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Florida Obituaries K-Z
FLORIDA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
First Names: K – Z
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: 27 MARCH 2020
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The families of many of the subjects of these Florida obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Descendants of 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.
2. Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) (DNA Group 1)
3. Known Descendants of John Alford born about 1787 SC
4. Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) (DNA Group 1)
This line may go back to #3, but there is no proof.
5. Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760 (DNA Group 1)
6. Known Descendants of Terrell Alford, 1814 NC–1857 MS.
7. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
See also: “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
8. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
9. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
10. Descendants of Green Berry Alford (1787–1875)
11. Probable Known Descendants of Benjamin Alford b. about 1740 NC.
12. Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds (DNA Group 1)
13. Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis
Note: AAFA now believes that Arthur was born about 1775, not 1750. He is age 26–45 on the 1810 census in Horry Co. (1765–1784 and over 45 on the 1820 census (1775). In 1800 an Arthur Alford is in Georgetown District, age 16–26 (1774–1784).
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
FL Deaths: Florida Death Index, 1877–1998
FL Marriages: Florida Marriage Collection, 1822–1875 and 1927–2001; and Florida, County Marriages, 1823-1982; also Florida Marriages, 1830–1933 (with images) at FamilySearch.org
FL Divorces: Florida Divorce Index, 1927–2001
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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KAREN SKEEN ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, WV—Thursday, 17 June 1999
DELAND, Fla.—Karen Skeen Alford, 47, of Deland died June 13, 1999, in Orlando from cancer.
She was a writer and editor, having published numerous magazines and newspapers. She was born in Charleston, received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from University of Central Florida, and was a member of Toastmaster’s International. She was Toastmaster of the Year in 1998-1999, and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Deland, Fla.
Surviving: husband, George Edward Alford Jr.; daughters, Jacquie Alford of Winter Springs, Fla., Maeve Alford of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; sons, Denis Alford and Kevin Alford, both of Deland; mother, Ruby Skeens of Evans, W.Va.; brothers, Keith Skeen and Kenneth Skeen, both of West Virginia; one grandchild.
Independent Funeral Services, Orlando, is in charge of arrangements.
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ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—16 June 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Karen Skeen Alford, 47, West New York Avenue, DeLand, died Sunday, June 13, of cancer. Mrs. Alford was a writer and editor. Born in Charleston, W.Va., she moved to Central Florida in 1990. She was a member of Toastmasters International. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, DeLand.
Survivors: husband, George E. Jr.; daughter, Jacquie, Winter Springs; sons, Denis, Kevin, both of DeLand; mother, Ruby Skeen, Evans, W.Va.; Keith Skeen, Kenneth Skeen, both of West Virginia; one granddaughter. Independent Funeral Services, Orlando.
Photo from Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor W. Wilkins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Karen S. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 Hykt 1951, last residence Deland, Volusia Co., FL.
Her memorial at Find A Grave says she was cremated, and her ashes were buried on 29 Aug 2001.
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KARL SVERRE ALFRED
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—22 July 2015
Karl Sverre Alfred, M.D. passed away peacefully July 9, 2015 in Naples, Florida at the age of 97.
He was born in Stavanger Norway on July 10, 1917, the only child of Alfred and Thora Abrahamsen (Garpestad), immigrated to the United States with his mother at the age of six, and resided in several Northeastern states before attending and graduating from the University of Virginia and Downstate Medical College in Brooklyn, NY. He established a flourishing practice in Cleveland, Ohio and received international acclaim as an award-winning orthopedic surgeon, teacher, and mentor to scores of orthopedic surgeons during a career that spanned a half century.
Karl was predeceased by his Wife, Mollie (Bombach) and is survived by Daughter Patricia Alleman (Denny) Willowick, Ohio and Sons, Richard Alfred (Patricia), Ann Arbor, Michigan and Tucson, Arizona and Peter Alfred (Sherry), Naples, Florida. He was the beloved grandfather of six: Daniel Alfred (Michigan), Kristopher Alfred (Kentucky), Christie Herald (Virginia), Brett Alleman (Ohio), Kurt Alleman (Ohio), and Alexandra Adair (Michigan). Great Grandchildren include Bryce and Leah Alfred (Michigan), Benjamin, Kyle and Emily Herald (Virginia), and Ronan Adair (Michigan).
Following medical school, Karl served in the United States Navy as a Medical Lieutenant Commander during World War II. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1947, completed Residency at University Hospital, and established practice in borrowed space in the Carnegie Medical Building. His primary affiliation was with St. Vincent Charity Hospital where he achieved recognition as an accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and spinal and shoulder reconstruction. Eventually rising to Chief of Staff at Charity Hospital, Dr. Alfred affiliated with The Cleveland Clinic where he taught and mentored aspiring surgeons. He established the Alfred Orthopedic Lecture at the Clinic—a capstone to a career in which he received numerous awards recognizing his preeminence as a surgeon, teacher and mentor.
Karl S. Alfred will be forever remembered as a caring father and a kind and loving grandfather and great grandfather.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests contributions (because of his love of animals) to the Humane Society of Naples, 370 Airport-Pulling Rd., Naples, Florida 34104. Telephone: 239-643-1555. For online condolences visit www.fullernaples.com. Fuller Funeral Home Naples, Florida 239-417-5000.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his wife, Amalia Leona “Mollie” Bombach Alfred, in Ohio Obituaries.
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KATHERINE ALVORD DENSON
NEW YORK TIMES
New York City, NY—Wednesday, 5 July 1978
Services for Katherine Alvord Denson, the wife of John Denson, a former editor of The Trib, The New York Herald Tribune and Newsweek magazine, will be held at 1:30 P.M. tomorrow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington. Mrs. Denson, who was born in Washington, died of cancer on Friday [June 30] at her home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Denson, who was 63 years old, is survived by her mother, Mrs. Cyril Jones of Fort Lauderdale.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, DC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Loretta Castaldi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Katherine Denson (SS# issued in DC) was born 3 Apr 1915 and died _____ June 1978, last residence Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Katherine Alvord Denson died 30 June 1978 in Broward Co., FL.
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KATHERINE ELIZABETH CRUM ALFORD
Aunt of Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Alford, Jr., AAFA #0714
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—6 April 2004
APALACHICOLA—Katie E. Crum Alford, 87, died Sunday, April 4, 2004. The service will be at 4 p.m. EDT today at Highland Park Community Church. Kelley Funeral Home (850-653-2208) is handling arrangements.
Photo from Magnolia Cemetery, Apalachicola, Franklin Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Member #47700116
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Katie E. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 13 Sept 1915, last residence Apalachicola, Franklin Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Sherman Floyd Alford; and children John William “Billy” Alford and Judie Nell Alford Vause in this compilation.
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KATHRYN LYNN RUTLEDGE DRANE ALFORD
HATTIESBURG AMERICAN
Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS—7 October 2006
LIVE OAK [Suwanee Co.], Fla.—Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Live Oak for Lynn Alford, 61, of Live Oak, formerly of West Point, who died Oct. 4, 2006, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville [Alachua Co.], Fla.
Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter, Leigh Fernald of Live Oak; a son Dan Drane of Petal; a brother, Bob Rutledge of Mobile, Ala.; and four grandchildren….
Daniels Funeral Homes Inc. in Live Oak is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, Suwannee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kathryn L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 5 June 1945, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her [second?] husband, Ansel Eugene “Butch” Alford Jr., in this compilation.
From SSACI: Kathryn Lynn Rutledge was born 5 June 1945 in West Point,
From FL Marriages: Kathryn Lynn Drane, maiden name Rutledge, married Ansel E. Alford on 23 Nov 1984 in Washington Co., FL.
From FL Divorces: Ansel E. Alford and Lynn Alford were divorced on 8 Sept 1988 in Alachua Co., FL.
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KATHY ANN ALFORD JOHNSON DODSON
FLORIDA TODAY
Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL—Wednesday, 2 July 2003
TITUSVILLE—Kathy Ann Dodson, 51, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2003.
Kathy was born in McPherson, KS and moved to Titusville in 1965.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Johnson; parents, Jim and Micky Alford; brother, Steven Alford; and sister Ruthi Williams; also survived by the best friend she ever had, Thomas Gray.
Memorial Services will be held 5 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003 at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kathy A. Dodson (SS# issued in FL) was born 26 Jan 1952, last residence not listed.
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KATIE MITCHELL ALFRED
COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER
Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 29 December 2005
April 25, 1945–December 20, 2005
ROCKLEDGE [Brevard Co.], FL—Mrs. Katie Alfred, 60, of Rockledge, FL., formerly of Pittsview [Russell Co.], AL., died Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. E.S.T. Thursday, December 29, 2005 at Benevolent Grove Baptist Church in Pittsview.... Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is today from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Taylor Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alfred was born April 25, 1945 in Pittsview, AL., daughter of the late Mary Mitchell and Jule Mitchell.
She is survived by two sons, Steven Alfred of Cocoa, FL. and Isaac Alfred of Rockledge, FL.; two daughters, Angela Alfred of Rockledge and Caponier Alfred of Ft. Myers, FL.; two brothers, Jimmy L. Mitchell of Rockledge and Willie Mitchell of East Chicago, IN.; four sisters, Christine Mitchell of Rockledge, Ethel Rodgers of Gary, IN., Eddie L. Northcutt of Pittsview and Nancy Hunter of Tuskegee, AL.; three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katie M. Alfred (SS# issued in AL), last residence Rockledge, Brevard Co., FL.
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KENNETH E. ALFORD
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—5 May 2001
JUPITER—Kenneth E. Alford, 52, of Jupiter, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at the Veterans Medical Center, West Palm Beach.
Born in Washington, Indiana, he had been a resident of Jupiter for 21 years, coming from Lantana, Florida. Prior to retirement, he was the foreman for Sunshine Aluminum in West Palm Beach for two years. During the Vietnam War, he served in the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Alford of Jupiter; two step-daughters, Bonnie Waggener and Shelley Waggener, both of Jupiter; his mother, Myrtle Alford and two brothers, Richard Alford, Jr. of Deatsville, Alabama and Jack Lee Steffy of Washington, Indiana. His father, Richard Alford, Sr., preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 7, 2001, at the Aycock Funeral Home Chapel in Jupiter. Interment was at Riverside Memorial Park in Tequesta, Florida.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth E. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 4 Dec 1948, last residence Jupiter, Palm Beach Co., FL.
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KENNETH LEE ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—12 March 2016
Kenneth Lee Alford, 45, passed away February 26, 2016 Arrangements by Eternity Funeral Homes Jacksonville 348-5579 & Nassau 261-2700.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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KENNETH RICHARD ALVORD
FULTON COUNTY EXPOSITOR
Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH—4 December 2014
Kenneth Richard Alvord, 81, passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla., after a short illness.
Ken was born June 25, 1933, in Chappell [Deuel Co.], Neb., to the late Clarence and Vesta Alvord. He married Clara Ann (Miller) Frey on June 18, 1952, and she survives.
Ken retired from Tenneco Inc., and enjoyed delivering parts for AutoZone in his later years. Ken and Clara volunteered for 29 years as camp hosts at Harrison Lake. Ken was very active as a volunteer, working with the Boy Scouts in Archbold and Liberty Center, the Henry County CB Radio Club, the Liberty-Washington Fire Department, the Buckeye Auxiliary Police, REACT and Ham Radio Club, the Fulton County CD Police Unit, the American Red Cross, and Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio Jail Ministries. He was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church.
Recently, Ken and Clara spent their summers in Archbold and winters in Arcadia, Fla.
Ken is also survived by six children, Clarence “Al” (Sharon) of Arcadia, Fla., Richard (Diane) of Napoleon, David (Nina) of Liberty Center, Cherie (David) Mercer of Wauseon, Jaynie (Tom) Gilgenbach of Archbold, and Laurie Ricker of Bryan; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patty Kintz of Ogalla, Neb., and Garnet Roth of Republic, Mo., and a sister-in-law, Yvonne Alvord of Sumter, Wash.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Clarence “Buzz” Alvord, two grandchildren, and a great-grandson.
A memorial service will follow visitation to be held 2-3:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at North Clinton Church in Wauseon, with Fireman Last Call Services. Interment will be in Pettisville Cemetery at a later date….
Photo from Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rita Zipfel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His ALVORD lineage: Kenneth Richard 1933 NE1, Clarence William 1902 NE2, Bertram Clarence 1875 IL3, Leroy Parkman 1849 IL4, Joel William 1827 NY5, Joel 1779 CT6, Bela 1741 CT7, Aaron 1713 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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KENNIE JOHNSON ALFORD
JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN
Marianna, Jackson Co., FL—Wednesday, 2 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Kennie J. Alford, 81, of Telogia, died Tuesday, September 1, 1998, in the Medical Center.
He was a lifelong resident of Liberty County and was an airplane mechanic. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Alford of Telogia; one daughter, Wendy Bundrick of Marianna; four sons, Kennie Malone Alford and Walter Lynn Alford of Telogia, Delmar Lamar and Donald Gene Alford of Tallahassee; one brother, Munson Alford of Tibbie, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Farris Harlow of Tallahassee; and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, September 3, in the Telogia Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery with Adams Funeral Home of Bristol directing.
Photo from Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Wetumpka, Gadsden Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angela Boynton Cassidy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kennie J. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 15 March 1917, last residence Telogia, Liberty Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel Inez Goodwin Alford; parents, Luther Jefferson Alford and Verdie L. Parramore Alford; and brother Roland Fletcher Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Kennie Johnson 1917 FL1, Luther Jefferson 1886 FL2, John Davis 1862 AL3, James Columbus 1830 GA4, John Turner 1800 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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KIMBERLY ARLENE ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Friday, 28 December 2007
Mrs. Kimberly Arlene Alford died December 25, 2007. She was employed as the Assistant Principal at Orange Park High School.
Survivors include: loving husband, Alister M. Alford, Jr.; son, Alister Jahmal “AJ” Alford, III; mother-in-law, Mary L. Alford; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 29, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at her church of membership, First Baptist of Mandarin, 3990 Loretto Rd…. Interment will be in Jacksonville Memory Gardens by the Eastside Chapel of Marion Graham Mortuaries, 900 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LABELLE FUTCH ALFORD
HOPEWELL NEWS
Hopewell, VA—Wednesday, 3 July 1963
A funeral service was held Monday at 2 p.m. in Hunt Funeral Home at Waldorf [Charles Co.], Md. for Mrs. Labelle Futch Alford, former resident of Hopewell [VA] who died Saturday [June 29] at 4:20 a.m. in her home at Waldorf.
Burial was in Memorial Garden Cemetery there.
In addition to her husband, George W. Alford of Waldorf, she is survived by seven sisters: Mrs. Jerry Phillips and Mrs. C.A. Hall, both of Waldorf, Mrs. S.E. Beswick and Mrs. Chester G. Williams, both of Brandywine, Md., Mrs. Anna Lowder of Hampton and Mrs. W.E. Hudson and Mrs. R.F. Browder, both of Hopewell.
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Mrs. George W. Alford, 62, of Titusville [Brevard Co.], Fla., died there Thursday after a brief illness. She was a former resident of Hopewell.
Survivors include her husband of Titusville, and six sisters, Mrs. W.E. Hudson, Mrs. Annie Lowder, and Mrs. R.F. Browder, all of Hopewell, Mrs. S.E. Beswick, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Ruth Hall, Waldorf, Md., and Mrs. C.G. Williams, Titusville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Hopewell is an independent city in VA.
Labelle Futch was the daughter of Charles Murphy Futch, as he is listed on his WWI Draft Registration in Prince George Co., VA, and Jennie _____.
Bell Futch is listed with her parents, Charlie and Jannie Futch, and sisters on the 1920 census in Bland, Prince George Co., VA, age 14 b. NC. On the 1930 census, same place, she is Labelle Futch, age 24 b. NC, with her parents Charles and Jamie H. Futch.
From District of Columbia Marriage Records, 1810–1953 (Ancestry): La Belle Futch, age 31, married George W. Alford in DC on 24 Dec 1936.
In 1940 George Alford, age 34 born TN, and La Belle Alford, 34 NC, are living in Prince George’s Co., MD.
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LARANCE E. ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Wednesday, 27 September 1995
Larance E. Alford, 43, Betty Sue Terrace, Orlando, died Tuesday, Sept. 26. Mr. Alford was a restaurant manager. Born in Windermere, he moved to Central Florida in 1952. He was a member of Westwood Alliance Church.
Survivors: mother, Lessie M. Slade, Orlando; father, James Hampton, Oviedo; stepfather, John Slade, Orlando; sister, Minnie Pearl Crayton, Orlando; maternal grandmother, Hattie Murray, Massillon, Ohio; grandparents, Jean and Carl Frazier, Orlando.
Mitchell’s Funeral Home, Orlando.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Larance E. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 13 Jan 1952, last residence Orlando, Orange Co., FL.
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LARRY W. ALFORD, SR.
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Friday, 5 December 2003
Larry W. Alford, Sr., 52, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2003.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret Booth; sons, Larry W. Alford, Jr. (Cathy) & Clinton L. Alford; brothers, Greg Ketchum, Steven Ketchum & Keith Ketchum; sister, Karen Corbett and 3 grandchildren, Casey, Alyssa & Sarah Alford.
Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 5, 2003 at Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Larry W. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 28 May 1951, last residence Hilliard, Nassau Co., FL.
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LAURA ANNE SKINNER ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 20 May 2004
BODY FOUND IN MASSACHUSETTS MAY BE MISSING OVIEDO SAILOR
By Sandra Pedicini, Sentinel Staff Writer
Virginia Beach police said Wednesday that they think the body of a young woman found in Hatfield, Mass., could be that of missing Oviedo sailor Laura Anne Skinner. Meanwhile, police continued searching for her roommate, who is suspected in her disappearance.
Skinner and Jarred Swartzmiller, both 21, were reported missing Monday by a third roommate who forced open Skinner’s locked bedroom door and found “a large amount of blood consistent with an assault,” according to an affidavit for a search warrant. The affidavit said Skinner and Swartzmiller had a “mutual animosity” toward each other.
In a statement Wednesday, Virginia Beach police said there are many similarities between Skinner and the body discovered Monday afternoon by a passerby on Kellogg Hill Road in Hatfield.
On Wednesday, the FBI filed a warrant charging Swartzmiller with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The previous day, Virginia Beach police filed a warrant charging Swartzmiller with malicious assault. Officials plan to upgrade the charge to murder if the body in Massachusetts is Skinner’s, Virginia Beach police spokesman Rene Ball said.
At Skinner’s parents’ home in Oviedo, a woman who identified herself as a family friend named Maria said the family didn’t want to comment Wednesday. “They’re together and they’re collecting their thoughts,” the woman said. Friends said Skinner’s mother had just arrived home Wednesday from Italy, where she had been visiting another daughter also in the Navy.
Just last week, Skinner had wed another sailor in a civil ceremony at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand. Skinner married Denis Alford, 22, who is stationed at Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville.
At Alford’s father’s DeLand home, neighbors said they had seen Skinner and Alford together holding hands and that the two had talked about getting married. Earlier this month, Skinner accompanied Alford’s family on a cruise to the Caribbean, said the neighbors, who did not want to be identified.
Police said they did not know of any connection between last week’s marriage and the violent struggle that they think took place between Skinner and Swartzmiller. Police spokesman Don Rimer said Skinner and Swartzmiller ever did not appear to have been a couple.
Both worked onboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt. According to The (Norfolk, Va.) Virginian-Pilot, the criminal complaint filed Wednesday said Swartzmiller’s credit cards and cell phone use were traced, and investigators think he left Virginia on Sunday and drove north to Connecticut and Massachusetts.
A hotel employee in Nor-walk, Conn., identified Swartzmiller and said he tried to use a credit card to rent a room Sunday night, the complaint says. The hotel, for unexplained reasons, denied him a room.
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ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Saturday, 22 May 2004
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ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 3 June 2004
Alford, Laura Anne Skinner, 21, of Oviedo, passed away May 16, 2004. The Funeral will be held at 10AM, Saturday, June 5, 2004 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL. The family will receive friends from 6:30-9PM, Friday at Family Funeral Care, 7565 Red Bug Lake Rd., Oviedo. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow the service at the Highland Memory Gardens….
Photo from Highland Memory Gardens, Forest City, Seminole Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Guyla Harrison Rippard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LAURA THICKENS HALFORD
THE NEWS-PRESS
Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL—13 April 2001
Laura Thickens Halford died on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Lee Memorial Hospital. Laura was born on May 28, 1916, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She attended the Ferry Hall School and Lawrence University in Appleton before graduating from Wesley College in 1938. She went on to the Sorbonne in Paris for further study and met her husband in the harbor at Plymouth, England, in 1938, then completed the program at the Katherine Gibbs School before becoming employed at the Boston publishing firm of Allyne and Bacon. As a young woman of grace and charm who traveled widely in Europe during the difficult and foreboding years of the late 1930’s, she was witness to some of the events and their consequences, which shaped the last half of the 20th century.
Her husband of 54 years, John H. Halford, Jr., her parents, Richard Erb and Jean Wiley Thickens, and her brother, Richard Wiley Thickens, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Richard Wiley and his wife, Rona, of Eagle Creek, Alaska, son John H. Halford III and his wife, Natasha, of Needham, MA, and by her daughter, Laura Halford Sparrow and her husband, Bill, of Ann Arbor Michigan, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandson.
Laura moved to Florida in 1987 after more than 50 years in New England. She volunteered extensively at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and served as a “Doric Dame,” one of a group of volunteer guides at the Massachusetts State House during the Dukakis administration. She also served as a docent at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for several years, but outside of her children she was proudest of her work at the United Church of Christ in Norwell, Massachusetts. She and her husband were part of a small group who gathered to form a new church in the 1960’s, the first entirely new congregational church gathered in eastern Massachusetts in 100 years. She worked in every aspect of the church as a minister was called, land was found for a building, and it was built and then enlarged. She served as chairman of the committee that selected the architect and approved the design.
A memorial service was held at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida, on Saturday, April 14.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laura T. Halford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, John H. Halford Jr., in this compilation.
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LAURA VIRGINIA BONIFAY WISE ALFRED
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 25 July 1944
Mrs. Laura V. Alfred, 70, of 800 East Aragon street, died at the Pensacola hospital Monday morning [July 24] following a short illness.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W.O. Bullard, Mrs. W.I. Caro, Mrs. J.C. Bonifay; three sons, J.E. Wise, and W.F. Wise, and George T. Alfred; five brothers, Willie, Jack, Joe, Charlie, and Frank Bonifay; and four sisters, Mrs. Tom Kelly, Mrs. Gus Lewis, Mrs. James M. Cooper, and Mrs. Eddie Lewis; 34 grand-children and 14 great grand-children and her mother Mrs. John Bonifay….
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PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Wednesday, 26 July 1944
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Alfred, 70, who died Monday in Pensacola hospital were held from Waters and Hibbert chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m…. Interment was in Black Hammock cemetery.
Photo from Black Hammock Cemetery, Avalon Beach, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Doug Lindsey
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her second husband, Lewis Joseph Alfred; and son George Franklin Alfred in this compilation.
Administration of her first husband’s estate:
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 22 March 1932
Administration of her estate:
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Thursday, 5 July 1945
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LAURENCE DEAN ALFORD
NEWS HERALD
Panama City, Bay Co., FL—Friday, 10 March 2000
Mr. Laurence Dean Alford, 43, of 600 E. 8th Court died Feb. 29, 2000, in a Perry, Fla., hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Panama City and attended the public schools of Bay County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Thomas and Ara Lee Alford II, and his twin sister, Leslie Kay Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Freddie Mae Alford of Panama City; nine brothers: Earthell Alford (Yvonne), Joe Thomas Alford III and Robert Lee Alford (Grace), all of Panama City, Donald E. Alford of Maryland, Danny L. Alford (Stephanie) of California, Darrell Q. Alford of Bonifay, Albert Alford of Blountstown, Mark P. Alford and John E. Alford both of Oklahoma; four sisters: Shirley A. Jackson (L.C.) and Danna Slappey (Robert) both of Starut, Fla., Sharon A. Dempsey (Henry) and Melanie Alford (James) both of Panama City; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford will be held Saturday March 11, 2000, at 11 a.m. in St. Temple Church.... Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery.... Peoples Funeral Home, Marianna, Fla. 32446
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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LAWRENCE ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—27 June 1997
Lawrence Alford, 68, of Tampa died June 19. The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion AME Church in Quincy, with burial at Sunnyvale Cemetery in Quincy.
A native of Gadsen County, he had lived in Tampa for several years.
He is survived by a son, Leroy Drake of Columbus, Ga.; a daughter, Lorene Alford of Quincy; a stepdaughter, Bernice Alford of Tallahassee; a brother, Elijah Alford of Tallahassee; seven sisters, Cassie Attica, Carrie M. Smith and Ubzine Jones, all of Tallahassee, Lillie M. Ruffins and Gladys Dilworth, both of Quincy, Wilma Colston of Midway and Geneva Taylor of Tarpon Springs; and two grandchildren.
Photo from Sunny Vale Cemetery, Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angela Boynton Cassidy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lawrence Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 28 Dec 1927, last residence Ruskin, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his brothers Elijah Alford Sr. and Hector Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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LAWRENCE PRESTON ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 18 August 1963
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Martha Jane Alford Oakes; and parents David Thurman Alford and Mildred Estelle Yarnall Alford McGrew, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his twin brother Lamar Wiley Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Court case:
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—Saturday, 19 May 1962
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lawrence Preston 1916 FL1, David Thurman 1882 AL2, Preston Giles 1840 NC3, Wiley 1801 NC4, Sion 1763 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LEAH LUCILE ALFORD COURSEN
Aunt of William Reginald Alford, AAFA #0211
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Thursday, 26 February 2015
Leah Alford Coursen, 78, of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
Leah was born August 5, 1936 to Etta Bell and Julius Elijah Alford. She was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and descendant of one of the original founding families.
Leah is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, C.W., John, and Frank; and sister, Mary Etta.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert D. Coursen; children, Cathy Huey (Dave), Robin Sorensen (Sean), and Bob Coursen (Cindy); grandchildren, Jordan, Scott, Patrick, Zach, Drew, Matt, Kevin, and Kelsea; her brother, J.E. Alford; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at University Hills Health and Rehab and Covenant Hospice for all their care and support. A very special thank you to Leah’s dear friend, Boots Martin, for all her love and support throughout these years.
Interment service will be held Friday, February 27, 2015 at 11am at Barrancas National Cemetery with a family gathering after. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, chuck cummins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Julius Elijah Alford and Mary Etta Bell Alford; and siblings Frank Joseph Alford Sr., John Sidney Alford, and Mary Etta Alford Hagensick in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Leah Lucile 1936 FL1, Julius Elijah 1886 AL2, Charles N. 1862 AL3, Julius 1836 GA4, Axiom 1811 GA5, Needham 1785 NC6, unknown 1760 NC7, Benjamin 1740 NC8.
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LEARIE JAMES ALFORD
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Sunday, 25 March 2001
RELIGIOUS LEADER REV. L.J. ALFORD SUCUMBS AT THE AGE OF 82
The religious community is mourning the death of a great leader, Reverend Learie James Alford. Rev. L.J. Alford died on March 23, 2001. Rev. L.J. Alford was 82 years old.
Rev. Alford pastored Roanoke Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, for 43 years. Rev. Alford was a devout servant of God and a man of very strong conviction.
Rev. L.J. Alford’s dedication and hard work was not limited to religious efforts. He was a community and civil rights activist. He was a vocal leader in the Civil Rights Movement. A believer in equal rights, he risked his life on countless marches with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He led desegregation efforts in West Palm Beach. He was a driving force in the integration of local hospitals and restaurants. Rev. L.J. Alford also participated in the historic March on Washington in 1963.
Rev. Learie James Alford was born in East Orange, New Jersey, on December 11, 1918. He was raised in Florala [Covington Co.], Alabama. It was very befitting for Learie James Alford to become a minister. His father, Roy Alford and brother, Dr. W.F. Alford were also ministers. It was a strong family tradition for Alford men to become ministers or leaders in the church.
Rev. L.J. Alford was born from the union of Roy and Lillie Alford. Rev. L.J. Alford was one of six children.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepmother and five siblings. Rev. Alford’s mother died when he was just five years old.
During his illustrious tenure in the ministry, Rev. L.J. Alford received various awards and recognition for his outstanding work. Rev, L.J. Alford received his honorary doctorate degree from Bethune Cookman College. He was honored as Man of the Year in 1986 by the Brotherhood Committee of the Palm Beaches and Environs. He was given a Community Service award from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in 1986. Rev. L.J. Alford was recognized in February for his community service efforts.
Rev. L.J. Alford was a member of several religious organizations, such as the Baptist Minister’s Conference, the Minister’s Fellowship and the Progressive National Baptist Convention. Most of Rev. Alford’s roles in organizations were leadership positions.
Rev. L.J. Alford came to West Palm Beach in 1958. He served as pastor of Roanoke Baptist Church until his illness. He has pastored several churches in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. His dedication and tireless service will be sadly missed. He was a well-known and much admired leader during his lifetime. He led an exemplary, Christian life.
Rev. J.L. Alford leaves behind a supportive, loving wife of 63 years, Mrs. Elnora Alford. He was the father of five children, Mary A. Minor, Lillian A. Jones, Annie A. Hudson, Gloria A. Davis and Learie Leo Alford. He also leaves nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service Friday, March 30 at 11 A.M. at the Roanoke Baptist Church, 1320 Douglas Ave., West Palm Beach…. Internment Royal Palm Memorial Gardens. Royal Palm Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Photo from Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Camille Harden Glancy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Learie J. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 11 Dec 1917 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elnora Northern Alford; and brother Clarence J. Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Learie James 1918 NJ1, Roy A. 1883 AL2, Edmond 1860 NC3.
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LEE ALFORD
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 10 January 1977
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 August 1890 and died _____ Jan 1977, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his son Aleck Lee Alford; father Thomas Miles Alford; and brothers Joseph Francis Alford and Mose Alford in this compilation.
In September 2018 a Find A Grave photographer reported that a gravestone could not be found. See notes under Aleck Lee Alford.
From FL Deaths: Lee Alford was born 19 Aug 1890 and died 9 Jan 1977 in Escambia Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Lee Alford married Sallie Burnham on 7 July 1924 in Santa Rosa Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lee 1890 FL1, Thomas Miles 1856 AL2, Henry Miles 1815 SC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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LEE ALLEN HALFORD, JR.
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Thursday, 12 July 2007
MULBERRY [Polk Co.]—Mr. Lee Allen Halford, Jr., age 80, died of heart failure Tuesday (July 10, 2007) at The Rohr Home in Bartow [Polk Co.].
He was born in Lake Drawdy, FL, on Feb. 12, 1927, and moved to Willow Oak from Lakeland in 1962. He worked for W.R. Grace as a crane operator. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army
He is survived by his wife, Inez Halford, Willow Oak, FL.; sisters, Tinsy Kirkland, Lakeland, FL., Rebecca Holton, Idaho, Dorothy Taylor, TN., Faye Albritton, TN.; brother, Clifford Halford, Plant City, FL; 13 nieces & nephews
Visitation will be Fri., July 13, 2007, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Seigler Funeral Home, Mulberry, FL.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of L.A. Halford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Mulberry, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his mother, Lillie Mae Halford; and brother Clifford L. Halford in this compilation.
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LEILA ALFORD TRAVIS SCOTT
NEWS HERALD
Panama City, Bay Co., FL—Friday, 12 November 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Lelia Alford Travis Scott, 91, of Panama City, died Nov. 10, 1999, in Blountstown, Fla. She was born and raised in the Damascus Community, Escambia County, Ala. She was one of seven children, all deceased, of the late Joseph S. Alford and Ora Alford. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Panama City.
She is survived by a son, Horace J. Travis of Blountstown, Fla.; three granddaughters and their husbands: Deborah and Joe Britt, Teresa and Stephen Hebb, and Mary Jo and Dewey Stephens; two great grandsons: Jason Britt and wife Stephanie and Jeremy Hebb, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.... Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Pine Memorial Cemetery, Blountstown....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leila Travis Scott (SS# issued in FL) was born 21 Nov 1907, last residence Panama City, Bay Co., FL.
FL Marriages lists Wesley Newton Scott married Leila Alford/Leila Travis (2 records) on 12 Dec 1984 in Bay Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Leila 1907 AL1, Joseph S. 1880 AL2, Tilman Register 1857 AL3, Cullen 1800 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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LEOLA BUCHAN ALFORD
Leola B. Alford, 89, of Plant City died Thursday. A native of Fort Meade, she moved to the area in 1949. She was a retired secretary for Hillsboro Bank and a member of First Baptist Church of Plant City.
She is survived by two brothers, Robert Buchan of Bradenton Beach and Homer Buchan of Holmes Beach; three sisters, Roberta Huskey of Dublin, Ga., Winifred Higbe of Jacksonville and Helen Carlton of Plant City.
Wells Funeral Home, Plant City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leola B. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 1 Dec 1909, last residence Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL.
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LEOLA MCDOWELL REED ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Tuesday, 28 July 1992
Leola R. Alford, 66, of Bartow died Saturday [July 25] at Polk General Hospital in Bartow.
A native of Honey Grove, Texas, she moved to Bartow 25 years ago from Texas. She was a retired telephone operator for Polk County Extension Service and Episcopalian.
She is survived by a daughter, Pennye Helms of Bartow; four sisters, Mary Jo Lee, Evelyn Mhoon and Pauline Rigdon, all of Sherman, Texas, and Hazel Tilger of Dallas; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leola R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Oct 1925 and died _____ July 1992, last residence Fort Meade, Polk Co., FL.
Her Find A Grave memorial says, “Body donated to medical science.”
From SSACI: Leola McDowell Reed Alford was born 4 Oct 1926 [different than SSDI] in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., TX, daughter of Joe E. McDowell and Lela Kinkade.
From Texas, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Leola Mcdowell, age 46, married Franz G. Alford, age 58, in Collin Co., TX, on 26 May 1972.
From Texas, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Leola R. Alford and Franz G. Alford were divorced on 5 Oct 1973 in Montague Co., TX.
Her husband is probably Franz Grove Alford (1914–1977), who was a pastor of several First Christian Churches in TX, NM, and AZ.
In 1940, Grove Alford, age 5, is living with his parents, Charles C. and Massie Alford, and siblings Damon and Loma, in Mount Hope, Sedgwick Co., KS. All were born in KS.
From Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982 (Ancestry): Damon Henry Alford (Franz’s brother] was born 31 Aug 1909 in KS, son of Charles C. Alford and Massie E. Baldwin.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her second husband’s lineage: Franz Grove 1914 KS1, Charles C. 1885 KS2, Charles Cassler (or Cassler Charles) 1859 KS3, James Allen 1828 VA4, James 1793 VA5, Joseph 1772 VA6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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LEON LEVERN “BUCK” ALFORD
DAILY COMMERCIAL
Leesburg, Lake Co., FL—Thursday, 11 August 2011
Leon Levern “Buck” Alford, 71, of Paisley died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Umatilla.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leon Levern Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 8 July 1940, last residence Paisley, Lake Co., FL.
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LEON WEBSTER ALFORD
Brother of Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting, AAFA #1463
GILCHRIST COUNTY JOURNAL
Gilchrist Co., FL—20 April 2000
GAINESVILLE, FL—Mr. Leon W. Alford of Trenton died on Friday, April 14, 200 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville. He was 65.
He was born in Clark Hill, Florida, and moved to Trenton seven years ago from West Palm Beach. He was a truck driver and a Baptist. He served in the U.S Air Force and U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Strickland Alford of Trenton; a daughter, Debbie Miller of Independence, Missouri; a son, Charles E. Alford of Camden, Tennessee; a sister, Alice Whiting of Mt. Jackson, Virginia; a brother, Ruel Jean Alford, Sr., of Winchester, Virginia; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 17, 2000 at the Watson Funeral Home Chapel in Trenton. Burial followed at Bushnell Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Photo from Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathleen Eckelberry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leon W. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 8 Aug 1934, last residence Trenton, Gilchrist Co., FL.
See the obituary of his sister Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Ruel Jerusha Alford and Nettie Jean Tyre Alford; and brother Ruel Jean Alford Jr. in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Leon Webster 1934 FL1, Ruel Jerusha 1907 FL2, Daniel Webster 1874 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LENA BARKER ALFORD
[She died in NC, but we are including her obituary here because FL was her home.]
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Friday, 4 July 1958
Mrs. Lena Barker Alford, 85, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday in an Asheville [Buncombe Co.], N.C., hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. Alford had lived at the Concord Hotel, 100 Second Avenue North [St. Petersburg], since 1951. She was born in Old Town [Penobscot Co.], Maine.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leon Leighton, New York City.
Dunn and Williams Funeral Home of Asheville is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be Wednesday in Old Town.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot Co., ME—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, N K Jewell
AAFA NOTES: From North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976 (Ancestry): Lena E. Alford died 2 July 1958 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. She was a music teacher, born 13 Jan 1875 [different than gravestone] in ME, daughter of Caleb P. Barker and Hanna Peaslie.
From Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1996 (Ancestry): Lena E. Barker married Abbot E. Alford on 9 Jan 1894 in Old Town, ME.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Abbott Edwin 1871 ME1, Lore 1838 ME2, Lore 1801 ME3, Deacon Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1688 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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LENA STANTON SIMMONS ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 October 1959
Mrs. Lena Alford, 77, of Westville [Holmes Co.], Fla., mother of Mrs. Hallie Scholls of Corpus Christi, died in a hospital in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., last night October 5] after a long illness.
Surviving besides Mrs. Scholls are another daughter, Mrs. Mabel Braxton of Westville, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Georgia Lewis and three brothers, Al, Jay and Henry Stanton, all of Pensacola.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Semmes Funeral Home in Bonifay Fla., with burial in Westville Cemetery.
Photo from Westville Cemetery, Westville, Holmes Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: Lena’s first husband was Joseph Thomas Simmons, with whom she had 4 children. Her second husband was Thomas James Alford, no children.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Clinton Alford. See also Descendants of William Henry Alford, by John Rogers, AAFA #0544, in Genealogies, AAFA ACTION #56, Spring 2002.
Her second husband’s lineage: Thomas James 1857 AL1, William Henry 1825 GA2, Clinton 1798 NC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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LENA WASHINGTON ALFORD
Lena Washington Alford
Photo from Charles Choice Jr. Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Miami-Dade Co., Friday, 16 August 2002
Lena Alford, a longtime member and leader at Bethel Mount Zion Church of God in Hallandale Beach, died Tuesday [August 13].
She was 74.
Known fondly as “Nana,” Alford was an active member of the church for 45 years. “She was like a mother [at the church],” said daughter Patricia Coldwell of Hillside, N.J. “She was a motivator and an inspiration.” Alford was a Sunday school teacher and youth advisor at the church. She led the choir, played the organ and organized church conventions.
Alford was born Lena Washington in Nashville [Berrien Co.], Ga., on Aug. 9, 1928. She married Elijah Alford. The couple moved to Hallandale in 1945.
Alford dedicated her time to raising a family and participating in activities at the church, where husband is a minister.
In addition to Coldwell and her husband, Alford is survived by daughters Rosalind Pratt of Lauderhill, Sylvia Cole of Norcross, Ga., Jeralyn Skinner of Hallandale Beach and Angela Rosier of Royal Palm Beach; sons Leon Alford of Stone Mountain, Ga., Richard Alford of Hollywood and Elijah A. Alford of Hallandale Beach; mother Nancy Curry of Fort Lauderdale; sisters Marjorie Thurston of Cleveland and Ophelia King of Rochester, N.Y.; 27 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today with a memorial service at 7 p.m. in Bethel Mount Zion Church of God.
A service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Hallandale Beach. Arrangements are being handled by Eric S. George Funeral Home in Hollywood.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lena Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Hallandale, Broward Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Elijah Archie Alford Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LEON ALFORD
FLORIDA TODAY
Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL—21 July 2015
Leon Alford, 68, of Palm Bay passed away on Saturday July 18, 2015 in Melbourne.
He was a Native of Melbourne and graduate of Melbourne High School Class of 1965. In the past he was a reserve officer for the Melbourne Police Dept. and retired as a Storeroom Supervisor for FPL.
Survivors include his wife Pam, daughter Heather (Scott), son Phillip Masi, grandchildren Dalton, Travis, Kyle and Dylan and one great-grandson Connor, brothers Don (Mary) and Greg (Joan) nieces Vicki and Angela and nephew Jason.
Calling hours will be Wednesday July 22nd from 5pm-8pm at the Brownlie - Maxwell Funeral Home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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LEON LAMAR ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 26 August 1993
Leon Lamar Alford, 51, of Arcadia died Saturday [August 21]. He was a native and longtime resident of the area.
He is survived by his mother, Lizzie Mae; six brothers, Nolan, Lewis, Eugene, Richard, Clarence and Dale, all of Arcadia; a sister, Earlene or Arcadia; and many nieces and nephews.
Hickson Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Photo from Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, DeSoto Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leon L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 4 May 1942 and died 15 Aug 1993 [different than obituary], last residence Arcadia, De Soto Co., FL.
See the obituary of his brother Richard Allen Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Leon Alford, black age 51, died 21 Aug 1993 in De Soto Co., FL.
From SSACI: Leon Lamar Alford was born 4 May 1942 in Arcadia, De Soto Co., FL, son of Louis C. Alford and Lizzie M. Morrison.
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LEROY CHARLES “CHUCK” ALFORD
THE HERALD-TRIBUNE
Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL—24 January 2004
Leroy “Chuck” Alford, 62, Bradenton, died Jan. 20, 2004.
He was born May 28, 1941, in Delaware and came to Bradenton in 1975 from there. He was a heavy equipment operator for Manatee County. He was a Methodist.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Sandra Sarazin of Bradenton.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Mansion Chapel. The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 600 U.S. 301 Blvd. W., Suite 136, Bradenton, FL 34205; or the American Diabetes Association, 5011-L W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33634.
Photo from Mansion Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, HNLjr
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leroy C. Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL.
See the obituary of his wife, Beverly Jean Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Leroy Charles Alford was born 28 May 1941 in Wilmington, DE, son of Thomas H. Alford and Rose Jerrell. He died 20 Jan 2004.
We included the obituaries of his father, Thomas Hall Alford Sr.; and brother Thomas Hall Alford Jr. in Delaware Obituaries.
His lineage: Leroy Charles 1941 DE1, Thomas Hall 1916 DE2, Leroy Romeo 1889 MD3, John W. 1844 MD4, Robert ???? ??5.
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LEROY JOSEPH HALLFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Tuesday, 17 January 1995
Leroy Joseph Hallford, 65, of Altha died Saturday [January 14] in Tallahassee.
The service will be at 2 p.m. CST (3 p.m. EST) today at Trinity Holiness Church in Southport, with burial at Southport Memorial Gardens.
A native of Alabama and former resident of Apalachicola and Panama City, he had lived in Altha for 10 years.
He is survived by his wife, Nelmer McClain Hallford of Altha; a son, Roy Lee Hallford of Altha; a daughter, Dorothy Adkins of Altha; three brothers, William Barfield of Southport, Leon Barfield of Panama City and Wendell Barfield of Fountain; six sisters, Louise Riley, Sara Mae Creamer and Carenell White, all of Southport, Martha Dale Wilson of Apalachicola, Sherri Ward of Lynn Haven and Julia Booth of Fort Lauderdale; and five grandchildren.
(Bailey Funeral Home in Altha, 904-762-3965.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leroy J. Hallford (SS# issued in FL) was born 29 May 1929 and died 15 Jan 1995, last residence Altha, Calhoun Co., FL.
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LESSIE ALFORD WHEELER
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—21 March 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Lessie Wheeler passed away March 20, 1997 in the Earl Hadlow Center for Caring-Hospice Northeast. Born December 12, 1914 in Columbia County, Florida she had resided in Jacksonville for the past 50 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired Barber.
Preceded in death by her parents Riley R. and Georgia Hines Alford, she was the widow of Charlie S. Wheeler.
Survivors include three children, Charlie S. Wheeler, Jr (Ann), Willie Belle Booth, Jax. and Clarice Davis (Bud) of Glen St Mary, FL; brothers, Edgar Alford, Lake City and Dan Alford of Lake Butler; sisters, Callie Register, Lake City, Zona Mae Heath, Leesburg and Delma Cobb of Middleburg; two grandchildren, Jason and Scott Davis, Glen St. Mary, FL; two great grandchildren, Brittany & Kristi Davis, Glen St. Mary, FL and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 So. Edgewood Ave…. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery....
Photo from Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Johnny
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Lessie Wheeler (SS# issued in FL) but list her birth date as 12 Dec 1913, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. FL Deaths also lists her birth date as 12 Dec 1913.
See the obituaries of her father, Riley Randall Alford; and siblings A.V. Alford, Callie Alford Register, Daniel Alford, Levern Alford, and Zona Mae Alford Heath in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lessie 1913/1914 FL1, Riley Randall 1879 FL2, John Wesley 1849 FL3, Hansford 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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LESTER JAY ALFORD
SENTINEL STAR
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Wednesday 27 April 1977
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Haines City, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lester Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 26 Sept 1896 and died _____ Apr 1977, last residence Davenport, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Carlie Ola Carpenter Alford; sons Cecil Jay Alford, Hubert Edward Alford, and Wilson Alfred “Red” Alford; and half-brothers James Thomas “Bill” Alford and John Davis Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Lester Jay Alford was born 26 Sept 1896 and died 25 Apr 1977 in Polk Co., FL.
Lester Jay Alford was the son of James Columbus Alford and his second wife, Polly Gainey.
From FL Marriages: Lester J. Alford married Carlie Carpenter on 15 Aug 1926 in Walton Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lester Jay 1896 AL1, James Columbus 1830 GA2, John Turner 1800 NC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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LEVERN ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
Posted by his daughter Norma Laverne Alford
Source unknown (from FindAGrave.com), but probably:
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—_____ October 1981
Levern Alford, 54, of Tampa, died Sunday. The Columbia County native was the son of the late Riley Randall and Georgia Hines Alford. He had served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1957 and was employed as a truck driver by Bardo Citrus Packing Co. of Winter Haven.
He is survived by his daughter Laverne Alford of Jacksonville; a son Edward Alford of Taunton, Massachusetts; four sisters Leslie Wheeler, Callie Register, Zona Mae Heath and Delma Cobb; four brothers, Dan, Mack Dewey, George E. and A.V. and a grandson.
Services will be conducted October 7, at Oak Grove Cemetery….
Photo from Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Norma Laverne Alford, daughter of Levern Alford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Levern Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 18 Feb 1925, last residence Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his father, Riley Randall Alford; and siblings A.V. Alford, Callie Alford Register, Daniel Alford, Lessie Alford Wheeler, and Zona Mae Alford Heath in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Levern 1925 FL1, Riley Randall 1879 FL2, John Wesley 1849 FL3, Hansford 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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LEVIS LAMAN ALFORD, SR.
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 17 March 1980
Photos from Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christy McCranie Bare
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Levis Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 19 Aug 1885 and died _____ March 1980, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Estelle Hester Alford; and sons Levis Laman Alford Jr., Max Deleon Alford, Oliver Vernon Alford, Roy Eugene Alford, and Samuel Therald Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries; and daughter Elouise Ruby Alford Lucas Calvert in Arizona Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Levis Laman 1885 AL1, Robert Lawson 1842 AL2, Cullen 1800 GA3, William 1774 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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LEVIS LAMAN ALFORD, JR.
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Thursday, 30 January 1936
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PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 31 January 1936
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Levis Laman Alford Sr. and Ruth Estelle Hester Alford; and brothers Max Deleon Alford, Oliver Vernon Alford. Roy Eugene Alford, and Samuel Therald Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries; and sister Elouise Ruby Alford Lucas Calvert in Arizona Obituaries.
His name is misspelled in his obituary and funeral announcement.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Levis Laman 1925 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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LEWIS EMERSON ALFORD, JR.
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 25 September 2014
Alford, Lewis Emerson, (“Al”) by his business and golfing friends, and (“L.E.”) by his Florida family, 88 years old, passed away September 20, 2014.
Al was born to Lewis Emerson and Mary Elizabeth Alford on May 10, 1926, in Tampa, Florida. As a Florida native, he studied engineering at University of Miami while serving in the U.S. Navy as a Signal Corpsman during World War II. After his discharge he took many classes in graduate engineering at USC and UCLA while holding down a full-time job.
He married the late Patricia Ann Alford in February 1948, and they lived together in the Los Angeles area before relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1968. For 15 years he was with George A. Fuller, the world’s largest Construction Company, and subsequently Haas & Haynie, builders and developers in San Francisco. In the course of a long and distinguished career, he was involved in the building of missile sites in Montana and Cape Canaveral. He also built a number of hotels, among them the Marriott at the Tampa Airport, the Century Plaza in Los Angeles and Mauna Kea Beach Resort in Hawaii. As an avid golfer, he also helped in the development of several golf courses. While living in the San Francisco area, he became a member of The Family, a Club in which he found numerous life-long friends.
In March of 1999, he married Marsha Kay Horn, and the two of them enjoyed life together between their homes in Washington, California, and Florida.
Al is survived by his wife Kay and his two daughters Jeanne and Julie and her husband Ron Davis.
Survivors also include his sister, Evelyn Alford and his brother, Reverend Paul Alford. From his marriage to Kay, he is survived by her two sons; Gregory Horn, wife, Laura and two grand-daughters, Devon and Carmen; and Douglas Horn, wife, AhnLee, and grandson, Nathan and grand-daughter, Nina.
His daughter, Marianne, predeceased him in 2013 as well as his sister, Coline in 2010.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the funeral home, 1602 W. Waters Ave with interment at Lake Carroll Cemetery immediately following the service. Swilley Funeral Home 932-6157.
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THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Monday, 6 October 2014
Passed away at his home in Nokomis FL on Sept. 20 2014. Survived by his wife Kay daughters Jeanne and Julie brother Paul sister Evelyn nieces and grandchildren.
Services were held Sept. 27 2014 in Tampa FL.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Coline Elizabeth Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister-in-law Grace E. Tropf Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
He was the son of Lewis Emerson Alford Sr. and his first wife, Mary Elizabeth Alderman.
Long time Alford researchers will remember Lewis Emerson Alford Sr., a CPA in Tampa, FL. For years he had a standing offer of $50 for anyone who could provide him information on the parents of 2nd great grandfather of Horry Co., SC. He corresponded in the 1980s with Alicia Houston and Gil Alford, providing most of his Alford collection before his death to what was to become AAFA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Lewis Emerson 1926 FL1, Lewis Emerson 1900 SC2, Joseph Whiteford 1877 SC3, Harrison 1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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LEWIS JOSEPH ALFRED
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 31 December 1940
FIREMAN TO BE BURIED TODAY
ALFRED HAD SERVED SEVENTEEN YEARS
Funeral services for Lewis Joseph Alfred, veteran of 17 years service with the Pensacola fire department, will be held this morning at 10 o’clock from the home….
Alfred died Sunday night [December 29] after a short illness at Pensacola hospital.
He was 62 years old and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laura Alfred; one son, George F. Alfred; one sister, Mrs. Katie Way; a half sister, Mrs. Hannah Sprinkle, Pass Christian, Miss.; half brother, Charles Brown, Flomaton, Ala.; four step children. Ed Wise, Floyd Wise, Mrs. W.O. Bullard, Mrs. J.W. Caro, and one grandchild, Francis Mae Alfred….
Waters and Hibbert are in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Black Hammock Cemetery, Avalon Beach, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Doug Lindsey
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Laura Virginia Bonifay Wise Alfred; and son George Franklin Alfred in this compilation.
In 1900, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL:
Lewis Alfred head 24 born Feb 1876 single LA Germany Germany
Mary Norris sister 38 born Feb 1862 widow LA Germany Germany
John nephew 7 born Jan 1893 FL ME LA
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LIBBEY JEAN ALFORD KRY
Aunt of Daniel Ray Alford, AAFA #0522; and Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting, AAFA #1463
DAILY TIMES
Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—Saturday, 15 January 2005
JASPER [Hamilton Co.], Fla.—Libbey Jean Alford Kry, 92, of Jasper, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Shands at Lake Shore following an extended illness.
Mrs. Kry was born in Calhoun County, Fla., on Nov. 18, 1912, and was a long-time resident of Hamilton County, Fla., where she worked as a nurse’s aid for both Jasper Hospital and Suwannee Valley Nursing Center. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Jasper.
Mrs. Kry was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Kry; a son-in-law, Judge Clyde B. Wells; four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Martha Kry, Bushnell, Fla.; two daughters, Esteena K. Wells, Defuniak Springs, Fla., and Barbara A. Griffin, Chattahoochee, Fla.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Fletcher Alford, Chattahoochee, Fla.; eight grandchildren, James W. Kry Jr., Cheryl Christensen, Dwayne Walton Kry, Kelly Horton, Kelbin Wells, Rookie Whiddon, Ricky Whiddon and David Griffin; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Jasper. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, at Harry T. Reid Funeral Home in Jasper....
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Libbey J. Kry (SS# issued in FL), last residence Live Oak, Suwannee Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her mother, Jurusha Lucretia Dickson Alford; and brothers Duncan U. Fletcher Alford and Elon Daniel Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Ruel Jerusha Alford in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Libbey Jean 1912 FL1, Daniel Webster 1874 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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LILA ALFORD LUEBKING
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—14 August 1993
Luebking, Lila A., 86, of Inverness, died Friday (Aug. 13, 1993).
Born in Warsaw, Ind., she came here 19 years ago from Elkhart, Ind. She was a retired bookkeeper for C. G. Conn Ltd. and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Inverness. She was the past treasurer of the Inverness Village Condo Association.
Survivors include her husband, Willard H.; a sister, Frances Seeberger, Elkhart; and several nieces and nephews.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lila A. Luebking (SS# issued in IN) was born 22 Aug 1906 and died _____ Aug 1993, last residence Inverness, Citrus Co., FL.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Robert Morris Alford and Lillie E. Howe Alford; and sisters Alberta Alford Strouder and Irene Alford Wilson in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Lila 1906 IN1, Robert Morris 1865 IN2, George Washington 1830 VA3, Robert 1805 VA4, Henry 1778 VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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LILLIE MAE HALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—24 January 2002
MULBERRY—Lillie Halford, 100, died of heart failure on January 22, 2002, at the Health Center of Plant City.
Born in Earley Branch, South Carolina on September 8, 1901, she came to Mulberry from Clermont in 1952. A homemaker, she was also a charter member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and Lake Hill Baptist Church in Orla Vista, and was instrumental in starting both churches.
Her daughters, Tinsy L. Kirkland of Lakeland, Rebecca Holton of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Dorothy Taylor of Turtletown, Tennessee, and Faye Albritton of Mulberry, sons Lee Halford, Jr. of Mulberry and Rev. Clifford Halford of Plant City, and sisters Elsie Youmans of Ridgeland, South Carolina and Dorothy Heape of Early Branch, South Carolina survive her.
Services were held at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 2300 Pine Grove Road.
Photo from Willow Oak Cemetery, Mulberry, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by contributor Cy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillie M. Halford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Mulberry, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her sons Clifford L. Halford and Lee Allen Halford Jr. in this compilation.
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LILLIE MAE PURVIS ALFORD
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Tuesday, 8 August 2000
Lillie Mae Alford, 90 years young, of Darlington, Fla., passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000, in Mariner Health Center of Bonifay, Fla.
Lillie was born on Sept. 4, 1909, in Darlington. She had resided for many years in Niceville, Fla., where she was a longtime member and children’s worker in the First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, M.D. Alford; mother and father; two sisters; and two brothers. After her husband’s death in 1989 she resided in Darlington until health problems made her return to the local area.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her sons, Lowell and his wife Doris of Hansville, Wash., and Michael and his wife Patsy of Birmingham, Ala.; daughter, Carleita and husband Bob Levy of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; sisters, Ella Andrews, Trudie Schmidt, Essie White and Nadine Boykin; brother, Al Purvis, all of Darlington; nine grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at Darlington Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9.... Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the Methodist church cemetery....Arrangements under the direction of McLaughlin Twin Cities Funeral Home in Niceville.
Photo from Darlington United Methodist Church Cemetery, Darlington, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Lillie M. Alford (SS# issued in FL) but list her death date as 4 Aug 2000, last residence Westville, Holmes Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Sidney Catherine Holman Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Millage Deal 1903 FL1, Charles Union 1877 FL2, John Francis 1842 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LILLIE MAE SHOEMAKE ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 14 October 2007
Alford, Lillie Mae, 79, formerly of Murfreeboro, Tenn., peacefully passed away October 12, 2007.
She is survived by three children, Bill Alford, Tulsa, Okla, Mary Jo Alford-Roberson, Tampa, Fla, and Robert Alford; sister, Mrs. Joe B. Lasater, Whitwell, Tenn.; two grandsons, Jerome and Jason Eddlemon; and two great-grandsons, Jerome Eddlemon Jr. and Cory Alford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Claude Alford Jr....
Sun City Center Funeral Home, (813) 634-9900, is in charge of the arrangements.
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MURFREESBORO POST
Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN—Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Lillie Mae Alford, 79, formerly of Murfreesboro, peacefully passed away October 12, 2007 in Fla.
Services will be 3p.m. Wednesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by three children Bill Alford, Tulsa, Okla., Mary Jo Alford-Roberson, Tampa, Fla., Robert Alford, Sister: Mrs. Joe B. Lasater, Whitwell, 3 grandsons Jerome and Jason Eddlemon, and Cory Alford; one great grandson Jerome Eddlemon Jr.
She was preceded in death by her husband William Claude Alford Jr….
Photos from Evergreen Cemetery, Murgreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillie S. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 5 July 1928, last residence Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.
We included the obituary of her husband, William Claude Alford Jr., in Tennessee Obituaries.
From SSACI: Lillie Mae Shoemake Alford was born 5 July 1928, daughter of George W. Shoemake and Mary C. Blevins.
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LILLIE ODELL ALFORD MERCER EMMETT
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Friday, 27 December 1940
LAKE WALES—Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 P.M. for Mrs. Lillie Odell Emmett, 38, wife of William Clarence Emmett, who died late Wednesday [December 25] at her home here.
Rites will be conducted from West Side Baptist Church to Lake Wales Cemetery….
Mrs. Emmett, a resident here for 14 months, leaves beside her husband five children, Daisy, Nellie, David, James, and Louise Mercer; her father, John D. Alford of De Funiak Springs; two sisters; and six brothers.
She was born in De Funiak Springs, Dec. 26, 1901.
Photoe from Lake Wales Cemetery, Lake Wales, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Davis Alford; siblings Arthur Joseph Alford, James Thomas “Tom” Alford and Julian Howell Alford; and half-brother Wiley Jesseman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-brother J.C. “Al” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Her birth year is 1901 in her obituary and 1903 on her gravestone.
Lillie was the daughter of John Davis Alford and his first wife, Alabama Preacher.
From Florida Marriages, 1837–1974 (FamilySearch.org): Lillie O’Dell Alford, age 18 born 1900, married Wells Mercer, age 20 born 1898, on 9 Sept 1918 in Polk Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Lillie Mercer married Clarence Emmett in 1939 in Polk Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lillie Odell 1903 FL1, John Davis 1862 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LINDA CAROL ALFORD BYRD
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—_____ November 2007
Linda Byrd 60, passed away November 3, 2007.
The Jacksonville native, a member of Dinsmore Baptist Church, had lived in Callahan for the past 7 years and was a homemaker.
Survivors are her husband, Kenneth Byrd; 2 daughters: Joyce Ann Davis and Dana Davis; 1 Son, Billy Wayne Davis; 2 sisters: Joann Cole and Kathy Sherrod; 3 brothers: Benny, Charles and William Alford; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandsons and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in the Chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Avenue with interment to follow at Dinsmore Cemetery….
Photo from Dinsmore Community Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JFJN
Photo posted in 2010
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda C. Byrd was born 28 Aug 1947 (SS# issued in FL), last residence Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA.
See the obituary of her mother, Renna “Bobbie” Boatright Lightsey Alford, in this compilation.
Her lineage: Linda Carol 1947 FL1, Henry Benjamin 1924 FL2, Henry B. ???? ??3.
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LINDA TURNER ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Wednesday, 23 June 2004
Linda Turner Alford, 61, Sanford, died Monday [June 21]. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Oaklawn Chapel, Sanford.
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ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Wednesday, 23 June 2004
Alford, Linda Turner, was born July, 1942 in Durham, NC to Mallie H. Turner and Ira Strickland Turner. The family moved to Orlando in 1955 and Linda had lived in Sanford since 1973. She is the Widow of Jimmie Wayne Alford who died in 1986. Linda and Jim were former owners of Seminole Petroleum. Linda had suffered with respiratory problems for many years.
…. Graveside Services will be held at Oaklawn Park Cemetery [Sanford] on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 10AM….
Linda will be remembered by her cousins, many friends, her wonderful and loving caregiver, Cynthia McFerren and her precious dog, CeCe….
Photo from Oaklawn Memorial Park, Lake Mary, Seminole Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Caren Miller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda T. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 28 July 1942, last residence Sanford, Seminole Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Jim Wayne Alford, in this compilation.
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LIZZIE MAE ALFORD
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Wednesday, 11 January 1995
Alford, Lizzie Mae, 75, of 1621 37th St. S, St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 10, 1995) at Bayfront Medical Center.
Born in Tift County, Ga., she came here in 1956 from Moultrie, Ga., and retired as a presser from 60 Minute Cleaners & Laundry. She was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church and its Senior Women’s Club and was a Sunday school teacher there.
Survivors include two daughters, Christine Alford, St. Petersburg, and Mae C. Williams, Doraville, Ga; and three sisters, Roberta Bailey and Annie Johnson of Sarasota, and Mabel McCormick, St. Petersburg.
Sanchez & Son Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
Photo from Royal Palm South Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ancestry/searcher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lizzie M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 11 Apr 1919, last residence St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.
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LLOYD NOLAN ALFORD, JR.
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 19 April 1990
Lloyd Nolan Alford Jr., 23, 157 Indian Creek Road, Edgewater, died Tuesday [April 17].
Born in Houston, he moved to Oak Hill from Pace in 1987. He was a drywall finisher.
Survivors: parents, Lloyd and Stella, Pace; brother, Stephen, Pace; sister, Tina Khune, Pace; paternal grandmother, Martha Kitchens, Granbury, Texas.
Baldwin-Hughey Funeral Home, New Smyrna Beach.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From FL Deaths: Lloyd Nolan Alford, born 17 Nov 1966, died 17 Apr 1990 in Volusia Co., FL.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry): Lloyd Nolan Alford was born 17 Nov 1966 in Harris Co., TX, son of Lloyd Nolan Alford Sr. and Stella Louise Brown.
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LOGAN SPENCER ALFORD
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Friday, 27 June 2008
Logan Spencer Alford
Logan Alford, age 17, of DeFuniak Springs, passed away June 23, 2008. He was born November 17, 1990 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Lewis and Lynette Lindsey Alford.
Logan had been a resident of DeFuniak Springs. He was Baptist by faith and a member of Southwide Baptist Church. He was a Senior at Walton High School where he played for the football team. Having lettered in football. Logan’s goal was to break his brother Lucas’s football records at Walton High School. He loved hunting, fishing and driving his red 1953 GMC pickup truck.
Logan is preceded in death by his brother Lucas Tyler Alford, maternal grandfather Jerry Lindsey and paternal grandmother Linda Grace Caswell.
Logan is survived by his father and mother Lewis and Lynette Alford of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, two sisters Lyndsie Brooke Allen and husband Rodney, Lauren Rachel Alford, maternal grandma Ethelene Lindsey and paternal grandparents Amon and Shirley Alford all of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, sister-in-law Mistie Alford, one niece Paige and one nephew Luke Alford all of DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Visitation services will be conducted at 6:00~8:00 PM, Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 27, 2008 at First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs….
Burial will follow in the Euchee Valley Cemetery. Those asked to serve as pallbearers will be the Walton High School Football Team of 2008….
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NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Investigators aren’t sure what happened to Alford brothers
By Robbyn Brooks
PORTLAND—Investigators are trying to determine what caused two brothers to be separated from their boat Sunday without their lifejackets.
Logan Alford, 17, and his older brother, Lucas, 21, both of DeFuniak Springs were found dead in Choctawhatchee Bay on Monday after search crews scoured the area Sunday night and much of Monday.
The brothers launched their 14-foot aluminum boat at the Alaqua Creek boat ramp at about 1 p.m. Sunday. Witnesses reported seeing them that afternoon fishing on the south side of the bay near Hogtown Bayou. What happened between then and the time they should have returned home remains a mystery. Search crews found the Alfords’ boat about midnight Monday.
A violent thunderstorm hit the area late Sunday afternoon. Authorities believe the brothers may have tried to cross the water in their small boat.
“The bay is fairly wide, but it’s shallow,” said Lt. Stan Kirkland with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. “When you get a storm with winds like that, it’s hard to manage a large boat with deep sides.”
At some point, the boat took on a lot of water. It was nearly full when it was found on the north side of the bay near the mouth of Alaqua Creek, Kirkland said.
“They were on a small boat that was really not designed to take rough water,” Kirkland said.
Searchers recovered Logan Alford’s body at about noon Monday. Lucas Alford was found about 6 p.m. about 250 yards from his brother. Kirkland said both bodies were recovered about a third of the way along what may have been their trip back to the mouth of Alaqua Creek.
“Why they didn’t put on their lifejackets, no one knows,” Kirkland said.
Coast Guard officers who helped search for the Alfords stressed that life jackets should be considered essential on any trip.
“Every time we’re out on the water, we wear life jackets,” said Petty Officer Ken Patton.
Many boaters don’t; they’re only required to keep them available. When the Coast Guard conducts random boardings, Patton said folks often “have to take them out of their plastic bags.”
Patton also recommended filing a float plan with friends on land and checking in frequently to keep them abreast of the trip’s progress.
The Alfords’ accident report won’t be released for weeks, Kirkland added, but it will include medical findings that could help explain what happened to them....
Photos from Euchee Valley Cemetery, Eucheeanna, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Logan Spencer Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his brother Lucas, who died the same day.
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LODWICK HERRIN ALFORD, JR.
MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER
Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—11 November 1947
RITES FOR L.H. ALFORD SET AT CEMETERY HERE
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Greenwood cemetery for L.H. Alford, of Midway, Fla., a former resident of Montgomery, who died Monday afternoon in a Quincy, Fla., hospital.
Surviving are the widow, Elizabeth; two sons, L.C. [Lawrence Caesar] and Richard H. both of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. A. Jack Cook, Sr., Auburn, and a brother, A.A. Alford, Montgomery.
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ALABAMA JOURNAL
Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—11 November 1947
L.H. ALFORD DIES IN FLORIDA HOSPITAL
L.H. Alford of Midway, Fla., former resident of Montgomery, died Monday afternoon at a hospital in Quincy, Fla.
He is survived by the widow, Elizabeth Alford; two sons, L.C. and Richard H., both of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. A. Jack Cook, Sr., Auburn, and a brother, A.A. Alford, Montgomery.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lonewalker from Montgomery, AL
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his father, Lodwick Herrin Alford Sr.; and siblings Albert Augusta “Ab” Alford, Mattie Bell Alford Booth, and William Ansley Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
His middle name is probably misspelled on his gravestone. His paternal grandmother’s maiden name was Herriin.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lodwick Herrin 1885 AL1, Lodwick Herrin 1855 AL2, Julius Caesar 1799 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LONA ELOISE HALLFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—24 July 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
LONA HALLFORD LISTENED AS SHE CUT CLIENTS’ HAIR
By Martin E. Comas
With the caring ear of a psychologist, Lona Eloise Hallford patiently listened to people’s problems while she snipped their hair.
The retired hairdresser and owner of Lona’s Beauty Salon in Casselberry died Thursday of cancer. She was 68.
“She was the type of person you could easily talk to,” said Deanna Dempsey, a daughter. “You could tell her your whole life history and develop a trust with her.”
Born in Geneva County, Ala., Hallford enjoyed cutting hair as a young girl, long before she attended beauty school in Birmingham, Ala.
In 1965, Hallford and her husband, James, settled in Casselberry, where she briefly worked at area salons.
The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
In 1968, she opened her own beauty shop off Highway 17-92 in Casselberry.
It was an old-fashioned salon, with three chairs and two other hairdressers. Every day, Hallford wore a uniform of white pants and colored shirt.
She frequently attended beauty seminars to keep up with the latest trends. “Her speciality was colors and highlighting,” her daughter said. “She had a special knack for mixing the right colors.”
Hallford retired and closed the shop in 1986.
Hallford was a member of First Baptist Church in Casselberry.
Survivors also include husband, James S. Hallford, Casselberry; daughter, Linda Rohrlack, Sumter, S.C.; [and daughter mentioned above, Deanne Dempsey?]; four grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, Winter Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lona E. Hallford (SS# issued in AL) was born 7 Oct 1930, last residence Casselberry, Seminole Co., FL.
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LONNIE JUNIOR ALFORD
SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT
Live Oak, Suwanee Co., FL—Thursday, 18 January 2007
Lonnie Alford Jr., age 78, of White Springs [Hamilton Co.], Florida, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007, at his home.
Mr. Alford was born December 4, 1928, to the late Lonnie (Sr.) and Rena Brannen Alford in Baker County, Florida. A retired welder, Mr. Alford spent several of his retirement years as the owner/operator of the Genoa Service Station and his own welding service.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Alford of Virginia; one step-son, Austin McClamma of Live Oak, Florida; two daughters, June Warren of Live Oak, and Candice Pike of Jasper, Florida: two step-daughters, Tracy Fox of Lee, Florida, and April Leonard of Greenville, Florida; one sister, Estelle Hillhouse of Live Oak; 14 grandchildren, including special grandsons, Michael and Lonnie Pike; and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his close friend, Farron Fillyaw of White Springs.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the Living Waters Congregational Methodist Church in Facil. By request, remains will be placed at Riverside Cemetery in White Springs. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kay Brasecker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lonnie Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his mother, Rena Brannen Alford; siblings Estelle Alford Hillhouse and Warren Alford; and half-brother Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Lonnie Junior Alford was born 4 Dec 1928 in Olustee, Baker Co., FL, son of Lonnie H. Alford and Rena Brannen.
On his 1946 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he was born 4 Dec 1928 in Baker Co., FL. He clearly signs his name Lonnie Junior Alford.
In his half-brother Thomas Jefferson Alford’s obituary, he is Lonnie H. Alford Jr.
AAFA records list him and his father as Alonzo H. “Lonnie” Alford. His father is Alonzo Alfred on the 1900 census, Lonnie Alford in all subsequent censuses, and Lonnie H. Alford on his gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Lonnie Junior 1928 FL1, Lonnie Henry 1892 FL2, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL3, William R. 1834 GA4, Hansford 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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LONNIE LANDIS ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—Tuesday, 25 November 2003
Lonnie Alford, 89, of Jacksonville, died Monday, November 24, 2003 at her residence.
She was a native of Dothan, Ala., had lived in Palatka from 1951 to 1993, coming from Quincy. She was of the Christian faith. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Fred Alford.
Surviving are a son: Chad Alford, Jacksonville; three daughters: Christine Williams, Palatka; Mary Alice Harper, Jacksonville; and Lottie Alford, Merritt Island; a brother: Newman Landis, Elkton; a sister: Johnnie Butler, Jacksonville; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren....
Funeral services will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home....
Interment will follow in Palatka Memorial Gardens.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lonnie Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 15 June 1914, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
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LONZO JARRELL ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—10 August 2001
QUINCY—Lonzo Jarrell Alford, 58, of Quincy, died on Wednesday. Services were held at Independent Funeral Home in Quincy.
A native of Richmond, Georgia, he was a lifelong resident of Gadsden County. He was employed by the Leon County Sheriff’s Department.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Alford of Quincy; a daughter, Lisa Guancial of Quincy; his parents, Coy T. and Minnie Lee Alford of Quincy; a brother, Tommy Alford of Quincy; and three sisters.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lonzo J. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 15 July 1943, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Coy Thomas Alford and Minnie Lee Watson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lonzo Jarrell 1943 FL1, Coy Thomas 1926 FL2, James Thomas 1890 FL3, John Davis 1862 AL4, James Columbus 1830 GA5, John Turner 1800 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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LORE ALFORD
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Wednesday, 10 August 1955
Lore Alford, 73, of 216 Murray Rd., president of the Atlantic Title Co., died at a local hospital Tuesday evening [August 9] following an extended illness.
He came to West Palm Beach in 1926 from Waterloo, Iowa, where he owned and operated a title company. He graduated from the University of Iowa with an LLB degree, and, was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Mr. Alford, who up until his death was a member of the board of directors of the Atlantic Title Co., belonged to the Tuscawllla Club. He was a former member of the West Palm Beach Rotary Club, and was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his son, Ricker S. Alford; a grandson, Ricker S. Alford, Jr., and a graddaughter, Nina Ricker Alford, all of this city.
His wife, Mrs. Nina Ricker Alford, preceeded him in death on Sept. 12, 1949.
Mizell-Simon-Faville Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
Photo from Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joanne Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Nina Louise Ricker Alford; son Ricker St. John Alford Sr.; and brother Edward True Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Lore Alford and Lilla St. John Alford, in Iowa Obituaries; his sister Louise Alford Powell in District of Columbia Obituaries; his sister Mary E. Alford Johnson in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and his brother Robert Cushman Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Lore 1881 IA1, Lore 1838 ME2, Nathaniel 1807 ME3, Deacon Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1688 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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LORENA REAMES ALFORD
Daughter-in-law of Omer Shermer Alford, AAFA #0086
THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—30 September 2015
Alford, Lorena R. Passed away on September 26, 2015.
Lorena spent her childhood in Washington and Atlanta, Georgia where she developed her love of horses and trains. After her marriage to Lt. Col. John Alford, deceased, she travelled the world while raising 4 children; took care of all the animals she could help; and enjoyed bridge, reading, and bowling with her friends.
Lorena was active in the Tallahassee Garden Club, The Rosebud Circle, and was in charge of the plant exchange for many years, in addition to being an active on many other committees. She was also a member and past president (1992-1993) of the Ladies Auxiliary of Military Officers Association of America. For 14 years she participated in The Delta Society’s Pet Partners, faithfully bringing her cat, Warren, on comfort visits.
She is survived by her loving children; John (Cheryl) Alford, Kitsy (Michael) Mann, Phoebe A. Alford, and Jeff Alford; Cherished grandchildren; Christopher, Philip, John Lee, Trina, Paytin, Uvon, Younard, Kaitlyn, Alison, and 4 great-grandchildren….
A celebration of life visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home (1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, 850-877-8191).
Burial services will be private.
Photo from Roselawn Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RosalieAnn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, John Inzer Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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LORETTA TYLUTKI ALFORD
THE STAR-LEDGER
Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 11 November 2016
FORMER NEW JERSEY RESIDENT
Loretta Alford (Tylutki), 85, of Sunny Isle Beach, Fla., peacefully passed away on Nov. 8, 2016.
A funeral service will take place on Monday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Route 206, Hillsborough, N.J. 08844. Burial will follow at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery, Colonia, N.J….
Loretta grew up in Linden, N.J., and then resided for some time in Franklin Park, N.J., before moving to Florida three years ago.
Loretta was a member of the Order of Eastern Star (Azure Chapter) as well as a member of City of Hope in Sunny Isle Beach. She was an avid knitter, loved the casinos and loved being around family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and grandson, Nicholas Alford.
She is survived by her son, Scott Alford (Karla), daughters, Debbie Alford (Lisa) and AnnMarie Alford (Roland), grandchildren, Ryan, Paige, Patrick, and Nicole, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Loretta’s name.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Robert Bruce Alford, in New Jersey Obituaries.
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LORI LEE HOCKADAY ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Wednesday, 10 January 2007
PERRY—Lori Lee Hockaday Alford, 37, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Alford of Jacksonville.
The service will be at 2 p.m. EST today at Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel (850-838-2929).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LOUIS B. ALFRED
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 15 March 1907
In another article:
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Saturday, 16 March 1907
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Sarah Alfred; and son Albert Donald Alfred in this compilation.
His middle initial is B on most records.
From FL Deaths: L.B. Alfred died 1907 in Escambia Co., FL.
1860 census, Madison, Jefferson Co., IN:
L.B. Alford 35 OH
Sarah 35 IN
Frances C 10 KY
Lorra A 6 IN
Clara A 6 IN
James L 4 IN
Edgar D 4/12 IN
Edward E 4/12 IN
1870 census, Madison, Jefferson Co., IN:
Louis B. Alford 46 OH
Sarah 41 IN
Clara 16 IN
James 15 IN
William 10 IN
Albert 8 IN
The University of West Florida’s St. Michael’s Cemetery Web Map, http://gis-arch.uwf.edu/smc/, does not include this grave. However, its search function is not working perfectly, at least for the last name Alfred. Reportedly, every grave in the cemetery has been documented, but some gravestones are apparently missing due to vandals and hurricanes.
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LOUIS CHARLES “LC” ALFORD
LAKE CITY REPORTER
Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—8 August 2013
Mr. Louis Charles “LC” Alford, native Columbia Countian, passed Monday, August 5, 2013 at his resident.
“LC” was born November 4, 1923 in Columbia County, Florida to Louis Charles Alford and Julia Jones. Both parents preceded him in death. He was educated in the Columbia County School System. “LC” served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was married to Arlethia Tate Alford on June 24, 1943. She also precedes him in death. He was employed with the Veterans Administration Hospital in the Food Service department, retiring January 3, 1984. Mr. Alford was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities.
Left to cherish precious memories: devoted cousin, Lucille Stewart; loyal caregiver, Roosevelt Lake, Jr.; brother, Bennie Griffin, Jr.; sister, Catherine Thorpe; special cousin, Walter Jones; sister-in-law, Dorcas Combs; goddaughter, Carlette Clark Smith; hosts of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Louis C. Alford will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist Church. 248 NE Martin Luther King Street. Lake City, FL, Rev. Fatha M. DeSue, Pastor….
Arrangements entrusted to Combs Funeral Home. 292 NE Washington Street. Lake City, FL, (386) 752-4366. Marq Combs-Turner, L.F.D. “The Caring Professionals”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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LOUIS OWENS ALFRED
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—_____ July 2012
Louis Owens Alfred, 71 of Pensacola, FL, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012.
He was born February 4, 1941 to Eva and George Alfred in Pensacola. He loved fishing and riding his motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife, Donnie; son, Dennis (Susan); three stepchildren, Alaine Grimsley, Dana Grimsley and Lisa Wilson; two brothers, Eugene (Marion) Alfred and Steve Alfred; two sisters, Frances Carmichael and Volita (Don) Divens; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Steve Crutchfield, Chad Alfred, Robert Nelson, Bubba Griffith, Dickie Davis and Buddy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Stan Ferguson, Manning Hitt and Donell Gavins.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Black Hammock Cemetery, Bagdad, FL….
In lieu of flowers, donate to American Lung Association….
Photo from Black Hammock Cemetery, Avalon Beach, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, june adkinson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, George Franklin Alfred and Eva Mae Blackmon Alfred; and sister Ineta Virginia Alfred Crutchfield in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Louis Owens Alfred married Donnie Bell Grimsley on 9 Aug 1986 in Escambia Co., FL.
His ALFRED lineage: Louis Owens 1941 FL1, George Franklin 1910 FL2, Lewis Joseph 18876 LA3.
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LOUISE BRAVES ALFORD
TAMPA BAY TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—27 September 2015
Alford, Louise—of St. Petersburg, passed away Aug. 28, 2015, at Suncoast Hospice, Bayfront.
Louise was reared in Paduccah, KY, and moved to St. Petersburg in 1953, after graduating college. She was an elementary teacher for many years, then active in the Pinellas County Teachers Association, and later retired as an AFT (American Federation of Teachers) National Representative.
She was pre-deceased by her parents and her only child, Marla A. Bolling.
She travelled the world and danced many nights away. A special person.
A private celebration will be held at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Wilbur Thirkield Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Marla Dianne Alford Bolling in Tennessee Obituaries.
From:
PENSACOLA NEWS
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Saturday, 6 August 1955
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LUBERTHA CARSON ALFORD
GRENADA STAR
Grenada, Grenada Co., MS—Tuesday, 2 July 2002
Lubertha Carson Alford, 72, of Orlando, Fla., a native of Doddsville, died June 26 at Celebration Hospital in Orlando, Fla.
Mrs. Alford was a retired school teacher after services 37 years. She was a former member of Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, member of New Town Missionary Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Alford was a graduate of Jackson State University with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She sponsored Future Homemakers of America and the 4-H Club.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Town Missionary Baptist Church…. Burial will be in New Town Cemetery in Charleston [Tallahatchie Co., MS].
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Alford, and her parents, Albert and Marion Carson.
She is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Harold, Colette Clark, both of Cincinnati, Ohio and Rossanne Webb of Memphis, Tenn.; a stepson, Howard Williams of Drew; a sister, Jennie Mae Black of Chicago, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
Eddie Robinson & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
PRESS REGISTER
Clarksdale, Coahoma Co., MS—Tuesday, 2 July 2002
CHARLESTON [Tallahatchie Co., MS]—Lubertha Carson Alford, 72, of Orlando, Fla., a native of Doddsville, died of natural causes Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at Celebration Hospital in Orlando.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Town Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston…. Burial will follow at New Town Cemetery in Charleston. Eddie Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Grenada is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Alford, who was born May 11, 1930, taught home economics for more than 37 years in Sunflower and Tallahatchie county schools. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Alford.
Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Harold and Colette Clark, both of Cincinnatti, Ohio, and Roseanne Webb of Memphis; a step-son, Howard Williams of Drew; a sister, Jennie Mae Black of Chicago; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lubertha C. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence Tutwiler, Tallahatchie Co., MS.
We included the obituary of her husband, Charlie Green Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LUCAS TYLER ALFORD
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Friday, 27 June 2008
Lucas Tyler Alford
Lucas Alford, age 21, of DeFuniak Springs, passed away June 23, 2008. He was born August 18, 1986 in Niceville, Florida to Lewis and Lynette Lindsey Alford.
Lucas had been a resident of DeFuniak Springs. He was Baptist by faith and a member of Southwide Baptist Church. He graduated from Walton High School in 2004, where he played football and was recognized as an All State Linebacker and, Defensive Player of the year in 2003. He broke the tackling record at Walton High School with over 152 tackles. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his son Luke. He also enjoyed his 1978 GMC pickup truck known as the ‘Beast’ and his Harley Davidson Sportster. He was known as a hardworking man.
Lucas is preceded in death by his brother Logan Spencer Alford, maternal grandpa Jerry Lindsey and paternal grandmother Linda Grace Caswell.
Lucas is survived by his father and mother Lewis and Lynette Alford of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, his wife Mistie Dawn Alford and son Luke Clayton Alford of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, two sisters Lyndsie Brooke Allen and husband Rodney, Lauren Rachel Alford and one niece Paige Allen all of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, maternal grandma Ethelene Lindsey and paternal grandparents Amon and Shirley Alford all of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, father and mother-in-law Mike and Tina Brazile of Ponce De Leon, Dawn Nicholson of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, one sister-in-law Mindie Brazile of DeFuniak Springs, Florida and one brother-in-law Mickie Brazile of Freeport, Florida,also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Visitation services will be conducted at 6:00~8:00 PM, Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 27, 2008 at First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs….
Burial will follow in the Euchee Valley Cemetery. Those asked to serve as pallbearers will be the Walton High School Football Team of 2004. Floral arrangements are being accepted.
Photo from Euchee Valley Cemetery, Eucheeanna, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucas Tyler Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his brother Logan, who died the same day. It includes a photo of a family gravestone.
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LUCILLE F. TUTEN ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—3 September 2002
Lucile F. Alford, 74, a homemaker, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at home with her family at her side. The service will be at 4 p.m. EDT today at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Perry [Taylor Co.] (584-4149), with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Taylor County, she was the daughter of the late W.W. Tuten and Maggie Cruce Tuten of Shady Grove, where she was born and raised.
Survivors include a son, Jerry M. Alford of Perry; four daughters, Fran Craft of Anchorage, Alaska, Nell Alford of Palatka, Linda Richards of Perry and Myra Alford of Orlando; two sisters, Ella Mae Clark and Mary Lee Bennett, both of Perry; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucille T. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 17 May 1928, last residence Perry, Taylor Co., FL.
FL Marriages lists Lucille Tuten and Romie Mire Alford, married 1943 in Taylor Co.
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LUELLA RUDD ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Saturday, 20 September 1986
QUINCY—Louella Alford, 87, of Quincy, died Thursday [September 18]. The service will be 3 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery.
A native of Gadsden County, she was a homemaker and a Mormon.
Survivors include three sons, Wesley and Coy Alford, both of Quincy, and Lester Alford of Tampa; two daughters, Eunice Hand and Frances Wise, both of Quincy; 15 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-greatgrandchildren.
(Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home of Quincy)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James Thomas “Tom” Alford in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LULA ALFORD TILLMAN
GAINESVILLE SUN
Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL—Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Lula Alford Tillman—Age 73, Native of Gainesville, Florida, Daughter of the late James & Ether Alford, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at her residence in Ocala, Florida.
Funeral Services - 10:30AM, Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Duncan Brothers’ Chapel. Burial - Pine Grove Cemetery…. The Procession will form at the residence of her Brother & Sister-In-Law - Rufus (& Frances) Alford, 1533 SE 12th Ave, Gainesville, at 9:45AM.
Immediate Survivors include: Brother - Rufus (& Frances) Alford of Gainesville, FL; Sisters - Ann Fleming & Rosa Williams of Ocala, FL; Uncle - Grover Anderson of Ohio; Nieces & Nephews; Cousins & Friends.
Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Thomas George
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lula Alford Tillman (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 Apr 1936, last residence Ocala, Marion Co., FL.
In 1940, Alachua Co., FL, Lula Alford, black age 3, is living with her parents, James and Ethel Alford, and 6 siblings.
From FL Divorces: David and Lula Tillman were divorced on 7 June 1984 in Orange Co., FL.
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LULA NANCY GARRETT ALFORD
THE HERALD
Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—Monday, 8 January 1962
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990
Mrs. Lula Nancy Alford, 91, died Saturday [January 6] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.T. Collins, 602 Third St. E. She was a native of Cuthbert, GA, and came here 25 years ago from Darlington. She was a charter member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a charter member of the Travelers Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Samson, AL.
Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mattie Johnson of De Funiak Springs, Mrs. Ola Warren of Samson, Mrs. Ida Kilcrease of Chancellor, AL, Mrs. Anna Worn and Mrs. Oma James of Bradenton; a brother Joe Garrett of Morgantown, MS, 20 grand-children, 56 great grand-children, 22 great great grand-children and 13 great great great grand-children. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 p m at Shannon Bradenton Chapel with Rev. D.R. Hubbard pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church officering. Burial will be at Manasota Memorial Park.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons. Deacons and officers of the Calvary Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LUTHER ALFORD, SR.
AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER
Americus, Sumter Co., GA—Tuesday, 22 February 1983
Funeral services for Luther Alford Sr. of Chipley [Washington Co.], FL, who died Thursday, February 17, 1983 in Chipley, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 1983 from New Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Americus with Reverend D.H. Henry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery [New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery].
Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Alford of Americus, GA; daughters, Veronica Alford and Demetreius Alford of Americus, GA, son, Luther Alford Jr. of Americus, GA; sisters, Mrs. Willie Bell Nelson, Bessie Mae Alford and Lilly Ree Alford of Leslie, GA, Mrs. Ossie Mae James of Chipley, FL; brothers, Mack Alford Jr., Otis Alford and Pearlman Alford of Americus, GA.
Photo from New Mount Mariah Baptist Church Cemetery, Sumter Co., GA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J. B. Chrismond
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Luther Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 Dec 1946 and died _____ Feb 1983, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his siblings Lillie Ree Alford and Pearlman “Big Daddy” Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
This is an African-American family—the obituary is posted at African-American Cemeteries and Obituaries, www.blackcemeteries.com.
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LUTHER HERBERT ALFORD
JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN
Marianna, Jackson Co., FL—Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Luther Herbert Alford
L.H. Alford of the Dellwood community, born Sept. 28, 1924, died at home on May 2, 2011, after an extended illness. His faith and hope in God sustained him always.
Luther spent a lifetime loving a large circle of family and friends. The most fortunate were his wife of nearly 60 years, Iola; and children Shirley Alford Hamilton and husband Samuel of Seattle, Henry Elton Alford and wife Bernice of Grand Ridge, Dale Alford Lockamy and husband George of Spartanburg, S.C., and Connie Alford Steele and husband Steve of Tallahassee.
His grandchildren are Christopher “Chris” Hamilton and wife Carrie of Cumming, Ga., Chad Hamilton and wife Leigh of Bethesda, Md., Elton Alford and wife Juanita of Grand Ridge, Georgiana Lockamy Hand and husband Roger of Sneads, Kelly Lockamy Edwards and husband Buddy of Marianna, Adam Lockamy of Macon, Ga., Anna Lockamy of Charleston, S.C., Kara Steele Vathis and husband Michael of Crawfordville, and David Steele of Tallahassee. Great-grandchildren are Lydia Ann Hamilton and Henry Hamilton of Bethesda, Md., Clara Ann Hamilton of Cumming, Ga., Sid and Amy Hand of Sneads, and Kyle and Brandon Edwards of Marianna.
In addition to Covenant Hospice, there are three exceptional people in his life who gave him special care: Kirk Hagin, Nadine Hagin and Joyce Dickerson. Their love and compassion brightened his days and nights. Giving to others and love for his Savior and church were the highlights of his life. Luther was a lifelong and founding member of the Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church, where he served 35 years as secretary-treasurer and played guitar for the choir.
Luther began his adult life working at the Panama City shipyard during World War II and then at Apalachee Correctional Institution for more than 10 years as a carpentry instructor. He then turned his attention to full-time farming, which was his passion.
Luther was preceded in death by his parents, Case and Verlie Alford; and four brothers and sisters. One sister, Geneva Myers of Panama City, survives him.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Cypress Grove Assembly of God Church [Grand Ridge] …. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing….
Photos from Cypress Grove Assembly of God Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Greer Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Luther Herbert Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 28 Sept 1924, last residence Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL.
See the obituary of his wife, Iola Hatcher Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Luther Herbert 1924 FL1, Cas/Case 1897 FL2, John Bynum 1859 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LUTHER JEFFERSON ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Friday, 4 July 1975
BLOUNTSTOWN—Luther Jefferson Alford, 89, of Hosford [Liberty Co.], died Tuesday [July 1] in the Medart Nurse Care Center after a long illness.
He was born in Walton County and had attended the Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife, Verdie Alford of Hosford; three sons, Roland Alford of Hosford, Kennie Alford of Telogia, and Munson Alford of Lake City; a daughter, Mrs. Ferris Harlow of Hosford; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Tom Alford and a sister, Pinky Moore, both of Quincy.
Martin Funeral Home of Blountstown is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Wetumpka, Gadsden Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angela Boynton Cassidy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Luther Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 3 March 1886 and died _____ July 1975, last residence Hosford, Liberty Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Verdie L. Parramore Alford; sons Kennie Johns Alford and Roland Fletcher Alford; father, John Davis Alford; siblings Arthur Joseph Alford, James Thomas “Tom” Alford, Julian Howell Alford, Lillie Odell Mercer Alford Emmett, and Pinkie Alford Moore; and half-brother Wiley Jesseman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-brother J.C. “Al” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Luther was the son of John Davis Alford and his first wife, Alabama Preacher.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Luther Jefferson 1886 FL1, John Davis 1862 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LYDIA L. NOWLING ALFORD
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD
DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL—Thursday, 18 December 2003
Mrs. Lydia Alford, age 92, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2003, at Healthmark Regional Medical Center.
She was born February 11, 1911, in Coffee County, AL, the daughter of Ezekiel and Emma Nowling. She had lived in Walton County for most of her life. She was Baptist by faith and a member of Baldwin Avenue Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs.
Mrs. Alford spent most of her life caring for her mother and father, husband, nine children, brothers, and grandchildren. She was an extremely happy person who could be heard continuously whistling and singing as she worked taking care of others. Her hobbies were reading her Bible daily and listening to gospel music.
She spent the past few months in the Walton County Convalescent Center where she was loved by the entire staff and could often be seen attending the morning staff meetings and helping the staff.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John R. Alford. She was the sole survivor of a family of eleven.
Among her survivors are her two sons, Edgar Alford and spouse Rita of San Antonio, TX, Adrian Alford and spouse Syble of DeFuniak Springs; seven daughters, Frances Clary of DeFuniak Springs, Adelaide Lehmkuhle and spouse Bill of Tampa, FL, Jeanette Gavins of DeFuniak Springs, Carol Rowe of Pikeville, KY, Shirley Holley of DeFuniak Springs, Margaret Hancock and spouse Reno of Gainesville, Sarah Henderson and spouse Allen of Crystal River, FL; 21 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Baldwin Avenue Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2003….
Active pallbearers were William Nowling, Phillip Rowe, Charlie Rowe, Jr., Bobby Shaw, Colin Hicks, Carlos Lawrence, Jr., and honorary pallbearer was Wilson Holley.
Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Clary-Godwin Funeral home entrusted with arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lydia L. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, John Richard Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LYNN A. ALFORD
WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS
Chipley, Washington Co., FL—Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Lynn Alford, 87, of Vernon [Washington Co.] died June 27, 2009 at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1922 to Henry and Alice Alford. He married Martha Williams on Aug. 7, 1948. He served 23 years in the U.S. Navy serving in World War II. He and his family traveled to many different destinations and after retiring from the service he took a job at Fort Rucker, Ala. in the Aviation Research Lab. After retiring from Fort Rucker he enjoyed raising cattle, gardening and fishing.
His parents, and a sister Lenora Ann Alford precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife of over sixty years Martha Alford of Vernon; sons, Mark Alford of Jacksonville, Glynn Alford of Lynn Haven, Lynn Alford and wife, Deborah of DeFuniak Springs; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services were held, July 1, in the funeral home chapel…. Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay directing.
Photos from Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hinsons Crossroads, Washington Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William May/iMAYges
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lynn A. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Vernon, Washington Co., FL.
See the obituary of his son Glynn D. Alford in this compilation.
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MABLE DORIS SNELLING ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Saturday, 9 August 2008
WINTER HAVEN—Mable Doris Snelling Alford, age 67 of Winter Haven was pronounced dead Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 9:10PM, Kindred Hospital Bay Area, Tampa from heart failure.
She was born on October 12, 1940 to Burt and Vera Davis Snelling in Ohatchee, Alabama. She resided most of her life in the Auburndale area and had worked as a Grader for Dundee Packing. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing.
She is survived by her husband, James C. Alford; a daughter, Sue Alford of Lakeland, a son, Steve (Sandy) Alford of Eagle Lake; 2 grandsons, Kyle Alford of Lake Alfred and Brady Gravely of Eagle Lake; 3 brothers: Jimmy, Wayne and Robert; 5 sisters: Deenie, Mary, Sammy, Marie and Judy.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will held Monday, August 11, 2008 at 10:30AM at Kersey Funeral Home, 108 East Lake Stella Drive, Auburndale, Florida. Friends and family may visit from 10:00AM until time of service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mable Doris Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL.
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MAE M. HURST LICARI ALFORD
Source unknown (from her Find A Grave memorial)
FL—_____ January 2001
Mae Alford, 85, of Palatka, died Monday, January 22, 2001, at her home after a long illness.
The Pensacola, native had lived in Palatka for the past 35 years, coming from Pensacola. She was of the Baptist faith and was attending the First Assembly of God in Palatka. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and reading. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Guy Alford; two brothers, Marion Hurst and Ellis Hurst and a sister, Edith Tucker.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Joseph Licari, Jr. and wife, Elizabeth Ann of Palatka; two daughters, and son-in-law, Edith Victoria Futch of Palatka and Gloria Loretta and Garey Goodwin of San Mateo; one sister and brother-in-law, Katheryn and Francis John Smith of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Don Goodwin of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Gregory Futch and Sammy Futch, both of Palatka, and Deborah Kistler and her husband, Mark of Tallahassee; three great grandchildren, Christina Futch of Palatka, Tori and Matthew Kistler, both of Tallahassee.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2001, at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka…. Burial will follow in San Mateo Cemetery….
Photos from San Mateo Cemetery, San Mateo, Putnam Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Drew Hawkins – Linda Hawkins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mae M. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 Apr 1915, last residence San Mateo, Putnam Co., FL.
See the obituary of her second husband, Guy Willard Alford, in this compilation.
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MAMIE L. HAMILTON ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Thursday, 21 June 2001
MAMIE ALFORD, 107, COOK
BARTOW—Mrs. Mamie Alford’s secret to living a long, healthy life was to trust in God and treat people right.
The retired cook died of circulatory complications June 14, 2001, at Rohr Home in Bartow. She was 107.
“She was a lovely and sweet person. She never raised her voice, never. You knew what she meant when she spoke,” said her granddaughter, Alma Alford Williams of Bartow. “She always had a hug and a kiss. She was just lovely.”
Born in Valdosta [Lowndes Co.], Ga., on March 15, 1894, she traveled via horse and wagon to Bartow 85 years ago.
Mrs. Alford and her late husband, David Alford Sr., had three children, all of whom preceded her in death. After her children became teen-agers, she started working as a cook at the Masonic Lodge in Bartow.
“She was a great cook. She taught me how to cook off of a wood stove,” said her grandson, Carl Lewis Mitchell Sr. of Bartow. “She didn’t want a gas stove. Everything that she cooked was good.”
She later worked as a cook for the Juvenile Center in Bartow and retired from Union Academy in 1965.
“She raised me. She always told me to be a neat, clean, respectable man and to respect others,” Mitchell said. “She instilled that in me.”
Mrs. Alford was active at St. James A.M.E. Church, where she had been a member since coming to Bartow. She served on the Usher Board No. 1, and worked on the kitchen committee. She was a Sunday school teacher, a deaconess, a member of the Stewardess Board and a member of the Lily White organization.
“She used to have me busy making treats to take to church after Sunday school class,” Williams said. “She was always buying little cards with Bible verses on them to give to the children.”
In addition to Williams and Mitchell, she is survived by grandchildren George Alford Jr., Bartow, and John Ammons Jr., Mulberry.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home, Bartow. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James A.M.E. Church, Bartow.
Photos from Evergreen Cemetery, Bartow, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lawler Family
Photos posted in 2017
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Mamie L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) but list her birth date as 5 March 1897, last residence Bartow, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituary of her son David Hughes Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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MARCIA GAYLE ALFORD
BOBBY DUANE ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Monday, 18 February 1974
Photo from Cedar Creek Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry E. Royal
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Violet Davis Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Marcia Gayle 1952 FL1, Charles Vernon 1930 FL2, John W. 1907 FL3, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL4, William R. 1834 GA5, Hansford R. 1812 SC6, John 1787 SC7.
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MARGARET FOY ALFORD SYFRETT
THE HERALD-TRIBUNE
Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL—Friday, 22 April 2005
Margaret Foy Alford Syfrett, 89, Ellenton, died April 17, 2005.
She was born Sept. 17, 1915, in Ellenton and was a lifelong resident. She was a legal secretary. She was a member of Ellenton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include sons Charles B. of Okeechobee, John R. of Lakeland, Stephen M. of Ellenton and William H. of Lake Worth; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ellenton United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mansion Memorial Park in Ellenton. Mansion Memorial Funeral Home in Ellenton is in charge.
Photo from Mansion Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, HNLjr
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret A. Syfrett (SS# issued in FL) was born 18 Sep 1915 [different than obituary], last residence Ellenton, Manatee Co., CA.
See the obituary of her brother Arthur Burton Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From SSACI: Margaret Alford Syfrett was born 18 Sept 1915 in Ellenton, Manatee Co., CA, daughter of Arthur B. Alford and Leila Fox.
From FL Marriages: Margaret Alford married Otto Charles Syfrett on 2 Aug 1941 in Manatee Co., FL.
From FL Divorces: Margaret A. Syfrett and Otto C. Syfrett were divorced _____ Dec 1967 in Palm Beach, FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Margaret Foy 1915 MS1, Arthur Burton 1886 MS2, James Leonard 1848 MS3, Terrell 1814 NC4.
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MARGARET L. “MAGGIE” REGISTER ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Wednesday, 20 March 1968
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Johnny
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband (divorced) Perry Gordon Alford; and daughter Edna E. Alford Williams in this compilation
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MARGARET MARIE HALFORD DOWDY MASTEN HUDSON
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—Thursday, 4 May 1989
In another article:
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—Thursday, 4 May 1989
Photo from Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, Marion Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marion County Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret H. Hudson (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Feb 1921, last residence Belleview, Marion Co., FL.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Callaway Lexington “Callie” Halford and Maude Jane Cochran Halford Halford; and siblings Clyde Amos Halford, Edward Walter Halford, and Jeanette Halford Carswell in North Carolina Obituaries; and of her half-sister Pauline Gertrude Halford Dutton in Virginia Obituaries.
From SSACI: Margaret Halford, born 3 Feb 1920 in Mill Spring, NC, daughter of Callie L. Halford and Maude J. Cockran, died 2 May 1989. Her name is listed as:
1938 Margaret Halford
1951 Margaret Marie Dowdy
1976 Margaret H. Masten
1983 Margaret Halford Hudson
From Virginia, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Margaret M. Halford, age 30, married Charles N. Dowdy on 24 March 1951 in Richmond, VA.
From Virginia, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Margaret Marie Halford Dowdy, age 55, married George Wallace Masten on 27 May 1976 in Henrico Co., VA. George was divorced, and this was his 3rd marriage. Margaret was widowed, and this was her 2nd marriage.
From Virginia, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Margaret Halford Masten, age 62, married Willie Edward Hudson on 15 May 1983 in Hanover Co., VA. Willie was widowed on 13 March 1983, and this was his 3rd marriage. Margaret was widowed on 11 Oct 1982, and this was her 3rd marriage.
Margaret was the daughter of Callaway Lexington “Callie” Halford and his second wife, Maude Jane Cochran. Callie married his first wife, Maude’s older sister Mary Jane Cochran, in 1913. She died during the flu epidemic along with their young son Avery, Callie’s father David J. Halford, and Callie’s brother David Collins Halford. Maude married her first husband, Callie’s brother David Collins Halford, in 1915. After the deaths of David and Mary Jane, their surviving spouses, Callie and Maude, married each other in 1919.
Her HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Margaret Marie 1921 NC1, Callaway Lexington “Callie” 1885 NC2, David J. 1855 NC3, Francis Asbury 1821 NC4, David C. 1792 NC5, John 1768 VA6, James 1737 NC7.
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MARGARET PAIGE PARKER MOHLER ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 12 December 2006
Margaret Paige Alford, 55, born February 20, 1951 passed away peacefully on December 8, 2006 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. A graduate of Terry Parker High School, she attended the University of Florida and worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 20 years.
She is preceded in death by both parents, Margaret Ruth Parker and George Stuart Parker, Sr.
She is survived by her two sons Christopher Owen Mohler (Erika) and Erick Cole Mohler. She is also survived by two sisters Megan Goeckel (Stan), Tracy Lloyd (Keith), two brothers George Parker, Jr. and Terry Parker (Kim). In addition, she has three nieces, two nephews and a host of family and friends which will truly miss her love and support.
We will always remember Paige for her devotion, strength, and guidance provided to us throughout her lifetime.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 6pm on Wednesday December 13 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 11801, San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARGARET STEWART BRIGHAM SEAVER ALFORD
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 7 March 1958
INVERNESS, March 6—Mrs. Margaret Brigham Alford, 58, of Village of Picardy, Crystal River, died Tuesday night [March 4] in an auto accident.
She was a native of Boston, and had been living in Crystal River four years.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sally Fleming, Fort Lauderdale, and Mrs. Margaret Crockett, Columbus, Ohio; a son, Robert Seaver, Calif.; mother, Mrs. Robert Brigham, Santa Barbara, Calif.; a brother. Robert E. Brigham, Los Angeles, Calif.
In another article:
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 7 March 1958
AAFA NOTES: From FL Deaths: Margaret Brigham Alford died _____ March 1958 in Citrus Co., FL.
From Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840–1915 (Ancestry): Margaret Stewart Brigham was born 19 March 1899 in Boston, MA, daughter of Robert O. Brigham and Florence V. Stewart.
From New York, County Marriages, 1847–1849; 1907–1936 (Ancestry): Margaret S. Brigham, age 21, daughter of Robert O. Brigham and Vesta Stewart, married James D. Seaver on 24 July 1920 in Otsego Co., NY.
From FL Divorces: James D. and Margaret Seaver were divorced in 1941 in Volusia Co., FL. There are also 2 divorce records in 1942:
James Daniel Seaver and Margaret Seaver, 1942 in Dade Co., FL
James Daniel Seaver and Margaret S. Alford in 1942, Dade Co., FL
From FL Marriages: Herbert W. Alford married Margaret B. Seaver on 25 Sept 1941 in St. Augustine, St. John Co., FL.
From FL Divorces: Herbert W. Alford and Margaret B. Alford were divorced in 1950 in Volusia Co., FL.
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MARGIE ALFORD RILEY
[She was born, died, and is buried in FL, but we are also including her obituary in Georgia Obituaries because she apparently lived there.]
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—13 May 2010
Margie Alford Riley, age 65, of St. Marys, Georgia passed away Monday May 10, 2010 at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville following a brief illness.
Margie was born April 30, 1945 in Palatka and was a 1963 graduate from Palatka High School and was Potato Ball Queen. She was a civil service employee for the commissary for several years. Being a Navy wife, she accompanied her husband during duties to Huntsville, Alabama; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Bermuda; Jackson, Tennessee and Kings Bay, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lynn Riley USN Retired, her parents, Henry Marvin and Dora Craft Alford and 2 brothers, Bruce Alford and James Alford.
She is survived by a son, Heath P. Riley, 2 sisters, Marion Strickland and Martha Stevenson and her husband, Walter; 5 brothers, Marvin Alford and his wife, June, Charlie Alford, J.C. Alford, Gene Alford, George Alford and wife Angela and her companion, Jimmy Venturella along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11: 00 A.M. Saturday May 15th at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka…. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery….
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 600 Zeagler Drive, Palatka, Florida, 32177….
Photo from Oak Hill East Cemetery, Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C. Trudel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margie Alford Riley (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Henry Marvin Alford Sr. and Dora Craft Alford; and her brothers Clarence Bruce Alford, George Maxwell Alford Sr. and Henry Marvin Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother James Allen “Poodle” Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Margie 1945 FL1, Henry Marvin 1902 FL2, Bryant Sanders 1872 FL3 (Bryant’s father’s name is not known), Maria Ellen 1848 FL4, Hansford R. 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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MARGIE MORGAN ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday, 6 November 2008
Margie M. Alford, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Born March 3, 1922 in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of the late Allen and Ida Morgan. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventists Church of Jacksonville. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Alford.
Survivors include son, Michael Alford; daughter, Joni Burns both of Jacksonville; sisters, Louise Tidwell of Burleson, Texas and Dorothy Joe Uniat of Rocklin, California; grandchildren, Michelle Alford and Joshua Burns; great-granddaughter, Trina Burns.
Visitation will be held 12 to 2 P.M., Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 7, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Chapel Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home, 850 St. Johns Bluff Road. (904) 641-9755. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margie M. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
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MARIA F. ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—24 January 2001
LITHIA—Miss Maria F. Alford of Lithia, who has family in Polk City, died Monday (Jan. 22, 2001) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was 20.
Born in Florida on March 7, 1980, she was a lifelong resident. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Pridgen, Polk City; father, Delton Alford, Stella, Mo.; brothers, Seth Alford and Elon Alford, both of Stella; sisters, Stacie Alford and Stephanie Alford, both of Lithia; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Inez Hunter, Lithia; paternal grandparents, Delton and Florence Alford, Stella; great-grandmother, Phyllis Dillow.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 tonight at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Welcome Baptist Church.
Photo from Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery, Lithia, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lawler Family
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Maria F. Alford (SS# issued in FL) but list her death date as 21 Jan 2001, last residence Polk City, Polk Co., FL.
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MARIE HAZEL SINGLEY ALFORD
DAILY TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Wednesday, 12 January 1955
Photo from New Hope Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Albert Greene Alford, in this compilation.
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MARIE JEANNETTE ALFORD
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—Friday, 14 August 1992
Alford, Marie J., 51, of Miami. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, New Shiloh Baptist Church. Range Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FL Deaths: Marie Jeannette Alford, black age 51, was born 6 June 1941 and died 10 Aug 1992 in Dade Co., FL.
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MARIE VELMA THRALL ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Tuesday, 30 January 1996
Marie Alford, 75, of Tampa died Sunday [January 28] in Tampa.
A native of Waverly, Pa., she was a longtime resident of Tampa, a homemaker and Protestant.
She is survived by her husband, Lamar; a son, David of Delaware; four daughters, LaRee Gonzalez of Texas and Barbara Borrego, Martha Flores and Mary Hull, all of Tampa; a brother, Fred Thrall of Tampa; two sisters, Leola Davidson of Georgia and Katherine Burns of Tennessee; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren.
Roel & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marie T. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 1 Feb 1920, last residence Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
We included the obituary of her husband, Lamar Wiley Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
From FL Marriages: Marie V. Thrall, age 18, married Lamar W. Alford on 31 Dec 1938 in Pinellas Co., FL.
From SSACI: Marie Velma Thrall Alford was born 1 Feb 1920 in Waverly, PA, daughter of Emory Thrall and Rachel Buffington
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MARILYN LOIS ALFORD GREMS COUCH
Photo from CarolynPoole35’s Ethel Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD
DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL—_____ January 2004
Mrs. Marilyn Lois Couch, age 69, passed away Monday, January 5, 2004, at her residence in Freeport, Florida.
She was born October 20, 1934, in Niceville, Florida, to Auzzie and Alice Atwell Alford. Mrs. Couch was a life long resident of the Okaloosa-Walton County area. She loved to fish, playing bingo, and being with her children.
Mrs. Couch was preceded in death by her parents, Auzzie and Alice Atwell Alford; her husband, Jack Couch; one daughter, Camellia Bugbee; and one son, Patrick J. Grems, Jr.
Mrs. Couch is survived by two sons, Richard S. Brown and wife Prescilla of Freeport, and Ronald Carl Bugbee of Villa Taso, Florida; three daughters, Rita Gail Harrington and husband Charlie of Niceville, Florida, Rena Dale Poston and husband Warren of Portland, Florida, Relina Lynn Gist and husband Roger of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; two brothers, AZ Alford and wife Cathon of Seminole, Florida, and Carlton Alford and wife Francis, also of Seminole; three sisters, Ola Clyde Weekly, Wilma Lemons and Willie Edwards, all of Niceville; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Olga Jean Alford and Emily Alford, and a host of nieces and nephews.
…. Funeral: 3pm, Thursday, January 8, 2004, in the Clary-Godwin Freeport Chapel Funeral Home…. Burial: in Hatcher Cemetery….
Photo from Hatcher Cemetery, Freeport, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Travelingal
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marilyn L. Couch (SS# issued in VT), last residence Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her father, Auzie Alford Sr.; and siblings Auzie “Pee Wee” Alford Jr., A.Z. Alford, and Carlton Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Marilyn is listed as Marilyn Alford Grems in 1966; Marilyn Lois Alford in 1983; and Marilyn L. Couch in 1986. Her parents are Auzie Alford and Alice C. Atwell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Marilyn 1934 FL1, Auzie 1892 FL2, Moses 1845 AL3, Henry Miles 1815 SC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARION HAZEL REICH ALFORD
WAUSAU DAILY HERALD
Wausau, WI—Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Marion Hazel Alford, 90, of Clewiston [Hendry Co.], Fla., passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in Clewiston.
She was born Nov. 17, 1918, in Wausau, to the late Alfred Reich and the late Hazel (Noland) Reich. Marion was a resident of Clewiston since 1984, and is a former resident of Wausau.
She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Cloverbelt Cooperative Services while in Wausau. Marion was a member of First United Methodist Church in Clewiston.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth Alford of Clewiston; brother, John Reich of Dingmans Ferry, Pa.; and sisters, Ruth Ziebell of Marietta, Ga., and Elizabeth Douville of Bend, Ore.
Services for Marion were private. Memorial donations can be made to Hendry Regional Medical Center Foundation, 544 W. Sugarland Highway, Clewiston FL 33440. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marion Hazel Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Clewiston, Hendry Co., FL.
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MARLENE EUGENIA “QUEENIE” ALFORD CHAPPELL
Sister of Ernest Haskell “Buddy” Alford, Jr., AAFA #0990
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Monday, 23 February 2009
Funeral Services for Mrs. Marlene Eugenia Chappell, 73, will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South with Pastor Steve Thompson of Crown Point Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Chappell was born on August 1, 1935 in Jacksonville, FL and she passed away suddenly on February 21, 2009 surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital. “Queenie” was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother and her family was the center of her life. She was an avid NASCAR fan and other than “Pops”, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was her man. She was loved by her family and she will be greatly missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Haskell and Jean Alford; and her brother, Ronald Alford.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years and 96 days, Mr. Henry Carson Chappell, Sr.; her daughter, Pamela Stevens; four sons, Eugene Stevens (Cindy); Kit Chappell (Karen) of St. Augustine, FL, Dale Chappell and Dwayne Chappell (Kathy); two sisters, Barbara Hines and Ruth Harrah; three brothers, Ernest Alford (Carolyn), Richard Alford (Tonya) and Walter Alford of Apopka, FL; six grandchildren, Shana, K.C. (Amber), Donnie (Stephanie), Candyce (Mitchell), Kaitlin and Kyle; four great-grandchildren, Peyton, Addy, Ashlyn and Bryant; and many other family and friends….
Photo from Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Grave Finder 3
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marlene Eugenia Chappell (SS# issued in FL), last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her siblings Ernest Haskell “Buddy” Alford Jr., Ronald Bruce Alford, and Ruth Adelaide Alford Harrah in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Marlene Eugenia 1935 FL1, Ernest Haskell 1908 GA2, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC3, Green Haywood 1820 NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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MARSHA LEIGH MORRIS ALFORD
Navarre, Santa Rosa Co., FL—_____ April 2017
Marsha Leigh Morris Alford, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2017.
She resided with her husband in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Marsha was a long-time resident of Navarre, Florida, before moving to Gulf Breeze in 2012. She was a member of Mary Esther Church of God, Mary Esther, Florida.
Marsha Alford was preceded in death by her parents, Iola Reese and Charles William Morris of Virginia.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Joseph “Matt” Alford; one sister, Susan Lori Morris of Indiana; one aunt, Shirley Zartman of Virginia; cousin, Eddie Wheltan of Virginia Beach, Virginia; her best friend, Anna Compton of Navarre; and several other cousins and close friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Mary Esther Church of God…. Interment will follow services in the Holley Point Cemetery in Holley Navarre, Florida. Lewis Funeral Home, Navarre Chapel, has been entrusted with arrangements….
Photo from Holley Point Cemetery, Holley, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bradley Riley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARTHA ALFORD ARMSTRONG MCCRACKEN
PALM BEACH POST
Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Tuesday, 19 October 1999
Martha Alford McCracken passed away at her home on Monday, October 18, 1999.
She is survived by her son John Hord (Dorinda B.) Armstrong III of St. Louis, MO; Grandchildren, Hillary Armstrong Cooper of Charlotte, NC, Leslie Armstrong Culbertson of Charlotte, NC and Courtney Steele Armstrong of Chicago, IL.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 3:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach, 33 Gleason Street, Delray Beach. Private burial services will be held. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha A. McCracken (SS# issued in KY) was born 22 Apr 1914, last residence Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL.
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MARTHA JANE ALFORD OAKES
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Saturday, 30 August 2008
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha J. Oakes (SS# issued in FL) was born 7 Sept 1918, last residence Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituary of her first husband, Lawrence Preston Alford, in this compilation.
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MARTIN ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 2 September 2007
Alford, Martin, 47, died August 14, 2007. Morning Glory Chapel of St. Petersburg, Fla. (727) 323-8132.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martin Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 6 March 1960, last residence Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
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MARVIN FLOYD ALFORD
Husband of Juanita Shepherd Alford, AAFA #0382
Brother of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #0011; Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, AAFA #0158; Louise Grace Alford Ekin, AAFA #0177; and Walter Hoyle Alford, AAFA #0555
Brother-in-law of Flora Bell King Alford, AAFA #0517; and Juanita Shepherd Alford, AAFA #0382
1959 – Photo from Joel Parker’s JD Parker Tree (Ancestry)
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday, 23 March 1989
In another article:
Written by his brother Lodwick Houston Alford
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990
Marvin Floyd Alford of Jacksonville FL, died March 22, 1989, in that city. Marvin was a native of Parkerville, Worth County, GA, and was born on December 10, 1921. He was a son of William Leorus Haywood and Lucy Melvina Overby Alford.
Marvin Alford was a Navy veteran of World War II, and his profession was that of a Master Mechanic and welder. He was engaged most of his professional life in business in Jacksonville. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was a devoted family man.
Marvin married Juanita Shepherd on July 26, 1941, in MacClenny, Baker County, FL. He is survived by his widow, three children, Marvin Floyd Alford, Jr. of Jacksonville, Donald Hoyle Alford of Jacksonville, and Patricia Annette Alford Masters of Savannah, GA.
Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Orange Park, FL.
Photo from Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., FL,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marcus Snow
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marvin F. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his son Donald Hoyle Alford; and brother Walter Hoyle Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Juanita Shepherd Alford; father, William Leorus Haywood Alford; and siblings Lodwick Houston Alford, Mary Marjorie Alford Brown Ditto, Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, and William Leorus Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
Marvin’s wife, Juanita Shepherd Alford, joined AAFA after her husband died.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Marvin Floyd 1921 GA1, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC2, Green Haywood 1820 NC3, Green 1787 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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MARVIN LEONARD “TOMMY” ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Marvin Leonard Alford, 75, Live Oak passed away Sat 11/5/2011 in Shands at U.F. Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak and Branford, FL in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory
Live Oak, Suwanee Co., FL—______ November 2011
Rev. Marvin Leonard “Tommy” Alford, Sr., 75, Live Oak, Fl passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011 after a long illness.
The life long resident of Suwannee County retired from W.S. Badcock Furniture in Mulberry, Fl after 20 years, was a Baptist Minister for 37 years and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Dowling Park, Fl.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Reba Alford, Live Oak, Fl; two daughters: Mary Ann Gamble, Live Oak, Fl, Barbara Sue Roberts, Abbeville, Al; two sons: Marvin Leonard Alford, Jr., Lakeland, Fl, David Alford, Live Oak, Fl; one brother: Herbert Alford, Lakeland, Fl; seven grandchildren: Jerry, Eric, Matthew, David, Dustin, Sommer, Haley; three great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Preston & Paisley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 8th at Beulah Baptist Church…. Interment will follow in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, November 7th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Daniels Funeral Home.
Photo from Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Dowling Park, Suwannee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Chidlow
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marvin L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 Oct 1936, last residence not listed.
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MARVIN PRICE ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—31 December 2012
Marvin Price Alford, 63, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away after a valiant fight with multiple myeloma on December 29, 2012.
He was born in Tallahassee, Florida, graduated from Leon High School, and then received his business degree from the Florida State University. Upon graduation from college, he was employed by the State of Florida’s Revenue Department and served there for over 35 years.
He was a devoted fan of the Florida State Seminoles, an avid outdoorsman, and a warm and caring person with an unassuming manner and a dry sense of humor.
He is survived by his children Courtney Kieu and Drew Alford, as well as siblings Dorothy Ashmore, Julian Alford and Betty Lee. He will also be missed by his friends and by a multitude of cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, January 2nd at 11:00 am at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home on Riggins Road….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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MARY AGNES HALFORD MCKISSACK
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
Brewton, Escambia Co., AL—_____ December 2016
(October 28, 1932 - December 6, 2016)
Mrs. Mary Agnes Halford McKissack age 84 of Orange Park, Florida passed away Tuesday December 6, 2016 in a Jacksonville, Florida Nursing Facility after a brief illness.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker who spent her life devoted to God, her family and her home. She was a very sweet and kind-hearted person who cherished life. Her favorite times were spent with her husband and her family. She also enjoyed cooking, an occasional fishing trip, gospel singings and tending to flowers and gardens she and Lamar had a knack for growing.
She passed peacefully after several years battling Alzheimers. She is loved and will be greatly missed.
Survivors: (2) Sons—Grady Lamar McKissack jr. (Stella) of Kansas City, MO Bart McKissack (Jodi) of Jacksonville, FL (2) Sisters—Jean Gibbs of Brewton, AL (sister) Edna Owens (Jerry) of Pensacola, FL (1) Brother—Ed Halford (Bonnie) of Cantonment, FL (brother) (3) Grandchildren- Lauren McKissack, Haley McKissack, Kara McKissack of Jacksonville, FL.
Preceded in death by: Husband—Grady “Lamar” McKissack Sister—Patricia Ann Halford Harrelson….
Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon December 13, 2016 at 12:00 P.M at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home…. Interment will follow in Bradley Church Cemetery Bradley Community Brewton, Alabama with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton, Alabama directing….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Esther Mae Fuqua Halford; and sister Patricia Ann Halford Harrelson in this compilation.
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MARY ALICE ALFORD
Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Co., FL—_____ May 2015
Our Beloved Mary Alice Alford was born on August 10, 1950. A resident of Fort Pierce for 41 years coming from Woodbury, Georgia. She retired as a cook for Laurel Pointe Health & Rehab Center in Fort Pierce, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her loving parents: Johnnie Bob Alford and Bernice Rosby. Brother; Stanley Alford, sisters: Annie Mae Taylor and Phyllis Geffard.
Mary transitioned from this life to be with her heavenly father on May 19, 2015.
Left to cherish her memories are her Sons: Eddie James Bowels, Jr. (Patricia), Robert Alford (Latrice), Lawrence Saintil and Joelerra Alford all of Fort Pierce, Florida. Daughters: Vickie Walker (Richard) of Ft. Pierce, Florida, Victoria Bowels and Yolanda Alford both of Port St Lucie, Florida. Special Daughter; Chiquita Jordan. Brothers: Johnny Alford (Patricia) of Ft. Pierce, Florida and Curtis Alford (Gloria) of Buffalo, New York, Sisters: Sheila Newsome of Vero Beach, Florida and Mary Woods of Ft. Pierce, Florida. Grandchildren-31 and great grandchildren-23.
Services: Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015, 3pm-7pm and Saturday, May 30, 2015, 9am-11am at Sarah’s Memorial Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2015, 12pm at Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
A burial will in White City Cemetery.
Photo from White City Cemetery, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Kent
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARY BEAUCHAMP SINGLETARY ALFORD
Mother of Roberta Sue Alford Folds, AAFA #0049
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—25 January 1988
GRAND RIDGE—Mary Singletary Alford, 89, a lifelong resident of Grand Ridge, died on Sunday at Calhoun General Hospital in Blountstown. The service was held at Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Grand Ridge, where she was a member. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Eugene Alford of Grand Ridge; two daughters, Mattie Lou Dellinger of Nokomis and Roberta Folds of Atlanta; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary S. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 12 June 1898, last residence Blountstown, Calhoun Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Claude Lamar Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Eugene Alford and Mattie Lou Alford Dellinger in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Roberta Sue Alford Folds in Georgia Obituaries.
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MARY CAROLYN LITTLE ALFRED
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—17 October 2012
Mary Carolyn Little Alfred, age 71 of Pensacola, passed away October 14, 2012.
She was born August 13, 1941 to W.L. and Bernice Little. She worked for many years for LL Lyons Company and Bokas Jordan. She enjoyed waling and trips to the Smoky Mountains.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her special friend Vernon Cambre.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis & Susan Alfred; one grandchild Katie Alfred and one grand dog Starbuck Alfred.
A special thanks to the staff at Baptist Manor for giving her the love and care that she received…. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 am with burial at Bayview Memorial Park. Bayview-Fisher Pou is handling the arrangements….
Photo from Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARY COLLEEN ALFORD MCCONNELL
1944 in Washington, DC
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Seminole, Pinellas Co., FL—_____ September 2013
McConnell, Mary Colleen, 91, of Redington Beach, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at home under Hospice care.
She was born November 9, 1921 in Anding, Mississippi.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie McConnell and her nephew, Lynn Fisher of Lutz, Florida.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert C. McConnell; her father, Collye Alford, a Methodist Minister; and her mother, Adie Kelly Alford, a music teacher.
She received a Master’s degree in education from the American University in Washington, D.C. in 1940 and had a distinguished career on Capitol Hill working the Democratic Congressional Committee. Her greatest project was working with President John F. Kennedy to establish the Peace Corp. She moved to Florida with her husband in 1969 when he retired from his position as Assistant Secretary of the Interior. In Florida, her social activities included volunteering with the Redington Beach Garden Club and Gulf Beaches Library.
Photo from Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John C. Carter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of M. Colleen McConnell (SS# issued in DC), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Collye Wellman Alford and Addie Elizabeth Lacy Fisher Alford; and stepmother, Erma Morie Kile Alford, in this compilation.
She was the third wife of Robert Chalmers McConnell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mary Colleen 1921 MS1, Collye Wellman 1887 MS2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY D. ALFORD
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—Thursday13 July 1989
Alford, Mary D., 83, of West Palm Beach, died Wednesday [July 12]. Service pending. Dorsey Funeral Home, Lake Worth.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary D. Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 17 March 1906, last residence West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL.
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MARY ELIZABETH BINNION ALFORD
Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL—_____ August 2018
Mary Elizabeth (Binnion) Alford
August 12, 1933 – August 26, 2018
Born in Guthrie, Tennessee, she is survived by two daughters of Plant City, Mary Ann Dunn and Sharon Kay Strickland; one grandson, Gary Steven Strickland of Plant City; three brothers Eugene Binnion of Michigan, James Binnion and Richard Binnion of Lakeland; three sisters, Irene King of Auburndale, Shirley (Tom) Ross of Plant City, and Josephine (Robert) McCain of Lakeland.
Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Green (Pee Wee) Alford, her son Eddie Lewis Alford and nine siblings: Robert Lee Binnion, Charles Binnion, Katherine Holley, Cornelia Davis, Ruth Long, Helen Hackney, Francis Binnion and the twins.
Mary had a few different careers in her lifetime, her last career was a housekeeper at South Florida Baptist Hospital. She was a loving mother and will be missed by her family.
Visitation with family and friends will be Friday, August 31, 2018 from 1 pm to 2pm and a service at 2pm at Wells Memorial and Event Center. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens in Brandon, Florida.
Photos from Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Casper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her son Eddie Lewis Alford in this compilation.
The funeral home website has many more photos of Mary and the family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Lewis Green 1919 GA1, Horace Grady 1893 GA2, Green Colquitt 1853 GA3, William 1794 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARY ELIZABETH O’DONOVAN ALFORD
Mary Elizabeth and her husband, Frank
Photo from Oak Lawn Funeral Home
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Mary Elizabeth O’Donovan Alford
1928–2010
Our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Elizabeth, 81, went to her heavenly home late Friday night peacefully, February 19 after three years suffering from Alzheimer’s.
We thank God for her life, her love of life, and we feel honored and blessed to have been able to enjoy her for so long. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, the beach, and taking care of her family! She worked at K-Mart, Mobile Hwy. for 15 years and was a homemaker. She was a devoted Catholic and a long time member of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church of Bellview.
Elizabeth was born December 24, 1928 in Pensacola to her parents Leonard O’Donovan and Florence Smith O’Donovan.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frank J. Alford; son, Frank J. Alford, Jr. (Sonny); her siblings, Leonard O’Donovan, Rubin O’Donovan, Moline Torrey, Cora McElroy, Florence Merrigan and Catherine Ryan.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Catherine Ann (Robert) Hurrell; her son, Timothy Edward (Cindy) Alford; her brother, John O’Donovan, all of Pensacola; her grandchildren, Jason (Tonya) Hurrell of Ft. Riley, KS, Heather (Bill) Varis of Tampa, FL, David (Ivana) Hurrell of Ft. Monmouth, NJ; and her great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tina and Peter James Varis of Tampa, FL, Mia and Lukas Hurrell of Ft. Monmouth, NJ and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Ashbury Place Alzheimer Unit’s staff and Covenant Hospice for their loving care given to our mom!
Visitation will be at Oak Lawn Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Funeral Mass will be St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Saufley Field Road, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010…. Asked to serve as pallbearers are Kevin O’Donovan, Paul Wragg, Mark Zelius, Rick Falzone, Camren Fuqua and Greg Ward.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery….
Photo from Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Elizabeth Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Frank Joseph Alford Sr.; and son Frank Joseph Alford Jr. in this compilation.
The funeral home has many photos of Elizabeth and her family.
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MARY ELIZEBETH SALES MOORE THOMPSON WHITE ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Wednesday, 18 May 1994
Mary Elizebeth Sales Alford, 67, of Pensacola died Monday, May 16, 1994, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Bessemer, Ala., and had been a resident of Pensacola for most of her life. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Roy E. Alford; five daughters, Mary Hodgson, Carolyn Parker, Sharyl Keller, Susan Huggins and Connie Pilltier; two sons, Donald Moore and Jerry Alford; mother, Annie J. Sales; three sisters, Ivy Sales, Francis Battels and Doris Bauer; two brothers, Leonard Sales and David H. Sales; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11a.m. Friday at Faith Chapel Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Guy Bauer, Jerry Bartels, John Sales, James Sales Jr., Bo Walker and Robert Herron….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 1 Dec 1926, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituary of her fourth husband, Roy Eugene Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her previous husbands were (1) Donald Grant Moore, (2) Jerry Wayne Thompson, and (3) Ralph White.
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MARY ETHEL ALFORD HOLMES
Sister of Robert Sherwood Alford, AAFA #0509; and Dorothy Adella “Polly” Alford Lobdell, AAFA #0822
LAKELAND TIMES
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Monday, 12 July 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
LAKELAND—Mrs. Mary Ethel “Boots” Holmes of Lakeland died Monday (July 12, 1993) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was 70.
Born in Parkersville, Ga., on March 7, 1923, she was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Lakeland.
She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Holmes, Lakeland; son, Raymond Holmes, Lakeland; daughters, Carol Medders and Ruth Canup, both of Lakeland; brother, Robert Alford, Lakeland; sisters, Polly Lobdell, Sue Lobdell and Renna Campbell, all of Lakeland; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 2 this afternoon at Heath Funeral Home, 328 S. Ingraham Ave. Lakeland.
In another article:
Mary’s uncle Lodwick Alford, AAFA #0011, wrote this expanded obituary:
Mrs. Mary Ethel Alford Holmes of Lakeland, Polk County, Florida died Monday 12 July, 1993 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Interment was at Fitzgerald Cemetery in Lakeland on Thursday 15 July, 1993.
Mary Ethel Alford was born 7 March, 1923 in Parkerville, Worth County, Georgia, the daughter of Dewey Leorus and Mary Ethel Humphreys Alford. As an infant her parents moved to Lakeland and she was thereafter a lifelong resident of the area. She first married Clyde Eason on 6 July, 1942 and (2) Robert Erwin Holmes on 14 July, 1949 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia.
Mary Ethel was known to her children as a tender, loving and caring mother, but to her siblings, other relatives and close friends she was lovingly known as “Boots”. She had a friendly, outgoing personality and was keenly interested in her forbears. She rarely missed an Alford Family reunion held in April every year in Sylvester, Worth County, Georgia in memory of her grandparents William Leorus Haywood and Eleanor Frances Norris Alford.
Mary Ethel Alford Holmes was a marvelous homemaker and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Lakeland.
She is survived by her husband Robert E. Holmes, a son Raymond Holmes, two daughters Carole Holmes Medders, and Ruth Canup; a brother Robert S. Alford; sisters Renna Juanita Campbell, Dorothy Adella Lobdell and Hilda Jeanette Lobdell all of Lakeland; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary E. Holmes (SS# issued in FL), last residence Lakeland, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her siblings Dorothy Adella “Polly” Alford Lobdell and Robert Sherwood Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Mary Ethel 1923 FL1, Dewey Leorus 1898 GA2, William Leorus Haywood 1863 GA3, Green Haywood 1820 NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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MARY ETTA ALFORD HAGENSICK
Aunt of William Reginald Alford, AAFA #0211
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Mary Hagensick, native Pensacolian, passed away on Sunday, January 04, 2009, at the age of 76.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hagensick; granddaughter, Jenni Rohr; and 3 brothers.
Survivors include her children, William H. Hagensick III, Cynthia Gudinas (Jerome), Pamela Rohr (Joseph), Brian Hagensick (Garnett), Mary Cathleen Hagensick, Becky Ivester; grandchildren, Christina Parish (Ben), Lauren Harrington, Jonathan Seger, Anna Rohr, Nicholas Rohr, Amy Thomas (Tony), Katie Hagensick , Michael Ivester, Luke Ivester; greatgrandchildren, Christian and Brittney Parish, Sydney Harrington, Ella Thomas; brother, J.E. Afford; sister, Leah Coursen (Bobby), and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pensacola…. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery….
Photo from Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lee J Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Etta Hagensick (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 Jan 1932, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her parents, Julius Elijah Alford and Mary Etta Bell Alford; and siblings Frank Joseph Alford Sr., John Sidney Alford, and Leah Lucile Alford Coursen in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Mary Etta 1932 FL1, Julius Elijah 1886 AL2, Charles N. 1862 AL3, Julius 1836 GA4, Axiom 1811 GA5, Needham 1785 NC6, unknown 1760 NC7, Benjamin 1740 NC8.
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MARY ETTA BELL ALFORD
Grandmother of William Reginald Alford, AAFA #0211
Age 17
Photo from cchuey82’s The Coursen/ Huey Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 12 May 1978
Etta Bell Alford, 81, of 1619 East Mallory St., died Thursday [May 11] at a hospital.
Mrs. Alford was a native and lifelong resident of Pensacola. She was a member of the Sacred heart Cathedral.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Etta Hagensick of Gulf Breeze and Leah Coursen of Pensacola; three sons, J.E. Alford, John S. Alford and Frank J. Alford, all of Pensacola; a brother S.R. Bell of Pensacola, 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated noon Friday from the Sacred Heart Cathedral….
Burial will be in the Barrancas National Cemetery with Fisher Pou Funeral Service directing….
Active pallbearers will be Elmer Laird, Louis Seger, Raymond Bell, A.S. Borgensen, Victor Henken and L.E. Torrey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Edward Knight, Dr. James Bell, Red Warren, Sam McMurrian, Hilda Myers and Agnes Dubisson….
Photo from Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Doug Lindsey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Etta Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 14 Aug 1896 and died _____ May 1978, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Julius Elijah Alford; and children Frank Joseph Alford Sr., John Sidney Alford, Leah Lucile Alford Coursen, and Mary Etta Alford Hagensick in this compilation.
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MARY EULALIE ALFRED
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—23 March 2004
1918 – 2004
Mary E. Alfred, 85, a native and life long resident of Pensacola, died Sunday March 21, 2004.
Mary was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, a member of the Sanctuary Society and the Burse Club.
Her parents, William W. and Rita Marie Alfred and brothers, Walton and Bernard Alfred predeceased Mary.
Ms. Alfred is survived by sisters; Mary Johansen, Rita Reynolds and Alma Moore (Ronald), brothers, William T. Alfred (Pat) and James J. Alfred. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loved family members.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00pm Wednesday March 24, 2004 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, with Msgr. Michael Reed serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may visit with the family from 5-7pm Tuesday March 23, 2004 at the Funeral Home. The Rosary will be prayed at 5:00pm.
Pallbearers for Ms. Alfred will be her nephews.
For those who prefer, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 2200 W. Desoto St. Pensacola, FL 32505.
Photo from Holy Cross Cemetery, Penbsacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kay
Photo posted 18 Jan 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Alfred (SS# issued in FL) was born 18 Apr 1918, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her parents William Walton Alfred and Rita Marie Jourdan Alfred; and siblings Bernard Joseph “B.J.” Alfred, James Jourdan Alfred, Joseph Walton “Walt” Alfred, and William Thomas Alfred Sr. in this compilation.
Her ALFRED lineage: Mary Eulalie 1918 FL1, William Walton 1886 FL2, Albert Donald 1862 IN3, Louis B. 1821 OH4.
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MARY EULALIE BOBE ALFRED
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 4 May 1917
In another article:
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Saturday, 5 May 1917
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Albert Donald Alfred; and children Mary Louise Alfred Riddick and William Walton Alfred in this compilation.
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MARY EVELYN SISK SMITH ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 28 December 1990
Mary Evelyn Alford, 69, of Tampa died Tuesday [December 25] at University Community Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of the Tampa Bay area, she was a retired bookkeeper and a Protestant.
She is survived by one son, James Robert Smith of Orlando; one daughter, Sandra J. Kearly of Rockwell, N.C.; her mother, Beulah Sisk of Tampa; one sister, Emily Smith of Tampa; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. National Cremation Society of Tampa.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FL Deaths: Mary Evelyn Alford, born 17 Oct 1921, died 25 Dec 1990 in Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Ernest S. Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARY GREGG ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Wednesday, 3 January 1990
GRAND RIDGE—Mary G. Alford, 81, of Grand Ridge, died Monday [January 1] in Jackson Hospital. Services were held at the Shady Grove Baptist Church with burial at the Shady Grove Cemetery.
A native of Jackson County, Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Nada Merle Basford and Lola Nell Roberts, both of Grand Ridge, five brothers, Albert Gregg, Willard Gregg, Howell Gregg, all of Grand Ridge, Everett Gregg of Marianna, and Herman Gregg of Tallahassee, two sisters, Callie Moneyham and Eleanor Edenfield, both of Grand Ridge, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary G. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 Jan 1908, last residence Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL.
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MARY L. HINKLE ALFORD
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—4 November 1988
ST. PETERSBURG—Mary Hinkle Alford, 77, “an excellent volunteer” for several years at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic and a former chairman of volunteers for the South Pinellas Chapter of the American Red Cross, died Tuesday (Nov. 1, 1988) in a traffic accident in Seminole.
Mrs. Alford, formerly of St. Petersburg, was fatally injured in a two-car collision in front of The Gardens condominium complex, 8039 Garden Drive, Seminole, where she lived. The driver of the other car, Rose Zwitch, 57, of Largo, was hospitalized at Bayfront Medical Center.
Soon after moving to St. Petersburg in 1978 from South Bend, Ind., where she had been active in Red Cross work for 10 years, Mrs. Alford quickly made her experience available to the local chapter.
“She became our savior,” chapter manager Ernie Sanchez said Thursday. She arrived just as the chapter was emphasizing volunteer work. Although her earlier efforts with the Red Cross in Indiana touched mostly on services, the local Red Cross found her other skills invaluable, Sanchez said.
“You need some people who can provide some administrative and managerial leadership,” he said. “That’s what she did for us.”
After two years as chairman of volunteers and then chairman of the Volunteer Personnel Committee, she was appointed chairman of Disaster Volunteers in 1984 - just in time for Hurricane Elena the following year.
When the hurricane forced the evacuation of thousands into South Pinellas shelters, Mrs. Alford was the first volunteer called in by Sanchez.
During a 55-hour crisis, she alerted people who had agreed to serve during disasters, then went after new volunteers, eventually turning to professional nursing organizations to beg for more help. When the crisis was over, her work was still not done: She had to send out letters thanking those who had helped.
For her work the chapter board of directors in November 1985 presented her with a marble and bronze plaque and passed a resolution of its appreciation.
After moving to Seminole in 1986, Mrs. Alford cut back on her Red Cross work, but still found time to spend a day a week at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.
“She was a terrific lady - very competent,” said Martha Smith, who is in charge of the medical clinic. “She was a receptionist. People with needs would come in, and she would help them. She was very good with that. She treated people with such dignity. She never raised her voice. She was an excellent volunteer.”
Mrs. Alford was born in Elkhart, Ind., and was a winter resident of St. Petersburg from 1928 to 1931. A teen-ager at the time, she enrolled at St. Petersburg Junior College, studied biology, and returned to her Indiana home to marry and raise a family and pursue a career as a medical technologist. But volunteering played a major role in her life.
In addition to working as a volunteer for the Red Cross in South Bend, she initiated the Reading for the Blind-Dyslexiac Service.
Locally, she served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Largo Library.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Petersburg.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen E. Alford, Largo; and two sons, Timothy J., Ardmore, Pa., and Patrick L., Griffin, Ga.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 M.L. King (Ninth) St. N. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7851 54th Ave. N. Final services and burial will be in South Bend.
The family suggested memorial contributions to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic or the American Red Cross.
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ELKHART TRUTH
Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN—8 November 1988
SEMINOLE, Fla.—Mary Hinkle Alford, 77, of 8039 Garden Drive, Seminole, Fla., died at 6 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 1, 1988) in a traffic accident near her residence in Seminole.
She was born Aug. 6, 1911, in Elkhart. As Mary Hinkle, she married William J. Alford on Nov. 21, 1941 in South Bend. He died Aug. 30, 1974.
Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen, Largo, Fla.; and two sons, Patrick, Griffin, Ga., and Timothy, Ardmore, Pa.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, Fla., where services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Petersburg. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Guisinger Colonial Chapel, South Bend, is in charge of local arrangements.
Mrs. Alford was a medical technologist at Elkhart General Hospital for many years. She was a long-time member and served on the board of directors of the Red Cross and had served as director of Red Cross Volunteers.
Memorial may be given to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic or the South Bend Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Photo from Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Grainger, St. Joseph Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, C & Y Zinn-Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary L. Alford (SS# issued in IN), last residence South Bend, St Joseph Co., IN.
From FL Deaths: Mary Hinkle Alford, born 6 Aug 1911, died 1 Nov 1988 in Pinellas Co.
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MARY LEE ALFORD NIX
ATMORE ADVANCE
Atmore, Escambia Co., AL—Wednesday, 11 July 2011
Mrs. Mary Lee Alford Nix, 87, died Monday, July 25, 2011 in a Pensacola, Fla., hospital after a brief illness.
She was a native and long time resident of Escambia County, Ala., before moving to Pensacola. She was a member of the Gonzalez, Fla., Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Bobby Nix and Bryan Nix, both of Cantonment; two grandchildren, Timothy Nix and Brittany Weidenborner; and one great-grandchild, Lydia Weidenborner….
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home…. Burial will follow in Damascus Cemetery….
Photo from Douglas Chapel Cemetery, Brewton, Escambia Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sonya Taylor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Lee Nix (SS# issued in AL) was born 29 Apr 1924, last residence Cantonment, Escambia Co., FL.
We included the obituary of her paternal grandfather, Tilman Register “Tim” Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Mary Lee 1924 AL1, Dock 1893 AL2, Tilman Register 1857 AL3, Cullen 1800 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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MARY LINZA HALFORD DIXON MCKEE
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL––_____ January 2014
Mary Linza Dixon McKee of Naples, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on January 18, 2014 in Naples, FL with her loving daughter by her side.
She was born on March 28, 1919. She worked at Peabody Coal Company, the State of Illinois Public Aid for over 30 years, and Custom Companies. After retiring, she moved to Naples, FL with her daughter and son-in-law where she enjoyed the warm weather.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and husbands Earnest Dixon and Wiley McKee.
She is survived by daughter Linzy Baptist (husband Martin Baptist) of Naples, FL, grandson Brian Baptist of Dickson, ND, granddaughter Kimberly Schwartz (husband Tom Schwartz), of Springfield, IL and four great-grandchildren, Hannah & Grant Sterling and Savanah & Jake Schwartz.
Mary’s family was her passion and delight. She always had hope for the future and unfaltering support for those she loved. Her two dogs that would lie loyally at her side are among the family who will cherish her love and kindness and miss her dearly.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at Bisch & Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen St, Springfield, IL, 62703. A private graveside service … will be held at a later date….
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Park, Sringfield, Sangamon Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, wmc
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Clarence Houston Hallford and Emma Watkins Hallford; and sister Elsie Pearl Hallford Requarth in Illinois Obituaries.
Members of this family spell their last name Halford and Hallford.
Her HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Mary Linza 1919 IL1, Clarence Houston 1874 IL2, Andrew Wilson 1830 TN3, Andrew 1787 NC4, John 1765 NC5, James 1737 NC6, John 1690 NC7, John 1640 NC8, Thomas 1614 England9.
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MARY LORENA ALFORD QUEEN
TAMPA BAY TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Queen, Lorena A., “Mama/Nana” 90, passed peacefully on Feb. 23, 2012, joining her mother Olga; brothers Jason, Donald and Robert Alford; son Robert Queen and grandson, Russell Lucas in Heaven.
She is survived by her daughter Carol J. Long (Dale); son Richard (Cathy); grand daughters LeAnn Anseeuw (Danny), Lori Hopf; grandsons Rick (Jennifer), Troy (Mark Grove), Rob (Gretchen), Max; great-grandchildren Christine and Amanda Anseeuw, Kody Hopf, Tyler and Joey Lucas, Haley, Ricky and Shelby Queen, Colin and Brooke Queen and a multitude of loving extended family members and friends.
Born July 11, 1921 in Phenix City, AL, raised in Columbus, GA and moved to Tampa in 1955, where she worked for Maas Bros., Jim Walter Corp. and GTE. Lorena loved music, dancing, the seashore and especially spending time with her family. She was also an artist/poet at heart and was published in the ‘Great Poems of the Western World Vol. II’ in 1990, with a poem she dedicated to her daughter called ‘The Dew on the Roses’.
The dew on the roses
are the tears we have shed
For hopes and dreams,
that have long ago fled…
But the rays of the sun,
that banish the dew are
God’s promise each day
that we’re all born anew.
…. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart Assoc., Alzheimer’s Assoc. or Lifepath Hospice of Tampa will be appreciated.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lorena A. Queen (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her brother Donald Lee Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mary Lorena 1921 AL1, Cyrel Jason 1898 GA2, James Warren 1869 GA3, Leonidas F. 1844 GA4, Spire Warren 1816 GA5, Zaddock 1787 GA6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MARY LOU ALFORD
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—26 December 1984
Alford, Mary Lou, 50, of Miami. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church of Perrine, Alligood-Carroll Funeral Home.
Photo from Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Jayne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 6 Nov 1934 and died _____ Dec 1984, last residence Miami, Dade Co., FL.
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MARY LOU VEST ALFORD
Photo from Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—2 April 2013
Mary Lou V. Alford, age 77, of Jupiter, passed away on March 31, 2013. She was born in Richmond, VA on March 18, 1936 to Stewart M. Vest and Josephine Prichett who preceded her in death.
Mary Lou partnered with her husband owning Alford Air Conditioning. She was a former stewardess for Delta Airlines. She was First Class trained for DC8 jets. Mary Lou was a ballet dancer in her childhood. She was a ballet instructor in her adult years. Mary Lou also taught rhythmic dancing to deaf children. Mary Lou was a member of Chapter EH-PEO and Sustainer, as well as the Junior League of the Palm Beaches.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Ricker Alford, Jr. of Jupiter, FL; loving daughter, H. Renee Alford of Jupiter, FL; son, Ricker Alford III and wife, Ilene of Hilo, HI; son, J. Mark Alford and wife, Melissa of Tequesta, FL; granddaughters, Camry Schusler, Gabriel Alford, Cove Alford, and Corlyn Alford; brothers, Theodore Vest and wife, Connie of Deltaville, VA, Robert Vest and wife, Barbara of Deltaville, VA; sister-in-law, Nina A. Bruner and husband, Gerald of Melbourne, FL; sister-in-law, Barbara Vest.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Stewart Vest.
The family will receive guests on Saturday, April 6 at 1:30 PM with funeral services to start at 2:00 PM, Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter. Burial will follow at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Photo from Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, Martin Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tom Rostas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents-in-law, Ricker St. John Alford Sr. and Helen C. DuPree Alford, in this compilation.
She is listed as Mary Louise Alford on the funeral home’s website.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Ricker St. John 1936 FL1, Ricker St. John 1909 IA2, Lore 1881 IA3, Lore 1838 ME4, Nathaniel 1807 ME5, Deacon Lore 1766 CT6, Nathaniel 1738 CT7, Nathaniel 1688 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MARY LOUISE ALFRED RIDDICK
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 19 January 1988
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary L. Riddick (SS# issued in FL) was born 8 Sept 1898, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her parents, Albert Donald Alfred and Mary Eulalie Bobe Alfred; and brother William Walton Alfred in this compilation.
From SSACI: Mary Louise Riddick was born 8 Sept 1898 in Pensacola, FL, daughter of Albert D. Alfred and Mary E. Bobe.
Her ALFRED lineage: Mary Louise 1898 FL1, Albert Donald 1862 IN2, Louis B. 1821 OH3.
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MARY LULA ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Saturday, 11 December 2004
Retired U.S. Air Force Major Mary L. Alford, 98, of Riverview, passed away at Hospice House, Sun City Center, December 9, 2004.
Major Alford was born in Grand Ridge, Jackson County, Fla., and was a registered nurse during World War II. She was of the Nazarene faith.
Preceded in death by her nephew, J.O. Smith Jr., she is survived by nephews and nieces, Gerald P. Smith, Donald H. Smith, Robert L. Smith, Calvin W. Parrish, Betty Lou Irby, Jeanette Crawford, Ann Hunt and Thomas C. Alford.
Services will be conducted 10 a.m., Monday December 13, 2004, at Stowers Brandon Chapel…. Interment to follow 12:30 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery with full military honors by MacDill Air Force Base. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifePath Hospice in her memory.
Photo from Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, mike
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 Nov 1906, last residence Riverview, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her siblings Burrell Thomas Alford, Roland Henly Alford, and Thelma Alford Glasscock in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mary Lula 1906 FL1, Henry Clay 1872 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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MARY M. CONYERS ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—18 March 2001
Mary M. Alford, 75 passed away March 16, 2001. She was a native of Brooklyn, NY and had resided in the Jacksonville area for 52 years. She was retired from Barnett Bank and a member of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
She is survived by her three sons, Philip Alford (Lynn), Michael Alford (Deborah) and John Alford (Melissa), cousin W. Gregory Conyers, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held10 AM Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in the chapel of Town & country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Interment will be held at 2 PM Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Columbia Co….
Inscription reads Mack Dewey Alford son of Riley R and Georgia Hines Alford.
Photos from Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Ron Baughn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary M. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 4 Nov 1925, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Mack Dewey 1922 FL1, Riley Randall 1879 FL2, John Wesley 1849 FL3, Hansford R. 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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MARY PATRICIA “PAT” MATHIS MCCOMBS ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Sunday, 8 February 2004
Mary Patricia McCombs Alford, 74, born July 7, 1929 in Jacksonville, FL passed away Friday, February 6, 2004.
Pat was an active member of the Martha Reid Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for several years and was proud to serve 2 years as President. During her presidency, Pat spent countless hours of her time working with U.S. Veterans residing at Riverwood Center Nursing Home. She was a member of the Society of Southern Dames of America and the American Genealogical Society. She was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church.
Her friends and family will remember her for her spontaneity, creativity and her spirited outlook on life. She will be sorely missed.
Preceded in death by her sister, Edith Merthens, she is survived by 4 children: Pamela Grace McCombs O’Neal (Van); Paul Raymond McCombs, III (Carla); George Chipley “Chip” McCombs; Melody Susanne Beers (Tony); and 6 grandchildren: Ginia Patrice Johnson (Scott); Tara O’Steen Mebane (Mark); Paul Raymond “Beau” McCombs, IV; Stephanie Rae McCombs; Meghunn Elizabeth Hayes; and Aren Parker Beers; sister, Frances Sheppard.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4315 Main St. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Hardage-Giddens Chapel with interment immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, spirit dust
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituary of her second husband, Samuel Jackson Alford Jr., AAFA #0378, in this compilation.
FL Marriages lists Samuel Jackson Alford Jr. and Mary Patricia Mathis/Mary Patricia McCombs (2 records) married 20 Apr 1975 in Duval Co. They were divorced in 1978.
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MARY SLOAN ALFORD
THE HERALD
Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—13 May 1962
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990
Mrs. Mary Sloan Alford, 77, died at a local rest home Friday night. She came here 55 years ago from Louisville, MS, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Andy H. Alford and three brothers, Grover Sloan and Will Sloan of Louisville, MS., and Hub Sloan of Bruton, AL.
Services will be at Edward’s Chapel, Sunday at 2:30 p m…. Interment will be at Ellenton Community Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Andrew H. “Tom” Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY SUSAN YOUNG ALFORD
[She died in MA, but we are also including her obituary in here because FL was her home.]
Fiske-Murphy and Mack Funeral Home
Orange, Franklin Co., MA—_____ October 2018
LADY LAKE, FL—Mary Susan (Young) Alford, 61 of Lady Lake, FL and formerly of Athol, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA.
Susan was born on December 19, 1956, the daughter of the late James S. “Stogie” Young and the late Marie Eva (Chiasson) Young. She grew up in Athol and graduated with the Athol High School Class of 1975. She was a member of the American Legion for 20 plus years. She enjoyed snow skiing, archery, playing pool, spending time with her family and friends and being with her dogs.
Susan is survived by her husband of 15 years: David A. Alford of Lady Lake, FL; two sisters: Sally Young of CA; Patti Young of Athol; her dog Louie; one niece: Lynn Beasley; two great nieces: Graci and Coral; one aunt: Phyllis Landry; and cousins: Kevin, Kathy, Jack, Linda and Terry.
Besides her parents, Susan was predeceased by her nephew: Craig Beasley and her dog Max.
A gathering of family and friends to remember Susan will take place on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at her parents’ graveside in Silver Lake Cemetery off of Horrigan Ave., Athol…. Mack Family Funeral Homes - Fiske-Murphy & Mack Chapel, 110 New Athol Rd., Orange is assisting with arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARY TELETHA HENRY ALFORD
Grandmother of Sion Augustus “Gus” Alford, AAFA #0478
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Thursday, 10 March 1955
MRS. S.A. ALFORD FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY AT CHIPLEY
CHIPLEY—Funeral services are scheduled today in the First Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Sion Augustus Alford, who died here yesterday morning….
A native of South Carolina, Mrs. Alford came to Florida in the early 1900’s with her husband, the late S.A. Alford, a prominent naval stores operator in’ Georgia and North Florida.
Survivors include two sons, E.L. Alford and S.A. Alford Jr., of Chipley; four daughters, Mrs. Eva Shrivalle of Valdosta, Ga., Mrs. J.H. Faulk of Thomasville, Ga., Mrs. Howard S. Bailey of Tallahassee, and Miss Leila Alford of Chipley; 14 grandchildren, among whom are S.A. Alford III, who is a student at Florida State University, and Miss Mary Lena Faulk, professional golfer from Thomasville; and 15 greatgrandchildren and other relatives.
Two sons, Frank and Paul S. Alford, have died within the past two years.
Photo from Glenwood Cemetery, Chipley, Washington Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Chris Cintron
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband Sion Augustus Alford Sr.; and children, Eva Henry Alford Shrivalle and Sion Augustus Alford Jr.
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MARY THOMAS HUTCHINSON ALFORD
[She died while visiting in CA, but we are including her obituary here because FL was her home.]
Source unknown, but probably:
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—5 April 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995
Mary Thomas Alford died Wednesday, March 30, 1994.
She was a native of Providence, Rhode Island, and was visiting California at the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Alford, earlier this year, and is survived by 1 son, James E. Alford; 1 daughter, Mary Carroll; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Funeral Services will be Wed. at 11 a.m. graveside in South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson…. Friends may call at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd., Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary T. Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 24 June 1924, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Rayford Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son William Dwight Alford in this compilation.
California Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry) lists Mary Thomas Alford, born 24 June 1924 in RI, died 30 March 1994 in San Joaquin Co., CA. Her maiden name was Hutchinson, and her mother’s maiden name was Taylor.
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MARYDEL SMITH ALFORD
Wife of Earl Johnston Alford, Jr., AAFA #0518
ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD
St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL—Sunday, 3 August 2003
Marydel Alford, 76, of St. Augustine, died August 2, 2003, at Mariner Health Care Center.
She was a native of St. Augustine and worked as a media specialist for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. She was a member of the Ancient City Baptist Church.
Services: Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home Chapel….
Survivors: Her husband, Earl J. Alford Jr.; daughters, Lynn Gibson and Patricia Hubbard, all of St. Augustine.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marydel S. Alford (SS# issued by the Railroad Board) was born 31 Jan 1927, last residence St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Earl Johnston Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From Find A Grave contributor Richard A. Brantley: Marydel graduated from Ketterlinus High School, St. Augustine, FL in the Class of 1944.
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MATTHEW STEPHEN ALFORD
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—_____ July 2015
Dec 24, 1981 - Jul 8, 2015
Matthew Stephen Alford, 33, of Jacksonville died July 8, 2015 in Summerville, SC. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 11 at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville from 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm.
He is survived by his wife, Ammy Dillon Alford, two daughters, Makenna and Miley Alford of the home, his parents, Roy and Judith Alford of Jacksonville, father and mother in law, Timothy and Marsha Dillon all of Richlands, a sister, Heather Johnson (Daniel) of Jacksonville, two brothers, Roy H. Alford Jr. (Kelly) of GA, Andrew J. Alford (Timberly) of SC, a brother in law, William Dillon of Richlands, and sister in law and Crissy (Cedric) McDonald of Richlands; six nieces, and eleven nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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MATTIE LOU ALFORD DELLINGER
Sister of Roberta Sue Alford Folds, AAFA #0049
THE HERALD-TRIBUNE
Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL—22 March 2003
NOKOMIS—Lou A. Dellinger, 77, Nokomis, died on March 21, 2003. No services were scheduled. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home was in charge.
She was born on September 10, 1925, in Jackson County and came to Nokomis in 1984 from Durham, North Carolina. She was a staff dietitian at Duke University Hospital and Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando. She was a graduate of Florida State College for Women.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, David; daughter, Dianne Casper of Seattle; son, David of Santa Barbara, California; sister, Roberta Folds of Atlanta; brother Eugene Alford of Grand Ridge; and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Claude Lamar Alford and Mary Beauchamp Singletary Alford; and brother Eugene Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Roberta Sue Alford Folds in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mattie Lou 1925 FL1, Claude Lamar 1895 FL2, Walton “Buddy” 1862 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MAUDEAN “DEAN” HAMLIN ALFORD
Mayo, Lafayette Co., FL—_____ April 2016
Mrs. Maudean H. Alford, 89, passed away on April 26, 2016 in Lake City [Columbia Co.], FL.
Dean was born February 6, 1927 in Sebring, Florida to Allen Frederick Hamlin and Cora Sylvania Tucker Hamlin.
Mrs. Alford was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Airline Baptist Church, where she was a longtime Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Alford received her Bachelor’s degree from Rollins College. She retired as the president of the Suwannee River Federal Credit Union after a career in banking. Dean’s travels took her all over the world. She enjoyed gardening and many people benefitted from her beautiful needlework.
Dean was preceded in death by her parents Allen Frederick and Cora Sylvania Hamlin; her sisters Hazel Dallis, Flonnie Cooper, and Dorothy Rozar, and her brother Joseph Hamlin.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her children: Sylvia Badger (John) of Green Cove Springs, Gwendolyn Lord (Mark) of Mayo, David Randall Alford (Julie) of Longmont, Colorado; her well-loved grandchildren: Kimberly Edwards (Robby), John Badger, Jr. (Heather), Amy Boyd (Adam), Martha Short (Steven), David Alford II (Wendy), Cody Alford, and Brandon Alford (Nicole), 9 great grandchildren; her brothers, Alvin Hamlin (Edith), and Fred Hamlin (Nellie Jean), and her sister Opal Jackson; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Airline Baptist Church…. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Airline Baptist Church Cemetery…. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo….
Photos from Airline Baptist Church Cemetery, Mayo, Lafayette Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gregory Markum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, A.V. Alford, in this compilation.
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MAURICE DEWEY ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Wednesday, 25 September 2002
DADE CITY [Pasco Co.]—Mr. M. Dewey Alford of Dade City, who has family in Polk County, died of a heart attack Sunday (Sept. 22, 2002) in Lakeland. He was 67.
Born in Dade City on Aug. 24, 1935, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a fruit procurement manager for Citrosuco North America Inc. in Lake Wales. He formerly owned and operated Standard Oil stations in Dade City.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Sandy Alford; daughters, Tiffany Alford and Tara A. Roenicke, both of Dade City, and Rhonda Alford, Lakeland; son, M. Dewey Alford Jr., Dade City; brother, Gene Alford, Dade City; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 this morning at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dade City.
Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates for Maurice D. Alford (SS# issued in FL).
See the obituary of his son George Benjamin Alford in this compilation.
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Father of Michael Lynn Alford, AAFA #0036
[Maurice died in FL, but we are also publishing his obituary in New York Obituaries because of his close ties to NY.]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN
Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY—Tuesday, 11 February 2003
LAKE PLACID—Maurice L. Alford, 76, died on Jan. 2, 2003, at the Jacaranda Rest Home in Saint Petersburg, Fla.
He was born on April 2, 1926, in Lake Placid, N.Y., the son of B. McClure and Beatrice (La Grave) Alford.
Maurice was a veteran of World War II, having served honorably in the Army Air Corp.
A graduate of Lake Placid High School and St. Lawrence University, he pursued a successful insurance career in Plattsburgh, N.Y., where he was active in community affairs.
His most favored past-time was officiating with close friends in the timing booth at the original bob run at Mt. Van Hoevenburg. The 1980 LPOOC, recognizing this dedication and his significant contributions as a pioneer record setting speed skater in the 1930’s, allowed him honorary status as Official Timer (Bob run) during the 1990 Olympic Games.
He is survived by five children; five grandchildren; two brothers, Reginald of Lake City, Fla., and Malcolm of Lake Placid.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marilyn Traynor of West Chazy; and a daughter Melaney Alford, also of West Chazy.
Internment in the North Elba Cemetery will be arranged at a later date by the M.B. Clark Funeral Home.
Photos from North Elba Cemetery, North Elba, Essex Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patrick Egan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maurice L. Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.
See the obituary of his sister-in-law Flora M. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Melaney Alford; parents, B. McClure Alford and Beatrice M. LaGrave Alford; and paternal grandparents, Frank Gates Alford and Minnie Durgan Alford, in New York Obituaries; and the obituary of his son Michael Lynn Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Maurice Lloyd 1926 NY1, B. McClure 1903 NY2, Frank Gates 1865 NY3, Ruel 1839 NY4, Rufus 1812 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MAX DARRELL ALFORD
STUART NEWS
Stuart, Martin Co., FL—Saturday, 28 June 2008
Max Darrell Alford, 67, died May 9, 2008, at Martin Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Thomasville, Colo., and lived in Indiantown. He was a self-taught classical and jazz guitarist.
Survivors include his children, Christine, Paul, and Jaelle; and three grandchildren.
SERVICES: The memorial service will be in Clewiston at a later date. For information, contact Paul Alford at salporin1@q.com. Arrangements are by All County Funeral Home Treasure Coast Chapel.
In another article:
PRESS JOURNAL
Vero Beach, Indian River Co., FL—Sunday, 6 July 2008
Max Darrell Alford passed away on May 9, 2008. Max was an inquisitive person with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He shunned television for books, enjoyed photography and, most of all, music. He was a self- taught classical and jazz guitarist with a grasp of music theory that would rival most professionally educated musicians. Often at odds with normalcy and routine, he lived a near ascetic life. In the end, he had attained a sense of fulfillment doing what he loved, playing and teaching guitar. For those that knew him, he could best be described in three ways: musician, Toadsucker, student...of life.
He is survived by his three children, Christine, Paul, and Jaelle, and three grandchildren, Sydney, Fox, and Cordelia.
The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 2nd in Clewiston. For memorial service information, contact Paul Alford at salpo rin1@q.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Max D. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 24 Feb 1941, last residence Hobe Sound, Martin Co., FL.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry) lists Max Darrell Alford born 24 Feb 1941, in Thomasville, Davidson Co., father John W. Alford.
FL Marriages lists Max D. Alford and Tawn Hennings married _____ May 1967 in Dade Co.
FL Divorces lists Max Darrell Alford and Tawn divorced 30 June 1976 in Broward Co.
FL Marriages lists Max Darrell Alford and Chieko Ann Thompson married 24 March 1984 in Martin Co.
FL Divorces lists Max Darrell Alford and Chieko divorced 4 March 1993 in Palm Beach Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Max Darrell 1941 NC1, James Webster 1918 NC2, James Wilson 1896 NC3, James Madison 1853 NC4, James Sydney 1833 NC5, Green Berry 1787 NC6.
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MAX DELEON ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 4 February 1994
Max D. Alford, 75, of Pensacola died Wednesday Feb. 2, 1994 in a local hospital.
Mr. Alford was a retired Boat Captain.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Alford; one daughter, Eyela Merrill Stouffer; two grandchildren, Ronnie Max Andrews, and Eyela Melissa Andrews: one great grandson, Thomas A. Vickers, III; one brother, Roy Alford; two sisters, Virginia Linstrom, and Eloise Calvert.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Faith Chapel….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Max D. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 18 Sept 1918 and died _____ Feb 1994, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his parents, Levis Laman Alford Sr. and Ruth Estelle Hester Alford; and brothers Levis Laman Alford Jr., Oliver Vernon Alford, Roy Eugene Alford, and Samuel Therald Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries; and sister Elouise Ruby Alford Lucas Calvert in Arizona Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Max Deleon Alford was born 18 Sept 1918 and died 2 Feb 1994 in Escambia Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Max Deleon 1918 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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MAYSEL LOUISE FLOURNOY WATSON ALFORD
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Monday, 4 November 1957
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Neil Alford, in this compilation.
From:
EVENING STAR
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Saturday, 1 November 1913
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MELVIN ALFORD, JR.
GEORGE COUNTY TIMES
Lucedale, George Co., MS—Thursday, 4 August 1994
Funeral rites for Melvin Alford, Jr. 44, of Pace [Santa Rosa Co.], FL, were held August 3, 1994, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah United Pentecostal Church [George Co., MS].
He was a native of Mobile, AL, an Army Veteran, and was employed by Escambia County Utility Authority as a diesel mechanic. He died July 31, 1994 at Santa Rosa Medical Center.
He is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Lynn Alford, of Cantonement, FL; his mother, Pearl Alford of Lucedale; four brothers, John Alford and Larry Alford, both of Mobile, AL, Marshall Alford of Amarillo, TX, and Johnny Lee Alford of Pace, FL; and five sisters, Melrae Luebner of Portland, OR, Vivian Ingram of Pensacola, FL; Charlene Patrick and Judy Alford, both of Lucedale; and Joyce Gray of Vinegar Bend, AL; and uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.
.... Interment was in the Alford Cemetery in Lucedale with Freeman Funeral Home of Leakesville in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Alford Family Cemetery, Leakesville, Green Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gene Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Melvin Alford Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth Vess Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; of his half-brother Marshall Carl “Al” Alford in Texas Obituaries; of his sister Judy Gale Alford Shugart; and half-brother Mervin John Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and of his half-sister Melrae Alford Leubner in Oregon Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Melvin Alford born 16 Nov 1949, died 31 July 1994 in Santa Rosa Co.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
His lineage: Melvin 1949 AL1, Melvin 1913 MS2, Johnnie Lee 18903, John H. 1868 AL4, S.E. 1828 SC5, Peachman 1795 VA6.
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MELVIN EUGENE “GENE” ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—6 January 2011
Alford, M.E. “Gene,” 71, of Dade City, Fla., passed away Monday, January 3, 2011. He was born October 15, 1939, in Dade City to George W. and Glady Boyakin Alford. He owned and operated George and Gladys’ Bar-B-Que for 53 years.
He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Martha “Flo” Alford; three sons, Randy and Peggy Alford, Terry and Donna Alford and Larry Alford; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Sandy and Barbara Alford. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys Alford; two brothers, Jimmy and Dewey Alford; and a grandson, Jason Alford.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2011, at the 5th Street Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home…. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in his memory to the Lighthouse Ministries of Dade City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melvin Eugene Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Dade City, Pasco Co., FL.
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MELVINA T. ALFRED
SUN SENTINEL
Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL—Wednesday, 21 March 2007
Alfred, Melvina T., 74, of Lauderdale Lakes, FL passed away on March 15, 2007. McWhite’s Funeral Home, Ft. Lauderdale.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Melvina T. Alfred (SS# issued in NJ) was born24 Dec 1932, last residence Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.
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MERRITT CHESTER LEVENE ALFORD
MINNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE
Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN—Wednesday, 23 December 1970
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chester Alford (SS# issued in MN) was born 18 June 1902 and died _____ Dec 1970, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
We included the obituaries of his second wife, Maurine Oleen Mattison Alford Rostberg; children Chester Roy Alford and Dolores Elmira “Deedee” Alford Burgett; and parents, Emmett Carl Alford and Elmira Louden Alford, in Minnesota Obituaries.
On his 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Merritt Chester Alford, as he signs his name, is age 39, born 18 June 1902 in Austin, Mower Co., MN.
Baptism record from Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969 (Ancestry): Marrett Chester Levene Alford, born 18 June 1902, son of Emmet and Almira Alford, was baptized on 1 Dec 1904 in Austin, Mower Co., MN. The name Levene appear only on this baptism record.
From FL Deaths: Chester M. Alford was born 18 June 1902 and died 19 Dec 1970 in Duval Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Merritt Chester Levene 1902 MN1, Emmett Carl 1880 MN2, Alonzo 1840 NY3, Lewis Austin 1814 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1575 England10.
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MICHAEL JAMES ALFORD
SUN SENTINEL
Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL—8 May 2013
Michael James Alford, 48, of West Park, passed away May 5, 2013. Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Funeral Home.
Photo from Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens West, Hollywood, Broward Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terry Bruce
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael J. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 2 Apr 1965, last residence not listed.
From Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780–2002 (Ancestry): Michael James Alford, age 32 born 2 Apr 1965 in FL, son of James Henry Alford and Laura Brace Delatte Alford, married in Bradley, TN, on 17 May 1997 to Willette Watson, age 39 born 21 Apr 1958 in OH, daughter of George Junion Watson and Willie Mae Dills Watson.
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MICHELLE LYNN SHAW ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Saturday, 6 May 1995
Michelle Lynn Alford, 23, of Blountstown died Friday [May 5] near Youngstown. Service arrangements are incomplete.
She was a lifelong resident of Blountstown [Calhoun Co.].
She is survived by two sons, Mathew Alford and Brandon Alford, both of Blountstown; her father, Wayne Shaw of California; her mother, Dede Shaw of Clarksville; five brothers, Mike Shaw and Steve Shaw, both of Blountstown, Kenneth Shaw and Shaun Shaw, both of Clarksville; and Tom Shaw of California; a sister, Kelly Shaw of Clarksville; and a grandmother, Kathryn Fant of Clarksville.
(Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown, 904-674-5449.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michelle L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 10 June 1970, last residence not listed.
FL Marriages lists Michele Lynn Shaw and Sam Sterling Alford married 30 July 1987 in Calhoun Co.
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MILDRED DOUGLAS HALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Saturday, 19 December 2009
Mrs. Mildred Halford, 93, passed away peacefully December 15, 2009. She was a native of Fort Mead, Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, William Leroy Halford.
She is survived by her loving family; Harold Cartrett, Marie Contos- Caddell, Ruth Halford, Gloria Kimball, Nancy Dillion (Bob), Byron Halford, and Wendell Halford, 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Halford will be held at 2pm, Sunday, December 20, 2009 in the chapel at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32244 Viewing will be held at the chapel December 19, 2009 from 10am-12pm.
Her family wishes to express our deepest gratitude to Haven Hospice of Palatka, Florida for such loving care and compassion. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred Douglas Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Nov 1916, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
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MILDRED I. SUTTON ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Sunday, 15 June 1997
Mildred Sutton Alford, 95, of Tallahassee died Friday [June 13] of natural causes.
The service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Tallahassee, with burial at Culley’s MeadowWood Memorial Park (893-4177). Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Meridian Road, Tallahassee 32303.
A native of Mason County, Ill, she had lived in Tallahassee for 20 years. She had worked in the banking industry and was a hospital volunteer. She was a member of Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Dr. John Alford and Dr. Donald Alford, both of Tallahassee, and Dr. Stanley Alford of Sherman, Texas; a brother, Donald Sutton of Naples; a sister, Gladys Clifton of Mesa, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Culley’s MeadowWood Memorial Park, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hochi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred I. Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 14 May 1902, last residence Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, John Gordon Alford Sr.; and son Donald Owen Alford in this compilation.
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MILDRED ESTELLE YARNALL ALFORD MCGREW
TAMPA TRIBUNE-TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 27 July 1975
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred McGrew (SS# issued in FL) was born 21 July 1895 and died _____ July 1975, last residence Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, David Thurman Alford; and son Lawrence Preston Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Lamar Wiley Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Mildred Estelle McGrew was born 21 July 1895 and died 24 July 1975 in Hillsborough Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Mildred Yarnall Alford married Austin Albert McGrew on _____ Aug 1957 in Hillsborough Co., FL.
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MILLARD LEWIS ALFORD
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Saturday, 11 January 1969
Photo from Sandy Creek Cemetery, Ponce de Leon, Holmes Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. See also Descendants of William Henry Alford, by John Rogers, AAFA #0544, in Genealogies, AAFA ACTION #56, Spring 2002, pp. 62–70.
His lineage: Millard Lewis 1907 FL1, William Chorner 1874 FL2, William Lafayette 1849 AL3, William Henry 1825 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MILLICENT E. “MICKEY” HOLFORD
PRESS JOURNAL
Vero Beach, Indian River Co., FL—12 July 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Millicent “Mickey” Holford, 67, of Vero Beach, died July 9, 1998, at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Holford was born Aug 2, 1930 in Los Angles and moved to Vero Beach nine years ago from Tampa.
Mrs. Holford was a housewife and a Presbyterian.
Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Jay; two sons, John M. Holford of Memphis, TN., and James A Holford of Palm Bay FL; three daughters, Sandra J Vandever, of McAllen, TX; Teressa L Ware, of Ojai CA; and Jennifer A. Holford, of Los Osos, CA; and two grandchildren.
At the family’s request there will be no repose or visitation.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox-Gifford Funeral Home Chapel, Vero beach....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth birth of Millicent E. Holford (SS# issued in CA) but list her death date as 15 July 1998, last residence Vero Beach, Indian River Co., FL.
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MINNIE LEE CLEMONS HODGES ROBERTSON ALFORD
Photo from Sandra Williams-Cannella’s Crews Clemons 2015 family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission (Minnie was Sandra’s grandaunt, and she remembers her as “being a very good cook.”)
GAINESVILLE SUN
Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL—Saturday, 11 May 1996
Minnie Lee Clemons Alford of Lake Butler died Thursday [May 9] at Lake Butler Hospital after an extended illness. She was 90.
Mrs. Alford was born in Bradford County and lived in Union County and Lake Butler most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Alachua County.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Bertha Alford of Wichita Falls, Texas; and a stepson, Donald J. Alford of Ocala.
Photo from New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, La Crosse, Alachua Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, gravetaker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her stepson Donald Jackson Alford Sr. in Alabama Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Minnie Lee Alford was born 3 Feb 1906 and died 9 May 1996 in Union Co., FL.
Minnie married (1) in 1922 to Burton Hodges and (2) in 1945 to John Andrew Robertson.
From FL Marriages: Minnie Lee Clemons married Frank Leslie Alford on 5 June 1977 in Union Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Frank Leslie Alford was born 27 Feb 1907 and died 1 Aug 1978 in Alachua Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Frank Leslie 1907 FL1, William Raiford 1877 FL2, William R. 1834 GA3, Hansford R. 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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MINNIE LEE JOHNSON ALFORD WATSON
SENTINEL STAR
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Friday, 31 December 1976
Mrs. Minnie Lee (Alford) Watson, 93, Rt. 5 Lakeland died Wednesday [December 29].
Born in Garfield, Ga. she moved to Lakeland from Garfield 48 years ago. She was a housewife and a member of the Carter Corner Baptist Church.
Survivors: son, H.C. Alford, Lakeland: two sisters, Mrs. Annie Williamson, Miller, Ga., and Mrs. Mamie Scarborough, Portal, Ga.; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Lakeland.
Photo from Roselawn Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Chris Kintner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Minnie Watson (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 March 1883 and died _____ Dec 1976, last residence Lakeland, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Green Colquitt Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Lorenzo 1878 GA1, Green Colquitt 1853 GA2, William Benjamin 1825 GA3, William 1794 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MINNIE LEE WATSON ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Tuesday, 25 August 2009
QUINCY—Minnie Lee Alford, 83, died Sunday, August 23, 2009. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday at Antioch Cemetery in Wetumpka Community. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 105 Jackson St., Quincy, FL 32351. Independent Funeral Home in Quincy (850-875-1529) is handling arrangements.
A native of Jacksonville, she had lived in Gadsden County for many years.
Survivors include a son, Thomas Alford (wife Christine); granddaughters, Lisa Guancial and Leann Alford; and great-grandson Marcus Guancial, all of Quincy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Alford, and a son, Lonzo Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Minnie Lee Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 28 Nov 1925, last residence Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Coy Thomas Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Lonzo Jarrell Alford in this compilation.
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MOLLY ESTELLE CASON LEE ALFORD
CHRISTIAN BAPTIST
Atwood, Carroll Co., TN—20 January 1985
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Our hearts are made sad by the passing of our dear sister in Christ, Sister Molly Estelle Lee Alford, who died on December 1, 1984, at a hospital in Ormand Beach, Florida, following a heart attack.
She was born on March 20, 1913, at Fort Drum, Okeechobee County, Florida, and moved to Ft. Pierce, Florida, thirty-five years ago. On April 19, 1958, Sister Alford was received into the full fellowship of Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church of Fort Pierce, presenting a letter of dismission from Okeechobee Primitive Baptist Church.
Sister Alford leaves to mourn her two sons, Arthur Lee of Greenwood, South Carolina, and Donald Lee of Fort Pierce; a brother, Raymond Cason of Vero Beach; a sister, Levonia Hillis of Fort Drum; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Elder Donald McCullers, and she was laid to rest in Fort Pierce Cemetery to await the coming of her Savior.
May a copy of this memorial be spread upon the church record, a copy be given to Sister Alford’s family, and a copy be sent to a Primitive Baptist paper for publication.
Written in love,
Sister Lewel Lindsey
Sister Dessie Thomas
Hopewell Church Committee
Elder Donald McCullers, Pastor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1984) dates of Estelle Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Estelle Alford, born 20 March 1913, died 1 Dec 1984 in Volusia Co., FL.
FL Marriages lists Estelle Cason and Lynn K. Lee married 1930 in Okeechobee Co.
FL Divorces lists Lynn K. Lee and Estelle M. Lee divorced _____ Dec 1960 in Brevard Co.
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MORRIS ROBERT ALFORD
Father of Betty Jeane Alford McGugan, AAFA #0176
Brother of Bryant John Alford, AAFA #0124
DAILY NEWS
Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—Friday, 21 August 1964
Funeral services for Morris Robert Alford, Sr. (1904-1964), 59, Hastings, who died in a local hospital early this morning, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in the United Methodist Church, Hastings, with Rev. C. Harold Rasmussen officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill East Cemetery.
Mr. Alford operated the St. Johns Restaurant in Hastings and was a member of the Golden Isle Lodge 707, F&AM, St. Simons Island, Ga.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruth Viola Killingsworth Alford, Hastings; two sons, Morris Alford, Jr., Tampa, Raymond E. Alford, West Palm Beach; one daughter, Mrs. Robert V. McGugan, Jacksonville; two brothers, Bryant J., of Tyler, Texas, and Henry of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Baskerville, Dallas, and Mrs. Claude Parsons, Tyler, Texas; and five grandchildren.
Johnson-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Oak Hill East Cemetery, Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, George E. Cunningham
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his daughter Betty Jeane Alford McGugan in Georgia Obituaries; and of his siblings Bryant John Alford, George Albert Alford, Mollie Alford Baskerville, and Willie Mae Alford Parsons in Texas Obituaries.
His wife was Ruby Viola Killingsworth (1904–1984).
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall, where he is incorrectly listed as Robert Morris Alford.
His lineage: Morris Robert 1904 TX1, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR2, John H. 1818 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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MOSE ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 3 August 1987
Photo from Holley Point Cemetery, Holley, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Wanda Stewart
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mose Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 13 May 1896 and died _____ Aug 1987, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his father Thomas Miles Alford; and brothers Joseph Francis Alford and Lee Alford in this compilation.
Mose appears in many records as Mose Alford. The only time the initials “J.F.” appear is on his gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Mose 1896 FL1, Thomas Miles 1856 AL2, Henry Miles 1815 SC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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MOSES ALFORD, JR.
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 1 March 1996
Moses Alford Jr., 78, of Tampa died Wednesday [February 28] at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
A native of Orange [Essex Co.], N.J., he was a longtime resident of Tampa. He was supervisor of Sons and Daughters of Levis No. 204 and was a member of Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where he organized its junior deacon board, served on its deacon board was past president of its Sunday school and member of the Male Chorus.
He is survived by a son, Amos of Tampa; three daughters, Eva Forward, Jussie and Berlynda Thomas, all of Tampa; three sisters, Beatrice Mitchell, Eva Jackson and Elizabeth Kendricks; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Ray Williams Funeral Home, Tampa.
Photo from Rest Haven Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Penny Anthony
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Moses Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 9 Nov 1917, last residence Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituary of his wife, Gussie Mae Mathis Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Moses Alford Jr., black, was born 9 Nov 1917 in Orange [Essex Co.], NJ, son of Moses Alford and Carie King. He died 28 Feb 1996.
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MURDIS EDMONSON ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 16 March 1990
Murdis E. Alford, 91, of Pensacola, died Wednesday, March 14 in a local nursing home.
She was a native of Milton and had lived in Pensacola all her life. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include: a daughter, Anita Pontenberg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Fred Flowers, Helen and George Rajkovich; a son, Robert F. Alford; a sister, Jane Creamer; two brothers, Joel Edmondson, E.L Edmondson; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Faith Chapel…. Burial will be in Clear Springs Cemetery with Faith Chapel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Clear Springs Cemetery, Gateswood, Baldwin Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, june adkinson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Murdis E. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 10 May 1898, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, George Monroe Alford; and children Anita Inez Alford Murphy Pontenberg, Georgia Catherine Alford Diggs Snow Perry Craft, Guy Willard Alford, and Helen Louise Alford Rajkovich in this compilation
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MYRTICE ALMA ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Thursday, 19 June 1997
Myrtice Alma Alford, 78, of Blountstown died Wednesday [June 18].
The service will be at 10 a.m. CDT (11 a.m. EDT) Friday at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (904-674-2266), with burial at Edenfield Cemetery near Altha….
A lifelong resident of Calhoun County, she was a homemaker and a Protestant.
She is survived by her husband, James Alford of Blountstown; a son, Jimmy Porter of Frink; and a grandson, Zachary Porter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtice A. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 27 Feb 1919, last residence Blountstown, Calhoun Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, James Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MYRTLE CAPLE ALFORD
THE COURIER-JOURNAL
Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY—1 April 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Myrtle Alford, 78, formerly of Louisville [KY], died March 25 in Stuart [Martin Co.], Fla. She was the former Myrtle Caple and a native of South Park.
Survivors: her husband, Charles Alford; and two sisters, Mary Louise Grant of Columbus, Ohio, and Pauline Musselman.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Arch L. Heady Southern Funeral Home, 3601 Taylor Blvd. Burial: Mount Holly Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle C. Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 8 Dec 1915, last residence Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI [?].
From FL Deaths: Myrtle Alford born 8 Dec 1915, died 25 March 1994 in Martin Co.
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MYRTLE LEE HARVEY SUMNER STARLING ALFORD
Source unknown—donated by the Baker County Historical Society to Ancestry
Baker Co., FL—_____ August 1994
Myrtle Lee Alford, 78, of Macclenny, died August 10 in the Frank Wells Nursing Home following a brief illness.
The lifelong resident of Macclenny and daughter of James and Sarah Williams Harvey was a homemaker and member of the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church of Baker County.
Survivors include sons Roland and Windle Ray Starling, both of Macclenny; daughters, Vallie Harris, Eunice Mann and Rosa Belleville, all of Macclenny, Bulah Burnham of Glenn St. Mary, Erma Jean Carter and Verla Swafford, both of Jacksonville, Debbie McAlister of Raiford and Patty Combs of Fayetteville, TN.; stepson Ray Alford of Sanderson; stepdaughters Ann Starling of Glen St. Mary, and Carolyn Price of Augusta, GA; 40 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held August 13 in the Christian Fellowship Temple…. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Baker County, with Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 7 Feb 1916, last residence Macclenny, Baker Co., FL.
See the obituary of her third husband, Thomas Jefferson Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Myrtle Harvey (signed Mertie), age 21 born Baker Co., FL, and A.A. Sumner, age 24 born Bradford Co., FL, applied for a marriage license in Bradford Co. on 19 Apr 1930. Neither had been previously married and both lived in Lawtey, Bradford Co., FL. They were married the same day in Bradford Co.
A.A. Sumner is Archie Arvin Sumner on his WWII Draft Registration Card, born 20 Feb 1903 in Providence, FL [?], living in Lawtey, Bradford Co., FL. He is listed as Orvin/Arvin on the 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses.
Myrtle’s second husband was Lonnie Lee Starling (1912–1953). They were married on 9 July 1931 in Macclenny, Baker Co., FL. Myrtle had been married once previously.
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MYRTLE PEARL PARRAMORE ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Saturday, 30 November 1991
HOSFORD—Myrtle Parramore Alford, 95, of Hosford died Thursday at Gadsden Memorial Hospital in Quincy. The service will be at 3 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church in Wetumpka, with burial at Antioch Cemetery.
She was a lifelong resident of Hosford.
Survivors include a daughter, Elsie Alford Glover of Quincy; two sons, Jesse Alford of Chattahoochee and Clinton Alford of Tallahassee; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
(Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home in Quincy)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle P. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 23 Dec 1896 and died _____ Nov 1991, last residence Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Arthur Joseph Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Elsie Sara Alford Glover, Ethel Alford Yates, Frank James Alford, and Jesse Davis Alford in this compilation.
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NADA MERLE ALFORD BASFORD
Cousin of Roberta Sue Alford Folds, AAFA #0049
JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN
Marianna, Jackson Co., FL—Tuesday, 6 February 2007
Nada Merle Basford, 75, of the Shady Grove Community, Grand Ridge, died at her home on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. Basford was a native of Jackson County, born on June 6, 1931, to Douglas and Mary Lou Alford. She was married to Hershel Basford for almost 60 years.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Hershel; her children, Terry Crago (Ralph), Pace, Ronda Edenfield (Jessie), Marianna, Steve Basford (Pat), Grand Ridge, and Sandra Harrell (Ben), Grand Ridge; her granddaughters, Katrina Beiler, Tallahassee, and Heather Wartenberg (Barry), Tallahassee; her grandsons, Patrick Crago (Lindsay), Pensacola, Daniel Crago, Pace, Adam Basford (Laura), Gainesville, Jonathan Basford (Lacy) Gainesville, Seth Basford, Grand Ridge, and Josh Harrell (Jessica), Grand Ridge; her great-grandchildren, Alexandria Langford and MacKenzie Johnson, Tallahassee, Reanna Harrell, Grand Ridge, and Jackson Basford, Gainesville; her sister, Lola Nell Roberts, Grand Ridge; her brothers-in-law, Alfred Basford (Vivian), Chattahoochee, Lester Basford (Myrtle), Marianna, and Chester Basford (Frances) Sneads; sisters-in-law, Eldis Pope, Marianna, Maxine Hamilton (Johnny), Marianna, Ann Richardson (Jim), Marianna, and Faye Harrison (Jimmy), Boaz, Ala.; as well as many precious nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and hundreds of special friends.
She has been a longtime member of the Grand Ridge Baptist Church with prior membership at the Shady Grove Baptist Church, having been baptized there at an early age. Over the years, she has been a Sunday school and vacation Bible school teacher, a member of the WMU and served on numerous church committees.
Basford was a beloved pianist and singer, serving the Lord for several years at the Grand Ridge Baptist Church. Before that she provided beautiful music for the Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she began her music career at the age of nine. She has played and/or sung for many weddings, funerals and special occasions. She was a member of the class of 1949 of Grand Ridge High School, a member of the 4-H Club, the Jackson County Home Demonstration Club, the American Legion Auxiliary and other community groups.
Basford retired from Jackson Hospital after 20 years of service. She had also worked at Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee and the ASCS office in Marianna. The jobs she loved most were being a farmer’s wife and a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She enjoyed her life on the farm. She enjoyed her friends and family. She especially enjoyed hymns and southern gospel music. She and Hershel loved to travel to music events, and they enjoyed many camping experiences.
The family wishes to thank the many medical personnel who assisted them in caring for Basford during her illness. Special thanks go to Dr. Adam Riker and his staff at Mitchell Cancer Institute, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Radiation; Dr. Steven Spence and his staff; Dr. William Brunner and his staff, Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation; and Covenant Hospice….
Funeral services for Basford will be held at the Grand Ridge Baptist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m.... Her grandsons will be honoring their grandmother by serving as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Cow Pen Pond Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome. Memorial donations may be made to Mitchell Cancer Institute at the University of South Alabama, to Covenant Hospice of Marianna or to the charity of choice.
James and Sikes Funeral Home - Maddox Chapel, 4278 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nada M. Basford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Nada Merle 1931 FL1, Douglas Jacob 1902 FL2, Walton “Buddy” 1862 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NANCY DEKLE ALFORD
PENSACOLA NEWS-JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Sunday, 8 July 1945
Mrs. Dan [sic] Dekle Alford, 74 widow of the late W.C. Alford, Sr.; died Wednesday evening at her home in Bonifay.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Bonifay Presbyterian church with Rev. A.L. McDuffie, of Chipley in charge of the services.
Photo from Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, Holmes Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Aymee Cranford-Weaver
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Chauncey Alford Sr.; and children Attie America Alford, George Ernest Alford, and James McCrae Alford in this compilation.
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NANCY THOMASON ALFORD
Photo from Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home - Ivanhoe Chapel
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Tuesday, 4 July 2017
Nancy Thomason Alford, 90, passed away July 1.
She was born on July 24, 1926 in Canton [Cherokee Co.], Georgia, the daughter of Noah and Sally Thomason. The youngest of five siblings, she grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. She attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of Student Government, “Z” Club, Pioneer Club, and vice president of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She graduated from UGA in 1947 with a B.S. degree in education.
At UGA she met Neal Alford and they were married in 1948. Nancy taught elementary school in Georgia the next four years, and after moving to Florida at Fern Creek Elementary School for 30 years before retiring from Orange County Public Schools. Even after retiring she was always a teacher, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren reaped the benefits of her life-long passion for teaching.
She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Winter Park. Nancy was a beautiful southern lady, full of grace, a “Georgia peach,” whose greatest blessings were her family. Her home was a sanctuary where she was always offering a helping hand, a listening ear, thoughtful advice, and always a glass of sweet tea. Her genuine concern and unconditional love will be sadly missed by her large immediate and extended family members.
Nancy is survived by her loving family; son Neal “Chip” Alford (Dee Dee); daughter Robin Dubois (Bruce Burghard); grandchildren Eric Dubois, Kacy ( Lawrence) Lyman, Wes Alford, Shelby (David) Varet; and great-grandsons Charlie and Chase Lyman, all of Winter Park; her sisters Katherine Cash of Winter Park and Sara Lathem of Canton, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 68 years, Neal “Coach” Alford, who passed away in February and are now reunited in heaven. Also preceding her were her parents, and her brothers Edward and Gene “Penny” Thomason.
A service will be held at 12 PM on Thursday, July 6 at First Baptist Church of Winter Park, followed by a reception at the Alford home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Adrian Neal Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
The funeral home website has 90+ additional photos.
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NATHAN THOMPSON ALFORD
THE ROBESONIAN
Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC—Thursday, 23 February 1911
Mr. Nathan T. Alford, another of Robeson’s honored sons, has also recently passed to the “Great Beyond.” He died February 6th, at his home in Gretna, Florida, where he had moved with his family a few years ago.
For many years he lived near Rowland, and was widely known and loved by all in that community for his many noble characteristics. As ruling elder in old Ashpole church, as Sunday school superintendent, he was ever faithful to duty; always in his place counseling, helping, guiding, teaching, by example and precept, those under his care, and indeed, all with whom he came in contact.
He leaves to mourn their irreparable loss three sons and six daughters, his wife and one daughter having preceded him to the heavenly home.
Photo from Ashpole Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rowland, Robeson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Slappy the Wonder Duck
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his daughter, Charlotte O’Dear Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Nathan Thompson 1843 NC1, Jacob 1789 NC2, James 1764 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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NED ALFORD
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 23 December 1947
Alford, Ned
Jul 20, 1899 - Dec 20, 1947
Funeral services for Ned Alford, 48 who was killed Saturday night [December 20] in an automobile accident near Milton will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the home of his sister, Mrs. W.B. Kast, 521 Seventh street, East Pensacola Heights….
Pallbearers will be, Robert Burkett, Louis Colley, Dick Burkett, Robert Burkett, Jr., Lee Kennington and Jessie Broxton.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Bell Alford; five sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Pate, Mrs. Bessie Jones, Mrs. W.B. Kast, all of Pensacola, Mrs. J.B. Futral of Panama City and Mrs. Mabel Mitchell of Medford, Ore.; one brother Robert Alford of Bakersfield, Calif. and other relatives.
Photo from Whitmire Cemetery, Ferry Pass, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shirley Jones
Incorrect birth year
AAFA NOTES: See his death certificate in Alford Death Records, Florida.
We included the obituary of his sister Mabel Essie Alford Mitchell in Oregon Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Ned Alford, no birth date, died 1947 in Escambia Co.
Ned’s gravestone is engraved with an incorrect birth year. His parents, George Andrew Alford (1872–1945) and Martha Colley (1875–1936), were married on 14 Aug 1895 in Holley, Santa Rosa Co., FL.
From FL Marriages:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ned 1899 FL1, George Andrew 1872 FL2, Henry Miles 1815 SC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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NEIL ALFORD
Granduncle of Frank Luther Alford Jr., AAFA #0720
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Monday, 18 January 1954
In another article:
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Tuesday, 19 January 1954
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cressel/stowers
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Maysel Louise Flournoy Watson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother William Herbert Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
From:
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 3 February 1927
From his Find A Grave memorial:
Dr. Neil Alford was the son of Daniel Murdock Alford and Cady Ann Harrelson Alford from Marion County, South Carolina. Neil was a farm boy with a desire to become a doctor. Neil graduated from high school in 1895. For the three years after high school Neil taught school and farmed in order to earn money to pay for college. He attended Wofford College, The Medical College in Charleston, SC and completed his studies at the University of Nashville, Medical School in 1907.
Dr. Alford moved to Miami, Florida in 1909, and opened an office. In the following year he was offered a position with the United States Public Health Department, in charge of quarantine on the St. Johns River, with headquarters in Jacksonville. From 1909-1918, Dr. Alford lived and practiced medicine in Mayport. During World War I he served offered his skills to both the army and the navy units located at the mouth of the St. Johns River. After the war he moved to Jacksonville and open a private practice with a large clientele. During World War II, he was awarded three Presidential citations from FDR.
On January 31, 1927 he married Maysel Louise Flournoy and from this union there were no children. Dr. Alford was member of the Duval County Medical Society, the Florida State Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, American Medical Association, and of the Phi Kappa Alpha and Alpha Kappa Kappa Greek letter fraternities. He was also a member of Solomon Lodge, No. 20, the Jacksonville Consistory. He was very active in civic affairs and was a Captain in the United States Army Reserve Corps.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Neil 1878 SC1, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC2, Warren Little 1823 TN3, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NELLIE BARNUM ALVORD
[She died in North Carolina, but we are including her obituary here because Florida was her home.]
From her 1922 U.S. Passport Application (Ancestry)
DAILY TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Tuesday, 18 June 1935
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Glenn Peck
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Dean Albert Alvord, in this compilation.
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NELLIE MAE ROWLAND ALFORD
[This obituary was incorrectly published with Arkansas obituaries in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003.]
GAINESVILLE SUN
Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL—Tuesday, 19 February 2002
CEDAR KEY—Nellie Mae Alford, a lifelong resident of Cedar Key, died Sunday at Nature Coast Regional Hospital in Williston. She was 73.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Church of Christ in Cedar Key.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred P. Alford; and a son, Lonnie Alford.
Survivors include daughters Edith Castell of Ocala and Ann Richburg of Cedar Key; sons Johnny, Bill and Cecil Alford, all of Cedar Key; a sister, Margaret Fine of Cedar Key; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Knauff Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nellie M. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 30 Aug 1928 and died 17 Feb 2002, last residence Cedar Key, Levy Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Fred Peachman Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; son John Freddrick Alford; and her grandson Fred Emanuel Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Nellie Mae Rowland Alford was born 30 Aug 1928 in Wilcox, Gilchrist Co., FL, daughter of Lonnie C. Rowland and Linnie E. Corbin.
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NERO ALFORD
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—1 March 1989
Alford, Nero, 72, of Miami. Services noon Thursday, New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Range Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nero Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 14 Sept 1916 and died 19 Feb 1989, last residence Miami, Dade Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Nero Alford, black, born 14 Sept 1916, died 19 Feb 1989 in Dade Co.
See the obituary of his wife, Estella Lee Johns Alford, in this compilation.
FL Marriages lists Nero Alford and Estella Lee Johns married 1939 in Dade Co.
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NEVA ETHEL VAN HOUTEN ARTHUR NELSON ALFORD
THE HERALD-TRIBUNE
Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL—1 May 2002
Neva Ethel VanHouten Arthur Nelson Alford, 85, Englewood, died April 29, 2002.
She was born Nov. 23, 1916, in Lake Arthur, La., and came to Englewood from Port Charlotte and was raised in Fort Ogden. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include sons Jerry Arthur, Leon Arthur and Douglas Arthur, all of Arcadia, Charles Arthur of Naples and Bill Hagan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughters Joyce Keaser of Englewood, Loyce Green of Fruta, Colo., Juanita Accardi of Venus and Laura A. Fowler of Hope Mill, N.C.; a sister, Evan N. Arthur of Tampa; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today at Robarts Funeral Home, Arcadia, with graveside services to follow at 10 a.m. in Fort Ogden Cemetery, Fort Ogden.
Memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army, 1003 East Oak St., Arcadia, FL 34266.
Photo from Fort Ogden Cemetery, Fort Ogden, DeSoto Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Neva E. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Englewood, Sarasota Co., FL.
FL Marriages lists Neva Ethel Van Hauten and Charles W. Arthur married 1933 in Lee Co.
FL Divorces lists Charles W. Arthur and Neva Arthur divorced _____ Aug 1967 in Lee Co.
FL Marriages lists Neva Ethel Arthur and Thomas Earl Alford married _____ Dec 1964 [?] in Charlotte Co.
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NINA LOUISE RICKER ALFORD
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Tuesday, 13 September 1949
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Ricker Alford, 65, 216 Murray Rd., wife of Lore Alford, president of the Atlantic Title Co., who died at a local hospital at 5:45 am Monday after a short illness, will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 4 pm Wednesday. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.
The body will lie in state from 8 to 10 pm today at the Mizell-Simon-Faville Funeral Home.
Born at Waterloo, Iowa, May 29, 1884, she was educated in public schools there, and was graduated from the Ogontz School at Philadelphia, Pa., in 1903.
Her marriage to Mr. Alford took place at Waterloo in 1907.
Moving to West Palm Beach in 1926, Mrs. Alford became active in community life here. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal church, Chapter J. PEO, and the West Palm Beach Bridge League.
In addition to the husband, survivors include a son, Ricker Alford, and two grandchildren, Nina Ricker Alford, and Ricker Alford, Jr., all city.
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DAILY COURIER
Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA—Monday, 12 September 1949
MRS. ALFORD, DAUGHTER OF PIONEERS, DIES
Mrs. Lore Alford, 64, a former resident of Waterloo, died Monday morning in a hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., after a short illness.
Mrs. Alford was born in Waterloo, May 29, 1885, the daughter of Moses and Jennie Conger Ricker. She was married in October, 1907, to Lore Alford in Waterloo. They moved from Waterloo to West Palm Beach in 1926.
She was a member of Christ Episcopal church and graduated from East high school.
The Congers, Rickers and Alfords were all pioneer families in Waterloo.
She is survived by a son, Ricker Alford, West Palm Beach and two grandchildren.
Services will be in West Palm Beach.
Photo from Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joanne Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Lore Alford; and son Ricker St. John Alford Sr. in this compilation.
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NORA BRUCE HOLLAND ALFORD
Aunt of Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Alford, Jr., AAFA #0714
NEWS HERALD
Panama City, Bay Co., FL—Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Mrs. Nora Bruce Alford, 94, of Callaway, Fla., died Monday, March 16, 2009, at a local nursing home.
She was born June 27, 1914, in Carrabelle, Fla., to William Richard Holland and Agnes Bird Tye Holland. She married Tildon Lee Alford on July 22, 1934, in Gulf County, Fla. She loved sewing, quilting and gardening. She was a very loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Before retiring, she worked as a custodian for the Bay County school system. She was Baptist by faith and attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Millville, Fla.
She is survived by three sons, Jimmy T. Alford and wife, Barbara, of Opelika, Ala., Steve R. Alford and wife, Diane, of Panama City and Millard A. Alford of Sandy Creek, Fla.; four daughters, Joyce Hicks and husband, Carlos, of Panama City, Belinda Seaborn and husband, Larry, of Panama City, Audrey Foster of Panama City and Louise Brinkley and husband, Don, of Fountain, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tildon Lee Alford; two sons, Charles Gordon Alford and Don Frazier Alford; grandson, Phillip Daniel Hicks; three brothers; and one sister.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Callaway Cemetery….
Photo from Callaway Cemetery, Callaway, Bay Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edward Duvall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nora Bruce Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Panama City, Bay Co., FL.
See the obituary of her son Don Frazier Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Tildon Lee 1913 FL1, Joseph Columbus 1871 FL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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OLIVER DOBBIN ALFORD
FLORALA NEWS
Florala, Covington Co., AL—Thursday, 28 December 1961
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his son Wiley B. Alford; and siblings Auzie Alford Sr., Carrie Ethyl Alford Crain, and Clarence Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Dobbin Alford was born 23 Jan 1886.
On Dobin Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, a farmer living in Crestview, Okaloosa Co., AL. He was born 23 Jan 1885 and names Susan Alford [his mother] as his contact.
From FL Deaths: Oliver Dobbin Alford died _____ Dec 1961 in Okaloosa Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Oliver Dobbin 1885 FL1, Moses 1845 AL2, Henry Miles 1815 SC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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OLIVER PERRY ALFORD
NEW YORK TIMES
New York City, NY—13 July 1976
MIAMI, July 12 (UPI)—Oliver Perry Alford, a former football coach at Princeton University and the University of Kentucky, died yesterday in a suburban Coral Gables hospital. He was 75 years of age.
Perry was a native of Lexington, Ky. After two years at the Naval Academy, he transferred to Princeton, where he starred on the undefeated 1922 football team and captained the lacrosse team. He was a member of the Lacrosse Hall of Fame at Baltimore.
He coached football at Princeton from 1923 to 25 and at Kentucky from 1925 to 27.
After ending his coaching career, he became a regional sales manager in Pennsylvania and then in Illinois for the United States Gypsum Company and the Georgia Pacific Company. He retired 11 years ago and moved to Miami.
Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Watson.
Photo from Battle Grove Cemetery, Cynthiana, Harrison Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Back
Photo posted 27 Apr 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Oliver Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 29 July 1900 and died _____ July 1976, last residence Miami, Dade Co., FL.
We included the obituary of his mother, Ida Lucas Alford, in New York Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Oliver Perry 1900 KY1, Smith Edison 1877 WV2, Oliver Perry 1827 KY3, Nathaniel 1785 KY4, Charles 1752 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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OLIVER VERNON ALFORD
PENSACOLA NEWS
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 4 August 1970
Vernon Alford, 40, a native and former resident of Pensacola, died Sunday [August 2] at Auburndale [Polk Co.], Fla.
He had resided at Auburndale the past nine years and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Norma Alford; two daughters, Miss Lora Alford and Miss Ruthie Alford; two sons, Levis L. Alford and Russell Alford, all of Auburndale; his father, Levis L. Alford of Pensacola; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Sorrells of Pensacola, Mrs. Elouise Calvert of La Marquer, Tex., and Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom of Stockton, Calif.; three brothers, Sam Alford, Max Alford and Roy Alford, all of Pensacola.
The body is being returned to Pensacola for funeral services and burial at a time to be announced by Fisher-Pou Funeral Service.
Photos from Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christy McCranie Bare
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vernon Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 21 Oct 1929 and died _____ Aug 1970, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Levis Laman Alford Sr. and Ruth Estelle Hester Alford; and brothers Levis Laman Alford Jr., Max Deleon Alford, Roy Eugene Alford, and Samuel Therald Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Norma Louise Myers Alford Berzett Herron, in Arkansas Obituaries; sister Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries; and sister Elouise Ruby Alford Lucas Calvert in Arizona Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Vernon Alford was born 21 Oct 1929 and died 1 Aug 1970 [different than obituary and gravestone] in Polk Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Oliver Vernon 1929 FL1, Levis Laman 1885 AL2, Robert Lawson 1842 AL3, Cullen 1800 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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OLLIA MAE SCOTT ALFORD
GAINESVILLE SUN
Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL—Thursday, 10 June 2010
Ollia Scott Alford—Age 61, Retired Dietician Aide/VA Medical Center & 1966 Graduate of Lincoln High School, peacefully left us on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at North Florida Regional Medical Center.
Homegoing Services will be held 3:00PM Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Mount Ellah Missionary Baptist Church (Evinston, FL)…. Burial will follow on Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Florida National Cemetery (for Veterans)….
Those left to cherish her memory are: Husband - Grover Alford preceded her in death; Daughter - Lynette Patterson of Boardman, FL; Son - Leander Alford (& Sophia) of Gainesville, FL; Sister - Daisy Scott of Boardman, FL; Brothers - Marvin Scott of Savannah, GA and James Scott (& Gracie) of Gainesville, FL (Charles Scott - Deceased); 3 Grands; Favorite Nephew - Jaquain Galloway; Aunts, Uncle, Nieces & Nephews; Cousins In-Laws & Friends.
Arrangements By: Duncan Brothers’ Funeral Home, 428 NW 8th St, Gainesville, FL.
Photo from Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Connie Hollingsworth Bronson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ollia Mae Scott Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 13 June 1948, last residence Micanopy, Alachua Co., FL.
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OLLIE DEAN ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Saturday, 24 March 2012
Ollie Dean Alford, Branford [Suwannee Co.], Fl passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Live Oak & Branford, Fl.
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Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory
Live Oak, Suwannee Co., FL—_____ March 2012
Dean Alford, 74, Branford, FL passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 27th at Daniels Memorial Chapel…. Interment will follow in the Oakgrove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 26th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Daniels Funeral Home in Branford.
Photos from Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery Branford, Suwannee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor DLPH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ollie D. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Sept 1937, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, Elon Daniel Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Dennis Edward Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see My Father, Daniel Webster Alford, by Chleo Marie Alford Sanders.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ollie Dean 1937 FL1, Elon Daniel 1904 FL2, Daniel Webster 1874 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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OPAL GERHETT BROWN ALFORD
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—7 May 2013
Opal Gerhett Alford, age 79, of Baker, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 5.
She was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County. Mrs. Alford was a member of Milligan Assembly of God, a lover of her church, flowers, sewing, and cooking for her family, a meat packer with Pitts Smoked Meats, a housewife, a gardener, a licensed minister and a plumber.
Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her parents and brother, William Brown.
She is survived by three daughters, Diane Kline, Teresa Barrow and Charlotte Johnson; one sister, Barbara Gilliam; and companion and caregiver, Lindsey Barfield.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, at Milligan Assembly of God, Milligan…. Burial will follow in the Milligan Cemetery….
Brackney Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Opal G. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 26 Oct 1933, last residence not listed.
In her father’s 1974 obituary, she is listed as Mrs. G.E. Rhett Alford:
PLAYGROUNG DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Sunday, 8 December 1974
In 2017, a Find A Grave photographer reported that her grave was not found in Milligan First Baptist Church Cemetery.
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OPHELIA THELMA BURKETT ALFORD
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD
DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL—13 October 2011
Mrs. Ophelia Thelma Burkett Alford passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 7, 2011 just one day shy of her 86 birthday in Wiregrass Hospital in Geneva.
She was born October 8, 1925 in Westville, Fla., the daughter of Burtie and Alice Spann Burkett. She attended school in Samson, Ala. At age 15 she went with her mother to attend a wake; as was the custom in that day, folks usually were brought back home when they died until the day of the funeral. It just so happened that 26 year old Walon Alford had driven his mother to attend the same wake and there the two young people met and it is told that Walon informed several people at that wake that “I’m gonna marry that girl.” Good to his word, the couple married May 23, 1941 a marriage that spanned some nearly 44 years, eight children and many years of love until Walon’s death in April of 1985.
Thelma and Walon’s life was not an easy one; they farmed, her by his side, they raised their children, losing one at birth; but as a family they all pulled together and made ends meet, cause that is what folks did back then. After Walon’s death, Thelma live the last quarter century of her life, still faithful and loyal to the boy she had married so many years before.
Thelma sang in the church choir there at Limestone Baptist Church, and she played the guitar. She and some of her church lady friends often times sang at Gospel Sings and funerals and Thelma was known throughout the community for her pound cakes, which were always sought after at church feedings. She used all of her homemaker’s skills not only cooking, but canning and quilting too. As she approached her later years, she was as busy as ever, grandchildren, great-grandchildren but her years had caught up with her and in the early hours of Friday morning, with family by her side she slipped into eternity.
Among survivors are her children, Paulette, Steelia and wife Madaleen, Donnis and wife Cindy, Leritha and husband Henry, Carlene and husband Stephen, Dale and wife Debbie; her daughter-in-law, Paula Diane Wamble Alford; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Levail and her brothers, H.T. and wife Margaret, Billy and wife Carol, Carl and Duncan and wife Shelia.
…. A time of visitation was held from 10 until 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 with the funeral beginning at 11 a.m. in Jerry Evans Chapel…. Burial followed in Limestone Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ophelia Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Westville, Holmes Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Damascus Walon Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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OWEN K.A. ALFORD, SR.
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 22 June 1995
Owen K.A. Alford, 51, West Airport Road, Sanford, died Tuesday, June 20.
Mr. Alford was an accountant. Born in Jamaica, he moved to Central Florida in 1988. He was a member of Winter Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors: wife, Debbie; sons, Kingsley, Washington, Dwyan, New York, Joseph, Anthony, both of Sanford; daughter, Jean Fonte, New York; brothers, Samuel, New York, Ripton, New Jersey; sister, Claudia Withers, New York; one grandchild.
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Oaklawn Park Chapel, Lake Mary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From FL Deaths: Owen K.A. Alford, black, born 3 Jan 1944, died 20 June 1995 in Orange Co., FL.
From SSACI: Owen K. A. Alford Sr., black, was born 3 Jan 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica, and died _____ June 1995.
From New York, New York, Marriage License Indexes, 1907–1995 (Ancestry): Owen K. Alford married Debbie D. Blackwood in Brookly, NY, in 1984.
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PAMELA DIANE ALFORD
COURIER JOURNAL
Crescent City, Putnam Co., FL—14 July 1976
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995
Funeral services for a young Satsuma [Putnam Co.] woman who was killed last Monday night in an automobile accident near Fruitland [Putnam Co.] were held Tuesday afternoon. Miss Pamela Diane Alford, 19, who attended Crescent City Junior Senior High School, was killed about 11:25 p.m. last Monday on State Road 308 about three miles east of Fruitland. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Putnam Community Hospital. A passenger in the car, Peggy Dickson, Palatka, was admitted to the hospital with a broken leg and other injuries, and was listed Friday in good condition.... Miss Alford’s Toyota failed to negotiate a curve known locally as “dead man’s curve,” left the road on the right shoulder and overturned on its right side, striking two trees with the top of the car.
Services were held in the chapel of Clayton Frank and Sons Funeral Home. Rev. Robert White, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pomona Park officiated, followed with burial in Eden Cemetery.
She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and had lived in Satsuma for eight years.
Survivors include her father, J.C. Alford, Longview, Tex.; her mother, Mrs. Ann Walters, Satsuma; three brothers, James Alford, Gainesville and Bruce and Steve Alford, Satsuma....
Photo from Oak Hill East Cemetery, Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, George E. Cunningham
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pamela Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 18 June 1957, last residence Crescent City, Putnam Co., FL.
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PAMELA G. ALVORD LOFTUS
SPRINGFIELD UNION-NEWS
Springfield, Hampden Co., MA—Friday, 11 July 1997
Pamela Alvord Loftus, 45, of Brandon [Hillsborough Co., FL] died Wednesday [July 9] at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. She was an accountant for an oil and petroleum company. Born in Teaneck, N.J., she lived in Springfield, Mass., before moving to this area in 1982.
Her first husband, Scott Alvord, died earlier. She leaves her second husband, Patrick S. Loftus; a son, Peter F., and daughter, Catherine R. Loftus, of Brandon; a sister, Michelle R. Dair of Hope Valley, R.I.
The funeral will be Saturday morning at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and there will be a graveside service Tuesday at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Nanuet, N.Y.
Stowers Funeral Home is in charge.
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TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 11 July 1997
Pamela G. Loftus, 45, of Brandon died Wednesday at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center.
A native of Teaneck, N.J., she moved to the area in 1982 from Springfield, Mass. She was an accountant with an oil company and member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband Patrick S.; a son Peter F. of Brandon; a daughter, Catherine R. of Brandon; and a sister, Michelle R. Dair of Hope Valley, R.I.
Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pamela G. Loftus (SS# issued in NJ) was born 5 Sept 1951, last residence not listed.
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PANSY LEE WINGATE ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 19 September 2006
Pansy Lee Alford, 78, of Jacksonville, passed away on September 16, 2006. She was born February 19, 1928 in St. Augustine. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, and five brothers.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Clyde W. Alford, Sr., daughter, Deborah Tekin (Ted), sons, Clyde Jr. (Rose) and Jerry Alford, brother, Charles Wingate, sister, Pauline Troup and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Boulevard....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Pansy L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) but list her death date as 11 Sept 2006, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Clyde W. Alford Sr., including a photo; and son Jerry Lee Alford in this compilation.
Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.
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PARADENE VYNETTE ALFORD SMITH
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—4 February 2010
Funeral services for Mrs. Paradene Vynette Alford Smith, will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church….
Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery…. Arrangements entrusted to: A.B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc., 5660 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville….
Photo from Edgewood Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Johnny
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Paradene Vynette Alfred [sic] Smith (SS# issued in FL), last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
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PARRIE LEE PERKINS ALFORD JOHNSON
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
Okaloosa Co., FL—_____ Jan 1998
Parrie Lee Alford-Johnson of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., was called home to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 1998.
Mrs. Alford-Johnson was born in Chancellor, Ala., and had lived in Fort Walton Beach since 1949.
Mrs. Alford-Johnson’s husband, W.D. Johnson, survives her. Her children from her first marriage also survive her: Barbara (and husband Bill) Anderson of Tampa, Fla., Lillie (and husband David) Loggins of Shalimar, Fla., the Rev. Glenn (and wife Dianne) Alford of Orlando, and Glenda (and husband James) Atkins of Shalimar; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Gennie Crittenden of Lockhart, Ala.; brother, Samuel Perkins of Laurelton, N.Y.; sister, Lucille Dudley of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews. All loved her dearly.
…. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Beulah First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Beal Memorial Cemetery immediately following the services.
Photo from Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Woodham
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Clarence J. Alford; and daughter Barbara N. Alford Anderson in this compilation.
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PARRIS LOUISE LONG ALFORD
Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—_____ October 2014
Birth Monday, February 10th, 1930
Death Thursday, October 9th, 2014
Parris Louise Long Alford, 84, of Palatka, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Gainesville Health Care Center following an extended illness.
A native of Horry County, South Carolina, she resided in Putnam County since 1956 coming from South Carolina. Years ago, Louise worked in the bag factory at Georgia Pacific. She loved to fish and play bingo and was a dedicated and loving mother in raising her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ebbie C. Alford, 2 sons, Reggie Alford and Wayne Alford, a daughter, Yvonne “Carroll” Feaster and a granddaughter, Regina May.
She is survived by 3 sons, Rick Alford (Peggy) of Palatka, Timmy Alford (Martha) of Keystone Heights and Steve Alford (Debbie) of Palatka, a daughter, Gloria Alford of Williston, 3 sisters, Evelyn Kitchen (Tommy) of Starke, Betty Fowler (Joey) of East Palatka and Mary Ann Fogarty (James) of Garden City, GA, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 13, 2014 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka…. Burial will follow at Etoniah Cemetery in Bardin….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Ebbie C. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Reggie Arnold Alford, Wayne Clayton Alford, and Yvonne Carroll Alford Feaster in this compilation.
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PATRICIA ANN HALFORD HARRELSON
BREWTON STANDARD
Brewton, Escambia Co., AL—Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Patricia Ann Hallford Harrelson, 77, of Muldoon Road in Pensacola, Fla., passed away Fri., Feb. 13, 2015, in a Pensacola, Fla., hospital after a brief illness.
She was a native and former resident of Brewton before moving to Pensacola, Fla., in 1974. She was a member of the Pine Summitt Baptist Church, a member of the Daughter’s of the Nile and owned Ann’s Pet Salon.
She is survived by her husband, Bernard Harrelson of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter, Donna Fuqua Weaver of Pensacola, Fla.; one brother, Ed (Bonnie) Hallford, Jr. of Cantonment, Fla.; three sisters, Jean Gibbs of Brewton, Agnes (Lamar) McKissack of Pensacola, Fla., and Edna (Jerry) Owens of Pensacola, Fla.; five grandchildren, Brian Stewart, Brandy Tyner, Jason Weaver, Lyndsay Erin Stewart, and Hunter Christian Stewart; five great-grandchildren, Tristian Mitchell, Chance Mitchell, Layne Archer, Brian R. Stewart, Jr., Daniel Stewart.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home…. Interment followed in Fort Crawford Cemetery in East Brewton with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing….
Photo from Fort Crawford Cemetery, East Brewton, Escambia Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor T&P
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From her Find A Grave memorial: She was born 29 Dec 1937.
See the obituaries of her mother, Esther Mae Fuqua Halford; and sister Mary Agnes Halford McKissack in this compilation.
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PATRICIA JOANNE CONRAD ALFORD
Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Co, FL—_____ December 2014
Joanne Conrad Alford, 79, of Fort Pierce, Florida died Friday, December 12, 2014 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce.
Joanne was born July 20, 1935 in Fort Pierce, daughter of Elkins H. and Mary Louise Heck Conrad. Mrs. Alford was the former owner and operator of Anser Phone of Fort Pierce. She was a graduate of Fort Pierce High School class of 1953.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Warren Alford of Fort Pierce; daughter, Debbie McGowan and her husband, Ron of Vista, California; Grandson, Michael McGowan; granddaughter, Kim Callahan and her husband, Josh; sister-in-laws, Barbara Alford & LaVere Harrison; nieces, Teri Corbin and Kathleen Spotts; nephews, Jimmy Alford and Bill Alford.
Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Jo Alford and her parents.
A Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at Yates Funeral Home & Crematory in Fort Pierce. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. The burial will follow at White City Cemetery….
Photo from White City Cemetery, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, myrnaJ
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From FL Marriages: Patricia Joanne Conrad married William W. Alford in 1954 in St. Lucie Co., FL.
In 1940 Patricia Conrad, age 4, is living with her parents, Elkins and Mary Conrad, in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., FL.
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PATRICIA MARGARET KNIGHT ALFORD
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Sunday, 3 December 1995
Alford, Patricia Margaret Knight, 36, of Brooksville, died Friday (Dec. 1, 1995) at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa.
Born in Covington, La., she came here 23 years ago from Bay St. Louis, Miss., and was a registered nurse for Hernando County Hospitals and First American Health Care.
Survivors include her husband, Michael; her father, Roy Knight, Brooksville; a brother, Roy Jr., Orlando; and two sisters, Grace Holcomb, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Karyl Ralston, Carrollton, Ga.
Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.
Photo from Brooksville Cemetery, Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia K. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 Dec 1958, last residence Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL.
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PATRICIA MURPHY HALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Tuesday, 16 March 2010
PLANT CITY—Patricia Murphy “Pat” Halford, 71 of Plant City died March 14, 2010 of heart failure.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rev. Clifford Halford; sons Clifford Allen and William Kelly Halford; daughter Laura Lillian Derryberry; brother Walter Ronald Murphy; grandchildren Shea Derryberry, Alayna Halford, David Coffee; and great grandson Joshua Coffee.
Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Liberty Baptist Church (formerly Westside Baptist Church) with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at 2:00 P.M. in Willow Oak Cemetery. www.HaughtFuneralHome.com 717-9300.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia Oni Halford (SS# issued in FL) was born 18 May 1938, last residence Palm Harbor, Pinellas Co., FL.
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PAUL CARROLL ALFORD
Shirley and Paul Alford
Photo from Steve Warneke’s Warneke/Sargent/Look/Holley Tree (Ancestry)
THE HERALD-TRIBUNE
Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL—_____ October 2012
Apr. 22, 1928–Oct. 17, 2012
Paul C. Alford passed away after a long illness. He was a lifetime resident of Sarasota Florida.
Paul served in the United States Air Force for 22 and a half years and then worked for the Department of Natural Resources. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War, The American Legion, The Moose Lodge and Church of the Redeemer.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Alford; 4 [step]daughters, Carole (Tom) Younkman, Georgia (Dan) Acosta, Shirley (Ralph) Fieber, and Patti Fige; [step]son, David (Elizabeth) Fige; nephew, Andy (Sharon) Litchfield; niece, Kim Dittman and 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Paul was a wonderful husband, a great father and grandfather.
Services will be announced at a later date. Donations can be made to the Greyhound American Kennel Club Adoption Center.
Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Shirley Nichols Throm Fige Alford, in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Paul Carroll Alford married Shirley Nichols Throm on 22 May 1972 in Manatee Co., FL.
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PAULINE “PAT” LEGER ALFORD
Wife of Orville Felton Alford, AAFA #0042
[She died in FL, but we are also including her obituary in Indiana Obituaries because of her close ties there. A nearly identical article was published 23 August 2012 in The Times, Munster, Lake Co., IN.]
Hobart, Lake Co., IN—_____ August 2012
January 25, 1932 - August 20, 2012
Alford, Pauline (Pat) 80, of Holiday, FL, formerly of Lake Station, IN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug 20, 2012.
She is pre-deceased by her husband, Orville, two brothers, William Leger and Glen Leger, and one sister, Gladys Mae Alsip, and her parents Frank and Julia Leger and step-mother Nannie Jenkins Leger.
She is survived by her son Joseph Alford (Susan) of Bloomington, IL, and her daughters Peggy Drews Propsom (Peter) of Lake Station, IN, Sherry Alford of Holiday, FL, and Debra Janine Zchowerski (Dan) of CO. She leaves behind her brother, Robert Leger (Barbara) of Knox County, KY, and sister-in-law Mildred Leger of Louisvile, KY. She is survived by six grand-children, five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Pauline was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holiday, FL. She taught at Lake Ridge Schools (Black Oak) for 36 years. She was a member of the Meshowke-To-Quah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Magna Carta Dames. She was also a member of the College Club of the Gary area and of the Lake Station Historical Society.
Visitation for Pauline is 6-8 PM on Friday, Aug 24, 2012, at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel 600 W. Old Ridge Road Hobart, IN. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the American Lung Association.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Orville Felton Alford, in Indiana Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
Her husband’s lineage: Orville Felton 1927 KY1, Green Berry 1889 KY2, John William 1870 KY3, John Russell 1839 KY4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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PAUL ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 21 October 2011
Alford, Paul, of Tampa, died October 15, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Arentha; seven children; 44 grandchildren; and others. Ray Williams FH, (813) 253-3419.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 28 Nov 1933, last residence not listed.
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PEARL INEZ HAIRELSON DUNN ALFORD
PENSACOLA NEWS
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 14 February 1966
Photo from Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan Isosaari
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Samuel Therald Alford, in this compilation.
She was the daughter of John Hairelson and Nancy Nelson. Her first husband was Ernest Dunn.
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PEARL RAYBOURN ALFORD
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 11 January 1952
DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, Jan. 10—Mrs. Pearl R. Alford, 48, of Darlington community, died at 10:15 a.m., Thursday at her home.
She was born Jan. 12, 1903 in Florala, Ala., and lived most of her life in Walton County. She was a member of Limestone Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, George Alford; three brothers, Dan Raybourn, Florala; Cliff Raybourn, New Harmony, and John C. Raybourn, DeFuniak Springs: five sisters, Mrs. H.B. Jackson, DeFuniak; Mrs. K.D. Hunt, Gainesville: Mrs. Bernice McDonald, DeFuniak; Mrs. William Feaver of Dade City; Mrs. Robert Caruthers of Memphis, Tenn.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday from the Limestone Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Limestone Community Cemetery, Darlington, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, George Washington Alford, in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Pearl Raybourn Alford died 1952 in Walton Co., FL.
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PEGGY MARIE DAMEN ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Sunday, 15 July 1990
Peggy Marie Alford, 58, 3943 Irma Shores Drive, Orlando, died Friday [July 13].
Born in Montgomery, Ala., she moved to Orlando from Texas in 1959. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Assembly.
Survivors: husband, John R.; father, William J. Damen, Orlando; sons, Harold W., Phillip W., both of Orlando, Douglas W., Altamonte Springs; sister, Gladys Hammond, Madeira, Ohio; four grandchildren.
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FL Deaths: Peggy Marie Alford was born 11 Aug 1931 and died 13 July 1990 in Orange Co., FL.
From Alabama, Marriage Index, 1800–1969 (Ancestry): Peggy M. Damen married John R. Alford in Montgomery Co., AL, on 5 May 1951.
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PERRY GORDON ALFORD
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 29 April 1948
Mr. Perry Gordon Alford, 52, of 206 West Chelsea, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday evening [April 27].
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the F.T. Blount Company Funeral Home with Rev. J.P. Lane of Florida Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Oak Grove Cemetery near Lake City.
Mr. Alford is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dillie Alford of Tampa; four daughters, Mrs. Lola Norton, Mrs. Edna Williams, Mrs. Cora Lee Mills and Mrs. Thelina Bynum, of Jacksonville; four brothers, Sidney Alford, Riley Alford, Francis Alford and George Alford of Lake City; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Burnett of Tampa, and Mrs. Ada Hall of Lake City, and four grandchildren.
Photo from Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lawrence Woods, AAFA #1169
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Margaret L. “Maggie” Register Alford; daughter Edna E. Alford Williams; and brother George Washington Alford in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Perry G. Alford married Maggie Register on 4 July 1911 in Columbia Co., FL.
From FL Divorces: P.G. Alford and Maggie Alford were divorced in 1929 in Dade Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: P.G. Alford married Grace Bryan on 29 July 1933 in Palm Beach Co., FL.
From FL Divorces: Perry G. Alford and Grace Alford were divorced in 1935 in Duval Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: P.G. Alford married Dillie Blake Beville on 2 Jan 1942 in Hernando Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Perry Gordon 1891 FL1, John Wesley 1849 FL2, Hansford R. 1812 SC3, John 1787 SC4.
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PHILIP HAYDEN ALFORD
Sophomore photo, Entre Nous, 1925 yearbook, Howard College, Birmingham, AL
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Wednesday, 5 April 2000
Alford, Philip Hayden, 96, of Clearwater [Pinellas Co.], formerly of Inverness and Miami, died Tuesday (April 4, 2000) at Drew Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Clearwater.
He was born in Pell City, Ala., came to Inverness in 1977 from Miami and moved recently to Clearwater. He owned and operated Columbia Chemical and Supply in Miami from 1932–1972 and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Miami. He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club and was a Mason.
Survivors include a son, Richard II, Clearwater; a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Androm, Cooper City; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Philip H. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 15 Feb 1904, last residence Inverness, Citrus Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth Lillian Stuessy Alford; and son Richard Willis Alford in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Philip Hayden married Elizabeth Lillian Stuessy on 2 July 1927 in FL.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864, and Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820).
His lineage: Philip Hayden 1904 AL1, Richard Willis 1858 GA2, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA3, Peyton 1788 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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PHILLIP JERRY ALFORD, SR.
GAINESVILLE SUN
Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL—Saturday, 13 November 2010
Phillip Jerry Alford, Sr., Passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010. He was born on October 1, 1948 in Lake City, FL, served in the US Navy and was a corrections officer at the Department of Corrections.
He is survived by sons, Phillip J. Alford, Jr., Robert G. Alford; daughter, Michelle Davis; brother. Steve Alford; sister, Barbara Bebbington and eleven Grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, November 12, 2010 at Evans-Carter Funeral Home in High Springs from 6 to 8 PM and funeral service on Saturday, November 13 at 11:00 AM, at Brooker Baptist Church in Brooker, FL…
In another article:
LAKE CITY REPORTER
Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—Thursday, 11 November 2010
Philip Jerry Alford, Sr., Passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010. He was born on October 1, 1948 in Lake City, FL, served in the US Navy and was a corrections officer at the Department of Corrections.
He is survived by sons, Phillip J. Alford, Jr., Robert G. Alford; daughter, Michelle Davis; brother. Steve Alford; sister, Barbara Bebbington and eleven grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, November 12, 2010 at Evans-Carter Funeral Home in High Springs from 6 to 8 PM and funeral service on Saturday, November 13 at 11:00 AM, at Brooker Baptist Church in Brooker, FL….
Photo from Newnansville Cemetery, Alachua, Alachua Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Belinda Nettles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Phillip J. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Fort White, Columbia Co., FL.
His memorial at FindAGrave.com lists his father as Johnny Alford (9 March 1919–30 July 1964) and his mother as Margaret Tyre [Alford] Morris (7 Nov 1923–14 Feb 1987).
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PINKIE ALFORD MOORE
[She died in AL, but we are also including her obituary here because she was born, lived, and is buried in FL.]
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Friday, 2 August 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997
Pinkie Alford Moore, 83, of Quincy [Gadsden Co., FL] died Wednesday [July 31] in Montgomery, Ala.
The service will be at 2 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church in Gadsden County.
A longtime resident of Gadsden County, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Quincy.
Survivors include a daughter, Alyne Moore Hall of Montgomery; two sons, Ralph F. Moore of Memphis, Tenn., and Mitchell A. Moore of Augusta, Ga.; four brothers, Maxwell Alford of DeFuniak Springs, Jesse Alford of Little Rock, Ark., Wiley Alford of Kentucky and J.C. Alford of Orlando; a sister, Doris Spradlin of DeFuniak Springs; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
(Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home in Quincy).
In another article:
Source unknown (from Ferguson/Wilson&Moore family tree, Ancestry)
_____, FL—_____ August 1991
Pinkie Alford Moore, 83, of Quincy, died Wednesday, July 31 at the home of her daughter in Montgomery, AL, after a lengthy illness.
A native of Walton County, FL, she lived most of her life in Gadsden County. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Quincy.
Services were 2 p.m. Friday, August 2, Providence Baptist Churc…. She was interred at Providence Cemetery and Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by a daughter, Alyne Moore Hall of Montgomery; sons, Ralph F. Moore of Memphis, Tenn. and Mitchell A. Moore of Augusta, GA; brothers, Maxwell Alford of DeFuniak Springs, Jesse Alford of Little Rock, Ark., Wiley Alford of Kentucky; J.C. Alford of Orlando; sister, Doris Spradlin of DeFuniak Springs; 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pinkie A. Moore (SS# issued in TN) was born 14 Jan 1908 and died _____ July 1991, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her father, John Davis Alford; siblings Arthur Joseph Alford, James Thomas “Tom” Alford, Julian Howell Alford, Lillie Odell Alford Mercer Emmett, and Luther Jefferson Alford; and half-brother Wiley Jesseman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-brother J.C. “Al” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Pinkie was the daughter of John Davis Alford and his first wife, Alabama Preacher.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Pinkie 1906 FL1, John Davis 1862 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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PRESTON ALFORD, JR.
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Thursday, 10 July 2008
BOWLING GREEN [Hardee Co., FL]—Preston Alford, Jr., 81, died of cancer 7/9/08.
Survived by wife Christene (Russell) Deeson; 2 sons Wayne & Robert; Cremation Svc. of Mid-Fl.
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THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Friday, 11 July 2008
LAKELAND—Preston Alford, Jr., 81, died of heart failure 7/8/08.
Survived by daughter Josephine Hart, son Michael, 3 grandchildren. Cremation Services of Mid-Fl.
Photo from Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Dowling Park, Suwannee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Richard Bragg
Photo posted in 2016
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Preston Alford Junior (SS# issued in FL) was born 13 Oct 1926 and died 8 July 2008, last residence Lakeland, Polk Co., FL.
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QUEEN ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—3 July 2008
WINTER HAVEN—Queen Alford, 87, died of heart failure June 25, 2008. Service 11am Sat. St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bartow. Gause Funeral Home, Bartow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Queen Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 22 March 1921, last residence Bartow, Polk Co., FL.
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RALPH W. “BILL” ALFORD
[Similar articles were published in The Courier-Journal [KY] and The Evening News / The Tribune [Indiana] on 4 January 2008.]
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Friday, 28 December 2007
LAKELAND—Ralph “Bill” Alford, Lakeland, died of heart failure, December 24, 2007 at the age of 84.
He was born in Hardinsburg [Breckinridge Co.], KY on January 19, 1923 and grew up in Jeffersonville [Clark Co.], IN. He graduated from Jeffersonville High School and later received his engineering degree from Columbia University in New York.
Mr. Alford enlisted in the US Naval Air Force and served honorably in the Pacific Sector during WWII, and the Korean Conflict. For extraordinary heroism and achievement in aerial flight as a pilot & fighter bombing squadron attached to the USS Hornet & Boxer, he received 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 5 Air medals with Gold Stars. Returning to Indiana after the war, he owned and operated a Real Estate Development Co., a Real Estate Procurement Dept. for the Louisville-Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, and served as City Engineer of Jeffersonville, IN. In 1982-83, he spent 2 years in Saudi Arabia as an Engineer with the International Bechtel Corp.
Mr. Alford retired to Lakeland, FL in 1992. He was a member of the American Legion, Lakeland Elks lodge 1291, American Right of Way Association and Southern Indiana Board of Realtors.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Constance Blount Phelps Alford of Louisville, KY and Lakeland, FL; his son, Dr. William Alford; daughter, Patricia Alford Lanham of Birmingham, AL; 3 grandchildren, Nicholas W. Alford, Julia E. Alford and William James Alford; and sister, Shirley Spradley, San Diego, California.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 29 at 1:00 PM, at the Lakeland Elks Lodge 1291 on Harden Boulevard. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ralph W. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Lakeland, Polk Co., FL.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Clara Whitler Alford; and his brother Iceal W. Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
His father was Iceal Cecil Alford.
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RAYMOND ALFORD
FLORIDA TODAY
Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL—3 May 2014
Alford, Raymond, 87, of Mims, died Friday, May 2, 2014. Arrangements by Newcomer Cremation and Funeral Service, Titusville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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RAYMOND E. ALFRED
Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care
Titusville, Brevard Co., FL—_____ January 2013
Raymond E. Alfred, 93, of Melbourne, FL died in Melbourne January 13, 2013. He was born June 21, 1919 in Argyle, WI to Henry and Hilda Martin Alfred.
His family includes his wife of 66 years Beverly P. Alfred; daughter Kathryn A. (Christopher Prater) Shaver; sister Hazel Ristow; sister-in-law Jean Foley Freese; grandchildren Caitlyn Shaver and Nicholas Shaver; nieces Sandra Rockwell, Peggy Godwin, and Jean Campbell; and nephew Ray Cummings.
Ray was a founding member of Advent Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of St. Olaf College in Minnesota and retired as a manager with Allstate Insurance in Ohio after 35 years of service.
Arrangements entrusted to Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1001 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne, FL (321) 724-2222.
Funeral Information: A memorial service is being planned at Advent Lutheran Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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RAYMOND W. ALVORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—2 February 2014
OCALA—Raymond W. Alvord, 91, of Ocala, passed away January 31, 2014 with his loving family at his side.
He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Asiatic Pacific theatre and a Member of the Philanthropic Lodge No. 0164 of the Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons.
Ray is predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Passage, and survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Ruth Alvord, of Ocala; 2 sons: Gregory Alvord (Donna), of Raleigh, NC; Randall Alvord (Trisha) of Anthony, FL; a granddaughter, who was raised as his own daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Strausser, of Ocala; 4 grandchildren: Stephanie Hill, of Greenville, NC; Hayley and Kaitlyn Alvord, both of Anthony, FL; 4 great grandchildren: Alexander and Zachery Hill, both of Raleigh, NC, and Natalie and Amelia Strausser, both of Ocala.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb 4th at Roberts Downtown Chapel, 606 SW 2 Ave, Ocala, 34471 from 1 to 2 pm, when a celebration of life will be held with Dr. Marc Cummins of Church of Hope, officiating.
Interment with military honors will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 5740 S. Pine Ave, Ocala….
Photo from Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, Marion Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marion County Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Raymond W. Alvord (SS# issued in NY) was born 23 Feb 1922, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his daughter Deborah Sue Alvord Passage in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Royal Terbell Alvord and Ethel Irene Rowell Alvord; and siblings Everett Earnest Alvord, Harlan Glenn Alvord, Lawrence Bill Alvord, Marian A. Alvord Lovelace, and Norma M. Chaloux Alvord Owen in New York Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His ALVORD lineage: Raymond W. 1922 NY1, Royal Terbell 1886 NY2, Don Quincy 1848 NY3, Royal Tyler 1801 NY4, Woolcott 1773 MA5, John 1739 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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REGGIE ARNOLD ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—13 February 2008
Reggie Alford, 54, of Palatka, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at his home.
A native of Marin County, S.C. Reggie had lived most of his life in Putnam County. He had worked, for the past 23 years at Rick’s Tire Center in Palatka. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and loved to fish.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean McDonald Alford; daughter, Regina May; and a sister, Carol Feaster.
He is survived daughter, Rachel Wilkinson and husband, Daniel, of Satsuma; mother, Louise Alford of Palatka; companion, Deborah Chesser; brothers, Rick Alford of Ocala, Timmy Alford of Keystone Heights, Steve Alford of Macclenny, Wayne Alford of Palatka, and David Feaster; sister, Gloria Alford of Interlachen; and grandchildren, Jeremy May and Ryan May.
…. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home….
Photo from Etoniah Cemetery, Bardin, Putnam Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kayliegh Bell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Reggie A. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 1 Nov 1953, last residence Palatka, Putnam Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Betty Jean McDonald Alford; daughter Esther Regina Alford May; parents, Ebbie C. Alford and Parris Louise Long Alford; and siblings Wayne Clayton Alford and Yvonne Carroll Alford Feaster in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Reggie Arnold married Betty Jean McDonald in Putnam Co. on 26 Nov 1973.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Reggie Arnold 1953 SC1, Ebbie C. 1920 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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REGINA MARIE OLKO ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 22 October 1970
Mrs. Regina Marie Alford, 48, 3012 Price Ave., died yesterday [October 21].
She was a native of Pittsburgh and lived in Tampa six years. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and a registered Nurse.
Survivors include sons, Thomas and James Alford, Tampa; brothers, the Rev. James F. Olko, Carnegie, Pa., and Joseph Olko, Pittsburgh, and sisters, Mrs. Marie T. Benjeski, Mrs. Frances Lesnick, Mrs. Charlotte Gasowski and Mrs. Agnes Bakaj, Pittsburgh.
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TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 23 October 1970
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Regina Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 11 Aug 1922 and died _____ Oct 1970, last residence Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Howard Clegg Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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RENNA “BOBBIE” BOATRIGHT LIGHTSEY ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday, 5 April 2007
Renna B. “Bobbie” Alford, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Mershon, Georgia and had lived most of her life in Jacksonville.
Survivors include three daughters, Joann (Rudy) Cole, Linda (Kenneth) Byrd and Kathy Sherrod; three sons, Henry B. Alford, Jr., Charles E. (Julie) Alford and William L. (Lora) Alford; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, other loving family and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 6, 2007 in the chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Avenue.... Interment will follow in Dinsmore Cemetery....
Photo from Dinsmore Community Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JFJN
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Renna B. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 20 June 1916, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituary of her daughter Linda Carol Alford Byrd in this compilation.
From SSACI: Renna Boatright Lightsey was born 20 June 1916 in Waycross [Ware Co.] or Mershon [Pierce Co.], GA, daughter of Samuel A. Boatright and Addie Byrd. She died 3 Apr 2007.
From FL Marriages: Henry B. Alford, age 20 born about 1924 in Olviedo, Seminole Co., FL, married Renna Lightsey, age 27 born in Mershon, Pierce Co., GA, 16 Apr 1944 in Baker Co., FL. It was Henry’s first marriage; Renna was divorced. Henry’s mother, Elvater Alford, gave consent and signed her name.
From SSACI: Henry Benjamin Alford was born 25 Aug 1922 in Oviedo, Seminole Co., FL, son of Henry B. Alford and Elvator Carter. He died 12 July 1994.
From SSDI: Henry B. Alford was born 25 Aug 1924 and died 12 July 1994, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Henry B. Alford was born 25 Aug 1924 and died 12 July 1994, age 69.
On his 1943 WWII Draft Card, Henry Benjamin Alford, living in Jacksonville, FL, says he was born 25 Aug 1925 in Oviedo, FL. His next of kin is Elvador Alford, his mother.
In 1930, Oviedo, Seminole Co., FL:
Steve A. Carter head 64 GA GA GA age 21 at 1st marriage
Ella wife 56 GA GA GA age 20 at 1st marriage
Elvader Alford dau 32 FL GA GA widow
Ella M granddau 10 FL FL FL
Myrtle granddau 8 FL FL FL
Henry B. grandson 5 FL FL FL
Her husband’s lineage: Henry Benjamin 1924 FL1, Henry B. ???? ?? 2.
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RENA BRANNEN ALFORD
BAKER COUNTY PRESS
Macclenny, Baker Co., FL—Thursday, 9 July 1987
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pastorram
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rena Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 16 Aug 1902 and died _____ July 1987, last residence White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her children Estelle Alford Hillhouse, Lonnie Junior Alford, and Warren Alford in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Rena Brannen married Lonnie Alford on 26 Aug 1920 in Baker Co., FL.
Rena was Lonnie Henry Alford’s second wife.
From FL Marriages: Lonnie Alford married Annie Connel on 23 Dec 1910 in Baker Co., FL.
In 1910 in Baker Co., FL, she is listed as Lorena Brannan, age 7.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lonnie Henry 1892 FL1, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL2, William R. 1834 GA3, Hansford 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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RETHA MAE ALFORD MOATES
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—24 August 2007
SANDERSON, Fla.—Mrs. Retha Mae Moates, age 90, of Sanderson [Baker Co.], Fla. died Wednesday, Aug. 22, in the Macclenny Nursing & Rehab Center, Macclenny, Fla. following an extended illness.
She was born in Sanderson, Fla. and lived all of her life in Baker County. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Alford and Lula Jane Branning Alford and the widow of the late Rudolph Emmett Moates.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church of Baker County, Fla.
Survivors include two daughters, Gladys Hand Leroy Bryant of Glen St. Mary, Fla. and Annie Jo Edward Brown of Glen St. Mary, Fla.; three sons, Rev. Ronnie Cheryl Moates Sr., of Bradley, Fla., James Leona Moates and Harold Martha Faye Moates both of Lake City, Fla.; one sister, Rosa Combs Williams of Glen St. Mary, Fla.; 21 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 30 P.M. Saturday, Aug. 25, in the Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church, Macclenny, Fla. with Rev. Ronnie Moates, Sr., Pastor of the Bradley Church of God, Bradley, Fla. Officiating…. Interment will be in South Prong Cemetery, Baker County, Fla. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, Aug. 24, at Guerry Funeral Home, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Fla. Phone 904-259-2211.
Photos from South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Roger Woods
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Retha M. Moates (SS# issued in FL) was born 23 Apr 1917, last residence Glen Saint Mary, Baker Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her siblings Charlie H. Alford and Rosa Lee Alford Combs Williams in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Retha Mae 1917 FL1, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL2, William R. 1834 GA3, Hansford R. 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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REUBEN DENVER ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE-TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 8 March 1981
Photo from Mount Enon Memorial Cemetery, Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, FRH
Photo taken 1 Jan 2012
Photo from Mount Enon Memorial Cemetery, Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Reuben Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 6 Aug 1926 and died _____ March 1981, last residence Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Evelyn Louise Johnson Alford; son Ronald Denver Alford; father Ruben Lafayette Alford; and sister Boncile Alford Pringle in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Reuben Denver Alford was born 6 Aug 1926 and died 6 March 1981 in Hillsborough Co., FL.
Reuben Denver Alford was the son of Ruben Lafayette Alford and Dollie Carolyn Odom.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Reuben Denver 1926 AL1, Ruben Lafayette 1893/1894 AL2, Richard Mason 1869 AL3, Richard Reddin 1843 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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REUBEN MCDANIEL ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Wednesday, 19 October 1966
Photo from New Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Geneva Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Whitman Mularz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his son Johnnie Richard Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Reuben McDaniel Alford died _____ Oct 1966 in Lake Co. AAFA records
From AAFA records: he was born 29 Jan 1908 in Samson, Geneva Co., AL, and died 27 Oct 1966.
Reuben was the son of Richard McDaniel “Bink” and Mary Emma Owens.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Reuben McDaniel 1908 AL1, Richard McDaniel 1876 AL2, Richard Reddin 1843 AL3, Henry Miles 1815 SC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RHEA LUELLA ROE ALFORD
THE STANDARD
Macclenny, Baker Co., FL—_____ April 2000
[This obituary is included in the Florida, Jacksonville Area Obituary Collection, 1851-2009 (Ancestry).]
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Used with the written permission of djcarroll (#47608340)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rhea L. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 15 March 1924, last residence Saint George, Charlton Co., GA.
We included the obituary of her husband, Charles Harvey Alford Jr., in Georgia Obituaries.
From SSACI: Rhea Luella Roe Alford was born 15 March 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Lewis H. Roe and Lottie L. Hollenbaugh.
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RHODA ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Sunday, 30 August 1931
Mrs. Rhoda Alford, died, Aug. 23 in Jacksonville, age 81.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: In 1910, White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL: Joseph Alford, age 60 born TN; and his wife Rhoda 62 GA.
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RICHARD ALLEN ALFORD
DESOTO SUN
Arcadia, DeSoto Co., FL—2 April 2004
Richard Allen Alford, 53, of Arcadia, Fla., died Friday, March 26, 2004, at DeSoto Memorial Hospital in Arcadia.
He was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Arcadia to L.C. and Lizzie Mae Alford. He attended Smith Brown School. He served on the Junior Usher Board as an adult.
He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted mother, Lizzie Mae Alford; five brothers, Louis (Tiny) Alford, Noland (Jessie) Alford Sr., Clarence James Alford and Dale Bernard Alford; one sister, Earline Alford; a sister-in-law, Deloris of Miami, Fla.; his family, Junior Vincent, Barbara Johnson, Conetha and Sandra Reaves of Arcadia; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004, at Hickson Funeral Home, 142 S. Orange Ave., Arcadia. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Arcadia…. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Arcadia….
In another article:
THE HERALD-TRIBUNE
Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL—1 April 2004
Brother Richard Allen Alford, 53, Arcadia, died March 26, 2004.
He was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Arcadia and attended Smith Brown School. He accepted Christ in the early 1960s under the pastorship of Rev. Hamilton.
Survivors include his mother, Sister Lizzie Mae; brothers Louis, Noland Sr., Eugene, Clarence J., and Dale B.; and a sister, Earline.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hickson Funeral Home in Arcadia. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Arcadia. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Arcadia.
Photo from Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, DeSoto Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard A. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Arcadia, DeSoto Co., FL.
See the obituary of his brother Leon Lamar Alford in this compilation.
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RICHARD ALLEN ALFORD, SR.
AAFA #0154
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Sunday, 25 October 1998
LAKELAND—Mr. Richard Allen Alford lived in the same north Lakeland home for 45 years where he raised his children by example.
Mr. Alford taught them to be honest and helpful people and he came to be relied on by neighbors to lend a hand whenever it was needed.
He died Friday (Oct. 23, 1998) while sleeping in that same home surrounded by memories. He was 69.
“He believed in always being honest,” said his wife of 48 years, Arlene Alford. “He was a wonderful husband and a super father. He taught our children to live an honest life and he was a good neighbor to everybody.”
Born in Monroe, La., on Aug. 27, 1929, he moved to Lakeland as an infant. He attended local schools and graduated from Kathleen High School in 1947.
After graduating he enlisted in the Navy, where he served aboard the USS Stockham. He served for five years, including two in Yokosuka, Japan, as a storekeeper first class.
After returning home he worked briefly for Florida-Georgia Tractor Co. before joining H.F. Mason as a stenographer. He remained there for 25 years, working his way up to office manager and then vice-president.
Mr. Alford started a second career as manager of sales at Conibear RV Center in 1979. He worked there for 13 years before retiring to enjoy having the time to do whatever he wanted.
His wife said that he really enjoyed taking it easy after retirement, with his only commitment being weekly dinners with his family, including the grandchildren who he enjoyed spending time with.
“He’d get out there and play with those kids when he was feeling good,” she said. “He enjoyed throwing a ball around and was always fixing up little bikes and things for them to have at the house.”
Mr. Alford attended Bethel Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Rick Alford, Lakeland; daughters, Linda C. Dedman, Lakeland, Shari A. Bruno, Auburndale; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
[Added by Arlene Alford: He was preceded in death by his father, William Hinton Alford Sr., and his mother, Ida Mae Alford. He is also survived by his brother, William Hinton Alford Jr.]
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lanier Funeral Home, 717 Griffin Road, Lakeland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church.
Photo from Socrum Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard A. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Lakeland, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy Arlene Costine Alford; and parents, William Hinton “Shorty” Alford Sr. and Ida Mae Lewis Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Richard Allen 1929 LA1, William Hinton 1906 GA2, William Peter 1881 GA3, Green Colquitt 1853 GA4, William 1794 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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RICHARD BURTIS ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE—Wednesday, 18 May 1994
Richard Burtis Alford, 56, a Wilmington native, died Monday [May 16] of lung cancer at his home in Ocala, Fla.
Mr. Alford, a resident of Ocala for eight years, had been a hydraulic hose supervisor at Dayco Corp. Earlier, he lived in Olney, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Alford; a son, Richard Jr. of Korea; two daughters, Joellen Thompson and Jessica Withrow, both of Ocala; his mother, Anna C. Alford of New Castle, Del.; and two brothers, Lawrence of Arizona and Wayne of Wilmington.
A service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jennings-Archway Chapel, Ocala…. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala.
Photo from Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Marion Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marion County Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard B. Alford (SS# issued in DE) was born 1 May 1938 and died 15 May 1994 [different than obituary], last residence Ocala, Marion Co., FL.
We included the obituary of his father, Burtis Terry Alford, in Delaware Obituaries.
From SSACI: Richard Burthis Alford was born 1 May 1938 in Wilmington, DE, son of Burtis T. Alford and Anna Clough. He died 15 May 1994.
From FL Deaths: Richard Burtis Alford, age 56, born 1 May 1938, died 16 May 1994 in Marion Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Richard Burtis 1938 DE1, Burtis Terry 1901 TX2, George Washington 1879 TX3, Burtis Terry 1845 AL4, Isham 1815 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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RICHARD FORD ALFORD
Palm Bay, Brevard Co., FL—_____ December 2013
Richard Ford Alford
October 9, 1922 - December 13, 2013
Richard F. Alford, 91, of West Melbourne, FL died Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home.
Richard was born in Paxton [Walton Co.], FL, to the parents of William Alford and Myrtle Pittman. He moved from Florida to California, New Jersey and back to Florida thru life. Richard owned and operated “Alford Automotive” before he retired and he served in the U.S. Army.
Richard leaves to mourn his wife Sophie Alford of West Melbourne, FL, two sons William and Richard Alford and one daughter Linda; seven brothers and sisters and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2013 at 10:00 am with services beginning at 11:00 am at Fountainhead Funeral Home Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife Sophia Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Charles H. Alford and Waunell “Nell” Alford Bethea in Washington Obituaries; of his brother Floyd Grant Alford in California Obituaries; and of his brother William Jack Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
In October 2017, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Richard was cremated, and the cemetery has no record of burial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Richard Ford 1922 FL1, William Richard 1893 AL2, Thomas Miles 1873 AL3, Richard Reddin 1843 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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RICHARD FRANCIS ALFORD
WALTON SUN
Santa Rosa Beach, Walton Co., FL—_____ June 2001
Mr. Richard F. Alford, age 90, of the Gaskin Community passed away June 21, 2001, in the Walton County Convalescent Center.
Mr. Alford was born March 7, 1911 in Walton County the youngest child and only son of the late Francis Marion and Ada Mozelle Davis Alford.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Iris C. Ray Alford, in March of this year; his four sisters, Etta Alford Nobles, Milbra Alford Beck and Emma Alford Beck, all of the Gaskin Community, and Mettie Alford McDaniel of Grand Ridge, Fla.
Mr. Alford was a lifelong resident of Walton County, operating a small farm in the Gaskin Community. He was a loving father and dedicated husband, always concerned about the health, welfare and safety of his family. He was a member of and served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Gaskin. He was also a lifelong Mason.
Mr. Alford is survived by two sons and one daughter: Bruce and Deborah Alford of Martinez, Ga.; Richard Keith and Debbie Alford of Centreville, Va.; Sue and Leonard Thorn of Gaskin; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted June 25 at Comander Funeral Home…. Burial followed in the family plot at the Gaskin First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford’s grandsons and nephews served as pallbearers.
Photo from Gaskin Baptist Church Cemetery, Gaskin, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of R.F. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Iris Catherine Ray Alford; and father, Francis Marion Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Richard Francis 1911 FL1, Francis Marion 1867 FL2, John Francis 1842 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RICHARD WILLIS ALFORD
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Saturday, 12 August 2006
Alford, Richard W. “Sensai,” 54, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2006) at home.
He came here in 1984 from his native Miami, where he was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a karate instructor in Miami and St. Petersburg. He was also a grandmaster black belt and bouncer for New York New York Club in Clearwater.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Lee, Plantation, and Richard W. III, Hollywood, Fla.; two daughters, Chrissy and Diane Alford, both of Fort Lauderdale; a sister, Betty Alford, Alabama; and eight grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Clearwater.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard W. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 21 Nov 1951, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Philip Hayden Alford and Elizabeth Lillian Stuessy Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864, and Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820).
His lineage: Richard Willis 1951 FL1, Philip Hayden 1904 AL2, Richard Willis 1858 GA3, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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RICKER ST. JOHN ALFORD, SR.
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Thursday, 31 January 1963
In another article:
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Thursday, 31 January 1963
Photo from Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry E-K
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ricker Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 1 May 1909 and died _____ Jan 1963, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Helen C. Dupree Alford; parents, Lore Alford and Nina Louise Ricker Alford; and daughter-in-law Mary Lou Vest Alford in this compilation.
From Florida Marriage Collection, 1927-2001 (Ancestry): Helen C. Dupree and Ricker Alford were married in 1932 in Dade Co.
From Iowa Births and Christenings Index, 1857–1947 (Ancestry): Ricker St. John Alford was born 1 May 1909 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, father Lore Alford and mother Nina Ricker.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Ricker St. John 1909 IA1, Lore 1881 IA2, Lore 1838 ME3, Nathaniel 1807 ME4, Deacon Lore 1766 CT5, Nathaniel 1738 CT6, Nathaniel 1688 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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RILEY ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 7 November 1967
Photo from Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lawrence Woods, AAFA #1169
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children A.V. Alford, Callie Alford Register, Daniel Alford, Levern Alford, Lessie Alford Wheeler, and Zona Mae Alford Heath in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Riley Randall 1879 FL1, John Wesley 1849 FL2, Hansford 1812 SC3, John 1787 SC4.
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RITA MARIE JOURDAN ALFRED
PENSACOLA NEWS
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Wednesday, 24 November 1965
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of his her husband, William Walton Alfred; and children Bernard Joseph “B.J.” Alfred, James Jourdan Alfred, Joseph Walton “Walt” Alfred, Mary Eulalie Alfred, and William Thomas Alfred Sr. in this compilation.
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ROBERT FRANKLIN ALFRED, JR.
SUN SENTINEL
Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL—Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Alfred, Robert, 87, of Davie, FL, passed away on March 13, 2009. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services, Ft. Lauderdale.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert F. Alfred (SS# issued in WV) was born 22 Jan 1922, last residence Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.
We included the obituary of his first [?] wife, Dorothy Leigh Morgan Alfred Hughes; and his father, Robert Franklin Alfred Sr., in Virginia Obituaries.
On Robert Franklin Alfred’s 1945 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, born 22 Jan 1922 in Covington, VA, living in Covington, Alleghany Co., VA. He was “just discharged from the Army.” His contact is Mrs. Violet Lee Puckett of the same address.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Robert Alford 1828–1888 Virginia.
His ALFRED lineage: Robert Franklin 1922 VA1, Robert Franklin 1884 VA2, Cornelius V. 1858 VA3, Robert [ALFORD] 1828 VA4.
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ROBERT GORDON ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 10 May 1959
Photo from Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lawler Family
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Gladys Falkner Alford; and daughter Barbara Jean Alford Gray in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Edward Perry Alford and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Christianson Alford, in Michigan Obituaries; and of his brother Howard Edward Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Robert Gordon 1902 IL1, Edward Perry 1863 IN2, George Washington 1830 VA3, Robert 1805 VA4, Henry 1778 VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ROBERT HENRY ALFORD
Brother of William Russell Alford Jr., AAFA #0278
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Thursday, 20 September 1990
Alford, Robert H., 75, of Treasure Island, died Monday (Sept. 17, 1990) at St. Anthony’s Hospital.
He was born in Chicago and came here in 1976 from Alexandria, Va. He was a lawyer for the Federal Communications Commission for 26 years. During World War II and the Korean War, he served in the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Marion; a daughter, Melinda Rasmussen, Port St. Lucie; a brother, William R., Largo; a sister, Doris Fort, New York City; and five grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert H. Alford (SS# issued in MA) was born 23 Oct 1914, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his brother William Russell Alford Jr. in North Carolina Obituaries; and his paternal grandparents, William Madison Alford and Marie Louise Russell Alford, in New York Obituaries.
From SSACI: Robert Henry Alford was born 23 Oct 1914 in Chicago, IL, son of William R. Alford and Mary Hendrickson.
His lineage: Robert Henry 1914 IL1, William Russell 1885 NY2, William Madison 1859 NY3, Thomas Kennedy 1838 NY4, Edwin Madison 1807 NY5, Consider 1778 England6.
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ROBERT LAWSON ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Saturday, 30 December 1989
Robert Lawson Alford, 84, 6313 Sanson Drive, Apopka, died Thursday [December 28].
Born in Brewton [Escambia Co.], Ala., he moved to Apopka from Tuscaloosa, Ala., in 1959. He was a retired major in the Air Force and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, Apopka. He was a member of the Orange Lodge No. 39 F&AM, Sojourners, VFW, American Legion, Retired Officer’s Association, and the AARP.
Survivors: wife, Mrs. Viola; sons, John Robert, Orlando, G. Lawson, Arlington, Texas, William Neal, San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Apopka.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 8 March 1905, last residence Apopka, Orange Co., FL.
See the obituary of his wife, Viola Henderson Alford, in this compilation.
From:
SENTINEL STAR
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 21 August 1980
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Tuesday, 19 October 1982
PERRY—Robert Lee Alford, 80, of Perry, died Monday at his home. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church near Dowling Park. Burial follows in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry from 7–9 p.m. today.
A native of Georgia, he had lived in Taylor County since 1961. He was the retired operator of Cypress Lake Grocery near Perry and a member of New Home Baptist Church in Perry.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Lee Alford of Perry; one daughter, Winefred Imler of Tallahassee; four sons, Bobbie Alford of Panama City, Donald Alford of Jacksonville, James Alford of Tallahassee and Gerald Alford of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one brother, Preston Alford of Live Oak; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Dowling Park, Suwannee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Thrasher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 23 Apr 1901 [sic] and died _____ Oct 1982, last residence Perry, Taylor Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eula Lee Tompkins Hodge Alford; and son Donald Zack Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Robert Lee Alford, born 23 Apr 1902, died 18 Oct 1982 in Taylor Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Eula L. Hodge married Robert Lee Alford in Suwannee Co., FL, in 1931.
In 1920, Pinhook, Wakulla Co., FL:
Zack A. Alford head 37 SC SC SC cooper
Nellie wife 35 GA GA GA
Robert L. son 17 GA GA GA carpenter
Preston son 16 FL GA GA
In 1930, Luraville, Suwanee Co., FL (Preston is 2 houses from them):
Nellie Allford head 48 GA GA GA widow
Robert L. son 27 GA SC GA single, laborer
From Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties (Ancestry): Mr. Zach Alford married Nellie Simms in Colquitt Co., GA, on 31 March 1901.
In 1900, Auteyville, Colquitt Co. GA:
Preston A. Alford head 28 SC SC NC turpentine laborer
Zack Alford boarder 18 SC NC NC turpentine laborer
In 1880, Brownsville, Marlboro Co., SC:
Major Alford head 35 SC SC SC mulatto, farmer
Helen wife 15 SC SC SC mulatto
Preston son 10 SC SC SC mulatto
Mittie dau 7 SC SC SC mulatto
Mollie dau 5 SC SC SC mulatto
Zackariah son 1 SC SC SC mulatto
Major Alford, 1845–1907, is buried in Brownsville Baptist Church Cemetery, Brownsville, Marlboro Co., SC. [Find A Grave]
His lineage: Robert Lee 1902 GA1, Zackariah 1879 SC2, Major 1845 SC3.
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ROBERT MCKINLEY ALFORD
THE NEWS-PRESS
Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL—Monday, 6 April 1959
POLICE CRUISER BUMPS INTO BODY
TAMPA, April 5—A cruising police boat bumped into a body today in the Hillsborough River. It was identified as that of Robert McKinley Alford, 54, a fisherman who came originally from De Funiak Springs [Walton Co.].
Police, who had listed Alford since Thursday [April 2] as possibly drowned, said another fisherman told of seeing Alford fall through a hole in a fish pier.
Photo from Braden River Cemetery, Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elsie Scharpf Saar
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, James Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
In 1900 Robert McK Alford, age 11/12 born June 1899, is living in Limestone, Walton Co., FL, with his parents, James T. and Mary Alford, and 7 siblings.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1, where he is listed as Robert McDaniel Alford.
His lineage: Robert McKinley 1899 FL1, James Thomas 1859 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ROBERT PALMER ALFRED
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Thursday, 21 May 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Alfred, Robert Palmer, 79 of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (May 19, 1998) at Northside Medical Center. Born in Covington, KY, he came here in 1969 from Kentucky. He retired as chief of the utility accounting department for the city of Tampa and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park and the Shriners of Tampa. He was a 32nd-degree Mason.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Mildred; a stepson, James Seppala, Newcastle, England; a sister, Katherine Day, Baton Rouge, LA; and two grandchildren. Royal Palm Funeral Chapel & Cemetery North, St. Petersburg.
Photo from Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John C. Carter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert P. Alfred (SS# issued in KY) was born 8 Oct 1918 and died 15 May 1998, last residence Pinellas Park, Pinellas Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Robert Palmer Alford, born 8 Oct 1918, died 19 May 1998 in Pinellas Co.
Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry) lists Robert P. Alfred, born 8 Oct 1918 in Kenton Co., mother’s maiden name Kathryn Callen.
Robert Palmer Alfred was the son of Arthur C. Alfred and Katherine Callen of Kenton County, KY. Arthur was the son of Oliver H. Alfred b. 1859 in Ohio and his wife Elizabeth.
His wife’s memorial at Find A Grave lists her as Mildred McFarland Alfred.
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ROBERT SHERWOOD ALFORD
AAFA #0509
Brother of Dorothy Adella “Polly” Alford Lobdell, AAFA #0822
LAKELAND TIMES
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—probably Thursday, 26 October 1995
Mr. Robert Sherwood “Pa” Alford of Lakeland died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 1995) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was 71.
Born in Lakeland on Oct. 5, 1924, he moved back to Lakeland after retiring from the Air Force, where he worked in communications. He served in the Armed Guard Unit of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was on the USS Water Camp and survived seven days in the Indian Ocean after the ship was sunk. He served in the Army during the Korean War and the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his sisters, Renna Roach, Dorothy “Polly” Lobdell, Hilda “Sue” Lobdell and Ruth Canup, all of Lakeland.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Lanier Funeral Home, 717 Griffin Road, Lakeland. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 26 October 1995
Robert Sherwood “Pa” Alford, 71, of Lakeland died Tuesday at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. A native of Lakeland, he returned to this area in 1963. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, and Baptist.
He is survived by four sisters, Renna Roach, Dorothy “Polly” Lobdell, Hilda “Sue” Lobdell and Ruth Canup, all of Lakeland. Lanier Funeral Home, Lakeland.
Photo from Fitzgerald Cemetery, Medulla, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Cy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert S. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Lakeland, Polk Co., FL.
See obituaries of his sisters Dorothy Adella “Polly” Alford Lobdell and Mary Ethel Alford Holmes in this compilation.
Note from Lodwick Alford, AAFA #0011: “Robert was my half nephew, the youngest son of my half brother, the late Dewey Leorus Alford, and grandson of William Leorus Haywood Alford of Sylvester, Worth Co., GA, my father. Affectionately known by his sisters in Lakeland by the nickname ‘Pa,’ he never married. He has the rare distinction of having served in the Navy, the Army and the Air Force. I am quite proud of him.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Robert Sherwood 1924 FL1, Dewey Leorus 1898 GA2, William Leorus Haywood 1863 GA3, Green Haywood 1820 NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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ROBERT WINTHROP “BUDDY” ALFORD
THE NEWS-PRESS
Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL—Tuesday, 7 January 1997
Robert “Buddy” Alford died Jan. 5, 1997 at Shady Rest Nursing Pavilion at the age of 80.
He was born Mar. 17, 1916 in East Orange, N.J., and had been Fort Myers resident for 15 years.
Buddy is survived by three children: Marcia Nicoletti, Thomas Alford, and Ann Miller, all of Fort Myers; five grandsons; three sisters: Mary Bernice Alford and Elizabeth Jean Alford of West Orange, N.J., and Carlita Rasmussen of Fort Myers.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, at the First Presbyterian Church of Whippany, N.J….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert W. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 17 March 1916, last residence Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his second [?] wife, Charlotte Ruth Burley Hurd Bates Mills Alford; and sister Carlita Joan Alford Rasmussen in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sisters Elizabeth Jean Alford and Mary Bernice Alford; and uncle Ronald Cox Alford in New Jersey Obituaries.
From SSACI: Winthrop Robert Alford was born 17 March 1916 in East Orange, NJ, son of Robert W. Alford and Catherine W. Ford. He is also listed as Robert W. Alford.
From FL Marriages: Winthrop Robert Alford married Charlotte Ruth Burley Mills on 7 June 1983 in Lee Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Robert W. Alford was born 17 March 1916 and died 5 Jan 1997 in Lee Co., FL.
In 1930, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: Robert W. Alford 50 electrician; his wife Catherine F. 45, and children: Catherine 16, Robert 14, Carlita 8, and Jean and her twin sister Bernice, 6. All were born in NJ except Robert, who was born in England and emigrated in 1888.
In 1920, East Orange, Essex Co., NJ, Robert is living with his parents and maternal grandparents: Bernard Ford, 70 born Ireland; his wife Katherine 75 born Ireland; son-in-law Robert 43 born England; daughter Katherine 42 NJ; and grandchildren Katherine Jr. 6 NJ, and Robert Jr. 3-9/12 NJ.
In 1910, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: George Alford 55 England, his wife Rachel 58 Scotland, and sons: Robert W. 30 England, Ronald 18 NJ, and Douglass 16 NJ. George and Rachel were married 32 years, and Rachel had 7 children, 5 living.
In 1900, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: George Alford 45 born Apr 1855 in England, his wife Rachael 48 born Feb 1852 in Scotland, and children: Richard A. 22 born Oct 1877 in England, Robt W. 20 born Oct 1879 in England, Jane A. 18 born Nov 1881 in England, Euphemia L. 16 born Nov 1883 in England, Ronald C. 9 born Sept 1890 in NJ, and Douglas S. 6 born June 1893 in NJ. Rachael and George were married 23 years, and Rachael had 9 children, 6 living.
On the 1881 England census, Oldham, Lancashire Co., England: George Alford 25, his wife Rachael 21, and sons Richard A. 3, and Robert W. 1.
From England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973 (Ancestry): George Alford 23 son of William Alford, married Rachael Cox 23 daughte of James Cox on 4 June 1877 in Oldham, Lancashire Co., England.
His lineage: Robert Winthrop 1916 NJ1, Robert W. 1879 England2, George 1855 England3, William ???? England4.
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ROGER LEE ALFRED
Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home
Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL—_____ July 2012
Roger Lee Alfred, 56, passed away July 6, 2012. He was born March 8, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Forrest and Jennie Alfred.
He came to Lee county in 1975 from Louisville. Roger spent his career as HAVC air conditioning repair man. Roger loved playing computer games and golf. His favorite movie was Pirates of the Carribean.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, Joseph and his wife Nichole of Fort Hood, Texas; brothers, James of Fort Myers, Albert and his wife Debbie of Lehigh Acres; sister, Dolores also of Lehigh; granddaughters, Candice, Callie and Chelsea; great-grandson, Isaiah.
Arrangements are being handled by Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ROLAND FLETCHER ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—19 July 1996
Roland Fletcher Alford, 81, of Hosford died Wednesday in Tallahassee.
The service will be at 2 p.m. today at Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford, with burial at Antioch Cemetery near Quincy.
A lifelong resident of Hosford, he was retired from the state Department of Transportation and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son, Johnny Bennett Alford of Tallahassee; two daughters, Erma Jean O’Bryan and Gloria Jean Settles, both of Hosford; a stepson, Johnny Nelson Summer of Tallahassee; two brothers, Kennie J. Alford of Hosford and Parley Muson Alford of Tibbie, Ala.; a sister, Farris L. Harlow of Tallahassee; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
(Adams Funeral Home in Bristol, 904-643-5410.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roland F. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 25 Oct 1914, last residence Hosford, Liberty Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his parents, Luther Jefferson Alford and Verdie L. Parramore Alford; and brother Kennie Johnson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roland Fletcher 1914 FL1, Luther Jefferson 1886 FL2, John Davis 1862 AL3, James Columbus 1830 GA4, John Turner 1800 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ROLAND HENLY ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Monday, 24 November 1975
WAKULLA—Roland Henley Alford of Wakulla died Sunday at Extended Care of Tallahassee after a brief illness. He was 73.
He was a native of Grand Ridge and had lived in Leon and Wakulla counties since 1922. He was a co-founder of the Baker-Alford Co. and the Certified Automotive Warehouse. He was a member of the Wakulla United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bruce Nesmith Alford, Wakulla; a brother, Burl Alford, Ocala; and a sister, Lula Alford, Wakulla.
Culley Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Monday, 24 November 1975
Alford, Mr. Roland Henley age 73 of Route 2 Box 244, Wakulla, Florida. Funeral Services will be held at Graveside in the Woodville Cemetery, 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 25th…. Burial will be in the Woodville Cemetery. Culley and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include: wife, Mrs. Bruce Nesmith Alford of Wakulla, Fl.; 1 brother, Burl Alford, Ocala, Fla.; 1 sister, Lula Alford, Wakulla, Fla.
Photo from Woodville Cemetery, Woodville, Leon Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angela Boynton Cassidy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roland Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 13 Oct 1902 and died _____ Nov 1975, last residence Crawfordville, Wakulla Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bruce Nesmith Alford; and siblings Burrell Thomas Alford, Mary Lula Alford, Thelma Alford Glasscock in this compilation.
On his WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Roland clearly signed his name Roland Henly Alford.
From FL Deaths: Roland Henry Alford was born 13 Oct 1902 and died 23 Nov 1975 in Leon Co., FL.
From:
TALLAHASSEE DAILY DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Tuesday, 10 January 1928
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roland Henly 1902 FL1, Henry Clay 1872 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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RONALD BRUCE ALFORD, SR.
Brother of Ernest Haskell “Buddy” Alford, Jr., AAFA #0990
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Sunday, 9 July 2000
Ronald Bruce Alford, Sr., 57, passed away Friday, July 7, 2000. Mr. Alford, a native of Jacksonville, was self employed with the Alford Brothers Trailer Rental and was also employed with the 125th Air National Guard Unit.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Deanna; daughters, Constance Alford and Holly Alford; sons Ronald (Sarah) Alford, Jr., Jesse Alford, and Haskell Alford; sisters, Barbara (Carlton) Hines, Marlene (Carson) Chapell and Ruth (Houston) Harrah; brothers, Ernest (Carolyn) Alford, Richard (Tonya) Alford and Walter Alford; grandchildren, Mollie Alford and Nathan Waters.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 10, 2000 at 10:00 AM from the chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Ave. Interment will follow in Brandy Branch Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald B. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 12 Apr 1943, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his siblings Ernest Haskell “Buddy” Alford Jr., Marlene Eugenia “Queenie” Alford Chappell, and Ruth Adelaide Alford Harrah in this compilation.
Ronald was the youngest son of Ernest Haskell Alford, twin brother of Walter Hoyle Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ronald Bruce 1943 FL1, Ernest Haskell 1908 GA2, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC3, Green Haywood 1820 NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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RONALD DENVER ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Saturday, 15 April 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1990
Mr. Ronnie Denver Alford, a relative of several Plant City residents, died Friday (April 14, 1989) in Lee [Madisonn Co.]. He was 40.
A native of Opp [Covington Co.], Ala., he came to Lee from Plant City a short time ago. He was a construction worker. He was Pentecostal.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Alford, Plant City; daughter, Jessica Alford; sons, Joshua Alford and Ronnie Denver Alford Jr., both of Plant City; mother, Evelyn Alford, Plant City; sisters, Patsy Hutchinson, Plant City, and Paula Cobb, Cortland, N.Y.; and brother, Larry Alford, Plant City.
Photo from Mount Enon Memorial Cemetery, Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, FRH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Reuben Denver Alford and Evelyn Louise Johnson Alford, in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Ronald Denver Alford, born 3 March 1949, died 14 Apr 1989 in Madison Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ronald Denver 1949 AL1, Reuben Denver 1926 AL2, Ruben Lafayette 1893/1894 AL3, Richard Mason 1869 AL4, Richard Reddin 1843 AL5, Henry Miles 1815 SC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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RONALD EVERETT “RONNIE” ALFORD
Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home
Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—_____ January 2007
Ronald E. “Ronnie” Alford
(August 31, 1950 - January 14, 2007)
Mr. Ronald E. “Ronnie” Alford, 56, of Lake City, died Sunday evening, January 14, 2007, in the Tri-County Hospice House in Chiefland, Florida, following an extended illness.
A native and lifelong resident of Columbia County, Mr. Alford was the son of Barney Alford and the late Ruth Skinner Alford. Mr. Alford retired from the Lake City Wal-Mart Super Center as the cart supervisor. Mr. Alford was currently employed with the Live Oak Wal-Mart Super Center. In his spare time he enjoyed building model cars and bird houses. Mr. Alford was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, a brother, W.C. Pace and a sister, Maedeen Steele.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of eleven years, Rose Marie Alford; a son, Levi Alford, his father, Barney Alford, all of Lake City; two sisters, Bonita Wheeler (Billy) and Betty Glover (Doyle) all of Lake City; three brothers, Velton Alford (Charlene) Lake City; Edward Alford, Pomona Park, Florida; Neal Alford (Diane) Lake City and his mother and father-in-law, Lizzie Mae & Clement Clemons of Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford were conducted at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in the Calvary Baptist Church…. Interment followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery (441 North) in Lake City.
Photo from Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kay Brasecker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald Everett “Ronnie” Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 31 Aug 1950, last residence Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his parents, Barney Alford and Ruth Melinda Skinner Alford, in this compilation.
FL Marriages lists Ronald Everett Alford and Rose Marie Bishop married 24 June 1995 in Columbia Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Ronald Everett 1950 FL1, Barney 1915 FL2, Francis John 1881 FL3, John Wesley 1849 FL4, Hansford R. 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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RONALD I.C. ALFRED
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—11 March 2000
OCALA—Ronald Alfred, 32, a production worker in the window industry, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Volusia County.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here from Atlanta two years ago. Mr. Alfred attended Ocala Bible Chapel.
Survivors include his mother, Olive Alfred, Ocala; father, Irwin Alfred, and maternal grandmother, Eulah Evelyn, both of Brooklyn; sister, Rhonda Alfred, Ocala; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Hiers Funeral Home of Ocala provided information.
“This marker is in the original Hillcrest Cemetery that is now part of Highland Memorial Park Cemetery.”
Photo from Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, Marion Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marion County Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald I Alfred (SS# issued in NY) was born 26 May 1967, last residence Ocala, Marion Co., FL.
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RONALD J. ALFORD
[This obituary is not verbatim.]
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Thursday, 18 November 2004
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS [Walton Co.]—Ronald J. Alford, 65, of DeFuniak Springs, FL, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2004, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
Mr. Alford was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County, FL before moving to DeFuniak Springs.
He is survived by his mother, Elaine Alford of Niceville, FL; daughters, Tami Duttweiler and husband, John, of Crestview, FL and Brandi Alford of Paxton, FL; brother, John “Buddy” Alford of DeFuniak Springs; sister, Donna Rae Harrison of Crestview; and grandsons, Christopher and Tanner Duttweiler.
A memorial service will be held on November 20 at McLaughlin Mortuary in Fort Walton Beach.
Photo from Live Oak Baptist Church Cemetery, Crestview, Okaloosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charlotte
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald J. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 19 Jan 1939, last residence DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL.
See the obituary of his mother, Elaine Lenora Windham Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ronald J. 1939 FL1, J.D. 1951 FL2, Allen H. 1878 FL3, Moses 1845 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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RONALD RAY HALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—28 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Ronald Ray Halford, 46, Normandale Ave, Orlando, died Saturday June 27. Mr. Halford was a masonry laborer. Born in Orlando, he was a lifelong resident of Central FL. He was a Baptist. He was a member of Lake Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors: parents, John & Wynell; sisters, Julie D. Stewart, Orlando; Gloria A. Cribbs, Sorrento, Karen J. Holderbaum, Montverde.
Dobbs Funeral Home, West Orlando Chapel, Orlando….
Services Thursday, July 2, 1998 at Lake Hill Baptist Church. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Clermont, FL....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ROOSEVELT ALFORD
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—Wednesday, 12 August 1992
Alford, Roosevelt, 63, of Miami. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Hall Ferguson Hewitt Mortuary.
Photo from Southern Memorial Park, North Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Adlet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roosevelt Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 July 1929 and died 8 Aug 1992, last residence Miami, Dade Co., FL.
From SSACI: Roosevelt Alford, black, was born 16 July 1929 in Woodbury, Meriwether Co., GA, son of Tony Alford and Sallie F. Slaton.
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ROSA KORN LEONARD ALFRED
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Sunday, 24 December 2017
TALLAHASSEE—Rosa Korn Leonard Alfred, 98, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away very peacefully in the early morning hour of December 20, 2017.
Rosa was born June 29, 1919 in Pensacola, Florida to Samuel Anderson and Rosa Gahn Leonard. Raised in the depression, she learned the hard lessons of living life with less. She studied at Ursuline College in New Orleans, LA. In November 27, 1941, she married Joseph Walton (Walt) Alfred, 11 days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. While Walt served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, Rosa went to work at a bank and started raising the first of her five children.
Returning to Pensacola after the war, her family continued to grow. She moved from Pensacola to Jacksonville and then to Miami. Rosa was instrumental in starting four parish churches: Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Assumption and San Jose in Jacksonville and St. Richard’s in Miami. She was a lifelong member of the Legion of Mary committing to saying the Rosary every day. After raising her 5 children, she spent much of her time volunteering at local hospitals. Following her husband’s death in 2000 she moved to Tallahassee and remained there until her passing.
Coming from the Greatest Generation, Rosa bequeathed to her children a sense of belonging in the world, a sense of telling the world, “Do your worst—I can take it and still make a life for my children.” She lived life spreading the core values of love, hard work and cherishing family.
She is survived by her five children: Mary Rosa Alfred (and Ron) Emeigh of Westland, MI; William Walton (and Patty) Alfred of Tallahassee, FL; Joseph Anderson (and Siham) Alfred of Fredericksburg, VA; Dorothy Rita Alfred of Tallahassee, FL; Patricia Ann Alfred (and Russ) Backes of Tallahassee, FL, and a legacy of twelve grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at a Viewing and Rosary to be held at Culley’s MeadowWood- Timberlane Road Chapel on December 29, 2017, 6 - 8 pm. A Funeral Mass and Reception will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee, Florida, on December 30, 2017 starting at noon, with burial to follow at Culley’s MeadowWood….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Walton “Walt” Alfred, in this compilation.
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ROSA LEE ALFORD COMBS WILLIAMS
BAKER COUNTY STANDARD
Macclenny, Baker Co., FL—13 March 2008
Rosa Lee Combs Williams, 95, of Glen St. Mary died Friday, March 7, 2008 at her home following an extended illness.
She was born in Macclenny and resided in Sanderson before moving to Glen St. Mary 40 years ago. She was the daughter of late Thomas Jefferson Alford and Lula Jane Brannen Alford, and the widow of Traverse R. Combs and James Alvie Williams. She worked many years at the Glen St. Mary Nursery and was a member for 83 years of Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church of Sanderson.
Mrs. Williams is survived by daughters Goldie M. Davis and Inet Solano, both of Jacksonville; sons Maurice Combs (Geraldine) of Glen St. Mary and George J. Combs of Lake City; stepson Drew Williams of AL; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was conducted March 11, at Dinkins New Congregational Church, Sanderson…. Interment followed at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Cedar Creek Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry E. Royal
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosa L. Williams (SS# issued in FL) was born 12 Oct 1912, last residence Glen Saint Mary, Baker Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her siblings Charlie H. Alford and Retha Mae Alford Moates in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Rosa Lee 1912 FL1, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL2, William R. 1834 GA3, Hansford 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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ROSALIE FRERE ALFORD
Grandmother of Dianna M. Alford, AAFA #0311
Rosalie’s wedding photo, 1921
Photo from IlaRaeMerten’s Kesler Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—13 September 1989
Alford, Rosalie Frere, 89, of Fort Pierce. Haisley Hobbs Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Services Friday.
Photo from Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor d skinner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosalie Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 3 May 1900 and died 12 Sept 1989, last residence Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Roy Lee Alford; and daughter Ila Josephine Alford Kesler in this compilation.
From Ancestry family trees: Rosalie was born in Cherokee Co., KS, the daughter of Joseph Adelin Frere and Josephine Boucher. She and Roy Lee Alford were married 18 June 1921 in Alachua Co., FL.
FL Divorces lists Roy Lee Alford and Rosalie Alford, divorced 1945 in Brevard Co.
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ROSE GITTINGER LEWIS ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Saturday, 29 July 1989
Photos from Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jean Whelan Booton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rose A. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 25 Nov 1915 [different than gravestone], last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
Her maiden name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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ROSE P. ALFORD WHITHORN
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 7 April 1955
Mrs. Rose A. Whithorn, a long-time resident of Zephyrhills, passed away Sunday [April 3].
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adolf Rosti, of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a brother, Cleve Alford, of Girard, Ill.
Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church. Zephyrhills, Saturday at 2 o’clock. Interment in Oakside Cemetery. Lairs Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Oakside Cemetery, Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ColbyFarrington
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, Meshack Tipton Alford and Susan Mary Searcy Alford; siblings Bertha Louise Alford Pritchett, Joseph Liston Alford, Martha Alford Angel, and Sarah Rebecca Alford Vogel; and half-brothers Caleb Capps Alford and Robert E. Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of her half-brother William Calvin Alford Sr. in Kansas Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford, 1790 NC – 1858 IL.
Her lineage: Rose P. 1875 IL1, Meshack Tipton 1828 TN2, Charles 1790 NC3.
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ROY ALFORD, JR.
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Thursday, 19 February 2015
Roy Alford Jr., age 82, passed away at his home on Feb. 16, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his wife and daughters by his side.
Roy was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County and loved to hunt and fish. He was a veteran of the Korean War, along with working for 30 years with the Okaloosa County School System. He was a commercial fisherman, who most enjoyed fishing on the Choctawhatchee River. He was a Shriner and 32nd degree Mason, and in 1981 was Worshipful Master of the Okaloosa Lodge #312 F & AM Masonic Lodge in Niceville, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Alford Sr.; mother, Maggie L. Thompson; stepfather, Ernie Thompson; grandmother, Lizzie Alford Crawford; son-in-law, Ronny Money; brother, David Alford, Sr.; three infant sons; and great-granddaughter, Casey Olivia-Dyan Siegel.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Emma Jean Alford; three daughters, Clydie Mae Browning (Gary), Delores Jean Money, and Helen Pagnini (Rob); brother, Eugene Alford (Betty); stepbrother, Earl Thompson (Ruth); sisters, Ouida Sparkman, Annette Creel, and Edith Sowell; 12 grand-children; 28 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many friends.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home on Hwy 90 in Crestview, Fla. Funeral services will be held at Whitehurst-Powell on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at 1 p.m., with internment immediately following in Svea Cemetery in Svea, Fla.
Pallbearers will be Michael Alford, Steve Alford, Russell Sparkman, Randy Broxson, Eddie Alford and Ricky Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Robbie Alford, Wesley Mason, Jessie Alford and Doyle Alford….
Photo from Svea Cemetery, Svea,Okaloosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Craig W.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From FL Marriages: Roy Alford married Maggie Oglesby on 10 Jan 1933.
From FL Divorces: Maggie Alford and Roy Alford were divorced in 1942, Okaloosa Co.
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ROY CECIL ALFORD
PENSACOLA NEWS-JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Sunday, 6 October 1974
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS [Walton Co.]—Mr. Roy Cecil Alford, 55, of 106 S. 22nd St., DeFuniak Springs died Thursday night [October 3] in a Pensacola hospital.
Mr. Alford was a native of Walton County and had resided most of his life in DeFuniak Springs. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Johanna H. Alford of DeFuniak Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy McGregor of Hanover, Ill. and Mrs. Carolyn Ann Seymor of Niceville; four sons, Royce Alford of Blytheville, Ark., Charles Alford of Niceville, Billy Ray Alford of the Panama Canal Zone and Phil Jean Alford of Tallahassee; three brothers, Clayton Alford and Waylon Alford, both of DeFuniak Springs and M.D. Alford of Niceville; three sisters, Mrs. Nettie V. Tomlin and Mrs. Burler Mitchell, both of DeFuniak Springs and Mrs. Bernice Allen of Oklahoma City and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Limestone Baptist Church…. Burial will be in the Limestone Cemetery with Clary Funeral Home directing.
Photo from Limestone Community Cemetery, Darlington, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
Photo posted in 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 14 Nov 1918 and died _____ Oct 1974, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Johanna Hildegarde Neitsch Alford; mother, Sidney Catherine Holman Alford; and siblings Burler Louvester Alford Mitchem Collinsworth, Damascus Walon Alford, and Henry Clayton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roy Cecil 1918 FL1, Charles Union 1877 FL2, John Francis 1842 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ROY EUGENE ALFORD
From dorisbauer48’s Our Family Tree–2015-02-01 (Ancestry)
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 9 March 2007
“UNCLE ROY”
1921-2007
Roy E. Alford, age 85 of Pensacola, passed away Tuesday, March 06, 2007.
He served his country proudly during WW II serving in the U.S. Navy. After his tour of duty, he spent the next 40 years as a captain of the seas and retired from Olin after 20 years of service.
His survivors include a daughter, Tanya Susan Alford, of Pensacola; sister, Virginia Alford Lindstrom, Memphis, TN; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a faithful dog “Pooch.”
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Pkwy. Interment will follow in Union Hill Cemetery....
Photo from Union Hill Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Doug Lindsey
Photo posted 12/20/2017
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy E. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 24 June 1921, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Sales Moore Thompson White Alford; parents, Laman Alford Sr. and Ruth Estelle Hester Alford; and brothers Levis Laman Alford Jr., Max Deleon Alford, Oliver Vernon Alford, and Samuel Therald Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries; and sister Elouise Ruby Alford Lucas Calvert in Arizona Obituaries.
From SSACI: Roy Eugene Alford was born 24 June 1921, son of Levis L. Alford and Ruth E. Hester, and died 6 March 2007.
From:
PENSACOLA NEWS-JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Sunday, 9 April 1944
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Roy Eugene 1921 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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ROY LEE ALFORD
Grandfather of Dianna M. Alford, AAFA #0311
Roy Lee Alford’s wedding photo, 1921
Photo from IlaRaeMerten’s Kesler Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—6 May 1985
Alford, Roy, 85, Route 7, Box 652, Fort Pierce, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Baird Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Pierce.
Photo from Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Michelle Major
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 23 Feb 1900 and died _____ May 1985, last residence Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Rosalie Frere Alford; his second wife, Ethel E. Sapp Alford; his daughter Ila Josephine Alford Kesler; his father, Bryant Sanders Alford; and his brother Henry Marvin Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Lillie Mae Alford McCraney in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Roy Lee 1900 FL1, Bryant Sanders 1872 FL2 (Bryant’s father’s name is not known), Maria Ellen 1848 FL3, Hansford R. 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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ROY WINSTON ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 26 January 1995
Roy W. Alford, 75, Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, died Wednesday, Jan. 25. Mr. Alford was a grocer and beagle breeder. He was born in Samson [Geneva Co.], Ala. He was a Mason. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: wife, Bette J.; son, Frederick W., Longwood; daughters, Gloria Jean Mitcheltree, Orlando, Carol Mauree Scofield, West Palm Beach, Gladys Marie Dollinger, Crivitz, Wis.; stepsons, John R. Myers, Casselberry, Brett A. Myers, Kissimmee; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod.
Photo from Oviedo Cemetery, Oviedo, Seminole Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, janet rn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy W. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 1 Oct 1919, last residence Oviedo, Seminole Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his third wife, Anne Temple Lane Augustine Alford; and fourth wife, Blanche Elizabeth Whitley Hobby Alford, in this compilation.
Roy was married at least 5 times. From FL Marriages and FL Divorces:
Husband Wife Marriage Date County Divorce Date County
Roy Winston Alford Ruth Bennett 1940 Volusia
Roy W. Alford Ruth Marie Alford Oct 1961 Volusia
Roy W. Alford Emma W. McCall May 1964 Orange
Roy Winston Alford Emma Webb Feb 1965 Lake
Roy Winston Alford Emma Webb McCall Sep 1966 Volusia
Roy Winston Alford Emma 14 Dec 1977 Brevard
Roy Winston Alford Anne Temple Lane 18 Aug 1978 Volusia
Roy W. Alford Anne 3 Nov 1989 Seminole
Roy Winston Alford Blanche Elizabeth Whitley 10 Mar 1990 Seminole [Blanche died 1991]
Roy Winston Alford Bette Jean Deavers 19 Jun 1993 Seminole [Bette survived Roy.]
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RUBEN LAFAYETTE ALFORD
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Tuesday, 15 June 1948
Photo from Valley Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Opp, Covington Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Chisum Fountain
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Boncile Alford Pringle and Reuben Denver Alford in this compilation.
On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Reuben Lafayette Alford signed his name Ruben Leyflitte Alford and said he was born 26 Dec 1894, the same date listed in SSACI, where in May 1939 his name is listed as Reuben Lafayette Alford. On the 1900 census, Rubin Alford is age 5, born Dec 1894. However, on his gravestone, his birth date is 26 Dec 1893.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ruben Lafayette 1893/1894 AL1, Richard Mason 1869 AL2, Richard Reddin 1843 AL3, Henry Miles 1815 SC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RUBY S. ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday, 23 October 2008
Ruby Alford, 89, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Allison Memorial Chapel, St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby S. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Sept 1919, last residence Saint Marys, Camden Co., FL.
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RUBY WALTON ALFORD
[She died in FL, but we are also including her obituary in Kentucky Obituaries because of her close there.]
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Thursday, 1 January 2009
BARBOURVILLE [Knox Co.]—Ruby Walton Alford, 83, died Dec 28, 2008. Graveside service 1pm Sat, Barbourville Cemetery. Visit after 11am Sat at Knox Funeral Home.
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Barbourville, Knox Co., KY—_____ December 2008
Mrs. Ruby Walton Alford, 83, of Belleview, FL and Barbourville, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2008 in the Sylvia’s House Hospice in Ocala, FL.
She was a daughter of the late Ernest and Louvicie Hubbard Walton born on January 9, 1925 at Artemus.
Mrs. Walton was a former inspector with Inland Manufacturing and was a member of the Artemus Christian Church. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
On February 21, 1946, she united in marriage with Cearl Alford in Knox County and to this union two children were born.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Walton.
Survivors include her husband, Cearl Alford of Belleview, FL; two sons, George N. Alford and wife, Gail, of Belleview, FL and Charles R. Alford and wife, Denise, of West Carrolton, OH; five grandchildren, Brian Alford, Greg Alford, Jennifer Cochrane and husband, Keith, Joshua Alford and wife, Angela, and Christina Alford; five great grandchildren, Michael Alford, Danielle Cochrane, Jordan Alford, Aaron Alford and Ashley Alford; three sisters, Daisy Messer of Barbourville, Gracie Barnett of Artemus and Catherine Miller of Barbourville; two brothers, Dan W. Walton and wife, Maxine, of Columbus, OH and M. D. Walton of Barbourville; among other loved ones and dear friends.
A graveside service will be conducted in the Barbourville Cemetery Saturday, January 3 at 1 P.M….
Casket bearers will be Brian Alford, Joshua Alford, Greg Alford, Kent Miller, Jason Miller and Russell Messer….
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
Photo from Barbourville Cemetery, Barbourville, Knox Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cassy Sommers
Photo posted in 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby W. Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 9 Jan 1925, last residence Belleview, Marion Co., FL.
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RUDOLPH CHESTER HALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Monday, 11 January 2010
Rudolph C. Halford 63, a loving son, father, brother, uncle and beloved friend left this earth for his Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Rudy was a native of Jacksonville where he attended Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church where he gave his live to Christ at a early age. He attended Northwestern High School class of 64 and further his education at FAMU class of 68.
Leaving to cherish his memories his mother Elvin Chester, daughter Kacy Smith, son Shawn, sisters and brothers among them Rosalyn Cull, Ethelyn D. Hamilton (Robert) of TX niece Seburina Wynn, nephews Gervone and Semon Cull; Loving great nieces and nephews, as well as many family members and wonderful friends.
Visitation will be held Monday (today) at the mortuary from 5pm until 8pm. Arrangements by: James Graham Mortuary, Inc., 3631 Moncrief Road.
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FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Mr. Rudolph C. Halford passed away January 5, 2010. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (today) at 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1118 West Beaver Street, Rev. H. B. Charles, Pastor. Interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery. Arrangements by: James Graham Mortuary, Inc.
Photo from Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rudolph C. Halford (SS# issued in FL) was born 25 Oct 1946, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
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RUFUS ROLLO ALFORD
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—30 August 1994
Alford, Rufus R., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Aug. 28, 1994) at Sun Coast Hospital.
He was born in Georgia and moved here many years ago. He was a truck driver in construction. He was a World War II veteran and a former member of the Naval Reserve.
Survivors include a daughter, Lynn Freeman, Seffner; and three sisters.
International Chapels, Pinellas Park.
Photo from Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Kerr
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rufus R. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 Feb 1916, last residence St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his mother, Cora Lee Bell Alford; and siblings Gracie Florence Alford Pitts, Janette Camilla Alford McLain, and Willie Ray “Billy” Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Rufus Rollo Alford, born 14 Feb 1916, died 28 Aug 1994 in Pinellas Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Rufus Rollo 1916 GA1, Horace Grady 1893 GA2, Green Colquitt 1853 GA3, William 1794 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RUSSELL WINFIELD ALFORD
Uncle of James Allen Alford, Jr., AAFA #0395
Senior photo from the 1928 Aeolian, Garrett High School yearbook, p. 30 (Ancestry)
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Tuesday, 22 March 2005
Russell Winfield Alford, 94, died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Westminster Oaks. Private services are being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster Foundation, 4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Bevis Funeral Home of Tallahassee (850-385-2193) is handling arrangements.
A native of Garrett, Ind., he moved to Tallahassee five years ago. He retired as a manager for Abraham-Straus & Co. Department Store in New York City. During World War II he served as a staff sergeant in a medical detachment in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include a brother, Dr. James A. Alford (and wife Mary) of Tallahassee; a sister, Alice Beber of Garrett; and several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Russell W. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 7 July 1910, last residence Miccosukee CPO, Leon Co., FL.
See the obituary of his brother James Allen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Walter Freeman Alford and Blanche Ayres Alford Beber; and siblings Alice Margarette Alford Beber and Leonard Willis Alford in Indiana Obituaries; and his brother Oscar Donald Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Russell Winfield 1910 IN1, Walter Freeman 1879 OH2, James M. 1855 OH3, Isaac 1834 OH4, Oliver 1789 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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RUTH ADELAIDE ALFORD HARRAH
Sister of Ernest Haskell “Buddy” Alford, Jr., AAFA #0990
Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—_____ April 2012
Ruth A. Harrah, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 17, in Jacksonville, Florida. Ruth was an incredibly devoted wife and mother. She had a warm smile, quick wit, and a contagious laugh. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, rocking on the porch, caring for her pets, and Jaguars football.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Houston Harrah; parents, Haskell and Jean Alford; sister, Marlene Chappell and brother, Ronald Alford.
She is survived by her son, John Harrah (Phyllis) and granddaughter, Amelia; daughter, Debbie Knight; sister, Barbara Hines; brothers, Ernest Alford (Carolyn), Richard Alford (Tonya) and Walter Alford, as well as nieces and nephews she loved as dearly as her own children.
…. Funeral service and burial will take place at Chapel Hills Funeral Home on Saturday, April 21, at 2pm.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth A. Harrah (SS# issued in FL) was born 5 May 1940, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her siblings Ernest Haskell “Buddy” Alford Jr., Marlene Eugenia “Queenie” Alford Chappell, and Ronald Bruce Alford in this compilation.
Her middle name is from Joel Parker’s JD Parker Tree (Ancestry).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Ruth Adelaide 1940 FL1, Ernest Haskell 1908 GA2, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC3, Green Haywood 1820 NC4, Green 1787 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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RUTH BROOKS ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Sunday, 14 January 1979
Mrs. Ruth B. Alford, 1000 Love’s Point Drive, Leesburg [Lake Co.], died Saturday [January 13].
Born in Prescott, Ark., she moved to Leesburg from Oswego, N.Y., in 1965. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Leesburg. She was a member of the Leesburg Triangle Club, and was past president of the Faculty Dames Club of Lake Sumter Community College.
Survivors: husband, Harold D.; sister, Mrs. Marion Black, Osceola, Ark.
Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 26 June 1902 and died _____ Jan 1979, last residence Leesburg, Lake Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Harold Davis Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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RUTH ESTELLE HESTER ALFORD
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Thursday, 7 December 1967
Mrs. Ruth Estelle Alford, 74, of 700 South E St., died Wednesday morning [December 6] at a local hospital.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Santa Rosa County but has resided in Pensacola the last 41 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her widower, L.L. Alford of Pensacola; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Sorrells, Pensacola, Mrs. Elouise Calvert, La Marquer, Tex., and Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom, Millington, Tenn.; four sons. Sam Alford and Max Alford, both of Pensacola, Roy Alford, Tampa, and Vernon Alford, Aubrundale; a brother, Jasper Stuart, of McKenzie, Ala.; 14 grandchlldren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fisher-Pou Chapel…. Pallbearers will be A.S. Cobb, Fred Greenhut, Cecil Saklerios, Mike Saklarios, Tommy Andrews and Edward Crowdus.
Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Levis Laman Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Levis Laman Alford Jr., Max Deleon Alford, Oliver Vernon Alford, Roy Eugene Alford, and Samuel Therald Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her daughter Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries; and daughter Elouise Ruby Alford Lucas Calvert in Arizona Obituaries.
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RUTH EVELYN WHIDDON ALFORD
Mother of Joseph Lawrence Alford Jr., AAFA #0714
DOTHAN EAGLE
Dothan, Houston Co., AL—Tuesday, 7 March 2006
Ruth Evelyn Whiddon Alford died Sunday, March 5, 2006, in Marianna [Jackson Co.], Fla. She was 85.
Memorialization will be by cremation. A celebration service at a time announced at a later date will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens....
A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Fla., she was born Dec. 10, 1920, in Bascom. She was loved and known as “Mimi” by her immediate family. Before retiring after two decades as a Florida State Sunland employee, she worked in numerous Marianna retail and sales positions. As we remember her, we also remember one of her favorite quotes by Amy Parks, “I’m gonna live until I die, I will spend my last day dying. Other than that, I don’t have time for it.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, T.A. and Nancy Cloud Whiddon; sisters, Maggie Clark Pennington, Edna Dickenson, Nada Shirley and Willie Harris; and husband, J.L. Alford.
Living to celebrate her life are her daughter, Diane Mitchell and husband James of Quincy; son, Larry Alford of New York and Marianna; grandson, Mark Mitchell and partner David Leavitt of France and Gainsville, Fla.; Graham Mitchell and wife Belinda and their children, Jonni and Shane, of Quincy. She is also survived by her dear brother, George A. Whiddon of Two Egg and his wife, Daisy Allen, and family, as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins across the U.S., special friends and neighbors....
James & Sikes Funeral Home, (850) 482-2332, is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth E. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Marianna, Jackson Co., FL.
See the obituary of her son, Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Joseph Lawrence 1918 FL1, Joseph Columbus 1871 FL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job about 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7.
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RUTH MARTIN ALFORD
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—10 December 2002
Ruth Martin Alford, 77, a retired administrative assistant for the Department of Children and Families in Marion County, died on Sunday, December 8, 2002, at home.
A native of Moultrie, GA, she moved here from Tallahassee in 1961. Mrs. Alford was a member of Moss Bluff Baptist Church in Ocklawaha and attended Living Waters Worship Center.
Survivors include her son, Rick Alford of Stanford, VA, daughters Carla Chapman, Gwen Ferguson, and Sandi Boutwell, all of Ocala, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Her husband of 55 years, Carl L. Alford, preceded her in death.
Roberts Funeral Home in Ocala was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Marion Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marion County Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth M. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born25 Dec 1924 , last residence Ocala, Marion Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Carl LaVerne Alford, in this compilation.
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RUTH MELINDA SKINNER ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—26 March 2002
Alford - Ruth, 86, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002. Biggs Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 19 Nov 1914 [different than gravestone], last residence Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Barney Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Ronald Everett “Ronnie” Alford in this compilation.
Her maiden name is from her son’s obituary, and her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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SABRA SESSIONS ALFORD
Clute, Brazoria Co., TX—_____ August 2012
February 17, 1915 - August 10, 2012
Sabra Alford, age 97, of Orlando, Florida, passed from life on August 10, 2012.
She was born in 1915, daughter of Berry and Angie Sessions in Ringling, Oklahoma. Sabra married Curtis E. Alford of Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1935. They moved to Lake Jackson, Texas in 1945 to work in the Lake Theatre. Mr. Alford was the projectionist and Mrs. Alford was the cashier and later the manager of the theater. The Lake Jackson Historical Museum honored Mrs. Alford with a full-sized figure of her selling tickets in the Lake Theatre display. She worked at the Lake Theatre for 47 years, and was well known and liked in the town. She hired and trained many teenagers to work the concession stand, the first job for many of them. She was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the First Methodist Church of Lake Jackson for 52 years, where she occasionally taught Sunday School to primary students. She had many friends in Lake Jackson, including those in the Friendship Club. Mrs. Alford also volunteered at the Lake Jackson hospital for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis, and by her five brothers: Sanson, Walter, James, B. P., and Jerry.
She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Soloff, of Orlando, Florida, two grandsons, Barry T. Soloff of Orlando, Florida, and Louis L. Soloff of Narragansett, Rhode Island, Louis’s wife Roberta, and one great-grandson, Curtis J. Soloff, and many nieces and nephews to whom she will always be Aunt Sabra.
…. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Restwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Restwood Memorial Park.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Peace United Methodist Church, 13502 Town Loop Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32837 or First United Methodist Church, 404 Azalea, Lake Jackson, Texas.
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ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—12 August 2012
Alford, Sabra, 97, of Orlando, FL, passed from life on August 10, 2012.
She was born in 1915, daughter of Berry and Angie Sessions in Ringling, OK. Sabra married Curtis E. Alford of Ardmore, OK in 1935. They moved to Lake Jackson, TX in 1945 to both work in the town’s only movie theater. Sabra worked as cashier and manager at the theater for 47 years. She was well known in Lake Jackson and she was a friend to many in the town. After she retired at age 78, Sabra moved to be near her daughter’s family in Little Rock, AR and traveled with them to Orlando in 1999. Sabra was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lake Jackson for 52 years, where she taught Sunday School. In later years she was a member of Peace United Methodist Church in Orlando.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis and by five brothers, Sanson, Walter, James, B.P. and Jerry.
She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Soloff, of Orlando, FL, two grandsons, Barry T. Soloff of Orlando, FL and Louis L. Soloff of Narragansett, RI, Louis’s wife Roberta and one great-grandson, Curtis J. Soloff and many nieces and nephews to whom she will always be Aunt Sabra.
Funeral services will be held in Texas….
Photos from Restwood Memorial Park, Clute, Brazoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CL
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
In 1930, Curtis Alford, 15, is living in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, with his widowed mother, Mollie Alford, 52, and 6 siblings, all born in MS.
On John Franklin Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, a farmer living in Abbeville, Lafayette Co., MS. He was born 4 March 1875, and he names Mollie Alford, same address, as his nearest relative. He signed his name John Frank Alford.
In 1910, Frank Alford, 33, and his wife Mollie Alford, 32, are living in Lafayette Co., MS, with 7 children.
From family trees at Ancestry:
Her husband’s lineage: Curtis E. 1914 MS1, John Franklin 1875 MS2. John Franklin Pierce was informally adopted by the family of George Washington Alford, 1855 AL–1909 TX. See the ahnentafel of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402.
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SABRINA LYNN ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Friday, 31 August 1990
Sabrina Lynn Alford, infant, 19 Sundial Key, Ocoee, died Wednesday.
Survivors: parents, Mark and Carla, Ocoee; brother, Mark Byron Jr., Ocoee; sisters, Latisha Marie, Christina Mae, both of Ocoee; maternal grandparents, Willard and Helen Queen, Ocoee; paternal grandfather, Jack, Orlando; paternal grandmother, Doris Kennedy, Clermont; maternal great-grandmother, Sleatie Queen, Georgia; paternal great-grandmother, Catherine, Orlando.
Collison Funeral Home, Ocoee.
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SADIE IRENE MASSEY JARRELL ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Wednesday, 23 February 2005
Alford, Sadie I., 77, of Port Richey, passed away Monday, February 21, 2005, at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson.
Born in Packsville, W.Va., she came to this area from Whitesville, W.Va., 29 years ago. Sadie was a homemaker and belonged to the Church of Christ New Port Richey.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Alford of Hudson; one son, Walter Gregory Alford of New Port Richey; two daughters, Janice Scofield of Ozona, Fla., and Karen N. Alford of Hudson; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.....
Prevatt Funeral Home in Hudson is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sadie I. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 11 May 1927, last residence Hudson, Pasco Co., FL.
See the obituary of her second husband, Walter Gordon Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Sadie Irene Jarrell Alford was born 11 May 1927 in Packsville, Raleigh Co., WV, daughter of Oliver Massey and Rhoda Stanley. She died 21 Feb 2005.
From West Virginia, Marriages Index (Ancestry): Sadie Irene Massey married Clifford Jarrell in 1942 in Raleigh Co., WV.
Walter Gregory Alford and Karen N. Alford are listed as Sadie’s children, but their mother is Walter Gordon Alford’s first wife, Carol Mae Gregory Alford.
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SADIE MARIE SHARPE ALFORD
Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home
Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—_____ June 2008
Sadie Alford
(January 25, 1928 - June 19, 2008)
Mrs. Sadie Marie Alford, 80, of Lake City, died early Thursday morning in the Shands at Alachua General Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Alexander County, North Carolina, Mrs. Alford had been a resident of Lake City for the past year and a half having relocated to be close to her daughter. Mrs. Alford was a home maker and was of the Baptist faith. She will forever be remembered as a great cook and was a beloved mother-in-law.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Strickland and a son, Stanley Sharpe.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tanya & Keith Norris of Lake City; a son and daughter-in-law, Ricky & Sarah Alford of Barnsville, Georgia; a brother, Al Sharpe of Hickory, North Carolina; and two sisters, Bonnie McClellan of Statesville, North Carolina and Mary Lovin of Hiddenite, North Carolina. Nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alford will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 23, 2008 in the chapel of the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home…. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens….
Photos from Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sadie Marie Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.
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SAM ALFORD
DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL—22 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
DELTONA, FL—Sam Alford, 47, of Eustace Avenue, former owner of American Coalition of Cable Services, died Saturday [Feb 20] at Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach.
Mr. Alford, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War who served with Fifth Signal Corps., was born in Crestview and moved to this area in 1995. He was an avid gun and shooting enthusiast and was a member of International Lawnsteel Shooters Association, where he served as rangemaster.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a stepson, Joseph Whitesell, Deltona; a daughter, Tammy Barbe, Fort Walton Beach; a stepdaughter, Rebecca Whitesell, Somerset, PA.; his mother, Juanita Little, DeFuniak Springs; two sisters, Barbara Gray, Mossy Head, and Frances Perry, Pensacola; and a grandchild.... Deltona Memorial is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sam Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 28 Feb 1951, last residence Deltona, Volusia Co., FL.
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SAMMIE E. ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—26 July 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Sammie E. Alford, 88, Ringneck Road, Orlando, died Saturday, July 24. Born in Stewart County, Ga., he moved to Central Florida in 1985. He was Baptist. Survivors: sisters, Emma, Carrie Perry, both of Orlando; brother, Willie, Ocala. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Orlando.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sammie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 2 Oct 1910, last residence Orlando, Orange Co., FL.
In 1900 Stewart Co. GA census has three “Alford” entries: (1) Robert Alfred 43 living alone; (2) Robert Alford 20 a niece of Walter Brinson; and (3) Charley Alford 12 enumerated with Luke L. Jackson. In neighboring Webster County the family of Rob and Willie Alford had a son Samuel born 1912 which is a pretty close fit. All these families were black.
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SAMUEL A. ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Sunday, 6 November 1960
BLOUNTSTOWN—Funeral services for Samuel A. Alford, 68, will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Blountstown Nazarene church….
Burial will be in Pine Memorial cemetery. Martin-Neal funeral home is in charge of arrangements….
Alford died Friday night in a Quincy hospital after a short illness.
He was a native of Jackson county, and lived in Calhoun county for several years. He was a farmer here.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bessie Alford of Blountstown; three sons, Joe, James, and R.L., all of Blountstown; six daughters, Mrs. Velma Lamee of Keystone Heights, Mrs. Vida Sawyers of Jacksonville, Mrs. Mildred Cayson and Mrs. Thelma Whitfield of Tallahassee, Mrs. Bonnie Bailey of Homestead and Mrs. Betty Watson of Panama City; two brothers, John and Sass of Sneads; two sisters, Mrs. Liza Bland of Dellwood and Mrs. Dollie Barrintine of Chipley; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Pine Memorial Cemetery, Blountstown, Calhoun Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Bessie Cloud Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage, partially from Ancestry family trees: Samuel A. 1893 FL1, John Tharp 1859 FL2, John Bynum 1819 SC3, John 1776 NC4, John 1747 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 16877, John 1645 VA8.
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SAMUEL CHARLES ALFORD
DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
Rochester, Monroe Co., NY—Friday, 15 February 1952
MASONIC SERVICE SET FOR SAMUEL ALFORD
A Masonic funeral service for Samuel C. Alford, 77, who was employed by the Water Pump Division of Eastman Kodak Company for 20 years, will be conducted at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Frank Ashton Funeral Home, 1218 Culver Rd.
Mr. Alford, who came to Rochester from Cumberland, England, in 1910, died Monday (Feb. 11, 1952) in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he made his home. He retired in 1938. Mr. Alford was a member of Yonnondio Lodge, F&AM, and Universal Craftsmen Council of Engineers, Rochester Council.
Surviving are his wife, Florence; his son-in-law, J. Edgar Schiefen; his grandson, John E. Schiefen, and two great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sailorgrl
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his first wife, Martha Harris Alford; and daughter Alice Alford Schiefen in New York Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Samuel C. Alford died in 1952 in Pinellas Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Samuel C. Alford, age 75, married Florence E. Williams, age 64 born Ashtabula, OH, on 10 Oct 1948 in Pinellas Co., FL. They were both widowed.
On Samuel Charles Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 44, born 9 July 1874. He was an engineer at Kodak, a naturalized citizen, and his nearest relative was Martha Alford of the same address.
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SAMUEL JACKSON ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0378
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Wednesday, 21 September 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Dr. Samuel J. Alford, M.D., 71, died September 18, 1994.
Born in Orlando, he graduated from medical school in 1948, served his residence here and has always practiced in Jacksonville. He was an Aviation Medical Examiner and President of the Attending Staff Association. Dr. Alford served in the Air Force during Korea. His memberships included the American Medical Assoc., Duval Medical Society, WM. B. Barnett Lodge 187, Morocco Temple, and the Scottish Rite Bodies.
Survivors include his sons; Michael L. Alford, Stephen D. and Jewell Alford; daughter and son-in-law, Joni A. and Ronald J. Burnes; brother, Howard R. Alford, sister; Margaret A. Adams, grandchildren; Joshua Burns and Michelle Alford.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Ave….
Entombment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park with Masonic Rites.
The family request those desiring send memorials to Jacksonville First Seventh–Day Adventist Church or Morocco Temple Kiddie Fund…. Active Pallbearers will be members of Morocco Temple Flying FEZ Assoc.
Photo from Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Diana Hunnicutt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel J. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 June 1923, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituary of his son Stephen D. Alford, with whom he shares a gravestone; and his second wife, Mary Patricia Mathis McCombs Alford, in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Samuel Jackson Alford Jr. married Mary Patricia Mathis on 20 Apr 1975 in Duval Co., FL.
From
We included an extensive In Remembrance article in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995, p. 19: “In Memoriam: Samuel J. Alford, 1923–1994.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Samuel Jackson 1923 FL1, Samuel Jackson 1898 FL2, Peno Elmo 1854 FL3, William R. 1834 GA4, Hansford R. 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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SAMUEL JACKSON ALFORD, SR.
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Sunday, 16 August 1964
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sam Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 June 1898 and died _____ Aug 1964, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his son Samuel Jackson Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Samuel Jackson 1898 FL1, Peno Elmo 1854 FL2, William R. 1834 GA3, Hansford R. 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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SAMUEL THERALD ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Sunday, 1 October 1989
Samuel Therald Alford, 75, of Pensacola, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1989, in local hospital.
Mr. Alford was a native and life-long resident of Northwest Florida.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Alford of Pensacola; a daughter, Sharyl Keller of Pensacola; two brothers, Roy and Max Alford, both of Pensacola; two sisters, Eloise Calvert of Phoenix, Ariz. and Virginia Linstrom of Mayport, Fla.; a very special companion, Hazel Qualls; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Barrancas National Cemetery with a Navy Chaplain officiating.
Fisher-Pou Funeral Service … is in charge of arrangements….
Photo from Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, chuck cummins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel T. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 5 Jan 1914, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Pearl Inez Hairelson Alford; parents, Levis Laman Alford Sr. and Ruth Estelle Hester Alford; and brothers Levis Laman Alford Jr., Max Deleon Alford, Oliver Vernon Alford and Roy Eugene Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Virginia Clair “Ginnie” Alford Lindstrom in Tennessee Obituaries; and sister Elouise Ruby Alford Lucas Calvert in Arizona Obituaries.
From FL Marriages: Samuel T. Alford, age 26, married Pearla Canley on 5 May 1940 in Santa Rosa Co., FL.
From:
PANAMA CITY NEWS-HERALD
Panama City, Bay Co., FL—Friday, 3 May 1940
From FL Divorces: Sam T. Alford and Pearla Alford were divorced in Escambia Co. in 1947.
Children named in this obituary, “son, Jerry Alford of Pensacola; a daughter, Sharyl Keller of Pensacola,” are also named in the 1966 obituary of Samuel’s second wife and in the 1994 obituary of his brother Roy’s wife, Mary Elizabeth Sales Moore Thompson White Alford. They are not named in Roy’s 2007 obituary.
From (following an article about his brother Roy Eugene Alford):
PENSACOLA NEWS-JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Sunday, 9 April 1944
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Samuel Therald 1914 FL1, Levis Laman 1885 AL2, Robert Lawson 1842 AL3, Cullen 1800 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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SANDRA LEE ALVORD WIECK
TAMPA BAY TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—14 May 2014
Wieck, Sandra Lee (Alvord), 70, passed on Feb. 9, 2014.
Born April 30, 1944 to Stanley and Betty Alvord in Alliance [Box Butte Co.], NE. She married Gary Wieck on July 1, 1976. Stan and Gary were USAF pilots in peace and war. Gary & Sandra were married for forty six years. Their son, Ryan and wife, Jane-Marie of Chesap-eake, VA. They have three children, Aidan, Brady and daughter, Cailey. Kristen E. (Wieck) and husband, Blaise Sciarra have a daughter, Rowen and son, Blaise IV. Sandra was a devoted educator ensuring Ryan a winning coach and Kristen an ER nurse, got an appropriate higher education. Known by many in Hernando Beach, she added pizzazz during the football season at the old Gators for owner Big Bobby the “river rats” and the riff raff. She will be missed by all. RIP Sandra
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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SARA E. REX ALFORD MOLE
HARTFORD COURANT
Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Wednesday, 1 June 1994
Sarah (Rex) Alford Mole, 96, of Key Largo, Fla., wife of the late Stuart Alford and William Mole, died Feb. 24, 1994, at Mariner Convalescent Home, Key Largo, Fla.
She was born Sept. 28, 1897, in Conshohocken, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Layer) Rex, and had lived in Bridgeport and West Cornwall prior to moving to Key Largo, Fla., 30 years ago. Mrs. Mole is survived by a sister, Laura Naethans of Los Angeles, Calif.; a niece and a nephew.
Memorial graveside funeral service will be Saturday, June 4, 1994, 2 p.m., in Simsbury Cemetery, Simsbury…. There are no calling hours. Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, has charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Sara E. Mole (SS# issued in CT) but list her birth date as 28 Aug 1897, last residence Key Largo, Monroe Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Sara E. Mole, born 31 Aug 1897, died 24 Feb 1994 in Monroe Co.
FL Marriages lists James William Mole and Sara E. Alford married _____ Jn 1967 in Dade Co.
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SARAH ALFRED
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Friday, 18 October 1907
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Louis B. Alfred; and son Albert Donald Alfred in this compilation.
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SARAH “SALLY” DECKER ALFORD
Wife of William Russell Alford, Jr., AAFA #0278
Mother of William Russell Alford III, AAFA #0556; Richard Robert Alford, AAFA #0557; Peter Henry Alford, AAFA #0558; and Michael Preston Alford, AAFA #0559
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Saturday, 13 January 1979
Alford. Sally D., 74, of 12300 Vonn Road, Largo, died Thursday (Jan. 11, 1979).
Born in Ridgeway, Pa., she came here five years ago from Syrscuse, N.Y. and was a registered nurse.
Survivors include her husband William R.; four sons, William R. III, Washington, D.C., Richard R., New York City, Peter H., Windsor, Conn., and Michael P., Wilton, Conn, and five grandchildren.
National Cremation Society.
Photo from Center Cemetery, Alford, Berkshire Co., MA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elsie Scharpf Saar
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, William Russell Alford Jr., in North Carolina Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Sally Decker Alford was born 21 Oct 1904 and died 11 Jan 1979 in Pinella Co., FL.
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SARAH ELIZABETH STAGGS ALFORD
Photo from Archer Funeral Home
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday 31 August 2013
Sarah Elizabeth Alford, a precious mother and grandmother peacefully passed away at St. Vincents Hospital in Jacksonville, FL on August 29, 2013 at the age of 79.
Sarah was born in Tennessee on October 18, 1933. She was known for the love and kindness she gave to all of her family and friends.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Carl Alford.
She was survived by Daughters: Patricia A. Brant (Johnny), and Pamela S. Buckhalter (Gene). Grandchildren: Regina Frazier (Anthony) and Gregory Downs, Jr. Great Grandchildren: Christian Downs and Skylar Downs. Brother/Sister: Cecil Staggs and Linda Emler residing in Tennessee.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 3pm to 5pm at Archer Funeral Home, 55 North Lake Ave. Lake Butler, Florida 32054. Funeral services will take place at Archer Funeral Home on Monday, September 2, 2013 at 11am. The Family would also like to give a special thanks to the staff of St. Vincents Hospital for their support and exceptional care during this difficult time. Please sign the guestbook at http://www.archerfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Carl Cecil Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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SARAH ELLEN WIGGINS ALFORD
Source unknown—included in the Florida, Jacksonville Area Obituary Collection, 1851-2009 (Ancestry)
FL—Tuesday, 7 March 1978
Photos from Swift Creek Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ray Booth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 4 July 1895 and died _____ March 1978, last residence Glen Saint Mary, Baker Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Sarah Ellen Alford was born 4 July 1895 and died 5 March 1978 in Baker Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Sarah L. Wiggins married Lewis Alford on 6 Oct 1913 in Baker Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lewis 1895 FL1, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL2, William R. 1834 GA3, Hansford 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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SARAH ELVA ALFORD MOODY
Photos from her Find A Grave memorial
Posted by contributor Keeping in Touch - used with permission
EVENING STAR
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Tuesday, 16 November 1954
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her mother, Rhoda Elva Bullock Alford; and siblings Cora Belle Alford Hines and Wiley Nathan Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; and brother Sion Walter Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Sarah Elva 1889 NC1, Wiley Cherry 1852 NC2, Jacob 1789 NC3, James 1764 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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SARAH S. ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Tuesday, 8 October 1991
Sarah S. Alford, 95, of Sebring died Sunday [October 6] at Lake Wales Convalescent Center. A native of Boston, she moved to this area 32 years ago from Miami. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Jean S. Dugas of Cumberland, R.I.; and a grandchild. Warren-Morris Funeral Home, Sebring.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FL Deaths: Sarah S. Alford was born 24 Apr 1896 and died 6 Oct 1991 in Polk Co.
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SARAH SUE ALFORD HOWELL
[She died in AL, but we are including her obituary here because her home was in FL.]
WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS
Chipley, Washington Co., FL—11 September 2013
Mrs. Sarah Sue Alford Howell, age 87, of Bonifay, passed away Sept. 7, 2013 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Ala.
She was born April 8, 1926 in Bonifay, to the late Paisley and Teresa Childs Alford. Mrs. Howell retired from the Holmes County School System after working for 38 years as a teacher and guidance counselor. Sue was a member of First Baptist Church Bonifay and enjoyed her family, friends and dog, Tyler.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Drexel Howell and two sisters, Ann Kates and Betty Williams.
Mrs. Howell is survived by one son, Andy Howell and wife Terry of Bonifay; four grandchildren, Trey Howell, Kaci and Greg Johnson, Trevin Howell and Paisley Howell; three great-grandchildren, Marissa, Drexel and Aubrey; canine companion, Tyler; one brother, John Alford and wife Pat of Bonifay; one nephew, Warren Saxon and wife Lana Sue of DeLand; one niece, Lucy Etheridge and husband Donald of Bonifay and several Howell family members.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at First Baptist Church Bonifay…. Interment followed in the Bonifay Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home directing. Family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday at First Baptist Church.
Photo from Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, Holmes Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Aymee Cranford-Weaver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Walter Paisley Alford; and sister Ann Alford Kates in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Betty Jean Alford Williams in Texas Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see Alford Brothers in West Florida, AAFA ACTION, September 1988.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Sarah Sue 1926 FL1, Walter Paisley 1896 GA2, John McRae 1861 SC3, Paisley 1825 NC4, Sion 1796 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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SHARON DIANE ALFORD BENDER
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—5 November 2010
Sharon Diane Alford-Bender, 48, Sunset November 2, 2010 and Sunrise January 17, 1962. The family visitation to greet friends will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Hardage-Giddens Main Street Funeral Home, 4315 Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32206. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 11:00am at Chester Church of God, 96984 Blackrock Rd., Yulee, FL. 32097.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery of Chester, FL. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
FL Marriages lists Sharon Diane Alford and Darrell Allen Bender married 28 Apr 2001 in Duval Co. Both are listed as black.
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SHELLY LAMAR ALFORD
THE STAR
Port St. Joe, Gulf Co., FL—Thursday, 18 September 1997
Shelly Lamar Alford, 84, of Wewahitchka, passed away Monday morning, September 15 in Panama City following a brief illness.
A native of Walton County, he served in the Army during WWII, and was a retired carpenter. Mr. Alford has lived in Wewahitchka for the past 20 years and was a member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, _____ Alford.
Survivors include a sister, Myrtle Pryor of Darlington; three special nieces, Myrtle [?] Dean and husband, Carl, of Wewahitchka, Jo Ann Mathews and husband, Lawton of Darlington, and Betty Graham and husband Joe of Easton [?], Massachusetts.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 17 … at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church…. Interment followed in Limestone Cemetery.
All services were under the direction of the Comforter Funeral Home, Wewahitchka Branch Chapel.
Photo from Limestone Community Cemetery, Darlington, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shelly L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 6 Oct 1912, last residence Wewahitchka, Gulf Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Shelly Lamar 1912 FL1, John Franklin 1880 FL2, James Thomas 1859 AL3, James Columbus 1830 GA4, John Turner 1800 NC5, Job about 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8.
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SHERMAN FLOYD ALFORD
Uncle of Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Alford, Jr., AAFA #0714
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Monday, 30 November 1970
APALACHICOLA—Sherman Floyd Alford, 59, died unexpectedly Saturday night [November 28].
He was a native of DeFuniak Springs and had been a resident of Franklin County most of his life. He was custodian for schools in Apalachicola and a member of Highland Park Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Katie; four daughters, Mrs. Judy Vause, Apalachicola; Mrs. Betty Dowd, Colorado Springs, Colo; Mrs. Carolyn Randall, Moab, Utah; and Mrs. Joanna Orlowski, Newburgh, N.Y.; four sons, Floyd, Lloyd and Wayne, all of Apalachicola and Billy of Clifton, N.J.; four brothers, Dallas and Gordon, Wewahitchka; T.L., Panama City; and Lawrence, Belle Glade; one sister, Mrs. Cora Lee Whitfield, Wewahitchka; Nine grandchildren.
R.L. Riley Funeral Home, Apalachicola, is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Magnolia Cemetery, Apalachicola, Franklin Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Member #47700116
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sherman Alford (SS# issued through Railroad Board) was born 24 March 1911 and died _____ Nov 1970, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Katherine Elizabeth Crum Alford; and children John William “Billy” Alford and Judie Nell Alford Vause in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Sherman Floyd Alford was born 24 March 1911 and died 28 Nov 1970 in Franklin Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Sherman Floyd Alford married Kate Crum on 23 Jan 1936 in Franklin Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Sherman Floyd 1911 FL1, Joseph Columbus 1871 FL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job about 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7.
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SHIRLEY NICHOLS THROM FIGE ALFORD
Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services
Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL—_____ April 2016
Shirley Nichols Throm Alford
December 16, 1921 - April 5, 2016
She was born in New Haven, CT and moved to Sarasota in 1955 with her family.
She is pre-deceased by her husband Paul C. Alford, grandson Rusty Younkman, and great grandson Jared Younkman.
She is survived by five children: Carole Younkman (Thomas) of Hyde Park, VT, Georgia Acosta (Dan) of Treasure Island, FL, Shirley Fieber (Ralph) of Sarasota, FL, Patti Fige, of Sarasota, FL, and David Fige (Elizabeth) of Woodstock, GA, 16, grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren.
Known as Nana to all, her love was to her family (which included everyone close to her) and her church. She was an active member of the Church of the Redeemer. She was an avid volunteer for others including Resurrection House, Mothers Helping Mothers, Episcopal Thrift Shop, Cabot Reserve on the Green, Greyhound Rescue, and many church activities including teaching Sunday School….
Funeral mass was Celebrated Saturday, April 9th, 2016 at 11:00am at The Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Paul Carroll Alford, in this compilation.
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SHIRLEY VIRGINIA WRIGHT BOWMAN COX ALFORD
SUN HERALD
Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—10 October 2002
PENSACOLA, Fla.—Shirley Virginia Alford, 74, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002 in Pensacola.
Mrs. Alford was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Ray Alford.
Survivors include two daughters, Terrie Stewart of Pensacola and Jessica Shackelford of D’Iberville; two sons, Donald Hedges of California and Glen Alford Jr. of Pensacola; and two sisters, Jean and Melda.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Biloxi National Cemetery with burial. Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lonnie Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shirley V. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 26 Apr 1928, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, and last benefit Moss Point, Jackson Co., MS.
See the obituary of her son Glen Ray “Sam” Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From SSACI: She is listed as:
1942 Shirley Virginia Wright
1949 Shirley Virginia Modlin [her stepfather was James Alfred Modlin]
1952 Shirley Virginia McCracken
1958 Shirley M. Cox
1965 Shirley Virginia Alford
From Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936–2014 (Ancestry): Shirley Virginia Wright, age 23 daughter of Joseph Guy Wright and Melda Frasier Whitson, married Ray Bowman, age 24 son of Fletcher Ray Bowman and Alma Fauna Seely, on 18 May 1951 in Norfolk, VA.
From California, Marriage Index, 1949–1959 (Ancestry): Shirley V. Mullin, age 28, married David Cox, age 21, on 8 Dec 1956 in San Diego Co., CA.
From Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936–2014 (Ancestry): Shirley Virginia Wright, age 33 daughter of Joseph Guy Wright and Melda Fraiser Whitson, married Glen Ray Alford, age 29 son of Clarence L. Alford and Jesse L. Lowe, on 17 May 1961 in Norfolk, VA.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Some of the Descendants of John Alford ca1801 North Carolina.
Her husband’s lineage: Glen Ray 1931 LA1, Clarence 1897 LA2, Warren Lee 1868 MS3, Julius Caesar 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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SIBLEY LEE “SONNY” ALFORD, JR.
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Tuesday, 25 April 1995
Sibley Lee “Sonny” Alford Jr., 55, of Lake City died Sunday [April 23] in Gainesville.
The service will be at 10 a.m. CDT (11 a.m. EDT) Wednesday at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Ridge. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Chattahoochee (663-4343).
A native of Chipley, he had lived in Lake City for a year. He was an Army veteran and a Pentecostal.
He is survived by a sister, Shirley D. Clenney of Panama City; and four aunts, Vida Watson of Port St. Joe, Chleo Sanders and Annie B. Alford, both of Chattahoochee, and Libby Kry of Jasper.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sibley L. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in FL) was born 6 June 1939 and died 15 Apr 1995, last residence Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Sibley Lee 1939 FL1, Sibley Lee 1909 FL2, Daniel Webster 1874 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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SIDNEY CATHERINE HOLMAN ALFORD
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 22 December 1970
Photo from Limestone Community Cemetery, Darlington, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Catherine Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 8 Sept 1881 and died _____ Dec 1970, last residence Westville, Holmes Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her sons Damascus Walon Alford, Henry Clayton Alford, and Roy Cecil Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Charles Union 1877 FL1, John Francis 1842 GA2, John Turner 1800 NC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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SION AUGUSTUS ALFORD, JR.
Father of Sion Augustus “Gus” Alford III, AAFA #0478
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Thursday, 8 January 1981
CHIPLEY—Sion Augustus Alford Jr., 78, of Chipley, died Tuesday at his home after a short illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Chipley and was retired from the insurance business. He was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Chipley, and was a member of the board of directors of the Florida First Bank in Chipley. He also was a member of the Orion Masonic Lodge No. 40, Panhandle Shrine Club and Kappa Sigma fraternity at Davidson College, N.C.
Survivors include a son, Gus Alford of Chipley, four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church in Chipley. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home in Chipley is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Glenwood Cemetery, Chipley, Washington Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that S. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 23 May 1902 and died _____ Jan 1981, last residence Chipley, Washington Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Emily K. Couch Alford; parents, Sion Augustus Alford Sr. and Mary Teletha Henry Alford; and sister Eva Henry Alford Shrivalle in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Sion A. Alford married Emily K. Couch on 14 Aug 1928 in Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Sion Augustus 1902 FL1, Sion Augustus 1863 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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SION AUGUSTUS ALFORD, SR.
Grandfather of Sion Augustus “Gus” Alford III, AAFA #0478
DOTHAN EAGLE
Dothan, Houston Co., AL—Monday, 25 February 1946
CH1PLEY [Washington Co., FL]—Sion Augustus Alford, eighty-two, prominent naval stores and real estate dealer, died at his home in Chipley last night.
He was vice president and an original stockholder of the Consolidated Naval Stores at Jacksonville, for ten years served as branch manager of the Pensacola, Fla., office and was one of the largest landowners in the section. A resident of Chipley for 47 years, he was formerly president of the old First National Bank at Chipley and an elder and organizer of the First Presbyterian Church in Chipley. He was born in Rowland, N.C , and was married to Miss Mary Henry of Latta, S.C , in 1890.
Surviving are four daughters. Miss Leila Alford, Chipley, Mrs. Eva Schivalle, Valdosta, Ga., Mrs. H.S. Bailey, Tallahassee and Mrs. J.H. Faulk, Thomasville. Ga.; four sons. E.L. S.A, Jr., F.W., and P.S. Alford, all of Chipley, 14 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow….
Interment will follow in the Chipley cemetery.
Photo from Glenwood Cemetery, Chipley, Washington Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Teletha Henry Alford; children, Eva Henry Alford Shrivalle and Sion Augustus Alford Jr.; and brothers John McRae Alford and William Chauncey Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Alexander Alford and Mary Attie Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; and of his half-brother Daniel James Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Sion Augustus 1863 SC1, Paisley 1825 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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SOPHIE ALFORD
FLORIDA TODAY
Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL—Tuesday, 18 February 2014
October 13, 1923 - February 11, 2014
WEST MELBOURNE, FL—Sophie Alford, 90 of West Melbourne, FL passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
A native of New Jersey, Sophie moved to Florida with her husband in the early 1990s.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alford.
She is survived by two sons: William Alford of Palm Bay and Richard Alford of NJ; one daughter: Linda Hayhurst of TX; two sisters: Rose Poplowsky of FL and Vera Bianco of FL; and six grandchildren.
Married for 68 years to Richard, they started their storybook relationship by meeting at the USO in Long Branch, NJ at the beginning of WWII. Their relationship continued long distance as Richard served in Europe during the war.
Picking up where they left off when the troops returned, Sophie married Richard in July of 1945 in Irvington, NJ. She lived and raised the family while making their home in New Jersey and Florida.
After most of their working lives were spent in New Jersey, Sophie and Richard retired to Florida until they were called to a better place. Sophie will be sorely missed as the gentle and comforting matriarch of her family.
Fountainhead Funeral Home is in charge of services.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Richard Ford Alford, in this compilation.
In October 2017, a Find A Grave photographer reported that the cemetery has no record of Sophie’s burial. She was probably cremated, as was her husband.
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STELLA O’NEAL ALFORD
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—Thursday, 26 September 1991
Alford, Stella O’Neal, 100, of Miami Shores. Services 2 p.m. Friday, Dade Memorial Park. Joseph B. Cofer Miami Shores Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Stella O. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born10 Feb 1891 and died _____ Sept 1991, last residence Miami, Dade Co., FL.
From FL Deaths: Stella O’Neal Alford was born 29 Jan 1991 [sic] and died 25 Sept 1991 in Dade Co.
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STEPHEN ALLEN ALFORD
NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAILY NEWS
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL—Friday, 1 January 2010
Sgt. Stephen Alford passed away Dec. 28, 2009, at his home in Valparaiso, Fla.
Steve was born on April 12, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., but lived nearly all of his life in Northwest Florida. He was a sergeant in the Alabama Army National Guard, 1st Squadron, 131st Calvary and devoted nearly 30 years of his life in the service of his country. He also served in Operation Noble Eagle. Steve was a dedicated Christian and attended many area churches in both Florida and Alabama throughout his life. He loved football and never missed a chance to support his favorite teams.
Steve is survived by his parents, Jerry and Joyce Alford; one daughter, Pamelia Michell Bolden; four grandchildren; and his five sisters, Vickie Moon, Rhonda Collinsworth, Karen Smith, Lorie Bates and Sandy North.
A time of visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Darlington, Fla. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Greg Alford officiating.
Pallbearers will be the Alabama Army National Guard. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with full military honors.
…. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
In another article:
WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS
Chipley, Washington Co., FL—Saturday, 2 January 2010
Sergeant Stephen Alford died Dec. 28, 2009 at his home in Valparaiso, Florida. Steve was born April 12, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri but lived nearly all of his life in Northwest Florida. He was a Sergeant in the Alabama Army National Guard 1st Squadron 131st Calvary and devoted nearly 30 years of his life in the service of his country. He also served in Operation Noble Eagle. Steve was a dedicated Christian and attended many area churches in both Florida and Alabama throughout his life.
He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Joyce Alford, one daughter, Pamela Michelle Bolden, four grandchildren and five sisters Vickie Moon, Rhonda Collinsworth, Karen Smith, Lorie Bates and Sandy North.
Funeral services were held on, Jan. 2, 2010 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Reverend Greg Alford officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors.
Photo from Oak Grove Cemetery, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Steve Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, Jerry A. Alford, in this compilation.
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STEPHEN CHARLES ALFORD
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—Friday, 25 December 1992
GUNMAN KILLS THREE AT OFFICE PARTY
MIAMI—Neighbors thought aviation workers were enjoying Christmas with fireworks, but the noise coming from a company party was a gun fired during a worker’s argument with his ex-girlfriend, police said Thursday. Three people were shot to death, and the gunman hanged himself.
A man who escaped the gunfire with two others as the party was breaking up Wednesday night called police from an office three doors down, saying the gunman, Stephen Alford, 38, was “very depressed” over his mother’s death a week ago.
Co-worker Al Paraiso said Alford also was upset over the breakup days ago with his live-in girlfriend, one of the victims. The shooting started during an argument between the two, said Metro-Dade police spokesman Bill Kinnebrew. Workers said about a dozen employees were present.
“Because they were having a party, we thought they were celebrating Christmas with firecrackers,” said Dora Luft, who works near the A&E Aircraft Corp. office.
“He was arguing with her, arguing with her, and two employees of the company came to assist in some fashion,” Kinnebrew said. That’s when Alford shot all three.
“I don’t know why she came,” said Paraiso. “I mean she obviously was invited by Steve, but she made official her breakup.”
Alford, a quality control inspector at A&E Aircraft for about a year, wounded one worker, who fled the building with a serious chest wound, and sexually assaulted a co-worker’s wife before hanging himself, police said.
The first officers to arrive after the shooting saw an armed man in the office lobby, backed off and set up a perimeter, police spokesman Juan Del Castillo said.
Officers talked several times with Alford from outside the building initially. But they fired tear gas into every window of the office in a warehouse complex near Miami International Airport after the communications ended.
The four bodies were found inside when police entered 4 1/2 hours after the shooting.
Killed were the ex-girlfriend Lorraine Newell, 33, and Alford’s co-workers Jose Acosta, 23, and Omar Rincon, 25. James Ringo, 36, was in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Alford had an arrest record for cocaine possession in 1985 and burglary and drug charges in 1987, police said.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From FL Deaths: Stephen Charles Alford, white age 38, was born 4 Oct 1954 and died 23 Dec 1922 in Dade Co., FL.
From Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860–1970 (Ancestry): Stephen Charles Alford was born in 1954 in Boston, MA.
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STEPHEN D. ALFORD
Son of Samuel Jackson Alford, Jr., AAFA #0378
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—13 October 2001
Stephen D. Alford, 46, a native and life long resident of Jacksonville died Thursday, Oct 11, 2001 after a long illness. He had served in the US Army.
Survivors include his mother Margie Alford, his companion of 17 years, Jewell Burns, a brother Michael, sister Joni Burns and numerous other family and friends.
A funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, Oct 15, 2001 in the Town & Country Funeral Home Chapel…. Entombment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Stephen D. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 July 1955, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituary of his father, Samuel Jackson Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
Stephen’s mother was the first wife of Samuel Jackson Alford Jr., Margie Laverne Morgan.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Stephen D. 1955 FL1, Samuel Jackson 1923 FL2, Samuel Jackson 1898 FL3, Peno Elmo 1854 FL4, William R. 1834 GA5, Hansford R. 1812 SC6, John 1787 SC7.
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SUE H. TILLMAN ALFORD
LAKE CITY REPORTER
Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—25 January 2013
Miss Sue H. Alford, age 89, of Lake City, FL passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Shands of Lake Shore.
Miss Alford was born in Kissimmee, FL. She resided in Lake City for most of her adult life. She retired from Aero Corporation. Miss Alford was a member of Lantern Park Baptist.
Miss Alford was preceded in death by her children: Buddy, Charles and Carol Tillman; and Anita Alford.
Survivors include her children: Glenn Tillman, Bob Alford, Tammy Mullinex & Lori Cobbs. 18 Grandchildren, 30 Great-Grandchildren, 10 Great-Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Friday, January 25, 2013 in the chapel of Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home…. Interment will follow in the Olustee Cemetery in Olustee…. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home, 458 S. Marion Ave., Lake City. FL.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sue H. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 17 Nov 1923, last residence not listed.
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TARA ALEXIS ALFORD
[She died in FL, but we are also including her obituary in Mississippi Obituaries because she was born and is buried in MS and only lived in FL for a short time.]
SCOTT COUNTY TIMES
Forest, Scott Co., MS—Wednesday, 11 January 1978
Funeral services for Tara Alford, age 6, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 7, from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton…. Interment was made in the Hodge Hill Cemetery.
She died Monday [January 2] at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., of accidental drowning. She had been a resident of Fort Lauderdale for a short time and formerly lived in Morton.
Survivors include her father, Walter (Shorty) Alford, Morton; her mother, Lana A. Alford, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one sister, Lauren Alford, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; maternal grandfather, Baker Austin, Prattville, Ala.; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Myers, Jackson; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Jennie Alford, and Mrs. Vera Blissett, both of Morton, and Mrs. Mack Austin, Jackson, and several aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers were Curtis Weems, Billy Holmes, Boomer Blissett, and Dobe Blissett.
Photo from Hodge Hill Cemetery, Morton, Scott Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her grandfather Lonnie Eugene Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
Tara Alexis was the daughter of Walter E. Alford and Lana Austin.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Tara Alexis 1971 MS1, Walter E. MS ???? 2, Lonnie Eugene 1925 MS3, Walter Eugene 1889 MS4, William Jackson 1848 MS5, Spire Washington 1807 GA6, Brittain Washington 1782 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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TEMPTATION “TEMPIE” LANGFORD ALFORD
SAMSON LEDGER
Samson, Geneva Co., FL—11 August 1938
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1997
Mrs. Tempie Alford of Gaskin, Fla., died Friday night, August 5. She had lived in this section all her life.
She leaves nine children, as follows: Mrs. Kate Dean, Mrs. Beall Allbriton, Mrs. Donie Dukes, Mrs. Mattie Warren, Mrs. Rose Dukes; S. Alford of Rome, Ga., W.T. Alford of Lakeland, Fla.; L.G. Alford of Gaskin, Fla. and B.D. Alford of Ponce de Leon, Fla; also one brother, and six sisters and a host of grand and great grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. C.T. Thames with burial in Limestone cemetery.
Photo from Limestone Community Cemetery, Darlington, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Durl Odom
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her great-granddaughter Deborah Griffith Alford Carroll in this compilation.
She was Temptation Langford, born 10 June 1875 (date on her gravestone), the wife of Francis Marion Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Francis Marion 1865 FL1, Francis Marion 1827 GA2, John Turner 1800 NC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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TERESA GALLON ALFORD
Photo from her gravestone
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Friday, 7 April 2006
Alford, Teresa Gallon, 47 of Orlando went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 4, 2006.
Born on August 19, 1958, she was a lifelong resident of Orlando. She graduated from Boone High School and attended Valencia Community College, Orlando. She retired from Walt Disney World and currently employed by Universal Studios, Orlando.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, John W.; her daughter, Tenisha Chamaine; her father, Joe L. Gallon; mother, Annie Mae; brothers, Jerome, Ormond, Andre, all of Orlando, Glenn (Sharon) of Portsmouth, VA; several aunts and uncles, a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and loving friends.
A visitation will be Friday, April 7, 2006 from 6-9PM at Robert Bryant Funeral and Cremation Chapel, 321 E. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806, 407-240-6080. Funeral services will be held 1PM, Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the New Saint Mark Free Methodist Church, 1001 Grand St., Orlando, FL 32805 with burial immediately following at the Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Orange Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elizabeth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Teresa G. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Orlando, Orange Co., FL.
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THELMA ALFORD GLASSCOCK
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Sunday, 28 June 1970
Mrs. Thelma Alford Glasscock, 68, of 1323 Colonial Drive died Saturday in the Oak Grove Convalescent Home following an extended illness.
A native of Grand Ridge, Mrs. Glasscock has lived in Leon and Wakulla County for the past 20 years. She was a retired employe of the Florida Industrial Commission and a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include one sister, Miss Mary L. Alford of Wakulla; two brothers, Roland H. Alford of Wakulla and Burrell T. Alford of Ocala.
J.A. Culley & Sons Funeral Home of Tallahassee is in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Sunday, 28 June 1970
Glasscock, Mrs. Thelma Alford, age 68, of 1323 Colonial Drive, Tallahassee, Fla. Funeral services will be held at Culley’s Chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 1970…. Burial services will be held in Shady Grove Cemetery near Grand Ridge, Fla. at 2:00 P.M. (EDT) on Monday, June 29, 1970, with J. A. Culley 8, Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Her survivors include: 1 Sister: Miss Mary L. Alford of Wakulla, Fla.; 2 Brothers: Roland H. Alford of Wakulla, Fla. and Burrell T. Alford of Ocala, Fla. and a number of nieces and nephews.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FL Deaths: Thelma Alford Glasscock was born 30 Sept 1900 and died 27 June 1970 in Leon Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her siblings Burrell Thomas Alford, Mary Lula Alford, and Roland Henly Alford in this compilation.
From:
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Friday, 13 July 1945
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Thelma 1900 FL1, Henry Clay 1872 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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THELMA ALFORD WHITFIELD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—21 August 2006
Thelma Alford Whitfield, 83, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday at Roselawn Cemetery. Beggs Funeral Home, Apalachee Chapel (850-942-2929) is handling arrangements.
She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Tallahassee. She was of the Full Gospel faith.
She is survived by three sons, Tom Whitfield (and wife Laverne), Cary Whitfield (and Thelma) and Jerry Whitfield (and wife Lorrine), all of Tallahassee; a daughter, Frances L. Graham (and husband Alton) of Tallahassee; two brothers, James Alford and R.L. Alford, both of Blountstown; two sisters, Mildred Cayson and Betty Watson, both of Tallahassee; and five great-grandchildren, Ray Waddell, Ralph Motes, Jeffery Whitfield, Tom Whitfield Jr., and Lisa Whitfield.
Photo from Roselawn Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hochi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma Whitfield (SS# issued in FL) was born 29 Sept 1922, last residence Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her father, Samuel A. Alford; and twin brothers, Joseph Alford and James Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage, partially from Ancestry family trees: Thelma 1922 FL1, Samuel A. 1893 FL2, John Tharp 1859 FL3, John Bynum 1819 SC4, John 1776 NC5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 16878, John 1645 VA9.
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THELMA BYRD KIRCHQUESSNER ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—21 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Thelma Alford, 52 of Tampa, Florida died Friday (11-21-97). A lifelong resident of Tampa, she was a certified nursing assistant for Vencor Hospital and Apostolic.
She is survived by a son, Louis R. Kirchquessner; her mother, Louvenia and stepfather, William Florence; a brother, Henry C. Byrd and two grandchildren.
Ray William Funeral Home, Rhodes and Northern, Tampa, Florida.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 4 Jan 1945, last residence not listed.
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THELMA FLORENCE ALFORD
THE HERALD
Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—3 April 2004
Thelma Florence Alford, 78, died Thursday, April 1, 2004.
She was born September 8, 1925 [different than gravestone], to Thomas and Eunice Alford in Mississippi. She moved to Manatee County in 1928 from Mississippi. She was a schoolteacher at Palmetto High School.
Her niece, Pamela Kiernan; her two great nephews; and her caretaker, Tina Lauderdale, survive her.
Interment will be at Mansion Memorial Park. Ellenton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Photo from Mansion Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, HNLjr
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Thelma F. Alford (SS# issued in FL) but list her birth date as 9 Sept 1925, last residence Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Farrar Alford and Eunice Earline Alford; and her brother Thomas Floyd Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Thelma Florence 1925 MS1, Thomas Farrar 1892 MS2, James Leonard “Dick” 1848 MS3, Terrell 1814 NC4.
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THELMA INEZ MCDOWELL ALFORD HERNDON
GREENSBORO NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 18 December 1987
HIGH POINT [Guilford Co.]—Harold and Thelma McDowell Herndon of Hialeah, Fla., formerly of High Point, died Friday [December 11] in Hialeah.
Private funeral for family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. today at Sechrest Funeral Home in Archdale. Burial will be in Floral Garden Park.
Survivors are daughters, Mrs. Doris A. Headburg and Mrs. Sarah A. Allred; sons, Leon Alford, Michael Alford and James Alford; 13 grandchildren.
Harold Herndon is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Herndon of Archdale; two brothers and one sister.
Thelma Herndon is survived by her mother, Mrs. Sarah Todd; three brothers and three sisters.
The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Herndon, 3820 David Ave., Archdale.
Photo from Floral Garden Memorial Park, High Point, Guilford Co., NC,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Polly Fry Hagerman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma M. Herndon (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 Sept 1917, last residence Hialeah, Dade Co., FL.
We included the obituary of her daughter Sara Alford Allred in North Carolina Obituaries.
Their gravestone says they were married 1 July 1955.
Her first husband was Leon Harmon Alford, married 10 March 1933.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
Her first husband’s lineage: Leon Harmon 1915 SC1, Harlee Manford 1874 SC2, Harrison 1843 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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THOMAS ALFORD, JR.
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Friday, 24 March 1989
Tom Alford, 35, 3680 N.E. Dixie Highway, Palm Bay, died Sunday [March 19]. Born in Miami, he moved to Palm Bay in 1988. He was a carpenter. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: wife, Janet; sons, Damion, Roman, Thomas III, all of Miami. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Sunday at 3112 Troon Ave., Palm Bay. Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that T. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 17 Jan 1954 and died 15 March 1989, last residence not listed.
From FL Deaths: Thomas Alford born 17 Jan 1954, died 19 March 1989 in Brevard Co.
FL Marriages lists Thomas Alford Jr. and Janet E. Steele married 20 Feb 1979 in Miami, Dade Co.
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THOMAS FARRAR ALFORD
THE HERALD
Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—7 January 1965
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990
Thomas Farrar Alford, 72, of Ellenton died at a local rest home Wednesday (January 6, 1965).
Born in McCool, MS, he came to Ellenton 38 years ago from McCool, MS. Mr. Alford was a retired farmer and a member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church of McCool.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Eunice Alford, a daughter Miss Thelma Alford of Ellenton; three brothers, A.H. Alford of Ellenton, J.B. Alford of Louisville, MS, and A.F. Alford of Belzona, MS; a sister Mrs. G.L. Sloan of Louisville, MS, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at Edwards Funeral Home, Friday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jesse Joiner of the First Baptist of Ellenton officiating.
Burial will be in Ellenton Community Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ralph Church, Buck Church, William Vowell, James Foy, Howell Foy and Roy Wood.
Photo from Mansion Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, HNLjr
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eunice Earline Alford; and his children Thomas Floyd Alford and Thelma Florence Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Thomas Farrar Alford, no birth date, died _____ Jan 1965 in Manatee Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Thomas Farrar 1892 MS1, James Leonard “Dick” 1848 MS2, Terrell 1814 NC3.
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THOMAS FLOYD ALFORD
THE HERALD
Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—1 January 1962
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990
T.F. ALFORDS KILLED IN CRASH OF SWAMP-BUGGY
A New Year’s weekend double tragedy that took the lives of a Bradenton couple in a swamp-buggy accident last Saturday [30 December 1961] at Sunniland, Florida will be marked tomorrow with double burial ceremonies in Ellenton Community Cemetery northeast of Bradenton on US 301.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Floyd Alford, both 39 years old, will be lowered side by side into a double grave, but their 11 year old daughter, Celeste McLean will not be able to attend.
Celeste lies injured in Manatee Veterans Memorial Hospital at Bradenton, also a victim of the same accident. Her condition was reported “satisfactory” today, after she suffered an injured back and other hurts. Mr. and Mrs. Alford were killed when their swamp-buggy, a low-swung vehicle with massive tires, went out of control and flipped over a railroad embankment as they were returning from a holiday hunting trip.
The accident occurred 10-1/2 miles south of Immokalee on State Road 29. The couple’s three sons, Randy, 16 and twins Terry and Gary, 15 were following in another vehicle and were uninjured.
A Highway Patrol officer reported the Alfords were approaching a highway dead-end when the brakes on the swamp- buggy apparently failed. The buggy crossed the intersecting Highway 840 and the machine overturned after hitting the embankment, pinning the Bradentonians beneath.
Mr. Alford is a native of McCool, MS. He operated the Alford Plumbing firm at 512 19th Ave. W. He came to Bradenton 34 years ago at the age of 5 and has lived since then in both Bradenton and Ellenton.
He was a member of the Ellenton Methodist Church.
Mr. Alford is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Alford of Ellenton; one daughter, Pamela Alford of Anna Marie Island, one sister, Miss Thelma Alford of Ellenton. And the aforementioned step-children [Randy, Terry, and Gary].
Mrs. Alford, the former Eva Faye Stewart of Ocala, came to Bradenton from Knoxville, TN, about 10 years ago.
Aside from her children, she is survived by three brothers, Page Stewart of Oneco, Stanford Stewart of Tallahassee, and Asa Stewart of Houston, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Winifred Shepherd and Miss Ida Stewart, both of Oneco.
The service will be held at 2 pm with Edwards Funeral Home of Palmetto in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Mansion Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, HNLjr
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 7 March 1922 and died _____ Dec 1961, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eva Faye Stewart Alford; parents, Thomas Farrar Alford and Eunice Earline Alford; and sister Thelma Florence Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Thomas Floyd 1922 MS1, Thomas Farrar 1892 MS2, James Leonard “Dick” 1848 MS3, Terrell 1814 NC4.
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 24 June 1969
Photo from Oak Grove Cemetery, Macclenny, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Used with the written permission of djcarroll (#47608340)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 12 Sep 1916 [different than gravestone and his WWII Draft Registration] and died _____ June 1969, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Myrtle Lee Harvey Sumner Starling Alford; children Edward Ray “Maynard” Alford and Virginia Ann Alford Lawrence Musgrove; and half-siblings Estelle Alford Hillhouse, Lonnie Junior Alford, and Warren Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Carolyn Ann Alford Price in Georgia Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Thomas Jefferson Alford died _____ June 1969 in Baker Co., FL.
Thomas Alford and Evelyn Davis were married on 14 March 1936 in Baker Co., FL.
From FL Divorces: Thomas Alford and Evelyn Alford were divorced in 1954 in Baker Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1916 FL1, Lonnie Henry 1892 FL2, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL3, William R. 1834 GA4, Hansford 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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THOMAS MILES ALFORD
Father of Azelina Patricia Alford Collins, AAFA #0523; and Frances Louise Alford Masaitis Cordine, AAFA #0976
Grandfather of Susan Annette Masaitis Stanfield, AAFA #0994; Gerald Masaitis, AAFA #0977; and Eric Cordine, AAFA #0978
Photos from David Marr’s Marr Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 19 February 1951
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Annie May Radford Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Richard Reddin Alford; and half-brother James Henry Alford in Alabama Obituaries; of his daughter Azelina Patricia Alford Collins in Louisiana Obituaries; of his daughter Frances Louise Alford Masaitis Cordine in Indiana Obituaries; of his daughter Minnie Alford Newell in Ohio Obituaries; of his daughter Pearl P. Alford Pickron LaTella in Virginia Obituaries; and of his daughter Victoria Alford Lee in Georgia Obituaries.
Thomas was the son of Richard Reddin Alford and his second wife, Nancy Sarah Duncan.
Thomas’s first wife was Sarah Angeline Elizabeth Adkinson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Miles 1873 AL1, Richard Reddin 1843 AL2, Henry Miles 1815 SC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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THOMAS MILES ALFORD
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Saturday, 4 July 1953
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Joseph Francis Alford, Lee Alford, and Mose Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Miles 1856 AL1, Henry Miles 1815 SC2, Job 1763 NC3, Julius 1717 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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THOMAS RAY “BUDDY” ALFORD
Navarre, Santa Rosa Co., FL—_____ April 2012
1933–2012
Thomas Ray “Buddy” Alford, 79 of Navarre died Friday April 27, 2012.
Mr. Alford was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County, born and raised in Holley. He was retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the City of Pensacola and a great mullet fisherman. He was a devoted family man and well liked by many friends.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by wife; Louise, daughter; Ira Doreen, brothers; Josh and Earl Alford, sister; Victoria Stafford.
Mr. Alford is survived by wife; Janie, sons; Jerry, Raymond, and Matt Alford, daughters; Linda Gereau and Nancy Wing, brother; Henry Alford, sisters; Charlotte Hutnell, Carol Andrews, and Earline Anderson, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Noon Thursday May 3, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home, Navarre Chapel, … burial to follow in the Holley Point Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Violet Louise Howton Alford; daughter Ira Dorain Alford; parents, Joseph Francis Alford and Annie Ira Jorden Alford; and siblings Victoria Ann Alford Johnson Peeples Crowder Stafford and Willie Earl Alford in this compilation.
In 2017 a Find A Grave photographer reported that Thomas has no gravestone in Holley Point Cemetery, Holley, Santa Rosa Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Ray 1933 FL1, Joseph Francis 1901 FL2, Thomas Miles 1856 AL3, Henry Miles 1815 SC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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THOMAS RUSSELL ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Monday, 18 July 1960
Thomas R. Alford, 47, 2525 Georgia Ave., Sanford, died Sunday.
Born in Arcadia, he moved to Sanford [Seminole Co.] in 1942. He was a member of the local Brotherhood of Trainmen, Lodge No. 976. He was a trainman for the ACL Railroad for 25 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eva B. Alford, Sanford; six children, Mrs. Betty Tyson, Billy E. Alford, Miss Barbara Alford and Kenny Alford all of Sanford; Mrs. Marie Wilbanks, Winter Park; J.T. Alford, Lakeland; seven grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Sally Bates; and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Uycie, Houston, Tex.
Brisson Funeral Home, Sanford, is in charge.
Photo from Oaklawn Memorial Park, Lake Mary, Seminole Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary McCormick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Eva Beatrice “Bea” Hicks Alford, in this compilation.
On Thomas Russell Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Palmdale, Glades Co., FL, age 27, born 6 May 1913 in DeSoto Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Russell Alford married Beatrice Hicks on 22 Sept 1934, DeSoto Co., FL. He is employed by the A.C.L. Railroad Company and names his wife, Eva Beatrice Alford.
In 1930, DeSoto Co.,FL, Russel Alford, age 16, is living with his grandparents, Wm. L. and Ella Browning, and their son J.A. Browning.
From Ancestry family trees: William Lewis Browning and his wife, Ellender Summerall, had a daughter, probably Thomas’s mother, Sara E. Browning, born 1898. In Ellender’s 1963 obituary, Sallie Bates of Houston, TX, is named as a surviving daughter; and in the 1972 obituary of another daughter Alma Browning Cross, Sally Bates of Houston, TX, is named as a surviving sister.
From SSACI: Sally Bates was born 8 Oct 1896 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., FL, daughter of William L. Browning and Elnora Summeralls. She died _____ July 1991.
From Texas, Death Index, 1903–2000 (Ancestry): Sally Baes died 21 July 1991 in Harris Co., TX.
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THOMAS W. ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Saturday, 1 January 1994
Thomas W. Alford, 45, of Winter Haven died of natural causes Tuesday [December 28] at Winter Haven Hospital.
He was a native of Sarasota. He was a commercial contractor, a member of Elks and Krewe of Rex, both in Lake Wales, and of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his father, Thomas E.; and a sister, Vilas Martinez.
Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From FL Deaths: Thomas W. Alford was born 23 May 1948 and died 28 Dec 1993 in Polk Co., FL.
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THOMAS WALTER ALFORD
THE DISPATCH
Lexington, Davidson Co., NC—Saturday, 19 October 1957
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his son John Allen Alford in Maryland Obituaries; and of his parents, James Milton Alford and Annie Sylvania Cheek Alford; and siblings John Milton Alford, Maude Elizabeth Alford Varner, Millard Clemmond Alford, Ruth Ella Mae Alford, and Wiley Oscar Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Thomas Walter Alford died _____ Oct 1957 in Duval Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Thomas Walter 1884 NC1, James Milton 1853 NC2, Thomas B. 1834 NC3, Green Berry 1787 NC4.
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TIMOTHY GASTON HALFORD
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Sunday, 6 February 2011
Halford, Timothy G., 49, of Palm Beach Gardens, died Thursday [February 3]. All County Funeral Home and Crematory’s Del Lago Chapel, Lake Worth. Service today.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Timothy Gaston Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 12 Nov 1960 and died 4 Feb 2010 [different than obituary], last residence Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL.
FL Marriages lists Timothy G. Halford and Raquel M. Richards married 22 Jan 1987 in Miami, Dade Co.
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TREASURE E. “JIM” ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Treasure “Jim” Alford, age 70 of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 16, 2007.
He was an entertainer in his earlier years in Lexington, KY. In his later years he got saved and sang unto the Lord. He was very involved in the Philippines Ministry at Liberty Church. He founded the Feed My Sheep Ministry in the Philippines, which he was very compassionate about.
He was preceded in death by his biological parents, Treasure & Effie Lewis and sister, Arley.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Leah Alford; sons, Brad Alford and Wade Moser; step daughter, Donna Watson & husband Ed; step-sons, Eddie Bercaw & wife Doris, Randy Bercaw & wife Debra and Jeffrey Bercaw & wife Sherry; mother, Mary Alford; sisters, Daisey Peek & husband Dan, and Irene Workman; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
The family wants to thank Covenant Hospice for their wonderful support and Leah’s sister, Annie Stead who made it possible to keep Jim at home so Leah could work.
Funeral service will be 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Liberty Church.... Pallbearers will be Douglas Watson, Eddie, Randy and Jeff Bercaw, Brandon Thornton and Ed Watson.
Photo from Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christy McCranie Bare
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Treasure E. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 9 Sept 1937, last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
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TROY JACK ALFORD
[This obituary was incorrectly published with Arkansas obituaries in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2003.]
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—Thursday, 23 May 2002
BRONSON—Troy Jack Alford, 54, a U.S. Army veteran, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Veterans Administration Nursing Home in Gainesville.
A native of Newberry, he was a lifelong resident of North Central Florida.
He is survived by his sisters, Mattie Blitch, Bronson, Elizabeth Lindley, Lorena Swain and Ann Stanford, all of Baton Rouge, La.
Knauff Funeral Home, Williston, provided information.
In another article:
GAINESVILLE SUN
Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL—Thursday, 23 May 2002
NEWBERRY—Troy Jack Alford died Tuesday at the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home. He was 54.
Mr. Alford was a lifelong resident of Alachua County.
He served in the U.S. Amy.
Survivors include sisters Elizabeth Lindley, Ann Stanford and Lorena Swain, all of Baton Rouge, La., and Mattie Blitch of Bronson.
Arrangements by Knauff Funeral Home.
Photo from Old Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Levy Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryl Behrend
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Troy J. Alford (SS# issued in GL) was born 23 Sept 1947, last residence Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL.
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VERA NADINE JOHNS ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Wednesday, 17 December 1997
Mrs. Vera Nadine Alford, age 74, of Jacksonville, Fla. died Monday, Dec. 15. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker, and had resided in Jacksonville all of her life.
Survivors include her husband, Aubrey C. Alford of Jacksonville; her daughter, Annie Taylor of Orange Park; her son, Chuck Alford of Kennesaw Ga., two brothers, Fred Johns and Curtis Johns both of Jacksonville. Five grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 A.M. Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the Chapel of Guerry Funeral Home, with Rev. Norman Gardner, Pastor of the Ridgewood Baptist Church, Orange Park officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville....
Photo from Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Toomey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vera N. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 7 Apr 1923, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Aubrey Charles Alford, in this article.
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VERDIE L. PARRAMORE ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Wednesday, 5 November 1975
HOSFORD—Verdie Alford, 86, Hosford, died Monday at the Apalachicola Valley Nursing Home in Blountstown after a long illness.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Gadsden County and a member of the Hosford Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Survivors include three sons, Roland Alford of Hosford, Kennie Alford of Telogia, and Munson Alford of Lake City, a daughter, Mrs. Farris Harlow of Hosford; two sisters, Myrtle Alford and Waldie Parramore, both of Hosford; two brothers, Jim Parramore of Sanford and Lewis Parramore of Valdosta, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home-Liberty County Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Verdie Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 20 Oct 1889 and died _____ Nov 1975, last residence Hosford, Liberty Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Luther Jefferson Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Kennie Johns Alford and Roland Fletcher Alford in this compilation.
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VERLIE E. POWELL ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Wednesday, 28 September 1988
GRAND RIDGE [Jackson Co.]—Verlie E. Alford, 83, of Grand Ridge, died on Monday [September 26]. Services were held at Welcome Assembly of God Church in Dellwood, where she was a member, with burial at the church cemetery.
A homemaker and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she is survived by three sons, Luther, Hayes, and Bobby Alford, all of Dellwood, three daughters, Hazel Tyus and Elouise Daniels, both of Dellwood, and Geneva Myers of Panama City, two brothers, S.E. “Son” Powell and Willis Powell, both of Dellwood, 19 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Photos from Welcome Church Cemetery, Dellwood, Jackson Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Greer Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Verlie Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 14 Nov 1904, last residence Sneads, Jackson Co., FL.
See the obituary of her daughter Hazel Alford Tyus in this compilation.
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VERLIN ALFORD BROCKINGTON
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Friday, 25 September 1998
Verlin Alford Brockington “Mama Byrd”, 75, of Riviera Beach passed away on September 19, 1998 at 2:55 p.m. at Hospice of Palm Beach County, WPB.
Homegoing Service will be held Saturday, September 26, 1998 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, 1425 9th St., WPB with Elder Cornice Reid, Pastor officiating. Friends may call today 5-7 p.m. at Stevens Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1013 Old Dixie Hwy., Riviera Beach….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FL Deaths: Verlin Brockington, black age 75, was born 13 Nov 1922 and died 19 Sept 1998 in Palm Beach Co., FL.
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VERNON FITZHENRY ALFORD
MIAMI HERALD
Miami, Dade Co., FL—Friday, 21 December 1990
Alford, Vernon F., 66, of Miami. Services 11 a.m. today, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Van Orsdel Kendall Chapel.
Photo from Woodlawn Park Cemetery South, Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Svadbik
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vernon F. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 8 Sept 1924 and died _____ Dec 1990, last residence not listed.
From SSACI: Vernon FitzHenry Alford was born 8 Sept 1924 in Kingston, Jamaica, son of Vincent Alford and Rubi Cramer.
From FL Deaths: Vernon F. Alford died 18 Dec 1990 in Dade Co., FL.
From Jamaica, Civil Regiatration Birth, Marriage, and Death Records (Ancestry): Vernon Alford married Margaret George on 26 July 1950 in Saint Andrew, Jamaica.
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VERNON KENDALL ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday, 4 May 2012
Vernon K. Alford, 98, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Mr. Alford was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 4…. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from Merita Bakeries with over 40 years of service.
He is survived by his daughter, Annette (Charles) Davis; 2 sisters, Betty Moore and Mary Raulerson; 4 grandchildren: Cameron, Joy, Jeremy and Kendall; 1 great grandson, Adam; and many other loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:000 PM Thursday (today) at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Ave….
Photos from Restlawn Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara Crissman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Donna Bell Anderson Dilbon Alford; and brother Walter B. “Buster” Alford in this compilation.
From NC Births: Vernon Kendall Alford appears in “Index to Delayed Births—Mecklenburg County, N.C.” born in 1914.
Their gravestone says they were married 25 June 1954.
His lineage: Vernon Kendall 1914 NC1, Thomas Walter NC2, James Milton 1853 NC3.
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VERNON WESTON ALFORD
FLORIDA TODAY
Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL—Friday, 18 August 1995
MUSICIAN VERNON ALFORD DIES
By Lou Simpson
WEST MELBOURNE—Vernon Weston Alford, a musician with the former Iowa Ramblers, died Monday, Aug. 14, at Melbourne Terrace in Melbourne. He was 83.
“He was the kindest man,” said his wife of 22 years, Rueanna Alford of West Melbourne. “He will be terribly missed by his family and friends.”
Mr. Alford was born in Davenport, Iowa. An Army veteran of World War II, he was stationed with the 184th Infantry in the Pacific. He was the recipient of the Combat Badge, Good Conduct Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon. During the war, Mr. Alford played the clarinet with the Island Command Band, “which he was very proud of,” his wife said.
He came to Satellite Beach in 1975 from Illinois and moved to West Melbourne in 1980. He also was a retired building contractor and a member of the Indialantic Rotary Club.
Other survivors include his son, Kenneth “Smokey” Alford of Las Cruces, N.M.; daughter, Merry Howell of Moscow, Iowa; and five grandchildren.
…. Memorial services will be in Illinois. Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home in Palm Bay is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ralph L Marvin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his first wife, Mildred H. Meier Alford; and father, Benjamin Boise Alford, in Iowa Obituaries; and of his second wife, Rueanna May Walter Dunn Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries.
From:
DAILY TIMES
Davenport, Scott Co., IA—Thursday, 14 March 1935
From:
DEMOCRAT AND LEADER
Davenport, Scott Co., IA—Thursday, 17 October 1935
His lineage: Vernon Weston 1911 IA1, Benjamin Boise 1880 MN2, Charles H. 1849 IA3, William 1816 England4.
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VICTORIA ANN ALFORD JOHNSON PEEPLES CROWDER STAFFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 2 January 2006
Victoria A. Stafford, 75 of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away at a local hospital on December 30, 2005.
Victoria was born in Holley, FL, on December 12, 1930. Victoria made a career in law enforcement working for the Escambia County Jail.
Victoria will be missed by her husband, Hennon C. Stafford; brothers, Thomas R. Alford, Joseph Alford, Henry Fulton Alford and Willie Earl Alford, all of Gulf Breeze; sisters, Charlotte M. Hudnell of Columbia, MS, Carol Andrews of Dinnwiddie, VA and Earline Anderson of Pace, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stafford will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m…. Funeral arrangements by Rose Lawn Funeral Home in Gulf Breeze.
Photo from Rose Lawn Cemetery, Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert W. McGahuey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Victoria A. Stafford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Harold, Santa Rosa Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her parents, Joseph Francis Alford and Annie Ira Jorden Alford; and siblings Thomas Ray “Buddy” Alford and Willie Earl Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI:
Jul 1947 Annie Victoria Alford
Mar 1948 Vicktora Johnson
Aug 1955 Victoria Alf Peeples
Mar 1968 Victoria A Crowder
27 Feb 1980 Victoria A Stafford
28 Jul 1992 Victoria Ann Stafford
From FL Marriages and Divorces:
Victoria A. Peeples div. Hugh A. Peeples Apr 1963 Okaloosa Co.
Victoria Alford Peeples mar. Rodger Hugh Crowder Jun 1963 Indian River Co.
Victoria Ann Crowder div. Rodger Hugh Crowder Oct 1966 Bay Co.
Victoria Ann Crowder mar. Hennon Curtis Stafford 26 Jan 1980 Escambia Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Victoria Ann 1930 FL1, Joseph Francis 1901 FL2, Thomas Miles 1856 AL3, Henry Miles 1815 SC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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VICTORIA LYNN ECK ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Wednesday, 21 June 1995
Victoria Lynn Alford, 34, Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, died Thursday, June 15.
Mrs. Alford was a cake decorator for Albertsons grocery store bakery. Born in Allentown, Pa., she moved to Central Florida in 1974. She was a member of All Souls Catholic Church of Sanford, Ladies of the Moose and Sanford Seminole Jaycees.
Survivors: husband, Steve; daughters, Marisa Blue, Lindsey Dale, Lacy Nichole, all of Sanford; father, Edwin T. Eck, Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters, Frances Kay McMurray, Deltona , Veronica Ann Griffin, Winter Springs. Brisson Funeral Home, Sanford.
Photo from Sylvan Lake Cemetery, Sanford, Seminole Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryl Turner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Victoria L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 14 Apr 1961, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, George Harold Alford Sr., in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Stephen Dale Alford and Victoria Lynn Eck were married in Seminole Co. on 30 Dec 1982.
She shares a gravestone with the brother of her husband.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
Her husband’s lineage: Stephen Dale ???? FL1, George Harold 1918 CA2, Jesse Frank 1890 CA3, Julius Marion 1845 AR4, Robert Temple 1814 MS5, Julius 1785 NC6, Hudson 1760 NC7, James Lodwick 1749 NC8.
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VINNIE ALLINE HOWARD BRACEWELL ALFORD
Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory
Live Oak, Suwannee Co., FL—_____ December 2013
Vinnie Howard Alford, 62, of Jasper [Hamilton Co.], FL passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
Mrs. Vinnie was born in Suwannee County and lived most of her life in Jasper. She was a Sergeant with the Florida Department of Corrections. Mrs. Vinnie enjoyed her animals, sewing and crafts.
She is survived by her husband of 19 years: Billie Alford, Jasper, FL; sons: John C. (Ashley) Bracewell, III, Jasper, FL; William Ralph (Brandy) Bracewell, Jasper, FL; Robert B. Bracewell, Jasper, FL; step-son: Billie Alford, III, Valdosta, GA; step-daughter: Belle Amador, Gainesville, FL; Clarice Hughes, Branford, FL; Marie Richardson, Lake City, FL; Darlene Washburn, Lake City, FL; grandchildren: Angela, Amber, John IV, Ralph, Brittany, Kalei, Caroline, Roxie, Adriana, Zachary and Jayda; great-grandchildren: Abel, Aubri and Jacob.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Daniels Funeral Home, Live Oak, FL. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm immediately following the visitation. Interment will follow at Orange Baptist Church Cemetery, Live Oak, FL….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vinnie Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 23 May 1951, last residence not listed.
From Ancestry family trees: Vinnie Alline Howard was the daughter of Ralph Howard and Lucille Skinner.
From FL Marriages: Vinnie Howard married Billie Alford Jr. on 23 May 1997 in Howard Co., FL.
In June 2018, a Find A Grave contributor reported that no gravestone was found for Vinnie in the small Orange Baptist Church Cemetery.
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VIOLA HENDERSON ALFORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—7 August 1997
Viola H. Alford, 82, Sanso n Drive, Apopka, died Tuesday, Aug. 5. Mrs. Alford was a nurse. Born in Alabama, she moved to Central Florida in 1960. She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.
Survivors: sons, John R., Orlando, G. Lawson, Punta Gorda, William N., San Antonio; sister, Olivia Burt, Pensacola; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Apopka.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Viola H. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 27 Feb 1915, last residence Orlando, Orange Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Lawson Alford, in this compilation.
Family trees at Ancestry list her as Claudia Viola Henderson.
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VIOLA ROBERTS ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Friday, 11 October 1996
LAKE ALFRED—Mrs. Viola Alford of Lake Alfred died Tuesday (Oct. 8, 1996) in Lake Alfred. She was 81.
Born in Boston, Ga., on May 12, 1915, she came to Lake Alfred from Lakeland 65 years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Friendly Garden Club of Lake Alfred. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Lake Alfred where she was a member of Choir No. 1.
She is survived by her sons, Jake Alford Jr., Alphonso Alford, both of Orlando, James Alford, Hartford, Conn., Clifford Alford, Cleveland, Daniel Alford, Auburndale, and Charles Alford, Lake Alfred; daughters, Patricia Jones, Miami, and Alberta McRay, Lake Alfred; 20 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Charles A. Lewis Funeral Home, Winter Haven.
Photo from Oak Grove Cemetery, Lake Alfred, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Viola Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Lake Alfred, Polk Co., FL.
From SSACI: Viola Roberts Alford, black, was born 12 May 1915, daughter of Jordan Roberts and Mattie Phillip. She died 8 Oct 1996.
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VIOLET DAVIS ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Wednesday, 3 July 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Mrs. Violet Alford (Sanderson, FL), died July 1, 1996. Guerry Funeral HM, MacClenny, FL.
In another article:
Source unknown—included in the Florida, Jacksonville Area Obituary Collection, 1851-2009 (Ancestry)
FL—_____ July 1996
Photo from Cedar Creek Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry E. Royal
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Violet D. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 16 Apr 1930 and died _____ July 1996, last residence Sanderson, Baker Co., FL.
See the obituary of her daughter Marcia Gayle Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Charles Vernon 1930 FL1, John W. 1907 FL2, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL3, William R. 1834 GA4, Hansford R. 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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VIOLET LOUISE HOWTON ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Thursday, 1 September 2005
Violet Louise Alford, 70, of Milton died Thursday, July 17, 2003. Visitation, 6 to 8 tonight at Lewis Funeral Home in Navarre. Services, 2 p.m. Sunday at Mary Esther Church of God.
Photo from Holley Point Cemetery, Holley, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Frank
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Violet L. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 17 Oct 1932, last residence Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Ray “Buddy” Alford; and daughter Ira Dorain Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Violet Louise Howton Alford was born 17 Oct 1932 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, daughter of Matthe L. Howton and Dora M. Herron.
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VIRGINIA ADA RANSBY ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—20 July 2001
Funeral services for Ms. Virginia Ada Ransby Alford will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Ebenezer United Methodist Church....
Ms. Alford of Jacksonville died July 15, 2001.
[She was] a native of Franklin, GA, having resided most of her life in Jacksonville. She was employed by the Duval County School System until she retired in 1976 after 26 years of dedicated service.
Survivors include her two sons James D. Alford, III (Maggie), of Jacksonville and Dr. L. Craig Alford (Dr. Eleanor) of Charleston, SC; one daughter, Mrs. Marilyn A. McDaniel (Otis) of Fairburn, GA; eight grandchildren: Otis McDaniel and Myron McDaniel of Fairburn, GA; Marlena Alford, James D. Alford IV, Justin Alford and Johnathan Alford of Jacksonville, FL; Lauren Alford and Leah Alford of Charleston, SC; two great-grandchildren: Deja McDaniel and Otis Tre McDaniel of Montgomery, AL; three brothers, Otis J. Ransby (Claudia), Robert Ransby, and Felton R. Ransby(Annie); and one sister, Mrs. Muriel R. Latimer(Grady); a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
.... Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family is requesting friends to assemble at the church under the direction of Alphonso West Mortuary....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 28 Apr 1919, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
From SSACI: Virginia Ransby Alford, black, was born 28 Apr 1919 in Franklin, Heard Co., GA, daughter of Otis Ransby and Ada L. Arnold.
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VIRGINIA ALFORD BRAY
AAFA #0437
COMMERCIAL DISPATCH
Columbus, Lowndes Co., MS—27 February 1998
Virginia Alford Bray, 79, died Feb. 24, 1998, at her residence in Ft. Myers, Fla.
Services are Saturday at 11 a.m. In the Gunter and Peel Funeral Home chapel. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Houston Cemetery....
Mrs. Bray was born Jan. 1, 1919, in Thorn to the late Wattie Washington Alford and Elmer Olive Berry Alford. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a homemaker and a hospital volunteer. She was a lifetime blood donor for the American Red Cross and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Augustus Bray, and a daughter, Jeannie Dell Bray.
Survivors include: daughter, Nancy B. Elkin of Ft. Myers, Fla. [AAFA #0618]; brothers, Curtis Alford of Houston and J.W. Alford of Portersville, Calif.; sister, Geraldine Allen of Houston; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren....
Photos from Houston Cemetery, Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elizabeth Kidd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FL Deaths: Virginia Bray, born 1 Jan 1919, died 24 Feb 1998 in Lee Co.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Watty Washington Alford and Elmer Olive Berry Alford, and siblings Curtis E. Alford and Mary Ethel Alford Wimberley in Mississippi Obituaries; and brother J.W. Alford in California Obituaries.
Virginia’s daughter, Nancy Cheryl Elkin, AAFA #0618, wrote this memorial to her mother:
On January 1, 1919 in the Thorn Community of Chickasaw Co., MS, the third child was born to Watty Washington Alford and Elmer Olive Berry Alford. They named her Virginia. There has always been some discrepancy as to her birthdate. When she applied for Social Security, she saw her birth certificate for the first time, with her birthdate listed as December 31, 1918. However, she always celebrated her birthday on New Year’s Day.
As a child and young woman, Virginia attended the Thorn Methodist Church. A fond memory that she related was enjoying her mother’s singing. She especially liked the first Sunday in August, when there was always an “all-day singing with dinner on the ground.”
Even as a child, she rarely missed a family reunion. When she was a little older, she always wanted to be the first one at the reunion and the last one to leave. She attended several of AAFA’s annual meetings. Her ancestry can be traced back to Jeptha Alford, the progenitor of the Alford families of Chickasaw County, MS.
My mother often spoke of stories from her childhood. Once she was walking home from a school when a hail storm began. She quickly took off her coat and wrapped her school books in it—those were very important to her. During the Depression, her family lived on a farm and raised their own food, so she said she really never knew they were poor. They would gather food and take it about once a month to relatives who lived in town and were not as fortunate as they were!
She attended Houston High School, quitting school the day before graduation because her parents could not afford a white dress for the ceremony. She later received her high school diploma from Owen County High School in Owenton, KY.
Virginia married Jack Augustus “Gus” Bray on May 30, 1936 in Chickasaw County, MS. They were blessed with two daughters, Jeannie Dell Bray (11/18/1942–7/5/1954) and me, Nancy Cheryl Bray Elkin (b. 8/28/1946). Gus began his lifelong career with the Kraft Cheese Plant in May 1928 in Houston, MS. Shortly after their marriage he was transferred to Columbus, MS, and was with the Kraft Foods Company for 40 years when he retired. The family moved 27 times during their 47 years of marriage.
Virginia was known to her daughter, grandson, and granddaughter as a tender, loving, and caring mother and grandmother. To her siblings, other relatives, and close friends, she was lovingly known as “Mama Gin.” She had a friendly, outgoing personality and made lifelong friends with each move they made. She was a marvelous homemaker and loved to make things by hand. She made so many quilts and afghans during her life that no one knows what they numbered.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a lifetime blood donor for the American Red Cross, and a volunteer at Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.
On February 24, 1998, my mother passed quietly away in my home in Ft. Myers, FL, of ovarian cancer. She was 79. She is also survived by her grandson, Michael Elkin of Indianapolis, IN, and her granddaughter, Angelastri of Gainesville, VA. There are three great-grandsons: Clayton Murphy Elkin, Charles Augustus Elkin, and Colten Michael Elkin, all of Indianapolis. Two brothers, Curtis Etoy Alford of Houston, MS, and J.W. Alford of Portersville, CA, and one sister, Margaret Geraldine Allen of Houston, MS, also survive.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Jeannie Dell, her parents Watt and Ollie Alford, and two sisters, Georgia Olline Alford Lawson (8/25/1927–8/21/1987) and Mary Ethel Alford Wimberley (11/21/1911–11/18/1995).
A celebration of Virginia’s life was held in the Gunter-Peel Funeral Home, Columbus, MS on February 28, 1998, with burial in the Houston Cemetery in MS, next to her husband and daughter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Virginia 1919 MS1, Watty Washington 1891 MS2, Oscar S. “Bud”1867 GA3, George Washington 1840 GA4, James Richard 1821 GA5, Jeptha 1797 NC6, Goodrich 1750 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].
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VIRGINIA ANN ALFORD LAWRENCE MUSGROVE
Macclenny, Baker Co., FL—_____ April 2017
Mrs. Virginia Ann Musgrove, age 75, of Glen St. Mary, Florida died Friday, April 7, 2017 in Macclenny, Florida.
She was born in Sanderson, Florida and resided in Glen St. Mary and Hillard, Florida before moving back to Glen St. Mary, Florida 11 years ago. She worked as a bus driver with the Baker County School Board for over 21 years before retirement. She was a kind and loving mother who would go to the ends of the earth for her children and family. She loved gardening, fishing and traveling. She was a member of the Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church of Sanderson, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred J. Musgrove, her son, Ricky Lee Lawrence and her parents, Thomas and Evelyn Davis Alford.
She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Charles) Ross of Macclenny, Florida: Two sons, Eddie (Angie) Lawrence of Macclenny, Florida and Jerry Lawrence of Glen St. Mary, Florida: Twelve grandchildren, Scotty (Krystle) Lawrence, Christie (Dustin) Bruens, Christopher Taylor, Aaron Taylor, Ryan Taylor, Jamie Lawrence, Randall Lawrence, Meagen Lawrence, Jason Lawrence, Donnie Waters, Christan Cardona and Jordan Ross.
A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Musgrove will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday, April 11, in the Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church, Sanderson, Florida with Rev. Tim Alford, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Sanderson, Florida….
Guerry Funeral Home, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Florida is in charge of arrangements….
Photo from Cedar Creek Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DanielBell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Thomas Jefferson Alford; and brother Edward Ray “Maynard” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Carolyn Ann Alford Price in Georgia Obituaries.
She is listed as “Mrs. James Lawrence, of Converse, Ind.” in her father’s 1969 obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Virginia Ann 1941 FL1, Thomas Jefferson 1916 FL2, Lonnie Henry 1892 FL2, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL3, William R. 1834 GA4, Hansford 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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WALTER B. “BUSTER” ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—25 October 1995
Walter B. Alford, 75, passed away 10/23/95 in Middleburg.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Clara L. Alford, two daughters Kathy Andrews and Donni Jean McClellan; two brothers James Pete and Vernon K. Alford; two sisters Mary Russell and Betty J. Moore. Also many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg. Funeral service Friday 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Chapel…. Interment Holly Hill Cemetery.
For those of you who wish, contributions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Photo from Holly Hill Memorial Park, Middleburg, Clay Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Linda Kersey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter B. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 27 June 1920, last residence Middleburg, Clay Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Clara Lee White Alford; and brother Vernon Kendall Alford in this compilation.
From FL Marriages: Walter B. Alford married Clara Lee White in Duval Co., FL, on 21 Aug 1943.
His lineage: Walter B. 1920 FL1, Thomas Walter NC2, James Milton 1853 NC3.
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WALTER E.C. ALLVORD
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Wednesday, 30 January 1980
Mr. Walter E. Allvord, 71, of 18 S. Tyler Drive, Orlo Vista, died Sunday [January 27].
Born in Shamokin, Pa., he moved to Orlando from West Lake, Ohio, in 1971. He was a retired painter and a Protestant.
Survivors: wife, Jean; sons, Daniel, Orlando, Walter H., Houston, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Trina Albright, Mrs. Emma McCoy, both of Shamokin; and seven grandchildren.
Pine Hills Garden Chapel Home for Funerals, Orlando.
Photo from Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Orange Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon Rogers-Fabris
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jean M. Boyer Allvord; and son Daniel Ray Allvord Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Archibald H. Allvord and Ellen Lavina Schwartz Allvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and his sister Beulah May Allvord Pike in Ohio Obituaries.
From Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973 (Ancestry): Walter E.C. Allvord, age 25, born in Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, son of Archibald H. Allvord and Ellen L. Swartz, married Jean M. Boyer, age 22, born in Toledo, OH, daughter of Burton R. Boyer and Marie Frary, on 25 Feb 1933.
His ALLVORD lineage: Walter E.C. 1908 PA1, Archibald H. 1871 PA2, Jacob 1842 PA3.
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WALTER GORDON ALFORD
Photo from dar0115’s private Alford, Barfoot, Blankenship, Dozier, Richardson Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Wednesday, 7 February 2007
Alford, Walter G., 71, of Hudson, Fla., died Monday, February 5, 2007, at Marliere Care Center, New Port Richey.
Born in Montgomery, Ala., he arrived in the area in 1966 from Montgomery. He was a retired storekeeper employed by General Telephone Co. He was a member of River Road Church of Christ in New Port Richey.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Alford of Hudson; his son, Walter Gregory Alford of New Port Richey; his daughter, Karen Alford of Hudson; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Prevatt Funeral Home 7709 State Road 52 Hudson, FL 34667 (727) 863-3700.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter G. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 26 Feb 1935, last residence Hudson, Pasco Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Carol Mae Gregory Alford; and second wife, Sadie Irene Massey Jarrell Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Walter Herbert Alford and Lillie Nitus Alford Alford; brother William Thomas Alford; and half-brother Luther Fagan Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and of his sister Maxine Alford Landgraff in Tennessee Obituaries.
From SSACI: Walter Gordon Alford was born 26 Feb 1935 in Montgomery Co., AL, son of Walter H. Alford and Lillie Alford, and died 5 Feb 2007.
From Alabama Marriage Index, 1800–1969 (Ancestry): Walter G. Alford married Carol M. Gregory on _____ Dec 1959 in Montgomery Co., AL.
From FL Marriages: Walter Gordon Alford married Sadie Irene Jarrell on 15 June 1976 in Pasco Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His maternal lineage: Walter Gordon 1935 AL1, Lillie Nitus 1903 AL2, Obadiah 1877 AL3, Henry Dortch 1822 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
His paternal lineage: Walter Gordon 1935 AL1, Walter Herbert 1880 AL2, Harriett Carol 1852 AL3, Henry Dortch 1822 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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WALTER HOYLE ALFORD
AAFA #0555
Brother of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #0011; Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, AAFA #0158; and Louise Grace Alford Ekin, AAFA #0177
Brother-in-law of Flora Bell King Alford, AAFA #0517; and Juanita Shepherd Alford, AAFA #0382
Walter Hoyle Alford, 1989
Photo from AAFA files
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Friday, 3 October 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Funeral services for Walter Hoyle Alford will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 4, 1997 from the graveside at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery, 111 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL with Rev. George Lutz, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Mr. Alford was born on January 5, 1908 in Parkerville, GA and died on October 2, 1997 in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Horne Alford; two daughters, Carolyn Chambliss [AAFA #0965] and her husband, John, and Vesta Beany [AAFA #1084]; two sisters, Beatrice Parramore [AAFA #0158] and Louise Aiken [sic: Ekin] [AAFA #0177]; brother, Lodwick Alford [AAFA #0011]; four grandchildren, John Chambliss, Dale Chambliss Long, Kristen Beany Hogue and Karla Beany Venos; and many nieces and nephews.
…. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Alzheimers Association.
Photo from Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marcus Snow
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Walter H. Alford (SS# issued in FL).
See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy Horne Alford; and brother Marvin Floyd Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, William Leorus Haywood Alford; and siblings Lodwick Houston Alford, Mary Marjorie Alford Brown Ditto, Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, and William Leorus Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Walter Hoyle 1908 GA1, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC2, Green Haywood 1820 NC3, Green 1787 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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WALTER PAISLEY ALFORD
Uncle of Barney Millen Alford Jr., AAFA #0150
From book: Crawford, Helen Wooddell. NEWSPAPER OBITUARIES, CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEXAS. Jacksonville, TX: By the author, 1984.
No newspaper name
Cherokee Co., TX—Thursday, 20 June 1968
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Father of two local women, W.P. Alford, 72, died at Bonifey [sic: Bonifay], Florida, Wednesday night, after an illness of several months.
Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Mrs. R.L. Price and Mrs. E.H. Williams of Jacksonville [TX]; Mrs. Ann Cates and Mrs. Sue Howell of Bonifey; one son, John Alford of Bonifey; and two grandchildren
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Teel Funeral home in Bonifey.
Photo from Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, Holmes Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Greer Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 4 Apr 1896 and died _____ June 1968, last residence Bonifay, Holmes Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his daughters Ann Alford Kates and Sarah Sue Alford Howell; father, John McRae Alford; and brother Barney Millen Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Betty Jean Alford Williams in Texas Obituaries; and of his half-brother William Van Meter Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
Walter was the son of John McRae Alford and his second wife, Lelia Green.
For more information on this family, see Alford Brothers in West Florida, AAFA ACTION, September 1988.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Walter Paisley 1896 GA1, John McRae 1861 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WALTON “BUDDY” ALFORD
Grandfather of Roberta Sue Alford Folds, AAFA #0049
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Friday, 21 January 1944
W. ALFORD DEATH VICTIM
W. Alford, a prominent resident and retired farmer of Jackson county, died at his home yesterday after a long illness, and was buried today at the Shady Grove church cemetery.
He was the father of Claude L. Alford, a former representative to the legislature from Jackson county. A granddaughter, Mattie Lou Alford, is a sophomore at Florida State College for Women.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son, Claude Lamar Alford; and half-brother Wiley Halcott Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Walton “Buddy” 1862 FL1, Wiley Walton 1811 GA2, Cullen 1775 NC3, James 1741 NC/VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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WANDA MARIE PELHAM ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Friday, 4 September 2015
Mrs. Wanda M. Alford, 93, a native of Walton County, Florida, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, in Marianna [Jackson Co.], Florida, following a brief illness.
She had settled in this area in 1974, coming from Orlando, Florida and retired after years as Recreation Therapist with the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Chattahoochee.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her two sons, Johnny Alford of Buford, Georgia, and Wayne Alford of Jonesboro, Georgia; two sisters, Hanna Pickett of Havana, Florida and Grace McLemore of Panama City, Florida; also ten grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will take place from 9:00 till 10:00 AM EDT, at the gravesite in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Friday, September 4, 2015, with Graveside Funeral Services beginning at 10:00 AM….
Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida is in charge of arrangements….
Photos from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Chattahoochee, Gadsden Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Graveadin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Jesse Davis Alford, in this compilation.
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WARREN ALFORD
TAMPA TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 6 July 1944
Killed in the Mediterranean area were: Pvt. Warren Alford, son of Mrs. Rena Alford, Jasper….
Photo from Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial, Nettuno, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor John “Jack” Richter
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Rena Brannen Alford; siblings Estelle Alford Hillhouse and Lonnie Junior Alford; and half-brother Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Warren 1924 FL1, Lonnie Henry 1892 FL2, Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL3, William R. 1834 GA4, Hansford 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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WARREN ERIC ALFORD
CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE
Crystal River, Citrus Co., FL—Sunday, 19 October 2008
W. Eric Alford, 50, of Homosassa, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Hospice House of Lecanto.
Born Aug. 10, 1958, in Fairbanks, Alaska, and moved to Brooksville, Fla., in 1963. A Graduate of Hernando High and received a Master Degree in Biology while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Eric was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Desert Storm and Iraq, and retired after 20 years of service with the Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tami Lynn Alford, and brother Edward Stearns.
Survived by his mother, Joanne Alford of Chassahowitzka, FL; father George E. Alford of Lake City, FL; brother David Alford and wife Suzanne of Brooksville; 3 sisters Karen Mathews of Greensboro, NC, Bobbie Lewie and husband Chuck of Homosassa and Mary Ann Wilson of Brooksville; great nieces and nephews, Josh Drum and wife Rhonda, Cari Hobbs and husband Ron, Emily Alford, Robert Mathews and Veronica Wilson; great nephews and great niece, Aaron, Kyle and Alexis Hobbs; best friends Bret and Kathy Ibsen.
Memorials may be given Eric’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.
In another article:
LAKE CITY REPORTER
Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Warren Eric Alford, age 50, of Lake City, passed away on October 15, 2008 of an extended illness. He was the son of George Edgar and Joe Ann Alford.
He served our country in the U.S Airforce for 20 years
Mr. Alford is survived by his father, George E. Alford of Lake City, Fl., mother, Joe Ann Alford of Homosassa, Fl.; sister, Mary Ann Wilson of Brooksville, Fl. and a brother, David Vance Alford, also of Brooksville, Fl. Other family and friends survive.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A memorial service will be anonounced at a later time.
Photos from Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the contributor and photographer, Norma Laverne Alford, cousin of Warren Eric Alford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Warren Eric Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Warren Eric 1958 FL1, George Edgar 1926 FL2, Riley Randall 1879 FL3, John Wesley 1849 FL4, Hansford R. 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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WAYNE CLAYTON ALFORD
Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—_____ November 2009
Wayne Clayton “Booger” Alford, age 54, of Palatka, went to be with his Lord & Savior Sunday November 29, 2009 at his home following an extended yet courageous battle against cancer & a dying desire to be with our Lord.
Wayne, affectionately known as Booger & Frecklebird was born in Loris, South Carolina May 7, 1955 to Ebbie & Louise Alford. He was the quarterback of Central High School and a baseball player from 1972 to 1974. Early on in life, he was a military police with the U.S. Army and later was employed at Seminole Electric. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Bardin and was a 1974 graduate of Palatka Central High School. He faced many challenges in life, but will always be remembered as a loving dad and a devout Christian.
Wayne will meet many loved ones at Heaven’s gate including his dad, Ebbie Alford; his sister, Yvonne Carole Alford Feaster; brother, Reggie Alford, sister-in-law, Betty Jean Alford and his niece Regina Alford May.
He leaves behind many loved ones to mourn his passing including his mother, Louise Alford; his 3 children, daughter, Lindsey Wimberley & husband, Charles, son, Gabe Alford and youngest daughter, Chelsi Alford; his dear friend and mother of his children, Lisa Vaught; brothers, Rick Alford & wife, Peggy, Timmy Alford & wife, Martha, Stevie Alford & wife, Debbie and David Bill Feaster and companion, Kim; sister, Gloria Alford; nephews, Scott Alford & wife Sherri, and Stevie Alford; nieces, Wendy Gregory and husband, Mack, Paige Visitin & husband, Jim, Sam Alford, Shanna Alford, Kanyon Szilva & husband, Peter, Rachel Wilkinson & husband, Daniel, Kendall Alford, and Kaylee Alford; 6 great nephews, 3 great nieces, 1, great-great-nephew, 1 great-great-niece, along with his first expected grandson, Bryce Wimberley and family friend, Debbie Chesser.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday December 3rd at Bethany Baptist Church in Bardin…. The U.S. Army will conduct military honors. Burial will take place in Etoniah Cemetery in Bardin at a later date. In celebration of his life a memorial video will be shown. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
Photo from Etoniah Cemetery, Bardin, Putnam Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, George E. Cunningham
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wayne Clayton Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Palatka, Putnam Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his parents, Ebbie C. Alford and Parris Louise Long Alford; and siblings Reggie A. Alford and Yvonne Carroll Alford Feaster in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Wayne Clayton 1955 SC1, Ebbie C. 1920 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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WILBUR THIRKIELD “AL” ALFORD
Uncle of John Richard Alford, AAFA #0218
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 15 August 1993
W.T. “Al” Alford, 67, of St. Petersburg died Friday at St. Anthony’s Hospital.
A native of Ozark, Ala., he moved to this area in 1950 from Pensacola. He was the former owner of the W.T. Alford Realty, treasurer of Sumner Marble and Granite Inc., a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy, former vice president of the Monument Builders of North America, past president and a founding member of Florida Monument Builders, past master of Sunshine Masons Lodge 288 in Gulfport and a member of the Tampa Consistory, the York Rite Bodies, the Egypt Shrine Temple, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 14 and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; a son, Richard S. of St. Petersburg; a daughter, Marla Bolling of St. Augustine Beach; and a brother, Roy A. of San Antonio.
Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
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ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Sunday, 15 August 1995
W.T. “Al’’ Alford, a corporation officer for Sumner Marble & Granite Inc. since 1964, who was active in many civic affairs, died Friday (Aug. 13, 1993) at St. Anthony’s Hospital. He was 67.
His wife, Susan, said he died of cancer.
Some of his civic activities included executive director of the Florida Monument Builders, an organization formed solely for the good of the consumers, Mr. Alford once said. He was also a founding member and past president of the group.
“My husband spent the last few years lobbying in Tallahassee for this cause,’’ Mrs. Alford said.
“In 1985, Al was instrumental in leading a legislative process which gained the freedom for independent individual monument builders to install markers in memorial parks in the state of Florida,’’ said Bill Stephenson, a longtime friend who worked with him in Tallahassee.
“In the last legislative session, once again Al headed a charge which was successful in eliminating inspection fees and other unnecessary charges to the consumer,’’ he said.
In St. Petersburg, he was manager of Royal Palm Cemetery from 1966 to 1978 and was former vice president of the Monument Builders of North America. He also was owner of W.T. Alford Realty for 12 years.
A native of Ozark, Ala., he came here in 1950 from Pensacola.
He was past master of Sunshine Lodge 288 F&AM, Gulfport, member of the Tampa Consistory, York Rite Bodies, the International Shrine Club and Egypt Shrine Temple, where he was captain of the guard and ambassador.
He also was a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Post 14, St. Petersburg, and the National Chapter of Disabled American Veterans.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Alford is survived by a son, Richard S., St. Petersburg; a daughter, Marla Bolling, St. Augustine Beach; a brother, Roy A., San Antonio, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) St. N, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Masonic Services will follow at Royal Palm Cemetery.
Photos from Royal Palm South Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Diana Perry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that W.T. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born9 Nov 1925, last residence St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Louise Braves Alford; second wife, Elizabeth Susan Sumner Alford; and mother, Bessie Jeanette Ward Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Marla Dianne Alford Bolling in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his brother Roy Adolph Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: Wilbur Thirkield Alford, born 9 Nov 1925, died 13 Aug 1993 in Pinellas Co.
From FL Marriages: Wilbur Thirkield Alford married Elizabeth Susan Sumner iin Pinellas Co., FL, _____ Apr 1965.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wilbur Thirkield 1925 AL1, John Richard 1890 AL2, Richard Mason 1869 AL3, Richard Reddin 1843 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILEY B. ALFORD
FLORALA NEWS
Florala, Covington Co., AL—Thursday, 13 July 1944
Photo from Almarante Cemetery, Laurel Hill, Okaloosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donell Mills
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Oliver Dobbin Alford, in this compilation.
Wiley had a twin brother, Willie Dobbin Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wiley B. 1931 FL1, Oliver Dobbin 1885 FL2, Moses 1845 AL3, Henry Miles 1815 SC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILEY ERNEST ALFORD
PANAMA CITY NEWS-HERALD
Panama City, Bay Co., FL—Thursday, 29 May 1975
Mr. Wiley Ernest “Moose” Alford, 70, of 1701 Gainer Avenue, died in a local hospital 9:30 a.m. Wednesday [May 28].
He had resided here since 1945, coming here from Miami. He was a retired mechanic and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Betty Clanton of Panama City and Mrs. Carol Beasley of California; one son: Wiley R. Alford of Cocoa; one brother: Hubert E. Alford of Apalachicola; two sisters: Mrs. Gladys Nash and Mrs. Violet Bohannan, both of Apalachicola; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel…. Interment will be in Millville Cemetery….
Photo from Millville Cemetery, Panama City, Bay Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, piazzaboy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wiley Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 25 July 1904 and died _____ May 1975, last residence Panama City, Bay Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Claudia Pate Alford; father, Wiley Halcott Alford; and siblings Abner Noel Alford, Gladys Erma Alford Whitehurst Nash, and Hubert Earl Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Wiley Ernest Alford was born 25 July 1904 and died 28 May 1975 in Bay Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: W.E. Alford, age 24, married Claudia Pate, age 16, on 17 Jan 1929 in Franklin Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wiley Ernest 1904 FL1, Wiley Halcott 1878 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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WILEY HALCOTT ALFORD
TAMPA MORNING TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 21 September 1950
OCALA, Sept. 20—Wiley H. Alford, 72, a resident of McIntosh for the past 10 years, died Monday evening [September 18] after a long illness.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Whitehurst, Bristol, and Mrs. Violet Bohannon, Tampa, and four sons, Noel and Hubert Alford, of McIntosh; Ernest Alford, Panama City, and Audean Alford, Darien, Ga.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Grand Ridge, Jackson Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Alton & Loudonia
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Abner Noel Alford, Gladys Erma Alford Whitehurst Nash, Hubert Earl Alford, and Wiley Ernest Alford; and half-brother Walton “Buddy” Alford in this compilation.
Wiley was the youngest child of Walton Alford and his second wife, Susan Elizabeth Traylor.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wiley Halcott 1878 FL1, Wiley Walton 1811 GA2, Cullen 1775 NC3, James 1741 NC/VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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WILEY JESSEMAN ALFORD
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—Thursday, 9 April 1992
SUMMERFIELD [Marion Co.]—Wiley Alford, 68, retired maintenance worker and appliance repairman, died April 8, 1992, at home.
A native of Walton County, Mr. Alford came here in 1991 from Diana [Upshur Co.], Texas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was a member of Belleview Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8083 and the American Legion. Mr. Alford was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Belleview.
Survivors include his son, Douglas Tyrone Alford, Texas; sister, Doris D. Spradlin, DeFuniak Springs; brothers, Jesse David Alford, Little Rock, Ark., J.C. “Al” Alford, Summerfield, and Julius Maxwell Alford, DeFuniak Springs; and five grandchildren.
Belleview Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Photo from Cluster Springs Cemetery, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindi Ryan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wiley J. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 12 March 1924, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his son Donald Tyson Alford; father, John Davis Alford; and half-siblings Arthur Joseph Alford, James Thomas “Tom” Alford, Julian Howell Alford, Lillie Odell Alford Mercer Emmett, Luther Jefferson Alford, and Pinkie Alford Moore in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother J.C. “Al” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Wiley was the son of John Davis Alford and his second wife, Alice Ophelia Lindsey. His middle name is spelled Jesseman, Jessman, Jessemon, and Jessiman in various records.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wiley Jesseman 1924 FL1, John Davis 1862 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILEY NOEL ALFORD
OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—Wednesday, 8 April 1987
Wiley Noel Alford, 59, Lowell, died Wednesday at his residence.
Born in Lowell, Mr. Alford had lived most his lifetime in Marion County and was a heavy equipment operator and a Baptist.
Survivors include his mother, Hattie Alford of Lowell; daughter, Karen Corbett of Jacksonville; son Larry Wayne Alford of Jacksonville; four sisters: Velma Lott of Lowell, Mildred Burch of Waldo, Annie Burch and Alice Burch of Micanopy; two brothers, Robert Alford of West Palm Beach, A.J. Alford of Gainsville; and four grandchildren.
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OCALA STAR-BANNER
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—8 April 1987
Alford, Wiley Noel (Junior)—Funeral services for Mr. Alford, 59, Lowell, will be held at 2 pm on Friday, April 10, 1987 in Hiers Funeral Home, 910 East Silver Springs Blvd…. Burial will follow in the Millwood Cemetery….
Photo from Millwood Cemetery, Reddick, Marion Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Waelbroeck
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wiley Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 23 Dec 1927 and died _____ May 1987 [incorrect], last residence Reddick, Marion Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his parents, Abner Noel Alford and Hattie Mae Ard Alford; and brother Wiley Noel Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Wiley Noel Alford was born 23 Dec 1927 and died 8 Apr 1987 in Marion Co., FL.
From FL Divorces: Wiley Noel Alford and Margaret Alford were divorced in Marion Co., FL, in 1952.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wiley Noel 1927 FL1, Abner Noel 1902 FL2, Wiley Halcott 1878 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILEY ROBERT “BOB” ALFORD
Cocoa, Brevard Co., FL—_____ February 2014
August 21, 1936 - February 6, 2014
Wiley “Bob” R Alford, 77, of Cocoa, FL passed away Thursday February 6, 2014.
Bob was born in Miami, FL and was an engineer at the Space Center.He served his country in the U S Army.
Survivors include his loving companion Carol Sneddon Alford, sons; Gary and David Alford and daughter Laura (James) Dooley. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren; Stephen, Ashlie Bayster and Joshua Alford and 2 sisters; Betty Claton and Carol Beasley.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday February 11, 2014 from 1-2 PM followed by funeral services at 2 PM at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Cocoa, FL.
Photo from Brevard Memorial Park, Cocoa, Brevard Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Beausoleil
Photo posted in 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his first wife, Ghlee Ann Hendley Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wiley Robert 1936 FL1, Wiley Ernest 1904 FL2, Wiley Halcott 1878 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILHELMINA JOSEPHINE B. WEISBROD PETERSON KRAUSE ALFORD
Photo from WSandahl’s Sandahl_2012-12-24 family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
TAMPA TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Monday, 20 April 1964
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TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Tuesday, 21 April 1964
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her third husband, John B. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From:
TAMPA TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Saturday, 24 January 1914
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WILLIAM ALEXANDER ALFORD
DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL—_____ December 2014
William Alexander “Bill” Alford, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2014 in Darlington, Florida.
He was born on July 12, 1927 in the Limestone Community to J.W. and Addie Rea (Peacock) Alford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Joel T. Alford, John Gary Alford, and Jordan W. Alford.
He is survived by his beloved bride of sixty-nine years, Margaret M. (Holley) Alford; children, Carolyn Alford Commander (Carl); David Alford (Karen); Sharon Alford Carver (Bruce); Alex Alford (Sonya); and Gregory Alford (Juanita); siblings, Jerry A. (Joyce) Alford; Hattie E. (Junior) Burgess; Douglas D. Alford; Nina R. White (Jerry); Gail Cole (R.L.); Steve F. Alford (Sue); grandchildren, William Commander (Donna Cotton); Megan Bivens (Jesse); Bobby Alford (Gina); Elizabeth Alford (Jason); Allie Alford; Hayden Alford; Parish Gratz (Heather); numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
He served his country honorably and proudly as an Army Sergeant in the 349th Infantry 88th Division from 1945-1947 as a Machine Gunner NCO 604 and qualified as a M1 Rifle Expert 183. He was decorated with the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal. After serving his country, he returned to Darlington to begin his 42 year career with the Department of Transportation from 1950 - 1992 as a District 3 Maintenance Bridge Engineer.
After retirement, he remained busy doing those things he loved best: spending time with family and friends, hunting, raising quail and his famous pepper patch, chasing fox, and fishing with brothers, grandsons, son-in-laws, and friends where more stories were told than fish were caught. He was considered an expert in local history and family genealogy and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with those who sought it.
A time of visitation will be held 6:00~8:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home; 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Funeral Services will be conducted at Oak Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2014….
Burial will follow in the Alford Family Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his brother Jordan Washington Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Alexander 1927 FL1, Jeremiah William 1899 FL2, William David 1872 FL3, John Francis 1842 GA4, John Turner 1800 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILLIAM BREWSTER ALFORD, SR.
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Sunday, 2 March 1941
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his son William Brewster Alford Jr. in Arizona Obituaries; of his sister Carrie Cathaline Alford Archer in Connecticut Obituaries; and of his daughter-in-law Joy Doré Alford, wife of his son Darius Manley Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
From SSACI: William Brewster Alford was born 24 Nov 1890 in Conneautville, Crawford Co., PA, and died 1 March 1941.
The son listed as Davy should be Dary: Darius Manley Alford.
The sister listed as Mrs. John Clark Gocher should be Cathaline Archer.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Brewster 1890 PA1, William Valorus 1858 OH2, Darius Manley 1832 OH3, Levi 1789 MA4, Elijah 1757 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM C. ALFORD
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Alford, William C. “Bill” 72, of Spring Hill, died Feb. 8, 2010. He is survived by son Jason (Shellie); daughter Candace; 1 brother; 3 sisters & 2 grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home-Spring Hill.
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Spring Hill, Hernando Co., FL—_____ February 2010
Alford, William C. “Bill”, age 72 of Spring Hill died Monday, February 8, 2010 at HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville.
Born in Baker County, GA he came to this area 5 years ago from Ohio. He was a city government sign technician engineer and a Christian.
Survivors include his son: Jayson (Shellie) Alford of Spring Hill; daughter: Candace Alford of Spring Hill; brother: Robert Alford of CO; sisters: Lucille Bridgeman of OH, Candace Alford of GA, Patricia Vaughn of NJ; 2 grandchildren: Mikayla Alford and Alyssa Mincy and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted 11:00AM Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel…. Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel (352) 686-6649
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William C. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 19 Jan 1938, last residence Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL.
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WILLIAM CHAUNCEY ALFORD, SR.
Granduncle of Barney Millen Alford Jr., AAFA #0150; and Sion Augustus “Gus” Alford III, AAFA #0478
PENSACOLA NEWS-JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Sunday, 27 February 1938
Photo from Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, Holmes Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Aymee Cranford-Weaver
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Nancy Dekle Alford; children Attie America Alford, George Ernest Alford, and James McCrae Alford; and brothers John McRae Alford and Sion Augustus Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Alexander Alford and Mary Attie Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; and of his half-brother Daniel James Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see Alford Brothers in West Florida, AAFA ACTION, September 1988.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Chauncey 1867 SC1, Paisley 1825 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM D. ALFORD
[William died in Florida, but we are also including his obituary in Ohio Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Friday, 1 March 1901
Mr. Wm. D. Alford, a former Akron man, and a brother-in-law of Mr. Wm. Babcock, of this city, died in Gainesville, Fla., Monday [February 25], of heart disease. He was 72 years old. The remains reached Akron Thursday afternoon for burial in Glendale.
Photo from Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gordon Svoboda
AAFA NOTES: William’s 1865 passport application gives his birth date and place, 24 Nov 1828 on the Isle of Wight, England.
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WILLIAM DAVID ALFORD
Uncle of Howard Alford, AAFA #0274
TAMPA TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 5 March 1964
William D. Alford, 68, 4112 Myrtle Ave., a retired electrician, died Tuesday [March 3] in a Tampa hospital.
A native of Dillon. S.C., he had been a resident of .Tampa 39 years. He was a member of the Bayshore Baptist Church. He was a World War I veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Presidential Citation. He belonged to Gulf Coast Barracks 17, Veterans of World War I, and American Legion Post 5.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jessie D. Alford; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Gary, Tampa, and Mrs. C.H. Burroughs, Goldsboro. N.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jessie Clair Daniel Alford; mother, Annie Spears David Alford; and brother William Frank Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, James Frierson Alford Sr.; and his brothers James Frierson Alford Jr. and Thomas Brooks Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
From FL Deaths: William David Alford died _____ March 1964 in Hillsborough Co., FL.
Apparently 2 sons in this family are named William
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William David 1895 SC1, James Frierson 1846 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM DWIGHT ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—3 November 1968
Photo from South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Roger Woods
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, William Rayford Alford and Mary Thomas Hutchinson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Dwight 1948 RI1, William Rayford 1924 FL2, Edgar Clarence 1898 FL3, William Raiford 1877 FL4, William R. 1834 GA5, Hansford R. 1812 SC6, John 1787 SC7.
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WILLIAM FRANK ALFORD
Uncle of Howard Alford, AAFA #0274
[He died in FL, but we are also including his obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because of his close ties to SC.]
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 19 June 1930
W. Frank Alford, former Dillonite, aged 52, who was with [illegible] Refrigerator Co., Tampa, Fla., died suddenly with a heart attack at 4:30 Thursday afternoon [June 12], after being up all night on an emergency job.
Mr. Alford was the son of the late Frierson Alford and Annie David Alford. He was born in Dillon, attended the city schools, and left here 24 years ago to take a position with the Southern Oil Co., in Columbia, where he worked for 17 years afterwards going to Florida.
The body arrived from Tampa Saturday morning and was taken immediately to the Alford burial ground, 12 miles from Dillon, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.A. Ward. Many relatives and friends were present and the floral tributes were beautiful.
The following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs. C.H. [Charles Herman (Mamie)] Burroughs, Goldsboro, N.C.; Mrs. W.E. [William Elijah (Annie Belle)] Gary and W.D. [William David] Alford, Tampa; T. Brooks Alford, Charleston; Howard Alford, Sumter, and J.F. Alford, Dillon.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, and Annie Spears David Alford; and brother William David Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, James Frierson Alford Sr.; and his brothers James Frierson Alford Jr. and Thomas Brooks Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
AAFA records show that he was born 20 June 1887, but we list him as Frank William Alford. Apparently 2 sons in this family are named William.
On his WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is William Frank Alford, single age 29, working at a cotton seed oil mill in Columbia, SC. He signs his name W. Frank Alford, says he was born 20 June 1887 in Dillon, SC, and is responsible for his dependent mother. He has blue eyes and red hair.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Frank 1887 SC1, James Frierson 1846 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM FRANKLIN ALFORD
Grandfather of Marion E. “Mike” Alford, AAFA #0004
PALM BEACH POST
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL—Friday, 5 June 1931
FORT PIERCE, June 4—William F. Alford, 67, died at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Frankie Caviness, Avenue E, Wednesday morning [June 3] after a long illness. Funeral services were to be announced later.
Mr. Alford is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dora Alford; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Davis, Lake Wales; Mrs. Caviness, Mrs. Minnie Lee Knowles, Mrs. Ida M. Howard, Fort Pierce; and two sons, W.D. Alford, Scanlon, and F.S. Alford, Louisiana.
He came to Fort Pierce three years ago from North Carolina, where he is said to have been engaged in railroad bridge construction work.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Isadora Skipper Alford; and daughter, Frankie Alford Caviness, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Franklin Shelly Alford in Texas Obituaries.
William has no gravestone in Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., FL [Find A Grave].
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC
His lineage: William Franklin 1863 NC1, unknown2, Samuel 1812 SC3.
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WILLIAM HENRY ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Saturday, 22 September 1917
William H. Alford, 74, died at this home on Wallcraft avenue, Thursday evening [September 20].
Funeral services will be held from the parlors of the Greenman-Baird company this morning. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Flora E. Alford; a son, Harry G. Alford, of Tampa, and a daughter, Mrs. J.C. [John Cromwell] Breedlove, Washington, D.C.
AAFA NOTES: In 1900, the family is in Eagle, Boone Co., IN: William H. Alford, 52 born July 1847, married 21 years; his wife Flora E. 40 born Aug 1859, 2 children, 2 living; and children: Margret B. 20 born Dec 1879, and Harry G. 19 born Feb 1881. All were born in OH.
His daughter Margaret Alford Breedlove’s death record, 1959 in WA, lists Henry Alford and Ella Mitchell as her parents.
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WILLIAM HINTON “SHORTY” ALFORD, SR.
Father of Richard Allen Alford Sr., AAFA #0154
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Monday, 11 March 1991
William H. “Shorty’’ Alford Sr., 84, of Lakeland died Saturday [March 9] at Imperial Village Care Center. A native of Statesboro, Ga., he moved to Lakeland 70 years ago. He was a retired brick mason and Baptist. He also was a life member of the International Union of Brick Layers and Allied Craftsmen.
He is survived by his wife, Ida Mae; two sons, William H. Jr. of Tampa and Richard A. Sr. of Lakeland; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Lanier Funeral Home. Lakeland.
Photos from Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William H. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 Nov 1906, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ida Mae Lewis Alford; and son Richard Allen Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Hinton 1906 GA1, William Peter 1881 GA2, Green Colquitt 1853 GA3, William 1794 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM JACKSON ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 19 April 1965
Service will be held Wednesday for a former St. Albans resident, William J. Alford, 75, of Winter Park, Fla. He died Friday [April 16] at his home after a heart attack.
.... Service at 2:30 p. m. in Tornado Methodist Church where Mr. Alford was a member. Burial will follow in Teays Hill Cemetery.
He was a retired C. & O. Railway engineer, a World War I veteran, and a member of St. Albans Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Esther. The body is at Alley and Casdorph Funeral Home at St. Albans.
Photos from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norris Lynn Alford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
William Jackson Alford was the son of William Dawson “Doss” Alford and Cleopatra Wood.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: William Jackson 1889 WV1, William Dawson 1850 WV2, William 1822 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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WILLIAM RAIFORD ALFORD
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 25 April 1967
Photo from South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wendell Stone
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 Apr 1877 and died _____ Apr 1967, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his children Arial Elliott Alford, Cecile W. Alford Mathis, Charles Elbert Alford, Edgar Clarence Alford, and Edith Emily Alford Woods Croft Weatherford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Raiford 1877 FL1, William R. 1834 GA2, Hansford R. 1812 SC3, John 1787 SC4.
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WILLIAM RAY ALFORD
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—_____ July 2011
June 10, 1942 - July 13, 2011
THE VILLAGES—William Ray Alford, 69, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Mr. Alford was born in Cedar Key, and moved to The Villages from Wildwood in 2002. He was a State Farm insurance agent; member of St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, Summerfield; and a Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche F.; son, Todd, Columbia, S.C.; sisters, Theresa De Almagro, Pembroke Pines, Janice Mitchell, Lakeland; brothers, John Wayne and James Glenn, both of Lakeland; and seven grandchildren.
A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 16, with visitation one hour prior to services….
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Villages, is in charge of arrangements….
Cemetery Details:
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, FL, 33513
Photo from Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TFJ
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Ray Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence FL.
See the obituaries of his mother, Elizabeth Wilder Alford; and brother Jack Hubert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Todd Michael Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
His lineage: William Ray 1942 FL1, John Henry 1916 FL2, William Daniel 1877 AL3, William P. 1854 AL4.
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WILLIAM RAYFORD ALFORD
Photo from jalford1950’s alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Tuesday, 4 January 1994
William Rayford Alford died Saturday, January 1, 1994.
He was a native of Sanderson, Florida and was a member of Fleet Reserve #126 & Masonic Lodge #297.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Alford; one son, James E. Alford; one daughter, Mary Ann Carroll; three grandchildren; two stepbrothers, Herbert and George C. Alford; one sister, Mary Deck; and several aunts, uncles & cousins.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd…. Interment will be in South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson.
Photo from South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson, Baker Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Roger Woods
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William R. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 10 Apr 1924, last residence Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Thomas Hutchinson Alford; son William Dwight Alford; and father, Edgar Clarence Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: William Raiford Alford was born 10 Apr 1924 in Sanderson, Baker Co., FL, son of Ed Alford and Nettie Greene.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Rayford 1924 FL1, Edgar Clarence 1898 FL2, William Raiford 1877 FL3, William R. 1834 GA4, Hansford R. 1812 SC5, John 1787 SC6.
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WILLIAM THOMAS ALFRED, SR.
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Thursday, 22 December 2005
William Thomas “Wild Bill” Alfred, Sr., age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in a local hospital after a brief illness.
Bill, a life long resident of Pensacola, was born July 20, 1928, the seventh of eight children, to William Walton Alfred and Rita Marie Jourdan Alfred. He was a graduate of Pensacola Catholic High School, Class of 1946 and University of Florida, 1950, with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. His first job in a pharmacy was when he was 12 years old, delivering for Taranto’s Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist in Pensacola for 57 years, at several local pharmacies including Johnsons’ Drugs, Palafox Drugs, Dewberry’s Pharmacy, Pleezing Pharmacy, City Drugs and until the time of his death, A & E Pharmacy and was a member of the Florida Pharmaceutical Association for over 50 years. He loved helping people understand their medicines and was known to always have time to answer anyone’s question or to share a funny joke. Bill also served on the Civil Service Board from 1994 to 2004 and in numerous other organizations.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Bobby June Alfred; brothers, Joseph Walton Alfred and Bernard Alfred; sisters, Eulalie Alfred and Mary Johansen (and her husband Eddie); brother-in-law, Winston Reynolds; son, William Thomas (Rip) Alfred, Jr.; grandson, William Thomas Alfred III; and son-in-law, Donald Arthur Preble, Jr.
He was an encouraging, inspiring husband, father, uncle and Papa to his large extended family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Patricia D. Alfred; sisters, Rita Reynolds and Alma Moore (and husband Ron); brother, James Alfred; children, Christina Reimann (and husband Larry), Cindy Arnold (and friend Gary Lowenhaupt), Mark Alfred (and wife Sudsy) and Destonie Alfred; daughter-in-law, Deana Alfred Dominey; step-children, John Allen Turner, Jeffrey Turner and Crystal Turner Overstreet; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; many, many loving nieces and nephews; and two loyal dogs, Snickers and Princess.
A funeral mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2005 at Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be Raymond Reynolds, Bobby Kelley, John Crumpler, David Enfinger, Paul Johansen and Pat Johansen. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ron Eckerlein, Dr. William Nass, Clay Mitchell and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church, 6500 North W Street. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bill T. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his parents William Walton Alfred and Rita Marie Jourdan Alfred; and siblings Bernard Joseph “B.J.” Alfred, James Jourdan Alfred, Joseph Walton “Walt” Alfred, and Mary Eulalie Alfred in this compilation.
His ALFRED lineage: William Thomas 1928 FL1, William Walton 1886 FL2, Albert Donald 1862 IN3, Louis B. 1821 OH4.
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WILLIAM WALTON ALFRED
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 1 December 1947
Photo from Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert W. McGahuey
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Rita Marie Jourdan Alfred; children Bernard Joseph “B.J.” Alfred, James Jourdan Alfred, Joseph Walton “Walt” Alfred, Mary Eulalie Alfred, and William Thomas Alfred Sr.; parents, Albert Donald Alfred and Mary Eulalie Bobe Alfred; and sister Mary Louise Alfred Riddick in this compilation.
On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), William Walton Alfred, architect age 30, was born 30 Dec 1886 in Pensacola, FL.
His ALFRED lineage: William Walton 1886 FL1, Albert Donald 1862 IN2, Louis B. 1821 OH3.
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WILLIE EARL ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Saturday, 8 August 2009
Willie Earl Alford, 65, of Gulf Breeze died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Holley Point Cemetery. Lewis Funeral Home of Milton is directing.
Photo from Holley Point Cemetery, Holley, Santa Rosa Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jean Whelan Booton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that W. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 7 June 1944, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Francis Alford and Annie Ira Jorden Alford; and siblings Thomas Ray “Buddy” Alford and Victoria Ann Alford Johnson Peeples Crowder Stafford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Willie Earl 1944 FL1, Joseph Francis 1901 FL2, Thomas Miles 1856 AL3, Henry Miles 1815 SC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIE HENRY ALFORD
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL—Thursday, 11 January 1996
Alford, Willie Henry, 48, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 1996) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater.
He came here in 1966 from his native Sylvester, Ga. He worked for Griffin Roofing Co.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice; two daughters, Daphne Alford and Stephanie Alford, both of Clearwater; his parents, Joe and Carrie Alfred, Sylvester; and a sister, Murra Blunt, West Palm Beach.
Young’s Funeral Home, Clearwater.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that W.H. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 14 Feb 1947 and died 15 Jan 1996 [different than obituary], last residence not listed.
From SSACI: Willie Henry Alford, black, was born 14 Feb 1947 in Sylvester, Worth Co., GA, and died 15 Jan 1996 [different than obituary].
From FL Deaths: Willie Henry Alford, black, was born 14 Feb 1947 and died 9 Jan 1996 in Pinellas Co., FL.
From FL Marriages: Willie Henry Alford married Bernice Clark _____ Aug 1968 in Pinellas Co.
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WILLIE MARSHALL ALFORD
AAFA #0128
Photo from AAFA files
THE HERALD
Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—Tuesday, 21 February 1995
Willie Marshall Alford, 75, of Bradenton, died Feb. 19, 1995, in Manatee Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 6–8 p.m. today at Bradenton Funeral Home, 5100 Cortex Road. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.... Burial will be in Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto....
Born in Hinds County, Miss., Mr. Alford came to Manatee County from Fort Myers in 1967. He was retired from Gator Asphalt Co., in 1983 after 16 years. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Bradenton. He was a veteran of World War II and Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice V.; a daughter, Diane Thiers of Bradenton; two sons, Butch, of Fort Myers and Randy, of Bradenton; three sisters, E. Margarite Bishop and Verdie E. Dees, both of Jackson, Miss., and Susie L. Conley of Crystal Springs, Miss.; two brothers, Ralph E. and Robert S., both of Jackson; and nine grandchildren.
Photo from Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto, Manatee Co., GL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Georgia Guercio
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie M. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Nov 1919, last residence Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Nathan Bell Alford and Susie Mae Overby Alford; and siblings Glenn Warren Alford, Mary Mae Alford Edwards, Robert Sidney Alford, and Virdie Eugenia “Sweet Pea” Alford Dees in Mississippi Obituaries.
From AAFA ACTION, Issue #31, written by Gil Alford:
Willie was the son of Nathan Bell Alford and Susie Mae Overby. He married Beatrice Virginia Ponder Alford on 3 December 1945 in Brandon, Rankin Co., MS. They had three children:
William Marshall Alford born 5 June 1947
Carolyn Diane Alford born 4 August 1950
David Randall Alford born 10 June 1953
He was born and raised on a farm near Jackson, MS, and spent the first 20 years of his life there. He was attending school in Terry, MS, but he left when he was 17 and worked painting houses. On 29 November 1939, just after his 20th birthday, he joined the U.S. Army and spent the next nine years in service. He served in England, France, and Belgium in late 1944 and 1945, returning to the states in November 1945.
He remained in service and was with the occupation forces in Japan in 1946 and 1947. He returned to the United States and was discharged in July 1948. He completed the mechanics courses at the Armored Forces School, Ft. Knox, Kentucky and the Tank School, Detroit, Michigan, and was a master mechanic and a tractor mechanic.
He served as a master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank possible, with the 3509th Ordnance Medium Automotive Maintenance Company, the 703rd Ordnance Maintenance Company, and with the 8th Army Auto Maintenance School in Japan. He was qualified as a sharpshooter with the US Caliber 30 carbine. He continued his service in the inactive Army reserves and was recalled to active duty in September 1950 when he was sent to Korea. He served in Korea from November 1950 through March 1951. He returned to the states and was discharged again. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal - Japan, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Service Star for the Rhineland Campaign, and the Korean Service Medal.
Between his tours of duty with the army, Willie worked as a truck driver for the Dunn Construction Company, a road construction company, and he went back to work for them when he returned from Korea. From 1951 to 1967 he held all kinds of jobs in road construction from truck driver to general superintendent and worked in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. In November of 1967 he moved to a new company, General Asphalt, as Vice President of Construction and spent the next 15 years in that job, spending considerable time traveling for the company.
He was an avid bowler and taught his children to love and enjoy the sport. When serving in the army in Japan he worked as a pin setter at the local G.I. bowling alley. In 1970 he took up golf and played at every opportunity until a bad ankle began to pain too much. He was on the Bay Pines course in Orlando when he had his first heart attack in 1974.
His second cousin Cecil Wylie Alford [AAFA #0012], of Denver, Colorado, introduced Willie to AAFA in January 1989. In the short six years that followed many in AAFA became acquainted with Willie. They came to respect, admire, and love him for his friendly, cooperative, “can do” spirit.
When he submitted his application for membership, a letter came along with it saying, “I don’t know how good I will be as I have dodged administrative work when possible—altho I have had to do some in the past. With some help from you and others I will be willing to try to fill the job as Cemetery Project Officer for the state of Florida, if there is no one else to take the job.”
I a month later in February, he wrote, “If you do not as yet have a Cemetery Project Officer for Mississippi, I would be glad to take both Florida and Mississippi to get things started. I was raised in Mississippi and possibly could get some help in searching some of the cemeteries.”
In a later February letter: “I am working on some addresses here in Florida and keep trying to send out a few letters trying to reach some new members.” Still in February: “I received your letter yesterday and also the Founding Membership Certificate which I am proud of. I will as I have time be trying to recruit some new members both here and back in Mississippi.... I will write to several papers here in Florida and see if I can find some with a genealogical columnist. I have a lot to learn but am willing to help wherever I can.”
He served AAFA as representative for the State of Florida. He assisted the editor of the quarterly by typing numerous files into computer records and assisted the census team by entering thousands of census records into the computer. He was also the member responsible for maintaining the master computer genealogy files for his main branch of the family. He acquired and provided AAFA records, such as death certificates, for many Mississippi Alfords. He was a close and much loved friend of many Association members, and he will be greatly missed.
From a newspaper article, source and date unknown
For the first time in seven years Master Sgt. N.B. Alford of Jackson was reunited with three of his four brothers. Sgt. Alford is stationed at the Galveston, Tex., Army Air Field.
Those making the visit were Tech, Sgt. Willie M. Alford of Ft. Benning, Ga., Chief Petty Officer Ralph E. Alford on 30-day leave, and Robert S. Alford, an aircraft company employee of Dallas. His eldest brother, Tech. Sgt. Glenn W. Alford, stationed at McKenny, Tex. was unable to come.
Sergeant Alford is at present serving at the Galveston Army Air Field, Galveston, Tex., in the capacity of group radio inspector of the ... Fighter Bombing Group, and has seen service since 1933. Having enlisted at Fort Benning, Georgia has served at various fields throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico. Not since 1937 has he been able to arrange to be with as many brothers at the same time. Since 1933, he has seen his mother and father and five sisters but twice--when transferred from Lakeland Army Air Field to Galveston Army Air field and one overnight stop at Jackson Air base while flying as radio operator in May, 1942.
Willie S. Alford has served the past-four years with the Ordnance Service Maintenance branch of the service. At present, he is stationed at Fort Benning, and on furlough, thus making it possible for him to attend the “get-together.”
Chief Petty Officer Alford of the Maritime service, now on a 30-day leave, has spent the past seven months in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
To complete the foursome, was the youngest brother, Robert S. Alford, age 16, an employee of the North American Aircraft Company in Dallas. He is “marking time” until March, when he will be 17 years of age and eligible to enlist in the navy.
The eldest of the boys, Technical Sergeant Glenn W. Alford, who enlisted in the armed forces in 1943, could not attend due to the fulfillment of his duties at the Ashburn hospital, McKenney, where he is now stationed. Medical Corpsman Sergeant Glenn was stationed in Hawaii at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor and was rushed to Hickam Field to attend the wounded. Robert and Sergeant Glenn see each other quite often in Dallas.
Sergeant Willie M. and Chief Perry Officer Ralph E. accompanied by their respective fiancees, Misses Irene and Beatrice Ponder of Jackson, first visited Robert and Glenn at Dallas and took Robert along to visit Master Sgt. N. B. in Galveston. They had a good time, except for the difficulty in getting Robert into the various night-clubs in town because of his age.
Master Sergeant Alford recently became the proud father of an 8-pound 10-ounce baby boy. Mrs. Alford is now living with her parents in Tampa, Fla., and hopes to soon return to the side of her husband.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Willie Marshall 1919 MS1, Nathan Bell 1886 MS2, Warren Jefferson 1863 MS3, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA4, Spire Washington 1807 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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WILLIE RAY “BILLY” ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE-TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 5 May 1974
HILLSBOROUGH—Alford, Willie Ray, 43, Homestead, died Friday [May 3—all other records say May 4].
Photo from Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Polk City, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billy Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 3 Sept 1930 and died _____ May 1974, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Cora Lee Bell Alford; and siblings Gracie Florence Alford Pitts, Janette Camilla Alford McLain, and Rufus Rollo Alford in this compilation.
On the 1945 Florida State Census, Plant City, Hillsborough Co.:
Cora Lee Alford 45 GA
L.G. 26 GA
Willie R. 14 GA
From SSACI: Billy R. Alford was born 3 Sept 1930 and died _____ May 1974.
From FL Deaths: Billy Ray Alford, born 3 Sept 1930, died 4 May 1974 in Dade Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Willie Ray 1930 GA1, Horace Grady 1893 GA2, Green Colquitt 1853 GA3, William 1794 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILSON ALFRED “RED” ALFORD
THE LEDGER
Lakeland, Polk Co., FL—Monday, 14 January 2008
Photo from Oak Ridge Funeral Care
HAINES CITY—Wilson A. “Red” Alford, 72, of Haines City, FL, died January 12, 2008, at his residence due to cancer.
He was born August 15, 1935 in Opp [Covington Co.], Alabama, and moved to Haines City from Opp when he was 15. Red owned and operated W.A. Alford Harvesting, Inc. and he was of the Baptist faith. Red really loved to fish and spend time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Geraldine Alford; daughter, Patricia Alford of Haines City; grandson, Michael Towns and his wife Stacey M. of Haines City; great grandson, Austin Michael Towns of Haines City; sister, Hazel Dawson of Haines City; brothers, James Alford of Auburndale, FL, Archie Alford of Long View, TX, and Dempsey Alford of Port Orange, FL.
Visitation will be Tuesday 1/15/08 from 5-7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City. Funeral services will be Wednesday 1/16/08 at 2 p.m. at Still Water Christian Life Center….
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Haines City, Polk Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McPherson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilson A. Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence Haines City, Polk Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his wife, Donnie Geraldine Griger Alford; parents, Lester Jay Alford and Carlie Ola Carpenter Alford; and brothers Cecil Jay Alford and Hubert Edward Alford in this compilation.
FL Marriages lists Donnie Geraldine Griger and Wilson Alfred Alford, married 1954 in Polk Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Wilson Alfred 1935 AL1, Lester Jay 1896 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WINIFRED HOLFORD DELIFUS FIELDS
FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—11 June 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Mrs. Winifred Delifus Fields of 3626 Morris Ave. died June 7, 1999 in a local hospital.
A Jacksonville native, Mrs. Fields was a graduate of Ribault Senior High School, Class of 1977.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Fields, Jr.; daughter, Ms. Danielle Delifus; sons Curtis A. and Timothy M. Fields; grandson, Markiese D. Thomas; mother, Mrs. Ruth D. Holford; father, Ferdinand D. Holford; 3 aunts; 5 uncles; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Fields will be held at 1PM, Saturday, June 12, 1999 in Faith Temple Church of God in Christ.... Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 3626 Morris Ave. under the direction of Alphonso West Mortuary, Inc....
Photo from Edgewood Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Johnny
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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WOODROW HARVE ALFORD
Davis-Watkins Crestview Memorial
Crestview, Okaloosa Co., FL—_____ December 2017
Woodrow Harve Alford, also known as, Alford, passed away at his home at 2:44 AM on Sunday morning, December 24, 2017, at the age of 95.
He was a resident of Crestview for 45 years. Woodrow was born November 26, 1922 in St. Albans, West Virginia, to parents Alfonso Alford and Ellen Alford. He was a survivor of the great depression and served as Merchant Marine in the Korean Conflict and was awarded a medal of national defense by Dwight Eisenhower. After his time in the military, he traveled around the country, eventually settling in Columbus, Ohio where he met and married Shirley McGraw in 1953. They had 3 children: a son, Terry Lee, and two daughters, Cathy Sue and Pamela Faye. He learned the trade of concrete finishing, which provided a humble life for his family.
In 1972, he uprooted his family and moved to Crestview, Florida. He continued his passion of working in the concrete business with his son, Terry, until he retired. Also, in 1972, he and his wife adopted their oldest grandchild, Billie. He has 31 grandchildren and always enjoyed eating sweets with them and knowing what they were doing. In 2006, he joined The Church of the New Covenant and later became the eldest Deacon.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Faye Harrison (1-16-57 [birth date]); grandson, Chet Carlos Martin; great-granddaughter, Bravon Skyleign Childs (5-23-97); and his beloved dog, Tinkerbell.
Woodrow is survived by wife, Shirley McGraw Alford; son, Terry Lee (Kathryn) Alford; daughter, Cathy Sue (Nat) James; daughter/granddaughter, Billie Joe (Jodie) Carter; grandchildren, Matt (Selena) Alford, Bobbie (Marty) Reaves, Kim (Justin) Franklin, Cindy (Dennis) Lysiak, Ched (Wendy) Martin, Miranda (Jon Paul) Fitch, Ashley Alford, Brandon Alford; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; as well as nephews, John Cooper and Henry Conway; and a niece, Judy Cacace.
Above all others, he considered his most significant milestone to be his marriage of 64 years to the love of his life Shirley….
Funeral Service: Thursday December 28, 2017, 5:00 PM at Davis-Watkins Crestview Memorial.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his brother James Conner Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
Woodrow was the son of Alonzo Harvey “Lon” Alford and Ellen Rebecca Cooper.
From Indiana, Marriages, 1810–2001 (Ancestry): Woodrow H. Alford, age 30 resident of Cincinnati, OH, born 26 Nov 1922 in Charleston, WV, son of Lonzo Alfred and Helen Cooper, married Shirley L. McGraw, age 18 resident of Cleveland, OH, born 27 July 1935 in Westerville, OH, daughter of Clarence McGraw and Nora Kuhn, on 14 Sept 1953 in Wayne Co., IN. On the Application for Marriage License, Woodrow’s last name is written as Alferd, but he signed “W.H. Alford”.
He is listed as Woodrow Harvey Alford on his 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), but he signed his name Woodrow H. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Woodrow Harve 1922 WV1, Alonzo Harvey 1890 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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YVONNE CARROLL ALFORD FEASTER
DAILY NEWS
Palatka, Putnam Co., FL—16 November 1994
Yvonne “Carroll” Alford Feaster, 46, died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994, at Putnam Community Hospital after a long illness.
She was born in Mullins, S.C. She was a 1966 graduate of Palatka Senior High School and earned her associate in arts degree from St. Johns River Community College in 1978.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ebbie C. Alford.
She is survived by her son, David W. Feaster of Tampa; mother, Louise Alford of Palatka; five brothers, Rick Alford, Reggie Alford, Wayne Alford, all of Palatka, Tim Alford of Keystone Heights, Steve Alford of Grandin; and sister, Gloria Watson of Palatka.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of God of Prophecy…. Burial will be in Etoniah Cemetery in Bardin.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is handling arrangements.
Photo from Etoniah Cemetery, Bardin, Putnam Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kristy Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ebbie C. Alford and Parris Louise Long Alford; and siblings Reggie A. Alford and Wayne Clayton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Yvonne Carroll 1948 SC1, Ebbie C. 1920 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ZILLA ELIZABETH ALFORD
PANAMA CITY NEWS-HERALD
Panama City, Bay Co., FL—Friday, 3 January 1975
Elizabeth Alford, age 15, died Wednesday [January 1] at Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville.
She was a tenth grade student at Apalachicola High School, a native of Apalachicola and a member of Magnolia Baptist church.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Alford, Apalachicola, and a grandmother, Mrs. Annie Smith, Apalachicola.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Baptist Church. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Comforter Funeral Home Apalachicola….
AAFA NOTES: From FL Deaths: Zilla Elizabeth Alford was born 2 Sept 1959 and died 1 Jan 1975 in Alachua Co., FL.
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ZONA MAE “JACKIE” ALFORD HEATH
DAILY COMMERCIAL
Leesburg, Lake Co., FL—7 August 2004
Zona Mae Heath, 86, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2004.
Born in Lake City, she was married to Fred Heath who preceded her in death. Jackie moved to Leesburg in the 1940’s, worked as an operator for the Leesburg Telephone Company, Florida Telephone, and their successors before retirement. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the First Baptist Church of Leesburg.
Survivors include a son, Joseph W. (Connie) Heath of Leesburg; grandsons, Joseph W. II and Christopher Kevin Heath; great-granddaughter, Ciera; brothers, Edgar and Dan Alford of Lake City; and sister, Delmer Cobb of Jacksonville.
She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held on Monday, August 9, 2004 at the Page-Theus Funeral Home Chapel in Leesburg. Entombment followed in Lone Oak Cemetery in Leesburg.
Photo from Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Lake Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Merle Y. Keeley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zona M. Heath (SS# issued in FL) was born 18 March 1918, last residence Leesburg, Lake Co., FL.
See the obituaries of her father, Riley Randall Alford; and siblings A.V. Alford, Callie Alford Register, Daniel Alford, Lessie Alford Wheeler, and Levern Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Zona Mae 1918 FL1, Riley Randall 1879 FL2, John Wesley 1849 FL3, Hansford R. 1812 SC4, John 1787 SC5.
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ZORA LEE BULLOCK GOODSON ALFORD
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Wednesday, 4 October 2006
QUINCY—Zora Lee Alford, 84, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006. The service will be at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday at Hillcrest Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT today at Independent Funeral Home (850-875-1529)....
She was a lifelong resident of Gadsden County. She was of the Baptist faith and had a great love for her family.
She is survived by two sons, Johnny Goodson (wife Jane) of Quincy and Robert W. Goodson (wife Nancy) of Tallahassee; a daughter, Peggy Manchac of Quincy; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Alford, and a son, Billy Goodson.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Quincy, Gadsden Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hochi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zora L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 20 July 1922, last residence Mount Pleasant, Gadsden Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, James Wesley Alford, in this compilation.
FL Marriages lists Zora Lee Bullock and Robert W. Goodson, married 1938 in Gadsden Co.
FL Divorces lists Robert W. Goodson and Zora Lee, divorced 1953 in Liberty Co.
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ZORA LEE ALFORD REGISTER
TAMPA TRIBUNE-TIMES
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Sunday, 25 November 1973
Funeral services for Mrs. Zora L. Register, 55, of Brandon, will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Stowers Chapel…. Interment will follow in the Seffner Cemetery.
Survivors include 1 son, George Register of Brandon; 1 brother D.P. Alford of DeFuniak Springs, Florida and 3 grandchildren….
Arrangements by Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
Photo from Seffner Cemetery, Seffner, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Albert Cleveland Alford; and siblings Carrie Mae Alford Duke and Duncan Pascal Alford in this compilation.
From FL Deaths: Zora L. Register was born 22 Sept 1918 and died 22 Nov 1973 in Hillsborough Co., FL.
Her husband was George Lee Register Sr., 1899–1973.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Zora Lee 1918 FL1, Albert Cleveland 1889 FL2, Francis Marion 1853 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
