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Arizona Obituaries
ARIZONA 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: 17 FEBRUARY 2024
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The families of some of the subjects of these Arizona obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
2. 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.
3. Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford (DNA Group 9)
4. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
5. Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler (DNA Group unknown)
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
AZ Births: Arizona, Birth Records, 1880–1935
AZ Marriages: Arizona, County Marriage Records, 1865–1972
AZ Deaths: Arizona, Death Records, 1887–1960
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Arizona Health Services provides online birth certificates (1855–1937) and death certificates (1861–1962): http://genealogy.az.gov/.
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AGNES KIRRANE ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 14 April 1978
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 17 March 1893 and died _____ Apr 1978, last residence Paradise Valley, Maricopa Co., AZ.
Agnes Alford of Scottsdale and 3 other sisters are named in the 1977 obituary of their brother Herbert Kirrane, who also lived at 6125 E. Indian School in Scottsdale.
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AGNES MCCOSKER ALFORD
SUFFOLK COUNTY NEWS
Sayville, Suffolk Co., NY—Thursday, 12 June 1975
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 5 March 1882 and died _____ June 1975, last residence Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituary of her daughter Eileen L. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Kennedy Alford, in New York Obituaries; and of her daughter Virginia Marie Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.
From:
SUFFOLK COUNTY NEWS
Sayville, Suffolk Co., NY—Thursday, 12 September 1974
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ALBERT WRIGHT “BURT” ALVORD
[He reportedly died in Barbados, but we are including his obituary here because Arizona was his home for most of his life.]
DAILY CITIZEN
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Thursday, 21 July 1910
ALVORD WAS LEADING MEMBER OF ALVORD-STILES GANG THAT TERRORIZED SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Burt Alvord, notorious as an outlaw who terrorized the outlying towns and ranches in southern Arizona and along the Mexican border, and who disappeared after a sensational escape from the Cochise county jail at Tombstone in 1903, died recently of fever in Barbadoes in the West Indies, according to news received here.
The news of the former desperado’s death was received here through the medium of a letter sent by friends of Alvord to H.M. Dubois, a former Tucsonian, now in Los Angeles. Dubois had known Alvord in Arizona and subsequently in Brazil where Alvord worked for a time in railroad construction.
The letter, sent from Christobal, Canal Zone, reads in part as follows: “Burt Alvord died in Barbadoes positively, and the American consul at Bridgetown, the capital, has $800 or $900 in gold which Burt had when he died. His sister could get this if she could prove her claim. Bravo Juan, a former companion of Alvord, died recently up the Amazon.”
Alvord, who, with Billy Stiles, was a leading member of the Alvord-Stiles gang of horse thieves and bandits in general, constituted himself a terror to outlying populations in Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties, and are credited with attempting one or more train robberies. After some years of successful depredations in Arizona and in northern Mexico, the gang was scattered and depleted after a number of conflicts with county peace officers and the Arizona rangers. Alvord escaped from jail more than once, the last time being from the county jail at Tombstone. The whereabouts of Stiles are unknown. He has frequently been reported dead, and as frequently reported as having been seen in some of the various villages on the Arizona side of the line.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Charles Elbridge Alvord Jr. in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 598:
We published Burt Alvord, Outlaw Sheriff—Part 1 in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1996; Burt Alvord, Outlaw Sheriff—Part 2 in Winter 1997; and Burt Alvord, Outlaw Sheriff—Part 3 in Summer 1997.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Albert Wright “Burt” 1867 CA1, Charles Elbridge 1826 NY2, William 1795 MA3, Daniel 1758 MA4, Elisha 1731 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ANDREA LUCILLE ALFORD
EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE
Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 24 June 2007
Alford, Andrea Lucille, 52, of Apache Junction died June 18, 2007, in Apache Junction [Pinal Co.]. Services: 12 p.m. Monday at Bunker’s Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. (480) 986-1616.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Andrea L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Nov 1954.
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ANITA AILEEN ALVORD NELSON
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Thursday, 13 March 1997
Nelson, Anita Aileen Alvord, 70 years old passed away March 10, 1997 surrounded by a loving family and friends.
Aileen was born in San Diego, CA. on July 12, 1926. She spent her childhood as a Navy junior, following her father to China, the Philippines and traveling across America. She graduated from St. Agnes Academy, Houston, TX, and attended the University of Southern California. Married on February 1, 1948, her married life was full of adventure as she moved her children around the West and Southwest. After a brief sojourn on the East Coast, she returned to the city she loved. A long-time resident of Tucson, she was a well-known bridal consultant at the Hope Chest and J.C. Penny’s. She was a member and officer of the Indian Ridge Garden Club and volunteered as a precinct polling inspector.
Aileen is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, John Nelson of Tucson and her four children Chris and Gail Nelson (US Forest service scientist) of Springerville, AZ, Arne and Deborah Nelson, (US Navy Captain, Navy Headquarters, the Pentagon) of Burke, VA; Claudia Nelson (Coordinator for Outreach, University of Arizona American Indian Studies Programs) of Tucson; and Sally and Jay Pollard (Channel Specialiste, Nordstroms San Francisco-Bay Area ) of Petaluma, CA. Her loving grandchildren are Eric and Sherri Nelson of Flagstaff, Elissa Nelson of Springerville and Victoria and Andrew Nelson of Burke, VA. Additionally, she leaves behind a sister and brother-in-law, Claudia and Dan Cassino of Tucson; a sister, Monica Noble of Irvine, CA; four nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Aileen loved her family, friends, and her adopted city, Tucson. Admired, loved and respected by all who knew her as a kind, generous and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, she was the best grandma. She will be missed dearly.
Memorial services will be held at East Lawn Palm Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, March 15th at 3:00 p.m…. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Aileen A. Nelson (SS# issued in PA), last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
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ANNIE BELL ALFORD TAYLOR
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 15 December 2006
Dr. Annie Alford Taylor, 75, of Phoenix, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2006....
Dr. Annie Alford Taylor was born August 25, 1931 to Charley and Aselee Alford in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She received her early education at Douglas High School in Wewoka and later attended Langston University where she received her B.A. in English and French. Dr. Taylor was a woman of ability and self determination. She moved to Arizona where she attended Arizona State University where she received her degree in Library Science as well as a M.A. and Ph.D. in Education. Teaching experiences include: Phoenix Union High School District (1959-1960), Palmdale Elementary School (1960-1963), Alhambra High School (1963-1968), and the Maricopa Community College District (1968- retirement).
Giving back to the community was a primary goal for Dr. Taylor and teaching in a class room was not enough. Her influence was reflected in the various volunteer activities and membership rosters which include the Phoenix Urban League and Adult evening GED classes. As a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) Beta Omega Chapter, Phoenix, Arizona, she served as Basileus (President) for two terms 1983-1987. During her term, The Sepia Fashion Show was introduced in Phoenix.
Dr. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Aselee Alford.
She leaves to cherish, her daughter, Abby Taylor, sisters, Erma Jean Emery, Lawton, Oklahoma and Doll B. Bly, Phoenix, Arizona.
.... Funeral services will be Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:00 am with a 1 hour prior viewing at First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, Az. Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center, 602-252-6011.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annie A. Taylor (SS# issued in OK).
See the obituary of her father, Charley Albert Alford, in this compilation. It includes additional genealogical information.
Her full name was included in a death announcement published in the same newspaper on 14 December 2006.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Annie Bell 1931 OK1, Charley Albert 1911 OK2, Wesley Dow 1882 MS3, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS4, Solomon B. 1828 AL5, Littleberry B. 1801 NC6.
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ANNIE LORINE ALFORD HUDSON
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Friday, 24 March 2000
SARDIS [Panola Co., MS]—Annie Lorine Hudson, 75, of Mesa [Maricopa Co.], Arizona, formerly of Sardis, a nurse’s aide, died of cardiac arrest Saturday [March 18] at her home. Graveside services were held at Union Baptist Cemetery. She was a Jehovah’s Witness.
Mrs. Hudson, the widow of Eldon Hudson, leaves three sons, Dennis Hudson and Myles Hudson, both of Mesa, and Kevin Hudson of Jackson; a sister Nesha Fortner of Bel Air, Maryland; a brother, Jimmy Alford of Pasadena, Texas, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Photo from Union Cemetery, Panola Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil E. Halford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lorine Hudson (SS# issued in MS) was born 20 Dec 1924 and died 18 March 2000, last residence Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Clinton Alford and Arbrau Ware Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; and of her sister Nesha Dean Alford Fortner in Maryland Obituaries.
From SSACI: Annie Lorine Alford Hudson was born 20 Dec 1924 in Harmontown, Lafayette Co., MS, daughter of Clint Alford and Aubrey Ware. She died 18 March 2000.
The death date on her gravestone is different than SSDI and SSACI records.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Annie Lorine 1924 MS1, Clinton 1901 MS2, James 1871 MS3, Little Green 1855 MS4, Churchwell 1830 AL5, Littleberry 1801 NC6.
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ANNIE RUTH ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Monday, 12 December 2005
Annie Ruth Alford, 85, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away December 7, 2005. There will be a Graveside Service on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Harper Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 8 October 1920.
From SSACI: Annie Ruth Alford, black, was born 8 Oct 1920 in Bastrop Co., TX, daughter of Jordan Alford and Josephine White.
From Find A Grave: Annie is buried in Resthaven Park East Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, but she has no gravestone.
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ARMIDA ALFORD
DAILY NEWS-SUN
Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ—16 June 2010
Armida Alford, 87, of Tucson died June 12, 2010, in Tucson.
She was from California and was a supervisor for AT&T.
Service is at noon Monday in Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City. Sunland Mortuary handled arrangements….
Photo from Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Markwardt-Blakewell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Armida Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 Jan 1923, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Rosena Rath Alford Bearden, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband’s father, Herbert Eugene Alford Sr., in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From California Birth Index (Ancestry): Herbert Eugene Alford was born 8 Jan 1929 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Rath.
From SSDI: Herbert E. Alford, (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 Jan 1929 and died 29 Dec 2003, last residence Laughlin, Clark Co., NV.
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AUDRY LENORA BARBER ALFORD ROSS
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 1 June 2006
Audry Alford Ross, age 87 of Tempe, Arizona, born to Troy and Gertrude Barber on August 21, 1918 in Newark, Arkansas, went home to the Lord on May 30, 2006. She first moved to Arizona in 1938, returned to Arkansas and married Warren Alford, returning to Arizona in 1952. She was widowed in 1960, and in 1968 married Dell Ross, who also preceded her in death in 1983.
She is survived by her son, Glenn Alford and his wife Kathy, daughter Janet Hold-Elms and her husband Ray Elms. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Warren Alford, Kristin & Jeff Reuter, Mike & Nicole Hold and Lisa & Vince Beemiller, great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, John and Meagan Reuter, Holden, Harrison and Heath Beemiller.
She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. Those who knew her will miss her gentle, and loving spirit. She reunites in Heaven with her sisters Opal Watts & Emily Combs, and her brother Milburn Barber.
Visitation & viewing will be Thursday, June 1st at 10AM, followed by funeral services at 11AM at the Eastside Church of Christ, 2002 E. Missouri, Phx., AZ 85016.... Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.
In another article:
DAILY GUARD
Batesville, Independence Co., AR—Monday, 19 June 2006
CHANDLER [Maricopa Co.], Ariz.—Audry Alford “Tootsie” Ross, 87, of Chandler, Ariz., died May 30, 2006, in Chandler.
Born Aug. 21, 1918, in Newark [Independence Co., AR], she was the daughter of Troy and Gertrude Barber. She was raised in Newark and graduated from Newark High School. She married Warren Alford in 1939. They moved to Arizona in 1940, where their daughter Janet was born. They moved back to Newark, where their son Glenn was born in 1947.
She was a homemaker and worked for the Box Factory in Newark in the late 1940s. The family returned to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1952, where she remained until her death. She married Dell Ross in 1968. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Glenn Alford; a daughter, Janet Hold-Elms; seven grandchildren, Warren Alford, Kristin Reuter, Jeff Reuter, Mike Hold, Nicole Hold, Lisa Beemiller and Vince Beemiller; six great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Reuter, John Reuter, Meagan Reuter, Holden Beemiller, Harrison Beemiller and Heath Beemiller; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Milburn Barber; and two sisters, Opal Watts and Emily Combs.
The funeral was held in Arizona.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audry L. Ross (SS# issued in AZ).
See the obituary of her first husband, Glenn Warren Alford, in this compilation.
From her memorial service program:
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BARBARA SUE ALFORD FRANKS
Sophomore year, The Echo, 1946, Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad, NM
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Sunday, 17 December 2006
Franks, Barbara S., went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2006.
Barbara was born in Belen, NM, February 4, 1930 to Frank and Bertha Alford.
She is survived by her husband, Morris Franks; her two children, Mark Franks and Lisa McLario; grandchildren, Noel Franks, Gregory and Ashleigh McLario; two sisters; nephews; nieces; and cousins.
She will be missed by her family and friends as a loving wife of 55 years, a nurturing mother and loyal friend. She cared deeply for others and enjoyed helping them through mission work, especially with food and clothing programs along the border. Barbara worked for the City of Tucson 20 years, primarily as executive secretary to the then mayor, Lewis Murphy. She loved Tucson and the Southwest, the customs, people and culture, as well as the beauties of Baja Arizona.
Photo from East Lawn Palms Cemetery and Mortuary, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor CC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara A. Franks (SS# issued in NM), last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Frank Artemus Alfor and Bertha Agnes Burke Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries.
From SSACI: Barbara Sue Alford Franks was born 4 Feb 1930 in Belen, Valencia Co., NM, daughter of Frank A. Alford and Bertha A. Burke.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
Her lineage: Barbara Sue 1930 NM1, Frank Artemus 1893 TX2, Francis Marion 1856 AL3, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA4, Jacob 1784 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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BETTY J. ALVORD LOVE
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 22 March 2001
Betty J. Love, 79, of Scottsdale, died March 20, 2001. Born April 23, 1921 in Chicago, IL, she worked for the phone company, and was a dedicated military wife. The couple has lived in Arizona for thirty years, where she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a volunteer with the Scottsdale Memorial Hospital....
She is survived by her husband James W. Love of Scottsdale, daughters Linda Gravitt of College Park, GA and Laura Love of Scottsdale, sons Bill of West Point, UT, James W. Jr. and Joel both of Scottsdale, six grandchildren, one great grandchild and one brother Gene Alvord of Tacoma, WA. Graveside services will be 1:15PM Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty J. Love (SS# issued in IL).
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BEULAH O. ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 17 June 1971
Photo from Resthaven Park West, Glendale, Maricopa Co., AS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Deaf Pride
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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BILLY GENE HALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Tuesday, 28 November 1989
Bill G. Halford Sr., 48, of Cottonwood, a motorcycle dealer, died Nov. 25, 1989.
He was born in Phoenix.
Survivors include two sons, Bill and Stoney; parents; and two brothers; one sister; and one grandchild.
Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, American Legion Post No. 79, Yarnell. Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood.
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, BARBARA DIGGES
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bill G. Halford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 11 Nov 1941, last residence Yarnell, Yavapai Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of his parents, John Wesley Halford Sr. and Gladys Arcola Welch Halford; and brother Thomas Edward Halford in this compilation.
From AZ Marriages: Bill G. Halford, age 19, married Marty E. Sanver, age 17, on 13 July 1961 in Maricopa Co., AZ. Marty was born 14 Oct 1943. Her parents, Bailey and Faye Sanver, signed the Consent to Marriage of Minor; J.W. Halford, father, signed the Consent for Bill.
His HALFORD lineage: Billy Gene 1941 AZ1, John Wesley 1919 OK2, Joseph Giles 1877 LA3, John Harrison 1837 MS4.
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BLANCHE ALFORD POUNDS
Aunt of Sharon Lynn Findley Harper, AAFA #1383
Woodford Holland Pounds and Blanche Alford Pounds
Photo from Sharon Harper, AAFA #1383
DAILY COURIER
Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ—Thursday, 2 July 2009
Blanche Pounds, 96, born Aug. 17, 1912, in west Mississippi, passed away June 28, 2009, in Prescott Valley, Ariz.
Burial will take place in Colton, Calif.
Heritage Memory Mortuary of Prescott, Ariz., is caring for the family.
Photo from Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, K.B.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Blanche Pounds (SS# issued in CA), last residence Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of her father, George Bedford Alford; and half-siblings Arold Abraham “Jack” Alford, Gertie Alford Findley Langley, and Ruby Nell Alford Sims Davis in Mississippi Obituaries; of her mother, Paris Shine Alford Jennings; and brother Arthur Edwin Alford in Missouri Obituaries; of her sister Blanche Alford Pounds in Arizona Obituaries; of her sister Mattie Alberta Alford Huckaba in Nevada Obituaries; and of her half-sister Juanita Wasson Alford Bible in Colorado Obituaries.
Her husband was Woodford Holland Pounds, 1911–2000.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1801 GA, and Lennae W. Roden.
Her lineage: Blanche 1912 MS1, George Bedford 1880 MS2, Patrick 1841 MS3, John William 1801 GA4.
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BOBBY L. ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—2 June 2016
Alford, Bob, 85, of Phoenix AZ passed away on May 24, 2016.
Bob was born June 1, 1930 in Oil Trough, Arkansas—that’s his story and we’re sticking to it. Bob graduated from Az State College (now ASU) and was a star linebacker. Bob owned a Chevy dealership in Ajo, AZ and retired and moved back to Phoenix. Bob’s real passion was golf and he enjoyed it, until just a few years ago.
Bob is survived by his partner Diana Wellington, son Steven Daniel Alford and brother Dean Alford, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his son Stephen Wiley Alford, parents George and Jessie Alford, Brothers Coy, Troy, Lois, and Sisters Buena, Evelyn and Velma and their spouses.
Bob’s wish was to be cremated without services….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Jessie Madora Tharp Alford; and son Stephen Wiley Alford; and siblings Coy Alford, Troy Alford, and Velma Etta Alford Hefner in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Lois E. Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Bobby L. 1930 AR1, George Wiley 1880 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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BROWNIE JEAN ALFORD MCELMOYL
Sister of Steve A. Alford Jr., AAFA #0190, and Mary Joyce Alford Vorman, AAFA #0251
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Tuesday, 24 July 2001
Brownie Jean McElmoyl, of Prescott, Arizona, was born September 4, 1934, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Steven A. Alford and Joyce Powell Alford. She attended Lake Charles High School end later received a B.S. degree from Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas. After college she moved to Phoenix, Arizona and taught physical education at Carl Hayden High School. She was also a tennis professional at John Gardiner’s Tennis Ranch in Scottsdale in the 1970’s. She moved to Prescott in the early 1990’s and worked for the Yavapai Gaming Agency as Human Resources Coordinator. She enjoyed her almost 9 years with the YGA tremendously and valued all her friends there and at the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe.
Brownie’s family wants to acknowledge the support and kindness of her friends and co-workers. Brownie passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Monday, July 9, 2001.
She is survived by her son, Scott Borden McElmoyl of Atlanta, Georgia, and her daughter, Courtney McElmoyl of Duncan, Oklahoma and her granddaughter Reese Alford McElmoyl. In addition to her son, daughter and granddaughter, Brownie will be greatly missed by her sisters Jane Sims of Lynchburg, Virginia and Joyce Vorman of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Brownie is also survived by Mary Williams of Tucson, Arizona and Frank B. McElmoyl of Prescott.
Her family and friends will always remember her enduring personality, compassion and unique sense of humor. She was truly a special person.
At Brownie’s request, her ashes will be spread over her mother’s grave in Amite, Louisiana.
Brownie and her family have requested that donations be made to the Yavapai Humane Society, P.O. Box 12, Prescott, Arizona 86301.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Brownie J. McElmoyl (SS# issued in LA), last residence Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ.
See the obituary of her father, Steve A. Alford Sr., in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Joyce Powell Alford; and brother Steve A. Alford Jr. in Louisiana Obituaries; of her sister Mary Joyce Alford Vorman in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of her sister Jane Alford Sims in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Brownie Jean 1934 LA1, Steve A. 1892 LA2, Arthur Colley 1869 LA3, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA4, John Seaborn 1807 LA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CAROL LEE ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 13 February 2014
Alford, Carol Lee—86 of Phoenix, Az, passed away on February 9, 2014.
She was born in a small house on Linden Street in Phoenix on December 25, 1927. She attended Phoenix Union High School and the University of Phoenix. She was a regional accountant and controller for Ramada Inns Executive Offices for over two decades. Carol was married to the love of her life, Dean for 68 years. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren unconditionally. She never missed an opportunity to let them know how much they were loved.
She is survived by her husband, Dean; her sons, Robert and his wife Sally, Terry and his wife Moni, Stephen and his wife Jonelle, Michael and his wife Terri; her daughter Dianna and her husband Ron, and daughter Brenda; grandchildren, Brent, Aaron, Sarah, Titan, Charity, Paul, Ashley, Chris, Vanessa, Mason, Brandon, Michael, Austin, Mark, Randi, Shannon, Dean, Caitlin, Isaac, Seth and Bonny; great grandchildren, Logan, Sierra, Titan, Stella, Haley, Callie, Noah, Brady, Samantha and Deitrik.
Her family will continue to find their way in this world surrounded by her love.
A visitation will be held at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, Az, 85013 on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 6-8pm.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:00am at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary.
Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery immediately following the funeral service….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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CELIA GERTRUDE LAWSON ALFRED
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
St. Louis, MO—Monday, 8 January 2007
Alfred, Celia Gertrude (nee Lawson), born March 26, 1923 resided in St. Louis, MO until she relocated to Phoenix, AZ in 1998 to live with her daughter, Judy Clatterbuck, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 29, 2006 at 9:10 a.m.
Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Wilbur E. Alfred Sr., great grandson, Noah Bartsch, sister, Marion Stephenson and her beloved Shih Tzu, Molly who was jointly owned by both Celia and Marion Stephenson.
Celia’s surviving family consists of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as follows: Wilbur (Skip) E. Alfred Jr.; granddaughter, Denise Thurman; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Thurman and Scott Thurman; Judith (Judy) Clatterbuck; granddaughter, Sharon Clatterbuck; granddaughter, DeAnne Thomas; great grandchild, Clayton Dakota Thomas; Neal B. Alfred, granddaughter, Amanda Bartsch and great grandchildren Tyler Bartsch, Caitlyn Bartsch ad Samuel Bartsch; granddaughter, Lindsey Boyett and great grandchildren Jillian Boyett and Sydney Boyett; and grandson, Joey Alfred; Kenneth M. Alfred and grandchildren, Kimberly Alfred, Kenneth M. Alfred Jr., Shirley Alfred and Tonya Alfred.
Celia loved her animals and took care of Molly (her Shih Tzu), Sandy (her Cockatiel) and her daughter’s dogs, Lady and Pepper (who have since passed away) and Packer and Baillee, a golden retriever and golden Labrador, respectively until she passed.
Services: Visitation on Tuesday Jan. 9 at Braun Colonial Funeral Home, Cahokia, IL, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery St. Louis, MO.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Celia G. Alfred (SS# issued in MO).
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CHARLES ELBRIDGE ALVORD, JR.
TOMBSTONE DAILY EPITAPH
Tombstone, Cochise Co., AZ—28 November 1889
The sad news was received here yesterday of the death of Charles E. Alvord at Fort Huachuca, where he had gone several weeks ago in the hope that the change would prove beneficial. He had been ill for over a year of consumption, and died yesterday at one o’clock.
The body will be brought to this city for interment, the funeral taking place from the residence of his parents, on Fremont street, at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
He had been a resident of this city since the early days of the camp and was held in high esteem by those who knew him.
In another article:
TOMBSTONE DAILY EPITAPH
Tombstone, Cochise Co., AZ—28 November 1889
At Fort Huachaca, November 27, Charles E. Alvord, aged 23 years.
Funeral from the residence of his parents, on Fremont street, this city, tomorrow (Friday) at 2 o’clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Albert Wright “Burt” Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Charles Elbridge 1864 CA1, Charles Elbridge 1826 NY2, William 1795 MA3, Daniel 1758 MA4, Elisha 1731 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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CHARLEY ALBERT ALFORD
Half-Brother of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034
[We are also including his obituary in Oklahoma Obituaries because he lived most of his life and is buried there.]
Photo from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—Friday, 4 April 1997
WEWOKA [Seminole Co.]—Funeral services for Charley Alford, 85, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Parker’s Chapel ... [and] burial will follow in Westwood Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary.
Alford died Monday [March 31] in Phoenix [Maricopa Co.], Ariz.
He was born Aug. 22, 1911, in Wewoka, where he lived most of his life.
He was retired from Tinker Air Force Base and Forsee Chevrolet.
Survivors include three daughters, Erma J. Emery, Lawton, Annie A. Taylor, Tempe, Ariz., and Doll B. Bly, Phoenix; three brothers, Wesley Alford, Weleetka, Sylvester Alford, Detroit, Mich., and Romeo Alford, Sapulpa; three sisters, Sunshyne French, Owasso, Violet Patterson, Tulsa, and Wessylyne Simpson, Langston; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Charley Alford (SS# issued in MS) but list his death date as 29 March 1997, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituary of his daughter Annie Bell Alford Taylor in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his half-siblings Romeo James Alford Sr., Sylvia Logan Alford, and Wesley Leon Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries; of his half-brother Freddie Dewitt Alford in New Jersey Obituaries; and of his paternal grandfather, Matthew Solomon Alford, in California Obituaries.
Charley is the son of Wesley Dow Alford and Annie Cyrus. They were apparently never married.
On Charley Albert Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 29, born 22 Aug 1911 [different than obituary and SSDI] in Seminole Co., OK. His contact is his wife, Aslee Alford of the same address in Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.
On the 1920 census, Lincoln, Seminole Co., OK, Annie Gorden, age 27, and her husband Henry Gorden, age 52, are listed with 5 children, including George Gorden, 11, and Charley A. Gorden, 7.
On the 1910 census, Lincoln, Seminole Co., OK, Annie Syrus, age 18 single, and her son George Alford, 1, are living with Annie’s grandmother, Polly Syrus, 103.
In 1930, Charley’s father, Wesley Alford, born MS, and 12 children, all born OK, are living in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee Co., OK. Charley is not enumerated with the family. This is an African American family, enumerated as Negro.
On Wesley Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK, age 36 born 24 June 1882. His nearest relative is Emily Alford.
In 1900, Wesley Alford, age 17 born June 1882 in MS, is living in Webster Co., MS, with his father, Matt Alford, age 40 born Jan 1860, his wife Minnie age 23 born June 1876, and 6 siblings. All and their parents were born in MS. Matt and Minnie were married 7 years, and Minnie has 4 children, 4 living. Next door is Solomon Alford, white, age 72 born Jan 1828 in AL, parents born in NC.
From Find A Grave: Wesley D. Alford, born 24 June 1882 and died 18 May 1939, is buried in North Fork Cemetery in Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK.
Charley is a descendant of Solomon Alford, born 1828 AL, the son of Littleberry and Mary (Butler) Alford, later of Oktibbeha Co., MS. Solomon and slave Lussie had six children. In 1992 Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034, published Promises: Heritage of an African American Family about this branch of the family.
For more information about this family, see AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999, pp. 6–7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson and includes many photos, family history, and current family information.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Charley Albert 1911 OK1, Wesley Dow 1882 MS2, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry B. 1801 NC5.
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CHRIS DAVID ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 11 January 2009
Chris David Alford loving son, brother, uncle and friend passed away January 5, 2009 in Arizona where he was employed as a Physician’s Assistant. He was born April 17, 1959 in San Antonio to Noel and Charlotte Louise Alford.
Chris loved learning and helping people. He combined those desires with his interest in the medical field, earning degrees in Biomedical Science (Texas A&M University), Respiratory Therapy (Texas State University), and Physician Assistant Studies (University of South Alabama). Chris found his work as a Physician’s Assistant especially rewarding, and was appreciated by his patients for his attentiveness and caring nature. His favorite hobbies included music, hiking and movies.
He is survived by his parents, Noel and Charlotte Louise; sisters, Carol L. Stegink and husband, Garrett, Holly G. Watson and husband, George; brother, Noel W. Alford; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial Service 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Mission Park Funeral Chapels North You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
Photo from Mission Burial Park North, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jpop72
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Chris David Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence AZ.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Noel Milner Alford and Charlotte Louise Sherbondy Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
The Mission Park Funeral Chapels North website says that Chris resided in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Chris David 1959 TX1, Noel Milner 1927 TX2, Starley Fletcher 1882 TX3, Noel Waddell 1838 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CLARENCE BUEL ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Friday, 24 May 2002
Alford, Clarence Buel, died May 22, 2002 in Tucson.
Buel was born May 4, 1918 in Louisiana, lived his adult life in Beaumont, Texas, and moved to Tucson after his retirement from Mobil Oil Company.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Evelyn Alford; daughter, Sandra Skinner Sprinkle; and three grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruby Bowland; niece, Nancy Bowland; and good friends.
Brave, caring, kind and generous, he was a “Man’s Man,” protecting family and friends alike. He was the rock on which we built the foundations of our lives. We will miss him.
Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002 at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Private burial will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
Photo from East Lawn Palms Cemetery & Mortuary, Tucson, Pima Co., AS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KayeEllen Fleming
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence B. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituary of his second wife, Evelyn Burkett Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his stepmother, Eliza Ann Bell Mitchell Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
Clarence was born in Calcasieu Parish, LA, the son of William Clarence Alford (1894 KY–1982 TX). His mother, Laura Leah LeBlanc, was his father’s first wife. They moved to TX by 1920.
Clarence lived in Jefferson Co., TX, until he and his wife moved to Arizona to be near her sister in 1982. His only child (by first wife Edith Marie Carpenter) was Sandra Jo, born March 21, 1943, in Jefferson Co., TX.
See AAFA’s online published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller for more information on this family.
His lineage: Clarence Buel 1918 LA1, William Clarence 1894 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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CLAUDIA A. ALFORD
Dolgeville, Herkimer Co., NY—_____ February 2014
Claudia A. Alford, 56, formerly of Salisbury, NY and more recently of Martinez Lake, AZ, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2014 after a short but painful battle with cancer at her home. She had the love and comfort of her family by her side.
She was born January 17, 1958.
She is survived by her mother, Janet and her children, Wendy, Trisha and Nathan, as well as a sister and 2 brothers.
She was a dedicated grandmother to 5 grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 3-5 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York. A celebration of Claudia’s life will be held immediately following the calling hours, on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 5 p.m. also at the funeral home…. The family would like to invite her relatives and friends to the Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club after her Celebration of Life, where they will continue to share their thoughts and memories in her memory….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 17 Jan 1958, last residence not listed.
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CLEMMIE ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 17 December 1965
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clemmie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 March 1921 and died _____ Dec 1965, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his brother Alfred Charles Alford in California Obituaries.
In 2023, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Clemmie
From AZ Deaths: Clemmie Alford, black age 44, died 14 Dec 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. He was born 9 March 1921 in TX, son of John Alford and Agnes Kirkland. His spouse is Estelle Alford.
From AZ Marriages: Clemmie Alford, age 40 [sic], and Estelle Lyons, age 30, were married on 6 November 1950 in Pima Co., AZ.
On the 1930 census, Red River Co., TX:
Jerry M. Liggins head 45 TX TX TX Negro
Agness wife 42 TX TX TX Negro
Arney Alford stepson 17 TX TX TX Negro
Delbert stepson 13 TX TX TX Negro
Johnie stepson 9 TX TX TX Negro
Clemie stepson 7 TX TX TX Negro
A.C. stepson 6 TX TX TX Negro
Floida B. stepdau 4-2/12 TX TX TX Negro
His lineage: Clemmie 1921 TX1, John P. 1879 TX2, Ruben 1859 MS3.
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CLOVER IRVINE ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Tuesday, 25 January 1955
Photo from South Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Alford Genealogy (Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422)
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Florence Smith Alford; son James Elbert Alford; parents, Elbert Harvey Alford and Mary Gertrude Bicket Alford; and brother Don Bicket Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
On both his WWI and WWII Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry), he is Clover Irvine Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Clover Irvine 1893 IL1, Elbert Harvey 1863 IL2, Stephen P. 1827 NY3, Ruel 1801 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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COY ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 25 May 2006
Photo from: Making Everlasting Memories
Memorialized by: A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, Phoenix, AZ
Coy Alford, 83, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on May 23, 2006. Visitation, Friday, May 26, 2006, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., A.L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Graveside Service, Saturday, May 27, 2006, 10:00 A.M., Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 West Van Buren.
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marie A. Langan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Coy Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 18 Jan 1923, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lennie Ruth Alford; mother, Jessie Madora Tharp Alford; and siblings Bobby L. Alford, Troy Alford (his twin), and Velma Etta Alford Hefner in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Lois E. Alford in California Obituaries.
Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Coy 1923 AR1, George Wiley 1880 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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D’ALVE “DEE” ALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 20 February 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998 (under TX)
SNYDER (Special)—Services for D’Alve “Dee” Alford, 88, of Gilbert [Maricopa Co.], Ariz., will be at 11 a.m. today in Hillside Memorial Gardens….
Burial will be under direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
She died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997, in Gilbert.
She was born Feb. 13, 1909, in Valley Mills [Boxque Co., TX]. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Snyder. She married Roswell Alford, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Jackie of Gilbert; and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of D.A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), but her birth date is listed as 10 February 1909.
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DELORES MAY “DEE” MULLENAX HALFORD PRESSLER
POST INDEPENDENT
Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—Wednesday, 24 May 2006
Delores May Halford
January 7, 1935 - May 16, 2006
Delores (“Dee”) Halford, age 71, died May 16, 2006, in Mesa [Maricopa Co.], Ariz. She had lived in Mesa for nearly 20 years and retired in 1998 from her position as the registrar for the Central Arizona Community College.
She was born Jan. 7, 1935, in Shaw, Lincoln County [CO], to Glenn Charles Mullenax and Mary Emma Mullenax. She had two siblings, her brother Mervil, and a sister, Glenda (deceased). The family lived in Arriba and later moved to a ranch near New Castle.
Dee graduated from New Castle High School in 1952, and received an associate’s degree in business from Barnes’ Business School in Denver in 1954.
She married Charles Edward Halford March 5, 1954. They lived in Arvada, Lakewood and Glenwood Springs. The couple divorced in 1976.
Delores later married Gerald Pressler, and lived for a time in Lakewood, Sacramento, Calif., and moved to Mesa, Ariz., in 1986. Pressler preceded Dee in death, and she later took back her original married name.
Dee was an active businesswoman, who had been a personal assistant to the owner of the Rickenbach Cadillac dealership in Denver, and had started her own beauty salon in Mesa. She went to work for the Central Arizona Community College as the campus registrar in 1988, retiring 10 years later.
She is survived by sons Vaughn Halford, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Kevin Halford, of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and brother Mervil Mullenax, of Rifle.
At her request, the family has a private service planned with Delores’ remains to be spread near the Mullenax family’s original ranch site in New Castle.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Delores’ name to Mesa View United Methodist Church, Music Ministries, 4701 Montano Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87120, or to your local hospice organization.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Delores M. Halford (SS# issued in CO).
Her first husband’s HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Charles Edward 1926 MO1, Burlion R. 1897 AR2, John C. 1857 MO3, Andrew W. 1827 TN4, Jacob ???? ?? 5.
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DENNIS ROBERT ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 11 August 1962
Photo from Pinal Cemetery, Central Heights, Gila Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Wanda Joy Henderson Rakoczy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DOLLY D. PAULEY ALFORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 3 October 1958
Mrs. Dolly Alford, 36, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sunday in Phoenix. A native of Clarksville [Red River Co.], Tex., she had resided in Phoenix two years.
Survivors include the widower, John Alford, San Bernardino; three sisters, Mmes. Mary Billington and Flossie Cooper, Los Angeles, and Dessie Danders, San Bernardino; four brothers, Benny Lee and Albert Pauley, Los Angeles; J.E. Pauley, New Mexico, and William Pauley, Canada.
Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., site pending. Interment will be in Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, with Mark B. Shaw Co. directing.
Photo from Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara LeClaire
AAFA NOTES: From the Social Security Applications and Claims Index (Ancestry): Her brother Bennie Lee Pauley, black, was born 27 Feb 1926 in Bryarly, Red River Co., TX, parents John Pauley and Pearlie Gunner.
In 1930, this family is living in Frisco, McCurtain Co., OK—Dolly is listed as Dimple, age 7 born Texas.
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DONALD RALPH HALFORD
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Donald Ralph Halford, 79, of Casa Grande died on Sept. 1, 2013, at Hospice Family Care.
Mr. Halford was born on Dec. 25, 1933, in Portland, Ore. He served in the military and worked in a logging mill.
J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DONALD W. ALFORD
SEDONA RED ROCK NEWS
Sedona, Yavapai Co., AZ—Sunday, 2 April 2000
Donald W. Alford, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, died April 2 at his home in Sedona.
Mr. Alford was born in East Tawas [Iosco Co.], MI, and moved to California with his family during the Great Depression. He attended Santa Ana High School and Santa Ana Junior College where he played baseball and developed his great love of the sport.
Mr. Alford served with the First Cavalry on the front lines in the Iron Triangle during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion. He worked for Safeway Stores, Inc. for 42 years and managed many of the company’s southern California grocery stores. Upon retirement, he and his wife, Mary, fulfilled a long-time dream and moved to Sedona.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Vernon Alford of Arizona; daughter, Peggy Alford, also of Arizona; sisters, Kathleen Kogler and Emaline Henderson and her husband, C.J. Henderson, of California; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and Dexter Whitfield of California; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be] held April 10 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, with interment following at the Sedona Cemetery.
Photo from Sedona Community Cemetery, Sedona, Coconino Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Huff
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald W. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 30 August 1929 and died 3 April 2000 [different than obituary and gravestone].
We included the obituaries of his siblings Emaline Isabella Alford Henderson, Kathleen Elizabeth Alford Kogler, and Kenneth Robert Alford in California Obituaries.
His lineage: Donald W. 1929 MI1, Robert 1894 MI2, James 1853 Canada3, Thomas 1825 Ireland4.
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DORIS RUTH ALFORD LEMEN
AAFA #0419
Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR—_____ July 2020
On Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, the world got a lot less sweet. No, we aren’t just talking about her Banana Pudding. Doris Alford Lemen, 98 of Pine Bluff has prompted a celebration in the VIP section of heaven the size of which we can only imagine.
Born on October 4, 1921 in Pine Bluff to former fire chief George M and Carrie Verret Alford, Doris was a lifelong resident of Pine Bluff. She met the love of her life, Guy Lemen while in high school and spent a beautiful 60 years married to her very best friend. Doris attended Pine Bluff High School and later Pine Bluff Beauty College. She was a friend & surrogate mother to anyone who sat at the counter of their snack shop, in one of her chairs at the Lemen Ade to Beauty or next to her on the pew.
The campground in Heaven is officially planning a massive potluck to celebrate this former member of the National Campers and Hikers Association, the Good Samaritans and Campers in Mission camping clubs. Doris was a permanent fixture at East Side Baptist Church where she was a member of the King’s Daughters Sunday School class as well as being a Sunday School teacher for more than 25 years.
Doris leaves behind a legacy of the best (and best smelling!) hugs on the planet, a banana pudding that cannot be topped, and has passed onto her surviving family members the ability to laugh through any situation as well as a vocabulary full of Southern nuggets like “epizutics,” “whoopsie!” and of course, the favorite, “Praise God and Thank Ya Jesus!” She will be remembered every time we giggle uncontrollably, every time we eat delicious Southern food and especially every time we smell her signature face cream.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Guy Lemen and her son, George.
She is survived by her grandchildren Rob Lemen, Kristin Harper, James Akin and (partner in crime) Elizabeth Lemen, as well as daughter in law Carla Lemen and great grandchildren Cameron, Cameron, Ian and Joe.
Burial will be on Friday, July 31st at Graceland Cemetery. A memorial service will take place at a later date once it is safe for more family to travel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, George Mitchell Alford and Carrie Marie Verret Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
Although her obituary says she was “of Pine Bluff,” public records show that she had lived in AZ since at least 1998. Her husband died in Pima, AZ, in 2000.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Doris Ruth 1921 AR1, George Mitchell 1880 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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DOROTHY VIRGINIA ALFORD EISIMINGER
COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER
Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—7 September 2008
Dorothy Virginia Eisiminger, 88, died at the Santa Catalina Villas in Tucson, AZ on August 23. Born June 1, 1920, she was the daughter of Seals and Lena Alford of Columbus.
Dorothy graduated from Jordan Industrial High School in 1939 and attended Georgia State College for Women from 1939 to 1940. She married Lt. Sterling “Butch” Eisiminger on Feb. 22, 1941 in Auburn, AL. A long-time member of the United Methodist Church, she and Butch survived two wars and then traveled the world, moving some forty-five times. A devoted wife and homemaker, she was passionate about tole painting, decoupage, sewing, and antiquing.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband, her three children: Sterling “Skip” Eisiminger of Clemson, SC; Virginia Kay Wroldsen of Tucson, AZ; and Karen “Kem” Monk of Stillwater, NJ. Dorothy had six grandchildren: Shane Eisiminger, Anja Fraiser, John Wroldsen, Karen Maloney, Ty and Trevor Monk. She also had five great grandchildren: Sterling and Edgar Eisiminger; Spencer Watson, and Moraia and Johan Wroldsen. Dorothy is also survived by her brother, Ted Alford, of Columbus.
Services will take place on Sept. 30 at St. John United Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. Viewing will be 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Funeral service to be held 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Funeral Procession to National Arlington Cemetery: 12:00 noon Interment: 1:00 p.m. Dorothy’s younger daughter, the Rev. Kem Monk, will officiate.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Cady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy V. Eisiminger (SS# issued in GA), last residence Palm City, Martin Co., FL.
We included obituaries of her parents, Seals Myrick Alford and Mattie Eva Lena Simerly Alford; siblings Annie Laurie Alford Psalmonds, Robert Seals Alford, and Ted Lincoln Alford; and sister-in-law Helen Clarice Miller Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
Engagement announcement:
COLUMBUS LEDGER
Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 21 April 1941
Her lineage: Dorothy Virginia 1920 GA1, Seals Myrick 1895 GA2, Warren Jackson 1851 GA3, Pierce Lewis about 1828 GA4.
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EDWARD GENE HALFORD, JR.
Photo from Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary, Phoenix, AZ
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 30 May 2010
Edward Gene Halford Jr. (Little Rebel). May 29, 1947- May 28, 2010. Preceded in death by his father Edward Gene Halford Sr. (Reb). Survived by his mother Nora (Tiny) Rolando, sister Sharon Neubauer, sons and their spouses Edward G. Halford III and Jo, William (Billy) K. Halford and Shelly, nephews Jeremy Chisdester, Jessie Sires, and Janie Sires. Four grandchildren one great grandchild and many more great nephews and nieces.
Gene was honored to have served his country in the Army during Vietnam. Gene (Dad) you are a great father, son, brother, uncle and grandparent, we will miss you but cherish all the wonderful memories we had with you and you will never be forgotten, you are now in Gods hands with your Dad and there will come a day when we will all join you. Dad thanks for everything. We all love you.
A graveside service is being held at 10:30 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edward Gene Halford (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
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EILEEN L. ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Tuesday, 30 April 1985
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SUFFOLK COUNTY NEWS
Sayville, Suffolk Co., NY—15 August 1985
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eileen Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 24 Nov 1913 and died _____ Apr 1985, last residence Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituary of her mother, Agnes McCosker Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Thomas Kennedy Alford, in New York Obituaries; and of her sister Virginia Marie Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.
Eileen is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY, near her father, but she has no gravestone.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Consider Alford, b. 1778 England – d. New York.
Her lineage: Eileen L. 1913 NY1, Thomas Kennedy 1882 NY2, William Madison 1859 NY3, Thomas Kennedy 1838 NY4, Edwin Madison 1807 NY5, Consider 1778 England6.
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ELIZABETH LOU “BETTY” MCLAIN WHALIN ALFORD
DAILY COURIER
Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ—Monday, 1 February 2010
Betty L. Alford, 80, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., born Dec. 5, 1929, in Porterville, Calif., passed away Jan. 30, 2010.
A private cremation took place at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott, Valley. Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel assisted the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
From California Birth Index (Ancestry): Betty Lou Mclain was born 5 Dec 1929 in Tulare Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Hoover.
From California, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Luther T. Alford, age 51, married Betty L. Mcclain, age 35, on 4 March 1965 in Santa Cruz Co., CA. Her name is also listed as Elizabet L. Mclain, Elizabet L. Whalin, and Betty L. Whalin.
Marriage:
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Sunday, 7 March 1965
On Luther Thomas Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 27, born 13 March 1913 in McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK. He is living in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, with his wife, Juanita Alford.
From U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File (Ancestry): Luther Alford was born 13 March 1913 and died 20 Nov 1981.
SSDI records list his last residence as Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Luther Thomas 1913 OK, Samuel Marion 1878 AR2, Andrew Jackson 1842 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ELLSWORTH BROWN “BING” ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Saturday, 12 August 1995
Alford, Ellsworth B., 81, passed away August 9, 1995.
Husband of Louise Alford; father of Floyd (Sue) Alford of NM and Judith (W.) Steens of FL; brother of Filbert Alford of MA; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by two sons, Richard and Gary.
No services are planned. Arrangements by Bring’s Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway.
Photos from irishbyhalf’s Barry family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Hillside Cemetery, Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellsworth B. Alford (SS# issued in CT) was born 5 January 1914, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Lewis Filbert Alford and Maude Lina Brown Alford; and siblings Filbert William Alford and Lois Butler Alford Ellert in Connecticut Obituaries.
From SSACI: Ellsworth Brown Alford was born 5 Jan 1914 in Plymouth, Litchfield Co., CT, son of Lewis F. Alford and Maud L. Brown. He died 9 Aug 1995.
From Connecticut Marriage Records (Ancestry): Louise Lacourse married Ellsworth Alford on 24 Dec 1938 in Bristol, Hartford Co., CT.
His lineage: Ellsworth Brown 1914 CT1, Lewis Filbert 1887 CT2, William H. 1846 England3, Henry 1818 England4.
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ELMER LEE ALFORD
AAFA #0474
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 28 May 1995
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Jan 1905, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of his father, Walter Lee Alford; stepmother, Lessie Moon Alford; and sisters Annie Lois Alford Green and Lillian Faye Alford Propst in Texas Obituaries; of his son Barry Walter Alford in Hawaii Obituaries; and of his half-sister Altha Oneta Alford Curtis Bewley in Missouri Obituaries.
When he joined AAFA, Lee provided his name as Lee Elmer Alford, but nearly all records list him as Elmer Lee Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Elmer Lee 1905 TX1, Walter Lee 1879 TX2, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA3, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA4, Lodwick 1775 NC5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ELOISE BARBER ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 15 January 2005
Eloise Alford, age 87, passed away January 12, 2005. Eloise was born on September 27, 1917 in Newark, Arkansas to W.A and Rose Etta Barber. Eloise came to Arizona in 1939 with husband W.J. Alford. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and her husband.
Eloise retired from the Maricopa County Hospital where she worked as a lab tech for 20 plus years.
She is survived by her daughter Linda Krug, granddaughters, Monika Suman, Daina Turner, and Paula Horn. She had 7 great grandchildren, Michael and David Suman; Jeffery and Jennifer and Jr. Turner; Sarah and Emma Horn. Her close family also included Mark Suman, Jay Turner and Gary Horn.
Services will be held at Best Funeral Chapel in Peoria located at 9380 W. Peoria Ave....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eloise Alford (SS# issued in AZ).
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ELOUISE RUBY ALFORD LUCAS CALVERT
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—24 May 2005
Elouise Calvert, 81, peacefully transitioned into her new life on May 18, 2005.
She is survived by her brother Roy Alford and sister Virginia Lindstrom, her daughters Pat Ridge, Rebecca Davis, Norma Calvert and Karen Tooley, her grandsons Calvert Leake, Chris Davis, Jeff and Josh Foxhoven, Calvert, Austin and Harris Tooley and great grandson Nick Davis.
She is preceded in death by granddaughter Anna louisa Tooley and grandson Jasen Leake.
She will be missed by all who knew her. Private services. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley or the Beatitudes Campus of Care.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elouise A. Calvert (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 May 1923, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Levis Laman Alford Sr. and Ruth Estelle Hester Alford; and brothers Levis Laman Alford Sr., Max Deleon Alford, Oliver Vernon Alford, Roy Eugene Alford, and Samuel Therald Alford in Florida Obituaries; and of her sister Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries.
From Florida Marriages, 1830–1993 (FamilySearch.org): Ruby Elouise Alford married Louis Leslie Lucas on 6 Nov 1940 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL. This is the only record where Ruby is her first name. On the 1930 census, she is Eloise R. Alford. In all other records she is Elouise.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
Her lineage: Elouise Ruby 1923 AL1, Levis Laman 1885 AL2, Robert Lawson 1842 AL3, Cullen 1800 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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ELSIE FRYAR ALFORD
PALLADIUM-ITEM
Richmond, Wayne Co., IN—Friday, 3 April 1959
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Plain City, Madison Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathie Zimmer Ross
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Claude Milton Alford, in Ohio Obituaries.
From AZ Deaths: Elsie Fryar Alford was born 23 Jan 1883 in IN, daughter of Sam Oscar Fryar and Ella Harmon. She died 30 March 1959 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
On some records she is listed as “L. Elsie.”
From Ohio, County Marriage Records: Oscar Fryar married Ella Harman on 6 Apr 1882 in Pickaway Co., OH.
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ELSIE MAY TOOMER HALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 30 April 2005
Elsie May Halford, age 92, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away April 25, 2005. Services will be in California…. Arrangements entrusted to Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home.
Photo from Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sarah
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elsie M. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 Aug 1912, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
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ENOCH MATTHEW HALLFORD
EASTERN ARIZONA COURIER
Safford, Graham Co., AZ—Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Enoch Matthew Hallford, May 31, 2012, 11:38 p.m., 2.8 oz., 6 inches long. “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him” (Genesis 5:24, KJV).
Enoch is survived by his parents, Matthew and Roene Hallford; his sisters, Abigail and Deborah Hallford; his brothers, Ezekiel and Israel Hallford; his grandparents, Mike and Mary Helen Hallford and LeRoy Briscoe and Yvette Ward Briscoe; uncles, Chris Carrasco and Philip Hallford; aunts, Thelma Joe Goble, Dove Schnebly, Talitha Aguilar, and Roylanda Kevan; and his great-grandparents, Lewis Hallford and Virginia Brown, and Anthony Ward…..
Arrangements are under the direction of McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences may be given at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.
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ETHA RUBY THOMAS ALFORD
McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel
Safford, Graham Co., AZ—_____ November 2011
Etha Ruby Alford, 84, of Safford entered into rest on October 31, 2011. She was born on March 8, 1927 to Lynn and Etha Thomas in Mina [Chautauqua Co.], New York.
A memorial service will be held at 1pm on November 3, 2011 at the Sunset Hills Care and Rehab Center in Safford. All who knew Ruby are invited to attend.
Ruby will be laid to rest in the McCray cemetery in Corry, Pennsylvania at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Etha Ruby Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence not listed.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as Lynn Commodore Thomas and Etha M. Maynard, and her husband as Ralph Leon Alford Jr. As of November 2013, she has no permanent gravestone.
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EUGENE WILLIAM ALFORD
Brother of Dorothy Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
From his 1934 Application for Seaman’s Protection Certificate (Ancestry)
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 12 July 1989
Eugene W. Alford, 80, of Phoenix, chief engineer for Grace Line Steamship Co., died July 10, 1989.
He was born in California and a veteran of the Naval Reserves.
Survivors include his wife, Paula; two daughters; and two grandchildren.
Visitation: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Grcenway Road. Services are private….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene W. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 3 Oct 1908, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of his wife, Paula Bondi Alford; and daughter Pamela Juanita Alford Hodil in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Harry Newton Alford and Sarah Lavina Purviance Alford; and brothers Edward Leroy “Roy” Alford and Warren Newton Alford in California Obituaries; of his brother Kenneth Lee Alford in Hawaii Obituaries; and of his sister Elmyra Elizabeth “Myra” McWhinney in Oregon Obituaries.
From California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry): Eugene W. Alford was born 3 Oct 1908 in Santa Clara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Purviaha [sic: Purviance—Sarah’s maiden name is consistently misspelled in the CA Birth Records].
From Application for Seaman’s Protection Certificate (Ancestry), dated 11 Jan 1934 in San Francisco, CA: Eugene William Alford was born 3 Oct 1908 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA. His ship was the oiler SS Santa Rosa.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton.
His lineage: Eugene William 1908 CA1, Harry Newton 1885 CA2, John Wesley 1853 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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EVA L. KAUFMAN LOCK ALFORD
ELKHART TRUTH
Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN—14 October 1996
PRESCOTT, Ariz.—Eva L. (Lock) Alford, 92, formerly of Elkhart, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday (Oct. 4, 1996) in Prescott. She had been in ill health.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1903, in Etna Green.
Surviving are a daughter, Lillian I. Aker of Prescott Valley; a son, Ralph W. Lock of Prescott; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Vera Mayer of Elkhart, Pauline Litchenwelter of Michigan and Elma Ripley of Milford; and a brother, Albert Kaufman of Indianapolis.
A graveside service will be hel2 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola. The body will be cremated. Chapel Hill Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alford moved to Arizona from Elkhart in 1978. She was a homemaker.
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, C & Y Zinn-Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eva L. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 7 Nov 1903 and died _____ Oct 1996, last residence Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN.
We included the obituary of her second or third husband, Newton Orvil Alford, in Indiana Obituaries.
Eva shares a gravestone with her first husband, Ralph W. Lock, 1899–1950. She may have been married between Ralph and Newton because Newton’s obituary says he “married Eva Teeple, Nov. 24, 1963, in Elkhart.”
Eva was the daughter of Emanuel Kaufman and Minnie Riggins. She is listed with them on the 1910 and 1920 censuses in Kosciusko Co., IN.
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EVELYN BURKETT ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Tuesday, 26 July 2005
Evelyn B. Alford was gently gathered into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2005 around 1210 a.m.
She was predeceased by her husband, Buell Alford; parents, Mattie and Henry Burkett; sister, Elouise and brother, Albert.
She is survived by her loving sister, Ruby M. Bowland and her niece, Nancy K. Bowland; sister-in-law, Florene Burkett as well as by Darlene Atkinson, niece and Charles Burkett, nephew and their families.
Evelyn was born March 26, 1927, in Cleveland, Texas and raised in Winnie-Stowell, Texas. Long, lovely, and lithe, Evelyn was the star of her high school basketball team and was graduated valedictorian of the class of 1944, at East Chambers Consolidated High School. After high school, she moved to Beaumont, Texas, where she completed a business course at Chenears Business School. She soon followed her father, Henry and sister, Ruby, into employment with Sun Oil Company, now Sonoco, where she worked in the map drafting department of the Beaumont division until her retirement.
At a YMCA dance in 1946, she met the love of her life, Clarence Buell Alford, whom she married June 7, 1947, and with whom she shared 54 happy years. A great cook, Evelyn shared a love of water sports and fishing with her husband and could fry some of the best fish and shrimp on this earth. Her yeast rolls were magnificent and her cubion and gumbo were unexcelled. Sharing a love of sewing with her mother, Mattie, and her sister, Ruby, Evelyn was a meticulous seamstress, always elegantly dressed in her own handiwork. She also loved to needlepoint and crochet and produced items of great beauty that have become family heirlooms.
Evelyn’s devotion to family was one of her greatest strengths. As her parents and sister Elouise became ill, Evelyn unselfishly shared the nursing duties and her home with her surviving sister Ruby of Tucson.
After the deaths of her parents and sister Elouise, Evelyn and Buell moved from Beaumont, Texas to Tucson in 1982, to be near her surviving sister and niece. While here in Tucson, gardening became her passion and her challenge as she successfully tried to make the desert bloom.
Evelyn was a woman of unselfish love and devotion to her family and friends. Her beautiful soul could be seen in her eyes and her irresistibly sweet smile. A fighter, she possessed incredible strength and resisted her last illness as long as she could. She never complained and greeted everyone with a cheerful smile no matter how badly she felt. There is a hole in our hearts now. Ruby will miss her sweet little sister and Nancy will miss her loving auntie. God keep her in the bosom of her family in Heaven. We love you little sis!
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 300 p.m. at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Road.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn B. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituary of her husband, Clarence Buel Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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FERN ALFORD TOLBERT
Photo from The 1938 Elms, Chanute High School, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS
CHANUTE TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Fern Tolbert, 86, Sun City, Ariz., died Friday, October 5, 2007.
She was the daughter of George and Mary Alford, Chanute.
She is survived by a sister, Dorothy “Janie” Littleton, Wichita.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, Ariz.
Photo from La Veta Cemetery, La Veta, Huerfano Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Rohwedder
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fern Tolbert (SS# issued in KS) was born 11 Nov 1920, 2 last residences listed: La Junta, Otero Co., CO, and Spring, Montgomery Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her father, George Wayne Alford, and her sister Dorothy “Dottie” Alford Littleton in Kansas Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.
Her lineage: Fern 1920 KS1, George Wayne 1894 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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FRANZ GROVE ALFORD
WICHITA BEACON
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 1 December 1977
In another article:
Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial
KS—_____ November 1977
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jessica Frost
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his fourth wife, Martha Irene Carr Culver Alford; mother, Massie Emma Baldwin Alford Miller; and sister Loma A. Alford Crouch DeMeyer Rosenberg in Kansas Obituaries; of this first wife, Winifred Grace Dunn Blunt Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries; of his father, Charles C. Alford; and second wife, Lois Comer Alford, in Texas Obituaries; and of his third wife, Leola McDowell Reed Alford, in Florida Obituaries.
1920 census, Mount Hope, Sedgwick Co., KS:
Charles C. Alford head 34 KS KS OH barber
Massie wife 34 KS NJ MO teacher
Damon son 10 KS KS KS
Loma dau 8 KS KS KS
Grove son 6 KS KS KS
1930 census, Sedgwick, Harvey Co., KS:
Massie E. Alford head 42 KS US US teacher, married
Damon H. son 20 KS KS KS ditching machine laborer
Loma A. dau 18 KS KS KS
Grove F. son 16 KS KS KS
On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Frantz Grove Alford is age 26, born 12 Feb 1914 in Mt. Hope, Sedgwick Co., KS. His contact is his wife, Winifred Grace Alford, both of Tuttle, Grady Co., OK. His signature:
From Texas, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Franz Grove Alford and Leola Reed were married on 1 Jan 1972 in Collin Co., TX.
Also, from Texas, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Franz G. Alford married Leola McDowell on 26 May 1972 in Collin Co., TX.
From Texas, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Franz G. Alford, age 59, and Leola R. Alford, age 47, were married on 26 May 1972 and divorced on 5 Oct 1973 in Montague Co., TX.
From:
DOUGLAS DISPATCH
Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ—Saturday, 28 April 1973
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
His lineage: Franz Grove 1914 KS1, Charles C. 1885 KS2, Charles Cassler 1859 KS3, James Allen 1828 VA4, James 1793 VA5, Joseph 1772 VA6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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GEORGE J. HALLFORD, JR.
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 27 June 1998
In another article:
Source unknown, posted to his Find A Grave memorial, but probably:
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—_____ June 1998
George J. Hallford Jr., 73, a longtime Casa Grande resident, died June 23, 1998 in Phoenix. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Cole & Maud Mortuary. The funeral there will follow at 1.
Mr. Hallford was born Dec. 28, 1924 in Muskogee, OK. He was a Marine veteran of World War II and had six brothers also serving overseas at the same time. He was an operating engineer in construction before retirement and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. He lived in Casa Grande for 65 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Anna K. Hallford, of LA; a stepdaughter, Karen Trout, of CO; two sons: George Jr. and Kimaron, both of CO; stepson, Steven Hallford, of LA; [half-]sister, Mary M. Morris, of Casa Grande; three brothers: G.W., of Casa Grande, Willie L. and Louie “Bucky”, both of CA; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Hallford Root.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George W. Hallford (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his mother, Iona Arnett Hallford Lackey (with notes about George’s name); and siblings George Washington “G.W.” Hallford, Nathaline Hallford, and Sanford Hallford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Rebecca Lynn Hallford Root; and stepdaughter Karen Dee Hallford Trout in Colorado Obituaries; of his stepson Steven Wade Hallford in Louisiana Obituaries; and of his brother Altus Willard Hallford in California Obituaries.
From AZ Marriages: George J. Hallford, age 21, married Mary Katheryn Miller, age 23, on 2 Nov 1945 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
Marriage:
DAILY CITIZEN
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Saturday, 3 November 1945
Shooting:
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 8 November 1952
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 13 December 1952
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 14 December 1952
George apparently married (2) the widow of his brother Sanford, whose children are listed as his stepchildren in his obituary.
From SSACI: George Washington Hallford Jr. was born 28 Dec 1924 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, son of George W. Hallford and Iona Arnett.
On his 1945 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he confirms his birth date and place and signs his name George J. Hallford.
On the 1930 census in Muskogee Co., OK, he is listed as Junior J. Halford, age 5 born OK. His brother is George W. Halford, 11 OK.
His HALLFORD lineage: George J. 1924 OK1, George Washington 1894 OK Territory2, John Henry 1868 MO3, William Wallace 1839 TN4.
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GEORGE W. ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—4 October 2002
Alford, George W., 69, communications technician, Sept. 25, Heather [Mortuary].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George W. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 June 1933, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON “G.W.” HALLFORD
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—1 August 2000
George Washington Hallford, 82, a World War II veteran who was active in several veterans organizations, died at his Casa Grande home July 27, 2000.
The graveside service will be at 8 a.m. Friday in Mountain View Cemetery….
Mr. Hallford was born April 26, 1918 in Yager, Okla., but lived in Casa Grande after 1932. He was a technician for Al & Riley’s Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal before retirement and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a member and former officer of Disabled American Veterans, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, National Order of Trench Rats, DAV Eagles in Chandler and Casa Grande Valley Elks Lodge.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Pam Kirkland of Tucson; two stepsons, Kerry Inman of Tucson and Terry Inman of Spanaway, Wash.; two brothers, Leon “Bucky” Hallford of Cathedral City, Calif., and Willie Hallford of Greenwood, Calif.; a stepsister [sic: half-sister], Mary Magdalena Morris of Casa Grande; seven step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
Cole & Maud Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George W. Hallford (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Sophia Raulston Killingsworth Conoley Hallford; third wife, Marian Rose Clifford Inman Hallford; mother, Iona Arnett Hallford Lackey (with notes about George’s name); and siblings George J. Hallford, Nathaline Hallford, and Sanford Hallford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Altus Willard Hallford in California Obituaries.
From AZ Marriages: George W. Hallford, 31, married Alice Webster, 28, on 6 Feb 1951 in Florence, Pinal Co., AZ. Witnesses were D.W. Hallford and Lillian Hallford.
From Oregon, Marriage Indexes (Ancestry): George Hallford married Sophia Conoley on 17 Feb 1965 in Marion Co., OR.
Marriage application—ages are incorrect; George was born in 1918 and Sophia was born in 1915:
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 9 February 1965
Divorce:
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Wednesday, 6 February 1974
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
George W. Hallford, Jr. and Sophia Hallford.
His HALLFORD lineage: George Washington 1918 OK1, George Washington 1894 OK Territory2, John Henry 1868 MO3, William Wallace 1839 TN4.
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GILBERT ELMER ALVORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 30 April 1961
Funeral services for Gilbert Elmer Alvord, 58, who died Friday [April 28] in St. Luke’s Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Chapel of Memories, A.L. Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams…. Cremation will follow.
Mr. Alvord was a native of Milwaukee. He came to Phoenix 32 years ago from Rhinelander, Wis. He resided at 19 E. Hoover. He was a retired rancher.
He is survived by three cousins, Mrs. Ruth Watson of Phoenix, Cora Smith of Milwaukee and A.J. Smith of Apache Junction.
Photo from Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomanie, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gene Larson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his father, Stanley Edwin Alvord, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
Article about Gilbert’s will:
ARIZONA DAILY SUN
Flagstaff, Coconino Co., AZ—Monday, 12 March 1962
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Gilbert Elmer 1902 WI1, Stanley Edwin 1868 WI2, Manville Delos 1834 NY3, Joseph 1793 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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GLADYS ARCOLA WELCH HALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 27 September 1995
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys A. Halford (SS# issued in NM) was born 2 June 1923, last residence Yarnell, Yavapai Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of her husband, John Wesley Halford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Billy Gene Halford and Thomas Edward Halford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Gladys Arcola Welch Halford was born 2 June 1922 [different than SSDI], daughter of William A. Welch and Gladys E. Wilson. Her birth place is listed as both Centrahoma [Coal Co.], OK, and Lawton [Comanche Co.], OK.
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GLADYS MARIE OLES ALFORD LEONARDSON
Mesa, Arizona
May 5, 1931 – Jan 20, 2017 (Age 85)
Gladys was a kind soft-spoken woman who loves the Lord. She was born on May 5th, 1931 in Truman, Minnesota. When Gladys was only five years old, her mother passed away. Her sister, Lillian, was eight years old. A few years later her father remarried and Gladys loved her new mother. When Gladys was 15 years old, she got a sweet baby sister named Pat.
In 1948 Gladys graduated from a vocational high school. She had already passed her state board exam and was certified as a licensed cosmetologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She worked at the Charles of Ritz Beauty Salon for a few years. Her boss, Mr. Gravel, from New York provided a tea room for his customers. Gladys would do their hair, have them order lunch and then after lunch do their nails. Gladys loved working in this upscale beauty shop. Gladys met her future husband, Roy [Alford], at her sister’s wedding. He was the “best man” and brother of the groom. On May 27th, 1950 Roy and Gladys were married by the Pastor of a small country church in Grove City, Minnesota. They were late for the wedding because they got lost. Gladys fondly remembers that her stepmother made a delicious dinner, baked and decorated the wedding cake. These acts of love made Gladys’ wedding day very special.
Gladys and her sister, Lillian, have been close because they married brothers and attended many of the same family gatherings. They worked well together because Lillian did the holiday cooking and Gladys sewed clothes for her sister’s family.
Sadly, Roy died 18 years later of muscular dystrophy in January of 1968.
John [Hacker], Gladys’ second husband, worked at Central High School in Minneapolis. Gladys worked in the counselor’s office there and the two of them began dating. They were married June 7th, 1969. Gladys and John were married for 5 years. He died of cancer in January of 1974.
Gladys’ third husband, Arnold (Arnie) Leonardson, was the custodian at Bancroft Elementary School where Gladys’ children went to school. Years later she met Arnie in Hawaii while he was celebrating his retirement and she was on a tour. What a happy surprise meeting. They began dating and were married on October 23, 1977 in Las Vegas at the Candlelight Chapel. On Valentine’s Day Arnie gave Gladys a beautiful charm that had the date of their wedding inscribed on it. They were married for 18 years before he passed away due to heart problems.
Gladys had six wonderful children. Randall was great at driving an 18 wheeler truck. Randall died of a heart condition. RayEtte was very artistic and a creative seamstress. Sadly, she died of lymphoma. Robin La Rae is a cosmetologist and is very good at sewing. She plans on opening a drapery shop. Jon Anthony (Tony) is a manager of a waterpark. Timothy Scott is an accomplished photographer. Roger Hacker works for the town of Apache Junction. Gladys is proud of all of her children.
Gladys has traveled to Wisconsin, Chicago, and Hawaii and from Minnesota to Arizona. Gladys was very active as a Scout Leader. She started with 21 Brownies (second graders) and led them on several field trips, craft projects, volunteer activities, etc. These 21 girls loved Gladys so much they stayed with her through the entire scout program into their senior year of high school!
When asked, “What do you love or enjoy most in life?” Gladys replied, “I loved each of my husbands at the time I was married to them. I am close to my sisters and love my six children, twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.”
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry C. Goldsmith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her first husband, Roy Leo Alford; and her sister Lillian Adelia Oles Alford (who married Roy’s brother) in Minnesota Obituaries; and of her son Randall Lee Alford in Washington Obituaries.
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GLENN WARREN ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Monday, 24 October 1960
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Suzy & Rob
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Audry Lenora Barber Alford Ross, in this compilation.
From Arkansas, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Warren Alford married Audrey Barber on 13 May 1939 in Independence Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Glenn Warren 1920 AR1, William Joseph “Zellie” 1869 TN2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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HAZEL ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—24 February 2006
Mr. Hazel Alford, 84, of Phoenix, passed away on February 19, 2006, Services: Pending…. Angels Cremation & Burial.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 14 Jan 1922.
From SSACI: Hazel Alford, male black, was born 14 Jan 1922 in Longview, TX, son of Leonard Alford and Mattie Colby.
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IONA ARNETT HALLFORD LACKEY
Photo from adra1966’s Hallford Chaffin Griffin Family Tree (Ancestry)
Source unknown, posted to her Find A Grave memorial
Pinal Co., AZ—_____ March 1987
Services for Iona Hallford Lackey is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cole & Maud Chapel. A graveside ceremony, conducted by the Disabled American Veteran’s Auxiliary Unit No. 6, will follow. A service by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1677 is pending.
Mrs. Lackey died Sunday [March 22] at the Pinal County Nursing Center in Florence.
She was born Nov. 1, 1895 in Briar Town Indian Territory, Oklahoma and moved to Arizona in 1932.
Mrs. Lackey was a homemaker and joined the Southern Baptist Church in Wellton in 1952.
She is survived by four sons, G.J. and George W. Jr. Hallford, both of Casa Grande, Willie Lee Hallford, of Georgetown, CA, Louie Leon “Bucky” Hallford, of Cathedral City, CA; stepson, Raymond Lackey, of Coolidge; daughter, Mary M. Morris, of Casa Grande; stepdaughter, Lola Lackey, of Coolidge; sister, Abbie Lee Guinn, of Benicia, CA; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Dr. W.C. Kimbler, of the Calvary Baptist Church, is scheduled to officiate.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1987) dates of Iona Lackey (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of her children George J. Hallford, George Washington “G.W.” Hallford, Nathaline Hallford, and Sanford Hallford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Altus Willard Hallford in California Obituaries.
From AZ Marriages: Iona Hallford, age 63, married Jess N. Lackey, age 65, on 15 May 1959 in Yuma Co., AZ.
Iona named two of her sons George. Listed on the 1930 census in Muskogee Co., are OK, George W. Halford, 11 OK, and Junior J. Halford, age 5 born OK. Apparently the older George was known as G.W., and the younger was known as George J. although he appears as George Washington Jr. on some records.
WWII article:
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Friday, 15 December 1944
Her husband’s HALLFORD lineage: George Washington 1918 OK1, George Washington 1894 OK Territory2, John Henry 1868 MO3, William Wallace 1839 TN4.
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JAMES BRECK ALVORD
TODAY’S NEWS HERALD
Lake Havasu City, Mohave Co., AZ—_____ March 2023
James Breck Alvord, 67, left us and returned to his heavenly home on March 18, 2023.
He was born in Long Beach, California in 1955 and moved with his family to Lake Havasu City in 1965. He married the love of his life, Dawn in 1978. Together they have 5 children, Jason (Kylie), Daina, Sherry (BJ), Jared (Jessica), and Cassie (Michael).
He is survived by his nine grandchildren, Kelci, Kasyn, Dovriel, Waylon, Weston, Dune, Beau, Willow, Finn and by his many loving family members, friends and members of the community.
His main sources of joy were his relationship with the Lord, time with his family, friends, and the beauty of the outdoors, music, writing, cars, boats and anything with a motor. Above all, he was a man of integrity, saw the beauty in things, and brought laughter and joy wherever he went. No amount of time with him would have ever been enough.
Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, McCulloch campus, 1605 McCulloch Blvd S. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11a.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Lawrence Dale Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Margaret Deborah Alvord Strub in Texas Obituaries.
From California, Birth Index (Ancestry): James Breck Alvord was born 15 Oct 1955 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Toone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: James Breck 1955 CA1, Lawrence Dale 1927 CA2, Joseph Leroy 1883 UT3, Joseph Bonaparte 1830 MI4, Thaddeus 1781 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JAMES RALPH HALFORD
EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE
Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Halford, James Ralph, 65, of Mesa, died June 19, 2008, in Mesa. Mountain View Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 832-2850.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 June 1942.
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JENNIE L. MAYO ALFORD
DOUGLAS DISPATCH
Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ—21 May 2007
Mrs. Jennie L. Alford, lifetime Douglas resident, passed away May 15, 2007 at Infinia Douglas.
Mrs. Alford was born in Douglas, Arizona on August 4, 1921 to William A. and Ruth Hickman Mayo. She worked for many years at the Phelps Dodge Douglas Hospital as a nurse’s aide until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Alford on October 2, 1992.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughters, Ruth Chatterfield of Live Oak, Florida and Margaret Loman of Henderson, Nevada. Also surviving are her 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Following her wishes, she will be cremated and no services are scheduled.
Arrangements by Brown Page Mortuary.
Photo from Julia Page Memorial Park, Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, plyce
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jennie L. Alford (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ.
From their shared gravestone: Walter J. Alford, 16 Dec 1918–2 Oct 1992.
For more information about this family, see a family history written by Walter’s paternal grandfather, Jacob Andrew Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Walter James 1918 IL1, Walter Goodsell 1895 IL2, Jacob Andrew 1865 IL3, Andrew J. 1836 Norway4.
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JERE ARTHUR ALFORD
WICKENBURG SUN
Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., AZ—27 March 1986
Jere A. Alford died at his home in Yarnell March 16 at the age of 67.
He was born in Idaho, Aug 17, 1918 and had moved to Arizona in 1977. He lived in Yarnell for the past six years.
Alford was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force serving 22 years. He had worked in wood products in Pierce, Idaho, retiring in 1977 and served as president of a small mining association in Congress. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign wars in Yarnell and Pierce, Idaho and was also a Lions Club member in Pierce.
Alford is survived by his wife, Jo Ann, of Pierce, Idaho; three daughters, Roxann Cramer and Sherry Alford, of Pierce, Idaho and Michele Carricker, of Idaho; three sons, Norman and Phillip of Moreland, Idaho and Rory, of Pierce, Idaho and seven grandchildren.
Luke Air Force Base Burial Team performed full military graveside rites at 11:30 a.m. on March 22 at Genung Memorial Park in Peeples Valley. The Hampton Funeral Home of Prescott made arrangements.
Photo from Genung Memorial Park Cemetery, Peeples Valley, Yavapai Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, D. & J. Altman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1986) dates of Jere A. Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence Yarnell, Yavapai Co., AZ, and last benefit to Pierce, Clearwater Co., ID.
See the obituaries of his wife, Joann Mae Sperger Alford; and son Rory Thomas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Clara Barton Pearl Sweet Alford Koros Johnson; and son Philip James Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
From Idaho, birth Index (Ancestry): Jere Arthur Monroe Alford was born 17 Aug 1918 in Burley, Cassia Co., ID, son of A.M. Alford, age 36, and Clara B. Sweet, age 17.
From Idaho, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Arthur M. Alford married Clora B. Sweet on 21 Nov 1917 in Bannock Co., ID.
In 1920, Paul, Minidoka Co., ID:
Arthur Alford head 37 MO TN MO
Clara B. wife 19 ID MA IL
Arthur son 1-5/12 ID MO ID
In 1930, Rupert, Minidoka Co., ID:
Homer H. Johnson head 30 MO Sweden MO
Clara B. wife 29 ID MA IL
Arthur J. Alford stepson 11 ID MO ID
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
His lineage: Jere Arthur 1918 ID1, Arthur Monroe 1883 MO2, Jeremiah C. 1852 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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JESSIE MADORA THARP ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 4 August 1960
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, donnatreez
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Bobby L. Alford, Coy Alford, Troy Alford, and Velma Etta Alford Hefner in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Lois E. Alford in California Obituaries.
The family is listed on the 1940 census in Christian, Independence Co., AR, household #73: George Alford, tenant farmer 60; wife Jessie 45; and children Lois 20, Evelyn 18, twin sons Coy and Troy 17, Dean 14, Velma 12, and Bobby 9. All were born in AR and lived in the same place in 1935.
On the 1930 census they are in White River, Woodruff Co., AR, dwelling #156: George W. Alford, farmer 48; wife Jessie 38; daughter B_____ 14 [very hard to read, indexed as Burnes but no doubt Buena]; son Loice 11; Evelyn 8; twin sons Coy and Troy 7; Burl I. 4 8/12; and daughter Velma E. 1 11/12. All were born in AR. Age at first marriage was George 33 and Jessie 19, indicating that perhaps Jessie was previously married.
In 1920 they are in Christian, Independence Co., AR, dwelling #11: George W. Alford farmer 39; wife Jessie M. 24; daughter Buena 4 4/12; and son Lois 3/12. All were born in AR, and George and Jessie’s fathers were born in TN.
On George Wiley Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 38, born 26 March 1880. He is a farmer living in Oil Trough, Independence Co., AR, with his wife Jessie May Alford
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: George Wiley 1880 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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JOANN MAE SPERGER ALFORD
WICKENBURG SUN
Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., AZ—17 September 1997
JoAnn M. Alford of Congress died Sept. 6 in Sun City. She was 68.
Mrs. Alford was born June 17, 1929 in Phoenix. She had lived in Arizona for the past 11 years, coming from Idaho. Mrs. Alford retired from Potlach in Pierce, Idaho, after 20 years as a lumber grader. She soon moved to Congress to be with her family.
JoAnn will be remember for her love of life, her great love of crocheting and crafts, and the love she gave her family. She was a great person not only in character but in soul. She was a great giver, not wanting anything in return. JoAnn will be deeply missed by loved ones and alike. Leaving this Earth so unexpectedly took us all by surprise. We will most of all miss her politics.
Survivors include her daughter Roxann Grimme of Congress, Sherry Stoner of Connecticut, and Michele Marks of Montana; son Norman Alford of Appleton, Minn., and 13 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jere Alford and sons Rory and Philip Alford.
Services have been held. Frey Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Wickenburg handled all the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joann M. Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 27 June 1929 [different than obituary] and died 6 Sept 1997, last residence Congress, Yavapai Co., AZ, and last benefit Pierce, Clearwater Co., ID.
See the obituaries of her husband, Jere Arthur Alford; and son Rory Thomas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Philip James Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
From AZ Births: Jo Ann Mae Sperger was born 17 June 1929 in Maricopa Co., AZ, daughter of John Gordian Sperger and Bertha Eler Ick.
From SSACI: Joann Mae Alford was born 17 June 1929, daughter of John G. Sperger and Bertha M. Elerick.
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JOHN CRANE ALFORD
Saddle River, Bergen Co., NJ—_____ January 2016
Guests of Honor and SRDS founders, John and Diane Alford were saluted during the 50th Anniversary Gala, March 2008.
Mr. John C. Alford (3/20/1922 - 1/23/2016)
On Saturday morning, January 23rd, 2016 at 7:20am, the founder of Saddle River Day School, Mr. John C. Alford passed away at the age of 93. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Diane, and their four children, Dana ’67, Brandon ’70, Valerie ’74, and Darcy ’76; all of whom graduated from the school.
In another article:
TOWN JOURNAL
Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ—Thursday, 4 February 2016
SADDLE RIVER—John C. Alford passed away on Jan. 23 at 7:20 a.m., at the age of 93. He died peacefully surrounded by his family.
A graduate of Yale University with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mr. Alford served as a First Lieutenant pilot during the Second World War.
Although they had both previously lived on the same street in Hackensack, NJ, it wasn’t until after the war that he and his wife Diane would meet. They wed on June 19, 1948 and remained happily married for sixty-eight years that they cherished together.
“Throughout seven decades, one can count fewer than thirty occasions in which they spent a day apart,” their youngest daughter, Darcy, recalled. “They remained very healthy, happy, and in love throughout their entire marriage.”
In 1957, the couple purchased the Denison estate, which consisted of twenty acres of property in Saddle River, NJ, and together with Douglas S. Ogilvie, established the Saddle River Country Day School (SRCDS). On June 24th, 1957, the school was officially founded, thereby completing Mr. Alford’s vision to establish a quality independent school in the area.
“Dad (John) believed in the power of education,” Darcy explained. “That belief was deeply rooted in his own father as well. In the spring of 1964, Alford Hall, named after John’s father, William J. Alford, was completed. It housed two science laboratories, two classrooms, and a small gymnasium. “Providing a viable private school option for the area was of supreme importance, and he was supported in this endeavor by the entire family.”
Although Mr. Alford’s primary passion was always education, he was also an avid traveler. When asked what his favorite trip was, Mr. Alford would often declare “the next one” to be the best. An adventure seeker, accomplished outdoorsman, and skier, Alford’s voyages to Tasmania, Botswana, Rwanda, Antarctica, and the Galapagos illustrate the remarkable life that he and his family shared.
In serving as President of the Board of Trustees (1957–1981), Mr. Alford provided the stability and framework for the school to grow. Darcy recalls one of her father’s most proud declarations to be the continued success of the institution. “Although he had not been directly involved with the school for many years, the fact that the school has continued to advance forward was of great importance to him. He was very fond of the current Head of School, Ms. (Eileen) Lambert, and believed she has been the strongest leader in elevating the school’s standing to what it has become.”
To commemorate Mr. John Alford’s life, we reflect on his passing by revisiting a key excerpt from his Founder’s Address at the 2008 SRDS Anniversary Dinner in which he describes the meaningful act of giving back and creating a culture of caring and ethical citizens:
“As each new generation comes along, we are going to provide them with the finest education that we can give them. We are going to teach not only the arts and the sciences, but also the great moral values upon which this wonderful nation of ours was built. We will teach them the responsibilities of citizenship. If we are able to do that, this nation of ours will always be strong materially, technologically, and morally. And we will be able to withstand any dark force that comes against us. This is what we are doing here at Saddle River Day School...providing that kind of fine education for generation after generation...
Now I want to close by telling you why the Saddle River Day School was started. Diane and I were blessed with four children. Although she and I had both been educated in private boarding schools, we preferred to have our children home with us during those formative years, and still provide a fine private school education. This was an important reason for starting the school, but not the most important reason. As I was growing up and maturing, I began to realize how much I owed my parents, how much I owed my grandparents and how much I owed this wonderful country of ours. I had a growing desire to give something back.” - John C. Alford. March 8, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Diane, and their four children, Dana ’67, Brandon ’70, Valerie ’74, and Darcy ’76; all of whom graduated from the school.
Condolences can be sent to Diane Alford, 13500 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Villa 445 Oro Valley, AZ 85755.
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ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Sunday, 31 January 2016
Alford, John Crane—died peacefully in Tucson January 23, 2016 with his wife of 67 years, Diane, and their four children, Dana, Brandon, Valerie and Darcy, by his side.
He was born in New York, lived in New Jersey, graduated from Hill and Thatcher and Yale with an ME degree. In World War II he served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force, mostly in the Pacific. He worked in the paper board industry and was a board member of G.A. Saxton on Wall Street.
With his wife he founded the Saddle River Day School in 1958 and was president of the Board of Trustees for 25 years. After living in Saddle River until 1983 he moved to Tucson. He was a member of the Arcola and Tuxedo Clubs in the east and Skyline Country Club in Tucson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, William John Alford Jr. and Irilla Esther Frye Alford; and brother Robertson Frye Alford in Connecticut Obituaries; and of his brothers George Edward Alford and William John Alford III in New Jersey Obituaries.
John C. Alford, age 8 b. NY, is listed on the 1930 census in Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ, with his parents, William J. Jr. 41 PA (paper boards manufacturer) and Irilla 40 OH, and 3 brothers: William J. 14 NJ, Robertson F. 10 NY, and George #. 3 NY.
His lineage: John Crane 1922 NY1, William John 1889 PA2, William John 1861 PA3, John 1828 PA4, Thomas 1800 PA5, Michael before 1770 Ireland6.
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JOHN EARL ALFORD
MOHAVE VALLEY DAILY NEWS
Bullhead City, Mohave Co., AZ—30 August 2015
John Earl Alford, age 72, died Saturday, August 15, 2015.
He was born November 5, 1942.
Arrangements are under the care of Desert Lawn Funeral Home in Mohave Valley, Ariz.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From California Birth Index (Ancestry): John Earl Alford was born 5 Nov 1942 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Jetton.
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JOHN THORNTON ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—19 October 1999
Alford, John T., 80, clerk, Oct. 13, Hudgel’s Swan.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John T. Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 21 Oct 1918, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
We included the obituary of his father, Amos Alford Jr., in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From SSACI: John Thornton Alford was born 21 Oct 1919 in Wausau Co., WI, son of Amos Alford and Daisy Thornton. He died 13 Oct 1999.
His lineage: John Thornton 1918 WI1, Amos 1892 WI2, Amos 1865 England3, Peter 1827 England4.
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JOHN WESLEY HALFORD, SR.
DAILY COURIER
Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ—Monday, 23 October 2006
John W. Halford died Oct. 18, 2006, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 5, 1919, in Oney [Caddo Co.], Oklahoma; the son of Joseph Giles and Ola lone (Braswell) Halford. John was 87 years old.
John had been a long haul truck driver in his younger days, but he embraced the passion of his life, motorcycles, when he owned the Yamaha dealership in Glendale, Arizona. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Phoenix and the Sons of the American Legion in Yarnell.
John is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons John Wesly, Jr. (Carol) and James Wayne; daughter, Jacuelyn (Al) Tellis; sister Juanita Avery; grandchildren Billy Gene, Stoney, Devoney Kay, Shanie, Jennifer and Jamie; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Arcola, and sons Billy Gene and Thomas Edward.
Private cremation at Bradshaw Crematory with inurnment in the family plot at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Phoenix. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, BARBARA DIGGES
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John W. Halford (SS# issued in NM), last residence Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Gladys Arcola Welch Halford; and sons Billy Gene Halford and Thomas Edward Halford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Ola Ione Braswell Halford; and siblings Juanita Bendle Halford Avery, Kenneth Leroy Halford, and Stella Mae Halford Kent in California Obituaries.
From SSACI: John Wesley Halford was born 5 Aug 1919 in Fort Cobb, OK, son of Joseph Halford and Ola Braswell.
His HALFORD lineage: John Wesley 1919 OK1, Joseph Giles 1877 LA2, John Harrison 1837 MS3.
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LAWRENCE DALE ALVORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 2 March 1994
Photo from Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bill Hart
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dale Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Jan 1927 and died 27 Feb 1994, last residence Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituary of his son James Breck Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Margaret Deborah Alvord Strub in Texas Obituaries; of his father Joseph Leroy Alvord in California Obituaries; and of his half-brother Hilden Jack Alvord in Idaho Obituaries.
From SSACI: Lawrence Dale Alvord was born 12 Jan 1927 in Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA, son of Joseph L. Alvord and Elsie S. Edwards.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Lawrence Dale 1927 CA1, Joseph Leroy 1883 UT2, Joseph Bonaparte 1830 MI3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LENNIE RUTH ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 21 October 2007
Photo from:Making Everlasting Memories
Memorialized by: A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, Phoenix, AZ
Lennie Ruth Alford, 82, of Phoenix, passed away on October 18, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy, of 65 years and her grandson, Michael.
Survivors include her daughter, Glenda Fritz (Jim); son, Garry (Jayne); 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 22, 2007 from 6-7PM at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 10AM at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lennie R. Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 23 Apr 1925.
See the obituary of her husband, Coy Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.
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LEONA ROBERTA MORRIS ALFORD
[We are also including her obituary in Texas Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
VERDE INDEPENDENT
Sedona, Yavapai Co., AZ—Sunday, 25 August 2002
Cottonwood [Yavapai Co.] resident Leona Alford died Aug. 22. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Alford was born in Tuttle [Grady Co.], Okla., Nov. 17, 1920.
Survivors include a daughter, Helen Plumtree of Oklahoma City; two sons, Harold M. Alford of Cottonwood, Kenneth V. Alford of California; two sisters, Anna Mae Oliver and Billie Jayne Crisman of Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Virgil Elton Alford, preceded Mrs. Alford in death in 1985.
Graveside services are scheduled at the Coleman Cemetery in Coleman [Coleman Co.], Texas.
In another article:
COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE
Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 August 2002
Mrs. Virgil (Leona) Alford, age 81, of Holbrook, Arizona passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002, at 8:24 a.m. in Holbrook. Services were graveside Monday at 10 a.m. at the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home.
Leona was born November 17, 1920, in Tuttle, Oklahoma to the late Albert Millard and Lucy Jane Wilhoit Morris. She graduated from high school in Oklahoma and married Virgil Alford, in Mesa, Arizona, on November 18, 1938, and they celebrated 46 years of marriage. Virgil preceded her in death in 1984. She was a resident of Coleman from 1978 until 1984, then moving to Wichita Falls where she resided until July of 2002. Leona was a member of the Christian Church and a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Helen Plumtree of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two sons, Harold M. Alford of Cottonwood, Arizona and Kenneth V. Alford of Redding, California; two sisters, Anna Mae Oliver of Guthrie, Oklahoma and Billie Jayne Crismon of Guthrie, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her brother-in-law Truett Milton Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Her middle name is from the Verde Independent headline.
Her husband’s lineage: Virgil Eldon 1916 TX, William Lovell 1865 MO, Gabriel 1831 KY, Jesse 1793 KY, Jacob 1757 VA, James 1715 VA.
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LETHA E. ALFORD JOHNSON
Aunt of Ula Milner Alford Lenn, AAFA #1153
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 15 March 1946
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Aggie
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her father, Noel Waddell Alford; and brothers Needham Judge Driver Alford and Starley Fletcher Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Letha E. 1874 TX1, Noel Waddell 1838 LA2, Needham Judge 1789 NC3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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LIRLINE BELL ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—15 July 2010
Lirline, Alford, 82, registered nurse, July 11, Hudgel’s Swan.
In another article:
Alford, Lirline, 82, July 11, 2010 Hudgel’s Swan Funeral Home, Family owned/operated.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lirline Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 21 Dec 1927, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
Her husband was Fletcher L. Alford, son of William Frank Alford and Estella Samuels Alford. See their obituaries in Alabama Obituaries.
From California, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Lirline Bell, age 36, married Fletcher L. Alford, age 29, on 26 June 1964 in San Francisco, CA.
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LISA JANEAN ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 3 January 1998
Lisa Janean Alford, 32, of Phoenix, died Dec. 18, 1997.
She was born in Alderson [Greenbrier Co.] W.Va.
Survivors include her daughter, Lee Ann Hall; and mother, Mary Beth.
No services are planned. Botimer Funeral Home [Phoenix].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MABLE LAHOMA ALFORD KINSEY
SAPULPA DAILY HERALD
Sapulpa, Creek Co. OK—Friday, 4 December 1953
Photo from South Heights Cemetery, Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her father, Joseph F. Alford; and brother Vance Leo Alford Sr. in Oklahoma Obituaries; of her half-brother Thomas Henry Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of her half-brother Wilford David Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
From AZ Deaths: Mabel Lahoma Kinsey, age 42, was born 28 Nov 1911 in Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK, daughter of Joe Alford. She died 2 Dec 1953 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Her husband was Loyd Kinsey.
Her lineage: Mable Lahoma 1911 OK1, Joseph F. 1853 AR2.
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MARIAN ROSE CLIFFORD INMAN HALLFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Wednesday, 27 August 1997
Hallford, Marian Rose, 72, of Casa Grande, AZ, born April 3, 1925 in Cairo, IL, died August 24, 1997 in Tucson, AZ. She was a member of DAV, VFW Auxiliary of C.G. AZ., American Eagles of Chandler, AZ, NOAC National Order of Alley Cats and member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by husband, G.W. Hallford of Casa Grande; daughter, Pam Kirkland of Tucson, AZ; sons, Kerry Inman of Tucson, AZ, Terry Inman of Spanaway, WA; brother, Leonard Clifford of Branson, MO; seven grandchildren.
Services Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., Cole & Maud Mortuary, 215 S. Washington St., Casa Grande, AZ. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, 15506 Skyway Ave., Casa Grande ... and the VFW Womens Auxiliary will have graveside rites. Arrangements by Cole & Maud Mortuary, (520) 836-8041.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marian I. Hallford (SS# issued in MO).
See the obituary of her second husband, George Washington Hallford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARIANNE HOUSTEN ALFORD
Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., AZ—_____ May 2008
Marianne Alford, 68, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008. She was born March 15, 1940 in Passaic, New Jersey to Harry and Leona Housten.
Marianne attended Rutherford High School; after which, she received her Associates Degree from Southwestern College.
Not only on a professional level did Marianne work as an assistant for special needs high school children; but she also spent much her of personal time helping special need kids in such activities as the Special Olympics.
Marianne was also a veteran of the United States Navy, and was very proud to have served her country during WWII as an E-3. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
She will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother; and a very special friend.
Marianne is preceded in death by her parents; she leaves behind her son, James Alford of Florida; her daughter Cynthia Vestal of Cottonwood; her brother Sam Housten with his wife, Elaine of California; two sisters, Faith Delavante of Texas, and Leona Stemple with her husband, Hart of Alabama; three grandchildren; her dear friend Juanita Drerup of New Mexico; and her former husband, Adrian Alford with his wife, Syble of Florida.
A Graveside Inurnment will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:00am at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix….
Photo from Prescott National Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeRoy Krsiean
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marianne Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., AZ.
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MARY INEZ CARROLL ALFORD KAMINSKI
East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—_____ December 2014
Mary Inez Kaminski
12 March, 1925 – 27 December, 2014
Mary Inez Kaminski, 89, was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and passed away in Tucson, Arizona on December 27, 2014.
Mary was known by many in her early years as Inez. Inez was an unassuming person who loved her family and always put them before herself. Inez was a wonderful wife, loving mother, fun grandmother and great-grandmother and consistent friend who devoted her life to her personal savior, Jesus Christ.
Mary is survived by her husband of 40 years, Chet Kaminski of Tucson, Arizona; children, Jackie (Sam) Belknap of Coolidge, Arizona, Lynn (Hal) Niemann of Tucson, Arizona, and Dwayne (Kathy) Alford of Yuma, Arizona; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her first husband, Tarlton Mallie Alford, in this compilation.
Marriage announcement:
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 11 January 1948
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MARY ISABELLE BASSETT ALVORD
Photo from knkpalmer2001’s Palmer McGill family tree (Ancestry)
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 28 October 1964
Photo from City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D L Melville
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that M. Alvord (SS# issued in AZ) was born 20 March 1872 and died _____ Oct 1964, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituary of her husband, Winfield Scott Alvord, in this compilation.
From Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records: Mary A. Bassett was born 20 March 1872 in Taunton, MA, daughter of Linus Bassett and Rachael Field.
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MARY LOUISE ALFORD GRAUNKE
JOURNAL STAR
Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE—Sunday, 25 January 1998
Graunke, Mary Louise (Alford), 72, Sun City West [Maricopa Co.], Ariz., died Jan. 5, 1998, in Scottsdale [Maricopa Co.].
Born, Lincoln. Attended Northeast High School. Graduate, University of Nebraska. Had “Children’s Playhouse” radio program on KFOR, Lincoln. Taught speech, directed forensics, Wisconsin.
Survivors: husband, Dean; son, David Graunke, Rochester, N.Y.; daughter, De- bra Tietjen, Houston; five grandchildren.
Graveside services: Tuesday, National Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.
…. Camino del Sol Funeral Home, Sun City West.
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, D. & J. Altman
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry C. Goldsmith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary L. Graunke (SS# issued in NE) was born 31 March 1925, last residence Sun City West, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Simon Wayne Alford and Harriet M. Cannon Alford, in Nebraska Obituaries.
From SSACI: Mary Louise Alford Graunke was born 31 March 1925 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, daughter of Simon W. Alford and Harriett Cannon.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA.
Her lineage: Mary Louise 1925 NE1, Simon Wayne 1886 KS2, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER ALFORD III
From GunMemorial.org
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Wednesday, 19 June 2019
2 MEN FATALLY SHOT IN APPARENT DOUBLE HOMICIDE ON NORTH SIDE
Two men were killed in an apparent double homicide at a home on Tucson’s north side Monday night, police say.
Resident Matt Alford, 62, and friend Lewis Jetty, 60, were found by a third friend checking in at the home in the 400 block of East Navajo Road, near East Fort Lowell Avenue and North First Avenue, said Sgt. Pete Dugan, a police spokesman.
Officers determined that both men sustained obvious signs of gunshot trauma. The men were pronounced dead at the scene, Dugan said. The friend who found the men told officers the front door was unlocked when she arrived around 7:30 p.m. No one was in custody as of Tuesday afternoon, Dugan said.
In another article:
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Saturday, 22 February 2020
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Wilda Aretta Price Alford Claffey, in Virginia Obituaries; and of his father Matthew Christopher Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.
From Texas, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Wilda A. Alford, age 22, and Matt C. Alford, age 24, divorced 21 Apr 1982 in Coryell Co., TX. They were married on 9 June 1976 and had 3 children.
From Texas, Birth Index (Ancestry): Birth records for 3 Alford children in Bell Co., TX:
Lori Ann 9 May 1977 Matt C. and Wilda Aretta Alford
Matt C. IV 3 Sep 1979 Matt C. and Wilda Aretta Alford
Jennifer Elizabeth 1 Aug 1981 Matthew Christopher and Wilda Aretta Alford
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
His lineage: Matthew Christopher 1957 ??1, Matthew Christopher 1930 KS2, Matthew Christopher 1894 MO3, Pleasant Hollomon 1849 TN4, John M. 1821 TN5, John 1786 NC6.
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MELINDA ANN ALFORD OWEN MARTIN
Photo from her granddaughter Sharon Baselice’s (sbaselice1’s) Byrum Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 18 December 1942
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, John Anthony Alford and Frances C. “Fannie” Barrett Alford; and brother Newton Elisha “Nute” Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From AZ Deaths: On her death certificate, she is Linnie Martin, married, age 53 born 11 Jan 1889 in MS, died 17 Dec 1942 in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ. The informant, Carl Martin, did not know her parents’ names.
Her first husband and the father of her children was Elbert Lee Owen. Her second husband was Carl Martin.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Henry Alford b. ca 1816 NC.
Her lineage: Melinda Ann 1889 MS1, John Anthony 1862 MS2, John Henry 1816 NC3.
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MILDRED L. ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—20 October 1999
Alford, Mildred L., 80, homemaker, Oct. 13, Heather [Mortuary].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MORRIS “DALE” HALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 13 March 2014
Halford, Morris “Dale”, 74, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on 3/11/2014. Memorial Service at Reconciling Pentecostal Assembly, 9027 N. 11 St., Phoenix, AZ 85020. Sunday 3/16/2014 at 3pm. Advantage Funeral and Cremation Svcs., 4141 N 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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MORRIS SHEPPARD “JACK” ALFORD, JR.
Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery
Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ—_____ June 2011
November 11, 1923 - June 11, 2011
M.S. Jack Alford, Jr. “Strawberry Jack “, 87 of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on June 11, 2011.
Beloved husband of the late Christine Alford; dear father of William, Gary and David Alford, John Shelton, Donna Morris and Denise Lewis. Dear grandfather of 19, and great grandfather of 20. Our dear uncle and friend of many.
Jack was a WW II Marine Corps. veteran and a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. A member of American Legion Post # 44, VFW Post 3513 and a member of the Hashknife Pony Express. Jack retired after 31 years with SRP as Zanjero.
Visitation Thurs. 6–9 PM at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, where services will be held 2:30 PM Friday. Interment with military honors at Green Acres Memorial Gardens….
Photo from Green Acres Memorial Park, Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Soper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that M.S. Alford (SS# issued in NE) was born 11 Nov 1923, last residence Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
His lineage: Morris Sheppard 1923 TX1, Morris Sheppard 1903 TX2, William Henry 1884 TX3, William Jamison 1853 AR4, John H. 1818 GA5, Haywood 1780 GA6.
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MYRENE THOMAS ALVORD
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 23 August 2013
Myrene Thomas Alvord, truly a woman of grace and dignity passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013.
She was born February 15, 1917 to T.E. Thomas and Olive E. Parry in Ogden, Utah. Myrene was the eldest of six brothers and sisters.
She is survived by brother E. Parry Thomas of Las Vegas, Nevada and sister JoAnn Jacobsen of American Fork, Utah.
She was always pleased to tell people that she shared the same birthday with her twin sisters and one niece.
She is also survived by three children: Sandra A. Lichfield (A. Sterling), Richard T. (Becky Rasmussen) and Warren C. (Bobbi Schmid), thirteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Myrene spent her childhood helping to care for her younger siblings, loving them, entertaining them, sewing school clothes for them, keeping them out of trouble or protecting them from neighborhood bullies! She loved riding her horse “Bees ’n Honey” with her father in the hills of Ogden Canyon.
Because of illness she never attended high school but went on to graduate with a degree in art and homemaking from Utah State University.
Myrene married Carl I. Alvord at her home in Valhalla Canyon, Ogden, Utah on September 22, 1940. She said after seeing Carl the first time in the bookstore at Utah State, even before being introduced, that he would be the man she would marry! Together they traveled the world, always excited to return home and share their pictures, stories and gifts with their family. One time she carried a two foot tall marble statue of “David” all the way home from Rome, on her lap to give to her son. “David” had to be tucked away in the bathroom hidden behind some plants away from the inquisitive eyes of all the neighborhood children!
At home they were the perfect host and hostess as they loved to entertain often. It was a treat to sit at the dinner table and savor a meal prepared by Myrene! Myrene was a gifted artist, a professional seamstress, accomplished cook and a delightful friend. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she shared her creative talents with all, even traveling to Salt Lake City to teach and display her work in Relief Society women conferences.
She had a passion for perfection; this brought her to the extreme of “blowing up” her kitchen not once but twice while trying to perfect the recipe for plastic resin grapes which became so famously known throughout the LDS church! Her children often teased her that “anything that didn’t move was gold leafed!” The exquisite greeting cards she made for more than twenty years for family and friends have been welcomed and appreciated by those all over the world who have received them.
Sequim, Washington was Myrene’s summer home for many years. There she enjoyed picking berries, friends, clamming and cool breezes.
Widowhood lasted 30 years for Myrene but her loneliness was abated by those many friends and family who found great joy being around her. With their help she was able to live in the home she loved for many extra years.
Thank you to her gentle caregivers: Donna, Hospice of the Valley, Sun Rise Living Ctr., friends Trudy and Carolyn, Karen and Jackie, her ward friends, and all family members who have given so freely of their time, friendship and love.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24th at the Phoenix Biltmore Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1835 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix….
Interment will be held at Greenwood Memory Lawn.
Myrene loved bright, beautiful colors. Since her funeral is an occasion to honor her please feel free to wear bright colors as well….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Myrene Alvord (SS# issued in UT), last residence not listed.
From Utah, Select Marriages (Ancestry): Myrene Thomas, age 23 born in Ogden, Weber Co., UT, married Carl Ira Alvord, age 25 born in North Ogden, Weber Co., UT, on 22 Sept 1940 Weber Co., UT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Carl Ira 1915 UT1, George Iven 1891 UT2, Gideon Williams 1841 IA3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MYRNA F. CARLSON ALFRED
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Sunday, 9 October 2011
Myrna F. (Carlson) Alfred
Devoted Mother, Loving Caregiver, Loyal Friend
7/3/1922 - 10/8/2011
Born in Slater, Iowa, Myrna attended Ames High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack D. Alfred, on February 14, 1939. The family moved to Tucson in 1962 where she attended Pima Community College and began her nursing career.
Myrna is reunited in death with her husband of 65 years and their daughter, Janice A. Barnard. She is survived by sister, Ruth Markham of Thomaston, Georgia; sons, Mike (Karen), Jack (Kimberly) and Kim all of Tucson; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Mortuary on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 3:00 in the afternoon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Myrna F. Alfred (SS# issued in IA), last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ,
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NATHALINE HALLFORD
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Friday, 25 December 1936
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Iona Arnett Hallford Lackey; and brothers George J. Hallford, George Washington “G.W.” Hallford, and Sanford Hallford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Altus Willard Hallford in California Obituaries.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Nathaline 1932 OK1, George Washington 1894 OK Territory2, John Henry 1868 MO3, William Wallace 1839 TN4.
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OLA MAE HALFORD
TUCSON CITIZEN
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Friday, 2 March 2001
Photo from Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KayeEllen Fleming
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ola M. Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 16 June 1913.
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PAMELA JUANITA ALFORD HODIL
Freshman year photo, The Shield, 1956 yearbook, Camelback High School, Phoenix, AZ
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 15 March 1998
[Written by her mother]
Pamela Juanita Alford Hodil, born August 8, 1941, Died March 4, 1998.
“Pam” was born in Chuquicamata, Chile to American parents having the distinction of dual citizenship. Her father was Chief Mechanical Engineer in the power plant of Chile Exploration Co., in Tocopilla. The plant generated electricity for the copper mine in “Chiqui”, 75 miles east of “Toco” at 10,000 elevation in the mighty Andes. She came into the world there at the company hospital. The family remained in “Toco” for the duration of the world war, helping to produce copper for the war effort. Pam attended schools in Chile, California and Camelback High School in Phoenix. She was in quality control at Audiotone, an electronics company until it re-located. Later she worked as a nurses’ aid. She retired in 1994 in order to, with her son Kenneth, take care of her small grandson Kenny, whom she adored.
Pam was an enigma, a true rebel who danced to a different drummer, not permitting mere mortals into her private world.
Horses were her great passion. She possessed an uncanny gift of being as “one” with them. They both spoke the same language. Her first horse at age eleven was “Copper” a quarter horse, whom she trained to become a great jumper. She was a “symphony” on horseback, riding in many parades and winning endless trophies for her fine horsemanship in shows here and abroad.
Pam’s survivors are her mother Paula Alford, her sons Harry Jr., and his wife Debbie; Kenneth Sr., and his companion Chris; sister, Barbara Bolles and her husband Doug; grandson Kenny Jr.; granddaughter Heather; aunts, uncles and cousins in Calif., Oregon, Hawaii and Alaska; her ex-husband and father of their sons Harry Hodil Sr.; Bob Moen her long time associate in equestrian pursuits and Ann Stedwell her friend and mentor since high school days.
Pam who died of cancer requested a private service.
Happy Trails to You, and Vaya Con Dios
Mi hija querida.
I love you,
Your Mom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy Pamela J. Hodil (SS# issued in AZ).
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene William Alford and Paula Bondi Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Pamela Juanita Hodil was born 8 Aug 1941 in Chuquicamato, Chile, daughter of Eugene W. Alford and Paula Bandi.
From AZ Marriages: Pamela J. Alford, age 17 born 8 Aug 1941, married Harry Lee Hodil on 23 Dec 1958 in Maricopa Co., AZ.
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: Pamela Juanita 1941 Chile1, Eugene William 1908 CA2, Harry Newton 1885 CA3, John Wesley 1853 IL4, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL5, Charles 1790 NC6.
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PAUL LEON ALFORD
Half-Brother of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
Uncle of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
Photo from his 1920 U.S. Passport application (Ancestry)
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday. 7 January 1981
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, donnatreez
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 25 Sept 1888 and died _____ Jan 1981, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of his father, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr.; brother Charles Reese Alford; and half-siblings Elwood Seymour Alford, George Wildcat Alford, Pauline “Polly” Alford Peters, and Ruth Francis Alford Musick in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his brother Pierrepont Alford in California Obituaries.
Paul was the son of Thomas Wildcat Alford and his first wife, Mary Grinnell.
From Oklahoma, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Paul L. Alford, age 25, son of Thos. W. Alford and Mary Grinnell, married Adelaide M. Bentley, age 20, daughter of Martin J. Bentley, on 15 Feb 1914 in Pottawatomie Co., OK.
From Colorado, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Paul L. Alford and Adelaide M. Alford were divorced on 7 June 1923 in Denver, CO.
From AZ Marriages: Paul Leon Alford and Thelma Thurman were married on 8 Jan 1938 in Florence, Pinal Co., AZ.
From AZ Marriages: Thelma Sharp married John A. Thurman on 6 May 1933 in Maricopa Co., AZ.
See also AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33 “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860-1938.”
His lineage: Paul Leon 1888 OK1, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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PAUL RUSSELL ALFORD
Uncle of Roberta Sue Alford Folds, AAFA #0049
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Tuesday, 19 March 1985
Photo from South Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Mattox
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul Alford (SS# issued in NE) was born 19 Dec 1906 and died _____ March 1985, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
We included the obituary of his first wife, Kathleen Rose Kearney Alford, in Nebraska Obituaries; and of his father, Walton “Buddy” Alford; and brother Claude Lamar Alford in Florida Obituaries.
On Paul Russel Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, working for the W.P.A. at a sewer plant. He is age 33, born 19 Dec 1906 in Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL. His father is Walton Alford of Grand Ridge, FL. He signed his name “Paul Alford.”
From California, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Paul R. Alford, age 63, married Mildred L. Connell, also listed as Mildred L. Ramsey, age 51, in Imperial Co., CA, on 12 Aug 1970.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Paul Russell 1906 FL1, Walton “Buddy” 1862 FL2, Wiley Walton 1811 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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PAULA BONDI ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 17 February 2007
Paula Alford passed away on February 8, 2007.
She was born on February 28, 1912 in Hungary. She was a long time resident of Arizona, most recently of Prescott. She lived in New York as a young woman. She and her late husband, Eugene Alford, lived in Chile, South America for 9 years and Aromas, California before moving to Phoenix. Paula operated her own Real Estate Brokerage for many years. She was a past president of Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club and Preceptor Gamma of Beta Sigma Phi.
She had two daughters, Pamela Hodil who died in 1998, and Barbara Bolles presently of Prescott and her husband Douglas. Two grandsons, Harry Hodil (Debbie) and Kenny Hodil (Chris); three great-grandchildren, Heather Hodil, Kenneth Hodil and Kylee Hodil....
Funeral arrangements will be private.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Paula Alford (SS# issued in AZ), but her death date is listed as 9 February 2007.
See the obituaries of her husband, Eugene William Alford; and daughter Pamela Juanita Alford Hodil in this compilation.
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PERCY KNAPP ALFORD
Father of Margaret Jean Alford, AAFA #0282, and Geary Simmons Alford, AAFA #0312
ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL
McComb, Pike Co., MS—Wednesday, 8 March 1972
In another article:
DAILY CITIZEN
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Tuesday, 7 March 1972
Alford, Percy K., 60, of 7051 E. Kachina Court passed away March 5th.
Survived by wife, Margaret; sons; Prentiss K. and Geary S., both of Miss.; daughter, Martha E. Day, of Miss., and. Margaret J., of Tucson; one grandson; brother, George, of Miss.; sisters, Laura Alfred and Mildred Day, both of Miss., Ruth Outterson, of Texas.
Services will be conducted Tuesday, 7 p.m. in the Adair Chapel with Rev. Hal F. Branson of Sabino Road Baptist Church officiating. Interment McComb, Miss.
Family prefers donations to the Heart Fund or Emphysema Society. Friends may call 4 until 9 p.m., Tuesday at the Adair Funeral Home, Dodge and Speedway.
Photo from Progress Cemetery, Pike Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Ellzey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Percy Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 25 June 1911 [different than gravestone] and died _____ March 1972, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his second wife, Margaret Elizabeth Kain Kennedy Alford, in Virginia Obituaries; and of his son Geary Simmons Alford; parents, George Howard Alford Sr. and Mayme Indiana Simmons Alford; and siblings George Howard Alford Jr., Lura Willett Alford Alford, and Mildred Indiana Alford Ellzey Stiers Day in Mississippi Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
DAILY ENTERPRISE
McComb, Pike Co., MS—Tuesday, 31 December 1940
From:
DAILY ENTERPRISE
McComb, Pike Co., MS—Tuesday, 22 May 1945
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2 [Percy’s children’s birthdates are incorrect].
His lineage: Percy Knapp 1911 MS1, George Howard 1875 MS2, Jeptha Josephus 1854 LA3, Ira Payne 1822 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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PHILIP K. ALVORD
Senior photo, The Caldron, 1931, Cleveland Heights High School, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 19 August 1983
SUN CITY—Philip K. Alvord, 69, a manager with the DuPont Co. petrochemical division for 31 years, died Aug. 18, 1983, at his residence, 9937 Cameo Drive.
Mr. Alvord was born in Birmingham, Ala., and moved to Arizona from Leawood, Kan., in 1976. He was a 1935 graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He formerly operated a turf grass farm in Kansas and was operations chairman for the LPGA Southgate Golf Tournament in Leawood for six years. Mr. Alvord was a founding member of Saguaro-Evans Seniors and was a past director of Palmbrook Country Club. He also was past president of his church men’s club.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughter, Mary Jo Watkins; son, Douglas B.; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., where a scripture service will be 7 p.m. today. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St Clement’s of Rome Catholic Church, 15800 Del Webb Blvd….
Photo from Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer, Layla
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Philip Alvord was born 1 Oct 1913 and died _____ Aug 1983 (SS# issued in OH), last residence Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of his first wife, Margaret B. “Peg” Alvord Connell, in Kansas Obituaries; of his father, Earl Burnard Alvord, in Florida Obituaries; and of his brother Earl Thomas Alvord in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Philip K. 1913 AL1, Earl Burnard 1878 NY2, Anson Earl 1850 NY3, Earl Bill 1822 NY4, Anson 1783 CT5, Thomas 1758 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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RALPH JENSEN ALVORD
Father of Richard Henry Alvord, AAFA #0926
Ralph Alvord from a photo dated July 1971
Photo from his son Richard Alvord
DAILY CITIZEN
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Tuesday, 20 July 1971
Alvord, Ralph J., 57, of 6573 E. Cooper, entered into rest July 17, 1971.
Husband of Roma Alvord: father of Michael, Richard, Jon, Valana, and Debra Alvord; 4 grandchildren also survive.
Services will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, July 22, at Bring’s Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway. Bishop Ray Morgan of the LDS Chapel 8th Ward officiating. Interment to follow in the LDS Cemetery….
Photo from Binghampton Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, A. Newman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alvord (SS# issued in UT) was born 11 March 1914, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Benjamin Thaddeus Alvord and Valana Jensen Alvord; sister Anna Alvord Tingey in Utah Obituaries; and sister Alice Maren Alvord in California Obituaries.
In 1940 Ralph Alvord, laborer, married age 26, is living in Orange, Orange Co., CA, with his son Michael age 1, his mother Lana Alvord widow age 68, and his sister Alice Alvord, nurse, single age 27. All were born in UT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Ralph Jensen 1914 UT1, Benjamin Thaddeus 1871 UT2, Benjamin Bromley 1834/1835 MI3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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RESSIE RUTH ALFORD FRANCIS HERRELL EVANS
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Thursday, 6 October 1988
Photo from South Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Brooks
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ressie Evans (SS# issued in OK) was born 16 Aug 1900, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of her father, William Owen Alford, in Missouri Obituaries; and of her brother Orlando F. “Lon” Alford in California Obituaries;
She is Ressie Herrell in her father’s obituary.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
Her lineage: Ressie Ruth 1900 MO1, William Owen 1859 TN2, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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RICHARD ALLEN “DICK” ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Sunday, 6 April 2014
Richard “Dick” Alford of SaddleBrooke, AZ passed away on April 1, 2014 with his wife and sons at his side.
He was born on May 5, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Charles and Thelma (Hedlund) Alford.
Dick will always be known as an adventurous entrepreneur. He owned a wide variety of businesses in his lifetime and thrived on working hard and being successful. Dick enjoyed a less hectic pace in retirement over the last seven years but continued to pursue new challenges and enjoyed his time with the SaddleBrooke Republican Club including being Club President.
He and his wife Peg had a great life together traveling all over the world and working together in their business. He loved to cook and try new recipes and he and Peg continually disagreed as to who was the best cook.
Dick is survived by his wife, Peg, of 36 years; his sons, Scott of Lighthouse Point, FL and Steve of Houston, TX and his daughter, Stacey Moore of Alpharetta, GA and three grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Vistoso Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his sister Phyllis Jean Alford Pulkrabek in Minnesota Obituaries.
From Minnesota, Birth Index (Ancestry): Richard Allen Alford was born 5 May 1935 in Hennepin Co., MN, son of Charles Alford and Thelma Tillie Alford.
1940 census, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN:
Charles Alford head 44 MN sand pit labor
Thelma wife 28 MN
Richard son 4 MN
Phyllis dau 1 MN
Richard is buried in Marana Mortuary and Cemetery, Marana, Pima Co., AZ. The gravestone photographer refuses permission to use her photos.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Richard Allen 1935 MN1, Charles 1897 MN2, Charles 1857 England3.
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RICHARD DARRELL HALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 17 August 1989
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeRoy Krsiean
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard D. Halford (SS# issued in CO) was born 7 Oct 1922, last residence Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Jessie Mabel Casinger Halford; and siblings Basil Garland Halford, Dorothy May Halford Chappel, Margaret Louise Halford Richardson, and Mary Lou Halford Davis in Colorado Obituaries.
From SSACI: Richard Darrel Halford was born 7 Oct 1922 in Cruthersvill [sic: Caruthersville, Pemiscot Co., MO], son of Burlion R. Halford and Jessie M. Cassinger.
From:
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Sunday, 29 July 1945
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Richard Darrell 1922 MO1, Burlion R. 1897 AR2, John C. 1857 MO3, Andrew W. 1827 TN4, Jacob ???? ?? 5.
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ROBERT JAMES HALFORD
THE POST-REGISTER
Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID—Thursday, 26 November 1992
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.—Word has been received of the death of Robert J. Halford, 75, of Lake Havasu City, formerly of Roberts, who died Nov. 8, 1992, at his home.
He was born July 21, 1917, at Portland, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
In 1946 he married Ruth Rossbeck [sic: Rossback] at Dillon, Mont. They lived in Roberts, where he operated an auto mechanics business until 1969. They then moved to Lake Havasu City, and after his death his wife moved to Twin Falls.
Survivors include his wife of Twin Falls; daughters, Karen Ruth Lewis of Twin Falls, and Janice Lee Gilbert of Aurora, Colo.; a brother, Oliver Halford of Idaho Falls; half brothers and a half sister, Mac McKee of Edgewater, Md., Richard McKee of Ohio, and Vi Frieders of Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Nov. 11 at the Wesley Chapel in Lake Havasu…. Burial was in Twin Falls Cemetery.
Photos from Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Dan & Susan Stallings
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert J. Halford (SS# issued in IA), last residence Lake Havasu City, Mohave Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Rossback Halford; and brother Oliver Leon Halford in Idaho Obituaries.
On the 1920 census, Robert’s family is listed in Delana, Humboldt Co., IA, dwelling #44: Benjamin H. Halford, blacksmith age 31 b. IA (parents b. WI); his wife Adelle A. 27 IA; and children, all b. IA: Eva R. 5, Oliver L. 4-2/12; and Robert J. 2-7/12.
In 1930 Robert and his 2 brothers are listed in the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs (District 20), Pottawattamie Co., IA, p. 1B: Arthur Halford 9 b. IA, Oliver Halford, 13 b. IA, and Robert Halford 11 IA. Their parents were b. IA and MN.
On Benjamin Harrison Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card [online at Ancestry], he is age 28, a married self-employed farmer with a wife and 2 children living in Burt, Kossuth Co., IA. He was born 8 Jan 1889.
Family Trees on RootsWeb.com list the lineage for Benjamin H. Halford, who was b. in June 1889, the son of James H. and Martha R. Halford.
His HALFORD lineage: Robert James 1917 IA1, Benjamin Harrison 1889 IA2, James H. 1849 NY3, James 1817 England4.
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RONALD DEAN ALFORD
Parker, La Paz Co., AZ—_____ February 2011
Ronald Alford
June 12, 1950 – February 4, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Parker Funeral Home, Parker, AZ.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald D. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 June 1950 and died 4 Feb 2011, last residence Quartzsite, La Paz Co., AZ.
From U.S. Public Records Index, 1950–1993 (Ancestry): Ronald Dean Alford was born 12 June 1950. In 1992 he resided in North Little Rock, AR.
Ronald is the subject of a number of newspaper articles involving legal issues:
DAILY NEWS
Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 31 July 1969
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Thursday, 12 November 1970
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Wednesday, 10 March 1971
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Tuesday, 6 April 1971
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Monday, 27 Aug 1984
From Texas, Birth Index (Ancestry): Ryan Michael Alford was born 30 July 1977 in Dallas Co., TX, son of Ronald Dean Alford and Dorothy Louise Severson.
From Wisconsin, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Ronald D. Alford, age 25, married _____ Severson, age 18, in Dane Co., WI, on 18 Oct 1975.
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RORY THOMAS ALFORD
LEWISTON MORNING TRIBUNE
Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID—Wednesday, 3 July 1991
CONGRESS, Ariz.—Rory Thomas Alford, a former Pierce resident, died of cancer June 26 in Congress, Ariz., where he had made his home for three years. He was 38.
The son of Jere and JoAnn Alford, he was born Nov. 6, 1952, in Baghdad, Iraq, and attended schools in the Weippe and Pierce area.
Alford served in the U.S. Marine Corps and later moved to Pierce, where he worked for the Jaype Mill for 13 years. He had been in ill health since moving to Arizona. He married Karen Anderson Oct. 24, 1987, at Pierce.
Surviving at the family home, in addition to his wife, are a son, Levi Thomas Alford and a daughter, Ray Lynn Michelle Alford; his mother, JoAnn Alford of Congress; two brothers, Norman Alford of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Philip Alford of Congress, and two sisters, Michele Marks of Kooskia and Roxann Grimme of Congress.
A graveside service was conducted Friday at Genung Memorial Park at Peeples Valley, Ariz….
Photo from Genung Memorial Park Cemetery, Peeples Valley, Yavapai Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, D. & J. Altman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rory T. Alford (SS# issued in ID), last residence Pierce, Clearwater Co., ID.
See the obituaries of his parents, Jere Arthur Alford and Joann Mae Sperger Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Philip James Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
His lineage: Rory Thomas 1952 Iraq1, Jere Arthur 1918 ID2, Arthur Monroe 1883 MO3, Jeremiah C. 1852 TN4, John M. 1821 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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ROSENA RATH ALFORD BEARDEN
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 5 August 1994
Photo from Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Deaf Pride
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosena R. Bearden (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 July 1909 and died _____ Aug 1994, last residence Congress, Yavapai Co., AZ.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Herbert Eugene Alford Sr., in Oklahoma Obituaries.
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SALLY KAY THANE ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Alford, Sally Kay, 66, of Phoenix, passed away on January 5, 2014 in Glendale, AZ.
She was born on September 10, 1947 to Woodrow and Sally (Daughtery) Thane in San Francisco, CA.
Sally held many positions in the electronics industry, the last as a Legal Courier.
On July 24, 1965 she married Francis in Phoenix; to this union were born 3 children. She enjoyed going to auctions always in search of the best deal available.
Sally is survived by her loving spouse of 48 years, Francis; 3 Sons, James Patrick Alford, Charles Francis Alford, and Timothy Michael Alford and wife, Melissa; and 4 Grandchildren, Skylar Alford, Taylor Alford, Hunter Alford, and Tatum Alford.
She was preceded in death by both parents; and her brother, James Thane.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Best Funeral Services Chapel, 501 East Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85020….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From AZ Marriages: Sally Kay Thane, age 17 born 10 Sept 1947, and Richard Francis Alford, age 22 born 4 May 1943, applied for a marriage license on 16 July 1965 in Maricopa Co., AZ.
From Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Sally Kay Alford [?] married Richard Francis Alford on 28 May 1989 in Clark Co., NV.
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SAMUEL NELSON ALFORD
Senior photo, The Occident, 1931 yearbook, West High School, Columbus, OH
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Tuesday, 16 June 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
Alford, Samuel N., 78 of Tucson, AZ went to be with his Lord on June 14, 1992.
Survived by wife, Virginia; sons, Edward (Nyla), Waco, TX, Sam C., Tucson, AZ, Dr. Nathan (Pamela), Kildeer, IL; 11 grandchildren.
Mr. Alford was a resident of Tucson since 1968 and recently he and his wife celebrated their 60th Wedding anniversary. Mr. Alford was the President and Founder of the Buckeye Finance Co. located in Ohio. He is a lifetime member of the Kiwanis Club, 70 year member of the West Park Methodist Church Mowac Class, was a 32nd Degree Mason, 50 year member of Masonic Lodge and active in the local Sabbar Marshall Staff.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 1992 at the Adair Funeral Home, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave at Magee.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sam N. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 6 November 1913, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.
See the obituary of his wife, Virginia Johnston Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Edward Elmore Alford and Frances Holmes “Fannie” Nelson Alford Saxton; and brother Charles Edward Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of his daughter-in-law Nyla Corrine Paulson Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Samuel Nelson 1913 OH1, Edward Elmore 1873 OH2, John M. 1846 OH3, James A. 1803 VT4, Alexander 1752 CT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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SANFORD HALLFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Thursday, 6 November 1952
In another article:
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 8 November 1952
In another article:
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Thursday, 13 November 1952
The funeral for Sanford Hallford, who died from gunshot wounds at Flagstaff at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday [November 5] was held at Calvary Baptist Church Saturday afternoon….
Following the services at the church, a military service was held at the gravesite at Mountain View Cemetery.
Mr. Hallford is survived by his wife, Sue, and two children, Steven Wade and Karen Dee; his mother, Mrs. Iona Lackey of Casa Grande; father, G.W. Hallford, of California; five brothers, G.W. of Wellton, W.L. of Casa Grande, George of Williams Field, Willard of California, and Louis, who is serving with the U.S. Navy; and a [half-]sister, Mrs. Maxine Tindal of Casa Grande….
Mr. Hallford, who was 25 years of age, was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Casa Grande High School with the class of 1947 and has been farming northwest of Casa Grande.
Following the coroner’s inquest at Flagstaff Wednesday morning it was brought out that Mr. Hallford was shot during a scuffle with his brother, George, on Observatory Hill at Flagstaff. The brothers claim that the gun went off accidentally during the scuffle, shooting Sanford through the stomach.
George and his two brothers, W.L. and Willard, were held as material witnesses in the Flagstaff jail until Wednesday afternoon when W.L. and Willard were released, and George was released Thursday afternoon on bail subject to trial in December.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Iona Arnett Hallford Lackey; and siblings George J. Hallford, George Washington “G.W.” Hallford, and Nathaline Hallford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Steven Wade Hallford in Louisiana Obituaries; of his daughter Karen Dee Hallford Trout in Colorado Obituaries; and of his brother Altus Willard Hallford in California Obituaries.
From AZ Marriages: Sanford Hallford, age 21, married Sue Amburgey, age 18, on 27 Aug 1947 in Pinal Co., AZ.
After Sanford’s death, his widow apparently married his brother George J. Hallford.
His HALLFORD lineage: Sanford 1926 OK1, George Washington 1894 OK Territory2, John Henry 1868 MO3, William Wallace 1839 TN4.
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SHARON L. HALLFORD GRAVES
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—21 April 2011
Sharon L. Graves, 67, of Casa Grande died on April 16, 2011. A memorial service will be held later in Killdeer, N.D.
Mrs. Graves was born on Jan. 8, 1944, in San Diego and was a daughter of Marvin and Dorma Hallford. She managed an area RV park.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Quesada of Killdeer; a son, George W. Berry Jr. of Glen Ullin, N.D.; a brother, Gerald Hallford of Helena, Mont.; eight grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H.
Heritage Casa Grande Funeral Home & Cremation Society of Arizona was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sharon L. Graves (SS# issued in CA), last residence Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ.
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SOPHIA RAULSTON KILLINGSWORTH CONOLEY HALLFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
AZ—____ May 1994
MESA—Visitation for Sophia K. Conoley, 78, of Casa Grande, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Meldrum Mortuary & Chapel, 52 N. Macdonald. A private graveside service will be held at Mesa City Cemetery.
Mrs. Conoley was born July 1, 1915 in Cedarvale [Torrance Co.], N.M. She was a retired caseworker for the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
She died May 18, 1994 in Casa Grande.
She is survived by two daughters and two sons. She is also survived by three sisters, Marguerite Keith, Zelpha Watkins and Kathleen Sowell; and seven grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sophia K. Conoley (SS# issued in AZ), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her second husband, George Washington Hallford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Sophia Ralston Killingsworth was born 1 July 1915 in Estancia [Torrance Co.], NM, daughter of William D. Killingsworth and Flora G. Ralston [sic: Raulston].
From AZ Marriages: Sophia Killingsworth, age 26, married Denzel D. Conoley on 30 June 1942 in Pinal Co., AZ.
In Dec 2018, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Sophia has no gravestone.
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STEPHEN WILEY ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Monday, 30 December 2013
Alford, Stephen Wiley, 51, of Phoenix Az passed away on December 16, 2013.
Stephen worked as a Metal Fabricator for Travis Collins Enterprises LLC. He loved riding his Harley, boating and off-road riding on his dirt bike and quads.
He was born August 23, 1962 to Bobby Alford and Jeannette (Stout) Duster in Phoenix.
He is survived by his father Bob and partner Diana Wellington, sister Stacey Duster of Santa Monica, Ca., brothers Scott Duster of Pasadena, Ca, Bret Duster of Carson, NV, and Steven Daniel of Gilbert, Az, stepmother Judy McDonald, Uncle Dean and Carol Alford and numerous cousins.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette Duster and numerous aunts and uncles.
No funeral services will be held. Stephen’s wish was to be cremated. His ashes will be scattered at the Dunes, the lake and some with his Mother in Sedona.
There will be a “Celebration of Life” on Saturday, January 4, 2014, starting at Noon at Bullocks Cocktails, 2601 West Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix (one block west of I-17). Please join the family to celebrate his precious life. Children are welcome.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Bobby L. Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Stephen Wiley 1962 AZ1, Bobby L. 1930 AR2, George Wiley 1880 AR3, William Jasper 1836 NC4, Green 1815 NC5.
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STEVE A. ALFORD, SR.
Father of Steve A. Alford Jr., AAFA #0190, Mary Joyce Alford Vorman, AAFA #0251, and Brownie Jean Alford McElmoyl, AAFA #0252
[He died in Arizona, but we are also including his obituary in Louisiana Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
From The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA—Friday, 12 May 1944, in an article about his resignation as Director of Public Safety due to ill health.
THE ERA-LEADER
Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA—_____ February 1962
Steve A. Alford, Sr., a well known former public official, died at the age of 69 in Arizona last week. Mr. Alford was a native of Amite in Tangipahoa Parish, who in later years moved to Lake Charles and during the past two years lived in Tucson, Arizona.
Funeral services were conducted from McKneeley Funeral Home in Amite last Thursday…. Interment was in the Amite Cemetery.
During his active years, Mr. Alford served as Superintendent of Louisiana State Police from 1940 to 1942 and was Director of Public Safety from 1942 to 1944. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Past Master of the Rudolph Krauss Lodge of Lake Charles.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Steve D. Alford, Sr. [sic], of Arizona; one son, Steve A. Alford, Jr., of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Mrs. John Sims [Jane] of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Mrs. Eddie Barmon of Oakville, Ontario, Canada; Mrs. Ralph Tye of London, England; Miss Brownie Alford of Zermont, Switzerland and by three sisters and numerous relatives in Tangipahoa Parish.
In another article:
THE ADVOCATE
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—Tuesday, 30 January 1962
Alford, Steve A. Sr.—Died Sunday at his home in Tucson, Ariz. Age 69, he was a former resident of Lake Charles and of Baton Rouge, and a native of Amite. His body is to arrive at the McKneely Funeral Home in Amite Thursday where religious services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m…. Interment will be in the Amite Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Steve Alford Sr.; one son, Steve Alford Jr. of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Mrs. John Sims of Virginia Beach, Va., Mrs. Eddie Barmon of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Mrs. Ralph Tye of London, England, and Miss Brownie Alford of Zermont, Switzerland; and by three sisters.
He was formerly of Lake Charles and had lived in Arizona about three years. He served as superintendent of the Louisiana State Police from 1940 to 1942 and director of public safety from 1942 to 1944. He was a 32nd degree Mason (KCCH) and a past master of the Rudolph Kraus Lodge of Lake Charles.
In another article:
THE STATE-TIMES
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—Monday, 29 January 1962
Steve Alford Sr. Dies in Tucson
Steve Alford Sr., Superintendent of Louisiana State Police from 1940 to 1942, died yesterday at his home in Tucson, Ariz., after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in McKneeley Funeral Home in Amite.
Alford, former Lake Charles businessman, was named to the State Police post by Sam Jones shortly after Jones was sworn in as governor in May of 1942. He served about half of the term, then became director of public safety until 1944.
During the 1940 campaign, Alford was the personal campaign companion of Jones and was credited with handling many of the details of the successful bid.
Alford moved from Lake Charles to Arizona about three years ago seeking to improve his health.
The 69 year-old Alford was a 32nd degree Mason, KCCH, and a past master of Rudolph Krauss Lodge, Lake Charles.
He is survived by his wife, of Tucson; a son, Steve Alford Jr., Baton Rouge attorney; four daughters, Mrs. John Sims, Virginia Beach, Va.; Mrs. Eddie Barmon, Oakville, Ontario, Canada; Mrs. Ralph Tye, London, England; and Miss Brownie Alford, Zermont, Switzerland; and three sisters.
Photo from Amite Cemetery, Amite, Tangipahoa Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peachy Pringle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his daughter Brownie Jean Alford McElmoyl in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his first wife, Joyce Powell Alford; and son Steve A. Alford Jr. in Louisiana Obituaries; of his daughter Mary Joyce Alford Vorman in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of his daughter Jane Alford Sims in Virginia Obituaries
There are some questions about the middle names of the three Steve Alfords:
Steve Alford Sr. Family members reported Steve Arthur Alford
Obituary and gravestone say Steve A. Alford
Steve Alford Jr. Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [Ancestry] lists Steve Alford Jr. on 12 Aug 1920 in Orange Co.—no middle name or initial
Obituary says Steve A. Alford Jr.
Steve Alford III Obituary says Steve Augustus Alford III
In a report of the 2008 Region II Conference of American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Steve Alford is listed as Past President for Region II, 1941: “Brig. Steve Alford, Louisiana [deceased].”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Steve A. 1892 LA1, Arthur Colley 1869 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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TARLTON MALLIE ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Wednesday, 7 December 1966
Photo from Social Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Pilot, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephen Stallings
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Mallie Morris Alford and Carey Ann Whitley Alford; and siblings Berla Alford Denton, Claudia Rona Alford Williams (with family photo), Darnell Thomas Alford, Edna Earl Alford Tant, Florence Alford Brantley (with family photo), John Waylon Alford, Laudia Dona Alford Williams, Margaret Virginia Alford Murray, Maylon Bryant Alford, Rayford Maurice Alford, Raymond Mallie Alford, Thelma Bernice Alford Beddingfield, and Vivian Lillian Alford Finch Winstead in North Carolina Obituaries.
From NC Births: Mallie Alford was born 17 June 1925 in Franklin Co., NC, son of Mallie Alford and Carrie Whitley. His name is listed as “Alford, Mallie ?”
From NC Marriages: Tarlton Alford, age 23, married Inez Carroll, age 22, on 24 Dec 1947 in Wake Co., NC.
On his 1943 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is listed and signed his name as ‘Tarlton Mallie Alford.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Tarlton Mallie 1925 NC1, Mallie Morris 1875 NC2, Bryant 1845 NC3, Kisar 1814 NC4.
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TERRY ALAN ALVORD
Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ—_____ May 2012
03/11/1955 - 05/31/2012
Terry Alan Alvord, 57, passed away May 31, 2012 at his home in Gilbert, Arizona after a long and valiant battle with cancer. His greatest joys in life were his family and serving the Lord.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Maud, his children Jared (Merilie) Johnson, Christie (Tony) Goodman, Peter (Anne) Johnson, Melissa (Steve) Solomon, and his ten grandchildren (plus one on the way).
He is survived by two older siblings: Peggy (Dale) Calnon and John Alvord.
Funeral services will be held at the LDS Church at 4629 East Guadalupe Road in Gilbert on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 11 AM…. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker’s Garden Chapel.
Photo from Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Love My Ancestors
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Edgar George Alvord and Irene Edith Knorr Alvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
His ALVORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Terry Alan 1955 PA1, Edgar George 1910 PA2, Charles Franklin 1879 PA3, Samuel W. 1851 PA4, David 1828 PA5, George ALLVORD [on his gravestone] 1795 PA6.
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THELMA FRIEDA ALFORD HARMAN
AAFA #0397
Sister of Doris Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303, and James Arthur Alford, AAFA #0384
[Thelma died at her son’s home in Texas, but we are also including her obituary here because she lived in Arizona during the last years of her life and is buried there.]
Written by her sister, Doris Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303
February 25, 1923–January 28, 2003
Second child born to Frieda Holzmuller (1902 Germany) and James Luther Alford (1898 Texas) on Feb. 25, 1923, Rhawnhurst, PA. She was premature and was only 2 pounds. She was born and cared for at home—my mother told how she put hot water bottles around her. It took her a full year to get to the normal weight of a newborn.
She graduated from Olney High School, Philadelphia, PA, 1940, and was employed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard during the war. She was a happy-go-lucky kind of gal and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Thelma was my older sister by 12 years. She and my mother were very close when Thelma was a young woman dating. Many a night they sat around the table talking and laughing. She looked for the rainbow in life and didn’t let the dark side of things stay with her. She was a helpful and strong companion and mother and the glue that kept the family together. May she rest in peace.
When she was in her late twenties she met and married Robert Harman, Sep. 30, 1950. They lived in Sellersville, PA and had 7 children; Robert 1951, Patricia 1953, Diana 1956, Mark 1958, Michael 1959, Roger 1961 and George 1963. She had 18 grandchildren.
She was a housewife and mother throughout her married life. When Robert retired, they bought a motor home and traveled for several years. They found Mesa, AZ, and decided this was the place to stay their remaining years. They both enjoyed the warm (sometimes hot) weather. After Bob passed away Jan. 24, 2000, she remained in her home in Mesa, AZ. Buzz and I visited several times and found her happy and content with life.
She was a member of AAFA since 1991 and always enjoyed reading about the Alfords.
After returning home from a Mexican cruise in 2001, Thelma’s friends urged her to go to a doctor as she had lost weight. (Who loses weight on a cruise?) She was diagnosed with stomach cancer. She was in a hospice in Arizona when we visited in October [2002] after the AAFA meeting in Salt Lake City. She was doing well and continued to say that nothing was wrong with her. She decided against any treatments. She was so good that the hospice house let her go home. At that time she went to live with her son Roger in Iola, TX. I spoke to her at Christmas, and like always she said, “I am fine and they are really good to me here.” This was be the last time I talked to her. She passed away Jan 28, 2003, in the home of her son. Her body was returned to Arizona and she rests in peace with her husband at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary Chapel, Chandler, Maricopa Co., AZ.
Photos from Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Harry Scaggs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma F. Harman (SS# issued in PA), last residence Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituary of her brother James Arthur Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
We published extensive lineage notes with Thelma’s In Remembrance in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford, b. 1801 NC.
Her lineage: Thelma Frieda 1923 PA1, James Luther 1898 TX2, George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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THOMAS EDWARD HALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Monday, 14 September 1987
In another article:
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 13 September 1987
In another article:
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 18 September 1987
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, BARBARA DIGGES
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, John Wesley Halford Sr. and Gladys Arcola Welch Halford; and brother Billy Gene Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage: Thomas Edward 1953 AZ1, John Wesley 1919 OK2, Joseph Giles 1877 LA3, John Harrison 1837 MS4.
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TROY ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 2 April 1977
In another article, same page:
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Troy Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 18 Jan 1923 and died _____ March 1977, last residence Glendale, Maricopa Co., PA.
See the obituaries of his mother, Jessie Madora Tharp Alford; and siblings Bobby L. Alford, Coy Alford (his twin), and Velma Etta Alford Hefner in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Lois E. Alford in California Obituaries.
From California, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Troy Alford, age 46, married Betty J. Merriott, age 43, on 1 Nov 1969 in Imperial Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Troy 1923 AR1, George Wiley 1880 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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VELMA ETTA ALFORD HEFNER
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 1 May 1991
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, donnatreez
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that V.E. Hefner (SS# issued in AR) was born 24 Apr 1928 and died 15 Apr 1991 [incorrect], last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her mother, Jessie Madora Tharp Alford; and siblings Bobby L. Alford, Coy Alford, and Troy Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Lois E. Alford in California Obituaries.
From AZ Marriages: Velma Etta Alford, age 19, married Francis Lee Hefner on 19 Apr 1948 in Maricopa Co., AZ.
Divorce:
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 9 November 1957
DIVORCES ASKED
Hefner, Velma E. sued Francis L.
In another article:
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 21 December 1968
DIVORCES ASKED
Hefner, Velma Etta sues Frances Lee.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Velma Etta 1928 AR1, George Wiley 1880 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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VIOLA VELVADEAN CRANE ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Friday, 1 June 2001
Viola Alford, 69, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on May 30, 2001. Private services. Cremation to follow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Viola V. Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 2 October 1931, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
From SSACI: Viola Velvadean Alford was born 2 Oct 1931 in Pryower [?], OK, daughter of Johnnie Crane and Clara B. Hurst. She died 30 May 2001.
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VIRGINIA L. JOHNSTON ALFORD
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—Sunday, 10 April 2005
Virginia L. Alford, 91, went to be with her Savior on March 20, 2005. Virginia was born December 26, 1913 in Columbus, Ohio to Howard and Bernice Johnston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel N. Alford in 1992 and her son, Howard E. Alford, also in 1992.
She is survived by sons, Samuel C. Alford, Sr. of Tucson, Arizona and Dr. Nathan G. Alford of Kildeer, Illinois; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive her.
Virginia, along with her husband, was instrumental in founding the Buckeye Finance Company in Columbus, Ohio, where she actively participated as an accountant for almost 30 years. In 1946, she moved her family to Tombstone, Arizona for one year for her children’s health. In 1950, the family cottage was established at Rib Lake near Timagami, Ontario. Many wonderful summers were spent with her family experiencing all the wonders of nature. These were some of the happiest years of her life, where her children were taught an appreciation of family and nature. Members of the family continue to enjoy the cabin and these life lessons today.
In 1968, as a result of health concerns for her husband, Sam and Virginia retired to Tucson, Arizona, where they spent their final years. Due to her son, Sam, and his loving care, she was able to spend her final years in her home, enjoying crossword puzzles, jumble, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Wildcat basketball. Virginia will always be remembered by her family and friends as the ultimate example of all the fine qualities to which humans aspire.
At her request no services were held. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia L. Alford (SS# issued in MI).
See the obituary of her husband, Samuel Nelson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter-in-law Nyla Corrine Paulson Alford in Texas Obituaries.
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WALLACE REID “WALLY” ALFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 22 July 2020
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his father, Lovera Burnfield Alford; and brother Maurice Burnfield Alford in California Obituaries.
From Texas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Wallace Reid Alford was born 16 Aug 1931 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, son of Lavera Burnfield Alford and Allie Lee Sexton.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Wallace Reid 1931 TX1, Lovera Burnfield 1903 TX2, Major Church 1861 MS3, Churchwell 1830 AL4, Littleberry B. 1801 NC5.
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WAYNE VINTON ALFORD
PALLADIUM-ITEM
Richmond, Wayne Co., IN—Friday, 23 August 1963
Photos from Riverside Cemetery, Cambridge City, Wayne Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heidi Crupe
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wayne Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 14 Oct 1912 [different than other records] and died _____ Aug 1963, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Helen Louise Dunavent Alford; parents, Joseph Isaiah Edmund Alford and Delita Catherine Clift Alford; and siblings Alberta Mae Alford Shutz, Frances Clift Alford Patrick, Hazel Laverne Alford McKee, Justice Edmond “Judd” Alford, and Mary Ethel Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
From Indiana, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Wayne Vinton Alford was born 14 Nov 1912 in Centerville, Wayne Co., IN, son of Edmond Alford and Dilita C. Clift.
On Wayne Vinton Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 27, born 14 Nov 1912 in Centerville, Wayne Co., IN. He is living in Connersville, Fayette Co., IN.
From Indiana, Marriages (Ancestry): Wayne Alford, age 33, born 14 Nov 1912 in Wayne Co., IN, son of Ed Alford and Delighta Clift, married Helen Dunavent, age 29, born 15 May 1917 in Wayne Co., IN, daughter of Gale Dunavent and Florence Smith, on 22 June 1946.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
His lineage: Wayne Vinton 1912 IN1, Joseph Isaiah Edmund 1871 IN2, Joseph A. 1844 OH3, Andrew 1816 VA4, Henry 1778 VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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WILLIAM BREWSTER ALFORD, JR.
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 27 June 2007
William Brewster Alford II, 90, passed away on June 10, 2007 in Ftn. Hills, Az.
Bill was born Feb. 26, 1917 in Cleveland, Oh. and spent much of his life in Hudson, Oh., moving the family to Arizona in 1959. In 1966 another move to Southern Ca. and his last venture was purchasing a hardware store in the small coastal town of Bolinas, Northern Ca. After 20 years there, he retired in Arizona. Bill was known as an entertaining fellow and one that loved baseball, especially the New York Yankees....
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years (Janet) and a son (Jack Burrow) of Polk, Oh.
His spirit will live on thru surviving family members: Diane Penn (Bob) Camino, Ca., Shireen Rhoades (Fred) Ftn. Hills, Casey Alford, Ap. Junction, Mickey Alford (Vicki), Ap. Junction, brother Dary Alford (Joy) Gig Harbor, Wa., daughter-in-law Joan Burrow, Polk, Oh. and 10 grandchildren.
There will be no formal services.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William B. Alford (SS# issued in OH).
We included the obituary of his father, William Brewster Alford Sr., in Florida Obituaries.
From SSACI: William Brewster Alford was born 26 Feb 1917 in Cleveland, OH, son of William B. Alford and Muriel B. McKeen.
From Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973 (Ancestry): William B. Alford, age 24, son of William B. Alford and Muriel B. McKeen, married Janet E. Burrow, age 25, daughter of Robert M. Henshillwood and Iona F. Connelly, on 26 Apr 1941.
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WILLIAM ISAAC HALLFORD
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 17 September 1941
Photo from Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Suzy & Rob
AAFA NOTES: From AZ Deaths: William Issac Hallford was born 5 Jan 1912, son of Joseph A. Hallford and Ada Catherine Ledford. He died 15 Sept 1941 in Mesa, Maricopa Co. AZ.
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WILLIAM WENDELL “BILL” ALFORD
Uncle of Charlotte Ann Nedved, AAFA #1040
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Saturday, 11 March 1995
William W. “Bill” Alford, 64, who retired as an electrical technician from Digital Equipment Corp., died of cancer Feb. 14, 1995, in Sun City West, Ariz. Services were held in Sun City West. Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix.
Mr. Alford was born June 5, 1930, in Springfield, S.D., to William H. Alford and Hilda McLane. He was married July 19, 1961, in Tyndall, S.D., to Renate (Klumb) Alford, who survives.
He also is survived by two sons, William W. Jr. of Denver and Brian K. of Barstow, Calif.; four sisters, Iva Finbraaten of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Blanche Frank of South Sioux City, Neb., Marguerite Nedved of Tyndall, and Bonnie Hinzman of Denver; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Alford served in the Air Force for 24 years and attained the rank of master sergeant. He was a Colorado Springs resident before moving to Sun City West. He was a member of the German American Alpenland Club….
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, D. & J. Altman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William W. Alford (SS# issued in SD), last residence Sun City West, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituaries of his parents, William H. Alford and Hilda Ethel McLane Alford; and sister Marguerite Alene Alford Nedved in South Dakota Obituaries; and of his sister Bonnie Jane Alford Hinzman in Oregon Obituaries.
From SSACI: William Wendell Alford was born 5 June 1930 in Springfield, SD, son of William Alford and Hilda McLane.
William’s grandfather Henry and his older brother William moved from England to Canada in 1876 to work. In nine months William sent for his wife. They had lost an 8 month old son in England. From Canada they moved first to Iowa and then to Avon, SD. In 1890 they moved to Nebraska where they homesteaded southwest of Monowi. Henry left Clayton, IA, in 1884 and settled north of Springfield, SD, near Avon. In 1892 they moved to Boyd Co., NE.
His lineage: William W. 1930 SD1, William H. 1886 SD2, Henry 1860 England3, Henry 1830 England4.
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WILMA EUGENE CLARK ALFORD SLOAN
Photo from krose5320’s Sloan Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Wednesday, 1 February 2006
Wilma E. Sloan (Alford), 87, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on January 29, 2006.
Wilma was born November 4, 1918 in Newark, Arkansas.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Jeanette Pollock, Catherine Coleman and Pamela S. Norman; 3 brothers and 1 sister, out of state; 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 1st at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Graveside services will be on Thursday at 10 am at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilma E. Sloan (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Andrew Jackson Alford in California Obituaries.
From SSACI: Wilma Eugene Alford Sloan was born 4 Nov 1918 in Newark, Independence Co., AR, daughter of Charles A. Clark and Mollie C. Mahan. She is listed as Wilma Eugene Alford in Apr 1944 and Wilma E. Sloan in Jan 19969.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Wilma Clark, age 18, married A.J. Alford, age 21, on 10 Aug 1935 in Independence Co., AR.
From California, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Wilma E. Alford, also listed as Wilma E. Clark, age 50, married James Sloan, age 45, on 12 Jan 1969 in Imperial Co., CA.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
Her first husband’s lineage: Andrew Jackson 1915 AR1, William Joseph “Zellie” 1869 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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WINFIELD SCOTT ALVORD
Photo from knkpalmer2001’s Palmer McGill family tree (Ancestry)
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Saturday, 25 March 1944
Photo from City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Valerie Hughes Martinez
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Mary Isabelle Bassett Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son, Thomas Edmond Alvord; and parents, Obed Gool Alvord and Melissa Ann Talbott Alvord, in Idaho Obituaries; and of his sister Imogene Minerva Alvord Stahlnecker in Iowa Obituaries.
From Idaho, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Winfield Scott Alvord, of Aberdeen, Bingham Co., ID, married Mary Isabelle Bassett, of Taunton, Bristol Co., MA, on 16 June 1909 in Pocatello, Bannock Co, ID.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 545:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Winfield Scott 1861 OH1, Obed Gool 1825 OH2, Elijah Johnson 1770 CT3, Obed 1744 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
