Jr.

Photo from Porter Loring Mortuaries

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 7 February 2010

 

            Hayward Lee Halford, Jr. age 61, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in San Antonio.

            Hayward was born on January 8, 1949 in St. Louis, MO and his family moved to Texas while he was in his teens. He was a member of Spring Creek United Methodist Church. His most recent residence was in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX. He was a member of Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club where he spent many happy and sometimes frustrating hours on the golf course. Hayward spent almost all his 40 year career in the electrical industry; the last 15 years were spent with Cooper Industries.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayward Lee Halford, Sr. and Frances Bernice Halford.

            Hayward is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sheri Halford; daughters, Kelli Gill and husband Todd, Hayley Halford and Jodi, Rachel Halford and Jameson; sister, Susan Guinn; sisters-in-law, Cindy Moses, Rosemary Rhodes and husband Bert; brother-in-law, Bruce Stuckey and wife Judy; niece, Sara Guinn; nephew, Trey Tatum and family; and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter, Iris Lynn Cumby; as well as many dear friends and co-workers.

            Memorial Service Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:00 A.M. Coker United Methodist Church Rev. Stephen Sanders and Rev. Barbara Galloway will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, or The Alzheimer’s Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur, #200, San Antonio, TX 78229.You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www. porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North2102 North Loop 1604 EastSan Antonio, Tx 78232(210) 495-8221.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hayward Lee Halford (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Hayward Lee Halford Sr. and Frances B. LaRue Halford, in this compilation.

 

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HAYWARD LEE HALFORD, SR.

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 May 2008

 

 

            Hayward Lee Halford, Sr., loving father and grandfather went to be with his Lord at 11:54 pm Sunday, May 4, 2008.

            He was born on August 29, 1921 to Mary and Charles Halford in Udall, Mo. Hayward graduated in 1947 from the University of Missouri at Columbia with dual degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics. While attending college, he met and later married the love of his life, his wife of 50 years, Frances LaRue. They were blessed with two children, son Hayward Halford, Jr, and daughter Susan. Hayward worked first as a Chemical Engineer then as an Environmental Engineer for Mobil Oil for 35 years, retiring in 1983. After retirement, he and Fran moved to San Antonio and traveled extensively before her illness. They were active members of Trinity Baptist Church of San Antonio where Hayward taught Sunday school classes; and later joined First Baptist Church of Boerne. One of Hayward’s passions was golf which he played and watched with relish.

            Hayward is preceded in death by his wife, Fran in May of 1999; parents Mary and Charlie; and brothers James and Gene.

            He is survived by his son Hayward and his wife Sheri of Fair Oaks Ranch, Tx; his daughter Susan Guinn of Alpharetta, Ga; his granddaughters, Kelli Gill, Hayley Halford, Sara Guinn, and Rachel Halford; four nieces and several great nieces and great nephews and many, many friends. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral North at 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Boerne at 631 S School Street, Boerne, Tx, Reverend Scott Pospicil officiating. Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park North. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hayward Lee Halford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Boerne, Bexar Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Frances B. LaRue Halford; and his son Hayward Lee Halford Jr. in this compilation.

 

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HAZEL BURT ALFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 May 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

WACO—Hazel B. Alford, 92, died Monday, May 18, 1998, in a local hospital.

            Service will at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Beverly Hills Baptist Church with graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Richland Springs Cemetery in Richland Springs. Arrangements are by Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Howell-Doran Funeral Home.

            She was born Jan. 22, 1906, in Burnet and was a longtime resident of San Saba before moving to Waco. She was a retired beautician and a member of the Beverly Hills Baptist Church.

            Survivors include a brother, John Stanley Alford of Bremerton, Wash.; two nephews; two nieces; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

 

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BREMERTON SUN

Bremerton, WA—Tuesday, 19 May 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Hazel B. Alford, 92, of Waco, Texas, died May 18, 1998, at a local Texas hospital.

            She was born Jan. 22, 1906, in Burnett, Texas.

            Ms. Alford was a retired beautician.

            Survivors include a brother, John Alford of Bremerton; two nephews, Gary and Tony Alford; two nieces, Francine Caplan and Carol Pyle of Weatherford, Texas, and several great nieces and nephews.

            Services will be 10:30 a.m. May 20 at Beverly Hills Baptist Church in Waco....

            Arrangements are by Heritage Memorial Funeral Home....

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituary of her brother John Stanley Alford in the Washington Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Hazel Burt 1906 TX1, John Everett 1879 TX2, Hamilton Samuel 1851 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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HAZEL LORENA CARPENTER ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 29 Feb 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

ATHENS [Henderson Co.]—Services for Hazel Lorena Alford, 88, Athens, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home chapel, Athens….

            Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday in Mount Olive Cemetery, Scurry.

            Mrs. Alford died Tuesday in an Athens hospital.

            She was born Feb. 10, 1908, in Atoka, Okla., to the late Robert Edward and Lena Mae Kilgore Carpenter. She lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, for 15 years, and was a resident of Athens for the last 17 years. She served in the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II and later was a hostess for Reeve Aleutian Airways. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillis Alford, in 1990.

            Survivors include daughter, Helen Ruth Hill, Athens; grandsons Michael Hill and Edward Hill, both of Dallas; three great-grandchildren; two great-­great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

            If desired, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Gillis L. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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HAZEL LOUISE MCELROY ALFORD

 

VICTORIA ADVOCATE

Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Saturday, 24 April 1999

 

EL CAMPO—Hazel Louise McElroy Alford, 71, of El Campo, died Thursday, April 22, 1999.

            She was born Nov. 29, 1926, in Eddie, to the late Fred and Annie Lee Watts McElroy. She was a Baptist.

            Survivors: daughters, Susie Kroff of Woodsboro and Gail Davis of Houston; son, Robert Wasicek of Alice; sisters, Bettye Harris of Bay City, Faye Barry of Merrimack, N.H., Christine Patterson of Dallas and Phebe Alford of Temple; brother, Don McElroy of Dallas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

            Preceded in death by: husbands, Lee Robert Wasicek and John S. Alford; and son, Dale Wasicek.

            A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Friday at Wheeler Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Jim Lane officiating.

            Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, (409) 543-3512.

            Memorials: Medshares Hospice in El Campo.

 

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HAZEL MAE PRICE ALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Monday, 27 April 2009

 

EARLY [Brown Co.]—Hazel Mae Alford, 85, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 in a local nursing home. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the Salt Creek Cemetery with Chaplin Tony King officiating. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Heartland Funeral Home.

 

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Heartland Funeral Home

Early, Brown Co., TX—_____ April 2009

 

 

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            Hazel Mae Alford was born on September 18, 1923 in Brown County, Texas to Wallace A. Price and Elsie Davis Price. In 1949, she married Lawrence Alford in Beaumont, Texas. Early in her life she grew and sold African violets. She was a retired bookkeeper and had worked for Texas Laundry in Beaumont for many years. She returned to this area in 2001 and enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching.

            Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Clark and husband Kenneth of Perdido Key, Florida; three grandchildren, Kerri Surdahl of Bartesville, Oklahoma, Lisa Nelson of Lake Dallas, Texas and Brian Clark of Lake Dallas, Tx.; two great grandchildren, Codi Nelson and Emily Surdahl; two sisters Ethel Rainey of Lake Jackson, Texas and Myrtle Mobley and husband Billy of Stephenville, Texas; three nieces, Nancy Price of Early, Texas, Linda Parsons of Brownwood, Texas and Terry Moore of Arlington, Texas.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, Merle, Keith, Curtis and Chester Price and by two sisters, Edith Batts and Holyce Denman.

 

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Photo from Salt Creek Cemetery, Early, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.

            From Cleven-Surdahl-Thompson Families:

 

      Lawrence Curtis Alford was born on 5 Apr 1916 in Zwolle, LA. He died on 16 Oct 1994 in Temple, TX. Lawrence’s father was a railroad man. His mother owned and ran a cafe and boarding house in Liberty, TX. Family is mostly in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.

      Lawrence worked in a saw mill at the age of 18 until 1942 when he joined the army-air corps (U.S. Air Force). He served in the southwest Pacific and honorably discharged on May 10, 1944.

      He married Hazel and helped raise a step daughter, Patricia. Later helped with the rearing of his step-great-grand-son, Codi Michael Nelson.

      Went to work at Mobile Oil on July 22, 1944. Retired from Mobile Chemical on January 1, 1979. He was an electrical supervisor for Mobile Chemical when he retired.

      Parents: Charles Curtis Alford and Lissie Ann Lewis Alford Thompson.

      Spouse: Lawrence Curtis Alford and Hazel May Price were married on 5 Jul 1949 in Merryville, LA.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her husband’s lineage: Lawrence Curtis 1916 LA1, Charles Curtis 1886 LA2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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HELEN ALFORD COOK

Sister of Murray Luther “Plug” Alford, AAFA #0236; Betty Alford Davis, AAFA #0223; Vesta Edna Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233; Dorothy Alford, AAFA #0234; and Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 31 October 2009

 

 

            Cook, Helen Alford—Age 95, of Dallas, Texas, died on October 28, 2009. She was born in Raceland [Lafourche Parish], Louisiana on March 31, 1914.

            Helen was predeceased by her husband, Paul. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Cook of Dallas, and son Paul Cook and daughter-in-law, Mary Cook of North Carolina. She is also survived by her beloved granddaughter and great granddaughter, Melissa Ann Hind and Helena Grace Hind.

            Helen Cook graduated from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in El Paso in 1940. She joined the United States Army Nurse Corp and served in World War II. Helen attained the rank of Captain. She served her country with dedication and courage.

            Visitation is Saturday, October 31, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home located at 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas. There will be a Graveside Service on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sister Vesta Edna Alford Giddings and brother Jacob Harris Alford Sr. in this compilation. We published the obituaries of her brothers Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr. and Murray Peter Alford in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation; and her sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan in the California Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her lineage: Helen 1914 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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HELEN HARRISON ALVORD BRIGGS

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—24 April 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Helen Alvord Briggs of Duncanville. Born July 26, 1918, passed away April 22,1995 after a courageous battle with cancer. The owner of Alvord’s Boutique in Duncanville, Mrs. Briggs was a member of the Mountain View Church of God. She was raised in Paris, Texas and lived for many years in Lindale and Tyler before moving to Duncanville.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Gordon Alvord in December of 1983. She is survived by her husband of nine years, Barney Briggs of Duncanville; daughter & son-in-law Naomi & Dan Petty of Duncanville; grandchildren Dwayne Petty and Madonna Petty, both of Duncanville; step-children Linda Mays of Austin, TX and Dwain Briggs of California; sisters, Lucille McQueen of Paris, TX and Revel Martin of Linden, TN; brother Kenneth Harrison of Wink TX; and a host of other friends and loved ones.

            Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at the Mountain View Church of God 2555 South Ledbetter, Dallas. Graveside services follow that same day at 4:00 pm. at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Paris, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Monday at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home in Duncanville, Texas.

 

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HELEN JOYCE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 May 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Helen Joyce Alford, 83, died Sunday, May 12, 1991. She is survived by: Daughters, Mrs. Rayburn Berry of Houston, Texas, and Ms. Joyce A. Thompson of Los Angeles, CA. Memorial Services are pending in Marfa, Texas.

 

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HELEN L. ALFORD

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—25 July 2003

 

FREER—Helen L. Alford died July 24 2003. She was 79.

            Survivors include two sisters Norma Jean Berthold of Freer and Rose Mann of La Pryor.

            Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. July 26 at Garza Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hahl Memorial Cemetery.

 

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HELEN LAVERNE ALFORD DUNLAP

 

Helen Laverne Dunlap

Photo from Claybar Funeral Home

 

THE NEWS

Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX— Sunday, 3 June 2007

 

BRIDGE CITY—Helen Laverne Dunlap, 86, of Bridge City, died, Thursday, May 31, 2007, at her residence.

            Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 4, 2007, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Reverend Tino Barrera will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

            Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City.

            Helen was born July 31, 1920, in Chicago, IL, to Eugene and Helen (Keating) Alford. In 1954, Helen distinguished herself by becoming Head Nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital. In 1957, she became Director of Nurses at Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur, TX.

            During the years 1972- 1980 Helen was Director of Instruction of Nurses (Licensed Vocational Nurses) at Stillwell Technical Center. Then, during the years 1980-1982, Helen was an instructor at Lamar University, teaching classes in pediatrics, psychology and microbiology for nursing students. She taught at campuses, Port Arthur, Orange and Beaumont.

            In 1982 Helen retired from formal teaching; but, she kept busy teaching Bible study classes at one of the maximum security prisons in the Golden Triangle penal complex. Her home is located just across the street from St. Henry’s Catholic Church, where she was a faithful parishioner for many years. She would routinely walk to church every day to attend mass.

            Helen was preceded in death by her husband Frank Dunlap, Jr. and a sister Jean (Mrs. Edmund Nichols) of Mauriceville.

            She is survived by a sister Margie (Mrs. George Stevens) of Orange.

            She is survived by three children and their spouses; daughter, Lois Jeanne Dunlap (Mrs. Carl Dorman) of Houston, son Freddie Dunlap and his wife JoAnn of Bridge City/Crystal Beach and a son, Dennis Eugene Dunlap and his wife Deanna of Groves. She is survived by nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

            Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Shawn Gauthier, Brandon Scott Gauthier, Ira Carl Dorman III, Eric Keith Dorman, Shawn Frederick Dunlap and Ricky Stevens.

            Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Dorman and Michael Eric Gauthier. 800 Highland Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-7161 www.claybarfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen Laverne Dunlap (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bridge City, Orange Co., TX.

 

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HELEN ZOE HARRISON ALFORD

 

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Photo from Earthman Funeral Directors, Hunters Creek Chapel

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 8 August 2008

 

            Helen Zoe Alford, 60, of Houston, Texas passed away on August 5, 2008. She was born on October 31, 1947 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to William L. (Ted) and Diamond Harrison. She is preceded in death by her father, Ted Harrison. She was a beloved wife, mother and friend.

            She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Jack Alford; her mother, Diamond Harrison; daughter, Zoe Beinart and husband, Brad; son, Jonathan Alford; brother, Arthur Harrison; nephews, Ted and Thomas Harrison and niece, Nia Harrison.

            Trisagion prayers will be held on Friday, August 8, at 6:30pm at Earthman Funeral Directors-Hunter’s Creek located at 8303 Katy Freeway. The funeral will be held at Annunciation Greet Orthodox Cathedral at 10:30am Saturday, August 9, officiated by Annunciation Greek Orthodox clergy. Interment will follow after the service at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer.

            In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her honor to the National Kidney Foundation.

 

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HENRIETTA GUILLORY ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 16 April 2004

 

            Mrs. Henrietta Guillory Alfred, age 96, of Beaumont, passed away April 12, 2004 at Green Acres Nursing home. Funeral services is at 10:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church on Friday with a visitation from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. at the church also. Burial will be held at Live Oak Cemetery.

            She is survived by three sons, Tommy (Rose) Guillory, Leslie (Carol) Guillory both of Beaumont and Burley (Beverly) Guillory of Houston; two daughters, Josephine (Weldon) Babino and Martha Stewart both of Beaumont, twenty two grandchildren twenty six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alcide Guillory and her second husband, Dave Alfred and also one daughter, Ella Louse and a son, Clayton Guillory....

 

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HENRY ALFONSO ALFORD

 

WASHINGTON TIMES

Washington, DC—20 April 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995

 

            Henry Alfonso Alford, 29, a Washington native who served in Operation Desert Storm, died in a car accident April 16 in Killeen, Texas.

            Mr. Alford was born in the District and grew up in Alexandria, where he attended T.C. Williams High School. After graduating, he entered the Army.

            He served two tours of duty in Germany and was in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. He was transferred to Fort Hood in Killeen in November.

            Survivors include his wife, Bette Bates Alford of Killeen; a son, Maurice, 10; a daughter, Phyllicia, 3; his parents, James Archer Alford II and Lois Alford of Alexandria; a brother, James Archer Alford III of Germany; and a sister, Joyce A. Alford of Maryland.

            Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

 

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HENRY EDEN “HANK” ALFORD, JR.

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 January 2005

 

 

            Henry (Hank) Eden Alford, Jr (Grandpa) 86, was called home by his Savior on 1/17/05, with his family at his side.

            Preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Carrington Alford and father, Henry Eden Alford, Sr.

            Born on July 12, 1918 in Texarkana, Texas, he was raised in suburban Redcut.

            Grandpa is survived by daughters Connie S. Alford, Sharon D. and husband, Melvin Hogan, son, Pete and wife, Naina Alford and special friend, Ms. Argie Gray. He has 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

            Grandpa is a member of the Arabian Temple of Houston and served in the U.S. Airforce during WWII.

            The family will receive friends for his celebration of life at Rosewood Funeral Home of Humble, Texas on Tuesday, 1/18/05, from 5 to 7 P.M. Memorial services will be held at Rosewood at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 1/19//05. Graveside services will be Thursday, 10 A.M. at Rosehill Cemetery in Texarkana, Texas....

 

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TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Wednesday, 19 January 2005

 

            Henry E. “Hank” Alford, 86, of Houston died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at his home.

            Mr. Alford was born July 12, 1918, in Texarkana, Texas. He was a retired insurance agent, a member of Abiding Word Lutheran Church, Houston, and an Air Force veteran of World War II.

            Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Connie Alford and Sharon and Melvin Hogan of Houston; one son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Naina Alford of Houston; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

            Services will be 10 a.m. today in Houston. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Cemetery.... Burial will be under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.

 

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HENRY P. ALFORD, SR.

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 3 December 1998

 

            Services for the Rev. Henry P. Alford Sr. of Longview will be held at noon Saturday, Dec 5 at Galilee Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Jordan Valley Memorial Park, directed by Citizens Funeral Home.

            The Rev. Alford, a member of Galilee Baptist Church, was a minister. He died Nov 26, 1998 at a Houston Hospital. He is survived by six daughters and four sons in law, Claudine and Artis Simon, Irene Alford, Pearl and Elyah Bryant, Elsie D. Johnson, Bessie and Freddie Miller and Judy and Joe Mayo; seven sons and five daughters in law; John and Inez Alford, Henry P. Alford Jr., Ben and Willie Alford, Willie M. and Shirley Alford, Robert and Boomsong Alford, Eluster Alford and Emmanuel and Carolyn Alford.

 

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HERBERT BRUCE ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 May 2010

 

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            H. Bruce Alford died peacefully Saturday morning, May 8, 2010, in his 88th year, following a battle with cancer.

            Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary of University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive, the Rev. Dr. Alan Lobaugh, senior associate minister, officiating. Visitation: Family and friends will be received in the church's “Gallery” area after the service.

            Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice, in his memory, is suggested.

            Born Sept. 12, 1921, in Speegleville, Herbert Bruce Alford was the son of Leonard Judge Alford and Sybil Perry Alford. He came to Fort Worth in 1939 to attend Texas Christian University, where he played football. Bruce was the MVP of the 1942 Orange Bowl and a recipient of the Dan Rogers Award.

            Shortly after marrying Doris Marie Rogers in 1942, Bruce left to serve in the Second World War as an officer in the Army Air Corps where he flew 25 missions over Europe. At war's end Mr. Alford returned home and completed his degree at TCU and went on to play six seasons in the NFL where he was an All-Pro.

            Following his career as a player, he became a referee and officiated Super Bowls II, VII and IX. Off the gridiron, Bruce was a small business owner and a member of University Christian Church where he was president of the church's board. He was president of the TCU Letterman's Association and was a leader in several community organizations.

            Bruce will be remembered as a “pillar of the Fort Worth community” and as an inspiring and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

            Survivors: In addition to his wife of 67 years, Doris Rogers Alford, Bruce is survived by his children, H. Bruce Alford Jr. and his wife, Carole, G. Bradley Alford, John E. Forestner and Brenda Alford Leonard and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Brent Alford and Alex and Ted Leonard; brother, Rex Alford; and nieces and nephews and their families.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herbert Bruce Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

 

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HERBERT M. ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 24 April 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Herbert M. Alford, age 52, of Houston ended his walk of life Friday morning April 17, 1998.

            He is survived by his wife, three daughters and sons-in-law Bridgette, Williams Bowers, Renetta, Richard Mitchell, Georgia, Charles Jones, all of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren Johnathon, Satara, Treveon, Tremond, Tyeshia, Xavier, all of Houston and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Wake Friday, April 24, 1998 Taft Harris. Homegoing Saturday, April 25, 1998 in Christ Way Temple Baptist Church, 1508 Mt. Olive St., Brenham, Texas. Arrangements entrusted to: Taft Harris Funeral Home, 407 Burleson St., P. O. Bo 352, Brenham, Texas 77834 (409) 836-2952.

 

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HERBERT “PEANUT” ALFRED, JR.

 

TIMES-PICAYUNE

New Orleans, LA—1 September 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004, incorrectly with Louisiana obituaries

 

            Herbert “Peanut” Alfred Jr., an employee of Red Roof Inn Hotel of Houston, died Wednesday of a heart attack at Memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston. He was 40. Mr. Alfred was born in New Orleans and lived in Houston for the past 24 years. He attended Jones Hight School in Houston. He was an Army veteran.

            Survivors include his wife, Michelle Jones; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Ballet; three sisters, Bonita Garrison, Oneida Ballet and Antoinette Williams; and his great-grandfather, Peter Hicks.

            A funeral will be held today at 11am at Davis Mortuary, 6820 West Bank Expressway, Marrero.... Burial will be in Bright Star Cemetery in Marrero.

 

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HERMAN LEE ALFORD

Uncle of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—26 March 1976

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Herman L. Alford, 63, of Route 1, Lufkin. Services 1 p.m. Saturday in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial Fielders Cemetery. Born at Center, Texas, June 22, 1912 and died Wednesday afternoon in a Houston hospital following an extended illness. Resident of Houston for 26 years and lived in Angelina County for seven years. Retired Insurance Agent. Member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

            Survivors; Wife, Linnie Lee, Lufkin; sons Donald E., Capistrano Beach, Calif., Marlin L. of Garland, R.L. of La Porte, Dale and Ronald both of Spring; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Wilcox, Mrs. A.T. Moes Moses, both of Houston, Mrs. Ollie Alexander, Center, Mrs. Gertie Arney, Wells; 11 grandchildren; number of nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Linie Lee Alford, and his mother, Mary Mahaley Simmons Alford, in this compilation.

            Herman Lee Alford was the son of Julius Isadore Alford and Mary Mahaley Simmons. Ethel Wilcox was the mother of Helen Steele, AAFA #0904.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Henry Lee 1912 TX1, Julius Isadore 1866 LA2, Joseph W. 1816 LA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.

 

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HETTIE DEARMAN ALFORD

 

LIGHT & CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—19 May 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Funeral services for Mrs. Hettie Alford, age 63, of Route 2, Box 268, Joaquin, were held at 2 p.m. May 10 in Mangum Chapel with burial in the Jackson Cemetery….

            Mrs. Alford died Sunday in Center Memorial Hospital.

            She was born June 5, 1925 in Louisiana, the daughter of Charles William Dearman and Rena Harriet Smith Dearman.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker.

            She married Sam Truitt Alford and he survives her.

            Also surviving are a daughter and son–in–law, Kathy and Ken Thompson of Valrico, Fla.; sons and daughters–in–law, Sam C. and Charlotte Alford of Athens and Fred E. and Sharon Alford of Conroe; four grandchildren, Lori, Julie, Amy and Patrick; her mother, Rena Harriet Dearman Crouse of Mansfield, La.; three sisters, Virgie Dearman of Hot Springs, Ark., Helen Besselan of Diamond Bar, Calif., and Katherine Wixen of Ocean Side, Calif.; and five brothers, Mallory Dearman of Corpus Christi, Tim Dearman of Las Vegas, Nev., Charles Dearman of Mansfield, Freddie B. Dearman of Freeport and Billy Dearman of Logansport.

            Pallbearers were Darrell Alford, Tommy Alford, Ronald Miller, Carl Addison, Britt Dearman, Scott Dearman, Rick Gimsley and Bill Dearman.

            Honorary pallbearers were Mallory Dearman, Tim Dearman, Charles Dearman, Freddie Dearman, Billy Dearman and Freddie Joe Alford.

            Mangum Funeral Home of Center directed the arrangements.

 

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HIAWATHA ANN SIKES HALLFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Monday, 25 December 2006

 

 

MIDLAND [Midland Co.]—Hiawatha Ann Hallford, 71, of Midland, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 at the Hospice House Facility in Odessa.

            A celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the First United Methodist Church....

            She was born on Aug. 15, 1935, to Orby and Thelma Sikes in Fisk, Texas. Hiawatha married Baker Hallford on Sept. 1, 1954, in Portales, N.M.

            She grew up in Talpa, Texas, and attended school there. Hiawatha loved the water and spent lots of time on the lake fishing and water skiing. She was a member of the Ranchland Hills Ladies Golf Association and the First United Methodist Church. Most of all she loved her family and her grandkids who called her “NaNoo”.

            Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Baker Hallford of Midland; a son Mike Hallford and wife Brenda of Granbury; a daughter, Toni Drake and husband Roy of Midland; four grandchildren, Michael and Lani Hallford, Noah and Mindy Holland, Mallory Ann Drake, and Sydney Drake; a brother, Don Sikes and wife Beth of Lubbock; sisters Nita Mathis of Lamesa and Patsy Hudgins and husband Roger of Forsan; brother Ronnie Sikes and wife Sandi of Houston; two great-grandchildren, Victoria Fairchild and Dylan Fairchild; and one expectant great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jeanette Brooks; and her mother and father-in-law, the Rev. Johnny and Shirley Hallford.

            The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Jennifer Therwhanger and the staff of Home Hospice and Hospice House for their love and care.

            The family suggests donations be made to Home Hospice and the Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761, or to a charity of your choice.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at npwelch.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Shirley Baker Hallford, in this compilation.

 

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HILMA RUTH ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 April 2007

 

            Hilma Ruth Alford, 86, of Kirbyville died April 16, 2007, E.E. Stringer Funeral Home, Kirbyville.

 

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HOLLIS WILTON ALFORD

AAFA #0196

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 October 1998

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

JOAQUIN—Hollis Wilton Alford, 76, of Hemphill, a retired teacher, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998, at Lufkin Memorial Hospital.

            Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Truitt Chapel with the Revs. Ronald Baker, Douglas Alford and Robert Shaddock officiating. Burial will be at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Arrangements by Starr Funeral Home Inc.

            He was born in Keltys and moved to Hemphill 30 years ago from Corpus Christi. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

            SURVIVORS: Wife, Arliene Alford of Hemphill; sons, Roy L. Alfred [sic] of Conroe [AAFA #0208] and David E. Alford of Alto [AAFA #0615]; brothers, Roy C. Alford of Gardendale and Douglas L. Alford of Graham [AAFA #0204].

 

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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 October 1998

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Hollis Wilton Alford, 76, of Hemphill died Oct. 2 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital in Lufkin.

            Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Truitt Chapel in Joaquin with cremation at Haven of Rest Crematory in Beaumont under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill.

            A native of Keltys and a former resident of Corpus Christi, he lived in Hemphill 30 years and was a retired school teacher for the Hemphill Independent School District. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

            Survivors include his wife, Arliene Alford of Hemphill; sons, Roy L. Alford [AAFA #0208] of Conroe and David E. Alford [AAFA #0615] of Alto; brothers, Roy C. Alford of Gardendale and Douglas L. Alford [AAFA #0204] of Graham; and nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hollis W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Dec 1921, last residence Hemphill, Sabine Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Arliene Ferguson Alford; grandson Mitchell Lee Alford; and brother Douglas Lee Alford (AAFA #0204) in this compilation.

            Hollis was the son of Elton Clyde Alford and Viola Sawyer. Elton was the son of Julius Caesar Alford and Melissa Anderson.

            Hollis and Arliene were regulars at AAFA meetings as long as his health would permit. Those who were at the meetings in Houston, TX, Jackson, MS, or Destin, FL will remember them. They were registered for the St. Francisville meeting but had to cancel. It was the same for the Richmond, VA meeting, but sons Roy and Dave did attend as they had at previous meetings. Wife Arliene and sons have remained active in AAFA, but Hollis will be missed.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Hollis Wilton 1921 TX1, Elton Clyde 1894 TX2, Julius Caesar 1864 TX3, Marmaduke 1833 AL4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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HORACE ALFRED

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 13 December 2007

 

 

            Mr. Horace Alfred Sr. age 80, passed Thursday December 6, 2007. Wake services will be held Thursday December 13, from 6-9pm at the Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday December 14, 2007 at 11:00am., in the Titus and Timothy Barnes Cathedral Chapel at the Carl Barnes Funeral Home…. Friendship Baptist Church. Interment-Houston National Cemetery.

 

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HUBERT PERSHING ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Clarksville, Red River Co., TX—1942

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

            The body of Hubert P. Alford of Clarksville, who was serving with the navy when he lost his life in the summer of 1942 in the South Pacific, arrived back home Thursday afternoon aboard a Texas & Pacific train, from the Ft. Worth Quartermaster Depot, to which it had been forwarded from San Francisco.

            Jolley-Weaver Funeral Home took charge at the train. The remains were taken to the Home to remain until funeral time Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Claude Martin, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment will be at Fairview.

            Pall bearers will be Calvin Brannan, Weslie Sweeden, Pete Holly, Jack Shirley, Sherman Martin and Monroe Cornet. Military rites will be observed.

            Hubert P. Alford, 25, son of Mrs. Katie Alford of Clarksville, the first Red River County boy to be killed in World War II, died from injuries received when the Japanese sank the USS Colhoun on August 15, 1942. Alford was a member of the crew of the USS Colhoun, serving as a machinist mate. The ship was sunk after it had reached safety on Guadacanal, early in the Solomon campaign. The first announcement of the loss of the USS Colhoun came over the radio on the night of September 5, with the statement that the next of kin of all who lost their lives had been notified. On September 25, Mrs. Alford was officially notified of the death of her son.

            Alford was born January 15, 1918, at Annona [Red River Co., TX]. He attended school at Sherry, Aikin Grove and Clarksville. He enlisted in the army before the war and served his enlistment period at Fort Frances E. Warren, Wyoming. Following his release he returned to Clarksville and within a few weeks volunteered for service in the navy. He underwent training at Norfolk, Va., being assigned to the USS Rogers. The Rogers was turned over to the British on a later date and the crew was turned over to the S.S.S. Colhoun. Subsequently the USS Rogers was sunk by the German fleet. Alford’s last visit home was on December 7, when he arrived in Clarksville on a furlough and found an order awaiting his arrival here commanding his return to duty immediately.

            He was awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart, for extraordinary service in both the army and navy. Three of his brothers served overseas during the war, two escaping injuries. They were Horace Alford, with the army, who was injured twice in New Guinea; Travis Alford, with the marines; and Coy Alford, with the army.

            Survivors are: Mrs. Katie Alford, mother, three sisters and four brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Lucille Tilghman, Wichita Falls; Mrs. Mack Brewer, Clarksville; and Miss Edith Alford, Clarksville. Brothers are: Norris Alford, Grand Prairie; Travis Alford, Clarksville; Horace Alford, Clarksville; and Coy Alford, Clarksville.

 

AAFA NOTES: Hubert was the son of William Henry Alford (6 March 1884 - 11 February 1936) and Katie Belle Childress (10 July 1882 - 23 April 1950).

            See the obituaries of his brothers Norris Norwood Alford and Travis Elmer Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            His lineage: Hubert Pershing 1918 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.

 

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HUGH ALLEN ALFORD

 

BIG THICKET MESSENGER

Rye, Liberty Co., TX—Monday, 13 September 2004

 

            Graveside services for Hugh Allen Alford Jr., 82, were held Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at Houston National Cemetery in Houston.

            He was born January 22, 1922 in Tugalu, Mississippi, the son of Hugh and Mary Courtney Alford Sr. He served in the Army during World War II, having attained the rank of Corporal. He enlisted on August 26, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was discharged on December 8, 1945 in McKinney.

            Mr. Alford died Monday, August 30, at his residence in Livingston.

            Cochran Funeral Home, Livingston, was in charge of arrangements.

 

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HURST JUSTICE ALFORD

Great-grandfather of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—16 October 1902

 

            At his home near Rockdale H.J. Alford died last Saturday after an illness of only a few days.

            Mr. Alford was a popular independent candidate for Constable and one of our best citizens. He leaves a wife and several children besides a number of brothers, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. Milam County can ill afford to lose such citizens as Mr. Alford.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: Hurst was born 23 June 1852 in AL. He married 28 June 1878 in Milam Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; his children Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, Alice Delany Alford Kyle, and Ida Louvinia Alford Keen; his grandchildren Clarence Ewin Alford, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford, Edith Alford, Emery Oliver Alford, Ida Lucille Alford, John Thomas Alford, Lee Hurst Alford, Luther Woodrow Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, Wilburne Sessions Alford, and Willene Alford; and his siblings siblings Emma Frances Alford Carter, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, Moses Thomas Alford, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Hurst Justice 1852 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.

 

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IDA LOUVINIA ALFORD KEEN

Great-Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Pete Keen and Ida Louvinia Alford on their wedding day

Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—1 March 1917

 

            Mrs. Pete Keen, wife of one of the most prominent farmers of the county, died at her home in the Oak Hill neighborhood south of town yesterday afternoon [Feb 28] at 2:00 o’clock, after a very short illness, starting with acute indigestion. Mrs. Keen was up and about the place, even at work in her garden we are told on Monday. Her sudden death was, of course a great shock to her family and friends, and The Reporter joins in the many expressions of sympathy being offered.

            The funeral will be conducted this afternoon, the burial taking place at the family burying ground on the Keen farm. The ladies of the Woodmen Circle will have charge of the obsequies, and the beautiful ritual of that order will be given at the grave. Decedent was a member of the Rockdale Circle.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; and her siblings Alice Delany Alford Kyle and Aaron Otto Burleson Alford in this compilation.

            Her husband’s obituary, which includes the names of their children:

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, Texas—_____ September 1953

 

            Funeral service for Pete Keen, resident of the section for seventy-five years were held Friday afternoon from the chapel of Phillips and Luckey funeral home. Rev. H.E. Crone of Mesquite, a former pastor of Rockdale Christian Church officiated and burial was made in the Keen private burial ground..

            Mr. Keen died at 1 a.m. Thursday from injuries he received the day before when dragged by a mule. He had been working on his farm in the Oak Hill community. An account of the accident was given in last week’s paper. The large crowd attending the service and the floral tributes which were embanked around the casket attested the high esteem in which this good citizen was paid.

            Born August 28, 1870 in the state of Illinois, Pete Keen was a boy of eight years when his parents, Levi and Sarah Keen came to Texas locating near Rockdale, and for 75 years has lived within a short distance of this city.

            Since a young man, his interests were in farming and cattle raising. Mr. Keen was married in 1902 to Miss Ida Alford. His wife preceded him in death, February 28, 1917, leaving a young family of five children for whom the father continued to keep the home ties intact and devotedly guided them to manhood and womanhood.

            Mr. Keen became converted and united with the Forest Grove Christian Church in August 1902 and was baptized by C.S. Watson the following month. He was made a deacon on the first board. The church was established in 1898 in the Oak Hill Community and was reorganized in Forest Grove in 1902 and was dedicated in 1903. Pete Keen remained a leader of this church throughout the years and was faithful in every charge entrusted to him. He was the last living member of the original church board, and when the 60th dedication of Forest Grove Church was celebrated recently, Mr Keen was given recognition and honorable mention. He was a friend of people in all walks of life and will be missed in not only his home but by the entire community.

            There survives three sons, Lawrence, Pete Jr, and Lee Keen of Rockdale, two daughters Mrs. Inez Greenwood, Mrs. Alice Holliman, and a sister, Mrs. J.H. Franklin also of Rockdale, 11 grandchildren and also a sister San Gabriel, California.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Ida Louvinia 1881 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.

 

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IDA LUCILLE ALFORD YOUNG

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ August 1990

 

            Funeral services for Lucille Young, 71, were held at 10 am Monday, Aug 27, in Forest Grove Christian Church with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Minister Dennis Smith of Forest Grove Christian Church officiated. Mrs. Young died Saturday morning, Aug 25, at Scott and White Hospital, Temple, after a long illness. She was a lifelong Rockdale resident.

            She was born July 27, 1919 in Rockdale to Mr. and Mrs. Emory J. (Annie Matthews) Alford. She and Nathaniel Lee Young were married Feb 11, 1938, in Rockdale. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband on Feb 9, 1987.

            Survivors include her mother, Annie Alford; two sons, Barkley Lee Young, and James Roy Young; a daughter Carolyn Ann Drummond; three brothers, Jack Alford, Emery Alford, and Billy Alford; four sisters, Mary Lee Harris, Annie Mae McKee, Carrie Guthrie and Dixie Cleveland; also six grandchildren, Daryl Young, Lori Schwartz, Gina Newman, Wendy Valdez, Dee Ann Estlack and Marc Young. Pallbearers were Zeke Young, Johnny Young, Robert Cleveland, Kenny Harris, Charles Alford and Paul Johnson. Mrs Young was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church. Phillips and Luckey-Rockdale.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; and her siblings Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Clarence U. “Jack” Alford, and Emory Oliver Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Ida Lucille 1919 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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IDA MAE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 October 2007

 

 

            Ida Mae Alford, 71, passed away September 27, 2007.... Services will be at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 3401 Jeanetta Rd, Houston, Tx. 77063.... Interment—Paradise North Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 March 1936.

 

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ILA JANICE CLARK ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—_____ August, 2001

 

PALESTINE—Services for Janice Alford, 71, Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel, Palestine, with Dr. Tom Rousseau officiating.

            Burial will be in Starr Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford died Aug. 8 in a Palestine hospital.

            She was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Anderson County to the late Cody Shaver and Jewel Etta Starr Clark. She was a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit of Memorial Hospital for 25 years, and a member of Swanson Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by stepmother, Loreta Shaver in 1998.

            Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Adrian Alford, Palestine; daughter, Carla Cubstead, Palestine; sons, Darrell Alford, Palestine, and Allen Alford, Blue Ridge; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Adrian Garrett Alford, in this compilation.

 

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IMO GENE WALLACE ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 18 April 2001

 

            Mrs. Imo Gene Alford, 76, of 1510 W. Saner, died Saturday [April 14] at Methodist Hospital.

            Services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Lamar & Smith Chapel with burial in Restland Memorial Park.

            She was executive secretary of the Oak Cliff Lions Club for 25 years. She was also a member of Cliff Temple Baptist Church.

            Survivors include her husband, Al Alford of Dallas; a son Harold Archer of Syracuse, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Norris of Aledo and Mrs. Donna Sears of Hurst; two brothers, Witt O. Wallace of Chicago and Dewey Wallace of Palm Springs, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666, reports that Imo Gene Alford is listed in most of the Dallas City Directories from 1944-1957 as the wife of Price, Price A. or Price L. Alford.

 

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INA CATHERINE ALFORD ALLEN

 

GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS

Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—17 November 2005

 

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            Ina Catherine Alford Allen(Cat), 57, passed on to glory Thursday, November 10, 2005, after a lengthy illness at Mainland Center Hospital.

            A visitation will be held Thursday, November 17, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 I-45, Texas City. Funeral services will be Friday, November 18, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. W. W. Jackson, Jr. officiating.

            She is survived by her devoted husband, Mr. Alvin Allen; two daughters, LaFaunda and Roshawn Allen; step-daughter, Rhonda Allen (Breck) Walker; grandchildren, Jahary Britton, Shirleysha Crecor, Creshawn Hall, Isaiah Allen and Christopher Hall; sisters, Bertha Bester, Bobbie Garrett, Royanne (Benny) Hinton, Joyce (Jet Arthur) Johnson; three brothers, Earl (Iretha) Alford, Lonnie (Josie) Alford and Ronald Douglas (Doris) Alford, all of Galveston County; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Alford of Poplarville, Mississippi, Jeweline Allen of Texas City, Helen (Solomon) Ware of Lake Providence, Louisiana, Estella (Ernest) Jackson, Rosetta (Jesse) Rodgers, Ruby (Benjamin) Walker, Louisa Threats, Octavia Allen, Juanita (Sheldon) Walker, Alice Allen, and Doris Allen all of Warren, Ohio; brother-in-law, Louis (Renee’) Allen; and a host of dedicated nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

 

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INEZ ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Friday, 9 September 2005

 

            Services for Inez Alford will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Galilee Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Citizens Funeral Home....

 

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INICE “SUG” JACKSON ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 September 2005

 

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            Inice “Sug” Alford, 89, of Amarillo, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

            Mrs. Alford was born on March 22, 1916, in Vinson, Okla., to Joe and Ida Jackson. She was a homemaker.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Alford; a daughter, Peggy Koetting; a son, Charlie Alford; and a son-in-law, Joe Meyer.

            Survivors include three daughters, JoAnn Meyer of Adrian, Eula Bax and husband, Jim, of Amarillo and Linda Robinson and husband, Dickie, of Vega; two sons, Lawson Alford and wife, Pat, of Memphis and Larry Alford and wife, Shannon, of Claude; a brother, Jackie Jackson of Waco; 23 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.

            The family suggests memorials be to Meals on Wheels of Amarillo, 219 W Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101 or the American Heart Association, 6605 W. I-40 Building A6, Amarillo, TX 79106.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Charlie Alford in this compilation.

 

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IRENE GIRTUDE CRAWFORD ALVORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 6 April 2001

 

HEREFORD [Deaf Smith Co.]—Irene Girtude Alvord, 88, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001. Graveside services will be held on Saturday in Tye Cemetery at Tye. Arrangements were by Rix Funeral Directors.

            Mrs. Alvord was born on January 31, 1913, in Powderly, to Lemuel and Tempie Crawford. She married Marshall Newell Alvord on December 10, 1932 in Lamar County.

            Survivors include a daughter, Jean Watts of Hereford; a brother, R.W. Crawford of Abilene; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

 

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IRENE SMITH ALFORD

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Saturday, 25 October 2003

 

            Irene Alford, 85, of Texarkana, Texas, died on Thursday, October 23, 2003, in a local hospital.

            Mrs. Alford was born on September 25, 1918, in Eagle Pass, Texas. She was retired from the Houston Water Department and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.

            Survivors include a son, David (Janet) Alford of Dallas; a daughter, Diana (Bevins) Raulston of Dallas; brothers, Robert Smith of Texarkana and Charles Smith of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Kelly Starr Ducotey of Conroe, Texas, Philip Suter of Dallas, David Kent Alford of The Colony, Texas, and John Christian Alford of Coppell, Texas; and six great-grandchildren.

            Her husband, Harold Alford, preceded her in death.

            Services were held on Monday at Highland Park Baptist Church. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park. East Funeral Home of Moores Lane was in charge of arrangements.

 

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IRIS LENORA ALFORD

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 4 July 2003

 

            Iris Lenora Alford an employee with the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District and a Baptist died July 2, 2003. She was 74.

            Survivors include two daughters Elaine Martin of Odem and Sandra Hiller of Corpus Christi; four sons Larry Alford of Kyle Bobby and Delbert Alford both of Corpus Christi and Martin Alford of Longview; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. July 5 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Burial will be at 4 p.m. July 5 in Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Sandra Alford Hiller in this compilation.

 

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IVA IRENE STAIMBACK ALFORD BUSBY

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 October 1997

 

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TYLER—Services for Iva Irene Alford Busby, 80, Tyler, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home, Whitehouse.

            Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

            Mrs. Busby died Sept. 29 in a Tyler hospital.

            She was born July 4, 1917, in Bullard. She was a housewife and member of Lighthouse Assembly of God.

            Survivors include sons, Samuel Alford, and William Alford, both of Lake Palestine, and Ronny Alford, Tyler; daughters, Lucille Davis, Arlington, Hazel Mason, Tyler, and Delores Head, Texarkana; brother O.J. Staimback, Longview; sisters, Melba Abbott and Leona Clymore, both of Tyler, and Juanita Peavey, Hodge, La.; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

            Grandsons will be pallbearers.

            Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to Glenwood Baptist Church.

 

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J.C. “AL” ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 6 April 2009

 

            Services for J.C. “Al” Alford, 79, of Lake Cherokee, will be 10 a.m. today, April 6, 2009, at Trinity Baptist Church in Lakeport. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. Alford died April 2, 2009, at a Longview nursing facility.

            Born November 23, 1929, in Walton County, Fla., he was an agent for Ministers Life Insurance Co. and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Delores Alford; and children, Ronnie Alford, Bruce Alford, Steven Alford, Greg Hurst, Tim Hurst, Sheila Waldrop and Sheree Collins.

            A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records are not yet available.

            J.C. was the son of John D. Alford and his second wife, Alice O. Lindsey.

            His lineage: J.C. 1929 FL1, John D. 1862 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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J.T. ALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 October 2000

 

RISING STAR [Eastland Co.]—J.T. Alford, 81, died Sunday, October 8, 2000, at his home. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Higginbotham Funeral Chapel…. Burial will be in the Amity Cemetery, directed by Higginbotham Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford was born in the Holder Community. He married Lillian Neie in 1939 and had lived in the Rising Star area all his life. He was a farmer and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Lillian, of Rising Star; two sons, Ronald Alford of Rising Star, Larry Alford of San Marcos; two daughters, Judy Green of Rising Star, Mary Chesler of League City; three brothers, Grady Alford of May, James Alford of Ft. Worth, Charles Alford of Glen Rose; three sisters, Vance McDaniels of May, Billie Huddleston of Sidney, Betty Schlemmer of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.T. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Nov 1918.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Charles Alford, Sr., and W.B. Alford in this compilation.

 

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JACK B. ALFORD

 

EL PASO TIMES

El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—_____ May 2006

 

            Alford, Jack B., 82, Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today at Sunset F.H. Northeast. Funeral Service: 1:15 p.m. May 4, 2006 at the same funeral home. Interment: Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.

            Survived by wife Brigitte Alford, sons Andrew, Jack & John, daughter Silvia Carbajal, brother John Gordon Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            Jack B. Alford’s memorial at FindAGrave.com lists his birth date as 31 July 1923 and death date as 30 Apr 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

 

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JACK DEMPSEY ALFORD

 

ShelbyCountyToday.com

Shelby Co., TX—28 October 2009

 

            Jack Dempsey Alford, 76, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his home. He was born October 7, 1933 in Center to Pierce Jones and Lucille Belrose Jernigan Jones. Mr. Alford served in the US Army and was of the Baptist faith.

            Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2009 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Mike Fodge and Bro. R. B. Elumbaugh officiating.

 

He is survived by :

Sons:   Frank Davis & wife Dobber of Joaquin

            W.C. [Willie Carl] Alford & wife Paula of Joaquin

Sisters:

            Bobbie Miller Key of Orange, California
            Frances Reynolds of Center
            Miriam Jernigan of Center

Brothers:
            Clyde Johnson of Arkansas
            John Johnson of Missouri
            John R. Adams of Center

 

Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Five Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren;

 

Preceded in death by:

            Son, Shannon Alford

            Daughter, Faith Register

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent to at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack Dempsey Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Center, Shelby Co., TX.

 

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JACK MCLENNAN ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 25 April 2009

 

            Alford, Jack McLennan—Born 6/26/1918 in McLennan Crossing, TX. Passed away on 4/22/09.

            Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Fern Alford, son Jimmy Alford, daughter Sara Guinn, sister Mary Sykes and brother Bill Alford.

            Served in the Marines in WW II.

            Survived by 3 children, Donna Newton and husband Jim, Loy Bo Alford and wife Doretta, Sheila Freeman; son in law WE Guinn; sister, Betty Brown; 8 grandchildren and 13 great children.

            Visitation Sunday from 3-6pm at Laurel Land. Graveside will be Monday, 4/27/09 at 11:30am, Laurel Land Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society www.acs.org or the Alzheimer Association www.alz.org.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack McLennan Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Doris Fern McClister Alford, and daughter Sara Lynn Alford Guinn in this compilation.

            From AAFA records: Jack McLennan Alford married Doris Fern McClister in Bosque Co., TX, on 9 June 1940.

            There is a McLennan Crossing Road in Woodway (near Waco), McLennan Co., TX.

 

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JACK SHANNON ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—27 December 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

            Jack Shannon Alford, 21, of Joaquin died Monday in an automobile accident near Center.

            Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Word of Faith Church in Haslan with burial at Alford Cemetery in Joaquin under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home in Center.

            A native of Texas and a lifelong resident of Joaquin, he was a radio announcer for KDET radio in Center.

            Survivors include his parents, Jack and Jean Alford of Joaquin; a sister, Faith Register of Logansport, La.; brothers, Frank Davis and Dub Alford, both of Joaquin; and grandparents, Doris Lovell of Joaquin and Lucille Jernigan of Center.

 

In another article:

 

LIGHT & CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—Friday, 29 December 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

            Funeral services for Jack Shannon Alford, 21, of Joaquin, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at Word of Faith Outreach Center in Haslam…. Interment followed at the Alford Cemetery near Joaquin.

            Mr. Alford died Monday, Dec. 25, in an auto accident.

            He was the son of Jack and Jean Lovell Alford of Joaquin, born Sept. 13, 1968. He was a radio announcer for KDET/KLCR in Center.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his parents; one sister, Faith Register of Logansport, La.; two brothers, Frank Davis and Dub Alford, both of Joaquin; and his grandmothers, Doris Lovell of Joaquin and Lucille Jernigan of Center.

            Pallbearers were James P. Wilson, David Jacobs, Dan Dellinger, Rob D. Champlin, Keith Windham and E.J. Barber.

            Mangum Funeral Home in Center directed the arrangements.

 

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JACK WARD ALFORD

Uncle of George Sanford, AAFA #1067

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—Monday, 18 August 1986

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

HUGHES SPRINGS [Cass Co.]—Graveside services for Jack Ward Alford, 75, of Avinger will be 10 a.m. Monday at Avinger Cemetery.... Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford died Friday [Aug 15] in a Linden [Cass Co.] nursing home.

            He was a member of the Avinger United Methodist Church and Woodmen of the World.

            Survivors include a son, Roy Jack of Russellville, Ark.; two brothers, William B. and Jimmy Young, both of Avinger; a sister, Nina Sanford of Avinger, and Leah Andrews of Dallas.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Jack’s siblings Joseph Kemp Alford, Leah Alford Andrews, and Jimmie Young Alford in this compilation.

            Jack was the son of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young. George was the son of Julius Caesar Alford.

 

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JACOB HARRIS ALFORD, SR.

Father of Michael D. Alford, AAFA #0581, and Jacob Harris Alford, Jr., AAFA #1262

Brother of Murray Luther “Plug” Alford, AAFA #0236; Betty Alford Davis, AAFA #0223; Vesta Edna Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233; Dorothy Alford, AAFA #0234; and Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235

 

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

New Orleans, LA—Sunday, 17 May 2002

 

            Jacob Harris Alford, Sr., 89, a current resident of Sugar Land, TX and a former resident of New Orleans, LA, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Hospital in Texas.

            He was born in Raceland, La, was a retired boilermaker - Local No. 37, worked at Todd Shipyards, and had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church in New Orleans.

            He is survived by his two sons, one daughter and one daughter-in-law: Jacob H. Alford, Jr. of New Orleans, Mike and Stephanie Alford of Sugar Land, TX and Anna Alford of New Orleans; three sisters and one brother: Betty Davis of Ft. Worth, TX [AAFA #0223], Helen Cook of Dallas, TX, Dr. Dorothy Alford of Loma Linda, CA [AAFA #0234] and Howard Alford of San Anselmo, CA; five grandchildren: Elizabeth, Christopher, Steven, Brian and Gregory Alford.

            He was preceded in death by his parents: Anna Singer and Murray Luther Alford, Sr.; and siblings: Vesta Giddings [AAFA #0233], Josephine Carrigan [AAFA #0235], Murray Peter Alford, Arthur Alford, Murray L. Alford, Jr.[AAFA #0236] and Sarah Jane Rivers.

            Visitation will be at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA from 9:30 Am On Saturday, May 18, 2002, with religious services at 11:30 Am. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery will follow the services, 4800 Airline Highway, Metairie, LA.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jacob H. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 29 March 1913, last residence Sugar Land, Fort Bend Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his sister Vesta Edna Alford Giddings in this compilation. We published the obituaries of his brothers Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr. and Murray Peter Alford in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation; and his sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan in the California Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Jacob Harris 1913 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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JACOB LAUHON ALFORD

 

UNION COUNTY LEADER

Clayton, Union Co., NM—17 December 1942

From Deaths from Newspapers, Clayton Memorial Cemetery

 

            Alford, Jacob Lauhon b. 14 Oct 1866 Groesbeck [Limestone Co.], TX. d. 9 Dec 1942, Graham, TX; 76 yr 1 mo 16 da; coronary occlusion.

            Wife: Frances Belle Gould; d. 1926. Parents: J.L. Alford, b. LA and Sarah Ann Smith, b. TX.      Survived by 6 children: Mrs. Bern Parkinson, Graham, TX; Mrs. Ira Sefton, Pecos, NM; Mrs. Wade Boatwright; John D. Alford and Mrs. B.N. Cavis, Clayton, NM; Miss Mary Willa Alford, Lubbock, TX. Burial: 11 Dec 1942 Clayton Memorial Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Frances Belle Gould Alford, and his son John D. Alford, Sr., in the New Mexico Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Jacob Lauhon 1866 TX1, Jacob Lauhon 1834 LA2, Needham Judge 1789 NC3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.

 

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JACQUELINE MERLE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 August 2007

 

 

            Jacqueline Merle Alford went to be in the presence of the Lord, Sunday, July 29, 2007. She was a caring, loving, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to every one. She loved life itself and was a devoted servant of the Lord.

            Jacqueline was preceded in death by her oldest son, father, mother, and a sister. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Vernon L. Alford; her children, two daughters and a son; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

            A church service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 3, 2007 at Richey Street Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home....

 

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JAFFE LYNN ALFORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 25 January 2009

 

            Alford, Jaffe, 58, security guard, of San Angelo died Thursday. Services were held Saturday. Burial Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs.

 

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SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Sunday, 25 January 2009

 

SAN SABA—Jaffe Alford, 58, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. Services have passed. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home.

            Survivors include brothers Kim Alford of Midland and Grady Alford of Dallas; and sister Nancy Alford of Richardson.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Nelda Forestine Locklear Alford, in this compilation.

            From TX Births: Jaffe Lynn Alford, born Jan 10 1951, San Saba Co. TX, son of James Hampton Alford and Nelda Forestine Locklear.

 

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JAMES ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—15 October 2000

 

FORT WORTH—James Alford, 65, a retired security guard for Medical Plaza died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at his home.

            Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1901 Amanda St. Wake: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors.

            James was in the United States Army.

            Survivors: Mother, Ocie Bailey; stepchildren, Michael Crawford, Steven Fisher and Patricia Shelton; brothers, Monroe, Lewis, Dion, Max and Jeffery Alford; sisters, Bernice and Augustine Alford and Wanda Weaver; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.

 

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JAMES ALFORD

 

Merriman Cemetery

Ranger, Eastland Co., TX—_____ July 2005

www.findagrave.com

 

RANGER—James Alford, 87, of Ranger passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 in Eastland.

            Services were held Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Edwards Funeral Chapel, Rev. Jim Wright officiated. Burial followed at Merriman Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.

            James was born on February 18, 1918 in Ball Prairie to Benjamin Franklin and LM [Lula Mae McCown] Alford. He attended the Lone Cedar School in Eastland County. He married Carroll Reed in 1941 in Breckenridge. He was raised in the Ranger area and moved to Fort Worth in 1950 to work for General Dynamics. He moved back to Ranger in 1993.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jimmy Ray Alford; and 11 siblings.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Carroll Alford of Ranger; a son, Ronnie Alford and wife Vicki of Ranger; grandsons, Greg Alford and wife Donna of Ranger and R.J. Alford of Ranger; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren both of Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

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

            See the obituaries of his son Ronald Rex Alford; and his sister-in-law Sarah May Barber Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: James 1918 TX1, Benjamin Franklin 1882 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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JAMES CARNELL ALFORD

Cousin of Charles H. Alford, AAFA #0187

 

From book: Crawford, Helen Wooddell. NEWSPAPER OBITUARIES, CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEXAS. Jacksonville, TX: By the author, 1984.

 

No newspaper name

9 January 1967

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            J. Carnell Alford, 46, of Houston, former Jacksonville [TX] resident, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday in Methodist Hospital at Houston after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.

            Funeral services for Mr. Alford will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Renfro Memorial Chapel....

            Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery at Rusk.

            Mr. Alford was an accountant and had lived in Houston for about 14 years. He was formerly in partnership with Berl Richardson in the operation of Berl Cleaners in Jacksonville. Mr. Alford was born at Geneva near San Augustine and had lived in Jacksonville for about 30 years before moving to Houston.

            He was the son-in-law of Mrs. Jack Rogers of Jacksonville and the late Rev. Rogers.

            Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Doris Alford, Houston; two daughters, Mrs. David Farrington, Fort Worth, and Miss Lori Alford, 8, Houston; one sister, Mrs. George Schrader, Beaumont; three brothers, W.T. Alford, Houston; T.E. Alford, Silsbee; and Arthur Alford, Beaumont; and three grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: James Carnell Alford was born Aug 10 1920. He was one of seven children born to Thomas Ernest Alford and Minnie McCall.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: James Carnell 1920 TX1, Thomas Ernest 1879 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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JAMES D. ALFORD

 

ENNIS JOURNAL

Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—Friday, 30 January 2009

 

            James D. Alford, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Jan. 21, 2009.

            James was born in Ennis on April 17, 1932 to parents George and Teedy Haught Alford. He was reared in Ennis and attended Ennis Schools. He also lived in Dallas and Fort Worth. He was a truck driver for Cargill for 35 years.

            His main goal in life was to bring glory to the Lord, and help people along the way. He was a very faithful servant of God.

            He is survived by his son, Royce Alford and wife Becky of Richardson. One brother, George Alford of Pleasant Grove. Two sisters, Estelle Boling of Lake Worth and Billie Tubbs of Wortham, Texas. Six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by one son, Curtis Alford, and his parents.

.           Services were held on Saturday in Keever Chapel at 11 am. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Flora Belle Alford Jackson in this compilation.

 

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JAMES E. ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Friday, 15 January 2010

 

GILMER—Services for James E. Alford, 27, of Longview, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Parkview Baptist Church, with the Rev. J.C. Watkins, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Turner Bros. Mortuary. Mr. Alford died January 10, 2010, in Longview.

            Mr. Alford was born August 24, 1982, in Longview. Survivors include his parent, Dabbie Alford Booty; brother, Curtis Newhouse; and sisters, Simone Ballard, Jamie Ballard, Nicki Ballard, Connie Howard and Leticia Howard.

            Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. today, January 15, 2010, at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.

 

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JAMES EDMOND “SHORTY” ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 8 March 2002

 

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WEATHERFORD [Parker Co.]—James Edmond “Shorty” Alford, 68, a retired security officer for General Dynamics, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at his home.

            Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at White’s Chapel of Memories. Burial: Annetta Cemetery [Parker Co., TX]. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

            Memorials: Donations to the National Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.   James Edmond Alford was born June 27, 1933, in Parker County to Francis Alford and Mary Bell Alford. He was a lifelong resident of Parker County, a member of First Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

            James was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary Alford; brother, Richard Alford; and sister, Alma Nadine Alford.

            Survivors: Son, David Alford of Rockett; daughters, Linda Eadie and husband, Dan, of Weatherford and Sandie Morgan and husband Jerry, of Aledo; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tyler and Daniel Alford, Jerrod and Trevor Morgan and Dalton Eadie; brothers, Earnest Alford of Dennis, Clarence Alford of Grapevine, and John Alford of Thomasville, Ga.; and sister, Twila Ruth Rowell of Weatherford.

 

Photo from: http://teafor2.com/Annetta_ParCoTX.htm

 

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

            See the obituary of his brother Clarence Roy Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: James Edmond 1933 TX1, Francis Edmond 1900 TX2, Clarence Moss 1866 TN3, Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN4, Wiley 1783 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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JAMES FOREST ALFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 December 2007

 

 

            James F. Alford passed away December 2, 2007 at the age of 80. He was born in Houston, TX to Raphe and Anna Alford who preceded him in death. He was a 1949 graduate of Trinity University. James worked for International Harvester as an accountant for over 25 years then went to work for John Deere.

            He is survived by his wife of 55 years Bertha M. Alford; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Kilbane-Carr and William B. Carr; grandchildren, Brandon F. Kilbane, Daniel J. Kilbane, Maura M. Kilbane; and great grandson, Landon Kilbane.

            SERVICES: A visitation will be held from 5:00—7:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A church service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Coker United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Mission Burial Park North....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Dec 1926, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

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

            On the 1930 census in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, James F. Alford, age 3-3/12, is living with his parents, F. Ray Alford, 26, and Anna L. 26. All and their parents were born in TX.

            Texas Births lists the birth of Jas. Forest Alford on 8 Dec 1926 in Harris Co., the son of F.R. Alford and Auira Lou Sanford.

 

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JAMES F. ALFORD, JR.

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 6 January 2008

 

            James “Jim” F. Alford, Jr., 71, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at his residence. Jim was the owner of Jaco Tooling Products and a member of the Scottish Rite and Memorial Masonic Lodge #1298AF&AM.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, James F. Alford, Sr. and Nelcy Mae Chism; daughter Jennifer Alford; and brother-in-law Wilbert J. Galland.

            He leaves his loving wife Shelby; their children James Darren Alford, Cynthia Sharon McDonald and husband Barry, Lisa Louann Kaiser and husband Tommy Lee; grandchildren Jon McDonald, Joshua Blair, Cody Lee Kaiser, Michelle McDonald, Amanda McDonald, and Rachel Blair; a great-grandson Gavin McDonald; step-grandchildren Joshua Kaiser and Breanna Kaiser; sisters Merle Galland and Loucille Adams and husband Ronnie; brothers Clyde Chism and wife Pat and Mitch Chism and wife Betty; step-mother Pearl Alford; step-brother Tommy Burch and wife Linda; step-sister JoAnn Melton and husband Bob; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at San Jacinto Funeral Home from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Funeral services will begin at 5:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel…. Interment will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 7, 2008 in San Jacinto Memorial Park under the auspices of Memorial Lodge #1298 AF&AM….

 

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JAMES FRANKLIN “JAMIE” ALFORD

 

NEWS MESSENGER

Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 December 2008

 

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            SSG James “Jamie” Franklin Alford, 30, of Karnack passed away on Dec. 1, 2008, in Marshall. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Edwards, Rev. Jerry Jones and Rev. Judd Strawbridge officiating. Interment will follow in Yates Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Downs Funeral Home.

            James “Jamie” Franklin Alford was born on Nov. 2, 1978, in Paris, to John and Gail Alford. He attended Karnack ISD and lettered in football and track. Jamie was a member of Karnack Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outside, riding his horse Apachie, running, being on the lake or just walking in the woods.

            SSG James Alford entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 7, 1996, upon completion of Basic, Infantry & Airborne Training at Ft. Benning, Ga., he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, N.C., where he completed Special Forces training and received his Green Beret then transferred to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Ft. Campbell, Ky. He was deployed to numerous foreign countries including Oman, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, for Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan and received the Meritorious Service Medal for his peace-time service along with the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and War On Terrorism Service Medal.

            He is survived by his parents, John and Gail Alford of Karnack; one brother, Billy Alford of Karnack; two sisters, Donna Vest of West Virginia and Debbie Alford of Henderson; grandparents, Henry and Lovina Dickerson of Sumner; uncles and aunts, Don Alford of Longview, Kenneth and Amy Dickerson of Ft. Worth, W.T. Dickerson of San Marcos, and Terry and Sandy Dickerson of Paris; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great aunts and uncles and friends. Special friends include SFC Miguel Fabbiani, Justin Hawkins, Ben Mathis, “Mama” Cheryl Neel, and all his fellow military comrades. He is also survived by his loving and dedicated nurses Ernestine Stout, Karen Rushing, Cecilia Harris and Edith Montague and his faithful, loyal and loving companion of twenty years, his horse, Apachie.

            He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Waymon and Myra Alford; great-grandparents, Glen and Eva Ables; great-grandmother, Hope Topping; and a very special little girl, Cheyanne Ansley.

            Full Military Honors will be performed by 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. (MAJ) Eric Halsey, Annabell Schumaker, LTC Chris Haas, Dr. Valerie Allman, Dr. William Simpson, Dr. Mark Belknap, Good Shepard Medical Center IMC, ICU and ER Staff, Wilford Hall Medical Center Ward 9-D staff and the Omega Home Health Staff....

 

In another article:

 

NEWS MESSENGER

Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Friday, 5 December 2008

 

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Members of Staff Sgt. James “Jamie” Alford’s Army Green Beret unit carry his casket to his plot at the Yates Cemetery on Friday in Scottsville.

 

KARNACK —Once stripped of his Special Forces patch and seemingly headed for a dishonorable discharge, Staff Sgt. James “Jamie” Alford was laid to rest with full military honors here Friday.

            More than 20 Green Berets from his old unit at Fort Campbell, Ky., were on hand to mark his passing.

            Alford, 30, died Monday, six years after doctors told him he had only a few months to live.

            Alford enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 1996 at the age of 17 and, upon completion of Basic, Infantry and Airborne training at Fort Benning, Ga., was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. There he completed Special Forces training in just two years and received his Green Beret.

            He transferred to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell and was deployed to numerous countries. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan.

            Then his behavior began to change. There were disappearances. In April 2003 the Army sent him home from Iraq. He returned to Fort Campbell and a month later was back in Karnack.

            “They did preliminary tests to find out what was wrong before he came home,” said John Alford, the soldier’s father. “They were pretty sure, but we had a brain biopsy done to make sure.”

            With the result of the biopsy, James Alford was diagnosed in June 2003 with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare and fatal brain disorder that leads to progressive dementia and neuromuscular deficits.

            As soon as the diagnosis was verified, the Army immediately restored the soldier’s rank and pay.

            According to the Centers for Disease Control, 90 percent of people who contract CJD die within a year.

            “They don’t know how he managed to last so long,” the senior Alford said.

            “He was somewhat coherent about a year and a half after he returned, even after he quit walking and talking,” said Gail Alford, his mother, also an Army veteran. “He would respond to questions with his eyes and he would laugh.”

            “He was a tough little soldier,” his father, an Army veteran, added.

            The Alfords had James’ body sent to the CJD Foundation for an autopsy following his death.

            “They’re trying to find out why he lived so long,” said John Alford. “We certainly want to help any way we can.”

            Many of the Green Berets from the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) were in town prior to Friday’s services. They “stood guard” during visitation at Down’s Funeral Home.

            “They’re soldiers. They protected him and took care of him,” the senior Alford explained.

            Hundreds turned out for the young soldier’s funeral Friday at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall.

            The Rev. Jerry Jones and the Rev. Judd Strawbridge presided over the ceremony, but it was the Rev. Mike Edwards, chaplain of Chapter 31 of the Special Forces Association, who moved the attendees.

            Edwards told how he and his wife Linda, upon reading of James Alford’s plight in a Dallas newspaper, took the next day off at work and drove to Karnack to meet him and his family.

            He told how the younger Alford, though bedridden, was able to communicate with body language and how he could see in his eyes that he wanted to return the Special Forces salute Edwards gave as he was departing.

            Green Berets served as pallbearers and honor guard for the services, carrying the coffin with their fallen comrade’s remains from the funeral home to the waiting hearse, then from the hearse to its final resting place at Yates Cemetery in Scottsville.

            A group of about 20 Patriot Guard Riders stood outside the funeral home during the services, each holding a large American flag. The motorcyclists also led the mile-long procession to the cemetery and, with their flags, formed a perimeter around the grave site.

            At the grave, a portable stereo played “Ballad of the Green Berets,” a patriot song co-written by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler, himself a Green Beret who was wounded in Vietnam.

            Following the song was the traditional 21-gun salute and the sounding of “Taps” by a Green Beret bugler from Fort Hood. The bugler from Staff Sgt. Alford’s home unit was deployed, according to his father.

            After the flag that had draped Alford’s coffin was presented to his mother, U.S. Rep Louis Gohmert presented three flags that had flown over the U.S. Capitol to each of the soldier’s siblings.

            Noting that the presentation of the coffin-drape flag traditionally begins with the words, “On behalf of a grateful nation...” Gohmert acknowledged that “the country didn’t do right by James initially,” referring to his unceremonious discharge from the service.

            “It was my honor, and my office’s honor, to help fight to have him reinstated,” Gohmert said.

            Don Nix, representing the Patriot Guard Riders, also made a presentation to Ms. Alford on behalf of that organization.

            During his service with the Green Berets, Staff Sgt. Alford was deployed to numerous foreign countries, including Oman, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom, and to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

            In addition to the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan, Alford also was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his peace-time service, along with the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the War on Terrorism Service Medal.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his grandparents Waymon Perry Alford and Myra Mae Alford in this compilation.

 

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JAMES H. “RED” HALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Thursday, 25 September 2003

 

MEDICINE MOUND—James H. “Red” Halford, 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003.

            Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel in Vernon. Burial will be in Chillicothe Cemetery.

            Mr. Halford was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Groesbeck. He married Dorothy Ann Lynn on Feb. 27, 1953, in Vernon.

            Survivors include two daughters, Debora Bland of Denton and Barbara Palmer of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Wayne Lynn of Stephenville; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Dorothy Ann Lynn Halford, in this compilation.

 

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JAMES JEFFERSON ALFORD

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 1 January 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

WINNSBORO [Wood Co.]—Services for Jim J. Alford, 87, Winnsboro, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Beaty Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro….

            Burial will be in New Pickton Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Friday [30 Dec 1994] at a Winnsboro hospital.

            He was born Nov. 22, 1906, in Tishomingo, Okla., to Bennett Jefferson and Cora Bell Burns Alford. He formerly resided in Dallas, was retired from city of Dallas Parks Department and was a member of First Baptist Church of Pickton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lois Mays Alford in 1989.

            Survivors include one son, Paul E. Alford, Grand Prairie; one daughter, Annette Fletcher, Winnsboro; one brother, Paul Alford, Pickton; one sister, Jewel Thomas, Sulphur Springs; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren….

 

AAFA NOTES: AAFA records show his name as James Jefferson Alford.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Annie Lois Mays Alford, and his brothers Bennett James Alford and Lewis Paul Alford in this compilation.

 

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JAMES LEO ALFORD

 

[A briefer article was published the following day in the Daily Sentinel, Nacogdoches Nacogdoches Co., TX.]

 

ShelbyCountyToday.com

Shelby Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 March 2007

 

            James Alford, 72, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He was born October 6, 1934 in Tenaha to Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford. Mr. Alford attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center..... Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Pallbearers will be Michael Decker, Joseph Graves, Joseph Arnold, Edward McEachern, Clint McEachern and David Wayne Alford.

           

            Survivors include:

            Wife, Jerry Alford of Center.

            Daughters: Mary Graves & husband Junior of Tenaha; Penny Barchett & husband Bill of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Royalene McEachern & husband Edward of San Augustine; Kay Nichols of Huntington.

            Sons: Noble Alford & wife Pam of Center; James Alford of Plano; David Alford & wife Terri of Timpson; Nicky Nichols & wife Kelly of Smithville.

            Grandchildren: Kendra Arnold & husband Joseph, James Michael Decker, Joseph Michael Graves, Amber Alford, Khristina Snider & husband Josh, David Wayne Alford & wife Mary, Kellie Walker & husband Noah, Joe McCallum & wife Jennifer, John McCallum, Nicki Lee Nichols, Scott Nichols, Seth Nichols, Ashley McEachern, Clint McEachern.

            Great Grandchildren: Mackenzi Alford, Jesse Snider, Blake Walker, Bella Kate Alford, Reece McCallum, Tatum McCallum.

            Sisters: Tulia Browning of Aqua Dulce; Lenora Hughes of Tenaha; Christeria Holloway of Center; Betty Adams of Moores Hill, Indiana; Alice Deloney of Garrison; Jackie Allen of Henderson

            Brother, William Dee Alford & wife Ann of Moores Hill, Indiana

            Brother-in-Law, Billie Sam Donnell & wife Alice of Melrose

            Sister-in-Law, Marie Shannon of Chireno

            Mother-in-Law, Connie Donnell of Nacogdoches

           

            Preceded in death by:

            Grandsons, Cody Wayne Alford & Bryan Lee McEachern

            Granddaughter, Susie Elizabeth Decker

            Brother, John Alford

            Father-in-Law, Sam Donnell

            Daughter-in-Law, Toni Shofner Alford....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: James Leo 1934 TX1, Noble Leo 1900 TX2, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL3, John Allen 1840 AL4, William 1810 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.

 

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JAMES MADISON ALFORD

 

THE CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—14 March 1923

From OBITUARIES OF EARLY PIONEERS SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS, Volume 1, by Mildred Cariker Pinkston (1983), pp. 226-227

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Brother J.M. Alford was born September 20, 1846 in Copiah County, Mississippi. Died October 3, 1922, being 76 years and 13 days of age.

            Bro. Alford leaves a companion [his wife Mary A., named in his will] and four children and a great number of friends to mourn for him.

            He has three boys and one girl, Eld. J.W. [James William] Alford at Nancy Island, Texas; Gus [Augustus] Alford, lawyer at Columbia, LA; Troy Alford near Joaquin; Mrs. Jim Samford near Joaquin; and his companion, Aunt Mary, living with her daughter (Mrs. Mollie Samford).

            Bro. Alford professed faith in Christ in 1879, united with the Sarid Baptist Church in Copiah County, Miss.

            In 1889 he came to Polk County, Texas, and in 1902 he came to Paxton, Shelby County, and lived near there until four years ago. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church at Paxton, then moving near Joaquin, where he died. He was a charter member of the Baptist church at Jackson. Uncle Jim, as many called him, was a true soldier of Jesus Christ he loved the church and he proved his faith by his works. He was a faithful soldier in the war between the states. So we lose a true and devoted husband and father and member of the church; but blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.

            Bro. Alford lives on in the minds and hearts of the people.

            The body was laid to rest in the Jackson cemetery. Funeral services conducted by the writer, his pastor. —H.T. Ritnour

 

AAFA NOTES: See “Will of James M. Alford, 1846 MS – 1923 TX” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999. This obituary was included in that article.

            His lineage: James Madison 1846 MS1, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC2.

 

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JAMES NATHAN “SCOOTER” HALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—2 March 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

MILLSAP [Parker Co.]—James Nathan “Scooter” Halford, 34, a truck driver, died Wednesday in Millsap. Funeral: 2 p.m. today at Alvord Church of Christ. Burial: Sunset Cemetery in Sunset.

            James Halford was born March 13, 1961, in Teague.

            Coker Funeral Home Decatur, (817) 627-5959.

 

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JAMES RAY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 19 January 1998

 

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ARLINGTON—James Ray Alford, 61, a retired electronics engineer, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, at a Fort Worth hospital.

            Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alford was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Mineral Wells and was a longtime Metroplex resident. He was an active ham radio operator, call sign W5AHG. He was a member of the National Radio Club and the American Radio Relay League. He was a radio technician in the U.S. Navy Reserve for six years. His hobbies included astronomy, electronics and aviation.

            Survivors: Son, James P. Lopez; daughter, Jennye Holloway of Metarie, La.; daughter and son-in-law, Pennye and Ambrose Fernandez of San Antonio; daughter, Deborah Leigh McLafferty of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law Dee and Mike Hayes of McKinney; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Joseph Coté of Fort Worth; daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Anthony DiBuono of Marlborough, Mass; grandchildren, Sean, RaChelle, Natalie, Michelle, Tiffany, Emily, David, Aaron, Ellen, Jason, A.J. and Alex. Sister and brother-in-law Carol and John Stockton of Arlington, sister, Bobby Bickley of Nutrioso, Ariz; and a collection of nephews and nieces.

 

Photo from http://teafor2.com/RoseHillA.htm

 

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JAMES ROBERT ALFRED

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ April 1996

 

            James R. Alfred, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with the Lord on April 15, 1996. Mr. Alfred was a member of Carpenters Union Local, #213. He influenced the lives of all who knew and loved him.

            Survived by; wife Willie V. Alfred and six children; 13 great-grandchildren [sic—probably grandchildren] and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996, Earthman Resthaven Chapel.... Interment: Brookside Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 Feb 1918, last residence Splendora, Montgomery Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his wife, Willie V. Holster Alfred, in this compilation. Her obituary names their children.

            James was the son of Leonidas David Alfred and Courtney V. Ackley of Houston Co., TX.

            His ALFRED lineage: James Robert 1918 TX1, Leonidas David 1878 TX2, Jesse Lovelady 1848 TX3, David Turner 1813 VA4.

 

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JAMES T. ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 21 October 2001

 

BURLESON—James T. Alford, 61, a self-employed auto dealer, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, in Dallas.

            Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Chapel. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

            James T. Alford was born Dec. 27, 1939, in Altus, Okla. He was very active in car sales for more than 30 years in Fort Worth.

            Survivors: Wife, Kathleen Alford of Burleson; sons, James Troy Alford II and Jon Clayton Alford, both of Burleson; daughters, Shana Brooker and Cassandra Alford, both of Burleson; stepdaughter, Cheryl Keys of Pensacola, Fla.; five grandchildren; sisters, Mary Frances McGuire and Sherri Randall and husband, David, all of Fort Worth; three nephews and one niece.

            Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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JAMES T. “JIMMY” ALFORD

Uncle of the late Robert D. Alford, AAFA #0790

Great-Uncle of Mavis Diane Alford Garlic, AAFA #0632

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—_____ June 1999

 

COTTON VALLEY, [Webster Parish] LA—Funeral services for James (Jimmy) T. Alford, 49, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 1999 at Bailey Funeral Home in Cotton Valley, LA....

            A native of Cotton Valley and a resident of Houston, TX. He died suddenly Tuesday, June 8th in Houston, TX. He had been a resident of Houston since 1991 and was working as a machinist for Landreth Engineering Co. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and The Louisiana National Guard. He was a Baptist.

            Survivors include one sister, Beverly Serna of Cotton Valley, LA; two brothers, Kenneth Alford of Springhill, LA and David Alford of Cotton Valley, LA. and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Eugenia Alford....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James T. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 5 July 1949.

            We published the obituary of his brother David L. Alford with Louisiana obituaries in the Spring 2004 issue.

            James was the grandson of Jesse M. Alford and Lena McMicheal. Jesse was the grandson of William Alford who left Pike Co., MS, for TX in his youth.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: James 1949 LA1, J.T. 1917 ??2, Jesse M. 1888 ??3, Louis Charles 1862 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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JAMES WALTER ALFORD, JR.

Father of Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272; James Joe Alford, AAFA #1309; Pamelia Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310; and Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1311

Grandfather of Jason Alan Alford, AAFA #1308

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 27 March 2000

 

BEDFORD [Tarant Co.]—James Walter Alford, 84, a retired boat designer-builder and loftsman for Bell Helicopter, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in Bedford.

            Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home Davis Drive in Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

            James Walter Alford was born June 20, 1915, in Pickton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington. He was a God-gifted, self-educated mathematician. He was dedicated to his family and work. He was a simple, but proud man.

            Survivors: Wife, Pearl Alice Alford of Bedford; sons, James Joe Alford of Carrollton and Carl Sidney Alford and his wife, MaryLee of Colleyville; daughters, Dora Lee Watson and her husband, J.T. of Euless and Pamelia Joyce McCrary and her husband, Clayton of Colleyville; grandchildren, Vicki Lyn Schlemmer, Joyce Ann Johnson, David Lee Acker, Joel Timothy Watson, Jennifer D’Ann Watson, Jeffrey Todd Watson, Scott Patrick Henderson, Jason Alan Alford, Stacey Allison Alford and James Bradley Alford; nine great-grandchildren one great-great grandson; and numerous extended family members and wonderful close friends.

            Moore Funeral Home 1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711.

 

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

            See the obituaries of his wife, Pearl Alice Spindle Alford, and his sister Jessie Lee Alford Johnson in this compilation.

            From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: James was the son of James Walter Alford, Sr., and Carrie Lee Keith, the grandson of James Henry Alford and Ann Marie Pace, and the great-grandson of John Madison Alford and Sarah Cornelia Rainy.James worked on boats and invented things. He had only a fifth grade education, but he was a good talker and provider. When he was orphaned, he was taken in by his uncle and aunt, Andrew and Alice (Keith) Pace—Andrew was the nephew of Annie Marie Pace Alford. Three hours after J.W.’s burial, a tornado hit Arlington just after it had hit Fort Worth.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: James Walter 1915 TX1, James Walter 1883 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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JANE ATKINS ALFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—7 April 2000

 

WEST COLUMBIA—Jane Atkins Alford passed away peacefully April 4, 2000, near her son’s home in West Columbia following a lengthy illness. Her adventurous life spanned the remarkable events of the 20th century. She grew up in East Texas and attended Baylor College at Belton and Sul Ross College in Alpine.

            She began her teaching career in a one-room school on the Texas-Mexico border, in the village of Ruidoso, Presidio County, in the Big Bend area with her sister, Margaret Atkins. There she met and married Herbert Alford, a specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who predeceased her in 1992.

            His career with the USDA took the family to San Angelo, where she continued her dedication to education and community service. She was a past president of the Women’s Federation Study Club, which founded the Tom Green Public Library. She also taught Sunday school at the First United Methodist Church of San Angelo. Later she taught sixth grade at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School in Baton Rouge, La., from 1959 until her retirement in 1970.

            Survivors include her sister, Margaret Atkins Young of Waco; three sons, John Herbert Alford of Dallas, Thomas Richard “Dick” Alford of West Columbia and Robert Atkins Alford of Sparta, N.J.; a daughter, Jane Ann Tudor Welch of Santa Fe, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

            Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia and for the hour prior to an 11 a.m. memorial service there on Saturday, April 8. Graveside service will precede burial at 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, in Greenoaks Cemetery, 9425 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge [LA]….

            Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Drive, P.O. Box 847, West Columbia, Texas 77486. Phone number (979) 345-3232.

 

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JANET LYNN ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 November 2006

 

 

HIDEAWAY—Private family services for Janet Lynn Alford, 53, Hideaway, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Lindale.

            Ms. Alford died Nov. 21, 2006.

            She was born Oct. 2, 1953, in Houston. She appeared in school plays and local dinner theatres while attending high school and joined the New Christy Minstrels in 1972. She was lead singer of several bands in Australia and Texas during the 1970s, and later was a cast member in the long-running Las Vegas edition of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Prior to moving to Hideaway, she worked in marketing and apartment leasing in Houston.

            Survivors include her mother, Helen Morgan Alford; father, Dr. Jack Alford; brothers, Jack, James and Jay; half-siblings, Zoe and Jonathan; two nephews and one niece....

 

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Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home

Lindale, TX‑_____ Novembe 2006

 

            Janet Lynn Alford, of Hideaway, Texas, died on Monday, November 21, 2006.

            Jan was born in Houston, Texas on October 2, 1953. At an early age, she was drawn to the theatre, and became an accomplished singer and actress. She began appearing in school plays and local dinner theatre during her high school years. She then joined the New Christy Minstrels in 1972, touring the world during the years she sang with the popular folk group. She was the lead singer of several successful bands in Australia and Texas during the 1970s. Later, she was a cast member in the long-running Las Vegas edition of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

            Jan also had a successful career in marketing and apartment leasing in Houston before moving to Hideaway to care for her mother during an illness. She continued to live and work in the Tyler area until her death.

            Jan is survived by her mother, Helen Morgan Alford; her father Dr. Jack Alford; her brothers, Jack, James, and Jay; two half-siblings, Zoe and Jonathan; two nephews, and a niece.

            Private services for the family will be held at a later date....

 

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JANET MARIE ALFORD OAKE

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 18 April 2001

 

            Oake, Janet Marie Alford, 68, of Richardson [Dallas Co.], Texas beloved wife, mother and grandmother, joined her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001.

            Janet was born September 13, 1932, in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from Tonawanda High School, Tonawanda, New York in 1950, and attended the University of Buffalo.

            Janet married Lt. Robert G. Oake, USAF on December 6, 1952 in Buffalo, New York, and served her country as a military wife and mother until her husband’s retirement in 1968.

            She re-entered the business world in 1974 and eventually became vice-president of Modern Industrial Heating. After her retirement, she helped her son start a law practice. Janet was a past member of the Richardson Junior League and was an avid golfer, gardener, oil painter, and devoted grandmother. She was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Missionary Church, where she served on the flower and altar guilds, and was a past member of the church vestry.

            Janet is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Robert G. Oake, Sr. of Richardson, Texas, daughter Deborah Oake of Garland, Texas; son Robert G. Oake, Jr. and daughter-in-law Kim of Allen, Texas; daughter Linda Dorsey and son-in-law Kipper of Rockwall, Texas; grandchildren Justin Moon, Jonathan Moon, Matthew Dorsey, John Dorsey, Catherine Dorsey and Christopher Oake. She also is survived by sister Jacqueline Alford Case of Tucson, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family, and by her many wonderful friends, neighbors, and church family.

            A memorial service in celebration of Janet’s life will be held on Thursday, April 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi, 1350 East Arapaho Road, Richardson, Texas, with Reverend Jay Matthews officiating.... We love you Mom. You will live in our hearts forever.

 

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JANICE ALFORD GEERDES SEAY

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 5 March 2005

 

BORGER—Janice Alford Seay, 58, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.

            Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Riverview Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Gillmore, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors.

            Mrs. Seay was born Oct. 2, 1946, in Bartlesville, Okla. She married Willie Seay on Nov. 13, 1970, in Altus, Okla.

            Survivors include her husband; two sons, Steve Geerdes of Plano and Donnie Geerdes of Borger; a daughter, Donna Mowles of Peoria, Ariz.; a brother, Dallas Alford of Plano; two sisters, Sue Trumbly of Fritch and Stacy Mitchell of Borger; her mother, Frances Cooper Alford of Borger; and three grandchildren.

            The family suggests memorials be to Riverview Baptist Church Camp, 500 Riverview Road, Borger, TX 79007.

 

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JANIS ANN ALFORD CHARLES

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 August 2004

 

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            Janis Ann Alford Charles was born on February 8, 1949 in Miami, FL to Woodrow and Margie McAllister Alford. Jan passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 15, 2004 at Tyler Home Place in Tyler, TX.

            Jan received her formal education in DISD. She received her undergraduate degree from Dallas Baptist University. She was employed for sixteen years at Community Relation Coordinator for Baylor Medical Center in Garland. Jan managed Curves for Women in Palestine, TX as long as her health would allow. Jan was a member of First Baptist Church of Frankston, TX.

            Jan is survived by her husband, John Charles of Frankston; mother, Margie Peaton of Dallas; father, Woodrow Alford of Bedford; daughter, Denay (Matt) Cooper of Sasche; son and fiancé, Dan Lewis and Kari Henderson; stepchildren, Kristen and Hershel Woodall of Troup, Jennifer and Chris Jordan of Duluth, GA; grandchildren, Mattisyn and Nolan Cooper, Nehemiah, Mordecai, Haddasah, and Deborah Jordan of Savannah, and Jake Woodall; and brother, Don (Anne) Alford of Garland, TX.

            Services were held on August 18, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Garland. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, TX.

 

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JASPER NEWELL ALFORD, JR.

Brother of Jack Delaye Alford, AAFA #0543

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Sunday, 31 December 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Jasper Newell Alford, Jr. passed away Dec. 21, 1998, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Services were held at Forest Lawn Funeral Chapel on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.... Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alford was born Jan. 20, 1914. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and his wife, Bernice Kathleen Alford. On Oct. 26, 1996, he married Paula Hamner of Beaumont. They enjoyed two wonderful and happy years together.

            Mr. Alford was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Combat Infantry of the Army in Central and Eastern Europe. He received the European Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, Bronze Battle Star, Combat Infantrymen’s Badge, and Defense Service Ribbon. Upon his discharge, Mr. Alford returned to Beaumont and went to work for Mobil Oil where he retired as a supervisor. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and many Senior organizations.

            Survivors include his wife, Paula Hamner Alford of Beaumont, two daughters Susan S. Allen of Waco and Claudia K. Presley of Pt. Neches; a son Jim N. Alford of Nederland; a brother, Jack D. Alford and wife Kathryn of Beaumont,; two stepchildren, Molly Cordeau of Houston and Stephen Hamner of San Francisco, Ca; two grandsons; and two step-grandsons....

 

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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 23 December 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., 84, years of age, passed away December 21, 1998 at St. Elizabeth Hospital....

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Paula Hammer [sic] Alford of Beaumont, TX; son, Jim N. Alford of Port Neches, TX; daughters Susan S. Allen of Waco, TX, Claudia K. Presley of Port Neches, TX; brother, Jack D. Alford and wife Katherine of Beaumont, TX; two stepchildren, Molly Cordeau of Houston, TX and Stephen Hammer [sic] of San Francisco, California. Two grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

            Mr. Alford was a graduate of South Park Trade School and held numerous position before entering the Armed Services in 1941. He was in the Combat Infantry in Central Europe in World War II. Mr. Alford received the European Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, a Bronze Battle Star, the Combat Infantrymen’s Badge, the Defense Service Ribbon, serving in Eastern Europe during World War II. After an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces, Mr. Alford returned to Beaumont and was employed by Mobil Oil, where he retired as a Supervisor.

 

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            Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., 84, of Beaumont died Dec. 21 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

            Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park....

            A native of Frisco, he lived in Beaumont many years and was retired from Mobile Oil.

            Survivors include his wife, Paula Hamner Alford of Beaumont; son, Jim N. Alford of Port Neches; stepson, Steven Hamner of San Francisco; daughters, Susan S. Allen of Waco and Claudia K. Presley of Port Neches; stepdaughter, Molly Cordeau of Houston; brother, Jack D. Alford of Beaumont; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Bernice Kathleen Lessiter Alford; and his sister-in-law Julia Kathryn Plake Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of his sister Eva Lee Alford Mack in the Iowa Obituaries compilation.

            Jasper’s father, Jasper Newell Alford, was b. 18 Sept 1883 in Gibson Co., TN, and d. 3 March 1951 in TX. He m. Mamie Evie White 25 Dec 1905 in Ellis Co., TX. The family descends from George W. Alford, b. 1794 in VA.

            His lineage: Jasper Newell 1914 TX1, Jasper Newell 1883 TN12, Nelson Ellis 1854 TN3, John William 1825 TN4, George Washington 1794 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.

 

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JEAN LARUE ALFORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 December 2009

 

            Alford, Jean LaRue, 83, retired rancher/homemaker, of Rockdale died Saturday [28 Nov 2009]. Visitation 5 p.m. today, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Phillips & Luckey. Burial I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rockdale.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jean Larue Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 27 Jan 1926, last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.

 

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JEAN STEPHENS MCKINLEY HOLFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 14 October 2004

 

            Jean Holford, 83, passed away on October 12, 2004. Services will be held at Jack Rowe Funeral Home in League City on Friday, October 15. Graveside services were held on Saturday in Eden, TX.

            She was born the third child of a sheep rancher in Concho County in west Texas on October 14, 1921. She was a championship tennis player and valedictorian of her class of 1938 in Paint Rock, TX. She graduated from Baylor University in 1942. She married Dr. Tom McKinley in 1943. Together they began the South Houston Medical Clinic. They lived in the Clear Lake Area where Jean was involved in many civic, community, and political activities as well as owning NASA Properties as a commercial real estate broker. She was chosen to be on the Who’s Who List of Texas, 1973–1976, and selected Woman of the Year 1974 by the ABWA Clear Lake chapter. She was one of the founding members of the Lunar Rendezvous.

            She married Dwight Holford in 1991 at age 70. She remained a Clear Lake resident for her last six years living next door to her oldest daughter in El Lago.

            Surviving are here daughters, Deborah McKinley Williams and Melody McKinley Stokes; and grandchildren, Teren, Marly, and Forrest Williams and Patrick, Benjamin, and Matthew Stokes.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Holford.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, William Dwight Holford, in this compilation.

 

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JEFFERSON BUFORD ALVORD

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 20 April 2006

 

            J.B. Alvord, 84, of Paris died on his 62nd wedding anniversary, Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Heritage Care Center.

            Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.... Burial follows in the Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home...

            He was born April 13, 1922, in Powderly, to Lou and Golda Daughtrey Alvord. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 764th Tank Battalion. He married Katherine Taylor on April 19, 1944, in Hugo, Okla. He was a member of the Paris Church of God and was a Mason.

            He was preceded in death by three brothers, Marshal, Paul and David I. Alvord and two sisters, Lona Ashford and Opal Ramsey.

            He is survived by his wife, Katherine; two children, Darlene Ford and David Alvord; three grandchildren, Bradley W. Ford, Brent Ford and Zachary Alvord; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Ford and Kaleigh Cross and a number of nieces, nephews and many friends.

            Pallbearers are Larry Dority, Randy Dority, Ricky Dority, Mark Taylor, Zoel Ramsey and Lucky Ramsey....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J.B. Alvord (SS# issued in TX).

            See the obituaries of his sisters Lona Alvord Ashford and Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey in this compilation.

            His full name is from a RootsWeb Family Tree.

            His ALVORD lineage: Jefferson Buford 1922 TX1, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2.

 

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JERE LYNN MCGLOCKLIN WILKINS ALFORD

 

J.E. Keever Mortuary

Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—_____ March 2004

 

            Mrs. Jere Lynn Alford, 61, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Ennis Regional Medical Center.

            She was born Dec. 30, 1942 in Dallas, the daughter of Gerald and Dorothy Harrison McGlocklin. She attended St. John and Ennis High schools. In March 1960 she was married to A.C. Wilkins of Sulphur Springs. On Sept. 25, 1997 she was married to Mike Alford. She was employed by the Ferris ISD as a bookkeeper and she ran a very successful Ebay auction business with her husband. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church.

            She is survived by her husband, Mike, of Ennis; son, Bryan Wilkins of Myrtle Beach, SC, Craig Wilkins and his wife, Monica of West Palm Beach, FL and Scott Wilkins of Austin; stepson- Jerrod Alford of Norfolk, VA; stepdaughter, Cindy Sanders of Alma, TX; her father, George Graves [?] of Ennis; a brother, Kevin Graves of Ennis; her mother-in-law, Ophelia Alford of Ennis; brothers-in-law, George Winn of Ennis, Jimmy and his wife, Edwinna Alford of Ft Worth; sisters-in-law, Helen and her husband, Mike Perry of Ennis, Barbra Pruitt of Waxahachie, Marilyn and her husband, Rick Jones of Ennis; and 6 grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Keever Chapel with Rev. Fred Caldwell officiating. Interment will be in St Josephs Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary....

 

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JERRY WAYNE ALVORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—13 October 1992

 

HURST—Jerry Wayne Alvord, a produce stocker, died Sunday at his Hurst home. He was 29.

            Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at White’s Funeral Home in Azle. Burial will be in Springtown Cemetery in Springtown.

            Mr. Alvord was born in Austin and lived in Tarrant County most of his life. He was a member of the LTV Bass Club.

            Survivors: Wife, Tanya Alvord of Hurst; son, Michael Scott Alvord of Hurst; two daughters, Mana Monique Alvord and Briana Nicole Alvord, both of Hurst; mother and stepfather, Glenda and H.C. Brashear of North Richland Hills; father and stepmother, Michael and Sun Alvord of Panama City, Fla.; brother, Scott Alvord of San Antonio; sister, Alicia Alvord of North Richland Hills; stepbrother, Greg Brashear of Bedford; stepsister, Crystal Anderson of College Station; and grandparents, Joseph and Jeanette Alegria of Hurst.

 

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JESSE LEROY ALFORD

Father of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 December 1985

 

            Services for J.L. “Jess” Alford, 81, of 2209 Elizabeth Dr., Brownwood will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with Paul McClung officiating. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery.

            He died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday at Brownwood Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.

            Born Aug. 12, 1904 in Brownwood, he married Gertrude Guthrie there Sept. 20, 1924 and lived here all his life. He was retired from the Brownwood Goodyear store and was a member of the Fourth and Stewart Church of Christ.

            Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charles of San Angelo and Bob W. of Route 4, Dublin [AAFA #0908]; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Retha) Hitchcock of Brownwood; three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

 

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Photo from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth of Jess Alford (SS# issued in TX) and list his death date as _____ Dec 1985, last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; wife, Gertrude Guthrie Alford; son Charles Allen Alford; and his brothers Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, George Thomas Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Jesse Leroy 1904 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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JESSE WARD “PREACHER” ALFRED, SR.

 

LUFKIN DAILY NEWS

Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—17 July 2000

 

            Services for Jesse Ward “Preacher” Alfred, 85, of Diboll were held at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Ford Chapel Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.

            He was born February 26, 1915 in Kennard, Texas and died Saturday, July15, 2000, in a local hospital.

            Mr. Alfred was retired from Temple & White Handle Factory where he worked as a laborer for over thirty years. He attended Belot Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Cecelia Spears Alfred of Diboll; daughters, Alice Mettlen of Wells, Helen Batman of Ozone, Arkansas, Bessie Walker of Conroe, and Dorothy Lyman of Salem, Oregon; sons James Alfred of Hudson, David Alfred of Fuller Springs, Mason Alfred of Corrigan, Adrian Alfred of Hudson, Titus Alfred of Diboll, and Jesse Alfred of Conroe; twenty-eight grandchildren, forty-seven great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; and cousin, Elsie Alfred of Conroe.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Celia Zadine Spears Alfred; and his children Alice Zora Ann Alfred Mettlen and Samuel David “Al” Alfred in this compilation.

            His ALFRED lineage: Jessie Ward 1915 TX1, Leroy Scott 1859 TX2, David Turner 1813 VA3.

 

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JESSIE ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 October 1991

 

FORT WORTH—Jessie Alford, a retired General Services Administration employee, died Saturday [Sept 28] at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 75.

            Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

            There will be a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Williams Funeral Chapel.

            Mr. Alford was born in Burton [Washington Co.] in Southeast Texas and had lived in Fort Worth for one year.He was an Army veteran of World War II.

            Survivors: Son, Jeffrey Craig Alford of Fort Worth; two daughters, Jessie M. Celestine of Fort Worth and Janice Gail Perkins of Granbury; five brothers, Don Henry Alford of Wallis, Earl Alford of Corpus Christi, Wesley Alford of Houston and Clint A. Alford and Earnest A. Alford, both of Fort Worth; six sisters, Essie Mae Harge of Burton, Asaba Woods of Phoenix, Ariz., Grace Lee Bridges of Wallis and Clara Bedford, Minnie Hatchet and Valleda Crump, all of Houston; 16 grandchildren; and threegreat-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 June 1916.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Clint A. Alford Sr. and Ernest J. Alford in this compilation.

 

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JESSIE ALFORD BATEMAN

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—29 December 2000

 

            Jessie Alford Bateman, 88, of Moss Hill died Dec. 27, 2000, at Bur-Mont Nursing Home.

            A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Jacobs Booth Cemetery in Moss Hill under the direction of Allison Funeral Service in Liberty.

            A lifelong resident of Moss Hill, she was a homemaker and sitter for the elderly.

            Survivors include her brother, Doc Odom of Moss Hill; sister, Sweetie Daniel of Moss Hill; grandson, Randy Cain of Moss Hill; and great-grandchildren, Cody and Karli, both of Moss Hill.

 

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JESSIE LEE ALFORD JOHNSON

Aunt of Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272; James Joe Alford, AAFA #1309; Pamelia Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310; and Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1311

 

WINNSBORO NEWS

Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX—Thursday, 21 October 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

SANGER—Services for former Winnsboro resident, Mrs. Jessie Lee Johnson, 86, of Sanger [Denton Co.] were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Coker Funeral Home Chapel....

            Burial was at Sanger Cemetery.

            Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at her home.

            She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dorman L. & Pat Johnson; a brother J.W. Alford [James Walter Jr.], Bedford; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

            Mrs. Johnson was born in Winnsboro [Wood Co.] on Sept. 13, 1913. A homemaker, she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #1027 and the Golden Poet Society.

            Pallbearers were Carl Alford [son of Jessie’s brother James Walter], James Whitt, Chester Calhoun, Kennith Jannereth, Ronny Gunn and Bobby Ramsey.

            Honorary pallbearers were Kyle Marks, Frank Simmons and Clifton Spindle.

 

AAFA NOTES: Jessie Lee was the daughter of James Walter Alford and Carrie Lee Keith. She married Alton Lee Johnson on 19 Aug 1939.

            See the obituary of her brother James Walter Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Jessie Lee 1913 TX2, James Walter 1883 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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JESSIE LEE SAPP ALFORD

 

NEWS MESSENGER

Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—_____ February 1982

 

            Funeral services for Jessie Lee Alford, 81, of 1806 S. Garrett St., will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Colonial Chapel of Sullivan Funeral Home....

            Burial will follow in Grange Hall Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford died at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1982 in Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

            A native of Rusk County, she was born Jan. 18, 1901. The daughter of Willis R. and Sarah Elizabeth Smith Sapp, she attended Rusk County Public Schools and received her licensed vocational nurse’s training at Nan Travis Hospital in Jacksonville. She was an LVN at that hospital for over 20 years.

            A member of the First Baptist Church, she was a former supervisor for South Marshall and East End school cafeterias. She was a member of Lois Sunday school class and retired senior citizens group of First Baptist Church, Golden Age Club and Golden Harvest Rebekah Lodge.

            Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lester (Dena) Sanders of Marshall; two grandchildren, Gene Sanders of Mesquite and Mrs. Rick (Sherry) Flanagan of Carrollton; four great grandchildren, Jeffery Sanders, Gennie Sanders, Mandy Flanagan and Joshua Flanagan; three sisters, Mrs. W. E. (Ruth) Gentry of Henderson, Mrs. Tossie Myrick of Groves and Mrs. Earl Marks of Mt. Enterprise; five nieces; and two nephews.

            Pallbearers will be Charles Hudson, Ray Cude, Ike Neumann, Lawrence Cousins, Joe Dunn, John Toney and John W. Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Nolan Senesac, Lionel E. Faggard, Dr. George Bennett, Sammy Rogers, Bill Langton, members of the Golden Age Club and retired senior citizens and adult Sunday school department of First Baptist church....

 

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JESSIE WILLARD ALFORD

 

[Although it appears that Jessie died in Texas, but we are also including it in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation because of his close connections to Louisiana, and because in SSDI his last residence is listed as Louisiana.]

 

DAILY TOWN TALK

Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA—Monday, 25 October 1999

 

            Services for Jessie Willard Alford will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville [Rapides Parish], with the Rev. W.D. Carson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

            Alford, 79, of Kermit [Winkler Co.], Texas, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in his residence.

            He was a Baptist, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a former employee of the oil industry.

            Survivors include one sister, Daisy A. Lee Feazell of Pineville.

            Friends may call from 4-10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home.

 

In another article:

 

DAILY TOWN TALK

Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA—Saturday, 30 October 1999

 

            Services for Jessie Willard Alford were at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville with the Rev. W.D. Carson officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

            Pallbearers were Cullen Alford, Reese Fuller, Jimmy Alford, L.R. Deville, Kendall Fuller and Owens Swoffard.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie W. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 May 1920, last residence Pineville, Rapides Parish, LA.

            From Jessie W. Alford’s WWII Army Enlistment Record: He was born in 1920 in LA, enlisted at New Orleans on 26 Sept 1946, resided in Grant Parish, LA, and was single, white.

            The family is listed on the 1930 census in Police Jury Ward 1 (District 3), Grant Parish, LA, dwelling #217: Bertis Alford, farmer age 46 b. TX, age 26 at first marriage; his wife Beky 38 LA, age 19 at first marriage; and children, all b. LA: Lela 15, Elwood 12, Jessie (male) 9, Bertis Jr. 7, and Daisy L. 4.

            In 1920 they are in Police Jury Ward 6 (District 14), Catahoula Parish, LA, dwelling #249: Berthia Alford, farmer age 36 b. TX; his wife Beckie 27 LA; and children, all b. LA: James C. 7-10/12, Leila 5-2/12, and Elvin 2-5/12.

            On Burtis Terry Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry.com], he is age 34, a farmer living in Jonesville, Catahoula Parish, LA. He was born 2 Oct 1883, named Beckie Alford as his nearest relative, and signed his full name.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Jessie Willard 1920 TX1, Burtis Terry 1883 TX2, Burtis Terry 1845 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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JEWELEEN JOY BELL ALFORD

Wife of William Joseph Alford, AAFA #0138

 

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 20 May 2009

 

            Jeweleen Joy Alford, age 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Monday, May 18, 2009. Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, W.J., and is survived by her loving family; son: Alan Alford; daughters: Linda Alford Steagall, Melanie Alford Leavens; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sister: Janie Corrigan.

            Jeweleen was a 1945 graduate of Jefferson Davis High School. Known and loved for her generosity, strong Christian values, and quiet strength, she sang praises unto the Lord as a member of the choir at White Oak Baptist Church for 48 years.

            Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Directors. Jeweleen’s life will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21st at White Oak Baptist Church, 3615 Mangum Road/ Houston 77092. Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery, located in Humble, Texas. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to White Oak Baptist Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeweleen Joy Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Nov 1927, last residence not listed.

            From AAFA records, Jeweleen Joy Bell was born in Beirne, Clark Co., AR.

            See the obituary of her husband, William Joseph Alford, AAFA #0138, in this compilation.

 

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JIMMIE YOUNG ALFORD, SR.

Uncle of George Sanford, AAFA #1067

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—2 April 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Jimmie Alford, Sr., 75, of Avinger, Texas, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, in Linden, Texas hospital.

            Mr. Alford was born March 23, 1925, in Avinger. He was retired from Lone Star Steel, a member of Avinger United Methodist Church, Hickory Hill Masonic Lodge, Shriners, and a World War II Navy veteran.

            Survivors include his wife, Helen Alford of Avinger; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie “Stinky” Jr. and Delana Alford of Avinger; one sister, Nina Sanford of Avinger; and two grandchildren, Brandi Alford and Jimmie “Trey” Alford III; and a number of nieces and nephews including one special niece, Neva McClurg of Longview, Texas.

            Burial was at Avinger Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Jimmie’s siblings Joseph Kemp Alford, Jack Ward Alford, and Leah Alford Andrews in this compilation. In the obituaries of Jack and Leah, Jimmie was spelled Jimmy, and his middle name was given as Young.

            Jimmie was the son of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young.

 

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JIMMY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—25 September 1998

 

RIVER OAKS—Jimmy Alford, 43, a machinist, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in Fort Worth.

            Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.

            Jimmy Alford was born July 29, 1955, in Fort Worth. He was a graduate of Castleberry High School and TCU. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church.

            He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Alford.

            Survivors: Parents, James and June Alford of North Richland Hills; sisters, Michele Maurer of Jacksonville, Fla., Kathryn Weakley of Columbia, S.C., and Kristy           Harris of North Richland Hills; two nieces; and two nephews.

            Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584.

 

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JIMMY RAY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 2 November 2001

 

FORT WORTH—Jimmy Ray Alford, 60, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in Fort Worth.

            Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oakwood, with burial to follow in the Rocky Mount Cemetery with Rev. J.B. Lewis and Rev. R.A. Toliver, officiating.

            Jimmy Ray Alford was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Freestone County, to Woody and Lillian Abram Alford. He owned Rollins Tires Service and was a farmer and rancher.

            Survivors: Wife, Yolanda Alford of Fort Worth; children, Gwendolyn Joyce Alford, Debra Joyce James, Jimmy Alford, Linda Denise Alford and Gary Ray Alford, all of Fort Worth; mother, Lillian Alford of Oakwood; sister, Eliza Lorene Ransom of California; brothers, D.W. Alford of Fort Worth and Leonard Alford of Mansfield; and 15 grandchildren.

            Emanuel Funeral Home Palestine, (903) 729-3188.

 

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JO ANN GREGORY CANANT PAYNE HALLFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 1 July 2007

 

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            Jo Ann Hallford, of Rowlett, born January 26, 1940 in Abilene Texas, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2007. A loving mother and a true fighter to whom we owe the world around us, God speed and you are with us always.

            She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Baron and Stephanie Hallford of Rockwall and Jim and Yolanda Canant of Houston; daughter, Jammie Walker of Rowlett; five grandchildren, Acacia DeLoach of Alabama, Lisa Sagheri of Conroe, Ricky Schuff of Houston, Jimmy Canant of Houston and Olivia Hallford of Rockwall; five great-grandchildren, Baron and Rhein Sagheri, Kameron Rickley, and soon to be born twins Savanna and Georgia Deloach; one sister, Lee Riddle of Abilene.

            She was preceded in death by her parents James Elmer Gregory and Lela Bell Steward, and brother-in-law Curtis Riddle. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on the next anniversary of her birth, in Broken Bow, Ok.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jo Ann Hallford (SS# issued in TX).

            Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry.com) lists the birth of an unnamed infant, born 3 June 1935 in Taylor Co., of father James Percy Gregory and mother Lela Bell Steward. No other children of this couple are listed. The birth of Jimmie Lee Canant is listed on 4 March 1959 in Taylor Co. to Joe Neal Canant and Jo Ann Gregory. The birth of Jammie Leann Payne is listed on 20 August 1961 in Taylor Co. to Kenneth Maurice Payne and Jo Ann Gregory. The birth of Baron Morrison Hallford is listed on 14 August 1970 in Harris Co. to Ben Morrison Hallford and Jo Ann Gregory.

 

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JO MURIEL “JODY” ALFORD ROBERTS

AAFA #0761

 

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Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ November 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, “In Remembrance,” Winter 1996

 

            Jo Muriel Alford Roberts, affectionately known to family and friends as Jody passed away on Sunday, November 19, 1995. Mrs. Roberts was born on October 8, 1925 in Houston, Texas. In 1946, she received her Registered Nurse certificate from St. Mary’s Hospital at Port Arthur, Texas.

            She served as a Red Cross volunteer from 1968 until 1995, receiving the Clara Barton award, the highest ward given to a volunteer. She also received the Golden Triangle Award from the Commodore Longfellow Society, reflecting her work with the Red Cross.

            Survivors include her husband, C.O. (Bobby) Roberts; son, Michael; daughter, Rebecca Jo; three grandchildren, Christopher, Stefanie and Kayla. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at, Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, where the family will be present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 1995 from the chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons. Graveside Services will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Cook Cemetery in Liberty, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Stratton, George Burns, C.P. Loucks, Ray Jennings, John Townley and Dr. Richard Kercheval. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or the Commodore Longfellow Society, P.O. Box 190, Whitewright, Texas 75491.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____Nov 1995) dates of Jo Muriel Roberts (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her stepmother Mary Elsie May Alford in this compilation.

            Jody joined AAFA just six weeks before her death. She was the daughter of Raymond Guy Alford and his first wife, Thelma Mildred Farris, and the half-sister of Ramona Gwen Alford Darden, AAFA #0715.

            Her lineage: Jo Muriel 1925 TX1, Raymond Guy 1901 AL2, James Thomas 1873 AL3, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL4, Levin Ellis 1814 GA5, William 1787 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.

 

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JOANNA “RENE” ALFORD BRIGHT

 

[Although she died in CO, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to TX.]

 

Photo from Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 11 February 2010

 

            Joanna "Rene" Alford Bright, 60, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 7, 2010, at home in Walsenburg, CO.

            Born in Goose Creek, she was a resident of Baytown for most of her life. Joanna, along with her husband and children, were founding members of Baker Road Baptist Church and members of Memorial Baptist Church for many years. She loved to travel and experience new places. From Alaska to England and beyond, she was always ready for the next page in her own book of adventures. Joanna was a caring and compassionate person who found her calling teaching special needs children at Cedar Bayou Junior High for about 15 years. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 25 years ago, Joanna faced her illness bravely. She never complained, but instead chose to handle life’s difficulties with strength, dignity, and grace. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.

            Joanna was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Lee Bright; mother, Joy Kidd Alford; and father, Homer Alford. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Janet Bright of Seabrook; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Bright Palmer and John Palmer of Austin; grandsons, Harrison, Truman, and Bennett Bright of Seabrook and Shane Palmer of Austin; brother and sisters-in-law, Ron and Bobbie Alford of Sugar Land and Mary Ann Johnson of La Porte; mother-in-law, Ernestine Bright of Baytown; niece, Beth Rivera of Baytown; nephews, Eric Johnson of La Porte and Geoffrey McConnell of Houston; longtime partner, Randall Lee Youngblood; and her dog, Jake.

            Her family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday at Navarre Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Navarre Funeral Chapel with Rev. Brad Hoffmann officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

            Serving as pallbearers will be Ron Alford, Geoffrey McConnell, Lee Atkinson, Harrison Bright, Eric Johnson and Albert Wetz.

            In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at http://www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 or PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or The American Diabetes Association, 2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 175, Houston, TX 77057-4989, www.diabetes.org.

            We are glad for our time with Joanna, thank her for her many gifts and happy to see her once again with her husband and family.

            Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joanna I. Bright (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Aug 1949, last residence Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.

 

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JOE DALE HALFORD

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 September 2003

 

ODESSA—Joe Dale Halford Sr., 51, of Odessa, a shop foreman, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church.... Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

            He was born in Brownfield. He was Baptist.

            SURVIVORS: Wife, Cathe Halford of Odessa; sons, Joe D. Halford Jr. of Odessa and Nick Castilleja of Dallas; daughter, Jill Easterling of Odessa; parents, Nell and Gene Henderson of Lake Brownwood and Bob and June Hudnall of Odessa; brothers, Craig Halford of Kalispell, Mont., and Bobby Hudnall of Arlington; sister, Jan Eiland of Desoto; and nine grandchildren.

 

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JOHN A. “SON” ALFORD, JR.

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—17 February 1986

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Services for John A. “Son” Alford, Jr., 81, of Harleton [Harrison Co.] will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Chapel of Sullivan Funeral Home....

            Burial will be in the Center Cemetery in Harleton. Mr. Alford died Sunday at a Marshall hospital after a short illness.

            Mr. Alford was born May 20, 1904 in Jefferson. He was a mill wright for I.C.I from 1947 to 1977. Previous employment was as a trucker for Marshall Brick Co. He was educated with the Jefferson public schools. He was a member of the Harleton United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member and past master of Ashland Masonic Lodge No. 1138, and was a 32nd degree Mason.

            Survivors include a son, Charles A. “Pete” Alford of Harleton; a sister, Mrs. Ray “Janie Sue” Jones of Moore Croft, Wy.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild in December 1980.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Waymon Perry Alford in this compilation.

            John was the son of John Arie Alford and Eugene “Jennie” Muse. The family descends from the William Alford who died 1825 in Hancock Co., GA, supposed son of Lodwick of New Kent Co.

 

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JOHN ANDERSON ALFORD, JR.

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 28 April 2006

 

 

            John Alford Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at his home in Arlington.

            Graveside service: 3 p.m. Friday in Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington. Visitation: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Road Chapel, 4216 S. Bowen Road....

            John Alford Jr. was born May 7, 1927, in Coryell City [Coryell Co., TX] to John Anderson and Bessie Adams Alford. John attended Gatesville High School in Gatesville. He was employed by BASF Inmont for 40 years as an inkmaker, retiring in 1991.

            He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Norman Lee Alford.

            Survivors: Wife of 48 years, Shirley Alford; sons, Travis Lee Alford and wife, Debbie, and John Gregory Alford; brother, Woodrow W. Alford; sister, Pauline Alford Brown; granddaughters, Tiffany L. Beard and Lauren A. Alford; two additional granddaughters and one grandson; great-granddaughter, Ashlynn N. Beard; two nieces; and one nephew.

 

AAFA NOTES: His wife was Shirley Lipscomb.

 

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JOHN B. HALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—10 December 1975

 

            John Halford, 77, died of an apparent heart attack at his home on the L.F. Hooker ranch on the Baird Highway, Thursday, Dec. 4.

            Services were held Saturday at Albany Church of Christ. George Baker of Abilene officiated. Burial was under the direction of Godfrey Funeral home at the Albany cemetery.

            Born in McClellan County, March 1, 1898, Halford had been a resident of Albany since early childhood. He married Ethel M. McFarlin in Albany on Dec. 29, 1918.

            Halford was a semi-retired employee of L.F. Hooker of Abilene. He was a member of the Baptist church.

            Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gene of Kingsville, John B. Jr., of Senora; two brothers, Charlie of Fort Worth, formerly of Albany, Roy of Albany; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Norman and Mrs. Mamie Johnson of Caldwell; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Duncan Leech, Harold Cockrell, Bob Cockrell, Jackie Balliew, Wayne Balliew, Calvin Bradford.

 

 

Photos from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Eugene Herbert Halford; his mother Josephine A. Walker Halford Balliew; and his brother Roy S. Halford in this compilation.

 

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JOHN C. ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Tuesday, 24 June 1997

 

PETERSBURG (Special)—Services for John C. Alford, 80, of Petersburg will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church….

            Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery under direction of Lemons Funeral Home.

            Alford died Monday, June 23, 1997, in St. Mary Hospital in Lubbock.

            He was born July 21, 1916, in McClelland County. He married Nalta Bright on June 27, 1943, in Lubbock. He attended Lubbock schools. He graduated from Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University. He moved to Petersburg in 1941. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church, and he served as the Church Sunday school secretary. He was a member of the Petersburg Lions Club and the Petersburg school board.

            He farmed in Petersburg.

            Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Merrijon Newton of Ruidoso, N.M.; two sons, Larry of Slaton and Sid of Ruidoso, N.M.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

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AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 24 June 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

PETERSBURG [Hale Co.]—John C. Alford, 80, died Monday, June 23, 1997.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery by Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview.

            Mr. Alford was born in McClelland County. He grew up in Lubbock and attended Lubbock schools. He graduated from Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University.

            He moved to Petersburg in 1941 and was engaged in farming there. He married Nalta Bright in 1943 at Lubbock.

            He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church. He served as the church Sunday school secretary for many years. He also was a member of the Petersburg Lions Club and the Petersburg School Board.

            Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Merrijon Newton of Ruidoso, N.M.; two sons, Larry Alford of Slaton and Sid Alford of Ruidoso; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Nalta E. Bright Alford, in this compilation.

 

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JOHN DUNCAN HALLFORD

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Saturday, 1 April 2000

 

            John Duncan Hallford, 74, of Alvarado, a retired geophysicist, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, in Alvarado. He was born in Fort Stockton. Survivors include brothers Barrett Hallford of Fort Worth and Joe C. Hallford, Jr. of Fort Stockton and sisters, Ima Joe McCall of Odessa and Emma Beights of Lubbock.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Barrett Hallford in this compilation.

 

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JOHN G. ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 29 August 2004

 

 

            John G. Alford, born February 26, 1929 in Carthage, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2004 in Goodrich, Texas. John was an Ordained Minister and life long Christian. He not only served his country in the Air Force, but as a member of the Houston Fire Department. He enjoyed carpentry and was a master builder.

            He is survived by his loving wife Billie Jean Alford, daughters & son-in-laws, Linda Worsham & husband Ron, Shirley Gould & husband the Rev. J.R. Gould, Johnnie Steward & husband Ken, grandsons, FC3 Justin Keith Steward USN, Joshua Worsham, granddaughters husbands, Shelayne & Steve McDaniel, Katrina & John Sheppard, Sharee Gould, Shontel Gould, great grandchildren, Savannah Sheppard, Kaleb Sheppard, Matthew Sheppard, Madison Shayne McDaniel, brothers, James Alford, William Glenn Alford, sisters, Christera Holloway, Alice Deloney, Lenora Hughes Betty Adams, Jackie Allen, Tula Browning, and many special friends & relatives.

            Visitation will be held from 3:00-8:00 PM Sunday, at Brookside Funeral Home. Services will be held Monday, August 30, 2004 at 2:00 PM at the North Central Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.

 

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JOHN G. HALLFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 2 August 1994

 

            Hallford, John G. died Sunday July 31, 1994 in his home. He was born Sept 19, 1924 in Temple [Bell Co., TX] to John C. and Ora Lee (Richards) Hallford. He married Lucille Hartson. He entered the U.S. Navy on August 21, 1941 and retired in San Diego Calif Aug 23, 1961. He worked for the school system in San Diego Ca.

            Survivors are one Son Philip D. Hallford of San Diego CA. [Daughters?] Linda D. Boyer of Leavenworth, Barbara Chancy of St. Joseph, MO and Bettie L. Knox of San Diego CA. One Brother Cecil C. (Sonny) Hallford of Temple and one Sister Gloria Ann Taylor of Belton [Bell Co., TX] and eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren.

            Funeral Services for John. G. Hallford 69 of Belton [Bell Co., TX] will be held 4:00 pm Tuesday at The Heartfield Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:30 pm Wednesday at The Holy Cross Cemetery in San Diego Calif. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association. Goodbody Funeral Home in charge of San Diego Arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John G. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Belton, Bell Co., TX.

 

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JOHN JULIUS ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 24 October 1991

 

            Alford, John Julius, 74, of Katy, Tx., and former resident of Dallas, passed away Sunday in a Houston hospital. Survivors; children, Judy & Ed Peterson, Houston, Larry & Mary Alford, Austin, and Barbara Alford, of Dallas; grandchildren, Jodi Gilkison, Pasadena, John Gilkison, Houston, Jessica Peterson, Houston, and Alexandra Alford, Dallas; two brothers and two sisters. A Memorial service will be held at 12:30 P.M. Friday at the Houston National Cemetery Chapel, in Houston.... (Schmidt Funeral Home, Katy, TX 713-391-2424)

 

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JOHN KEITH ALFORD

 

Photo from Wayne Boze Funeral Home

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 2 October 2003

 

            Alford, John Keith, age 67 February 4, 1936 September 28, 2003 Mr. Alford passed away at his residence Sunday morning.

            He was born in Warren [Warren Co.], PA. to Royce Mont and Frances Dorothy (Harper) Alford. Mr. Alford graduated from Adamson High School in Dallas. He married Marilyn Young July 20, 1957 in Durant [Bryan Co.], OK. He owned and operated Alford Trailer Sales for 35 years, operating in Waxahachie [Ellis Co., TX] for the past eleven years. Although he was an avid hunter and fisherman, his life was his wife and son. His wife has been employed with the University of Texas Southwest Medical Diabetes Research Center for twenty one years. His son Mike is a senior job placement coordinator at Cedar Valley College. He was of the Baptist faith.

            Mr. Alford is survived by: his wife, Marilyn Alford of Waxahachie; their son, Michael J. Alford of Red Oak; two brothers, James Mont Alford and his wife Kathy of St. Maries, ID, Harry Alford and his wife Troyanna of Waxahachie; several nieces and nephews; and special adopted kin, Jim and Elsie Rhodes of Hagerstown, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents.

            A Memorial Service is scheduled at 10 AM Thursday, October 2, 2003 in the small chapel of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home [Waxahachie]....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John K. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 4 Feb 1936.

 

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JOHN LEE ALFORD

 

DAILY SUN

Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Thursday, 23 November 2006

 

            John Lee Alford, 78, of Frost passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville Cemetery in Dawson. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.

 

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JOHN MARK ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 20 October 2007

 

 

            John Mark Alford, 41, of Houston, Texas passed away Sat., Oct. 13, 2007. Survivors include his Wife Christie Estrada; Son Julius Prevost; Sister, Robin Alford Maxwell.

            Funeral Service at 11a.m. Sat., Oct. 20th at the Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Houston Mem. Gardens....

 

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JOHN MARTIN ALFORD

 

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Seated: Judith Cornelia, Nannie Lee, Mary Henretta Warren holding Skeen Warren, George Washington Alford, born January 18, 1855, Alabama, holding twins, Lucy Jane and James Luther. Standing: Annie Francis, Mary Alma, John Martin, and George Wilson Alford.

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—_____ July 1974

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1991

 

Entered Into Eternal Rest

July 12 1974

 

PICKTON [Wood Co.]—Funeral services for J.M. Alford, 85, of Pickton will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Pickton….

            Burial will follow in the Pickton Cemetery under the direction of McCrary-Edwards-Cain Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Alford died Friday in a Winnsboro nursing home following a lengthy illness.

            He was born in Mississippi and came to Texas at an early age. Mr. Alford was a farmer and member of the Baptist Church and a deacon for many years.

            His survivors include his wife Mrs. Della [Harrison] Alford of Pickton; two sons, A.G. [Arthur Green] Alford of Chesapeake, Va. and T.W. [Thurman Warren] Alford of Pickton; three daughters, Mrs. John H. [Mary Ada] Carpenter of Grand Prairie, Mrs. James [Glenice Viola] McIntire of San Antonio and Mrs. B.C. [Doris Lou] White of Richardson; one brother, S.W. [Skeen Warren] Alford of Garland; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Bradley of Dallas, Mrs. Lucy Townsend of Garland and Mrs. Betty Thompson of Sulphur Springs; 10 grand-children and nine great-grand-children.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of John’s children Glenice Viola Alford McIntire, Thurman Warren Alford, and Doris Lou Alford White in this compilation.

            His death certificate, which provides his full name, confirms his death date and says he was born 30 August 1888 in MS, the son of George Alford and Mollie Warren. When he died he had been living in the Winnsboro Nursing Home for six months. [Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 (FamilySearch Labs)].

            From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: John Martin Alford, son of George Washington Alford, was known in Peggy’s family as Uncle Mart to distinguish him from his cousin of the same name, known as Uncle John, who was the son of James Henry Alford. James and George were sons of John Madison Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: John Martin 1888 TX1, George Washington 1855 AL2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.

 

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JOHN NOEL ALFORD

 

SABINE INDEX

Many, Sabine Parish, LA—25 February 1949

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2004

 

[This obituary was also published with Louisiana obituaries because of his close connections there.]

 

            Funeral service for John N. Alford, 52-year-old filling station operator of Paris, Texas, were conducted at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon of last week at Brown-Roden funeral home….

            Burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Paris, with Charlie Baird, James Baird, C.M. Fennell, Roy Floyd and C.R. Gray, pallbearers.

            Mr. Alford died the preceding Saturday in Carlsbad sanatorium, San Angelo, Texas, where he had gone for treatment 10 days earlier.

            He was born at Many July 16, 1897, son of the late John W. and Ona Arnett Alford, but was reared in Bairdstown, Texas.

            Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Gladys Boyce, and a son, John Luke Alford, Paris, Texas, these sisters and brothers, Mrs. J.B. Sibley, Mrs. Mark Roberts and Lawrence Alford, all of Many, N.W. Alford, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Velma Henderson, Liberty, Texas, and Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes, Orange, Texas.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituaries of John’s sisters Amanda B. Alford Sibley and Margaret Elizabeth Alford Roberts in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            John’s father, John Waddell Alford, was the son of William Theodore Alford and Margaret Maximillian. John’s mother Ona Arnett was the stepdaughter of Joseph Seaborn Alford after he married her mother, Nancy Elizabeth “Mittie” Duggan Arnett.

            John Waddell Alford and Ona V. Arnett married Dec. 25, 1876, according to our marriage list, but that must be incorrect because in 1880 they are still each living with their parents, about 8 houses apart in Negreet, Sabine Parish, LA. John was 18 and Ona was 13 years old, both enumerated as single.

            Ona (mother) died in 1904, and although the obituary says John Noel was reared in TX, some of the family is found in Sabine Parish in 1910 and 1920, including John W., so John Noel must have gone to TX after 1910 with a sibling or other relative.

            John Noel Alford married Gladys Boyce sometime before their son John Luke was born, Jan. 25, 1936, in Lamar Co., TX. John Luke died Nov. 11, 1990. He and his father are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Paris, TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: John Noel 1897 LA1, John Waddell 1860 LA2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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JOHN PETER ALFORD

Brother of Orville Felton Alford, AAFA #0042

 

John P. Alford

Photo from Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery—www.findagrave.com

 

TIMES REVIEW

Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX—Monday, 1 April 2003

 

            Services for John P. Alford, 78, of Terrell, Texas, were held Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. at the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Hillsboro....

            Burial followed in Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro [Hill Co.].

            Mr. Alford was born April 6, 1924, in Artemus, Ken., to Greene Berry and Roxie (Baird) Alford. After beginning work in the coal mines at the age of 14, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. While serving as a tech sergeant stationed in Maryland, he met Willie Faye Harlin. They were married on July 7, 1945, in Gainesville, Texas.

            The couple moved to Littlefield, and he worked for Coca-Cola Bottling in Littlefield and Lubbock for 26 years. Mr. Alford was a Littlefield city councilman and a member of the Littlefield Chamber of Commerce.

            The family moved to Hill County in 1972 where they had a ranch at Woodbury, and he was production manager at both Hillcrest Carpets and Spartan Copper in Hillsboro. He retired to Burleson in 1994.

            Mr. Alford was a member of the Rotary Club in Littlefield, a charter member of the Lions Club in Lubbock, and a member of the VFW and the DAV in Burleson.

            Mr. Alford died Friday, March 28, 2003.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Willie Faye Alford of Terrell, his children, Bob Alford of Alvarado and Brenda Long Schupbach of Terrell, his brothers, Robert Alford of Breckenridge, Doyle Alford of Littlefield and Jason Lee Alford of Three Rivers, Mich.; his sisters, Gwendolyn Crawford of Hawthorn, Ohio, Nina Sue Sullivan of Rockport, Ill., Lydia Alford of Cleveland, Ohio and Flora Jean Alford of Ohio; his sister-in-law, Pauline Alford of Gary, Ind.; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.

            The family has asked that memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association, 2910 Swiss Ave., Dallas, Texas 75204, or to any local veterans organizations.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of John P. Alford (SS# issued in KY), last residence Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, but his birth date is listed as 6 April 1925, the date also listed in Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999 [Ancestry.com].

            See the obituaries of his wife, Willie Faye Harlin Alford; and his brother Doyle Dean Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of his brother Orville Felton Alford in the Indiana Obituaries compilation

            His lineage: John Peter 1925 KY1, Green Berry 1889 KY2, John William 1870 KY3, John Russell 1839 KY4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.

 

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JOHN ROBERT ALFORD, SR.

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 27 July 1960

 

            Funeral services for John Robert Alford, 80, of 1316 E. 5th will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Griggs Pioneer Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford, a retired trucking contractor and resident of Amarillo for 25 years, died at 6 a.m. today at Northwest Texas Hospital. He was born July 1, 1880, in West Virginia.

            He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church here.

            Surviving are his wife, Lessie of the home; four sons, Price Alford of Dallas, Odell Alford and John R. Alford Jr. both of Abilene, and Gillis Alford of Fairbanks, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. S.K. Pulsifer of Rochester, N.Y.; and five grandchildren.

 

 

Photos from Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: John Robert Alford was born in Lincoln Co., WV, the son of Lafayette Alford and Sarah Catherine V. Adams. He married (1) Mary Catherine Keeling and (2) LessieThompson.

            See the obituaries of his sons Gillis Liniel Alford and John Robert Alford Jr. in this compilation. We published the obituary of his mother, Sarah Catherine V. Adams Alford, in the West Virginia Obituaries compilation.

            Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422, maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and historical information.

            His lineage: John Robert 1880 WV1, Lafayette 1850 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.

 

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JOHN ROBERT “ERNIE” ALFORD, JR.

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—18 February 1980

 

            Alford, John Robert (Ernie), Sr. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Ted (Pennie) Fields, Cisco; sons, John R. Alford, III, Tyler, Bill Alford, Dallas; brothers, Odell Alford, Abilene, Gillis Alford, Dallas, Price Alford, Dallas; sister, Opel Alford, Dallas; grandchildren, John Robert IV, Nicholas Alford, Tyler, Renee Dillard, Cisco, Andrea Alford, New York.

            Services 1 p.m. Monday, Laurel Land Memorial Chapel…. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 March 1913, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Nadyne Dunlap Alford Knight; his father, John Robert Alford Sr.; and his brother Gillis Liniel Alford in this compilation.

            Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422, maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and historical information.

            His lineage: John Robert 1913 WV1, John Robert 1880 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.

 

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JOHN ROGERS ALFORD, JR.

AAFA #0200

 

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AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 15 April 2008

 

            John Rogers Alford, Jr. died at home Sunday, April 13. He is preceded in death by his son, John Rogers Alford III; his sister, Ella Langdon Alford [AAFA #0246] and his parents, Susan Landon Alford and John Rogers Alford, Sr.

            Mr. Alford was born in Dallas, Texas, August 1, 1928. He spent his entire childhood in Henderson, Texas, graduating from Henderson High School. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in business, where he was a member of ATO fraternity. He served in the US Army during the Korean War era.

            John’s survivors include his wife Frances Holliday Alford; daughter Elizabeth Alford Young and son-in-law James Michael Young; his grandchildren James Alford Young and Clara Elliott Young; his brother Landon Alford [AAFA #0002] and sister-in-law Phyllis Potthast Alford; his nephews Eugene Landon Alford, MD, Benson Warren Alford, David Alford and Allen McDonald and nieces Margaret McDonald Newton and Susan Lee McDonald James. He had two god children, Sarah Seawright and Elliott Francis Holliday Weeks.

            He was previously married to Barbara Shaw Alford and Margie Stewart Alford.

            Mr. Alford lived in Austin, Texas and engaged in business from the late 50’s until the present. He was a partner in Alford Investments and Alford Land Company both of Henderson, and president of Alford Outdoor Advertising here in Austin.

            Mr. Alford supported a variety of philanthropic causes. He was on the board of the John R. and Susan Landon Alford Foundation in Henderson. He was most proud of his support of Southern Methodist University and their Life Sciences Learning Lab, the Boy Scouts of America and various alcoholism recovery organizations. In addition he and Frances supported the National Peace Corps Association, The Austin Symphony, The Austin Museum of Art and the Blanton Museum, St. Edwards University, Huston-Tillotson University, Hospice Austin, Easter Seals, Alzheimer’s Research and a host of other organizations. John made it possible for a number of young people to complete their college education.

            He was an enthusiastic sailor, fisherman and naturalist throughout his life. He was an early member of the Austin Yacht Club, instrumental in building the docks and club house there and racing for many years. In 1975 he sailed from Houston to the Bahamas along the Intercoastal Canal and Gulf of Mexico over the course of several months.

            Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Congregational Church, 408 W. 23rd St, in Austin. Committal services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17th at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery in Henderson, Texas. Obituary and guestbook online at http://wcfish.com

 

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

            John attended AAFA’s second annual meeting in Houston. Both his sister and brother are AAFA members.

            We published a short biography of John’s father, John Rogers Alford Sr., in the December 1988 issue.

            A biography of John’s paternal grandfather, Egbert Benson Alford, was published in A History of Texas and Texans, Volume III, by Frank W. Johnson (Chicago: American Historical Society, 1914). We reprinted it in the Summer 1999 issue.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: John Rogers 1928 TX1, John Rogers 1885 TX2, Egbert Benson 1858 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1740 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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JOHN THOMAS ALFORD

 

John

Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—3 February 2002

 

Feb. 27, 1930 – Feb. 2, 2002

 

ROCKDALE—Services for John Alford, 71, of Rockdale are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale…. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery….

            Mr. Alford died Saturday in Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

            He was born in the Forest Grove community and was a lifelong resident of Rockdale. He was retired after 28 years with Alcoa in Rockdale and was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He owned a saddle and tack shop for many years and broke and trained horses. Mr. Alford was a member of the Rockdale Roping Club and the Forest Grove Christian Church. He served as a volunteer fireman for many years and was a veteran.

            He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Lane Jobus; a stepson, Ricky Kraatz; and a stepdaughter, Patricia Kraatz Clark.

            Survivors include his wife, Minnie Bea Work Kraatz Alford of Rockdale; a son and daughter-in-law, Aaron Roy and Betty Alford of Rockdale; a stepson, Terry Ben Kraatz of Thorndale; three stepdaughters, Virginia Kraatz Baggerly of Gause, Barbara Kraatz McBride of Kingsland, Texas, and Wanda Kraatz Manas of Rockdale; two sisters, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale and Willine Howorth of Arlington; three grandchildren, nine stepgrandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—Sunday, 3 February 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

ROCKDALE—John Alford, 71, of Rockdale died on Saturday, February 2, 2002, in a Temple hospital. Services were held on Monday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with burial following in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born in Forest Grove to Aaron A. Alford and Willie Mae Booth Alford. He lived in the Rockdale area all of his life. He was a farmer and rancher and worked 28 years at Alcdoa Rockdale Operations. He married Minnie Bea Work Kraatz on December 3, 1967, in Rockdale. He operated a saddle and tack shop for years and broke and trained horses. He was a member of the Rockdale Roping Club, a volunteer fireman, a veteran, and a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church.

            His wife, Minnie Bea Alford of Rockdale, a son, Aaron Roy Alford of Rockdale, stepchildren, Terry Kraatz, Virginia Kraatz Baggerly, Barbara Kraatz McBride, and Wanda Kraatz Manas, and sisters, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale and Willine Howorth of Arlington survive him.

 

In another article:

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 7 February 2002

 

            Funeral services for John Alford, 71, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale...Burial followed in Oak Lawn Cemetery. He died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

            Mr. Alford, a lifelong resident of Rockdale, was born Feb. 27, 1930 in Forest Grove Community near Rockdale to Aaron A. Alford and Willie Mae (Booth) Alford. He and Minnie Bea Work Kraatz Alford were married Dec. 3, 1967 in Rockdale.

            Mr. Alford retired after 28 years from Alcoa of Rockdale and was a lifelong rancher. He farmed and ranched all his life and was a member of the Rockdale Roping Club. Also he had a saddle and tack shop for years and broke and trained horses.

            Mr. Alford also loved rodeo play days and calf ropings, served as a volunteer fireman for many years, loved antique cars and owned several restored Edsels, was a veteran and member of the Forest Grove Christian Church.

            Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Linda Lane Jobus, Sept. 15, 1990; stepson, Ricky Kraatz, June 18, 2000; stepdaughter, Patricia Kraatz Clark; brother, Lee Hurst Alford.

            Surviving are: Wife, Minnie Bea Alford of Rockdale; son, Aaron Roy Alford and wife Betty of Rockdale; step children, Virginia Kraatz Baggerly of Gause, Barbara Kraatz McBride of Kingsland, Wanda Kraatz Manas of Rockdale and Terry Ben Kraatz of Thorndale; grandchildren, Jennifer Hanke, Kellie Zboril and Heath Alford; step-grandchildren, Karen Anderson, William Simmons, Christy Hobbs, Lee Clark, Travis Clark, Stacy Letstra, Shannon Farr, Kari Manas and Nikki Manas; 10 great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Travis Clark, Lee Clark, Bo Zboril, Joe Wayne Hanke, Wayne Hubnik and Heath Alford.

            Honorary pallbearers were Butch Malone, Don Hammons, Ray Biehle and M.J. Alford.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Barbara Fuller Alford Behringer; his father, Aaron Otto Burleson Alford; and his siblings Lee Hurst Alford and Willene Alford Howarth in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: John Thomas 1930 TX1, Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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JOHN TRUETT ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX— Friday, 14 August 2009

 

 

            John T. Alford II, 39, of San Leon died in a boating accident on August 8, 2009. John was born in Lubbock and was a graduate of Coronado High School and the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at Texas Tech. John worked as a fluids technician for Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, rafting, camping and motorcycling. He was never happier than when he was on the water.

            John is survived by his parents, Rosie Sandifer and Bob Coates, and John and Helen Alford; by his grandmother, Jo Alford Gamble; his sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Vick Pope; nephews, Will and Sam Pope; step-siblings, Kristin and Jamie Whittenburg, Anne Walker, John Coates, and Christina Valencia; numerous aunts; uncles; and cousins; many wonderful and loving friends; and his beloved dog, Sparky.

            After a private burial at Resthaven Memorial Park, there will be a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 15 at Sanders Funeral Home, 1420 Main Street, Lubbock, followed by a gathering of friends at the Frazier Pavilion on the Texas Tech Campus.

            Pallbearers will be Brian Carter, Chad Carter, Richard Davila, Donald Hardy, Michael Mather, and Jeff Snuggs.

            Donations may be made to Steve’s Organized Bunch, San Leon’s Hurricane Ike relief fund, P.O. Box 8357, Bacliff, Texas 77518.

            Online condolences may be made at www.sandersfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Truett Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Dec 1969, but his death is listed as 9 Aug 2009, last residence not listed.

 

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JOHNIE ALFORD

 

THE NEWS

Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 October 2009

 

 

            Well-known local philanthropist, Johnie Alford, passed away October 4, 2009.

            Mr. Alford affectionately called Papa John, was born April 9, 1919 in Polk County, Texas to Thomas and Jessie Alford. After serving time with the Merchant Marines, he and his wife Maxine bought their first store in Livingston, Texas. Later he acquired a two-pump service station in Port Acres that eventually became known as Alford’s Super Market. Prior to the time when homes in this area had access to a city-water system, he provided water for people to fill their barrels at this station. Eventually, Mr. Alford served on the board that enabled Port Acres and El Vista residents to have access to the city-water system. When the store burned in 1982, Papa John chose to rebuild in response to the needs of the people in Port Acres and El Vista. That store became a haven for folks - a place where Papa John indiscriminately gave young people the means to purchase their first cars, attend college or buy their first homes.

            Motivated by the lack of a formal education, Mr. Alford influenced others to place a high priority on educational opportunities and a strong work ethic. Alford’s Supermarket offered regular free pancake breakfasts to express appreciation to the customers. These open-air breakfast times provided opportunities for people from various backgrounds and cultures to unite in a social setting. Mr. Alford truly felt great joy in giving to others—and often said, The reason we are able to give is because of the loyalty and support of people in the community. Papa John built a reputation as a generous, kind man who was willing to help others in a self-sacrificing manner. He sponsored school events, all sorts of sports leagues, scouts and humanitarian organizations. Often, he donated items for Hughen School Benefits-and even bid on those items, won, and re-donated them for this worthy cause. Customarily, he took food to the ill and to those families in grief. On one particular occasion, a man who was in town for a funeral came to thank Mr. Alford for the food he had delivered to the bereaved family. He mentioned how embarrassed he was because he did not have a jacket to wear to the funeral. Mr. Alford immediately took his off and said, Here, you can have this one.

            In the years when Gulf and Texaco strikes wreaked great havoc on homes throughout the area, Papa John enabled those workers to meet the needs of their families. He generously offered open-ended credit, thus assuring these people’s basic human needs would be met. Mr. Alford set precedents on marketing skills with innovative and entertaining methods. With elephant rides, Easter egg hunts and free giveaways, people young and old benefited from his passion to make others happy. Donning a Santa suit, Papa John visited various elementary classrooms. On one particular visit, his own little daughter delightedly said, You smell like my daddy! - he was.

            While Johnie Alford was active in Sabine Neches Retail Grocers’ Association, Texas Retail Grocers, and the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce and served as a director at First Bank and Trust, he is best known for his extensive philanthropy. He was a loyal, generous man who opened his heart and hand to all who were in need. He had a marvelous sense of humor and a great zest for life. He embraced life-enjoying the good times and enduring the bad with strength and sensitivity. While he was a man of many humorous witticisms, remembered for his classy fashion-sense cruising Pleasure Island in his red Thunderbird, the true story of his life as a great humanitarian will live on in the lives of all who knew him.

            Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family graveside service will be held at a later time in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

            Papa John is survived by four daughters; Linda Bargainer, Madeline and her husband, Ron Robertson, Jeanette Sanders and Sharon Carter; six grandsons; Michael Hatton and his wife, Wendy, Marty Hatton, Todd Sanders, Rhett Sanders and his wife, Tricia, Markus Carter and Marlon Carter; three great grandchildren; Olivia Hatton and Libby and Caleb Alan Sanders. He is also survived by his special, loving friend, Debbie Stuckey.

            He was preceded in death by his wife; Blanche and his beloved granddaughter; Belinda, her dad; Benny Baca and son-in-law; Carl Alan Sanders.

            The family is thankful for the loyalty of Jessie Paul and Robert Kyle. Special appreciation is given to the caregivers at Cypress Glen Nursing Home and Odyssey HealthCare.

            Pallbearers will be Ron Robertson and grandsons; Michael and Marty Hatton, Todd and Rhett Sanders, and Markus and Marlon Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Thompson and Robert Kyle. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to: The Belinda Baca Memorial Scholarship Fund at Wachovia Bank.

 

In another article:

 

THE NEWS

Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 4 October 2009

 

Johnie Alford

 

PA grocer, 90, dies

By Reesha Brown

 

            Johnie Alford, longtime owner of Alford’s Super Market, wore many hats and took on many roles during his life, from successful businessman to a man of generosity.

            The role which impacted family and friends the most was his love for family, friends and his supermarket.

            “He was my dad, my friend and my boss,” Linda Bargainer, Alford’s daughter, said. “And I knew the difference between all three.”

            After 57 years of serving customers, Alford, 90, died of a chronic illness early Sunday morning at Cypress Glenn Nursing Home.

            Alford’s death did not put Bargainer in a somber mood, instead she felt a sense of relief because Alford’s pain had finally subsided.

            “We’re going to miss him, but we’re glad he’s not suffering anymore,” Bargainer said. “He’s going to be missed.”

            Alford spent 75 percent of his life working, said Bargainer. From 1948 to 2005, he experienced many high and low points during his career, but according to Bargainer, the bad times never weighed down his good spirits.

            “He absolutely loved life,” Bargainer said. “His hobby was the grocery store and giving to people, and he loved doing it.”

            With just a fifth grade level education, the Polk County native moved to Port Acres to help the community by doing everything in his power to ensure customers and friends felt supported by his noble deeds.

            Bargainer described him as being the most feisty person she knew.

            “That’s what he was, feisty, loving, giving and fun,” Bargainer said. “He loved the women and he wanted everything done his way, and I will miss him so.”

            The owner witnessed his business flourish from a two-pump service station to the founders of the Market Basket chain, a full-fledged corporation with about 39 retail and grocery stores, employing more than 1,500 employees.

            One of those employees, Ruby Borne, who worked with Alford for 21 years, said she witnessed the owner fix flats outside the store, help people with financial issues and even act as a mediator, weeding out any negativity that came into the store.

            “A lot of people went to him when they had problems, and they were solved when we left,” Borne said. “People went to Johnie Alford when they had problems because he was wise.”

            Borne, 75, said she could not imagine working for anyone else because he was the best boss she had ever had.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.

            Her lineage: Johnie 1919 TX1, Thomas Franklin 1875 TX3, Edward Ira Bailey 1837 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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JOHNNIE ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 20 July 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1993

 

            Services for Johnnie Alford, 74, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Luke Baptist Church….

            Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery will be directed by Curry Funeral Home.

            Alford died Friday in St. Mary of the Plains Hospital after a lengthy illness.

            He was born in Oakwood and moved to Lubbock from Fairfield in 1947. He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

            Survivors include his wife, Occie Alford of Lubbock; two sons, Ricky of Dallas and Ray of Houston; two daughters, Faye Wilson of Los Angeles, and Sandra King of Dallas; and two brothers, K.A. Alford of Fairfield and Bibb Alford of Oakwood.

            Pallbearers will be Earl Elliott, Henry Dewberry, Arthur Curry, William Raven, Lonnie Love, Charles Taylor, Marshall Taylor Sr. and Marshall Taylor Jr.

 

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JOHNNY ALFORD

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Friday, 10 April 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

NEW BOSTON, TEXAS—Johnny Alford, 82, of New Boston, Texas, died in a local nursing home, Thursday, April 9, 1998.

            Mr. Alford was born Feb. 4, 1916, in New Boston, TX. He was a former educator and principal for 43 years. He was an active member of Tapp Memorial Methodist Church, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge and Odd Fellows.

            He was preceded in death by his son, Rea Eddy (Buddy) Alford.

            Survivors include his wife of 58 1/2 [fifty-eight and a half] years, Thelma Alford, who resides in New Boston; one son, Dr. Oma Alford of Texarkana; four daughters and sons-in- law, Lea Etta and the Rev. Joe Srygley of Atlanta, Texas, Ina and Ronnie Graham of Houston, Texas, Ada and Rick Ferguson of Austin, Texas, Kea and Gary Waldon of New Boston, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Alford; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one niece.

            Services will be 10 am Saturday at the Tapp Memorial Methodist Church in New Boston....

            Burial will be in Read Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Thelma Baker Alford, in this compilation.

            Johnny was the son of Chester Alfred and Maude Alford, grandson of John and Emily Alford and great-grandson of LeRoy and Martha Alford—all of Bowie County, TX. LeRoy’s ancestry is uncertain at this point.

 

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JOHNNY PAUL ALFORD

Cousin of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ March 1992

 

ROCKDALE—Services for Johnny Paul “Frog” Alford, 39, of Gause will be at 2 p.m. today at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Dr. Joe Weldin Bailey officiating.

            Burial will be in the Gause Cemetery.

            He died Friday in a Bryan hospital.

            Mr. Alford was born in Cameron to Valerie Willard and Frank Alford. He married Theresa Wilcox in Cameron on May 31, 1985. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a carpenter.

            He was preceded in death by three brothers, William Oliver Alford, in 1982, Donald F. “Don” Alford in 1987, and Jimmy Earl Alford in 1991; and his stepfather, Oscar Willard in 1991.

            Survivors are his wife, Theresa Alford of Gause; a daughter, Rebecca Marie Alford of Rockdale; two step-daughters, Tommie Elizabeth Hoffman and Billie Joe Hoffman, both of Milano; three brothers, Thomas Alford of Proctor, David Alford of Bryan and Mike Alford of Hempstead; three sisters, Janice Willard of Gause, Judy Nicar of Tyler and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie; and his parents Valerie Willard of Gause and Frank Alford of Marlin.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard; brothers Donald Franklin Alford and William Oliver Alford; and grandparents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Johnny Paul 1952 TX1, Oliver Franklin 1918 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.

 

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JORETTA D. MCDONALD ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 22 August 2000

 

NEWTON—Joretta D. Alfred, 36, a native and longtime resident of Newton, died August 18, on Highway 87, 8 miles north of Newton. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Newton with burial at Magnolia Springs Cemetery.

            Survivors include her husband, Dennis Alfred of Newton, son, Stephen Alfred of Newton, daughter, Trich Alfred of Newton, mother, Jewel Hardgraves of Newton, father, Raymond McDonald of Austin, brothers, Michael Hardgraves of Newton and Dwight Hardgraves of Beaumont, and sisters, Shirley Shelton of Newton and Caretta Gosey of Kirbyville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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JOSEPH ELTON ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 1 November 2001

 

BULLARD—Services for Joseph Elton Alford, 86, Bullard, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Elliott Memorial Chapel of Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Bullard, with the Rev. Gary Davenport and Mary Dowdy officiating.

            Burial will be in Bullard Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Oct. 30 in a Tyler hospital.

            He was born Sept. 4, 1915, in Lone Oak, Ark., and lived in the Bullard area most of his life. He was a heavy equipment operator and laborer.

            He was preceded in death by daughter, Louise Jonas.

            Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Kate Alford, Bullard; sons, Elton Lavon Alford, Frankston, Gary Lee Alford, Houston and Joe Andrew Alford, Bullard; daughters Diane Cromer and Margie Covey, both of Bullard; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

            Pallbearers are grandsons, Michael Scarbough, Harvey L. Covey II, Harvey Lee Alford, Gary Wayne Alford, Charley Covey and Kenneth Cromer.

            Honorary pallbearers are James Cromer, Elton J. Covey, Jason Jonas and Adam Jonas.

            Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Kate Helen Alford, and his mother, Dora Cooley Alford, in this compilation.

 

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JOSEPH KEMP ALFORD

Uncle of George Sanford, AAFA #1067

 

MORNING JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 18 February 1984

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

AVINGER [Cass Co.]—Services for Joseph Kemp Alford, 78, of Avinger will be 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Avinger.

            Burial will be in Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral home of Hughes Springs.

            Mr. Alford died Thursday in a Gilmer hospital.

            Born March 11, 1905, he was a native of Avinger. He was owner-operator of J.K. Alford General Merchandise for 45 years. Mr. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church in Avinger, where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the Avinger school board and was active in the Senior Citizen’s Association of Gilmer.

            Survivors include his son, Don of Longview; brother, Bill and Jammie, both of Avinger, and Jack of Linden; sisters, Nina Sanford of Avinger and Leah Andrews of Dallas; grandsons, Joe and Jim, both of Longview; a granddaughter, Lee Ann Alford of Longview; and a great-grandson, Jim Jr. of Longview.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Joseph’s son Donald Joe Alford; and his siblings Jack Ward Alford, Leah Alford Andrews, and Jimmie Young Alford in this compilation.

            Joseph Kemp Alford was born March 11, 1905, the son of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young. George was the son of Julius Caesar Alford.

 

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JOSEPH SAMUEL ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 15 October 1957

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 14 (Spl.) [Cherokee Co.]—Joseph Samuel Alford, 78, of Bullard [Smith Co.], died at 4 a.m. Monday at his home here.

            Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of out of state relatives. The services will be in charge of the Gragard-Spraggins-Swofford Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

            Survivors are his widow, two sons, Pelton [sic] and Sammy Alford of Bullard; four [sic] daughters, Mrs. Ida Mae Ivy of Houston, Mrs. Martha Taylor, Arizona, Mrs. Estelle McFall and Mrs. Audrey Jamison and Mrs. Ruth Shuler, all of Baltimore; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

            Alford was a retired farmer. He had lived in Bullard for several years.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Dora Cooley Alford, in this compilation.

            Jacksonville is the county seat of Cherokee County, Texas. Bullard is a small town of about 900 on the county line between Smith County and Cherokee County. This is obviously the same family with husband Joseph Samuel Alford’s death in 1957 and his wife’s in 1961. There is enough similarity between names—even with the errors in the obituaries—to match most of the children’s names. We consider Elton and Pelton to be the same person, and Audrey and Ordrey are probably the same.

            The family was enumerated in Smith County, Texas in 1910. They were listed as (AAFA converted ages to approximate years of birth): Sam, 1881 Arkansas; Dora 1879 Alabama; Martha L. 1904 Texas; Sammie N. 1906 Texas; Amanda E. 1908 Texas, and Ida May 1910 Texas.

            In the 1900 census of Chickasawba, Mississippi Co., Arkansas there was a Samuel Alford boarding with James A. Hargett. This Samuel was born March 1882 in Arkansas.

 

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JOSEPHINE A. WALKER HALFORD BALLIEW

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 8 November 1945

 

            Guneral for Mrs. Josephine Balliew, 78, who died Saturday [Nov 3] at the home of her son, C.H. Halford, was held Monday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at the First Baptist church in Albany….

            Burial was in the Albany cemetery beside the grave of her husband, C. Halford, under the direction of J.L. Castleberry, funeral director.

            Mrs. Balliew, in failing health for the past year, died suddenly of a heart attack at 3:15 p.m. Saturday.

            Born August 1, 1867, at Nacodoches, she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walker, to McLennan county when a small girl. She was married to C. [Charles] Halford at Waco Dec. 25, 1887. They lived in McLennan county until they moved to Shackelford county in December, 1905, and settled on a farm three miles east of Albany.

            Mr. Halford died January 9, 1915, and in June, 1928, she as married to H.J. [Henry Jackson] Balliew, who died March 30, 1940.

            Mrs. Balliew united with the Baptist church at the age of 15. She was a devoted mother and companion and a good neighbor.

            Survivors are four sons, J.W. Halford, C.H. Halford, R.S. Halford and J.B. Halford of Albany; three daughters, Mrs. A.C. Crippen of Austin, Mrs. D.J. Johnson of Mart, Mrs. J.C. Norman of Caldwell; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Rove of McMahan, Mrs. Sue Burt of Houston, Mrs. Laura Hopps of Dallas; 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; three step-daughters, Mrs. Robert Bradford, Mrs. C.H. Halford and Mrs. Frank Smalley of Albany; four step-sons, Jim, Lee and Henry Balliew of Albany, and E.F. Balliew of Artesia, N.M….

            Out-of-town people here for the funeral were:

            Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Crippen, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Crippen, Jr., Jimmie and Sandra, Austin; Mrs. Dan Johnson and son, D.J., of Mart; Mr. and Mrs. Clint Anderson of McCaney; Mrs. Bob Halford of Abilene; Anne Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Goodchild, Breckenridge, E.F. Balliew, Artesia, N.M.

 

 

Photos from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Roy S. Halford and John B. Halford in this compilation.

 

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JOSEPHINE FINCHER HOWELL ALFORD MARQUIS

Mother of Joanna Lynn “JoLynn” Alford Henderson Lear Long, AAFA #0718

Grandmother of Elbert Robert Alford IV, AAFA #0796

 

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Monday, 4 February 2008

 

            Josephine Howell Marquis, 854, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Georgetown, Texas.

            Funeral service was at 10 a.m. today at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg and a graveside service was at 2 p.m. today at Old Cleveland Cemetery, with the Rev. LaDon Dawson officiating....

            She was born in Cleveland and had lived in Vicksburg for over 50 years. She was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were she served in substance procurement. She was a member of Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church.

            She is survived by her son, Bob Alford of Issaqah, Wash., and her daughter, Jo Lynn Long [AAFA #0718] of Georgetown, Texas.

            Pallbearers were Landy Teller, Dennis Taylor, Mitch Martin, Robert E. Everett, Capt. E.R. Alford and Bradford Walker.

            Memorials may be made to Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church, 335 Oak Ridge Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Josephine H. Marquis (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Aug 1923, last residence Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX.

            See the obituary of Josephine’s first husband, Elbert Robert Alford Jr., in this compilation.

 

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JOY ALFORD

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 9 April 2001

 

            Joy Alford, 78, passed away Friday, April 6, 2001.

            Joy was a life-long resident of Baytown and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star chapter 798 and a member of the Baytown Boat Club.

            She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Alford.

            She is survived by her son Ronnie Alford and wife Bobbi of Sugar Land; daughters Joanna Bright and husband Tommy of Baytown, and Elma Herrick of Baytown; sisters Bessie Mae Wright of Pasadena, and Mary Jane Poskey of Houston; sister-in-law Bonnie Kidd of Wharton; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; many other relatives; and a host of friends.

            The family will have visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 9, at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Earthman Memory Garden Cemetery, 8624 Garth Road in Baytown with the Rev. Richard Kleiman officiating.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown.....

 

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JOYCE ANN PAYNE ALFORD

 

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Photo from Laurel Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Par

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 11 September 2006

 

            Alford, Joyce Ann Payne—Was born in Yantis, Texas on January 12, 1936 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2006 at the age of 70 in Como [Hopkins Co.], Texas with her family at her side. She earned a bachelors degree of science in education from East Texas State University and loved teaching. She was a devoted Christian, loving mother and Nana. There was always a special place in her heart for her children and grandchildren, was their prayer warrior and best friend. She always cared for the sick and elderly to include her father, her mother and her husband Harvey after surgery.

            She is survived by her husband Harvey Alford, daughters Deborah Driskell and husband Randy, Bethany Goerdel and husband Clayton, Angela Neustifter and husband Dan, sister Virginia Long and husband Ardis, grandchildren Rachel, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Ethan, Hannah, Benjamin, Michael and Isaac.

            She is preceded in death by her parents Bruce and Delilah Payne and infant granddaughter Joy Marie Driskell.

            .... Funeral services will be Tuesday September 12, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in the Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park in Mesquite Texas.

 

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JUANITA JOHNSON ALFORD

 

HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER

Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Sunday, 15 June 2003

 

            Mrs. Juanita Johnson Alford, age 86, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2003, in the Twelve Oaks Hospital in Houston. Graveside funeral services were held on Monday, June 9, in the Wetumka Cemetery in Wetumka, Oklahoma.

            Mrs. Alford was born on May 31, 1917, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and had been living in Houston since 1941. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was retired from Houston I.S.D. where she worked as a teacher.

            Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jann Alford and Kermit Harper of Houston; grandchildren, Claudette Harper Brown and husband, Mark, Angeline Harper Escamilla and husband, Paul, all of Pearland; great-grandchildren, Ashley Grace Brown, Andrew William Brown, and Lane Harper Escamilla; sisters-in-law Mrs. W.B. Alford, Mrs. Charles M. Alford, both of Austonia; and brother-in-law, Dorman Alford, of Austonia.

            Her husband, Harold Alford, preceded her in death in 1998.

 

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JUANITA ZECK ALFORD JUDD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 11 December 2004

 

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WELLINGTON—Juanita Judd, 76, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddy Helms, pastor, and the Rev. Steve Adams of Amarillo officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Judd was born April 1, 1928, in Joplin, Mo., to Melvin C. Zeck and Martha A. Campbell Zeck. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

            Survivors include four daughters, Linda Kay Smith of Forest City, N.C., Martha Penny Clark of Burns Flat, Okla., Nanette White of Wellington and Tinia Adams of Amarillo; two sons, Truman P. Alford of Oklahoma City and Clifford Earl Alford of Carney, Okla.; a brother, Mansel Zeck of Grand Junction, Colo.; two sisters, Lucille Hoffarth and Margaret Netcher, both of Clovis, N.M.; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

            The family suggests memorials be to Faith Baptist Church or to the Wellington Cemetery Association

 

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JULIA KATHRYN PLAKE ALFORD

Wife of Jack DeLaye Alford, AAFA #0543

Mother of Mary Ellen Alford Martin, AAFA #1052

 

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Photo from AAFA records

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 29 July 2007

 

            Julia Kathryn Plake Alford, 84, of Beaumont, died Friday, July 27, 2007.

            Julia Kathryn Plake Alford, daughter of Sidney Richard and Julia Ann Francis Plake, was born on May 24, 1923 in Bon Ami, Louisiana. Kathryn graduated from Beaumont High School in 1940. In the following year she married Jack Alford on Christmas Day.

            Kathryn retired from J.C. Penny in 1983 after eighteen years of dedicated service. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all of her family, many nieces, nephews and other loving and caring friend.

            Her brothers, Frank Richard Plake, Sidney Richard Plake, Jr.; and sisters, Roxie Morrison, Mary Gladys Kirby, Inez Jones, Mildred Ruth Cooper and Dorothy Richards preceded her in death.

            Survivors include her husband of sixty-five years, seven months and two days, Jack Alford; her two children, Mary Ellen Martin [AAFA #1052] and her husband Gerald of San Antonio and Alan Alford and his wife Carol of Baytown; five grandchildren, Sheila Ryan and her husband Paul of Sherman, Texas, Kimberly Crook and her husband Bill of Tampa, Florida, Kevin, Stephanie and Danielle Alford all of Baytown; and eight great grandchildren (Kathryn was known to all as “GG”).

            Many thanks to Christine Carey with Linda’s Angels and all the great people who cared for her in the last days. Also to Odyssey Health Care that served her with much love and compassion to the end. The combined efforts have made her passing easier as she entered her heavenly home.

            A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Reverend Paul Ryan officiating under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Mortuary.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726 or to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 199300, Dallas, Texas 75219. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.

 

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

            See her “In Remembrance“ article, with more information, on AAFA’s Member Memorials web page.

            See the obituary of her husband’s brother, Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., in this compilation.

            Her husband’s lineage: Jack DeLaye 1922 TX1, Jasper Newell 1883 TN12, Nelson Ellis 1854 TN3, John William 1825 TN4, George Washington 1794 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.

 

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JULIE ANN BROWN ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 15 May 1997

 

PICKTON—Services for Julie Ann Alford, 54, Pickton, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Beaty Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, with the Rev. Michael Coker officiating.

            Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford died May 13 in a Winnsboro hospital.

            She was born Dec. 29, 1942, in Hopkins County to the late George Albert and Nettie Dunavent Brown. She was a metal worker at Kendon, Inc., and a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Pickton.

            Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Jerry Alford, Pickton; sons, Richard Alford, Mount Vernon, and Shannon Alford, Pickton; brothers, Bill Brown, Jesse Brown, Ben Brown and Sammy Brown, all of Pickton, and Jearld [sic] Brown, Como; and sisters, Peggy Allen, Winnsboro, and Molly Henson, Perryville.

            Pallbearers include Tim Brown, Renny Brown, Jessie Don Brown, Jearald [sic] Brown, Jr., Vernon Allen and Mike Allen.

            Honorary pallbearers are Randy Henson, Allen Henson, Richard Frances, Jason Hamm and Phillip Porch.

            Family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

 

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JUNE L. RITZMAN ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

            June L. Alford, 70, passed away on September 28, 1993. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA., but had resided in Houston for 33 years.

            Survivors include her husband, Rex of Houston; parents, Paul and Mary Ritzman of Austin; aunt Elmer Bauman of Austin; son, Mark of Houston, Kim and wife Lois of Los Angeles; daughter Page and husband Gary of Houston and grandchildren, Kyle Joseph Carter and Emily Ryan Alford.

            Funeral service will be private with interment in Memorial Oaks Cemetery….

 

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JUNE OPAL YATES ALFORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Friday, 23 April 2010

 

            Alford, June, 82, of Florence died Thursday. Services pending with Cook-Walden/Davis, Georgetown.

 

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ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Saturday, 24 April 2010

 

 

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            June Alford, age 82, native of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010. She was born on June 5, 1927 in Pala Pinto County, Texas to Joseph Madison Yates and Opal Elizabeth (Redford) Yates. June was very active in the Baptist church. She loved cooking, sewing and enjoyed being a homemaker.

            She was a very family oriented woman who loved to host family gatherings. June loved and took care of her foster son, Floyd Young which gave her much joy. June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.

            Preceding her death was her husband, Lloyd Alford.

            June is survived by her daughters, Kay Shipp and husband Mike of Florence, Linda Richey and husband Robert of Leander and Janet Altum and husband Kenneth of Liberty Hill; sons, Danny Alford and wife Gail of Georgia and Floyd Young of Lampasas; and 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

            Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Andice Cemetery in Andice with Reverend Colin McGahey officiating.

            In lieu of flower memorial contribution may be made in June's honor to: Andice Cemetery Assoc., % James Daniels, 2696 CR 255, Georgetown, TX 78633.

            Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.cookwaldendavisfuneralhome.com.

            Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive,
Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of June Opal Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Florence, Williamson Co., TX

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

 

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KAREN LEA BROWN RADSPINNER HALFORD

 

TIMES RECORD NEWS

Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—10 December 2003

 

HENRIETTA [Clay Co.]—Karen Lea Halford, 59, of Wichita Falls died on Monday, December 8, 2003, in Wichita Falls. A service date had yet to be determined. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.

            Survivors include her husband, Jimmy; three daughters, Allison Zamrzla of Bremerton, Washington, Lee Ann Schultz of Marysville, Washington, and Tonda Littlehale of Wichita Falls; a son, Larry Radspinner of Chugiak, Alaska; two sisters, Darlene Wolf of Kulm, North Dakota, and Joan Klein of Mott, North Dakota; a brother, Larry Brown of Plum.

 

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KATE HELEN ALFORD

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 16 December 2007

 

BULLARD—Services for Kate Helen Alford, 85, Bullard, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Memorial Chapel at Boren-Conner, Bullard, with Sam Alford officiating.

            Burial will be in Bullard Cemetery, Bullard.

            Mrs. Alford died Dec. 14, 2007, at her residence.

            She was born Oct. 12, 1922, in Cherokee County, and was a lifelong resident of the Bullard area. She was a lifetime member of the Bullard First Assembly of God Church and was formerly employed at Tyler Pipe Industries.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Alford; daughter, Dollie Louise Jonas; two sons, Thomas Lee Alford and Raymond Ray Alford.

            Survivors include sons, Lavon Alford and Gary Alford, both of Frankston, and Joe Alford, Bullard; daughters, Diane Cromer and Margie Covey, both of Bullard; sister, Bonnie Harris, Flynn; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Elton Alford, in this compilation.

 

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KATHERINE GERTRUDE ALVORD THOMAS

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 31 May 2007

 

            Katherine Alvord Thomas, 85, daughter of Ray and Annie Alvord, was born April 2, 1922 in Powderly, Texas and passed away May 23, 2007.

            A resident of Houston since 1947, she met and married William James Thomas, Jr., and raised two daughters. She established and managed a successful hair salon for 10 years. A very beautiful and loving lady, Katherine was most devoted to her family. Katherine’s life centered around her family, her siblings, nieces and nephews from Lubbock, Texas and Oklahoma, as well as her grandson and great granddaughters.

            She is survived by her sister, Lillian Sudduth of Tyler, Texas, her loving and devoted husband, William Thomas, daughters Kay Thorne and Nancy Thomas-Hahn, son-in-law, Oscar Hahn, grandson Zachary Thorne, great grand-daughters Allie and Abbey of Tampa Bay, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.

            As the nucleus of her family, her presence here will be missed beyond description. Always extending a supportive and loving role, she will be missed and remembered always.

            A memorial service will be held at Unity Church of Christianity on Saturday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. for family and close friends.

            The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the employees of Vitas Hospice at The Forum for their compassionate care of Katherine and the patience and hospitality extended to her family during our time of bereavement....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katherine Thomas (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston.

            Her ALVORD lineage (from RootsWeb Family Trees): Katherine Gertrude 1922 TX1, Ray Allen 1891 MI2, Ernest A. 1854 MI3.

 

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KATHLEEN ASSAF HOLFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—14 August 1990

 

            Kathleen Assaf Holford passed away Tuesday, August 14, 1990. Born in McComb, Mississippi, she was a resident of Houston since 1948. She was a professional organist, choir director, pianist and piano teacher in Houston; member and two-time Dean of Houston Chapter of American Guild of Organists and member of Houston Music Teachers Association.

            Kay is survived by her husband, William D. Holford; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Arlene Holford, Doug Holford and Sheila Kelly; Randolph and Lynn Holford; daughter and son-in-law, Juliet and Mike Breslin; grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicole Holford, Jennifer and Heather Holford, David Holford, and Leslie Kathleen Breslin; brother, Jimmy Assaf of Jackson, Mississippi.

            Visitation will be at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 18, at First United Methodist Church, 1320 Main at Clay. Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 20 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Leukemia Society of America.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, William Dwight Holford, in this compilation.

 

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KEITH LANIER ALFORD

Nephew of Walter Willis Alford, AAFA #0073

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 21 October 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Keith L. Alford, age 54, passed away Oct. 18, 1998 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by loving wife of 34 yrs. Kathy, son Tommy, daughter Angie, granddaughter Kayla, father and mother Milton and Iva, brothers Tommy and Bobby, sister-in-law Gloria. Numerous other relatives and friends.

            A memorial service will be held at Garden Road Baptist Church in Brookside Village, on Oct. 22 at 7 pm....

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituary of his son Thomas Wayne Alford in the Iowa Obituaries compilation; and of his uncles Alton Keith Alford and Walter Willis Alford in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            Keith was born March 24, 1944 in Harris Co., TX, the son of Milton Lanier Alford and Iva Amanda Clarke, who married June 1, 1938 in Harris County, TX. Keith married Kathy A. Hilzendager on April 14, 1964.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Keith Lanier 1944 TX1, Milton Lanier 1916 LA2, Daniel Prophet 1886 LA3, Willis Jacob 1847 LA4, John Seaborn 1807 LA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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KENNETH LEE ALFORD, SR.

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 9 March 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

PALESTINE—Services for Kenneth Lee Alford, Sr., 81, of Palestine are scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Chapel in Palestine.... Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died on March 6, in a Marlin Hospital.

            He was born on May 16, 1920, in Edgerly, La., to the late Benjamin Harrison Lee and Lavada Ethel Leach Alford. He graduated in 1936 from Palestine High School, retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service, and was a member of First Christian Church.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Burks Alford, and sisters, Loretta Patton and Ruba Mae Schattel.

            Survivors include daughter, Patricia Evans of Palestine; son, Kenneth Lee Alford Jr., of Bellaire; sister Lavada Apodaca, Pasadena; brothers, Elmer Earl Alford and W.P. Alford, both of Palestine; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

            Pallbearers are George Lee Patton, Larry Schattel, Jimmy Alford, Montee Poole, Calvin Patton, Dennis Ellison and Calvin Nichols.

            Honorary pallbearers are Gary schattel, Randy Apodaca and Rusty Droby....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Loretta E. Alford Patton in this compilation.

            Kenneth’s parents were listed in the 1920 census of Calcasieu Parish, LA as Lee 26 and Levada Ethel 26, both born in Kentucky. Nearby were Lee’s parents Pleasant and Pheby Alford. They were listed in the 1900 Grayson Co. KY census where Lee was listed as Benjamin L. Although Pleasant used the middle initial “L” in 1900 and 1920, in the 1880 census he was listed as Pleasant D., son of Peter H. and Nancy Alford. Peter was the son of William Alford, born 1804 in Montgomery Co. VA, who married Elizabeth Penner. William was the son of another William Alford born about 1775 who married Mary Miller.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

            His lineage: Kenneth Lee 1920 LA1, Benjamin Henderson Lee 1893 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.

 

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KENNETH W. GUINN ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 December 2001

 

LUBBOCK—Ken Guinnalford [sic], 40, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001.

            Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today in St. John’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bobby McMillan and the Rev. Ted Dotts officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Resthaven Funeral Home.

            Mr. Guinnalford was born April 25, 1961, at Levelland. He worked for Lubbock State School for 17 years.

            Survivors include a daughter, Kacey Hamilton of Clyde; three brothers, Norris Alford Jr. and Wesley Alford, both of Levelland, and Milton Alford of Seminole; a sister, Angela Alford of Lubbock; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kenneth W. Guinn Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.

 

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KIMBERLY LORRAINE WILLIS HALLFORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 22 December 1998

 

            Kimberly Lorraine Hallford, 32, of Austin, passed away Monday morning on December 21, 1998, after battling breast cancer.

            Kim was a special education teacher at Dawson Elementary School. Her selfless actions touched many people and brought smiles to everyone who knew her.

            Kimberly now joins her mother, Judy, who passed away last month of lung cancer.

            She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hallford; and their two wonderful boys, Brodie and Devon, all of Austin; father, Gil Willis, of Trinidad; brothers, Jeff Willis, of Las Vegas, Matt Willis, of Austin; grandparents, Paul and Florence Herson, of Trinidad, and Ben and Dorothy Willis, of Houston.

            Funeral services will be held l:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at Cook-Walden/Chapel of the Hills, 9700 Anderson Mill Rd., with Reverend John Wright and Reverend Barbara Ruth officiating. Interment will be in Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.

            Should friends desire, memorials may be made to College Fund Accounts for Brodie and Devon in each of their names at any Nationsbank, or to the American Cancer Society.

            Kim will be dearly missed; a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who is now in the arms of the angels.

 

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KRISTIE ALFORD

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Sunday, 24 April 2005

 

BOGATA [Red River Co.]—Kristie Alford, 24, of Paris, formerly of Bogata, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, as the result of a one-vehicle accident near Bogata that occurred last weekend.

            Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Bogata Missionary Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in Bogata Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home....

            She was born Oct. 30, 1980, in Paris, the daughter of Kathy and Ronnie Alford. She was employed by Magel’s Grill of Paris.

            She is survived by her mother, Kathy Alford of Paris; her father, Ronnie Alford of Negley; a daughter, Alyssa Earley of Bogata; her grandmother, Carrine Alford of Bogata; two sisters, Staci Castillo of Keller and Amanda Meredith of Mount Pleasant; and two nephews, Randal and Luke Meredith of Mount Pleasant.

 

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KYLE ANDREW ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 May 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

            Kyle Andrew Alford of Columbia Lakes died May 24, 1993, after a courageous battle with cancer. He enjoyed a longtime friendship with a wide range of well-known people in the field of golf. His friends found that there were never any failures for this truly one-of-a-kind man. He lived his life to help people. He will forever live in the hearts of the many who loved and admired him.

            He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bledsoe Alford; daughter, Carol Ruth Brown of Houston; brother, Raymond Alford and his wife Daisey of Beaumont; two grandsons, Michael Andrew Brown and wife Andrea, and Scott Derek Brown, both of Bay City; and one great-grandchild, Allison Brown.

            Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at 10:00 A.M., at the First Baptist Church in Bay City…. Interment will follow in the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers will be Gene Amman, Alex Osmond, Ken Culbreth, Jr., Ray Kubeach, Morris Brown, Tommy Aycock, Lon Lambert and Neil Arbuckle. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ken Culbreth, J.P. Diesel, Jay Hebert, Dick Goodridge, Craig Watson, Bob Earles, Jim Ness, Bill Hill, R.J. Nelson and Bum Phillips…. Arrangements are with: Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (409)245-4613.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Raymond Alford in this compilation.

 

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LABITHA LOTTIE ALFORD DOSSEY

Aunt of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059, and Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078

 

Source unknown

_____ TX—_____ November 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1990

 

            Mrs. Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey, 86, of Granbury, Texas, formerly of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, wife of Joe L. Dossey and sister of Preston Alford of Russellville, Arkansas, died Monday, November 13.

            Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Church of Christ, Murfreesboro, by John Cannon. Burial will be in Delight Cemetery, Delight, Arkansas, by Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville.

            Other survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Bumgarner of Granbury, Texas, Mrs. Lucy Younger of Altamont, Ill., and Mrs. Wanda Riddle of El Sobrante, California; two brothers, Preston Alford of Russellville, Arkansas and Alva Alford of Nashville, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Swinney of Longview, Texas, and Mrs. Thera Dosey [sic] of Nash, Texas; 11 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Labetha L. Dossey (SSDI# issued in AR) was born 30 Aug 1903 and d. 13 Nov 1989, last residence Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.

            We published the obituaries of her brothers Alva Joshua Alford and William Preston Alford in the Arkansas Obituaries compilation. See the obituary of her sister-in-law Agnes Leona Bennett Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            Her lineage: Labitha Lottie 1903 AR1, William Anderson 1881 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.

 

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LAMURIEL POPE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—24 August 2000

 

            LaMuriel Pope Alford died on Tuesday, August 22, 2000. LaMuriel was born in the community of Helmic in Trinity County on July 15, 1918 to Emma and Walter Pope. She had three older siblings: a sister, Maurine, and two brothers, Alton and Clovis, all of whom have preceded her in death. Her husband, Vernon Lee “Wendy” Alford who for 20 years, shared her love of golf, cards and time with good friends, also preceded her in death.

            LaMuriel graduated from Huntsville High School and Sam Houston State University with a degree in Business. During World War II, she worked for the U. S. Air Force in Colorado Springs. After the war she worked for a large lumber mill in Washington State, but moved home to Texas in 1947 to work for Mission Manufacturing Company, where she spent 26 happy years and made many life-long friends. At the time she left Mission she was the Personnel Manager. She continued her career in Personnel, working in that department at Columbia Gulf Transmission until her retirement in 1983.

            After retirement, LaMuriel enjoyed almost two more decades of a full and abundant life. Friends and family remember her continuing enjoyment of golf and cards, but also her love of travel, reading, the theater, and being with the family.

            She leaves three generations of devoted nieces and nephews who all have loving memories of this “Super” Aunt, several cousins who shared early childhood experiences as well as close friendships in later years, and many good friends and neighbors.

            Visitation will be at Settegast-Kopf, 3320 Kirby Drive Thursday, August 24th between 6:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 25th at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5501 South Main. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Capital Memorial Park, 14501 North IH35, Pflugerville, Texas....

 

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LARRY MICHAEL ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 16 January 2005

 

 

            Larry Michael Alford, preciously cherished husband, father, son, brother and friend was born on July 11, 1946 in Houston, Texas. Larry slipped peacefully into eternity on January 15, 2005, with his loved ones around him after a valiant struggle with ALS or “Lou Gherig’s Disease,” which he faced with the same dignity and honor as he lived his entire life.

            Larry grew up in the Spring Branch-Memorial area and graduated from Memorial High School in the class of 1965. Larry attended Texas Tech University on a football scholarship and received a Bachelors of Science degree in 1970. As a defensive safety for Texas Tech, Larry was selected as All Southwest Conference, 1967 and 1968 and All American in 1968. Larry’s professional life was spent in various ventures in the Oil & Gas industry, including the formations of Alford Petroleum Corporation, Alpha Exploration Co. and L.A.S.R. Energy and Development Corp.

            He is preceded in death by his beloved father Parker and his brother, Parker II.

            Larry is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Kay Timmerman Alford; mother, Vivienne Alford Arcus; son, Larry Michael II of The Woodlands; daughters, Kristi Lynne of Denver, Colorado and Katie-Parker; brothers, Chris, John and Sam Alford, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

            Visitation will be held at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Earthman-Hunters Creek Funeral Home, 8303 Katy Freeway. Funeral Services will be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, January 17, 2005 at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Road in Katy with interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Donations may be made to the A.L.S. Foundation, 5615 Kirby, Houston, TX, 713-522-3941.

            Larry lived his life with an extraordinary dedication to his family and friends and a passion for the competition of life. He was an inspiration to all of us who have received the special gift of his love and friendship. Larry will be dearly missed by all of us.

 

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LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 17 January 2005

 

Alford remembered by Tech contemporaries

By Don Williams

 

            His Texas Tech contemporaries remembered Larry Alford on Sunday as a little big man who overcame his size limitations with a fearless streak that enabled him to become a prolific punt return specialist.

            Alford, who led the Southwest Conference in punt returns in 1967 and ‘68, died Saturday from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was 58.

            “He was a brazen little rascal,” said John Conley, a former Tech assistant coach and athletic director. “He wasn’t very big, but he would catch it and go.”

            Alford still holds the school record for punt return yardage by a Tech senior (430 in 1968), remarkable considering the star return specialists who came after him. Not even Tyrone Thurman, Tracy Saul or Wes Welker, all of whom received some form of national recognition, had as much punt-return yardage their senior years.

            In 1968, Tech beat Texas in Lubbock for the first time, 31-22, thanks in part to Alford returning punts 84 yards for a touchdown and 49 yards to the 1-yard line.

            “It was heartache knowing about his disease and all,” former Tech quarterback John Scovell said. “To me, he was one of the early guys with the punt return that was just fearless back there and really was a very good athlete, just a great defensive back. He also was very lively in the locker room, was a practical joker type and all. Very well-liked by his teammates.”

            Alford was listed at 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds during his Tech career.

            Former quarterback Joe Matulich, who came in with Alford as part of the freshman class of 1965, said Alford had a flair for making important plays both as a punt returner and a safety. His attitude played a big part, Matulich said.

            “He was one of those kind of guys that was real confident, an outgoing guy, a lot of fun to be around,” said Matulich, a coach in New Braunfels. “He just was really good at making plays. He was a real scrappy, hard to beat type guy. He was one of those guys who was a leader, kind of an extrovert type.”

            Alford once said during his Tech career that having been an all-state baseball center fielder at Houston Memorial High School contributed to his success.

            “When you catch (a punt), you’ve really got to have an instinct about which way to go, because there is a lot of traffic,” he said. “You can’t completely decide while the ball is in the air. Sometimes you decide wrong, and you end up walking off the field in two parts.”

            In the same 1968 interview, Alford said he never thought about dropping a punt because he was too busy plotting his moves after he caught the ball.

            “I’ve only dropped one in two years, and that came (in ‘68) against SMU,” Alford said. “Boy, I felt terrible. I could just feel those 50,000 fans thinking what a clod I was.”...

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Samuel Frederick Alford in this compilation.

 

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LAURINDA ALFORD YOUNGBLOOM

Half-sister of Mary Justine Alford Monroe, AAFA #0232

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 August 2004

 

            Laurinda Youngbloom, 68, of Austin passed away Monday, August 9, 2004.

            Laurinda was born January 23, 1936, to Era and Richard Erwin Alford in Burleson County, Texas. She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1953. She attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas. She retired in 1995 from the District Clerk’s Office in Travis County.

            Laurinda is survived by her husband, Dan Moody Youngbloom of Austin; sons, Richard Wesley Youngbloom and wife, Jan of Georgetown, Donald Ray Youngbloom of Charleston, South Carolina and Kenneth Dan Youngbloom of Austin; granddaughters, Amanda Youngbloom of Georgetown and Kayla Youngbloom of Georgetown; and sister, Patsy Stratton of Caldwell, Texas.

            Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2004, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook- Walden Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m., at the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell, Texas....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laurinda A. Youngbloom (SS# issued in TX).

            See the obituary of her half-sister Mary Justine Alford Monroe in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Laurinda 1936 TX1, Richard Erwin 1886 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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LEAH ALFORD ANDREWS

Aunt of George Sanford, AAFA #1067

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—2 February 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

HUGHES SPRINGS—Graveside services for Leah “Pete Alford” Andrews, 88, of Dallas will be 4 p.m. today at Avinger Cemetery... under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

            She died Friday [Jan 31] in Dallas.

            Mrs. Andrews was born in Avinger. She was a member of Lake Highlands United Methodist Church in Dallas and a former member of the United Methodist Church of Avinger. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She was active in the Wildflower Trails of Texas and other civic organizations. She was a LVN and upon retirement she lived in Avinger for 10 years. She was a former resident of White Oak having lived there for 20 years.

            She was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Andrews in 1978.

            Survivors include her daughter, Agnes Joan Tucker of Dallas; a daughter-in-law, Janie Andrews of Houston; a sister, Nina Sanford, Avinger; a brother Jimmy Alford of Avinger; and five grandchildren, Martha and Brian Wiggins, both of Tyler, Virginia Hughlett of Navasota, Glenna and Matthew Trujillo, both of Houston.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Leah’s brothers Joseph Kemp Alford, Jack Ward Alford, and Jimmie Young Alford in this compilation.

            Leah was married to L.H. Andrews. She was the daughter of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young. George was the son of Julius Caesar Alford.

 

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LEAMOND VERDELL “LEE” ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 7 June 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Leamond V. “Lee” Alford, born 2-28-31 in Thorn MS, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 1999 at the age of 68. He was a member of Thorn United Methodist Church and retired from ILA Local #1351. Lee loved to hunt and was an avid sports fan. He graduated from the University Mississippi on a baseball scholarship and played 2 years of pro ball with the Southern States League Meridian Millers.

            He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jackie Thomas Alford; son, Ronnie Alford and wife of LaPorte; two step-sons, Jerry Rucker and wife of Willis and Tommy Edwards and wife of Pasadena; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews from Mississippi.

            The family will be receiving friends from 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 1999 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 1999 in the Main Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home....Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: Leamond Verdell Alford was the son of Marion Hasten Alford and Jewell White. Marion, born 1898 in MS, and was the 2nd great grandson of Jeptha Alford of GA. Jeptha was born 1797 in NC.

 

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LEATRICE “LELA” DIKES ALFORD

Aunt of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 22 September 1977

 

            Mrs. A.E. (Leatrice) Alford, 77 of Burmont Nursing Home died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday [Sept 21] at the nursing home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Brownwood.

            The Rev. V.D. Walters, pastor of Elmwood Baptist Church in Abilene, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood.

            Born March 28, 1900, in Brownwood, she and her husband moved to Abilene in 1922. Mrs. Alford was a member of University Baptist Church.

            Survivors include her husband; two sons, Stanley and Ray, both of Abilene; and five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, Asa Evander Alford, in this compilation.

 

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LEE ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 26 November 2006

 

            Lee Alford, 57, of Longview, died Thursday, November 23, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Gladewater on August 9, 1949 to Hilton and Mattie Lou Alford. Lee was a truck driver by trade. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing.

            Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Patti Alford of Longview; son, Shon Alford of Dallas-Fort Worth; stepdaughter, Tammy Stanfill; grandchildren, Ann Marie Alford, Christian Alford and Lacy Stanfill; sisters, Jo Ann Hohrine and husband, James, of White Oak, and Betty Lindley and husband, Bill, of White Oak; his mother, Mattie Lou Alford; and mother-in-law, Deen Burns. His father, Hilton Alford, and his son, Sonny Lee, preceded him in death.

            The family will receive friends this afternoon from 4-6 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Monday, November 27, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lakeview Funeral Home....

            Pallbearers will be Jimmy Kirkland, Loy Joe Tuttle, Jerry Blair, Steve Cambell, Byron Thompson and Billy League. Honorary pallbearers will be Shon Alford, Jack Walker, James Hohrine, Bill Lindley, Forrest Hohrine and Kirby Wagenseller.

            Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be provided by VFW post 10373 of Jefferson....

 

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LEE ELLA SWANZY ALFORD

 

THE CHAMPION

Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ March 1972

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

            Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Ella Alford of Shelbyville [Shelby Co.] were held March 22 at 2 p.m. in Mangum Chapel…. Interment was in the Rather cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford, the daughter of William and Sara Swanzy, died March 20 [sic] in Shelby General Hospital. A native of Shelby County, she was 88 years of age.

            Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Selma Alford Gibson of Lufkin; a son, John R. Alford of Shelbyville; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a brother, W.R. Swanzy of Center; three sisters, Cora Alford of Shelbyville, Mrs. Minnie Bains of Brookshire, and Mrs. Ethel Wellborn of Gladwater.

            Serving as pallbearers were Paul Carlyle, Maurice Smith, C.F. Adams, Wesley Boles, Bill Stevens and Rick Stevens.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Apr 1883 and died 15 March 1972.

            See the obituary of her son Eric Clarence Alford in this compilation.

            Her death certificate says she was born 9 April 1883 in Shelby Co., TX. She died of pneumonia. Her parents are identified as William T. and Sara Swanzy. [Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 (FamilySearch Labs)].

            Lee Ella was the wife of John Isham Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: John Isham 1881 TX1, Baldy A. 1852 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC44, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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LEE HURST ALFORD

 

Source unknown—posted at www.findagrave.com

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ July 1983

 

            Alford, Lee H. of Rockdale. Age 51. Died 7/19/1983 (Tuesday) in Richards Memorial Hospital, Rockdale. Services held (Thursday) at Phillips & Luckey Chapel in Rockdale. Burial in IOOF Cemetery. Thorndale’s, Rev. James Mantooth officiated. Masonic Lodge conducted graveside services. He was born 05/01/1932 in Milam Co. A 2nd class equipment operator at Alcoa for 29 years. Member of Forest Grove Christian Church. Past Master of Thorndale Masonic Lodge, Ben Hur, Order of Scottish Rites in Austin and Order of Eastern Star of Taylor.

            SURVIVORS: Wife, Marilyn of Thorndale; son, Gerry Alford of McGregor; 2 step-daughters, Nancy Hines and Sheila Roberts, both of Thorndale; mother, Willie Mae Roberts of Rockdale; brother, John Alford of Minerva; 2 sisters, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale and Willene Howarth, Austin; 2 step-grandchildren.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Aaron Otto Burleson Alford; and siblings John Thomas Alford and Willene Alford Howarth in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Lee Hurst 1932 TX1, Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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LEITA J. ALFORD NEEDHAM

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 25 August 2002

 

            Services for Leita J. Needham, 74, Canton, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Eubank Chapel, Canton, with Rev. Ronnie Daniell and Rev. David Harkins officiating.

            Burial will be in Haven of Memories Memorial Park, Canton, under direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton.

            Mrs. Needham died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, of a short illness in Canton.

            She was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Van Zandt County to Alvin Earl and Eula Charlanie Pettiet Alford. She grew up in Van Zandt County and attended Wentworth School. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was married to Lee Needham, who preceded her in death.

            Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Carolyn Needham, Canton, Ken and Cheryl Needham, Canton; two granddaughters, Jessica Needham and Erica Hallmark; one great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Hallmark; and one great-grandson, John Wayne Shackleford.

            Pallbearers are Jimmy Pettiet, Tommy Pettiet, Harpie Pettiet, Leroy Gordon, Blake Hallmark and Michael Padilla.

 

AAFA NOTES: According to several RootsWeb Family Trees, her husband was Keith Needham, and her middle name was Justine.

 

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LELA JO SCHWEDA ALFORD

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—4 April 2004

 

April 16, 1926–April 2, 2004

 

CALDWELL—Services for Lela Jo (Schweda) Alford, 77, of Caldwell will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell…. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.

            A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.

            Mrs. Alford died Friday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.

            She was born April 16, 1926 in Caldwell and was a graduate of Caldwell public schools. She attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Beaumont and the University of Houston. She married Halcut “Hawk” Alford Sr. on March 28, 1948.

            A registered nurse and florist, Mrs. Alford and her sister, Alma Schweda, operated Alma’s Flower Shop for 40 years. Mrs. Alford was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell, American Legion Post 4458 Ladies Auxiliary and the Texas State Florist Association.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Rosa (Popek) Schweda; her husband, Halcut “Hawk” Alford Sr.; a daughter, Margaret Ann Alford; and a son, Robert Kenny Alford.

            Survivors include a son and daughter-is-law, Hal and Mary Lou Alford of Caldwell; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.

 

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LENA BELL ALFORD HAWLEY

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Thursday, 30 December 1999

 

ODESSA—Lena Bell Hawley, 87, of Odessa died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens....

            She was born March 22, 1912, in Mount Pleasant. She married Fred Hawley Oct. 8, 1938, in Hobbs, N.M. He preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kelle Jo Hawley.

            Mrs. Hawley moved to Odessa in 1977 from Kermit. She was a homemaker and a member of Eisenhower Church of Christ.

            Survivors include her son, Bentley Hawley of Odessa; son, Dewey Dean Alford of Odessa; sister, Essie Mae Skelton of Hobbs, N.M.; granddaughter, Leslie Lynn Wilson; and three great-grandchildren, Kelle Case Wilson, Mackenzi Jo Wilson and Landri Alysse Wilson....

            Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

 

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LENA FAYE WOFFORD ALFORD

 

DAILY HERALD

Plainview, Hale Co., TX—Tuesday, 22 February 2005

 

            Funeral services for Lena Faye Alford, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church chapel....

            Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, in Covenant Hospital Plainview.

            She was born March 20, 1921, in Lockney [Floyd Co.], the daughter of Claud Randall and Leila Sparks Wofford. She attended Lockney schools and graduated in 1939. She attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood and graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 1941 with an associate degree and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1949.

            She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with her master of religious education degree in 1950.

            She worked for East Texas State University as Baptist Student Union director and at Midwestern University as the Baptist Student Union director and Bible Chair teacher for 15 years and at Wayland Baptist University as assistant vice president for student development and as director of student services for 20 years before retiring in May 1986.

            She was a member of First Baptist Church, Las Camaradas Club, former president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and was a volunteer for Hospice of the Plains where she was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1995. She also volunteered with VistaCare Hospice and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1999.

            She married Dallas Alford on Jan. 20, 1943, in Plainview. He died Jan. 6, 1948.

            Survivors include three nieces, Donna Gladman and husband, Craig, of Amarillo, Vickie Tanner and husband, Daniel, and Wanda McAteel, all of Cleveland, Texas; five nephews, Danny Davis and wife, Jennie, of Littlefield, Gary Norman and wife, June, of Dimmitt, Randy Norman and wife, Minnie, of Phoenix, Ariz., Marvin Wofford and wife, Melinda, of Austin, and David Wofford and wife, Suzanne, of Austin; a great-niece, Jessica Wetzel of Plainview; and several other great-nieces and nephews.

            A sister, Jewel Dean Davis, also is deceased.

            The family suggests memorials to VistaCare Hospice, 4418 Olton Road, Plainview, TX 79072.

           

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Class Notes for Faculty/Staff/Trustees

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Hale Co., TX

 

            Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of Lena Faye Wofford Alford, AA’41, BS’49, who died on February 21, 2005. She served as assistant vice president for Student Development and Director of Student Services at Wayland from 1965-1985. Lena Faye attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood and graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 1941 with an associate degree and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1949. She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with her master of religious education degree in 1950. She served at East Texas State University as Baptist Student Union director and at Midwestern University as the Baptist Student Union director and Bible Chair teacher for 15 years before coming back to Wayland. Lena Faye was a member of First Baptist Church, Las Camaradas Club, former president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and was a volunteer for Hospice of the Plains where she was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1995. She also volunteered with VistaCare Hospice and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1999. Lena Faye met Dallas Alford at Wayland and they were married on Jan. 20, 1943, in Plainview. He served as head of the music department at Wayland and was killed in an automobile crash on Jan. 6, 1948....

 

AAFA NOTES: Her husband, Dallas Alford, is buried in Plainview Cemetery with birth date 26 June 1917 on his gravestone [Hale County, Texas, Cemetery Records].

 

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LEO ALFRED, SR.

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 27 March 2000

 

            Leo Alfred, Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2000, in a Baytown Nursing Home.

            Born July 15, 1910, in Morrow, LA, he was a 58-year resident of Barrett Station and was a member of and usher at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church.         

            He was preceded in death by his spouse, Lena Guillory Alfred; sons, Joseph R. Alfred and Baley Alfred; and parents, Reme and Corine Bushnell Alfred.

            He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Leo Jr. and Helen Alfred, Ertis and Celess Alfred, Louis and Shirley Alfred, Riley and Melinda Alfred, Lawrence and Cassie Alfred; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Albert Brooks, Mary D. Merritt, Audrey J. Nelson, Adrian and Ronald Brooks, Wyona and Donell Williams; brother, Fatnor Alfred of Louisiana; sisters, Octavia Dancy of Prairie View, Vicky Linton of Houston, Corine Joshua of Galveston; 48 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

            The funeral will be held on Thursday at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, with burial at SPJST in Barrett Station.

 

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LEO JEFFERSON HALFORD

 

TIMES RECORD NEWS

Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—8 May 2009

 

ELECTRA—Leo Halford, 85, of Electra died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Electra Healthcare Center.

            Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Aulds Funeral Home with Paul Winegeart, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Electra, officiating. Burial will follow in the Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

            Mr. Halford was the owner and operator of Halford’s Garage in Electra.

            Survivors include wife, Nancy of Electra; daughter, Peggy Snider of Burkburnett; stepdaughters, Linda Blackburn of Austin, Marsha Wilson of Wichita Falls, Gay Graham of Electra, and Denise Rich of Harrold; stepson, Chris Graham of Mazon, Ill.; sisters, Juanita Kay, Illa Mae Laughlin, both of Rotan, Texas, Flo Ella Miller of Fresno, Calif., and Velta Milweed of Waxahachie, Texas; brothers, Charlie of Jolly and Loyd of Tatum, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

            Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

            Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Ill., 60601-7633; or to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, 222 Welborn St., Dallas, Texas, 75219.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leo Jefferson Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Oct 1923, last residence Electra, Wichita Co., TX.

 

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LEON DALE ALFORD

 

WHITE OAK INDEPENDENT

White Oak, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 8 July 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

GLADEWATER [Gregg Co.]—Funeral services for Leon D. Alford of Liberty City were held here Saturday in the chapel of Croley Funeral Home.... Graveside services were held at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in a Longview hospital. He was 72. Born July 21, 1926 in Pickton, he attended LeTourneau University and was a retired foreman for LeTourneau Inc. He was also a self-employed welder. Mr. Alford was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Dewayne Weeks, and his parents, Sid and Valeria Alford.

            Survivors include his wife, Linna “Joey” Alford of Liberty City; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Mary Alford of White Oak; one daughter, Helen Tidwell of Dallas; a stepson, Ty Weeks of Longview; six grandchildren, Russell Alford, Ricky Loyd, Dusty Alford, Brandon Tidwell, Melissa Tidwell, and Todd Weeks; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Lee Edwards of Sulphur Springs; and a brother, James Alford of Sulphur Springs.

 

AAFA NOTES: Leon Dale Alford was born 26 July 1926, Hopkins Co. TX. His first wife was Elwanda Crane who died Sept 9, 1993, Gregg Co. TX. His second wife and widow is Joey Todd, but we don’t have their marriage date. He was the son of George Albert Sidney Alford and Valeria Isabel Clay.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Leon Dale 1926 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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LEON JOHNSON ALFORD

 

TIMES HERALD

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—23 February 1987

 

            Alford, Leon J., passed away after a long illness. Survived by wife, Rose Marie Alford; daughter, Mrs. Beverly Ann Haagen, Arlington; son, Wayne Paul Barry, Waxahachie, Tx.; two sisters, Ruth Sykes, Rocky Mount, N.C.; Annie Lee Moore, Springhope; six grandchildren; one niece.

            Member of Park Cities Baptist Church, B Square Mens Class, 22 years Civil Service, 11 years Active Military Army as a Master Sargent.

            Services, 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, Ellis Chapel of the Park Cities Baptist Church, Rev. Clyde Bizzell officiating. Interment, Hillcrest Memorial Park.

            Pallbearers, Capp Wingo, H.E. Presnall, Lou Zurlis, Victor Goodman, Don Nicol, Aaron Colvin. Honorary pallbearers: members of the B Square Class, Park City Baptist Church. Sparkman/Hillcrest, 7405 W Northwest Hwy, 363-5401.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leon Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 May 1915 and died _____ Feb 1987, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

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

            TX Deaths: Leon Alford died 21 Feb 1987 in Dallas Co.

            TX Marriages: Leon J. Alford, age 57, married Rose M. Rich, age 54, in Dallas Co., TX, on 8 Jan 1972.

            In 1930 J. Leon Alford, age 14, is listed in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC, with his parents, Sidney S. and Sissie Lou Alford, and his siblings Ruth and Julian. All were born in NC.

            Leon was the son of Sidney Stewart Alford and Sissie Lou Lamm. From AAFA records, they married 3 Dec 1905 in Franklin Co., NC.

            From North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909–1975: Sidney was born 20 Sept 1878 in Franklin Co., NC, and died 21 Dec 1959 in Franklin Co. His parents are listed as John Alford and Pattie Alford.

            From North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909–1975: Pattie G. Alford, widow, died 1 Oct 1920 in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC. She was born 21 Dec 1844 in Halifax Co., NC, the daughter of John and Mary Alford.

            In 1900 Sidney S. Alford, age 21 born Sept 1878, is living in Dunn, Franklin Co., NC, with his mother Martha Alford, widow age 55 born Dec 1844, and siblings James R. and Bettie M. Living 2 houses away is John Alford Sr., widower age 85 born June 1815. All and their parents were born in NC.

            In 1880 Sidney Alford, age 1, is living in Dunns, Franklin Co., NC, with his parents John Alford Jr., age 37, and Pattie G. 36, and 4 siblings. Next door is John Alford Sr., age 65, and his wife Annie S., age 68. All and their parents were born in NC.

            His lineage: Leon Johnson 1915 NC1, Sidney Stewart 1878 NC2, John 1843 NC3, John 1815 NC4.

 

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LEONA ROBERTA MORRIS ALFORD

 

[Although Leona died in AZ, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to TX.]

 

COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE

Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 August 2002

 

            Mrs. Virgil (Leona) Alford, age 81, of Holbrook, Arizona passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002, at 8:24 a.m. in Holbrook. Services were graveside Monday at 10 a.m. at the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home.

            Leona was born November 17, 1920, in Tuttle, Oklahoma to the late Albert Millard and Lucy Jane Wilhoit Morris. She graduated from high school in Oklahoma and married Virgil Alford, in Mesa, Arizona, on November 18, 1938, and they celebrated 46 years of marriage. Virgil preceded her in death in 1984. She was a resident of Coleman from 1978 until 1984, then moving to Wichita Falls where she resided until July of 2002. Leona was a member of the Christian Church and a homemaker.

            Survivors include a daughter, Helen Plumtree of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two sons, Harold M. Alford of Cottonwood, Arizona and Kenneth V. Alford of Redding, California; two sisters, Anna Mae Oliver of Guthrie, Oklahoma and Billie Jayne Crismon of Guthrie, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

 

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VERDE INDEPENDENT

Sedona, Yavapai Co., AZ—Sunday, 25 August 2002

 

            Cottonwood [Yavapai Co.] resident Leona Alford died Aug. 22. She was 81 years old.

            Mrs. Alford was born in Tuttle [Grady Co.], Okla., Nov. 17, 1920.

            Survivors include a daughter, Helen Plumtree of Oklahoma City; two sons, Harold M. Alford of Cottonwood, Kenneth V. Alford of California; two sisters, Anna Mae Oliver and Billie Jayne Crisman of Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

            Her husband, Virgil Elton Alford, preceded Mrs. Alford in death in 1985.

            Graveside services are scheduled at the Coleman Cemetery in Coleman [Coleman Co.], Texas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her brother-in-law Truett Milton Alford; and her sister-in-law Agnes J. Alford in this compilation.

            Her middle name is from the Verde Independent headline.

            Her husband’s lineage: Virgil Eldon 1916 TX, William Lovell 1865 MO, Gabriel 1831 KY, Jesse 1793 KY, Jacob 1757 VA, James 1715 VA.

 

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LEONA SIMMS HILLHOUSE ALFORD

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 21 April 2002

Published (not verbatim) in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

KILGORE—Services for Leona Simms Alford, 86, Kilgore, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Riley Pippen officiating.

            Graveside services are scheduled for 4 p.m. at Nocona Cemetery, Nocoma, under the direction of Rader Funeral Home, Kilgore.

            Mrs. Alford died April 20 in Gladewater.

            She was born Feb. 27, 1916, in Comanche, Okla., and moved to Kilgore in 1937. She was a seamstress and longtime member of Highland Park Baptist Church.

            Survivors include son, David Hillhouse, Kilgore; two grandchildren; six nephews; and one niece.

            Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

            If desired, memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America.

 

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LEROY ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 29 May 2008

 

            Leroy Alfred, 83, of Cheeks, TX passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church in Cheek, TX with entombment at Live Oak Mausoleum under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.

            He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Mae Ella Alfred of Cheek, TX; sons, Arthur Lee Alfred (Monica) of Montclair, CA, Glenn Alfred (Evola) of Dallas, TX, Patrick Alfred of Compton, CA, Rainey Alfred of Moreno Valley, CA, Rodney Bushnell (Eva) of Beaumont, TX and John Bushnell of Houston, TX; daughters, Martha Alfred of Lithonia, GA, Judy Alfred of Perris, LA, Nancy Braggs of Lake Elsinore, CA and Mary Guillory (Richard) of Beaumont, TX; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

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LEROY R. ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—_____ July 1899

 

            Leroy Alford—Died very suddenly of heart trouble at his home on Thursday at 6 o’clock a.m. July 27, 1899. Mr. L.R. Alford, aged 73 years, six months and 17 days.

Mr. Alford was born in Louisiana January 10, 1826, moved with his parents to Bowie County in 1832 and settled on the Red River at the place known then as Spanish Bluff. After reaching manhood, his parents dying, he moved to Old Boston and in 1853 was married to Miss Martha White and moved about 3 miles southeast of New Boston where he lived until his death. He was a consistent member of the M.E. Church South for nearly 40 years, And his daily walk proved himself an earnest christian, meek and lowly in his determination to serve his God. To know him was to appreciate his worth. In the house he was loving husband, a kind father and a friend of true worth. He was hospitable to all alike. A citizen and a neighbor - one was always better for knowing. He leaves a wife and many relatives and friends to mourn his lost.

 

AAFA NOTES: Leroy’s parents are unknown. He has not been found in the 1850 census. The Leroy Alford who is in Gonzales Co., TX, in 1850 is the son of Winfield Alford and Eliza Derrington and is apparently not the same person.

 

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LESA ANN ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—27 December 1981

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1992

 

            Lesa Ann Alford, 22, of Alvin, passed away in Houston Thursday, December 24, 1981. Member First Baptist Church, Alvin, and Alvin resident 16 years.

            Survivors are: Mother and step-father, Jo and Wayne Moore, Alvin; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Wally Kaiser, Spring, Texas; grandmother, Mrs. Mollie Schedule, Alvin; nephew, Mark Allen Kaiser, Spring, Tex. Lesa is preceded in death by her father, George Allen Alford Sr., and her brother, Cpl. George Allen Alford Jr.

            Services 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 1981 from the Oak Park Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial in Confederate Cemetery, Alvin. Pallbearers: Bob Harris, Earl Gardner, Steve Wiggins, Floyd Kettler, Billy Kettler, and Jerry Nicewanger. Oak Park Funeral Home, 300 Oak Park Drive, Alvin, 331-8217.

 

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LESSIE MAE ARTERBERRY ALFORD

 

DAILY SUN

Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Saturday, 16 October 2004

 

            Lessie Mae Arterberry Alford, 77, of Frost [Navarro Co.] passed away Oct. 6, 2004 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Services will be 1 p.m. today at St. Delight United Methodist Church in Brushie Prairie Community. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.

 

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LESTER CHARLES ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—20 January 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

HAWKINS—Memorial services for Lester Charles Alford, 71, of Hawkins, were scheduled for Saturday at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel in Hawkins. Mr. Alford died on January 17.

            He was born on March 31, 1932, in Trinity, to the late Monroe and Willie Mack Alford. He lived in Jasper prior to moving to Hawkins in the early 1980’s. He was a retired construction worker.

            Survivors include his wife, Easter Alford of Hawkins; daughter, Deborah Davis Alford of Houston; sisters, Lucille Davis of Dallas, Loraine Davis of Houston, Emma Jean Rawls of Jasper, and Dorothy Barlow of Woodville; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

            He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Earl Alford; son, Lester George Alford; and brothers, Woodrow Alford and Leverne George Alford.

 

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LEWIS PAUL ALFORD

 

SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM

Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Thursday, 20 May 2004

 

            Funeral services for Mr. Lewis Paul Alford, 92, of Pickton will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro....

            Burial will be in Winterfield Cemetery in Hopkins County, with Mike Brumley, Danny Brumley, Ricky Brumley, Donnie Lucky, Kenneth Brumley and Jerry McFarlin serving as pallbearers....

            Mr. Alford died on Tuesday, May 18, in Denton.

            He was born on April 23, 1912, in Lone Oak, to Benjamin [sic—Bennett] and Belle Burns Alford. He married Mary Carina [McFarlin]. She preceded him in death in July 1992.

            Mr. Alford retired from LTV in Grand Prairie in 1977. He was a member of the Pickton Domino Hall Group and Woodmen of the World.

            Survivors include one daughter, Sue Alford Lucky of Denton; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

            Mr. Alford was also preceded in death by one daughter, Pat Brumley in July, 1984; three sisters, Annie Ray, Jewel Thomas, and Lillie Spangler; and two brothers, Jim and B.J. Alford.

 

From his funeral program:

 

            Mr. Lewis Paul Alford passed away Tuesday in Denton at the age of 92. He was born on April 23, 1912 in Lone Oak, Texas, to the late Bennett and Belle Burns Alford. Mr. Alford married the former Mary Carina McFarlin and she preceded him in death on July 3, 1992.

            He was a retired tool foreman for LTV Aeronautics Division in Grand Prairie. Mr. Alford was a member of the Pickton Domino Hall Group and Woodmen of the World.

            He was preceded in death by his parfents, daughter, Pat Brumley July 17, 1984, son-in-law A.V. Brumley, brothers, Jim and B.J. Alford, sisters, Annie Ray, Jewel Thomas, and Lillie Spangler.

            Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Don Lucky of Denton; grandchildren, Mike Brumley, Danny Brumley, Ricky Brumley, Angela Kruger, Toni Simmons, Donnie Lucky, great-grandchildren, Blake Brumley, Shea Brumley, Betsy Brumley, Kara Brumley, Cole Kruger, Cade Kruger, Caitlin Kruger, Kristen Simmons, Kayce Simmons and Amber Lucky.

 

Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughter Pat Alford Brumley, and brothers Bennett James Alford and James Jefferson Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Lewis Paul 1912 TX1, Bennett Jefferson 1881 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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LEWIS RANDALL “RANDY” HALFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—_____ March 2005

 

 

SAN ANGELO—Lewis Randall “Randy” Halford, 44, of San Angelo passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, in San Angelo.

            Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel....

            Randy was born Aug. 6, 1960, in Dallas, Texas. He was a salesman for Rodeo America for many years. Randy married Svitlana Morozova on April 16, 2001, in San Angelo.

            Randy is survived by his wife, Svitlana Halford of San Angelo; one daughter, Allura Halford of San Angelo; parents Jim and Louise Edscorn of San Angelo; father and mother-in-law, Victor and Maria Morozova of San Angelo; one sister, Katrina Edscorn of San Angelo; one brother, Alaric Von Edscorn of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; one niece, Silvara Edscorn of San Angelo; one nephew, Saber Edscorn of San Angelo; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins.

            Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Ryan Handsberry, Jerry Komro, Roberto Paris, Kris Stroop, Wes Hall and Jeff Blume.

            Randy was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and son. He always thought of everyone else before him. He helped everyone he could. He would go out of his way to do anything for you. We loved him so much and still wish he were here. He would always tease and laugh and had big dreams and a big heart.

            Randy, we all love you, and you were the best friend to all of us.

            He traveled around the world and had friends all over.

            Randy, you will be missed by each and every one. We love you so much. We know if you could, you would come back to us.

 

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LILLIE MAE BOSTIC ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 1 February 2004

 

            Lillie Mae Alfred, 71, of Beaumont, TX died Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral will be 1:00 pm. Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at House of Prayer Deliverance Church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff...

            She was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, TX.

            Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Edith and Darrell Jones of Beaumont, TX and Sherry Alfred of Houston, TX; brother, Leroy Bostic; and grandson, Samuel Alfred of Beaumont, TX; best friend, Orelia Bias of Killeen, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Calvary Mortuary 1225 S. 7th St. Beaumont, TX (409) 838-0159.

 

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LIZZIE EVANS ALFORD

Sister of Florence Inez Alford Surovik, AAFA #0107

Aunt of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054

 

CALDWELL NEWS AND BURLESON COUNTY LEDGER

Caldwell, TX—_____September 1968

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Miss Lizzie Alford of Caldwell [Burleson Co.], died Wednesday, September 18 at 1:45 a.m. in the Goodnight Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. She had attained the age of 88 years, 2 months and 23 days.

            Funeral services for Miss Lizzie were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, in the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home Chapel, with … Mrs. W.L. Surovik, Jr., rendering soft organ music. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery.

            Miss Lizzie was born in Cooks Point, Texas, June 25, 1880, the daughter of Halcut and Mary Jane Scott Alford and spent all of her life in Burleson County.

            She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Caldwell and a member of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service. Miss Lizzie spent her life living for others. Wherever she went she left a smile and a ray of sunshine. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

            Survivors include one sister, Mrs. W.L. (Inez) Surovik [AAFA #0107] of Caldwell and two brothers, R.A. (Bob) Alford of Caldwell, and Phil Alford of Richmond.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.

            Serving as pallbearers were nephews, D.L. Alford, Jr. [AAFA #0054], Halcut Alford, H.E. Alford, Dan F. Alford, Allen Alford and Phil Alford, Jr.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sister Florence Inez Alford Surovik, and her brothers Richard Erwin Alford and Daniel Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Lizzie Evans 1880 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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LLOYD ALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 13 January 2005

 

FLORENCE [Williamson Co.]—Lloyd Alford, 79, a native of Abilene, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He passed away at his home outside of Florence, with his family at his side.

            He was born in Abilene on December 16, 1925, to Arthur Carl Alford and Lou Cleckler Alford.

            He is survived by his wife of 58 years, June Alford of Florence; daughters, Kay Shipp of Florence, Linda Richey of Leander, TX, and Janet M. Altum of Liberty Hill, TX; son, Danny L. Alford, a missionary to Holland; sister, Marie Copeland of Arlington, TX; granddaughters, Angela Altum of Austin, TX, Christie Byrd of Dripping Springs, TX, and April Yeager of Florence; grandsons, Chad Rives of Cedar Park, TX, Robert Alford of Tennessee, and Stephen Shipp of Kempner, TX; and seven great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 14, 2005, in the chapel of the Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown. Burial will follow at Andice Cemetery in Andice, TX.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Florence, Williamson Co., TX

            See the obituary of his wife, June Opal Yates Alford, in this compilation.

 

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LLOYD EDWIN “BO” ALFORD

 

Mission Park Funeral Chapels South

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—_____ May 2007

 

Born in DeQuincy, LA on Dec. 31, 1930

Departed on May 22, 2007 and resided in San Antonio, TX.

Cemetery: Mission Burial Park South

 

            Lloyd Edwin “Bo” Alford born December 31, 1930 went to be with our Lord on May 22, 2007 at the age of 76.

            Bo married his beloved wife, Ruth Kathryn Van Fleet on January 14, 1949 in San Antonio, TX. He retired from CPS Power Plant with over 38 years of dedicated service. Bo was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he especially enjoyed it when his family surrounded him.

            Bo is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Brenda Moore; sons: Bryan Alford and wife, Laurie, Burke Alford and wife, Lydeia; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

 

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LOCHIE BARNHILL SAMPSON ALFORD

Stepmother of Carolyn Annice Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—29 March 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Lochie Barnhill Sampson Alford, born September 12, 1906 in Lee County, Texas, daughter of Pink L. Barnhill and Luna A. Monroe. Her family moved to Kingsville, Texas in 1913, where she grew up and attended Texas A & I College. She moved to Houston around 1930 and worked for many years for the Southern Pacific Railroad. She was very active in community affairs and an active volunteer in many of Houston’s cultural organizations. She served in several positions of responsibility for the Houston Grand Opera Auxiliary and was a Past-President of the Tuesday Music Club. She was also a past member of the Pine Forest Country Club.

            She and her husband, Col. James B. Sampson who died in 1977 moved to River Plantation in the late 1960s where they were members of the River Plantation Country Club.

            Lochie and her second husband Edgar Alford who died in 1991, were active members of First Baptist Church of Conroe where they sang in the choir. She also attended Bible Study Fellowship in Conroe. She moved to San Antonio in 1991 where she was confined to Heartland Nursing Home until her death on March 25, 1994.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lochie B. Alford (SS# issued by Railroad Workers), last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her second husband, Needham Edgar Alford, in this compilation.

 

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LODWICK C. PIERCE ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—9 June 1896

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

MARSHALL [Harrison Co.], TEX. June 8—Col. L.P. Alford, one of Harrison County’s pioneers, died here at the advanced age of 84 years at the residence of his son, J.P. [Josiah Perry] Alford, cashier of the Marshall National Bank. Col. Alford was born in Troupe county, Georgia, Jan. 12, 1812 and was married in Lowenboro county, Alabama in 1837 to Miss Annie Sherrill. He came to Texas in 1839 with his family and settled in Harrison county, his home being on the headright which bore his name. He was a lawyer by profession. He has always been identified with Harrison county interests since his residence here.

            He leaves four sons and three daughters, J.P. Alford of this city, E.L. [Erasmus Lodwick] and W.S. Alford of this county, H.C. Alford of Shreveport, La., and Mesdames T.C. Marsden and Mittie Thomas of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Lou Haynes of this city.

 

AAFA NOTES: James P. Alford, AAFA #0115, the submitter of this old obituary, wrote a related story about one of Lodwick’s sons, “Julius Caesar ‘Paddy’ Alford, 1848–1876” that we published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994, pp. 59–62. Jim is the great-grandson of Erasmus Lodwick Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Lodwick C. Pierce 1812 GA1, Lodwick Cade 1775 NC2, Julius 1750 NC3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.

 

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LOLA BROOKS ALFORD

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—10 June 2005

 

            Lola B. Alford, a choir member at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, died June 5, 2005. She was 75.

            Survivors include three daughters, Rita Lewis, Charlotte Washington and Gwendolyn Chargios, all of Corpus Christi; a son, Earl Alford Jr. of Corpus Christi; her stepmother, Mattie Brooks of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Connie Johnson and Raydell Brown, both of Corpus Christi, and Dorothy Gates of Shiner; three brothers, Robert and Donrell Brooks, both of Barstow, Calif., and Edward Brooks of Odessa; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. June 11 at Calvary First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.

            Unity Chapel Funeral Home

 

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LOLA MAE HENRICKS ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 2 April 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Lola Mae Alfred, 74, of Beaumont died March 29 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.

            Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at First Union Baptist church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home on Gladys Avenue.

            A native of DeRidder, La., she lived in Beaumont 70 years.

            Survivors include her husband, Alfred B. “Sonny” Alfred of Beaumont; daughters, Leonia Ruth Harris, Lola Ann Matherson and Sherryln Rose Kinnear, all of Beaumont; sons, Herbert “Butch” Baltrip Jr., Sylvester Joseph Senegal, Walter James Alfred and Johnny Earl Alfred, all of Beaumont; brother, Ernest B. Henricks of Beaumont;18 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.

 

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LONA ALVORD ASHFORD

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 17 February 2000

 

            Lona Alvord Ashford, 91, of Paris, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2000. Services were held on Friday, February 18, at Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Red Hill Cemetery.

            She was born September 10, 1908, in Powderly to L.M. and Golda Christine Daughtrey Alvord. She attended Powderly schools, was a homemaker, and member of Powderly Church of God. She married A.W. Ashford in 1927 in Powderly. He died June 11, 1972.

            Surviving are a son, Malcolm Ashford and wife, Martha, of Fort Worth; a brother, J.B. Alvord and wife, Katherine, of Paris; a sister, Opal Ramsey of Paris; three grandchildren, Mark Ashford and Lisa Ashford of Fort Worth, and Pam Williamson of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; three great-grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Williamson, and Heather Cleveland and husband, Jimmy, all of Bartlesville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brother Jefferson Buford Alvord and sister Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey in this compilation.

            Her lineage: Lona Alvord 1908 TX1, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2.

 

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LORA LYN SMITH ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 27 January 2003

 

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FORT WORTH—Lora Lyn Alford, 35, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, in Fort Worth.

            Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Western Hills United Methodist Church. Entombment: Garden of Memories Mausoleum in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.

            Lora was born June 10, 1967, in Iowa City, Iowa. Her life centered around her daughter whom she cherished. Tiff was her reason for living. As a member of Western Hills United Methodist Church, Lora had a heart for Christ....

            Survivors: 10-year-old daughter, Tiffany Marie Alford; parents, David A. and Janet L. Smith Sr.; brothers, David A. Smith Jr. and wife, Tracy, Brian E. Smith and wife, Stacy; sister, Cynthia Foulks and husband, Allen; grandmother, Margaret Filbin; former husband and dear friend, Barry Alford; a host of other loving family member and friends.

 

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LORAINE E. ALFORD

 

GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS

Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Tuesday, October 22, 2002

 

            Loraine E. Alford [identified as Mrs. Clifford W. Alford, Sr. in obituary headline], 88, of Galveston died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at The Woodlands Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lorraine E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Aug 1914 and died 22 Oct 2002, last residence Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.

 

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LORENA EDNA GOODMAN ALFORD

 

Mrs.  Lorena Edna Alford

Photo from Photo from Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Beaumont, TX

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 18 April 2008

 

            Lorena Edna Alford of Bloomberg, TX formerly of Moss Hill, TX died peacefully at the age of 95 on April 16, 2008. She was born in Robertson County on January 29, 1913. She was the third oldest of 4 daughters.

            She is preceded in death by her husband Bernice W. Alford, her parents and two of her sisters Lavell Spates, and Nell Harrington.

            She has left five generations of family to cherish her memories, her precious sister Ruth Benfield-Graham, and sister-in-law Junice and brother-in-law Bob Willford. Her children Wynonna R. and husband Ralph Mike Williams, Jenell V. Alford and life long friend Penny Peavy, P.E. Gene Alford and Carol. Her grand-children Brandon Alford, Stephanie and Paul Talbott, Dallas and Coalton Alford, Michael & Julie Dollard, Kevin & Liz Huntley, Theresa Dollard, Steve & Nancy Dollard, Kalia Imaizumi, and Toby Uribe. Her great grandchildren Dylan and Chloe Alford, Samantha and Renee Dollard, Ashley Wright, Torey McWilliams, Tyler Rivers. Her great great grandchildren Kaya and Kendell Wright, and Carmyn McWilliams. Her niece Alma Craft and husband J.R. and so many more family and friends, including her extended family at Roshaven.

            Mrs. Alford will now be reunited with her husband after 39 years apart. She will be greatly missed but we all know she too will be in the Glory of God. We all have memories of her to last a lifetime. We love you and rest in peace.

            Burial will be held at Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas on April 19, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

Photos from Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lorena Edna Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Atlanta, Cass Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her husband’s grandfather James Madison Alford; and her sister-in-law Lucile Curtis Alford in this compilation.

            Her maiden name is from FindAGrave.com.

            Her husband, Bernice Watson Alford (18 Oct 1907 – 1 March 1969) is also buried in Guedry Cemetery.

            Bernice’s parents were James William Alford and Oregon Tennessee Smith:

 

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Photo from Jordan Cemetery, Honey Island, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

            Her husband’s lineage: Bernice Watson 1907 TX1, James William 1869 MS2, James Madison 1846 MS3, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC4.

 

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LORENA GILMORE ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 8 August 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

LAKE PALESTINE [Smith Co.]—Services for Mrs. Lorena G. Alford, 74, Lake Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Noonday United Methodist Church….

            Burial will be in Tyler’s Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler.

            Mrs. Alford died Wednesday at her residence after a lengthy illness.

            She was born Nov. 20, 1915, at Slocum and was a member of Noonday United Methodist Church.

            She and her husband, E.B. Alford, Lake Palestine, celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary Jan. 28, 1990.

            Mrs. Alford was a retired elementary school teacher, teaching in the Westwood Independent School District.

            Survivors include her husband, E.B. Alford, Lake Palestine; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Pace McDonald III, Palestine; a daughter, Jo Elaine Quinata, San Antonio; a son, Elward D. Alford, Georgetown; her father, M.B. Gilmore, Elkhart; a brother, Raymond Gilmore, Nacogdoches; a sister, Ruby Averitte, Slocum; six grandchildren, Amanda Estes, Pace McDonald IV, Rena Jo Quinata, Matthew Quinata, Leilani Quinata and Noel Quinata; and a great- grandchild, Cody T. Estes.

            Pallbearers will be J.D. Lightfoot, Henry Bise, Pace McDonald IV, Lloyd Stanridge, Al Lightfoot, Carlton Brooks, Jack Estes and James Ray Ives.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Elward Baldy Alford, in this compilation.

 

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LORENE THRASHER ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 19 February 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

HENDERSON [Rusk Co.]—Graveside services for Lorene Thrasher Alford, 79, Henderson, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lakewood Memorial Park … under direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson.

            Mrs. Alford died Sunday in a Henderson hospital.

            She was born Sept. 19, 1916, in Electra and grew up in Henderson, returning in 1972. She retired from International Paper Co. where she had worked in accounting and personnel departments and was a member of First Baptist Church.

            Survivors include sons, Royce Alford Jr., Whitehouse, Rick Alford, Rockwall, Mitch Alford, Longview, and Steve Alford, Henderson; daughter, Holli Hagler, Shreveport, La.; brothers, Jack Thrasher, Henderson, and Jimmy Thrasher, Baton Rouge, La.; sisters, Todi Foley, Henderson, and Helen Neely, Lake Cherokee; and 11 grandchildren.

            Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Royce Alford, in this compilation.

 

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LORETTA E. ALFORD PATTON

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 2 October 1999

 

PALESTINE—Services for Loretta E. Patton, 81, Palestine, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Tom Rousseau and the Rev. Sam Cox officiating.

            Burial will be in Roselawn Park.

            Mrs. Patton died Friday [Oct 1].

            She was born Jan. 31, 1918, in Many, La., to the late Lee Alford and Lavada Ethel Leach Alford. She was member and honorary lifetime deaconess of First Christian Church. She owned and operated Patton’s Florist for 30 years, was member of Business and Professional Women’s Club, Harvey Woman’s Club and Japonica Garden Club.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, George “Pat” Patton on Sept. 13, 1997, and sister, Ruba Mae Schattel.

            Survivors include daughter, Phyllis Droby, Frankston; son, George L. Patton, Palestine; sister, Lavada Apodaca, Pasadena; brothers, Kenneth L. Alford, Elmer E. Alford and W.P. “Chubby” Alford, all of Palestine; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers are nephews, Bob Evans, Larry Schattel, Gary Schattel, Montee Poole, Jimmy Alford, Randy Apodaca and Kenny Alford.

            Honorary pallbearers are grandsons, Calvin Patton, Paul Droby, Jim Homan, David Drafahl, Jim Hicks and Steve Statham.

            Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Saturday at funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Loretta E. Patton (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her brother Kenneth Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

            Her lineage: Loretta E. 1918 LA1, Benjamin Henderson Lee 1893 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.

 

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LOUISE MAE “MOMO” ALFRED

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 30 August 2007

 

 

            Louise (Momo) Alfred demised 8-23-07. Both Visitation & Funeral will be held @ McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Mae Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Jan 1942.

 

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LOUISE PARTIN HALLFORD WHATMAN

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—29 July 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Louise Whatman, age 86, resident of Orange, TX last seven years, died July 28, 1998 at the Baptist Hospital in Orange, TX. She was born in Waelder, TX and was a lifelong resident of San Antonio. She was a homemaker.

            She is survived by son, Charles Ray Hallford, San Antonio, TX; daughters, Beverly Jean Zerko, Orange, Sandra Kay Rivette, San Antonio, TX; brother, Luther Partin, Long Beach, CA; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild....

            Graveside Services and interment will be held on July 31, 1998 at 10:00 A.M. at San Jose Cemetery in San Antonio, the Rev. Curtis Hallford officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionary Fund at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Orange. Dorman Funeral Home, Orange, TX 77631 (409) 746-2161.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Whatman (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1912, last residence Orange, Orange Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her son Charles Ray Hallford in this compilation. In that obituary, her husband is identified as N.W. “Bill” Hallford.

            Her husband’s HALLFORD lineage (from Michael Kruse’s RootsWeb Family Tree): Nathaniel Wilburn 1913 TX1, Nathaniel Wilburn 1872 AL2, Dixson H.L. 1841 AL3, Samuel Hunicutt 1806 SC4, Burrell Moses Gordon 1774 SC5, Achillis 1754 VA6.

 

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LUCILE ALFORD BURLESON

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 23 July 1981

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Lucile Alford Burleson, widow of John M. Burleson, died Thursday, July 23, 1981. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on November 22, 1893, the daughter of C.A. and Ida Franke Alford. She first moved to Houston in 1909 and after an absence returned in 1923. She is a member of Reid Memorial Methodist Church, and was Choir Director of Woodland Presbyterian Church for 27 years. Charter member of the Etude Music Club, Lindale Garden Club, and the Houston Horticulture Club.

            Survivors: children, Mrs. Florine Reiniets, John A. Burleson and Joe W. Burleson, Houston, Jim S. Burleson, Garland, and Mrs. Lucile Below, Covina, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Martha Daugherty, Corpus Christi; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Settegast-Kopf Chapel.... Interment Hollywood Cemetery. Pallbearers are grandsons and great grandsons....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1981) dates of Lucile Burleson (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            Lucile’s father was Corwin A. Alford b. 1865 in OH. Family lived in Atchison, KS in 1900.

 

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LUCILE CURTIS ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 3 February 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Lucile C. Alford, 86, of Silsbee died Wednesday [Feb 1]at Silsbee Doctors Hospital.

            Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Kountze with burial at Old Hardin Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze.

            A native of Palacios, she lived in Honey Island more than 28 years before moving to Silsbee a year ago and was a retired registered nurse.

            Survivors include sons, Charles F. Alford of Kountze and James C. Alford of Silsbee; brothers Elliott Alford of Humble, George W. Curtis of Kerrville, Robert P. Curtis of Douglass and Leroy Curtis of Waycross, GA.; and two grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucile C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Aug 1908, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her sister-in-law Lorena Edna Goodman Alford in this compilation.

            Lucile Curtis was born in Palacios, Matagorda Co., TX; the daughter of George and Myrtle Ashley Curtis. She married R.C. Alford November 13, 1932 in Matagorda County. R.C. was born May 4, 1905 in Livingston, Polk Co., TX and he died June 12, 1972 at Honey Island, Hardin County, TX. His business was oil well drilling. They had two sons: Charles Franklin Alford born October 16, 1933 in Dayton, Liberty Co., TX, and James Curtis Alford born May 4, 1936 at Freer, Duval Co., TX. The brother “Elliott Alford” in the obituary is probably an error since Lucile had a brother named Elliot Curtis.

            Her husband’s lineage: R.C. 1905 TX1, James William 1869 MS2, James Madison 1846 MS3, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC4.

 

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LUCILLE HIGHTOWER ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 14 January 2005

 

            Lucille Alford, 65, of Beaumont, TX died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Dubuis Health System. Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Love and Compassion Ministries with burial at Sacred Heart under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff....

            She was a native of Jasper, TX and lived in Beaumont, TX for 50 years.

            Survivors include her son, Allen Adam Hightower, Jr. of Beaumont, TX; daughters, Judy Katherine Relford of Beaumont, TX and Faye Hightower Strayhorn of Pearland, TX; sisters, Elwanda Syvester of Victorville, CA and Ruth Elaine Daw of Beaumont, TX; brothers, Wardell Guidry of Anaheim, CA and Randall Knight of Fort Worth, TX; four grandsons and a host of other relatives and friends....

 

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LUCILLE KAY ALFORD

 

GATESVILLE MESSENGER

Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—Saturday, 5 August 2000

 

            Lucille Alford, 78, of Gatesville, died July 30 at a local hospital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Sweet Home Baptist Church with interment at Pidcoke Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born June 3, 1922, in Natchitoches, LA, to the late Katie Kay and Goshie Goff Kay. She was a homemaker and also served as a housekeeper for others. In addition to her parents, a son, Lee Madison of Louisiana, preceded her in death.

            Survivors include her husband, Frank Alford of Gatesville, four sons, Frank Alford, Jr., Dallas, and David Alford, Greg Alford, and Joe Alford of Gatesville, one daughter, Gracey Alford of Killeen, one brother, Charles Kay of Killeen, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

 

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LUCILLE ROSE BRAY ALFORD

Mother of Billye Lucille Alford Campbell

 

DAILY TIMES

Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—Sunday, 5 November 2006

 

WACO, TEXAS—Lucille Rose Bray Alford, only child of William and Caroline Bray, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 at her residence after several years of a declining illness.

            A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room....

            Rose was born May 30, 1910, in Devol, Okla., but she had lived most of her life in Waco since 1949. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a Methodist. She was a professional seamstress, care giver to all and everyone appreciated her gardening abilities and memorable stories.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Fort Alford; son-in-law Morris Wayne Beheler; and grand-son Daryl Gene Beheler.

            She is survived by two daughters, Darlene Beheler, Waco, and Billye Campbell and her husband Sandy of Valdosta; sisters-in-law, Geneva Hatcher and Willie May Griffin; eight grandchildren, Michael W. Beheler and his wife Eva, Carol L. Beheler Nystrom and her husband Paul, Jerry Don Beheler, Linda Campbell, Sanford Campbell, III and his wife Angelica, Sandra Holt and her husband Jim, Brant Campbell and his wife Marile, Carrie Clifton and her husband Robert; 15 great-grandchildren, Breanna Valentine, Jerrod Beheler, Brennan Beheler, Tyler Nystrom, Adam and Chris Beheler, Alise Cartledge, Kirk Holt, Rob, Andrew and Will Clifton, Miriam, Bailey, Caroline and Brantley Campbell; two great-great grandchildren, Kaiden Beheler and Braeden Valentine; numerous nieces and nephews; and special loving friends Mildred Johnson, Gwynette and Mark Argo....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            Her husband’s lineage: William Fort 1908 TX1, Richard 1862 AR2, William F. 1811 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.

 

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LUCILLE SISCO ALFORD ABNEY

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 6 January 2008

 

ATHENS—Services for Lucille Alford Abney, 85, Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Landmark Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Fondren officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park under direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens.

            Mrs. Abney died Jan. 5, 2008, in a local nursing home.

            She was born May 28, 1922, in Newton County, Ark, to the late William Franklin and Stella Lorena Cochran Sisco. She lived in Athens [since] 1950, and worked for Vassarette of Munsingwear, Inc. for 21 years and Mrs. J’s Plant Farm for 10 years. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Abney in 1997; brother, Hershel Sisco; and sister, Gladys Faddis.

            Survivors include sons, Greg Alford and Jimmy Abney, both of Athens; sister, Juanita Ferguson, Neosho, Mo.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers are Rick Williams, Rust Abney, Jerry Carrico, Roberto Delgado, Gary Steddum and Van Pearce.

            Honorary pallbearers are Marvin Timmerman, Robert Miller, Larry Anding, Pete Stockard, Jasper Stevens, Alec Wofford, Bryan Roberts, Glenn Leopard, T.C. Brannon and Tim Tutle....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucille Abney (SS# issued in CA), last residence Athens, Henderson Co., TX.

            Lucille Sisco Alford married (2) Stanley Durwood Abney on 17 Dec 1976 in Henderson Co., TX.

            Lucille’s first husband was Leonard Alford, the son of William Thomas Alford and Mima May Baugh.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.

            Her first husband’s lineage: Leonard 1919 AR, William Thomas 1879 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC5.

 

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LUCY FAY ALVORD EVANS

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 9 June 2005

 

FORT WORTH—Lucy Fay Alvord Evans, 100, a retired file supervisor for Commercial Standard Insurance Co., died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Fort Worth.

            Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

            Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hemphill Presbyterian Fellowship. Contact number is (817) 923-2607.

            Fay was a member of a pioneer ranching family. She was born in Baird on Sept. 24, 1904, to the late Frank and Mattie Sue Alvord. Fay finished high school in Baird in 1923 and went on to West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon. She then taught school in the Borger school district for several years during the oil boom, Dust Bowl and the opening of the Palo Duro Canyon as a state park. Fay moved to Fort Worth in 1941. She retired from Commercial Standard Insurance in 1969 after 23 years.

            Fay was a loyal member of Hemphill Presbyterian Followship and the Southside Chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Association.

            Survivors: Daughter, Sue and husband, Bob Ragsdale, of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Deborah and husband, Mike Martinak, of Fort Worth and Dianne and husband, Mike Kelpin, of Reno, Nev.; great-grandchildren, Jayme Martinak of Fort Worth, Michael Martinak and wife, Joey, of Fort Worth, and Nicholas and Francesca Kelpin, both of Reno, Nev.; sister-in-law, Lois Alvord of Fort Worth; nephew, Fred Edgar Alvord and wife, Kathy, of Fort Worth; and niece, Freddie Ann Hackney of Fort Worth.

            Laurel Land Funeral Home, 7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            She was born 24 Sept 1905 in Baird, Callahan Co., TX, the daughter of Frank Edgar Alvord and his second wife, Mattie Sue Park (both buried, along with her grandfather, in Baird Cemetery, Callahan Co., TX).

            Her ALVORD lineage: Lucy Fay 1905 TX1, Frank Edgar 1861 IL2, Joshua Nichols 1823 NY3, Augustus Tripp 1798 VT4, Woolcott 1773 MA5, John 1739 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10.

 

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LULA BRUMBLEY ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 8 January 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Lula Alford, 104, of Dallas died Jan. 2 at Tri City Hospital in Dallas.

            Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dixie Baptist Church in Jasper with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery under the direction of Robinson Community Funeral Home in Jasper....

            A native of and former resident of Jasper, she lived in Dallas 20 years.

            Survivors include daughters, Lucille Davis of Dallas and Bulah Ford of Port Arthur; son, L.C. Alford of Hawkins; and brother, Ivory Brumbley of Houston.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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LULA MAUDE HALFORD TIEMAN IVEY

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 12 August 2003

 

            Lula Maude Ivey, 75, of Amarillo died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003.

            Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

            Mrs. Ivey was born May 13, 1928, to James Granville and Pearl Price Halford. She had worked as a waitress.

            Survivors include a son, Leonard “Buster” Tieman of Louisville, Ky.; and a grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lula M. Ivey (SS# issued in TX), last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.

 

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LURLEY OBERA “BEA” ALFORD MCDONALD

 

TIMES RECORD NEWS

Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—24 February 2000

 

            Lurley Obera “Bea” McDonald of Richmond, Texas, formerly of Wichita Falls, passed away Feb. 20, 2000.

            Services will be held at the Lunn’s Colonial Chapel at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 24, 2000. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home.

            Mrs. McDonald was born Jan. 24, 1907, in Beaver Valley, Ala. She was a resident of Wichita Falls since 1946, spending her last six years in Richmond, Texas. She was a homemaker, seamstress, Sunday school teacher, and secretary for the Mary Martha Sunday school class for many years. She was a member of the Woodhaven Baptist Church, formerly Hillcrest Baptist Church, for more than 50 years. She and Arthur Lee McDonald were married Dec. 6, 1924, in Munger, Texas. He passed away Dec. 2, 1989.

            Survivors include her daughter, Joline Nixon, and son-in-law Charles; and her brother J.B. Alford of Pleasant Grove, Ala.; grandson Mark Nixon of Grapevine, Texas, and three great-grandchildren, Michael, Jerod, and Robert Nixon....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bea McDonald (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

 

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LUTHER WOODROW ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—____ June 1989

 

            Funeral services for Luther W. Alford, 75, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, in the Phillips and Luckey Chapel with a 3:30 p.m. graveside service at the Hagen [sic: Hagan] Cemetery in Crockett [Houston Co.].

            Raymond E. Waldron of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiated.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday, June 7, at his residence after a sudden illness. He had been a Rockdale resident for the past eight years, moving to Rockdale from Crockett.

            He was born Dec. 5, 1913, in Rockdale to Mr. and Mrs. Luther (Ann) Alford. He was a retired truck driver.

            Survivors include a daughter, Marguerite Simmons of Humble; two grandsons, David and Michael Simmons of Humble; also, two half sisters, residents of Houston.

            Mr. Alford was a member of the Cameron Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a U.S. Army veteran.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of L.W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list his birth date as 6 Dec 1913, last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Luther Woodrow 1913 TX1, Luther 1894 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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LUVENIA ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—____ 15 March 1923

 

CHILD MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH IN A SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT HICKS

 

            Lavina, seven year old daughter of Tom Alford, dragged to death when tied to the tail of a gentle old family mare last Friday afternoon. One of the most shocking tragedies Milam County has ever known, occurred last Friday afternoon in the Hicks Community, nine miles south of Rockdale, when Lavina Alford, the little seven year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Tom Alford met a horrible death by being dragged at the heels of the family buggy mare.

            It seems that the child, with other children of the same age, was playing in the horse lot, the old family mare being the object of their attention. The animal was known to be gentle, and the children had been in the habit of swinging by her tail and climbing all over her at will. On this occasion, in an effort to find some new sport, one of the children tied a rope to the old mares tail, fastening the other end to Lavina’s ankle. The children then amused themselves by driving the mare around the lot. A mistake, however caused her to fall, and this frightened the animal which began running, only to become more frightened at the feeling of the weight of the child. The mare finally jumped the lot fence and dashed into the pasture dragging the little girl several hundred yards before being stopped.

            When picked up, the child was already dead, and upon medical examination being given it, was found that in addition to numerous cuts and bruises, her neck was broken. It is thought that the breaking of the neck occurred when the mare jumped the fence.

            The funeral was held Saturday, interment being at Forest Grove Cemetery. Mr. And Mrs. Alford are receiving the sincere sympathy of our entire citizenship in this sad tragedy which has robbed their home of one of its brightest lights and chief treasures.

 

Luvenia Alford

Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and her siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Alford in this compilation.

 

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LYDIA KNIGHTEN ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 30 May 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Funeral services for Lydia Alford, 73, of Silsbee will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 31, 2003 at Farmer Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Cunningham Cemetery both in Silsbee....

            Mrs. Alford died May 29, 2003 at Pine Arbor Health Care Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Silsbee. Mrs. Alford was a school teacher for both Silsbee and Spurger School districts.

            Survivors include daughter and her husband Melissa and Randy Strahan of Silsbee; mother Ella Knighten of Silsbee; sisters Betty Collard of Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Herrington of Silsbee; and Nell Spaulding of Coeur D’Alene, ID; brother Carl Knighten of Silsbee and 2 grandchildren.

 

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LYNN ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 7 December 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1993

 

LAMESA (Special)—Services for Lynn Alford, 78, of Lamesa will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church….

            Burial will be in Lamesa Memorial Park under direction of Branon Funeral Home.

            Alford died Sunday [December 6] in Methodist Hospital after a brief illness.

            He was born in Carbon [Eastland Co.] and moved to Dawson County in 1938 from Plains. He received a bachelor of science degree from Daniel Baker College and a master’s degree from Texas Tech University. He was a teacher, coach and administrator with the Klondike Independent School District.

            He was a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., and served actively from 1942-1946 and in the reserves until 1951. He attained the rank of lieutenant senior grade.

            Survivors include his wife, Dorice Davis Alford of the home; a son, Tom of Vernon Hills, Ill.; two daughters, Barbara Archer of Lamesa and Nancy Hartley of Bay City; and four grandchildren….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that A.L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Oct 1914, last residence Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his parents, George Thomas Alford and Ether Hilton Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: A. Lynn 1914 TX1, George Thomas 1890 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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MABLE CLAIRE ALFORD RUCKER

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Tuesday, 30 November 2004

 

 

            Mable Claire Rucker, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2004 at the age of 86. She was born in Cotton Valley, LA on June 27, 1918.

            Mable, a longtime resident of Corpus Christi, was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Rucker; brothers, Norris, Reggie and Dottle Alford and sister, Elaine Chambers. She is survived by her son, Jeffery Norris Rucker and her daughter, Charlotte Ann Townsend and her brother, Buck Alford. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Samuel, Jason, Eli, Gabriel and Joshua Rucker, Bryan, Lori (Hurt), Tammy Townsend and nine great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Service to follow at 7:00 P.M. at Porter Loring North, 2102 North 1604 East at Gold Canyon Dr., San Antonio TX....

 

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MABLEAN ALFRED JONES

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 2 April 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Mablean Alfred Jones, devoted wife and mother, ended her courageous battle, slipped into eternity and found peace on Monday, March, 30, 1998.

            She was born on Sept. 27, 1928, in Houston, to Nevada and Eil Alfred.

            Jones is survived by her husband of 32 years, Melvin Jones; sons, Alfred Curtis King of Houston, Donald Ray Levier of California and Joseph Kelvin Levier of Beaumont; daughters, Phelicia King of Barrett Station, Jacquely Y. King of San Diego, Calif; seven grandchildren, Martin King, Pleshette King, Curt King, Marlon King, Aaron “Al” King, Michelle King Ross and Phoebe Nichols Henry; seven great-grandchildren, Marcel King, Curtis King, Micheala Nichols, A’Shante Ware, Taylor Ross and Gabriella “Gaby” Boyd; two sisters, Ella Alfred Eagleton, Jean Wyatt White; brother-in-law, Wilfred White Jr., all of Barrett Station; daughter-in-laws, Gloria Rubit, Wanda King, Doloris King and many other relatives and friends.

            Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Walker Funeral Home Chapel.... The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mount Rose Church of God in Christ with her nephew…. Burial will immediately follow the service at Barrett Evergreen Cemetery in Barrett Station....

 

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MACK ALFORD, JR.

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 12 May 2005

 

LONGVIEW—Services for Mack Alford, Jr., 73, Longview are scheduled for noon Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Hallsville, with the Revs. H.C. Rockmore and Lamar Jones officiating.

            Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hallsville, under direction of Dearion & Davis Funeral Parlor, Gladewater.

            Mr. Alford died May 8 in a Longview hospital.

            He was born Aug. 11, 1931, in Hallsville. He was owner of Big Mack Alford’s Hauling Services.

            Survivors include daughters, Linda Jones, Jackie Moore, Velda Hutchins and Mechelle Nelson; mother Ernestine Alford; sister Nelderine Randall; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and other relatives....

 

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MARCYLE ALFORD HICKSON LEVY

Sister of Jessie Kathleen Alford Conley, AAFA #0846

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 October 2005

 

            Marcyle Alford, 83, of Houston went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 29, 2005. She was born February 12, 1922 in Houston, TX to Kenneth and Mamie Alford. Marcyle managed an apartment complex until she was 70 years old. She was very devoted to her family, with taking care of her son born with a heart defect to making sure everyone was provided for. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.

            Marcyle is preceded in death by her parents, husband Nathan Levy Sr.; two sons, Arthur Hickson III, Nathan Levy III; one daughter, Candace Hickson; one brother, Raymond Alford; two sisters, Sara Jane Alford, Marie Hamilton; and one grandson, Chanse Hickson. Marcyle is survived by two children, Janie Hickson, Timothy Hickson and wife Nancy; two sisters, Kathleen Conley, Elisabeth O’Neill; 9 grandchildren, Tavis, Damian, Kenneth, Kirk, Arthur, Candace, Holly, Jill, Julie; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces nephews other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Forest Park Lawndale in the Chapel of Angels. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marcyle Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Marcyle 1922 TX1, Kenneth Wise 1893 TX2, Kinchen Beall 1855 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1740 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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MARGARET ANN ALFORD BENNETT-DENNING

Cousin of Marshall E. Alford, AAFA #0173, and Jim Alford, AAFA #0202

 

[A very similar article was published on the same day in the Dallas Morning News.]

 

Photo from Dallas Morning News

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Sunday, 20 February 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Margaret Ann Alford Bennett-Denning, born Dec. 26, 1926, in Waco to Warrie and Ernestine Alford, went to sleep eternally on Feb. 16, 2000. Graveside services will be Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving [Dallas Co.], Texas.

            She graduated from Waco High School in 1943 and Baylor University in 1946. Attaining her Master’s degree in 1965, she received her Doctorate in 1971. Dr. Bennett-Denning was an educator for 33 years.

            Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 20 years, Rueben H. Denning, her son, John D. Bennett and his family of Irving, Texas; her daughter, Susan Bennett Ingram and her family of Magnolia, Ark.; her sister, Lu Alford Payne; and two stepchildren, Richard Denning and family and Marilyn Denning-Winters and family.

 

DENNING_Ann_Bennett_1926-2000

Photo from http://teafor2.com/OakGroveD.htm

 

AAFA NOTES: Her first marriage, listed in AAFA’s Texas Marriage list, was to John D. Bennett on 3 June 1946, in McLennan Co., TX. Margaret was the daughter of Warrie Lewis Alford and his wife Ernestine Mullinix.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.

            Her lineage: Margaret Ann 1926 TX1, Warrie Lewis 1899 TX2, Marshall A. 1872 TX3, John Rankin 1834 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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MARGARET ARLIENE FERGUSON ALFORD

Wife of Hollis Wilton Alford, AAFA #0196

Mother of Roy L. Alford, AAFA #0208, and David Alford, AAFA #0615

 

DAILY SENTINEL

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 March 2009

 

            Memorial service for Margaret Arliene Ferguson Alford, 86, of Alto will be held at a later date. Mrs. Alford died March 16, 2009, in Nacogdoches.

            Born Jan. 13, 1923, in Lufkin, she was the daughter of Arlie E. and Addie G. Risinger Ferguson. She was retired as a school teacher from Hemphill ISD. She was married to Hollis W. Alford, and he preceded her in death.

            Survivors include sons Roy Alford of Montgomery and David Alford of Alto; one grandchild; and eight great-grandchildren.

            Laird Funeral Home.

 

In another article:

 

DAILY SENTINEL

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Friday, 24 April 2009

 

            Graveside service for Margaret Arliene Alford, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Sholar Cemetery, Shelby County. Mrs. Alford died March 16, 2009, in Nacogdoches....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Arliene Margaret Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Alto, Cherokee Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Hollis Wilton Alford; and her grandson Mitchell Lee Alford in this compilation.

 

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MARGARET HELEN ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 November 2009

 

            Alford, Margaret Age 80, of Mesquite, TX, died on November 09, 2009. Eastgate Funeral Home 972-270-6116.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Helen Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 July 1929, last residence Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.

 

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MARGARET RUTH BRANDON ROBERTSON ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 11 July 2004

 

GILMER—Services for Ruth Robertson Alford, 80, of Gilmer will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel of Gilmer with Brother Paul Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born June 18, 1924. She was a retired sales clerk for Perry’s Variety Store and a Baptist.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by one daughter, Retha Hurse; one stepson, Lee Alford; two stepdaughters, Betty Lindley and Jo Ann Hobrine; one grandchild, Reecia Hurse; one brother, Robert Brandon; and numerous nieces, nephews, stepgrand- children and stepgreat-grand- children.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Myrtise Brandon; two husbands, Foy Robertson and Hilton Alford; two brothers, Arville Brandon and James Brandon; and one sister, Dora Wells McKenzie.

            Pallbearers will be Perry Thompson, Billy Davis, Danny Wells, Bill Lindley, Buddy Wells and Jimmy Brandon....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.

            Her parents were Robert Franklin Brandon and Myrtia Howard, as listed in the obituary of her sister Dora C. Brandon Wells, who died in 13 June 1998 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.

 

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MARGARET SARAH ALBERT ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—30 May 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Margaret Sarah Alford, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, born November 2, 1890, passed away May 29, 1995 in Baytown.

            Episcopalian by faith. Survived by her son Vernon L. Alford, Pasadena and Maud Gray Lawhon, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 1996, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Margaret S. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX, but list her date of death as May 15. TX Deaths lists May 29.

            See the obituary of her daughter, Maud Gray Alford Lawhon, in this compilation.

            Margaret Sarah Albert married Cory Whitford Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Cory Whitford 1890 MS1, Julius Caesar 1847 MS2, Julius Caesar 1808 NC3, James 1764 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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MARGARET WILHELMENA KELLY ALFRED

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 5 February 2006

 

Margaret

 

1909 – 2006

 

            Margaret Wilhelmena Alfred, 96, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at a local care facility.

            Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel, Chaplin Robert Bostick officiating. Visitation: The family will recieve friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

            Margaret was well-loved by everyone who knew her.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Cyril Bertram Alfred, M.D.; and brothers, Barney and Horace Kelly.

            Survivors: Daughters, Margaret Mullins and husband, Mervyn of England, Shirley Rodrigues and husband, Laz of Fort Worth, Marilynne and Dave Garrad of Spain, Sherry Brown of England, Kevin and Gayla Rodricks of Azle, Steve Rodricks of Fort Worth and Brian and Renata Rodricks of Aledo; nine great-grandchildren, Brian Garrad, Robert and Aaron Brown, Sean, Cheyenne and Savannah Rodricks, Breanna, Caelan and Lauren Rodricks.

 

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MARGARETTE ANN BROADUS WALKER ALFORD

 

Funeral Digest

_____ December 2009

 

CARTHAGE [Panola Co.]—Services for Margarette Ann Walker Alford, 66, of Galloway Community of Panola County, will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Steven Hill and the Rev. Mervin Scott officiating. Interment will be in Adams Cemetery. Mrs. Alford died December 20, 2009, in Tyler.

            Mrs. Alford was born March 11, 1943, in East Mountain Community of Gregg County. She was a member of the New Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, loved hunting, working crossword puzzles and played piano and guitar by ear.

            Survivors include her sons, Donnie Walker, Arnold Walker, Linnis Walker and Clint R. Walker; brothers, Roy Broadus, Jerry Broadus, Elton Broadus and James Broadus; and sisters, Velta Bordner and Barbara Woodcock.

            Viewing will be 6 p.m. today, December 22, 2009, at the funeral home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today, December 22, 2009, at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margarette Ann Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Carthage, Panola Co., TX.

 

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MARIAN CALHOUN ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ April 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1989

 

            Marian Alford, 63 a resident of Pasadena [TX] died Thursday, April 6, 1989. Member of Pasadena Blvd. United Methodist Church. Volunteer Harris County AFLCIO. Precinct Judge five years Precinct No. 277.

            Survived by husband W.R. Bill Alford; children, Bradley Alford, Kari Hlavinka and husband, Joseph, Ross Alford; brother Lonnie Calhoun; sisters, Maxine Calhoun and Bonnie Fannstiel; granddaughter, Katlyn Alford;

            Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, Pasadena Funeral Chapel... Cremation. Pasadena Funeral Chapel....

 

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MARIAN MARKHAM ALFORD

Wife of Robert Atticus Alford, AAFA #0148

Mother of Nancy Elizabeth Alford, AAFA #0160, and Robert Mark Alford, AAFA #0132

 

DAILY TIMES

Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—Monday, 17 July 2006

 

KERRVILLE—Marian Markham Alford, 83, died peacefully on July 14, 2006, in Kerrville. She is now at peace with the Lord. She had been a Kerrville resident off and on for many years, beginning in 1954 when she and her husband moved here to raise their four children.

            Marian was born August 6, 1922, in Lubbock, Texas. She attended Sam Houston State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and married Robert A. Alford at Ft. Sill, OK on July 3, 1943. After their children were raised, Marian resumed her studies, earning a Master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in Houston in religious education, and continued her studies at SMU, St. George College in Jerusalem, St. Andrews University in Scotland, 4 summers at Oxford University in England, and other universities. She taught scripture at Regis University in Colorado Springs and served for many years as an adult education and spiritual direction counselor.

            Marian is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert A. Alford, who cared for her devotedly during her disability of several years; children, Nancy Alford of New Orleans, Larry Alford, PhD of Eureka, MT, R. Mark Alford, PhD of Naperville, IL, and Marilyn Alford Steinberger and her husband Dr. Larry Steinberger of Sugarland. Additionally she is survived by 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

            Prayer services will be held 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel.... Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, at Notre Dame Catholic Church.... Interment will follow at 2:15 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas....

            Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Robert Atticus 1922 TX1, Robert Atticus 1890 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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MARIE MCCLAIN ALFORD

 

PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS

Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—22 August 2002

 

            Services for Marie Alford, 77, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel…. Burial will be in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

            Mrs. Alford died Tuesday at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

            She was born Sept. 6, 1924 in Lovelady to Sidney Lawrence McClain and Rose Etta Marlar McClain. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3907.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Lloyd, Hubert and Bobby McClain.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, David L. Alford of Elkhart and Bruce A. Alford of Elkhart; sister, Betty L. Alford of Shepard; brother, Jim McClain of Baytown; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 

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MARIWYNN ALFORD WATSON

AAFA #0127

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 20 October 2006

 

            Wynn Watson, widow of Russel Watson, Jr., died on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006. Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Christ Episcopal Church at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.

            Wynn Watson was born in Paris [Lamar Co.], Texas, on June 14, 1928, to Jess and Lucille Rayford Alford. She attended Camp Waldemar as a Tejas, was a Duchess in the Rose Festival in 1949, and attended Hollins College in Virginia, graduating with a degree in Fine Art. She married Russel Watson Jr. in 1950.

            Quiet and soft-spoken, Wynn Watson was remarkably insightful and was never wrong about anything important. Though her appetite for food had diminished in recent years, she remained hungry for learning and new information. When visitors arrived, she always patted the cushion beside her as an invitation for them to sit and talk and tell her what they were thinking about. She was a good listener. When the house was still, she always had several books at her side.

            Wynn Watson helped found the Tyler Museum of Art and served as a member and president of the museum’s Board of Trustees. She also helped found the East Texas Crisis Center, serving as a board member for several years. In the early 1970s, she hosted transcendental meditation classes at the very same time she was a member of the Junior League of Tyler. A member of Christ Episcopal Church, Mrs. Watson also served in the Altar Guild of Christ Church and was a member of the Episcopal Church Women. She was a volunteer at PATH and was a member of the Tyler Junior Garden Club. For many years, she and her husband, Russel, hosted the Thursday Night Social Club, a gathering that often provided rich stories about our community.

            Wynn Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Russel Watson Jr. She is survived by her brother, Jess B. Alford, Jr.; by her son, Russel Breckenridge Watson III, his wife Dr. Linda Watson, DVM, and sons Russel Breckenridge Watson IV and Joseph Collier Watson; by her son, Matthew Alford Watson, his wife Judge Judith Guthrie and daughters, Katherine Lucille Watson and Mary Larkin Watson; by her daughter, Larkin Watson Forman and her husband Richard Forman; by her son, William Rayford Collier Watson, his wife Deborah McKeever Watson; and by an abundant group of nieces and nephews.

            Honorary pallbearers are George Oge, Stuart Hunt, Jack Russell, Dr. Harold Cameron, James McCain, Tommy Swann and J.C. Wynne. Pallbearers are James Wynne, Jeff Alford III, Ron Gleason, Paul Godwin, Crews Fry, Stephen Bentley and Chris Abraham.

            The family will receive friends at 423 South Chilton on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tyler Museum of Art; PATH; East Texas Crisis Center or Christ Episcopal Church.

 

In another article:

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 18 October 2006

 

WOMAN KILLED BY TYLER HOUSE FIRE

 

            An early Wednesday morning fire claimed the life of a 78-year-old Tyler woman who apparently became overcome with smoke when she was trying to escape her home in the Manor Place subdivision.

            Mariwynn Watson was found dead in her home at 515 Buckingham Place around 10 a.m. Wednesday, said Capt. Jeff Akin, Tyler Fire Department public information officer.

            Akin said Ms. Watson’s maid showed up Wednesday morning and could not get the front door of the residence open.

            “The maid called the woman’s son and he was able to push the door open, where he found his mother’s body blocking the doorway,” he said.

            Akin said the man called for an ambulance for the woman, and Tyler firefighters also were dispatched as part of procedure.

            “When the first fire unit arrived, they could smell the smoke and saw where the fire had damaged the living room area of the home,” he said.

            As family members consoled each other on the quiet street, investigators searched for clues to what may have started the fire.

            Akin said the woman apparently attempted to extinguish the fire, but was burned in the process; when she finally tried to exit, the smoke had overcome her.

            Akin said the fire had extinguished itself during the early morning hours because the home was “so airtight it smothered the flames.”

            However, heavy smoke filled the home. “She tried to put it out, but the smoke was too much for her,” he said. “It only takes one good breath of smoke to overcome a person.”

            Akin said firefighters were not alerted to the fire until the woman’s body was found.

            “This doesn’t happen often, but the fire smothered itself and there were no visible signs outside the home that there was a fire,” he said.

            The Wednesday morning blaze was the city’s first fatal fire of the year...

            The woman’s body was sent to the Southeast Texas Forensic Center in Tyler for an autopsy.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Mariwynn 1928 TX1, Jesse Burks 1895 TX2, Egbert Benson 1858 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1740 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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MARJORIE ALVORD FARR

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 25 October 1996

 

ATHENS—Services for Marjorie Alvord Farr, 72, Athens, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Gregg Wafford officiating under direction of Foster & Brown Funeral Home, Athens.

            Mrs. Farr died Oct. 23 at her residence.

            She was born March 19, 1924, in Worchester, Mass., to the late Charles and Elizabeth Howell Alvord. She graduated from University of New Hampshire in 1946, was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

            Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Ben Farr, Athens; son, Blair Farr, Edmond, Okla.; brother James Alvord, Shrewsbury, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

            Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie Farr (SS# issued in NH), last residence Athens, Henderson Co., TX.

            Her ALVORD lineage (from several RootsWeb Family Trees): Marjorie 1924 MA1, Charles Clinton 1896 MA2, Clinton 1865 MA3, Daniel Wells 1816 MA4, Elijah 1777 MA5, Caleb 1751 MA6, Elijah 1719 MA7, John 1685 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10.

 

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MARJORIE CONWAY ALFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 29 February 2004

 

 

            Marjorie Alford age 81, died Wednesday, February 25, 2004, was born May 15, 1922, in San Antonio, the second daughter of John and Clara Mae Conway. She graduated from Brackenridge High School and then entered Daniel Baker College, where she met her future husband, Frank Alford. She married Lieutenant Alford on July 29, 1943, and started an extended career of homemaking in transit. During his combat months as a B-17 bomber pilot in Europe, she stayed with her parents in San Antonio, where their son, Ben was born. Following her husband’s combat duty, Marjorie and Ben, Sue and Laura, the full family, went through many years of relocations around the USA and the world, always exciting, and seldom dull. Among those years she graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, some graduate schooling at USC in California, teaching English in the Edwards High School, Edwards AFB, editing travel books for the American Automobile Association in Washington, DC, and observing a Titan III Space launch or two at Vanderburgh AFB, California. She and her husband, Frank, retired to home town, San Antonio, and to 1 Towers Park Lane, where life has been a delightful home-again.

            Marjorie is survived by her husband, Col. Frank Alford, (Ret); son, Col. Ben Alford (Ret) and his wife, Theresa, San Antonio, TX; daughters, Sue Alford, Washington, DC, Col. Laura Counts (Ret), Denver; granddaughters, Dr. Katherine Fowler, Athens, GA, and Molly Alford, Sarah Smith and Emily Smith, San Antonio, TX.

            Memorial service Monday 1:00 p.m. The Towers Park Lane. Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will be at a later date. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.

 

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MARSHA M. OVERCASH ALFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Monday, 18 February 2008

 

 

            Marsha M. Alford of San Antonio, TX, age 58 passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008. She loved her family and friends and was a loving, selfless woman. Her strength was an inspiration to all who met her and knew her.

            Marsha is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, David Alford; children, Bill Alford and wife Lindsay, Bobby Alford and wife Marcie and their son, Holden, David Alford and wife Leslie and their son, Samuel, and Wendy Yeazel and husband Lee; parents, Ed and Lenore Overcash; sisters, Sharon Howell, Gayle Peterson and husband Gary; sister-in-law, Diana Byers; special friend, Deborah Redington and several nieces and nephews.

            The family will receive friends at Porter Loring North on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Service Thursday February 21, 2008 10:00 A.M. Porter Loring North Chapel.... Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers are the students that she taught at home....

 

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MARSHALL C. “AL” ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 30 June 2004

 

            Marshall C. “Al” “Baldy” Alford, 64, of Amarillo died Monday, June 28, 2004.

            Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Gazebo on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St.

            Mr. Alford was born in Mississippi. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam and was stationed at the Amarillo Air Base. He owned Al’s Auto Service. He married Virginia “Jenny” Young in 1960 in Amarillo.

            He was preceded in death by a son, Little Al Alford in 1961.

            Survivors include his wife; three sons, Carl Alford, Cal Alford and wife, Becky, and David Alford; his stepfather and stepmother, G.E. and Daisy Fritzke; a number of brothers and sisters; two grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.

 

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MARTHA CATHERINE “MATTIE” ALFORD FINE

Great Great Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 March 1933

 

            The funeral of Mrs. Mattie Catherine Fine, 77, resident of Granbury until moving here 11 years ago, will be held at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon at Spelman-Secrest-Weiler Funeral Home with burial in the cemetery at Granbury. M.H. Moore and J.A. Dickey of Fort Worth, ministers of the Church of Christ, will officiate. Pallbearers will be George Fitzgerald of Cleburne and Herman Smith, Henry Zweifel, W.H. Findley, B.D. Langdale, and W.L. Dean.

            Mrs. Fine died Tuesday night at her home, 3217 Jennings Avenue. She is survived by two sons, Will E. Fine of Mission and Julian B. Fine of Fort Worth; two daughters, Misses Myrtle and Miriam Fine of Fort Worth, and a sister, Mrs. T.J. Carver of Rockdale.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings siblings Emma Frances Alford Carter, Hurst Justice Alford, Moses Thomas Alford, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.

            She was the daughter of John Redden Alford and Nancy Harrison, and the wife of William Bluford Fine.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Martha Catherine 1856 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.

 

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MARVIN THOMAS ALFORD

 

Obituaries from Navarro County, Texas

Source not named, but probably:

DAILY SUN

Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—_____ December 2001

 

            Marvin Thomas Alford, 65, of Corsicana [Navarro Co., TX] passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001 in Corsicana....

            Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel.... Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

            He was born March 26, 1936 in Navarro County and was a laborer.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Annie Mae Hamilton Alford; sister, Patty Ann Alford and son, Tommy Joe Alford.

            He is survived by his son, David Alford of Corsicana; daughters, Elisa Alford of Dallas and Linda Herring of Kaufman; sisters, Libby Ann Clevinger of Whitney, Rudy Mae Covey of Kemp, Doris Denell Kirk of Dallas, Dorothy Jean Meekins of Tyler and Barbara Sue Pelts of Ariz.; brothers, William G. Jolly Jr. of Arlington and William Earl Miller of Dallas; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.

 

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MARY ALMA ALFORD WEATHERFORD

Aunt of Doris Orlean Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303

 

THE OPTIC-HERALD

Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX—10 May 1929

 

            Mrs. Carl Weatherford died at her home in Mt. Vernon Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock after a long illness and in her death the home lost a faithful wife, eight children a devoted mother, and mother, brothers and sisters a dear one whose life was the center from which radiated self sacrificing deeds and only kindness and love. She was a true and Godly woman and her good influence will live on many years after her.

            Alma Alford was a daughter of the late George W. Alford and was born and reared in Franklin County; she was born November 2, 1890; married Carl Weatherford July 14, 1906; the mother of eight children, only one of whom is married.

            She had been a member of the Methodist Church for seventeen years and was always a consistent and devoted follower of her Savior. Bro. T.H. Morris, her pastor, paid a fitting tribute to her life and character at the ser4vices which were held at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon....

 

AAFA NOTES: Mary Alma Alford was the daughter of George Washington Alford and Mary Henretta “Mollie” Warren.

            This obituary is from Obituaries and Death Notice from Franklin County Newspapers 1926–1936, by Christine Dennis Skelly, published by the Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society, and sent by Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Mary Alma 1890 TX1, George Washington 1855 AL2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.

 

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MARY ANN HALLFORD LANCASTER

 

DAILY NEWS

Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—Thursday, 27 May 2004

 

BIG SPRING—Mary Ann Lancaster, the sister of Nelson Hallford of Snyder, died on Tuesday, May 25, in Midland Memorial Hospital.

            A funeral service for Mrs. Lancaster, 72, will be held on Friday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial follows in the Mt. Olive Memorial Park.

            Born on May 3, 1933, in Big Spring, she was a lifelong resident of Big Spring and had worked as a waitress and for Nurses Unlimited for 12 years.

            Survivors include her husband, Ted Lancaster of Big Spring; a son, Carl Lancaster of Big Spring; three daughters, Vernie Jaeger and Janet Parnell, both of Prescott, Arizona, and Elaine West of LaPorte; five sisters, Jean Armstrong of Sand Springs, Flo Hoffman of Vanderbilt, Carolyn Howerton and Ruth Miller of Roswell, New Mexico, and Irene Hallford of Fayetteville, North Carolina; two other brothers, Bill Hallford of Big Spring and Hoyt Hallford of Norman, Oklahoma.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Gertrude May Johnson Hallford, in this compilation.

 

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MARY BELL HOSEA ALFORD

Grandmother of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

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Photo from AAFA Photos

Benjamin Allen Alford, born February 25, 1865, Texas and Mary Belle Hosea Alford

 

BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Tuesday, 8 November 1955

 

            Mrs. Mary Bell Alford, 1505 Melwood, died in a local nursing home 10:25 p.m. Monday [November 7].

            Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of London-Burton Funeral Home with John Stephens of Abilene Christian College, Frank Lilly, minister of Sixth Street Church of Christ, and Herbert Newman, Minister of Austin Avenue Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born Aug. 5, 1870, at Giddings. She had been a resident of Brownwood since 1905.

            She is survived by six sons, Jess L. and Charles M. Alford of Brownwood, P.B. and A.E. Alford of Abilene, G.T. Alford of Carbon, and W.A. Alford of Midland; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock and Mrs. R.H. Shores, both of Brownwood; 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

 

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Photo from AAFA Photos

Back row: Esther/Ether Hilton Alford (wife of George Thomas), Asa Evander Alford, Richard Harris Shores (Husband of Eula Frances), Eula Frances Alford Shores, William Allen Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, Center: Charles Monroe Alford, Front row: George Thomas Alford, Benjamin Allen Alford, Retha Mae Alford, Mary Belle Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford

 

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The gravestone of her husband, Benjamin Allen Alford

Photos from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Benjamin Allen 1865 TX1, Thomas 1806 GA2, Baldy 1784 NC3, Isham 1755 NC4.

 

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MARY BLANCHE ALFORD BREWTON

Sister of Robert Burns Alford, AAFA #0207

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 2 January 2000

 

MINERAL WELLS [Palo Pinto Co.]—Mary Blanche Brewton, 86, a homemaker, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Mineral Wells.

            Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in Mineral Wells. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery in Mineral Wells. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner.

            Mary Blanche Brewton was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Belton. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mineral Wells.

            Survivors: Sons, Woodrow Brewton Jr., James R. Brewton, Bill Brewton; brother, Bob Alford; sister, Minnie Lee Harris; grandchildren, Kenneth, Greg, Beth, Shelby and Kearby; great-grandchildren, Whitney, Casey, Maelyn, Harrison and Max; and numerous nieces; and nephews.

            Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Mineral Wells, (940) 325-4422.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary B. Brewton (SS# issued in TX).

            See the obituaries of her brothers Robert Burns Alford and Wilson Ray Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.

            Her lineage: Mary Blanche 1913 TX1, James Burns 1890 TN2, Charles A. 1868 TN3, James Madden 1832 TN4, Isaac W. 1805 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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MARY CATHERINE “KATE” MCKAY ALFORD COALSON

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ June 1909

 

            Mrs. M.K. Coalson was born in Crystal Springs, Miss., Dec. 28th, 1857. Her maiden name was Alford. She was married to V.L. Coalson July 10th, 1883, joined the Presbyterian church in 1874 and lived a faithful Christian life. She was loved by all who knew her. She died June 18th, 1909. She said the only regret she had in dying was the leaving of her aged husband and five children.

            Mrs. Coalson was laid to rest in the Bethesda cemetery [Parker Co.] in the afternoon of July 18th surrounded by many friends. The funeral was conducted by the writer [N.G. Bailey]....

 

AAFA NOTES: AAFA records show that she was born 26 Dec 1857 in Copiah Co., MS. She married Vines Lindsey Coalson in Copiah Co.

            Her parents were John McKay Alford and Elizabeth Catherine McKay, was the daughter of John McKay and Catherine Alford (daughter of Sion Alford & Clarky McTyer and granddaughter of Jacob Alford & Mary Pace.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her paternal lineage: Mary Catherine McKay 1857 MS1, John McKay 1821 NC2, Jacob 1789 NC3, James 1764 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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MARY E. “MIMI” ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 July 2009

 

            Mary E. “Mimi” Alford, 84, of Houston, passed away July 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband: Wallace Alford, son: Gordon Tracy Alford and granddaughter: Felicia Alford and is survived by her children: David Harrison, Barry Alford, Becky Moore, Bertha Barrow, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, close friend and caregiver: Sharon Board.

            Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble, where funeral services will be held 10 am Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Rosewood Funeral Homes.

 

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MARY ELSIE MAY ALFORD

Mother of Ramona Gwen Alford Darden, AAFA #0715

Stepmother of the late Jo Muriel Alford Roberts, AAFA #0761

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 December 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993

 

            Mary Elsie Alford, 83, born September 11, 1909, in Howard, LA, expired on December 1, 1992, following a lengthy and courageous illness with heart disease and emphysema. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond G. Alford. She was a charter member of Willow Meadows Baptist Church.

            Survivors, sister, Donna Lynn Barr; daughter, Ramona Gwen Darden and her husband Albert “Nick” Darden; son, William W. Liddell and his wife Rita May Liddell; step-daughter, JoMuriel Roberts and her husband C.O. “Bobby” Roberts; grandchildren, Karen Rimes, William W. Liddell, V, Stephen D. Liddell, Jennifer Lynn Jackson; great-grandchildren, Tanya Marie House, Jo Lynn Cefalu, William W. Liddell, VI, Laurie Marie Liddell, Courtney K. Liddell, Lyndsay Liddell, Kathleen Liddell, Christine M. Jackson, Julia K. Jackson; and a great-greatgrandson, Andrew Todd House, Jr.; sister-in-law, Eleanor May; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

            The family will receive friends at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, Westheimer at Dairy Ashford, on Wednesday evening from 7 00 until 9:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 3, 1992, at 11 30 A.M., in the funeral home chapel…. Interment will follow in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her stepdaughter Joe Muriel Alford Roberts in this compilation.

            Mary was the third wife of Raymond Guy Alford, who died in 1982 in AL.

            Her husband’s lineage: Raymond Guy 1901 AL1, James Thomas 1894 AL2, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL3, Levin Ellis 1814 GA4, William 1787 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.

 

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MARY FAYE SPEAR WOMACK HALLFORD

 

TIMES RECORD NEWS

Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Thursday, 14 June 2001

 

HURST, [Tarrant Co.] TX—Mary Faye Womack Hallford, 86, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in North Richland Hills.

            Graveside services were held on Friday in Crestview Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Lucas Funeral Home.

            Survivors include a son, Joe of North Richland Hills; a daughter, Janice McFall of Weatherford; two sisters, Lillie Kelly of Hugo, OK, and Eunice Costelo of Jay, OK; two brothers, James Spear and Bo Spear, both of Hugo, OK; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

 

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MARY FRANCES BOSWELL HALFORD

 

Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—9 November 2009

 

            Celebration of Life services for Frances Halford, 97, of Dallas and formerly of Lubbock, will be held at 1 p.m. today in Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Frances passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Dallas.

            Mary Frances Halford was born on Feb.9, 1912 in Whitney, Texas to the late George and Clara (Lee) Boswell. She graduated from Whitney High School and attended Hill Country Jr. College. She married the love of her life, Howard Halford, in 1934 in Whitney, Texas. She was a longtime member of Skyline Baptist Church. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, and a daughter, Linda Kay Thompson.

            Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Clara Jones and husband Al, Sue Bailey, Gay Bennett and Julia Halford; sons, Chris Halford and wife Barbara and Bud Halford and wife Kay; son-in-law, Jerry Thompson; brothers, Ed Boswell and Joe Boswell; sister, Dell Bonds; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

            Please join us in celebrating Frances’ life by visiting her memorial at www.mem.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

 

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MARY FRANCIS ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 24 February 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Mary Francis Alford, 110 of Silsbee [Hardin Co.] died Feb. 15 at Bur-Mont Nursing Home in Silsbee.

            Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Kirby Cemetery under the direction of Coleman’s Funeral Home in Silsbee....

            A native of Woodville [Tyler Co.], she lived in Silsbee many years.

            Survivors include her niece, Corella Scott of Kountze; nine great-nieces; nine great-nephews; 13 great-great-nieces; 13 great-great nephews; seven great-great-great-nieces; and three great-great-great nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Jan 1888, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX, but her death date is listed there and in TX Deaths as Feb 20.

 

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MARY JANE ALFORD GREEN

 

Obituary and photos from Doris Ross Johnston’s web page, Green Family.

Source unknown, but probably:

BROWNFIELD NEWS

Brownfield, Terry Co., TX—_____ October 1921

 

            On Saturday morning [October 8] at 3 o’clock, the death angel called to the Father’s house Mrs. Mary Green, the mother of our beloved townsman, J.C. [James Calvin] Green.

            Grandmother Green was born in Washington County, Texas, Nov. 26, 1852, and was married in 1869 to J.M. [John Marion] Green. To this union was born nine children; six of which are now living. Mr. J.C. Green of city is the oldest of the children.

            Mrs. Green was converted in her young girlhood and joined the Methodist Church, from which time she lived a most beautiful and faithful Christian life. Thirteen months ago Grandmother Green came to live with her oldest son in Brownfield. Her sweet devoted Christian life has cheered the hearts of all of those who knew her. She always had a king word for everyone, as Mrs. Randal has often remarked: “She made everyone better who knew her. Her room where she stayed seemed to be the brightest spot anywhere, because of her cheerfulness.” In all of her affliction she never complained, resigning completely to the will of God, expressing the words again of the great Apostle, when he said: “For our light affliction which is but for the moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

            Mrs. Green had a most wonderful memory. Even up to the last hour she spoke, she knew the folks by name who came to her bedside. If she ever met a person, she knew them by name after that....

            Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Saturday afternoon by Rev. J.E. Anderson, many friends of the family being in attendance to pay their last respects to this beloved woman who was a friend to everyone. Burial took place in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at 4 p.m.

 

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Grave of Mary Jane Alford Green (1852-1921), wife of John M. Green in Brownfield City Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., TX

 

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Grave of John Marion Green (1851-1902) in Green Family Cemetery near Georgetown, TX

 

AAFA NOTES:

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Mary Jane 1852 TX1, Hatch 1815 NC2, Isaac 1769 NC3, Isaac 1748 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.

 

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MARY JUSTINE ALFORD MONROE

AAFA #0232

 

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VICTORIA ADVOCATE

Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Friday, 2 January 2009

 

MCALLEN—Mary “Justine” Alford Monroe, 92, of McAllen, formerly of Yorktown, passed from this life on the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Edinburg, surrounded by her family.

            Justine was born on Jan. 13, 1916, in Lyons, to Richard Ervin Alford and Sara E. Griffin Alford, who preceded her in death.

            She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Ewing Alford and James Ervin Alford; and a sister, Laurinda Youngbloom.

            She leaves behind a daughter, Marcia Ann Monroe Mann of Yorktown; a son, Robert “Buddy” and Karon Monroe of McAllen; and sister, Patsy Alford Statton of Caldwell.

            Her camping partner and loving husband of 50 years, James W. Monroe, preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1998. They were married on June 6, 1948.

            Her beloved grandchildren, “Cindy and Rick”, “Ricky and Laura”, “Tracey and Danny”, “Kris and Ana”, Jay, Chaz, Tanya, and Jimmy, and great-grandchildren, Chris, Courtney, Jeffrey, Caleb, Derek, Tyler, Kayce, Dara, Darla, Ethan, Carsyn, Aimsley, Kale, Hope, and Faith will miss her.

            After graduating from high school in San Marcos she attended Southwest Texas State University where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English, later returning to receive a Master’s of Education. She retired in 1976 after teaching school for 40 years.

            She was a member of the Eastern Star, Retired Teacher’s Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, and the United Methodist Church.

            Her interests were many and included teaching, reading, sewing, traveling, watching the Spurs, and all things simple and joyful. She loved her family and friends, and all of God’s creatures to whom she gave of herself with happiness.

            She was her daughter’s hero and her son’s best friend. She will be dearly missed.

            Services will be held at noon Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 at Finch Funeral Chapel in Yorktown. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. at Lockhart City Cemetery in Lockhart. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009.

            Pallbearers: Ricky Mann, Jay Luna, Chris Mann, James W. Monroe II, Jeffrey Taylor, and Caleb Taylor.

            Honorary pallbearers: Chaz Brashier, Kris Gilmore, Danny Blank, Rick Milliken, Derek Hoffpauir, Ethan Gilmore, and Kale Blank.

            Memorials contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.

            A special thanks to her girls: Karon, Jamie, Lydia, Debbie, and Cathy.

            Finch Funeral Chapel, Yorktown, 361-564-2277.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet record her death.

            See the obituaries of her father, Richard Erwin Alford, and her half-sister Laurinda Alford Youngbloom in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Mary Justine 1916 TX1, Richard Erwin 1886 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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MARY LEE CHANEY ALFORD HODNETT

AAFA #0224

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—13 June 2005

 

FORT WORTH—Mary Lee Alford Hodnett, 92, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully Friday evening, June 10, 2005, at her residence.

            Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at the grave, with the Rev. Michael Wacshevski, associate minister of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, officiating. Burial: Following committal services, Mary Lee will be laid to rest next to her husband, Paul, in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: She lay in state from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Robertson Mueller Harper.

            Memorials: Dr. Hodnett’s family respectfully suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her name to First Presbyterian Church; or to a charity of choice.

            A native of Holden, Mo., Mary Lee Chaney was born June 27, 1912, the daughter of Walter Lee and Laura Myrtle James Chaney.

            She was married to Paul Joseph Alford, who died in 1953.

            Mary Lee graduated from high school in Warrensburg, Mo., and received her B.S. in English from Central Missouri State College.

            After moving to Fort Worth, she attended Texas Christian University, where she received an M.S. in art and later her Ph.D. from North Texas State University in psychology.

            Using her teaching skills, she taught art in the Fort Worth Public School District before moving to California to be an art professor and taught at San Jose State University.

            Instrumental in art therapy programs in Texas, Dr. Hodnett returned to Fort Worth to teach at the University of Texas at Arlington.

            In 1971, Mary Lee married Lin Sinclair Hodnett, who also preceded her in death.

            Survivors: Son, James P. Alford [AAFA #0115] and his partner, Marsha Mefferd of Ingram; daughter, Susan Alford Dickerson [AAFA #0475] and her husband, Dan of Anson; grandchildren, Julie Anne Harter, James Allan Alford, Charlie Dickerson and Sidney Dickerson Polk; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Chaney Atkins of Albuquerque, N.M.; and three nieces.

            Robertson Mueller Harper 1500 Eighth Ave., (817) 924-4233.

 

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Paul Julius Alford, age almost 17

From his U.S. Passport Application (Ancestry.com)

                              

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary L. Hodnett (SS# issued in MO), last residence Ingram, Kerr Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her husband’s paternal great-grandfather, Lodwick C. Pierce Alford, in this compilation.

            According to AAFA records, Mary’s husband was Paul Julius Alford, born 16 Sept 1900 in Galena, KS, and died 22 Aug 1953 in TX. Paul Julius Alford is also his name on his U.S. Passport Application (Ancestry.com). Mary was his third wife. Their son, James Patrick Alford, is AAFA #0115, and their daughter, Susan Alford Dickerson, is AAFA #0475.

            Mary was the active AAFA member since her husband died in 1953.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Paul Julius 1900 KS1, Julius Sherrel 1880 TX2, Erasmus 1842 TX3, Lodwick C. Pierce 1812 GA4, Lodwick Cade 1775 NC5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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MARY LEE HUDGEN ALFORD

 

Knesek Family Funeral Chapels

Wallis, Austin Co., TX—_____ March 2010

 

Born: May 9, 1925

Death: March 14, 2010

Organizations: Evergreen Baptist Church

 

Funeral Services

Saturday March 20, 2010, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church

 

            Mary Lee Alford, 84, of Wallis passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Richmond, Texas.

            Mary Alford is preceded in death by her husband, John Alford, Sr., one daughter, one great grandson, parents, three brothers and three sisters.

            Sister Alford leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Ethel (George) Evans of Wallis, Loriane (Lee) Henderson of Fulshear, Mary (Maureece) Oliver of Simonton, two sons, John Alford, Jr. (Irene) of Wallis, Donald Alford of Wallis, Eleven Grandchildren, Twenty-three great grandchildren, four sisters, Bobbie McCartney and Betty Hawkins of Houston, Ruby Lee Gautt of Burton, and Beatrice Huff of Brenham, three brothers, Sylvester Hudgen, Clarence Hudgen and Lee Roy Hudgen all of Burton and numerous nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends.

 

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MARY LOUISE ALFORD GALBREATH

Sister of Glenice Jo Alford Perdue, AAFA #0318

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 3 December 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Funeral services for Mary Louise (Alford) Galbreath, 61, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with burial following in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Rev. Doug Springer of Rockdale Full Gospel Church officiated.

            Mrs. Galbreath died Saturday, Nov. 28 at her home. She was a Rockdale resident for the past 43 years.

            She was born Aug. 7, 1937 in Limestone County to James J. Alford and Gertrude Long Alford. She married Ira Galbreath on March 21, 1955 in Groesbeck. Mrs. Galbreath was a housewife and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

            Mrs. Galbreath is survived by her husband, Ira Galbreath of Rockdale; three daughters, Lillie Ann Noey and husband Clifford of Lubbock, Judy Kay Wells and husband John Wayne of Dermott, Arkansas and Mary Frances Ortiz and husband Ricky of Victoria; a brother, Rusty Alford of Pearland; four sisters, Reba Long of Fairfield, Betty Davis of Chilton, Bonnie Fields of Grand Prairie and Joe Perdue of Mansfield; and nine grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Billy Blanchard, Mark Torres, Bob Davis, Ricky Fields, James Davis and Oscar Ortiz.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Earsel Edward “Red” Alford in this compilation.

            Mary Louise Alford was the youngest of 12 children of James Jackson Alford, born 14 Sept 1893, and died 7 Feb 1983, in Limestone Co. TX. He married Gertrude Long on 12 Dec 1915, in McLennan Co. TX. She was born 18 Sept 1895 and died 31 July 1982. Both are buried in the Seale-Round Prairie Cemetery in Limestone Co. TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Mary Louise 1937 TX1, James Jackson 1915 TX2, John Allen 1860 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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MARY LOUISE ALFORD HOLMAN

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 November 2007

 

            Funeral services for Mary Louise Alford Holman, 90, were held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin. A graveside service followed at Forest Grove First Christian Church Cemetery between Rockdale and Lexington.

            Mrs. Holman died Thursday, Nov. 22.

            She was born Aug. 28, 1917, in Milam County to Elmer Riddle Alford and Inez Lucky Alford. Her paternal grandparents, Mode John Alford and Harriett Galbraith Alford, were some of the original settlers of Milam County.

            Mrs. Holman was a registered nurse who graduated from Breckenridge School of Nursing in 1938 where she later served as a faculty member. She was supervisor of obstetrics at Breckenridge Hospital where she worked for 37 years.

            In addition to her career as a nurse, she was a member of many organizations and won countless awards. She served on the Austin State Hospital’s Patient Rights committee for several years.

            Mrs. Holman loved Big Bend and went camping there or anywhere else she could go every chance she got. She loved to sing and she loved to dance, especially around a campfire. She enjoyed and was a master at the game of ‘42.’ Her heart and home were open to everyone she knew

            On Aug. 25, 1940, she married Henry Holman of Austin

            Mrs. Holman was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Holman; a son, Henry Holman III; a sister, Aline (Alford) Robinson, and a brother, William Edward Alford.

            Survivors are a sister Ruth Etherington of Austin; a brother, M.J. Alford of Rockdale; her children, Theron ‘Pat’ Holman and wife Ida of Erie, Pennsylvania, Michael Holman and wife Suzanne of Austin, Harriett (Holman) Pallas and husband Spiros of Arlington, Virginia; her grandchildren, Paul Holman and wife Susannah Erler of Austin, Jean Holman of Washington, D.C., Susan Holman and husband Brian Ashbaugh of Washington, D.C., Ruth Holman of Erie, Pennsylvania; numerous nephew and nieces and countless friends.

            In lieu of gifts to worthy causes, Mary Holman always preferred flowers.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Aline Alford Robinson Gattis in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Mary Louise 1917 TX1, Elmer Riddle 1897 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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MARY LOUVENIA EADS ALFORD HUTCHERSON

Great Grandmother of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—13 March 1947

 

PIONEER CITIZEN DIES MONDAY NIGHT

 

            Mrs. M.L. Hutcherson, 85, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.A. Kyle at Dime Box, shortly after 7 o’clock Monday night [March 10].

            The body reposed in Phillips & Luckey funeral home until Wednesday when funeral services were held at 3:30 o’clock with Rev. Fred Ross, pastor of the First Christian Church of Taylor officiating. Burial was made in the old Davison cemetery at Gay Hill.

            Mary Louvinia Eads, born Dec. 7, 1861, was a native of Springfield, Mo. She came to Texas at the age of eight years with her parents, Louisa and Green Eads, who settled in Oak Hill community of Milam County. This was before the town of Tanglewood was established and the family mail was received in that location but then known as Townsend Store. Mary Eads attended school at Salty. He life was spent in the territories adjacent to Rockdale.

            In 1887, she was married to Hurse [sic] Alford who passed away October 12, 1902. Eleven children were born to this union, four of whom survive. Eight years later in 1910 she was married to B.M. Hutcherson. He preceded her in death August 1923. Mrs. Hutcherson was one of the oldest members of Forest Grove Christian Church.

            She was affectionately called “Aunt Mary” by scores of friends, being loved by all who came in contact with her. She was truly a friend to man, and besides rearing her own family she took into her home a number of children, becoming a real mother to them.

            Especially was Mrs. Hutcherson interested in her grandchildren and younger people, delighting in their pleasures and being a counselor to all. She found pleasure in doing the little things for friends and relatives alike. In appreciation for what she had done for others, last fall friends gathered at Forest Grove Christian Church to honor her with a shower.

            The beautiful flowers that formed a bower about her casket was sent as silent tribute to this good and noble character who slept away quietly while sitting with members of her family.

            Those who survive are the daughter, Mrs. Alice Kyle of Dime Box; three sons, Tom, Emory, and Aaron Alford of Rockdale; two step-sons, Will Hutcherson of Crocket, and Mrs. Martha Counts of Austin; 32 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and a large number of nieces and nephews; 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. H.L. Alford and Mrs. Emma Carver, Both of Rockdale.

            During the war, Mrs. Hutcherson had 9 grandsons and 1 great grandson in the service.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her first husband, Hurst Justice Alford; her children Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, Alice Delany Alford Kyle, and Ida Louvinia Alford Keen; and her grandchildren Clarence Ewin Alford, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford, Edith Alford, Emery Oliver Alford, Ida Lucille Alford, John Thomas Alford, Lee Hurst Alford, Luther Woodrow Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, Wilburne Sessions Alford, and Willene Alford in this compilation.

 

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MARY LUCILLE “MARGIE” TILOTTA ALFORD

Wife of Edgar Gerald Alford, Sr., AAFA #0231

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—13 September 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Mary Lucille (Margie) Alford, 58, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 12, 1991 in a local hospital. She was born November 15, 1932 to Sam and Virginia Sedita Tilotta in Houston, Texas. A devoted and faithful wife to Edgar Gerald Alford Sr., whom she married November 5, 1949 in Houston, Texas.

            Her surviving relatives include her loving husband of 41 years, Edgar Gerald Alford, Sr., Houston; she was a loving Mother to three sons: Edgar Gerald (Jerry) Alford, Jr., his wife Lynn, Dallas; Gary Wayne Alford, Houston; Kerry Gene Alford, Houston. Four brothers, Philip Tilotta, his wife Allie, Tommy Tilotta, his wife Nita, Louis Tilotta, his wife Mickey, and Lee Tilotta, his wife Pegge all of Houston. Two sisters, Josephine Johnson, her husband Henry, and Natalie Miroca, her husband Philip, all of Houston. Margie’s pride and joy were her three grandchildren; Kellie Elizabeth, Allison Merideth and Ashley Leigh Alford.

            Family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Waltrip Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 1991 in the Chapel of the Waltrip Funeral Directors…. Interment will be in the Memorial Oaks Cemetery….

 

In AAFA ACTION, June 1992, we published another article, source unknown, that is almost identical to the one published in The Houston Chronicle. The following additional information was included:

 

 -    At the end of the first paragraph: “Mrs. Alford was a faithful member of the Sherwood Baptist Church.”

 -    Included in surviving relatives: “daughters-in-law who were very dear to Mary: Lynn Alford and Connie Alford.”

 -    At the end of the last paragraph: “Pallbearers will be: Phil Tilotta Jr, Charles Johnson, Mark Tilotta, Mike Tilotta, Walter Mischer Jr. and Bob Hill. Honorary Pallbearers: Glenn Newsom, C.J. Swyden and Harry Harris.”

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, Edgar Gerald Alford, in this compilation.

 

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MARY MAHALEY SIMMONS ALFORD

Grandmother of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ January 1949

 

            Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday for Mrs. Mary Mahaley Alford, 78, who died at her Route 1, Lufkin, residence Thursday morning after an extended illness.

            Services were at the Oakley Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willard Forsythe officiating and interment followed in Gann cemetery.

            Her death occurred on her 78th birthday. She was born January 20, 1871 in Mississippi. She was a resident of Angelina for the next 34 years and was a longtime member of the _____ Church.

            Surviving relatives include six daughters, Mrs. Kate Collins and Mrs. Gertrude Arney, both of Lufkin, Mrs. Ethel Wilcox and Mrs. A.T. Moses of Houston, Mrs. M.F. Alexander of Beaumont and Mrs. Nell Brinkley of Navasota; four sons, S.F. Alford, Willie Alford and H.L. [Herman Lee] Alford, all of Lufkin, and J.L. Alford of Sheridan, Texas, 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

            Active pallbearers were Luther Alford, Marvin Brinkley, Louis Alexander, Norman Collins, Darwin Moses and Donald Fred Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: Her husband was Julius Isadore Alford.

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

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her husband’s lineage: Julius Isadore 1866 LA1, Joseph W. 1816 LA2, Jacob 1761 NC3, Julius 1717 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.

 

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MARY MELLO ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—31 December 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1991

 

            Mary Mello Alford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 70, passed away December 29, 1990.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years William Troy Alford, Sr.

            Survived by: sons Bill Alford and wife Jenette, Robert Alford; grandchildren Shellie Alford and husband Neil Hamburg, Stacie Alford and husband Alastair Helme, Jamie Alford; great-granddaughter Katie Alford Helme; sister Rose Johnson; brother Andrew Mello; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

            The family will receive friends at Earthman Gulf Chapel Sunday, December 30, 1990, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service to honor Mary Alford and to celebrate the joy and love she brought into our lives will be 10:00 a.m. Monday December 31, 1990, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery Chapel, 6900 Lawndale…. Interment: Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

            Pallbearers: Clifford Johnson, Milton Boudreaux, Filton Boudreaux, Glen Alford, Tommy Schrader, George Schrader, Jr.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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MARY OLIVE ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 14 April 2007

 

            Mary “Olive” Alford, 85, of Beaumont died April 13, 2007, Broussard’s, North Major Drive.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Olive Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Dec 1921, last residence Vidor, Orange Co., TX.

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

 

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MARYLIN LEE LINDSAY HOLFORD

 

CAPITAL-JOURNAL

Topeka, KS—Wednesday, 11 June 2003

 

GRAND PRAIRIE [Dallas Co.], TX—Marylin Lee Holford, 55, of Grand Prairie, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, in a Dallas hospital.

            She was born on August 5, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Leroy and Mary Ann Barnes Lindsay. Mrs. Holford was an executive assistant for Verizon Wireless Communications and a notary public. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Topeka.

            Surviving are a son, Jason C. Holford of Woodridge, Virginia; a daughter, Monica Denise Holford also of Woodridge; brothers, Larry Lindsay of Topeka, and Leroy Lindsay and Spencer Lindsay both of Wichita, Kansas; a sister, Renee Lindsay of Topeka; and four grandchildren.

            Services were held on June 11, 2003, at Shiloh Baptist Church. Cremation was planned. Inurnment was pending.

 

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MATTIE VIRGINIA “POLLY” ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 27 December 1999

 

            Mattie Virginia (Polly) Alford, 73 of Houston passed away Dec. 25, 1999.

            Survived by children: Jerry, Jimmy, Kenneth, Sandra, Janet and Barbara; 17 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and friends.

            Visitation Mon., Dec. 27, 12:00 to 9:00 PM. Family will receive visitors from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Service Tues. at 11:00 AM in the Northwoods Chapel. Graveside service 3:00 PM in the Harmony Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas.

            Northwoods Memorial Funeral Home, 221 W. Helms. 281-448-0393

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mattie V. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Sept 1926.

 

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MAUD GRAY “MOLLY” ALFORD LAWHON

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ December 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Molly Lawhon, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 1995.

            She was born on November 6, 1914, in Harrisburg, Texas, and had resided in Austin for the past 25 years. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was retired from the Department of Public Safety after serving 15 years.

            She will be missed and remembered as a devoted sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

            Graveside services will be held 2:00p.m. Thursday, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks.

            Mrs. Lawhon is survived by her daughter, Linda Hibdon of Austin; brother, Vernon Alford of Pasadena; grandson, Sean Patty; granddaughter, Teresa Clark; and great-grandchildren, Kristen Tanguma and Michael Tanguma, all of Austin.

            She was preceded in death by her son, Lyndon Lawhon....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maud G. Lawhon (SS# issued in TX), last residence Round Rock, Williamson Co., TX,

            See the obituary of her mother, Margaret Sarah Albert Alford, in this compilation.

            Maud Gray Alford married Alvin Lawhon. Her brother Vernon married Jacqueline Ann Baker.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Maud Gray 1914 TX1, Cory Whitford 1890 MS2, Julius Caesar 1847 MS3, Julius Caesar 1808 NC4, James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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MAUDE CRAWFORD ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 8 September 1998

 

            Maude Alford, 80, of Houston, died on Saturday, September 5, 1998. Born August 14, 1918 in Crockett, TX, Mrs. Alford was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and SPJST Lodge Pokrok No. 88.

            Preceded in death by her husband, Edgar A. Alford, Sr., Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, Edgar A. Alford, Jr. and wife, Gail, Billy W. Alford and wife, Carolyn, all of Houston, and Jerry D. Alford of Natchitoches, LA; daughters, Tammy D. Mitchelli of Clarence, LA and Tracy A. Alford of Houston; 4 grandsons; several great grandchildren; sister, Billie Ruth Dominy and husband, Clay C. of Kennard, TX.

            Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 1998 in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley Funeral Home.... Interment to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Edgar Alphanson Alford, Sr., in this compilation, which includes Maude’s maiden name.

 

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MAUDE ELIZABETH WOODYARD ALFORD

Aunt of Landon Alford, AAFA #0002, Ella Alford, AAFA #0246, and John Rogers Alford, AAFA #0200

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 29 February 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

HENDERSON [Rusk Co.]—Graveside services for Maude Elizabeth Alford, 92, San Angelo, formerly of Henderson, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in Lakewood Cemetery, Henderson … under direction of Crawford ­A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson. San Angelo arrangements are by Johnson’s Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Alford died Wednesday in a San Angelo nursing home.

            She was born May 7, 1903, in Carthage to the late Lester and Lula Woodyard. She lived in Henderson from 1923–1988, when she moved to San Angelo. She was a longtime member of Henderson First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, E.B. Alford [Egbert Benson Alford], in 1984.

            Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dr. Gabe Coleman, San Angelo; grandchildren, Robert Benson Coleman, Midland, Mary Tabor and Tom G. Coleman Jr., both of Dallas; and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her husband’s lineage: Egbert Benson 1899 TX1, Egbert Benson 1858 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1740 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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MAURICE LEE ALFORD

Uncle of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—31 August 1978

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Maurice Lee Alford, 72, of Lake Livingston, passed away 2:30 p.m., Tuesday. Retired Hermann Hospital employee in Air Conditioning Maintenance.

            Survivors: Wife, Oma Vickery Alford, Lake Livingston; sons, Harold and Maurice Alford, both of Houston; daughters, Dolores LeDoux, Lake Livingston; Benita Mitchell, Stafford; Mary Ann Meadows, Houston; Peggy Meyer, Carrollton; brothers, O.C. Alford, Palestine; T.B. Alford, Eddie Alford, John Alford, all of Houston; Ronald K. Alford, Elkhart; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

            Funeral 2 p.m., Thursday, Hassell & Foster Chapel, Palestine. Burial Strong Memorial Park, Slocum.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Oma Vickery Alford; and his brothers O.C. Alford and Ronald K. Alford in this compilation.

            Maurice was the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Maurice Lee 1906 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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MAURICE P. “RECIE” THOMASON ALFORD

 

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Photo from Bailey and Foster Funeral Home

           

PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS

Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 April 2010

 

            Services for Maurice “Recie” Alford 85 of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow in Land of Memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Mrs. Alford died Sunday in Tyler.

            She was born March 5, 1925 in Stanton to William Anderson and Annie Skelton Thomason. She was a bookkeeper for many years and worked for the Co-Ed Shop. She was a member and past Matron of the Eastern Star Palestine Chapter No. 395 and Crocket Road Church of Christ. Her grandchildren were the love of her life.

            Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmer Alford and a brother E.C. Budwright.

            She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn A. Martin of Palestine; son Jimmy E. Alford and wife Jeannette of Palestine; sisters, Billie Estes and Mildred Alexander; brother Wendell A. Thomason; grandchildren; Chris Alford of Moody, Michael Martin and wife Shea of Allen, Kelli Anne Robinson and husband Cody of Lovelady and one great-grandchild John Michael Martin Jr.

            Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Michael Martin, Cody Robinson, Larry Schattel, Montee Poole and Lee Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be George Patton, Gary Schattel, Randy Apodaca and Kenny Alford.

            Condolence calls will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster. To view online, leave condolences or sign guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com

 

In another article:

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 April 2010

 

PALESTINE—Services for Maurice “Recie” Alford, 85, Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral chapel in Palestine. Mrs. Alford died April 4, 2010. She was born March 5, 1925.

            Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn A. Martin, Palestine; son, Jimmy Alford, Palestine; sisters, Billie Estes and Mildred Alexander; brother, Wendell A. Thomason; grandchildren, Chris Alford, Michael Martin and Kelli Robinson; and one great-grandchild.

            Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Elmer Earl Alford, in this compilation.

 

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MAYME ELIZABETH ALFORD MOTLEY

Mother of Katherine Miller, AAFA #0409

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ April 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

PORT LAVACA [Calhoun Co., TX]—Mayme Elizabeth Motley, 88 of Port Lavaca, died Monday, April 14, 1997.

            She was born April 13, 1909, in Hubbard to the late Ollie and Susie Pate Alford. She was a retired hat maker from Texas Miller Hat Factory. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Indianola.

            Survivors: daughter, Katherine Motley Miller of Port Lavaca; son, Roy Lee Motley of Granite Sholes; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

            Preceded in death by: brother, D.P. “Pebbie” Alford; and one grandson.

            Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home chapel in Port Lavaca.... Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 552-9766.

            Pallbearers: Ken Lambert, Sonny Gottscholt, Glen Blevins, Pete Hardt, Kenneth Hardt and Bob Sanders.

            Honorary pallbearers: J.L. “Mike” Dawdy, Orville Ramsey, Allan Wilson, Kenneth Woodall, E.C, “Eddie” Schneider, and great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Mayme Motley (SS# issued in TX) but list her death date as 15 Apr 1997, last residence Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her brother Columbus Pebbie Alford, including census information, in this compilation.

            Mamie was a granddaughter of Allen Alford and Harriet Denton of Bartow Co., GA.

            Her lineage: Mayme Elizabeth 1909 TX1, Ollie 1879 GA2, Allen 1858 GA3.

 

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MELVIN C. ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 December 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

FORT WORTH—Melvin C. Alford, 49, a fleet service tireman, died Friday at a Fort Worth hospital.

            Funeral: was Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church in Oakwood. Burial: was in Rocky Mount Cemetery in Oakwood.

            Mr. Alford was born in Oakwood and lived in Fort Worth 30 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield and a former member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oakwood.

            Survivors: Wife, Sally Alford of Fort Worth; three daughters, Pamela Ford and Jackaloyn Alford, both of Fort Worth, and Mary Della Butler of Oakwood; two sons, Melvin Alford Jr. and David Alford, both of Fort Worth; mother, Lillian Alford of Oakwood; three brothers, Jimmy R. Alford, W.D. Alford and Leonard Alford, all of Fort Worth; sister, Lorene A. Ransom of San Francisco, Calif.; and six grandchildren.

 

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MICHAEL HALLFORD

 

FREDERICKSBURG STANDARD

Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX—25 October 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Michael Hallford, infant son of Jeffrey and Larissa Hallford, died October 19, 2001, at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 24, in Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

            The infant was born on April 27, 2001, in Fredericksburg, the son of Jeffrey and Larissa Muncy Hallford.

            In addition to his parents, a sister, Danielle Lynn Hallford of Fredericksburg, grandparents, E.W. and Ruby Hallford, Fredericksburg, and Rodney and Veronica Muncy of Richland Springs survive him.

 

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MILDRED PREISSINGER ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 15 August 1996

 

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ARLINGTON—Mildred P. Alford, 77, a retired payroll clerk in the garment industry, died Wednesday [August 14] in Arlington.

            Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.

            Mildred Alford was born Nov. 17, 1918, in Argyle. She was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at Tate Springs Baptist Church.

            Survivors: Son, James R. Alford of Arlington; daughters, Carol Stockton of Fort Worth and Bobbye June Bickley of Jackson, Ala.; brothers, R.L. Preissinger Jr. of Weatherford and Ray Preissinger of Joshua; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

 

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

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

 

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MITCHELL LEE ALFORD

Son of Roy L. Alford, AAFA #0208

Grandson of Hollis Wilton Alford, AAFA #0196

Nephew of David Alford, AAFA #0615

 

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Photo from AAFA records

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 September 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            A Memorial Service for Mitchell Lee “Mitch” Alford 20, of Conroe will be held Thursday September 18, 1997 at 2 PM…. Final disposition will be cremation.

            Mitch was born December 26, 1976 in Houston, Texas and passed away September 14, 1997 in Conroe. Mitch was preceded in death by his loving Aunt Sandy Wehner and is survived by: Mother and Father, Roy and Susan Alford of The Woodlands, sister, Amanda Alford of The Woodlands; grandparents, Ellen Yeldell of The Woodlands and Hollis and Arliene Alford of Hemphill, Texas. Uncles and 7 Aunts: David and Lana Alford of Alto, Texas, Steve and Ann Yeldell of Fort Collins, Co. and Clem and Fran Wehner of Lawton, OK. Great Aunt and Uncle Rev. Doug Alford and wife Shirley, Roy C. and Doris Alford, and Arlie and Joyce Ferguson. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.

            Following the service a reception will be held at the home of Bob and Vickie Christopher. Metcalf Funeral Home 1401 No. Frazier St., (409) 756 3311.

 

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

            See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, Hollis Wilton Alford and Margaret Arliene Ferguson Alford, in this compilation.

            Douglas Lee Alford (AAFA #0204), Mitchell’s great-uncle, presided over the service, after which the urn was buried in the family cemetery of Mitchell’s grandmother, Arliene Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Mitchell Lee 1976 TX1, Roy L. 1944 TX2, Hollis Wilton 1921 TX3, Elton Clyde 1894 TX4, Julius Caesar 1864 TX5, Marmaduke 1833 AL6, John 1801 NC7.

 

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MOLLIE ALFORD BLUM

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 4 August 2004

 

HURST—Mollie Alford Blum, 76, a retired receptionist for J.C. Penney, passed away Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, in Hurst.

            Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

            Survivors: Daughter, Kathy Waters and husband, Bob; sons, Tommy Blum and wife, Sheila, Richard Blum; daughter, Lisa Newman and husband, Doug; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

            Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, Colleyville, (817) 498-5894.

 

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MOLLYE LOU ALFORD BUSBY

 

TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 24 October 2004

 

HAWKINS—Services for Mollye Lou Busby, 71, Hawkins, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Hawkins with the Rev. Seth Johnston and Dr. Bill Holmes officiating.

            Burial will be in Hawkins Cemetery under direction of Beaty Funeral Home, Hawkins.

            Mrs. Busby died Oct. 22, in Tyler.

            She was born Feb. 25, 1933, in Seminole, Okla., to the late Frank and Selma Lee Godwin Alford. She graduated from high School and attended business college in Tyler. She lived in Hawkins since 1943 and retired as vice-president and director of First State Bank of Hawkins, where she had worked for more than 40 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hawkins, where she taught Sunday school.

            She was preceded in death by brother, Richard Alford.

            Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Bill Busby, Hawkins; daughter, Janet Ross, Acworth, Ga.; brother Frank Alford Jr., Longview; sister, Fern McDonald, McLeansboro, Ill., and three grandchildren.

            Pallbearers are C.V. Pickett, Larry Ellison, Clarence Meiske, Billy Bob Pruitt, David Catlett and Jerry Jones.

            Family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Hawkins.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Richard Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.

            A RootsWeb Family Tree lists her father as Frank Burkette Alford.

 

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MORENE MAY ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 16 November 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

ITASCA[Hill Co.]—Morene May Alford, a seamstress for Durafab Co., died Sunday at her Itasca home. She was 66.

            Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church in Itasca. Clayton Kay Funeral Home in Itasca is in charge of arrangements.

            Survivors: Son, Michael Sheridan of Itasca; three daughters, Kay Dominguez, Janie East and Reba Arellano, all of Itasca; four sisters, Ann Brewer of Arlington and Lorene Casey, Virginia Avershaun and Jackie Cockerham, all of Missouri; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

KANSAS CITY STAR

Kansas City, MO—Thursday, 18 November 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Morene Alford, 66, Itasca, Texas, formerly of Kansas City, died Nov. 14, 1993, at the home. Memorial services were Tuesday. Mrs. Alford was born in Watika, Okla., and lived in this area most of her life; she moved to Itasca 10 years ago. She worked for the Durafab Co. in Italy, Texas. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church, Itasca. Survivors include three daughters, Jane East, Reba Arellano and Kay Dominguez, and a son, Mike Sheridan, all of Itasca; four sisters, Ann Brewer, Arlington, Texas, Virginia Aubuchon, Marble Hill, Mo., and Jackie Cochran and Lorene Casey of Kansas City; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

 

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MOSES THOMAS “MODE” ALFORD

Great Great Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam County, TX—10 May 1932

 

            M.T. Alford, died at his home, of heart trouble he suffered several months ago, and had never regained his health. Although he seemed to be feeling fairly well, and was able to be around the home Friday morning. Interment was made by the side of his father in the oldest section of the Forest Grove Cemetery. Mr. Alford came as a small boy from Alabama to Texas.

            Rev. R.E. Roberts, of Thorndale, had charge of the funeral services, Sunday evening.

            He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Alford; six children; Mr. Allie McKowen, Jess Alford, Rockdale; Mrs. Rosa Weeks, Mexia; Mrs. Dora Wise, Seadrift; Burbe Alford, Houston; Elmer Alford, Forest Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Carver of Hamilton Chapel; Mrs. Will Fine, Ft. Worth.

            There were many beautiful flowers, but we are sure the most beautiful offering of all to the deceased, would have been the bunches of wild flowers gathered by the hands of his little three year old granddaughter, Wanda Alford. She brought them in with the remark, “Here, these are for Moad.”

            A Host of friends, many coming from Cameron, Rockdale, and surrounding communities attended.

            M.T. “Mode” Alford was born November 7, 1853 in Alabama, and died at his home in Forest Grove on April 6, 1932 [sic—May 6]. He came to Texas with his parents when a small boy. He came to Rockdale soon after the town was established in 1874, and had been a citizen of this county since that date.

            On February 28, 1876, Mr. Alford was married to Miss Hattie Galbreath, and to this union, eight children were born. He is survived by his wife and six children. They are as follows: Mrs. W.E. Mckowen of Rockdale; Mrs. J.N. Weeks, Mexia; Mrs Luther Wise, Seadrift; Bourbon Alford, Houston; Elmer and Jestus Alford of Rockdale.

            Decedent united with the Christian Church more than thirty years ago, and had remained a true member of that faith until his death. His funeral service was conducted by his former pastor, Rev. R.E. Roberts, Sunday afternoon, May 8th, at Forest Grove Church.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Harriet Letha Galbreath Alford; and his siblings Emma Frances Alford Carter, Hurst Justice Alford, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.

            He was the son of John Redden Alford and Nancy Harrison.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Moses Thomas 1853 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.

 

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MYRA MAE ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—November 1981

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

MARSHALL [Harrison Co.]—Services for Myra Mae Alford, 67, of Marshall will be 2 p.m. Friday at Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall....

            Burial will be in Algoma Memorial Gardens in Marshall.

            A longtime resident of Harrison County, Mrs. Alford moved to Harrison County from Mount Vernon in 1925. She received her education in the Mount Vernon and Marshall Public Schools and was a member of the Cave Springs Baptist Church.

            Survivors include her husband, Waymon Perry [Alford] Sr.; three sons, Waymon Perry Jr. of Uncertain, John Franklin of Austin and Donald Ray of Pittsburg; a half brother, Ben F. Bishop Jr. of Longview; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myra Alford (SS# issued in TX was born 4 Sept 1914 and d. _____ Nov 1981, last residence Marshall, Harrison Co., TX.

            Myra’s gravestone, shared with her husband, says she was born 4 Sept 1914 and died 25 Nov 1981.

            See the obituary of Myra’s husband, Waymon Perry Alford, and her grandson James Franklin Alford in this compilation.

 

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MYRTLE ESTELLE RITTER ALFORD

Aunt of Beverly Grace Alford, AAFA #0916, and Lana Kay Alford Manning, AAFA #1006

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Friday, 20 March 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Myrtle Estelle Ritter Alford..., 81, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, March 18, 1998, in the Robert Lee Care Center. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, in Belvedere Memorial Park with the Rev. Ben Todd, pastor of College Hills Christian Church officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

            Myrtle was born Oct. 7, 1916, in Water Valley to Van Olin and Ada Mae Ritter. She worked as an office manager at Levine’s Department Store, retiring in 1977. From there, she went to Connie’s Fashions where she retired in 1990. In 1932, Myrtle married Bruce L. Alford in Rockdale. He preceded her in death in 1993.

            She is survived by a son, Billy Bruce Alford and his wife, Alice, and a daughter, Cherry A. Turner, all of San Angelo; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. To all the caring and compassionate people at Christoval Nursing Home, Robert Lee Care Center and Family Hospice, we the family, thank you.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband’s brother Ottie Quebe Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His husband’s lineage: Bruce Lee 1914 TX1, Ottie Bervie 1883 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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NADYNE DUNLAP ALFORD KNIGHT

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—8 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

CISCO—Nadyne Dunlap Alford Knight, 79, died Wednesday in a Houston hospital.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in I-20 Church of Christ…. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. in Edna Hill Cemetery near Dublin, directed by Chambers-Wilcox Funeral Directors.

            Mrs. Knight was born in Haskell and graduated from Albany High School. She earned a master’s degree from Hardin-Simmons University in 1966 and taught school at the Abilene State School, Albany, Moran and Corsicana. She also was a counselor at Cisco Junior College and was a member of I-20 Church of Christ.

            Survivors include two sons, John R. Alford of Waxahachie and William Dunlap Alford of Cisco; one daughter, Penolope “Penny” Fields of Cisco; two brothers, Bernard Dunlap and Mike Dunlap, both of Spring; two sisters, Brenda Schifeer and Betty Boyd, both of Pearland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            Memorials may be sent to University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Development Office, P.O. Box 29713, Houston 77297; Hospitality Apartments, 7219 Cecil, Houston 77030; or I-20 Church of Christ, P.O. Box 629, Cisco 76437.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, John Robert “Ernie” Alford Jr., in this compilation.

 

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NALTA E. BRIGHT ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 31 October 2002

 

 

PETERSBURG—Services for Nalta E. Alford, 84, of Petersburg will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Petersburg....

            Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery under the direction of White Funeral Home of Idalou. She died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002.

            She was born March 18, 1918, in Arizona. She grew up in Potosi near Abilene and attended grammar school there. She graduated from Abilene High School and moved to Petersburg in 1940 from Abilene. She married John Alford on June 27, 1942, in Lubbock. He died June 22, 1997.

            She was a homemaker and a member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She was a supporter of Wayland Baptist University and a member and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church in Petersburg.

            Survivors include two sons, Larry of Slaton and Sid of Ruidoso, N.M.; a daughter, Merrijon Newton of Ruidoso; a brother, Jerald Bright of Petersburg; a sister, Mildred Armstrong of Lubbock; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, John C. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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NANNIE SUE MANTOOTH ALFRED

 

LUFKIN DAILY NEWS

Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—5 July 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Memorial services for Nannie Sue Alfred, 88, of Sherman, formerly of Lufkin, were held on Saturday in the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel. Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Lufkin were in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Alfred was born on September 18, 1913 in Angelina County, Texas, the daughter of Callie Nelson and Tom Mantooth. She died on Wednesday, July 3, 2002 in a Sherman hospital. She was retired from Massingill Market. She was a member of Keltys First Methodist Church.

            Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.

 

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NATHANIEL EZEKIEL “ZEKE” ALFORD, JR.

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 30 June 2005

 

            Funeral services for N.E. “Zeke” Alford Jr., 75, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at First Baptist Church of Rockdale.

            Private burial will be at a later date....

            Mr. Alford died Monday, June 27, in an Austin hospital.

            He was a lifelong Rockdale resident and was born July 17, 1929, in Rockdale to the late Nathaniel Ezekiel “Zeke” and Bess Cecile (Clark) Alford.

            From 1956 to 1990 he was a math teacher at Rockdale Junior-High School and had recently been a math teacher at Temple College in Taylor.

            Mr. Alford was a member of First Baptist Church.

            He graduated Rockdale High School in 1946, earned a bachelor of arts degree from Baylor University in 1950, and a bachelor of divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1955.

            Mr. Alford also did additional graduate work at the University of Texas at Austin.           

            He was an ordained Baptist minister, a photographer, ham radio operator (5KHYS) and had a commercial pilot license.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a grandchild, Maci Love Dolat.

            Survivors include two [step-]daughters and spouses, Kelli Hilton and husband Jesse of Thorndale; and Staci Dolat and husband Jason of Pipersville, Pennsylvania; also, three grandchildren, Hunter Shea Hilton, Bailee Sierra Hilton and Joshua Jon Dolat.

            Pallbearers were Bill Cooke, Weldon Alford, Clifford Sims, Tom Guthrie, Bill Scurlock, Ernest Hoffmeyer, Charles Holder and Tommy Newton.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Bess Cecile Clark Alford, in this compilation.

            We published an article about Zeke’s father in the Fall 1998 issue: “Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford of Rockdale, Texas.” Zeke Jr. was born 17 July 1929; married Pamela Love in 1974, and they were divorced in 1986, no children.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Nathaniel Ezekiel 1929 TX1, Nathaniel Ezekiel 1900 TX 2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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NATHANIEL JEFFERSON ALFORD

 

Nathaniel Alford

Photo from National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—30 June 1921

 

DEPUTY SHERIFF N J. ALFORD INSTANTLY KILLED IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT FRIDAY

WHEEL BREAKS DOWN; CAR TURNS TURTLE; ALL OCCUPANTS HURT

 

ROCKDALE—Deputy Sheriff N.J. “Nat” Alford was instantly killed and Messrs. Ira Perry, Dr J.P. Sparks and J.T.H. Lipscomb more or less seriously injured in an automobile accident which occurred at the George Rettig place three miles north of Rockdale.

            The party had started to Cameron in Spark’s Ford car with Dr. Sparks at the wheel. Mr. Lipscomb, an immigration agent for the S.A.A.P., was seated on the back seat with Mr. Alford. Mr. Perry had arrived the day before from San Antonio.

            Just how the accident happened is not quite clear but it was probably from the breaking down of the front wheel of the car making the turn at the crossing. When the wheel broke, the car turned over and landed in a ditch across the roadway. Mr. Perry and Mr. Lipscomb were thrown out of the wreck. Dr. Sparks was caught under it while Mr. Alford was pinned down, the running board of the car resting squarely upon his neck. He neck was broken, his jawbone shattered and death was evidently instantaneous.

            Lipscomb seems to be the most seriously injured of the others, having internal injuries in the region of his kidneys. He was bruised and battered about the face, side and one hand. Perry received a dislocated should, painful bruises and contusions. He also suffered a severe nervous shock and his condition for several hours was quite serious.

            Rettig and son witnessed the accident from their home a few hundred feet distant and hurried to the scene to bring the injured men to town. The Henne & Meyer ambulance went immediately and the body of Mr. Alford was brought in. News of the even spread rapidly and no tragedy ever occurred in Rockdale that had more universal interest or more regretful comment.

            After receiving first aid, Mr. Perry was conveyed to a private home. Dr. Sparks was made comfortable in Mr. Perry’s private room at the office. Mr. Lipscomb was taken to the hotel but was placed on the Sunshine Special and sent to his home in Houston.

            Last reports about him are not the most encouraging but both Mr. Perry and Dr. Sparks are, at this writing, making improvement and in due course will be able to get out again. The death of M. Alford comes as a shock to the entire community. He was probably the best known peace officer in Milam County, having lived here for nearly half a century and for the great part of that time was commissioned as constable or sheriff.

            Nat Alford was a man of many friends, friends from all walks of life, and his untimely death has cast a shadow of gloom in town and the surrounding countryside. His funeral was one of the most well attended in years, as told of in another column.

 

In another article:

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—25 June 1921

 

ONE KILLED, THREE HURT IN ACCIDENT

DEPUTY SHERIFF VICTIM OF AUTOMOBILE WRECK AT ROCKDALE

 

ROCKDALE, TEXAS, June 24—Nat J. Alford, Deputy Sheriff, was instantly killed: Dr. J.P. Sparks suffered a dislocated collar bone and serious internal injuries: Ira Perry sustained a broken collar bone, and J.T. Lipscomb, immigration agent of the S.A.& A.P. Railroad, received severe injuries about the head and internal injury with bleeding from the kidneys, when an automobile belonging to Dr. Sparks and driven by Perry lost a wheel at the Rockdale-Cameron highway crossing of the S.A. & A.P. this morning at 10 o’clock and turned over in the ditch. Alford was caught under the running board and bones in his head and neck were broken. Lipscomb, after receiving medical attention, was sent to Houston, accompanied by a member of the local Knights of Pythias lodge.

 

“Deputy Alford atop a horse in front of Rockdale City Hall”

Photo source unknown

 

“Deputy Alford’s grave in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Rockdale”

Photo source unknown

 

AAFA NOTES: Nathaniel Jefferson Alford was born 14 Aug 1861 in AL. He married (1) Emma J. Richards on 10 March 1881 in Milam Co., TX. She died in 1885, and he married (2) Izora Elmira Young on 7 Jan 1886.

            See the obituaries of his grandchildren Eugenia Maria Alford Pyle, Nathaniel Jefferson Alford, and Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford Jr.; and his siblings Emma Frances Alford Carver, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, Moses Thomas Alford, and Hurst Justice Alford in this compilation.

            The article above from the Rockdale Reporter was apparently reprinted in an unknown book, with the gravestone and horse photos included here. The following information was printed before the article:

 

Milam County Deputy

N. J. “Nat” Alford

Died in the line of duty, June 24, 1921, while serving the citizens of Milam County

Date of Birth: August 13, 1861

End of Watch: June 24, 1921

Burial: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rockdale, Texas

Served under Sheriff: L.L. Blaylock

 

His name will be added in 2004 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.

 

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NATHANIEL JEFFERSON ALFORD

 

GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS

Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Friday, 22 August 2008

 

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LA MARQUE [Galveston Co., TX]—Nathaniel Jefferson Alford, 85, of La Marque, passed away August 20, 2008, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born December 12, 1922, in Cameron, Texas to William and Vivian Alford Sr. Mr. Alford has been a resident of La Marque since 1952. As a young man, Nat served in the US Navy during WWII and subsequently was a member of VFW. Later he was employed by Union Carbide where he worked for thirty-nine years and was involved with the Pioneer Club, retiring as a shift superintendent. Nat was a lifelong sports enthusiast, avid hunter and fisherman, captain of the football team in 1941, and La Marque youth baseball coach. He was also in the Knights of Columbus and a faithful member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Patricia Mistretta Alford of La Marque, Texas; sons Jeff Alford and wife Danette of Beaumont, Texas, Tim Alford and wife Virginia of Houston, Texas, Mike Alford and wife Terri of Houston, Texas; sisters Virginia McMillan of Plum Grove, Texas, Winifred Fletcher of Hitchcock, Texas; brother Bill Alford and wife Frances of Hitchcock, Texas; grandchildren Nathan Alford III, Leigh Anne Alford, William Alford, Amanda McNeil and husband Orrie, Angela Alford, Jonathan Alford, Sarah Alford, and Andy Benitoa and wife Melissa. Nathaniel is preceded in death by his parents William and Vivian Alford Sr. and sister Jean Pyle.

            Visitation will be held Friday, August 22, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a vigil at 7:15 p.m., in the chapel of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 a.m., at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.

            Pallbearers will be Nathan Alford, William Alford, Jonathan Alford, Andy Benitoa, Orrie McNeil, James Agnew, George Pyle, and Randy Stricklind.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.

James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nathaniel Jefferson Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Dec 1922, last residence La Marque, Galveston Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his sister Eugenia Maria Alford Pyle in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Nathaniel Jefferson 1922 TX1, William Earnest 1895 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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NEEDHAM EDGAR ALFORD

Father of Carolyn Annice Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673

Brother of Jo Martin Alford Masingill

 

Photo from Carolyn Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673

 

Source unknown

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—_____ June 1991

 

            Needham Edgar Alford, age 89, of San Antonio, died Friday, June 28, 1991. Mr. Alford was a former member of Noel Memorial Methodist Church of Shreveport, La. He was a member of Broadmoor Lodge #432 F & A.M. in Shreveport, La and a member of El Karubah Shrine, Shreveport, La.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Annice Caulfield Alford.

            Survivors: wife, Lochie Barnhill Alford; daughter Carolyn Alford Saunders; son-in-law, William R. Saunders, both of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; grandson, Kirk W. Saunders and his wife, Denise, Houston, Stan A. Saunders, Mark E. Saunders, both of Austin; Scott M. Saunders, San Antonio; great granddaughter, Annice Marie Saunders, Houston; sisters, Mrs. T.M. Adger, Shreveport, La., Mrs. Drew Wilson, Bartow, FL., Mrs. Bertha McClelland, Mrs. A.C. Masingill, both of Natchitoches, La.

            Services will be Wednesday, July 3, 1991 in Rose-Neath Funeral Home-Marshall Street Chapel, Shreveport, La. Graveside masonic lodge service under the auspices of Broadmoor Lodge #432 R & A.M. For those who desire memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Burn Center, Shreveport, La.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Needham E. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 29 July 1901, last residence not listed.

            See the obituaries of his second wife, Lochie Barnhill Sampson Alford; and his sister Bertha Lucille Alford McClelland in this compilation. We published the obituaries of his sisters Carrie Mae Alford Adger and Jo Martin Alford Masingill in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation; and of his sister Gladys Estelle Alford Wilson in the Mississippi Obituaries compilation.

            He was the son of the Rev. Joseph Martin Alford and his wife Carrie Eliza Weiland. We published an extensive history of this family in the Summer 1998 issue of AAFA ACTION, “Joseph Martin Alford, 1870–1963.”

            From his daughter Carolyn Saunders: His five sisters were Carrie Mae Alford Adger, Mary Eliza Alford Foye (preceded him in death), Gladys Estelle Alford Wilson, Bertha Lucille Alford McClelland, and Jo Martin Alford Masingill.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Needham Edgar 1901 LA1, Joseph Martin 1870 LA2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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NELDA FORESTINE LOCKLEAR ALFORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Friday, 8 December 2006

 

            Alford, Nelda Locklear, 82, housewife, of Richardson [Dallas Co., TX] died Wednesday [December 6]. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs. Arrangements by Howell-Doran, San Saba.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nelda Forrestine [sic] Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 July 1924.

            See the obituary of her son Jaffe Lynn Alford in this compilation.

            James H. Alford (14 Aug 1921 - 29 Dec 1991), husband of Nelda, is buried in Richland Springs Cemetery in Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX. His grave has a WWII Army marker.

            From Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb: James Hampton Alford (birth and death dates as on gravestone) was born in Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, LA, and died in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. He married Nelda Forestine Locklear on 17 July 1945 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Nelda was born 21 July 1924 in Richland Springs, TX, the daughter of Jasper Sullivan Locklear and Lillie Valeria Conner.

            From Mary Simon’s Genealogy: James Hampton Alford was the son of Henry J. Alford and Belle Pharris. He and Nelda had 4 children: Jaffe Lynn Alford, James Kimberly Alford, Grady Sud Alford, and Nancy Jane Alford.

 

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NELDA LOUISE CROMWELL ALFORD

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—12 June 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Nelda Louise Alford, 73, of Laguna Park died Thursday at her residence. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998, at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

            She was born Aug. 29, 1924 in Brownwood. She moved to Waco as a child and attended Waco schools, married Otho Alton Alford, Jr. June 21, 1947 in Marlin, Tx. She was employed as a switch board operator for SW Bell was a member of Laguna Park Baptist Church. Survivors included her husband, Otho A. (Buck) Alford of Laguna Park; three sons, Bill Alford and his wife Barbara, of Houston, Brian Alton Alford and his wife Karen, of Houston and Bernie Ray Alford and his wife, Ingrid, of Inverness. Fla. two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Rich of Waco and Lela Boatman of Waco; a brother, J.B. Cromwell of Waco, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Amil Ford, Jim Moore, Leori Moore, Arthur L. Dean, George A. Bringar, Albert Hyde, Bradley Alford, and Brent Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Otho Alton Alford, Jr., in this compilation.

 

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NELL ALFORD RHEA

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Monday, 16 May 2005

 

BORGER—Nell Rhea, 66, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, in Amarillo.

            Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Grace Fellowship Church with Les Sharp, pastor of Faith Covenant Church, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors.

            Mrs. Rhea was a native of Thomas, Okla. She was a nursery worker for Faith Covenant Church.

            Survivors include a son, Russell Rhea of Borger; a brother Olin “O.K.” Alford of Onalaska; and two grandchildren.

            The family suggests memorials be to Faith Covenant, 1501 S. Florida, Borger, TX 79007 or Grace Fellowship Childrens Ministries, 401 Gardener St., Borger, TX 79007.

            The family be at 1901 Hemlock in Borger.

 

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NELL COOK ALFRED

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, LA—12 September 2002

 

SHREVEPORT, LA—Nell Cook Alfred, age 95, died at her son’s home in Houston, TX on September 10, 2002, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Friday, September 13, from 7 until 9 p.m. A private burial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2002….

            Mrs. Alfred was a native of Shreveport, LA and has been a resident of Houston, TX for the past 19 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church Shreveport for over 75 years. She attended Byrd High School and worked with her husband, Milburne Alfred, well-known photographer and owner of Milburne’s Studio, of nearly 50 years.

            She spent a lifetime in music, beginning as a vocalist on KRMD radio. Through the years she sang in the choir of First Baptist Church, with the Mendelssohn Choral Club, the Shreveport Civic Opera Chorus and the Shreveport Symphony Chorus. She moved to Houston, TX in 1983 to be near her son and his family. In Houston she did volunteer work for March of Dimes, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Houston Public Library.

            Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her parents, Philip Porter Cook and May Ratcliff Cook, her husband, Milburne F. Alfred and her brother, Lorry A. Cook. She is survived by her son, Wayne Gray Alfred and wife Mary, of Houston TX: granddaughter, Melanie Alfred Renault and husband, Pascal and great-granddaughter, Madeline Elise Renault, all of Chester VA....

 

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NELLIE ELOIS FEW ALVORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 12 November 2007

 

ARLINGTON—Nellie Elois Few Alvord, 90, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, after a long illness.

            Graveside service: 3:30 p.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alvord was born July 31, 1917, in Fort Worth, where she lived her entire life. She was a retired employee of Dillard’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E.H. Alvord.

            Survivors: Brother, W.M. “Pug” Few; sister, Frankie Goodger; daughter, Freddie Ann Hackney and husband, Woody; sons, Donald Hoffman and wife, Helen, Fred E. Alvord II and wife, Cathey; three granddaughters; one grandson; six great- grandchildren.

            Mount Olivet Funeral Home, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 817-831-0511.

 

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NINA SMITH ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 17 February 2006

 

            Nina Smith Alford, 89, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006.

            Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church with Darrel D. Fincher, pastor, officiating. Eulogist will be her nephew, the Rev. Climmie Smith, of Lompoc, Calif.

            Mrs. Alford was born Nov. 13, 1916, to the parentage of Alonzo and Versie Austin Smith in Clarksville, (Red River County) Texas. The youngest of eight children, she grew up and attended schools in Clarksville.

            She married Delbert “Del” Alford on Dec. 23, 1935, in Clarksville, and to this union four daughters were born and one grandson reared.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church for more than 43 years, where she served as a deaconess and worked with the South-Side Circle of the WMS for many years. She was a burial policy agent for Richardson Burial Association of Texarkana until its closing in the late 1960s, and later became burial policy representative for the late Mr. Clifford Austin of Austin Funeral Home. Mrs. Alford was also a sales representative for Lucky Heart Cosmetics for more than 50 years, from the mid-1950s until her death. She was also a former member of the North Star-Electa Order of the Eastern Star.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years in 1992; a daughter, Valene Mims in 1986; two grandsons; three brothers; and three sisters.

            Survivors include three daughters, Pearlene Brown, Versie Moore-Skinner and Lillie P. Miller, all of Amarillo; four grandsons, Delbert “D.L.” Moore of the home, Leroy Mims Jr. and Joel E. Miller Jr., both of Amarillo, and Leonard Mims and wife Tasya of Las Vegas; two granddaughters, Merri McClain of Amarillo and Wanda Mims of Arlington; a brother, the Rev. J.E. Smith of Memphis; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

            The family will be at 1305 Mimosa Lane.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Versie Alford Moore-Skinner in this compilation.

 

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NOLA RAE ALFORD ANGER

Sister of Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ August 1979

 

            Mrs. Nola Alford Anger, 51, of Houston died Sunday, August 26, 1979, in a local hospital. Native of Kemphill [sic—should be Hemphill], Tx. Houston resident for the past 8 years. Member of the First Baptist Church of Houston. Survivors: Daughters, Laura Bistline, Traci Anger, both of Houston; sons, Dennis Anger, Oak Grove, La., Craig Anger, Houston; sister, Helen Brummett, Silsbee, Tx., Hazel Guinn, Beaumont, Tx., Gayle Kelly, Zwolle, La., Hilda Walker, Buras, La., brothers, Felton Alford, Beaumont, Tx., Haskel Alford, Milwaukee, Wis., Hoe Alford, Las Crus [sic], N.M., four grandchildren.

            Funeral service 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Chapel.... Interment Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. Pallbearers: Felton Anger, Haskel Anger, Hoe Anger, Julius Priebe, Dally Walke and Tom Douthit....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Felton Herbert Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Nola Rae 1928 TX1, Clarence Vivian 1888 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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NOLAND MAURICE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 10 January 2004

 

            Noland Maurice Alford born in Slocum, Texas on March 19, 1928 passed away on January 8, 2004 in Houston at the age of 75.

            He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Jean Alford.

            Mr. Alford is survived by sons, Kenneth Alford and Allen Alford; daughter, Cheryl Vassar and husband Buddy; grandchildren, Shilo, Becky and husband John, Dean and wife Robbie, Monica and husband Daryl, Billy, Jamie, Mitch and wife Jennifer; great grandchildren, Sean, Cory, Brandon, Mark, Courtney, Logan (Little Man), Abney Star, Joshua, and Briana; sisters, Delores and Vernon Ledoux, Benita Mitchell, Mary Ann and LeeRoy Meadows and Peggy Meyer along with other relatives and friends.

            Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2004 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 12, 2004 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home…. Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews. Interment to follow in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

 

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

            See the obituary of his wife, Wanda Jean Murphree Alford, in this compilation.

 

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NORA VERGIE ALFORD LEE

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 20 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Nora Vergie Lee, 95, of Woodville died Nov. 19 at Holiday Pines Manor Nursing Home in Woodville.

            A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Chester under the direction of Riley Funeral Home in Woodville....

            A native of Soda, she lived in Camden before moving to Woodville 28 years ago.

            Survivors include her brother, Johnie Alford of Port Arthur, and niece, Beatrice Lee of Woodville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vergie A. Lee  (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Apr 1903, last residence Woodville, Tyler Co., TX.

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

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.

            Her lineage: Nora Vergie 1903 TX1, Thomas Franklin 1875 TX3, Edward Ira Bailey 1837 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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NORMA GAIL CHANEY HALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 12 February 2005

 

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            Norma Gail “Granny” Halford, 56, of Amarillo died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Temple Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40.

            Mrs. Halford was born Aug. 29, 1948, to L.D. and Wavanee Chaney in Amarillo. She married Larry Halford on June 26, 1982, in Amarillo. She was a loving wife, mother and granny all of her life. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and later joined Hollywood Road Community Church.

            Survivors include her husband; two sons, Mark Halford and wife, Lisa, of Dallas and Norman Halford of Houston; two daughters, Jennifer Hodges of Amarillo and Torri Hodges of Clovis, N.M.; a brother, Wyley Chaney and wife, Peggy, of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Cheyenne Hodges, Parker Cottrell and Ashley Popawell; and a great-granddaughter, Naomi....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norma G. Halford (SS# issued in TX).

 

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NORMA RUTH LUSK ALFORD HICKS

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Sunday, 31 December 2006

 

            Norma Ruth Alford-Hicks, 59, of Lubbock died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 30, 1946 in Lubbock to the late T. R. and Lillie Lusk. Norma resided in Odessa, moving to Lubbock in 2001 to be closer to family. Her husband, Charlie Hicks preceded her in death in 2001. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, solitaire, computer games, and watching football.

            Survivors include: two sons, Michael Graves and Kenneth Alford and wife Jane; daughter, Deanna McNally and husband Robert; brother, Teddy Lusk; sister, Glynda Boman and husband David; “adopted” daughter, Carrie Larner and husband Jim; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

            A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Rev. John Ballard officiating.

            Special thanks to the staff at Heritage Oaks for their care and compassion.

 

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NORMAN LEE ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 11 January 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1992

 

BURLESON—Norman Lee Alford, a commercial painting contractor, was found dead Thursday in Benbrook. He was 39. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Burleson. Burial will be in Prairie Springs Cemetery in Burleson.

            Mr. Alford was born in Fort Worth and had lived in Burleson for seven years. He was a former resident of Odessa for eight years.

            He was a veteran of the Marine Corps.

            Survivors: Wife, Tina Alford of Joshua; son, Alan Alford of Joshua; two daughters, Toni Alford and Stacy Alford, both of Joshua; father, John Lee Alford of Arlington, and mother, Dorothy L. Lindsey of Joshua.

 

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NORMAN WHITFORD ALFORD

AAFA #0758

 

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HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 January 1997

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            A Drama Entitled “The Life and Times of Norman W. Alford” opened on March 31, 1923 and closed on January 12, 1997.

            He leaves behind his longtime companion, Stanley J. Nestlerode, and a supporting cast of loving friends, including Barbara Runge and Rusty Howard of Houston, his aunt, Pearl Nix Albritton of Mississippi, and many others.

            Norman’s parents, Maie Norman Alford and Garland W. Alford predeceased him.

            During his 73 years, Norman played many roles: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant serving in India during World War II; student at University of Houston; Vice President of Computer Concepts, Inc.; owner of Alford Antiques; Office Manager for Law Offices of Barbara Runge. Norman especially enjoyed his years of traveling the U.S. while selling his antique glass collection. A member of Prime Timers, Norman loved theater, music, antiques, and the arts.

            A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Central Presbyterian Church at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Burial will be in Monticello, Mississippi.

            In lieu of flowers, donations maybe mailed to The Central Presbyterian Church—Flower Fund, 3788 Richmond, Houston, Texas 77027.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Norman W. Alford (SS# issued in MS), but his death date is listed as 15 February 1997, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            We published the obituary of his stepmother, Mamie Lee Honea Watts Alford, in the Mississippi Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Norman Whitford 1923 AR1, Garland Whitford 1899 MS2, Julius Whitford 1868 MS3, James Thomas 1840 MS4, Julius Caesar 1808 NC5, James 1764 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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NORRIS EDGAR “BUCK” ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Sunday, 30 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

LEVELLAND (Special)—Services for Norris Edgar “Buck” Alford, 70, of Levelland will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the City of Levelland Cemetery with the Rev. Bruce Cotton, pastor of the College Avenue Baptist Church, officiating.

            Burial is under the direction of Head Family Funeral Home.

            Alford died Friday, Nov. 28, 1997, at St. Mary Hospital in Lubbock.

            He was born June 19, 1927, in Clarksville. He married Loveta Mayfield on June 27, 1956, in Levelland. She died in 1986. He lived in Levelland since 1954 after moving from Clarksville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Baptist.

            He was an oil field truck driver.

            Survivors include four sons, Norris Earl of Littlefield, Milton Dale of Seminole, Kenneth Wayne of Lubbock and Wesley Ray of Levelland; a daughter, Angela Ann Alford of Lubbock; a sister, Katy McAdams of Sulphur Springs; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Norris Norwood Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            His lineage: Norris Edgar 1927 TX1, Norris Norwood 1906 TX2, William Henry 1884 TX3, William Jamison 1853 AR4, John H. 1818 GA5, Haywood 1780 GA6.

 

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NORRIS NORWOOD ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 22 October 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

            Graveside services for Norris N. Alford, 83, Grand Prairie, relative of an East Texas resident, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bridge Chapel Cemetery, Mount Pleasant….

            Arrangements are under direction of Hughes Funeral Homes, Grand Prairie.

            Mr. Alford died Saturday.

            He was born Oct. 28, 1906, in Red River County.

            Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Alford, Grand Prairie; one daughter, Katie McAdams, Big Spring; one son, Norris Eddger “Buck” Alford, Loveland; one brother, Travis Alford, Euless; one sister, Edith Cook, Clarksville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Norris’s brothers Hubert Pershing Alford and Travis Elmer Alford, and his son Norris Edgar Alford in this compilation.

            Norris Norwood Alford was the son of William Henry Alford (6 March 1884 - 11 February 1936) and Katie Belle Childress (10 July 1882 - 23 April 1950).

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            His lineage: Norris Norwood 1906 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.

 

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NYLA CORRINE PAULSON ALFORD

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX——Saturday, 14 April 2001

 

            Nyla Corrine Paulson Alford, 66, of Waco, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at her residence. Services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, April 16, at First Lutheran Church…. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd.

            Ms. Alford was born Oct. 17, 1934, to the Rev. Isaac and Ann Paulson in Longmont, Colo. She married Howard Edward Alford on May 10, 1959. She was a 1952 graduate of Waco High School and a June 1957 graduate of St. Olaf College. She was employed with Waco State Home as a social worker from 1957 to 1961. She was a chapter manager at Heart of Texas Red Cross from 1982 to 2000. She was a member of Rotary Club of Waco, National Society of Fund Raising and AAUW-American Association of University Women.

            She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 19, 1992; parents; and daughter, Rebecca Lynn Alford.

            Survivors include her sons, Nathan and Lacie Alford of Waco, Craig and Leigh Ann Alford of Bedford and Brad and Robin Alford of Waco; sister, Ellie and Jim Olson of Appleton, Wis.; and grandchildren, Hailey, McKenzie, Sydney, Jacob and Ethan.

            Pallbearers will be Bill Miller, Guy Dean, David Hafner, Ralph Johnson, Steve Jansma, Jeff Spelman, Kirby Mueller, Kyle Burroughs and Jimmy Burnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Miller, Jonathan Miller and Kent Holiday….

 

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O.C. ALFORD

Father of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—7 January 1982

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            O.C. Alford, 66, passed away at a local hospital on January 7, 1982. A resident of Palestine, Texas, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Thurmond Alford, of the home; three daughters, Kathy Norman, of Houston; Sandra Burnett, of Austin; Judy Barlow of Jacksonville, Texas; three sons, Gevan Alford and Carroll Alford, both of Houston; Duane Alford of Austin; four brothers of Elkhart, Texas; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

            Mr. Alford will lie in state Friday, January 8, 1982, at Heights Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, January 9, 1982 at 3 p.m. at Hassell and Foster Funeral Home, in Palestine, Texas with interment in Crawford Cemetery, in Elkhart, Texas....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that O. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Aug 1915 and died _____ Jan 1982, last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy Thurmond Alford; and his brothers Maurice Lee Alford and Ronald K. Alford in this compilation.

            O.C. Alford was born in Anderson Co., TX, the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore. His first wife was Lucille M. Wortham.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: O.C. 1915 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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OLA B. ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 May 2000

 

ALVARADO—Ola B. Alford, 89, a director of the Senior Citizens Center in Alvarado who retired in 1995, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at a Fort Worth nursing home.

            Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Alvarado. Burial: Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado. Visitation: 1:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Baker Funeral Home.

            Ola B. Alford was born on Dec. 25, 1919, in Alvarado, Texas.

            Baker Funeral Home Fort Worth, (817) 332-4468.

 

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OLGA MAE “SISSIE” GRANGER ALFORD

 

ORANGE LEADER

Orange, Orange Co., TX—Sunday, 18 April 2010

 

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            Olga Mae “Sissie” Alford, 82, of Orangefield, died Friday, April 16, 2010.

            Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim Hardwick of First Christian Church in Orangefield and Reverend Bobby Granger.

            Burial will follow at Alford Cemetery in Orangefield.

            Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

            Mrs. Alford was born on April 27, 1927 in Orangefield. She was the daughter of Noah Adam Granger, Sr. and Julia (Hill) Granger. In 1944, Olga graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class. From 1969 to 1987, she worked as a claims examiner for Texas Employment Commission and volunteered at the Orange Lions Club from 1987 to 1990. She was also a member of First Christian Church of Orangefield.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Price Alford, Sr.; son, Clifford P. Alford, Jr.; parents, Noah Adam and Julia Granger; brothers, David Arnold Granger and Henry Wynn Granger; and sister, Frances Earline Micheletti.

            Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters and son-in-law, Peggy Alford and Kathy and Clement Tillman all of Orangefield; sons and daughters-in-law, Avery and Della Alford of Bridge City and Robert and Julie Alford of Orange; daughter-in-law, Mary Alford of Orangefield; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

            She is also survived by her brothers, Joe Neal “Buddy” Granger of Orange and Noah Adam “Jackie” Granger, Jr. and wife, Tommie of Spurger; and sister and brother-in-law, Patsy Jean and Jimmy Johnson of Orange.

            When Olga retired from the Texas Employment Commission in 1987, instead of a retirement party she had a carwash donating all of the proceeds to charity. Following this tradition, the family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to First Christian Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 337 Orangefield, TX 77639.

 

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OLITA M. ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 8 January 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996

 

            Olita M. Alford, former chairwoman of Alford Refrigerated Warehouses in Dallas, died Wednesday [5 Jan 1994]. She was 86.

            Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas. A private entombment will follow.

            Mrs. Alford, a longtime Dallas resident, was chairwoman of the Alford family business for 26 years, retiring in 1991. Her husband, Fred F. Alford, started the frozen food distribution company in 1936.

            The Denison native was also an avid sportswoman and member of the Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame.

            “She was a real good shot,” said her granddaughter, B.W. Alford. “She went fishing every weekend until she got sick.”...

 

In another article:

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 8 January 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996

 

            Olita M. Alford, born in Denison in 1907, died in Dallas, January 5, 1994. An avid sports enthusiast, member of Koon Kreek Klub, and in the Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame. Chairman of the Board, Alford Refrigerated Warehouses from 1965–1991. She is survived by her granddaughter, B.W. Alford. Services will be held 2:30 P.M., Saturday, January 8, 1994, at Sparkman-Hillcrest. Private entombment.....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Olita’s son Fred F. Alford, Jr. in this compilation.

 

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OLIVER FRANKLIN “FRANK” ALFORD

Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Saturday, 29 December 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

June 5, 1918 – Dec. 27, 2001

 

ROCKDALE [Milam Co.]—Services for Frank Alford, 83, of Marlin are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale…. Burial will be in the Gause Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Thursday [Dec 27] in the V.A. Hospital in Marlin.

            He was born in Lee County and lived in Marlin 36 years. He formerly lived in Gause and was a farmer and rancher for 36 years. He also worked for Alcoa in Rockdale for 15 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the First Christian Church in Forest Grove.

            He was preceded in death by four sons, Donald Franklin Alford, Jimmy Earl Alford, William Oliver Alford and Johnny Paul Alford; and a stepson, Bill Davlin.

            Survivors include his wife, Connie Davlin Alford of Marlin; three sons, Thomas Eugene Alford of Livingston, David Norman Alford and Michael Allen Alford, both of Gause; a stepson, Tom Davlin of Kosse; three daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Woods, both of Gause, and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Riley of Garland; two brothers, Weldon Alford and Bill Alford, both of Rockdale; a sister, June Fenn of Houston; 33 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 3 January 2002

 

            Funeral services for Frank Alford, 83, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Mr. Chad Lagrone officiating. Burial followed in the Gause Cemetery in Gause. He died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in the VA Hospital in Marlin.

            Mr. Alford, a resident of Marlin for the past 36 years, formerly of Gause, was born June 5, 1918 in Lee County to Tom and Carolina (Rose) Alford. A farmer and rancher for 36 years, he had worked at Alcoa in Rockdale for 15 years.

            Mr. Alford and Connie Davlin were married for 36 years. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of First Christian Church at Forest Grove.

            Preceding him in death were four sons, Donald Franklin Alford, Jimmy Earl Alford, William Oliver Alford and Johnny Paul Alford; parents; brothers, Clarence Alford, Jamie Alford and Johnny Alford; sisters, Lavaina Alford, Edith Brown and Mary Tuma; step son, Bill Davlin.

            Surviving are: his wife, Connie Davlin Alford of Marlin; sons, Thomas Eugene Alford of Livingston, David Norman Alford and Michael Allen Alford both of Gause and step-son Tom Davlin of Kosse; daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Woods both of Gause, Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie and step-daughter Elizabeth Riley of Garland; brothers, Weldon Alford and Bill Alford both of Rockdale; sister, June Fenn of Houston; 33 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

            Pallbearers were Robert Alford, Ryan Alford, Barry Alford, Bradley Alford, Shane Johnson and Jeff Alford.

            Honorary pallbearers were Chris Barnett, Jereald Lagrone and Tom Alford.

 

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Photos from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Oliver F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 June 1918, last residence Marlin, Falls Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his first wife, Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard; sons Donald Franklin Alford and William Oliver Alford; parents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Sessions Alford in this compilation.

            TX Divorces: Oliver Franklin Alford, age 50, and Ada Valerie Alford, age 45, were divorced on 21 Aug 1968 in Milam Co., TX. Their marriage date is listed as 21 Sept 1939.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Oliver Franklin 1912 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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OMA VICKERY ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 21 August 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

PALESTINE—Services for Oma Vickery Alford, 86, Onalaska, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home Chapel in Palestine.

            Burial will be in Strong Memorial Park, Slocum.

            Mrs. Alford died Thursday in a Huntsville hospital.

            She was born Feb. 25, 1907, in Slocum to the late Andrew Jackson Vickery and Ruth Turner Vickery. She was a member of the Slocum Christian Church.

            In addition to her parents, Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Lee Alford, on Aug. 29, 1978.

            Survivors include four daughters, Delores LeDoux and Peggy Meyer, both of Onalaska, Mary Ann Meadows, Houston, and Benita Mitchell, Stafford; one son, Maurice Arnold, Houston; one sister, Verna Jones, Groveton; two brothers, LeRoy Vickery, Onalaska, and Reggie Vickery, Fort Smith, Ark.; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers will be Michael Brown, Kenneth Alford, Allen Alford, Jimmy Adams, Larry Meadows, Ronald Meadows and Heath Williams.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Oma’s husband, Maurice Lee Alford, in this compilation.

 

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OMIE RUNELS ALFORD

 

WEIMAR MERCURY

Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX—Thursday, 9 March 1972

 

            Funeral services for Mrs. J.L. (Mom) Alford, 76, of Sheridan [Colorado Co.] were held Friday, March 3, at Mill-Bauer Funeral Home, Eagle Lake, with burial in the Cheatham Cemetery near Sheridan....

            Mrs. Alford, a Sheridan resident since February 1942, died March 1 of a heart attack.

            Born in Appelby, Texas, Feb 5, 1896, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Runels, she was married to J.L. [Julius Leslie] Alford Jan 18, 1914 in Shelby, County. She was a member of First Christian Church of Orangefield.

            Mr. Alford died March 12, 1952. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Emmett Koenig, July 28, 1969; a great-grandson, Luther Jerry Alford Jr., Aug. 2, 1969; and three brothers, Adron, Azmon, and Jack Runels.

            Surviving are a son, Luther Alford of Rock Island; three daughters, Mrs. E.N. (Dorothy) Mahan and Mrs. Isam (Helen) Brisco Jr. of Sheridan and Miss Tootsie M. Alford of Kodiak, Alaska; six grandchildren, Luther J. (Butch) Alford of Sugar Land, Mary Lou Alford and Charles L. Koenig of Houston, Jimmie Brisco of Kodiak, Alaska, and Hellene and Regeneld Brisco of Sheridan; six great-grandchildren, Lisa and Tracie Alford of Sugar Land, Binky, Richard, Cindy and Sheila Koenig of Houston; five foster children and five foster brothers.

            Pallbearers were Jim Ross, Johnie Garze, Howard Criswell, Bob Criswell, Lavo Brisco, and Albert Botard.

 

AAFA NOTES: Her death certificate confirms her birth date and place. She died of coronary thrombosis. Her parents are identified as Robert Runels and Elizabeth Crawford. [Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 (FamilySearch Labs)].

            See the obituary of her daughter Tootsie Mae Alford Babb in this compilation.

 

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OPAL C. WATSON ALFORD

Sister-in-law of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169, and William Malcolm Alford, AAFA #0198

 

HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER

Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Thursday, 25 May 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Mrs. Opal C. Alford, 81, of Austonio, passed away Friday, May 19, 2000, in the East Texas Medical Center-Tyler. Mrs. Alford was born March 20, 1919, in Dyersburg, Tennessee and had lived in Austonio for the past 20 years. She was a retired secretary for Coca-Cola Company. Mrs. Alford was member of the Austonio Baptist Church and was in the Ladies Auxiliary for the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett.

            Survivors include her husband, Dorman Alford of Austonio; sons, W.D. Alford and wife Janice A. of Austin, Kenneth Alford of Austonio; grandchildren, Sandra L. Newton of Baytown, Jeffrey S. Alford of Austin, William Brian Alford of Austin, Jonathan Davidson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren Katie and Sarah Newton; brothers and sisters, Serene Hill of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Rev. Willard L. Watson of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Thomas Ray Watson of Coos Bay, Oregon, Maggie May Rice of Newbern, Tennessee, Eugene Watson of Dyersburg, Buster Watson of Covington, Tennessee; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

            Preceding her in death were her parents, Andy and Ida Watson, and brothers, John B. Watson and Brown Watson.

            Funeral services for Mrs. Opal C. Alford were held on Sunday, May 21, 2000 at the Austonio Baptist Church. Burial was at Creek Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband Dorman Alford in this compilation.

 

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OPAL FRANCIS ALVORD RAMSEY

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Saturday, 26 July 2003

 

POWDERLY [Lamar Co.]—Opal Francis Ramsey, 88, of Powderly, died on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at the Heritage Care Center in Paris. Funeral services were held on July 21 in the chapel of Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home. Burial followed in Red Hill Cemetery.

            She was born on September 1, 1914, in Lama County to Lucious Marshall and Goldie Christine Daughtry Alvord. She married Wylie Ramsey on October 24, 1932 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He died on June 18, 1986.

            Survivors include her four children, Zoel Ramsey and his wife, Mary, and Myrna Pendleton, all of Powderly; Lucky Ramsey of Pecan Gap and Iris Coney and her husband, L.J., of Paris; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

            In addition to her husband, Wylie, a son, Ercil Ramsey, and a daughter, Fawn Brasier, preceded her in death.

 

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ROXTON PROGRESS

Roxton, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 7 August 2003

 

POWDERLY—Opal Francis Ramsey, 88, of Powderly, died on Saturday, July 19, 2003, at the Heritage Care Center in Paris. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 21, in the chapel of Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home. Burial followed in Red Hill Cemetery.

            She was born on September 1, 1914, in Lamar County to Lucious Marshall and Goldie Christine Daughtrey Alvord. She married Wylie T. Ramsey on October 24, 1932, in Hugo, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Bounds Baptist Church.

            Surviving are her children Zoel (Mary) Ramsey and Myrna Pendleton of Powderly, Lucky Ramsey of Pecan Gap and Iris (L.J.) Coney of Paris; brother, J.B. (Katherine) Alvord of Paris; and grandchildren Butch Jones, Cody Jones, Gwen Hale, Ben Ramsey, Lynn Ramsey, Kurt Ramsey, Bronis Brawley, Dan Ramsey, Tommy Ramsey, Craig Reed, Jeff Reed, Kenda Pickering, Anna Brasier, Keith Brasier, and Weston Brasier.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brother Jefferson Buford Alvord and sister Lona Alvord Ashford in this compilation.

            Her lineage: Opal Francis 1914 TX1, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2.

 

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OPHA CHRISTINE CORLOCK BRIGGS ALVORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, CA—Wednesday, 30 June 2004

 

May 18, 1928 – June 26, 2004

 

HAWKINS [Wood Co.], TX—Opha Christine Corlock Alvord, 76, of Hawkins, Texas, died Saturday at her home.

            Mrs. Alvord was a native of Everton [Dade Co.], Missouri. She moved to Turlock [Stanislaus Co., CA] as a child and graduated from Turlock High School. She had lived in Stanton, Azusa Buena Park and California City, where she owned and operated a bowling alley for 10 years. In 1986, she moved to Clear Lake [CA], before moving to Hawkins in 2000.

            She is survived by her children, Bob Alvord of Glenhaven and Christine Gonzales of Lakewood, Colorado; and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Alvord; son Michael Briggs; and two brothers and one sister.

            A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday at Allen Mortuary, Turlock.

 

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ORA HALFORD MARTIN

 

TEXAS CITY SUN

Texas City, Galveston Co., TX—Monday, 14 July 2003

 

            Mrs. Ora Martin, 75, of Texas City, died on Saturday, July 12, 2003 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 15, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Burial followed at Grace Memorial Park.

            Mrs. Martin was born on March 29, 1928 in Madison County, Mississippi. She was retired from College of Mainland. She was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center.

            Survivors include her son, Sam Martin, III of Texas City; daughters, Dianna Senkyrik and husband, Mark, of Bay City and Cheryl Johnson and husband, Robert of Texas City; brothers, W.T. Halford, Buck Halford, and Gene Halford; and one sister, Annie Goolsby. She had nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

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ORA M. CHANDLER VALRIE LIGON ALFRED

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—4 May 1999

 

            Ora M. Alfred passed into eternal rest on 4/29/1999. Ora was born on 8/5/1936 to Mary and Wallace Chandler who both preceded her death. A graduate of Phyllis Wheatley High School and Compton College, Ora was best known for her expertise in income taxes. She owned Tax Management and Accounting Resources on Almeda. A devoted church worker, Ora served as Secretary to the National Baptist Convention for years.

            She is survived by seven sons, Billy Valrie, Steven Valrie, Whitney Valrie, Robert Ligon, Reginald Alfred, Ronald Alfred and Roderick Alfred all of Houston; also Erskin Scott whom she reared as her own; one daughter, Victoria Alfred and Tamara Valrie one of her granddaughters who she also raised. She is survived by three brothers, James Chandler, Whitney Chandler and Wallace Chatman of Houston; two sisters, Ida Leflur of Eunice LA and Linda “Ann” Jacobs-Gilkey of Houston. She leaves grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services will be 5/4/1999 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 7719 Schneider St.... Burial at Brookside Cemetery, Eastex Freeway at Lauder.

 

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OTHERINE ALFORD MASON

 

HERALD DEMOCRAT

Denison, Grayson Co., TX—3 February 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Services for Otherine Mason, 80, were held on Monday at Bratcher Funeral Chapel. Burial followed at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. She died on Saturday, February 2, 2002, in Texoma Medical Center.

            Mrs. Mason was born July 19, 1921, in Sherman, the daughter of Otha Alford and Golie Bell Montgomery. She married Hayden Mason on July 19, 1957 in California.

            Surviving are her nephew, Bill Curtis of Denison and a sister, Ebbie Larson of Tehachapi, CA.

 

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OTHO ALTON “BUCK” ALFORD

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Thursday, 3 September 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            O.A. (Buck) Alford, 77, of Laguna Park died Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, in Temple. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel.... Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born on March 25, 1921 in Waco where he attended school. He graduated from Waco High School He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He married Nelda Cromwell on June 21, 1947. He lived in Waco until 1953 when he moved to Houston. In 1975, he moved to Laguna Park. While in Houston, he worked for and retired from Naylor Printing Co. After he returned to Central Texas, he worked for Texas-New Mexico Power and Light Co. of Clifton where he retired a second time in 1985. He was a member of Laguna Park Baptist Church.

            He was preceded in death by Mrs. Alford on June 11, 1998.

            Survivors include three sons, Bill Alford and wife Barbara of Houston, Brian Alton Alford and wife Karen of Houston and Bernie Ray Alford and wife Ingrid of Inverness, Fla.; nine grandchildren; in-laws, George and Mary Rich, Lela Boatman and J.B. Cromwell, all of Waco; and a number of nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers will be Richard Atkinson, James Fuller, Jim Casper, Fred Low, Danny Baize, and T.F. Crawford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Otho A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Clifton, Bosque Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his wife, Nelda Louise Cromwell Alford, in this compilation.

            In some records Otho is listed as Otha.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Otho Alton 1921 TX1, Otho Alton 1895 TX2, Thomas Allen 1861 AL3, Thomas 1829 AL4, William 1810 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.

 

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OTTIE QUEBE ALFORD

Father of Beverly Grace Alford, AAFA #0916, and Lana Kay Alford Manning, AAFA #1006

 

MESQUITE NEWS

Mesquite, TX—Thursday, 5 March 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Quebe Alford, 79, of Mesquite, died Jan. 31, 1992, at Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas.

            Alford, born April 2, 1912, in Rockdale, Texas moved to the San Angelo area as a child. He grew up in the Wall/Lakeview/San Angelo area, and met and married Dovie Lee in 1935.

            His athletic ability in baseball and basketball gave him a strong identity throughout the West Texas area, according to family.

            He was a sergeant in Company D of the Texas Defense Guard during World War II, and a member of the West Texas Boy’s Ranch. Alford served as Lion’s Club President and Ozona Public School Board President in Ozona, Texas, and retired from Conoco Oil Co. as drilling superintendent in 1977, with 45 years of service.

            Upon retirement, he relocated to Mesquite, where he had resided the past 14 years.

            Survivors include a brother, Bruce Alford of San Angelo; three daughters, Darlyne Neubauers of Dallas; Beverly Grace Alford of Lubbock, Lana Kay Manning; son–in–law, Keith Manning, and granddaughter, Heather Kay Manning of Dallas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

            Alford was preceded in death by parents, two brothers, one sister and wife, Dovie Lee.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Quebe’s wife, Dovie Lee Alford, and his sister-in-law Myrtle Estelle Ritter Alford, wife of Bruce Alford, in this compilation.

            Quebe’s full name was Ottie Quebe Alford. He was the son of Ottie Bervie Alford and Lillie Dale Overman.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Ottie Quebe 1912 TX1, Ottie Bervie 1883 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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PAMELA KAY DAVIS ALFORD-BUTLER

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 14 November 2007

 

 

            Pamela Kay Alford-Butler, 61, left us suddenly Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, and will be greatly missed.

            Funeral: 3 p.m. Thursday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline, Fort Worth. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

            Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Happy Hill Farm Academy, 3846 N. Highway 144, Granbury, Texas 76048, 254-897-4822, or www.happyhillfarm.org.

            Pam was born Jan. 18, 1946, in Amherst to Clarence and Salina Davis. She grew up in Littlefield and was a longtime resident of Fort Worth. She was the successful owner of A-Plus Professional Court Reporting. Pam will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt and friend who always put the needs of others before her own. She was a “tough Texian” who lived life to the fullest and always kept the faith.

            Pam was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wayne Butler; her father, Clarence Davis; and her stepfather, Byron Lynn.

            Survivors: Mother, Salina Davis Lynn; children, Kay Leigh Scully, Brad Alford and wife, Diane, and Paulette Hartman and husband, Michael; sister, Paula Koontz and husband, Fred; grandchildren, Holly Scully, Byron Alford, Carter Hartman and Jackson Hartman; nephew, Jaceson Jones; and many extended relatives and friends.

 

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PAT ALFORD BRUMLEY

 

BANNER OF LOVE

Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—15 October 1984

 

            We the Primitive Baptist Church of Snyder, Texas bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father in the loss of our precious friend, Sister Pat Brumley. Pat was born August 27, 1935 in Pickton, Texas, and departed this life in G.C. Morton Hospital in Dallas, July 17, 1984.

            Funeral services were conducted in Bell Seale Chapel, July 20, 1984.... Her body was taken to Winterfield Cemetery near Winsboro, Texas for burial. Graveside services were conducted there at 10:00 A.M. July 21.

            She is survived by her husband, A.V. of the home; one daughter, Angie Kruger of Snyder; three sons, all of Snyder, Mike, Danny and Ricky Brumley; and one grandson, Blake Brumley of Snyder; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alford of Pickton; one sister, Sue Lucky of Lancaster; and a host of other relatives and many friends to mourn her passing.

            We will all miss Pat so much in our church and community. She was a true believer in the doctrine and practice of the Primitive Baptists, which she ably defended, and was very dedicated to the church and attended regularly as long as her health permitted....

            Written by request of the church while in conference August 18, 1984, by:

 

            Ones who loved her,

            Norma Wadzeck

            Joyce Barnes

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Lewis Paul Alford, in this compilation.

            The Banner of Love has been published monthly in Lubbock, TX, as a religious newspaper in the interests of Primitive Baptist church members and followers.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her lineage: Pat 1935 TX1, Lewis Paul 1912 TX2, Bennett Jefferson 1881 MS3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.

 

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PAT HUNT ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 20 August 2006

 

            Pat Alford, 71, passed away Friday, August 18, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Hunt of Travelers Rest [Greenville Co.],, SC and by her son, Wes Alford of Houston, Tx.

            Born and raised in Travelers Rest, Pat graduated from Columbia College and received a Masters degree in Education from Furman University. She was cited for leadership at Columbia College and was active in the chorus and drama clubs. In addition to teaching elementary school, Pat was also a soloist at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC. She married Gene Alford and moved to Houston, Tx. There she raised two children and helped establish her husband’s medical practice. She was also a long time member of both St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Chaplewood United Methodist Church. Many remember her as a loyal friend who never met a stranger. She loved entertaining and passed on her love of music to her children. She was a past president of both her local DAR and Colonial Dames chapters in South Carolina. During her term with the Colonial Dames she helped to establish a local historical site.

            Surviving is her mother Madeleine Hunt Morro, husband Gene Alford, daughter Madelon Alford Morgan, son-in-law Dave Morgan, and granddaughters Maddie and Abbey Morgan all of Alpharetta, Ga.

            The service will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, August 22 at the Howze Mortuary [Travelers Rest, SC].... In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wes Alford Memorial Scholarship at Centenary College, Shreveport, La. The Howze Mortuary (864) 834-8051, 6714 State Park Road, Travelers Rest, SC, 29690.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD GRANBERG

AAFA #1228

 

[A nearly identical article was published the same day in the San Antonio Express-News.]

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 6 May 2007

 

            David William Granberg and Patricia Ann Granberg were taken by the Lord on May 2, 2007, at the age of 82 and 75. They just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary October 30th.

            Patricia was born January 16, 1932, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a devoted member of the Texas Cattlewomen, Hill Country Cattlewomen and Trinity Lutheran Church. She was also a faithful volunteer at Gem of the Hills Senior Center, Blanco Volunteer Fire Department, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Keep Blanco Beautiful and Blanco Community Learning Center.

            David was born February 13, 1925, in San Antonio, Texas. He moved to Blanco after World War II and began ranching. After the market for mohair went below 15 cents, David decided to open Granberg Fertilizer.

            The fertilizer business was truly a family affair where he, Patricia and their sons worked. David worked every day of his life and expected everyone around him to do the same. His day started at 4:00 a.m. when he called life-long friends to check the markets and the weather.

            David and Patricia had a great love for their family and friends, and loved to entertain at the ranch they called home for over 50 years. In their leisure time they traveled the world with various friends. They are survived by their children Bob and Cyndy Hounsell, Paul and Lisa Granberg, Connie Granberg and Henry Knox, Theresa and Ed Mallett, Severn and Pam Granberg; and eight grandchildren.

            A memorial service will be held at the Granberg Ranch, Sunday, May 6, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., where everyone can enjoy the land that they loved. From the light in Blanco take FM 1623 West. Turn left on RR 1888. Turn left on CR 104 (Crabapple Road). Go 3.7 miles to Granberg Ranch gate on the right. Signs will direct you.

            The family asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation to the New Hope Lutheran Church, PO Box 1377, Blanco, TX 78606; and Hill Country Cattlewomen Scholarship Fund, Attn: Tina Loeffler, 2305 Deer Trail, Lampasas, TX 76550 be made in their memory.

 

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SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday Saturday, 5 May 2007

 

            After 57 years side by side in marriage and business, it was fitting—but no less tragic— that death claimed Pat and David Granberg together.

            Flooding swept the couple off the entrance road to their Kendalia ranch late Wednesday and their bodies were discovered Thursday afternoon downstream on the West Crabapple Creek.

            “When I heard a couple drowned on Crabapple Road, the first people I thought of was them, because they were together a whole lot,” family friend and Kendall County Commissioner Darrel Lux said Friday.

            Authorities said David Granberg, 82, apparently helped Pat, 75, from her Chevrolet Tahoe when the creek pushed the SUV off the crossing as she arrived home from church at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

            Connie Granberg wasn’t surprised her “fiercely independent” dad didn’t summon authorities or impose on neighbors for help when the normally dry creek overflowed on the ranch her father had owned since 1941.

            “It was just a freak accident,” she said, speculating that a wall of water hit her parents as they waded from the vehicle.

            A memorial service is set for sundown Sunday at “the Howling Place,” a hill at their ranch at 634 W. Crabapple Road, where they raised five children, plus goats and cattle.

            Besides tending livestock, the couple kept busy at Granberg Fertilizer Sales in Blanco, a firm they ran with sons Severn and Paul, who is also a Blanco County commissioner.

            “They worked together every day,” said Paul Granberg, a Blanco County commissioner.

            Pat Granberg was active in the Texas Cattlewomen Association, where “her loss has hit very hard,” said Tina Loeffler, a fellow member from Lampasas.

            Lux, a lifelong friend, said Pat Granberg was “a perfect lady” and said David was outgoing—to the point of rousing chums with pre-dawn phone calls—particularly if it had rained.

            “If he was late, he’d call about 6 a.m.,” Lux said. “He was in the fertilizer business and so rain was good for his customers, and so he always wanted rain.

            “I always thought of him when it rained and now I’ll think of him even more,” he said.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia Ann Granberg (SS# issued in TX), last residence Blanco, Blanco Co., TX.

            We published the obituary of her brother Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr., AAFA #0717, in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999, In Remembrances.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            Her lineage: Patricia Ann 1932 MS1, Julius Anderson 1903 MS2, Harvey Warren 1865 MS3, Jacob A. 1835 AL4, Julius 1803 NC5, Jacob 1781 NC6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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PATRICIA ANN WHITE ALFORD

 

TIMES HERALD

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 17 March 1985

 

            Alford, Patricia A., of Irving, Tx. Survived by husband, Jimmie Alford; daughter, Alice Alford; son, Robert Alford, all of Irving, Tx.; father, James R. White, Dallas; grandmother, Jessie Thomas, Dallas.

            Services 1:00 PM Tuesday Restland Memorial Chapel, Interment Restland Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            TX Deaths: Patricia Alford died 16 March 1985 in Dallas Co., TX.

            TX Births: Patricia Ann White and Jimmie Lee Alford are listed as the parents of Alice Louise Alford, born 1965, and Robert Lee Alford, born 1968, both in Dallas Co.

 

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PATSEY ALFRED BRYANS

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 August 2003

 

            Services for Patsy R. Alfred Bryans, 72, of Tyler, were held on August 19, 2003, at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Bascom Cemetery. Mrs. Bryans died on Saturday, August 16, 2003, in Tyler.

            She was born on May 11, 1931, in Tyler and lived most of her life in the area. She was a Deputy County Clerk of Smith County (retired) and a Baptist.

            Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William P. and Tanya Bryans of Tyler; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Jim Hughes of Brownsboro; one brother, Howard “Slick” Alfred of Athens; one sister, Betty Lee of Houston; four grandchildren, Kelsey Moore of Brownsboro, Allison Bryans of Tyler, Jennifer Pace of Tyler, James “Bubba” Hughes of Brownsboro; one great-grandchild, Keel Pace of Tyler; and a special cousin, Prissy McMillion and husband, Bill, Of Tyler.

 

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PAUL JOE ALFORD, JR.

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 18 January 1998

 

FORT WORTH—Paul Joe Alford Jr., 73, retired general manager at Meador Oldsmobile, died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998.

            Funeral service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Catholic Church... Burial: Private interment. Honorary pallbearers: Frank Stevens and David Stevens....

            Paul Joe Alford was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was an aircraft owner and a member of The Pilot Association and Jack Russell Terrier Association. He retired from Meador Oldsmobile in 1989 after 29 years as general manager.

            Survivors: Wife of 50 years, Donie Alford; daughters, Paula Hicks and her husband, Richard, of Fort Worth and Pam Williams and her husband, Daniel, of Dallas; granddaughter, Ashley Clyne and her husband, John, of Fort Worth; grandson, Cash Hicks of Forth Worth; and great-grandson, Connor David Clyne of Fort Worth.

 

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

            See the obituary of his brother Thomas K. Alford in this compilation.

 

From Tarrant Co. TX - Births, 1949:

 

Name: Alford, Paula Jo

Mother: Donalee Cecelia Zook / Father: Paul Joe Alford Jr

Born: 15 August 1949 in Tarrant Co., TX

 

From Vital Records - Tarrant County, TX - Marriage 2000:

 

Preston E. Means, age 79, m. Donalee Zook, age 71, on 8 Jan 2000 in Tarrant Co., TX.

 

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PEARL ALICE SPINDLE ALFORD

Mother of Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272; James Joe Alford, AAFA #1309; Pamelia Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310; and Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1311

Grandmother of Jason Alan Alford, AAFA #1308

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 10 March 2001

 

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BEDFORD—Pearl Alice Spindle Alford, 83, a devoted homemaker, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 in Fort Worth.

            Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m.

            Pearl Alford was born Sept. 30, 1917 in Sanger. She lived in Arlington for the last 46 years where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She loved her flowers and being outdoors.

            Pearl was an angel who went to her home in heaven after her work on earth was done. Her heart goes on in the memories of all who knew her. She was loving and devoted to her family, friends and all who knew her. She was a sensitive and beautiful lady.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Walter Alford, in 2000 and by her parents, Joe and Annie Spindle.

            Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law, Dora Lee and J.T. Watson of Euless, Joyce and Clayton McCrary of Colleyville; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Mary Jane Alford of Carrollton, Carl and Mary Lee Alford of Muenster; grandchildren, Vicki Lyn Schlemmer, Joyce Ann Johnson, David Lee Acker, Joel Timothy Watson, Jennifer D’Ann Watson, Jeffrey Todd Watson, Scott Patrick Henderson, James Bradley Alford, Jason Alan Alford, Stacey Allison Alford; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Floyd Spindle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Verna Ruth Spindle [her mother, Dora Ethel Alford Pharr, was the sister of Pearl’s husband], Carl and Faye Spindle; sister, Opal Ashcraft; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dean and Frank Odom, Francis and Carl Helton and Jo Ann and Frank Belz; many extended family members and wonderful close friends. Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive Arlington, (817) 275-2711.

 

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MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—10 March 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Pearl Alice Spindle Alford, 83, died on Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on September 30, 1918, in Sanger, Texas. She had been an Arlington resident for the last 46 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington.

            Her husband of 64 years, James Walter Alford, and her parents, Joe and Annie Spindle, preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Dora Lee (J.T.) Watson of Euless, Joyce (Clayton) McCrary of Colleyville, sons James (Mary Jane) Alford of Carrollton, Carl (Mary Lee) Alford of Muenster, and grandchildren, Vicki Lyn Schlemmer, Joyce Ann Johnson, David Lee Acker, Joel Timothy Watson, Jennifer D’Ann Watson, Jeffrey Todd Watson, Scott Patrick Henderson, James Bradley Alford, Jason Alan Alford Stacy Allison Alford, brother, Floyd Spindle, Clifton (Verna Ruth), Carl (Faye), sisters Opal, Dean (Frank) Odom, Francis (Carl) Helton, and Jo Ann (Frank) Belz

            Funeral services were held at Moore Funeral Home Chapel, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas. Burial followed in Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington.

 

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AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Walter Alford, Jr., in this compilation.

 

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PEARL ELLA ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 24 April 1933

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

Miss Pearl Alford Is Claimed By Death Here

 

            The body of Miss Pearl Alford, 42, who died here early Monday morning, will be shipped to Beaumont Tuesday morning for funeral services, by the Welch’s Undertaking parlors.

            Miss Alford died at the home of Dr. B.A. Swinney after an extended illness.

            Surviving is Mrs. B.A. Swinney, sister to Miss Alford and other sister in Oklahoma.

 

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Source unknown

Gregg Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 April 1933

 

Beaumont School Teacher Dies At Home Of Sister

 

            A lingering illness Monday had proved fatal here to Miss Pearl Alford, 42, who passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs B.A. Swinney, on North Sixth Street. The body will be sent today to Beaumont where Miss Alford taught in the public schools for many years.

            Survivors include besides Mrs. Swinney, Mrs. T.R. Blorey of Mount Pleasant, Tx, Mrs. J.A. Norwell of Pittsburg, Tx, and the following brothers, John T. Alford and D.A. Alford of Beaumont.

 

AAFA NOTES: She was Pearl Ella Alford born 15 Sept 1889, daughter of James Wooten Alford and Janie E. Gammill.

            TX Deaths: Pearl Alford died 24 April 1933 in Gregg Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Pearl Ella 1889 TX1, James Wooten 1853 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1740 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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PEGGY JEAN CARDEN HALLFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 September 2005

 

            Peggy Jean Hallford, 77, went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Gibson Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Central Baptist Church... with burial to follow in the Brazos Valley Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont.

            Peggy Jean Hallford was born April 1, 1928 in Roswell, New Mexico, the 10th child of Bob and May Carden; on September 14, 1943 she married Paul Hallford in Swenson, Texas. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Swenson Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and family, making all feel welcome in her home. She left behind a legacy of caring and sharing of love.

            Survivors include husband: Paul Hallford of Aspermont; One Son: Pat Hallford and wife Gina of Amarillo, Texas; Three Daughters: Sue Roebuck and husband Randy of Jonesboro, Texas, Darlene Hays of Aspermont, Paulette Lawrence and husband Deryl of Aspermont; Sister Mildred Trammel of Phoenix Arizona; One Brother Melvin Carden of Amarillo, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 20 Great grandchildren; A host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters.

 

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PRESTON BENJAMIN ALFORD

Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—_____ February 1983

 

ABILENE—Services for Preston Benjamin Alford, 88 of Happy Haven Nursing Home in Abilene, were to be held at 3 p.m. today at North’s funeral Home, Richard Chastain, minister of Central Church of Christ, was to officiate, and burial was to be in Masonic Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died at 3 a.m. Thursday [February 10] at the nursing home after a long illness.

            Born June 16, 1894 in Burnet, he married Susie Medlin in 1915 in Ruth. She died in 1977. He worked at Brownwood Refinery in Brownwood before moving to Abilene in 1924. He was employed at the Abilene Candy Factory and at Mead’s Bakery. He was a member of Central Church of Christ.

            Survivors include a daughter; a son; a brother, Jess Alford of Brownwood; a sister, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock of Brownwood; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1983) dates of Preston Alford (SS# issued in TX).

            See the obituaries of his wife, Susie Medlin Alford; his son Roy Thomas Alford; his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his brothers Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Preston Benjamin 1894 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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R.J. ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—30 July 1998

 

            R.J. Alford, 73, of Houston, passed away July 28, 1998. Survived by wife, Polly; sons, Jerry, Jimmy and Kenneth; daughters, Sandra, Janet and Barbara.... Service Friday 11 am in the Northwoods Memorial Chapel. Graveside 3 pm in the Harmony Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas.

 

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RAY LEWIS ALFORD

Father of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230

 

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Photo from his son Max Ray Alford

 

Source unknown, but probably:

SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM

Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—25 November 1977

 

            Ray Lewis Alford, 71, of 835 Cranford St. was buried in Restlawn Memorial Park following Friday afternoon services at Lake Highlands Baptist Church.

            He died Thursday at Memorial Hospital following an illness of several months.

            The life-long Hopkins County resident was born Nov. 17, 1906, to William Lewis [sic: William Lafayette] and Minnie Keith Alford. He married Fay Bell [sic: Foy Bell, Fay being the name of her sister] in Pickton Jan 3, 1941. He was a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church and was a retired long time employee of Jim Masters Western Store.

            Survivors include his wife, sons Max R. Alford of Dallas and W.L. Alford of Carson, Calif., and daughters Mrs. Helen Phillips and Mrs. Dell Lewis, both of Sulphur Springs, and Mrs. Betty Davis of Greenville.

            Also surviving are brothers George Alford and Don Alford, both of Dallas, and C.A. Alford of Tyler; sisters Mrs. Willie Fay Culpepper and Mrs. Minnie Lee Coats, both of Tyler, and Mrs. Jessie Pearl Roach of Pensacola, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

            Services were conducted by the Rev. James Edge and the Rev. L.B. Morgan. Pallbearers were Ed Allen, Larry Don Young, Wayne Murphy, Jim Bryce, Bill McGarity and Warren Brewer.

            Tapp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Foy Bell Alford; and his brother Donald L. Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Ray Lewis 1906 TX1, William Lafayette 1877 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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RAYMOND ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 November 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Raymond “Coach” Alford, 88, of Beaumont died Nov. 14 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

            A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Forest Lawn Memorial park under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont.

            A native of Baber, he lived in Beaumont most of his life and retired athletic director for Beaumont Independent School District. He was World War II U.S. Army veteran.

            Survivors include his wife, Daisy Laird Alford of Beaumont; daughters, Lynn DeCordova and Carolyn Townsend, both of Beaumont; stepsons, John W. Laird of Beaumont and Robert E. Laird of Fannett; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or charity of choice.

 

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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 November1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

Past BISD AD dies at age 88

By Kenton Brooks, Sports staff writer

 

            To those who knew Raymond Alford, he was more than a former star athlete, coach and athletic director. He was a father figure, gentleman and friend. Alford, 88, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

            Alford retired as athletic director of the Beaumont Independent School District in August, 1973 after 21 years on the job. He was an assistant football and head basketball coach at Beaumont High in 1935-36, then moved up to head football, basketball and baseball coach in 1944.

            H.A. Butler, now living in Nederland, played for Alford at Beaumont High.

            “He was like a daddy to me,” he says. “Raymond Alford was one of the greats. He had an influence on a lot of people. They don’t make them like him anymore.”

            Sparky Adams, the retired athletic director of the South Park Independent School District, also remembers Alford as a “fine golfer.”

            “He enjoyed golf as long as he could enjoy playing,” he says. “When he was athletic director, he put together a good coaching staff. He had a good rapport with his people in the BISD....”

            Paul Carlisle coached against Alford for one year (1947-48) when he was head basketball coach at French High. Carlisle then worked for Alford after he became athletic director.

            “He was a fine gentleman,” says Carlisle. “Raymond was a top-notch coach who taught his boys a lot.”

            While coaching baseball, he tutored Gus Zernial and Grady Hatton, who later played in the major leagues....

            Alford was a standout athlete himself. He played on Beaumont High’s 1925 state championship basketball team that defeated San Antonio Brackenridge 14-12 in the finals. He scored 12 of the points in the title game.

            He was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame at Athens in April 1972.

            After high school, Alford went to Baylor University and lettered in basketball, football and baseball.

            He was named to the All Southwest Conference baseball team as a junior.

            Alford is a member of Baylor’s Hall of Fame.

            A graveside service, under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary, will be held this morning at 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Daisy Lee Laird Alford, and his brother Kyle Andrew Alford in this compilation.

            Baber was a sawmill town four miles south of Huntington in east central Angelina Co., TX. It was established in 1906, and in 1915 it was apparently absorbed by Huntington. It is probably this Raymond who was listed as a 12-year-old in Jasper County, TX in 1920 with parents S.H. Alford born about 1880 TX and Susie born about 1886 TX. It appears to be some of this family who was living in Angelina County in 1910; the father was not present and they were living with Nancy Price, a grandmother.

 

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RAYMOND FRANK ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 12 May 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Raymond Frank Alford, 47, of Saratoga died May 11 at his residence.

            Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at West End Baptist Church in Saratoga with burial at Saratoga City Cemetery under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee....

            A native of Liberty, he lived in Saratoga 13 years and was a truck driver for Shivers Well Service.

            Survivors include wife, Margaret Jackson Alford of Saratoga; son, Raymond Frank Alford, Jr. of Saratoga; daughter, Elber Leanne Seaman of Silsbee; stepson, Jonathan E. Fowler of Saratoga; mother, Earline Alford of Hardin; brother, Willie T. Alford, Jr. of Hardin; sister, Alice Middleton of Liberty; and one grandchild.

 

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RAYMOND T. ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 9 October 2003

 

            Raymond T. Alford, age 70, of Newton [Newton Co.] died on Sunday, October 5, 2003 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Newton with burial to follow at Ford Cemetery near Newton....

            Mr. Alford was a native of Gist, Texas and had lived in Newton for over 30 years. He was a retired minister and heavy equipment operator.

            Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Alford of Newton, his sons, Wayne Alford and his wife Nora of Orange, Texas; Michael Alford and his wife, Vickie of Kirbyville, Texas; Jerry Alford and his wife, Debbie of Livingston, Texas; his daughters, Nancy Eddins and her husband, Bobby of Pineland, Texas; Terry Sowell and her husband, Randy of Deweyville, Texas; Naomi Alford of Newton, Texas; his brothers, H.C. Alford Jr. of Buna, Texas; Bobby Alford of Jasper, Texas; his sister, Mary Addison of Minden, LA; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Sue Alford and his son, Ricky Alford.

            Smith Funeral Home Newton, Texas 75966 (409)379-5041

 

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REBECCA LEE RASBERRY ALFORD MOODY

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 5 March 2000

 

            Rebecca Lee Alford Moody, 82, of Boerne, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2000.

            She was born in Crowell, Texas, on Dec, 22, 1917, the daughter of Jackson G. and Fama Garnett Betts Rasberry.

            She lived in Boerne since 1983 having moved from New London, Conn. She was a member of the First Church “Disciples of Christ” in Kerrville, Charter Member of the Baytown Little Theater, an avid bridge player, and Member of the Key to the Hills Women’s Civic Club.

            She was preceded in death by two husbands, Henry Moody and Neil Alford.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by son, Jack S. Neel of Connecticut; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Welliver of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; many friends, especially Anita Asher and Terry Vogt.

            .... Graveside services will be at Memory Gardens in Baytown at 1 p.m. on Monday....

            Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Vaughan’s Funeral Home of Boerne.

 

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REDEN ALFORD

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—30 December 1943

 

            Funeral services for Reden Alford, 40, of San Antonio, were held in Rockdale...burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Alford died in a hopital in Austin at 2 a.m. Wednesday...

            Born Dec. 30, 1903, Reden Alford was the son of the late Nat J. Alford, well-known Rockdale peace officer, and Mrs. Alford. His father was killed in an automobile accident June 24, 1921, and his mother died October 5, 1925. He was born and reared in the Rockdale public schools. In 1924 Reden Alford married Miss Avis Wilson, of Cameron...

            Surviving, besides his wife, are two sons, Reden Noris, 17, and Charles Edgar, 12. Also surviving are three brothers: Ottie Alford, of Rockdale; Wm. E. Alford, Galveston; N.E. Alford, of Rockdale; and four sisters: Mrs. E. R. Wolf, Rockdale; Mrs. Ella Baggett, Abilene; Mrs. R.E. Crane, Austin; and Mrs. Pascal Pogue, Rockdale.

 

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CAMERON HERALD

Cameron, Milam Co., TX—30 December 1943

 

            Funeral services for Reden Alford, 40, who died...in an Austin hospital Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1943, were held in Rockdale...

            Mr. Alford had made his home in San Antonio for the past 10 years... Mrs. Alford is the former Miss Avis Wilson of Cameron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wilson and a sister of Mrs. Ben F. Reichert.... Mr. Alford was the son of the late Nat Alford, pioneer peace officer in Rockdale.

            Besides his widow, two sons, Reden Norris and Chas. Edgar Alford, survive. The following brothers and sisters survive: Zeke Alford of Rockdale; Earnest (Monk) Alford of Galveston; Otis Alford of Rockdale; Mrs. Paschal Pogue of Rockdale; Mrs. Ella Baggett of Abilene; Mrs. Bob Crain of Austin; and Mrs. Lottie Wolf of Rockdale.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Charles Edgar Alford and Reden Norris Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Reden 1903 TX1, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.

 

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REDEN NORRIS “RED” ALFORD

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Sunday, 4 February 2001

 

April 16, 1926 – Feb. 3, 2001

 

ROCKDALE—Graveside services for Reden “Red” Alford, 74, of San Antonio are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. The Masonic Lodge will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.

            Mr. Alford died Saturday in the Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio.

            He was born in Cameron and lived in San Antonio for 65 years. He was a repairman for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 39 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Antonio. He was also a member of Bluebonnet Lodge No. 1912 A.F. & A.M. in San Antonio.

            Survivors include his wife, Margaret Alford of San Antonio; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Dr. Richard Gonzales of Sylmar, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

 

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Photo from I.O.O.F. Cemetery (Odd Fellows) in Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Reden Alford and Avis Mae Wilson Alford Briggs; and his brother Charles Edgar Alford in this compilation. His middle name is from his father’s obituary.

            The FindAGrave contributor listed him as Reden Noris Alford, son of Reden and Avis Wilson Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Reden Norris 1926 TX1, Reden 1903 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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RENA MAYE BAKER ALFORD GROOMS

Mother of Cecil Wylie Alford, AAFA #0012

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____October 1997

 

 

            Grooms, Rena Maye, born, November 13, 1901, passed away October 3, 1997. Survived by sons Cecil Wylie Alford of Denver, CO, Bill Grooms of Dallas, Bob Grooms of Dallas, and 10 Grandchildren.

            Services 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 7, 1997, Hughes Buckner Chapel. Rev. Vic Johnson officiating. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 5:00–7:00 P.M., Monday at the funeral home.

            Hughes Funeral Home, Bucker Chapel, 2615 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, Texas, 75227, 214-388-0444.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rena M. Grooms (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her first husband’s lineage: Cecil Wylie Robbins 1902 MS1, Thaddeus La Dora 1871 MS2, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA3, Spire Washington 1807 GA4, Brittain Washington 1782 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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RHODA MAE ALFRED

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Friday, 17 February 2006

 

 

            Mrs. Rhoda Mae Alfred passed away Monday, February 13, 2006.

            Mrs. Alfred was a Unit Secretary for the University Health System for 25 years.

            She is survived by her 4 children; Juanita E. Smith, Vicente R. Alfred, Paula A. Smith and Walter E. Kemper, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Ernestine K. Everage.

            Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home; Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from St. James A.M.E. Church 410 Richter Street.... Interment will be in Meadowlawn Memorial Park. Lewis Funeral Home.

 

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RICHARD DOUGLAS HALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 22 February 1999

 

BURLESON—Doug Halford, 58, was called to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 after being what is believed to be the longest living recipient of a double lung transplant in 1987.

            Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Burleson. Funeral: 2 p.m Monday at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells.

            Richard Douglas Halford was born Nov. 18, 1940 in Mineral Wells.

            He was a loving father, “Papa” and a friend to many at First Baptist Church of Burleson.

            His sister, Janice Sineath preceded him in death.

            Survivors: Mother, Eileen Beck of Burleson; brother, James Halford of Arizona; son, Kent Halford and fiancee, Esther Neal and son, Chad, of Burleson; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Mark Hughes of Burleson; children’s mother, Peggy Harkins of Burleson; grandchildren, Brent, Trent and Tichelle Halford, Heather and Galan Hughes, all of Burleson; aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces; and nephews.

 

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RICHARD ERWIN ALFORD

Father of Mary Justine Alford Monroe, AAFA #0232

Brother of Florence Inez Alford Surovik, AAFA #0107

Uncle of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054

Grandfather of Dovie Jean Alford, AAFA #1110

 

THE CALDWELL NEWS AND THE BURLESON COUNTY LEDGER

Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—23 January 1953

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Richard Erwin Alford is dead. He died of a heart attack about 3 o’clock last Friday morning when he was alone in his car, on his way to Freeman town to get the colored cook. He was moving along slowly on highway 36 when he suddenly slumped forward, draped across the steering wheel. The car horn started blowing at the impact of his body. The car swerved to the right and rolled over the shoulder and into the ditch almost at the driveway entrance at Richard Bower’s home on the highway. Several people saw what happened and rushed to Mr. Alford’s aid. They called a physician but Erwin was dead before the doctor arrived. Thus the life of Erwin Alford passed from this earth on to its reward.

            He was a good man as good men go. Many people loved him and respected him. He had a way about him that made an impression. Friends flocked to his little service station on highway 21 after World War II and business flourished for him at that spot. He always had an interesting story to tell; a humorous remark to make... a sort of so-called dry humor, which is the kind that is more often appreciated. Original witticisms came from him whenever he felt like talking to you. Yes... Erwin Alford, who retired from the filling station business in 1948 after the largest oil well in the world was struck, the Alford No. 1, on his and other heirs property in Upton County will be missed plenty by his friends and cronies on the main drag, at the down-town corners, at the banks and the barber shops, where he was seen some time during almost any day. Occasionally he travelled out to Upton County to check the oil business and other times he puttered around with his cattle. For the past four years Erwin just messed around, more or less, but he hadn’t been well. He had been ill several times before and his heart wasn’t strong, like it used to be. Although he had been seriously ill several times in recent years, he had been feeling pretty well of late and nothing like this suddenness of death was expected. It shocked his family and friends.

            Mr. Alford was born August 12, 1886, at Caldwell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Halcut Alford. He was reared in this county and spent his entire lifetime here. In his youth he attended the local school, was a mail carrier and a farmer prior to World I. When the war came on Erwin was inducted into the 36th Division. In February 1918 went overseas July 1918 after training at Camp Bowie, Texas for less than six months. He was with M. G. Company, 141 Infantry. Fought in the battles of Meuse and Argonne Forest October 1 through October 29 and was decorated for bravery under fire. He received his honorable discharge July 3, 1919, and came home as soon after that as he could.

            Mr. Alford was first married to Miss Dovey Jean Wallace in the early 1900’s. There were two sons born of this union, James Erwin, now of Houston and Tommie of Dallas. Mrs. Alford passed on in 1913.

            He was again married in 192? to Miss Era Miears of Kerrville. Three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Alford, the first Dovey Jean, died in infancy. Mrs. Richard (Patsy) Stratton of Bryan and Miss Laurinda Alford of Caldwell. They survive their father.

            The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons. He also is survived by two sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Inez Surovik [AAFA #0107], and Miss Lizzie Alford, both of Caldwell; Lee Alford Sr., R.A. (Bob) Alford of Austin, and Phil Alford, Sr. of Caldwell and a number of nephews and nieces and four granddaughters and two grandsons.

            Mr. Alford was a member of the First Methodist Church, The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

            Funeral service was held from Phillips—Luckey Funeral Home at 2 o’clock, Saturday afternoon…. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery.

            Pall bearers were Phil Alford, Jr., Halcut Alford, Hoover Alford, Dan Alford, L.W. Gray, Hugh Cherry, D.L. Alford, Jr. [AAFA #0054], and W.L. Surovik.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brother Daniel Lee Alford Sr., and his sisters Florence Inez Alford Surovik and Lizzie Evans Alford in this compilation.

            Richard Erwin Alford’s second wife, Sally Griffin, and their daughter, Mary Justine Monroe, AAFA #0232, are not listed in this obituary.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Richard Erwin 1886 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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RICHARD LEE DICKALFORD, SR.

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 December 1996

 

JACKSONVILLE—Services for Richard Dick Alford, 61, Jacksonville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Renfro Memorial Chapel at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, with the Rev. C.L. Taylor officiating.

            Burial will be in Earle’s Chapel Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Dec. 15, in a Tyler hospital.

            He was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Oklahoma. He lived in Jacksonville for the past 22 years. He was employed at Astro Air. He was a Baptist.

            Survivors include his wife, Marleene Alford, Jacksonville, two sons, Richard Lee Alford, Jr., Longview, and Randy Alford, Jacksonville; daughter, Donna Riggs, Jacksonville; sisters, Fern McDonald, McLeansboro, Ill., and Molleye Busby, Hawkins; brother, Frank Alford, Longview; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers will be Chet Wills, Larry McQuaide, Donny Baker, Jim Griffen, Don Murphy and Daryl Moore.

            Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Curry, W.T. Gillen, Lawrence Ellis and Gerald Jackson.

 

AAFA ACTION: See the obituary of his sister Mollye Lou Alford Busby in this compilation.

            A RootsWeb Family Tree lists his father as Frank Burkette Alford.

 

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RICHARD LYNN ALFORD

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 20 April 2007

 

 

            Richard Lynn Alford, a long time resident of Corpus Christi, was born on June 9, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas entered into rest on April 17, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 78 years.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Clara Alford; sister, Patricia Lynn Noel; and brother, Robert Eugene Alford.

            He is survived by his loving wife, Dea Alford; daughters, Marie Alford and Veronica Tharas and husband Greg; son, Richard Lynn Alford Jr. and wife Francis; brother, John Leroy Alford; grandchildren: Barbara, Elsa, Brian, Nathan, Franklin, Amelia, Hannah, Cecilia, Jacob, and John Cross; great grandchild, Dylan.

            A rosary will be recited on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at La Paz Funeral Chapels.

            Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1710 Clower St. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

            Arrangements are with La Paz All Faiths Funeral Chapels....

 

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RICK HALLFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Wednesday, 24 February 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

BALLINGER—Rick Hallford, 50, died Monday, Feb 22, 1999, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Talpa Cemetery in Talpa.

            He was born Oct. 12, 1948, in Levelland. He was a retired irrigation salesman and a member of the First Baptist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Linda Hallford of Ballinger; a daughter, Zee Hallford of Uvalde; a son, Shon Hallford of Midlothian; and a brother, Baker Hallford, and a sister, Sherry Palmer, both of Midland.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Shirley Baker Hallford, in this compilation.

 

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RITA FAYE ALFORD CAVENDER

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 15 April 2005

 

            Cavender, Rita Faye age 78, of Allen was born December 9, 1926 and passed away April 12, 2005.

            She is survived by her brother, William Alford of Bakersfield, CA; brother-in-law, Doyle Wayne Cavender of Garland, TX; niece, Barbara Spurgin, caregiver and several nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Leon Cavender and a twin sister, Lita Alford. Pallbearers; Doyle Wayne Cavender, Brent Cavender, Jeff Cavender, and Mike Cavender.

            Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 14, 2005 in Williams Memorial Chapel.... Interment followed in Mills Cemetery. Williams Funeral Directors Family Owned and Operated Since 1885 1600 S. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040 972-276-5000.

 

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ROBERT BRYANT ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Sunday, 17 January 2010

 

            Robert Bryant Alford, 66, of Amarillo died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.

            Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Dr. G.A. Roach officiating.

            Mr. Alford was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Amarillo to Guy and Kathryn Alford. He served in the U.S. Navy and spent the last 40 years providing services for owner/operators in the trucking business.

            Survivors include his loving family, Glenda Sweet, Scott Alford and wife Kristin, Candice Isbell and husband Wyatt, and several grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert Bryant Alford (SS# issued in NM), last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.

 

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ROBERT BRUCE ALFORD

 

HERALD-ZEITUNG

New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 June 2003

 

            Dr. Robert Bruce Alford, 84, passed away at his home in New Braunfels, Texas, June 9, 2003.

            Dr. Alford was born on August 26, 1918, in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, where he won state championships in the half-mile run and wrestling and starred on the state championship football team with Sam Walton.

            He attended the University of Missouri and briefly worked in Washington, D.C., until he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps on March 25, 1943. He attended pre-flight training at Maxwell Field, Alabama, primary flying school at Americus, Georgia, basic instrument school at Greenville, Mississippi, and advanced flying training at Blytheville, Arkansas.

            He subsequently served as a flight instructor and served in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and central Europe. He left active duty in 1946, received a B.S. in chemistry from Southwest Texas University and then, in 1952, a D.D.S. from the University Of Texas Dental School in Houston. He had private dental practices in Seguin and Beaumont, Texas, and later served as director of dental services for the city of San Antonio from 1977 until his retirement in 1988.

            His wife of 57 years, Ruth, and his two sons, David L. Alford of Green Valley, Arizona, and Terry B. Alford of Woodbury, Vermont, survive Dr. Alford.

            Services will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Fort Sam Houston.

 

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ROBERT BURNS ALFORD

AAFA #0207

 

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STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 7 February 2003

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

 

            Robert B. Alford, 80, passed peacefully from this life to the next after a long, courageous battle with heart disease Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003.

            Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel, Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington....

            Robert was born March 16, 1922, in Mineral Wells. He was a Willow Park resident for the last 16 years and a former resident of Arlington for 40 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Willow Park.

            Robert was a contract compliance officer for the federal government, from which he retired after 36 years.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and his first wife, Gladys Maxine McFadin Alford.

            Survivors: Wife, Maxine Harris Alford of Willow Park; son, Robert W. Alford of Arlington; granddaughters, Carleen and Janelle; stepchildren, Charles Wayne Alford and Cymbe Walston; 13 step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Minnie Lee Harris of California.

 

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This photo was taken before Robert died in 2003.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert Alford (SS# issued in TX). His last residence is listed as Weatherford, Parker Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his siblings Mary Blanche Alford Brewton and Wilson Ray Alford in this compilation.

            Bob was proud of the many accomplishments of his father, especially his musical ability. See some of his music in AAFA ACTION, March 1990.

            Bob and Maxine were proud of their unusual marriage circumstances and took some pleasure in talking about it. It was the second marriage for both of them. Maxine was previously married to Charles Alford, Bob’s brother. Bob and Maxine, as “in-laws” were good friends. When each of their spouses died, one thing led to another, and they eventually married. Their sons by their first marriages were first cousins and then became step-brothers. Bob and Maxine made sure both sons were members of AAFA, and they too were at the 1989 meeting in Houston.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.

            His lineage: Robert Burns 1922 TX1, James Burns 1890 TN2, Charles A. 1868 TN3, James Madden 1832 TN4, Isaac W. 1805 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

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ROBERT L. ALFORD, JR.

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 28 September 1998

 

 

            Bob Alford, Jr., age 69 of Mesquite [Dallas Co.]. Bob retired from the city of Dallas, Park and Recreation Department.

            He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Bob III, Jeff, Mike and Randy Alford; daughter, Tonya Gilbert; seven grandchildren; brother, Melrose Alford; sisters, Fyne Peden and Dru Sadler. Numerous nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sylvester Matthews officiating. Interment to follow at Restland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, September 28, 1998.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bob J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 Dec 1928 and died 27 Sept 1998, last residence Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.

            Bob’s gravestone says he was a sergeant in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.

            There is some controversy regarding his father’s name. In some genealogies he is listed as Robert Ely Alford. He is listed in records as R.L., Robert L., Robert E., Robert, and Robert Lee. Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666, offers the probability that in his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, where he is is registered as Robert Lee Alford and signed his name R.E. Alford, [not located at Ancestry.com] he told the officials that he was Robert Ely Alford. He pronounced the name as “E-Lee” not as “E-Lie,” and the tired and over worked official heard only the “Lee.”

            TX Births lists R.L. Alford Jr., born 26 Dec 1928 in Van Zandt Co., TX, the son of R.L. Alford and Ella White. No other births for this couple are recorded in these records.

            On the 1930 census in Van Zandt Co., TX, Bob, age 1-4/12 b. TX, is the youngest child of Robert L. Alford, age 48 b. MS, and his wife Ella R. 43 MS.

            On the 1910 census, the family is in Bolivar Co., MS: Robert E. Alford, age 30, married 6 years; his wife ella 28, 3 children, 3 living; and Velma 4, Earl 2, and Harry Lee 2/12. All and their parents were b. in MS.

            On the 1900 census in Carroll Co., MS, he is Robert, age 23 b. May 1877, living with his father, Theodore Aloford, age 60 b. Aug 1838, widowed, 5 siblings and 2 nieces. All were b. in MS.

            On the 1880 census in Carroll Co., MS, he is Robert, age 7, living with his parents Theodo Alford, 41 b. MS, and Harriet 36 MS.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.

            On both the 1880 and 1900 censuses, Theodore says his parents were born in AL.

            His lineage: Robert L. 1928 TX1, Robert L. 1873 MS2, Theodore 1839 MS3, John 1801 GA4.

 

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ROBERT LEE “DOC” ALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Monday, 6 August 2007

 

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EASTLAND, TEXAS—Robert L. “Doc” Alford passed away peacefully on August 4, 2007, at his home in Eastland, Texas, after an illness of several months. He was 93 years old.

            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jim Wright and Rev. Harry Garvin officiating. Burial will be in Merriman Cemetery next to his wife of 68 years, Bertha “Bert” Alford, who passed away on August 4, 2002, five years ago to the day.

            The family will received friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m

            As a child, friends playfully referred to Robert as “Doc” and the nickname stuck. Throughout his life he was known as “Doc” by family, friends and acquaintances. Few people even knew his given name

            Doc was born in Hamby, Texas, but the family moved first to Fort Worth and then to Eastland when he was a small child. He subsequently spent the better part of his 93 years in and around Eastland. In the course of his long life, he was first-hand witness to events that helped to shape the character of the city and to those two sensational legendary events that drew the attention of the whole country; the waking of “Old Rip” and the hanging of the “Santa Clause bank robber.

            He married Bertha Lea Taylor on April 2, 1934, and supported a soon growing family as the shop foreman at Lamb Chevrolet. Doc worked for Theo Lamb until the dealership was sold to Milton Fullen. He helped with the transition of ownership and, in the process, he and Milton became close friends. It was a friendship that lasted throughout their adult lives.

            After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Doc attempted to join the army, but he had three children and the army was not taking men with families at that time. He persisted, however, and in October 1942, he was accepted into the United States Navy. As a Seabee, Doc served in the campaign to retake Guam and then as part of the American forces on Kodiak Island. He left the service with the rank of chief petty officer. Military service and his contribution to the war effort was one of Doc’s proudest accomplishments.

            In the 1930s, he was a heavyweight boxing champion in Eastland County. There were many other more serious accomplishments, however. One that should be mentioned is his service to the community as a member of the Eastland Hospital Board of Directors from 1952 to 1993. He worked tirelessly and unselfishly, often in partnership with good friend Milton Fullen, donating time, money and his considerable talents in support of the hospital, which, in the early years, was often struggling for existence. Doc was an active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Texas Christian Motorcycle Association, and Big D Pacers (a go-cart association). His service in these organizations offers some insight into his character and interests. An avid collector of baseball caps, he had more that 200 in his collection.

            Above all, Doc was a good neighbor in a Christian sense, lending a helping hand to anyone who had a need, family and neighbors alike. He was a good man who will be missed by everyone who knew him. Doc is preceded in death by: his parents, James Monroe and Cordelia Cotton Alford; his wife, Bertha; a daughter, Shirley Lynch; and four brothers, Howard, Tommy, Chester and Edgar.

            He is survived by: three daughters, Ida Norris of Eastland, Sylvia Moreland of Lake Leon, and Barbara Crudgington of Ranger; a son, Robert L. “Bud” Alford of Jackson, Mississippi; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

            Edwards Funeral Home, Eastland, Texas 254-629-2611

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Lee Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 July 1914.

 

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ROBERT LEE HALFORD, JR.

 

WISE COUNTY MESSENGER

Decatur, Wise Co., TX—Sunday, 23 October 2005

 

            Funeral for Robert L. Halford Jr., 76, of Bishop [Nueces Co.] and formerly of Wise County was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Alvord Church of Christ. A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct. 20, at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary in Kingsville.

            Halford died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, in Bishop.

            Born April 3, 1929, in Seymour, to Robert Lee Halford and Myrtle Thomas Halford, he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and attained the rank of sergeant under combat conditions. He graduated with a degree in ag science from Texas Tech in 1958. He married Jeannette Holland in 1959, and she preceded him in death in 1976. He married Donna Allard Perrault in 1977.

            He graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1981 with a master’s degree in education and later served as principal at Alvord. He was a minister at Sunset, Crafton, Greenwood, Alvord, Forestburg and Bishop Churches of Christ.

            He was preceded in death by two sons, Adam and James; two brothers, Charles and J.D. Halford and one sister, Mary Halford Fain.

            He is survived by three children, Cindy Jeter and husband, Larry, of Chantilly, Va., Becky Stephens and husband, Russell, of Decatur and Stephen Halford and wife, Stefanie, of Southaven, Miss.; four step-children, Barry Perrault and wife, Lesa, of Humble, Tom Perrault and wife, Cheryl, of Richmond, Va., Kendra Perrault Nash and husband, John, of Missouri City and Elaine Perrault Murrell and husband, Brian, of London, England; 10 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; five sisters, Lois Nikirk and husband, Roy, of Corpus Christi, Jolu Rupel and husband, Gene, of Joshua Tree, Calif., Wilma House of Aledo and Opal Morton and husband, Dick, and Sharon Walker, all of Fort Worth, and numerous nieces and nephews.

            The family requests that memorials be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, the Bishop Church of Christ or the Disabled American Veterans.

 

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ROBERT S. ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Tuesday, 26 November 1985

 

            Graveside services for Robert S. Alford, 73, of Waskom [Harrison Co., TX] will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Memory Park....

            Lakeview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford died Monday at his home after a brief illness.

            He is survived by his sons, Benny of Waskom and Stacy Eugene of Plano; a brother, Clifford of Phillips; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 6 Oct 1912 and died _____ Nov 1985, last residence Waskom, Harrison Co., TX.

 

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ROBERT S. HALLFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 5 March 2000

 

ANSON—Robert S. Hallford, 70, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at All Saints Episcopal Hospital in Fort Worth after a short illness. Services will be 1:30 Sunday at the Anson Church of Christ…. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.

            Born Jan. 11, 1930, in Bangs, Robert was a son of the late Andrew and Lorlea (Seymore) Hallford. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Robert lived most of his life in the Abilene area, where he worked for Nemco Electric. He married Janea Anderson on July 2, 1978, in Lubbock. Robert worked for Brandon & Clark Electric in Lubbock for 18 years before retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

            One brother, Tommy Hallford, preceded him in death.

            Survivors include his wife, Janea Hallford of Anson; two sons, Robbie Hallford of Levelland and Jeffery Hallford of Flower Mound; one daughter, Stephanie Cook of Lubbock; two stepsons, Lee Howard of Snyder and Ricky Washburn of Anson; one stepdaughter, Carla Lankford of Fort Worth; two brothers, David Hallford of Abilene and Ben Hallford of Keller; two sisters, Goldie Monroe of Abilene and Johnnie Goforth of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

            Pallbearers will be Jimmy Gregorcyk, David Bratcher, Joe Rude, Ronny Tinker, Steven Campbell, and Sammy Losoya.

            Foster-Adams Funeral Home

 

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ROBERT SIDNEY ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 14 July 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995

 

            Robert Sidney Alford, 37, of Lumberton died Tuesday at St Elizabeth Hospital after an illness.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee….

            A native of Newton, Miss., he lived in Lumberton seven months and was a satellite installer.

            Survivors include his wife, Kathy Golightley Alford of Lumberton; son, Timothy Leland Alford of Lumberton; daughter, Holly Alford of Lumberton; mother and stepfather, Julia and Connie Olive of Lumberton; sisters, Kathleen Jones of Lumberton, Patricia Redmon of Silsbee, Jeannie Deaton of Stigler, Okla., and Bonnie Fredrick of Midwest City, Okla.; and brothers, Joseph W. Alford of Huntsville, and Travis Olive and Dennis Olive, both of Midwest City.

 

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ROGER LESLIE HALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 October 2004

 

            Roger Leslie Halford born August 6, 1944 to Robert and Roselyn Halford died in Kingwood, Texas on October 3, 2004. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2004 in the Chapel of Kingwood Funeral Home followed by a reception with the family at the funeral home…. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to MD Anderson c/o Melanoma Center.

 

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RONALD DAVID ALFORD, SR.

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 June 2009

 

Mr. Ronald David Alford, Sr.

 

            Alford, Ronald D. Sr. (Ronnie) Born October 16, 1940 and passed away June 20, 2009. Preceded in death by [step]dad, Edwin Mauser. Survived by mother Beulah Mauser; son: Ronald Alford, Jr. & Terri Berkley; daughters: Beverly Wallace & husband Jeff, Elizabeth Alford; Brenda Burkham & husband Jerry; and April Alford; 7 grandchildren, and numerous other family members along with many friends.

            Service will be 12:00 Noon Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ronald David Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence De Soto, Dallas Col, TX.

            TX Births: Ronald David Alford was born 16 Oct 1940 in Dallas Co., TX, the son of Raymond William Alford and Buella Fay Cristie.

            TX Births: Ronald David Alford and Shelia/Sheila Ann Inmon/Inman are listed as the parents of all the children named in the obituary except April, whose mother is Janet Gail Chandler. All the children were born in Dallas Co., TX.

 

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RONALD K. ALFORD

Uncle of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 22 February 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

ELKHART [Anderson Co.]—Services for Ronald K. “Ron” Alford, 67, Elkhart, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel, Palestine.... Burial will be in Crawford Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Feb. 20 in a Tyler hospital.

            He was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Slocum to the late Ed and Agnes Moore Alford. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked 30 years for the Houston Chronicle before retiring to Elkhart in 1978.

            He worked as a handyman before going to work in maintenance at Texas Department of Criminal Justice at Coffield Unit and then Beto II. He was a volunteer for Anderson County Sheriff’s Department and a volunteer bailiff for Anderson County Courthouse.

            He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Redtown, Disabled American Veterans, Elkhart Masonic Lodge, South Anderson County Medical Board of Elkhart, and helped form the Chamber of Commerce in Elkhart.

            Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Alford, Elkhart; sons James “Mike” Alford, Nashville, Tenn.; daughter, Michele Westmoreland, Crockett; brothers, John Alford and Eddie Alford, both of Houston; special friends, Calvin “Okie” and Margaret “Geat” Bell, Rose, Okla. and Buddy Blonts, Crockett; 3 grandsons and several nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers include Jim Bob Parker, Marion Hortman, Vernon Collins, W.T. Grigsby, Eugene Grigsby and James Coffman.

            Honorary pallbearers are Men’s Sunday School Class of Tabernacle Baptist Church....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers Maurice Lee Alford and O.C. Alford in this compilation.

            Ronald was the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Ronald K. 1931 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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RONALD REX ALFORD

 

Merriman Cemetery

Ranger, Eastland Co., TX—_____ September 2007

www.findagrave.com

 

[An article identical to this one, except that it omitted his wife’s maiden name, appeared in the Abilene Reporter-News on Sunday, 23 September 2007.]

 

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Weatherford, Parker, Texas

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            Ronnie Alford passed away peacefully on September 21, 2007 at the age of 63.

            Graveside services will be Monday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Merriman Cemetery in Ranger. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.

            Ronnie grew up in Weatherford, Texas (Graduated WHS in 1962) where he met and fell in love with his wife of 45 years Vicki Bramlett. During his early years as a cowboy he would break horses and work in the dairy farms. He owned three large dairy farms in Weatherford. After living in Colorado for a period of time he and Vicki moved back to Texas and began The Store and Southwest Grill in Ranger. Later they moved to the El Rancho Cafe and have owned it for the past 8 years. Ronnie was a true cowboy from the beginning. His days where filled with checking the cows and shootin’ the bull with his friends and you never saw him without his dogs, Mike and Trick.

            Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, James Alford and his brother, Jimmy Alford.

            He is survived by: his wife, Vicki; two sons, Greg Alford and wife Donna, and RJ Alford; a daughter, Carol Lynn Alford- Newsom and husband Jerry; mother, Carroll Alford; grandchildren, Brandi Jones and Dustin Davenport; great- grandchildren, Jordyn and Logan Zarate.

            Ronnie will be dearly missed by all that loved him. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Ranger Rodeo Team care of Ranger College

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald Rex Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 July 1944.

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

 

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ROSE ALFORD

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Friday, 3 November 2006

 

            Rose Alford passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. Services are pending. May 30, 1910 - November 2, 2006.

 

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ROSE MARIE ALFORD COX

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 8 October 1999

 

            Mrs. Rose Marie Alford Cox, a 1957 graduate of Phillis Wheatley Senior High School (Houston) expired, 10/5/1999. Survivors: husband, James Cox Sr., 3 children, 1 sister, a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday 7 to 10 pm Church of Living God, 2509 Burkett Street. Funeral Saturday 10 am Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church 7701 Jutland. Burial Paradise North Cemetery.

 

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ROSE MARIE BARRY ALFORD

 

[A similar article was published in the Dallas Morning News, date unknown.]

 

Photo from Dallas Morning News

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 27 July 1997

 

ARLINGTON—Rose Marie Barry Alford, 78, a retired contract officer for General Services Adminstration, died Friday, July 25, 1997, in Dallas. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Park Cities Baptist Church. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. Chaplain Wayne McClellan will officiate

            Memorials: American Cancer Society.

            Rose Marie Barry Alford was born Sept. 1, 1918, in Spokane, Wash.

            She was an active member of Park Cities Baptist Church for 45 years. She was a Charter founder of the Century Garden Club. She was a member of the Echo Book Club, the Variety Book Club and a member of the Dallas Baptist University Womens Board. She was also a Scottish Rite Volunteer.

            She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Daniel Barry and Leon Johnson Alford.

            Survivors: Son, Wayne Paul Barry and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Beverly Ann Haagen and husband, Peter; grandsons, Craig Daniel Barry, Michael Wayne Barry and wife, Kim, James Patrick Barry, Bradley Wayne Haagen, Christopher Lars Haagen; granddaughter, Heather Marie Haagan; sister, Alma Schmidt of Spokane, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home Dallas, (214) 363-5401.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rose Marie Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her second husband, Leon Johnson Alford, in this compilation.

 

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ROSIE LEE HART ALFORD

 

SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM

Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 August 2005

 

            Funeral services for Rosie Lee Hart Alford, 83, of Sulphur Springs were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in Winterfield Baptist Church....

            Burial followed in Winterfield Cemetery with Kim Guess, Robert Leighton, Jill Swayze, Jim Swayze, Mark Swayze, Bridget Ely, Chandra Alford, Christopher Alford, Marisa Alford, Kathlyn Alford and Alexa Alford serving as pallbearers.

            She died Friday, July 29, at Carriage House Manor. [Original text says July 19, but that is incorrect.]

            Mrs. Alford was born in the Winterfield community of Hopkins County on March 19, 1922, the daughter of Ollie and Velma Hart. She married Harice V. Alford in Pickton on June 24, 1939. He preceded her in death.

            Mrs. Alford was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

            Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-law, Larry Vaughn Alford of Denton, Michael Hart Alford of San Pablo, Calif., and Kevin and Mary Jo Alford of Sulphur Springs; two daughters and son-in-law, Martha Alford Swayze of Dallas, and Brenda Alford and Jerry Leighton of Sulphur Springs; six sisters, Gertude Ragan of Winnsboro, Frankie Elledge of Pickton, Grace Plemons of Pickton, Mozell Dean of Sulphur Springs, Lovis Edwards Elledge of Pickton, and Ruby Shoffner of Balch Springs; 11 grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

            Mrs. Alford was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Darwin Hart....

 

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

            From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: Rosie was the daughter of Ollie Albert Hart and Velma Jane Maddox. Her husband Harice Vaughn Alford (1920–1986) was the son of George Albert Sidney Alford (1886–1937) and Valeria Isabel Clay. George’s father was James Henry Alford, son of John Madison Alford and grandson of John 1801 NC.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: Harice Vaughn 1920 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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ROSS MONTGOMERY ALFORD, SR.

 

HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER

Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Thursday, 10 July 2003

 

SPLENDORA [Montgomery Co.]—Born on January 21, 1918, and a native of Ash, Ross Montgomery Alford, Sr., 85, of Splendora, passed away on July 8, 2003. Funeral services were held on July 10 at the Pace-Stancil-Probst Chapel at 103 E. Crockett in Cleveland. Interment followed at Boggs Cemetery in Austonio.

            Survivors include his children Ross Montgomery Alford, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, Ronald Terrence Alford and his wife, Marian; grandchildren, Jeffery Alford and his wife, Susan, Russell Alford and his wife, Nancy, Amanda Alford, J.T. Alford; great-grandchildren, Danielle Alford, Nikki Alford, Cole Alford, Jacob Alford; and sister, Vera Wunderlich and her husband, Travis.

 

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ROSS ODELL HALFORD, JR.

 

BAYTOWN SUN

Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 9 January 2010

 

            Ross Odell Halford, Jr., 79, of Baytown, TX, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Ross was a Lieutenant with the Baytown Fire Department, where he retired after 25 years of service. Ross loved to work with his hands and could fix anything. After his retirement, Ross, and the love of his life, Gladys, moved to Arkansas, where he lived his life-long dream on his farm, Pebble Creek. Ross was a generous man who was loved and respected by all who knew him.

            He was preceded in death by his son, James L. Halford.

            He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gladys; daughter, Joyce Halford; daughter-in-law, Joy Smith; sisters, Betty Lovett and Rita Findlay; brother, Rev. James A. Halford; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Earthman Funeral Home.

            Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

            To send the family condolences, please visit www.earthmanfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521; (281) 422-8181.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ross Odell Halford  (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 July 1930, last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.

 

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ROY A. ALFORD

 

LUFKIN DAILY NEWS

Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—24 June 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

ZAVALLA, TX—Services for Col. Roy A. Alford, 90, U.S. Army, Ret., of Zavalla were held on Sunday, June 23, 2002, in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home in Huntington. Interment followed at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. He died on Friday, June 21, 2002, in Zavalla.

            Col. Alford was born on December 16, 1911 in Sampson, Alabama. He resided in San Antonio for ten years and in Zavalla for 3 years. He was a retired colonel from the U.S. Army. He served in World War II. He was also retired from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration after 40 years of service.

            Survivors include his wife, Alice Alford of Zavalla, sons, John Alford of Houston and Paul Alford of Naples, Florida, daughters, Annette Wilder and Cindy Frazier, both of Houston, and Patrice Waltz of California.

 

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ROY S. HALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 June 1976

 

            Roy S. Halford, 80, of Albany died Monday [June 7] afternoon at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring after a lengthy illness. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Albany Church of Christ… Burial was in Albany Cemetery, directed by Godfrey Funeral Home.

            Born Jan. 28, 1896, in Waco, he moved to Albany in 1905. He married Cora Waggoner Aug. 4, 1920, in Eastland. He was a retired oil well driller for Marshall Young and also Marshall Morrell. He was a member of Albany Church of Christ, and was a World War II veteran.

            Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. L.E. (Joan) Farmer of Albany; a grandson, Bill Farmer of Albany; a brother, Charlie of Fort Worth, two sister, Mamie Johnston and Annie Norman, both of Caldwell, and two great-grandchildren.

 

Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [June 1976] dates of Roy Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Albany, Shackelford Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Cora L. Waggoner Halford; his mother Josephine A. Walker Halford Balliew; and his brother John B. Halford in this compilation.

 

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ROY THOMAS ALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—22 July 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Roy T. Alford, 68, died Tuesday in a local hospital.

            Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in North’s Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange.... Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1948. He served with the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Lowe’s Automotive for several years and as a greeter at Wal-Mart from 1988-97. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

            Survivors include one sister, Betty Fowlkes of Abilene; two nephews; and two great-nephews and one great-niece.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Preston Benjamin Alford and Susie Jane Medlin, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Roy Thomas 1930 TX1, Preston Benjamin 1894 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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ROYCE ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 29 September 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

HENDERSON—Graveside services for Royce Alford, 66, of Henderson will be at 10 a.m. today at Lakewood Memorial Park in Henderson under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home....

            Mr. Alford died Thursday night at a Henderson hospital after a lengthy illness.

            Born on July 25, 1918, in Shelby County, he lived 12 years in Henderson. He was a retired timber buyer, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Henderson where he was a deacon.

            Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorene Alford; sons, Royce Alford, Jr., of Whitehouse; Rick Alford of St Louis, Mo., Mitch and Steve Alford, both of Henderson; daughter, Mrs. Holli Hagler of Marshall; sister, Mrs. Era Mae Biggers of Houston; and 10 grandchildren.

            Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Lorene Thrasher Alford, and his father, Alba Bertie Alford, in this compilation.

 

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RUBIE HEATH WAGES ALFORD

 

Source unknown, but probably:

DAILY NEWS

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 17 February 1985

 

            Services for Rubie Heath Alford of Dallas were held Saturday at Laureland Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas. Interment was in Laureland Memorial Park, Dallas.

            Survivors include three daughters, Evelyn Starkey of Grand Prairie, Patricia Winterbauer of Dallas, and Jennie Thompson, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one son, Joe Wages of Greenville; a sister, Dell Peterson of Longview; a brother, Bill Heath of Kent; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rubie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Jan 1912 and died _____ Deb 1985, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

 

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RUBY ETHEL SHUFFIELD LEWALLEN HALFORD

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Friday, 2 April 2004

 

            Ruby Ethel Lewallen Halford, age 89, of San Antonio, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 in Brady, TX. Mrs. Halford was born February 2, 1915 in Doole, TX to Henry M. and Nettie C. (Partin) Shuffield. She married Allen Lew Lewallen on January 2, 1936 in Coleman and married John Halford on June 30, 1967 in Odessa.

            She was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Hills Church of Christ.

            A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 9, 2004 in the South Room of the Family Life Center of Oak Hills Church of Christ, 19595 I-10 West, in San Antonio. Interment was at Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady.

            Mrs. Halford is survived by her son, Joe B. Lewallen, Sr. of Bellville; daughter, Lynnette E. Long and husband Tommy of San Antonio; brother, Clayton Shuffield of Odessa; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, both spouses, four brothers and one sister....

            Arrangements under the direction of Leatherwood Memorial Chapels, Brady, TX 76825 (325) 597-0714.

 

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RUBY LEE HALFORD CAMPBELL

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—20 December 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

RANGER [Eastland Co.]—Ruby Lee Campbell of Ranger, a homemaker, died of a lengthy illness Thursday at a Dallas hospital. She was 89. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mesquite and Rusk Street Church of Christ in Ranger, where she was a member. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Campbell was born in McLennan County and moved to the Ranger area in 1929. Survivors: Daughter, Geneva Taylor of Garland; three sisters, Eleda Goss and Odessa Johnson, both of Lubbock, and Viola Catt of Tulsa, Okla.; three brothers, W.B. Halford of Tahoka, Jodie Halford of Lubbock and Herman Halford of Lovington, N.M.; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: Ruby is listed on the 1920 TX census in Lubbock Co., TX, as the daughter of Jess (born TX) and Ruth (born MS) Halford. Her younger siblings were born in New Mexico.

 

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RUBY LUCILLE ALFORD PETERS

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 15 October 2006

 

            Ruby Peters, age 88, passed away October 12, 2006 in Seguin, Texas. She was born in Taylor, Texas on October 8, 1918 to Ed and Viola Alford.

            She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Peters, in 1961 and by her only child, Sandra Osland, in September 2005 and sister, Suzy Alford Budnick in 2001.

            Ruby is survived by one grandson; Bradley Osland; nieces, Sharon Budnick Tate and husband, Lynn, Janet Budnick Brown and husband, Michael, and nephew, Russell Budnick and wife, Kathleen.

            There will be a graveside service held at Austin Memorial Cemetery in Austin, Texas on October 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Child Protection, 1110 East 32nd Street, Austin, Texas 78722.

 

AAFA NOTES: Ruby’s husband was Cecil Aden Peters, and her parents were William Edgar “Ed” Alford and Viola M. Moegle.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Ruby Lucille 1918 TX1, William Edgar 1886 TX2, William Ball 1859 TX3, Samuel 1832 AL4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.

 

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RUBY MAXINE ALFORD TOLLEY

 

[She died in WA, but we are also publishing her obituary here because TX was her last residence.]

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—12 March 2002

 

            No funeral services were held for Ruby Tolley, 79, of Temple. The body was cremated. She died on Saturday, February 23, in Port Townsend, Washington.

            She was born in Brownwood to William Allen Alford and Lela Elizabeth (Howard) Alford. She lived in Temple for more than 30 years and had worked in a doctor’s office in Belton.

            Her son, Dr. Jack M. Hutton of Port Townsend survives her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby M. Tolley (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Apr 1922, last residence Temple, Bell Co., TX.

 

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RUSSELL ALFORD

 

WHITE OAK INDEPENDENT

White Oak, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 18 February 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Funeral services for Russell Alford of White Oak were held Tuesday. Feb. 16 at Welch Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 in a local hospital. He was 77. He was a chemical analyst for ARCO.

            Survivors include his wife, Madelyn Alford of White Oak; two sons and daughter-in-law, David Alford of Henderson and Ray and Kaye Alford of Garland; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Jerry Holland of White Oak; one sister, Etta Hill of White Oak; several grandchildren, Cameron and Sarah Alford, Hayden Alford and Susan Alford all of Garland, Tammy and Steven Denfeld of Hallsville, Becky Holland of White Oak, and Jody Holland of Spring Hill; great grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Denfeld, Laura Jean Denfeld, Catie Lynn Denfeld. Steven Austin Denfeld, all of Hallsville, Brooklynn Nicole Holland of White Oak, Jordan Randle Holland of Spring Hill, and Kaylee Jane Alford of Garland.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Russell’s father, Samuel Mathew Alford, in this compilation.

 

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RUTH BAKER ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 21 February 2000

 

DENTON—Ruth (Mrs. C.L.) Alford, 93, a homemaker and avid gardener, died Saturday, February 19, 2000, in Denton. Services were held Tuesday at Center Point Baptist Church. Burial was at East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford.

            Mrs. Alford was born on January 5, 1907, in Weatherford, to Luther and Sylvia Durrett Baker. She lived most of her life in Weatherford and attended school there. On January 17, 1925, she married Clarence Lee Alford. He passed away in August 1986. In 1992 she moved to Denton.

            Her husband, a daughter, Lois Sadler, who died in 1986; and a granddaughter who died in 1971, preceded her in death.

            Survivors include her son, Joe (Betty) Alford of Denton; daughter, Betty (Kenneth) Pennell of Weatherford; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

 

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RUTHIE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—22 March 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Ruthie Alford, 79, passed away March 20, 2003. She is survived by her husband Billy and other loving relatives. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2003, Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Frwy., Houston, TX. A funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m., Monday March 24, 2003 in the chapel of Earthman Resthaven and graveside service at 1:30 p.m., at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans memorial Parkway, Houston, TX.

 

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RYAN MATTHEW ALFORD

 

MORNING JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 14 October 1984

 

HENDERSON—Graveside services for Ryan Matthew Alford, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Alford of Henderson, are pending with Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home.

            The Alford infant died Saturday morning in a Dallas hospital.

            He was born Oct 12, 1984, in Tyler.

            Other survivors include his brothers, Lee and Joel Alford, both of Henderson; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harland Barton and Mrs. Roy C. Alford, all of Henderson; and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hardy of Henderson.

 

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SADIE MAE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—28 August 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

 

            Sadie Mae Alford, 75, of Galena Park [Harris Co.], passed away August 26, 1993. She was born May 1, 1918, in Alaucheville, La., and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.

            Preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Alford in June, 1988, Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Norman Tiller, Janice and Rudy Silva, and Karen Sue and Donald Barnett; grandchildren, Stephanie Hilliard, Ronnie Barnett, Lisa Kubena, Julie Silva, Michael Silva, Stacey Burleson, Keith Lusk, Alisha Lusk, Teresa Lusk; great-granddaughters, Lauren Kubena and Miranda Hilliard; sisters, Lillian Blaylock and Lillie McCullough; and a number of other relatives.

            A vigil for the deceased was conducted at 7 p.m. Aug. 29, in Howard-Glendale Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 10 a.m. Aug. 30., in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church…. Rite of Committal was in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery….

 

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SAM W. ALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 7 February 2006

 

            Sam W. Alford, age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2006, at a local medical center. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, at 1:00 p.m. in Elmwood Memorial Park... under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South....

            Sam was born October 26, 1931, in Gouldbusk, Texas, the son of Lawrence and Maybelle Alford. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and moved from Fort Worth to Abilene 40 years ago. Sam retired from the Civil Service at Dyess Air Force Base in 1989 after 35 years. He was a Life Member of VFW Post 6873.

            He is survived by his wife, Betty of Abilene; one daughter, Theresa Taft and husband, Joe, of Eldridge, Iowa; two grandchildren, Jamie Taft of College Station, Texas, and Scott Taft of Eldridge, Iowa; and one brother, Venice Alford and wife, Marilyn, of Jacksonville, Texas, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society....

 

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SAMUEL ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 3 July 2009

 

 

            Samuel Alford passed away on June 26, 2009. Family Hour will be held on July 3, 2009 from 9 - 11 AM following with Funeral Services at 11 AM both services to be held at Pilgrim Rest MBC 3401 Jeanetta Rd. Houston, TX 77063 Rev. J.E. Blake, Pastor Rev. Daymond Wilkins, Eulogist Interment: Paradise North Cemetery.

            Serenity Mortuary, 8619 Windswept Ln., Houston, TX 77063, 713-789-6448.

 

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SAMUEL DAVID “AL” ALFRED

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 17 December 2004

 

LUFKIN—Services for Samuel David “Al” Alfred, 57, Lufkin, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home chapel, Lufkin, with the Revs. Andy Salagaj and Paul Mettlen officiating.

            Burial will be in Fielder Cemetery.

            Mr. Alfred died Dec. 14 in a Houston hospital. He was born June 14, 1947, in Jasper and lived in Lufkin most of his life. He served in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal. He was a trailer body builder for Lufkin Industries, Trailer Division, for 35 years. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Lufkin.

            He was preceded in death by son, Samuel David Alfred, Jr., father, Jessie Ward Alfred Sr.; sisters, Alice Mettlen and Pauline Alfred; and brother, Jessie W. Alfred, Jr.

            Survivors include his wife Annie Smith Alfred, Lufkin; daughter Elizabeth Ann Dominey, Hudson; son Andrew Scott Alfred, Lufkin; mother, Celia Alfred, Burke; sisters, Bessie Walker, Conroe, and Dorothy Lyman, Salem, Ore.; brothers, James Alfred and Adrian Alfred, both of Hudson, Mason Alfred, Corrigan, Titus Alfred, Burke and Jesse Alfred, Conroe; one granddaughter; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

            Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Jesse Ward Alfred Sr. and Celia Zadine Spears Alfred; and his half-sister Alice Zora Ann Alfred Mettlen in this compilation.

            His ALFRED lineage: Samuel David 1947 TX1, Jessie Ward 1915 TX2, Leroy Scott 1859 TX3, David Turner 1813 VA4.

 

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SAMUEL FREDERICK ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 6 August 2006

 

 

            Samuel Frederick Alford, 55, of New Ulm, TX lost his courageous battle with cancer at home surrounded by loved ones on August 4, 2006. Sam grew up in the Spring Branch Memorial Area and graduated from Spring Woods High School in the Class of 1969. Sam attended The University of Texas at Tyler on a football scholarship from 1969 to 1972. He was the fourth son of five boys of Vivienne and Parker Alford. Sam’s professional life was spent in the Oil and Gas Industry.

            He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Parker and his brothers, Larry and Parker II. Sam is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Earl Alford; mother, Vivienne C. Alford Arcus; daughter, Valerie Alford Forrest and husband Barry of Austin, Texas, son, Brent Parker Alford and wife, Dacia of Tomball, Texas, 5 grandchildren, Parker, Preston, Presley, Hudson and Falyn; In-laws; Jack and Millie Earl; brothers, Chris and John, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

            Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 7, 2006 at Henneke Funeral Home, 1515 Montezuma St., Columbus, Texas. Funeral Services will be conducted at Henneke Funeral Home 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 7, 2006. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX Monday August 7, at 2:30 P.M.... Sam’s love of family and his thirst for life touched all who knew him....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Larry Michael Alford in this compilation.

 

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SAMUEL MATHEW ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, TX—_____ February 1980

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Services for Samuel Mathew Alford, 92, of Rt. 1 in Gilmer will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Welch Funeral Home Chapel....

            Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Friday at a Tyler hospital. A lifelong resident of East Texas, he was a [illegible] member of the Clarksville Assembly of God Church.

            Survivors include two sons, Russell of White Oak and Hilton of Gilmer; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Fenton of Kountze, Mrs. Gladys Willtrout and Mrs. Etta Hill, both of White Oak; a brother, Marvin of Gilmer; a sister, Mrs. Annie Jones of Kilgore; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: Samuel’s SSN was 458-05-0621 and the SSDI showed birth Oct 23 1887 and death Feb 1980.

            See the obituaries of Samuel’s son Russell Alford and of his brother Bishop Marvin Alfred in this compilation.

            Samuel’s parents were James R. and Julia Alfred. According to the 1910 census James was born about 1849 in Alabama. In 1910 their children were Daniel 22, Annie 16, Marvin 14, Dozier 12, and Myrtle 8. The family seems to have used both Alfred and Alford.

 

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SANDRA ALFORD HILLER

 

CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES

Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—23 June 2005

 

            Sandy Hiller, a homemaker and Jehovah’s Witness, died June 21, 2005. She was 55.

            Survivors include her husband, Gary; three daughters, Laura Napier of Orange Grove, Angela Landry of Hermitage, Tenn., and Bonnie Rackley of Corpus Christi; a son Gary Lee Hiller II of Corpus Christi; a sister, Elaine Martin of Sinton; four sons [sic—should be brothers], Larry Alford of Kyle, Martin Alford of Longview and Bobby and Delbert Alford, both of Corpus Christi; and six grandchildren.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. June 25 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, West Congregation.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Iris Lenora Alford, in this compilation.

 

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SANDRA GAIL HALLFORD BLANCHET

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 20 March 2008

 

ABILENE—Sandra Gail Halford, 54, died on March 13, 2008, in Abilene. She was born August 27, 1952, in Abilene. Graveside services is 4 p.m. March, 21, 2008, at Abilene City Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home. Half brother Joe Roberts will hold the services.

            She was the daughter of Gerald and Wanda (Anderson) Halford. She married Robert Blanchet, and moved to New Orleans, LA, where she lived until being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. She returned to live in Abilene.

            Survivors include daughter Rose Mautino, adopted daughter LaWanda Carter & husband, 2 sons, Gordon Halford and Rusty Coe, 3 brothers Jerry and Gordy Halford, and Bill Ray Roberts & wife Mary, 1 sister Regina McDeall, 1 aunt Bertha Wheeler, and 2 uncles, Dean & Nova Anderson and Harland & Deloris McLamore, 3 grandsons and 1 grand daughter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sandra Gail Hallford (SS# issued in LA).

            Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [Ancestry.com] lists the birth of Sandra Gail Hallford, daughter of Gerald Moody Hallford and Billie Lawanda Anderson, on 27 Aug 1952 in Taylor Co., TX.

 

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SARA LYNN ALFORD GUINN

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 15 November 2004

 

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            Guinn, Sara Lynn of Ennis [Ellis Co.], Texas passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2004. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Fern Alford, and brother, Jimmy Alford.

            Sara is survived by husband of 40 years, W.E. Guinn; daughter, Lorri Mason and her husband Randy; two grandchildren, Valerie Guinn and Brenton Mason; son, Lyle Guinn; father, Jack M. Alford; 2 sisters, Sheila Freeman and Donna Newton; brother Bo Alford; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Smith.

            Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sara L. Guinn (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Sept 1942.

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

 

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SARAH CATHERINE HALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 28 January 2005

 

            Sarah Catherine Halford, 94, a lifelong resident of Richardson [Dallas Co.], passed away on January 26, 2005.

            Born on September 27, 1910, she was the daughter of Marion Lafayette Halford and Margaret Ellen Halford. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richardson, attended Richardson Public Schools, and received her teaching degree from East Central University in Ada, OK. During World War II she worked for the Department of the Army at Randolph Field AFB in San Antonio. After the war she returned to Richardson. She was active in the Daughter of the American Revolution and the Eastern Star. At the First Baptist Church, she taught English to foreign students.

            She was preceded in death by her brother, John Halford, and, sister, Mary Grimes.

            She is survived by her brother, Lee Halford, Sr. of Richardson, and several nieces and nephews.

            A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Restland Wildwood Chapel.

 

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SARAH MAY BARBER ALFORD

AAFA #0180

 

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[We do not have an obituary for Sarah, but her son wrote the following:]

 

Written by Norman L. Alford, AAFA #1190

16 October 2003

 

            Mrs. Sarah May Barber Alford of Eastland, Texas, age 84, died January 5, 2002. Services were held at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, lead by Milton Underwood, and elder at the Daugherty Street Church of Christ where Sarah had been a member since moving to Eastland from Olden in 1981. Burial was in Eastland City Cemetery.

            Sarah was born May 23, 1917, the only child of Robert Peyton Barber and Mary Effie Greenwaldt Barber, near Mobeetie in Wheeler County, Texas. Robert P. Barber was born at Rutledge, Crenshaw County, Alabama, on 6 Aug 1879, and Mary Effie near Sharpsburg, Madison County, Mississippi, on 4 Jan 1885. During her childhood and youth, Sarah lived on farms in Wheeler, Comanche, Floyd, Hale, Swisher, Nolan, and Eastland counties with her parents. Sarah’s parents, greatly affected by hardships during the Great Depression, left the Texas High Plains and returned to farming near the Staff Community in Eastland County in 1935, but Sarah lived for a time with her mother’s parents in DeLeon so that she could be near high school. Her parents later rented a room for Sarah in a house within short walking distance of Eastland High School, and she graduated in May 1937.

            She married Cecil Alford on April 2, 1941, at her parents’ farm near the Staff Community where the Lake Leon Bridge is now located. Cecil and Sarah May lived on farms near Staff and Lone Cedar, then on the farm at Olden for 28 years. They had cattle and hay crops mostly, and Cecil worked several different jobs over his career, the last being at the Featherlite Plant at Ranger. Sarah moved to Eastland in 1981, after Cecil’s death May 7, 1980.

            Sarah worked for 30 years at the hospitals in Ranger and Eastland, and since 1988 as a receptionist and treasured employee at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland. She loved to study local history and knew many longtime Eastland County residents, since her father’s family had come from Rutledge, Crenshaw County, Alabama, to Eastland County in 1889 to the Round Mountain and Staff area. She assisted in editing the Eastland County History book published in 1989, was a charter member of the committee, and included articles she wrote about her family. She loved to study American history in relation to family genealogy, and do genealogy research. She was proud that through her father there is lineage to John Alden, a coppersmith on The Mayflower, and his wife Priscilla Mullins. Sarah was a member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution and the Mayflower Society. She made efforts that will be lasting in leaving records of family history, relating to her family and the Cecil Alford family, for her children and grandchildren. At this time in 2003, there are only five names in the lineage to 1620 in Massachusetts: Alford, Barber, Davis, Packard, and Alden.

            Cecil Alford, born August 23, 1910, in northeast Taylor County, Texas, was the fifth child of Benjamin Franklin Alford (29 Sep 1882–18 Jan 1968) and Lula Mae McCown Alford (13 Mar 1881–18 Feb 1918). Ben and Lula Mae were married October 6, 1901, Robertson County, Texas, the same day that Lula Mae’s father had gone to Carthage, Panola County, Texas, to marry Mary S. Lewis, his second wife, a “mail order bride.” Ben and Lula Mae began their life together at Bald Prairie. Family stories say that B.F. Alford was born in Lee County, and came to Cole Branch, Robertson County, when he was about nine years old. Lula Mae McCown was born at Bald Prairie, Robertson County, and was the daughter of Robert Lewis McCown and Lucy Catherine Day McCown. Robert Lewis McCown’s father and mother, John Berry McCown and Sarah Caroline Honea McCown, from Leake County, Mississippi, were early pioneers in eastern Robertson County around 1854. J.B. McCown died in 1863 from Civil War wounds. Records state, and the McCown family story says that John Berry McCown, in the Confederate Calvary Madison’s Regiment and Major’s Brigade, was wounded, maybe in Louisiana, but he made it back home by horseback to the farm near Bald Prairie, but died three days later, on July 25, 1863.

            Benjamin Franklin Alford was the first child of Thomas Jefferson Alford (Jan 1853–16 Sep 1927, born Cherokee County, AL) and Frances Virginia Smith Alford (19 Mar 1864–14 Dec 1958, born Angelina County, TX). Thomas Jefferson Alford was the second child of Jackson Alford (Jan 1830-about Oct 1900, born St. Clair County, AL) and Mary Jane Perry Alford (c1831-after 1880, born in GA), who came from Turkey Town, Cherokee County, Alabama, to near Caldwell, in Burleson County, Texas, after the Civil War and before the Census in 1870. Jackson Alford had served in Company G, 48th Alabama Volunteer Infantry.

            Sarah Alford, in trying to recover the Cecil Alford family history in the late 1980s, first found Jackson Alford listed as applying for a Texas Confederate Veterans Pension in 1899. Not much knowledge had been remembered about the Alford ancestors, except Ben Alford had said, “They came from Alabama,” and the family hadn’t talked much about the ancestors. Most of the knowledge about the Alford family history concerned the years Ben Alford’s children lived at Bald Prairie. Lula Mae Alford died in February 1918, and Ben moved the family to Eastland in Eastland County in 1924, then to the Roy Mill’s farm at Lone Cedar in 1925. Ben left the farm in 1946 and Cecil and Sarah May Alford farmed there until 1953, when they moved to Olden and bought a farm there.

            Sarah is survived by sons Norman Alford and his wife Vickie of Round Rock, Texas, and Jerry Alford and his wife Susie of Roscoe, Texas. There are five grandchildren, Jason and Lindsey of Round Rock, Misti and Jerad of Roscoe, and Chris Alford of Wichita, Kansas.

            Sarah will always be remembered as a faithful, diligent, loving mother and grandmother, who was always concerned for her family. Rightly so, she is greatly missed.

 

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

            See the obituary of her husband’s brother James Alford in this compilation.

            Sarah’s husband died in 1980, before AAFA was established. She was the AAFA member and family genealogist.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Cecil 1910 TX1, Benjamin Franklin 1882 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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SHAWN ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 22 May 2008

 

            Shawn Alford, 33, of Baytown died May 20, 2008, Memorial Funeral Home, Vidor.

 

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SHELLEY ALFORD CHANDLER

 

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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 20 August 2008

 

            Shelley Alford Chandler, 56, of Beaumont, died Monday, August 18, 2008, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. She was a native and lifelong resident of Beaumont. Mrs. Chandler was a teacher and Director of Day School at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont and Director of Springwood United Methodist Church Day School. She also taught at Tomball High School and Paul Brown Center in Beaumont. Mrs. Chandler attended University of Texas and graduated from Lamar University.

            Survivors include her husband, Rusty Chandler of Beaumont; daughters, Rouchelle Chandler Hoke and her husband Will of Katy and Carrie Chandler and her fiancé Matthew Handler of New York, New York; son, Russ Chandler of Houston; mother-in-law, Ruth P. Chandler of Beaumont; sister-in-law, Barbara Nunn of Grapevine; and numerous other loving family members.

            Her parents, Jallé and Theodore “Dawg” Alford; and father-in-law, Darrell E. Chandler preceded her in death

            The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Michael W. Bevers and his staff at M.D. Anderson, Dr. Robert Birdwell and his staff at Texas Oncology and the staff of Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth I.C.U. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Trinity United Methodist Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Beaumont Country Club, 5355 Pine Street. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Blanton Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, c/o M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 297153, Houston, Texas 77292 or you may visit their website at www.mdanderson.org/disease /ovarian. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.

 

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SHELLY LYNN DELATIN ALFORD

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, LA—Wednesday, 21 January 2004

 

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NACOGDOCHES [Nacogdoches Co.], TX—Funeral services for Shelley Lynn DeLatin Alford, 32, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2004 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.... Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Many, LA. Visitation was held at... Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many.

            Mrs. Alford passed away January 20, 2004 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1971 in Many, LA.

            She is survived by her husband, Billy Alford of Nacogdoches, TX; parents, Terry and Ann DeLatin of Many, LA; brothers: Chad Delatin and Jesse DeLatin of Many, LA; paternal grandmother, Jackie Delatin of Many, LA; paternal great grandmother, Mary Clements of Many, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

            Pallbears will be Greg Haplin, Wayne Fos, Seth Foxworth, Kip Delatin, Allen Masters, and Tommy Lang. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews.

 

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SHIRLEY ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 29 June 2007

 

            Alford, Shirley, Age 57. Service Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Oakwood, TX, 3 p.m. Emanuel Funeral Home, Palestine, TX 903-729-3188.

 

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SHIRLEY ALLEN ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 25 September 2008

 

JEFFERSON—Memorial services for Shirley Alford, 68, of Jefferson, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Alford died September 20, 2008, in Longview.

            Born August 12, 1940, in Plainview, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Larry Alford; daughter, Toni Hill; and sister, Fran Land.

            A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.haggardfuneralhome.com.

 

In another article:

 

Haggard Funeral Home

Jefferson, TX

 

            A memorial service for Mrs. Alford will be held at a later date.

            Mrs. Alford was born August 12, 1940 in Plainview, Texas to Mossey King Allen & Dennis Allen. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker. She passed away after a brief illness. Shirley, there is a special place in Heaven for an angel like you. We love you.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Larry Alford of Jefferson, Texas; daughter, Toni Hill of Jefferson, Texas; sister, Fran Land of Dallas; 1 step-daughter; 3 step-sons; 1 niece; 4 nephews; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

 

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SHIRLEY BAKER HALLFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Saturday, 13 December 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Mrs. John H. (Shirley) Hallford, 86, of Midland and formerly of Ballinger, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 1997, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in Talpa Cemetery in Talpa.

            Shirley was born April 28, 1911. She married The Rev. John Henry Hallford May 1, 1931, in Mullin. She worked as a teacher’s aide with the Ballinger Independent School District while living in Ballinger and was a Baptist.

            She was preceded in death by her husband on March 12, 1984; and a brother, Andy Baker.

            Survivors include two sons, Baker Hallford of Midland and Ricky Hallford of Ballinger; a daughter, Sherry Palmer of Midland; a sister, Willie Adams of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Rick Hallford in this compilation.

 

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SHIRLEY HATLEY ALFORD

Sister-in-law of Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666

 

MCKINNEY COURIER-GAZETTE

McKinney, Collin Co., TX—Saturday, 7 July 2007

 

 

            Shirley Alford, 73, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2007.

            She was born in Oklahoma to Luther Ray and Alma (Hillsberry) Hatley. On Sept. 22, 1951, she married Al Alford in Garland, Texas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in McKinney. She was a devoted Christian and wanted everyone to know Jesus better.

            Shirley was an avid quilter and a member of the McKinney and the Dallas Quilter’s Guild. She loved to cook, sing and was known for her joy and laughter. Shirley was a lifelong partner to all of her husband’s ventures and adventures. Shirley graduated from Garland High School and was a member of the Class of ‘51.

            She is survived by her husband, Al Alford of McKinney; son, Lance Alford and his wife, Debi, of McKinney; daughters, Beth Ann Parson and her husband, Thomas, of Celina, Cynthia Helton and her husband, Jody, of Fort Worth and Amy Herron and her husband, David, of Celina; 10 grandchildren, Kristen, Alyssa, Colin, Jon, Julie, Katie, Matt, Maezi, Carli and Mitchell; anticipated great-granddaughter, Abigail; brother, Jimmy Hatley of Garland; sisters, Jean Poovey of Garland and Alycia Mayo of Sachse; and a host of other relatives.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Alma Hatley; brother, Johnny Hatley; and sister, Martha Skelton.

            Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of McKinney.... Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.

 

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SIDNEY ALFORD JR.

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 23 March 2001

 

FORT WORTH—Sidney Alford Jr. 72, a retired assembler for Bell Aircraft, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at a care center.

            Funeral: noon Friday in Pauline Minor Memorial Chapel of Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

            Memorials: In lieu of flowers, send donations to The Greater Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ at 1313 E. Marion.

            Sidney was one of four children born to Frankie and Sidney Alford on Oct. 2, 1928. He attended Fort Worth schools, graduating from I.M. Terrell and one year at Wiley College. He was a former member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. For years he wrote the “Poet’s Corner” of the LaVida Newspaper.

            Survivors: Wife, Verdell; sisters, Earlene B. Allen and Helen Davis; his children and grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives.

            Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.

 

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STACIE LOUISE RUSSELL ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 April 2009

 

 

            Louise Alford, 96, of Houston, died of cancer at home on April 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 yrs., RV Alford, in 1983, and her oldest daughter, Marilyn L’Hoste in 1968.

            Survivors: daughter, Kathryn and her husband, Ted Batek; son, William Alford, who lived with and cared for his mother; son, David Alford and his wife, Karen; daughter, Debbie and her husband, David Grogg. Grandchildren: Stephen L’Hoste and his wife, Janet; Sharon L’Hoste West; Scott L’Hoste and his wife, Beth; Martha Batek Boswell and her husband, Ken; Nancy Batek Hyde and her husband, Bryan; and Carolyn Batek; Daniel Alford, Emily Alford Shaw and her husband, Matt: Christie Alford; Brian and Paul Grogg. Great grandchildren are Jessica, Michael, and Amy L’Hoste; Luke and Abby L’Hoste; Micah and Mason Boswell, and Kylie Hyde.

            Special thanks and appreciation go to Louise’s caregivers, Gloria, Cheryl, Eleanor, Lucy, and Grace for their patience and loving care.

            Louise worked at Cargill’s Printing & Stationery Co. for 23 yrs. and was VP/Treas. when she retired in 1981. She was also a long-time member of Heights Presbyterian Church.

            Visitation for family and friends will be held on April 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., 77008, (713-862-8844).

            Services celebrating Louise’s life will be held on April 15 at 11:00 a.m. in the Heights Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Humble, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Heights Presbyterian Church, 240 W. 18th, Houston, 77008, or to Vista Care Hospice, 713-290-1746.

 

 

Photos from Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Humble, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

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STANLEY GENE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 27 September 2009

 

            Stanley Gene Alford went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2009 at home in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 56 years. He was born November 21, 1952 in Houston at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father J.W. Alford.

            He is survived by his mother Frances Alford and his sister Joyce Alford, and aunts, uncles and numerous cousins and friends. Stanley was a member of Golden Acres Methodist Church, Pasadena. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena in 1971 and was a very active member of Future Farmer’s of America. He loved to garden and had a “green thumb” just like his dad. A gentle man that will be missed. [Pasadena Funeral Chapel]

 

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STEVEN DAN ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 15 March 1980

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Steven Dan Alford, age 12 on Saturday, March 15, 1980, lost a long, hard battle with Cancer. He was an excellent student and a skilled sportsman as well as a good sport. Above all he was a Christian. Steven has given his family much pleasure and reason to be ever proud. He is greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

            Survivors: Parents, Karen and Dan Alford, Waller, Texas; grandparents, Mrs. Allen G. Maxey, Houston, Mr., & Mrs. Allen C. Alford, Baytown, Texas; great-grandmother, Mrs. W.P. Maxey, Corrigan, Texas; brothers, Scott Alford, Christopher Alford; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins.

            Funeral services 1:00 p.m., Monday, Lake O’Woods Chapel in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.... Interment Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bonny Melton, Gene Melton, Dale Bashaw, J.C. Webb....

 

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SUE BONER ALLFORD

 

SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES

San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Saturday, 13 May 2000

 

KERMIT—Sue Allford, 60, of Kermit, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at Winkler County Memorial Hospital. Services were held at Baptist Temple Church with burial at Kermit Cemetery.

            She was born February 12, 1940, in Matador.

            Survivors include sons, Wayne Johnson of Kermit and Billy Beene of Louisiana; brothers, Stanley Don Boner of Kerrville, Roger Thomas Boner of Lubbock, and Robert Ray Boner of Odessa; sister, Phyllis Shropshire and Billie Durham of Kermit; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

 

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SUE ELIZABETH TABOR ALFORD

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Sunday, 12 July 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

ODESSA—Sue Elizabeth Tabor Alford, 93, of Odessa, died Friday, July 10, 1998, at Midland Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital....

 

In another article:

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Monday, 13 July 1998

 

ODESSA—Sue Elizabeth Tabor Alford, 93, died Friday, July 10, 1998.

            Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Troy officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

            Mrs. Alford was born in Coleman County and moved to Odessa in 1953 from Pampa. She was a homemaker and also a retired tester for Phillips Petroleum. She was a member of Second Baptist Church.

            Survivors include a daughter, Raquel Marquez of Odessa; a sister, Allie Pearl Tabor of Borger; and friend Sally Marquez of Odessa.

 

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SUSIE MEDLIN ALFORD

Aunt of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—22 November 1977

 

            Mrs. Preston (Susie) Alford, 81, of 1515 N. 21st., an Abilene resident since 1924, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hendrick Medical Center after an extended illness. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at North’s Memorial Chapel, 4002 Buffalo Gap Road.

            John C. Stevens, president of Abilene Christian University will officiate. Burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery.

            Born Susie Medlin Oct. 16, 1896, in San Antonio, she was raised near Gatesville and married Preston Alford on Christmas Day in 1915 at Gatesville. The couple moved to Abilene in 1924. Mr. Alford worked for Abilene Candy and Mead’s Bakery for many years.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of Central Church of Christ.

            Survivors include her husband; two sons, O.E. of 1515 N. 21st and Roy of 2457 S. Second; a daughter, Mrs. Bob Fowlkes of 2610 S. 38th; four brothers, Newt Medlin and Winfred Medlin, both of Waco, and Ben Medlin and John Medlin, both of Belton; two sisters, Mrs. Abb McAdams of Belton and Mrs. Bert Cummings of McGregor; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

            A son, William, died in 1931.

            Nephews will serve as pallbeaars.

            The family will be at 2610 S. 38th prior to the funeral.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ November 1977) dates of Susie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her husband, Preston Benjamin Alford, in this compilation.

 

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SYLVESTER HALFORD

 

[Although Sylvester died in CO, we are publishing his obituary here because he was born, lived, and is buried in TX.]

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—25 November 1996

 

WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Sylvester Halford, 91, a retired farmer, died Friday in Westminster, Colo.

            Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial: Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sylvester Halford was born March 31, 1905, in Mexia, Texas.

            Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley, Bowie, (817) 872-1144.

 

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SYLVIA MAXINE ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 4 December 2009

 

            Alford, Sylvia Maxine—Age 79 of Allen, TX passed away, Thursday, December 3, 2009 in Allen. She retired from J.C. Penny’s as a beautician for the company and was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her son, Doug Alford and wife, Brenda; grandsons, Hunter Alford and Nick Lee all of Allen; niece, Pam Figueroa and nephew, Bill Poole both of Paris.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Edward Alford.

            Graveside Service will be held at Garland Memorial Park, Garland, TX at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2009. Visitation, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sylvia Maxine Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Jan 1930, last residence Allen, Collin Co., TX.

 

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T.J. ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—17 March 1993

 

WHITE SETTLEMENT—T.J. Alford, a retired General Dynamics employee, died Tuesday at his White Settlement home. He was 81.

            Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Laurel Land Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was born in Coryell City and had lived in the Fort Worth area since 1947.He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of Masonic Lodge 1372.

            Survivors: Wife, Hazel Alford of White Settlement; son, Tommy Alford of Parker County; four sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

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T. ODELL ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 18 June 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            T. Odell Alford, 86, died June 17, 1993 at his Houston home. He is survived by wife, Vera Sue Alford; son, Jack Rhodes; daughter, Shirley Pacetti; sister, Mae Barnhart; granddaughter, Rebecca Ponton; grandson, Tommy Rhodes; great grandchildren, Amanda and Jed Merritt; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend graveside funeral services Friday (today) at 10:00 a.m. in Hollywood Cemetery.... Contributions to Woodhaven Baptist Church for the Deaf, have been suggested by the family. Heights Funeral Home 1317 Heights Blvd., 862-8884.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Sue Alford, and his brother George Alfred Alford in this compilation.

            T. Odell’s Alford’s father was Redin Alford, son of Richard and Louisa Alford. Redin was born 2 January 1859 in Alabama, and he died 28 December 1934 in Anderson County, Texas.

            Jack Rhodes and Shirley Pacetti are probably the children of Vera from her first marriage.

 

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TED E. ALFORD

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 August 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

 

            Ted E. Alford, 76, passed away August 9, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Buena Alford; two sons, Don Alford, Dallas and Dale Alford of Oklahoma City, OK; three sisters & one brother, all of Fort Worth; six grandsons; five great–grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Mr. Alford had willed his body to Southwestern Medical School….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Buena S. Alford, and son Don R. Alford in this compilation.

 

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TEX “PETE” ALLFORD

 

HERALD DEMOCRAT

Denison, Grayson Co., TX—Friday, 18 July 2008

 

Tex Alford

 

BONHAM [Fannin Co., TX]—Graveside services for Tex “Pete” Allford, 79, of Bonham will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at Smyrna Cemetery in the Lannius Community. Officiating will be Dr. Gene Owen. Mr. Allford died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Bonham Nursing Center.

            Mr. Allford was born on Sept. 25, 1928 in Wellington [Collingsworth Co., TX], the son of the late W.O. and Virgil Gulley Allford. He was a cotton ginner and served in the U.S. Army.

            Mr. Allford was married to Nova Hindsley Allford on Feb. 11, 1961 in Bonham.   He is survived by his wife, Nova Allford of Bonham; sons, Gayland J. Allford and wife Dawn of Shallowater, Rickey Pete Allford and wife Robin of Amarillo, Thomas Neil Haywood of Howe, and Bobby Allen Haywood and wife Debbie of Shallowater; daughters, Debbie Ford of Bonham, and Delores Martinek and husband Bobby of Howe; brother, J.G. Allford of Shallowater; sister, Eva Lee Terry of Levelland; 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

            Pallbearers will be Jody Haywood, James Haywood, Austin Haywood, Steven Peebles, and Jeffery Allford. The family will receive friends from 7 -8 p.m. Thursday at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.

            To send an online condolence go to www.coopersorrells.com.

 

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

            See the obituaries of his brothers Tex Allford and William Lace Allford in this compilation.

            His mother is listed as Virgle Allford in SSDI records (1890–1987).

            Tex was the son of Wilson Osborn Allford and Virgle Gulley. At some point, Wilson and some of his siblings changed the spelling of their last name to Allford.

            His lineage: Tex 1928 TX1, Wilson Osborn 1887 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.

 

 

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THELBERT EATHEL “T.E.” ALFORD

 

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Thursday, 26 February 2004

 

ODESSA—Thelbert Eathel Alford, 70, of San Angelo [Tom Green Co.], died Monday, Feb. 23, 2003, in Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in San Angelo.

            Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

            He was born in Horry County, S.C.

            He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, W.J. Alford of Odessa, and Herbert Alford and Emma Rabon of South Carolina.

            He is survived by his son, Curtis of San Angelo. Other survivors include his brother, E.J. “Shorty” and sister-in-law, Peggy Alford, of Odessa. He is also survived by sisters, Mary Johnson and Jane Best of South Carolina; many nieces and nephews, close friends and loved ones.

            T.E. was a Christian and a member of the Church of God....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelbert E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 Oct 1933, last residence San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.

            We published the obituaries of his mother, Rhoda Rabon Alford, and his brother Hubert H. Alford in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.

            Texas Marriages and Texas Divorces list the following for Thelbert E. Alford:

 

            Marriage Date      County      Spouse Name              Divorce Date    # of Children

              15 Nov 1969      Ector         Carol R. Smith              1 Nov 1974              3

          31 March 1977      Ector         Lynn                           22 June 1979              0

               11 Feb 1981      Andrews   Joliette E. Owens          7 Nov 1983              0

                 6 Jan 1984      Ector         Joliette E. Owens        20 Aug 1985              0

             22 June 1986      Ector         Roberta S. Smith     11 March 1996              0

           

            See Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760 for more information about this family.

            His lineage: Thelbert Eathel 1933 SC1, Eli Mitchell 1896 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.

 

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THELMA ALFORD MCGEORGE

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Thelma Alford McGeorge at AAFA’s 1993 Annual Meeting in Louisiana

Photo from AAFA archives

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Thursday, 7 July 2005

 

TOMBALL/HEMPHILL, TX—Former Shreveport resident, Thelma Alford McGeorge, 88, died July 1 in Tomball [Harris Co.] Texas. She and her twin, Elmer, were born October 28, 1916, in Sabine County, Texas. Their parents were Adron and Ada Alford. She received her RN degree in 1938 from the Lillian Jolley School of Nursing in Houston. Most of her nursing career was spent at the Willis Knighton Clinic or the VA Hospital in Shreveport. She was a Daughter of the Republic of Texas, and a member of the American Business Women’s Association. She enjoyed her work and membership with the Daughters of the Nile. In Shreveport, she was a member of Ford Park Baptist Church.

            She is survived by her daughters, Sue Friday and husband Tom, Patsy Phelps and husband Phil. Four grandchildren: Pat Phelps and wife Lisa, Jon Friday, Paul Phelps and wife April and Amy Friday DeCaron and husband Bruce. She also has four great grandchildren.

            She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and shopping. She was proud of being a nurse. Most important to her were her family and many friends, and she would travel hundreds of miles to attend a wedding or graduation or see a new baby.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 10:30 a.m., Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill Texas, with Bro. Bob Gwin of Camp Springs Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

            Pallbearers are Dale Ener, Pat Phelps, Jon Friday, Paul Phelps, Tom Friday and Phil Phelps. Honorary pallbearer is Jimmy Ladner.

            Memorials may be made to Camp Springs Baptist Church, c/o Delores Stewart, P.O. Box 596, Hemphill, Texas 75948.

            Starr Funeral Home, Inc., Hemphill, TX 409-787-3331.

 

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Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma A. McGeorge (SS# issued in TX), last residence Spring, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her twin brother, Elmer Adron Alford, AAFA #0608, in this compilation.

            Detailed information on their Alford ancestry was included with Elmer’s “In Remembrance” article in the Spring 1999 issue.

            Elmer and Thelma attended AAFA’s 1993 meeting in St. Francisville, LA, and were celebrating their 77th birthday later that month. Unknown to them, Gil Alford obtained from their children several funny and interesting stories from their childhood that he told after the Saturday night dinner. At first they didn’t know who he was talking about, but when they figured it out and Gil identified them, wishing them a happy birthday, they had tears in their eyes. We missed seeing them at future meetings, which they could not attend because of Elmer’s wife Willie Jean’s health.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her lineage: Thelma 1916 TX1, Adron Corbet 1893 TX2, Jessie Powell 1870 TX3, Needham Bryant 1836 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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THELMA BAKER ALFORD

 

TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 February 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

NEW BOSTON, Texas—Thelma Baker Alford, 80, of New Boston died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in a local hospital.

            Mrs. Alford was born Dec. 30, 1918, in Greenville, Texas. She was retired from Bowie County Tax Office and a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Alford, and a son, Rea “Buddy” Alford.

            Survivors include one son, Oma Mell Alford of Texarkana; four daughters, Lea Etta Srygley of Atlanta, Texas, Ina Nell Graham of Houston, Ada Dell Ferguson of Austin and Kea Ella Waldon of New Boston; one sister, Ima Nell Kirsch of Dallas; two brothers, George M. Baker of Kemp, Texas, and Francis Baker of Texarkana; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

            Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Ken Cox and Frank Boutwell officiating. Burial will be in Read Hill Cemetery under direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Johnny Alford, in this compilation.

 

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THELMA JO SHAW ALFORD

 

PARIS NEWS

Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Sunday, 3 October 1999

 

HONEY GROVE—Thelma Jo Alford, 77, died Friday, Oct. 1, in Honey Grove Nursing Center.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. in Windom Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Windom Cemetery by Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove.

            Beloved daughter of the Rev. Aaron Lewis and Lula Grace Smith Shaw, Mrs. Alford was born April 26, 1922, in Wilbarger County, Texas. After two years at Wayland Baptist College, she graduated from Howard Payne College with a major in music education. She married William Tabor Alford June 17, 1942. Prior to moving to Windom over 20 years ago, she resided in Denton. She taught school in Dallas for 10 years.

            Lovingly known to all as “Jo,” she is survived by her husband of 57 years, William Tabor Alford of Windom, as well as her four children: Karen Reynolds of Dallas, Darlene Whitten of Denton, Lynda Culbertson of Anna, and Tom Alford of Denton. In addition, she leaves a legacy through her seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

            The Windom Baptist Church was central to Jo’s life. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, worked summer children’s programs and served on several committees. Her life exemplified her devotion to her love of God. Besides her church and family involvements, Jo enjoyed playing music on the organ, participating in her Book Club, and quilting.

            Pallbearers will be Mrs. Alford’s young adult Sunday school class.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, William Tabor Alford, in this compilation.

 

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THELMA LEE MIXON GROVES ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX —Sunday, 29 June 2003

 

            Thelma Lee Alford, 87, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at a local hospital. Funeral: service was held Friday in Wichita Falls [Wichita Co., TX].

            Thelma was a loving wife and mother whose hobbies included quilting, crocheting, reading and working crossword puzzles.

            Survivors: Husband of 29 years, Woody Alford; children, Bob Mixon, Dick Mixon, Sonny Groves, Jan Charles and Don Alford; numerous other loving family members and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Sept 1915. Her last residence is listed as Bedford, Tarrant Co., TX.

 

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THELMA ROSE “TAMI” AMBLER ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—13 January 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

 

            Thelma Rose (Tami) Alford, 83, died Thursday, January 11, 1990. Charter Member of Lazybrook Baptist Church.

            Survivors are daughters and son-in-law Darlene and Jack Stich, Jacqueline Lineberger; sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Alford, Don and Margaret Alford, all of Houston; granddaughters Vicki Dunlap, Donna Hester and Susan Partain; great grandson, Mitchell Hester; great granddaughter, Meredith Hester; sisters, Edna Dodgen, Ruth Bergman, Erin Kesterson and Verna Moore; brothers, Robert and Ralph Ambler.

            Services 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Lazybrook Baptist Church, 1822 West 18th St…. Interment Brookside Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Lazybrook Baptist Church….

 

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THEODORA L. “TEDDIE” BOKEMEYER KOOI ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Theodora L. “Teddie” Alford, 73, a native Houstonian and lifelong resident departed this life on Tuesday, July 24, 1995 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Loved and respected by everyone. She was in the insurance business for 35 years. Preceding her in death were her parents, Theodore Joseph and Lean Bokemeyer, four brothers and one sister. Teddie is survived by son F. Rickey Kooi; grandson Justin Kooi; granddaughter Cynthia Kooi, all of Houston. Brother Alton B. Bokemeyer of Brady, Texas; sisters Maurine Smith of Houston, Frances Johnson of Houston, Mary Joyce Parker of Port Lavaca, Texas. Many nieces, and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

            Memorial Mass: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 1995. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Community Church, 11507 Huffmeister, Rev. Maurice Lange O.M.I. of the Christian Renewal Center in Dickinson, Texas celebrant. Cremation will be handled by Earthman Funerals….

 

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THOMAS D. HALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 October 2008

 

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            Thomas D. Halford, 74, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008.

            Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Episcopal Church with the Rev. Doug Sangster officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. CST Friday in Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M., by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

            Thomas Halford, beloved husband and father, passed away Oct. 26, 2008, in Amarillo. He was born Jan. 16, 1934, to Thomas and Jewel Halford. He was raised in Vernon and graduated from Vernon High School in 1951. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952, serving in the Korean War. He resided in Amarillo for the past 36 years, since 1972. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

            He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Tomlinson; two stepsons, Ben Gregg Maestas and Gerald Guzman Maestas; and a grandson, Justin Alan Lock.

            Survivors include his wife, Nora Halford of Amarillo; four daughters, Susan Wilson, Linda Byers and Beth Sullivan, all of Vernon, and Donna Wessel of St. Mary’s, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Cathy Mobley of Azle; a son, Dan Halford of Pilot Point; a stepson, Rex Maestas of Chicago; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends.

            The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Fund, Thomas E. Creek Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, 6010 W. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.

 

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THOMAS ERNEST “TOMMY” ALFORD

 

[Although Thomas died in CO, we are publishing his obituary here because he spent most of his life in TX and is buried there.]

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 March 2005

 

            Funeral services for T.E. “Tommy” Alford, 87, of Centennial [Arapahoe Co.], Colorado, formerly of Silsbee [Hardin Co., TX], will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Buna [Jasper Co., TX].... Mr. Alford died at his residence in Colorado March 7, 2005.

            He was a native of Geneva, TX and a lifelong resident of Silsbee. He had lived in Centennial, CO for the last several months. Mr. Alford was owner and operator of Alford’s Furniture and Hardware and Alford’s Laundromat.

            Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, of Houston and three children, Janice Matar of Houston, Joan Sullivan of Centennial, CO and Dr. Glen Alford of Wilkesboro, NC. Five grandchildren, Dr. Chris Russell, Leila Moujaes, Michael Matar, Jason Alford and Laurie Holguin also survive him....

 

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THOMAS EWIN ALFORD

Grandfather of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ January 1964

 

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Phillips & Luckey chapel for Thomas Ewing Alford, 76, who died at 11:45 p.m., Thursday [January 23], in a Houston hospital.

            Rev. R. Allison Joyce, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiated. Pall bearers were H. L. Brown, Gary J. Fenn, K.R. Robertson, Thomas Eugene Alford, Clarence Wayne Alford, and Donald Franklin Alford.

            Mr. Alford had spent most of his life in Milam County, and the past 14 years in Rockdale. He was born December 23, 1887, in the Gay Hill Community, and was a farmer and rancher until he retired. On April 11, 1907, he was married to Carolina Rose, and ten children were born to the couple.

            A son, Johnny Jestus Alford, died at age of 10 months and a daughter, Ida LuVena [Luvenia on her gravestone], died at the age of seven years.

            Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Carolina Alford of Rockdale; five sons, Clarence E. Alford of Sugarland, O. Franklin Alford of Gause, Weldon S. Alford and Wilburn S. Alford of Rockdale, and James A. Alford of Taylor; three daughters, Mrs. M.W. Brown, Mrs. Mary N. Tuma, and Mrs. Lester J. Fenn, of Houston; two brothers, Emory J. Alford of the Forest Grove community and Aaron A. Alford of Hearne.

            There are also 32 grandchildren and 15 great grand-children.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Carolina Rose Alford; his children Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Alford; and his brother Aaron A. Alford in this compilation.

            From his granddaughter Rose Alford Shelton: My grandfather Tom Alford was named after two uncles: Moses Thomas Alford and Ewing (correct spelling) Eads. But the only way I ever saw him spell it was Ewin, My father Clarence’s middle name is also Ewin. I spelled it Ewing once and he told me that was not the way his name was spelled.

            His lineage: Thomas Ewin 1887 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.

 

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THOMAS K. ALFORD

 

VICTORIA ADVOCATE

Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Tuesday, 1 March 2005

 

SEADRIFT [Calhoun Co.]—Thomas K. Alford, 78, of Seadrift, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005.

            He was born July 10, 1926, in Daytona Beach, Fla., to the late Paul J. and Ester Fern Chipp Alford. He was a buyer for Bell Helicopter and a member of Assembly of God in Seadrift.

            Survivors: wife, Nancy M. Alford; daughter, Terri Carleton; son, David Alford; sister, Susan Dickerson of Anson; brother, Jim Alford of Ingram; and one grandchild.

            Preceded in death by: brother, Paul Alford Jr....

            Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Seadrift Cemetery.... Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2988.

            Pallbearers: Isadore Romero, Herbert Rodriguez, Teddy Curtis Peeler, Bruce Sharp and Teddy Marcus Peeler.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Paul Joe Alford, Jr., in this compilation.

 

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THOMAS L. ALFORD

 

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Austin, Travis Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 August 2006

 

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            Thomas L. Alford, 67, of Meadowlakes [Burnet Co.], TX, passed away Sunday, August 6th, 2006, after a long struggle with heart and liver ailments. He was born January 5, 1939 in Jefferson [Marion Co.], Texas. Tom graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Texas in 1962 with a degree in civil engineering. Tom had been employed by The Texas Highway Department from High School until his retirement. As a young man, Tom was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He loved sports and athletics, participating in football and other sports. He became an avid Golfer through the years and one of his biggest thrills was hitting a “hole in one” at the Inks Lake Golf Course. Tom earned his pilot’s license and loved flying until his health failed. Tom used his engineering skills after retirement when he enjoyed building sheds, home additions and patios. He also was a skilled sailor and always enjoyed the central Texas lake areas. Tom and his wife, Shirley enjoyed many years of traveling, golfing and boating after his retirement. They also enjoyed many visits to the Caribbean area. Tom will be remembered by all as a kind and gentle man with a quick mind and sense of humor.

            Tom loved his family very much and is survived by his wife, Shirley Blevins Alford of Meadowlakes; his son, Brent Alford and his wife, Laura, of Ft. Worth; 1 step-son, Mike Steenbergen of Meadowlakes; his mother, Helen Lewis Alford of Sulphur Springs; his brother Bill Alford and his wife, Nina, of Sulphur Springs; three grandchildren, Hana, Tommy and Michael....

            Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2006, in the Marble Falls City Cemetery, Marble Falls, TX, under the direction of Edgar Funeral Home....

 

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THURMAN WARREN ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 21 October 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

WINNSBORO [Wood Co.]—Services for Thurman Warren Alford, 79, Winnsboro, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday in Beaty Funeral Home chapel.

            Burial will be in Winterfield Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Friday in a Grand Prairie nursing home.

            He was born June 25, 1916, in Winnsboro and lived in Pickton until 1992, when he returned to Winnsboro. Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Navy and worked for the Ford Co. in Dallas and Lee Jeans in Sulphur Springs. He was a Baptist.

            Survivors include one brother, A.G. Alford, Norfolk, Va.; and three sisters, Mary Carpenter, Grand Prairie, Glenice McIntire, San Antonio, and Doris White, Richardson….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Thurman’s father, John Martin Alford; and his sisters Doris Lou Alford White and Glenice Viola Alford McIntire in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            His lineage: Thurman Warren 1916 TX1, John Martin 1888 TX2,George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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TIMOTHY ALFORD

 

EL PASO TIMES

El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Thursday, 4 August 2005

 

EL PASO AIRMAN KILLED IN OFF-DUTY CAR ACCIDENT IN EUROPE

 

            An airman from El Paso and one from Massachusetts were killed in a car crash in Belgium, authorities said.

            Airman 1st Class Erik Salazar, 20, was a firefighter assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Spangdahelm Air Force Base in Germany, near the Belgian border.

            The parents of Senior Airman Timothy Alford, 24, of Easton, were notified of his death Monday.

            “It hasn’t soaked in yet,” said his father, Burch Alford, 58, an Army retiree. “We haven’t gotten any of the arrangements final yet. We’re waiting for his body to arrive in the United States.”

            A third airman was seriously injured in the crash during a sightseeing trip near St. Vith, Belgium, according to the military newspaper Stars & Stripes.

            Authorities said the car struck a guard rail and utility pole. It was not known who was driving, or what caused the crash, the paper said.

 

In another article:

 

AIR FORCE PRINT NEWS TODAY

Thursday, 30 March 2006

 

By Senior Airman Amaani Lyle

52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

 

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany—Black sneakers. Boston baseball cap. Black shirt. Boots. “It’s so clear, I can still remember what they were wearing,” recalls Airman 1st Class Skyler Burts, of his friends and fellow firemen who perished in a single-vehicle automobile accident in August 2005....

            Spangdahlem Air Base’s central location and idyllic country drives to several nearby countries make road trips common among Airmen of all ranks here. So when 52nd CES firefighters Senior Airman Timothy Alford and Airman 1st Class Erik Salazar opted to take a drive to a popular nightclub near the German-Netherlands border, Airman Burts obliged to join them. He even offered his car. The decision would alter the course of three lives.

            Airman Burts said he and his two friends stayed at the club dancing and socializing until nearly 6 a.m. the next morning. Airman Alford was known to frequent clubs and stay out late, without ever having a drop of alcohol. This particular night was no exception.

            “Tim just always knew how to have a good time—completely sober,” Airman Burts said. “He had so much energy that he’d usually only need a 30- or 40-minute power nap and he was cool.”

            Winding down from the club, the Airmen decided to listen to music on the drive back to base.... But a lack of sleep soon overtook each of them. In an instant, a “power nap” became the division between a normal life and complete chaos.

            Airman Burts said he awoke from a short snooze his eyes blurry. He wiped them, thinking they were unfocused because hed slept for a little while.

            Autobahn lights illuminated a jarring amount of blood that covered his hand as he pulled it away from his head and eye. He turned to Airman Alford, who lay motionless slumped over the steering wheel....

            “The back door was completely off the hinges and Erik was nowhere to be found,” he said....

            Help soon arrived, and as blood continued to run into his eye, Airman Burts directed emergency response units to Airman Alford, and also managed to spot Airman Salazar clinging to life about 50 feet away from the scene....

            Airman Alford died at the scene and Airman Salazar died shortly upon arrival to the hospital....

            A subsequent investigation revealed that Airman Alford’s fatigue after a long night of clubbing was the sole cause of the mishap.

            Master Sgt. James Douglas, 52nd Fighter Wing ground safety manager, explained the vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, continued straight as the Autobahn lane curved right. The vehicle slid about 25-feet along the top of a dipped guardrail before slamming into a light pole. The car then spun 180 degrees, and returned to the guardrail before crashing back on to the road.

            Airman Salazar, sans seatbelt, was thrown from the car, and the steering wheel fatally crushed Airman Alford’s ribcage. Most of the car was destroyed except for the passenger seat where Airman Burts sat....

 

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TINY ELIZABETH HALLFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—12 December 1998

 

            Tiny Elizabeth Hallford, 73, lifelong Taylor County resident, died Thursday in a local hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Aldersgate United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in Buffalo Gap Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home of Tuscola.

            Mrs. Hallford was born in Buffalo Gap, where she graduated from high school, and moved to Abilene in 1943. She was a homemaker and owned M&M Auto Works. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was the widow of Tommy Hallford, whom she married in 1943 in Abilene.

            Survivors include two sons, Tom Hallford of Abilene and Dennis Hallford of Las Cruces, N.M.; three sisters, Lois Self and Billie Wilson, both of Tuscola, and Lola Maxwell of Abilene; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren....

 

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TOMEKA RASHUN ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 5 April 2008

 

CUNEY—Services for Tomeka Rashun Alford, 37, Cuney, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rock Hill Baptist Church.

            Burial will be in Rock Hill Cemetery under direction of Emanuel Funeral Home, Palestine.

            Mrs. Alford died April 2, 2008, in Dallas.

            She was born July 28, 1970, in Dallas to Kenneth Ray and Velma Alford Johnson.

            She attended South Oak Cliff High School and was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church.

            She was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Marie Johnson; and daughter, Breanna Janae Bass.

            Survivors include father, Kenneth Alford, Houston; daughters, Jazmine Mon’ae Bass and Jerrica Marie Bass, both of Cuney; sisters, Tenisha Johnson, Houston, Maryann Anjail Johnson and Tabitha Smith, both of Dallas, and Francine Williams, Cuney; brother, Scottie Alford, Houston; grandmothers, Frankie Terry and Callie Alford, both of Oakwood; one grandchild; nieces and nephews.

 

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TOMMY L. COUEY ALFORD

 

EL PASO TIMES

El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Thursday, 1 July 1999

 

            Tommy L. Alford, 67, of El Paso died Monday (June 28, 1999). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, where the funeral is scheduled at 3 p.m.

            Survivors include her husband, Hatvey [sic]; his sons, Kevin B. Alford and Wyndom J. Alford; five grandchildren; and two brothers. He [sic] was an artist and longtime El Paso resident.

 

In another article:

 

EL PASO INC. [weekly]

El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—18-24 July 1999

 

TOMMY ALFORD’S LEGACY CONTINUES IN ART EXHIBIT

By Lenore Harris Hughes

 

            An art exhibit at Americana Museum, Civic Center Plaza off Santa Fe Street, features a one-woman show through the month of July. Tommy Alford, the smiling woman who created these works, died in June.

            Space will not permit an itemized list of her contributions to the community. One of her paintings is on permanent display in Founder’s Hall at Providence Memorial Hospital.

            Victor Gomez, assistant curator of the Americana Museum, says of Alford’s work: “It is uplifting and musical. To look at her paintings makes one happy.”

            Tommy L. Couey Alford was born Nov. 13, 1931, on a ranch in central Texas, the oldest child of Thomas L. Couey and Merle Morgan Couey. She had two brothers.

            Tommy attended Junction Elementary School, became a member of the Church of Christ at age 12, and was active in church summer programs. During the summer of 1945 the family moved to El Paso where Tommy enrolled in El Paso High School. Her talents were seen in many areas of school life, such as Senior National Honor Society, the creative writing club, Future Homemakers and P.E. Leaders. She played saxophone in both band and orchestra, singing in the A Capella Choir and Triple Trio groups. Fifty years later she was chairman of her 50th class reunion.

            She was awarded a scholarship to Texas Western College (now UTEP). Her extracurricular activities continued in college, especially with the marching band, the symphonic band, and A Capella Choir.

            While enjoying the skating rink in Washington Park, Tommy met Harvey Alford, who had come to El Paso in 1947, at Biggs Field with the military. They were married in Alamogordo on March 4, 1950.

            “She was full of life,” Harvey said, “She gave freely and unselfishly of her time and talent. She was my wife, the love of my life, and my best friend. A leader in many organizations, she was always at the meetings ahead of time to see if everything was all right.”

            Best known for her pursuit of art, she was heard to say that she had a hard time choosing her priorities and decided to keep foremost everything related to art. She was a teacher of calligraphy and held many workshops. One memorable one was in her backyard where she had tubs full of water to make marbleized paper.

            “She always called herself a non-objective artist,” said Rosellen Marslender, one of her art buddies. “Its aim is to see what you can see in it, such as animals or other objects. She would sit back and listen. She was a little fighter, very ambitious.”

            She served in at least 22 organizations in El Paso and was either president or vice president of 11 of them. High on the list was the PTA. She served on the PTA City Council Board for 23 years and as a district member for 15 years.

            When the state convention was held in El Paso in November 1980, she served as general chairman. Tommy helped with Girl Scouts for 13 years, was on the YWCA board four years, a member of the Women’s Department of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, El Paso Woman’s Club, El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Symphony Association, Woman’s Auxiliary to Goodwill Industries, Upper Valley Rodeo Club, El Paso Zoological Society, Texas Society to Prevent Blindness, American Mensa, Arthritis Foundation, National League of American Pen Women and a longtime volunteer at Centennial Museum. She was editor of many newsletters for several groups.

            Wanda Richardson, an artist friend, said, “I met Tommy at a calligraphy workshop when our leader Alice Blue urged us to create a society of calligraphers. We chose Tommy as president and with her help organized the Pencrafters Guild in 1980. For 20 years Tommy and I traveled to calligraphy workshops every summer at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico.”

            Tommy was preceded in death by her son Duane E. Alford. Survivors are husband Harvey; sons and their wives, Kevin and Norma Alford; Wyndom and Mary Ellen; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Ronald Couey and Van Couey.

 

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TOOTSIE MAE ALFORD BABB

 

COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN

Columbus, TX—20 April 2005

 

            Tootsie Mae Alford, 72, of Sheridan, passed away April 16, in Hallettsville.

            She was born Aug. 14, 1932 in Orangefield, to Leslie and Omie (Runnels) Alford. She taught school and coached girls basketball both in Texas and Kodiak, Alaska for many years, and was later associated with the Valdez Alaska newspaper as a carrier. After her retirement, she moved back to Sheridan in 1998.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Luther Alford; sister, Dorothy Mahan; nephew, Emmett Koenig; great nephew, Luther Alford; and brothers-in-law, Ted Mahan and Isam Brisco Jr.

            She is survived by sons, Lawrence Babb and wife, Kathy and Woodrow Babb and wife, Kathy all of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren of St. Louis, Mo.; one-step grandson of St. Louis, Mo.; and sister, Helen Brisco of Sheridan.

            Graveside services were conducted April 22 at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan... under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home.

            Pallbearers were nephews, Luke (Butch) Alford, Charles (Buddy) Koenig, Isam (Jim) Brisco III, Reggie Brisco, Isam Brisco IV, Dustin Brisco, John Mieth Jr., and Ben Mieth. Honorary pallbearer was Richard Koenig....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Omie Runels Alford, in this compilation.

 

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TRAVIS ELMER ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 28 February 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

EULESS—Travis Elmer Alford, a retired butcher for A&P Tea Company, died Wednesday [Feb 26] at a Bedford hospital. He was 80. Funeral will be at noon Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Burial will be in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alford was born in Avery and had lived in the Euless area for 20 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of the International Order of Oddfellows Lodge.

            Survivors: Wife, Betty Alford of Euless; two sons, William H. Alford of Orange and Lt. Col. Dr. Anthony L. Alford of K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan; sister, Edith Cook of Clarksville; and three grandchildren.

 

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

            See the obituaries of his son William Henry Alford; and brothers Hubert Pershing Alford and Norris Norwood Alford in this compilation.

            Travis was born Sep 27 1911, Red River Co. TX. He married Rena Gladys Dryden Oct 7 1933 in Red River Co., TX. His parents William Henry Alford (Mar 6 1884 AR - Feb 11 1936 TX) and Katie Belle Childress (July 10 1882 TX - Apr 23 1950 TX) married around 1904, probably in Red River Co. They were in Pushmataha Co. OK in the 1910 census but back in Red River Co. in 1920. In the 1900 Red River Co. Census, William is shown living in the household of his father, William Jamison Alford, born Dec 1854 AR and his second wife Ellen Elliott.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.

            His lineage: Travis Elmer 1911 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.

 

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TROY MARSHALL ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—29 June 2001

 

            Troy Marshall Alford, 25, of Vidor, died June 26, 2001, in Mauriceville. A native of Pascagoula, Mississippi, he lived in Vidor most of his life and was a Conex demolition worker.

            Survivors include grandparents, Marshall and Margarette Gardner, sons, Trevor Alford, Tyler Alford, and Zachary Alford, and brother, Shawn Michael Alford. All survivors are from Vidor.

            Funeral services were held at Bassett Creek Baptist Church in Grove Hill, Alabama, with burial at Bassett Creek Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor.

 

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TRUETT MILTON ALFORD

 

COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE

Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 September 2002

 

            Truett Alford, age 90, of Coleman, Texas passed away September 12, 2002 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Memorial services were 10 a.m. Monday at Walker Funeral Home in Coleman.... Private interment will be held at Coleman City Cemetery.

            He was born November 28, 1911 in Santa Anna, Texas to the late William and Willella Sanders Alford. He married Mary Jo Smith on June 30, 1934 in Coleman, Texas. Mr. Alford was a Baptist and a retired Electric Control Operator.

            Survivors include his wife, Mary; one daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Don Brown of Grosvenor, Texas; and one sister Mrs. Velma Armstead of Phoenix, Arizona. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Donna Daigle, Roxanne ‘Woodman, Pat Karacostas and Mike Brown. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert....

 

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

            See the obituary of his sister-in-law Leona R. Morris Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Truett Milton 1911 TX, William Lovell 1865 MO, Gabriel 1831 KY, Jesse 1793 KY, Jacob 1757 VA, James 1715 VA.

 

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VENNIE BELL FINK ALFORD

 

WINNSBORO NEWS

Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX—Thursday, 20 September 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

GARLAND—Funeral services for Mrs. Vennie Bell Alford, 93, were held at Lakewood Baptist Church. Burial was in Winterfield Cemetery in Hopkins County. Mrs. Alford died on Friday, September 14, 2001, in a Garland hospital.

            She was born in Upshur County on February 9, 1908, to Severe and Lucy Fink. On February 14, 1948, she married Rev. Roy Alford, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1987. Her parents also preceded her in death.

            Survivors include two sons, Bennie R. Alford, Moneta, Virginia and Jimmy Alford, Alvarado; three daughters, LaVerne Alcorn Hornsby, Commerce, Hesta M. LaRue, Winnsboro, and Betty Spigener; three sisters, Mona Clements, San Diego, California, Fay Jerigan and Dean Williams, both of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

 

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TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 16 September 2001

 

WINNSBORO—Services for Vennie Bell Alford, 93, Garland, mother of a Winnsboro resident, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lakewood Baptist Church, Garland....

            Burial will be in Winterfield Cemetery under direction of Beaty Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

            Mrs. Alford died Sept. 14 in a Garland hospital.

            She was born Feb. 9, 1908, in Upshur County to the late Severe and Lucy Fink. She was a housewife and a member of Lakewood Baptist Church of Garland and former member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, the Rev. Roy Alford on Dec. 9, 1987, and sons E.J. Alford and Ross Williamson.

            Survivors include sons, Bennie R. Alford, Moneta, Va., and Jimmy Alford, Alvarada; daughters, LaVerne Alcorn Hornsby, Commerce, Hesta M. LaRue, Winnsboro, and Betty Spigener, Garland; sisters, Mona Clements, San Diego, Calif., Fay Jerigan and Dean Williams, both of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father-in-law, Andrew Jackson Alford, in this compilation.

            Vennie’s husband’s name was actually George Leroy Alford. Ro, the name he went by, was born March 23, 1905 in Hopkins Co., TX, and Vennie was his second wife. He had previously married Lela Frances Grice Williamson, who was the mother of his eight children.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

            Her husband’s lineage: George Leroy 1905 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.

 

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VERA ELIZABETH BOWDEN ALFORD

Aunt of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503

 

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BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—_____October 2000

 

            Vera Elizabeth Bowden Alford, 100, passed away October 9, 2000, in Aransas Pass [San Patricio Co.], Texas. Vera had been a resident of Ingleside, Texas since 1929.

            Born to Hattie Dunlap Carroll and Allen Florentine Bowden October 25, 1899, in Clio, Texas, Vera was the second of seven children. Vera was an active member of the Ingleside United Methodist Church, life member of United Metho, bdist Women, past member of the Democratic Women’s Club, and was an election official in trustee, city and general elections from 1931 into the 1970s. The Chamber of Commerce slogan, “Ingleside—Breezeway to the Gulf,” was coined by Vera. She was a Charter Member of the Ingleside Woman’s Club.

            Vera is survived by her son, Col. B. Frank (Marjorie) Alford, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, John W. (Priscilla) Casall, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas; Col. Ben F. (Theresa) Alford III of San Antonio, Texas; Col. Laura Counts of Denver, Colorado; and Susanne Alford of Washington, D.C.; four great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and very special friends.

            Vera was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Benjamin Frank Alford, and her daughter, Wanda Rae Alford Casall.

            A memorial service will be held at Ingleside United Methodist Church on Friday, October 13, 2000....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of her nephew David Gaston Alford (AAFA #0503); and her niece Dortha D. Alford Watkins in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her husband’s lineage: Benjamin Franklin 1898 TX1, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX2, Jesse Powell 1828 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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VERA NELL ALFORD

 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE

Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Friday, 20 May 2005

 

Nov. 5, 1921—May 18, 2005

 

BUFFALO [Leon Co.]—Services for Vera Nell Alford, 83, of Buffalo are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Buffalo Funeral Home.

            The Rev. Dale Osteen of First Baptist Church in Buffalo will officiate. Burial will be at Buffalo City Cemetery....

            Mrs. Alford died Wednesday at her home.

            She was born in Hobart, Okla., and was raised in Lampasas. She graduated from Lampasas High School and later moved to Lake Charles, La. Mrs. Alford also lived in Oklahoma and Wyoming. She retired to Buffalo in 1979. She worked at the Weathervane Restaurant.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Alford.

            Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry and Di Ann Alford and Guy Alford, all of Buffalo; a daughter, Amye Alford of Tulsa, Okla.; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.

 

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

            See the obituary of her husband, Guy Horace Alford, Jr., in this compilation.

 

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VERA SUE JACKSON RHODES ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—18 May 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Vera Sue Jackson Alford, born August 8, 1905 in Jennings, Louisiana, died May 12, 1998 in Houston, at the age of 92 years. Mrs. Alford’s father served in the military in the Spanish-American War and her mother was one of the last living widows from that war. Mrs. Alford spent many years as an employee of the Houston Press as a “Miss Classified.” She continued working after the Press was closed as a collections clerk and day care worker. Her loving family includes, her son, Jack J. Rhodes; daughter, Shirley A. Pacetti; granddaughter, Rebecca S. Pacetti; grandson, Tommy J. Rhodes; great-granddaughter, Amanda C. Merritt; and great-grandson, Jake Merritt. A Memorial Celebration of the Funeral Liturgy in her honor will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998, at St. Dominic Center-Deaf Chapel, 2401 E. Holcombe Blvd....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Vera’s husband, T. Odell Alford, in this compilation.

 

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VERDELL ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 19 January 2006

 

 

            Verdell Alford, 65, a retired school dietitian, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at a local hospital.

            Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Harvey Avenue Baptist Church, 1257 E. Harvey Ave.... Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park....

            Survivors: Verdell leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Kenneth W. Vaughan, Marion Keith Thompson, Adante L. Thompson and Wendell Corey Alford, all of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren; a special friend, Hercules Neighbors and children; and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

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VERNON LANIER ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 5 February 2010

 

 

            Vernon Alford, 90, of Pasadena died Wednesday February 3, 2010. He was born April 27, 1919 in Houston, TX. He was a very loving husband and father. He was a proud retiree of Crown Central Petroleum and was a faithful member of Richey St Baptist Church. He was a WWII veteran of 36th Infantry Division and enjoyed sharing stories of his service. He loved fishing and gardening he could grow the most fabulous vegetables. He enjoyed traveling and camping. He had longstanding friendships from the war, his work and the church he loved. He loved country hymns and would stay active checking on his family members. He maintained his independence until his last days, never wanting to inconvenience anyone.

            The family is thankful to his neighbors who often checked on him and offered simple acts of kindness. He had expressed many times that he was ready to be with the Lord. We take comfort in knowing that our father, grandfather, friend is reunited with our Father in Heaven.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 62 years Jackie Alford and his son Terry.

            Vernon is survived by his daughters, Pam and her husband Bob Hodson of Seabrook TX, Ann and her husband Eddie Atkinson of Hernando FL and son Tim Alford and wife Diana of Leona TX, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be at Forest Park Lawndale on Feb 7 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, pls send donations to Richey St Baptist Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernon Lanier Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.

 

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VERONICA ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 8 March 1998

 

FORT WORTH—Veronica Alford, 35, a data processor, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at a Fort Worth hospital.

            Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Antioch Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Williams Funeral Chapel.

            Veronica Alford was born Jan. 17, 1963, in Fort Worth. She attended Dunbar and O.D. Wyatt High Schools. She worked for Data Entry Temporary Service.

            Survivors: Parents, Ernest and Mary Alford; brothers, Ernest Jr., Alford, Garry and Greg; sister, Vikki Amie of Grandview, Mo.; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

            Williams Funeral Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave., 534-5781.

 

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VERSIE ALFORD MOORE-SKINNER

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 22 August 2006

 

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            Versie “Honey Bunch” Alford Moore-Skinner, 65, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug.17, 2006.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church with Darrel D. Fincher, pastor, as eulogist and the Rev. Roger Battle officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.

            Mrs. Versie “Honey Bunch” Alford Moore-Skinner was born Oct. 1, 1940, to the parentage of the late Delbert “Del” and Nina Alford in Clarksville, Red River County. The third of four daughters, she grew up and attended public schools in Clarksville and confessed her faith at an early age, uniting with Bryarly Baptist Church in Clarksville.

            She married Otis Moore in July 1957, and to this union one son was born.

            The family moved to Amarillo in December 1961, and she began attending Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church, uniting with the church in early 1963. Through the years, Mrs. Skinner was a faithful servant at Jenkins Chapel in the Women’s Missionary Society, where she served as devotion chair for many years, and worked in the Ruth Circle, serving as treasurer. She worked in Sunday school and BTU/NBC and served as secretary of NBC. She was a member of the Amarillo Christian Council for more than 30 years; but the church work that she cherished most was being an usher. Mrs. Skinner served on the JCBC usher board for more than 40 years, and was also a member of the City Wide Ushers, where she served churches and funeral directors, working at funerals throughout the community. Bereaved families and funeral directors requested her services for many years because of the “special traits” she possessed as an usher.

            Mrs. Skinner was a member of the Pastoral Care Committee and worked on various committees over the years for annual programs at the church. She was well-known for her abilities as a fundraiser for special programs, and she received several awards for her contributions in raising funds for both the church and pastors.

            In 1962, she was united in marriage to Willie James “John” Skinner Sr., and to this union one son was born.

            She was preceded in death by her husband in May 2004; a son, Willie James “Babyson” Skinner Jr. in August 1984; her father in April 1992; her eldest sister, Valene Mims in January 1986; a nephew, Michael Paul Brown in May 1989; and her mother, just six months ago, in February 2006.

            Survivors she leaves to cherish her memory include a son, Delbert “D.L.” Moore of Amarillo; two sisters, Pearlene Brown and Lillie P. Miller, both of Amarillo; a granddaughter, Chrystal Moore of Amarillo; three nephews, Leroy Mims Jr. and Joel E. Miller Jr., both of Amarillo, and Leonard Mims of Las Vegas; two nieces, Merri McClain of Amarillo and Wanda Mims of Arlington; six great-nephews; two great-nieces; and a host of relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Nina Smith Alford, in this compilation.

 

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VESTA EDNA ALFORD GIDDINGS

AAFA #0233

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 6 June 1999

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            In loving memory of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Vesta A. Giddings, born in Amite, LA, on April 2, 1905, she passed away Friday, June 4, 1999.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. Harold D. Giddings, USNMC (Ret.).

            She is survived by her daughters, Vesta G. Bowden [AAFA #0537], Mattie Lou Fry and her husband,.M. Fry; H.M. [AAFA #0454]; grandchildren, Mary Vesta Mellard and her husband Randy, Bert Bowden and his wife Connie, Mark Fry, Matt Fry and his wife Rhonda, Cherie Bowden, Tracy Adair and her husband Jeff, Elizabeth Fry; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.

            Family will receive friends from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Monday, Earthman Bellaire Chapel, Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999, Bellaire United Methodist Church Chapel, 4417 Bellaire at Newcastle.... Interment: Houston National Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vesta A. Giddings (SS# issued in WA).

            See the obituary of her brother Jacob Harris Alford Sr. in this compilation. We published the obituaries of her brothers Murray Peter Alford and Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr. in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation; and her sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan in the California Obituaries compilation.

            On the 1910 census in Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Vesta E. Alford, age 5 born LA, is the oldest child of Murray L. and Finnie P. Alford.

 

This great lady was an inspiration to all who knew her. Though she was AAFA’s oldest member—94 on her last birthday—she never missed an annual meeting after she discovered AAFA. She attended every meeting from Houston in 1989 through Paducah in 1998. She was a personal inspiration to me. I had the pleasure to meet her personally before I ever heard of most of the AAFA members. Her daughter Vesta Bowden was working here in the St. Louis area back in the early 1980s when Vesta came to visit her. She’d heard about my “Alford interest” and called and wanted to know if she and her daughter could call on us. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and learned to love her immediately. I think she seeded the love that so many of us talk about that permeates the annual meetings. She became a shining light for me when she visited here, and that light will never dim.

 

—Gil Alford, AAFA President

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            Her lineage: Vesta Edna 1905 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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VICKIE MARIE ALFORD MARONEY JACKSON

           

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 21 January 2000

 

FORT WORTH—Vickie Marie Jackson, 54, a custom service for sales, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in Lewisville.

            Funeral: Saturday at Valley View Christian Church, 3101 Old Mill Road in Dallas....

            Vickie Marie Jackson was born July 28, 1945, in Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Jackson.

            Survivors: Sons, Anthony Maroney, Darrell Maroney, Walter Maroney; stepson, Michael Jackson; stepdaughter, Rene Jackson; brother, Avery Alford and his wife, Wendell; sisters, Flossie Jarmon, Linda V. Sterling and Jeraldine Washington; grandmother, Thelma Lee; grandchild, Nicole Jackson; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

            Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666.

 

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VICTORIA ALFORD BROOKS

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 14 January 2006

 

            Victoria Alford Brooks was born on April 5, 1914 in Simmesport [Avoyelles Parish], LA., passed from this life on January 10, 2006.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, children (Matthew, Jr., Mahalia, and Maude), grandchildren (Diahanna Carroll Titus and Tyrone Billingsley), and great grandchild (Damon Michael Brooks).

            Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memories is: a devoted and loving daughter, Queen Esther Bent Titus. Granddaughters: Marilyn Joyce Young (Wardell III), Dorethea Titus, and Dr. Brenda Brooks-Coleman (Bradford, Jr.), Victoria Brooks Hyder, Evelyn Ann Harkless (Melvin), Debra Brooks Arvie, and Christina Titus. Grandsons: James Thomas, Jr. (Lou’ Ann), Freddie Earl Titus, retired Marine Sgt. Larry Titus (Karen), Mathis Tyrone Brooks (Arlene), Lawrence Peter (Gwen) and Randolph Brooks, Sr. (Edith). She also leaves behind a legacy of 32 great-grandchildren, 13 great great-grandchildren with 2 on their way, and a host of other relatives and friends.

            A home going memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Gabriel’s Funeral Home, 2500 Proctor Street, Port Arthur, TX. The celebration of life service will take pace on January 16, 2006 at 12:00 P.M. at Borden Chapel Baptist Church, 3495 Roland Road, Beaumont, TX....

 

AAFA NOTES: She is probably the Victoria Alford, age 16, listed on the 1930 census with her parents Randolph and Francis Alford in Ward 7 (District 16), Avoyelles Parish, LA. This is an African-American family.

 

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VIOLA ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 22 October 1992

 

            Viola Alford, 80, of China [Orange Co.] died Tuesday at Beaumont Medical Surgical Hospital in Beaumont.

            Funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church in China with a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Knighton Funeral Home on Fannett Road....

            A native of Elton, La., she lived in China 24 years.

            Survivors include her husband, Earnest Alford of China; stepsons, Ben Johnson of Cheek and Yancy Johnson of LaPorte; stepdaughter, Annie Mae Hardin of Nome; sister Corine Lee of Beaumont; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

 

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VIOLA “SUZY” ALFORD BUDNICK

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—23 May 2001

 

            Viola “Suzy” Alford Budnick, 79, died May 21, 2001. A funeral mass was held on Friday, May 25, 2001 at Epiphany of the Lord, 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy, Texas. The Rite of Committal followed at Forest Park Westheimer.

            She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore “Ted” Budnick. Her daughters, Janet Budnick Brown and husband, Michael, of Hawkins, Texas, Sharon Budnick Tate and husband, Lynn, of Kingsbury, Texas, son, Russell Scott Budnick of Missouri City, Texas, grand-children, Laurie, Scottie, Mathew, Hailey, Benjamin, Melanie, great-grandchildren Cole and Hannah, sister, Ruby Peters, and niece, Sandra Peters Osland survive her.

 

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VIRGIL A. ALFORD

 

Virgil Alford

Photo from Bailey and Foster Funeral Home

 

PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS

Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Friday, 11 September 2009

 

            Services for Virgil A. Alford, 84, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey and Foster Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Willhite officiating. Burial will follow in Strong Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday [September 9] at Palestine Regional Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1925 in Palestine to George Alfred and Lottie Rogers Alford. Mr. Alford was a retired machinist and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Slocum Union Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rheda Alford; and a brother, Adrian Alford. Mr. Alford is survived by his daughter, Mary Alford Cohrs and husband Frelynn of Houston; son, David Wayne Alford and wife Karen of Mulberry, Fla.; sisters, Anita Lois Wylie and Eurita Rieger; grandson, Jeremy Alford and wife Rebecca; two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Lauren; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

            Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Slocum Union Church or to a charity of choice.

            To view online, leave condolences or sign the guestbook go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.

 

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HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 11 September 2009

 

            Services for Virgil A. Alford age 84 of Palestine will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Rev. Lynn Willhite officiating. Burial will follow in Strong Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mr. Alford died Wednesday at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

            He is survived by his daughter Mary Alford Cohrs and husband Frelynn of Houston, a son David Wayne Alford and wife Karen of Mulberry, FL Condolence calls will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. To view online, leave condolences or sign the guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.


AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virgil A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence

            See the obituaries of his father, George Alfred Alford; and his brother Adrian Garrett Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Virgil A. 1925 TX1, George Alfred 1900 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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VIRGINIA LOUISE ALFORD

AAFA #0238

Sister of Mary Angeline Alford Mischer, AAFA #0240, and Edgar Gerald Alford Sr., AAFA #0231

 

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 2 January 2009

 

            Miss Louise Alford, age 77, of Crockett, passed away December 31, 2008 at her residence. Miss Alford was born September 21, 1931 in Houston County and had lived in Crockett most of her lifetime. She was a graduate of Austonio High School and was a retired bookkeeper. Miss Alford was also a member of the Central Baptist Church.

            Survivors include: Sister: Mary Mischer of Houston [AAFA #0240]; Niece: Paula Mischer of Houston; Nephews: Walt Mischer and wife, Leila of Houston, Jerry Alford of Midlothian, Gary Alford of Houston, Kerry Alford of Houston; Numerous cousins and other relatives.

            Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Lizzie Alford; Aunt and Uncle, Sudie and Dudley Hester; brother, Gerald Alford [AAFA #0231] and wife, Margie and brother-in-law, Walter Mischer.

            Funeral services for Miss Louise Alford will be held Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Goss officiating. Interment will follow in the Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 100 North 7th St., Crockett, TX 75835 or Creek Cemetery Assn. 205 Enchanted Estates, Crockett, TX 75835. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home 700 East Houston Avenue Crockett, TX 75835 (936) 544-2244.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia Louise Alford (SSDI #issued in TX), last residence Crockett, Houston Co., TX.

            See the obituary of her brother Edgar Gerald Alford Sr. in this compilation.

            Louise, her sister Mary, and her brother Gerald attended AAFA’s 1989 meeting in Houston.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            Her lineage: Virginia Louise 1931 TX1, Edgar Durwood 1902 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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VOYCE L. HALFORD

 

Photo from Schertz Funeral Home & Crematory

 

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 27 January 2008

 

            Voyce L. Halford, age 72 of Schertz [Guadalupe Co.], passed away January 23, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Douglas J. Halford; daughters, Teresa Singletary & husband Larry, of Schertz, Rebecca Coronado & husband Rey, of San Antonio, and Susan Gipson & husband Mike, of Cibolo; sisters, Louise Seal & husband Went, of Houston, and Bessie Mae Seeking of Mt. Pleasant, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Coronado & Ray Coronado, Jr., Andrew Singletary, Laura Singletary & Jackie Singletary, Rachael Smithe & husband Doug, Troy Gipson & wife Lindsey, and Mathew Gipson; and great-grandchildren, Daniel Coronado, Lilyan Smithe & Sarah Smithe.            Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM (with the family receiving friends from 6 PM until 8 PM) on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Schertz Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 28, 2008 at Everyday Christian Fellowship, 950 Main Street, Cibolo, Texas, www.everydayfamilies.net.

            She became a follower of Christ at a young age and followed Him with her whole heart. Voyce was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother. She was a dedicated teacher of Cosmetology for 21 years.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Research Center, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul Minnesota.... Arrangements are with Schertz Funeral Home [Schertz, TX].

 

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W.B. ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 27 June 1992

 

            W.B. Alford, 80, of Batson died Saturday at Baptist Hospital in Liberty.

            Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Allison Memorial Chapel in Liberty with burial at Guedry Cemetery in Batson....

            A native of Comanche County, he lived in Batson 29 years. He was a retired oil field pumper for Texaco Inc.

            Survivors include his sons, Cletis Alford of Batson and Justin Alford of Spring; daughters, Jerry Zaruba of Conroe, June Sulak of Ganado, Ginger Hart and Debra Hart, both of Batson; brothers, J.T. Alford of Rising Star, Grady Alford of May, James Alford of Fort Worth and Charles Alford of Granbury; sisters, Lee Holmes of Tow, Vance McDaniel of May, Bill Huddleston of Sidney and Betty Schlimmer of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

 

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Photo from Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that W.B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 January 1912, last residence Batson, Hardin Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his brother Charles Alford, Sr., and J.T. Alford in this compilation.

 

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WAYLON JACK ALFORD

Brother of Raby Ardrell Alford, AAFA #0492

 

VICTORIA ADVOCATE

Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 May 2008

 

 

VICTORIA—Our loving husband, father and grandfather, Dr. W. Jack Alford, 80, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 4, 2008. He was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Gatesville, to the late A.A. Alford and Isa Ann Alford.

            He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He graduated with a DC and PHC from Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio in 1954. He opened his chiropractic office in Victoria in 1954. He was in practice for 38 years and retired in 1992. He was a member of the Rambling Rose Camping Club, Bridge Club and Domino Club. He loved the Rodeo and was a bull rider. He was a rancher who loved spending time with the animals.

            Dr. Jack Alford loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Smith Alford; two sons, Rocky Alford and friend Martha Vasquez, Gary Alford and wife Cindy; grandchildren, Brittany and Hunter Alford; foster grandchildren, Jon Matthew and Tristan Vasquez; and step-grandchildren, Lacey, Mallory, Taylar, and Remington Maddux.        

            He was preceded in death by his parents.

            Pallbearers are Steve Doherty, Keith Alkek, Tim Smith, Gary Adams, Tom Alford, Jon Matthew Vasquez, Remington Maddux, and Hunter Alford.

            Honorary pallbearers are The Rambling Rose Campers, Bill Peters, Lt. Col. Hamilton Zirjacks, Carl DuBose, Leon Walton, and Brandon Shroeder.

            Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Colonial Funeral Home.

            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Colonial Funeral Home with Dennis Wittnebert officiating. Burial Services will be held at Memory Gardens.

            Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or the Texas Chiropractic College, 5912 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505-1699.

            Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 E. Red River, Victoria, 361-578-3535.

 

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GATESVILLE MESSENGER

Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—Friday, 16 May 2008

 

            Dr. Jack Alford, 80, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Victoria.

            He was buried with military honors on May 8 in Memory Gardens in Victoria.

            Dr. Alford was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Gatesville to the late A.A. and Ica Ann Alford. He graduated from Gatesville High School in 1945. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. In 1954, he graduated with a DC and PHC from Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio. He opened a chiropractic office in Victoria in 1954, where he practiced for 38 years, retiring in 1992. He was a rancher and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twin brother and sister, Eldine and Christine Alford.

            Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Smith Alford; two sons, Rocky Alford and Gary Alford; brothers, Raby Alford of Gatesville and Bill Alford of Comanche Gap; two grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Waylon Jack Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Victoria, Victoria Co., TX.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.

            His lineage: Waylon Jack 1927 TX, Albert Finis 1898 TN, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN, John B. 1831 TN, John Bibb 1790 VA, John 1760 VA, William 1738 VA, John 1696 ??.

 

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WALLACE ALFORD

Brother of William Joseph Alford, AAFA #0138

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 6 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Wallace Alford, 70, of Burkeville died Nov. 4 at his residence.

            Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Forest Oaks Funeral Home in Jasper with burial at Little Hope Cemetery….

            A native of Peason, La., he lived in Burkeville 13 years and was retired from Uncle Ben’s Foods.

            Survivors include his wife, Barbara Alford of Burkeville; sons, David Alford and Barry Alford, both of Houston; stepson, James Gooch of Vidor; daughters, Bertha Barlow of Houston and Rebecca Moore of Mineola; stepdaughter, Sheryl Moore of Killeen; brothers, Harold Alford of Many, La., and Maurice Alford of Schulenburg; sisters, Willie Mae Finner of Shreveport, La., Camile Wilson of Florien, La., and Sybil Hedley of Schulenburg; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

 

Photo from Little Hope Cemetery, Beech Grove, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wallace Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 18 March 1927, last residence Wiergate, Newton Co., TX, but his death date is listed incorrectly as 10 Nov 1997.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Barbara Joan Singletary Alford; and brothers Clifton Maurice Alford and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of his sister Willie Mae Alford Fenter in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            Wallace was the son of Oscar Riley Alford and Bertha Ann Sparks.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Wallace LA1, Oscar Riley 1880 LA2, William Riley 1842 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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WALTER EUGENE “GENE” ALFORD

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 3 October 1996

 

KILGORE—Services for Walter Eugene Gene Alford, 70, Kilgore, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Rader Funeral Home chapel, Kilgore.

            Mr. Alford died Oct. 1 in a Kilgore hospital.

            He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Dallas, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in Kilgore for 20 years, was a salesman in the music and video business, and was a Methodist.

            Survivors include his wife, Daniele Lamarre Alford, Kilgore; daughter, Chantal Alford Hughes, Austin; sister, Opal Florence, Bakersfield, Calif.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

            If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Longview, Inc.

 

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WANDA JEAN MURPHREE ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 14 April 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

            Wanda Jean Murphree Alford born June 19, 1930 in Thomas, TX to Anderson “Pappa” and Annie “Ninny” Murphree passed away April 12, 2002....

            She is survived by her husband, Maurice Alford; sons, Kenneth Alford, and Allen Alford; daughter, Cheryl Vassar and husband M.J. “Buddy”; grandchildren, Shilo, Becky and husband John, Dean and wife Robbie, Billy, Jamie, Monica and husband Daryl, Mitch and wife Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Sean, Cory, Logan “Little Man”, Mark, and Courtney.

            .... Funeral service to be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Frwy., Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Earthman Resthaven Chapel.... Interment: Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews: Jimmy, Sonny, Freddie, Larry, Bubby, Heath, Michael, and Allen.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Noland Maurice Alford, in this compilation.

 

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WARREN HOUPERT ALFRED, SR.

Great-Uncle of Andy Leath, AAFA #0045

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 16 Sept 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Services for Warren Houpert Alfred Sr., 82, Tyler, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler....

            Burial will be in Bascom Cemetery.

            Mr. Alfred died Sept. 13 in a Tyler nursing home.

            He was born Aug. 26, 1916, in Tyler and was a lifelong resident. He served in the Army during World War II, retired as a right-of-way supervisor for Texas Dept. of Highways, and was a member of Bascom United Methodist Church.

            Survivors include his wife, Alyne Alfred, Tyler; sons, Warren H. Alfred, Jr., Bartlesville, Okla; and Ronald D. Alfred, Brenham; and 4 grandchildren.

            Pallbearers include Michael Alfred, Corby Alfred, Kurt Alfred, Howard Alfred, Robert Leath and Alton Hobbs.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister-in-law Elizabeth Burton Alfred in this compilation.

            He and his parents’ family were listed in the 1920 census of Tyler, Smith Co., TX. His father, Horace Crawford Alfred was born June 15, 1872 in LA and his mother was Eula Artenia Howard. They were married Jan. 2, 1896 in Smith Co. This family goes back to Warren Alfred born about 1816 in NC and they are kin of Andy Leath, AAFA #0045.

 

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WAYMON PERRY ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 14 May 1984

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

MARSHALL[Harrison Co.]—Services for Waymon P. Alford, 75, formerly of Marshall will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sullivan Funeral Home.

            Burial will be in Algoma Memorial Gardens.

            Mr. Alford died Saturday [May 12] at a Round Rock hospital.

            He was born Sept. 6 1908, in Marshall and owned Alford Grocery before retiring in 1974. Mr. Alford attended Marshall public schools and was a member of the Marshall Masonic Lodge No. 22.

            Survivors include his sons, Waymon P. Alford Jr. of Houston, John Franklin Alford of Jonestown, Texas, and Donald Ray Alford of Longview; brother, J.A. Alford; sister, Mrs. Janie Jones of Moorcroft, Wyo.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1984) dates of Waymon Alford (SS# issued in TX).

            W.P. “Buster” Alford’s gravestone, shared with his wife, says he was born 6 Sept 1908 and died 12 May 1984.

            See the obituaries of Waymon’s wife, Myra Mae Alford, and his brother John A. Alford, Jr. in this compilation.

 

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WAYNE ALFORD

 

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 23 March 2002

 

            Wayne Alford, 65, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 21, 2002.

            Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Rector Funeral Home Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Loran Harper of Comanche Trail Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born in Quanah. He married Barbara Ann Turpen on Jan. 28, 1961, in Quanah. They moved to Amarillo in 1971. He worked as a truck driver for 50 years before retiring in 1999.

            He was a member of Caprock Band Boosters for 10 years. He had been a member of Comanche Trail Church of Christ since 1971. He is survived by many wonderful friends and will be greatly missed.

            Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Maribeth Martin of Amarillo and Vonda Rush of Mason City, Iowa; a son, Tony Alford of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Chris Martin and Matthew Martin, both of Amarillo, and Jason Rush and Brianna Rush, both of Mason City; a brother-in-law, Lee Moore of Amarillo; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Moore of Amarillo and Mary Jett of Meadow Brook, W.Va.; and an aunt, Joyce Hyden of Amarillo.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Barbara Ann Turpen Alford, in this compilation.

 

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WELDON SESSIONS ALFORD

Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

Weldon Alford - Rockdale, TX Sports Hall of Honor

Photo from Rockdale Sports Hall of Honor (see below)

From Rockdale Reporter, 2 August 2007

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 10 July 2008

 

            Funeral services for Weldon Alford, 79, of Rockdale were held Monday, July 7, 2008, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Chelf of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale.

            Mr. Alford died Thursday, July 3, at his home in Rockdale.

            A lifelong Rockdale resident, he was born on July 4, 1928, in Rockdale to Thomas Ewing and Carolina (Rose) Alford.

            He married Jean McQuinn on June 12, 1948, in Rockdale.

            Mr. Alford retired in 1987 from IGC/Texas Utilities where he was safety and security supervisor.

            He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockdale.

            Mr. Alford was a softball and baseball umpire for 60 years, calling games at many levels including the Southwest Conference and the NCAA. He also called basketball games.

            Mr. Alford was a lifetime member of the ASA and the TASO and was a member of the Rockdale Sports Hall of Fame.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Johnnie, Clarence, Frank, Jamie, and his twin, Bill Alford; and three sisters, Luvenia Alford, Mary Tuma and Edith Brown.

            Survivors are his wife Jean Alford of Rockdale; a son, Kenny Alford and wife Melissa of Portland; three daughters, Debbie Kaderka and husband Johnnie of Houston, Donna Smith and husband Owen of Hilltop Lakes, Patti Morgan and husband Randy of Milano; a sister, June Fenn of Livingston; seven grandchildren, Amber Robinson and husband Eric, Courtney McGee and husband Michael, Kelsey Morgan, Whitney Smith, Brandy Morgan, Kayla Alford and Jered Alford; and three great-grandchildren, Jace Robinson, Kyndal Robinson and Alli McGee; also, a number of nieces and nephews.

            Pallbearers were Johnnie Kaderka, Owen Smith, Randy Morgan, Eric Robinson, Michael McGee and Jared Alford.

            Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 240 Green, Rockdale, TX 76567 or to the American Cancer Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Weldon Sessions Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 July 1928, last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his parents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and his siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Wilburne Sessions Alford (twin brother), and Edith Alford Brown in this compilation.

            From his niece Rose Shelton: Weldon and his twin brother Wilburn shared the same middle name, Sessions, which was the last name of the doctor who delivered them.

            From Rockdale Sports Hall of Honor 2007 Inductees [first year]: “Weldon Alford, 1946 Rockdale graduate. A baseball umpire and basketball official whose career spanned 60 years and included the old Southwest Conference in its glory days. It’s estimated Alford umpired tens of thousands of baseball/softball games and many thousand basketball games.”

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Weldon Sessions 1928 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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WELDON “SHORTY” HALFORD

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 26 March 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003

 

SNYDER [Scurry Co.]—Services for Weldon “Shorty” Halford, 67, of Snyder, Texas, will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Snyder Cemetery under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. He died on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder after a sudden illness.

            Mr. Halford was born on October 31, 1935, in Jester, Oklahoma. He married Bennie McFatridge on April 26, 1958 in Snyder. He was the owner of an equipment leasing company and a member of the Rock Island Masonic Lodge #869.

            Survivors include his wife, Bennie Halford, of Snyder; three daughters, Sharon Fritz and her husband, Kerry, of Big Spring, Sam Dennis and her husband, Tracy, of Lubbock; and LaDonna Halford and her husband Larry Pitts of Big Spring; one son, Ronnie Halford and his wife, LaDonna, of Post; sisters, Illa Rae Eagan of Lone Grove, Oklahoma, Edna Gail Pitts and husband, Bill, of Com, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Richard Halford and wife, Devin, of Post, Ricky Halford and wife, Keri, of Washington, Larissa Halford of Post, Shiloh and Brittany Fritz of Big Spring, Jason and Madison Dennis of Lubbock, Dakota Teaff of Big Spring, and Samantha Pitts of Garden City.

            One brother, J.W. Halford, preceded him in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Weldon L. Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.

            He was the son of Wesley “Bud” and Clara Lenora Halford. His mother’s obituary is in Oklahoma Obituaries.

 

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WESLEY SCOTT ALFORD

 

Sheriff’s Association of Texas

Lost Lawman Memorial

Grimes Co., TX‑_____ July 1987

 

Alford,Wesley

 

            On July 19, 1987, jail trusty James Herbert Mann was being allowed to serve a 25-year sentence for aggravated robbery in the county jail. Where Sheriff Bob Foster left to attend a convention. Mann found a spare pistol in the unlocked glove box of the sheriff’s car. He called for Deputy Wesley Alford to come into the kitchen area.

            Mann ordered Alford to lie down on the floor several times. Alford lunged at Mann and was shot once in the head. Mann fled in Alford’s Pickup truck. When Mann attempted to steal a car from a farmer, he was shot in the leg with a shotgun and was captured shortly thereafter. Alford was 22 years old and had been with the department about one year. He was survived by his wife.

 

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WILBURNE SESSIONS “BILL” ALFORD

Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

[A similar article appeared in The Bryan-College Station Eagle, Bryan, TX, on 17 December 2003.]

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 18 December 2003

 

            Funeral services for Wilburne “Bill” Alford, 75, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Rev. Chuck Solomon of Forest Grove Christian Church officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale. He died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 in the Richards Memorial Hospital in Rockdale.

            Mr. Alford, a lifelong resident of Rockdale, was born July 4, 1928 in Rockdale to Thomas Ewing and Carolina (Rose) Alford. He had been employed with I.G.C. in mine operations, retiring in 1972 after 20 years. He and Elois Jane McGoldrick were married Jan. 20, 1952 in Maysfield.

            After retirement he worked at UT football ticket gates. He was a member of Rockdale Christian Church and served as elder and deacon, helped build the Little League baseball complex and served as Little League president for many years.

            Mr. Alford played all sports in high school, enjoyed watching all sports, fishing and hunting. He was a US Navy veteran and boxed while in the Navy, and was a referee for basketball and football, and a baseball umpire.

            Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Clarence, Frank and Jamie Alford; sisters, Luvenia Alford, Mary Tuma and Edith Brown.

            Surviving are: Wife, Elois Alford of Rockdale; son, Reggie Alford and wife Ramona of Rockdale; daughters, Beckie Zelisko and husband Mike of Rockdale and Beth Laywell of Rockdale; twin brother, Weldon Alford and wife Jean of Rockdale; grandchildren, Blaine Zelisko, Ashley Laywell and Morgan Alford.

            Pallbearers were Dwayne Farwell, Charles Lagrone, Kenny Alford, Ricky Alford, Mike Alford and David Alford.

            Honorary pallbearers were Jim Currey, Frank Burrough, Buddy Howell, Wayne Neal, Claude Spence, Rod Spence, Johnny Menges, Graham Young, Junior Whiteley, Wayne Cryer and O.A. Doss.

 

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Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and his siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford (twin brother), and Edith Alford Brown in this compilation.

            From his niece Rose Shelton: Wilburn and his twin brother Weldon shared the same middle name, Sessions, which was the last name of the doctor who delivered them.

            More detailed information on this family was included with the obituary in the Winter 1998 issue.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Wilburne Sessions 1928 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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WILFORD OTIS “BILL” ALFORD

Brother of Joel Max Alford, AAFA #0876

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—Tuesday, 7 December 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            Services for Wilford O. “Bill” Alford, 75, of Belton will be at 1:00p.m. Wednesday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Billy Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alford died Sunday, Dec. 5, in a Temple hospital.

            He was born in Bowden, Ga. to A.J. and Edel Barnes Alford. He lived in Texas most of his life. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1944 when he was a Teague resident. He served in Italy and southern France. He was a staff sergeant in Company A, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge, receiving a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for gallantry. Following discharge, he worked for the Veterans Administration.

            Survivors are five sons, Billy Alford of Sugarloaf, Fla., Ronald Alford of Howe, Royce Alford of Temple. John Alford and Robert Alford, both of Houston; a daughter, Cheryl DePriest of Burlington; three brothers, A.J. Alford and Jesse Alford, both of Temple, and Joel Max Alford of Belton; a sister, Frances Alexander of Mexia; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren....

 

The following appeared on the front page of the Mexia, TX daily newspaper in 1945:

 

SILVER STAR GOES TO TEAGUE SOLDIER

SGT. ALFORD WINS GALLANTRY AWARD

 

            Staff Sergeant Wilford O. Alford, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Alford, Route 1, Teague, has been awarded the Silver Star —third highest military award given by the United States.

            The award to the Freestone county soldier was made for gallantry in action December 11, 1944 in France, when he was assigned the mission of leading a combat patrol of reinforcements to destroy two houses used by the enemy for defense positions and shelter.

            According to the citation accompanying the medal, he guided his men across mined terrain to the objective, under rifle, machine gun, and anti-tank fire the while. As he led the assault in person, Sgt. Alford hurled hand grenades while simultaneously charging the two houses.

            The citation added that his aggressive leadership was responsible for the capture of three enemy soldiers, killing one, wounding four, and securing the important positions.

            He entered service from Mexia January 1, 1944, going overseas in August, 1944. He landed in Italy, later participating in the invasion of South France. In the battle of the Belgian bulge, he was promoted from private to sergeant. Since he was wounded in action in February 2 in France, he has been in the hospital for treatment. He was serving with Company A, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division.

            Before Sgt. Alford entered service he farmed below Teague and worked at Galveston.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his brother Alonza Juhan “Jay” Alford, with photo, and sister Alice Frances Alford Alexander in this compilation.

            Bill was born 12 July 1924 in Carroll Co., GA, to Alonza Juhan and Frances Edel Barnes Alford. Bill was last married to Mary Green Beckhusen 2 May 1963.

            His lineage: Wilford O. 1924 GA1, Alonza Juhan 1893 GA2, Clarance Juhan 1859 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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WILLENE ALFORD HOWARTH

 

ROCKDALE REPORTER

Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 21 September 2006

 

            Willene Howarth, 77, of Rockdale, died Thursday morning, Sept. 7, 2006 at Renaissance Villa in Rockdale. Graveside service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale with Rev. Douglas Springer of Rockdale Full Gospel Church officiating.

            Mrs. Howarth was born Nov. 24, 1928 in Rockdale to Aaron Alford and Willa Mae (Booth) Alford.

            She married Robert Howarth on Oct. 10, 1958 in Arlington.

            She was a restaurant manager.

            She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, John Alford and Lee Hurst Alford.

            Survivors include sister, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale; two nieces, Vickie Caffey of Milano and Diane Ebenholtz of Austin; two nephews, Aaron Roy Alford of Black Jack and Gerry Alford of Cameron; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Aaron Otto Burleson Alford; and her brothers John Thomas Alford and Lee Hurst Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Willene 1928 TX1, Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.

 

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WILLIAM ALFORD

Cousin of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—1930

 

            Rites for William Alford were to be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the Northside Church of Christ with J.P. Crenshaw, minister, and E. W. McMillan, College Church of Christ, minister, officiating.

            The youth, the 12-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Preston B. Alford, 1515 North 21st street, died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 in a local sanitarium where he was moved Sunday after contracting pneumonia last Saturday.

            Song service at the funeral was to be led by A.C. Cox, a close friend of the Alford family for many years.

            The youth was a sixth grade student at College Heights school, where he was esteemed by both teachers and pupils. Boys of the basketball team of which he was a member will be honorary pallbearers. They are James Osborne, Charles Powell, Norman Cumpton, Dallas Strickland, W.D. Rhodes, Eldon Bush, Maurice Fincher and Albert Kinser.

            Pallbearers will be G.W. Kerr, Ernest Taylor, D.Y. Ramey and Elmer Crumley.

            Besides his parents, the boy is survived by two brothers, Orville and Ray; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Medlin of Gatesville, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. M.B. Alford of Brownwood. The grandparents will be here for the funeral.

            The Laughter Undertaking company has charge of funeral plans.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Preston Benjamin Alford and Susie Medlin Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: William 1918 TX1, Preston Benjamin 1894 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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WILLIAM A. “BILL” ALFORD

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 23 March 2001

 

FORT WORTH—William A. “Bill” Alford, 78, retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years service, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in Fort Worth.

            Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Graveside service will follow in Rosehill Cemetery in Cleburne. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Memorials: To the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th St.. N.Y., N.Y. 10032.

            Bill was born Sept. 23, 1922 in Lafayette, Colo., and was a longtime resident of Fort Worth and Arlington. He was a graduate of Paschal High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. After retiring from the U.S. Postal Service, he worked in real estate sales in Arlington for the next 10 years.

            Bill was a sweet and gentle man and a loving father who loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jerry Alford on Sept. 6, 1976; by his brother, Dean C. Alford on Feb.17, 1995; and by his parents, Virgil and Flora Cooper Alford.

            Survivors: Son, Floyd Dean Alford of Fort Worth; daughters, Donna Jane Schneider and husband, James of Fort Worth and Terry Leigh Wilson and husband, Monty of Fort Worth; grandsons, Paul Alford, James Schneider, Chris Schneider, Timothy Schneider and Dean Austin Alford; granddaughters, Amanda Wilson, Lisa McEwen, Marcy Heppner, Tanya Brewer, Micah Schneider and Jacque Schneider; great-grandchildren, Austin Schneider and Nicholas Schneider.

            Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350.

 

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WILLIAM ANDREW “BILLY” ALFORD

 

DAILY TIMES

Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 October 2007

 

CORPUS CHRISTI—William A. “Billy” Alford of Mathis, Texas, departed from us on Oct. 19, 2007. Billy was born Oct. 27, 1965, in Kerrville, Texas, to Gay and Charles Alford. Billy grew up in Hunt, Texas, where he developed his great love of the outdoors. He loved to hunt and was a lifetime member of the Texas Trophy Hunter Association. He loved playing golf with his many friends who will miss him dearly.

            Billy operated Broadway Quality Homes in Corpus Christi. He also was a Past President of the Builder’s Association in Corpus Christi and served on several TAB committees as well as participating on the City’s Development Services Plan Review Board. He built the Showcase Home for the 2003 Parade of Homes and loved building houses.

            Billy was preceded in death by his father, Charles Randolph Alford.

            He is survived by his wife, Toni, and daughters, Catie and Allison of Mathis, Texas; his mother, Gay Merritt of Hunt; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Brad and Nadene Alford of Hunt and Randy and Stephanie Alford of Fredericksburg; his sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Zach Robason of Corpus Christi; his nieces and nephews, Haley and Kyle Alford, Tyler Robason, Torri, Lauren and Jonathan Seaman; and many other family members and friends. Billy was loved and will be missed by all of his family and friends, but especially his two girls.

            A memorial service was on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi at Bay Area Fellowship with Pastor Bil Cornelius officiating.

            Graveside services at Garden of Memories Cemetery will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, with Pastor Ron Moore officiating.

            In lieu of flowers, Billy’s family ask that memorials be made in trust to Catie and Allison Alford at Bank of the Hills in Kerrville.

            The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link.

            Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Andrew Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence “Texas.”

            See the obituary of his brother Charles Bradley Alford in this compilation.

 

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WILLIAM ALLEN ALFORD

Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908

 

BROWNWOOD BULLETIN

Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Thursday, 23 November 1967

 

            Funeral for William Allen Alford, 71, of 2506 Coggin Ave. will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with burial in Trickham Cemetery [Coleman Co.].

            Paul Wallace, minister, will officiate.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday [November 22] at 5 p.m. in a local hospital after a long illness.

            He was born Feb. 22, 1896, in Burnet County, and was a retired civil service employee. He served with the army in World War I.

            He was a member of the Sixth Street Church of Christ and had lived in Brownwood since 1913. He married Lela Howard at Brownwood Dec 5, 1920.

            Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. W.B. Morris of Temple; four brothers, Charlie M., Jess L., both of Brownwood, Preston B. and A.E. both of Abilene; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock and Mrs. R.H. Shores, both of Brownwood, and one grandson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1967) dates of William Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his brothers Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, and Preston Benjamin Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: William Allen 1896 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.

 

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WILLIAM ANDERSON ALFORD

Grandfather of Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078, and Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059

 

MURFREESBORO DIAMOND

Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—14 June 1981

 

NASHVILLE [Howard Co., AR]—William Anderson Alford, 99, of Texarkana [Bowie Co.], Texas, formerly of Nashville, died Sunday, May 31, at a Texarkana, Texas, nursing home.

            Mr. Alford was born December 5, 1881 at Murfreesboro, and was a retired farmer. Mr. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church at Bingen.

            Survivors include: three sons, Preston Alford of Russellville, Alva Alford of Nashville and Arval Alford of Hooks, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Labitha Dossey of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Thera Dossey of Nash, Texas and Mrs. Flora Swinney of Longview, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the Latimer Funeral Chapel.... Burial was at the Liberty Cemetery near New Hope by the Latimer Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 Dec 1880 and died _____ May 1981, last residence Hooks, Bowie Co., TX.

            This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.

            See the obituaries of his daughter Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey, and his daughter-in-law Agnes Leona Bennett Alford in this compilation. We published the obituaries of his sons Alva Joshua Alford and William Preston Alford; and his brother John Robert Alford in the Arkansas Obituaries compilation.

            William was the son of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins. His wife was Sarah Adeline Barentine.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

            His lineage: William Anderson 1881 AR1, Franklin Ewing 1860 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.

 

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WILLIAM DWIGHT HOLFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 25 March 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            William Dwight “Bill” Holford passed away Monday, march 22,1999. He was born June 12, 1919, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Perry Wales and Lola Mae Phelps Holford. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1939 and flew missions in Germany during World War II. He left active duty from the United States Air Force in 1947 as a Major. While stationed in Jackson, Mississippi, he met and married the former Kathleen Assaf on January 17, 1942. She preceded him in death on August 12, 1990.

            Bill Holford opened ACA Recording Studios in Chicago in 1947 and moved the family and business to Houston in 1949. During the nearly 50 years that he was in the sound recording business, he recorded most of the famous names in music, entertainment, and politics. In later years, he operated Bill Holford Sound until ill health caused him to close operations in 1994.

            Bill and the former Jean Stephens McKinley, an old family friend, were married in August, 1991.

            William Dwight Holford is survived by his second wife, Jean Stephens Holford; sons William D. Holford II and wife, Arlene, Alden D. Holford, and Randolph Holford and wife, Lynn; daughter Juliet Breslin and husband, Mike; grandchildren Alexandra and Nicole Holford, David Holford, Jennifer Moen and husband Greg, Heather Holford, Leslie and Travis Breslin; great grandchildren Ross, Chandler, Luke and Blake Moen; sisters Norma Nell Sanders and husband John Dale, Wilma Allen; brother Dean Holford and wife Pat; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Friends may call at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons.... Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, March 26, 1999, at Memorial Drive Christian Church, 11750 Memorial Drive.... Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Kathleen Assaf Holford, and his second wife, Jean Stephens McKinley Holford, in this compilation.

 

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WILLIAM FORT ALFORD

 

WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD

Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 October 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            William Fort Alford, 89, of Waco died peacefully at his residence Sunday, Oct 18, 1998. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.... The family will be at 3518 J.J. Flewellen in Waco.

            Mr. Alford was born Oct. 22, 1908, in Knox City, Texas. He was raised in Oklahoma and attended Devol, Okla schools. He went to work for M.K. & T Railroad at age 16 as a section hand and on the bridge crew. He later served as a scale mechanic until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of Altus, Okla Masonic Lodge No 62 for more than 50 years. Mr. Alford had resided in Waco since 1949 and was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Rebeckie (Dollie) Alford, Vivian Elizabeth McElhaney Lamb and Annie Mae Jones; three brothers, Alan Clifford McElhaney, Givian (Steamboat) McElhaney, and Joe Barney Alford; his mother, Mary Ida Owen Alford; his father, Richard Alford; and a grandson, Daryl Gene Beheler.

            Survivors include his wife, Rose Lucille Bray Alford of Waco; two daughters, Billye Lucille Campbell and her husband Sandy of Valdosta, Ga., and Darlene Beheler of Waco; two sisters, Willie Mae Griffin and her husband James Hulen of Springtown, Texas, and Geneva Lavern Hatcher of Washington; a sister-in-law, Irene McElhaney of Ninneke, Okla.; eight grandchildren, Linda Campbell, Sandra Holt, Carrie Clifton, Sandrod [?] Campbell, Brant Campbell, Michael Beheler, Carol Nystrom, and Jerry Beheler; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

            Memorial may be made to Waco Community Hospice. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Directors.

 

AAFA NOTES: William Ford Alford age 2 is listed in the 1910 census of Knox Co. TX.. His father was Richard Alford age 49 born in Arkansas and his mother was Ida age 27 born in Texas. It appears that Ida was a second wife and that she brought children to the family from her previous marriage. There were three McElhaney children listed as sons and daughters ages 6-8, probably hers from a previous marriage.

 

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WILLIAM FRANKLIN LEE ALFORD

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 October 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            William Franklin Lee Alford, 74, of Orange died Sunday [October 24] at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

            Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Bridge City with burial at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

            A native of Horse Branch, Ky., he lived in Orange 73 years and was retired from Allied Chemical in Orange. He was a World War II Army veteran.

            Survivors include his daughters, Vonda Granger of Mauriceville, Alecia Henry of Baytown, and Suzanne White of Grapevine; son, Stephen “Randy” Alford of Richmond; brother, Clifford Price Alford of Orangefield; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Franklin L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 July 1918, last residence Orange, Orange Co., TX.

            See the obituary of William’s brother Clifford Price Alford in this compilation.

            William was the son of Franklin Price Alford and Dollie Embry, born Aug. 22, 1918. He and his parents appear on the 1920 Census in Ohio Co., KY.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.

            His lineage: William Franklin Lee 1918 KY1, Franklin Price 1896 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.

 

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WILLIAM HARRY ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1978

 

            William H. Alford, 86, of Magnolia [Montgomery Co.], passed away September 4, 1978, in Tomball Hospital. Lifetime resident of Magnolia and member of Baptist Church.

            Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Roman Williams, Magnolia; grandchildren, Wayne Yancey, Conroe; Gaye Yancey, Houston; two great-grandchildren and other relatives.

            Funeral services 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 6, 1978, Klein Funeral Chapel, Tomball, with the Rev. Kenneth Kelly officiating. Interment Mostyn Cemetery, Magnolia, Texas. Klein Funeral Home, Tomball, 351-1511.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Aug 1892 and died _____ Sept 1978, last residence Magnolia, Montgomery Co., TX.

            TX Deaths: William Alford died 4 Sept 1978 in Harris Co., TX.

            William Harry Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com) confirms his birth date and place (Magnolia). He is age 24, a farmer with a wife and 2 children.

            Although AAFA records do not list him, William was the son of John Peachman Alford and Margaret Jane Mostyn.

            On the 1910 census in Montgomery Co., TX, William appears to be listed as Harrison W., age 17, son of John P. Alford, widower.

            See a photo of John Peachman Alford in the AAFA Photo Gallery.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William B. Alford & Sarah Ann Snowden.

            His lineage: William Harry 1892 TX1, John Peachman 1841 AL2, William B. Alford 1808 SC3.

 

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WILLIAM HARRY ALFORD

 

HOUSTON POST

Houston, Harris Co., TX—7 August 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, March 1992

 

            William Harry Alford, 91, of Magnolia [Montgomery Co.], passed away Wednesday, August 6, 1991. Mr. Alford retired at age 74 from Hahn & Clay Machines. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday in Klein Funeral Chapel, Tomball.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William H. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Jan 1900, last residence not listed.

            William was the son of William Harrison Alford and Clora/Clearva L. Levenkuhn. He married (1) Eleanore Campbell and (2) Georgia Lee Johnson.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William B. Alford & Sarah Ann Snowden.

            His lineage: William Harry 1900 TX1, Harrison E. 1845 AL2, William B. 1808 SC3.

 

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WILLIAM HENRY ALFORD

 

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 10 December 2005

 

TRINITY [Trinity Co.], TEXAS—William Henry Alford, 66, of Trinity, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2005 in Lufkin [Angelina Co.], Texas.

            William was born November 11, 1939 in Clarksville, Texas the son of Travis Elmer and Rena Gladys Dryden Alford.

            He was a Navy veteran and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents.

            Survivors include one son, Brian Alford and wife Ronita of Oklahoma City, OK; grandson, Bryce Alford of Oklahoma City, OK; brother, Dr. Anthony L. Alford, Col., USAF (Ret.) and wife Sandy, Col., USAF (Ret.) of Kathleen, GA; nephew, A.J. Alford of Pensacola, FL (currently serving in Kuwait); numerous cousins and other relatives.          Services were held Saturday, December 10, 2005 in the Lindeman Chapel, Clarksville, Texas. Under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Travis Elmer Alford, in this compilation.

 

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WILLIAM JAMES ALFORD

 

DAILY SUN

Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—28 March 2002

                                

            William James Alford of Corsicana passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002 in Rosser.

            Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Harmony Baptist Church in Corsicana with Bishop John Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

            Pallbearers will be Cecil Means, Alonzo Lacy, Robert Gross, Steve Meankins, Eugene White and Lee Cox III. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Grant, Lee Evans, Freddie Lee Watson, Lee Cox, James Hines Sr., and Robert Earl Reynolds.

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 27, 1914 in Navarro County. He was retired from Oil City Iron Works.

            He was preceded in death by his wives, Easter Lillie Steptoe Alford and Juanita Jones Alford; and sister, Geneva Gross.

            Survivors include his sons, Willie Brown and wife Linda, and Sammy J. Jones, all of Corsicana, and the Rev. Larry Jones of Fairfield; daughters, Etta Pearl Williams of Corsicana, Mattie J. Cox and husband Lee of Rosser, Joyce A. Williams and Linda J. Beck, both of Dallas, and Jimmie Clayton of Corsicana; sister, Pearlie B. Williams of Dallas; a host of grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

            Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.

 

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WILLIAM JOSEPH “W.J.” ALFORD

AAFA #0138

 

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Photo from AAFA files

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 24 March 1996

Published in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996

 

            William Joseph (W.J.) Alford, 71, passed away Friday, March 22, 1996. W.J. retired after 37 years with Weingarten grocery. He was a member of Lindale Park Lodge #1347 and North Houston Chapter and Council #472. W.J. was a deacon in Lindale and White Oak Baptist Churches.

            He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jeweleen Bell Alford; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Connie Alford; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Keith Church and Melanie and Charles Leavens; seven grandchildren; brothers, Harold, Wallace and Maurice Alford; sisters, Willie Mae Fenter, Sibyl Headley and Camille Wilson.

            Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, 1996 at 1:00 pm. at White Oaks Baptist Church, 3615 Mangum [Houston, TX].... Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery....

 

Photo from Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Humble, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Nov 1924, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Jeweleen Joy Bell Alford; and his brothers Clifton Maurice Alford and Wallace Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of his sister Willie Mae Alford Fenter in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            W.J. was the son of Oscar Riley Alford and Bertha Ann Sparks. From the time he discovered AAFA at our second meeting in Houston, 1989, he missed only two meetings—and in both cases it was his health that prevented his presence.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: William Joseph 1924 LA1, Oscar Riley 1880 LA2, William Riley 1842 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.

 

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WILLIAM LACE “SKINNY” ALLFORD

 

Source unknown

_____ October 1979

 

            William Lace “Skinny” Allford was born December 9, 1913. He was the son of Wilson Osborne Allford and Virgil Alice Gulley, and the grandson of William Lacey Allford and Martha Jane Lee. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, he was a farmer, and was a member of the Hurlwood Baptist Church.

            He passed away on October 7, 1979 in Irving, Texas. His body was returned to Lubbock, Texas for burial. Funeral arrangments were handled by Rix Funeral Home of Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services were held at the Smyer Baptist Church. Burial was in the City of Lubbock Cemetery.

            He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Virgil Alice Gulley of Shallowater, two daughters: Ann Boone of Wilburton, Oklahoma, and Judy Bell of Wilburton, Oklahoma, three brothers: Cecil Carl Allford, Jack Allford and Pete Allford all of Shallowater, Texas.two sisters: Mrs. T.H. Kimbrough and Mrs. W.D. Terry, both of Levelland, Texas. And he is survived by three grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Allford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Shallowater, Lubbock Co., TX, death date listed as _____ Oct 1979.

            See the obituaries of his brothers Cecil Carl Allford and Tex Allford in this compilation.

            His mother is listed as Virgle Allford in SSDI records (1890–1987).

            William was the son of Wilson Osborn Allford and Virgle Gulley. At some point, Wilson and some of his siblings changed the spelling of their last name to Allford.

            His lineage: William Lace 1913 OK1, Wilson Osborn 1887 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.

 

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WILLIAM LEE ALFORD, SR.

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—24 January 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004

 

            William L. Alford, Sr., 78, of Pasadena, TX died Saturday, 1/22/2000. Preceded in death by his wife, Willie Alford. Mr. Alford retired from St. Joe Container after 35 years of service.

            He is survived by his sons, Edward E. Alford and William L. Alford, Jr. and wife, Penny; sister, Fronia Lee Nugent; half brother Dhue Bert Polk; grandchildren, Prisillia Alford, William Lee Alford III, Marie Lee Alford and Eva. E. Alford.

            The family will receive friends 6–8 pm Monday, 1/24/2000 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:30 am, Tuesday, 1/25/2000 in the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of William’s first wife, Willie E. Rock Alford, in this compilation.

 

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WILLIAM M. ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 October 1991

 

            William M. Alford, 78, of Dallas, a retired Texas Instruments employee, died of a stroke Sunday [September 29] at Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

            Survivors, both of Dallas, include stepdaughter, Velma Daniels; and stepson, Eddie Daniels.

            Wake at 7 p.m. Friday at Golden Gate St. Mary’s Chapel. Service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Gate St. Mary’s Chapel with burial at Lincoln Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Nov 1912, last residence not listed.

 

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WILLIAM MALCOLM ALFORD

AAFA #0198

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 19 November 2000

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

 

            Willie M. Alford, of Austonio, passed away November 18, 2000. He was born February 24, 1920, retired from Hughes Tool Company of Houston after 43 years of employment. He served in the Army Signal Corp from 1942 to 1946, after the Normandy Invasion he was stationed in the Philippines.

            Survived by his wife of 54 years, Addie Lois Alford; son, Bill Alford and family of Nacogdoches; daughters, Denise Alford Waymer and family of New Braunfels and Janene Alford Lewellen and family of Austin; brother, Dorman Alford of Austonio.

            Funeral services will be Monday November 20, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. in the Austonio Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Creek Cemetery. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home 700 East Houston Avenue Crockett, TX 75835.

 

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

            See the obituaries of his wife, Addie Lois Allee Alford; and his brothers Charles M. Alford, Harold Alford (AAFA #0169), and Dorman Alford in this compilation.

            Detailed information on William’s Alford ancestry was included with the “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003.

            He was known as W.M. as well as Bill. Bill and Lois attended AAFA’s 1999 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His ancestors: William Malcolm 1920 TX1, William Owen 1886 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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WILLIAM OLIVER “BILL” ALFORD

Cousin of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

[William died in LA, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to TX.]

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—Sunday, 28 March 1982

 

GAUSE [Milam Co.]—Services for William Oliver Alford, 20, of Folsom, La., formerly of Gause, will be at 2 p.m. today in the Gause Baptist Church....

            Burial will be in Gause Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford died Sunday near Covington, La.

            He was born in Rockdale and was a rancher. He was a member of the Gause Baptist Church and graduated from Hearne High School in 1969. He had lived in Louisiana for six years.

            Survivors are his father, Oliver Frank Alford of Marlin; his mother, Valarie Alford of Gause; six brothers, Don Alford of Marlin, Thomas Alford of Alaska, Jim Alford of Prairie Hill, John Alford of Milano, David Alford of Waco, and Mike Alford of Hempstead; three sisters, Jan Willard of Gause, Judy Braun of Temple, and Sharon Barnett of Hearne; his grandmothers, Mrs. Tom Alford of Rockdale and Pearl Tuma of Decatur.

            Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale in charge.

 

 

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Photos from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Oliver W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born, on 5 Dec 1951 [but see his birth record in TX Births and gravestone below]. His last residence is not listed.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard, his brothers Donald Franklin Alford and Johnny Paul Alford; and his grandparents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford in this compilation.

            TX Births: William Oliver Alford was born 5 Dec 1950 in Milam Co., TX.

            William’s gravestone lists him as William Oliver “Bill” Alford, born 5 December 1950 and died 28 March 1982, “PFC US. Army Vietnam.”

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: William Oliver 1950 TX1, Oliver Franklin 1912 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.

 

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WILLIAM R. “BILL” ALFORD, SR.

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—29 December 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

 

FORT WORTH—William R. “Bill” Alford Sr., a retired captain with the Fort Worth Fire Department, died yesterday at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 67.

            Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Ash Creek Cemetery near Azle. Shannon North Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

            Mr. Alford was born in Lindsay, Okla., and moved to Glendale, Ariz., in 1924. He lived in Fort Worth 44 years.

            He joined the Fort Worth Fire Department in 1949 and retired as a captain after 31 years. He was at Fire Station 22 when he retired.

            Survivors: Wife for 44 years, Ruby Alford of Fort Worth; three sons, Ray Alford and Robert Alford, both of Fort Worth, and Jack Alford of Corvallis, Ore.; one daughter, Lynda Walker of Fort Worth; one brother, Charles K. Allford [sic] of Marina, Calif.; three sisters, Lorene Krall of Maple Valley, Wash., Helen Boltinghouse of Sacramento, Calif., and Ruby Fowler of Riverside, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.

 

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WILLIAM SION“BUD” ALFORD

 

LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 April 1985

 

            Services for William F. [sic] “Bud” Alford, 94, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. today ,at the Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Gibson, pastor, and the Rev. Fred McPherson, retired minister, officiating.

            Burial will be in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home.

            He died at 6:55 p.m. Monday at Lubbock Christian Convalescent Center after a brief illness.

            He was a native of Dublin [Erath Co.] and moved to Lubbock in 1941 from Dalhart [Dallam Co.]. He was a member of the carpenter’s union local 1884. He married Gertrude Garrison on Dec. 15, 1920, in Clayton, N.M. He was a Methodist.

            Survivors include his wife; two sons, Carl Lee of Hereford and John Henry of Dallas; three sisters [sic: daughters], Marie Thompson and Juanita Boggs, both of Lubbock, and Thelma Tapp of Plainview; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

            Grandsons will be pallbearers.

            The family suggests memorials to Lubbock Christian Convalescent Center.

            The family will receive guests at 4302 49th St.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 July 1890 and died _____ April 1985, last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.

            TX Deaths: William Alford died 1 April 1985 in Lubbock Co., TX.

            William Sion Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com) shows that he was born 11 July 1890 in Dublin, TX. He is a single farmer, age 26, living in Huckabay, Erath Co., TX, and supports his mother.

 

1930 Census

Dalhart District 4, Dallam Co., TX

Dwelling #173

 

William S. Alford head         39            TX NC MS     carpenter   age 30 at first marriage

Gertrude                wife          28            TX TX TX                        age 18 at first marriage

Marie C.                dau             5            TX TX TX

Thelma L.              dau     1-2/12            TX TX TX

 

            TX Births: Juanita Ann Alford, born 10 Nov 1933 in Dallam Co. to W.L. Alford and Gertrude Garrison; Thelma Louise Alford, born 11 Jan 1929 in Dallam Co. to William Sion Alford and Gertrude Garrison; John Henry Alford, born 5 Sept 1935 in Scurry Co. to William Sion Alford and Gertrude Garrison.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Warren Alford, 1770–1844.

            His lineage: William Sion 1890 TX1, Henry Giles 1835 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4.

 

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WILLIAM TABOR ALFORD

 

DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE

Denton, Denton Co., TX—Friday, 8 February 2008

 

            William Tabor Alford, 87, of Windom, Texas, formerly of Dallas and Denton, passed away on February 7, 2008. Visitation will be held from 12:30–1:30PM at the First Baptist Church of Windom followed by a 2:00PM graveside service at the Windom Cemetery Saturday, February 9, 2007. Arrangements are through the Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home of Honey Grove, Texas.

            Alford was born August 17, 1920, the first-born child of Tom and Ora Tabor Alford. He grew up in the rural Panhandle of Texas. The Depression times were tough and the young man had to help support his siblings and his mother. He took any odd job he could, some more dignified than others, and always understood what it meant to work hard. He recalled that his first job, at age 6, was hauling well water to customers who lived in tents and shacks in the oil boomtown of Borger. Despite those tough times, he still managed to graduate from high school and Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, where as a math tutor, he met his wife, Thelma Jo Shaw.

            He joined the army before World War II and trained for the mortuary service, with the thought that funeral director would be a good civilian occupation. When the War broke out he, like so many of his generation, volunteered for combat. He entered pilot training in the Army Air Corps [now the U.S. Air Force]. As he was fond of putting it, “life in an airplane above Europe might have been a death wish, but at least if I made it home every night I’d get a shower, a hot meal, and a warm bed.” Alford served his country as Captain of B-24 Liberator bombers in the Eighth Air Force. He quickly discovered a love of flying and distinguished himself in aerial combat. He volunteered for a unit called “the Carpetbaggers,” an elite secret unit of the OSS, forerunner of the CIA. He flew low-level, covert midnight missions in a stripped down, jet-black, unarmed B-24 to aid the Resistance movements in Nazi occupied nations. He dropped arms, munitions, supplies, and secret agents. Somehow, despite the extreme dangers and high casualty rates facing the flight crews over Europe, he managed to complete three tours. Because the Carpetbagger missions were not declassified for 50 years, his family knew nothing about his military service until recent years.

            After completing his service in the Air Force, Alford began his lifetime careers as airline pilot and rancher. He retired in 1980 as one of the most senior captains for Braniff Airlines. As Chairman of the International Airline Pilots Association Safety Committee he was instrumental in the safety design of then-new D/FW International Airport. Alford’s reputation among his fellow airline pilots was beyond reproach. He took the responsibility of captaining his Boeing 727s with no small sense of duty, utmost respect for machine, and safety of crew and passengers. Alford approached his true love, ranching and the raising of horses. He was an avid reader of historical novels and current events.

            After retirement, Alford made his home on a cattle ranch in Windom, Texas. The ranch, affectionately known as “Piddlin’ Hill,” became the epicenter of family holidays and a place where he and his wife always found time to teach their grandchildren the value of hard work and traditional values. His grandchildren always loved fishing, mending fences, fixing farm equipment, and learning to drive on his tractor during their extended summers on the ranch. Known for his booming voice that weakened only in his final years, he always extended kindness with the discipline he taught to his grandchildren.

            Alford is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Thelma Jo. He was preceded in death by his sister Ann Lois Shanks, brother Gene Alford, sister Orene Alford Vanderpool, and brother-in-law Kelton Shaw.

            He is survived by four children, Karen Ann Reynolds of Addison; Darlene Alford Whitten and her husband, Michael, of Denton; Lynda Culbertson and her husband Terrell of Anna; and Tom Alford of Denton. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Sally Shaw of Lockney, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and an untold number of friends, pilots, neighbors and servicemen with whom he associated and from whom he garnered great respect.

            In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the Windom Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.

 

In another article:

 

Class Notes

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Hale Co., TX—Spring 2008

 

            Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of WILLIAM TABOR ALFORD, AA’40, of Windom, who died Feb. 7, 2008, at age 87. He was a math tutor at Wayland where he met his wife, Thelma Jo Shaw, sister of late longtime Wayland trustee, Kelton Shaw of Lockney. They were married 57 years before her death. He was a distinguished aerial combat pilot, flew many secret missions behind enemy lines in World War II and later was a pilot for Braniff Airlines. As chairman of the International Airline Pilots Association Safety Committee, he was instrumental in the safety design of the DFW International Airport. He later was a cattle rancher in Windom.

            Among survivors is a sister-in-law, former Wayland trustee Sally Shaw of Lockney. Also surviving are four children and 15 grandchildren. (Sally Shaw: 201 W. 6th, Lockney, TX 79241)

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Thelma Jo Shaw Alford, and his brother Daniel E. “Gene” Alford in this compilation.

 

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WILLIE CLEVE ALFORD

 

LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL

Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Tuesday, 28 April 2009

 

            Services for Mr. Willie Cleve Alford will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. H.Q. Dickerson, officiating. Interment will follow in Jordan Valley Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home.

            Survivors include his wife, Ricci Alford; daughter, Kathleen Walden; brother, Lt. Col. Robert Alford; and sister, Lorraine Yerger. Visitation will be from 12-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Cleve Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 18 July 1932 and died 24 Apr 2009, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.

 

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WILLIE DEE RAINS ALFRED

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 26 April 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996

 

GILMER [Upshur Co.]—Graveside services for Willie Dee Alfred, 89, Houston, formerly of Gilmer, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Park….

            Arrangements are under direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer.

            Mrs. Alfred died Sunday in Houston after a lengthy illness.

            She was born Sept. 6, 1903, in Iverness, Miss., and resided most of her life in the Gilmer area before moving to Houston. She was a housewife and member of Calvary Baptist Church of Gilmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Alfred, and two sons, Dewitt Alfred and Richard Alfred.

            Survivors include one son, Hamp Alfred, Houston; one brother, Robert Rains, Stephens, Ark.; two sisters, Susie Alexander, Portland, and Beatrice Nea; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Willie’s husband, Bishop Marvin Alfred, in this compilation.

 

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WILLIE E. ROCK ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—29 March 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Willie E. Alford, 66, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. She is survived by her husband, William Alford, Sr.; sons, Edward Alford and William Alford, Jr.; sisters, Edna Avitts and Ethel Sheffield; brothers, William Rock and Joseph Rock, and by her four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

            Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM Tuesday at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Alford will be at 9:30 AM Wednesday, November 1, 1995 from the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, Katy Freeway at Eldridge…. Interment services to follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, William Lee Alford, Sr., in this compilation.

 

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WILLIE FAYE HARLIN ALFORD

 

Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery <www.findagrave.com>

Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX‑_____ October 2004

 

Willie Faye Alford

Born in Whitney, Texas on Aug. 23, 1925

Departed on Oct. 22, 2004 and resided in Keene, TX.

 

Visitation: Sunday Oct. 24, 2004

Service: Monday Oct. 25, 2004

Cemetery: Hillcrest Garden of Memory

 

            Willie Faye was born on August 23, 1925 in Whitney, Texas to William Preston and Stella Lee Ard Harlin.

            She was the third child, having three sisters, Wilma Lee, Dorothy Ruth, and Imogene.

            Raised in the Hill County area after she was born, her parents later moved to the Littlefield area. A graduate of Littlefield High School, she furthered her education graduating from Draughans Business College in Dallas.

            A telegraph operator for Western Union Telegraph, she retired after approximately 35 years service with the company. Not one to be idle, she then pursued a career in real estate after receiving her real estate license in Fort Worth at the Real Estate Institute of Dallas.

            On July 7, 1945 she married John Alford in Gainsville. She and John had been married for 58 years when he passed away on March 28, 2003.

            One of her dreams came true in 1968 when she was able to attend the World Series in St. Louis, Missouri for the telegraph company. During the game, she sent telegraph information throughout the country. While there, she also was honored to meet Vice President Hubert Humphrey.

            Another dream of hers was to visit New York City. Accompanied by her daughter and best friend, Vestal Sanders, she was also able to achieve that dream. They met her sister and family (The McCormicks) on the trip and took a sight-seeing excursion in and around New York City. While in New York, she was on the Good Morning America Show and met her heroes, George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer. It was a very exciting time for her.

            On a later cruise, she enjoyed a trip to Nova Scotia and Halifax and into Canada.

            Her hobby was mainly selling real estate. She could sell the shirt off your back! Real estate and traveling were her passions. She also wrote a song and had it published, In A Country So Beautiful.

            She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Joshua; Woodmen of The World; Texas Real Estate Commission; Littlefield Chamber of Commerce; and the Rotary Ann’s.

            Survivors include two children, Bob Alford and wife, Marty, of Alvarado and Brenda Schupbach and husband, Allen, of Quitman; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; and she was very fond of her many nieces, nephews, and their families.

            Memorials may be made to the Child Advocacy Center for Johnson County, 103 Poindexter, Cleburne, TX 76033. Marshall and Marshall.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, John P. Alford, including a photo of John and Willie, in this compilation.

 

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WILLIE LAWRENCE ALFORD

 

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Photo from Janice Stogsdill Smith, AAFA #0152

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 6 May 2000

 

            Willie L. Alford, 83, of Kountze died May 5 at Kountze Nursing Home.

            Funeral services will be held on Sunday at the Willie L. Alford Auditorium at Kountze Junior High School with burial at Old Hardin Cemetery.

            A native of Palestine, he lived in Kountze many years and was a Kountze Independent School District teacher and a retired principal. He was also a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran.

            Survivors include his wife, Opal Alford of Kountze; son, Andy Alford of Kountze; stepdaughters, Linda Bumstead and JoAnn Whisenhant, both of Kountze; stepson, William E. Gates of Mr. Grove, Missouri; brother, Elward Alford of Palestine; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Sept 1916, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX.

            See the obituary of his brother Elward Baldy Alford in this compilation.

            Janice Stogsdill Smith, AAFA #0152 and Willies’ first cousin once removed, provided his middle name and lineage.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Willie Lawrence 1916 TX1, Lawrence Allen 1879 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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WILLIE SUE BARNES ALFORD

 

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 9 June 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

 

DALLAS [Dallas Co., TX]—Willie Sue Alford, 73, a retired beautician and Mississippi native, died of a heart attack Sunday at Baylor Hospital.

            Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Forest with burial in Homewood Methodist Church Cemetery in Scott County [MS].

            Mrs. Alford was a Homewood native and had lived in Dallas 37 years.

            Survivors include: son, Ronald J. Alford of Dallas; daughter, Bobbye Nell Koncak of Heath, Texas; brothers, Pat Barnes and Ray Barnes, both of Forest, and Bill Barnes, Tommy Barnes and Hugh Nile Barnes, all of Lorena; sister, Rebekah Jones of Forest; and three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 July 1919 and d. _____ June 1993, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

 

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WILLIE V. HOLSTER ALFRED

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 1 February 2009

 

            Willie V. Alfred, 90, went to be with our Lord January 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, James Robert Alfred. Willie is survived by children, Ernestine Forbus, Patsy Byrd, James Alfred, Richard Alfred, Ronnie Alfred, Jimmy Satterwhite; and numerous other loving relatives.

            Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2009 in the Magnolia Room of Earthman Resthaven. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven with interment to follow at Brookside Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Robert Alfred, in this compilation.

            She was born 23 Nov 1918, Houston Co., TX, daughter of Louis and Lizzie Holster.

            From TX Births: The last child named in her obituary is not listed. The first child is listed as Ernestine/Earnestine Morgan, daughter of Willie and Earnest Morgan. Ernestine was born 2 Feb 1939 before Willie’s marriage to James Robert Alfred. She was the mother (and James Robert was the father) of Patsy Ann (13 Apr 1943), James Michael (26 Oct 1944), Richard Lee (18 Jan 1946) and Ronnie Dee (31 Oct 1947), all born in Harris Co., TX. Willie’s maiden name is listed as Holster in some of her children’s birth records.

            Her parents were Louis Holster (b. 1900) and Lizzie/L.E. ______. Louis later married Alma Martha Randall in 1925

 

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WILSON RAY ALFORD

Brother of Robert Burns Alford, AAFA #0207

 

STAR-TELEGRAM

Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 31 December 1992

 

ARLINGTON—Wilson Ray Alford of Arlington, a retired baker for Mrs Baird’s bakery, died Friday at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 76.

            Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.

            Mr. Alford was born in Mineral Wells.

            He had lived in Arlington since 1942. He was a baker at Mrs Baird’s for 33 years and retired in 1979.

            Mr. Alford was an Army veteran of World War II.He was a member of Tate Springs Baptist Church.

            Survivors: Wife, Mildred Alford of Arlington; son, James R. Alford of Arlington; three daughters, Carol Stockton of Fort Worth, June Bickley of Houston and Helen Shimo of Savannah, Tenn.; brother, Robert B. Alford Jr. of Weatherford; two sisters, Mary Brewton of Mineral Wells and Minnie Harris of Poway, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

 

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Photo from http://teafor2.com/RoseHillA.htm

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wilson R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 Dec 1916.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Mildred Preissinger Alford; and his siblings Mary Blanche Alford Brewton and Robert Burns Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.

            His lineage: Wilson Ray 1916 TX1, James Burns 1890 TN2, Charles A. 1868 TN3, James Madden 1832 TN4, Isaac W. 1805 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.

 

 

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WOODROW ALFORD

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 1988

 

            Rev. Woodrow Alford passed away Wednesday, October 26, 1988 in a local hospital. Survivors are: Wife Annie Alford; nine children.

            Wake service Friday night 7–9 p.m. Calvery [sic] Hill Baptist Church. Funeral service Saturday 1:30 p.m. Calvery Hill Baptist Church. Interment Houston National Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Woodrow Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Dec 1925, last residence West Columbia, Brazoria Co., TX.

            Woodrow Alford’s memorial at FindAGrave.com says he was the husband of Annie Diggles Alford, also buried in Houston National Cemetery, and that he served in the U.S. Navy.

 

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ZEB DICKEY ALFORD

AAFA #0295

 

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Photo from Together We Served

 

Zeb Alford

Photo from the Houston Chronicle and

 Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors, Houston, TX

 

[A nearly identical article was published in the Houston Chronicle from August 9 to August 16, but the online version cut off the last 6 paragraphs.]

 

GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS

Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Monday, 17 August 2009

 

            Zeb Dickey Alford, retired U.S. Navy Captain, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday the 4th of August 2009, the eve of his 25th wedding anniversary. Zeb suffered a heart attack the previous evening while playing tennis at his home causing him to fall back hard on his head.

            Zeb was born in McComb, Mississippi, on the 18th of March 1925, to James and Doris Alford. His two younger brothers James Burton, Jr., and Van Henry both pre deceased him. He leaves his second wife and soul mate Joan Chasan Alford of Houston and Syosset, New York, whom he married in 1984. He also leaves four daughters by his first wife Margaret Lewis of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Birmingham, Alabama: Patti, Peggy, Jane and Katie; and two grandchildren Samantha and Lane. Other immediate survivors include Joan’s mother Rosalind; brother Bruce and wife Gail; sister Diana; and their children.

            The U.S. Navy was Zeb’s great passion in life from grade school days. He made many contributions to the Navy during his thirty-year career and post retirement activities. His many speeches on military strategy and geopolitics to Navy, civic, Rotary, Memorial and other groups ranged from the “History of the U.S. Navy’s Birthday” through “Submarines: from Containment to Preemption.” He often quoted Admiral Nimitz’s words in 1945 that, “The submarine will become the capital ship of the Navy.” He served on six capital ships of the U.S. Navy.

            The day after graduating from McComb High School in January 1943, Zeb joined the Navy. He attended LSU for one semester, and then he started his Navy career as a seaman apprentice in the V-12 program at Tulane University on the 1st of July 1943. He entered the Naval Academy in 1944.

            Zeb graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1947 and served two years aboard USS CHARLES R. WARE, an Atlantic Fleet destroyer.

            The rest of Zeb’s twenty-six years as an officer in the Navy was spent building and operating submarines during the “Cold War,” a war the US won Zeb liked to point out, without a shot being fired. Zeb served on three diesel subs, and then three nuclear subs. Zeb was captain of two nuclear subs.

            Upon graduation from Submarine School in 1949, he served aboard the diesel submarines: USS CUTLASS, USS CHARR and USS CAVALLA. Zeb’s activities aboard CAVALLA involved interactions with carrier groups and large sonar arrays. In 1957 Zeb attended the Navy Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he received his MS in Operations Analysis. Next he received the prestigious honor of being selected for the Nuclear Power Program under Admiral Rickover in 1958. He was assigned as Executive Officer [XO] of the nuclear submarine USS TULLIBEE.

            Zeb’s work aboard TULLIBEE with his very good friend and sonar officer David Hinkle, has affected the sonar systems of submarines to this day, including the USS TEXAS commissioned in Galveston a few years ago.

            After serving on Admiral Rickover’s staff Zeb was assigned in 1962 as the Commanding Officer of the nuclear submarine USS SHARK. The SHARK set a speed record for a North Atlantic crossing during the 1963 Cuban Missile Crisis that still stands.

            After commanding SHARK for two years Zeb was ordered to the submarine section of the staff of the CNO (Chief of Naval Operations.) His major duties included the loss of USS THRESHER investigation for CNO/Secretary of the Navy and the resulting reports to Congress, which led to the Sub-Safe Program.

            In 1965 Zeb was assigned as Commanding Officer of the Polaris nuclear submarine USS SAM HOUSTON. In 1968 Zeb was ordered to the staff of Secretary of the Navy where he served in the Office of Program Appraisal before becoming Executive Assistant to the Undersecretary of the Navy (now Sen. John Warner) in 1969. After attending the National War College in 1970-1971 he was assigned as Commanding Officer, Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba in 1971. Zeb retired from the navy in September 1973 with the rank of Captain, USN.

            Zeb’s medals, awarded by the Navy include: Meritorious Service Medal (2), Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, W.W.II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal (with Bronze E), and Cold War Recognition Certificate.

            Zeb’s second career started in energy in 1973 with New England Electric System (NEES.) He was soon appointed Manager of Fuel Supply and then President of NEES’s new oil and gas subsidiary when he had the oil embargo crisis of 1973 to contend with. Besides joint ventures with various exploration companies, NEES also built a coal-fired coal ship, the only such ship known to be in the US.

            In 1985 Zeb started a new company, Dolphin Energy, Inc. in Houston, Texas, that marketed natural gas to major utilities on both coasts. His wife Joan, a stock broker and financial advisor, helped him as Treasurer and CFO of Dolphin Energy, Inc.

            Zeb had a labor of love in the restoration of the World War II submarine USS CAVALLA, now in Galveston in Seawolf Park on Pelican Island. He had served on this submarine for two years during the Cold War era and rose to the position of XO. This submarine had the marked distinction of having sunk one of the Japanese fleet aircraft carriers, the Shokaku, that had attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor. In its post W.W.II era, the CAVALLA became a “submarine killer.”

            In 1998 Zeb was asked to head a “SAVE THE CAVALLA” steering committee and then, in mid-1999, became chairman of the CAVALLA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION [CHF] a restoration committee dedicated to bringing the submarine back to life. Zeb raised large sums of private money from many generous Houston donors and received a great deal of hard work and devotion from organizations such as the Submarine Veterans of W.W.II, the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., post-W.W.II submariners and many others. Zeb served as Chairman of the CHF’s Board from 1999 through 2004, and as Chairman Emeritus and Board Member since then. He loved giving guided tours of the boat he had served on and was happy to have found an excellent curator, John McMichael. The CHF is restoring a W.W.II era destroyer escort, USS STEWART, also located at Seawolf Park.

            Captain Zeb’s legacy and vision of a memorial to all the submariners, sailors and servicemen lost during their service to our country is a major mission of the CAVALLA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.

            Zeb also served on the Commissioning Committee for the “latest, greatest” nuclear submarine USS TEXAS (SSN 775.) This ship was commissioned in Galveston on September 9, 2006.

            On the very day Zeb started his journey on eternal patrol, he had just returned from the Change of Command ceremony for the USS TEXAS held the 31st of July 2009, in Groton, Connecticut, and Newport, Rhode Island. At the Change of Command ceremony he had hoped to visit with his old friend and classmate Dave Hinkle (founder of Sonalysts), with whom he had served on USS CAVALLA, but he arrived too late. Zeb was asked to give the eulogy at his funeral and gave a very moving tribute to his friend.

            Zeb was an active member of several Navy organizations such as the Naval Submarine League, the Navy League of the U.S., the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Naval Order of the U.S., The National War College Alumni Association, the Republican Party and Senior Olympics (tennis.) He also organized a regular meeting group of tennis players who played two courts of tennis at Ethan’s Glen (where he lived) every Monday evening for over twenty years. Everyone in these organizations and others will miss Zeb’s happy smile, good nature, optimistic outlook, and most of all, endless sea stories!

            Zeb was also active in the Republican Party and on the board of his town home community. He served as Presidential elector in the 1996 Presidential election and as an election judge in the 2008 Presidential election as well as a delegate to all state and other conventions since 1966. He was an honorary member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.

            Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until eight o’clock in the evening on Thursday the 20th of August 2009, at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons at 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

            A memorial service will be conducted at ten o’clock in the morning on Friday the 21st of August 2009, in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church at 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston, where Rev. Biff Johnson is to officiate.

            In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family requests with gratitude, that memorial contributions in Zeb’s name be directed to the Cavalla Historical Foundation, 2504 Church Street, Galveston, TX, 77550 and to the March of Dimes, 3000 Weslayan, Suite 100, Houston, TX, 77027.

            “Be strong and courageous. Be not afraid; neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” [Joshua 1:9]

            Arrangements are under the direction of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors, 1010 Bering Drive, Houston, TX 77057 (713) 789-3005

 

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            Zeb was born in McComb, Mississippi, in 1925. After graduating from McComb High School in January 1943, he joined the Navy the next day and attended LSU for one semester. He started his Navy career as a seaman apprentice in the V-12 program at Tulane University on July1, 1943, and entered the Naval Academy in 1944.

            After graduation in l947, he served as an Ensign aboard USS Charles R. Ware, an Atlantic Fleet destroyer. After graduation from Submarine School in 1949, he served aboard three diesel submarines and three nuclear submarines.

            Zeb joined the nuclear Navy in 1958 when selected by Admiral Rickover, the father of the nuclear Navy. After nuclear school, his first nuclear assignment, as Executive Officer, was building and commissioning a new nuclear prototype in Connecticut. He was Executive Officer and commissioned the first nuclear submarine designed to find and kill other nuclear submarines, USS Tullibee. Every new class of nuclear attack submarines built since then has included updated versions of the active and passive sonar systems and the sound quieting methods of Tullibee. He attended Charm School (Admiral Rickover’s staff) for six months; then, as a Lieutenant Commander, here reported in 1962 as Commanding Officer of the nuclear attack submarine USS Shark. Shark was the first class of single screw, whale-shaped, high-speed, nuclear submarines. She was the fastest submarine ever built at that time.

            As a Navy Commander in 1965, he became the Commanding Officer of the Polaris nuclear submarine USS Sam Houston. He became Executive Assistant to the Undersecretary of the Navy (now Senator John Warner [R-Va.]).

            Zeb attended the National War College in 1970-71 and reported as Commanding Officer, Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba, in 1971.

            Zeb retired from the Navy in September 1973. Zeb’s second career has been in energy. Since entering this field he has become President of three different energy companies. In 1984 Zeb married Joan Chasan of Houston, Texas, and Long Island, New York. He has four grown daughters from a previous marriage.

            In 1985 he started a new company, Dolphin Energy, Inc., and began to market natural gas to major utilities on both coasts.

            Zeb was active in tennis, the Navy League, the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Naval Order, and the Republican Party. He was elected a delegate to the state party conventions in 1996, 2000, and 2004. He was elected a member of the Texas Electoral College that met in Austin, Texas, in December1996.

            In 1999 Zeb became Chairman of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, which raised money to restore the WWII submarine USS Cavalla (SSK 244) and the DE-238 USS Stewart, both located at Seawolf Park, Galveston Bay, Texas. Today they both have been restored and are open to the public for visits.

            Tuesday evening, Aug 4, Capt. Zeb passed away after he suffered a heart attack Sunday evening and hitting his head on the tennis court.

            Zeb had just returned from attending the Change of Command of the USS TEXAS and delivering the eulogy at Dave Hinkle’s (Sonalysts founder) funeral. Zeb and Dave had served together on Cavalla SSK. Zeb also served as aid to Warner and Lehman. He remained an active and cheerful individual, frequently speaking about Submarines, keeping up to date on Submarine technology and when he spoke, he always pointed out that the true Capital Ship of the U.S. Navy was the submarine, not some target.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published “Getting to Know Zeb Dickey Alford“ in the Spring 2000 issue of AAFA ACTION. It includes a biography that was written in 1996, a newspaper article from the Houston Chronicle, 21 July 1999, and several photos.

            We published the obituaries of his mother, Doris Dickey Alford, in the Mississippi Obituaries compilation; and his brother Van Henry Alford in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

            His lineage: Zeb Dickey 1925 MS1, James Burton 1895 MS2, James Barney 1878 MS3, Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS4, Seaborn John 1807 LA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.

 

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ZELDA ALFORD ROGERS RIDGWAY

Half-Sister of Kathleen Janelle Alford Hering, AAFA #0882

 

MORNING TELEGRAPH

Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 15 January 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999

 

            Graveside services for Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway, 90, Tyler, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville... under direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville.

            Mrs. Ridgway died Jan. 13 in Houston

            She was born Dec. 4, 1908, in Center to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alford. She was a former resident of Gainesville and had recently moved to Tyler.

            She was preceded in death by husbands, Yandel Rogers in 1958 and Louis L. Ridgway in 1976.

            Survivors include sons, Yandell Rogers, Jr., Houston, Steve Rogers, Dallas; Bill Rogers, Lafayette, La; stepson, Louie Ridgway, Dallas; stepdaughter, Tess Ridgway, Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Wynonia Lines, Tyler and Inez Harper, Center; and 6 grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zelda A. Ridgway (SS# issued in TX), last residence Tyler, Smith Co., TX.

            Zelda Marie Alford was the daughter of Benjamin Meador Alford and his first wife, Addie Bell Cannon.

            See the obituary of Zelda’s stepmother, Clara Baker Reed Alford, in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Zelda Marie 1908 TX1, Benjamin Meador 1877 TX2, Allen Josiah 1844 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.

 

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ZELL DEAN ALFRED

 

BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE

Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 October 2003

 

ORANGE [Orange Co.]—Zell Dean Alfred, 91, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange. Services were held today at Dorman Funeral Chapel. Interment was Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport, Louisiana.

            Born to Jesse Allen and Emma Virginia Clary Dean in Taylor, Arkansas, she was an Orange resident since 1978. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Orange, Woman’s Propeller Club, The Woman’s Club of Orange, and the Shriners Widows Organization.

            Her sister, Mary Margaret Lewis of Shreveport, survives her.

            She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James C. Alfred.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zell D. Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 1 Dec 1911, last residence Orange, Orange Co., TX.

 

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ZENOBIA JANE “NOBIE” FIELDS ALFORD

Aunt of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230

 

MORNING NEWS

Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 30 December 2003

 

 

            Alford, Zenobia “Nobie” was born on April 21, 1937 at Idabel, Oklahoma to Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Fields who preceded her in death. Nobie went to be with her Lord on December 28, 2003.

            She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Don Alford. She is also survived by brothers Dale Fields and wife, Louise of Talihina, OK; Glen Fields and wife, Barbara of Idabel, OK; James Fields and wife, Janie of Farmers Branch, TX; two sisters, twin, Neva Cockerham and husband Thomas of Milerton, OK and Sharon McKeever and husband, Shorty of Valliant, OK; also survived by sisters-in-law, Jessie Pearl Corwin of Pensacola, FL and Minnie Lee Coats of Terrell, TX and aunt, Velma Monday, of Idabel, OK and 10 nieces and nephews.

            She was employed with Commercial Credit for 40 years. She was a member of the Caleb Sunday school class.... Funeral Services will be held at Marsh Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2003. Family visitation will be at Restland Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 30, 2003.

 

Zenobia and her husband, Don Alford

Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zenobia J. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Dallas, TX.

            See the obituary of her husband, Donald Levi Alford, in this compilation.

            Zenobia’s memorial at FindAGrave.com says: “Zenobia (Nobie) was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in May 2001. She lived for 2 years and 7 months before succumbing to the illness.”

           

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ZOE ANNE ALFORD

Sister of Joe Benge Alford, AAFA #0136

Aunt of Frances Ann Alford Spicer, AAFA #1072

 

TIMES RECORD NEWS

Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Wednesday, October 10, 2007

 

SEYMOUR [Baylor Co., TX]—Zoe Anne Alford, 95, of Wichita Falls died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in Wichita Falls.

            Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Old Seymour Cemetery. Burial is under the direction of Archer Funeral Home.

            Ms. Alford was a missionary in India.

            Survivors include several cousins; a sister-in-law and a niece.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zoe Anne Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 29 Sept 1912, last residence Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX.

            Zoe’s father, Van Dorn Alford, married Myra Anne Benge on 19 July 1908.

            An oral history interview with Zoe Anne Alford was conducted in May 1981, transcribed in May 1993, and is archived at the Billy Graham Center in Wheaton, IL. Among the documents included in the Zoe Anne Alford Collection is a biography:

 

            Zoe Anne Alford was born near Red Springs, Texas, to Van Dorn and Myra Benge Alford on September 29, 1912. Alford’s father died when she was six. Following her mother’s death six years later, she went to live with her maternal grandparents. Alford received her elementary education at the Cottonwood Rural School. She was sent to Seymour, Texas, for her high school education, graduating with honors. While in high school, Alford felt a call to go to India as a missionary through the influence of a Presbyterian missionary, Lena Boyd. Following her high school graduation in 1930, Alford attended the University of Texas for one year, after which she taught in rural elementary schools. She continued her university education in summer school between school years. While a student at the university, she was also involved in the Student Volunteer Movement, the YWCA and Moody Fellowship.

            Alford moved to Chicago in 1937 to attend Moody Bible Institute. She completed the Christian education program in 1940 and took courses in Bible and missions the following year. While at Moody, Alford had many contacts with missionaries from India and subsequently applied to the Scandanavian Alliance Mission, later renamed The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM). In 1941, Alford was accepted by the Scandanavian Alliance Mission although her departure for India was delayed until the conclusion of World War II in 1945.

            In 1941, after working a short time in Texas, Alford worked in Farmington, New Mexico, as a missionary among the Navajo Indians in the Methodist Mission School. In 1944, using accumulated credits from the University of Texas and Moody, Alford entered Wheaton College. She completed the required course work as well as acquiring additional graduate credits, graduating from Wheaton in 1945.

            Alford departed for India in late-1945 and spent the next two years in East Khandesh, studying the Indian dialect (Marathi) of the area where she would be working. In 1948 she was assigned to work as the principal of the Dharangaon Baby Home, Orphanage & Girl’s School, located north of Bombay. In 1950, Alford was appointed the principal of the Sunrise School, a boarding school for missionary children. She continued there until her furlough in 1957.

            While on her furlough between 1957 and 1958, Alford returned to Wheaton College to study in its graduate school. She completed her M.A. in 1958, writing her thesis on the Christian Education curriculum at the Union Bible Seminary (UBS), to which she had been assigned by TEAM to return to teach following her furlough. She remained at UBS until her retirement in 1970, working as an assistant professor and director of the library. Throughout her career, Alford had furloughs during 1951-1952, 1957-1959 and 1965-1966.

            Alford’s retirement was necessitated by her declining health. Following her return to the U.S., she worked at Biola College from 1970 to 1977, and as church secretary in a local church in Wichita Falls, Texas, until 1981. She died October 29, 2007.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.

            Her lineage: Zoe Anne 1912 TX1, Van Dorn 1885 TX2, John Rankin 1834 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.