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ARKANSAS OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
ARKANSAS OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. We 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 sometimes their spouses are also included on AAFA Member Memorials 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: 29 DECEMBER 2021
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The families of many of the subjects of these Arkansas obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford (DNA Group 3)
2. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group 1)
3. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
4. Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC (DNA Group 1)
5. Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall (DNA Group 5)
6. Known Descendants of William Alford 1751–1811 NC
7. Known Descendants of William Alford ca 1780 VA – ca 1835 TN (DNA Group 2)
See also: “Notes on William Alford and Descendants,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1994, pp. 58–63.
8. Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) (DNA Group 1)
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
AR Marriages: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837–1957; and Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917–1969
Also at FamilySearch.org, where document images are included
AR Divorces: Arkansas, Divorces, 1923–1969—included images of the records
AR Deaths: Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914–1969
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ABNER EWING ALFORD, SR.
Father of Abner Ewing Alford, Jr., AAFA #1064
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 6 August 1966
Photo from Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Howard Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, June Draper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Abner Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 21 Feb 1885 and died _____ Aug 1966, last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lillie Pearl Frix Alford; daughter Velma Alford Brazil; siblings Charles Andrew Alford, Eliza Alford Ewing, Joseph Daniel Alford, and Nancy Rebecca Alford Pate; and half-brother Gilbert Arland Alford in this compilation.
From AR Deaths: Abner Ewing Alford, age 81 born 21 Feb _____ in AR, son of Abner A. and Harriett Alford, died 4 Aug 1966 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR.
From AR Marriages: A.E. Alford, age 26, married Lillie Frix, age 21, on 20 Sept 1911 in Howard Co., AR.
Abner was the son of Abner Acel Alford and his first wife, Harriet Jane Brewer.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Abner Ewing 1885 AR1, Abner Acel 1854 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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AGNES JOSEPHINE VODRAZKA ALFORD
Sister-in-Law of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059
Russellville, Pope Co., AR—_____ January 2021
Agnes Josephine Alford, age 90, a resident of Russellville, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home.
She was born July 3, 1930, in Dardanelle, to Adolph Vodrazka Sr. and Bessie Pfeifer Vodrazka. She was an administrative assistant with Farm Credit Services for 13 years. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church since 1959, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was instrumental in organizing the Sunnyfield Extension Homemakers Club in May 1960, where she remained an active member for over 50 years. Agnes enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, fishing and she loved puzzles of any kind.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Roy Lee Alford; two brothers, Frank Max Vodrazka and Adolph Vodrazka Jr.; and a grandson, Jeremy Levitt.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Diane Alford of Farmington and Randall and Holly Alford of Russellville; one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Bill Srygley of Russellville; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Brearley Cemetery, in Dardanelle … under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Roy Lee Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ALBERT ODELL ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 14 January 2017
Albert Odell Alford, 74, of Little Rock went to be with our Heavenly Father January 11, 2017.
He was born May 19, 1942 in Story, Arkansas, to the late Fritz and Dixie Byrd Christen. He was a truck driver by trade for Ben E. Keith and other food companies in Little Rock. He was retired from Union County Sanitation in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a member of Martindale Baptist Church in Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one step-daughter Kelly A. Sweeney.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carolyn Diane Alford; his daughters, Brenda Waleszonia (Mark), Darlene Lester (Tim), Shelly Atkins, all of Little Rock; one son, Guy Christen (Angie) of Mississippi; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Sunday, January 15, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North Alexander, Arkansas, with visitation an hour prior to service. Burial to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park….
Photos from Forest Hills Memorial Park, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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ALETHEA KAY SHAMBURGER ALFORD
Source unknown (posted on www.findagrave.com), but probably:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ May 2008
Photo from Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Alethea Kay Shamburger Alford, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2008 after a lengthy battle with Multi System Atrophy. Kay was born October 29, 1951 in Little Rock. She attended Trinity Episcopal Day School, Forest Heights Jr. High and Hall High before moving with her family to Wheaton, IL in 1969, where a year later she graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, IL. She went on to graduate from The University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science degree, having majored in Nursing. After becoming an RN she worked at St. Vincent’s Infirmary where she was head nurse of Neurology/Neurosurgery.
In 1986 she married Dale Alford. They made their home in Southbury, CT, where their son Tad was born in 1988. While living in Connecticut Kay was a head nurse at Yale-New Haven Hospital, in New Haven, CT. Kay returned to Little Rock with their son in 1989 after her husband’s death.
In 1991, she opened Wycoff Coffee Company, owning and operating it for a number of years. She continued her nursing career at McClellan V.A. Hospital, Baptist Medical Center and St. Vincent’s Pain Center before retiring due to her own illness. Kay was a compassionate caregiver all her life and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and several Bible study groups. She was a loving mother and will be missed by all.
Her husband, Thomas Dale Alford, Jr., her sister, Anne Shamburger Martin, her brother, John F. Shamburger and all of her grandparents, preceded Kay in death. She is survived by her son, Thomas Dale Alford, III, her parents Georgia W. and Paul E. Luehr of Little Rock and John K. and Virginia Shamburger of Fairfield Bay. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Sally Shamburger Stevens and Jim Stevens, her brother Jeffrey W. Shamburger, her half brother J. Michael Shamburger, her step-sisters Cheryl Luehr Flaatten and Gayle Luehr, her sister-in-law Anne Alford Winans and her nieces and nephews Rob Goss, Fontaine Goss Leonard, Melissa Martin Cook, Jeffrey Martin, William Winans and Alex Winans, as well as her beloved pets, Miss Muphet and Tigger.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, with burial following at Mt. Holly Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Ruebel Funeral Home.
Photo from Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kevin Casey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aletha K. Alford (SS# issued in IL).
See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, Thomas Dale Alford Sr. and L’Moore Smith Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Thomas Dale Alford Jr., in Connecticut Obituaries.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Dale 1943 AR1, Thomas Dale 1916 AR2, Thomas H. 1894 AR3, Samuel Thomas 1873 AR4.
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ALICE MARIE SAMPLEY ALFORD
SUN TIMES
Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR—Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Alice Marie Alford, 90, of Heber Springs, died Saturday, March 23, 2013.
She was born in Perryville, Arkansas on July 31, 1922 to the late Jessie and Lizzie May Alford [sic: Sampley]. She was retired from Skil Factory and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Alice was preceded in death by her brothers: Bob Sampley of West Memphis, Arkansas and Jessie Sampley of Little Rock, Arkansas; and her sister: Louise Goodson of Perryville, Arkansas.
She is survived by her sister: Gladys Henderson of Little Rock, Arkansas; her brothers: J.E. Sampley of Arizona, Dewitt Sampley of Clinton, Arkansas, and Richard Lee Sampley; her daughter: Patricia Ponder of Searcy, Arkansas; her sons, Kenneth Alford of Perryville, Arkansas, Larry Alford of Forrest City, Arkansas, and Mike Alford of Heber Springs; and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Monday, March 25, 2013 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at Antioch Cemetery in Perryville, Arkansas at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 26, 2013.
Photo from Antioch Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephanie Nix
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice M. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence not listed.
From AR Marriages: Alice Sampley, 18, married Gene Alford, 22, on 10 Sept 1939 in St. Francis Co., AR. Both were residents of Forrest City, St. Francis Co.
In 1940, Johnson, St. Francis Co., AR, Jene Alford 18, and his wife Alice 17, are living with Gene’s mother, Blanche Alford, 38 divorced, and his 4 siblings. All were born in AR.
SSDI records show that Gene Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 26 June 1921 and died 15 July 1995, last residence Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR.
Gene Alford is buried in Hughes Cemetery, Hughes, St. Francis Co., AR, next to his mother, Blanche Alford.
From AR Marriages: Blanche Roberts, age 18, married Clarence Alford, age 21, on 10 March 1920 in Colt, St. Francis Co., AR.
From AR Divorces: Clarence A. Alford and Blanche Roberts Alford were divorced on 10 Oct 1939 in St. Francis Co., AR.
From AR Marriages: Blanche Roberts, age 42, married Clarence Alford, age 47, on 21 Feb 1944 in Cross Co., AR. Both were residents of Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR.
Her husband’s lineage: Gene 1921 AR1, Clarence 1898 AR2, William A. 1862 KY3.
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ALICE CLEMONS ALFORD
EL DORADO NEWS-TIMES
El Dorado, Union Co., AR—Monday, 4 January 2021
Alice Alford
August 15, 1957 - December 29, 2020
Photo from Sims Mortuary
Alice Alford was born on August 15, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Jody and Lula Clemons’s parentage.
Alice went through her transformation and served the Lord with everything she had. She was a faithful member of the Douglas Chapel Baptist Church; Alice started a substance abuse support group for incarcerated women transitioning back into society. Alice was a mentor in the department of academic excellence. She served on the kitchen committee, Missionary society, what God has joined couples’ class, Caregiver’s ministry, and she was a Deaconess. Alice wore so many hats and loved to serve God’s people.
She was a 1975 graduate of El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Arkansas. Alice worked in so many capacities, but there were a couple that she took so much joy in working with. Alice worked for the Barenberg’s from 1991 until 2003, where she was a faithful caregiver and all-around superwoman to their family. Alice instilled so many life values into their children Ben and Sarah. Later on, in life, Alice started working for Greg Williams, where she took care of his children, helped him operate his real-estate business, and was his go-to for everything.
Alice married the love of her life, Ricky Alford August 14, 2004. Ricky and Alice were together for a total of 23 wonderful years. He loved her as no one else could. Alice and Ricky have traveled the world and had many great adventures together. She was the “Boss,” and he let her be the “Boss.” He SPOILED her Rotten.
Alice leaves to celebrate her life, her loving husband Ricky Alford, one daughter Cheree Brooks (Andray) of Grand Prairie, Texas, one son Rashad Clemons (Rebecca) of Wausau, Wisconsin, seven grandchildren, Demetrius Davis, Symphoni Davis, Kaila Cooks, Rha’kiyha Clemons, Sequoia Clemons, Haley Clemons, and Davion Clemons. Loving Mother Lula Mae Clemons, Siblings Thomas Miller, Velma Clemons, Earnestine White, Angela Thomas (Tony), LC Clemons, James Clemons all of El Dorado, Ark, Vera Jackson, and Gary Jackson (Jackie) of St Louis, Missouri, and Jodie Clemons Jr. of Chicago, Illinois.
Proceeding her in death, her Father, Jodie Clemons, paternal grandparents Lennie Sr and Lue Clara Clemons, maternal grandparents Clemmie and Matthew Aaron. Siblings Otis Miller, Warren Jackson, Jodie Clemons Jr, and Christopher Jackson.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church parking lot in El Dorado, AR. Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
Her obituary at Sims Mortuary includes numerous photos.
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ALICIA DIANNE ALFORD MERIWEATHER
Benton, Saline Co., AR—_____ April 2020
Alicia Dianne Alford Meriweather, 67, of Mabelvale, passed away on April 1, 2020 after a courageous, four year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dianne was born January 3, 1953 in England, AR. The youngest of 7 siblings, Dianne enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, and traveling. She particularly enjoyed her travels to New York, Chicago, Paris and London.
Dianne had a successful career as a paralegal, working under numerous attorneys in central Arkansas. She served as Assistant to the Mayor and City Attorney for the City of Bryant under Mayor Larry Mitchell. She was also a member of the Association for Arkansas Legal Support Professionals, of which she served as president from 2015 to 2016. Dianne retired in July 2019 from the Transamerica Corporation from the contract development and filing department.
A fiercely loyal friend, there was never a question that Dianne was going to be in your corner when you needed her. Kind, warm, funny, thoughtful, creative, strong, and confident, Dianne will be truly missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Lee and Othel Alford; sister, Eula Beatrice Alford Hale and her husband, Don Hale; and two brothers, Carl E. and Cal William Alford.
She is survived by her husband, Dale Meriweather of Mabelvale and daughter, Tyler Platt, of Bentonville; sisters, Connie Alford of Bryant and Geneva Healey and husband Virgil, of Jacksonville; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews….
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home….
Photos from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kristen Parsons
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Othel Geneva West Alford; and siblings Carl E. Alford, Eula Beatrice “Bea” Alford Hale, and Geneva Lee Alford Healey this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Cal William Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Wedding announcement:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 19 January 1975
Her lineage: Alicia Dianne 1953 AR1, Carl Lee 1912 AR2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ALVA JOSHUA ALFORD
Father of Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078
Uncle of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059
Source unknown
_____, AR—_____ March 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993
NASHVILLE [Howard Co.], Ark.—Alva J. Alford, 79, of Nashville died Thursday, March 19, 1992, at his home.
Mr. Alford was born Jan. 12, 1913, in New Hope, Ark. He was a retired mechanic for King Truck and Tractor Co. and a member of the Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Robins Alford of Nashville; one son, Edwin Alford of Nashville; two daughters, Marjorie McDaniel of Athens, Texas, and Reba Jean Climer of Burleson, Texas, two sisters, Thera Dossey of Texarkana and Flora Swinney of Longview, Texas; two grandsons, Kevin Climer and Mike Climer; and two granddaughters, Kristin Alford and Rebecca Alford.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park….
Photos from Restland Memorial Park, Nashville, Howard Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Doss Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alva J. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of his brother William Preston Alford; and his cousin Joe H. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Bessie Audry Robins Alford; parents, William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline “Addie” Barentine Alford; and sister Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey in Texas Obituaries; and of his sister Myrtle Estelle Alford Osborne Mayo in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His 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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ALVIN MADISON ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 11 August 1972
Photo from Hoskins Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alvin Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 9 March 1892 and died _____ Aug 1972, last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX [?].
See the obituaries of his wife, Etta Morphis Alford; parents, James Washington Alford and Nancy Jackson Alford; and siblings Eugene Henry Alford, Georgia May Alford Heflin, James Newton Alford, and Jeff Andrew Alford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Alvin Alford, age 21, married Etta Morphis, age 22, in Pope Co. on 25 Dec 1913.
On Alvin Madison Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Pottsville, Pope Co., AR. He is age 50, born 9 March 1892 in Pope Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Alvin Madison 1892 AR1, James Washington 1863 AL2, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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ALVIN RICHARD HALFORD
Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory
Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ February 2017
Alvin Richard Halford, 75, of Jacksonville, passed away on February 3, 2017 peacefully in his home with family by his side.
He was born on March 10, 1941 in Ulman, Arkansas to the late Sherman Grant and Martha (Schroeder) Halford.
He was preceded in death by his brother; Milton Halford.
Alvin was Vice President of Equity National Insurance Company for 29 years. He served in the Air National Guard and was of the Lutheran faith and was a huge family man.
Survivors include his wife; Leanne Halford, three daughters; Paige Wolff (Steve), Jennifer Averett (James) and Tammy Solly; one brother; Carl Halford, six grandchildren; Steven Wolff, Cody Wolff, Richard Wolff, Nikki Wolff, Scarlett Averett, Sean Solly, three great-grandchildren; Jackson Wolff, Jaselyn Wolff and Grant Wolff.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Floyd in Romance, Arkansas…. Cremation arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Sherman Grant Halford and Martha Margaret Elizabeth Schroeder Halford; son Alvin Richard Halford; and sister Stella Mary Halford Gardner in this compilation.
From Sharlene Miller’s RootsWeb Family Tree, “Sieckmann Ancestors (SkM)”: Sherman’s wife was Martha Margaret Elizabeth Schroeder, born 12 Dec 1922 in Slovac, Prairie Co., AR.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Alvin Richard 1941 AR1, Sherman Grant 1916 AR2, Bert True 1893 AR3, Nathaniel W. 1850 AR4, William Richard 1819 NC5.
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AMANDA ALMEDIA ALFORD CHAMBERLAIN
Grandaunt of Uriel Butler Alford Jr., AAFA #1193
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 1 August 1909
Photo from Social Hill Cemetery, Social Hill, Hot Spring Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Volunteer #46577499
AAFA NOTES: V.M. Threlkeld, who conducted the services, is Amanda’s son-in-law, husband of her daughter Margaret.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Amanda Almedia 1857 AR1, Leander H. 1814 NC2, Andrew 1787 NC3, William 1751 ??4.
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AMANDA O’NEAL ALFORD
NASHVILLE NEWS
Nashville, Howard Co., AR—Wednesday, 14 February 1917
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Jodie Estelle Alford White Bushnell in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sons Fletcher Bell Alford and Samuel Alford in California Obituaries.
Amanda is buried in Academy Cemetery (also knowns as Biggs Chapel Methodist Cemtery), Nathan, Pike Co., AR, but she has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Joseph Riley 1874 AR1, Joseph David 1842 AR2, David Winston 1823 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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AMBROSIA ALFORD
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA—Friday, 20 June 1930
NEGRO TO DIE TODAY FOR KILLING RUSSIAN
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 19—Ambrosia Alford, negro, will be electrocuted at the state penitentiary tomorrow morning for the killing of Sam Katz, Russian cobbler of Camden, last July.
Last January the negro was granted a stay of execution the night before he was to be put to death when his attorneys filed an appeal from the sentence of the Ouachita circuit court to the state supreme court. The high court affirmed the death sentence and Governor Parnell set tomorrow for the electrocution.
Gladys Alford, wife of Ambrosia, is serving a life sentence at the state prison farm for her part in the slaying, which allegedly was motivated by robbery.
In another article:
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Friday, 20 June 1930
LITTLE ROCK, June 20 (UP)—Flashing a farewell smile and waving to prison officials as he was placed in the electric chair, Ambrosia Alford, 30-year-old negro, was electrocuted at the state penitentiary today for the murder of a Russian shoe cobbler at Camden.
Alford was placed in the chair at 7:04 o’clock. He was pronounced dead at 7:09 by prison officials.
The negro was sentenced to die last January but a stay of execution on a last minute appeal filed in the supreme court postponed his death He was convicted of the slaying of Sam Katz a year ago.
Alford’s wife also was convicted for her part in the murder and is serving a life sentence in the state penitentiary.
AAFA NOTES: From Arkansas Death Index, 1914–1950 (Ancestry): Ambrose Alford died 20 June 1930 in Pulaski Co., AR.
From AR Marriages: Ambrosia Alford, age 21, married Ellen King, age 18, on 18 June 1918 in Nevada Co., AR. Both were residents of Prescott, Nevada Co.
In 1920, Ambrosia Alford, age 24 b. AR, black, and his wife Ellen, age 28 b. AR, are living in Prescott, Nevada Co.
From AR Marriages: Ambrosia Alford, age 22 of Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, married Gladys Young, age 23 of Camden, Ouachita Co., AR, on 8 June 1922 in Ouachita Co.
In 1930, Gladys Alford, age 18 negro, is listed in the Cummins State Farm of Arkansas Penitentiary in Auburn, Lincoln Co., AR. She said she was age 16 at first marriage.
In 1930, Ambrosia Alford, age 22 married, black, is listed in the Arkansas State Penitentiary in Big Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
In 1900 (Apr 22), Ambrose Alford, age 5 b. March 1895 in AR, is listed with his parents, Sam Alford, age 50 b. May 1850 in GA, and his mother, Charlotte Alford, age 44 b. Oct 1855 in AR, and 9 siblings.
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ANDREW GRIFFIN ALFORD
Photo from Rorry Phillips’ Rorry Phillips Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Photo taken before Malinda Self Alford’s death in April 1927.
Caption as posted on Ancestry: “Andy Alford, Arlie Alford, Alford, Alford, Uncle Tom Alford, Linda Alford (grandmother), Annie Alford (Aunt), Naomi Alford, Ann”
Possible but unconfirmed identification:
Men L-R: Andrew Griffin Alford, Thomas Ewing Alford (Andrew’s brother), Arlie Arther Alford (Andrew’s son), unknown
Women L-R: Malinda Ann Self Alford (Andrew’s wife); probably “Aunt Annie,” wife of Thomas Ewing Alford—Victoria Anne Williford Alford, called Annie in Thomas’s obituary; unknown but is likely a sister of Andrew and Thomas, possibly the wife of the unknown man next to her; Naomi Reynolds Alford, wife of Arlie and mother of the 2 children
Children of Arlie and Naomi: Billy Thomas Alford and Ann Alford Page Moore (born 1920)
Photos from Jacob Woolfson’s Page Alford Reynolds Embree Cooper Lindsay Family Tree, originally posted by Jennifer Alford, great-granddaughter of Arlie Alford (Ancestry) - used with Jennifer’s permission
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 27 March 1942
Photo from Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Renee Miller McDonald
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Laura Ann Bush Horn Alford; sons Arlie Arther Alford and Charles Cleveland Alford; father, James Mathew Alford; and brother Thomas Ewing Alford in this compilation.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
Andrew was the son of James Mathew Alford and Tennessee Emaline Griffin.
From AR Marriages: A.G. Alford, age 70, married Laura A. Horn, age 66, on 20 Jan 1937 in Glenwood, Montgomery Co., AR.
Andrew’s first wife was Malinda Ann Self, who shares his gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Andrew Griffin 1865 AR1, James Mathew 1834 AL2, John Nathaniel 1811 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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ANN ALFORD PAGE MOORE
Photo from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—Thursday, 27 October 2011
Ann (Alford) Page Moore, 90, of Hot Springs, died Oct. 24, 2011.
She was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Hot Springs, to Arlie and Naomi (Reynolds) Alford.
After her parents death, she and her younger brother, Billy Tom Alford, were raised by their Aunt Mary and Uncle Ben Lakin. In 1942, she married Robert Randolph Page. They owned Page Liquor Store for 25 years. Later, Ann worked as a sales clerk in various Hot Springs gift shops. Ann was a member of Morning Star Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, yard work, cooking, jigsaw and crossword puzzles and most of all, playing cards with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert Randolph Page, son, Robert Page II, son, Danny Page, and brother, Billy Tom Alford.
In 1999, Ann married Dan Moore who survives along with her daughter, Suzanne (Jacob) Woolfson; daughter-in-law Phyllis Page; grandsons, Dr. Robert (Ann) Page III and Anthony (Amy) Hubbard; granddaughters, Crystal Hubbard and Denise (Brian) Askelson; nine great-grandchildren; and many stepchildren and stepgrandchildren who treated Ann as their own.
A memorial service in her honor will be 3 p.m. Friday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home….
Photo from Rockport Cemetery, Malvern, Hot Spring Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Scott Reed
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Arlie Arther Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Billy Thomas Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
She shares a gravestone with her first husband.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ann 1920 AR1, Arlie Arther 1897 AR2, Andrew Griffin 1865 AR3, James Mathew 1834 AL4, John Nathaniel 1811 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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ANNA BEATRICE ALFORD
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Wednesday, 7 May 1930
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning for Anna Beatrice Alford, five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Alford, who succumbed at the family home at Clear Lake [Mississippi Co.] early this morning.
The Rev. P.Q. Rorie, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate at the services. Interment will be made at Sawyers cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Cobb Undertaking company.
The deceased is survived by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, James “Jimmie” Alford; and brothers Harold Alford Sr. and James Thomas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her siblings Burley H. Alford and Lela Mae Alford Smith in Missouri Obituaries; Patrick F. Alford in Michigan Obituaries; and Olamae Alford Petty in Tennessee Obituaries.
In 1930 (Apr 18), Annie B. Alford, age 4 months, is living with her parents, James Alford, age 37, her mother, Annie age 30, 2 brothers and 2 sisters in Clear Lake, Mississippi Co., AR.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bertus Alford b. 1782 GA.
Her lineage: Anna Beatrice 1930 AR1, James 1893 AR2, Pink Leroy 1866 TN3, William Wilson 1830 TN4, Bertus 1782 GA5.
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ANNA LYNN ALFORD
SUN TIMES
Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR—Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Anna Lynn Alford, 41, of Clinton AR passed away on November 12, 2011 at UAMS hospital in Little Rock, AR.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Dale Alford of Clinton, AR, two daughters, Christine Mings of Texas and Raelynn Mings of Fairfield Bay, AR, a granddaughter, Natalie Paige Olson, her mother and step-father, Dianne and David LeClair of Fox, AR, four brothers and two sisters.
Anna was a Christian and animal lover, a dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan. Nothing was better for Anna than to go fishing with her husband and catch the biggest fish. She had a million dollar smile and a warm personality. Anna loved her 4-wheeler and was always putting a little gravel in her travels and taking the back roads.
Anna was the past manager of the Heber Springs Humane Society and an animal lover with all her heart….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ann Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Dec 1954 and died 13 Nov 2011 [different than obituary], last residence not listed.
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ANNA MAE ALFORD HORTON
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 19 January 1978
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anna Horton (SS# issued in AR) was born 5 Oct 1895 and died _____ Jan 1978, last residence Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.
From AR Marriages: Anna May Alford, age 19, married Ivan F. Horton, age 23, in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR, on 3 July 1915.
Ethel Golden named as a sister in the obituary is actually her sister-in-law, sister of her husband Ivan.
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ANNETTE PARNELL ALFORD
EL DORADO NEWS-TIMES
El Dorado, Union Co., AR—Saturday, 2 January 2010
Annette Parnell Alford, 84, of New Edinburg [Cleveland Co.], died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in Little Rock.
She was born Jan. 19, 1925, in New Edinburg, the daughter of the late Roy Parnell and Evie Johnson Parnell. She was a housewife and homemaker, and a member of Emmus Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Alford.
She is survived by a son, Gary Alford of New Edinburg; a daughter, Donna Szentranyi of DeBerry, Texas; a sister, Louise Roark of Fort Smith; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial will be in Moseley Cemetery, with Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren officiating….
Online guestbook is available at www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Moseley Cemetery, Warren, Bradley Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brian Rodgers
Photo taken 9 Sept 2011.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annette Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Springhill, Webster Parish, LA [?].
See the obituary of her husband, Ralph Wallace Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Gary Don Alford in Texas Obituaries.
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ANTONIO ALFORD
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—12 January 2015
TEN YEARS AGO
Jan. 12, 2005
A Pulaski County jury will begin deliberating today in the capital murder trial of Eilert Bertrand, charged in the June 26 shooting death of a Little Rock man.
Bertrand, 22, a native of New Orleans, is accused of shooting Antonio Alford, 25, twice in the head as the two men sat in Alford’s car, parked at a west Little Rock apartment complex.
On Tuesday, witnesses told the jury that the two men were, among other things, smoking “sherm” and “playing the dozens” before the shooting. “Sherm” is the street name for a cigarette dipped in PCP, and “the dozens” is a game where players take turns insulting each other. Witnesses said that the game is meant to be taken in good humor but can deteriorate into violence if one of the players gets his feelings hurt.
In another article:
FindLaw.com
Supreme Court of Arkansas.
Eilert BERTRAND, Appellant, v. STATE of Arkansas, Appellee.
CR 05-303.
Decided: October 06, 2005
Appellant Eilert Bertrand appeals from his conviction for capital murder and from his sentence of life imprisonment without parole. His sole point on appeal is that the circuit court erred in allowing the prosecutor to read an absent witness’s prior sworn testimony from a suppression hearing into the record. We affirm the judgment of conviction.
The facts are these. On the evening of June 26, 2004, the victim, Antonio Alford, was sitting in the driver’s seat in his car in the parking lot of the Woodbridge Apartments on John Barrow Road in Little Rock. According to witnesses at trial, a man called “D” was sitting in the front passenger’s seat, and Bertrand was sitting in the back, behind the driver’s seat. Bertrand raised his gun and shot Alford two times in the back of the head. He then started to get out of the car, and D opened the car door and began running, at which time Bertrand began shooting at him. Bertrand ran into nearby woods, where he disposed of his gun….
Photo from Forest Hills Memorial Park, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ARLIE ARTHER ALFORD
Photo from Jacob Woolfson’s Page Alford Reynolds Embree Cooper Lindsay Family Tree, originally posted by Jennifer Alford, great-granddaughter of Arlie Alford (Ancestry) - used with Jennifer’s permission
GLENWOOD HERALD
Glenwood, Pike Co., AR—Thursday, 13 September 1928
Mr. Arley Alford, aged 31, son of A.G. Alford, died at his home here Friday afternoon, Aug. 7th [sic: should be September 7, which was a Friday] following a lingering illness.
Besides his father, he is survived by two children, a boy and a girl, aged 5 and 7 years and by one uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Alford.
Arley was born and raised in Pike County but had spent most of his life in Hot Springs.
Funeral services were held Saturday in charge of Gross Undertakers and he was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, where a host of friends came to pay a last tribute to this departed friend, and the many beautiful flowers bespoke the love and high esteem in which he was held by them.
The Herald joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved, especially to the father, who by the passing of this son, loses the last member of the family circle.
Photos from Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughter Ann Alford Page Moore; father, Andrew Griffin Alford, with family photo; and brother Charles Cleveland Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Billy Thomas Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 (Ancestry) lists Arlie Alford, died 7 Sept 1928 in Pike Co., AR. The death date on his gravestone is incorrect.
On his WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he signs his name Arlie Arther Alford, lists his birth date as 2 Sept 1897, and names Andy G. Alford of Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, as his nearest relative. He is a cook living in Princess Ann Co., VA, but gives his permanent address as Hot Springs.
Naomi Reynolds Alford, 1900–1926, is his wife and the mother of his children.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Arlie Arther 1897 AR1, Andrew Griffin 1865 AR2, James Mathew 1834 AL3, John Nathaniel 1811 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ARTHUR ALFORD, JR.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 29 September 1987
Photo from Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DaveCHCIO
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 8 July 1892 and died _____ Sept 1987, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituary of his second wife, Pauline “Tiny” Armond Alford, in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Arthur Alford, black, age 30, married Hattie Carpenter, black age 27, in on 16 June 1922 in Pulaski Co., AR.
From AR Marriages: Arthur Alford, black age 73, married Pauline Armond, black age 36, on 3 June 1966 in Pulaski Co., AR.
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AUSTIN ALFORD, SR.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 30 September 1981
Austin Alford Sr., of Route 6, North Little Rock, died Tuesday [September 29].
He was chairman of the Deacon Board of Warren Hill Baptist Church and was a Tuscan Masonic Lodge 34.
Survivors are his wife, Arbell Johnson Alford; four sons, Leo Alford of North Little Rock, Robert Alford of Little Rock and Ben Alford and Austin Alford Jr., of Flint, Mich.; a foster son, Eddie Smith of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Cleo Ambers and Mae F. Gray of North Little Rock and Moro Nash of Milwaukee, a brother, Arthur Alford of North Little Rock; a sister, Beatrice Collins of South Bend, Ind., 15 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ruffin and Jarrett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Austin Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 17 Aug 1897 and died _____ Sept 1981, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his daughters Cleo Alford Ambers and Cora Lee Alford Malone in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Austin Alford Jr. and Ben Junest Alford in Michigan Obituaries; and of his daughter Marie M. Alford Nash in Wisconsin Obituaries.
In 1910 and 1920, both Pyeatt, Pulaski Co., AR, Austin Alford is listed with his parents Arthur and Ellen Alford.
In 2016 a Find A Grave contributor posted a note on his memorial that says his grave is unmarked.
His Find A Grave memorial lists his parents as Arthur Alford and Ellen Walker.
His lineage: Austin 1897 AR1, Arthur 1839 AL2.
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BARBARA A. ALFORD WILSON REED
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 3 November 2019
AUSTIN—Barbara A. Alford Reed, 85, of Austin, Arkansas went to be with the Lord October 25, 2019.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Nobody had a more giving and generous spirit than she did, and nothing made her happier than to be doing for others, whether it be for her family or her church. Barbara was known far and wide for her homemade biscuits. Anyone who came to her home knew they would get treated to something special when they got one of her biscuits. She was a member of McRae First Baptist Church.
She is survived by six sons, Matthew Reed of Little Rock, Jason Reed of Austin, Ricky Wilson of Austin, Jeffery Reed of Cabot, Doug Wilson (Cindy) of Cabot, Keith Reed of Austin; three daughters, Debbye Bundy of Ward, Vicki Dillon of Cabot, Cindy Reed of Austin; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her children, Barbara is survived by two sisters, Linda Failoni (Scott Hamel) of Wyoming and Betty Bundy (Jack) of Conway.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Maggie Alford; her husbands Richard Wilson and Kenneth Reed; one sister, Louise Cox; six brothers, Junior, Charles, Harold, Huston, Marvin and Joe Alford; two grandchildren, Kristopher Johnson and Jack M. (Newt) Bundy III.
A very special thank you to her caregivers. They are Angels sent straight from Heaven. Adell Finch, Tatum Young, Sherri Mason, Kathy Connett, Rachel Moss and Margaret Greer….
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019, at McRae First Baptist Church, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery….
Photo from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Jennifer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford; and siblings Charles Norman Alford, Emma Louise Alford Cox Adkins, Harold Loyd Alford, Huston Andrew Alford, Junior Olas Alford, and Marvin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Barbara A. 1934 AR1, Elmer Olas 1902 TX2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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BEATRICE LAW ALFORD
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—Thursday, 7 July 2005
Beatrice Law Alford, 88, of Fayetteville died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Washington Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 11, 1916, in Lore City, Ohio, the daughter of Carl Casner and Alys Shipman Law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Alford, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.); and one brother the Rev. Ronald S. Law.
She attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville and the Outlook Book Club. She was a former volunteer at Fayetteville City Hospital, Washington Regional Medical Center and the Salvation Army dinners.
She is survived by two daughters, Alys M. “Toddy” McAlister of Harlingen, Texas, and Antoinette R. “Toni” Thorn and her husband Harve Bell Thorn III of Fayetteville; a son, Thomas L. Alford and his wife Laurie of Phoenix; two grandsons, Michael R. Alford and David R. Alford, both of Phoenix; and two brothers, Carl C. Law Jr. and Harold L. Law, both of Utica, Ohio.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.... Burial will be in National Cemetery in Fayetteville under the direction of Moore’s Chapel....
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MOUNT VERNON NEWS
Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH—Friday, 15 July 2005
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Funeral for Beatrice (Law) Alford, 88, of Fayetteville, Ark., was held July 8, 2005, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Lowell E. Grisham officiating. Burial was at National Cemetery in Fayetteville. Mrs. Alford died July 5, 2005, at Washington Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 11, 1916, in Lore City, Ohio, to Carl Casner and Alys (Shipman) Law. She attended Denison University in Granville and graduated from Capital University in Columbus. Mrs. Alford was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville and the Outlook Book Club. She was a former volunteer at Fayetteville City Hospital, Washington Regional Medical Center and The Salvation Army dinners.
She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Alys M. “Toddy” McAllister of Harlingen, Texas, and Antoinette R. “Toni” and Harve Bell Thorn III of Fayetteville, Ark; a son, Thomas L. (Laurie) Alford of Phoenix, Ariz; two grandsons; and two brothers, Carl C. (Frances) Law Jr. and Harold L. (Mary Ann) Law, both of Utica.
She was preceded in death by her husband, USAF Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ray W. Alford; and brother, the Rev. Ronald S. Law.
Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Photo from Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Beatrice L. Alford (SS# issued in OH).
SSDI records show that Ray Alford was born 16 May 1911 and died _____ Feb 1981, last residence Fayetteville. His gravestone, also in Fayetteville National Cemetery, says Ray Wilbur Alford d. 13 Feb 1981, and he was a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force.
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BEE ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 25 May 1983
In another article:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 25 May 1983
Photo from Mulberry Cemetery, England, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tim Edens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bee Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 10 Nov 1900 and died _____ May 1983, last residence England, Lonoke Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Lillie Mae Hogue Alford Mitchell; daughters Hazel L. Alford Martin and Lois Carolyn Alford Smith; parents, William Henry Alford and Ester Arnold Lucas Alford; and siblings Nora Pearl Alford Pledger, Ocie May Alford Clark, and Robert Lonzo Alford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Bee Alford married Lillie M. Hogue on 12 Oct 1937 in Mississippi Co., AR.
From AR Divorces: Bee Alford and Marie Alford were divorced on 3 Aug 1935 in Prairie Co., AR. There were no children.
From AR Marriages: Bee Alford, 23, married Marie White 18 in Saline Co., AR, on 22 Oct 1927. Both were residents of England, Lonoke Co., AR.
He is listed as Guy B. Alford in AAFA records.
From:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 13 January 1931
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Bee 1900 TX1, William Henry 1870 MS2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BELVA LEE “TOMMIE” ASHLEY ALFORD
Glenwood, Pike Co., AR—_____ January 2016
Belva Lee “Tommie” Ashley Alford, age 89, of Kirby, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016.
She was born on January 13, 1926, in Daisy, the daughter of Charlie Andrew Ashley and Addie Mae Sanders Ashley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Loyd Alford; her parents; her grandson, Russell Betts; two brothers, Clifford Ashley and Dewey Ashley; and one sister, Erma Gean Ashley Helvey.
She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, fishing with family and friends and working in her flower gardens. She was a wonderful and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, whose greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and those that she loved and cherished as her own.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Alford White Huff of Frost, Texas and Herma Jean Alford Betts of Kirby; five grandchildren and their spouses, Jennifer Huff, Shannon and Cisco Henson, Jason and Jamie Betts, Terry Betts and Melissa Reed; twelve great-grandchildren, Candice Betts, Dominick Betts, Jasmine Betts, Caleb Betts, Haylee Huff, Maranda McGee, Dalton Reed, Dillon Reed, Destiny Reed, Tabitha Betts, Skyler Betts and Gabriel Betts; her special nieces and nephews that she thought of as her own children, Tim and LeaAnna Simmons and their children, Robert and Cammie Simmons and their daughter, Sonya, Bobby and Bonnie Ashley and their children, Billy and Carolyn Ashley and their children, Jackie and Roger Franks and their children, Betty Ashley, and Wanda and J.T. Redden and their children; and her adopted families, Jimmy and Faye Neal, Hershal and Patsy Simmons, Joy Khangi and Gladys Suttles.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 10, 2016, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood…. Interment will be in the Palestine Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be George Neal, Sheridan Neal, Daniel Neal, Jimmy Neal, Matt Cook and Cisco Henson. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnathan Neal, the nurses and staff of Arkansas Hospice and CJ Knabe, Hospice RN….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Herman Loyd Alford, in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Herman Alford 22 of Mountain Pine, Garland Co., AR, married Belvalee Ashley 20 of Daisy, Pike Co., AR, on 27 Aug 1947 in Pike Co.
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BELVIA ZADA “BELVIE” ALFORD ANDERSON
Belvia Alford Anderson
Arthur and Belvia Anderson
Photos from Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album
Source unknown
Kirby, Pike Co., AR—_____ July 1971
Mrs. Belvia Anderson, aged 82, died at home at Kirby Saturday, July 24 [1971]. She was born March 27, 1889, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Elizabeth Owens Alford. She was the widow of the late William Arthur Anderson, a lifetime member of the Kirby community and a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter: Mrs. Juanita Funderburk of Kirby; four brothers: Matthew Alford of Miami, Oklahoma, Forrest Alford of Madison, Wisconsin and Luther Alford and Lee Alford both of Murfreesboro; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A son, Aaron preceded her in death in 1968.
Services were Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.... Burial was in Kirby Cemetery by Davis Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Roy Johnson, Roy Tolleson, Otto Self, Clara Babbit, Delbert Babbit and Bobby Golden.
Photos from Kirby Cemetery, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1971) date of Belvia Anderson (SS# issued in IN), last residence Amity, Clark Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her father, William Joseph “Gunge” Alford; brothers Luther Homer Alford and William Lee Alford; and sister Mazella Iantha Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Belvia was born in Kirby, Pike Co., AR. She married William Anderson on 17 September 1916 in Pike Co.
The Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album, has posted numerous photos of this family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Belvia Zada 1889 AR1, William Joseph 1865 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ARDIS ALFORD
Sophomore photo, The Agricola, 1939 yearbook, Arkansas Polytechnic College, Russellville, Pope Co., AR
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 14 June 1983
Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
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AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Berman Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 5 June 1918 and died _____ June 1983, last residence Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Newton Alford and Della Owens Alford; and son James Buril Alford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Berman Ardis Alford, age 22 born 5 June 1918 in Atkins, Pope Co., AR, married Ellen Rose Priddy, age 21 born 10 Apr 1919 in Danville, Yell Co., AR, on 29 March 1941 in, Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Berman Ardis 1918 AR1, James Newton 1894 AR2, James Washington 1863 AL3, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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BERTHA JUNE HOFFMAN ALFORD
JACKSONVILLE PATRIOT
Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 18 September 2002
Bertha June Alford 60, of Jacksonville died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002.
She is survived by a son, Carl “Andy” Alford of Cabot; and a daughter, Shelly Alford of Jacksonville; two brothers, and three sisters; and “adopted” grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in the chapel of Moore’s Jacksonville. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park….
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Alvin Herrington
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that June Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 4 June 1942.
See the obituary of her husband, Carl E. Alford, in this compilation.
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BERTHA NAOMI KELSO ALFORD
EVENING TIMES
West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR—27 September 1993
Mrs. Bertha Alford of Caldwell, mother of Bobby Alford of West Memphis, died Thursday at Baptist Hospital, Forrest City. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home’s chapel, Forrest City, with burial in Hughes Cemetery at Forrest City.
Mrs. Alford, 92, widow of Oscar Alford, was a member of Caldwell Baptist Church.
She also leaves a daughter, five sisters, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Hughes Cemetery, Hughes, St. Francis Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor FamilyTreeBuilder
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertha Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 2 Aug 1901, last residence Caldwell, St. Francis Co., AR.
See the obituary of her daughter Louise Alford Cannaday in this compilation.
From SSACI: Bertha Naomi Alford was born 2 Aug 1901 in Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR, daughter of Archie L. Kelso and Julia Wall.
From AR Marriages: Bertha Kelso, age 18, married Oscar Alford, age 22, on 4 Nov 1915 in Cross Co., AR. Both were residents of St. Francis Co., AR.
Her husband’s lineage: Oscar William 1893 AR1, William A. 1862 KY2.
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BERTHA MARIE HALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 24 January 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
STUTTGART [Arkansas Co.]—Bertha Marie Halford, of Stuttgart died Thursday [January 22]. The widow of Lester Halford.
Survivors are one son, James of Terrell, Texas; one daughter, Betty Patton of Houston, Texas; one sister, Marie Finch of Lonoke; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Turpin Chapel with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin’s....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertha M. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 April 1924.
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BESS MARIE DAULTON HALFORD
BOONEVILLE DEMOCRAT
Booneville, Logan Co., AR—Thursday, 25 September 2008
Bess Marie Halford, 95, of Booneville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 in Booneville. She was born May 3, 1913 in the Carolan community near Booneville to Lewis and Nellie (Strickland) Daulton.
She was a mother and housewife and a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Booneville. She enjoyed helping people and she loved her family very much.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Halford.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville.
She is survived by a son, Harmon Halford and wife Betty of Booneville; three grandchildren, Sam, Bob and Tom Halford; and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Harmon, Sam, Bob, Tom, Casey and Seth Halford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bess M. Halford (SS# issued in LA).
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BESSIE BURTON ALFORD
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—Wednesday, 23 May 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
Bessie Alford, 101, of 823 Walnut Street, died May 17, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
Born March 8, 1900, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Walter Burton and Nettie Johnson Burton.
One sister, Beatrice Burton of Pine Bluff, survives her.
Funeral services were held at P.K. Miller Mortuary with burial in Miller Memorial Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bessie B. Alford (SS# issued in LA).
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BETTIE LOUIS ERHARDT ALFORD
Sister-in-Law of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Sunday, 21 December 1980
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995
ROGERS [Benton Co.], Ark.—The funeral for Mrs. Bettie Alford, 55, Rogers, formerly of Concordia [Cloud Co., KS], will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia…. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Thursday in Rogers.
She was born Jan. 15, 1925, at Concordia. She and her husband operated the Concordia Country Club from 1962 to 1967 as well as country clubs in Lyons and McPherson before moving to Rogers four years ago.
Surviving are her husband, LeRoy, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Suzie Desilet, Independence, Mo., two brothers, William and James Erhardt, both of Concordia, and two grandchildren….
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KsDocent
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See also Leroy’s obit in Missouri Obituaries
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Bettie Alford (SS# issued in KS), death date listed as Dec 1980.
We included the obituary of her husband, Leroy Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
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BETTY JEAN CRUTCHFIELD ALFORD
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—_____ August 2021
January 20, 1957 - August 14, 2021
Mrs. Betty J. Alford 64, of Pine Bluff Passed August 14, 2021 Funeral Arrangements will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
Graveside service: New St. Hurricane M.B.C. Cemetery, Saturday, August 28, 2021, 10:30 a.m.
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ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 29 August 2021
Betty Jean Crutchfield Alford, 64, of Pine Bluff, passed away. Grave side services will be 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, at New Saint Hurricane Church Cemetery … by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Lawrence Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
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BETTY LOU ALFORD DICKERSON
Prescott, Nevada Co., AR—Friday, 19 December 2014
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Mrs. Betty L. Dickerson, age 77, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014, in Hillcrest Nursing Home and Rehab, in Prescott, Arkansas.
She was born January 18, 1937, in Rosston, Arkansas to Walter L. and Margie Virginia Loe Alford. Mrs. Dickerson was a Christian and a homemaker, she dearly loved her family and friends.
Mrs. Dickerson was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Herbert Dickerson, son, Jon Todd Dickerson, brothers, Deloye Alford and Odell Alford and sister, Venetha Westbrook.
Mrs. Dickerson is survived by her brothers, Douglas Alford and wife Elizabeth of Laredo, Texas and Weldon Alford of Hope, sister Doretha Smith and husband Michael of Auburn, Alabama and several nieces and nephews.
…. Funeral Service for Mrs. Dickerson will be 2:00pm, Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home … burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Prescott….
Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Rosston, Nevada Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Yvonne Munn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Walter Louis Alford and Margie Virginia Loe Alford; and brother Weldon E. Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Betty Lou 1937 AR1, Walter Louis 1892 AR2, William H. 1861 AR3.
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BEULAH JANE ALFORD REID
Aunt of Janet Moore Alford Hemby, AAFA #0832
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 3 December 1969
Photo from Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father William Madison Alford; and brother John Moses Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Beulah Jane 1892 AR1, William Madison 1855 AR2, David Winston 1823 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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BEVERLY DAN DUERSON ALFORD
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 4 June 2006
Beverly Dan Duerson Alford, of Little Rock, affectionately known as “Dannie”, was born September 22, 1926, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Erline Johnson Duerson and Goodloe Kearney Duerson. After a lengthy illness, she died peacefully on June 4, 2006.
Dannie grew up in Shreveport. She received her Bachelors in Religious Education from Centenary College, was an active member in both the Centenary Choir and the Zeta sorority. She married Phil English in 1947, and they had three children. They moved to Little Rock in 1957.
In Little Rock, she was a devoted Mom and supported her children in their activities by being active as a Room-Mother, Girl Scout Leader, Den Mother, and PTA member. She was also an active member in First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir, president of the United Methodist Women, and Director of the Children’s Education Department. She was a member of the Garden Club of Little Rock, PEO, Little Rock Country Club, and a Life Long Member of the Girl Scouts of America.
She went on to receive a second degree from Little Rock University. She taught school at McDermott Elementary School. In 1972, she received her Master’s in Early Childhood Education from UCA. Dannie and Phil divorced in 1971.
She moved to Sioux Falls and was the assistant director of an early childhood research project under Dr. Ralph Colvin. At the end of the research project, she moved home to Shreveport where she met and married John Alford in 1979.
John and Dannie were happily married for 26 years. She certified in-home child-care givers across the United States. After John’s retirement, Dannie and John moved to
Little Rock, Arkansas in early 1990. John devoted many hours of love and support during her lengthy illness until his own illness forced him from her side.Dannie is survived by her husband John, her brother and sister-in-law Kearney and Margaret Duerson of Gainesville, Florida, her three children and their spouses Philip and Deborah English of Baltimore; Beverly and Jim McKenzie and Margaret English of Little Rock; four step sons and their spouses Bob and Kaji Alford of St. Paul, Steve and Jan Alford of Fort Worth, Don and Sukura Alford of New Jersey and Mike and Karen Alford of Denver. She is also survived by her grandchildren Elizabeth Kropf, Barksdale English, Katie Escovedo, Betsy Culp, Sarah Sandusky, Stuart Hiserodt, Philip Hiserodt, and Emily and Ashley English; step-grandchildren Suvi, Sara, Heidi, Lisa, David, Edward, William, and Wesley Alford, and seven and a half great-grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at First United Methodist
Church on June 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. A graveside burial service will be held in Shreveport at Forest Hill Cemetery on June 7, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. The Family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Little Rock.Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Beverly D. Alford (SS# issued in LA).
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BILLIE ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 30 August 1960
CAMDEN, Ark.—Two boys splashing in a rain-flooded street drowned when they were sucked down a storm sewer.
The body of Jodie Kilgore, 14, was found a quarter-mile away, where the 36-inch sewer pipe drains into a ditch.
The body of Billy Alford, 15, was caught in the pipe a few feet from the drain where the Negro boys were dragged under by rushing water Monday.
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BILLIE RUTH WHITAKER FLETCHER ALFORD
Photo from Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services Inc.
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Billie Ruth Whitaker Fletcher Alford, born July 1, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 17, 2014.
She was predeceased by Oaklawn Park Thoroughbred trainer James P. “Big Jim” Alford.
A long-time member of Trinity Church and resident of Hot Springs, Ark., she was known as “Miss Billie” at local and West Texas venues for her musical talents at the piano, her engaging personality, and a voice akin to Patsy Cline.
Early career highlights include cutting records in the 1950s and 1960s and being inducted into the West Texas Country Music Hall of Fame for her extensive work and touring with “Jimmie Fletcher [her first husband] and the Drifting Ranch Hands” as well as many other Nashville recording artists.
In recent years, she took great delight in playing the piano and singing at various retirement and nursing facilities, including The Atrium and Quapaw Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Alford leaves behind two daughters, Penny Alford and Debra Hurt; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Church, 670 Panama St., with Brother Bob Thornton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the “Billie Ruth Alford Memorial Fund” at Simmons First National Bank in Hot Springs.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services Inc.
Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James Patrick Alford, in this compilation.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry): Billie Ruth Whitaker was born 1 July 1930 in Bexar Co., daughter of James V. Whitaker and Essie Viola Fewell.
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BONNIE ADELE ALFORD CANADA
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 17 March 1980
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, Logan Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda McGahan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bonnie Canada (SS# issued in AR) was born 15 July 1911, last benefit Camden, Ouachita Co., AR.
See the obituary of her sister Pauline Alford Harrison
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Bonnie Adele 1911 AL1, Edwin Lee 1883 MS2, George Towns 1848 GA3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BONNIE FRANCES ROBERTS BOWLEY PORTER ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Thursday, 29 March 2012
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark.—Bonnie Frances Roberts Bowley, 82, of Mountain Home formerly of DeKalb, Texas, died Monday, March 26, 2012.
Mrs. Bowley was born Aug. 7, 1929. She was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Dallas and Austin.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie Ruth and Wayne Hardy of Irving, Texas, Tommie Jean and Gene Palmer of Austin and Kathryn and Joe Miles of Mountain Home; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her first husband, Temple Ford “Tom” Bowley of Dallas.
Private services will be held in DeKalb.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks or Good Samaritan Society, Mountain Home.
Arrangements are under direction of Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bonnie Bowley (SS# issued in AL), last residence
We included the obituary of her husband, Marvin Nelson Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry): Bonnie Frances Roberts was born 7 Aug 1929 in Bowie Co., TX, daughter of Tom Roberts and Mary Louise Stamfort.
From Texas Marriage Collection, 1814–1909 and 1966–2011 (Ancestry):
Bonnie R. Roberts, age 38, married Pearson O. Porter, age 39, on 3 Feb 1968 in Travis Co., TX.
Bonnie F. Roberts, age 42, married Marvin N. Alford, age 44, on 16 June 1972 in Rockwall Co., TX.
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BONNIE LUCRETIA ALFORD
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Thursday, 1 April 1993
Bonnie Lucretia Alford, 93, of Pine Bluff, Ark., formerly of Memphis, retired employee of AT&T, died Tuesday [March 30] in Pine Bluff. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia, Tenn., with graveside services at 3:45 p.m. at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County, Tenn.
She was a member of the old Southern Avenue Baptist Church in Memphis and Telephone Pioneers of America, and a former Gray Lady volunteer at Memphis Veterans Medical Center.
She leaves a sister, Elma Stewart of Pine Bluff.
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THE DEMOCRAT-UNION
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN—_____ April 1993
Miss Bonnie Lucretia Alford, age 93 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 30, 1993 in Pine Bluff.
She was the daughter of the late Gillie I. and Elma Foutz Alford. She was retired from AT & T after 46 years, having been Chief Operator for 40 years and the last six years, she was head of Centralized Ticket Investigative Bureau. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and served as a gray lady volunteer at the VA Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of the Ridgeway Baptist Church and taught the five year old Sunday School Class for many years.
The funeral services were held Friday, April 2, 1993 at the Oakes and Nickols Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Alford and Rev. Frank Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Kidd Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. J.R. (Elma) Stewart, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Arlene Alford, Summerville, TN, several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Ken (India) Hay and Mrs. Chris (Dawn) Gray of Columbia.
Photo from Kidd Cemetery, Flatwoods, Lawrence Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bonnie Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 9 March 1900, last residence Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.
See the obituary of her sister Elma Alford Stewart in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Gilbert Isaac “Gillie” Alford and Elma Verna Foutz Alford, in Tennessee Obituaries.
This family is included in the book by AAFA Member #0669, Bobby Alford, The Alford Family of Lawrence County, TN. We reprinted much of this book in AAFA ACTION—see “Lawrence County, Tennessee, Alfords,” Parts 1–6 in Issues #33 (Summer 1996)–#38 (Fall 1997).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Bonnie Lucretia 1900 TN1, Gilbert Isaac 1870 TN2, Robert Newton 1839 TN3, Isaac W. 1805 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BRENDA KAY MORROW ALFORD
A Natural State Funeral Service
Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ November 2017
Brenda Kay Alford, 63 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.
She was born on December 23, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Asberry and Iva Mae Morrow. Brenda was a devoted Christian and love God.
She is also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
Brenda is survived by children Stacey Alford, Sonya Alford, and Dennis Alford; her sisters, Margret Young, Phillis Morrow, Betty White, Mary Ann Miller; brothers, Virgil and Jerry Morrow; and a host of other family and friends.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages (Ancestry): Brenda Kay Morrow, age 20 born 25 Dec 1953 [different than obituary] in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., daughter of Asbury Morrow and Iva Mae Pounders, married Jackie Dennis Alford, age 34 born 10 June 1939 in Kashknong [sic: Koshkonong, Oregon Co., MO, son of Thomas Alford and Lula Belle Alford, on 9 April 1974 in Pulaski Co., AR.
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BURRELL JAMES ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 27 July 1954
(Listed in “Deaths of Negroes” column)
Photo from Center Ridge Cemetery, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Theilig
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Willa Mae Jordan Alford, in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Burrell Alford, age 22 black, married Willie Mae Jordan on 7 Feb 1920 in Pulaski Co., AR.
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CALVIN ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 2 March 1960
Rev. Calvin Alford, aged 64, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Little Rock, died Tuesday at Pine Bluff.
Survivors include a son, George Alford of Little Rock; two brothers, Willie Alford of Little Rock and Clayton Alford of California, and two sisters. Mrs. Leona Williams of Pine Bluff and Mrs. Addie Alford of Yorktown (Lincoln County).
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: From SSACI: Calvin Alford, black, was born 17 Apr 1896 in England, Lonoke Co., AR, son of Albert Alford and Mary Johnson.
From AR Marriages: Calvin Alfred, age 25, married Josie Breedlove, age 29, on 9 Feb 1920 in Plum Bayou, Jefferson Co., AR.
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CARL E. ALFORD
Sophomore photo from The Wildcat, 1954 yearbook, North Little Rock Senior High School
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 6 January 1989
Carl E. Alford, 50, of 1104 Hickman St., Jacksonville, a warehouse manager for Barrett Hamilton, Inc., died Thursday [January 5].
Survivors are his wife, June Hoffman Alford; a son, Carl A. Alford of Jacksonville; a daughter, Shelly Alford of Jacksonville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Alford of Bryant; a brother, C.W. Alford of Cherryvale, Kan.; and five sisters, Bea Hale and Connie Alford of Bryant, Janice Richards of Orlando, Fla., and Geneva Moring and Diane Meriweather of Jacksonville.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Pine Crest Memorial Park.
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Pierce
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bertha June Hoffman Alford; mother, Othel Geneva West Alford; and sisters Alicia Dianne Alford Meriweather, Eula Beatrice “Bea” Alford Hale, and Geneva Lee Alford Healey this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Cal William Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Carl E. 1938 AR1, Carl Lee 1912 AR2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CARLOS OWEN ALFORD
Photo from Kelly Alford [Owen’s grandchild] Family Tree (Ancestry
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—Wednesday, 22 January 1969
SPRINGDALE—Owen Alford, 54, of Springdale, died Tuesday in the Springdale hospital.
He was born Oct. 29, 1914 at Delmar and was an employe of Jones Truckline and a Baptist.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ruby Buckner Alford of the home; two sons, Glenn of Oklahoma City and Bill of Springdale; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Dove of Bolivar, Mo.; his mother, Mrs. Belle Alford of Compton; one brother, Elbert of Compton; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Hamlin of Marrs Hill, N.C., Mrs. Ruby Blackston of Oak Grove and Mrs. Dora Newberry of Tracy, Calif. And three grandchildren.
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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—Thursday, 23 January 1969
FUNERALS
SPRINGDALE—Owen Alford; 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sisco Funeral Chapel; burial in Friendship Cemetery.
Photo from Friendship Cemetery, Springdale, Washington Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KC MO
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Carlos Alford (SS# issued in AR) but incorrectly list his death date as _____ Nov 1969, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruby Mural Buckner Alford Logue; son Glenn Harold Alford; and siblings Ruth C. Alford Blackston Hayden and Thomas Elbert Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Carlos Owen 1914 AR1, Franklin D. 1881 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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CARRIE RUTH MILLER ALFORD
Mother of Marian Carole Alford Hodges, AAFA #0350
Aunt of Mary Edna Alford Helms, AAFA #0407
“circa 1941”
Photo from LRM07’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 10 February 1991
Mrs. Carrie Ruth Alford, 69, of North Little Rock, a former employee of the Office Price Administration division of the Weather Bureau and retired director of the Fort Roots Veteran’s Hospital volunteer services, died Saturday [February 9].
She was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and was an avid genealogist. She was the widow of Richard M. “Dick” Alford.
Survivors are a son, Thomas R. Alford of North Little Rock; a daughter, Marian Alford Hodges of Little Rock; four brothers, Beeson Miller of Little Rock, Orice Miller of North Little Rock, Joe Miller of Conway and Bobby Miller of Longview, Texas; two sisters, Allene Wood of San Rafael, Calif., and Betty Mitchell of Woodland Hills, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth…. Burial will be in Pine Crest Memorial Park.
Photos from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carrie R. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 1 Oct 1921, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Richard Marion Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Carrie Ruth Miller Alford was born 1 Oct 1921 in Hazen, AR, daughter of Harry Miller and Nancy E. Rounsavall.
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CHARLES ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 8 July 1886
HARRISBURG [Poinsett Co.], July 6, 1886—Some six weeks ago Chas. Alford, a young man living with his parents near here, left home apparently without cause, but it was supposed he intended to go to his brothers in Kansas.
Nothing, however, was heard from him until last Sunday, when a telegram was received from Bay Siding, Ark., on the Kansas City, Springfield and Memphis railway, stating that he was there dangerously ill.
On receipt of the news his father started for Bay Siding, but reached there too late, as the young man had breathed his last. The remains were brought here today for interment. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
AAFA NOTES: The city of Bay Siding has not been located in Arkansas.
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CHARLES ANDREW ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 26 January 1975
Photo from Bellwood Cemetery Annex, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gail Blackerby
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 16 March 1888 and died _____ Jan 1975, last residence Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Emma E. Alford; siblings Abner Ewing Alford Sr., Eliza Alford Ewing, Joseph Daniel Alford, and Nancy Rebecca Alford Pate; and half-brother Gilbert Arland Alford in this compilation.
On Charles Andrew Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 29, born 16 March 1888 in New Hope, AR. He is a single teacher living in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.
Charles was the son of Abner Acel Alford and his first wife, Harriet Jane Brewer.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Andrew 1888 AR1, Abner Acel 1854 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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CHARLES CLEVELAND ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 9 November 1923
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ida Esther Sharp Alford; father, Andrew Griffin Alford; and brother Arlie Arther Alford in this compilation.
On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, born 25 Dec 1893 in Curby [sic: probably Kirby, Pike Co.], AR. He is living in Hot Springs, AR, and has a wife and one child. He is listed as Charles Cleveland Alford and signed his name Charlie Cleveland Alford.
In 2016, a Find A Grave contributor reported that the cemetery’s office “has no record of him but the older records are not complete.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Cleveland 1893 AR1, Andrew Griffin 1865 AR2, James Mathew 1834 AL3, John Nathaniel 1811 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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CHARLES CONRAD ALVORD
Paragould, Greene Co., AR—_____ January 2019
Charles Conrad Alvord, 79 years of age, passed from this life on Friday January 25, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on August 9, 1939 in Michigan to the late Harold [stepfather] and Kay Connors Payne.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife: Priscilla Joan Alvord; one son: William Alvord.
He is survived by his children: Charles Alvord II of Michigan, Robert Alvord of Virginia, Catherine Bridges of Virginia, Randy Alvord, Shawn Alvord, Mark Alvord all of Arkansas, Melissa Martin of Virginia; 10 sisters, 8 brothers, 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; along with a host of other special relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life with family and friends will be held on Friday February 1, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Conference Room in Paragould. A private graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery….
Photo from Linwood Cemetery, Paragould, Green Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karin Dudley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Priscilla Joan Bishop Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son William Anthony Alvord in West Virginia Obituaries; and of his mother, Catherine Connors Alvord Payne, in Michigan Obituaries.
In 1940 (April 9), Lake Linden, Houghton Co., MI, Charles Alvord, age 8/12 born MI, is living with his mother, Katherine Alvord, 19 born MI, and the family of her parents, Raymond and Mary Connors.
From Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952 (Ancestry), Charles and Catherine Alvord, married on 14 June 1939 in Houghton Co., MI, were divorced on 4 Apr 1942 in Houghton Co., MI. Only child is Charles Alvord Jr., born 9 Aug 1939.
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CHARLES DENNIS ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—4 August 2011
WHITE HALL [Jefferson Co.]—Charles Dennis Alford, 60, of White Hall, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011.
He was born January 4, 1951 in Warren, Ark., to Sybil Snyder Alford and the late Charlie W. Alford.
He attended schools in Greenville, Miss. and White Hall. He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a carpenter and member of the Carpenters Union #576. He was avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of the Alford Hunting Club.
He is survived by his wife, Tabby Riggs Alford, whom he married July 26, 1972; his poodle, Zorro; Mother, Sybil Snyder Alford; brothers, David Glenn Alford, Marty Williams (Frances) all of White Hall; Keith Douglas (Michelle) Alford of Harrison, Ark.; sisters, Becky Ouzts of Cleveland, Miss., Debra Lynn (JB) Allen of Hartsfield, Tenn; ten nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 10am, Saturday in the chapel of Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall with Chaplain Ricky Hayes officiating. Burial was in Good Faith Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, 3205 Executive Court, Suite 101, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Photo from Good Faith Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James Sybert
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles D. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence White Hall, Jefferson Co., AR.
See the obituary of his uncle Ralph Wallace Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Charles Dennis 1951 AR1, Charles W. 1927 AR2, Willie A. 1893 TX3.
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CHARLES HASKELL ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 22 July 1963
Photo from Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Stone Shooter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Wilford David Alford; and siblings John Adair Alford, Marguerite Turner Alford, and Mary Lou Alford Ray in this compilation.
On Charles Haskell Alford’s WWII Draft Card (Ancestry), he is age 32, born 26 March 1908 in Hanson, Sequoyah Co., OK. He is living in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, working for Missouri Pacific Railroad in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR. His mother is Sallie Mae Alford of Van Buren.
Charles is listed on the 1910 Census—Indian Population in Hanson, Sequoyah Co., OK, dwelling #18: Wilford, own income age 25, married 6 years; his wife Sallie 24, 4 children, 4 living; and children: son Wd. J. 6, Margrett 4, Charles H. 2, and son Baby 0/12. All were born in OK except the baby, who was b. in AR. Wilford is white, Sallie is ½ Cherokee, ½ white, and the children are ¼ Indian, ¾ white.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Charles Haskell 1908 OK1, Wilford David 1884 AR2, Joseph Andy 1853 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrew 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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CHARLES LILLER ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 12 April 1987
Photo from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 28 Sept 1891 and died _____ Apr 1987, last residence Benton, Saline Co., AR.
We included the obituary of his brother Artemus N. “Team” Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
On Charles Liller Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is married age 25, a pharmacist living in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR. He was born 28 Sept 1891 in Claiborne Parish, LA.
From AR Divorces: Allie Mae Alford and Charles Liller Alford were ad on 21 July 1927 in Pulaski Co., AR. They had one child and no property.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
His lineage: Charles Liller 1891 LA1, Judson Nixon 1862 LA2, Almon B. 1810 GA3, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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CHARLES NORMAN ALFORD
THE LEADER
Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR—Wednesday, 10 December 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
Charles Norman Alford, 67, of McRae, died Dec. 6. He was an Army veteran who served in Korea and received several medals for distinguished service. He was one of the few survivors when troops were cut off at the 38th parallel.
He is survived by his wife, June Lindsey Alford; four stepsons, Paul, Gerald, Donald and Ralph Lindsey, all of McRae; two stepdaughters, Martha Sanders of Plano, TX; and Carolyn Sexton of Beebe; four brothers, J.O. [Junior Olas], Harold, Huston and Marvin Alford, all of McRae; three sisters, Barbara Reed of Austin, Linda Failoni of Green River, WY, and Betty Bundy of Cabot.
He was preceded in death by his stepson, David Lindsey.
Funeral services were held Dec. 9 at Westbrook Chapel. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery by Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe.
Photo from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert L. Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles N. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 22 February 1930, last residence McRae, White Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his father, Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford; and siblings Barbara A. Alford Wilson Reed, Emma Louise Alford Cox Adkins, Harold Loyd Alford, Huston Andrew Alford, Junior Olas Alford, and Marvin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Norman 1930 AR1, Elmer Olas 1902 TX2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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CHASTITY DWAN DENT ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 26 September 2021
Chastity Dwan Dent Alford, 45, died September 15, 2021, in Little Rock Ark.
Chastity was born on March 3, 1976, in Helena, Ark.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Alford, mother, Collette Kirksey, father and step-mother, Billy and Jo Dent, as well as three children, Skyler Renfree, Dalton Holder, and Brinden Mooney. Chastity is also survived by her ex-stepmother, Mary Dent, grandmothers, Dorothy Brown, Joyce McGarity, Naomi Dent, siblings, Scott Kirksey, Bethany Nelson, Tyler Dent, aunts, Desira Perry, Angalique McClain, B.J. McGarity, Linda Jackson, uncle, Paul Dent, as well as many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Arrangements are private and entrusted to RuebelFuneralHome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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CHESTER BREWER ALFORD, SR.
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 10 February 1969
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Johnnye Totty
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chester Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 July 1914 and died _____ Dec 1969, last residence not listed.
From AR Marriages: Chester Brewer Alford, age 25, married Edith Makinson, age 21 of Seminole, Seminole Co., OK, on 12 Aug 1939 in Woodruff Co., AR.
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CHINA LAVERNE WOODWORTH ALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
HARRISON DAILY TIMES
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—Wednesday, 7 February 2001
China Laverne Alford, 77, of Alpena [Boone Co., AR] died Saturday, Feb. 3 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Harrison. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Shady Grove Cemetery.... Burial will be under the direction of Christeson Funeral Home....
The daughter of Joseph and Lizzie Underdown Woodworth was born April 14, 1923, at Delmar. She had lived in Boone County 30 years and was a prior resident of California. She was a homemaker and attended the United Baptist Church in Green Forest.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Truman Alford, and three brothers.
Survivors include two sons, Steven Alford of Alpena and Timothy Alford of Liberty, Iowa; a sister, Freda Alford of Alpena; a brother, Verlin Woodworth of Alpena, and grandchildren Tom Alford and Stacey Alford....
Photos from Shady Grove Cemetery, Osage, Carroll Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bobby and Carol Babin Estes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of China L. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of her son Steven Kessel Alford; sister-in-law Vernon Olta Estes Alford; and sister Freeda Joe Woodworth Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Truman Kessel 1916 AR1, William Thomas 1879 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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CHRISTINE ELIZABETH ALFORD DEATON
Half-sister of Jerry Gray Alford, AAFA #1407
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—Thursday, 21 September 2006
MCGEHEE [Desha Co.]—Christine Elizabeth Deaton, 80, of McGehee, died Tuesday [September 19] at Drew County Memorial Hospital at Monticello. She was born April 6, 1926, at Winston-Salem, N.C., a daughter of the late Prentice Alford and Emma Hasker [sic: Hooker] Alford.
She was a homemaker. She was a World War II veteran, having served in the Women’s Air Corps. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church of Dermott.
Survivors include two sons, Johnny Deaton and Billy Deaton, both of McGehee; one brother, Lee Alford of Winston-Salem; one sister, Margaret Eaton of Yenkinville [probably Yadkinville], N.C.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in McGehee Cemetery with Dwain Dennis officiating. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Services of McGehee….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Christine A. Deaton (SS# issued in AR).
We included the obituaries of her stepmother, Cassie Brown Alford; brother Venice Gilmer Alford; half-sister Jeanette Alford Clodfelter; uncle Venice Lewis Alford; and aunt Ethel Mae Alford Keyes in North Carolina Obituaries.
Prentiss Alford is listed in SSDI records as born 3 Oct 1904 and died _____ July 1966 (SS# issued in NC).
William appears as Walter on early census reports.
CENSUS
1930
Winston-Salem (District 48), Forsyth Co., NC
Dwelling #71
William L. Alford head 52 MS MS MS tobacco checker
age 36 at first marriage
Mattie wife 42 NC NC NC age 26 at first marriage
Venice son 21 LA MS NC tobacco factory machine operator
Prentice son 25 LA MS NC tobacco factory machine operator
age 21 at first marriage
Emma dau-in-law 19 NC NC NC age 15 at first marriage
Christinia granddau 3 NC LA NC
Margaret M. granddau 1 NC LA NC
Willie son 15 NC MS NC
Ethel dau 12 NC MS NC
Howard son 9 NC MS NC
1920
Winston-Salem Ward 3 (District 96), Forsyth Co., NC
Dwelling #299
Willie L. Alford head 35 MS MS MS tobacco factory checker
Mattie wife 32 NC NC NC
Venice dau 9 LA MS NC
[incorrectly identified as female and daughter]
Printice son 14 LA MS NC
Willie son 3 NC MS NC
Ethel dau 1-7/12 NC MS NC
1910
Police Jury Ward 2 (District 4), Bienville Parish, LA
Dwelling #205
Willie Alford head 36 MS MS MS lumber mill laborer
[this name could be Walter] first marriage, 7 years
Sallie wife 30 AL AL AL 3 children, 2 living
Prentis son 5 LA MS AL
Vennie son 1-3/12 LA MS AL
1900
Police Jury Ward 2 (District 4), Bienville Parish, LA
Dwelling #154
Julious C. Alford head 77 b. Jan 1823 AL NC NC farmer, m. 34 years
Arminacy wife 52 b. Jan 1848 MS SC SC 4 children, 4 living
Walter L. son 24 b. Dec 1875 MS AL MS
Sarah dau 20 b. Feb 1880 MS AL MS
1880
Steens Creek (District 74), Rankin Co., MS
Dwelling #90
J.C. Alford head 56 MS NC NC farmer
Amarinthy wife 30 MS AL AL
Warren son 12 MS MS MS
Cathrine dau 8 MS MS MS
Walter son 5 MS MS MS
Laura dau 2 MS MS MS
1870
Township 4 (Post Office Brandon), Rankin Co., MS
Dwelling #90
Julius C. Alford 40 AL farmer
R. Manutha 19 MS
Warren 12 MS
John 14 MS
George 12 MS
William 10 MS
Warren 3 MS
Clark Alena 28 MS
(female)
On William Lewis Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 44, a foreman at R.J. Reynolds Co., living in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC. He names Mrs. Mattie Alford of the same address as his nearest relative. His birth date is 10 Dec 1873.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Christine Elizabeth 1926 NC1, Prentiss Lewis 1904 LA2, William/Walter Lewis 1875 MS3, Julius Caesar 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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CLARA VICTORINE ALFORD WEBB
Grandaunt of Ann Kathryn Tipton Dickenson, AAFA#0783
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 6 June 1964
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MtnView
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Jesse Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Wilkes Alford and Signa Carolina Stuckey
His lineage: Clara Victorine 1887 TN1, Jesse Thomas 1859 TN2, William Wilkes 1831 SC3.
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CLAUDIA JANE ALFORD HARDAGE
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 13 September 1924
Photo from Social Hill Cemetery, Social Hill, Hot Spring Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Volunteer #46577499
AAFA NOTES: Claudia was the only child of James Robert Alford and his first wife, Eliza Jane Gibbs.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Claudia Jane 1872 AR1, James Robert 1850 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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CLEO ALFORD AMBERS
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ December 2009
Mrs. Cleo Ambers of North Little Rock fell asleep in Jesus Thursday, Dec 17, 2009.
Survivors, Daughters Clovis (Ezell) Breedlove, Revyanell Jackson, Rosie (Otis) Tolbert; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two sister-in-laws; nieces, nephews and friends.
Special thanks to all the Robinson Nursing Home Staff.
Services 11 am Monday Warren Hill Baptist Church, Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock…. Interment Rest in Peace, Hensley, AR. Arrangements by Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cleo Ambers (SS# issued in AR) was born 8 Feb 1922, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her father, Austin Alford Sr.; and sister Cora Lee Alford Malone in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Austin Alford Jr. and Ben Junest Alford in Michigan Obituaries; and her sister Marie M. Alford Nash in Wisconsin Obituaries.
Her lineage: Cleo 1922 AR1, Austin 1897 AR2, Arthur 1839 AL3.
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CLEO MILDRED WILSON ALFORD TURK
CHARLESTON EXPRESS
Charleston, Franklin Co., AR—Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Cleo Mildred Turk, 91, of Charleston, AR passed away, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Fort Smith.
She was born August 20, 1920 in Branch to Oscar Wilson and Mae Hunter Wilson and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Her body was cremated under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, AR.
She is survived by one son, Johnny Wilson, of DeQueen, AR; three sisters, Hazel Parker of Muskogee, Ok, Helen Jones of Lavaca and Shirley Scott, of Leawood, KS.; and one brother, Donald Paul Wilson of Charleston; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Cleo M. Turk (SS# issued in AR), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her first husband, John Adair Alford, in this compilation.
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CORA LEE ALFORD MALONE
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 8 October 1977
Mrs. Cora Lee Alford Malone, aged 50, of Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, widow of William C. Malone Sr., died Friday.
She was a member of Warren Hill Baptist Church of North Little Rock and Ruth Chapter 7 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Alford of North Little Rock; four brothers, Leo Alford of North Little Rock, Ben Alford and Austin Alford, Jr. of Flint, Mich., and Robert Lynn Alford of Little Rock; a foster brother, Edward Eugene Smith of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Cleo Ambers and Mrs. Mae Frances Gray of North Little Rock; a foster sister, Mrs. Moria Nash of Milwaukee, and a grandchild.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ruffin and Jarett.
Both sides of same stone
Photos from Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Whitney McLaughlin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cora Malone (SS# issued in AR) was born 2 July 1927 and died _____ Oct 1977, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her father, Austin Alford Sr.; and sister Cleo Alford Ambers in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Austin Alford Jr. and Ben Junest Alford in Michigan Obituaries; and of her sister Marie M. Alford Nash in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From AR Marriages: Cora Lee Alford, black age 20 born 2 July 1926 [different than SSDI but incorrect since her brother Austin was born in 1926] in AR, married W.C. Malone, black age 34 born 19 Nov 1910 in AR, on 10 May 1947 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR.
Her lineage: Cora Lee 1927 AR1, Austin 1897 AR2, Arthur 1839 AL3.
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CORA MAY BAKER ALFORD
Grandmother of Larry Don Alford, AAFA #1511
HOPE STAR
Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—Tuesday, 31 October 1967
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AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, William A. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Dexter Cody Alford and Horace Saner Alford in this compilation.
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CURTIS JOE ALFORD
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Thursday, 18 May 2006
WEST HELENA [Phillips Co., AR]—Curtis Joe Alford, 57, died Monday, May 16, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 19 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home....
In another article:
West Helena, Phillips Co., AR—_____ May 2006
Funeral services for Curtis Joe Alford, 57, of West Helena will be held Friday, May 19, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena.... Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Mr. Alford passed away May 16, 2006 in Helena.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson Alford of West Helena; sons, Curtis Alford, Jr. and Raquel of West Helena, Keith Alford of West Helena, and Daniel King of West Helena; brothers, Virtis Alford and Virginia of West Helena, Roland Alford of Chicago, IL; sister, Aubra Dean Terry of Mountain Home; grandsons, Johnathan Richardson of Lexa, Camaron Alford of West Helena, Shelby Lane Alford of North Dakota, Amanda Alford of West Helena, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mindy Alford....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Curtis J. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 24 March 1949.
See the obituary of his brother Virtis Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Thermon Earl Alford in California Obituaries; and of his brother Clarence Oneal Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Curtis J. 1949 AR1, Harvey Lucian 1913 AR2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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CYA AISLIN ALFORD
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—_____ September 2013
Cya Aislin Alford, one month old daughter of John and Jessica (Hickenbotton) Alford, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Harrison.
She was born July 24, 2013, in Harrison.
Cya was preceded in death by her grandfather, Willard Delane Alford.
Cya and her family are members of Bobo United Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching superhero movies, like X-Men and The Avengers, with her stuffed doggie and her dog Buddy by her side.
Along with her parents, Cya is survived by her paternal grandmother, Shirley Alford, of Alpena; her maternal grandparents, Roger and Robbin Hickenbottom, of Harrison; and many others who loved her dearly….
Funeral service was Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Benny Clark officiating.
Pallbearers were Joe Guzman and John Guzman.
Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Osage, Carroll Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave photographer, Jess
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D. BOYCE ALFORD
Brother of Thomas Dale Alford Sr., AAFA #0268
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 1 March 2002
PINE BLUFF [Jefferson Co.]—Dr. Boyce Alford, age 78, of Pine Bluff died Wednesday, February 27, 2002, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center [Pine Bluff].
He was born Nov. 13, 1923, at Cove (Polk County), Ark., a son of the late Thomas Franklin “Tom” [sic: Thomas H.] Alford, former State Commissioner of Education and the late Ida Womack Alford, also an educator.
He was reared and educated in Little Rock, and graduated from Little Rock High School, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Fraternity. He attended Georgia Military College at Milledgeville, Georgia, and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a tail-gunner on an SBD (Scout Bomber by Douglas) in the South Pacific theater. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. T. Dale Alford.
Dr. Alford moved to Pine Bluff in 1950 to establish his optometry practice. He later was a partner with Dr. Fletcher Baugh in Drs. Alford & Baugh until his retirement in 1988. He was a charter member of Grace Episcopal Church, where he served as an usher and a greeter.
He had also been a member of the Jaycees, Lions Club, and Rotary International. An avid Little League Baseball supporter, he had served as president of the American and National Little Leagues; as umpire from 1959 until 1988; and as president of Pine Bluff Little League, Inc. Hill-Alford Field at 8th Avenue and Oak Street was named in his honor.
Dr. Alford served as a Pine Bluff City Alderman from 1954-1958, and as a member of the Pine Bluff Civil Service Commission from 1960–1968 and 1978–1988. He also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1969-1979 and was a past-chairman of the Legislative Joint Audit Committee.
An avid Razorback Football supporter, he was a charter member of the Road Hogs, and traveled in his motor-home to the majority of Razorback Football games.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Mandy” Mandell, to whom he was married on May 9, 1948, at Chicago, Ill; two sons, James Nash Alford (Jimmy and Pam) of Fayetteville, Ark., and Michael Thomas Alford (Mike and Clare) of Houston, Texas; a twin sister, Joyce Gardner of Benton, Ark; a niece who he reared, Cheryl Gardner of Cleveland, Ohio; nephew, Dr. Dan Gardner of Benton, Ark; nieces, Anne Alford Winans and L’Moore Alford, both of Little Rock; and two granddaughters, Amy Alford of Little Rock and April Alford of Houston, Texas.
Funeral Services will be Friday, March 1, 2002, 4:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church…. Burial will be in the Grace Church Memorial Garden. Memorials may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Building Fund, 4101 Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Charles E. Fuller Funeral & Memorial Services, 870-536-8994.
In another article:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 2 March 2002
BOYCE ALFORD, LEGEND, LEGISLATOR AND TAIL-GUNNER
It is too much. In one week Arkansas has lost two legends—Patrick J. Owens originally out of Hungry Horse, Mont., and Boyce Alford of Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pat passed through the state’s newspapers like a whirlwind on his way to bigger bylines. Dr. Alford wound his way through the state’s politics like the Arkansas River, occasionally out of its banks but always rolling on.
You could spot Boyce Alford at the Ledge or any other gathering: Just look for the brightest polyester sportcoat (he must have had dozens of ‘em ), the loudest laugh, and the firmest slap on the back. He was the kind of little guy with a crew-cut who’d make a perfect tail-gunner on a Navy Scout bomber, which he was in his war, and Heaven help anybody who tried to sneak up on him then or later.
Like his brother Dale, Dr. Alford was an eye man—an optometrist during office hours and an optimist all the time, one who long ago had fitted himself with rose-colored glasses. Dr. Alford’s view of political and social affairs in the abstract may have been Hobbesian—a dark, fierce, savage contest between Good and Evil. Them and Us, in which the fittest won the Democratic primary, which was tantamount to salvation. But outside the Legislature, that is, in the real world, all his impulses were pure, bright, undiluted, love-thy-neighbor Christian. And Boyce Alford always acted on his impulses.
If it was your ox in the ditch, Boyce Alford would be there to help even before he could slip on his sportcoat. Whatever your race, creed, color or hopelessly misguided pinko beliefs. Boyce’s politics would have been reactionary even in 1861, but his personal disposition was utopian.
At the Ledge, Boyce Alford was much like the eccentric driver in a small town dangerous, but you could see him coming, and everybody soon learned to get out of the way or, if necessary, take away his keys. Because, as editorial writers had occasion to comment at least once during every session, Boyce would be Boyce.
Dr. Alford’s view of complicated matters of jurisprudence could be summed up by a brief conversation we were privileged to have overheard between himself and an earnest young lawyer at some church function. The topic was the theory and cliché that people are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. To sum up Boyce’s position on the matter, he was agin it. And that was that.
Trying to find common ground, the nice young attorney turned, as a kind of last resort, to reason. “At least we can agree on this,” he started off, “everybody’s entitled to a fair trial. . .” He didn’t get any farther because, at that point, Boyce laid down the Alford Doctrine: Not if they’re guilty, they don’t. End of discussion. We may have a few of the details wrong after all these years, but the spirit of that conversation, and Boyce Alford’s, will always stay with us.
Happily, the sensible and adored Mandy—wife and guardian—kept Rep. and Dr. Alford from diving off too many rhetorical cliffs during his madcap decade in the Legislature (1969-79). But even when he did go way too far, Boyce always recovered with aplomb, sure in the unswerving assumption that he’d taken the right turn.
If the state’s politics are a little safer now without Boyce in the Ledge, they’re also a lot duller. And with his death at 78 this week, Pine Bluff and the world are duller places, too. It will always be hard to think of Boyce Alford without smiling, and he would have wanted it that way.
In another article, same source, Saturday, 2 March 2002:
Optometrist active in politics 30 years
By Emmett George
PINE BLUFF—D. Boyce Alford earned a reputation as a scrapper during a decade in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
“He liked to argue with people, but he would go to bat for anybody,” said his wife, Dorothy “Mandy” Mandell Alford.
Alford battled to get a four lane highway completed between Pine Bluff and Little Rock that later became Interstate 530. Alford, an optometrist in Pine Bluff for 38 years, died Wednesday of heart failure at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was 78. Funeral services were Friday in Pine Bluff.
Born on Nov. 13, 1923, at Cove in Polk County, he was the son of Thomas Franklin Alford, a Delight native, and Ida Womack Alford of Murfreesboro.
His father was a former state commissioner of education and a former North Little Rock School District superintendent. His mother was an educator as well.
Alford had an older brother, the late Dr. T. Dale Alford.
Reared in the Little Rock area, Alford graduated from Catholic High School in 1942. He attended Georgia Military College at Milledgeville, Ga., and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, before graduating from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1949. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a tailgunner on a scout bomber plane in the South Pacific.
In 1948, he married Dorothy Mandell, a native of Seligman, Mo. They had two sons.
The couple moved to Pine Bluff in 1950, where he established his practice. He became a partner with Dr. Fletcher Baugh. They worked together until he retired in 1988. Alford was active in politics for more than three decades. He was a Pine Bluff alderman from 1954–58 and a civil service commissioner from 1960–68 and 1978–88. He was a state legislator from 1969–79 and at one time was chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
Paul Greenberg, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editorial page editor, said Alford was known for his sport coats and sense of humor.
“He was the nicest guy, although I seldom agreed with his politics,” said Greenberg, a former Pine Bluff Commercial editorial writer. “He was the sort of guy if I ever got in trouble, he would be the first person I would call.”
In 1972, Alford introduced legislation to make Arkansas AM&N College part of the University of Arkansas System. The college became the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
“He did it because some of the instructors came to him and said they were receiving lower salaries and had trouble getting things [equipment],” his wife said.
An avid Razorback supporter, Alford was also president of the Pine Bluff Little League Inc. and a member of the Jaycees, Lions Club and Rotary International. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, where he served as an usher and greeter.
“He touched a lot of people in a really positive way,” said his son, James Nash Alford of Fayetteville. “He was always upbeat. It didn’t matter whether you agreed with him or not, you could always laugh with him. He thought having a sense of humor was important.”
Photo from Grace Memorial Garden, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Newman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of D. Boyce Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of his parents, Thomas H. Alford and Ida Womack Alford; and siblings Gretchen Joyce Alford Gardner (twin) and Thomas Dale Alford Sr. in this compilation.
No records reveal his full first name, but both he and his brother were consistently called by their middle names.
His lineage: D. Boyce 1923 AR1, Thomas H. 1894 AR2, Samuel Thomas 1873 AR3.
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DALLAS ANDREW ALFORD
Senior photo, 1987 yearbook, McRae High School, McRae, White Co., AR
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 28 October 1987
In another article:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 28 October 1987
Photo from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert L. Young
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Huston Andrew Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Dallas Andrew 1969 AR1, Huston Andrew 1925 AR2, Elmer Olas 1902 TX3, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR4, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA5, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA6, William Henry 1811 NC7, Job 1763 NC8, Julius 1717 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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DEBRA LYNN ALFORD ALLEN
HARRISON DAILY TIMES
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—Monday, 6 July 2015
Service: Memorial service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Northvale Baptist Church, Harrison, under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.
Debra “Debbie” Lynn Alford Allen, age 60, entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, July 6 (2015).
She was born Jan. 31, 1955, in Brawley [Imperial Co.], California, to Sybil Alford and the late Charlie Alford.
Debbie loved lots of coffee, lots of laughter, the sport of thrift store treasure hunting, and shamelessly dancing to the oldies when no one was watching.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Alford, and brother, C. Dennis Alford.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by J.B. Allen and their daughters, Charlie Nicole Allen and Biskit, of Galatin, Tennessee; her sister, Becky Outz, of Cleveland, Mississippi; brothers, David Alford, of White Hall, Marty Alford and wife, Frances, of White Hall, and Keith Alford and wife, Michelle, of Harrison; and a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Northvale Baptist Church in Harrison….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From California Birth Index (Ancestry): Debra Lynn Alford was born 31 Jan 1955 in Imperial Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Snyder.
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DELLA ANDREWS ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 7 January 1907
Mrs. Della Alford, aged 32 years, wife of J.W. Alford, died Saturday night at 8 o’clock at her home, 3200 West Thirteenth street.
The funeral will be held from the family residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock, and interment will be in Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, a little son, Willie Alford, her mother, Mrs. W.M. Andrews, a sister, Miss Lula Andrews, and two brothers, J.F. Andrews of Little Rock and Pat Andrews, who will arrive from Corinth, Miss., this morning to attend the funeral.
AAFA NOTES: In 1910, William J. Alford, 50 born GA widowed, and his son Willie Alford 6 born AR, are living in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
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DELLA OWENS ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 2 February 1977
RUSSELLVILLE—Mrs. Della Ora Alford, 80, of Russellville, widow of James N. Alford, Monday. Funeral today at Shinn Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Newton Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Berman Ardis Alford in this compilation.
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DENNIS EDWARD ALFORD
Cousin of Daniel Ray Alford, AAFA #0522
MORNING NEWS
Springdale, Washington Co., AR—Wednesday, 11 December 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
ELKINS [Washington Co.]—Dennis Edward Alford, 60, of Elkins died on Saturday [December 7] at Washington Regional Medical Center at Fayetteville. Memorial services were held at Beards Funeral Chapel. Cremation followed at Beards Crematory.
He was born on March 29, 1942, at Hagler [Washington Co.] to Elon Daniel and Lila Mae Benton Alford. He was a welder for the Quaker Oats Company and a member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include one son, Richard Elon Alford of Tucker, four daughters, Denise Evelyn Cobbs of Blanchard, OK, Carmina Lunette Russell of Whiteman, MO, Carolyn Annette Alford and Jacquelyn Leigh Blanco, both of Moore, OK, three brothers, Elon J. Alford of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Delton L. Alford of Plant City, FL, and Olly Dean Alford of Okalla, FL, one sister, Betty Crews of Miami, and nine grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Beard’s Funeral Home in Fayetteville.... Cremation will follow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dennis E. Alford (SS# issued in FL).
We included the obituaries of his father, Elon Daniel Alford; and brother Ollie Dean Alford in Florida Obituaries.
AAFA records show that Elon D. Alford married Lila May Benton on 19 Jan 1928 in Decatur Co., GA.
From Florida Death Index, 1877–1998 (Ancestry): Elon D. Alford, age 71 born 30 Oct 1904, died 23 June 1976 in Dade Co., FL.
CENSUS
1930
Henderson Mill (District 3), Calhoun Co., FL
Dwelling #76
Elon D. Alford head 25 FL FL FL farmer age 23 at first marriage
Lila M. wife 20 GA GA GA age 18 at first marriage
Florine dau 7/12 FL FL GA
Dwelling #75
Daniel W. Alford head 56 FL US US farmer age 22 at first marriage
Jerusha wife 55 FL FL GA age 21 at first marriage
Sibley son 20 FL FL FL
Libbey dau 17 FL FL FL
Fletcher son 13 FL FL FL
1920
Hansford Mill (District 14), Calhoun Co., FL
Dwelling #73
Daniel Alford head 46 FL NC FL farmer
Jerusha wife 45 FL FL GA
Cleo dau 18 FL FL FL
Elon son 17 FL FL FL
Rural son 13 FL FL FL
Sibley son 11 FL FL FL
Libby dau 7 FL FL FL
Carlene son 3-4/12 FL FL FL
1910
Hansford Mill (District 3), Calhoun Co., FL
Dwelling #73
D.W. Alford head 35 FL US US farmer m. 13 years
Jerusha wife 35 FL FL GA 5 children, 5 living
Leon son 11 FL FL FL
Cleo dau 8 FL FL FL
Elon son 5 FL FL FL
Ruel son 3 FL FL FL
Brother son 1 FL FL FL
Robert Test nephew 16 FL FL FL
On Daniel Webster Alford’s 1918 World War I Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 44, a farmer living in Grand Ridge, Calhoun Co., FL. He was born 30 May 1874 and names Jerusha L. Alford as his nearest relative.
For more information on this family, see My Father, Daniel Webster Alford, by Chleo Marie Alford Sanders.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Dennis Edward 1942 AR1, Elon Daniel 1904 FL2, Daniel Webster 1874 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DEXTER CODY ALFORD
Father of Larry Don Alford, AAFA #1511
Photo from Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes
HOPE STAR
Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—Friday, 10 February 2012
Dexter Alford, 86, of Hope, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in Hope.
He was born November 6, 1925, in Washington, to William A. and Cora B. Baker Alford. He worked as a dairy farmer and was a lifetime member and deacon of New Hope Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; son, Jim Alford; and brother, Horace Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Gracie Alford, of Hope; one son, Larry Don Alford and wife, Teresa, of Hot Springs; one daughter, Terri Stark and husband, Scott, of Carrollton, Texas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren….
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home chapel….
Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home….
Photo from Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Burke
Photo posted in 2014
Photo from Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Coleman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dexter C. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Gracie Lee Bright Alford; parents, William A. Alford and Cora May Baker Alford; and brother Horace Saner Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Dexter Cody 1925 AR1, William A. 1884 AR2, Stanford Lamb 1861 AR3, Stanford Lamb 1820 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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DORA ALFORD
ARKANSAS STATE PRESS
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 25 May 1956
CAMDEN [Ouachita Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Alford were held at Zion Hill Baptist church May 20. She had been a resident of Camden for 45 years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Olivia Williams of Washington, D.C., a sister, Mrs. Mary Hopkins of Los Angeles and several nephews and nieces.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
In 1930, Camden, Ouachita Co., AR, Dora Alford, age 47 born Arkansas, is living with her husband, Donnie Alford, 42 AR carpenter. This is an African American family.
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DORIS HALLIDAY MOORE ALFORD
Mother of Janet Moore Alford Hemby, AAFA #0832
Grandmother of Robert Alford Hemby, AAFA #1071
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 6 August 1980
In another article:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 7 August 1980
Photos from Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, “Find-A-Grave Contributor, JWB”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 4 Feb 1897 and died _____ Aug 1980, last residence Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituary of her husband, John Moses Alford, in this compilation.
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DOROTHY DOLORES ALFORD BEARDSLEE
JONESBORO SUN
Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—Tuesday, 19 August 2008
HARDY—Dorothy Dolores Beardslee, 67, of Hardy died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Little Rock.
Dorothy was born Sept. 24, 1940, at Cartersville, Ga., the daughter of Charles and Alice Mae Matthews Alford. She was united in marriage to Dean Beardslee on Jan. 1, 1973, at Moss Point, Miss. She was retired from the Boeing Co.
She moved to Hardy in 1999 from Renton, Wash., with her family. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Cherokee Village.
Survivors include her husband Dean of the home; one son, Thomas Beardslee of Cherokee Village; one daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Bill Duncan of Hardy; one sister, Nina Bohl of Grand Bay, Ala.; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and William.
A Latin funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Terrance Gordon FSSP, officiating. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery at Jonesboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.
Visitation will be held this evening from 5-7 at the funeral home with rosary service at 6 p.m.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.tricountyfunerals.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy D. Beardslee (SS# issued in MS).
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DOROTHY LEANDA HALFORD GREGG
Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home
Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—_____ January 2017
JONESBORO—Dorothy Leanda Halford, 94, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born July 7, 1922 to the late James William and Dixie Lee Burrow Halford. She grew up in the Valley View community and graduated from Valley View High School in 1941. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She was a medical technologist for eight years at Harris Hospital in Newport and retired from St. Bernards Medical Center.
Dorothy loved gardening, bowling, and traveling with friends and family. On a whim, she and her friends once took a side trip to Cuba shortly before the revolution and rise of Fidel Castro. Dorothy was one of the first residents to move into the new St. Bernard’s Village where she resided for over sixteen years until shortly before her death.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Myrtle Steinegger; five brothers, William “Bill”, Melvin, Allen, Woodrow and Herbert Halford; nieces, Waverlee Allen, Jo Ann Horton and Mary Louise Stallings.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Janet (Richard) Duffel, Carolyn (Robert) Payne, Fred (Jane) Steinegger all of Jonesboro, Randall (Darlene) Halford of Dallas, Wayne Halford, Bruce Halford, Sandra Wiggs and Sharon Bartley of Seattle, Washington area, Shirley Smith of Gravette and Angela Halford of Little Rock; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, February 1, 2017 followed by a service at 11:00 am at the Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home, 300 W. Matthews Ave, in Jonesboro. Burial will be at Keller’s Chapel Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, James William Halford; and siblings Herbert Charles Halford and Woodrow Washington “Woody” Halford in this compilation.
Her HALFORD lineage: Dorothy Leanda 1922 AR1, James William 1877 GA2, Alfred Christenberry 1855 GA3, Alfred Christenberry 1826 NC4, David C. 1792 NC5, John 1768 VA6, James 1737 NC7, John 1690 NC8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
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DOROTHY LORENE HUGHLETT HALFORD BESHARSE
[Although she died in Tennessee, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Arkansas.]
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—31 January 2006
BLYTHEVILLE [Mississippi Co.]—Dorothy Halford Besharse, 79, retired City Court Clerk for Blytheville, AR, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 in Cordova [Shelby Co.], TN.
Visitation will be from 12-1:30 p.m. with services to follow Wednesday, February 1 at First Assembly of God Church, 600 North Division Street, Blytheville, AR. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville.
She leaves two daughters, Joyce Ann Pardue of Pasadena, TX and Gwendolyn Ahlemann of Memphis, TN; and one son, Scott Besharse of Strawberry, AR. Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer Day Services of Memphis.
Bartlett Funeral Home 901-372-5555.
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karon Murphy Hall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy L. Besharse (SS# issued in MI) was born 20 March 1926, last residence Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.
See the obituary of her first husband, Horace Delbert Halford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Dorothy Lorene Halford Besharse, born 20 March 1926 in Poplar Bluff, MO, daughter of Herschel M. Hughlett and Carol L. Read, died 28 Jan 2006.
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ELETHA JANE DAVIS ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 22 June 1961
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Franklin Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Martha Kathleen Alford Baber in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Harold Davis Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From AR Deaths: Eletha Jane Alford, widow age 85, was born 30 Dec 1875 in Murfreesboro, AR, daughter of John F. and Emily Davis. She died 20 June 1961 in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR.
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ELIZA ALFORD EWING
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 19 June 1951
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Abner Ewing Alford Sr., Charles Andrew Alford, Joseph Daniel Alford, and Nancy Rebecca Alford Pate; and half-brother Gilbert Arland Alford in this compilation.
Eliza was the daughter of Abner Acel Alford and his first wife, Harriet Jane Brewer.
Her name is misspelled in her obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Eliza 1883 AR1, Abner Acel 1854 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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ELIZABETH AMANDA “BETTY” CAMPBELL BUMPASS ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 23 November 1962
Mrs. Betty Campbell Alford, aged 88, of 4005 West Twenty-fifth Street, widow of J.W. Alford, died Thursday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. N.A. Messenger, with whom she lived.
She was born at Beebe [White Co.], a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Campbell. Her father was an early resident of White County. Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Christian Church.
Other survivors include two sons, Cody V. Bumposs [sic] of Fort Worth and Campbell C. Bumposs of Little Rock; a step-son W.W. Alford of Lincoln Park, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. C.C. Waggoner of Hot Springs, seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Drummond Funeral Home.
Photos from Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, Richard Theilig
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, James William Alford, in this compilation.
From Ancestry family trees: Elizabeth Amanda Campbell married her first husband, John Hart Bumpass (1863–1955), in 1893. They were divorced.
In 1920, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, Bettie Alford, age 43 born AR, is living with her husband James W. Alford, 62 GA, and children Campbell Bumpus 17 AR and Conne Peerce 26 AR.
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ELIZABETH ANN COLEMAN ALFORD
Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR—_____ October 2008
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Alford, age 73, of Forrest City, died Sunday [26 October 2008] at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis [TN]. She had been in the hospital for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Alford was born October 6, 1935, in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Joseph Coleman and Anna Belle Greenwood Coleman. She lived in Forrest City most of her life and was retired from General Industries.
Mrs. Alford married Clarence Alford Jr. in 1952, he survives her along with one son, Donald Alford of Forrest City, three daughters; Deb Chapman and Brenda Morgan, both of Forrest City, and Jane Barnett of Cave City, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Alford will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday [October 29], with burial in Hughes Cemetery….
Photo from Hughes Cemetery, Hughes, St. Francis Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Don & Pam Childers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth A. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR.
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ELMA ALFORD STEWART
Photo from Griffin Funeral Service
DAILY HERALD
Columbia, Maury Co., TN—Thursday, 9 October 2014
Elma Alford Stewart, 97 of Star City [Lincoln Co., AR], died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Bonnie. She was born February 19, 1917 in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late Gillie and Elma Fautz Alford.
She was known by many earthly names—Mother, Mama, Memom and Grandmom. Now she is once again known as Jamie’s “Sweetpea” while both sit at the feet of her precious Savior Jesus Christ-Son of God. Elma was a stay at home mom and was totally dedicated to her family.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James R. Stewart, Sr.
Elma is survived by her children, India (the late Kenneth) Hay of Columbia, TN, Bonnie Pearson of Star City, AR and James (Sharon) Stewart, Jr. of Little Rock, AR. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dawn (Chris) Gray and Brian (Nikki) Hay of Columbia, TN, James (Jan) Stewart III and Jill (Chris) Hughes of Little Rock, AR, Stewart Pearson of Star City, Maggie Pearson of Evansville, IN, Emily Pearson and her fiance Drake Snyder of Star City, AR. Also, great grandchildren, Christian, Jameson and Jocie Hughes, James IV, Thomas and Sarah Grace Stewart, Shelby and Sydney Hay, Molly and Hayley Gray and one great-grandson, Brylen Gibson.
Graveside Services are 4PM Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Kidd Cemetery near Lawrenceburg with Rev. Joseph Alford officiating. Visitation will be 2-3:30PM Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City, AR. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
Photos from Kidd Cemetery, Flatwoods, Lawrence Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her sister Bonnie Lucretia Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Gilbert Isaac “Gillie” Alford and Elma Verna Foutz Alford, in Tennessee Obituaries.
In 1920 she is listed as “Maggie Elmer” in Sheffield, Colbert Co., AL, dwelling #23: Gillie Isiac Alford, guard at nitrate plant, age 50 widowed; and children: Bonnie Lu 19 telephone operator, Mailene 17, Gillie Lee 14, Boyd Edmiston 12, James Thomas 8, Joseph Fouts 5, and Maggie Elmer 2-10/12. All and their parents were born in TN.
She is listed as Elma Danley Alford in the book by AAFA Member #0669, Bobby Alford, The Alford Family of Lawrence County, TN. We reprinted much of this book in AAFA ACTION—see “Lawrence County, Tennessee, Alfords,” Parts 1–6 in Issues #33 (Summer 1996)–#38 (Fall 1997).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elma 1917 TN1, Gilbert Isaac 1870 TN2, Robert Newton 1839 TN3, Isaac W. 1805 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ELMER OLAS “PETE” ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 18 February 1973
McRAE—Elmer “Pete” Alford 70, of McRae, died Saturday.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maggie Mae Jackson Alford; five sons, Junior Alford, Charles Alford, Houston Alford, and Marvin Alford, all of McRae, and Harold Alford of Michigan; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Cox of McRae, Mrs. Barbara Reed of Auston, Mrs. Linda Failoni of Wyoming, and Mrs. Betty Hendrix of Little Rock; his stepmother, Mrs. Thomas Alford of Missouri; a brother, Harvey Alford of Elaine; three sisters, Mrs. Della Walls of Illinois, Mrs. Josephine Hogan of Washington, and Mrs. Lattis Anderson of North Little Rock; two half-brothers, Thomas Alford of Missouri and Marion Alford of Texas; three half-sisters, Mrs. Ola Mae Holt, Miss Dorothy Alford and Miss Margie Alford all of Russellville, 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McRae Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery by Westbrook Funeral Home.
Photo from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert L. Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elmer Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 28 Feb 1902 and died _____ Feb 1973, last residence Mc Rae, White Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his children Barbara A. Alford Wilson Reed, Charles Norman Alford, Emma Louise Alford Cox Adkins, Harold Loyd Alford, Huston Andrew Alford, Junior Olas Alford, and Marvin Alford; and sister Lattis Alford Hammett Anderson in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Della Alberta Alford Walls; and half-siblings Margie Bernice Alford Hopkins and Thomas E. Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of his sister Frances Josephine “Josie” Alford Hogan in Washington Obituaries.
Elmer was the son of Thomas Andrew Alford and his first wife, Lola Mae Robison Alford.
He shares a double stone with Maggie May Alford, 15 July 1904–1 March 1981. Also buried in this cemetery is his mother, Lola Mae Robison Alford, whose gravestone’s only information is her death date: 8 Apr 1918.
CENSUS
1930
McRae (District 46), White Co., AR
Dwelling #38
Elmer O. Alford head 28 TX US AR farmer age 22 at first marriage
Maggie M. wife 26 AR AR AR age 21 at first marriage
Olis Jr. [blank-male] 4-6/12 AR TX AR
Emma L. [blank-female] 2-4/12 AR TX AR
Charles N. [blank-male] 1/12 AR TX AR
1920
McRae (District 166), White Co., AR
Dwelling #138
Thomas A. Alford head 41 AR US US farmer
Bettie L. wife 26 AR AR AR
Olas E. son 18 TX AR AR
Josephine F. dau 15 TX AR AR
Lattice dau 13 AR AR AR
Harvey L. son 7 AR AR AR
Thilbert O. son 3-1/12 AR AR AR
1910
McRae (District 162), White Co., AR
Dwelling #131
Thomas A. Alford head 31 AR AL AR farmer first marriage 11 years
Lola E. wife 26 AR MS MS first marriage 11 years
5 children, 4 living
Della A. dau 10 AR AR AR
Elmer O. son 8 TX AR AR
Frances J. dau 6 TX AR AR
Lattis dau 4/12 AR AR AR
1900
McRae (District 162), White Co., AR
Dwelling #131
Thos. A. Alford head 21 b. Dec 1879 AR GA AR saw mill laborer
m. 1 year
Lola S. wife 19 b. Apr 1881 AR MS MS 1 child, 1 living
Della A. dau 6/12 b. Nov 1899 AR AR AR
Thomas A. Alford, age 19, married Miss Lolar Robinson, age 17, on 20 Dec 1898 in White Co., AR. His second marriage: T.A. Alford, age 40, married Mrs. Bettie Sanders, age 26, on 14 Oct 1919, in White Co., AR. [White County Unclaimed Marriage Record Index]
On Thomas A. Alford’s 1918 World War I Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 40, a farmer living in McRae, White Co., AR. His date of birth is blank. He names his nearest relatives Olas, Josie, Lattis, and Harvie.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Elmer Olas 1902 TX1, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR2, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ELVA JOSEPHINE “CULLY” ALFORD WILSON MCVAY
Aunt of Ann Alford Lewis, AAFA #1143
CHILLICOTHE CONSTITUTION-TRIBUNE
Chillicothe, MO—Wednesday, 7 December 1966
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Stone Shooter
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Lambert Melton Alford; and sister Ida Lee Alford Coleman in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother William Edward Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Lucy Catherine Alford Curley in New York Obituaries.
From AR Deaths: Elva Josephine McVay, age 48 divorced, died 6 Dec 1966 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. She was born 2 Aug 1918 [different than gravestone and birth record] in Fort Smith, daughter of L.M. and Lena Alford.
From AR Marriages: Cully Alford, age 18, married Marshall J. Wilson, age 21, on 17 March 1935 in Sebastian Co., AR.
From AR Births: Elva Josephine Alford was born 2 Aug 1917 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, daughter of Lambert M. Alford and Lena Hammer.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Meek Alford.
Her lineage: Elva Josephine 1917 AR1, Lambert Melton 1865 TN2, Lambert Meek 1833 NC3. Lambert Meek Alford’s mother was Nancy Alford born about 1800 in NC.
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EMMA E. ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 8 October 1937
PINE BLUFF, Oct. 7—Mrs. Emma Alford, 45, died at her home here yesterday. She is survived by her husband, Charles Alford, and three brothers.
Photo from Bellwood Cemetery Annex, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gail Blackerby
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Charles Andrew Alford, in this compilation.
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EMMA LOUISE ALFORD COX ADKINS
CABOT STAR-HERALD
Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR—Wednesday, 7 May 1997
Emma Louise Cox Adkins, 69, of McRae [White Co.] died Tuesday, April 29, 1997.
She was retired from the McRae School District.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Adkins; three sons, Gene Bratcher and Chuck Bratcher, both of McRae, and Rex Bratcher of Winslow; a daughter, Sheila LaRue of Arlington, Texas; a stepson, Darrell Adkins of LaGrange, Texas; two stepdaughters, Sheila Huntzinger of DeRidder, La. and Sharie Schurmann of South Haven, Miss.; five brothers, Junior Alford, Charles Alford, Harold Alford, Huston Alford and Marvin Alford, all of McRae; three sisters, Barbara Reed of Ward, Betty Bundy of Cabot, and Linda Falloni of Green River, Wyo.; 17 grandchildren; and vie great-grandchildren.
Funeral was May 2 at the McRae First Baptist Church. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery by Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.
Photo from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Crypt Quest
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford; and siblings Barbara A. Alford Wilson Reed, Charles Norman Alford, Harold Loyd Alford, Huston Andrew Alford, Junior Olas Alford, and Marvin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Emma Louise 1927 AR1, Elmer Olas 1902 TX2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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EMMA VIRGINIA SANDERS ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 27 April 1986
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paula Campbell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Apr 1986) dates of Emma Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her husband, George Washington Alford; and children Herschel Eldon Alford, Virginia Frances Alford Lee, and William Travis Alford Sr. in this compilation.
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ENOS HANSEL ALFORD
Father of Harold Glen Alford, AAFA #0227
“Hansel and Verna Alford wedding photo Aug. 1917”
Photo posted to Enos Hansel Alford’s Find A Grave memorial by Mairbair57 – used with permission (more photos posted there)
CAMDEN NEWS
Camden, AR—Monday, 2 November 1970
E.H. Alford, 73 of Stephens, died at a hospital in Magnolia early Sunday morning [November 1].
He was a retired independent oil operator and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stephens.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verna Elmore Alford: one son, Harold Alford of Magnolia; one daughter, Mrs. Melba Black of Longview, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. J.S. McDowell and Mrs. C.C. Collins of Hope and Mrs. Cleo Hungerford, Alexandria, Va., and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at Springhill, south of Hope, at the Anderson Union Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Veterans of American Legion Post 288 were pallbearers.
Photo from Anderson Cemetery, Spring Hill, Hempstead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mairbair57
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Enos Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 8 Feb 1897 and died _____ Nov 1970, last residence Stephens, Ouachita Co., AR.
See the obituary of his son Harold Glen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Melba Alford Black in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother William Christopher Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
His wife was Verna Elmore Alford, 1900-1973.
For more information on this family, see Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
His lineage: Enos Hansel 1897 AR1, Burgess Stanford 1860 AR2, Christopher Columbus 1842 LA3, Stanford L. 1820 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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ESTERREE LEE ALFORD
A.O. Smith Funeral Homes, Inc.
Stamps, Lafayette Co., AR—_____ May 2015
Esterree Lee Alford, age 83 of Bradley [Lafayette Co.], Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 29, 1931 in Lafayette County, Arkansas to Floyd Rayford Lee and Celie Smith Lee. Mrs. Alford attended Bradley High School where she loved playing basketball and graduated in 1949. She was a life-long resident of Bradley, Arkansas, working at Kennedy’s Grocery Store and served as the Director of the Senior Citizen’s Center for many years. She attended the United Methodist Church in Bradley were she taught Sunday School and shared her knowledge of the Bible. Mrs. Alford was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to quilt and read. She also loved major league baseball and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Billie Hinds and Mildred Hinds; and brother, Floyd Rayford Lee, Jr.
She is survived by her children; Larry Alford and wife, Karen of Las Cruces, NM; Kathy Alford Fleming and husband, Don of Crestview, FL; James Alford and wife, Stacie of Bradley, AR; and Wayne Alford and wife, Cyndi also of Bradley, AR; grandchildren, Michael Alford and wife, Courtney of Galveston, TX; Kristin Alford Smith and husband, Matt of Sugarland, TX; Erin Fleming Cox and husband, Will of Reston, VA; Lesley Fleming Gaines of Pensacola, FL; Holly Fleming of Reston, VA; Katie Alford of Bradley, AR; Randy Alford of Bradley, AR; and Nicole Alford Thebeau and husband, Jeff of Springhill, LA; twelve grandchildren, Mayson Cox, Gracie Cox, Jaydon Gaines, Ruston Gaines, Drew Thebeau, Ember Thebeau, Chance Thebeau, Allison Smith, Emily Smith, Nathaniel Olesinski, Hunter Gifford and Dylan Alford.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the State Line Baptist Church with Rev. John Braden officiating. Interment will follow at State Line Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, AR.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Bradley, AR. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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ESTER ARNOLD LUCAS ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 24 September 1956
Photo from Weedon Cemetery, Pettus, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Nancy Ivy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Henry Alford; and children Bee Alford, Nora Pearl Alford Pledger, Ocie May Alford Clark, and Robert Lonzo Alford in this compilation.
Her name is spelled Esther and Ester in the records.
From AR Deaths: Ester Arnold Alford was born 8 Feb 1873 in IN, daughter of Robert Lucas and unknown mother. She died 24 Sept 1956 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. The informant was Carl L. Alford, her son.
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ETHEL A. ALFORD
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Thursday, 6 June 1968
Mrs. Ethel Alford, 77, widow of Sam Alford, died yesterday evening [June 5] in Chickasawba Hospital.
She was born in Booneville [Prentiss Co.], Miss., and had lived in Blytheville since moving here in 1928.
She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary Bond of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Breece Moody of Medford, Ore.; one son, Ersley Alford of Roswell, N.M.; two sisters, Mrs. Alverdia Parvin of Fremont, Calif., and Mrs. Ophia Grimes of Corinth, Miss.; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Cobb Funeral Home chapel, Rev. C.H. Porter, officiating, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Max Riggs, R.C. Riggs, Eddie Riggs, Leon Riggs, F.B. Riggs and Wayne Payne.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel A. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 17 Sept 1890 and died 15 June 1968, last residence Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.
See the obituary of her husband, Sam Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her birth and death dates on her gravestone are different than her obituary and her SSDI record and are probably incorrect.
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ETHEL PAULINE WALKER ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 21 December 1986
Mrs. Ethel Pauline Walker Alford, 86, of Conway, a retired El Dorado tax assessor, widow of Tully W. Alford, died Saturday [December 20].
Mrs. Alford was a Baptist.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home, Benton. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Tull [Grant Co.]….
Survivors are a stepson, Maurice Alford of Morris, Ill., a stepdaughter, Mrs. Billie Smith of El Dorado; a sister, Mrs. Aleene Henson of Mayflower, and several grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 1 July 1900 and died _____ Dec 1986, last residence Mayflower, Faulkner Co., AR.
We included the obituary of her stepson Vivian Maurice Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Harrison Alford & Nancy Ellen Fountain.
Her husband’s lineage: Tullie William 1900 TX1, John Harrison 1844 AL2.
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ETTA L. MORPHIS ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 12 May 1981
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Etta Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 10 Nov 1888 and died _____ May 1981, last residence Pottsville, Pope Co., AR.
See the obituary of her husband, Alvin Madison Alford, in this compilation.
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ETTA MELISSA WESTERMAN ALFORD
Grandmother of Janet Moore Alford Hemby, AAFA #0832; James Alford Deal, AAFA #1074; and Billy Joe Deal, AAFA #1075
Great-Grandmother of Robert Alford Hemby, AAFA #1071
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 6 May 1950
Photo from Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, William Madison Alford, in this compilation.
Her name appears in most available records as Etta M. or Etta. She is Melissie E. on the 1900 census and as Melissa E. on her daughter Beulah’s delayed birth certificate, signed when she was age 75.
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EUGENE HENRY ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 19 August 1960
Photo from Hoskins Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tony Bell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, James Washington Alford and Nancy Jackson Alford; and brothers Alvin Madison Alford, James Newton Alford, and Jeff Andrew Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Nona Z. Williams Alford; and daughter Christine Alford Truell in Nevada Obituaries; of his son Colin Wilson Alford in Washington Obituaries; of his daughter Nina Jeanne Alford Tims in Oregon Obituaries; and of his daughter Vera Lorraine Alford Low in Missouri Obituaries.
From Oklahoma, County Marriages (Ancestry): Henry Alford, age 24, married Nona Williams, age 24, on 1 Nov 1914 in Haskell Co., OK.
On Eugene Henry Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is a minister, age 51, living in Mansfield, Scott Co., AR. He was born 17 July 1890 in Atkins, Pope Co., AR. His wife is Nona Z. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Eugene Henry 1890 AR1, James Washington 1863 AL2, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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EULA BEATRICE “BEA” ALFORD HALE
Photo from Roller-Ballard Funeral Home
SALINE COURIER
Benton, Saline Co., AR—Thursday, 19 January 2017
Eula Beatrice Alford Hale, 84, of Bryant, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
“Bea” was born Dec. 2, 1932, in England. She graduated from Plum Bayou High School in England. Bea had a successful career at A.O. Smith in Little Rock and retired after 28 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Lee and Othel Alford; her husband of 49 years, Don Hale, of Bryant; an infant son, Ronald Rene Crafton; two brothers, Carl E. and Cal William Alford; a sister-in-law, June Alford; a niece, Terri (Alford) White; and a nephew, Tony Alford.
She is survived by four sisters, Janice (Alford) Richards and Connie Alford, both of Bryant, Geneva (Alford) Healy, of Jacksonville, and Diane (Alford) Meriweather, of Mabelvale; eight nieces; two nephews; eight great-nieces; and four great-nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander….
A time of visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (315-4047) prior to the graveside service.
Photos from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kristen Parsons
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Othel Geneva West Alford; and siblings Alicia Dianne Alford Meriweather, Carl E. Alford, and Geneva Lee Alford Healey E. Alford this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Cal William Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Eula Beatrice 1932 AR1, Carl Lee 1912 AR2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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FLORA MURPHY COX ALFORD
Source unknown
Pike Co., AR—_____ January 1993
Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 in Latimer Funeral Chapel for Flora Cox Alford, 83....
Burial will be in the Woodall Cemetery [Pike Co., AR] under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born July 15, 1909, in the Abner community near Murfreesboro, daughter of the late Austin Henry and Anna Golden Murphy. She died Wednesday, Jan. 20 at a Murfreesboro hospital.
Survivors include: five sons, E.C. Cox of Murfreesboro, Roy Cox of Prescott, C.B. Cox, Jr. of Grandbury, Texas, Huey Len Cox of Carthage, Texas, and Buster Cox of Hartford, Conn; one brother, Bythal Murphy of Murfreesboro; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nephews and nieces.
Photo from Woodall Valley Cemetery, Pike Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Missing*U*Always ~ Loving*U*Forever
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Flora L. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 July 1909 and died 20 Jan 1993, last residence Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR.
See the obituary of her second husband, William Lee Alford, in this compilation.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her first husband was Columbus B. Cox.
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FRANK ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 3 April 1961
Photo from Prince Cemetery, Bald Knob, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his wife, Nettie J. Vickers Albright Collins Alford, in Michigan Obituaries.
From AR Deaths: Frank Alford died 1 Apr 1961 in Marcella, Stone Co., AR, where he had resided for 1-1/2 years. He was born 3 July 1891 in Fort Worth, TX, parents unknown.
On Frank Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 50, living in Anderson, New Madrid Co., MO. He was born 3 July 1891 in Temple, TX.
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FREDA MAYFIELD ALFORD
Wife of Harold Glen Alford, AAFA #0227
Photo posted to Freda’s Find A Grave memorial by Mairbair57 – used with permission
MAGNOLIA REPORTER
Magnolia, AR—Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Freda M. Alford, 91, of Magnolia passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Magnolia Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Freda was born October 7, 1925 in Stephens to the late Fred Mayfield and Mattie Elizabeth (Rogers) Day. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Clegg Class, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Order of the Eastern Star. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Freda enjoyed planting flowers, watching birds, knitting and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, E.D. Day; sister, Faye Handy; sister-in-law and husband Melba and Basil Black.
Freda is survived by her husband, Harold G. Alford of Magnolia; daughter, Sue Cook and husband Bob of Magnolia; son, David Alford and wife Jan of Magnolia; sister, Ann Miller and husband T.J. of Marion, LA; grandson, Brian Alford and wife Margo of Huntsville, AL; granddaughters, Julie Routon and husband Stephen of Little Rock, Sarah Hardin and husband Barlo of Memphis, TN; and great grandchildren, James Alford and Ellie Alford of Huntsville, AL and Reed Routon and Will Routon of Little Rock.
Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Stephens Cemetery with Pastor Pam Estes officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Harold Glen Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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FREEDA JOE WOODWORTH ALFORD
HARRISON DAILY TIMES
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—Sunday, 4 December 2005
Freeda Joe Alford, 84, of Alpena died Thursday, Dec. 1 (2005) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at United Baptist Church, Green Forest…. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at Christeson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Plumlee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Woodworth, Ronnie Woodworth, Pfc. Joe Dell Alford, John Paul Alford, Don Berry and John Berry. Honorary pallbearers include Glenn Willingham, Glen Cole and Aaron Alford.
The daughter of Joe and Olizzie (Underdown) Woodworth was born July 6, 1921, at Delmar. She was a member of the United Baptist Church of Green Forest and was a housewife.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dell Alford; her two sons, Delayne and Kennith Joe Alford; one sister; three brothers; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda Alford of Alpena; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Alford of Alpena; sisters-in-law, June Berry, Idola Myers, Estie Martin and Agnes Woodworth; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren….
Photos from Plumlee Cemetery, Compton, Newton Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobby and Carol Babin Estes
Photos posted in 2008
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Freeda J. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 6 July 1921, last residence Alpena, Boone Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her son Michael Tom “Mick” Alford; and sister China Laverne Woodworth Alford in this compilation.
From AAFA records: Willard Dell Alford married Freda Woodworth in Boone Co., AR, about 1940.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Willard Dell 1919 AR1, Jesse Edward 1887 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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GENEVA LEE ALFORD HEALEY
A Natural State Funeral Service
Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ November 2020
Geneva Lee Healey, age 70, of Jacksonville passed away on November 20, 2020.
She was born in England, Arkansas on November 22, 1949 to the late Carl Lee and Othel Geneva (West) Alford. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was well known in Jacksonville as the owner and operator, for 32 years, of A Hair Gallery. She was known to treat every client like they were a part of her family. She loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. She loved being outdoors, fishing, watching football, cooking, and playing with her little dog “Jocimo”. She attended church at West Side Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her sisters Bea Hale and Dianne Meriweather; her brothers CW Alford and Carl Alford; her sister-in-law June Alford and her brother-in-law Don Hale.
Geneva leaves behind her loving husband of 28 years, Virgil Healey; her children Lynette Culpepper (Kelly), Jason Moring (Heather) and Christopher Healey; her grandchildren Keegan Culpepper and Justin Moring; her sister Connie Alford; brother-in-law Dale Meriweather; her sister-in-law Thelma Alford; her lifelong friend Carol Parks, close niece Tyler Platt; a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
…. service will be Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM at A Natural State Funeral Service with burial at Pinecrest Cemetery, Alexander, Arkansas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Othel Geneva West Alford; and siblings Alicia Dianne Alford Meriweather, Carl E. Alford and Eula Beatrice “Bea” Alford Hale this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Cal William Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Geneva Lee 1949 AR1, Carl Lee 1912 AR2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GEORGE KENNEDY ALFORD
Photo and middle name from Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 13 February 2014
Rev. George K. Alford, 84, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully Feb. 9, 2014.
His loving survivors include: wife, Ernestine Alford; daughters, Donna West and Venice Burton; son, Calvin Alford; stepdaughters, Gerrita Williams, Tameka Goodwin and Candice Simpson; stepson, Eric Beasley; mother-in-law, Rosie Cook; sisters-in-law, Mary White and Velma Cook.
Homegoing services for Rev. Alford will be Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, 11 a.m. at Church of the Living God, 924 W. 31st St., Little Rock, Ark.
Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, NLR. Family visitation: Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 27 July 1929, last residence not listed.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
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GEORGE MITCHELL ALFORD
Father of Doris Ruth Alford Lemen, AAFA #0419
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—Monday, 18 January 1960
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992
DEATH ENDS LONG CAREER OF PINE BLUFF FIRE CHIEF
Fire Chief George Alford died at 9:15 a.m. today at Davis Hospital.
The 79-year-old native of Columbus, Ga., had been on the critical list for the past 11 days and had been unconscious since Saturday. Death was attributed to cancer.
Chief Alford was first stricken with cancer, which obstructed his stomach, last summer. He returned to his duties as head of the Fire Department late in the year.
Shortly before Christmas, complications developed and the chief re-entered the Hospital. He underwent another operation at that time. From then until his death he was not removed from the “serious” list. On Jan. 7, a physician said that Mr. Alford was in critical condition.
He was in a semi-conscious condition much of the time from Jan. 7 until Saturday when he lapsed into a coma.
Chief Alford lived six years in Georgia before moving to Pine Bluff with his parents, the late Andrew Jackson and Catherine Alford, in 1886. He attended schools in Pine Bluff and upon his graduation went to work for the Cotton Belt Railroad.
On April 10, 1905, he joined the Pine Bluff Fire Department as a hoseman and advanced through the ranks to chief....
Exactly 23 years to the day after he went to work as a fireman he was promoted to chief—April 10, 1928. He had served under 12 mayors....
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carrie Verret Alford, to whom he was married on April 10, 1920; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Lemen of Pine Bluff; one grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 4 p.m. at South Funeral Home by the Rev. George William Smith, pastor of Forrest Park Baptist Church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery....
The body will be at Funeral Home until funeral time.
Photo from Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gail Blackerby
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers Jesse B. Alford and Thomas Milton Alford in this compilation.
We included this obituary, along with 3 other articles published in the Pine Bluff Commercial when George died, in AAFA ACTION, March 1992, “George Mitchell Alford, 1880–1960,” pp. 17–18.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: George Mitchell 1880 GA1, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA3, William Henry 1811 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 9 September 1971
Inscription: George W. Alford | Oct 13, 1899 | Sept. 8, 1971
Photo from Johnson Chapel Cemetery, Prairie Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Phyllis Kopiasz
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Emma Virginia Sanders Alford; and children Herschel Eldon Alford, Virginia Frances Alford Lee, and William Travis Alford Sr. in this compilation.
On George Washington Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 41, born 13 Oct 1900 [incorrect since he is age 1 on the 1900 census], living in Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR, where he was born. His contact is his wife, Emma Alford. He clearly signed his name George Washington Alford.
On George William Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, living in Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR. His birth date is 13 Oct 1900, and he names his father, James T. Alford of the same address, as his nearest relative. He signed with his mark.
From AR Marriages: George Alford, age 22, married Emma Sanders, age 18, on 25 June 1921 in Prairie Co., AR.
From AR Divorces: Geo. W. Alford and Emma V. Alford were divorced on 11 Dec 1952 in Prairie Co., AR. They had 5 children.
In 1920 there were two Alford households in Prairie Co., AR. James T. Alford born about 1861 in TN and wife Mattie born there about 1863 had a son George born about 1899. It might have been this George who later married Emma and had William Travis Alford. It is interesting to note that the other Alford family was that of William T. Alford born about 1887 in TN and his wife Clara.
1900 census in Bullard, Prairie Co., AR: James Alford, age 39 b. Nov 1860 in TN; his wife Mattie 36 b. Sept 1863 in TN, 4 children, 4 living—married 15 years; and 4 children b. in AR, including George W. 1 b. Oct 1898.
His lineage: George Washington 1898 AR1, James Thomas 1860 TN2.
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GEORGIA MAY ALFORD HEFLIN
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 26 November 1981
Photo from Hoskins Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ronald conrad
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Georgia Heflin (SS# issued in AR) was born 15 Oct 1898 and died _____ Nov 1981, last residence Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Washington Alford and Nancy Jackson Alford; and siblings Alvin Madison Alford, Eugene Henry Alford, James Newton Alford, and Jeff Andrew Alford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Georgia Alford, age 16, of Pottsville, Pope Co., AR, married Mack Heflin, age 21, of Russellville, Pope Co., AR, on 2 Aug 1914 in Pope Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Georgia May 1898 AR1, James Washington 1863 AL2, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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GILBERT ARLAND ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 20 January 1987
Gilbert A. Alford, 85, of El Dorado, a retired mechanic of M and B Enterprises, died Monday [January 19].
Alford was a veteran of World War II and a Baptist.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rumph-Owers Mortuary, by the Rev. Robert Copeland. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Atkinson Alford; two sons, Michael Alford of Little Rock and Jimmy Alford of Elizabeth, N.J.; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia A. Smith of El Dorado, Mrs. Janet Telford of Junction City and Mrs. Susan Verrett of Fort Worth, Texas; a brother, Don Alford of Pike County; a sister, Mrs. Nelda Simmons of Pike County; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Salem Cemetery, Lisbon, Union Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pierce-Bradford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gilbert Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 11 March 1921 and died _____ Jan 1987, last residence El Dorado, Union Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nora Kathleen Atkinson Alford; and half-siblings Abner Ewing Alford Sr., Charles Andrew Alford, Eliza Alford Ewing, Joseph Daniel Alford, and Nancy Rebecca Alford Pate in this compilation.
Gilbert Arland Alford was the son of Abner Acel Alford and his second wife, Elsie Annis Bissell.
From AR Marriages: Gilbert Arland Alford, age 22, married Kathleen Atkinson, age 18, on 4 Dec 1943 in Ashley Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Gilbert Arland 1921 AR1, Abner Acel 1854 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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GLADYS NAOMI HATFIELD ALFORD
Aunt of Larry Don Alford, AAFA #1511
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Friday, 9 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
HOPE [Hempstead Co.], AR—Gladys Alford, 88, of Hope died on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, in a local hospital. Services were held on Saturday at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Herndon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born on December 5, 1914, in Washington [Hempstead Co.], Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and New Hope Women’s Auxiliary Association.
Survivors include two daughters, Glendia Fay Reid and Marjorie Hampton of Texarkana; one brother, Dale Hatfield of El Dorado, Arkansas; one brother-in-law; five sisters-in-law; two grandchildren, Rickie Joe Alford of Texarkana and Carolyn Floyd of Ashdown, Arkansas; and four great-grandchildren, Joey, Nicole, Nicholas Floyd, and D.C. Marbut.
Her husband, Horace Alford, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys N. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituary of her husband, Horace Saner Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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GLENN HAROLD ALFORD
Springdale, AR—_____ September 2021
Glenn Harold Alford, 81 of Fayetteville passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville.
He was born July 25, 1940 in Berryville, Arkansas to Carlos Owen and Ruby Muriel Buckner Alford. He was a graduate of Springdale High School class of 1960. He was an avid racing fan and worked in the pits of a Lotus racing team during the early 1960’s. In 1965 this love of racing took him to the Green Valley Raceway where his team pitted next to Carroll Shelby and witnessed and photographed the first race of Shelby’s Mustang GT 350. Glenn loved airplanes and even earned his pilot’s license before getting his drivers license. He was an avid builder and remodeled several homes during his life. He was a life member of the NRA. Glenn never met a stranger, he loved to meet people and hear their stories. He worked for Minton Machinery in Oklahoma City, and for Kearney Electric in Fayetteville and he retired after 29 years at Bargo Engineering.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Pollock Sheets Alford of the home, one son, Kelly Owen, wife Shelly of Farmington, three daughters, Marcia Rogers, husband Mike of Fayetteville, Fran Albritton, husband Ron of Conway and Patty Harris, husband Harry of Fayetteville, two brothers, Bill Alford, wife Berniece of Hindsville, Tim Logue, wife Patricia of Goshen, one sister, Brenda Mullins, husband Neil of Lowell, eleven grandchildren, Garner, Parker, and Addison Alford, Michael and Shane Higgins, Jeff and John Albritton, Michael Thorpe, Kristina James, Stephanie Harris, and Ashley Harris and three great grandchildren, Avery and Audrey Albritton, Hendrix Winfrey and one on the way.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Carlos Owen Alford and Ruby Mural Buckner Alford Logue, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Glenn Harold 1940 AR1, Carlos Owen 1914 AR2, Franklin D. 1881 AR3, Franklin L. 1858 AR4, Thomas H. 1833 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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GRACE LEE LAWLESS ALFORD BRAY
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 11 September 1990
In another article:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 12 September 1990
Photo from Oakhill Cemetery, Fountain Lake, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor widowmate
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gracie Bray (SS# issued in AR) was born 17 Feb 1909, last residence Donaldson, Hot Spring Co., AR.
See the obituary of her son Harold Fletcher Alford Sr. in this compilation.
The funeral notices for Gracie and her husband switched the names of the cemeteries where they are buried. Lawrence is buried in Neighbors Cemetery, Midway, Hot Spring Co., AR, with his first wife, Jennie Walker.
From AR Marriages: F.W. Alford 24 married Grace Lawless 19 on 18 March 1928 in Pike Co., AR. They were both residents of Glenwood, Pike Co., AR.
CENSUS
1930
Clark (District 6), Pike Co., AR
Dwelling #149
In household of:
G.W. Lawless head 52 AL
Grace Alford dau 21 AR AL AR widow
Harold grandson 1-2/12 AR AR AR
In 1940, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, Grace Lee Lawless Alford, age 31 born AR, divorced, is nurse aide at the Ozarks Sanitarium.
From California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry): Fletcher Wade Alford, born 28 June 1904 in AR, died 31 Aug 1956 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her first husband’s lineage: Fletcher Wade 1904 AR1, James Alexander 1882 AR2, James Wade 1861 AR3, James Mathew 1834 AL4, John Nathaniel 1811 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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GRACE MARIE ALFORD CROW SMITH
From her Find A Grave memorial
THE COURIER
Russellville, Pope Co., AR—Monday, 23 September 2013
Grace Marie Crow, 64 of Russellville departed this life on Friday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Nov. 23, 1948, in Veneta, Okla., to John and Margie Alford. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Courier [not found]….
In another article:
Source unknown (posted on her Find A Grave memorial with no source), but probably:
Broussard Funeral Home
Russellville, Pope Co., AR—_____ September 2013
Grace Marie Crow Smith, 64, of Russellville, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord in Heaven on August 20, 2013, at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born November 23, 1948 to John Alford and Margie Bethel Alford. She was very passionate about animals of any kind and was an avid supporter of the American Human Society and especially enjoyed going on weekend getaways to cabins where she would fish, and enjoy the nature around her. One of her biggest passions was her job at Horizons, part of Friendship Community Care where she loved teaching and just being with her “kids” there. It was much more than just a job to her, and she considered it a blessing and honor to be able to be around them all.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Loyd “Buddy” Smith. Although married only eight years, they had been teenage sweethearts, until he had to move away. It took forty years for them to find each other again. But when they did, it was if they had never been apart. They always felt that it was such a blessing that God had brought them back together. He was her first and last true love. They were the best of friends.
She is also survived by an only daughter and son in law, Shannon Crow-Foster and husband Scott and a grand dog, Shelby, of Russellville; her three dogs that she loved dearly, Beau, Sammy and Ben; and many other great friends and relatives.
Grace touched many people in a lot of ways. She will be truly missed by many, but is now at peace with her Lord and Savior.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville….
Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Grace M. Crow (SS# issued in AR), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, John Adair Alford and Margie Marie Bethel Smith Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Grace Marie 1948 OK1, John Adair 1910 OK2, Wilford David 1884 AR3, Joseph Andy 1853 AR4, Leander H. 1814 NC5, Andrew 1787 NC6, William 1751 ??7.
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GRACIE BELL SADDLER ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 28 October 1983
In another article:
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Friday, 28 October 1983
Photo from Bayou Meto Cemetery, Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JRH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gracie Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 26 Apr 1894 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Oct 1983, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Lonzo Alford, in this compilation.
One of her obituaries says she died in Waskom, Harrison Co., TX. She may have been visiting her sister.
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GRACIE LEE BRIGHT ALFORD
Mother of Larry Don Alford, AAFA #1511
Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—_____ December 2018
November 28, 1931 - December 22, 2018
Gracie Lee Alford, age 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
She was born November 28, 1931 in Hope, Arkansas to Erman Orville and Annie Lucille Ehrlich Bright. She was an exquisite seamstress, talented quilter, pioneer woman extraordinaire, a lifetime member of New Hope Baptist Church, and a wonderful Mamaw and Great Mamaw.
She was preceded in death her mother and father; husband, Dexter Alford; and one son, Jim Alford.
She is survived by her son, Larry Don Alford and wife Teresa of Little Rock; one daughter, Terri Stark and husband Scott Stark of Carrollton, TX; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, Georgia Alford Meredith and husband Kurt: Carter, Hollis and Bennett; John David Alford and wife Brie: MacKenzie, Jackson and Sloan; Cody Alford; Wes Alford and wife Leigh Ann; Aubrey Stark Lyons and husband Max; Bryan Alford; Aaron Stark; Dax Alford; and Blakelee Alford.
Visitation will be noon Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes of Hope, Arkansas until Funeral Service begins at 1:00pm. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Dexter Cody Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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GRETCHEN JOYCE ALFORD GARDNER
Sister of Thomas Dale Alford Sr., AAFA #0268
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 28 October 2015
BRYANT—Gretchen Joyce Alford Gardner of Little Rock, most recently of Bryant, passed away on October 24, 2015.
Joyce and her twin brother Boyce were born at home in Cove [Polk Co.], Ark., November 13, 1923 to Thomas H. Alford, former State Commissioner of Education under Governor Carl Bailey, and Ida K. Womack Alford. She graduated from Little Rock Senior High School (today known as LR Central High School) in 1941.
Joyce is preceded by the recent death of her daughter Cheryl Alford Gardner and brothers Dr. Dale Alford of Little Rock and her twin Dr. Boyce Alford of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Joyce loved her family and friends and was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is survived by her son, Dr. Dan Gardner (Karen) of Benton, Arkansas, grandchildren Natalie Ghidotti (Jason), Rebecca Green (John), Matthew Gardner, Jonathan Gardner, Ashley Wilson (Rusty) all of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mindy Lewins (Buddy) of Cleveland, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Corrine, Eli and Bella; sister-in-law, Mandy Alford of Pine Bluff; her nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.
A celebration of the life of Joyce Alford Gardner will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Ark. Pastor Dan Hauser of Christ Lutheran Church will be officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark….
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas H. Alford and Ida Womack Alford; and brothers D. Boyce Alford (twin) and Thomas Dale Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Her lineage: Gretchen Joyce 1923 AR1, Thomas H. 1894 AR2, Samuel Thomas 1873 AR3.
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GROVER HOWARD HALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 5 February 2005
HAZEN [Prairie Co.]—Grover Halford, 70, of Hazen, died on Thursday, February 3. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 6, at the First Baptist Church in Hazen. Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Sarah (Tommy) Donnell; sons, Robert (Janis) Halford, and Robbin (Keitha) Halford; three sisters; two brothers; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In another article by Grover’s granddaughter Bianca White.
Grover Howard Halford
May 22, 1934–February 3, 2005
Grover Howard Halford, age 70, passed away on February 3, 2005, it was his 50th Wedding Anniversary.
He is survived by his wife Mary Cole Halford, 1 daughter Sarah Donnell & husband Tommy of Hazen, 2 sons, Robert Halford & Janis of Cabot & Robbin Halford & wife Keitha of Odessa, Texas; 2 Brothers, Donnell Halford of Texas & Herbert Halford of Dumas; 3 Sisters, Ida Mae Phifer of Little Rock, Gertrude Pelinsky of Florida, & Lois Langley of Pine Bluff; 10 Grandchilden, Bianca White & husband Chris, Jonathan Halford, Maggie Stephens, Sheena Jenkins & husband Donnie, Kyle Donnell, Alex Wyly, Abe Wyly, & Dan Johnson; 1 Great-Grandchild, Blakely Donnell ; 2 Special Daughter-in-Laws, Sandra Buxton & Kathy Halford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grover H. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 22 May 1934.
See the obituaries of his brothers Hubert Monroe Halford and Louie Nathaniel Halford in this compilation.
CENSUS
1900
Roberts (District 96), Jefferson Co., AR
Dwelling #50
N. Halford head 50 b. Jan 1850 AR AR AR farmer
m. 11 years
Laura wife 35 b. Aug 1864 AR AR AR 3 children, 2 living
Bert son 6 b. Dec 1893 AR AR AR
William Cox stepson 13 b. Mar 1887 AR AR AR
Louis Alford son 12 b. Jan 1888 AR AR AR
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Grover Howard 1934 AR1, Louis 1887 AR2, Nathaniel W. 1850 AR3, William Richard 1819 NC4.
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HAROLD ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Saturday, 27 February 2016
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Harold Alford Sr., 79, of Hot Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2016.
He was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Blytheville, to the late James and Annie Mae Alford.
Loving survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dotta Alford, of Hot Springs; daughter, Patty Lynn Harston and husband, Perry, of Hot Springs; son, Harold Alford Jr. and wife, Stephanie, of Collierville, Tenn.; brother, Jimmy Alford and wife, Dee, of Matthews, Mo.; brother, Frank Alford, of West Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Ana Alford, Wendy Best and Lori Thorpe; four great-grandchildren, Jaxson Thorpe, Lyla Best, Cohen Thorpe and Max Best.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Crestview Cemetery.
Guest register is http://www.caruth-hale.com.
Photos from Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, James “Jimmie” Alford; and siblings Anna Beatrice Alford and James Thomas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Burley H. Alford and Lela Mae Alford Smith in Missouri Obituaries; Patrick F. Alford in Michigan Obituaries; and Olamae Alford Petty in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bertus Alford b. 1782 GA.
Her lineage: Harold 1936 AR1, James 1893 AR2, Pink Leroy 1866 TN3, William Wilson 1830 TN4, Bertus 1782 GA5.
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HAROLD DEWEY ALFORD, JR.
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Sunday, 22 February 2004
Harold D. Alford Jr., 46, of Hot Springs died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, in a local hospital.
He was born July 22, 1957, at Wallace, Idaho, to Harold and Wanda Sue Alford, he was a member of Walnut Valley Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge No. 365.
Survivors include his parents of Hot Springs; two sons, Charlie Alford of New Orleans and Jason Alford of Hot Springs; one daughter, Stephanie Alford of Hot Springs; three brothers, George Alford, Mike Alford and Tommy Alford all of Hot Springs; and four grandchildren.
The service will be 10 a.m. Monday in Walnut Valley Baptist Church with Elder Ersel Tillery and the Rev. Tim Forrest officiating.
Pallbearers will be Kenney Hefley, W.C. Hefley, Larry Dean Hefley, David Hefley, Mark Williams and Chalky Neighbors. Honorary pallbearers are employees of Cooper Homes and Alford Contractors.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery….
Guest register is at http://www.caruthhale.com. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Fountain Lake, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Volunteer #46577499
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harold D. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 22 July 1957.
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HAROLD FLETCHER ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home
VILLAGE VOICE
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Harold F. Alford, 87, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 13, 2016.
He was born Nov. 7, 1928, in Glenwood to Fletcher and Grace (Lawless) Alford.
Harold was a sergeant in the Army and served during the Korean War. He worked for Cooper Homes/CLD in Hot Springs Village for 40 years. He owned and operated Alford Construction and Fountain Lake Auto Parts. Harold was a devoted member and deacon of Walnut Valley Baptist Church, the VFW and Whittington Masonic Lodge No. 365.
He is predeceased by his parents; son, Harold Alford Jr.; and great-grandson, Jayden.
Loving survivors include his wife of 60 years, Wanda Sue Alford; sons, George Alford, Mike Alford and Tommy Alford; grandchildren, Charlie, Mikey, Jason, Billy, Stephanie, Vicki, Christina and David; 17 great-grandchildren and one on the way; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service was Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Walnut Valley Baptist Church…. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Kenny Hefley, W. C. Hefley, Larry Hefley, Mark Williams, Jerry Castleberry and Mark Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are former employees of Alford Construction, Alford Ernie Deaton, Larry Overton, Punk Overton, JR Irwin, members of Walnut Valley Baptist Church, members of the Razorback Hunting Club and Neighbors Hunting Club….
Photos from Oakhill Cemetery, Fountain Lake, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Grace Lee Lawless Alford Bray, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his half-brother James William Alford in California Obituaries; and of his half-brother Bobby Alan Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
From Montana, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Harold F. Alford, age 26 born Smithville, OK, son of Flecher and Grace Alford, married Wanda Sue Stone, age 17 born Smithville, OK, daughter of Elba and Eula Stone, on 2 July 1955 in Superior, Mineral Co., MT.
On Harold Fletcher Alford’s 1946 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Smithville, OK, age 18, born 6 Nov 1928 [different than gravestone] in Glenwood, AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Harold Fletcher 1928 AR1, Fletcher Wade 1904 AR2, James Alexander 1882 AR3, James Wade 1861 AR4, James Mathew 1834 AL5, John Nathaniel 1811 AL6, David 1785 VA7, Robert 1760 England8.
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HAROLD GLEN ALFORD
AAFA #0227
Photo from Lewis Funeral Home
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 11 March 2018
Harold Glen Alford, 95, of Magnolia, AR died on March 9, 2018.
He was born December 14, 1922 to Enos Hansel and Verna Elmore Alford. Harold graduated from Stephens High School and attended Magnolia A&M until he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943. He was sent to bombardier school, later serving as an instructor. Before being sent overseas, Harold married Freda Mayfield, the love of his life. He served as a B29 bombardier in the 20th Air Force assigned to Guam attaining the rank of Captain. Harold was honored to serve his country and was quick to share stories of his experiences. He was thrilled when at the age of 92 he got to ride in the bombardier seat of a B29 with the Commemorative Air Force.
When WWII ended, Harold attended Centenary College and the University of Tulsa graduating with a petroleum engineering degree. He worked as a production engineer for Atlantic Richfield Oil Company for 34 years in Magnolia, AR and Longview, TX. Harold kept a daily diary for decades and was rarely seen without an armful of notebooks or photo albums full of happy memories. Above all Harold was a loving husband and father, extremely proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents; Freda, his loving wife of 72 years; his sister Melba Black (Basil); sister-in-law Faye Handy; and special friend Bernard Smart.
Survivors include his daughter Glenda Sue Cook (Bob) and son James David Alford (Jan) all of Magnolia, AR; sister-in-law Ann Miller (TJ) of Marion, LA. He is also survived by three grandchildren Brian Alford (Margo) of Huntsville, AL; Julie Routon (Stephen) of Little Rock, AR; Sarah Hardin (Barlo) of Memphis, TN; and five great grandchildren James, Ellie, Reed, Will, and Bo.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 11 from 4:00-6:00 at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia, AR. A graveside service will be Monday, March 12 at 10:00 at the Stephens cemetery officiated by Pastor Pam Estes.
Memorials may be made to the Commemorative Air Force (commemorativeairforce.org) or First United Methodist Church at 320 West Main, Magnolia, AR.
Photos from Stephens Cemetery, Stephens, Ouachita Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Freda Mayfield Alford; and father, Enos Hansel Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Melba Alford Black in Texas Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
His lineage: Harold Glen 1922 AR1, Enos Hansel 1897 AR2, Burgess Stanford 1860 AR3, Christopher Columbus 1842 LA4, Stanford L. 1820 GA5, Haywood 1780 GA6.
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HAROLD LOYD ALFORD
Beebe, White Co., AR—_____ August 2008
July 7, 1932–August 14, 2008
Harold Loyd Alford of McRae, age 77, died Thursday, August 14, 2008.
He was an Army Veteran and fought in the Korean Conflict, serving at Inchon, Korea. He was proud of his military service and loved his country and his family. Mr. Alford was a retired machinist with Alloy Tech., in Grand Rapids, Michigan; a member of American Legion in Grandville, Michigan and lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the First Baptist Church in McRae.
He is preceded in death by his parents; E.O. and Maggie Mae Alford; his brothers, Joe Alford, Charles Alford; his brothers and their spouses, J.O. Alford and wife Lavell; Huston Alford and wife Susan; his sister Louise (Alford) Cox Atkins.
He is survived by Barbara and the late Kenneth Reed, Marvin and Joyce Alford, Linda Failoni and Scott Hamel; Betty and Jack Bundy and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Westbrook Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at First Baptist Church in McRae, with burial at Lebanon Cemetery in McRae, Arkansas.
Harold suffered the last few years of his life with complications arising from diabetes and most recently with kidney cancer. In spite of being terminally ill, he kept his love of life and a sharp wit. With great sadness and much love, his family lays their brother to rest.
Photo from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Sullivan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harold L. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Garner, White Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his father, Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford; and siblings Barbara A. Alford Wilson Reed, Charles Norman Alford, Emma Louise Alford Cox Adkins, Harold Loyd Alford, Huston Andrew Alford, Junior Olas Alford, and Marvin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Harold Loyd 1932 AR1, Elmer Olas 1902 TX2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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HAZEL L. ALFORD MARTIN
England, Lonoke Co., AR—_____ March 2011
Hazel L. Martin, 73 of England, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
She was born in Luxora, Arkansas to Bee Alford and Lilly Mae Mitchell on January 9, 1938.
Hazel was a member of Ferda Pentecostal church where she taught Sunday School for 32 years. Hazel loved gardening and fishing but most of all she loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, two sons, Amos Guy Martin and Michael Martin, two grandchildren, Amanda Martin and Jason Jowers and one great-grandchild, Rebecca Reed. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Martin; her mother; three sons, Rickey Daniel Martin and wife Starr of Antioch, Arkansas, Guy Martin and wife Paula of Coy, Arkansas and Charles Martin and wife Rebeka of Keo, Arkansas. One daughter; Patsy Morton and husband Virgil of Kerrville, Texas, two sisters; Lois Smith and husband Sherman of Carlisle, Arkansas and Peggy Gyline Kirkpatrick and husband Jack of Little Rock, Arkansas; fifteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services will be Tuesday March 15, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Roller England Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Jack Jones and Bro Jay Heflin officiating. Burial at Weeden Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, March 14 from 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. at Roller England Funeral Home….
Photo from Weedon Cemetery, Pettus, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, mac
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel L. Martin (SS# issued in AR), last residence England, Lonoke Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Bee Alford and Lillie Mae Hogue Alford Mitchell; and sister Lois Carolyn Alford Smith in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Hazel L. 1938 AR1, Bee 1900 TX2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HAZEL MAE NATIONS ALFORD MERCHANT
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Wednesday, 5 February 1997
Hazel Mae Merchant, 77, of West Memphis, registered nurse at Methodist Hospital, died of heart failure Tuesday [February 4] at Methodist Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis with burial in Memorial Park.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church and Lodge 707 Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Merchant, the wife of Bill Merchant, also leaves a daughter, Suzanne Walker of West Memphis; a son, Joseph E. Alford Jr. of Victoria, Miss.; a stepdaughter, Jean Estes of Union City, Tenn.; a stepson, William I. Merchant Jr. of Bartlett; a brother, Haskell Nations of Greenville, Miss., 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren….
Photos from Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Hunter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel Merchant (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 May 1919, last residence West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Joseph Ely Alford, in Tennessee Obituaries.
Her husband’s lineage: Joseph Ely 1908 MS1, William Ely 1870 MS2, Theodore 1839 MS3, John William 1801 GA4.
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HELEN S. ALFORD WHITE
Aunt of Deborah Alford Warren, AAFA #1313
From The Rattler, 1949 Murfreesboro High School yearbook
Eighth Grade
HUNTINGTON COUNTY TAB
Huntington, Huntington Co., IN—Friday, 9 December 2011
Helen White, 78, of Pike City, AR, and having family members in Huntington County, IN, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in the Nashville Rehabilitation Hospital in Nashville, AR.
Mrs. White was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pike City Missionary Baptist Church.
She was born March 26, 1933, to Walter and Susie Hutchings Alford. She married Henry Gene “Pug” White, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Kenny (Donna) White, of Murfreesboro, AR, and Keith (Tammy Lee) White, of Dierks, AR; four daughters, Kathy (James) Martin, of Fayetteville, AR; Darla (Bim) Flemens, of New Hope, AR; Rebecca (Dan) Bilodeau, of Clearwater, FL; and Tammy White, of Murfreesboro, AR; a brother, James Alford, of Markle; three sisters, Maye Blair, of Huntington; Erma Pequignot, of Columbia City; and BJ Gray, of Liberty Center; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A service was held Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at the Latimer Funeral Home Chapel, Murfreesboro, AR, with Rob Evans officiating. Burial was at the Pike City Cemetery….
Photo from Pike City Cemetery, Pike City, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlene Watson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen S. White (SS# issued in AR), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her brother Joseph Walter Franklin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Susie A. Hutchings Alford; and brother James Thomas Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
From AR Marriages: Helen Alford, age 19 of Murfreesboro, Pike Co., married Henry Gene White, age 21 of Pike, Pike Co., on 15 March 1952 in Pike Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Helen S. 1933 AR1, Walter 1901 AR2, Joseph Riley 1874 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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HERBERT CHARLES HALFORD
Photo from Gregg Funeral Home
Photo from heatherboe1’s Bartley-Boe Family Tree (Ancestry)
JONESBORO SUN
Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—Wednesday, 25 April 2007
Herbert Charles Halford, 86, of Jonesboro died Tuesday morning, April 24, 2007 at Skilcare Nursing Home.
Herbert served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a B-17 pilot and remained in the Air Force Reserves until he separated in 1963 with the rank of Captain. He was a Massey Ferguson dealer/salesman for over 45 years having retired from Cox Implement Company in Hoxie in 2002.
He was active in the Valley View Ruritan Club with perfect attendance for 26 consecutive years having served as president of the local club and as National District Governor in 1993. He also served on the Keller’s Chapel Cemetery Association Board for 23 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and The Friendship Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sarah Catherine Gasaway Halford and his parents, James William and Dixie Lee Halford; one sister, Myrtle Steinegger; four brothers, William, Melvin, Allen and Woodrow Halford.
Herbert is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Richard Duffel of Jonesboro; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Darlene Halford of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Halford of Jonesboro.
He is also survived by five grandchildren, Merideth Duffell Michaelis of Palestine, Arkansas, Jonathan Duffel of Jonesboro, Emily Snider, Erin Halford and Elyssa Halford all of Dallas, Texas and two great grandchildren, Ethan Duffal and Emily Michaelis.
The family would like to thank the staff at Skilcare Nursing Home for their kind and excellent care of their loved one.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Gregg Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church … with burial following at Keller’s Chapel Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers, Jerry Cox, Jerome Boyd, George Clogston, Jace Gasaway, Tom Craft and Ken Stallings.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Friendship Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church and J.D. Salmons and Dr. Ben Owens Jr….
Photo from Kellers Chapel Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Roach
Photo from Kellers Chapel Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Martha Highley
Photo from Kellers Chapel Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor John Taylor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert C. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 25 Aug 1920.
See the obituaries of his wife, Sarah Catherine Gasaway Halford; father, James William Halford; and siblings Dorothy Leanda Halford Gregg and Woodrow Washington Halford in this compilation.
From Kellers Chapel Cemetery, Craighead Co., AR [Find A Grave]
Double gravestone
Halford, James William, Feb 28, 1877 – Mar 16, 1969
Halford, Dixie Lee [Burrow], Aug 21, 1884 – Mar 6, 1957
Double gravestone [Herbert’s brothers]
James Melvin Halford, Nov 16, 1910 – Dec 3, 1922
Richard Allen Halford, Jan 17, 1913 – Oct 27, 1933
His HALFORD lineage: Herbert Charles 1920 AR1, James William 1877 GA2, Alfred Christenberry 1855 GA3, Alfred Christenberry 1826 NC4, David C. 1792 NC5, John 1768 VA6, James 1737 NC7, John 1690 NC8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
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HERMAN LOYD ALFORD
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Saturday, 16 December 1950
CAUSE OF DEATH OF MT. PINE MAN NOT DETERMINED
Cause of death of Herman Alford, 25, Mt. Pine [Garland Co.], who was found dead Thursday [December 14] on the right-of-way near a Dierk’s Coal and Lumber company locomotive had not been determined last night by Coroner George J. Ellenbrook.
An autopsy was performed on Alford Thursday night and the cause of death will probably be determined in the next several days, Ellenbrook said.
Alford was found dead by the engineer of the locomotive. Efforts of a company physician to revive him proved futile and Ellenbrook was called to investigate.
The body was sent to Nashville [Howard Co.], Ark., yesterday by Gross Mortuary for services and burial.
In another article:
HOPE STAR
Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—Friday, 15 December 1950
Photo from Palestine Cemetery, Kirby, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Belva Lee “Tommie” Ashley Alford, in this compilation.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Samuel Alford and Madie Bell Hutchings Alford; and sister Betty Virginia Alford Thomason in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Herman Loyd 1925 AR1, Samuel 1905 AR2, Joseph Riley 1874 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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HERSCHEL ELDON ALFORD
Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR—_____ August 2019
Herschel Eldon Alford, 94, of Cabot, died August 19, 2019 at the Ottenheimer Arkansas Hospice Wing of Saint Vincent Hospital in Little Rock.
He was born March 30, 1925 in the Johnson Chapel Community near Des Arc, Arkansas to the late George and Emma Alford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; Travis Alford, Bobby Alford, Francis Lee and Jean Wiggs.
Herschel was married to Mary Jean Keathley for sixty-eight years before her death in 2012. Together they raised four daughters and one son, Sherrye (Darrell) Tullos and Mary (Ricky) Gibbs of Cabot, Susan (Terry) Maxey of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Judy (Howard) Martin of Heber Springs and Dennis (Kelly) Alford of Scott, Arkansas. The Alfords were blessed with twenty-one grandchildren, fifty-one great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren.
Herschel was a skilled tool and die maker. Throughout his years, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, and hunting, as well as playing cards and dominoes alongside his wife with friends and family. He will be remembered as a faithful church-goer and one who was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends, family or neighbors.
A service of remembrance will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery…. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816.
Photo from Mount Carmel Cemetery, Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Pierce
Photo posted in 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Jean Keathley Alford; parents, George Washington Alford and Emma Virginia Sanders Alford; and siblings Virginia Frances Alford Lee and William Travis Alford Sr. in this compilation.
His lineage: Herschel Eldon 1925 AR1, George Washington 1898 AR2, James Thomas 1860 TN3.
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HIRAM JOE HALFORD
SOUTHWEST TIMES
Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—Tuesday, 2 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
Joe Halford, 73, of Fort Smith, died on Monday, October 1, 2001, at his home. Funeral services were held at West-Ark Church of Christ with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Judy; a son, Gary Halford of Rogers; a sister, Lillie Mae Ray of Booneville; and two grandchildren.
Photo from Rose Lawn Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Frances Allen Titsworth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hiram J. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 21 Feb 1928, last residence Fort Smith.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Hiram Joe 1928 AR1, Seaborn Jackson 1901 AR2, Joseph Louis Washington 1864 TN3, Alfred Marion 1831 TN4, Bradley about 1793 NC5, John about 1765 VA6, John before 1748 ?? 7.
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HORACE DELBERT HALFORD
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Friday, 14 September 1956
Services for Horace Delbert Halford, 36, 717 W. Rollison, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Church of the Nazarene…. Mr. Halford died at his home at about 5:20 p.m. yesterday, after an illness of about one year.
He was born in Trenton, Tenn., and had lived in Blytheville for 10 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Halford; two daughters, Joyce Ann and Gwendolyn; five brothers, A.D. Halford, Trenton, Tenn., Leon Halford, Milan, Tenn., Odell Halford and Beauton Hayes, Bay Town, Tex., and Jack Halford, Bowling Green, Ky.; and three sisters, Mrs. Glin Harrison, Blytheville, Mrs. Wilson Gray, Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. C.B. Mathis, Dyer, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be Ira Lambert, Ira Gaines, Joe Dunivan, Earl Knipple, Paul Lawrence and Bert Trumble.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Cobb Funeral Home is in charge.
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karon Murphy Hall
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Dorothy Lorene Hughlett Halford Besharse, in this compilation.
From Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805–2002 (Ancestry): Horace D. Halford married Dorothy L. Hughlett, daughter of Carol L. Hughlett, in Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO, on 17 Jan 1942.
From Headstone Applications for Military Veterans (Ancestry): Horace Delbert Halford served in the Army from 1942–1945.
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HORACE SANER ALFORD
Uncle of Larry Don Alford, AAFA #1511
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 15 September 1985
Photo from Holly Grove Methodist Cemetery, De Ann, Hempstead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Coleman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Horace Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 8 Jan 1913and died _____ Sept 19985, last residence Hope, Hempstead Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Gladys Naomi Hatfield Alford; parents, William A. Alford and Cora May Baker Alford; and brother Dexter Cody Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Horace Saner 1913 AR1, William A. 1884 AR2, Stanford Lamb 1861 AR3, Stanford Lamb 1820 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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HUBERT MONROE HALFORD
Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home
North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ February 2016
Hubert Monroe Halford passed away February 17th 2016 at his home in Dumas.
He was born on January 2nd, 1938 to the late Annie and Louie Halford, as the last of 10 children. He graduated from Devalls Bluff High School in 1956, and spent almost his entire professional life in the grocery business as a manager in Kansas City for nearly 20 years for A&P foods, and then as an owner of two independent IGA stores until his retirement in 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Artie Ayecock Halford; Children Gerry Padgett (Tammy), Greg Halford (Barbara), Debbie Selvidge (Scott), Guy Teeter (Jana), and Susan Fleming (Glen). He is also survived by one sister, Lois Langley, 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces and many friends and golfing buddies. .
He was predeceased by 8 siblings, and wives, Margaret Halford and Nell Padgett.
Visitation will be at noon Saturday followed by graveside services at 1:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 7724 Landers road, North Little Rock.
An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
Photo from Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JRH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Grover Howard Halford and Louie Nathaniel Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Hubert Monroe 1938 AR1, Louis 1887 AR2, Nathaniel W. 1850 AR3, William Richard 1819 NC4.
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HUSTON ANDREW ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial, posted by DebღBee
CABOT STAR-HERALD
Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR—Wednesday, 18 September 2002
Huston Andrew Alford, 66, of McRae died Sept. 13, 2002.
He was a retired Arkansas Highway Department employee, a Baptist and a veteran of the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Alford of McRae; a daughter, D’Andrea Jo Alford of McRae; a stepson, DaWayne Tipton of McRae; brothers, Junior O. Alford, Harold Alford and Marvin Alford, all of McRae; sisters, Barbara Reed of Austin, Linda Failoni of Green River, Wyo., and Betty Bundy of Cabot; and a grandson.
Funeral was Sept. 16 at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery, McRae.
Photos from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert L. Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Huston A. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 Jan 1936.
See the obituaries of his son Dallas Andrew Alford; father, Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford; and siblings Barbara A. Alford Wilson Reed, Charles Norman Alford, Emma Louise Alford Cox Adkins, Harold Loyd Alford, Junior Olas Alford, and Marvin Alford in this compilation.
Susan A. Alford, 30 May 1941–23 March 2003, is also buried in Lebanon Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Huston Andrew 1925 AR1, Elmer Olas 1902 TX2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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HYDER ALFORD
NASHVILLE NEWS
Nashville, Howard Co., AR—Wednesday, 28 September 1904
AAFA NOTES: A Hyder Alford, age 6 mulatto, is listed on the 1880 census in Claiborne Parish, LA, with his parents, Madison and Catherine Alford. No other records have been found for Hyder Alford.
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IDA ESTHER SHARP ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 11 September 1936
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Charles Cleveland Alford, in this compilation.
In 2016, a Find A Grave contributor reported that the cemetery’s office “has no record of her but the older records were not complete.”
On her Find A Grave memorial, her parents are Rufus F. and Mary Jane Sharp.
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IDA LEE ALFORD COLEMAN
Aunt of Ann Alford Lewis, AAFA #1143
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 29 September 1991
Mrs. Ida Lee Alford Coleman, 81, of Fort Smith died Friday [September 27]. She was a Catholic and the widow of James Coleman.
Survivors are a brother, William E. Alford of Chillicothe, Mo.; two sisters, Helen Hart of Fort Smith and Lucy Curley of Buffalo, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fort Smith National Cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Edwards Funeral Home.
Photo from Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Eddie Warren
Photo from Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Aundra Page
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida L. Coleman (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 June 1910, last residence Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her father, Lambert Melton Alford; and sister Elva Josephine “Cully” Alford Wilson McVay in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother William Edward Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Lucy Catherine Alford Curley in New York Obituaries.
Ida’s memorial at Find A Grave includes the inscription “SN, US NAVY.” The inscription does not appear on her gravestone.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Meek Alford.
Her lineage: Ida Lee 1910 AR1, Lambert Melton 1865 TN2, Lambert Meek 1833 NC3. Lambert Meek Alford’s mother was Nancy Alford born about 1800 in NC.
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IDA WOMACK ALFORD
Mother of Thomas Dale Alford, AAFA #0268
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 10 September 1978
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 Oct 1897 and died _____ Sept 1978, last residence Jacksonville, Pulaski Co, AR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas H. Alford; and children D. Boyce Alford, Gretchen Joyce Alford Gardner, and Thomas Dale Alford Sr. in this compilation.
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IRA LEE ALFORD, SR.
A Natural State Funeral Service
Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ June 2017
Ira L. Alford, age 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on June 12, 2017.
He was born on March 10, 1936 in Cotton Plant [Woodruff Co.], Arkansas to Tom and Lula Belle Alford.
Ira was a devoted and loving husband of 59 years and he was an amazing father and friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rose Ann Alford, his parents Tom and Lula Belle Alford, and a grandson Kenny Alford.
He is survived by his son Terry Pittman, his daughter Kathy (Bill) Levine, his daughter Rosemond (Donny) Cole, his daughter Teresa (James) Squires, his daughter Melisa Harp and his sons Ira Lee Alford II, and Jason (Don) Alford. Papa will be missed by his seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A visitation service will be held Thursday, June 15, 2017 beginning at 11:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 P.M. with burial at Arkansas Memorial Gardens.
Photo from Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jason Alford [Ira Lee Alford’s son]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Rose Ann Morris Alford, in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Ira Lee Alford, age 21, married Rosa Ann Morris, age 17, in Pulaski Co., AR. The “Marriage Coupon” is dated 6 Feb 1958.
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J.B. HALLFORD
THE SPECTATOR
Ozark, Franklin Co., AR—Thursday, 24 April 2008
J.B. Hallford, 92, of Charleston [Franklin Co.] died Monday, April 14, 2008, in Charleston.
Born May 2, 1915, in Charleston, he was the son of John Blackwell Hallford and Lena Greathouse Hallford. He was retired from Lear-Siegler Aircraft in California and was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Hunton Hallford, his parents, three sisters and one son.
Survivors include two daughters, Anita Varela of Titusville, Fla., and Lydia Keller of San Diego, Calif.; a son, Mike Hallford of San Jose, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Ruth Eaton of Charleston and Reba Delke of Rogers; and three brothers, Ben Hallford of Independence, Mo., Fred Hallford of Tucson, Ariz., and Chad Hallford of Fort Worth; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, with burial at Hickory Ridge Cemetery east of Lavaca [Sebastian Co.].
Pallbearers were nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Charleston First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 297, Charleston, AR 72933, or Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 685, Greenwood, AR 72936.
Photo from Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Lavaca, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Frances Allen Titsworth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J.B. Hallford (SS# issued in AR).
From Hickory Ridge Cemetery (www.findagrave.com): John Blackwell Hallford, born 30 Dec 1888 in McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK, and died 18 Oct 1974 in Charleston, Franklin Co., AR. He was the son of Benjamin F. Hallford and Mattie Sands. His wife, Lena Greathouse Hallford, also buried at Hickory Ridge, was born 3 Dec 1888 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR, and died 20 March 1980 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. She was the daughter of Benjamin Greathouse and Carrie Davidson.
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JAMES BURIL ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 1 March 1985
Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Berman Ardis Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: James Buril 1950 AR1, Berman Ardis 1918 AR2, James Newton 1894 AR3, James Washington 1863 AL4, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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JAMES “JIMMIE” ALFORD
[Although he died in Missouri, he lived most of his life in Arkansas, so we are also including his obituary here.]
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Saturday, 29 September 1956
J.A. Alford, 63, a native and resident of Blytheville for many years, died last night in a Sikeston, Mo., hospital.
Born in Blytheville, Mr. Alford made his home here until a month ago when he and his wife moved to Sikeston to make their home with a son.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. L.G. Scott and the Rev. Harold Ray.
Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; six sons, Burley and Harold Alford of Sikeston, Pat and Jimmy Alford of Detroit, and James and Frank Alford of Blytheville; four daughters Mrs. G.E. Smith of Dexter, Mo., Mrs. Mack Eagan Jr., and Mrs. Charles Richardson of Blytheville and Miss Ola May Alford of Memphis; two sisters Mrs. Katie Garner and Mrs. Buster Richardson of Blytheville; and 14 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Smith, Jake Langley, Richard Haynes, Niney Persfell, Charles Eagan, Earnest Walker.
Photo from Dogwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karon Murphy Hall
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Anna Beatrice Alford, Harold Alford Sr., and James Thomas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his children Burley H. Alford and Lela Mae Alford Smith in Missouri Obituaries; Patrick F. Alford in Michigan Obituaries; and Olamae Alford Petty in Tennessee Obituaries.
James appears in records as both James and Jimmie/Jimmy. He has sons named both James and Jimmy.
In 1900, Chickasawba, Mississippi Co., AR, James L. Alford, age 8 born Feb 1892 in AR, is living with his parents, Pink L. and Alice M. Alford. Also in the household is brother-in-law Mack Rounsaville.
James has not been found in the 1910 census. In Blytheville, Mississippi Co., his brother Hardin, age 8, is living in the household of his sister Katie, who married James Garner in 1906. Since Pink and Alice have not been found in 1910 either, they must have died.
From AR Marriages: Jim Alford, age 21 of Blytheville, married Annie Wick__, age 16 of Archillion, on 3 Sept 1911 in Mississippi Co., AR. James is consistently listed as Jim Alford, but Annie’s last name is written several ways:
Bond for Marriage License Annie Wickes or Wicker
Affidavit Annie Wickes
Marriage License Annie Wicks
Certificate of Record Annie Wicks
On James Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR, age 24, a farmer with a wife and child. His birth date is 11 Feb 1893, and he signs his name Jim Alford, middle initial A or L:
In 1920, James Alford 25 and his wife Annie Alford 23; their children Burley and Lela; and James’s brother Hardin 18, are living in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. All were born in AR.
The death certificate for Jimmie Likey Alford says he was born 11 Feb 1892 in Blytheville, AR, the son of Pink Alford and Alice Rounsvell. He died 28 Sept 1956 in Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. The informant was his wife, Annie Wicker Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bertus Alford b. 1782 GA.
His lineage: James 1893 AR1, Pink Leroy 1866 TN2, William Wilson 1830 TN3, Bertus 1782 GA4.
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JAMES MATHEW ALFORD
Photo from Rorry Phillips’ Rorry Phillips Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Wednesday, 27 May 1914
Photo from Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
Inscription, barely legible, says: J.M. Alford | Born | Jan. 9, 1834 | Died | May 26, 1914
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Andrew Griffin Alford and Thomas Ewing Alford in this compilation.
From AR Deaths: James Mathew Alford died 26 May 1914 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. He was born 9 Jan 1834 in AL, son of John Alford and Malinda Lamascans. The informant was T.E. Alford, probably his son.
From U.S., General Land Office Records (Ancestry): John Nathaniel Alford of Morgan Co., AL, was issued a land grant for 39.04 acres in Huntsville, AL, on 4 Sept 1834.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Mathew 1834 AL1, John Nathaniel 1811 AL2, David 1785 VA3, Robert 1760 England4.
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JAMES MONROE ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 17 July 1942
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Matilda Holt Alford Lockridge, in this compilation.
From AR Deaths: J.M. Alford died 15 July 1942 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. He was born in TN, son of James Alford and Martha Jenkins.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Monroe 1857 TN1, James W. 1834 TN2, Jones 1807 NC3, Lemuel 1766 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JAMES NEWTON ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 14 December 1968
RUSSELLVILLE—James Newton Alford, aged 74, of Russellville died Friday.
He was a retired farmer and was formerly Pope County clerk and treasurer. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Della Owens Alford; a son, B.A. Alford of Russellville; a brother, Elvin Alford of Russellville, and a sister, Mrs. Georgia Heflin of Pottsville.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Central Presbyterian Church here. Burial will be at Hoskins Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service.
Photo from Hoskins Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 22 Apr 1894 and died _____ Dec 1968, last residence Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Della Owens Alford; son Berman Ardis Alford; parents, James Washington Alford and Nancy Jackson Alford; and siblings Alvin Madison Alford, Eugene Henry Alford, Georgia May Alford Heflin, and Jeff Andrew Alford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: James Alfred, age 19, married Della Owens, age 17, in Pope Co., AR, on 22 June 1913. Both were of Pottsville, Pope Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: James Newton 1894 AR1, James Washington 1863 AL2, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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JAMES PATRICK ALFORD
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—13 December 1996
James Patrick “Big Jim” Alford, 60, of Hot Springs died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996, in a local hospital.
Born April 23, 1936, he was a thoroughbred horse trainer and member of Trinity Church and Hot Springs Country Club.
He was predeceased by his parents, Columbus Pebby Alford and Lenore Coordes Alford.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Alford of Hot Springs, a daughter, Penny Alford of Hot Springs; a stepdaughter and her husband, Debra and Leon Hunt of Camp Wood, Texas; a brother, John Alford of Midland, Texas; three stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and two cousins.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Church. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James P. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Hot Springs National Park, Garland Co., AR.
See the obituary of his wife, Billie Ruth Whitaker Fletcher Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Columbus Pebbie Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
From Texas Marriage Collection, 1814–1909 and 1966–2011 (Ancestry): Billie Ruth Whitaker, age 36 born about 1930, married James Patrick Alford, age 30, in Tom Green Co. on 17 Aug 1966.
In July 2017, a Find A Grave contributor reported that James has no gravestone.
His lineage: James Patrick 1936 TX1, Columbus Pebbie 1906 TX2, Ollie 1879 GA3, Allen 1858 GA4.
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JAMES RAYMOND ALFORD
Prairie Grove, Washington Co., AR—_____ September 2010
James Raymond Alford 72 a resident of Hogeye [Washington Co.], Arkansas, passed away September 16, 2010 at his home in Hogeye, Arkansas. He was born September 6, 1938 in Twin Falls, Idaho the son of Elmer and Agnes Bradshaw Alford.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Alford.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Norma Spurgin Alford of the home; two sons, Robert Alford of Hogeye, Arkansas and Patrick Windle of Cloverdale, Oregon; five daughters, Charlotte Bower of Wheeler, Illinois, Patricia Warford of Elkins, Arkansas, Pamela Windle of Hogeye, Arkansas, Katherine Usher of Hartly, Texas and Laura Kildow of Fayetteville, Arkansas; twenty one grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Luke George officiating. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M. at the Round Mountain Cemetery near Elkins, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd. Springdale, Arkansas 72762.
Pallbearers will be: Bobby Kildow, Kenny Bower, Tim Richey, Jason Koch, Willis Warford Jr., Isayah Warford.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.
Photo from Round Mountain Cemetery, Goshen, Washington Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, S Barger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James R. Alford (SS# issued in MO), last residence West Fork, Washington Co., AR.
The funeral home memorial page includes a copy of his funeral program with photos.
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JAMES ROSSER HALLFORD
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ February 2005
September 8, 1939 – February 4, 2005
James Rosser Hallford, age 65, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, February 4, 2005. He was a member of Fellowship Bible Church and an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Carolyn Rosser Hallford, and a daughter; Paige Hallford.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Barbara, two sons; Richard Davis and wife Cindy of Bartlett, Tennessee and Major Kenneth Davis and wife Tami of Conway, brother; Hal Hallford and wife Carol Ann of Florence, Alabama, four grandchildren; Erica, Brock, Ethan and Mitchell Davis.
Memorial Service will be 6:30 P.M., Thursday, February 10, 2005 at Fellowship Bible Church in North Little Rock, under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home (791-7400) with Dr. Craig Loibner officiating with a Celebration of Life Reception following the service.
The family request in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the James Hallford Memorial Fund in care of Fellowship Bible Church #1 E. 52nd Place, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. To sign the online guest book visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens
In another article, found on www.zoominfo.com (last updated on 10 Dec 2001):
Jim Halford—Heart Transplant Candidate
James Rosser Hallford born to Harold H. Hallford, Sr. and Carolyn Rosser Hallford, Friday, September 8, 1939 in Savannah, GA.
Jim and his family moved to Cleveland Tennessee in 1942 when his dad took a job with the TVA. His dad’s job with the TVA also took Jim to Columbia, Dayton, and Chattanooga but in 1953 he and his family settled in Nashville. There he graduated from Isaac Litton High School in 1957 and entered the University of Tennessee in Knoxville after graduation.
Jim went into the U.S. Army at 19 and served with the Army Security Agency from 1958 to 1961. After getting out of the service with an honorable discharge Jim returned to Nashville, TN where he pursued a career in banking, credit, and finance. Jim worked his way up to manager of General Finance in 1964 when he got a great job offer to be the credit manager for Haverty’s Furniture Company in Little Rock, AR in 1970. In 1972 Jim became the Assistant Vice President for First Commercial Bank in Little Rock.
Jim’s only child, Paige, by a former marriage died tragically in a car wreck in 1985.
Ricky & Cindy Davis live in Forrest City, AR with their two children Erica, age 10, and Brock, age 3½. Ricky and his family are in the process of moving to Memphis, TN., where he will be the manager of a Richwell Furniture Store. Major Kenny Davis and his wife Tami live in Conway, AR with Ethan, age 3. Kenny and Tami are in the process of adopting and are waiting the arrival of their daughter, Lilly Elizabeth, from Korea.
Jim has been an active Christian with Fellowship Bible Church for over 15 years supporting his church as a Bible study community group leader, with the church nursery program, and is a member of the men’s prayer group.
Jim enjoys his grandchildren, traveling, camping, gardening and woodcarving.
Regrettably, Jim is currently on Social Security Disability because of Cardiomyopthy. Jim has been on the heart transplant list at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock since November of 1999.
His family, relatives, and friends care for him and some 61 volunteers are helping him raise $200,000.00 for his heart transplant. Please visit the other sites of the WebPage for the support activities.
Photo from Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Velocistar237
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James R. Hallford (SS# issued in TN).
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JAMES ROY ALFORD
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—_____ June 2019
November 16, 1929 - June 07, 2019
James Roy Alford, of Harrison, passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home. He was 89 years old. An open visitation is Monday, June 10, 2019 at Holt Memorial Chapel. Graveside service will be Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Plumlee Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include his poker gang and his “lunch boys”, who all retired from Pace.
The son of Roy and Vernon (Estes) Alford was born on November 16, 1929 in Capps [Boone Co.], AR. James Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in the Korean War. He retired from Pace Industries in 1998 after working there for 35 years as a Tool & Dye Engineer. James Roy was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant daughter, Judy Denita Alford.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (Dean) Alford; one son, Lex James Alford; and one granddaughter, Tessa Jolie Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Vernon Olta Estes Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Roy 1929 AR1, Roy Monroe 1899 AR2, William Thomas 1879 AR3, Franklin L. 1858 AR4, Thomas H. 1833 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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JAMES THOMAS ALFORD
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—20 July 2010
JONESBORO, Ark.—Aug. 21, 1934–July 18, 2010
Rev. James Thomas Alford, 75, of Jonesboro, Ark., died on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his home after a long illness. Rev. Alford was born on August 21, 1934 in Blytheville, Ark. to the late Jimmy Alford and Annie Mae Wicker Alford. Rev. Alford was a retired Assembly of God pastor of 53 years. He was a former Senior Adult Pastor for First Assembly of God in Jonesboro, pastor for Happy Home Assembly of God in Hampton, Arkansas, and Chaplain for Calhoun County Detention Center and he served as pastor for several churches in Oklahoma and Texas.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Freda Alford; two daughters: Beverly Brooks and husband Rodney of Duncan and Brenda Sipes and husband Mike of Jonesboro, Ark.; three brothers: Jimmy Alford of Sikeston, Mo., Harold Alford of Hot Springs, Ark., and Frank Alford of West Memphis, Arkansas; two sisters: Ophelia VanHorn of Marion, Ark., and Carolyn Richardson of Blytheville, Ark.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Rev. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Burley Alford and Pat Alford; and two sisters: Lela Mae Alford and Ola Mae Petty.
Funeral services will be today, July 21, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, 1404 Stone Street, Jonesboro, Ark., with Rev. Charles Taylor, Rev. Don Nance and Rev. Dewitt “Doc” Porter officiating. Burial to follow at Pine Log Cemetery near Brookland, Ark. The family will received visitors on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6-8 pm at the First Assembly of God, Jonesboro, Ark.
Photo from Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland, Craighead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tim Redden
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James T. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his father, James “Jimmie” Alford; and siblings Anna Beatrice Alford and Harold Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Burley H. Alford and Lela Mae Alford Smith in Missouri Obituaries; brother Patrick F. Alford in Michigan Obituaries; and sister Olamae Alford Petty in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bertus Alford b. 1782 GA.
His lineage: James Thomas 1934 AR1, James 1893 AR2, Pink Leroy 1866 TN3, William Wilson 1830 TN4, Bertus 1782 GA5.
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JAMES THOMAS HALFORD
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Saturday, 13 June 1970
Funeral services for J.T. Halford, 90, of Bassett, who died Tuesday [June 9], were conducted this week, with burial in Bassett. Swift Funeral Home of Osceola in charge of arrangements.
He leaves three sons, W.C. Halford of Forrest City, Earnest Halford of Dyess, Eunice Halford of Pine Bluff; and three daughters Mrs. Joe Williams of Bassett, Mrs. Clara Riley of Portageville, and Mrs. Ethel Becknell of Memphis.
Photo from Bassett Cemetery, Bassett, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kristi Leasure
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James T. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 3 Feb 1880 and died 15 June 1970 [different than obituary], last residence Bassett, Mississippi Co., AR.
See the obituary of his wife, Orlena “Orlie” Lineberry Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Andrew Wilson Halford in Missouri Obituaries.
From SSACI: James T. Halford was born 3 Feb 1880 in Perry [?], TN, son of K.W. Halford and Margaret Tippo. His death date is listed as 15 June 1970.
On James Thomas Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Mississippi Co., AR, and confirms his birth date. His wife is Lena Halford.
On James Thomas Halford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Bassett, Mississippi Co., AR, and confirms his birth date and lists his birth place as Wayne, TN. He lists his contact as A.W. Halford of Banduse, MO—his brother Andrew Wilson Halford of Vanduser, MO.
His HALFORD lineage: James Thomas 1880 TN1, Nathaniel Whitfield 1852 TN2, Jesse Franklin 1809 TN3, Jacob4.
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JAMES WASHINGTON ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 9 May 1944
Photo from Hoskins Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Nancy Jackson Alford; and children Alvin Madison Alford, Eugene Henry Alford, Georgia May Alford Heflin, James Newton Alford, and Jeff Andrew Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his second wife, Dorothy Dean Reed Alford Renfroe, in California Obituaries.
AAFA records show him as the only child of Jefferson J. Alford and Mary Elizabeth Tinsley and his name as James W. Tinsley Alford.
From AR Marriages: J.W. Alford, age 23, married Nancy Jackson, age 16, on 20 Sept 1886 in Conway Co., AR.
The birth year on his gravestone is probably incorrect. His birth is reported as:
1886 marriage 1862 age 23
1900 census Dec 1863 age 36
1910 census 1863 age 46
1944 death record 1863 age 80
1944 obituary 1863 age 80
Gravestone 1 Dec 1865
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: James Washington 1863 AL1, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN2, Baldy 1784 NC3, Isham 1755 NC4.
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JAMES WILLIAM ALFORD
Photo from msolsen4’s Cunningham-Romines-Boone-McCormick family tree (Ancestry)
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 11 July 1929
Photos from Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Theilig
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughter, Mattie Alford Perry; and third wife, Elizabeth Amanda “Betty” Campbell Bumpass Alford, in this compilation.
From Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages (Ancestry): J.W. Alford, age 46, married Miss Della Andrews, age 29, on 20 March 1902 in Pulaski Co., AR.
From Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages (Ancestry): J.W. Alford, age 60, married Bettie Campbell Bumpass, age 43, on 1 March 1919 in Pulaski Co., AR.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) and Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864.
His lineage: James William 1853 GA1, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA2, Peyton 1788 NC3, James Lodwick 1749 NC4.
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JAMES WILLIAM HALFORD
Photo from heatherboe1’s Bartley-Boe Family Tree (Ancestry)
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 19 March 1969
Photo from Kellers Chapel Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Martha Highley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James W. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 28 Feb 1877 and died 15 March 1969 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his children Dorothy Leanda Halford Gregg, Herbert Charles Halford, and Woodrow Washington “Woody” Halford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: J.W. Halford married Dixie L. Burrow on 27 Aug 1905 in Jonesboro, AR.
His HALFORD lineage: James William 1877 GA1, Alfred Christenberry 1855 GA2, Alfred Christenberry 1826 NC3, David C. 1792 NC4, John 1768 VA5, James 1737 NC6, John 1690 NC7, John 1640 NC8, Thomas 1614 England9.
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JEFF ANDREW ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 16 July 1935
RUSSELLVILLE, July 15—Jeff Alford, 32, of Atkins, died at a hospital here today. Funeral services will be held at the Hoskins cemetery at Crow mountain at 3 p.m. Tuesday in charge of the Rev. K.I. Ingram of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Besides his wife, Mr. Alford is survived by his father, the Rev. J.W. Alford of Hector; two brothers, the Rev. E.H. Alford of Russellville and Newt Alford of Atkins; a half-brother, J.E. Alford of Hector; a sister, Mrs. Mack Heflin of Atkins, and a half-sister, Miss Ruby Helena Alford of Hector.
Photo from Hoskins Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, James Washington Alford and Nancy Jackson Alford; and siblings Alvin Madison Alford, Georgia May Alford Heflin, James Newton Alford, and Jeff Andrew Alford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Jeff Alford, age 19, married Rea Scott, age 18, on 24 Oct 1920 in Pope Co., AR.
In 1930, Gum Log, Pope Co., AR: Andrew J. Alford, age 28 farmer born AR; and his wife Rhea Alford, age 27 born AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Jeff Andrew 1902 AR1, James Washington 1863 AL2, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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JESSE B. ALFORD
Uncle of Doris Alford Lemen, AAFA #0419
Source unknown
_____, AR—Saturday, 23 January 1942
Jesse B. Alford, 55, former assistant chief of the Pine Bluff Fire Department and later desk sergeant for the police department, died at 9:45 o’clock last night at the home of his brother, Fire Chief George Alford, 1920 West Pullen Street. Mr. Alford had been ill for, the past 18 months.
He was born near Atlanta, Ga., on Nov. 3, l886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Alford. He came to Jefferson county with his parents when he was one year old. Mr. Alford received his education in the Pine Bluff schools and in 1903 joined the Pine Bluff Fire Department. In 1918 he was injured when a piece of horse-drawn equipment overturned on Mulberry street, between Pullen and Barraque, en route to a fire. At that time he was assistant chief of the department. Mr. Alford was disabled for more than a year and the injury forced him to retire from the department. Later he became county jailer….
In 1925 his wife, the former Miss Lucille Sinclair, to whom he was married in 1913, died, and he resigned the county jailer position to become a deputy constable under J.L. McBurnett.
He served as an assistant to McBurnett until the constable office was abolished in 1934. Mr. Alford became a desk sergeant for the police department and served until 1940 when illness forced him to retire.
In addition to his brother, Fire Chief Alford, he is survived by another brother, Tom Alford of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Mrs. H.H. Phillips of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Susie Branch of Pine Bluff; a number of nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
He was a member of the First Methodist church of Pine Bluff.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the chapel of Holderness-South Mortuary, conducted by the Rev. E.C. Rule, pastor of First Baptist church.
Burial will be in Bellwood Annex cemetery in charge of Holderness-South Mortuary....
Photo from Bellwood Cemetery Annex, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gail Blackerby
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers George Mitchell Alford and Thomas Milton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Jesse’s lineage: Jesse B. 1886 GA1, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA3, William Henry 1811 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JESSE THOMAS ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Ann Kathryn Tipton Dickenson, AAFA#0783
Source unknown, but probably:
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—24 August 1938
Jesse Thomas Alford, long time resident of Blytheville, died at the Blytheville hospital at 1:30 o’clock this morning after having been in ill health for five years. He would have been 79 years of age on October 8.
Despite having been in ill health, Mr. Alford was active until two years ago and much of the time since then had been spent in hospitals in a vain effort to regain his health.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, 10 o’clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G.H Great, 108 South Franklin street, with the Rev. F.M. Sweet, pastor of the Lake Street Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made at Maple Grove cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: V.G. Holland, Z.A. McCuistion, W.M. Carn__, J.G. Barnes, George W. Barham, and Tom W. Jackson.
A native of Lauderdale county, Tenn., Mr. Alford spent his early life in that section where he was a farmer, brick kiln owner, and later was in business at Ripley, Tenn., before he came here 28 years ago.
His first interest in Blytheville was a farm he purchased from the Davis heirs and later the Frisco railroad purchased a right-of-way through this land for the road going to Memphis.
A firm believer in the development of Blytheville, he erected a number of business houses and residences for investments, most of which he had constructed when Blytheville was only a small village. One of his business ventures was one of the buildings purchased by the S.K. Kress and company which was razed for the new store recently completed at that site.
Since the death of Mrs. Alford, February 13, 1933, Mr. Alford had made his home with Mrs. Grear. He is also survived by two other daughters, Mrs. J. Allan Webb of Eldorado Springs, Mo., and Mrs. Evans Webb of here, and one son, Charles Alford, also of Blytheville.
In addition to rearing his own five sons and daughters, including Mrs. Ed Johnson, formerly of here and late of Memphis, who died five years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Alford reared several orphaned relatives.
Out of town people who will be here for the rites include: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tipton, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walters, Ed Johnson, Ed Johnson Jr. and Mrs. Roy Jacobs of Memphis, Dr. and Mrs. John Samuels of Hickman, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. J.E. White of Ripley, Tenn. Mrs. J. Allan Webb, who had spent much of her time with her father since he became quite ill two years ago, arrived yesterday noon when his condition became critical.
Cobb Funeral home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paula Ferrer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Clara Victorine Alford Webb in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Wilkes Alford and Signa Carolina Stuckey.
His lineage: Jesse Thomas 1859 TN1, William Wilkes 1831 SC2.
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JIMMIE MAURICE ALFORD
Photo from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 4 April 2014
HOT SPRINGS—Jimmie Maurice Alford, born February 5, 1936, at Magnet Cove, Arkansas, entered into the rest of the Lord Jesus Christ on April 2, 2014.
He was the son of Maurice “Buck” and Selma Mitchell Alford. Jim grew up in Magnet Cove and Hot Springs and attended the University of Arkansas, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1957, at which time he was commissioned in the US Army Reserve in field artillery. In 1960 he completed studies for a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Jim served the public as an Engineer with the Arkansas State Health Department, the cities of North Little Rock and Hot Springs, and the Arkansas State Parks Department. In 1974 he opened his own firm as a registered Professional Engineer, Alford Engineering Company and Southwest Testing Labs, serving municipalities and private clients in Arkansas and Oklahoma until his retirement, which, of course, never meant complete retirement.
Jim was a faithful member of Hot Springs Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher, and he also gladly partnered with Gideons International to share his all-time favorite Book with others. A lifetime member of the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation, Jim also held memberships in the national and state Societies of Professional Engineers. He was a member of the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineers and the Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity. He proudly served for forty-nine years on the board of the Baptist Health Medical Center and had the lapel pins to prove it. He was also a member of the founding board of First Step School. Jim was a member of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association and Razorback Foundation and remained a committed fan of the Hogs despite the slings and arrows associated with that dedication.
Jim was a devoted husband to his wife of 56 years, Joy Pollard Alford, since their marriage on June 16, 1957. He loved his children and grandchildren and was tirelessly devoted to their education and success. During a lifetime of encouragement and support, Jim developed an unabashed and effusive pride in his little clan and made sure you knew how blessed he believed he was. We owe him more than we could repay.
Jim is survived by his lovely wife Joy, his daughter, Monica Avery and husband Randy of Rogers, Ark., and son Dr. Gregg Alford and wife Donna of Hot Springs; his grandchildren, Dr. Andrew Avery, Tyler Avery and wife Leah, Lauren Alford, and Katherine Alford; his brothers, Mitchell Alford of Weaverville, N.C., Jerome Alford and wife Linda of Marion, Ark., and sister-in-law Charlotta Houser of Portageville, Mo.; niece, Marla Alford of Marion, Ark., and nephew, Hadi Alford of Weaverville, N.C., niece Pam Blackiston and husband Fil, with son Steven, of Malden, Mo., and niece, Kim Peel and husband Mark, with daughters, Rebecca and Sarah, of New Madrid, Mo.
He was predeceased by his father and mother, Maurice and Selma Alford, and his sister, Lola Mae Alford.
Jim took his final breath at home holding Joy’s loving hand, just like he wanted to, before passing through the veil….
Visitation 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hot Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Price Cemetery….
Photo from Price Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Joy Ann Pollard Alford; father, Maurice D. “Buck” Alford; and sister Lola Mae Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Jimmie Maurice 1936 AR1, Maurice D. 1904 AR2, Willard Barclay 1877 AR3, Henry Thomas 1848 AR4, Leander H. 1814 NC5, Andrew 1787 NC6, William 1751 ??7.
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JIMMY DALE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Springdale, Washington Co., AR—Thursday, 26 September 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
Jimmy Dale Alford, 49, of Rogers died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, at Rogers. He was born Oct. 27, 1952, in Hope to Dexter and Gracie Bright Alford.
He was CEO of FM Corp. in Rogers and was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He previously worked at Pace Industries in Fayetteville as chief financial officer. Before that, he worked 13 years for Frost and Co. in Little Rock as a managing partner.
He was a University of Arkansas graduate and a certified public accountant. He was a National Merit Scholarship recipient, a UA Presidential Scholar, a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Arkansas All-State football player, and a Hope Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Jim was the pure definition of a “soccer dad.” He worked tirelessly organizing, recruiting members, and carpooling for his children’s soccer games. He was also a Cub Scout dad, an avid snow skier and loved boating and traveling with his family.
His family includes wife, Kelli Alford, and their four children, Jared, Brynn, Dax and Blakelee Alford, all of Rogers; daughter, Georgia Alford of Fayetteville; and son, Cody Alford of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one brother, Larry Alford of Jonesboro; and sister, Terri Stark of Carrollton, Texas.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Central United Methodist Church on West New Hope in Rogers…. Arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Service in Rogers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jimmy D. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
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JODIE ESTELLE ALFORD WHITE BUSHNELL
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Friday, 7 January 2005
DAISY—Jodie White-Bushnell, age 90, of Daisy, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005.
She was born on May 9, 1914, at Highland, Ark., the daughter of Joe Alford and Mandy O’Neal Alford.
She was a member of Daisy Freewill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a homemaker and active in the Glenwood Senior Citizens Center and with the American Heart Association. She was instrumental with the development of the Daisy Volunteer Fire Department.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Glen Cornish of Hot Springs; her grandson and his wife, Kyler and Elizabeth Cornish of The Woodlands, Texas; two great-granddaughters, Blakely Cornish and Meredith Cornish; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in Daisy Freewill Baptist Church…. Interment will be in Mount Joy Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Pallbearers will be Harold Shipman, DeWight Mack, De-Wayne Mack, Marvin Hester, A.J. Meredith, John Wayne Plyler, Don Dixon and James White. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Martin Koehn, Dr. Mike Verser, Darrell Elkin, RNP, the staff of the Montgomery County Nursing Home and the staff of Hospice Home Care….
Photos from Mount Joy Cemetery, Daisy, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cemetery Junkie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jodie E. Bushnell (SS# issued in AR), last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her brothers Fletcher Bell Alford and Samuel Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Jodie Estelle 1914 AR1, Joseph Riley 1874 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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JOE H. ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Sunday, 3 September 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
TEXARKANA [Miller Co.], AR—Joe H. Alford, 71, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died on Thursday, August 31, 2000. Services were held Monday at East Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with burial in the East Memorial Mausoleum.
Mr. Alford was born on October 12, 1928, in Bingen [Hempstead Co.], Arkansas. He was a truck driver, a Baptist, a member of the Eagles Lodge, and an Army Air Corps veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Alford of Texarkana, two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda (Ronny) Nantze and Victoria (Kevin) DuPree of Texarkana, three sisters, Vera Rinehart and Ruby Jones of Texarkana, and Ruth Yocum of Camden, Arkansas, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joe H. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of his father, John Robert Alford, and cousins William Preston Alford and Alva Joshua Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Thomas H. Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Joe’s lineage: Joe H. 1928 AR1, John Robert 1884 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1860 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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JOHN A. ALFORD
MOUNTAIN ECHO
Yellville, Marion Co., AR—Friday, 1 December 1905
Photo from Flippin Cemetery, Flippin, Marion Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Anonymous, # 47944439
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Martha Ann “Mattie” Ward Alford, in this compilation.
His middle initial is from his wife’s obituary and is included in ex parte petitions filed from 1906–1907. The first one:
MOUNTAIN ECHO
Yellville, Marion Co., AR—Friday, 14 December 1906
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JOHN ADAIR ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 22 May 1988
Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Apr 1910, last residence Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Cleo Mildred Wilson Alford Turk; second wife, Margie Marie Bethel Smith Alford; daughter Grace Marie Alford Crow Smith; father, Wilford David Alford; and siblings Charles Haskell Alford, Marguerite Turner Alford, and Mary Lou Alford Ray in this compilation.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): John Adair Alford, resident of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, age 33 born 12 Apr 1910, married Cleo Wilson, resident of Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, age 23 born 20 Aug 1920, on 20 Feb 1944 in Mohave Co., AZ.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): John Adair Alford, of Umatilla Co., OR, married Margie Marie Smith, also of Umatilla Co., OR, on 30 Dec 1949 in Wallula, Walla Walla Co., WA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: John Adair 1910 OK1, Wilford David 1884 AR2, Joseph Andy 1853 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrew 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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JOHN AUGUSTUS ALFORD
Uncle of Uriel Butler Alford, Jr., AAFA #1193
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 23 November 1966
Gus John Alford, 75, 320 E. 21st, died Tuesday.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Churh.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Thelma Baumgardener Alford, and a stepson, Joe W. Brown of Little Rock.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Griffin-Leggett.
In another article:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 25 November 1966
Photo from Martin Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DavidCHCIO
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his brother Uriel Butler Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: John Augustus 1891 AR1, John B. 1866 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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JOHN EWING ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 12 May 1942
Photo from Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlene Watson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Occo Mauney Alford; son Millard William Alford; father, William David Alford; and brother Thomas Franklin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Robert Newton Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
He was the son of William David Alford and his second wife, Rebecca Ann Sharp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: John Ewing 1871 AR1, William David 1835 AL2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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JOHN HERMAN HALFORD
DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC
Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO—Monday, 19 July 1999
CORNING [Clay Co.], Ark.—John Halford, 80, of Success, Ark., died Friday, July 16, 1999, at Clay Healthcare in Corning.
Mr. Halford was born Sept. 5, 1918, at Reyno [Randolph Co.], Ark. He was a farm laborer.
June 14, 1938, he married Mildred Elizabeth Jones; she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1995.
Surviving are two daughters, Scarlett Rose Dobbs of Oklahoma and Regina Mae Harris of Rockford, Ill.; one son, Wendell Halford of Tacoma, Wash.; three sisters, Janice Renie of Layton, Utah, Billie Rariden of St. Peters and Rosa Turner of Batesville, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Saturday at the Nelson Cemetery in Reyno, Ark....
Photo from Nelson Clay Cemetery, Reyno, Clay Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Tina&James
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John H. Halford (SS# issued in KS).
His middle name is from his gravestone in Nelson Cemetery.
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JOHN MOSES ALFORD
Father of Janet Moore Alford Hemby, AAFA #0832
Grandfather of Robert Alford Hemby, AAFA #1071
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 8 December 1968
Photos from Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, “Find-A-Grave Contributor, JWB”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 28 Dec 1899 and died _____ Dec 1968, last residence Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Doris Halliday Moore Alford; father William Madison Alford; and sister Beulah Jane Alford Reid in this compilation.
On John Moses Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 28 Dec 1899. He is a college student living in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Moses 1899 AR1, William Madison 1855 AR2, David Winston 1823 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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JOHN ROBERT ALFORD
MURFREESBORO DIAMOND
Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—_____ March 1960
[Funeral Services] of John R. Alford, were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Latimer Funeral Chapel here.... Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery, near New Hope, under direction of the Latimer Funeral Home.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Mineral Springs.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas Alford of Dallas, Texas, Noel Alford of Minden, Louisiana and Joe Alford of Texarkana, Arkansas. Mrs. Ruth Yocom of Camden, Arkansas and Mrs. Ruby Jones of Texarkana, Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. Eddie Turner of Dierks; 14 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Photo from Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 4 March 1882 and died ____ March 1960, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his son Joe H. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Thomas F. Alford; and brother William Anderson Alford in Texas Obituaries.
His 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card provides his full name and names Minnie Alford as his nearest relative. [She is his wife, Minnie Bell Aylor Alford.] He says his birth date is 4 March 1886, but he is age 34. The 1900 census, Pike Co., AR, says he was born in March 1884.
This obituary, with an incorrect publication date of 8 Feb 1979, and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
From AR Marriages: J.R. Alford of New Hope, Pike Co., age 22, married Miss Minnie Aylor of Henry, Howard Co., age 18, on 14 Oct 1906 in Pike Co.
CENSUS
1930
Mine Creek (District 13), Hempstead Co., AR
Dwelling #253
John Alford head 45 AR AR AR farmer age 23 at first marriage
Minnie wife 41 AR AR AR age 19 at first marriage
Thomas son 20 AR AR AR
Irene dau 18 AR AR AR
Vera dau 14 AR AR AR
Noel son 13 AR AR AR
Ruth dau 10 AR AR AR
Ruby dau 7 AR AR AR
Joe son 1-5/12 AR AR AR
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
John’s lineage: John Robert 1884 AR1, Franklin Ewing 1860 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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JOHN S. ALFORD
Photo from Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 29 January 2017
John S. Alford, 27, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
He was born April 20, 1989 in North Little Rock, Ark. to Joe and Joyce Garner Alford. John taught himself to play the guitar and drums, loved music and dedicated his life to becoming the best musician possible. He was in two bands Appetite for Orange and Space Mother. Everybody loved him. He was kind, generous and had a big heart. He was a graduate of Hendrix College and Parkview High School.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Joe B. Alford and Christine and Earl Garner; aunt Sharon Polonkey; cousins James E. Polonkey and Beth Hoffmeister.
He is survived by his parents; brother Robert Alford of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandmother George Marie Alford; aunt Frances Rolater; cousins Stacey Polonkey, Laura Fegraus, Benjamin Fegraus, Emma Fegraus, Gabriel Johnson and Evie Johnson and many friends who loved him.
The family will host a gathering at a later date for friends and family. Arrangements provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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JOSEPH DANIEL ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 20 July 1949
HOT SPRINGS—Services will be held Thursday morning in the Gross Chapel for Joseph Daniel Alford, who died Tuesday in a local hospital. The Rev. G.N. Swafford, pastor of Oaklawn Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was 76.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Litha Alford; two sons, Thomas E. Alford, Glen Allyn, Ill., and Neal Alford, Aurora, Ill.; four brothers, A.E. Alford, of Nashville; Charles Alford, Pine Bluff; Gilbert Alford, El Dorado, and Don Alford, of Orange Field, Tex.; and four sisters, Mrs. W.T. Pate, Mrs. Z.T. Stokes and Mrs. J.D. Ewing of Hot Springs, and Miss Mattie Alford, Los Angeles, Calif.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings Abner Ewing Alford Sr., Charles Andrew Alford, Eliza Alford Ewing, and Nancy Rebecca Alford Pate; and half-brother Gilbert Arland Alford in this compilation.
Joseph was the son of Abner Acel Alford and his first wife, Harriet Jane Brewer.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph Daniel 1872 AR1, Abner Acel 1854 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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JOSEPH WALTER FRANKLIN ALFORD
Father of Deborah Alford Warren, AAFA #1313
NEWS-BANNER
Bluffton, Wells Co., IN—Tuesday, 9 September 2003
Services were held today in Murfreesboro [Pike Co.], Ark., for J.W. Alford, 76. Mr. Alford, of Delight [Pike Co.], Ark., died Friday, Sept. 5, at Hot Springs Hospital in Hot Springs Ark., of leukemia.
Born June 1, 1927 in Murfreesboro to Walter and Susie Hutchings Alford, he was a construction foreman for Moellering Construction and a member of the American Legion. His final job for Moellering before retirement was the large Bluffton Revitalization project in the late 1980s.
Survivors include his wife, Norene Elizabeth Alford of Delight; one son, Larry Alford Sr. of Fremont; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Deborah) Perfect of Delight; one brother, James Alford of Zanesville; four sisters, Beryl Jean (B.J.) Gray of Liberty Center, Helen White of Pike City, Ark., Maye Gnell Blair, of Huntington, and Erma Lee Piqegnot, of Columbia City; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Two brothers preceded him in death.
Services were at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Murfreesboro … and burial followed at Delight Cemetery.
Photos from Delight Cemetery, Delight, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Doss Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituary of his sister Helen S. Alford White in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Larry J. Alford; mother, Susie A. Hutchings Alford; and brother James Thomas Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
He is listed as Franklin J.W. Alford, age 2-10/12, on the 1930 census in Brewer, Pike Co., AR, with his parents Walter and Susie A., and his younger brother James T. All were b. in AR. His daughter Deborah reports that his name is Joseph Walter Franklin Alford. Curiously, he has a brother named Joe Eldon Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph Walter Franklin 1927 AR1, Walter 1901 AR2, Joseph Riley 1874 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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JOSEPH WARREN ALFORD, JR.
Grandfather of Mary Edna Alford Helms, AAFA #0407; and Marian Carole Alford Hodges, AAFA #0350
Family of Joseph Warren Alford Sr. and Nancy Higgins Alford, Circa 1910
Home in Hot Springs, AR
L to R: Seated on porch, Hilda Williams, Daniel Kenney; Seated--Pearl Alford (later Powers), Mary and Warren Alford holding son Robert, Nancy Higgins Alford, Mrs. Lee Alford (Trixie); standing, Joseph Warren Alford, Sr., Norval Williams, Mrs. Norval (Garrie) Williams, Mrs. Dan (Jane Alford) Kenney, Lee Alford
Photo from LRM07’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)—many more photos posted on Ancestry
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Sunday, 14 June 1953
J.W. ALFORD, JR., NATIVE OF SPA, DIES IN HOSPITAL
J. Warren Alford Jr. [illegible] died in a local hospital at noon Saturday [June 13]
He was the son of [illegible] J.W. Alford and was employed for many years at the Stearns Hardware company. For the past [illegible] years he has been [illegible] with the Harrington Richardson Arms company.
Mr. Alford had been ill only a short time.
He leaves his step-mother, Mrs. Ollie Alford, 303 Hudgins Street; two sons, Richard M. Alford, Little Rock, and Robert W. Alford, Hot Springs; a sister, Mrs. D.E. Kinney of Hot Springs, and three grandchildren.
He was a member of First Methodist church.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Gross Mortuary and will be announced later.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Richard Marion Alford and Robert Warren Alford; and brother Lee Vander Alford in this compilation.
He was the son of Joseph Warren Alford Sr. and Nancy Matilda Higgins. The stepmother named in the obituary is not known. Joseph Sr. died in 1922 and is on the 1920 census with his wife Nancy, who died in 1938.
J. Warren Alford married Mary E. White in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, on 20 Oct 1907. Mary died 6 Apr 1922 and is also buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
In 1930 J. Warren Alford is living with his mother, Nancy, and 2 sons in Hot Springs.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph Warren 1886 AR1, Joseph Warren 1857 AL2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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JOSEPHINE ELSE “JOSIE” ALFORD COX
[Josie died in AR, but we are also including her obituary in Missouri Obituaries because of her close connections there.]
Josie and James Cox
Photo posted to James Ernest Cox’s Find A Grave memorial by their great-granddaughter Jean Underwood-Bradley – used with permission
SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Thursday, 5 September 1974
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1996, with MO obituaries, and in Missouri Obituaries
BUFFALO—Funeral services for Mrs. Josie E. Cox, 87, a former resident of Buffalo, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Montgomery Chapel here. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery north of Buffalo.
Mrs. Cox died of natural causes at 4 p.m. Wednesday [September 4] in her Little Rock AR home.
Survivors include two sons, Elmer, of 808 Westview, Springfield, and Willard (Short) of Santa Paula CA; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Dees of Little Rock, and Mrs. Beula Moore of Santa Paula CA; two brothers, Clint Alford of Des Moines, and Tommy of Springfield; a sister Mrs. Cecil Svoboda of St. Louis; and seven grandchildren.
Photo from New Hope Cemetery, Louisburg, Dallas Co., MO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mardi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Josie Cox (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 Sept 1886, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Irene B. “Rena” Cook Alford; and her brother, John Homer Alford and Thomas Richard Alford Jr. in Missouri Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
Josie is listed as Josephine in her mother’s obituary but in no other record.
Josie Alford was a daughter of Thomas Richard Alford Sr. and Irene Cook of the Dallas County family. She married James E. Cox on 19 December 1908 in Buffalo, Dallas Co., MO [gravestone and Missouri Marriage Records, 1805–2002 (Ancestry)]. They had the children named above.
On James Earnest Cox’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card, he was age 29, living in Buffalo, Dallas Co., MO, employed in farming and cattle breeding. He was born in Buffalo on 15 August 1887 and had a wife and 3 children. He had blue eyes and red hair and signed his full name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Josephine Else 1886 MO1, Thomas Richard 1858 MO2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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JOY ANN POLLARD ALFORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—_____ May 2020
Joy Ann (Pollard) Alford, born December 5, 1934, at Thida, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 22, 2020.
She was the daughter of B.D. and Meda (Caldwell) Pollard. Joy graduated from Oil Trough High School in 1952, and later from Arkansas State Teachers College (Now UCA) with a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1956. Joy used her degree to teach home economics classes for several years. On June 16, 1957 Joy married her soulmate Jimmie M. Alford of Magnet Cove, AR. Joy became a devoted wife and stay-at-home mother to their two children Monica and Gregg.
Joy was a longtime member of Hot Springs Baptist Church and proud fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. She enjoyed many trips to Fayetteville as a season ticket holder and was faithful to the Hogs in victory and defeat – always finding the bright spots like how good they looked in their uniforms. Joy leaves behind a legacy of generosity, kindness, and love of the highest order. Her proudest achievements were founded in love: her fifty-seven-year marriage, the fact that her children never had to wonder if they were loved, and her four grandchildren.
She showered many other friends and family around her with love and kindness. Joy lived by two similar creeds – “The Lord is good, all the time” and “This, too shall pass”. In famine or in harvest, Joy turned to the Lord for strength and hope. In the years after her husband’s passing, Joy stayed in several assisted living facilities in Hot Springs where she touched the lives of many residents and caregivers alike. Most recently, she was selflessly cared for by Christine Blackmon. Joy never referred to her as anything but her friend. That is who she was to her. She will be missed by all who knew her, and prefers to be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother as well as a faithful and obedient Christian. She will be called a good friend by many, and she took pride in her ability to uplift those around her either with an encouraging word or a tasty dessert.
Joy is preceded in death by husband Jimmie M. Alford, parents B.D. and Meda Pollard, sister Charlotta Ruth (Pollard) Houser and husband Bill.
She is survived by her daughter Monica (Alford) Avery and husband Randy of Rogers, son Dr. Gregg Alford and wife Donna of Hot Springs, Grandson Dr. Andrew Hunter Avery and wife Dr. Caroline Avery of Nashville, TN, Grandson Tyler Randall Avery and wife Leah of Hot Springs, Granddaughter Lauren Elaine Alford of Hot Springs, Granddaughter Katherine Joy Alford of Hot Springs, Great Granddaughter Charlotte Ann Avery of Nashville, TN, Great Grandson James Randall Avery of Hot Springs, Brother-in-law Jerome Alford and wife Linda of Marion, AR, Niece Marla Alford of Marion, AR, Niece Pamela (Houser) Blackiston and husband Fil and their son Steven of Malden, MO, Niece Kim (Houser) Peel and Husband Mark and their daughters Rebecca and Sarah of Sikeston, MO.
Joy breathed her last on Friday morning, resting in the loving care of the staff at The House of Three in Hot Springs.
A graveside service will be held Sunday May 24, 2020 at 2pm at Price Cemetery 4900 Malvern Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71901….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Jimmie Maurice Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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JUNE WADE ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Friday, 8 September 1995
Services for June Wade Alford, 85, of Searcy, Ark., formerly of Chowchilla, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Worden Funeral Chapel in Chowchilla. Mr. Alford, a retired warehouse supervisor for Mercy Hospital in Merced, died Tuesday.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that June W. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 8 June 1910 and died _____ Sept 1995, last residence Chowchilla, Madera Co., CA.
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JUNIOR OLAS ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR——Tuesday, 6 April 2004
MCRAE [White Co.]—Junior Olas Alford, 78, of McRae, died on April 5, 2004. Funeral services were held at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
The oldest of ten children, he was born to Elmer “Pete” Olas Alford and Maggie Mae Jackson Alford on September 19, 1925, at Des Arc [White Co.], AR. He attended the McRae Church of Christ and was a retired flooring and carpet layer. Junior was a naval veteran of World War II. He served with distinction at Iwo Jima and throughout the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the McRae Masonic Lodge and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also the retired owner of the original AK Drive-In at McRae. He and his wife built the restaurant in 1963 and ran it until 1973.
Survivors include four daughters and their families, Patricia and Forest Blount of Garner, Phillis and Bill Wood of Searcy, Martha and Anthony and Martin of Beebe, and Jaronda and John McEuen of McRae; ten grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold and Marvin Alford of McRae; three sisters, Barbara Reed of Austin, AR, Linda Failoni of Green River, WY, and Betty Bundy of Cabot, AR.
His wife of 57 years, Lavell Shannon Alford; his parents, Pete and Maggie Alford; and three brothers, Charles Alford, Joe Merle Alford, and Huston Alford preceded him in death.
Photos from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert L. Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Junior O. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of his father, Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford; and siblings Barbara A. Alford Wilson Reed, Charles Norman Alford, Emma Louise Alford Cox Adkins, Harold Loyd Alford, Huston Andrew Alford, and Marvin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Junior Olas 1925 AR1, Elmer Olas 1902 TX2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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LAMBERT MELTON ALFORD
Grandfather of Ann Alford Lewis, AAFA #1143
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 16 November 1933
Word was received here yesterday of the death of L.M. Alford, aged 66, father of Mrs. Joe Proctor, secretary to Mayor Moore of North Little Rock, at 9:30 a.m. yesterday at his home in Fort Smith. Mrs. [Helen] Proctor was at her father’s bedside.
Funeral services and burial will be in Fort Smith.
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Stone Shooter
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughters Elva Josephine “Cully” Alford Wilson McVay and Ida Lee Alford Coleman in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son William Edward Alford in Missouri Obituaries; of his daughter Lucy Catherine Alford Curley in New York Obituaries; of his parents, Lambert Meek Alford and Lucy Baughan Alford; and siblings Ella Alford Aul, Eugene Clifton Alford Sr., and Mark Oliver Alford in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his brother Alexander Baughan Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
AAFA records list him and his father as Lambert Meek Alford. No available record provides a middle name other than Lambert’s death certificate:
From AR Deaths: Lambert Melton Alford, age 68, was born 24 July 1865 in Columbia, TN, son of Lamber Alford and Lucy Baughn. He died 14 Nov 1933 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. His wife, Lena Hammer Alford, is the informant.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Meek Alford.
His lineage: Lambert Melton 1865 TN1, Lambert Meek 1833 NC2. Lambert Meek Alford’s mother was Nancy Alford born about 1800 in NC.
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LARRY DARNELL ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 7 August 1982
Photo from Harris Cemetery, Woodruff Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Don & Pam Childers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Larry Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 2 July 1960 and died _____ Aug 1982 last residence Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR.
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LATTIS ALFORD HAMMETT ANDERSON
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 27 September 1985
In another article:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 27 September 1985
Photo from Monk Cemetery, Austin, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, auntdeedee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lattis Anderson (SS# issued in AR) was born 30 Nov 1909 and died _____ Sept 1985, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituary of her brother Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Della Alberta Alford Walls; and half-siblings Margie Bernice Alford Hopkins and Thomas E. Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Frances Josephine “Josie” Alford Hogan in Washington Obituaries.
Lattis was the daughter of Thomas Andrew Alford and his first wife, Lola Mae Robison Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lattis 1909 AR1, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR2, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LAURA ANN BUSH HORN ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 7 November 1958
Photo from Oak Grove Cemetery, Caddo Gap, Montgomery Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Regina Horne Beard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Andrew Griffin Alford, in this compilation.
Laura’s first husband, also buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, was Kenyon Matthew Horn, 1865–1935 [Find A Grave].
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LAURA BELLE ALFORD BAKER
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Sunday, 20 July 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
Laura Belle Alford Baker, 69, of East Ogden, AR, died Saturday, July 19, 1997, at her home.
Mrs. Baker was born July 8, 1928 in Redwater, Texas. She was a homemaker, retired owner of Freeman Pittsburg Hot Links, Baptist and member of Ladies Auxillary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4562 and Texarkana Area Veterans Council. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Alford, and two sons, Jimmy Alford and Michael Alford.
Survivors include her husband, Delbert Baker; two daughters and sons-in- law, Mary Evelyn and Gary York of Owingsville, Ky. and Sheila Renee and T J Walls of Fouke, Ark. two stepsons, Clifford Lee Baker and Clayton Wayne Baker of Delight, Ar; two sisters, Evelyn Haynes of Marshall, TX and Faye Herrington of Grand Prairie, Tx; two brothers, Woody McInvale Jr. of Texarkana and Julius McInvale of Hooks, TX; her stepfather, Woody B. McInvale; and five grandchildren.
Services will be 2 pm Monday at Texarkana Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Her first husband, Oscar Alford, was born 30 Apr 1926 and died May 1983. Son Michael born 1955 and died 1981. Both died in Hooks, Bowie Co. TX.
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LAWRENCE THOMAS ALFORD
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—_____ September 2019
April 14, 1954 - September 03, 2019
Lawrence Thomas “Poochie” Alford was born April 14, 1954 to the late Lent Thomas Taylor and Minnie Alford in Chicago, Illinois.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife; Betty Jean Crutchfield Alford of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. His children; Ronrico Crutchfield of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Nequetta Alford of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Shanika (Matthew) Wilson of Bristol, Pennsylvania. His sisters; Theresa Johnson of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Angilynn Taylor of Hope, Arkansas, Vickie Taylor of Hope, Arkansas and Dianne Johnson of Chicago, Illinois. He also leaves to cherish his memory eight grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A special brother-in-law; Lydell Crutchfield. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service will be 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church…. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Betty Jean Crutchfield Alford, in this compilation.
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LEE VANDER ALFORD
Granduncle of Mary Edna Alford Helms, AAFA #0407; and Marian Carole Alford Hodges, AAFA #0350
“About 1910, possibly Hot Springs, AR”
Photo from LRM07’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) – submitted by Marian Alford Hodges, AAFA #0350
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 15 July 1940
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Joseph Warren Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lee Vander 1882 AR1, Joseph Warren 1857 AL2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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LENA WILLINE ALFORD FANCHER
Ozarks Newstand / Community Publishers, Inc.
Source unknown, but probably:
HARRISON DAILY TIMES
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—Wednesday, 19 June 2002
Lena W. Fancher, 83, of Harrison [Boone Co., AR] died Sunday, June 16 (2002) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19 in the Ozarks Park Cemetery under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson, Mo.
The daughter of the late Willie and Mima Alford was born on Jan. 31, 1919 in Delmar. She was the wife of the late D.C. Fancher.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lena W. Fancher (SS# issued in AR) was born 31 Jan 1919.
From Mountain Meadows Massacre Genealogy: Lena Willine Alford married Darrel Charles Fancher on 24 July 1937 in Carroll Co., AR. His parents were Joseph Johnston Fancher and Ida Victoria Harp. Lena’s children are Charlotte Ida Fancher and Carole Victoria Fancher. John Tillman Fancher, a brother of Darrel, married Dottie Alford in Delmar, Carroll Co., AR.
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LILLIE MAE HOGUE ALFORD MITCHELL
England, Lonoke Co., AR—_____ January 2015
Heaven has gained a jewel, Lillie Mae Mitchell passed away January 7, 2015 in Little Rock at 95 and 9 months of age.
She was born on April 2, 1919 to Gus and Patsy Hogue in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was a faithful member of The Pentecostal Church of Ferda, Arkansas.
She was proceeded in death by Bee Alford and Finis Mitchell, two daughters Hazel Martin and Lois Smith.
Survived by a daughter Peggy Gyline and (Jack) Kirkpatrick of Ferndale, Ark, one sister Louise Fortson of Cabot, Ark., 15 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren.
Rejoice with us Saturday January 10, 2015 at the Wilson Robison Funeral Home Chapel of England at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Cemetery ceremony will be at Mulberry Cemetery of England. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England will be in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list yet her death.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Bee Alford; and daughters Hazel L. Alford Martin and Lois Carolyn Alford Smith in this compilation.
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LILLIE PEARL FRIX ALFORD
Mother of Abner Ewing Alford, Jr., AAFA #1064
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 17 May 1967
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Abner Ewing Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Velma Alford Brazil in this compilation.
From AR Deaths: Lillie Pearl Alford, age 76 born 19 Apr 1891 in GA, daughter of A.F. and Mary Etta Frix, died 15 May 1967 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR.
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L’MOORE FONTAINE ALFORD GOSS SAMUELS
Daughter of Thomas Dale Alford Sr., AAFA #0268
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ October 2002
L’Moore Fontaine Alford, teacher, artist, died Friday, October 18th, 2002. A Little Rock resident, she was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Dr. Thomas Dale and L’Moore Smith Alford. L’Moore graduated from Groveton High School in Alexandria, Virginia during her father’s time representing Arkansas in the House of Representatives. While living in Washington she was named a Cherry Blossom Princess in 1960, and in 1961 was a Country Club of Little Rock Debutant as well as being selected to the prestigious National Debutant Register in Richmond, Virginia. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority, later graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with her degree in English. She taught first grade at the Cathedral School, Phillips Community College, and was once a teacher of art at the Arkansas Extended Learning Center. While living in California Lemoore studied art and acting from renowned teachers that included Agnes Moorehead, Marcel Marceau, Laurie Main and Natalie O’Hare. She performed at the U.A.L.R. theatre, and Little Rock’s Community Theatre. She was owner of the Exquisite Paints doing faux finishes, and murals.
She is survived by one son Robert Wheat Goss, II and wife Robin of Minturn, Colorado, one daughter Elizabeth Fontaine Alford of Little Rock, one sister Anne Maury Alford Winanns of Little Rock and 2 grandchildren Pearl and Isabella Goss.
There will be a visitation at the Ruebel Funeral Home Sunday from 5 to 7P.M. followed by a funeral service Monday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at 11 A.M. officiated by The Very Reverend Henry Hudson and The Reverend Canon R. Ewing Jackson. Burial will follow at Mount Holly Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock 72205.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lmoore A. Goss (SS# issued in AR) was born 20 Jan 1942, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Dale Alford Sr. and L’Moore Fontaine Smith Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother, Thomas Dale Alford Jr., in Connecticut Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 13 July 1975
Her grave at Mount Holly Cemetery is unmarked as of January 2013, confirmed by the cemetery office.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: L’Moore Fontaine 1942 AR1, Thomas Dale 1916 AR2, Thomas H. 1894 AR3, Samuel Thomas 1873 AR4.
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L’MOORE FONTAINE SMITH ALFORD
Wife of Thomas Dale Alford Sr., AAFA #0268
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 28 April 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
L’Moore Smith Alford, age 79 years, of Little Rock died Tuesday, April 27, 1999.
Mrs. Alford was born in Sardis, Miss., where she graduated as valedictorian from high school. She later attended Draughan Business School and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She was married to Dr. Thomas Dale Alford in 1940, raising three children and was active in civic and church organizations. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, where she was once active in the Churchwomen Organization, past member of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild, The Fine Arts Club, Arkansas Art Center, the Country Club of Little Rock, past member of the Arkansas Medical Auxiliary, past officer of the Daughters of The American Revolution Captain Basil Gaither Chapter, the Colonial Dames, Arkansas Easter Seal Society Auxiliary, past member of the Congressional Club of the United States Congress, and was named Arkansas’s Woman of the Year. She was also one of the founders of Arkansas Opera.
Mrs. Alford in survived by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Dale Alford; two daughters, L’Moore Fontaine Alford and Anne Alford Winans both of Little Rock; a daughter-in-law, Kay Alford of Little Rock; five grandchildren—Robert Wheat Goss, II, Elizabeth Fontaine Goss, William Whistler Winans, Alexander A
lford Winans, Thomas Dale “Tad” Alford, III; and one great-grandchild, Pearl F. Kelly-Goss.
Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her son, Thomas Dale Alford, Jr.
There will be a visitation this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ruebel Funeral Home, followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.... Burial will follow at Mount Holly Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Dale Alford Sr., with a photo of their shared gravestone; and her daughter L’Moore Fontaine Alford Goss, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son, Thomas Dale Alford Jr., in Connecticut Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her husband’s obituary.
Her name, from an article in (see Thomas Dale Alford Sr.):
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 9 November 1958
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LOIS CAROLYN ALFORD SMITH
Photo from Boyd Funeral Home
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 29 August 2013
CARLISLE [Lonoke Co.]—Lois Alford Smith, born August 9, 1939, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2013 at the age of 74 after a long brave battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her father Bee Alford, sister, Hazel Martin, granddaughter Emilee Holmes and one step-daughter.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Sherman Smith; four daughters, Rosie (Kenny) Treadway of Lonoke, Carolyn (Bill) Salyers of Benton, Phillis (William) Vance of Lonoke, Freda (Greg) Holmes of Hazen and one son Billy Williams, Jr. of Texas. Other survivors include her mother Lillie Alford Mitchell of England [Lonoke Co., AR] and a sister Peggy (Jack) Kirkpatrick of Ferndale; three stepdaughters; two stepsons; 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Lois was a godly woman who attended Harvest Fellowship Church in Lonoke until her final days. She enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening, crafts and spending time with her family. She was a Prayer warrior that prayed for everyone she knew. Lois was an amazing mother and “grannyma”. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m. with interment in Weedon Cemetery. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Lois C. Smith (SS# issued in AR) but list her death date as 28 Aug 2013, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Bee Alford and Lillie Mae Hogue Alford Mitchell; and sister Hazel L. Alford Martin in this compilation.
Her middle name is from the funeral home.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lois Carolyn 1939 AR1, Bee 1900 TX2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LOLA MAE ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 6 January 1938
Photo from Price Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Volunteer #46577499
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Maurice D. “Buck” Alford; and brother Jimmie Maurice Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Lola Mae 1931 AR1, Maurice D. 1904 AR2, Willard Barclay 1877 AR3, Henry Thomas 1848 AR4, Leander H. 1814 NC5, Andrew 1787 NC6, William 1751 ??7.
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LORENDA LOVANA ALFORD ALFORD
GLENWOOD HERALD
Glenwood, Pike Co., AR—Thursday, 9 October 1941
Glenwood’s oldest citizen is dead. Mrs. Lorenda Alford, aged 89, widow of the late John Alford, died at the home of her cousin, Tom Alford, at 12:30 Wednesday, October 8th. She had been in failing health since an attack of flu and pneumonia last winter.
She was a sister of the late Billy Alford, who died recently at New Hope. She was born near Kirby, September 26, 1852, the daughter of Winston and Mary Ann Alford. She was the last member of her immediate family. She was a member of the Methodist church. Was born and lived her entire life in Pike County where she was widely and affectionately known as “Aunt Ren.” She had no children of her own but raised a boy who has always seemed like a son, Kenneth Terrell whom she took in her home when an infant and raised to manhood. She had lived over 25 years in Glenwood.
Funeral services were held Thursday morning (today) at the Methodist church in charge of the Rev. S.K. Burnett and burial in the Liberty cemetery at New Hope at 2:30 p.m.
No words can adequately express the place “Aunt Ren” held in the hearts of her many friends here and over the county and we shall miss her for a long time to come. Several nieces and nephews survive.
AAFA NOTES: This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
From Morris’s website, which has much additional information: Lorenda was born 26 Sept 1852 in Pike Co., AR, the daughter of David Winston Alford and Mary Ann McMenis. She married her first cousin John M. Alford, son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lorenda Lovana 1852 AR1, David Winston 1823 AL2, David 1785 VA3, Robert 1760 England4.
Her husband’s lineage: John M. 1837 AR1, Madison Ewing 1815 AL2, David 1785 VA3, Robert 1760 England4.
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LOUIE NATHANIEL HALFORD
CABOT STAR-HERALD
Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR—Thursday, 15 May 2003
Louie Nathaniel Halford, age 88, died May 11, 2003.
He was a member of Lonoke First United Methodist Church, a Mason and retired from Arkansas Power and Light.
Survivors include his wife, Mary June Halford; one daughter, Louise Bashaw of Colorado; sisters, Ida Mae Pifer of Little Rock, Gertrude Pawlinski of Ohio, and Lois Langley of Pine Bluff; brothers, Donel Halford of Texas, Grover Halford of Hazen and Hubert Halford of Dumas; and two grandchildren.
Funeral was May 14 at Lonoke First United Methodist Church. A Committal Service followed in Lone Tree Cemetery, Stuttgart with Military Honors by Leonard Stark VFW Post 3543, Honor Guard, Heber Springs. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louis N. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 9 May 1915.
See the obituaries of his brothers Grover Howard Halford and Hubert Monroe Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Louie Nathaniel 1915 AR1, Louis 1887 AR2, Nathaniel W. 1850 AR3, William Richard 1819 NC4.
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LOUISE ALFORD CANNADAY
THE TIMES-HERALD
Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR—_____ June 2006
Mrs. Louise Cannaday, age 87, of Caldwell, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs.
Cannaday was born April 18, 1919, in St. Francis County the daughter of Oscar William Alford and Bertha Naomi Kelso Alford. She lived in St. Francis County for all of her life and was a housewife and a member of the Hope and Trust Baptist Church.
Mrs. Cannaday married Ernest Cannaday in 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1989.
She is survived by a brother, Bobby Alford of Marion and several other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Don Cannaday and a daughter, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Cannaday.
Visitation for Mrs. Cannaday will be held on Friday, June 9, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery.
Photo from Hughes Cemetery, Hughes, St. Francis Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Don & Pam Childers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise Cannaday (SS# issued in AR), last residence Caldwell, St. Francis Co., AR.
See the obituary of her mother, Bertha Naomi Kelso Alford, in this compilation.
The SSACI records of her deceased children, Dortha Rebecca Cannaday and William Don Cannaday, both list their parents as Ernest Cannaday and Cornelious L. Alford.
From SSACI: Louise Alford Cannaday was born 18 Apr 1919 in Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR, daughter of Oscar W. Alford and Bertha Kelso.
From AR Marriages: Louise Alford married Ernest Canaday [sic] on 8 Oct 1938 in St. Francis Co., AR.
Her lineage: Louise 1919 AR1, Oscar William 1893 AR2, William A. 1862 KY3.
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LUTHER HOMER ALFORD
Source unknown
Pike Co., AR—_____ June 1983
Funeral services for Luther Homer Alford, 88, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church.... Burial with Masonic honors was in the Murfreesboro Cemetery under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville.
Mr. Alford was born August 10, 1894 in Pike County, Arkansas, and he died Sunday [May 29] at a Murfreesboro [Pike County, AR] hospital.
He was a retired self-employed maintenance worker and he was a member of the First Christian Church and the Pike Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include: one brother, Forrest Alford of Madison, Wisconsin; one grandson, Carlos Wayne Alford of Shreveport, Louisiana; and one granddaughter, Mrs. Joyce Armistead of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Photo from New Hope Church Cemetery, Gravel Hill, Carroll Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Photo taken 26 August 2010
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, William Joseph “Gunge” Alford; and siblings William Lee Alford, Belvia Zada Alford Anderson, and Mazella Iantha Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Luther was born at Mount Ida, Montgomery Co., AR. He married (1) Ellen Luticia Keen on 10 Jun 1915 in Pike Co. He married (2) Minnie Lee (Alford) Deal, the daughter of William Madison Alford and Malissa Etta Westerman.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Luther Homer 1894 AR1, William Joseph 1865 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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LYDIA ADELINE DOWTY ALFORD
Mother of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059
COURIER DEMOCRAT
Russellville, Pope Co., AR—Wednesday, 12 December 1988
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1989
Mrs. Lydia Adeline Alford, 84, of Russellville died Sunday, Dec. 11, at AMI St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Nashville, daughter of the late Sampson and Lydia Gray Dowty, and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Preston Alford; two sons Donald R. and Roy L. Alford of Russellville; a daughter, Martha L. Williamson of Lima, Ohio; two sisters, Martha Winchell of Medford, Ore., and Dollie Gibbs of Rowlett, Texas; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by the Rev. David Moore. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery [Yell Co.] by Cornwell Funeral Service.
Active pallbearers will be Randy Alford, Gary Alford, Kenneth Jeffery, Dane Williamson, Todd Williamson and Tyler Williamson.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at Cornwell Funderal Home in Dardanelle.
Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lydia A. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 19 Feb 1904.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Preston Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Roy Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Donald Ray Alford in Florida Obituaries.
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MAGGIE E. HUFFMAN ALVORD
DAILY TRIBUNE
Bismarck, Burleigh Co., ND—Wednesday, 17 August 1904
Mrs. Alvord Dead—Friends of Frank W. Alvord, formerly a surveyor of this city, will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Alvord, which took place at Red Star [Madison Co.], Ark., recently. Judge Winchester has received a letter from Mr. Alvord, telling of the death of his wife, from neuralgia of the heart.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvord were formerly residents of this city and the sad news is received with regret by old friends.
Photo from Old Bethel Cemetery, Red Star, Madison Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Gary & Nancy Glenn Clampitt
AAFA NOTES: From Kansas, County Marriages, 1811–1911 (Ancestry): Frank W. Alvord, age 29, married Maggie E. Huffman on 6 Oct 1881 in Pottawatomie Co., KS.
In 1900, Table, Dawes Co., NE: Frank W. Alvord, stock raiser, age 48 born Oct 1851 in IL (parents born NY and PA), married 18 years; and his wife, Maggie E. age 44 born Oct 1855 in OH, 0 children, 0 living.
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MAMIE ELDERA ALFORD RICHARDSON
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Sunday, 18 September 2005
Eldera Richardson, 76, of Texarkana, Ark., died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Richardson was born Sept. 1929, in Bluff City, Ark. She was retired from Dillards Department Store and a member of Genoa Central Church of Christ, Genoa, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Richardson Sr., in 1977; and one son, Ronnie Joe Richardson.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Elmer and Joan Richardson Jr. of Genoa; two brothers, John Alford of Baton Rouge, La., and Clyde Alford of Mobile, Ala.; three grandchildren and spouses, Ronnie and Galyn Richardson and Scottie and Carmen Richardson of Genoa and Leigh Ann and Terry Hadaway of Texarkana; six greatgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Genoa Central Church of Christ Cemetery, Genoa…. Burial will be under direction of East Funeral Home, Downtown….
Photo from Central Church of Christ Cemetery, Genoa, Miller Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Granville & Patricia Murphy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mamie E. Richardson (SS# issued in AR) was born 14 Sept 1929, last residence Texarkana, Miller Co., AR.
We included the obituary of her brother John Walter Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
From SSACI: Mamie Eldera Alford was born 14 Sept 1929 in Theo, Nevada Co., AR, daughter of Willie W. Alford and Annie L. Kirk.
From AR Marriages: Mamie Eldera Alford, age 18, married Elmer Wilfred Richardson, age 24, in Nevada Co., AR, on 27 June 1947.
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MARGARET LOUISE ALFORD HENDRICKS
Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—_____ February 2015
Margaret Louise Hendricks, 91, of Fort Smith, Arkansas went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 15, 2015.
Margaret was the daughter of John Tipton and Lyla Alford and was born on December 14, 1923 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was married to the love of her life, Floyd Hendricks of Murfreesboro, AR for 55 years! She was the proud mother of Barbara Layne Armstrong whom she joins in heaven and Judy Layne Allen of Fort Smith.
Margaret worked at The Boston Store and retired from AOG. “NaNa” absolutely loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all her heart! She loved to read her bible, knit and sing. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was very involved in the Chapel Sunday School class and sang in the choir for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Hendricks, her brother Jack Alford and sisters Lucille McKee, Ethel Cottum and Jean Miller.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Allen and husband Jim of Fort Smith, AR., Gene Armstrong, widower of Barbara Armstrong, of Pottsville, AR., her grandchildren Robby Flocks and his wife Cananda of Jenks, OK., Margaret Ross and her husband Kevin of Alma, AR., Cathy Armstrong and her husband Alan of Fort Smith, AR., Chris Armstrong of Pottsville, AR., Scott Armstrong and wife Samantha of Clarksville, AR., Melissa Marine and husband Kurt of Fort Smith, AR., James Allen and his wife Tamara of Ohio, Heather Richmond of Texas, and Josh Allen and his fiancé Ashley of Fayetteville, AR. She is survived by her great-grandchildren Reed, Connor, Peyton and Isabella Flocks, Dylan and Abby Ross, Emily and Jessica Dewitt, Erica and Sean Armstrong, Olivia, Natalie and Elizabeth Marine, Tannah and L.J. Allen, Jimmie Allen, and Dillon and Haley Richmond.
Her Celebration of Life will be Thursday, February 19, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. The family will have visitation Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Edwards Funeral Home from 5:30PM-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, her family would ask for a donation to the Backpack for Children program at First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list yet her death.
We included the obituary of her brother John T. Alford in California Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton.
Her lineage: Margaret Louise 1923 KS1, John Tipton 1893 KS2, William Calvin 1848 TN3, Meshack Tipton 1828 TN4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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MARGIE MARIE BETHEL SMITH ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 15 February 1992
Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margie M. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 14 Feb 1931, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her second husband, John Adair Alford; and daughter Grace Marie Alford Crow Smith in this compilation.
From SSACI: Margie Marie Bethel Alford was born 14 Feb 1931 in Russellville, AR, daughter of Hobart M. Bethel and Grace M. Davis.
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MARGIE VIRGINIA LOE ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 5 December 1980
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margie Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 7 Apr 1902 and died _____ Dec 1980, last residence Prescott, Nevada Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Walter Louis Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Betty Lou Alford Dickerson and Weldon E. Alford in this compilation.
Her middle name is from the obituaries of her children.
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MARGUERITE MARY MURPHY ALFORD
Mother of Uriel Butler Alford, Jr., AAFA #1193
Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ August 2014
Marguerite Mary Murphy Alford, lifelong Little Rock resident, made her final journey to Heaven on August 15, 2014. She was 108 years old and lived a life full of family, extended family and special friends.
She was born June 16, 1906 to Thomas and Helena Murphy.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Uriel B. Alford, her son, Uriel B. Alford, Jr. (Gretchen Vogler), and her siblings Joe P. Murphy (Babe Bott) and Louise Murphy Sarli (Al).
Over the course of her life she held several interesting jobs. Her first job was playing the piano at Montgomery Ward for customers interested in purchasing sheet music. She and Louise also provided musical entertainment in the tearoom of the Lafayette Hotel. Another one of her jobs was playing the piano in local theaters that showed silent movies. She was an organist at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church where she worshipped for many years. She later worked at Pfeifer’s selling gloves and handbags for 22 years. Later on she worked in the nursery at Trinity United Methodist Church for 29 years. Long after her retirement, her Trinity family continued to remember her in many thoughtful ways.
At age 102 a fire forced Marguerite to move from her home where she had lived independently. She chose to live at Presbyterian Village where she became fast friends with the residents and staff alike. She was chosen first runner-up to Miss Presbyterian Village and Miss Congeniality. While there, she received such loving care for which our family is deeply appreciative. She lived there for over 5 years until her death.
Our family would like to thank Marguerite’s Eucharistic Minister from Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, Bubba Klugh, who visited weekly and was a special friend. We would also like to thank Arkansas Hospice who lovingly cared for her during her last days.
Survivors are her grandchildren, Mike Alford (Jacquie), and Angie Alford. Great-grandchildren are Jaymie Herberg (Blaise) Sydney Patapoff (Nick) and Cameron, Rebecca and Shelby Alford. Great-great-grandchildren are McKenna and Brayden Herberg. Her nieces include Suzanne Coulter, Patti Dailey (Jim) and Margie McCain (Mike.) and many great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. She cherished the love from her extended family, the Voglers.
A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 26 at l0 a.m. preceded by a visitation at 9:30 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, 1003 North Tyler in Little Rock…. Interment follows in the Church Memorial Garden….
Photo from Our Lady of the Holy Souls Columbarium, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MM Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Uriel Butler Alford Sr., in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Uriel Butler Alford Jr. in Nevada Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 13 March 1927
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MARGUERITE TURNER ALFORD
From her entry at FamilySearch.org, posted by EdwardsShannon1
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 24 February 1991
Photo from Gracelawn Cemetery, Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Carson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marguerite T. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 29 Aug 1906, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her father, Wilford David Alford; and siblings Charles Haskell Alford, John Adair Alford, and Mary Lou Alford Ray in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Marguerite Turner 1906 OK1, Wilford David 1884 AR2, Joseph Andy 1853 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrew 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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MARTHA ANN “MATTIE” WARD ALFORD
MOUNTAIN ECHO
Yellville, Marion Co., AR—Thursday, 8 May 1924
In another article:
MOUNTAIN ECHO
Yellville, Marion Co., AR—Thursday, 1 May 1924
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, John A. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From Arkansas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): On the delayed birth certificate of their daughter Lille Belle Alford, her parents are John Alford, age 49 born Durham, NC, and Martha Ann Ward, age 39 born Concord, KY. Lillie was born 2 Nov 1888 in Flippin, Marion Co., AR, and was the 5th child of this couple, 3 living. The certificate was signed in 1942 by Lillie’s sister Ida Wood.
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MARTHA KATHLEEN ALFORD BABER
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 21 May 1973
Photo from Duncan Cemetery, Waldron, Scott Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor N Winters
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha Baber (SS# issued in AR) was born 21 Dec 1911 and died _____ May 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Franklin Alford and Eletha Jane Davis Alford; and twin sister Mary Irene Alford Grizzard Marty in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Harold Davis Alford in Florida Obituaries.
The birth year on her gravestone is probably incorrect. She is listed on the 1910 census, age 4, and on the 1920 census, age 14, as is her twin sister, Mary. They were probably born in 1905, the birth year on Mary’s gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her lineage: Martha Kathleen 1905 AR1, Thomas Franklin 1874 AR 2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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MARTHA MARGARET ELIZABETH SCHROEDER HALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Posted by her niece Linda Schuetts Fisher – used with permission
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 4 June 2002
Martha M. Halford was born December 22, 1922 at Ulm, Arkansas to August and Bertha Veorster Schroeder, and died Monday, June 3, 2002.
Mrs. Halford was a devoted mother, grandmother and foster mother to many; a home maker; a Cub Scout leader; a member of Hope Lutheran Church; and was retired from Schroeder’s Catfish House.
Mrs. Halford is survived by three sons, Alvin and his wife, Leanne, of Jacksonville, Milton and his wife Tommie, of Maumelle, Carl and his wife Susan, of Cordova, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Paige Wolff of Jacksonville, Mark Halford of Beebe, Steve Halford of Palm Bay, Fla., Scott Halford of Youngsville, N.C., Hope Halford of Fayetteville, Ga.: four step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willard and Herb Schroeder, both of Garner.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel, Beebe, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Beebe. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha E. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 Dec 1922 [different than obituary], last residence Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Sherman Grant Halford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Alvin Richard Halford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Martha Elizabeth Schroeder Halford was born 12 Dec 1922 in Stuttgart, Arkansas Co., AR, daughter of August Schroeder and Bertha Voorster.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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MARVIN ALFORD
Photo from Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 28 March 2015
McRAE [White Co.]—Marvin Alford, 75, of McRae, Arkansas, was born November 28, 1939, to Pete and Maggie (Jackson) Alford, and he died Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Alford; two daughters, Sharon Chaloupka (Pete) and Renee Lovell; son, Lance Alford (Theresa); granddaughter, Brittany Lovell; grandson, Brenton Lovell; sisters, Barbara Reed, Linda Failoni (Scott) and Betty Bundy (Jack).
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Junior Alford, Harold Alford, Charles Alford, Huston Alford and Joe Merle Alford; and sister, Louise Atkins.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery….
Photo from Lebanon Cemetery, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, josephus14
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Elmer Olas “Pete” Alford; and siblings Barbara A. Alford Wilson Reed, Charles Norman Alford, Emma Louise Alford Cox Adkins, Harold Loyd Alford, Huston Andrew Alford, and Junior Olas Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Marvin 1939 AR1, Elmer Olas 1902 TX2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MARY ADALINE “MOLLIE” WHITE BREWER ALFORD
NASHVILLE NEWS
Nashville, Howard Co., AR—Wednesday, 4 December 1912
Photo from Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlene Watson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, William David Alford, in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Mary Adaline White, age 16, married Thomas Brewer, age 46, on 18 July 1861 in Hempstead Co., AR.
Marriage announcement:
NASHVILLE NEWS
Nashville, Howard Co., AR—Saturday, 18 November 1899
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MARY PAYNE ANDERSON ALFORD
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—Thursday, 6 February 1997
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary P. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her second husband’s lineage: Lanta Mitchell 1913 AR1, Thomas Milton 1876 GA2, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA3, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY ALICE ALFORD MOLES
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 9 February 1952
Photo from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: From AR Deaths: Alice Alford Moles, widow age 74, died 9 Feb 1952 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. She was born 28 Sept 1877 in Clark Co., AR, parents unknown.
The birth certificate of her daughter Annie Augusta Moles lists her parents as James Everett Moles and Mary Alice Moles.
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MARY ANN ALFORD RAUCH
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 9 August 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her sister Billy Katherine Alford Jordan in Texas Obituaries.
1940, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR:
Thomas D. Rauch head 51 MO
Mary Ann wife 35 GA
Mary Patricia dau 13 AR
Clara P. Alford mother-in-law 66 AL widow
Billy Catherine Alford sister-in-law 30 LA divorced
1930, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR:
William S. Alford head 71 GA GA GA age 35 at 1st marriage
Clara P. wife 45 AL GA AL age 20 at 1st marriage
1920, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR:
William S. Alford head 62 GA VA GA
Clara P. wife 40 AL GA AL
Mary Ann dau 17 GA GA AL
Katherine [M.?] dau 14 LA GA AL
1910, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR [very difficult to read]:
William S. Alford head 53 GA ?? ??
Clara wife 38 AL GA AL
Anna R. dau 17 GA GA AL
Mary P. dau 8 GA GA AL
Katherine [M.?] dau 4 LA GA AL
Clara Perry Alford is buried in Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Only her name appears on her gravestone.
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MARY ANN HALFORD BRANDON
ARKADELPHIA DAILY SIFTINGS
Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR—Monday, 26 June 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
Mary Halford Brandon, 64, of Arkadelphia died June 25, 2000. She was born October 9, 1936, in Hot Springs, a daughter of the late Herman Andrew and Viola Mae Halford. She was a retired employee of Henderson State University.
Survivors include her husband, Morgan “Rusty” Brandon, two daughters, Karen Gilbert of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Debbie Keller of Fayetteville, four grandchildren, and a nephew.
The funeral was held on Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery at Hot Springs.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Mary A. Brandon (SS# issued in AR), but her birth date is listed as 9 Oct 1935.
On Herman Andrew Halford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 46, employed by the Army & Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. He was born 24 May 1895 in Ravenden Springs, Randolph Co., AR. He names Viola Halford of the same address.
CENSUS
1900
Spring River (District 102), Randolph Co., AR
Dwelling #15
James A. Halford head 45 b. Aug 1854 AR TN TN farmer widower
Else A. dau 10 b. Jan 1890 AR AR AR
Mollie E. dau 8 b. July 1891 AR AR AR
Ida M. dau 7 b. May 1893 AR AR AR
Herman son 5 b. May 1895 AR AR AR
Ollie I. dau 2 b. Jun 1897 AR AR AR
From AAFA records: J.A. Halford married Eveline Wells in Randolph Co., AR, on 21 Feb 1889.
Her HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Mary Ann 1935 AR1, Herman Andrew 1895 AR2, James Alexander 1854 MO3, Andrew W. 1827 TN4, Jacob ?? 5.
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MARY EDNA ALFORD HELMS
AAFA #0407
Photo from AAFA files
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 23 February 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996, “In Remembrance”
Mary Edna Helms, of Little Rock, passed away February 21, 1996. She was a homemaker, a member of the Baptist faith, a graduate of Baptist School of Nursing, a volunteer with American Lung Association of Arkansas and CARTI.
Her survivors include her husband A. Leon Helms; one son, Alan L. Helms of Bryant; a daughter, Gail Helms Smart of Springfield, MO; and five grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Saturday, at 11 a.m., at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Chapel. Graveside service will be at Richland Cemetery at Arkadelphia [Clark Co.] on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be today, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Lung Associations of Arkansas or one’s favorite charity.
Photo from Richland Cemetery, Gum Springs, Clark Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lori Frazier Sparks
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Helms (SS# issued in AR) was born 14 July 1935, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her father, Robert Warren Alford, in this compilation.
Mary was born in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. She was the daughter of Robert Warren Alford and Edna Mae Williams. She married Leon Helms, Jr., on 19 May 1957 in Hot Springs. Mary and Leon had two children: Alan Helms and Gail Helms Smart. Before her retirement Mary was a nurse.
From Gil Alford: Over the years we’ve published several articles and poems that Mary sent about her feelings for AAFA and its members. Those who knew Mary will miss her optimism and enthusiasm, and all of us will miss her contributions to AAFA ACTION. She died on a Wednesday, and as late as Monday of that week she was still talking about going to the 1996 AAFA meeting in Springfield. She will be remembered and missed at the meeting.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mary Edna 1935 AR1, Robert Warren 1909 AR2, Joseph Warren 1886 AR3, Joseph Warren 1857 AR4, Madison Ewing 1815 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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MARY ELLA ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—21 April 2016
Mary Ella Alford, 78, of Little Rock, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
She leaves to cherish her memory; son, Frederick E. Key; siblings, Annie Ruth Pierce (Frank), Diane Henry and Judye Ebanks.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016, 11:00am at Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1601 South Gaines Street. The family will receive friends Friday April 22, 2016 from 6:00pm until 7:00pm at the funeral home. Personal and professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
Photo from Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kevin Mansfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARY JANE HALL WATSON JORDAN ALFORD
CALHOUN HERALD
Hampton, Calhoun Co., AR—3 May 1962
Mrs. Mary Jane Alford, 83, of Tinsman, died Sunday, April 29, in the Hampton Clinic. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include two sons, Odie Watson of Newton, Texas; Robert Alford of Lubbock, Texas; two [sic] daughters, Mrs. Mae Hinkinson of Amite, La., Mrs. George Belt of Tinsman, and Mrs. Oline Ryan of Marshall, Texas; 41 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Photo from Watson Cemetery, Calhoun Co., AR—arkansasgravestones.org
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeanetteponder
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From her Find A Grave memorial: “Mary Jane Hall was her maiden name. She first married William Andrew “Andy” Watson on Feb. 5, 1895 in Reynolds Co., Missouri (Marriage Record recorded in Carter Co., MO). After his death in 1917, Mary moved to Arkansas with her children. She married a 2nd time to H.J. Jordan on Dec. 10, 1918 in Dallas Co., Arkansas. It is unclear if he died or they divorced. The 1920 AR Census shows Mary listed as “Mary Watson” again. Living in the household is Robert Alford. Mary married him later that year on August 8, 1920 in Dallas Co., AR. Her name was shown as Mary Jordan on the record.”
In 1930 the family is living in Dallas Co., AR. Robert is listed as Alford Awlford.
In 1940, Mary Alford, widow, and her son Robert Alford are living in Upshur Co.
Oline is Olive Marie Watson Ryan on her gravestone.
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MARY JEAN KEATHLEY ALFORD
Photo from Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 18 October 2012
CABOT—Mary Jean Keathley Alford, 86, of Cabot passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She joined her parents, George William (Cuby) and Cecile Mae Turnage Keathley; her brother, Lloyd Keathley; infant sister, Ethel; son-in-law, James Ronald Gibbs and brother-in-law, James Livesay.
Family remaining here who look forward to a Heavenly reunion in the coming years are her loving husband of 67 years, Herschel Eldon Alford; their four daughters and one son, Sharolyn Ellen Tullos (Darrell), Susan Emily Gibbs Maxey (Terry), Mary Elizabeth Gibbs (Ricky), Judith Chloe Martin (Howard) and Dennis Eldon Alford (Kelly). They were blessed with 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by Rowan (R.T.) Keathley and Kaleta Livesay, her brother and sister.
Mary was known for her expertise in cooking. The family enjoyed many holidays over the years at Mary’s table partaking of her fabulous cooking. She lovingly compiled a cookbook for her children and grandchildren with many of the favorite family recipes written in her own hand. Mary was known in the community as an excellent seamstress, doing alterations and sewing for the public from her home. She lovingly pieced and hand quilted, custom quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Mary inspired her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with her creative abilities by passing on her skills in cooking, quilting and sewing. We will see her in every quilt, crocheted item and holiday dish in years ahead. She will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2012, with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home and Crematory….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary K. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 18 Apr 1926, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Herschel Eldon Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARY LOU ALFORD RAY
Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—_____ September 2018
Mary Lou Ray, 90, of Van Buren passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 in a local hospital.
She was a caregiver and in the health business. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Buren and also a member of the Cherokee Nation.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Ray; parents W.D. Alford and Sallie (Faulkner) Alford; a daughter Sally Dennis; and nine siblings.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 21. 2018 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
She is survived by three daughters Mary Wilmot of Alma, Cindy Jenkins of Fort Smith and Janice Mayhew of Rudy; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Wilford David Alford; and siblings Charles Haskell Alford, John Adair Alford, and Marguerite Turner Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Mary Lou 1928 OK1, Wilford David 1884 AR2, Joseph Andy 1853 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrew 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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MARY LUCILLE DANEHOWER ALFORD HOWE TAYLOR
Photo from 4-H article below
THE TIMES-HERALD
Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR—_____ October 2004
Mary Danehower Howe Taylor, 89, died Oct. 25 in Little Rock AR. Mary, known to her family as “Aunt Mary” and to her friends and community as “Miss Mary”, was a lifetime resident of the Yocona Community in Forrest City.
She is survived by three children, Mary Nell Sparks (Chad) of Beebe, Pat Howe (Jo) of Searcy, and Markham Howe (Gayle) of Little Rock. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Justin Sparks of West Point (USMA) NY, Cindy Howe of Searcy AR, Jenny Boykin of Newnan GA, Ben Howe of Fayetteville GA, Brian Howe of Los Angeles CA, Michael Howe of Denver CO, Mark Howe of Little Rock, and Lisa Holbert of Little Rock. She is also survived by one brother, Will Roe Danehower of Arlington TX and a host of nieces and nephews who were very important in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Chester Danehower and Nora Belle Cox Danehower, both of Forrest City, one sister Azile Odom, and four brothers John Danehower, James Danehower, Sam Danehower and David Danehower, all of Forrest City. Her husband, Ben Howe, died in 1957.
Mary was a member of First Baptist Church in Forrest City, where she prepared the Wednesday night supper for many years. She most recently was a member of the “Happy Dayers” and the TEL Sunday school class. She will also be remembered as one of two founders of the “Kountry Kitchen” which was a community based home-style restaurant operated each year during the St. Francis County Fair, which she operated for over 36 years. She was a member of the St. Francis County Fair Board and established the petting zoo at the fair. She worked with the Agricultural Extension Service in St. Francis County and was a 4-H leader for her community youth for many years. She was also a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club for many years.
She was a farmer and enjoyed being outside with her animals, which she often shared with school children and neighborhood children when they came for a “fun day” at the farm. She would also entertain primary and elementary children by taking a lamb to school to bottle-feed for the students.
…. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City AR. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City….
Photo from Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, bill Sullivan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Taylor (SS# issued in AR) was born 3 June 1915, last residence Beebe, White Co., AR.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Jewel Woodrow Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.
From AR Marriages: Jewel Woodrow Alford, age 29 residence Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, married Mary Lucille Danehower, age 29 residence Forrest City, Saint Francis Co., AR, on 29 Sept 1944. This was a marriage license that says “To Any Person Authorized by Law to Solemnize Marriage.” Mary’s obituary and her SSACI records do not mention her Alford husband—did the marriage actually take place?
From SSACI: Mary Lucille Danehower Howe Taylor was born 3 June 1915 in Forrest City, AR, daughter of Samuel C. and Nora C. Danehower. She is listed as:
1936 Mary Lucille Danehower
1956 Mary Luc Howe
1966 Mary Danehower Taylor
2004 Mary Taylor
Excerpts from:
MADISON COUNTY RECORD
Huntsville, Madison Co., AR—14 January 1960
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MARY IRENE ALFORD GRIZZARD MARTY
THE SENTINEL-RECORD
Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—Tuesday, 4 October 1988
Photo from Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlene Watson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Marty (SS# issued in AR) was born 21 Dec 1907 [different than gravestone], last residence Hot Springs National Park, Garland Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Franklin Alford and Eletha Jane Davis Alford; and twin sister Martha Kathleen Alford Baber in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Harold Davis Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From AR Marriages: Mary Alford, age 22, married L.M. Grizzard, age 25, on 25 July 1928 in Pike Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her lineage: Mary Irene 1905 AR1, Thomas Franklin 1874 AR 2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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MATILDA HOLT ALFORD LOCKRIDGE
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 8 June 1949
MCCROY—Mrs. Matilda Lockridge, aged 79, of Grays.
AAFA NOTES: Matilda’s first husband was James Monroe Alford. They are listed with no children on the 1900–1940 censuses in Woodruff Co., AR. On each census, James was born in TN and Matilda was born in AL.
From AR Marriages: Matilda Alford, age 72, married B.W. Lockridge, age 63, in Woodruff Co., AR, on 12 July 1944.
B.W. Lockridge is Benjamin Wallace Lockridge, buried in Fakes Cemetery in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. [Find A Grave]
From AR Deaths: Matilda Lockridge, age 77, died 7 June 1949 in Woodruff Co., AR.
Anniversary article:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 3 January 1941
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MATTIE ALFORD PERRY
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 30 January 1978
Photo from Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JRH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mattie Perry (SS# issued in AR) was born 3 Aug 1879 and died _____ Jan 1978, last residence Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituary of her father, James William Alford, in this compilation.
Mattie is the daughter of James William Alford and his first wife, Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Ansley.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) and Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864.
Her lineage: Mattie 1879 GA2, James William 1853 GA3, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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MAURICE D. “BUCK” ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 13 May 1975
M.D. ALFORD DIES; OFFICIAL AT HOT SPRINGS
HOT SPRINGS—Maurice D. (Buck) Alford, aged 71, a Hot Springs civil engineer, died Sunday.
His career included more than 30 years service to the Hot Springs, state and federal governments. In the 1930s, Mr. Alford worked for the Works Progress Administration in Hot Springs County and surrounding counties as a civil engineer and supervisor of road and bridge construction.
He was involved in the early planning and construction of the Carpenter and Remmel Dam projects and many bridges over the two lakes in the Hot Springs area, as well as several White River bridges. Before and during World War II, Mr. Alford was Hot Springs city engineer and completed numerous project including the Memorial Field Municipal Airport.
He served four years as Hot Springs Street Commissioner and for three years was employed as a construction engineer at the Gum Springs Reynolds Aluminum plant at Arkadelphia and the facility now used as the Reynolds cable plant at Jones Mill. In 1953, the city of Hot Springs built the Municipal Sewer System and Mr. Alford was named the first manager, a position he held until retirement in 1968.
He was a deacon of Oaklawn Missionary Baptist Church and clerk and treasurer of Saline Missionary Baptist Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Selma Mitchell Alford of Magnet Cove; three sons, Mitchell E. Alford of Connecticut, Jimmie M. Alford of Hot Springs and Jerome B. Alford of West Memphis; three brothers, Len, Mac and Elton Alford, all of California; two sisters, Mrs. Laurie Morris of Texas and Mrs. Faye Buck of California, and three grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Oaklawn Missionary Baptist Church here. Burial will be at Price Cemetery by Gross Funeral Service….
Photo from Price Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Volunteer #46577499
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his children Jimmie Maurice Alford and Lola Mae Alford; and twin sister Laurice V. Alford Morris in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Ara Belle Scott Alford, in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Maurice D. 1904 AR1, Willard Barclay 1877 AR2, Henry Thomas 1848 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrew 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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MAZELLA IANTHA “ZELLA” ALFORD
Mazella Iantha “Zella” Alford
Photo from Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album
From an edited handwritten note provided by Annie Smith Funderburk
_____, AR—_____ March 1953
Mazella Alford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Alford, was born near Kirby Ark. Aug. 2, 1886. She passed away March 31, 1953, age 66 years, 7 months.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Belvia Anderson, Kirby Ark; four brothers, Matthew Alford, Kansas City, Mo., Luther Alford, Murfreesboro, Ark., Lee Alford, Kirby, Ark., Forrest Alford, Madison, Wisconsin; two nieces; seven nephews; 4 great-nieces and five great-nephews; one uncle, Laney Funderburk, Delight, Ark.
She became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at an early age [Sept. 9, 1903, baptised Sept. 10, 1903]. Known to all as “Aunt Zella,” she leaves a host of friends.
Photo from Kirby Cemetery, Pike Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: 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 her father, William Joseph “Gunge” Alford; her brothers Luther Homer Alford and William Lee Alford; and her sister Belvia Zada Alford Anderson in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
The Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album, has posted numerous photos of this family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mazella Iantha 1886 AR1, William Joseph 1865 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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MICHAEL TOM “MICK”ALFORD
HARRISON DAILY TIMES
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—Thursday, 19 January 2006
Michael “Mick” Tom Alford, 58, of Alpena died Tuesday, Jan. 17 (2006) at Alpena. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Plumlee Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at Christeson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Plumlee Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Paul Alford, Glen Cole, Chris Dotson, Joe Dell Alford, Glen Willingham and Aaron Alford. Honorary pallbearers include Chuck Clark, Claude Jones, Bob Morgan, Hospice of the Hills and Dr. Kevin Jackson.
The son of Rev. Dell and Freeda (Woodworth) Alford was born April 16, 1947, at Harrison. He was a member of the United Baptist Church in Green Forest. He was a pipeline laborer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and reading.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a son.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Harris) Alford of the home; two sons, Wayne Merriman of North Pole, Alaska and Keith Alford of Mountain Home; two daughters, Amy Edmonds of Grant, Ala. and Misty Adkins of Lead Hill; and 11 grandchildren….
Photo from Plumlee Cemetery, Compton Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bobby and Carol Babin Estes
Photo taken 3 Apr 2008
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Michael T. Alford [sic] (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituary of his mother, Freeda Joe Woodworth Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Michael Tom 1947 AR1, Willard Dell 1919 AR2, Jesse Edward 1887 AR3, Franklin L. 1858 AR4, Thomas H. 1833 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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MILLARD WILLIAM ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 18 October 1968
Photo from Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, holtussery21
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, John Ewing Alford and Occo Mauny Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: Millard William 1902 AR1, John Ewing 1871 AR2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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MINNIE BRANCH ALFORD
Aunt of Doris Alford Lemen, AAFA #0419
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 22 October 1941
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Milton Alford, in this compilation.
Marriage announcement:
DAILY GRAPHIC
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—Sunday, 31 March 1901
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MIRIAM ELLA LANGDON ALFORD
AAFA #0246
Sister of John Rogers Alford Jr., AAFA #200, and Egbert Landon Alford, AAFA #0002
From National Water Center website
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—Monday, 5 December 2005
Miriam Ella Langdon Alford, 73, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, in Fayetteville.
She was born Dec. 21, 1931, in Dallas to John R. and Susan Landon Alford and was raised in Henderson, Texas.
Miriam Ella was generous with her time and resources, spending much of her life on projects that benefit the environment, education and the underprivileged. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Her life touched and blessed so many.
She is survived by two daughters: Susan McDonald-James of Fayetteville and Margaret Newton of Little Rock; a son, Allen McDonald of Fayetteville; two brothers, John Alford of Austin, Texas, and Landon Alford [AAFA #0002] of Henderson, Texas; and five grandchildren, Dillon, Kaitlyn, Anna, Daniel, and Claire.
Miriam Ella was a member of Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with burial to follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.... Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory in Fayetteville.
In another source:
Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR
Miriam Ella Alford was a major contributor and supporter of the National Water Center. Without her sensitivity, insight and generosity it could never have existed. We miss her so much.
Miriam Ella Alford died at home in Fayetteville on December 3 at the age of 73 being loved and surrounded by her family. Ella’s passing leaves a great legacy of open-heated alliance with so many good and abiding things that no one can even calculate or measure them; the list of things beneficial to the Earth and the life (including us) upon it that would not be here had Miriam Ella not helped to engender and support them goes on and on...
I, for one, of a great many carry a great heartache that she is no longer with us, and I miss her being with us here on Earth. Not just people has she cared for, and befriended, and who will be living and breathing their thanks to her for many generations into the future. Consider for one instance the great Alford Forest and all the life within it that she gave for us to take care for in her family name.—Tribute by David Haenke, Director, Alford Forest, Inc., Brixey, MO
The Alford 4400 acre forest in northern Ozark County, MO, named after the Alford Family and Ella, who donated 3200 acres of it to the Ozark Regional Land Trust, and put the rest of it in Conservation Easements for permanent protection with ORLT.
Miriam Ella Alford was the first major benefactor to AEEA back in 1996 when we were in our infancy. It was a gift that will always be remembered. This gift gave us the confidence to continue. She was a great supporter of environmental education and conservation. We appreciate her generosity and compassion for our natural environment.—Robert McAfee, Executive Director (Volunteer), AEEA - Arkansas Environmental Education Association
Miriam was also the major contributor and supporter of the National Water Center. Without her sensitivity, insight and generosity, it could never have existed. We miss her so much.—Barbara Harmony, Coordinator
In another source:
By David Haenke
Running intermittently up to 4 miles along and in places over three miles to the west of Bryant Creek in Northern Ozark County, in the Missouri Ozarks, is the 4000 + acreage known as “The Alford Forest.”
Land constituting the Alford Forest was purchased in 1945 by John Alford, who, according to daughter Miriam Ella Alford, wanted a place where his children could go as a refuge from city life.
Miriam Ella Alford is an extraordinary and visionary soul who has supported ecologically and socially responsible causes for decades, and she has a great love for the original family land that we now call “The Alford Forest.” Miriam Ella gained controlling ownership of the land in 1975-6, and from that time forward she has done all she can to protect the forest, including, from the late 70’s on, maintaining a dialog with local and regional individuals and organizations who concern themselves with issues of ecological protection and management of forests to see what long term options might be out there for caring for the land as far into future as possible.
After around 20 years of good stewardship and periodic planning and visioning discussions, Miriam Ella, along with advisors and local residents who cared deeply about the Alford Forest, engaged in a long-term plan to protect and manage the land through a combination of arrangements that included:
- donating 3000 of the acres to the Ozark Regional Land Trust/ORLT
- working towards putting protection on the rest of the land through conservations easements/CE’s
- setting aside nearly 1000 acres into ecological protection reserves
- allowing ecological improvement harvesting of logs, and other timber stand improvement activities, on appropriate areas of the Forest not set aside in ecological reserves.
Starting in 2000, through lease agreements with a non-profit forest management organization, Alford Forest, Inc./AFI (AFI is not organizationally connected with Miriam Ella Alford, and is formally associated with her only through lease agreements), both Miriam Ella and ORLT have engaged AFI to carry out ecological management, including improvement harvesting, on the Forest.
In another source:
The Other Economic Summit (TOES)
July 6–8, 1990, Houston, TX: Eco-Feminism
Under “Other Participants”:
Ella Alford, Ozarks Resource Center, General Delivery, Brixey, MO 65618; (417) 679-4773. Ella Alford was raised in an affluent East Texas family. A major part of her path has been self-healing as she puts it, “for addictions to peoples, places and things.” She has lived in Arkansas and Missouri for 30 years, and has 3 children. She is a founder of the Ozarks Resource Center (formerly New Life Farm), which as been important in establishing the Bioregional Congress. She is also a founding member of the Threshold Foundation.
In another source:
“The Ozark Holler” - Summer 2006
Alford Memorial CD
At the Ella L. Alford Memorial in Brixey, Missouri in April 2006, a recording was made of the stories and songs. It is on a CD and is available to anyone who wants one. Cost? Nothing! If you want one, email susan@wiseheart.com with your postal address.
Photo from Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Diana Caldwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI confirm the birth and death dates of Ella L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brixey, Ozark Co., MO.
We included the obituaries of her father, John Rogers Alford Sr.; and brothers Egbert Landon Alford and John Rogers Alford Jr. in Texas Obituaries.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry) lists the birth of Ella Langdon Alford in Dallas Co. on 21 Dec 1931. Ella assumed the first name of Miriam later in her life.
Ella married William Wray McDonald on 18 July 1957. They had three children: Susan Lee, Margaret Alford, and William Allen.
Ella attended the AAFA meetings in 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, and 1996.
We published a short biography of Ella’s father, John Rogers Alford Sr., in AAFA ACTION, December 1988.
A biography of Ella’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 AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999.
Her lineage: Miriam Ella Langdon 1931 TX1, John Rogers 1885 TX2, Egbert Benson 1858 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1799 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NANCY JACKSON ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 11 March 1914
Photo from Hoskins Cemetery, Russellville, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Washington Alford; and children Alvin Madison Alford, Eugene Henry Alford, Georgia May Alford Heflin, James Newton Alford, and Jeff Andrew Alford in this compilation.
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NANCY REBECCA ALFORD PATE
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 22 June 1967
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Abner Ewing Alford Sr., Charles Andrew Alford, Eliza Alford Ewing, and Joseph Daniel Alford; and half-brother Gilbert Arland Alford in this compilation.
Nancy was the daughter of Abner Acel Alford and his first wife, Harriet Jane Brewer.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Nancy Rebecca 1878 AR1, Abner Acel 1854 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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NELLIE VIRGINIA JONES ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Thursday, 26 September 2002
STAMPS, Ark.—Virginia Alford, 74, of Lewisville, Ark., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, at her home.
Mrs. Alford was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Caldwell, Texas. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church, Lewisville.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Vicki Alford of Stephenville, Texas, and Bruce and Linda Alford and Jim and Vivian Alford of Lewisville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and John Coleman of Trumann, Ark., and Susan and Wayne Russell of Magnolia, Ark.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Russell Bailey and Clint Miller officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery….
Photo from Wilson Cemetery, Lewisville, Lafayette Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ed & Sue Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Lewisville, Lafayette Co., AR.
See the obituary of her husband, Philip Bruce Alford Jr., in this compilation.
From Ancestry family trees: Nellie Virginia Jones was the daughter of Walter Moody Jones and Byrdie Zelma Clark.
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NELSON ELLIS ALFORD
Grandfather of Jack Delaye Alford, AAFA #0543
Great-Grandfather of Mary Ellen Alford Martin, AAFA #1052
JONESBORO EVENING SUN
Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—Tuesday, 11 April 1922
Mrs. J.E. Christian left yesterday for Paragould in response to a message announcing the sudden death of her step-father, N.E. Alford, who died of heart failure at his home in that city Monday morning [April 10].
Photo from Linwood Cemetery, Paragould, Greene Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donald Pyatt
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his son Jasper Newell Alford Sr. in Texas Obituaries.
Nelson’s first wife, Mary Elizabeth Taylor, died in 1884. They had 4 children. He married (2) Luella Turner in 1885. They had 1 daughter and divorced in 1889. He married (3) Maggie Lentz in 1890; (4) Emma Pyabss in 1894; and (5) Hattie Stacy about 1900. He is listed on the 1920 census with Hattie in Paragould, Greene Co., AR.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.
His lineage: Nelson Ellis 1853 TN1, John William 1825 TN2, George Washington 1794 VA3, John 1760 VA4, William 1738 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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NORA KATHLEEN ATKINSON ALFORD
EL DORADO NEWS-TIMES
El Dorado, Union Co., AR—Friday, 25 August 2006
Nora Kathleen Alford, 79, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
She was born May 9, 1927, in Warren. She was a homemaker, a member of the Red Hat Society and a member of Bible Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Alford; her parents, Cecil Calvin Atkinson and Janette Cox White; and two brothers, Tommy D. Atkinson and Walter Atkinson.
Survivors include three daughters, Ann Smith and her husband, Cleve, of El Dorado, Janet Ritchey and her husband, Clarence, of Junction City, and Susan Verrett and her husband, Glenn, of Azle, Texas; two sons, Jimmy Alford and his wife, Linda, of Rabway, N.J., and Mike Alford and his wife, Peggy, of Little Rock; her fiancé, Curtis W. Rogers of El Dorado; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Bible Baptist Church. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery in Lisbon under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Nora Alford (SS# issued in AR) but list her birth date as 9 May 1926—different than her gravestone—last residence El Dorado, Union Co., AR. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
See the obituary of her husband, Gilbert Arland Alford, in this compilation.
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NORA PEARL ALFORD PLEDGER
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 6 November 1979
Photo from Mount Carmel Cemetery, Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, auntdeedee
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, William Henry Alford and Ester Arnold Lucas Alford; and siblings Bee Alford, Ocie May Alford Clark, and Robert Lonzo Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Nora Pearl 1910 AR1, William Henry 1870 MS2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NORMA LOUISE MYERS ALFORD BERZETT HERRON
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Thursday, 12 December 1996
Norma Louise Herron, 58 of Texarkana, Ark. formerly of Pensacola died Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at her residence.
Mrs. Herron was born August 30, 1938, in Portland, Ore. She was a retail manager for Dolly Madison Cakes and was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church.
Survivors include, 2 sons, Levis L. Alford of Wake Village, Texas, Russell V. Alford of Pensacola, and Michael E. Seeley of Pensacola; three daughters, Lori Alford Smith of Pensacola, Ruthie Alford Standridge of Texarkana, Ark., and Charisa F. Berzett of Pensacola; six sisters, Evelyn Smith, sister and special friend of Texarkana, Ann Bakker of Seattle, Wash., Margaret Nowski of Duluth, Minn., Victoria Lewis of St. Paul, Minn., Susan Myers of Chaska, Minn., and Robin Campbell of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, Russell J. Myers of Kansas City, Mo., and Michael Gross of Oklahoma City, Okal.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The body was cremated. Arrangements by Texarkana Funeral Home … Texarkana, Texas 75504.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Oliver Vernon Alford, in Florida Obituaries.
From SSACI: Norma Louise Myers Alford Berzett Herron was born 30 Aug 1930 in Portland, OR, daughter of Russell J. Myers and Julia L. Smith. She died 11 Dec 1996.
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OCCO MAUNY ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 5 January 1956
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John Ewing Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Millard William Alford in this compilation.
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OCIE MAY ALFORD CLARK
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 15 July 1969
Photo from Forks LaGrue Cemetery, DeWitt, Arkansas Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Miller
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, William Henry Alford and Ester Arnold Lucas Alford; and siblings Bee Alford, Nora Pearl Alford Pledger, and Robert Lonzo Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ocie May 1908 AR1, William Henry 1870 MS2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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OPHELIA ALFORD EAGAN VANHORN
Little Rock, AR—_____ July 2011
Ophelia Eagan VanHorn, 85, of Marion, AR passed away July 11, 2011 at Broadway Healthcare in West Memphis, AR.
Mrs. Vanhorn, a homemaker and greeter for Wal-Mart was born in Blytheville, AR to the late Jimmy and Annie Mae (Wicker) Alford.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Mack Eagan, Jr and Thurman VanHorn.
She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Eno and Sharon Walls both of Marion; one sister, Carolyn Richardson of Blytheville, AR; three brothers, Jimmy Alford of Sikeston, MO; Frank Alford of West Memphis; Harold Alford of Hot Springs, AR; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Gravesides services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, July 14th with interment following the services in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR.
Photo from Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, Crittenden Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil E. Halford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ophelia Eagan Vanhorn (SS# issued in AR) was born 14 Oct 1925, last residence West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR.
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ORA ELLA JOHNSON ALFORD
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Friday, 3 November 1972
Mrs. Ora Alford, 79, widow of George Alford, died early today in Chickasawba Hospital.
Born in Gibson County, Tenn., she had been a Blytheville resident for the past 30 years. She was a Baptist.
She leaves one son, Willie T. Alford of Benton Harbor, Mich.; One daughter, Mrs. Mogie Marie Hester of St. Louis: Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mt. Pisgah Church near Trenton, Term., with burial in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Cobb Funeral Home in charge
Photo from Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradford, Gibson Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ties That Bind
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ora Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 11 Apr 1890 and died 15 Nov 1972 [both dates different than gravestone and obituary], last residence Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.
From Tennessee State Marriages, 1780–2002 (Ancestry): G.W. Alford married Ora Johnson in Gibson Co., TN, on 17 Jan 1910.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: George William 1882 TN1, William T. 1853 TN2, James William 1824 TN3, William 1780 VA4.
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ORLENA “ORLIE” LINEBERRY HALFORD
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Friday, 25 August 1967
Mrs. J.T. Halford of Bassett died Tuesday [August 15]. She was 87.
She leaves her husband; two sons, W.C. Halford of Forrest City and Earnest Halford of Dyess; and four daughters, Mrs. Joe Williams of Bassett, Mrs. Clara Riley of Portageville, Mrs. Ethel Becknell of Memphis and Miss Eunice Halford of Pine Bluff.
Swift Funeral Home of Osceola is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Orley L. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 6 Feb 1880 and died 15 Aug 1967, last residence Bassett, Mississippi Co., AR.
See the obituary of her husband, James Thomas Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From SSACI: Orley Lineberry Halford was born 6 Feb 1880 in Clifton, Wayne Co., TN, daughter of John Lineberry and Adderline Ballard. She died 15 Aug 1967.
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OSCAR F. ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 24 May 1935
MENA, May 23—Oscar Alford, 46, former owner of the Mena café, died at his home Tuesday.
He had lived here more than 30 years. His wife and two sons survive.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his son Eugene Cecil Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
From AR Marriages: Oscar Alford, age 22, married Mattie McEwen, age 19, on 6 Jan 1909 in Polk Co., AR.
On Oscar F. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is a merchant living in Mena, Polk Co., AR, with his wife and 2 children. He was born 16 Sept 1888 in Polk Co., AR.
In 1920, Center, Polk Co., AR: Oscar F. Alford, age 31 born AR; his wife Mattie 30 OK; and sons Clyde E. 8 AR and Eugene C. 6 AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Oscar F. 1888 AR1, William P. 1844 TN2, Jones 1807 NC3, Lemuel 1766 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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OTHEL GENEVA WEST ALFORD
North Little Rock Funeral Home (from www.legacy.com)
North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—12 September 2002
Othel Geneva (West) Alford, 86, of Bryant, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home, Wednesday, September 11, 2002. She was very devoted to her family and church. Her love, prayers, and hugs will be greatly missed and cherished by her family and friends. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock.
Othel was born June 30, 1916 in Yell County, Arkansas to Calvin and Annie West. She was married to Carl Lee Alford for 64 years and they had seven children.
She is preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Carl E. Alford and C.W. Alford; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; three brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughters and faithful sons-in-law, Bea and Don Hale (Bryant), Janice Richards (Daytona Beach, Florida), Connie Alford (Bryant), Geneva and Virgil Healey (Jacksonville), Dianne and Dale Meriweather (Sherwood); brother, Lee West and sister, Dee Johnston (Edmond, Oklahoma); 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.N. Holmes officiating. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 10411 W. Markham, Suite #130, Little Rock, AR 72205-1409. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170….
In another article:
SHERWOOD VOICE
Sherwood, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 18 September 2002
Othel Geneva West Alford, 86, of Bryant [Saline Co.] died Sept. 11, 2002.
She was a member of First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock.
She is survived by her children, Bea Hale of Bryant, Janice Richards of Daytona Beach, Fla., Connie Alford of Bryant, Geneva Healey of Jacksonville and Dianne Meriweather of Sherwood; a brother, Lee West; a sister, Dee Johnston of Edmond, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grand-children.
Funeral was Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Pinecrest Memorial Park [Alexander, Saline Co.]. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc....
Photo from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kristen Parsons
Photo from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Kates
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Othel G. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 30 June 1916.
See the obituaries of her children Carl E. Alford, Eula Beatrice “Bea” Alford Hale, and Geneva Lee Alford Healey in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Cal William Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
From AR Marriages: Carlee Alford married Othil West on 16 March 1932 in Lonoke Co., AR.
Wedding anniversary:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 7 March 1982
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Carl Lee 1912 AR1, William Henry 1870 MS2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD YANCEY
Sister of Ronald Stewart Alford, AAFA #0771
Photo from Rosewood Cremation and Funeral
LOG CABIN DEMOCRAT
Conway, Faulkner Co., AR—Friday, 11 January 2019
Patricia Ann Alford Yancey, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother departed this earthly life into eternal life on 4 January 2019.
Patricia was born on May 4, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Lewis Emmett Alford and Mary Lou Springfield Alford.
She is preceded in death by her brother Ronald Stewart Alford.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dan Yancey of Guy, Arkansas; her brother, Michael Alford of Elk Grove, California; her daughters, Dana Yancey Payne of Guy, and Deborah (Bart) Pickens of Conway, Arkansas. She is survived by two grandchildren also, Cheyenne Yancey Payne of Palo Alto, California and Winston Lewis Payne of Santa Ana, California.
Patricia was a life-long Christian of the Methodist faith. For many years she has been a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas where she served in numerous ministries and was deeply connected to her church family. Most recently, Patricia had been attending Greenbrier First United Methodist Church in Greenbrier, Arkansas.
Patricia was a beautiful person who touched many lives in a positive way. She was an extraordinarily loving person that everyone who knew her would tell you. The memory of her kindness, her gentleness, and her goodness brings us such joy. We are thankful for the knowledge and assurance that she rests in the presence of God and that we were blessed beyond words with the presence of her in our lives.
…. A memorial service will be held for Patricia on Thursday, 17 January 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at Asbury First United Methodist Church located at 1700 Napa Valley Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Lewis Emmett Alford and Mary Lou Springfield Alford; and brother Ronald Stewart “Butch” Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Patricia Ann 1936 TN1, Lewis Emmett 1912 TN2, John Emmett 1889 MS3, John Dudley 1852 MS4, Birtis 1820 GA5, Bynum 1787 GA6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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PATTY JUNE ALFORD
EVENING TIMES
West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR—Tuesday, 5 October 2004
Patty June Alford of West Memphis died Saturday [October 2] at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Tenn....
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Roller-Citizens Chapel with burial following in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
Mrs. Alford, 63, a retired telephone operator for AT&T, was a member of First Christian Church in West Memphis. She leaves her husband, Frank D. Alford; a son, Mitch Alford of Marion, and three grandchildren.
Photo from Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, Crittenden Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MtnView
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patty J. Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 20 June 1941, last residence West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR.
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PAULINE ALFORD HARRISON
Photo from doreytony’s Dorey / Ford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
MORNING NEWS
Springdale, Washington Co., AR—Tuesday, 30 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
Pauline Alford Harrison, 87, of Pine Bluff [Jefferson Co.] died April 29, 2002, at Arkansas Convalescent Center.
She was born Dec. 10, 1914, in Dora [Walker Co.], Ala., to Edwin Lee and Catherine Porterfield Alford. She assisted her husband as he pastored Assembly of God churches in Oklahoma, Leslie, Marshall, Mountain Home, Fordyce and Leola.
Her husband, the Rev. Roba Harrison, preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son, Rondell “Ron” E. Harrison of Springdale; three daughters, Carolyn Stover of Pine Bluff, Wilma DeFoggi of North Little Rock and Tudy Dorey of Leola; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff…. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery in Leola [Grant Co.].
Photo from Taylor Cemetery, Leola, Grant Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Furnese Roy Broussard Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Pauline Harrison (SS# issued in AR), but her death date is listed, apparently incorrectly, as 17 May 2002.
See the obituary of her sister Bonnie Adele Alford Canada in this compilation.
CENSUS
1920
Logan (District 54), Cullman Co., AL
Dwelling #55
Ed L. Alford head 36 MS GA AL farmer widowed
Evelyn E. dau 12 AL MS AL
Bonnie A. dau 8 AL MS AL
Eddie L. son 6 AL MS AL
Pauline dau 5 AL MS AL
1900
Hoyles (District 89), Pontotoc Co., MS
Dwelling #122
(in the residence of John L. Roane)
Edward Allford boarder 17 b. Mar 1883 MS GA AL farm laborer
Egbert Allford boarder 15 b. Dec 1884 MS GA AL farm laborer
[Ed’s brother James Egbert Alford—their mother, Sarah Mooney Alford, died in 1893]
On Ed Lee Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 35, a coal miner living in Dora, Walker Co., AL. His birth date is 18 March 1883, and he names Whit Alford [probably his brother Charles Whitfield “Whit” Alford] as his nearest relative.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Pauline 1914 AL1, Edwin Lee 1883 MS2, George Towns 1848 GA3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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PAULINE “TINY” ARMOND ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—13 May 2009
Pauline (Tiny) Alford, 79, of North Little Rock, departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2009.
Pauline was born Feb. 5, 1930, to Lewis and Lethia Armond of England, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur Alford; one son, Tommy Williams; one daughter, Alice Faye Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Paul Williams; grandsons, Gregory Williams and Larry (Cecilia) Williams of North Little Rock and Frederick Williams of Bedford, Texas; one granddaughter, Tammy R. Williams of Hurst, Texas; four great-grandchildren: Lantric, Alyssa and Ryan Williams of North Little Rock, Jamal Williams of Holland (Netherlands); two step-grandboys, Nicholas and Tavarius Taylor of Little Rock; two sisters, Viola Cage and Luvenia Jordan of North Little Rock; one brother, Robert Armond of North Little Rock; a special cousin, Mary Smith; special adopted family, Gordon and Brenda Higgins; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 16, 2009, 11 a.m., at New Dora Baptist Church, 317 Jamison Ave., McAlmont Community, North Little Rock, Ark. Pastor Sandy Williams officiating. Family hour will be Friday, May 15, 2009, from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at Independence Baptist Church, Pastor M. Desmuke, 9th and Locust, North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home….
Photo from Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MM Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth of Pauline Alford (SS# issued in AR) but list her death date incorrectly as 26 May 2009, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Arthur Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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PERMELIA BELLE HALFORD LEWIS
JONESBORO SUN
Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—Friday, 3 October 2008
DELL—Mrs. Belle Lewis, 75, of Dell died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Blytheville.
Born to the late Lehman Joseph and Cora Mae Woodruff Halford, she was a homemaker and member of Dell Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Lewis; daughters, Jacqueline Baker and Gay Gantz; sons, Randy Lewis and Ronnie Lewis; one brother; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 in the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to cobbfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net.
In another article:
Source unknown, but probably:
Cobb Funeral Home Chapel
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—_____ October 2008
Name Permelia Belle Lewis
Age 75
Date and Place of Birth 10/18/1932 Biggers, AR
Date and Place of Death 10/1/2008 Great River Medical Center, Blytheville, AR
Mrs. Belle Lewis, 75, of Dell, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
Born in Biggers, AR to the late Lehman Joseph and Cora Mae Woodruff Halford, she was a long time area resident, a homemaker, and a member of Dell Baptist Church. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Lone Oak Extension Homemakers Club, very active in her church, having served as president of the WMU, and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, quilting, canning, and was an excellent cook.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Lewis, of the home; two daughters, Jacqueline Baker and her husband Bruce of Mammoth Springs, AR, and Gay Gantz and her husband Steve of Bryant, AR; two sons, Randy Lewis and his wife Linda of Bryant, and Ronnie Lewis and his wife Judy of Bella Vista, AR; one brother, Joe Halford and his wife Linda of Abingdon, IL; six grandchildren, Courtney Lewis, Scott Lewis, Casey Lewis, Kelly Moore, Steven Lewis, and Whitney Greenway; and two great-grandchildren, Zander Lewis and Samantha Lewis.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery….
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karon Murphy Hall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Permelia B. Lewis (SS# issued in MO), last residence Dell, Mississippi Co., AR.
Lehman Halford married Cora M. Woodruff in Randolph Co., AR, in 1932 [Arkansas Marriages, 1779–1992 (Ancestry)].
CENSUS
1920
Reyno (District 116), Randolph Co., AR
Page 18, Dwelling #2
Daily Halford head 28 AR AR AR farmer
Willie wife 27 AR AR AR
Homer son 9 AR AR AR
Lehman son 7 AR AR AR
Hasel dau 6 AR AR AR
Imogene dau 3-3/12 AR AR AR
John son 1-1/12 AR AR AR
On Daily Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card, he says his birth date is 15 March 1891 and signs his name Daily Halford. On his SSDI record, he is Daly Halford, born 15 March 1890.
Her HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Permelia Belle 1932 AR1, Lehman Joseph 1912 AR2, Daily 1891 AR3, John C. 1857 MO4, Andrew W. 1827 TN5, Jacob ?? 6.
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PHILIP BRUCE ALFORD, JR.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 9 March 2016
LEWISVILLE—Phil Alford Jr., age 93 of Lewisville, Ark., passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at his home.
Mr. Alford was born May 24, 1922 in Hicks, Texas, to Dora Jane Stubbs and Phil Alford Sr. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University and a veteran of World War II, having served as a Captain of Field Artillery with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy and earning two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Mr. Alford was the owner/operator of Phil Alford Farms. He was a successful dairy operator in Burleson County, Texas, before coming to Lafayette County, Ark., in 1956 where he turned thousands of acres of non-productive bottom-land into quality crop and pasture land through formation of drainage ditches. He is credited with developing the first successful large scale stocker cattle operation in southwest Arkansas, regularly handling 15,000 to 20,000 head of cattle per year. In 2009, he was elected to the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame and was a founding member of the Arkansas Cattleman’s Association. Known as “Mr. Phil”, he was a mentor to many cattlemen. He was long involved in the Red River Valley Association, serving as Vice President for 20 years. Mr. Alford was a past chairman of the Red River PCA, Board of Directors of People’s Bank and Loan, Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Arkansas Red River Commission as well as the President and member of the Board of Southwest Arkansas Water District.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia Jones Alford; and grandparents, James F. and Marella Stubbs.
He is survived by wife, Dorothy J. Alford of Lewisville, Ark.; sons, Philip Alford III and wife, Glenda of Stephenville, Texas; Walter Bruce Alford and wife, Linda of Lewisville, Ark.; James Thomas Alford and wife, Vivian of Lewisville, Ark.; daughters, Carolyn Jane Coleman and late husband, John, of Jonesboro, Ark., and Susan Coleman and husband, Tom of Mountain Home, Ark.; stepson, Ted Alan Wade and wife, Angela of Red Water, Texas; eight grandsons; eight granddaughters; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, Ark….
Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville, Ark. Pallbearers will be Zach Alford, Jeremy Alford, Bryan Russell, Brad Russell, Christopher Russell, Michael John Coleman, David Alford Coleman and Kevin Alford. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Perry and Calvin Lollis.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Smith Funeral Home in Stamps, Ark….
Photo from Wilson Cemetery, Lewisville, Lafayette Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Katie Grimmett Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his first wife, Nellie Virginia Jones Alford, in this compilation.
He was the son of Philip Bruce Alford Sr. and his first wife, Dora Jane Stubbs.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry): Philip Alford Jr. and Nellie Virginia Jones are listed as the parents of Carolyn Jane Alford, Susan Gail Alford, and Walter Bruce Alford in Bell Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Philip Bruce 1922 TX1, Philip Bruce 1898 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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PHYLLIS RENEE ALFORD POWELL
Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR—_____ May 2015
DAILY ENTERPRISE
Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, LA—Thursday, 21 May 2015
The beautiful and sweet life of Phyllis Renee Powell came to a close on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. For 53 years Phyllis lived her life in contentment, peace and love. She dealt with bad days, obstacles, ups and downs with courage knowing that behind every dark cloud lies a silver lining.
Phyllis was the fourth child born to Floyd and Mildred Lee Davis Alford, Sr., on December 30, 1961, in Monroe, Louisiana. Raised in Mer Rouge, she grew up in a home filled with an abundance of love, laughter and good times. Coming from a very large family of sisters and brothers she really didn’t need a lot of friends, but she always possessed a warm and friendly spirit.
Phyllis accepted Christ as her Lord at an early age and united with Robinson Chapel C. M. E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Fred Neal. She grew up to be a fun-loving and nurturing young lady who loved children. She attended Johnson Elementary, Mer Rouge Jr. High School and was a 1979 graduate of Delta High School. She was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) where she earned the Bachelors of Science degree in Business. She later moved to Arkadelphia to further her education at Henderson State University where earned the Master of Science degree in Counseling.
She married Stanley Wayne Powell, Sr. on March 4, 1983 and started a family in Arkadelphia. They were blessed with two sons, Stanley, Jr. and JaKorby. Her boys were her pride and joy. She believed in getting an education and instilled in her children the value of hard work. Her home was a place of love and welcome. Phyllis possessed a strong ethic having worked the Children’s Colony, now, the Arkadelphia Human Development Center for 17 years, the Department of Human Services and lastly as a Licensed Professional Counselor at Therapeutic Family Services. She was a board member with the Arkadelphia Housing Authority.
Phyllis united with St. Paul A. M. E. Church under the leadership of Rev. T. W. Scott She enjoyed the simple things life offered. As her boys grew into men and started their own families; she became the proud grandmother of Mattie Joyce and JaKya Renee. Her smile, hearty laugh and warm embrace will be missed, but never forgotten.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, Charlie and Lillie Davis, Willie and Ella Alford and one brother, Charlie Alford.
Because love is greater than death, her memories will live forever in the hearts of her dedicated and supportive husband, Stanley W. Powell, Sr., of Arkadelphia, AR; her children, Stanley (Sheila) Powell, Jr., of Fort Worth, TX and Alford JaKorby (Mary) Powell of Arkadelphia, AR; two granddaughters, Mattie Joyce and JaKya Renee Powell; brothers, Floyd (Shirley) Alford, Jr., of Monroe, LA, and Andrea (Brenda) Alford, Sr., of Mer Rouge, LA; a godson, Catarius Williams of Euless, TX; her best friend Patricia (Jackie) Robinson of Bastrop, LA; aunts, Shirley Walker of Camden, AR, Wilmateen Johnson of Camden, AR and Earnestine Trimble of Camden, AR; uncles, Simmer Davis of Camden, AR, Fred Davis of Houston, TX, Johnny Davis of Milwaukee, WI, and Joe Davis of San Francisco, CA; sisters-in-law, Velma Morehead Jones of Stephens, AR, Neice Jean Davis of Arkadelphia, AR, Marilyn Poole of Arkadelphia, AR, Mattie Watson of Camden, AR, and Carolyn Mason of Camden, AR; brothers-in-law; Isaiah Powell, Jr., of Camden, AR, Jimmy (Norma) Powell of Chidester, AR, Johnny (Pasty) Powell of Camden, AR, E. W. (Ailene) Morehead of Camden, AR, Calvin (Emma) Powell of Stephens, AR, and Joe Morehead of Los Angeles, CA; special friends, Felecia Bryant of Gum Springs, AR, Linda Hill of Sherwood, AR, Cathy House of Arkadelphia, AR and Maxine Madison of Camden, AR. She also leaves an innumerable number of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances.
Services will be at 2pm on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Little Dee Baptist Church in Mer Rouge, Louisiana with Rev. James Toney, officiating. Interment will be on the Alford Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1pm- 4pm on Friday, May 22, 2015. The family will greet friends from 6-7pm at St. Paul A. M. E. Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Floyd “Yunk” Alford Sr. and Mildred Lee Davis Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
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PRISCILLA JOAN BISHOP ALVORD
Paragould, Greene Co., AR—_____ April 2014
Priscilla Joan Alvord, 74, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, at her residence.
Born February 18, 1940, in Monette, she was a homemaker and a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles C. Alvord of the home; five sons, Charles Conrad Alvord, II of Michigan, Robert W. Alvord of Virginia, Randall K. Alvord, Michael Shawn Alvord and Mark Alvord, all of Paragould; and two daughters, Catherine Marie Bridges and Melissa Hope Martin, both of Virginia. She is also survived by two sisters, Wanda Hale of Paragould, Zelma Bolinger of St. Louis; twenty grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olden and Odessa Bishop; one son, William A. Alvord; and one brother, Donald Bishop.
…. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 27th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Randall Alvord, Michael Shawn Alvord, Mark Alvord, Robert Alvord, Raymond Payne and Tommy Payne will serve as pallbearers….
Photos from Linwood Cemetery, Paragould, Greene Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donald Pyatt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles Conrad Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son William Anthony Alvord in West Virginia Obituaries.
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RALPH WALLACE ALFORD
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Monday, 4 May 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
NEW EDINBURG [Cleveland Co.], AR—Ralph Alford, age 73, of New Edinburg, AR died Friday, May 1, at JRMC at Pine Bluff [Jefferson Co.]. He was born March 11, 1925 in Bradley County, AR a son of the late Willie Alford and Annie Mae Scroggins Alford. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the Emmaus Baptist Church and the owner and operator of Bill and Ralph’s Poultry Company.
Surviving are his wife, Annette Parnell Alford, whom he married in Bradley County, AR in 1964; a son, Gary Alford, New Edinburg, AR; a daughter, Donna Szentivanyi, Bossier City, LA; a brother, Lee Roy Rodgers, Arkadelphia, AR; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Alford.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial will be at Moseley Cemetery [Bradley Co.] near Warren by Frazer’s Funeral Home.
Photos from Moseley Cemetery, Warren, Bradley Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brian Rodgers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ralph W. Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituary of his wife, Annette Parnell Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Gary Don Alford in Texas Obituaries.
CENSUS
1930
Sumpter (District 16), Bradley Co., AR
Dwelling #79
In household of:
Charley E. Scroggins head 75 MS GA IL
Annie M. Alford daughter 36 AR MS AR widow
Ralph grandson 8 AR TX AR
Charley grandson 3 AR TX AR
Annie: incorrect age—she is 18 in 1920 and 8 in 1910, both Bradley Co., AR.
From the Find A Grave memorial for Annie Mae Scroggins [Alford] Rodgers: Annie Mae Scroggins, age 22, of Warren, Bradley Co., AR, married (1) W.A. Alford, age 30, of Warren, Bradley Co., AR, on December 1, 1923 in Bradley Co., AR. Annie Mae Alford, age 29, of Warren, Bradley Co., AR, m. (2) Roy Rodgers, age 37, of Warren, Bradley Co., AR, on February 2, 1931 in Bradley Co., AR.
His lineage: Ralph Wallace 1925 AR1, Willie A. 1893 TX2.
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REBECCA MICHELLE ALFORD
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Thursday, 12 May 1994
Rebecca Michelle Alford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Alford of Bartlett, died at birth Tuesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital East.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis has charge.
She also leaves a brother, Joshua Alford of the home, and her grandparents, Frank and Pat Alford, and Brenda and Jimmy Mattson, all of West Memphis, and Buddy and Jean Gardner of Marion.
Photo from Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, Crittenden Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil E. Halford
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RICHARD DALE “DICK” ALFRED
BAXTER BULLETIN
Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AR—Wednesday, 25 November 2020
1942–2020
BULL SHOALS—Richard “Dick” Dale Alfred, 78, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born on June 14, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio. He was the son of the late Dale and Wanda Alfred. Dick was an Air Force Vietnam era Veteran and while in the Air Force he earned his private pilot license and later his Commercial Pilot license. He flew as a crop duster and served as a private pilot instructor. As a Commercial Pilot, he flew for Bankers Life Insurance. Dick also worked in sales and management for Lin-Weld, a Welding Supply Company, until his retirement. After retirement, Dick enjoyed many hobbies including woodworking, hunting, and fishing.
Dick is survived by his wife Sue Caple Alfred, his former spouse and mother of his son, Karen Alfred and Son Robert and Kimberly Alfred and Grandchildren, Cole and Taylor Alfred. Brother Jerry Alfred and Sisters Carol Estock and Sue Prosser.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Wanda Alfred, brother Ken Alfred and former wife Marcy Hasenkamp Alfred.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date…. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his father, Dale Clarence Alfred, in Ohio Obituaries.
His ALFRED lineage: Richard Dale 1942 OH1, Dale Clarence 1916 OK2, Albia Lawrence 1886 IA3.
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RICHARD E. ALFORD
SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Wednesday, 14 December 1983
Autopsy Set in Shooting Death
STEELE [Pemiscot Co., MO]—An autopsy is scheduled to be performed today on a Blytheville [Mississippi Co.] AR man whose body was found several hours after his blood-splattered car was found at a Missouri rest area.
He was identified as Richard E. Alford, 44. His abandoned car was found at a rest area along the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 outside Steele about 10:30 a.m. yesterday. The body was found in a water-filled ditch about two miles south of the rest area near the AR border. The body was evidently thrown into the ditch beneath the Cooter-Holland exit and floated to the east where it was found. Investigation continues.
In another article:
Death Row: Capital Punishment in Missouri
State of Missouri v. Roosevelt Pollard
735 S.W.2d 345 (Mo.banc 1987)
Roosevelt Pollard has been declared mentally incompetent and his execution stayed. He remains on the capital punishment list because he can be re-evaluated by the court on his death sentence if his mental condition improves.
Case Facts: On the morning of December 12, 1985 [this year is incorrect], Pollard had decided to visit relatives in Arkansas. Pollard, accompanied by Maurice Alexander, Michael Hammon, and Robert Sands drove south from St. Louis on Interstate 55 in Pollard’s car. While driving, the battery went dead. Pollard removed a .22 caliber automatic rifle from his truck and loaded it with ammunition. Pollard brought the loaded rifle with him while he and Hammon sought another battery. They found a battery in a car at a nearby farm. They got the battery and brought it back to his car. Pollard returned the rifle to his car and they took off down Interstate 55 again. Later, one of the tires went flat and he exited the highway at the rest area near Steele, Missouri. Having no spare tire, Alexander and Hammon went with Howard Henry, the rest area maintenance person, to a nearby service station to purchase a new tire.
Shortly after Alexander and Hammon left for a new tire, the victim, Richard Alford, drove into the rest area in his new 1984 Pontiac Bonneville and parked on one spot away from Pollard’s car. Pollard told Sands that he wanted that car and he was going to get it. Pollard removed the loaded rifle from the car and waited for Alford to return to his car. Pollard stood in the space between the two cars and shot Alford through the window, turned and looked at Sands, then turned back and shot Alford two more times.
Pollard moved Alford’s body from the driver’s seat, got into the car, and drove off with the body. Twelve to thirteen minutes later, Pollard returned to see if his friends had made it back with the new tire. They had not, so Pollard left again in Alford’s car and left it at the rest area on the northbound side of Interstate 55. Pollard and his friends left and stopped in Blytheville, Arkansas to spend the night. Pollard had stolen a ring from the victim’s finger and was wiping the blood from it. He later sold it in a pawn shop. The body of Alford was found near the rest area in a drainage ditch under an Interstate 55 overpass.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
His Alford line is not known at this time and any additional information would be helpful.
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RICHARD MARION ALFORD
Father of Marian Carole Alford Hodges, AAFA #0350
Uncle of Mary Edna Alford Helms, AAFA #0407
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 4 May 1983
Photo from Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 24 Feb 1914 and died _____ May 1983, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie Ruth Miller Alford; father, Joseph Warren Alford Jr.; and brother Robert Warren Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Richard Marion 1914 AR1, Joseph Warren 1886 AR2, Joseph Warren 1857 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ROBERT LONZO ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 22 January 1950
Photo from Bayou Meto Cemetery, Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Pierce
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Gracie Bell Saddler Alford; parents, William Henry Alford and Ester Arnold Lucas Alford; and siblings Bee Alford, Nora Pearl Alford Pledger, and Ocie May Alford Clark in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert Lonzo 1891 TX1, William Henry 1870 MS2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ROBERT WARREN ALFORD
Father of Mary Edna Alford Helms, AAFA #0407
Uncle of Marian Carole Alford Hodges, AAFA #0350
“Robert Alford with wife Edna Mae Williams about the time of their marriage.”
Photo from LRM07’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)—many more photos posted on Ancestry
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 23 February 1973
HOT SPRINGS—Robert Warren Alford, 63, of Hot Springs, co-owner of Williams Brothers Feed Co., died Wednesday.
Mr. Alford was a member of Central Baptist Church and past president of the Downtown Lions Club.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edna Williams Alford; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Edna Helms of Little Rock; a brother, Richard M. Alford of North Little Rock, and two grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Gross Mortuary. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his daughter Mary Edna Alford Helms; father, Joseph Warren Alford Jr.; and brother Richard Marion Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Warren 1909 AR1, Joseph Warren 1886 AR2, Joseph Warren 1857 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ROSE ANN MORRIS ALFORD
Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory
Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ May 2017
Rose Ann Alford, 76, of North Little Rock, passed away on May 16, 2017.
She was born on January 6, 1941 in Dyess, Arkansas to the late Chestly T. and Della (Sherrod) Morris.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Doris McGee, June Johnson, Minnie Valentine, two brothers; J.L. Morris, Lawrence Morris, one grandson; Kenny Alford.
Rose loved her kids and husband, and enjoyed working in her flower beds.
Survivors include her husband; Ira Lee Alford, three sons; Ira Lee Alford, II, Jason Lance Alford, Terry Pittman, four daughters; Kathy Levine, Teresa Squires, Rosemond Cole, Melissa Harp, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Ira Lee Alford Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ROSE LEE ALFORD MORRIS
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—Monday, 20 December 2004
Rose Lee Morris, 72, of Pine Bluff, died on Tuesday [Dec 14] at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
She was born on April 2, 1932, at Pine Bluff, and was the daughter of the late Van Alford, Sr. and Hattie Owens Alford. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Morris.
Survivors include a son, Andrew Alford of Pine Bluff; a stepson, Robert Morris of Pine Bluff; a stepdaughter, Jean Morris of Pine Bluff; a brother, Van Alford, Jr. of Chicago; sisters, Minnie Alford of Pine Bluff and Beulah Friedson of Chicago; and three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rosie L. Morris (SS# issued in AR).
This is an African-American family. They are enumerated as such on the censuses, and Van’s race is listed as Ethiopian on his WWI Draft Registration Card.
Van Alford’s SSDI records say he was born 9 Jan 1892 and died 4 Apr 1996. He was 104 if the birth date is correct, but his 1900 census birth year is 1895, and his WWI Draft Reg says 1894.
CENSUS
1930
Perkins (District 71), Pulaski Co., AR
Dwelling #71
Van Alford head 34 AR SC SC railroad age 26 at first marriage
Hattie wife 33 AR AR AR age 16 at first marriage
Van Jr. son 7 AR AR AR
Samuel son 4 AR AR AR
Beaulah dau 2 AR AR AR
J.C. son 6/12 AR AR AR
1900
Perkins (District 146), Saline Co., AR
Dwelling #71
Fred Alford head 50 b. Jan 1850 SC SC SC farmer
married 26 years
Louisa wife 45 b. May 1855 SC SC SC 15 children, 5 living
Henrietta dau 15 b. July 1885 SC SC SC
Bertha dau 7 b. May 1895 AR SC SC
Vando son 5 b. Apr 1895 AR SC SC
Emma dau 3 b. Aug 1896 AR SC SC
John grandson 2/12 b. Mar 1900 AR SC SC
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ROSE V. ALFORD HOOPER
Aunt of Betty Lee Nix Butts, AAFA #0096
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Thursday, 14 November 1985
LEWISVILLE, Ark.—Rose V. Hooper, 67, of Lewisville died Tuesday in Stamps [Lafayette Co., AR].
Photo from Wilson Cemetery, Lewisville, Lafayette Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ed & Sue Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rose Hooper (SS# issued in AR) was born 24 July 1918 and died _____ Nov 1985, last residence Lewisville, Lafayette Co., AR.
We included the obituaries of her parents, William Albert Alford and Lovie Rose Alford; and siblings Daisy Lee Alford Nix, Gladys Ellen Alford Voss Nix, and Joseph William Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her sister Lena Mae Alford Mahr in Montana Obituaries.
Her lineage: Rose V. 1918 TX1, William Albert 1871 TX2.
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ROY JACK ALFORD
Russellville, Pope Co., AR—_____ May 2004
Roy J. Alford, 52, of Russellville, Arkansas, formerly of Jefferson, Texas, died Monday, May 24, 2004.
The son of Jack and Gladys (Lockett) Alford, he was born July 11, 1951 in Jefferson, Texas. He married Deneshia Cassity in Marshall, Texas in 1973. He was a graduate of East Texas Baptist University. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a Senior Reactor Operator with Arkansas Nuclear One for 10 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Allen Kee.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Deneshia Cassity-Alford, Russellville; two sons, Jason T. Estes and wife Connie, Fayetteville, Jeremy T. Estes, Springdale; one sister, Patsy Ponder, Marshall; one brother, Bruce Kee, Jefferson; two grandsons, Valen Estes, Fayetteville, Joshua Rieper, Fayetteville.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Interment will be in the Lockett Family Cemetery in Jefferson, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, Arkansas.
Photos from Lockett Cemetery, Jefferson, Marion Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Daniel E. Beeson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roy J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Jack Ward Alford and Gladys Lockett Key Alford Belote, in Texas Obituaries.
From Texas, Birth Index (Ancestry): Roy Jack Alford was born 11 July 1951 in Marion Co., TX, son of Jack Ward Alford and Gladys Lockett.
His lineage: Roy Jack 1951 TX1, Jack Ward 1911 TX2, George Washington 1875 TX3, Julius Caesar 1837 GA4, Sippi 1800 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ROY LEE ALFORD
Brother of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059
Russellville, Pope Co., AR—_____ February 2009
Roy Lee Alford, age 78, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, died Saturday, February 21, 2009, at his home.
He was born July 15, 1930 at Nashville, Arkansas, to William Preston and Lydia Adeline Dowty Alford. He was an investigator with Equifax Services, Inc. for over 30 years and retired as a Master Sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard after 37 years of service. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church for 50 years. He enjoyed 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Jeremy Levitt.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Agnes Josephine Vodrazka Alford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Allen and Diane Alford of Farmington, Randall Glenn and Holly Alford of Russellville; one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Lee and Bill Srygley of Russellville; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald R. and Joan Alford of Melbourne, Florida; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Floyd C. Williamson of Lima, Ohio; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Blake Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle [Yell Co.], under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service with military honors provided by the Arkansas Army National Guard.
Active pallbearers will be Bill Standridge, Dennis Lowe, Dean Castleberry, Jerryle Davis, Freddy Bowden and Leonard Elliott. Honorary pallbearers will be Lewis Weir, Leo Elliott, Sam Goza and Bill Eaton….
Photos from Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vicki G.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roy L. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Agnes Josephine Vodrazka Alford; parents, William Preston Alford and Lydia Adeline Dowty Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Donald Ray Alford in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roy Lee 1930 AR1, William Preston 1905 AR2, William Anderson 1881 AR3, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR4, Madison Ewing 1815 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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RUBY MURAL BUCKNER ALFORD LOGUE
MORNING NEWS
Bentonville, Benton Co., AR—Sunday, 29 February 2004
SPRINGDALE [Washington Co.]—Ruby Alford, 82, died on February 26, 2004 in Bentonville. A funeral service was held on Tuesday at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery.
She was born on February 9, 1922, in Marcel [sic: Mars Hill, Madison Co.], North Carolina, to John Lee and Lodemie Willis Buckner. She moved to northwest Arkansas from North Carolina in 1939. She worked as a nurse at Springdale Memorial Hospital for 26 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Glenn Alford and wife, Mary, of Fayetteville, Bill Alford and wife, Berniece, of Springdale, and Timothy Logue and wife, Patricia, of Springdale; two daughters, Brenda Mullins and husband, Neil, of Bentonville, Sharon Gibbins of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Bob Buckner of Pennington, Virginia and Clyde Buckner of Mars Hill, North Carolina; one sister, Bertha Ponder of Mars Hill; ten grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Alford, in 1969, and her husband, Clifford Logue, in 1990.
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ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Sunday, 29 February 2004
Ruby Alford, 82, of Springdale [Washington Co.], Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in Bentonville, Ark.
Born Feb. 9, 1922, at Marcel, she was the daughter of John Lee and Lodemic Willis Buckner.
She moved to Arkansas in 1939. She was a retired nurse for Springdale Memorial Hospital for 26 years and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She raised cocker spaniels and enjoyed her flowers and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Alford, in 1969 and her husband, Clifford Logue, in 1990.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-laws, Glenn Alford and his wife, Mary, of Fayetteville, Ark., Bill Alford and his wife, Berniece of Springdale, Ark. and Timothy Logue and his wife, Patricia, also of Springdale, Ark.; two daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Mullins and her husband, Niel, of Bentonville, Ark. and Sharon Gibbins of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Bob Buckner of Pennnington, Va. and Clyde Buckner of Mars Hill; one sister, Bertha Ponder of Mars Hill; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sisco Funeral Chapel in of Springdale, Ark..... Burial will be in the Friendship Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Ed Duncan, Kelly Alford, Jason Harter, Spence Mabry, Mark Herber and Terron Hartley….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Carlos Owen Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Glenn Harold Alford in this compilation.
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RUTH ADAMS ALFORD SHERMAN FORSYTHE
February 7, 1928 – March 13, 2020
Photo and dates from Rollins Funeral Home
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Ruth (Adams) Alford Sherman, age 92, passed away on March 13, 2020, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.
She was born February 1928 in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Herbert and Milla (Noster) Adams, and grew up in New Braunfels, Texas. Following her graduation from New Braunfels high school, Ruth attended Steven’s College in Columbia, Mo., where she met Robert Alford. They were married over 50 years and had two sons, Terry and David. While raising her children, Ruth earned a BA in English at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, and taught English in middle school for 10 years.
After Ruth and Robert moved to San Antonio, she worked as a social worker with the State of Texas Department of Human Services. Ruth received a commendation as a member of the State Disaster Team after Hurricane Carla and later was awarded another commendation for performing CPR on a young drowning victim at a childcare center.
Throughout much of her life, Ruth supported education scholarships and several charitable organizations. Ruth painted in the medium of watercolor and oil, and received an Artist of the Month Award.
After Robert’s death in 2003, Ruth moved to Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville. She subsequently met and married retired Air Force Col. Fred Sherman, and following his death married Dr. Richard Forsythe.
She is survived by sons, David Alford of Green Valley, Ariz., and Terry Alford of Gainesville, Fla.; and extended family Madeline M. Motta and her son, Gabriel of Stowe, Vt.
…. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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RUTH C. ALFORD BLACKSTON HAYDEN
MORNING NEWS
Springdale, Washington Co., AR—Wednesday, 2 April 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
FAYETTEVILLE—Ruth C. Alford Blackston Hayden, 93, of Fayetteville, died on March 29, 2003, at Fayetteville.
She had been born on November 28, 1909, in Carroll County to Franklin D. and Ellen Bell Sims Alford.
Survivors include four sons, Lonnie Blackston and his wife, Virginia, of Shelton, Washington, Jim Blackston and his wife, Shirley, of Fayetteville, Bob Blackston and his wife, Lynn, of Fayetteville, and Jerry Blackston of Salina, Oklahoma; three daughters, Dorothy Hopton of Green Forest, Betty Schultz of Churchville, Pennsylvania, and Marion Wright of Fayetteville; 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Her husbands, Seaf Blackston and Ellis Grant Hayden, and three sons preceded her in death.
Services were held on April 1 at Hale Cemetery Chapel. Burial was in Hale Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service in Berryville.
Photo from Hale Cemetery, Berryville, Carroll Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bobby and Carol Babin Estes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth A. Hayden (SS# issued in AR), last residence Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her brothers Carlos Owen Alford and Thomas Elbert Alford in this compilation.
Franklin D. Alford and Ella Bell Sims married 24 July 1904 in Boone Co., AR. Franklin had to register for the draft in WWI. His father, Franklin L. Alford, was one of the registrars for the draft. Franklin L. was the son of Thomas H. Alford who is mentioned in the Spring 2003 issue in “Early and Other Arkansas Alfords,” p. 8.
CENSUS
1920
Delmar (District 59), Carroll Co., AR - Dwelling #22
Franklin Alford head 38 AR TN AR farm manager
Belle wife 31 AR KY TN
Elbert son 14 AR AR AR
Edna dau 12 AR AR AR
Ruth dau 10 AR AR AR
Dora dau 7 AR AR AR
Owen son 5 AR AR AR
Sallie Sims mother-in-law 62 TN TN TN
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Ruth C. 1909 AR1, Franklin D. 1881 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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RUTH SNIFFEN ALVORD BRISSETT
[She died in Arkansas, but we are also including her obituary in New York Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
SYRACUSE HERALD-JOURNAL
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Monday, 20 July 1992
Former King Ferry and Syracuse resident Ruth S. Alvord Brissett, 77, of London [Pope Co.], Ark., died May 8, at home.
Mrs. Brissett was born in Syracuse and lived in the area for 40 years. In 1955 she moved to King Ferry, where she lived until moving to Arkansas in 1985. Mrs. Brissett and her late husband Donald Alvord had owned and published the former Southern Cayuga Tribune weekly newspaper.
She was a member of the Genoa “Craker Jacks” home demonstration group.
In Arkansas, Mrs. Brissett was a communicant of the London United Methodist Church, the “Crafy Ladies” sewing group and the London Extension Home-makers.
Surviving are her husband, Leon of London; a son, Covert Alvord of Locke; two daughters, Connie Sykes of Russellville, Ark., and Melanie Carr of Norwich, Conn.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus….
Shurtleleff Funeral Home, Genoa, has charge of arrangements.
Photo from Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus, Ononodaga Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Cahill
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Donald W. Alvord, in New York Obituaries.
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SAM ALFORD
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Tuesday, 18 October 1960
Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Assembly of God Church for Sam Alford, 76, who died Sunday at his home in Blytheville.
The Rev. A.J. Frank will officiate with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Alford, a retired farmer, was born in Tennessee. He had been ill about eight years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Alford; one son, Ersley Alford of Roswell, N.M.; two daughters, Mrs. B. Moody of Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Gilmore of St. Louis; two brothers, Frank Alford of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Floyd Alford of Dinuba, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be V.K. Payne, P.H. Austin, Arthur Ashabranner, R.C. Riggs, Will Seymore and Cagel Garner.
Cobb Funeral Home is charge.
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karon Murphy Hall
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Ethel Alford, in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Sam Alford married Annie Vinson on 2 Dec 1906 in Blytheville, Mississippi Co.
On Sam Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is a farmer living in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR, age 34. His birth date is “don’t know 1884” and his nearest relative is Annie Alford.
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SAMUEL DAVE ALFORD, SR.
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 12 July 1974
Samuel Dave Alford, age 50, of 2600 Battery Street, died Thursday.
He was employed at the Little Rock Air Force Base and was a veteran of World War II. He retired from the Navy after 21 years’ service. He was president of the Royaliers Club and the W.O.M.A.W. Club.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bernice Bowers Alford; a son, Samuel Alford Jr. of Compton, Cal.; a foster daughter, Mrs. Delores Davis of Little Rock; his mothe, Mrs. Matilda Gibson of Little rock, and two grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller-Elston Mortuary.
Photo from Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, dlmiller1955
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 25 Sept 1923 and died _____ July 1974, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his son Samuel Dave Alford Jr. in California Obituaries.
In 1940, Samuel Alford, negro, age 17 born AR, is living in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, with his mother, Matilda Gibson, divorced age 40 AR, in the household of Matilda’s mother, Zara Lodge, widow, 57 AR.
In 1930, Matilda Gibson, widow age 23, is living with her mother, Zara Lodge, widow 43. Also in the household are Zara’s grandchildren and presumably Matilda’s children, Nathaniel Bell 8 and Samuel A. Bell 6. In 1940, Nathaniel Bell is listed as Zara Lodge’s grandson, age 19.
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SARAH CATHERINE GASAWAY HALFORD
JONESBORO SUN
Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR—Wednesday, 6 October 2004
Sarah Catherine Halford, 80, of Jonesboro died Monday, Oct. 4, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.
She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and member of First United Methodist Church. She was a bookkeeper at the family business, Gasaway’s Grocery.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert Charles Halford of the home; one son, Randall Allen Halford of Dallas; one daughter, Janet Duffel of Jonesboro; one brother, Gerald Winston Gasaway of Jonesboro; and five grandchildren, Merideth Duffel of Hunter, Jonathan Duffel of Jonesboro, and Emily Snider, Erin Halford and Elyssa Halford, all of Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. and Mae Gasaway.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church…. Burial will be in Keller’s Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Jace Gasaway, Jerry Gasaway, Larry Ransone, Leland Worlow, Mike Duncan, Dale Ransone and George Clogston.
Honorary pallbearers will include members of the friendship Sunday school class and Dr. Ben Owens Jr….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah C. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 23 Aug 1924.
See the obituary of her husband, Herbert Charles Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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SARAH FRANCES ALFORD WILSON
Great-Grandmother of Kathryn Elizabeth Snodgrass Schultz, AAFA #0568
Photo from Kathryn Schulz, AAFA #0568
DAILY GRAPHIC
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—3 August 1939
Final Rites for Mrs. J.W. Wilson To Be Held Today
Widow of Presbyterian Minister Died Yesterday At Home of Daughter
Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon from the chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son Mortuary for Mrs. Sarah Frances Wilson, 86, widow of Rev. J.W. Wilson, pioneer Presbyterian minister who served as pastor at Watson Chapel for a number of years, who died at 8:30 a.m. yesterday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reichen, 1904 Cherry street. She had been ill for one week.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. John D. Spragins, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church and the Rev. R.S. Taylor of Little Rock. Burial will be on the family lot in Bellwood Cemetery in charge of Ralph Robinson and Son Mortuary.
The following grandsons will serve as active pallbearers: Christian Reichen, Franklin Reichen, Murray Reichen, Jo Wilson Jones, Russell Craig, Bruce Wilson, Wayne Thompson, Jr., James Wilson, Olcie Wilson, Homer Wilson, Woodrow Wilson and Harry Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be J.L. West, J. H. Culpepper, E.M. Doty, C.I. Shell, Ernest Reichen, Howard K. Adams and Harry Daniels, Sr.
Mrs. Wilson was born on July 19, 1853, at Trenton, Tenn., a daughter of the late Tom and Frances Alford, pioneer Tennessee residents. She was married to the late Rev. Mr. Wilson at Trenton on January 30, 1872, and they moved to Arkansas shortly after their marriage. She had made her home in the Pine Bluff vicinity since that time, moving to Watson Chapel in 1900. Her late husband was pastor of Watson Chapel church and was engaged in mission work until his death in 1922. Mrs. Wilson made her home with her daughters in Pine Bluff, Mrs. Reichen and Mrs. T.R. Craig, for several years. She was a member of the Watson Chapel Presbyterian Church.
Surviving her in addition to Mrs. Reichen and Mrs. Craig, are three other daughters, Mrs. Ewing West of Pine Bluff, Mrs. J.J. Jones of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Shelby, Miss.; two sons, Tom J. Wilson and R.L. Wilson of Pine Bluff; a sister, Mrs. Mary Harrison of Stephens, Ark., 17 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.”
Photo from Bellwood Cemetery Annex, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gail Blackerby
AAFA NOTES: Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Alford and Agga Frances Richardson. She married James William Wilson on 30 Jan 1872 in Gibson Co., TN, where she was born.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Sarah Frances 1853 TN1, Thomas Jefferson 1825 TN2, William 1780 VA3.
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SHANG ALFORD
ARKANSAS STATE PRESS
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 30 December 1955
Shang Alford who resides on Hildred street was found dead, Dec. 11 and was said to have burned to death. Funeral services were held at Ben Williams chapel, Dec. 18.
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SHELIA DENISE ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Tuesday, 31 March 2009
HOPE, Ark.—Sheila D. Alford, 46, of Hope died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at her home.
Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home.
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 April 2009
HOPE, Ark.—Shelia Denise Alford, 46, of Hope died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at her home.
Mrs. Alford was born Aug. 13, 1962, in Hope. She was formerly a Clerical III with Solution Secure Bank Association, Dallas, and a member of Lonoke Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Patricia Nelson of Hope, Teresa Fletcher of Dallas and Vickye Mitchell of Little Rock; four brothers, Rickey Alford of El Dorado, Ark., Steven Alford of Atlanta, Ga., Alex Davis of Dallas and Sylvester Davis Jr. of Texarkana; one special friend, Ray McClure of Hope; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery, Hope, under direction of Hicks Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Shelia D. Alford (SS# issued in AR), but her death date is listed as 30 March 2009, last residence Hope, Hempstead Co., AR.
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SHERMAN GRANT HALFORD
Photo from his niece Linda Schuetts Fisher – used with permission
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 3 January 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
Sherman Grant Halford, 83, Jacksonville, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
He was retired from Southwestern Transportation with 27 years of service, and retired from Schroeders Catfish House, a former Boy Scout Leader and member of Hope Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Martha; three sons, Alvin and his wife Leanne, Jacksonville, Milton and his wife Tommie, Maumelle, Carl and his wife Susan, Cordova, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Paige Wolff, Jacksonville, Mark Halford, Palm Bay, Fla., Scott Halford, Youngsville, N.C., Hope Halford, Atlanta; four step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Stella Gardner, Jacksonville, and Bea Simmons, Austin.
Funeral will be Monday, 2 p.m. Westbrook Funeral Home [Beebe, AR] with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.
Photo from Meadowbrook Memorial Garden, Beebe, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert L. Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that S.G. Halford (SS# issued by the Railroad Board) was born 28 Jan 1916.
See the obituaries of his wife, Martha Margaret Elizabeth Schroeder Halford; son Alvin Richard Halford; and sister Stella Mary Halford Gardner in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Sherman Grant 1916 AR1, Bert True 1893 AR2, Nathaniel W. 1850 AR3, William Richard 1819 NC4.
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STELLA MARY HALFORD GARDNER
SHERWOOD VOICE
Sherwood, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 16 August 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003
Stella M. Halford Gardner, 79, of Jacksonville [Pulaski Co.], died Saturday, August 11, 2001. She was a real estate broker and a member of Park Hill Christian Disciples of Christ.
Three daughters, Harriett Foster of Paradise, California, Fran Dorman of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sharen Lamuel of Sherwood, and five grandchildren survive her.
Funeral services were Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Carlisle Cemetery. North Little Rock Funeral Home was in charge.
Photo from Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Morris
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Stella M. Gardner (SS# issued in AR) was born 6 Apr 1922.
See the obituary of her brother Sherman Grant Halford in this compilation.
From RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Stella’s husband was Sebastian Lancelot Gardner, born 22 Aug 1914.
Her HALFORD lineage, again from Michael Kruse: Stella Mary 1922 AR1, Bert True 1893 AR2, Nathaniel W. 1850 AR3, William Richard 1819 NC4.
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STEVEN KESSEL ALFORD
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—_____ December 2016
Steven Alford, age 64, of Harrison, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016.
He was born February 5, 1952, in King City, California, the son of Truman Kessel and Chyna Lavern (Woodworth) Alford, who preceded him in death.
He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was a police officer with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department under Roy Norvell and a heavy equipment operator.
Steven is survived by his daughter, Stacie Alford, of Harrison; and his grandchildren, Jeremey Alford and Jocelyn Feuerborn, both of Harrison.
Service Schedule
Church: R.P.M. Ministries
8480 Hwy. 7 South
Harrison, AR 72601
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 4PM
Osage [aka Shady Grove] Cemetery
CR 933
Osage, AR 72611
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, China Laverne Woodworth Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Steven Kessel 1952 CA1, Truman Kessel 1916 AR2, William Thomas 1879 AR3, Franklin L. 1858 AR4, Thomas H. 1833 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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SUSAN JANE HYFIELD ALFRED
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 10 November 1909
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Frances Allen Titsworth
AAFA NOTES: From the Find A Grave memorials of William and Susan Alfred:
Susan Jane Hyfield was born in May of 1837 in Morgan, Alabama. She married William M. Alfred in 1862 and to this union were born; Jonathan, Andrew, Martha, Robert, Nancy and Sarah.
William M. Alfred was born 0n November 8, 1829 in Tennessee to Lallequerris and Annie Alfred. He married Jemima Austin and from this marriage was born, Lucinda J., James M., Mary Ellen, Hugh C. and Elizabeth A. Alfred.
Jemima passed away on April 26, 1862 in Jackson, Alabama.
He then married Susan Jane Hyfield and to this union was born; Jonathan A., Andrew J., Robert, Sarah R., Nancy and Martha. Around 1900 the family moved to Van Buren, Arkansas.
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TERRY DAVID ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 21 December 1939
AAFA NOTES: No records of this person have been located.
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THOMAS DALE ALFORD, SR.
AAFA #0268
Photo from Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 26 January 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2000
Thomas Dale Alford, M.D., age 83, of Little Rock died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000.
He was born in Pike County and graduated from high school in Rector at the age of 16. He attended Arkansas State University and what is now the University of Central Arkansas before receiving his doctorate in medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical Science Center in 1939. He served his internship at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City before serving his residency in general surgery at the Missouri Pacific Hospital in Little Rock. While in college, Dr. Alford has extensive experience as a radio sportscaster, covering all Southwest Conference football games for a period of five years. Dr. Alford had an opportunity of leaving the regional network and go national in radio broadcasting but chose to continue in the medical profession. Dr. Alford served in World War II from 1940-46 as a captain in the U.S. Army, having active duty as a surgeon in the European Theatre with the 160th Station Hospital.
After the war, Dale served his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, becoming an ophthalmology surgeon. In 1947, Dale became an assistant professor of ophthalmic with Dr. J. Mason Baird at Emory University serving one year before returning to Little Rock beginning his private practice in ophthalmology in 1948. From 1949-56, Dr. Alford was chief assistant in ophthalmology surgery at the Little Rock Veterans Hospital, also serving as a diplomat on the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the College of Surgeons as well as a fellow of International Surgeons, a member of the Cataract Refractive Surgeons, a member for over 50 years of the American Medical Association, the Pulaski County Medical Society, the Arkansas Medical Society, Past Vestry member of Christ Episcopal Church, a founding member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
He served on the Little Rock School District Board, on the board of trustees at Little Rock University, now University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and was a past board member of All Saints Episcopal School in Vicksburg, Miss. Dr. Alford was also very active in his community, serving as a founding member and once president of the Arkansas State Opera Association, Past President of the Association of University of Illinois Eye Alumni, and a 32nd Degree Mason, Hot Springs F.&A.M., #62, and a member of the Scimitar Shrine.
He was a member of the Phi Chi Medical Fraternity and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, past state commander of the American Legion, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, disabled American Veterans Association, past vice chairman of the National Commission on Americanism of the American Legion, a member of the Country Club of Little Rock, the Little Rock Yacht Club, the U.S. Power Squadron, Trinity Episcopal Churches.
Dr. Alford was elected to the 86th and 87th United States Congress as a representative of the state of Arkansas. During his service, President John F. Kennedy appointed Dr. Alford the keynote speaker and delegate to represent the United States at the 51st Inter-parliamentary Conference held in Brasilia, Brazil, in 1962. Dr. Alford also appointed General Wesley Clark as a cadet at West Point College. General Clark went on to be the head of NATO Forces.
Dr. Alford is preceded in death by his wife, L’Moore Smith Alford, marrying in 1940, and his son, Thomas Dale Alford Jr. who died in 1989.
Dr. Alford is survived by two daughters, L’Moore Fontaine Alford and Anne Maury Alford Winans, both of Little Rock; a daughter-in-law, Kay Alford of Little Rock; one brother, Dr. Boyce Alford of Pine Bluff; one sister, Joyce Gardner of Bryant; five grandchildren, Robert Wheat Kelly-Goss, Elizabeth Fontaine Goss Gardner, William Whistler Winans, Alexander Alford Winans, Thomas Dale “Tad” Alford III, and one great-grandchild, Pearl Fontaine Kelly-Goss.
There will be a visitation Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service Thursday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church…. Burial will be at Mount Holly Cemetery….
In another article, same source, 27 January 2000:
ALFORD, WRITE-IN HOUSE WINNER OF CENTRAL ERA, DIES
By Larry Ault
Dr. Dale Alford, an ophthalmologist who served in Congress from 1959 to 1963 after winning office in a write-in campaign on a tide of segregationist sentiment from the integration of Central High School, died Tuesday in Little Rock. He was 83.
Alford, who died of complications from congestive heart failure, mounted the write-in campaign in the fall of 1958 after he served on the Little Rock School Board. He defeated eight-term Rep. Brooks Hays, considered a moderate, for the seat in Congress.
Alford often felt that he was misunderstood and that the media inaccurately portrayed his position on integration
In a 1976 interview, Alford said he was “one of the most misunderstood persons who ever advocated anything.” He said he was interested in preserving the Little Rock public school system without discrimination.
“I made mistakes, as other people have made mistakes,” Alford said. “One thing I never made clear during all the disturbed emotions [of that period] was that I was taking what I took to be a constitutional stand against unconstitutional stormtroopers in our midst—in making our home state a battleground.”
Little Rock Central High School became internationally known Sept. 2, 1957, when Gov. Orval Faubus sent Arkansas National Guardsmen there. Faubus said he called out the guard “to maintain ... the peace and good order of the community” and directed the National Guard to prevent nine black students from entering the all-white school.
Faubus removed the Guardsmen on the order of a federal judge. When the black students went to Central three days later, on Sept. 23, a violent crowd gathered. The students were removed for their protection.
President Eisenhower then federalized the National Guard and sent 101st Airborne Division troops to the school the next day to enforce the school’s integration. The black students attended school the rest of the year under federal protection.
Alford often contended that “outside forces” picked Little Rock to be the battleground for desegregation.
In 1958, Alford said he had never voted for integration when he was a member of the Little Rock School Board.
“I am a segregationist because I sincerely believe that ‘evolution rather than revolution’ is the only practical, sensible and peaceful approach to this age-old problem,” he said.
Grandson Robert Kelly-Goss of Minturn, Colo., said recently that Alford “was fearful for the potential for violence at the high school.” He said his grandfather favored integrating the schools, beginning with the elementary schools.
Professionally, Alford was an eye doctor with a racially integrated medical practice, Kelly-Goss said.
Alford was born on a farm near Murfreesboro on Jan. 28, 1916, in Pike County to Thomas H. Alford and Ida Womack Alford, struggling young teachers in an isolated country school.
His father eventually served as president of the Arkansas Education Association and as principal of Jacksonville High School. Like other high schools in the Pulaski County district, Jacksonville admitted dozens of Little Rock students in 1958-59, when Little Rock voters closed the city’s senior high schools rather than integrate them.
Alford attended Arkansas State College, now Arkansas State University, at Jonesboro and graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine.
Alford married L’Moore Fontaine Smith of Sardis, Miss., on July 27, 1940. He served five years of active duty in the Army Medical Corps during World War II.
After World War II, Alford served about two years in private medical practice in Atlanta. He returned home to Little Rock in 1948.
He served on the staffs of several major Little Rock hospitals.
Alford was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 4, 1958, and re-elected in 1960. He retired after those two terms, then ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1962 and 1966.
After serving on the Little Rock School Board during the school desegregation crisis, he started a write-in campaign eight days before the November 1958 general election, which he won with 30,739 votes to Hays’ 29,483. His campaign workers handed out stickers bearing his name, which voters could then affix to the ballot.
Alford chose not to seek a third term because reapportionment after the 1960 census cost the state one of its House seats and placed him in the same district as U.S. Rep. Wilbur Mills of Kensett.
In 1984 he ran again for the 2nd Congressional District seat, which includes Little Rock, but finished last in a field of five in the Democratic primary.
Alford’s health had deteriorated in recent years because of cancer and after he sustained a stroke.
Jim Johnson of Conway, who during the Central High crisis was an outspoken segregationist, promoted Alford’s political endeavors and called his old friend “one of God’s noble men.”
“He stood for states’ rights and constitutional government,” Johnson said. “He was a great American. Dale Alford was a tremendous congressmen, who would have made Arkansas a great governor. With the kind of zeal and kind of enthusiasm he had, it never fades away.
“He was of a kindred spirit with that little band of patriots who left bloody footprints in the snow at Valley Forge. I wouldn’t worry about the future of America if we had more Dale Alfords.”
Claude Carpenter Jr., a Little Rock lawyer, served as Alford’s campaign manager during the 1958 campaign.
Carpenter lauded Alford’s involvement in the American Legion and veterans affairs in his later years.
Arkansas historian and author Roy Reed interviewed Alford in the early 1990s for his book, Faubus: the Life and Times of an American Prodigal.
Reed said that behind closed doors, Faubus supported Alford in his write-in campaign but would never admit it publicly.
“Both men never acknowledged that support,” Reed said. “Supporting a write-in candidate isn’t good for the party. There was considerable evidence, though, that Faubus’ people worked hard for Alford.” He was buried on January 27, 2000 at Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR.
In another article, same source, 2 February 2000:
THE EYE MAN
It was an act of both justice and mercy that, on his death, Dale Alford had long outlived his political sobriquet—The Eye Man. For he was a warm and generous friend, a skilled and caring physician, but a low politician.
Happily, a younger generation would have to be reminded of just what role he had played in the Furious Fifties, for it was not a noble one. He was one of various politicians to exploit the bad feelings of his time, and he was highly successful at it—for a mercifully brief season.
It was the year after the Crisis of 1957, which holds a place in Arkansas history roughly equivalent to that of the San Francisco earthquake in California’s. In that ugly atmosphere, The Eye Man was able to win election to Congress. He ran as a write-in candidate in the Second District, with the help of the Faubus machine and the tacit encouragement of the Eternal Incumbent himself. And he managed to beat the very moderate Brooks Hays, a beloved figure now remembered more for his good-natured stories than his politics.
Dr. Alford would later try to best Orval Faubus himself in a governor’s race, but there was no besting the Old Master, who knew just how far to go—and no farther—when it came to political opportunism.
What a blessing: His successive defeats saved The Eye Man for medicine, allowing him to serve others usefully, and to escape any great responsibility for the continuation of Arkansas’ era of bad feelings into the seggish Sixties.
Naturally the good doctor remembered it all a bit differently. The centers of memory in the brain, scientists tell us, are located close to those associated with creativity. Which may explain why all of us are constantly recasting the past to fit the needs of the present. By 1976, Dr. Alford would describe himself as “one of the most misunderstood persons who ever advocated anything,” and explain that he was just trying to defend certain constitutional principles—not racial segregation.
Back in hot-and-heavy 1958, it was a slightly different story. “I am a segregationist,” he would proclaim back then, “because I sincerely believe that ‘evolution rather than revolution’ is the only practical, sensible and peaceful and peaceable approach to this age-old program.” Whatever all that meant, it was that one word, his identifying himself as a segregationist, that was clear enough to elect him over Brooks Hays.
Indeed, it was The Eye Man’s stand against desegregation as a member of Little Rock’s school board that first brought him to public attention and acclaim, both of which can prove highly addictive. He was back running for Congress as late as in 1984, though by then he finished fifth in the five-man field. Like his florid oratory, Dr. Alford’s political appeal had grown dated, and, in another act of grace, almost forgotten.
Dale Alford was at last freed to do his best work. Fortunate man, fortunate us. The Eye Man would go back to tending eyes, and leave the political vision to others.
Photo from Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission courtesy of Patti, Find A Grave contributor 46588659
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of T. Dale Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of his wife, L’Moore Fontaine Smith Alford; daughter L’Moore Fontaine Alford Goss; daughter-in-law Alethea Kay Shamburger Alford; parents, Thomas H. Alford and Ida Womack Alford; and siblings D. Boyce Alford and Gretchen Joyce Alford Gardner in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son, Thomas Dale Alford Jr., in Connecticut Obituaries.
From:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 9 November 1958
His lineage: Thomas Dale 1916 AR1, Thomas H. 1894 AR2, Samuel Thomas 1873 AR3.
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THOMAS ELBERT ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 23 May 1990
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Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Osage, Carroll Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bobby and Carol Babin Estes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas E. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 17 Sept 1905, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his siblings Carlos Owen Alford and Ruth C. Alford Blackston Hayden in this compilation.
From Arkansas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Thomas Elbert Alford was born 17 Sept 1905 in Osage, Carroll Co., AR, son of Franklin D. Alford and Ella Bell Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Thomas Elbert 1905 AR1, Franklin D. 1881 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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THOMAS EWING ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 3 November 1952
Photos from Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, James Mathew Alford; and brother Andrew Griffin Alford, with family photo, in this compilation.
Thomas was the son of James Mathew Alford and Tennessee Emaline Griffin. His first wife was Victoria Ann Williford Alford (1873–1942).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Ewing 1870 AR1, James Mathew 1834 AL2, John Nathaniel 1811 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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THOMAS FRANKLIN ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 13 November 1954
Photo from Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlene Watson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Eletha Jane Davis Alford; daughters Martha Kathleen Alford Baber and Mary Irene Alford Grizzard Marty; father, William David Alford; and brother John Ewing Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Harold Davis Alford in Florida Obituaries; and of his brother Robert Newton Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
He was the son of William David Alford and his second wife, Rebecca Ann Sharp.
From AR Deaths: Thomas Franklin Alford, age 80 born 13 March 1874, son of William David and Rebecca Alford, in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR, died 12 Nov 1954 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.
From AR Marriages: T.F. Alford, age 25, resident of Empire, Howard Co., AR, married Eletha Davis, age 23, on 11 Apr 1899 in Pike Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: Thomas Franklin 1874 AR1, William David 1835 AL2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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THOMAS H. ALFORD
Father of Thomas Dale Alford, AAFA #0268
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 27 September 1985
In another article:
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 27 September 1985
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1985) dates of Thomas Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ida Womack Alford; and children D. Boyce Alford, Gretchen Joyce Alford Gardner, and Thomas Dale Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1—his maternal lineage. Thomas is #248 in this genealogy.
His paternal lineage: Thomas H. 1894 AR1, Samuel Thomas 1873 AR2.
His maternal Alford lineage, starting with his great-grandmother, whose granddaughter Nancy Ann Flora Henderson married Samuel Thomas Alford: Levisa Alford 1808 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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THOMAS MILTON ALFORD
Uncle of Doris Ruth Alford Lemen, AAFA #0419
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 19 October 1943
PINE BLUFF, Oct. 18—Thomas M. Alford, aged 66, retired Cotton Belt railroad employee and brother of George Alford, Pine Bluff fire chief, died at his home here yesterday.
He was born at Cataula [Harris Co.], Ga., and had lived in Arkansas most of his life. Mr. Alford operated a grocery store several years. He was a member of the Railway Car Men of America and of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Surviving are two daughters, Miss Laura Alford of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Velma Alford Crossett of Pine Bluff; two sons, Cpl. Milton E. Alford of the army and Lanta M. Alford of Pine Bluff, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. J.A. Branch of Pine Bluff.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Ralph Robinson and Son chapel.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Minnie Branch Alford; and brothers George Mitchell Alford and Jesse B. Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Thomas Milton Alford was born 16 Dec 1876 in Columbus, Harris Co., GA, son of Andrew J. Alford and Clara K. Stribling.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Thomas Milton 1876 GA1, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA2, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA3, William Henry 1811 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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URIEL BUTLER ALFORD, SR.
Father of Uriel Butler Alford, Jr., AAFA #1193
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 5 July 1963
Uriel Alford Sr., 50, 1021 W. 6th, an accountant, died yesterday in a Little Rock hospital.
He was a native of Malvern and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Alford of Malvern. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marguerite Murphy Alford; a son, Capt U.B. Alford, Jr. with the Air Force in Hanford, Calif; a brother, Gus Alford of Little Rock, and two grandchildren.
Rosary will be said at 8:30 p.m. tonight at Healey and Roth Chapel. Funeral will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral…. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery by Healey and Roth.
Pallbearers will be J.A. Sherry, A.J. Sherry, Dave Barros, Reece McDermott, Henry Vogler Sr., Henry Vogler Jr., Joe Schneider; Harry Hastings, Joe P. Golmora, Tommy McDermott, M.O. Clyburn, and Charles Hooker.
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ghost girl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that U. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 15 June 1905 and died _____ July 1963, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Marguerite Mary Murphy Alford; and brother John Augustus Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Uriel Butler Alford Jr. in Nevada Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Uriel Butler 1905 AR1, John B. 1866 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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VERA MANNING ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 14 October 1983
Mrs. Vera Manning Alford, 84, of North Little Rock, widow of William Lee Alford, died Thursday.
Mrs. Alford was a member of First Baptist Church, Pine Bluff.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Jane McCarty of North Little Rock, and a sister, Mrs. Walter M. Hale of Germantown, Tenn.
Graveside service at 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park North Cemetery, Pine Bluff. Burial will be by Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home, Pine Bluff.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vera Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 25 Nov 1898 and died _____ Oct 1983, last residence North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Lee Alford; and daughter Wilma Jane Alford McCarty in this compilation.
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VELMA ALFORD BRAZIL
Sister of Abner Ewing Alford, Jr., AAFA #1064
Photo from U.S., School Yearbooks (Ancestry): Faculty photo, 1961 yearbook, Morrilton High School, Morrilton, AR
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 6 June 1967
Photos from Elmwood Cemetery, Morrilton, Conway Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beckie (Carter) Williams
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Abner Ewing Alford Sr. and Lillie Pearl Frix Alford, in this compilation.
From Arkansas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Velma Alford was born 14 July 1912 [different than gravestone] in Nashville, Howard Co., AR, daughter of A.E. Alford and Lillie Pearl Frix. Her mother signed the affidavit in 1958.
The birth year on her gravestone is probably incorrect. Her parents were married in 1911, and she is age 7 on the 1920 census.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Velma 1912 AR1, Abner Ewing 1885 AR2, Abner Acel 1854 AR23, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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VERNON OLTA ESTES ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
HARRISON DAILY TIMES
Harrison, Boone Co., AR—Wednesday, 3 March 2004
Vernon Olta Alford, 99, of Harrison [Boone Co., AR], died Sunday, Feb. 29 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison.
She was the daughter of the late Oliver and Martha (White) Estes and was born in Capps [Boone Co.] on May 19, 1904. She attended the Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a member of the Capps Homemaker Club and the Hilltop Quilters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Alford; three brothers and a sister.
Survivors are a son, James Roy Alford and a grandson, Lex James Alford, both of Harrison.
Services were 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 3 at Christeson Funeral Home. Burial was in the Plumlee Cemetery....
Photo from Plumlee Cemetery, Compton Co., AR, www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bobby and Carol Babin Estes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernon Alford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of her son James Roy Alford; and sister-in-law China Laverne Woodworth Alford in this compilation.
Vernon Estes married Roy Monroe Alford on 26 Feb 1928 in Boone Co., AR.
In 1920 in Delmar, Carroll Co., AR, Roy Alford, age 20, is the oldest child living with his parents, William Alford 40 and Miami 41, and 9 siblings. All were born in AR.
On Roy Munroe Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 19, born 6 March 1899 living in Delmar Carroll Co., AR. He is a farmer working for W.T. Alford. His father, unnamed, is his nearest relative.
In 1900, Osage, Carroll Co., AR, Roy M. Alford, age 1 b. March 1899 in AR, is living with his parents, Will T. Alford, 21 born Jan 1879 in AR, and Mima 21 born Dec 1878 in AR, and his brother Ray D. 3 born Jan 1897 in AR. Next door is his grandfather, Thomas Alford, 67 b. March 1833 in TN, his daughter Tennessee Fultz 41 born Nov 1858 in AR, widow, and her 2 children.
SSDI records show that Roy M. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 6 March 1899, died 23 Aug 1989 in Harrison, Boone Co., AR.
On William Thomas Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 39, born 26 Jan 1879, living in Delmar, Carroll Co., AR. His wife Mima Alford is his nearest relative.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Roy Monroe 1899 AR1, William Thomas 1879 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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VINNIE ANN WYATT HALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 15 November 1989
Photo from Corning Cemetery, Corning, Clay Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Amanda Sutfin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vinnie Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 22 Nov 1883 [different than gravestone], last residence Corning, Clay Co., AR.
From SSACI: Vinnie Ann Wyatt Halford was born 22 Nov 1882 [different than SSDI] in Randolph Co., AR, daughter of Joseph Wyatt and Margaret James.
From AR Marriages: Vinnie Wyatt, age 19, married Clay Holford, age 19, on 23 Oct 1903 in Imboden, Randolph Co., AR.
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VIRGINIA FRANCES ALFORD LEE
Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR—_____ April 2018
Virginia Frances Lee, 88, of Des Arc died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab.
She was born March 7, 1930 in Des Arc to George and Emma (Sanders) Alford.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Kilgore, one son, James Lee, Jr. and wife, Carmen, four grandchildren, Samatha Walker and husband David, James E. Lee, III, Stephany Evants and husband, Darren, Matthew Kilgore and wife, Cheryl, five great grandchildren, Annabella Walker, Koby Walker, Dylan Evants, Shelby Evants, Aiden Kilgore, one brother, Herschel Alford, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is 1:00 P M Saturday, April 21 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc with funeral services immediately following at 2:00. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home…. Pallbearers are James E. Lee, III, David Walker, Dylan Evants, Darren Evants, Ronnie Alford and Chris Dollarhide.
Photo from Johnson Chapel Cemetery, Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ridout
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, George Washington Alford and Emma Virginia Sanders Alford; and siblings Herschel Eldon Alford and William Travis Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Virginia Frances Alford, age 18, married James Edward Lee, age 22, on 9 Oct 1948 in Prairie Co., AR.
Her lineage: Virginia Frances 1930 AR1, George Washington 1898 AR2, James Thomas 1860 TN3.
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VIRGINIA JONES ALFORD
West Helena, Phillips Co., AR—_____ November 2015
Virginia Alford, 67, of West Helena Arkansas passed away Saturday November 14, 2015.
Mrs. Alford was born April 4, 1948 to Benny Jones and Virginia Inez Padilla.
She is survived by her husband, Virtis Alford; son, Jeff Alford; daughter, Vicky Alford; sisters, Linda Johnson and Violet Newsom; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece, Mindy Alford.
Services for Mrs. Alford will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Virtis Lee Alford, in this compilation.
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VIRTIS LEE ALFORD
West Helena, Phillips Co., AR—_____ December 2020
Virtis Lee Alford, 75, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was born March 15, 1945 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Bertha and Harvey Alford.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Alford of West Helena, Arkansas; daughter, Vicky Taylor (John) of Helena, Arkansas; sister, Abura Dean Terry of Mountain Home, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Violet Newsom (Lenny); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Jones Alford; parents, Bertha and Harvey Alford; sister, Edra Mae Evans; five brothers, Thurman Earl Alford, Roland Alford, O’Neal Alford, Curtis Joe Alford and Olan Alford.
A graveside service for Mr. Virtis Alford will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas….
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Virginia Jones Alford; and brother Curtis Joe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Thermon Earl Alford in California Obituaries; and of his brother Clarence Oneal Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Virtis Lee 1945 AR1, Harvey Lucian 1913 AR2, Thomas Andrew 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1851 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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VIVIAN DONA BARHAM ALFORD
Photo from Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes
HOPE STAR
Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—Monday, 20 January 2014
HOPE—Vivian D. Barham Alford 89, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in Prescott [Nevada Co.], Arkansas.
Vivian was born September 20, 1924 in Nevada County, Arkansas to John T. and Phronia Arterbury Barham.
Mrs. Alford retired from Farm Bureau Insurance Company and she was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; one daughter, Gail Logan.
She is survived by one brother, John William Barham and wife Mary of Emmet, Arkansas; one sister, Rosa Nell Whatley of De Ann, Arkansas; one son-in-law, Bob Logan; grandchildren, Paula Susen and Rachel Logan and great grandchildren, Vonny, Leah, Amity, Gabriel and Jackie….
Services were conducted Sunday, January 19, at 2 p.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Chapel…. Interment followed in Forrest Hill Cemetery, in Emmet….
Memorials may be made to Forrest Hill Cemetery Fund.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Emmet, Nevada Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McKelvy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, John Walter Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her daughter Joyce Gail Alford Singleton Logan in Alabama Obituaries.
From AR Marriages: Vivian Dona Barham, age 20 of Sutton, Nevada Co., AR, married John Walter Alford, 17 of Bluff City, Nevada Co., AR, on 1 Nov 1944 in Nevada Co.
From Ancestry family trees: John Walter Alford was the son of Willie Walter Alford (1904–1959) and Annie Lucy Kirk.
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WALTA MAXINE ALFORD MILLER
Aunt of Ruth Catherine Robinson Sample, AAFA #1056
Thayer, Oregon Co., MO—_____ March 2015
Walta Maxine (Alford) Miller was born the daughter of William Frank Alford and Lila B. (Rodgers) Alford on February 3, 1922, in Oregon County, Missouri, and departed this life on March 19, 2015, at her home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, at the age of 93 years.
She was united in marriage at Salem, Arkansas, on October 7, 1944, to Arthur Hildred Miller who preceded her in death on November 24, 2001.
She is survived by three sons, Arthur Miller, Jr. and wife, Susan of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Kenneth Miller and wife, Karen of Fairfax, Oklahoma, and Eugene Miller and wife, Holly of Mammoth Spring; two daughters, Maxine Crawford and husband, George of McLean, Texas, and Rebecca Harmon of Mammoth Spring; fifteen grandchildren, Elizabeth Ambrose, George Dowdy, David Bowen, Jr., Christopher Bowen, Laura Chapman, Franklin Jones, Jason Miller, Dennis Jones, Heather West, Jevon Miller, Austin Miller, Allen Miller, Sara Brackett, Ben Miller and Justina Johnson; thirty-four great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Alford of West Plains, Missouri, and Haston Alford and wife, Wanda of Malin, Oregon; two sisters, Lela Riggs of Kansas City, Missouri, and Helen Buckner of Virginia Beach, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lila Alford; her husband, Arthur Miller, Sr.; and one son-in-law, Mike Harmon.
Walta graduated from Alton High School with the class of 1939, and after receiving her teaching certificate, taught at the rural school in Greer, Missouri. She was a dedicated homemaker. Her greatest joy in life was caring for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved quilting and knitting and enjoyed baking cakes and other treats for them. She was an active member of the Church of Christ, a devoted mother and loving grandmother. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Miller will be Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri…. Burial will be in the Moten Cemetery near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her siblings Alfred Lon Alford, Floyd Ray Alford, and Sylvia N. Alford McMurray Phillips in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Nellie Lee Alford Robinson Phelps in Kentucky Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Walta Maxine 1922 MO1, William Franklin 1885 MO2, William Owen 1859 TN3, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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WALTER LOUIS ALFORD
NEVADA COUNTY PICAYUNE
Prescott, Nevada Co., NV—Thursday, 12 September 1968
Walter L. Alford, age 76 years, 126 Rosston Road, Prescott passed away at the Nevada County Hospital, Monday, September 9, at 3:00 p.m.
He was born in Warren, Bradley Co., Arkansas March 4, 1892. He was a retired farmer and a Mason.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Margie Loe Alford, Prescott; two [sic: three] sons, William O. Alford, Millington, Tenn.; Weldon E. Alford, Gonzales, La.; Douglas Alford, U.S. Navy, Florida; three daughters, Mrs. Harold Westbrook, Baytown, Tex.; Mrs. Herbert Dickerson, Prescott, Ark.; Mrs. Michael Smith, Port Arthur, Tex.; 7 grandchildren and 6 step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at _____ p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Moriah Church…. Burial was in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Rosston, Nevada Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Venita Smith
Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Rosston, Nevada Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Yvonne Munn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1968) dates of Walter Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Prescott, Nevada Co., NV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margie Virginia Loe Alford; and children Betty Lou Alford Dickerson and Weldon E. Alford in this compilation.
From AR Marriages: Walter L. Alford, age 25, married Margie Loe, age 19, on 11 Dec 1921 in Nevada Co., AR. They were both of Cale, Nevada Co., AR. (The marriage year on their gravestone is incorrect.)
From AR Marriages: W.H. Alford, age 21, of Eagle, Bradley Co., AR, married Lue Garrett, age 19, of River, Bradley Co., AR, on 23 Nov 1881 in Bradley Co., AR.
In 1900, Redland, Cleveland Co., AR: William H. Alford, age 38 born July 1861 in AR (parents born GA and AL), married 19 years; his wife Lura A. 37 born June 1862 GA, 12 children, 5 living; and children, all born AR: Charles C. 15 Nov 1884, Rosanna 11 Apr 1889, Amanda J. 9 Dec 1890, and Lewis W. 8 March 1892.
His lineage: Walter Louis 1892 AR1, William H. 1861 AR2.
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WANDA LOU NELMS ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 9 May 2014
CABOT—Wanda Lou Alford, 77, passed away May 4, 2014.
Preceded in death by parents, William and Esther Nelms; brothers, Joe and Meredith.
Survivors: husband, Royce; children, Leah (John), Alan (Jeanne), Dana (Gary); five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Christine and David.
Memorial service, 10 a.m., May 12, Cabot First Baptist Church. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.
In another article:
Source unknown (from her Find A Grave memorial)
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—_____ May 2014
Wanda Lou Alford, 77, born December 5, 1936, passed away May 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by parents, William and Esther Nelms; and brothers, Joe Bill Nelms and Meredith Nelms.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Royce Alford; children, Leah (John) Smith, Alan (Jeanne) Alford, and Dana (Gary) Patterson; grandchildren, Eric (Christina) Smith, Haelea (Justin) McCallister, Daniel (Jennifer) Alford, Matthew Alford, and Christopher Patterson; great-grandchildren, Cason, Eli, Brendon, Camille, and Jacob; siblings, Christine Dillawn, and David Nelms.
Wanda was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. She shared her love of Jesus by serving others. She loved taking care of babies in the church.
Memorials may be made to gfcabot.com, Kingdom Building India, in Wendy Alford’s name.
Services: Memorial service will be held 10am, Monday, May 12 at Cabot First Baptist Church sanctuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
In 2015 Arkansas Funeral Home, which handled arrangements, was charged with felony abuse of a corpse. Corpses were found stacked and cremations were not performed as requested. The funeral home has closed and has no website. Wanda has a Find A Grave memorial in an “Unknown” cemetery. Her obituary posted there may have been on the funeral home website when it was still operating.
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WELDON E. ALFORD
Prescott, Nevada Co., AR—_____ November 2016
Mr. Weldon E. Alford, 83 of Emmet, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 in a local nursing home.
Mr. Alford was born in Laneburg, Arkansas on July 16, 1933 to Walter Louis and Margie Virginia Loe Alford. He was a retired engineer with Texaco and a retired Lt. Colonel U.S. Army Reserves (Corp Engineers) with 26 years of service.
Mr. Alford is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Deloye Ray Alford and William Odell Alford, and two sisters; Betty Dickerson and Venita Westbrook.
Survivors include; a brother; Douglas Alford, wife Elizabeth of Laredo, TX, a sister; Doretha Smith, husband, Michael of Auburn, Alabama, numerous nieces, nephews, as well as many other relatives and his ex-wife, Irma Alford.
…. Graveside service will be 2:00pm; Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Mt Moriah Cemetery, Laneburg, AR with Military Honors…. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott….
Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Rosston, Nevada Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McKelvy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Walter Louis Alford and Margie Virginia Loe Alford; and sister Betty Lou Alford Dickerson in this compilation.
His lineage: Weldon E. 1933 AR1, Walter Louis 1892 AR2, William H. 1861 AR3.
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WILFORD DAVID ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 27 April 1960
Photo from Gracelawn Cemetery, Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, L Bruns
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Charles Haskell Alford, John Adair Alford, Marguerite Turner Alford, and Mary Lou Alford Ray in this compilation.
From AR Deaths: Wilford David Alford, born 12 Oct 1884 in Fort Smith, AR, son of Joseph and Bettie Alford, died 25 Apr 1960 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR.
From Oklahoma, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): W.D. Alford, age 21, married Sallie Faulkner, age 18, on 4 July 1904 in Craig Co., OK.
On the 1900 census, Indian Territory [OK], Cherokee Nation [Co.], Wilford is age 17, born Oct 1892 in AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Wilford David 1884 AR1, Joseph Andy 1853 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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WILLA MAE JORDAN ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 21 November 1967
In another article:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Friday, 24 November 1967
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Burrell James Alford, in this compilation.
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WILLARD LEE ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0309
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Chicago, Cook Co., IL—Sunday, 21 October 2012
Willard Lee Alford, Jr., 78, passed away Oct.13, 2012.
He was born Sept. 9, 1934 in Chicago to the late Willard Lee Alford, Sr. and Emma Ruth Roberts Alford. He married Gloria Serena Hoey Alford 49 years ago on May 4, 1963. They resided in Chicago where he worked in various careers until his retirement in 1999 from Northern States Power as an Energy Consultant, then moved to their summer home in Athelstane, WI and Hot Springs Village, AR for the winters—which is now their permanent home.
Willard was a member of Woodlands Presbyterian Church and a volunteer with Teen Challenge. Active in scouting, Willard achieved his Eagle Scout Badge at age 15. He received his BA Degree in Agriculture from the Univ. of Illinois, Urbana where he was a member of the social fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. Willard served in US Air Force as Captain flying NATO Missions.
Willard and Gloria have one daughter, Michelle Lorraine Alford, residing in Woodridge, IL and working for DeVry University.
He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Marilyn Ruth Alford Benjamin; and brother-in-law, Ralph J. Benjamin Jr. of Yorkville, IL.
Survivors include his wife Gloria of Hot Springs Village; daughter, Michelle Alford; sisters, Martina DeVoto Craft (Edward), Bowling Green, KY and Catherine DeVoto Bright, Murray, KY; nephews, Andrew (Mai) Bright, Japan, Jason Bright (Kandace) Lexington, KY, Thomas Benjamin (Diane), Naperville, IL and James Benjamin (Darla), Northfield, MN.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27, 2012 at First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave. at Main St., Downers Grove IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Woodlands Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, 11 Ecuestre Dr., Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 or Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
His body was donated to Medical Science.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Willard L. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his father, Willard Lee Alford Sr., in Kentucky Obituaries; and his mother, Emma Ruth Roberts Alford; and sister Marilyn Ruth Alford Benjamin in Illinois Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1811 England – died 1890 KY.
His lineage: Willard Lee 1934 IL1, Willard Lee 1904 IN2, Joseph 1873 KY3, Thomas Atchinson 1844 IN4, John William 1811 England5, John about 1783 England6, John 1759 England7, Edward 1725 England8, Robert bef 1699 England9.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES
Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR—Friday, 23 May 2014
FAYETTEVILLE—William “Bill” Alford, 73, of Fayetteville died May 20, 2014, at Washington Regional Medical.
He was born Dec. 1, 1940, the son of Myrtie and Ivey Alford.
Survivors: his wife, Carol; two sons; one daughter; and many loving family and friends.
Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Fayetteville….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Ivey Edward Alford and Myrtie Mae Frantom Alford; and sister Judith Ann Alford Welling Gurley in Louisiana Obituaries; of his brother Earnest Edward Alford in Kentucky Obituaries; and of his brother Huey P. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William 1940 LA1, Ivey Edward 1898 LA2, John Jeptha 1862 LA3, Joseph W. 1816 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM A. ALFORD
Grandfather of Larry Don Alford, AAFA #1511
HOPE STAR
Hope, Hempstead Co., AR—Wednesday, 2 April 1958
Photo from Holly Grove Methodist Cemetery, De Ann, Hempstead Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Coleman
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Cora May Baker Alford; and sons Dexter Cody Alford and Horace Saner Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: William A. 1884 AR1, Stanford Lamb 1861 AR2, Stanford Lamb 1820 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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WILLIAM DAVID ALFORD
NASHVILLE NEWS
Nashville, Howard Co., AR—Wednesday, 16 May 1923
Photo from Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlene Watson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his third wife, Mary Adaline “Mollie” White Brewer Alford; and sons John Ewing Alford and Thomas Franklin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Robert Newton Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
William was the eldest son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick. He was born 31 March 1835 in AL. He married (1) Mary E. Brewer; they had 3 sons. After her death in 1869, he married (2) Rebecca Ann Sharp, and they had 3 sons. He served in the Civil War and later became a medical doctor.
From Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Southern Arkansas (Chicago, IL, USA: Goodspeed Publishing, 1890), p. 314:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: William David 1835 AL1, Madison Ewing 1815 AL2, David 1785 VA3, Robert 1760 England4.
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THE TIMES-HERALD
Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR—Monday, 24 October 2005
Mr. William Earl “Al” Alford, age 77, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 15, 1928, in St. Francis County, the son of Clarence Alford and Blanche Roberts Alford. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was owner-operator of Al’s Electric.
Mr. Alford is survived by three sons, Gary Alford of Mississippi, Allen Alford and Scott Alford both of Little Rock; one brother, Junior Alford of Forrest City; two sisters, Gerry Whittenton and Laverne Laws both of Forrest City and several grandchildren.
.... Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery.
Photo from Hughes Cemetery, Hughes, St. Francis Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Don & Pam Childers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl W. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 15 Sept 1928, last residence Forrest City, AR.
On Clarence Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 20, a farmer working for W.A. Alford, living in St. Francis Co., AR. He was born 27 May 1898.
CENSUS
1920
Johnson (District 220), St. Francis Co., AR
Dwelling #68
[Next door in dwelling #69 is the family of their son Oscar Alford.]
Will A. Alford head 58 KY TN TN farmer
Lizzie C. wife 50 AL AL AL
Clarence son 21 AR KY AL farmer
[this name, at the bottom of the page, appears to be a correction to the line above,
which looks like “Danver M.” or “Donna M.”]
Dama dau 14 AR KY AL
Emma M. [illeg] granddau 4-3/12
1910
Johnson (District 122), St. Francis Co., AR
Dwelling #117
Wm. Alford head 47 KY TN TN first marriage, 21 years farmer
Lizzie wife 43 AL AL AL second marriage, 21 years
10 children, 6 living
Oscar son 16 AR KY AL
Sallie dau 14 AR KY AL
Clarence son 12 AR KY AL
Lee dau 7 AR KY AL
D. May dau 4 AR KY AL
1900
Johnson (District 93), St. Francis Co., AR
Dwelling #103
William Alford head 37 b. July 1862 KY TN TN m. 11 years
Elizabeth wife 30 b. Sept 1869 AR AL AL 7 children, 4 living
John son 14 b. Dec 1885 TN KY AR
Oscar son 6 b. Mar 1894 AR KY AR
Sallie dau 4 b. Feb 1896 AR KY AR
Clarence son 2 b. May 1898 AR KY AR
His lineage: William Earl 1928 AR1, Clarence 1898 AR2, William A. 1862 KY3.
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WILLIAM HENRY ALFORD
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 11 June 1936
Photo from Weedon Cemetery, Pettus, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Nancy Ivy
Photo from Weedon Cemetery, Pettus, Lonoke Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William A Bacon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ester Arnold Lucas Alford; and children Bee Alford, Nora Pearl Alford Pledger, Ocie May Alford Clark, and Robert Lonzo Alford in this compilation.
From: AR Marriages: W.H. Alford, age 20, married Hester A. Lucas, age 18, in White Co., AR, on 6 March 1890.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Henry 1870 MS1, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA2, William Henry 1811 NC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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WILLIAM J. ALFORD
Source unknown
Montgomery, AL—Thursday, 23 February 1928 (date written on microfilm frame)
News of the death of William J. Alford, Spanish-American War Veteran in Arkansas was received yesterday by Chief of Police Taylor. Inquiries revealed he was formerly of Company “D” Second Regiment, Alabama Volunteers which formed and demobilized in Montgomery. He was buried by the American Legion Post at Smackover [Union Co.], Ark. Records show that he enlisted in Mobile on May 6, 1898 and also discharged Oct. 21, in the same year. During his career he served under Col. Vincent E. Elmore, of this city.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA obtained William J. Alford’s Spanish American War record. It confirms that William served in the unit stated in the obituary, but his enlistment date is listed as 12 July 1898, when he was age 21y 3m. He was born in Pugh, AL, and resided in Montgomery, AL, occupation carpenter. (An historical post office for Pugh, Montgomery Co., AL, is listed at Place Names. Lake Pugh is a reservoir in Montgomery Co., southeast of Montgomery.) He was single and named H.J. Alford as his nearest relative. He was 5 feet 8 inches and weighed 123 pounds; a “Remark” says: “Family characteristic light of weight.” On July 14 he reported for duty at Miami, FL. A record dated Oct 6 says he contracted a “very bad cold and cough, located in chest” caused by “insufficient clothing.” Another record dated Oct 24 in Montgomery says he had “malarial fever.” He was on furlough from Sept 20 to Oct 19.
If William stated his age correctly, he was born about April 1877. The censuses below may be William’s family, but his birth date, June 1880, is different—note that this William/Willie is not included on the 1880 census:
CENSUS
1900
Porters (District 115), Montgomery Co., AL
Dwelling #190
Henry J. Alford head 62 b. Dec 1837 AL GA SC farmer widower
Henrietta dau 24 b. Apr 1876 AL AL AL
Willie T.J. son 19 b. June 1880 AL AL AL
Cleveland H. son 16 b. Apr 1884 AL AL AL
In dwelling #188 is Judge H. Alford, age 34 b. Apr 1866 in AL. Although the family head is named Henry J. Alford on this census, he is identified as Hilliard Judge Alford in online family trees, and Judge H. Alford on this census is his son.
1880
Porters (District 139), Montgomery Co., AL (June 1)
Dwelling #9
Judge Alford head 43 AL GA SC farmer
Henretta wife 37 AL AL GA
Elizabeth dau 18 AL AL GA
Hilliard son 14 AL AL GA
David son 4 AL AL GA
Charlie son 2 AL AL GA
Henretta dau 7 AL AL GA
Julius brother 24 AL AL GA merchant
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
His possible lineage: William J. 1880 AL1, Hilliard Judge 1837 AL2, Levin Ellis 1814 GA3, William 1774 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH “GUNGE” ALFORD
William Joseph “Gunge” Alford
“Gunge” Alford, Margrette E. “Mag” Owens, and daughter, Mazella Iantha “Zella”
Photos from Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album
PIKE COUNTY COURIER
Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—Friday, 6 November 1931
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
PIONEER CITIZEN OF COUNTY DIED SATURDAY.
W.J. Alford, aged 66, died at the family home at Kirby last Saturday [October 31]. Mr. Alford fell dead in the yard at his home, and never regained consciousness. He had been a resident of Pike county practically all of his life, and was one of the pioneer citizens that was well and favorably known throughout this section of the state.
He is survived by his widow, six children, 4 boys and two girls: Luther of Murfreesboro, Matthew and Lee of Kansas City, Forest of Grover, Texas, Mrs. Belvie Anderson of Kirby, and Miss Zella Alford of Kirby. Funeral services and burial was had at Kirby Sunday.
Photo from Kirby Cemetery, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Belvia Zada Alford Anderson, Luther Homer Alford, Mazella Iantha Alford, and William Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
William was born 1 July 1865 in Pike Co., the son of Joseph David Alford and Delila Jourdon. He married Margaret Elizabeth Owens in Sept 1885.
The Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album, has posted numerous photos of this family.
The late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065, wrote “Arkansas Alfords – Descendants of Robert Alford,” that we published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003. The article includes an extensive history of William’s family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Joseph 1865 AR1, Joseph David 1842 AR2, David Winston 1823 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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WILLIAM LEE ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Wednesday, 2 November 1960
PINE BLUFF—William L. Alford, 71, of Pine Bluff, Monday, in a hospital here. Funeral today.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Manning Alford; and daughter Wilma Jane Alford McCarty in this compilation.
From Arkansas, Death Certificates (Ancestry): William L. Alford was born 6 Feb 1889 in Grady, Lincoln Co., AR, son of William E. Alford and Sally Lee Patterson. He died 31 Oct 1960 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.
From AR Marriages: Vera Manning, age 18, married William L. Alford, age 27, on 20 March 1916 in Jefferson Co., AR.
CENSUS
1930
Pine Bluff (District 43), Jefferson Co., AR
Dwelling #281
William L. Alford head 41 AR AR AR bank teller
Vera M. wife 31 AR AR AR
Wilma J. dau 13 LA AR AR
1920
Pine Bluff Ward 2 (District 135), Jefferson Co., AR
Page 18, Dwelling #243
William L. Alford boarder 30 AR AL SC bank teller
Vera M. boarder 21 AR GA AR
Wilma J. boarder 2-9/12 LA AR AR
On Wm. Lee Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 28, a bank bookkeeper living in Shreveport, LA, with a wife and baby. He was born 6 Feb 1889 in Grady, Lincoln Co., AR.
On William Lee Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card, he is age 53, working for a bank in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR. He confirms his birth date and place and names Mrs. Vera M. Alford.
William’s parents, from AR Marriages: William E. Alford, age 30, married Sallie L. Patterson, age 25, on 13 Feb 1887 in Lincoln Co., AR. After William’s death, Sallie married Armstead H. Self on 16 Jan 1900 in Grady, Lincoln Co., AR.
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WILLIAM LEE ALFORD
William Lee Alford
William Lee Alford and his mail delivery wagon
Photos from Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album
Source unknown
Pike Co., AR—_____ May 1976
Lee Alford, 79, died Monday evening [May 24] at a Murfreesboro nursing home.
He was born April 24, 1897, at Kirby, was retired farmer, and attended the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Flora Murphy Alford of the home; two sons: Harlon Alford of Hot Springs and Donald G. Alford of Madison, Wisconsin; five step-sons: E.C. Cox, Huey L. Cox, and Buster Cox, all of Murfreesboro, and Ray D. Cox of Prescott, C.B. Cox of Grandbury, Texas; two brothers, Luther Alford of Murfreesboro and Forrest Alford of Madison, Wisconsin; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 19 step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren and two nieces and four nephews.
Services were May 27 at the Knighten Cemetery near Kirby....
Photo from Woodall Cemetery, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Betty Roberts-Woodall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 24 April 1898, and his death date is listed as _____ May 1976.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Flora Murphy Cox Alford; father, William Joseph “Gunge” Alford; and siblings Belvia Zada Alford Anderson, Luther Homer Alford, and Mazella Iantha Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Cecil Harlon Alford in Texas Obituaries; of his son Donald Gene Alford in Wisconsin Obituaries; and of his brother Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Lee, as he was apparently called, married (1) Bertha Johnson and (2) Flora (Murphy) Cox. Knighten Cemetery is also known as Woodall Valley Cemetery or Wallace Cemetery.
There is a discrepancy in Lee’s birth year: his gravestone, obituary, and the 1900 census say 1897, but his WWI Draft Registration Card and SSDI say 1898.
The Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album, has posted numerous photos of this family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Lee 1897 AR1, William Joseph 1865 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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WILLIAM MADISON ALFORD
Grandfather of Janet Moore Alford Hemby, AAFA #0832; James Alford Deal, AAFA #1074; and Billy Joe Deal, AAFA #1075
Great-Grandfather of Robert Alford Hemby, AAFA #1071
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 17 June 1941
Photo from Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis (AAFA #0598)
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Etta Melissa Westerman Alford; and children Beulah Jane Alford Reid and John Moses Alford in this compilation.
A note on his Find A Grave memorial says: “There is confusion as to whether his middle name was Madison or Milford.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Madison 1855 AR1, David Winston 1823 AL2, David 1785 VA3, Robert 1760 England4.
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WILLIAM PRESTON ALFORD
Father of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059
Uncle of Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078
COURIER DEMOCRAT
Russellville, Pope Co., AR—Monday, 29 January 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1990
William Preston Alford, 84, of Russellville died Saturday, Jan. 27, at AMI St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Pike County, a retired peach orchard manager and operator, son of the late William Anderson and Sarah Adeline Barrentine Alford, and a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lydia Adeline Dowdy Alford.
Survivors include two sons, Donald R. Alford and Roy Alford of Russellville; a daughter, Martha Williamson of Lima, Ohio; a brother, Alva Alford of Nashville; two sisters, Thera Dossey of Nash, Texas, and Flora Swinney of Longview, Texas; nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Moose. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery [Yell County, AR] by Seay Funeral Service of Dardanelle.
Active pallbearers will be Gary, Randy and Evan Alford, Dane, Todd and Tyler Williamson, and Ken Jeffery….
Photo from Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vicki G.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Preston Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 20 Aug 1905.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lydia Adeline Dowty Alford; his son Roy Lee Alford; and his brother Alva Joshua Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Donald Ray Alford in Florida Obituaries; of his parents, William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline “Addie” Barentine Alford; and sister Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey in Texas Obituaries; and of his sister Myrtle Estelle Alford Osborne Mayo in Washington Obituaries.
He preferred to be called Preston, as he is listed in SSDI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Preston 1905 AR1, William Anderson 1881 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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WILLIAM TRAVIS ALFORD, SR.
[Although Travis died in Indiana, we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to Arkansas.]
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 25 May 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
MISHAWAKA [St. Joseph Co.], Ind.—William “Travis” Alford Sr., 76, of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away [May 20] at 10:20 a.m. in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., after a long illness. He was born on July 17, 1922 in Des Arc [Prairie Co.], Ark., to Emma and George Alford. He married Laura Norene King on Sept. 4, 1942.
He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
He is survived by one daughter, Sandy Dollarhide of North Little Rock, Ark.; two sons, Ron Alford and William Travis Alford Jr. (Bill) of Mishawaka, Ind.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Francis Lee and Jean Wiggs of Des Arc, Ark.; two brothers, Herschel Alford of Cabot, Ark. and Bobby Dale Alford of DeValls Bluff, Ark.
Travis was retired from the Bendix Corporation in April of 1981 after 31 years of employment.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home of Des Arc.
In another article:
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN—Saturday, 22 May 1999
William “Travis” Alford, Sr., 76, of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away after a long illness at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind.
He was born on July 17, 1922, in Des Arc, Ark., to Emma and George Alford. He married Laura Norene King on Sept. 4, 1942.
He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
He is survived by a daughter, Sandy Dollarhyde of North Little Rock, Ark.; two sons, Ron Alford and William Travis “Bill” Alford, Jr., of Mishawaka; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances Lee and Jean Wiggs of Des Arc; two brothers, Herschel Alford of Cabot, Ark., and Bobby Dale Alford of DuValls Bluff, Ark.; and by a brother-in-law, Leroy King of Mishawaka.
Travis was retired from the Bendix Corporation in April 1981, after 31 years of employment.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services and burial will occur in Des Arc, Ark.
The Garth Funeral Home, 211 Main Street, Des Arc, will be handling arrangements in Arkansas.
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paula Campbell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of William T. Alford (SS# issued in AR) and list his death date as 20 May 1999, last residence Mishawaka, St Joseph Co., IN.
See the obituaries of his parents, George Washington Alford and Emma Virginia Sanders Alford; and siblings Herschel Eldon Alford and Virginia Frances Alford Lee in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Laura Norene King Alford, in Indiana Obituaries.
His lineage: William Travis 1922 AR1, George Washington 1898 AR2, James Thomas 1860 TN3.
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WILLIE ALFORD, JR.
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 13 March 1990
Willie “Blimp” Alford Jr., 47, of 6500 W. Markham St., Little Rock, died Saturday [March 10].
Survivors are his wife, Nona Marie Alford of Little Rock; three sons, Kenneth Alford of Stockton, Calif., Raymond Waugh of Little Rock and Thomas Johnson of West Germany; two daughters, Bonita Alford and Valarie Alford of Stockton, Calif.; a stepmother, Rita Alford of Little Rock; two brothers, Albert Alford and Gregory Alford of Little Rock; a sister, Beatrice Davis of Little Rock; and six grandchildren.
Funeral will be announced by Ruffin & Jarrett.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 23 Sept 1942, last residence Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituary of his father, Willie Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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WILLIE ALFORD, SR.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 7 February 1989
Willie Alford, 76, of Little Rock, died Sunday [February 5].
Alford was a member and served on the Deacon Board of Gaines St. Baptist Church and Twin City Quartet Union.
Arrangements are by Will’s Funeral Home.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rita Yancey; three sons, Willie Alford Jr. and Gregory Alford, both of Little Rock and Albert L. Alford of Northfork, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Alford Davis of Little Rock; a step-daughter, Mrs. Sandra Bussey of Levittown, Penn.; a brother, Clayton Alford of Los Angeles, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 12 Sept 1912, last residence Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR.
See the obituary of his son Willie Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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WILLIE MAE ALFORD JAMES
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—13 August 2011
Funeral services for Willie Mae James, 80, of Pine Bluff died August 9, 2011 at Davis Life Care, will be held Tuesday 12 noon Damascus, MBC Rev. LaVara Henry, Pastor.
She was born March 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Charlie and Rosie B. Alford.
She received her education at Dermott School District, she was employed with Watson Chapel School District until her retirement. She was a member of Damascus MBC serving in inspirational Choir.
Survivors: Six sons, Larry (Jeanett) James, Bruce (Linda) Allen, Rev. Douglas (Darlene) Allen, Ronald (Vernella) James all of Pine Bluff, Moses (Dawn) James, Victor (Paula) Smith both of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Diane (John L.) Gray of Pine Bluff, Linda F. Perkins of Little Rock; four sisters, Georgia M. Taylor, Charlie M. Ferguson both of Pine Bluff, Versie D. (Ivory) Shaw of Little Rock, Charlie M. Alford of Crystal Springs, Miss., one brother, James Alford of Crystal Springs, Miss., 30 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.
Visitation may be made Monday 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery by Perry Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Willie M. James (SS# issued in AR), last residence Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.
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WILMA JANE ALFORD MCCARTY
PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—Monday, 6 February 2006
NORTH LITTLE ROCK—Wilma Jane “Shine” McCarty, 88, of North Little Rock, died Friday [February 3] at Arkansas Hospice at Fort Roots.
She was born March 5, 1917, at Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late Will and Vera Alford.
She was reared and received her early education at Pine Bluff and graduated from Pine Bluff High School.
She also attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She was one of the first female commercial airline pilots in the United States. She was a member of First Baptist Church at Pine Bluff.
There were no immediate survivors.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery at Pine Bluff … by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilma J. McCarty (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of her parents, William Lee Alford and Vera Manning Alford, in this compilation.
Her lineage: Wilma Jane 1917 LA1, William Lee 1889 AR2.
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WINFORD WAYNE ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Monday, 4 March 1985
Photo from Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Doyce Brimmage
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Winford Alford (SS# issued in IA) was born 2 Feb 1918 and died _____ March 1985, last residence Damascus, Faulkner Co., AR.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Doris Leota Baker Alford; and brother Donald Hudson Alford in Iowa Obituaries; and of his brother Clinton Wallace Alford Jr. in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Winford Wayne 1918 MO1, Clinton Wallace 1895 MO2, Thomas Richard 1858 MO3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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WOODROW WASHINGTON “WOODY” HALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 2 October 2003
Woodrow W. “Woody” Halford, 86, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Little Rock, died on Friday [September 26] at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Halford was born on December 6, 1916, at Jonesboro, a son of the late James W. and Dixie L. Burrow Halford. He was a farmer, owned a Texaco Service Station in North Little Rock, and recently worked as a driver for Wheeling Pipeline Company also in North Little Rock. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Little Rock and a recent member of Friends of His Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sherwood.
Survivors include his wife, Erma Neal Halford, one son, Gary Samuel Halford of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and two daughters, the Rev. Angela Denise Halford of Pine Bluff and Erma Lea Shipley of West Monroe, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held on Friday at Ralph Robinson and Sons Funeral Directors. Burial was in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Woodrow W. Halford (SS# issued in AR).
See the obituaries of his father, James William Halford; and siblings Dorothy Leanda Halford Gregg and Herbert Charles Halford in this compilation.
As of January 2012, Woodrow’s grave, Sec. 4, Lot 347, A, in Meadowbrook Memorial Garden, Beebe, White Co., AR, had no gravestone.
From Kellers Chapel Cemetery, Craighead Co., AR:
Double gravestone
Halford, James William, b. Feb 28, 1877 – d. Mar 16, 1969
Halford, Dixie Lee, b. Aug 21, 1884 – d. Mar 6, 1957
His HALFORD lineage: Woodrow Washington 1916 AR1, James William 1877 GA2, Alfred Christenberry 1855 GA3, Alfred Christenberry 1826 NC4, David C. 1792 NC5, John 1768 VA6, James 1737 NC7, John 1690 NC8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
