GEORGIA OBITUARIES

South Canton Funeral Home

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ March 2014

Amos Carl Hallford, of Oxford [Newton Co., GA], formerly of Toccoa passed away March 30, 2014, at the age of 85.

He was born February 2, 1929, in Toccoa, Georgia, to the late George and Arlie Hallford. He was a hard worker having retired from the Keebler Bakery after 20 years of service. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed deep sea fishing and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Hallford; son, Raymond Carl Hallford; brother, Jeff Hallford.

Survivors include his children, Rick Hallford and Dan Callahan of Oxford, Cheryl and Lamar Knight of Conyers, Michele and Albert Morvik of Newborn, Randy and Tonya Hallford of Oxford; grandchildren, Tera Mesta, Jason Knight, April Stoelzel, Adam Womack, Hannah Parker, Alex Morvik, Sarah Parker, Lenton Parker, Madison Morvik, Andrew Hallford, Caroline Hallford; great-grandchildren, Josie Mesta, Justin Mesta, Keith Womack; sisters, Sarah Morrow, Mary Yearwood; brother, James Hallford; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hallford will be held Thursday, April 3, 2014, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park….

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Photos from Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington, Newton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, larry carter

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the otibuaries of his wife, Mary Jo Alexander Hallford; and son Raymond Carl Hallford in this compilation.

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ANGUS LINDER “AL” ALFORD

GWINNETT DAILY POST

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Wednesday, 19 April 2006

Angus Linder (Al) Alford, age 97, of Tucker, GA, died Monday evening, April 17, 2006. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, 770-564-2726.

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 19 April 2006

Angus Linder Alford was born on December 27, 1908 in Hartwell, Georgia, son of Owen Judson Alford and Louise Linder Alford. He went to grammar school and high school in Hartwell and was quite a good athlete in high school, playing basketball, football and baseball. He was raised by his grandparents after his mother died of tuberculosis when he was two years old and his father died in the flu epidemic in 1918. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration and remained an ardent Bulldog Fan.

He lived in Hartwell and worked in his grandfather’s dry goods store until he and his wife, Mary Talton Alford moved to Atlanta in 1937 and he went to work for Sears Roebuck. He was a buyer for Sears for 35 years until his retirement in 1972. At Sears his colleagues always called him “AL”, because his intials were A.L. No one has ever called him by his given name, Angus, and only family members and close friends called him Linder. Some of his working buddies liked to call him “Hopalong” because he looked so much like Bill Boyd, the actor who played Hopalong Cassidy in the movies. Little kids used to come up to him and ask him if he really was Hopalong Cassidy, and he always hated to tell them he really wasn’t.

His wife died in 1961 and he lived alone in his home in Decatur until moving into an assisted living facility in Tucker in November, 2001. He was a member of the Decatur First Baptist Church.

He has a daughter, Barbara Reed, a son-in-law, Bob Reed, two grandsons, Robert David Reed and John Alford Reed and one great-grandson, Alec Alford Reed.

He continued to participate in sports most of his life. He played golf at the American Legion course in Avondale Estates and actually scored two “holes in one” in the 1970’s. His grandsons now proudly display those golf balls and scorecards in their homes. He bowled into his late 80’s and also jogged about 3 miles three times a week until he was 83 years old.

The funeral will be Thursday, April 20, 2006, at 11 AM in the Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel…. Interment Hartwell Cemetery at 3:30 PM….

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 20 April 2006

“Into his late 80s, angus Linder Alford, a Hartwell native, bowled weekly….”

LINDER ALFORD, 97, UGA GRAD OF CLASS OF 1931, BUYER FOR SEARS

By Derrick Henry

Angus Linder Alford went by several names. To his family, he was Linder. To his friends and colleagues he was Al, a derivative of his initials. To neighborhood children, he was frequently mistaken for Hopalong Cassidy, the enormously popular TV and film cowboy of the 1940s and 1950s.

He never went by the name Angus.

As a regional buyer for Sears’ nursery department 1949–72, Mr. Alford supplied a generation of gardeners with their needs for flowers, plants and shrubs. He was respected as a leader and made his department a profitable one, said his daughter, Barbara Reed of Tucker.

Because of his striking resemblance to William Lawrence Boyd, the actor who played Hopalong Cassidy, she said, “Little kids would come up to him on the street and ask if he was Hopalong Cassidy. He always hated to have to tell them no and disappoint them.”

One night his friends decided to have some fun. At a store opening for Sears, a colleague told the emcee that a celebrity was in the crowd. The spotlight was directed on Mr. Alford, and the emcee told the crowd it was Hopalong Cassidy.

Mr. Alford, 97, died Monday of heart failure at his assisted living residence, Sunrise at Tucker. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel.

The Hartwell native had a tough childhood. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was 2. His father died from flu when he was 9. He was reared by his grandparents, Angus Notley Alford and Arlie Fisher Alford. Mr. Alford helped out his grandfather in his dry goods store on the town square.

After graduating from the University of Georgia with a business degree in 1931, Mr. Alford returned to work for his grandfather. It was during the Depression, and they frequently were paid in poultry, pigs and produce.

Mr. Alford saw an attractive young woman walk by the store, asked about her and said he’d like to meet her. A dinner date was arranged that very night. It was love at first sight for Mr. Alford and Mary Elizabeth Talton, who was in town to visit her aunt. They married in 1933 and lived with his grandparents.

In 1937, the couple moved to Atlanta, where Mr. Alford landed a job stocking the warehouse at Sears for $5 a week. Four years later, Sears sent him to Chicago where he became a buyer for dairy equipment. He was transferred to Atlanta in 1949 to work for the nursery department.

More tragedy struck in 1961. Mr. Alford’s wife died. “I gave him permission to remarry, but he never did,” his daughter said. “Every widow lady in DeKalb County brought him meals for a while, until they realized he wouldn’t give in. He said he was a one-woman man.”

Mr. Alford “learned to cook enough not to starve,” she said.

At his Decatur residence, he made his own repairs and mowed his lawn. An avid golfer, he had a handicap of 8-10 strokes and shot two holes-in-one at the American Legion course in Avondale Estates during the 1970s. He jogged 3 1/2 miles at least three times a week until he fell and broke his arm when he was 83. He was forced to stop golfing as well but continued to bowl.

Into his late 80s, Mr. Alford bowled weekly at Suburban Lanes with 14 cronies. He averaged more than 200 a game, his daughter said. When virtually all his bowling buddies had died, Mr. Alford quietly laid his own ball to rest.

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert E. Barbi

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Angus L. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Talton Alford; and father, Owen Judson Alford, in this compilation.

From North Carolina, Marriage Index (Ancestry): A.L. Alford married Mary Elizabeth Talton on 10 Oct 1933 in Johnston Co., NC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Angus Lindner 1908 GA¹, Owen Judson 1888 GA², Angus Notley 1861 GA³, James Berry 1841 NC⁴, Lodwick 1802 SC⁵.

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ANGUS NOTLEY ALFORD, JR.

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—27 December 1952

HARTWELL, Ga., Dec 26—Funeral services for A.N. Alford, Jr., 49, who died yesterday of a heart attack, were held from the Smith Funeral Home at 4:30 this afternoon…. Burial was in North View cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry Ethridge, Robert Glenn, R.C. Linder, W.P. Carter, B.B. Matheson, Wilson Page, Homer Herndon, and Jule Temples.

Mr. Alford was a son of the late A.N. Alford and Ollie Fisher Alford, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hartwell.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Alman Alford, he is survived by two sons, A.N. Alford, III, and Jack Alman Alford, all of Wyoming, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Montine Skelton, of Hartwell, and Mrs. C.W. Wall of College Park; two brothers, Inman Alford and Harold B. Alford, both of Hartwell.

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Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Pfirrman

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Angus Notley Alford Sr. and Arlie Fisher Alford; and brothers Harold Brooks Alford and Owen Judson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Mary Lee Allman Alford Young, in Ohio Obituaries; and of his sons Angus Notley Alford III and Jack Allman Alford in Florida Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: A.N. Alford Jr., age 49 white, died 25 Dec 1952 in Hart Co.

Wedding announcement:

CHATTANOOGA TIMES

Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN—Sunday, 8 September 1929

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Angus Notley 1902 GA¹, Angus Notley 1861 GA², James Berry 1841 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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ANGUS NOTLEY ALFORD, SR.

[He died in South Carolina, but we are including his obituary here because he lived in Georgia.]

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 3 November 1951

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert E. Barbi

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Arlie Fisher Alford; children Angus Notley Alford Jr., Harold Brooks Alford, and Owen Judson Alford; parents, James Berry Alford and Emily Susan Masters Alford; and siblings Alice S. Alford Neese, Berta Corinda Alford Turner, William Jesse Alford in this compilation.

1930 Census:

Hartwell (E.D. 1), Hart Co., GA—Dwelling #76

Angus N. Alford head 68 GA SC GA merchant dept store

widowed

age 26 at 1st marriage

Harold B. Alford son 33 GA GA GA salesman

Montine A. Skelton dau 36 GA GA GA saleslady

Widow, age 21 at 1st marriage

Edward A. Skelton grandson 11 GA GA GA

Angus N. Jr. Alford son 27 GA GA GA salesman

age 26 at 1st marriage

Mary A. Alford d-in-law 22 GA GA GA

age 21 at 1st marriage

A. Linder Alford grandson 21 GA GA GA

1920 Census:

Hartwell (E.D. 69), Hart Co., GA—Dwelling #69

Angus N. Alford head 59 GA SC GA proprietor, dry goods store

Arlia Alford wife 40 GA GA GA

Harold B. Alford son 16 GA GA GA salesman, hardware store

Elizabeth Alford dau 12 GA GA GA

Angus N. Jr. Alford son 7 GA GA GA

Linder Alford grandson 11 GA GA GA

1910 Census:

Hartwell (E.D. 67), Hart Co., GA—Dwelling #108

Angus N. Alford head 48 GA SC GA m. 22 years

retail merchant

dry goods & hardware

Arlie E. Alford wife 40 GA GA GA 7 children, 7 living

Hugh I. Alford son 19 GA GA GA

Montine Alford dau 17 GA GA GA

Harold B. Alford son 16 GA GA GA

Forrest Alford son 14 GA GA GA

Elizabeth Alford dau 12 GA GA GA

A.N. Jr. Alford son 7 GA GA GA

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Angus Notley 1861 GA¹, James Berry 1841 NC², Lodwick 1802 SC³.

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ANN ALFORD ADAMS BRADLEY

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 15 October 2010

Ann Ann Alford Adams Bradley, age 86, of Covington, GA, formerly of Gwinnett County, passed away on October 14, 2010. Her funeral will be Saturday, October 16 at 11:00 AM in the Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel…. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth, GA….

Photos from White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, SSmithB

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her siblings Iris Marie Alford Bonner, John L. Alford, Lucy Alford Seay, and William Emmett Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Ann 1924 GA¹, William Thomas 1884 GA², Elisha H. 1856 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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ANNA GAMBLE ALFORD

Anna Alford Obituary

Photo from Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

LAGRANGE DAILY NEWS

LaGrange, Troup Co., GA—Friday, 6 February 2015

Anna G. Alford, 86, of LaGrange passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Florence Hand Home and Rehab Center.

Ms. Alford was born April 13, 1928 in Londonderry, Ireland, daughter of the late Thomas Gamble and Jane Robb. She moved to LaGrange from Ireland at the age of 18 living here for many years before relocating due to her career. After retiring from the Lessona Corporation where she worked in the Marketing Department MS Alford returned to make her home in LaGrange. Ms. Alford was a member of St Mark’s Episcopal Church.

In addition to her parents Ms. Alford was preceded in death by a son, Michael; sister, Eleanor and nephew Thomas.

Survivors include her son Timothy R. (Peggy) Alford SR; two grandsons, Timothy Robb Alford JR and Benjamin Clarke Alford all of Columbia, SC; grandson David, (son of Michael) and his family of LaGrange.

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of MS Alford will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 8 , 2015 at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 207 N Greenwood Street, LaGrange GA 30240….

Arrangements are by Striffler Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituary of her son Michael Owen Alford in this compilation.

Her Find A Grave memorial says she was cremated.

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ANNIE ALFORD

TUCSON DAILY CITIZEN

Tucson, Pima Co., AZ—9 June 1921

SANDERSVILLE [Washington Co.], Ga., Sept 21—Annie Alford, the 15 year old daughter of T.J. Alford, a lumber dealer, was accidentally killed while Deputy Sheriff Heath and an escaped negro convict were engaged in a pistol duel. The tragedy occurred in the commons, where a Wild West show was having an exhibition, the child being inside the tent. Neither the officer nor the negro was hurt. The negro escaped.

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ANNIE B. SMITH ALFRED

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—12 August 2015

Annie B. Alfred Obituary

August 16, 1936–August 7, 2015

COLUMBUS, GA—Mrs. Annie B. Smith Alfred of Columbus passed away peacefully Friday at her home. She was 78 years of age and resided at 563 Chandler Drive.

The daughter of the late George C. and Josie M. Thomas Smith, Mrs. Alfred was born in Ft. Mitchell, AL and was a member of Word of Truth Ministries where she served as Choir Director, with the Usher’s and Culinary Ministries and was a “Mother of the Church”. She sung with the Gospel Clouds.

Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Alice Griffith.

Surviving her departure with cherished memories, include: her husband of 50 years, Mr. Oscar Alfred; a daughter, Barbara Bass; five grandchildren, Rev. Christopher Smith (Jeanelle), Moneka Griffith, SFC LaKesha Coleman (SFC Jerome), Sunkela Griffith and Terelle Stevenson; 18 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren; two sisters, Josie M. Clayton and Millie Dudley; a brother-in-law, Carlton Alfred; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Alfred will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015 at Faith Tabernacle Church…. Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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ANNIE BEATRICE ALFORD DANIEL

Aunt of Mary Agnes Alford Smith Lynch, AAFA #1234

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 16 December 2000

Annie Beatrice Daniel, 85, of Covington died Thursday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Sunday, Caldwell & Cowan.

Photo from Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington, Newton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Beatrice Daniel (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 March 1915, last residence not listed.

We included the obituary of her brother Willie Monroe Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

From SSACI: Beatrice Alford Daniel was born 13 March 1995 [different than SSDI and gravestone] in Eatonton, GA, daughter of Willie A. Alford and Rosie A. Striling [sic: Strickland].

From GA Marriages: William Alford married Anna Strickland on 10 Feb 1907 in Clarke Co., GA.

On Willie Albert Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 38, a farmer living in Morgan Co., GA. He was born 8 March 1880 and names Anner Alford as his contact.

Her father, William Albert Alford, moved his family often. Locations for census years:

1910 Oconee Co., GA—Alfred, Will (32 GA GA GA, 2^nd marriage) & Anna (19, 1^st marriage)

1920 Morgan Co., GA—Alford, William (36 SC SC SC) & Anna (26)

1930 Henry Co., GA—Alford, Willie A. (54 GA GA GA) & Rosa Anna (39)

1935 Anderson Co., GA (per 1940 census)

1940 Madison Co., GA—Alford, Willie A. (61 SC) & Annie (52)

Her lineage: Annie Beatrice 1915 GA¹, William Albert 1880 SC/GA².

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ANNIE INAH ANDERSON ALFORD

[The location of Annie’s death is not clear, so we are including it here and in Florida Obituaries.]

BRUNSWICK NEWS

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—Thursday, 6 November 2003

Annie Inah Anderson Alford, 97, died Monday [November 3].

The funeral service was to have been at 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Kingsland [Camden Co., GA].... Burial was to follow in Lawnwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her children, Alma Larsen of Burlington, Wash., Doris Crosslen of Brunswick, Robert Vaughn Jr. of Kingsland and Irene Weller of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; three sisters; a brother; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren....

Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors in Fernandina Beach is in charge of arrangements.

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FLORIDA TIMES-UNION

Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday, 6 November 2003

Annie Inah Anderson Alford was born November 7, 1905, in Horry County South Carolina. She married Robert Vaughn Alford on November 18, 1920. They were married for 43 years.

She went home to be with the Lord November 3, 2003.

She is survived by her children: Alma (Jim) Larsen, Burlinton, WA; Doris Crosslen, Brunswick, GA; Robert Vaughn, Jr., Kingsland, GA and Irene (Dick) Weller, Fernandina Beach, FL; grandchildren: Fritz (June) Brazell, Brunswick, GA; Bob (Mary) Larsen, Seattle, WA: Janice (Geoffrey) Yates, Bellevue, WA; Julie Ann Steffens, Gainesville, FL; Rita Wilder, Green Cove Springs, FL; Teresa (Skip) Davis, Elizabethton, TN; Linda (Roy) Mansfield, Brunswick, GA; 22 great grandchildren and 26 great great grandchildren.

One of eleven children, Annie leaves 3 sisters in North Carolina and a brother in South Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Vaughn, four grandchildren, Pam (Randolph) Odum, Ricky (Carol) Brazell, Carol Larsen, Anna Bryant and a great great grandchild, Kayla Odum.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home in Fernandina. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Kingsland, Georgia... Interment will follow in Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland…. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.

Photo from Lawnwood Cemetery, Kingsland, Camden Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kay Beucler

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her children Doris Alford Brazell Crosslen and Robert Vaughn Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Alma Annie Alford Larsen in Washington Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll.

Her husband’s lineage: Robert Vaughn 1897 SC¹, John Thomas 1861 SC², Joseph/Joel 1842 SC³, Joel 1800 SC⁴.

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ANNIE LAURIE ALFORD PSALMONDS

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 5 May 2005

COLUMBUS, GA—Annie Laurie Psalmonds, 87, of Columbus, died Wednesday, May 4 at St. Francis Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7 in the Memorial Mausoleum in Parkhill Cemetery, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Psalmonds was born April 4, 1918 in Columbus, daughter of Seals Myrick and Lena Alford. She has lived in Columbus most of her life and was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught at Morningside Elementary and Trinity School. She was a member of Midland United Methodist Church.

She was the widow of Joseph Bartow Psalmonds, Sr.

Survivors include her sons, Joe and his wife Beth Psalmonds of Shreveport, LA and Phillip and his wife Maryann Psalmond of Midland, Ga.; a brother, Ted L. Alford of Columbus and a sister, Dorothy Eisenmenger [sic: Eisiminger] of Fla.; five grandchildren, Barbara and Phil Psalmond of Midland, John (Jennifer) Psalmonds of Shreveport, LA; Amy (Rob) Richardson of Albuquerque, NM, and Jamie Psalmonds of Seattle, WA; three great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Annie Laurie Alford Psalmonds Scholarship Fund GCSU Foundation Campus Box 96, Milledgeville, Ga., 31061. Please visit www.striffler-hamby.com to sign the online guest registry.

Photos from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Farmer Ames

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annie L. Psalmonds (SS# issued in GA), last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her siblings Robert Seals Alford and Ted Lincoln Alford; grandfather Warren Jackson Alford; and sister-in-law Helen Clarice Miller Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Dorothy Virginia Alford Eisiminger in Arizona Obituaries.

Annie’s parents are also buried in Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

Her lineage: Annie Laurie 1918 GA¹, Seals Myrick 1895 GA², Warren Jackson 1851 GA³, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁴, Peyton 1788 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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ANNIE MAE ALFORD

BRUNSWICK NEWS

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—Wednesday, 6 May 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

The funeral for Annie Mae Alford of Brunswick will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford died May 1 at Medical Arts Nursing Home….

Surviving is a cousin, Cornelia Oree of Jacksonville, Fla.

A native of Glynn County, Mrs. Alford was a service worker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Brunswick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 July 1903 and died 1 June 1992, last residence Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA. The death date is not consistent with the obituary, and the birth year is not consistent with the GA Deaths age at death or the SSACI record.

From GA Deaths: Annie M. Alford, age 77 black, died 1 May 1992 in Glynn Co. The death date in this record is consistent with the obituary.

From SSACI: Annie Mae Alford, black, was born 24 July 1904 in Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA, daughter of Gus Johnson and Cornelia Brown.

Annie is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Brunswick, but she has no gravestone.

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ANNIE RUTH ALFORD GEORGE

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 8 February 1985

Photo from Rock Chapel Historic Cemetery, Lithonia, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituary of her brother Luther Fitzgerald Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Annie Ruth 1894 FL¹, Walter S. 1859 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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AQUARIUS OBA ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—19 November 2004

Mr. Aquarius Oba Alford (Q), age 24, who passed November 10, 2004 will be funeralized Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church…. Interment, Resthaven Cemetery.

Survivors are parents, son, sister, two brothers, grandparents, great-grandparents, and a host of other relatives and friends. Please assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home, 404-288-7015.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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ARLIE FISHER ALFORD

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 27 October 1923

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert E. Barbi

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Angus Notley Alford Sr.; and children Angus Notley Alford Jr., Harold Brooks Alford, and Owen Judson Alford in this compilation.

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ARTHUR JAMES HALLFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Saturday, 11 October 19

Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, James E. Hallford and Lula E. Lovick Hallford; and brother William E. Hallford in this compilation.

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ARTHUR LEE ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 5 February 1968

Photo from Warm Springs City Cemetery, Warm Springs, Meriwether Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kelli Head

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Oct1909 and died _____ Feb 1968, last residence Warm Springs, Meriwether Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Velma Elizabeth Bolton Alford; and son Arthur Lewis “Al” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Margaret Louise Alford Harrelson Dussor in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Arthur Lee 1909 GA¹, Zachariah Burrus 1868 GA², John Ferrell 1827 GA³, Isham 1805 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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ARTHUR LEWIS “AL” ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 16 December 2004

Alford, Arthur “Al,” 54, Warm Springs, Ga., died Tuesday [December 14]. Cox Funeral Home, Manchester, Ga.

Photos from Warm Springs City Cemetery, Warm Springs, Meriwether Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kelli Head

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 15 Nov 1950, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his parents, Arthur Lee Alford and Velma Elizabeth Bolton Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Margaret Louise Alford Harrelson Dussor in South Carolina Obituaries.

His middle name is from his mother’s obituary.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Arthur Lewis 1950 GA¹, Arthur Lee 1909 GA², Zachariah Burrus 1868 GA³, John Ferrell 1827 GA⁴, Isham 1805 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

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ARTHUR REX ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 7 March 2002

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur R. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 May 1926, last residence Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his father, Paul Earnest Alford; and siblings Ailene Alford Putnam, Billy James Alford, and Kenneth Oscar Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Linton Alford in Florida Obituaries.

From SSACI: Arthur Rex Alford was born 12 May 1926 in Atlanta, GA, son of Earnest P. Alford and Minnie M. Rollins.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Arthur Rex 1926 GA¹, Paul Earnest 1887 GA², David A. 1862 GA³, John T. 1831 GA⁴, Bynum 1787 GA⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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AUBREY JAMES ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Wednesday, 9 August 1950

Photos from West View Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Fort

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Willie Mae Craig Cato Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Donald Aubrey Alford in South Carolina Obituaries; and of his father, Daniel Manuel Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.

On Aubrey James Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, born 19 June 1906 in Marion Co., SC. He is living in Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC, and his contact is his father, Daniel M. Alford of the same address.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Prudence _____ Alford [the name of Prudence’s husband is not known].

His lineage: Aubrey James 1906 SC¹, Daniel Manuel 1883 SC², William Edward 1850 SC³, William N. 1826 SC⁴.

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AUDREY ALFORD GRATZ

Aunt of Virginia Carmichael Alford Johnston, AAFA #0811, and Oliver Perry Alford III, AAFA #0754

LEXINGTON HERALD

Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Wednesday, 21 April 1976

Mrs. Clifford P. (Audrey) Gratz, 90, formerly of Lexington, died Tuesday in Atlanta, Ga.

She was born in Lexington, daughter of the late Oliver P. and Mary Downing Alford and was a member of the Episcopal Church.

Survivors are one son Benjamin Gratz, Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. Judith Kew, Greenich, Conn., Mrs. Mary Alford Tratz, Washington, D.C.

Graveside services 2 pm. Thursday in the Lexington Cemetery….

Friends may call at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway 4–9 today and 11 a.m. until time of service Thursday.

Photo from Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—www.findagrave.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Audrey Gratz (SS# issued in CT) was born 18 May 1885 and died _____ Apr 1976, last residence Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT.

We included the obituary of her mother, Mary Ann Downing Alford; and brother Smith Edison Alford in New York Obituaries; and of her father, Oliver Perry Alford Sr., in Kentucky Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

Her lineage: Audrey 1885 KY¹, Oliver Perry 1827 KY², Nathaniel 1785 KY³, Charles 1752 VA⁴, James 1715 VA⁵.

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AUSTIN P. ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—6 February 2007

Austin P. Alford, 18, of Newnan died Thursday. Funeral, 2:30 p.m. today, Summerhill Baptist Church; Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Austin P. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 Dec 1988, last residence not listed.

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.

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BARBARA ANN GOOSLIN ALFORD

THOMASVILLE TIMES-ENTERPRISE

Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA—Saturday, 19 April 2008

Graveside services for Barbara Ann Gooslin Alford, 61, of Thomasville, are at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens…. Mrs. Alford died Friday, April 18, at Archbold Hospital.

Born Sept. 28, 1946, in Colquitt County, she was the daughter of the late Delmon Gooslin and Juanita Summerlin Gooslin. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, John A. Alford of Thomasville; one son, Greg Boucher of Thomasville; two daughters, Julie Doyon of Moultrie, Janet Morgan of Franklin, Mass.; one brother, Paul “Buck” Gooslin of Doerun; three sisters, Lois G. Allegood and husband Freddie of Doerun, Jean Jenkins of Doerun and Mae Roberts and husband E.W. of Norman Park; two grandchildren, Brittney Doyon and Henry “T.J.” Doyon II; and she was also “Nene” to Madison and Olivia Dunn.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today at the Moultrie funeral home.... Cobb Funeral Chapel.

Photo from Suncrest Memorial Gardens, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Elsie Spoeneman

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara A. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA.

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BARBARA J. ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 5 September 2002

Alford, Barbara J., 72, Columbus, died Tuesday [September 3]. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel, Columbus.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara J. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 3 Sept 1930 [died on her birthday], last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

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BEATRICE PARHAM ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 23 December 1999

WOODBURY [Meriwether Co.]—Services for Beatrice Parham Alford will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with burial in Walker Cemetery. Alford, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999.

Survivors include her children, Waddell Alford Jr. of Hogansville, Julia Carlyle of Stone Mountain, Mary Ogletree of Columbus, Catherine Crawl of Woodbury and Sherman Alford of Warm Springs; sister and brother, Mary P. Hold of Woodbury and Lonnie Parham of Austell....

Bentley’s and Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Walker Memory Garden, Woodbury, Meriwether Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, J. B. Chrismond

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Beatrice P. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 Apr 1924, last residence Woodbury, Meriwether Co., GA.

From SSACI: Beatrice Parham Alford, black, was born 26 Apr 1924 [different than gravestone and SSDI] in Meriwether Co., GA, daughter of Ottis Parham and Georgia B. Ridley.

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BENJAMIN ALFRED

BENJAMIN ALFORD

[He died in Georgia, but we are also including his obituary in Massachusetts Obituaries because that was his home.]

CONNECTICUT COURANT

Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—4 October 1814

Died: Benjamin Alford, aged 46, a native of Westfield, (Mass.)

In another article:

THE REPUBLICAN AND SAVANNAH EVENING LEDGER

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—1 October 1814

Died, in this city, on Saturday, the 17th, after a short but severe illness, Mr. Benjamin Alford, aged 46 years, a native of Westfield (Mass). During a short residence in this city, he was much respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. The warmth and sincerity of friendship, and the benevolent disposition of this gentleman, will endear his memory to his friends and distant relatives and leave them grounds to hope, that he is now enjoying felicity, in another and a better world.

Photo from Old Burying Ground, Westfield, Hampden Co., MA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Alexander Zhang

Note from photographer, July 2015: The stone is currently weather worn, except for the names almost illegible, and broken in half and lying on its back.

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his son Samuel Dwight Alfred in Vermont Obituaries; and parents, William Alford and Lydia Fellows Alford, in Connecticut Obituaries.

Benjamin’s last name is Alfred on his marriage record, on his gravestone, and in his probate records, but in other records it is Alford. His children also used Alfred.

From Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629-1934 (Ancestry): Benjamin Alford, age 46 and native of Westfield Hampden Co., MA, died in 1814 in Savannah, GA.

From Savannah, Georgia Vital Records, 1803-1966 (Ancestry): Benjamin Alford, age 46, died of “fever” 17 Sept 1814 in Savannah, GA. He was a trader from Hartford, CT. In Remarks:

Mr. Alford had been but a very short time in Savannah, was sick about ten days at Mr. Wm. Lucas’s Boarding House near the Court House, where he died & from whence he was buried, leaving a wife & three children at Westfield in Massachusetts & a Brother (Mr. Will Alford) in Savannah.

From Massachusetts, Marriages, 1633–1850 (Ancestry): Benjamin Alfred and Elizabeth Chapin were married on 29 Nov 1794 in West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.

From Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 (Ancestry): Benjamin Alford was born 26 March 1769 in Newburyport, Essex Co., MA, the son of William and Lydia. Another son, William Alford, was born in the same place on 27 Dec 1767.

His lineage: Benjamin ALFRED 1769 MA¹, William ALFORD 1741 MA².

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALFORD

Father of Patsy Ruth Alford Dunn, AAFA #1144

Grandfather of Patricia Ann Alford Jensen, AAFA #1133

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 27 December 1987

Photo from Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mableton, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, WWII History Fan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Benjamin F. Alford (SS# issued in IA) was born 30 July 1907, last residence Mableton, Cobb Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his son Edward Gordon Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his mother, Jonnie Sarah Lassiter Alford, in California Obituaries.

From Alabama, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Benjamin F. Alford, age 21, married Mary Lou Sawyer, age 18, on 12 June 1927 in Montgomery Co., AL.

On Benjamin Franklin Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, living in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He was born 30 July 1907 in Montgomery, AL.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.

His lineage: Benjamin Franklin 1907 AL¹, James Arnold 1884 AL², William G. 1848 AL³, Henry Dortch 1822 GA⁴, William 1774 VA⁵, William 1741 VA⁶, Salvator 1716 VA⁷.

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BENNIE ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Friday, 22 December 2006

FORSYTH [Monroe Co.]—Bennie Alford, 75, died Monday, December 18, 2006. Services will be 11A.M. Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Freeman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hopewell Church Cemetery.

Survivors include one brother, Robert Jones; two sisters, Christine Hughley and Hattie Alford all of Forsyth; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends at Union Hill Apt. 11-D -Freeman Funeral Home of Forsyth.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bennie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 Jan 1931, last residence Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brother Phenious Alford in this compilation.

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BENNIE MAE ALFORD

Photo from Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 8 June 2012

Mrs. Bennie Mae Alford, age 73, of Fairburn, GA died June 1, 2012. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1:00PM at New Mt. Silla Baptist Church, 450 County Rd. 49, Midway, AL…. Interment to follow at New Mt. Silla Churchyard Cemetery. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home (Carrollton) (770) 836-0044.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bennie M. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 6 March 1939, last residence not listed.

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BERNARD W. ALFORD

[He died in Georgia, but we are also including his obituary in Mississippi Obituaries because he had only lived in Georgia for three months.]

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 28 January 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

DUNWOODY, GA—Bernard W. Alford, 74, a retired G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., employee, died of a heart attack Monday [January 26] at Dunwoody Medical Center.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, Miss., with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery....

He had lived in Georgia for three months, having moved from Pearl. He retired from the VA with 34 years of service.

Survivors include: wife, Mable; [step]son, Ray Stuart of Dunwoody; brothers, S.J. Alford and Arthur Alford, both of Morton [Scott Co.]; sister, Annie Bell Fitzhugh of Ludlow [Scott Co.], Miss., Yvonne Harrison of Lake [Scott Co.], Miss., Nellie Shaw of Forest [Scott Co.], Miss., Irene Martin of Pearl [Rankin Co.] and Mecia Gay Crapps of Ludlow; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Photos from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Pearl, Rankin Co., MS,—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bernard Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 21 Jan 1924, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituary of his wife, Mabel Louise Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, William Alvie Alford and Rosia Florence Slade Alford; and his siblings Annie Bell Alford Fitzhugh, Florence Wyvonne Alford Harrison, and Vernon Komack Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Bernard W. 1924 MS¹, William Alvie 1887 MS², William Jackson 1848 MS³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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BERNICE ALFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—27 May 2002

Bernice Alford, 84, died May 20 at Candler Hospital after a long illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, she was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board, Pastor Aide Board, and Hospitality Committee.

Survivors: son, Michael A. Brown (Rosa) of Savannah; companion, Clifford Dixon of Savannah; nephews, John R. Smart, Jabarri Smart, both of Rockford, IL, Larry B. Barnes of Savannah, Nicholas A. Williams of Rockford, IL; nieces, Mildred A. Barnes, Tammy R. Barnes, both of Savannah, Nicole L. Smart of CT, Jasmyne B. Smalls, Tammara R. Barnes, both of Rockford, IL; grandsons, Michael A. Brown, Jr., Darien J. Brown, both of Savannah; a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral: 11:00 a. m. May 28 from Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Reposing at the church 9:00 a. m. until hour of service.

Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bernice Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 Aug 1917, last residence Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.

Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.

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BERNICE ALFORD SMITH

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 10 January 2009

Homegoing services for Mrs. Bernice Alford Smith will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 11:00am at Ben Hill United Methodist Church 2099 Fairburn Rd. Atlanta, GA. Body will lie in state one hour before service. Family asked to assemble at the church.

Photo from Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mableton, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, WWII History Fan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bernice Smith (SS# issued in NY) was born 25 March 1923, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her father, Horace Alford Sr.; and brothers Horace Alford Jr. and Rufus L. Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries; of her mother, Della M. Slade Alford, in District of Columbia Obituaries; of her sister Evelyn Beatrice Alford Bolding in Maryland Obituaries; and of her sister Sadie Belle Alford James Thompson in Oregon Obituaries.

Her parents, from several Ancestry family trees, were Horace Alford and Della Slade. Her grandparents were Burrell Alford and Susan McCrimmon.

In 1930, Bessie Alford, age 7, is listed with her parents, Horace and Della Alford, and 4 siblings in Baltimore, MD. This is an African-American family.

Her lineage: Bernice 1923 NC¹, Horace 1896 NC², Burrell 1869 NC³.

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BERTA CORINDA ALFORD TURNER

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 28 November 1975

Photo from Cokesbury UMC Cemetery, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, James Berry Alford (with family photo) and Emily Susan Masters Alford; and siblings Alice S. Alford Neese, Angus Notley Alford Sr., and William Jesse Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her lineage: Berta Corinda 1877 GA¹, James Berry 1841 NC², Lodwick 1802 SC³.

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BESSIE LEE KITE ALFORD

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Saturday, 7 August 1943

Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell Co., AL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Robert Leslie Alford, in this compilation.

From SSACI: Bessie Kite Alford was born 17 March 1890 [different than gravestone] in AL, daughter of William Kite and Hattie Sanders.

Divorce filing:

sunday ledger-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Sunday, 26 January 1936

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BESSIE ALFORD BRYANT

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 15 March 2014

Bryant, Bessie (Alford) Age 93, of Canton, passed away March 13, 2014. Services Mar. 15. South Canton Funeral Home, Canton.

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Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—_____ March 2014

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July 18, 1920 - March 13, 2014

Bessie Alford Bryant, age 93, of Canton, GA moved to Heaven Thursday, March 13, 2014.

She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, & Friend. She took her first airplane trip to Wyoming at the age of 90.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Saturday, March 15, 2014, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home…. Interment will follow at Cross Roads Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery….

She was preceded in death by, Husband - Duffie Bryant, Sister - Nell Hudson, Brother - Jim Alford, & Grandson - Adam Brooks.

Survivors include:

Daughter - Carolyn Grier, Marietta, GA

Daughter - Gail Casteel, Holly Springs, GA

Daughter - Virginia (Mike) Brooks, Woodstock, GA

Daughter - Debra (Wayne) Ray, Canton, GA

Grandchild - Bonita (Kenneth) Alley

Grandchild - Danny (Anita) Casteel

Grandchild - Donna (Jeff) Roberts

Grandchild - Ashley (Mark) Wentworth

Grandchild - Dwayne (Telema) Casteel

Grandchild - Kelly (Dustin) Bryson

Great Grand Children - Cody, Daniel, Amanda & Josh, Amber, Lauren, Madison, Dylan, Katlyn, Halle, Savannah, Evan, & Skyler

Great Great Grand Child - Ella

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to South Canton Funeral Home to help pay funeral expenses….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her siblings James F. Alford and Ruby Nell Alford Hutson in this compilation.

Her Find A Grave memorial identifies her parents as James Russell Alford (1897–1981) and Jessie Lee Alford (1897–1985).

Her lineage: Bessie 1920 GA¹, James Russell 1896 GA², John 1876 GA³, Posey 1842 GA⁴.

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BETTE ALFORD RAMOS

SPRINGVILLE JOURNAL

Springville, Erie Co., NY—6 January 2000

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the Highlands Baptist Church, Roswell [Fulton Co.], Georgia, for Bette Alford Ramos, 80, of Roswell, formerly of Springville, who died Monday, January 3, 2000....

Born in Buffalo, Mrs. Ramos grew up in Springville and later moved to Atlanta, where she worked for Eastern Airlines for 20 years and later founded Ramos Realty Co. with her husband and sold and rented houses in the Mountain Park area of Georgia.

She was a member of the Mountain Park City Council, and worked in the Mountain Park civic club and Sunday school. She was an avid crafter, animal lover and golfer.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Marvin J. Ramos; daughters Pat Ramos McLendon and Dee Ramos Lewis; son-in-law Frank; five grandchildren, Bessy Sims, Jimmy and Tommy McLendon, Rachael and Jarrett Lewis; five great-grandchildren, Jamie, Mark, Kyle, Lauren and Colby; a brother, Dr. John Alford.

She was the daughter of the late Edythe and Stanley Alford.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty A. Ramos (SS# issued in NY) was born 15 July 1919, last residence Roswell, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, Stanley Harold Alford and Edythe Charlotte Lamont Alford, in this compilation.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton.

Her lineage: Betty 1919 NY¹, Stanley Harold 1896 NY², Forest A. 1861 NY³, William Arnold 1833 NY⁴, Arnold 1804 VT⁵, Arnold 1780 CT⁶, Eliphalet 1753 CT⁷, Job 1708 CT⁸, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁹, Benedict 1619 England¹⁰, Thomas 1598 England¹¹.

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BETTIE MAE LOWERY MARNEY ALFORD

Photo from THE CATAMOUNT, Dalton High School 1954 yearbook, 9^th grade

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 14 December 2006

Bettie Lowery Alford, 67, of Dalton died Wednesday [December 13]. Funeral, 7 p.m. Friday, Ponders Funeral Home, Dalton.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bettie L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Jan 1939, last residence Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA.

We included the obituary of her second husband, James Lloyd Alford Jr., in Alabama Obituaries.

From North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741–2011 (Ancestry): Bettie M. Lowery, age 19, daughter of Gordon and Ola Lowery, married Gurman V. Marney, age 22, son of Kermit and Ruby Marney, on 13 Dec 1958 in Cumberland Co., NC.

Betty was the second wife of James Lloyd Alford Jr.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her second husband’s lineage: James Lloyd 1930 OH¹, James Lloyd 1906 AL², Julius C. 1875 AL³, James Zeadock 1840 GA⁴, James Floyd 1817 GA⁵, Zaddock 1787 GA⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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BETTY MAXINE ALFORD HARRISON

Collins Funeral Home

Acworth, Cobb Co., GA—_____ March 2015

Born: May 24, 1925

Death: March 24, 2015

Betty Alford Harrison, 89, of Kennesaw, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Thursday afternoon in the chapel of Collins Funeral Home…. Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

A native of Bartow County, Mrs. Harrison had lived in Kennesaw since 1958 and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Doyle Harrison, brothers, George and Vernon Alford, and great grandson, John Robert Hosfeld.

Mrs. Harrison is survived by her daughters, Joan (David) Sims, Carolyn (jimmy) Durham, and Louise Frost, all of Acworth; son Jimmy (Reba) Harrison of Acworth; sister, Jennette Rutledge of Smyrna; 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, 3385 Mars Hill Rd., Acworth, GA 30101. Online condolences may be expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org....

Photo from Liberty Hill Cemetery, Acworth, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, aylaeh

Photo posted 31 May 2014

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituaries of her mother, Mabel Rebecca Alford Vaughn; and brother George Jefferson Alford Jr. in this compilation.

Her middle name is from AAFA records.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Betty Maxine 1925 GA¹, George Jefferson 1894 GA², William Floyd 1837 GA³, William Henry 1811 NC⁴, Job 1763 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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BETTY ANN ALFORD FOOTE

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 11 July 2002

Mrs. Betty Anne Foote, of Peachtree City died July 8, 2002.

Survived by daughters and sons in-law, Deborah and Jim Wright, Cathy and Randy McCoil, son and daughter in-law, Richard and Lisa Foote, grandchildren, Daniel, Elizabeth and Richard Wright, Courtney and Christina Reynolds, Brandon, Kevin and Morgan Foote, step grandchildren, Kathleen Griffin and Corrine McCoil, step great-grandchildren, Kristen Griffin and Cheyanne Griffin.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 12, 10:30 A.M. at Liberty Baptist Church, Riverdale, GA…. Entombment, Camp Memorial Park. Carl J. Mowell & Son, Fayetteville.

Photo from Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Sgt Ed Elstan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty A. Foote (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 July 1935, last residence Peachtree City, Fayette Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, Alvin Lee Alford Sr. and I.V. Earnest Alford; and brother Alvin Lee Alford Jr. in this compilation.

From SSACI: Betty Ann Alford Foote was born 12 July 1933 [different than SSDI and gravestone], daughter of Alvin L. Alford and I.V. Earnest.

Her lineage: Betty Ann 1935 GA¹, Alvin Lee 1914 GA², Dink Taylor 1879 GA³, Enoch Washington 1850 TN⁴.

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BETTY JEANE ALFORD MCGUGAN

AAFA #0176

Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial

CORDELE DISPATCH

Cordele, Crisp Co., GA—10 October 2012

CORDELE—Graveside funeral services for Betty Alford McGugan, wife of Bobby McGugan of St. Simons Island, will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. at Sunnyside Cemetery.

Photo from Sunnyside Cemetery, Cordele, Crisp Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert K. Nobles Jr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

We included the obituary of her father, Morris Robert Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

Betty’s mother was Ruby Viola Killingsworth.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.

Her lineage: Betty Jeane 1933 FL¹, Morris Robert 1904 TX², Robert Henry C. 1858 AR³, John H. 1818 GA⁴, Haywood 1780 GA⁵.

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BETTY SHRYER ALFORD

NASHVILLE BANNER

Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Saturday, 30 August 1924

Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, CB

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Thomas Alford Sr.; and son Eugene Leslie Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Harry McMurray Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

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BEULAH MAE ALFORD

EVENING NEWS

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Wednesday, 21 August 1940

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Elijah Franklin Alford, in this compilation.

In 2020, a Find A Grave photographer reported that she has no gravestone in Gordon Cemetery, Jones Co., GA.

The birth year reported in the obituary is incorrect—1903 rather than 1930.

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BILLY ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 31 January 2020

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Hanley-Shelton Funeral Directors

Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—_____ January 2020

October 16, 1959 ~ January 23, 2020

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Billy Alford, age 60 of Marietta, will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm Mt. Zion First Baptist Church (Smyrna). Interment: Lincoln Cemetery.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

Hanley-Shelton Funeral Directors traditionally serves the African-American community.

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BILLY GENE ASHTON ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 13 September 2007

Billy Gene Ashton Alford, IV Sweet baby Ashton was delivered into Heaven before he was delivered into the arms of his loving parents, Stacey Gervickas and Billy Alford, III, of Woodstock, Georgia, on September 10, 2007. He was 40 weeks, 6 days. Although our arms are empty, the love and prayers of family and friends are filling our hearts in a different way.

Along with his parents, Ashton was excitedly anticipated by his mother’s family: parents, Sheree and Clint Crowe & Keith and Christa Gervickas; grandparents, Jerry and Brenda Songer & Janelle Gervickas; great-grandmother, Blanche Jones; and her siblings, Ryan Gervickas, Chase and Cade Smith, Sara and Carson Crowe; and his father’s family: parents, Gayle Alford and Billy Alford, Jr.; grandfather, Billy Alford, Sr.; and his siblings, Courtney and Chris Wells, Jennifer, Lyndsi and Taylor Alford; niece, Jaiden and nephew, J.W.

Open visitation is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2007 from 6:00-8:00pm at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, Georgia. The family will have a graveside service Friday, September 14, 2007 at 11:00am at Green Lawn Cemetery, Roswell, Georgia. Ashton will be buried with his maternal great-grandmother, Jane Songer.

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BILLY JAMES ALFORD

[He died while on vacation in Florida, but we are including his obituary her because Georgia was his home.]

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 7 August 1959

In another article, same source:

Photo from Melwood Cemetery, Stone Mountain, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that B.J. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 May 1931 but, incorrectly, that he died 15 Aug 1959, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his father, Paul Earnest Alford; and siblings Ailene Alford Putnam, Arthur Rex Alford, and Kenneth Oscar Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Linton Alford in Florida Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Billy James 1931 GA¹, Paul Earnest 1887 GA², David A. 1862 GA³, John T. 1831 GA⁴, Bynum 1787 GA⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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BILLY JOE ALFORD

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 21 September 1966

Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Bremen, Haralson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Living

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billy Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 Nov 1929 and died _____ Sept 1966, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his parents, William Edwin Alford and Ruth Ester Moore Alford; and brothers Johnnie Michael “Mike” Alford and Paul Allen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Edwin Franklin “Pete” Alford in Missouri Obituaries.

From SSACI: Billy Joe Alford was born 16 Nov 1929, son of William E. Alford and Ruth E. Moore.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Billy Joe 1929 GA¹, William Edwin 1901 GA², Edwin Pleas 1871 GA³, Leonidas F. 1844 GA⁴, Spire Warren 1816 GA⁵, Zaddock 1787 GA⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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BILLY WAYNE ALFORD

Low Country Cremation Services and Burial

Glennville, GA—_____ April 2015

Born: Tue., Jan. 5, 1943

Died: Mon., Apr. 20, 2015

BROOKLET—Dr. Billy “Bill” Wayne Alford, Pastor, age, 72 passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence.

He was a native of Gadsden, Alabama and was of the Baptist faith. Bill fought a good fight and finished his course.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Alford of Brooklet; children, Mitzi Richelle (Jack) Proffitt of Brooklet, William Wayne (Rosa) Alford of Oklahoma, Mary (Joy) Elizabeth (David) McMillan of Millen GA; grandchildren, Cameron Ryan Kessler, Joshua Henry Williams, Austin Taylor Kessler, Whitney Lorraine Alford, Lawrence Alexander; brother, Judson (Mary) Alford of Alabama; sisters, Janice Morris of Alabama, Carolyn Tucker of Texas, Sybil Elizabeth Chapman of Warner Robins, GA; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

No Services will be held. Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the Alford family.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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BLANCH ALLFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 18 July 1916

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Sidney J. Allford and Fannie Alford Sexton Allford; and siblings Alma Allford Hendrix, Claude A. Alford, and Howard Allford in this compilation.

Members of this family spell their last name Alford and Allford.

Her lineage: Blanch 1916 GA¹, Sidney J. 1876 GA², Enoch Washington 1850 TN³.

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BOBBY ANN ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—14 October 2015

Alford, Mrs. Bobby Age 57, of Conley, passed away Oct. 9, 2015. Willie A. Watkins Riverdale Chapel, Riverdale, GA.

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Willie A. Watkins Riverdale Chapel

Riverdale, Clayton Co., GA—_____ October 2015

“Celebration of Life” service for Mrs. Bobby Ann Alford, Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Zion Grove Baptist Church, 606 Pryor Rd., Atlanta…. Interment: Private. Viewing Today. Willie A. Watkins Riverdale Chapel. 770.909.8800.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

The Willie A. Watkins Funeral Homes traditionally serve the African American community.

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BOBBY DONELL ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 10 January 2007

Bobby Donell Alford, 42, of Grantville died Saturday [January 6]. Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday, Springfield Baptist Church, Greenville; Sellers-Smith funeral home.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobby D. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 20 Sept 1964, last residence not listed.

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.

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BOBBY WEST ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—29 March 2009

Bobby West Alford, who taught literature and English grammar to thousands of students at Woodward Academy over a period of 35 years, died recently at her home in College Park.

Mrs. Alford began teaching in 1956 in the elementary school of Georgia Military Academy, now Woodward Academy. She retired in 1990 as Chair of the English Department in the Upper School, a position she held for seventeen years. She was so revered by generations of students that she was referred to as Lady Alford, a token of esteem, respect, and unfettered love. Her passion for teaching was equaled only by her ability to whip her students into line with a wry but appropriate one-liner, for which she is justifiably legendary. Mrs. Alford worked tirelessly to prepare her graduating seniors for the rigors of college-level reading and writing and thinking.

Mrs. Alford received her bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and her master’s degree from Atlanta University. She was a member of the honorary society for women educators, Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Beta Nu Chapter of Psi State. She was also involved with the activities of the College Park Women’s Club. She received numerous teaching and service awards including the A.T. Ferguson Award, the GISA Achievement Award, and the Joseph W. Jones Distinguished Service Award. This last award is named in honor of its first recipient, Mr. Joseph W. Jones, Senior Vice-President of The Coca-Cola Company and an Academy Governing Board member.

In addition to her academic career she was an avid collector of American antiques, a love that she used to cultivate knowledge of history among her family and friends.

In 1946 she married Coleman Alford of Lexington, KY, who died in 1994.

She was predeceased by her beloved son, Robert Coleman Alford, an antique dealer who was also involved in historic restoration in Grant Park, Atlanta, and in Sparta, GA. Mrs. Alford has donated her son’s home in Sparta, built in 1829, to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

Born in 1921 to Robert E. West and Sarah Lou Freeman West in Estill County, KY where her father had served in the Kentucky Legislature, Mrs. Alford was one of four sisters, Hazel Turner, Alice Seargeant and Gladys Faulkner.

Her remaining family include her step-children, Anne Mudgett, CA, Tom Alford, TN; grandchildren Jeff Alford, AZ, Steven Alford of Atlanta, John Alford, TN, and Laura Friedmann, OH; a niece, Sandra Faulkner, OR, and a great nephew Michael Turner, KY.

Mrs. Alford will be buried in the West-Turner family plot at the Winchester, KY, cemetery. Woodward Academy will hold a memorial service for her at 2:45 p.m. on Monday, April 27, at the Gresham Chapel on the College Park campus. Memorials in her name may be made to the Bobby W. Alford Memorial Fund at Woodward Academy.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 19 April 2009

COLLEGE PARK: Bobby West Alford, 87, retired English teacher

By Holly Crenshaw

She kept her hair in a tidy bun at the back of her head.

She stood maybe 5-foot-2, maybe more, depending on how much a person shriveled in her presence.

She never paced around her classroom at Woodward Academy or lectured standing up.

Instead, she sat with a prim calmness behind her desk while she somehow managed to totally dominate a classroom full of boys.

And when she died, those former students expressed their love and awe of Bobby West Alford in an outpouring of online condolences.

They described how she could be stern and a little intimidating yet reprimanded them with a twinkle in her eye.

They described how she refused to mince words yet showered them with encouragement. They called her Lady Alford as an expression of their affection.

A memorial service will be held for Bobby West Alford at 2:45 p.m. April 27 in Woodward Academy’s Gresham Chapel. Mrs. Alford, 87, died March 10 at her College Park residence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Alford taught literature and English grammar at Woodward Academy for 35 years—starting in 1956 when it was still the all-male Georgia Military Academy—and rose to become chairwoman of the upper school’s English department.

Current chairwoman Peggy McNash of Smyrna said the petite, immaculately dressed Mrs. Alford would stay for hours after school to coax every bit of their best work from her students.

“She jokingly said she could have been admitted to every college in the country because she worked on so many essays,” Mrs. McNash said. “But she was always willing to go over them one more time and one more time and one more time.”

Often, she preferred to teach what others considered the more problematic students, said her stepdaughter, Anne Mudgett of Corona del Mar, Calif.

“I think Bobby was sort of a psychologist at heart,” her stepdaughter said. “She was always looking for the motivations in people, and she felt that literature provided ordinary people with insights that they could apply to their own relationships.”

Maybe that’s why one of Mrs. Alford’s favorite authors was Thomas Hardy, who certainly knew a thing or two about the shadowy landscape of the soul.

She committed lengthy passages of poetry and prose to memory, then whipped them out at just the right moment to make her point.

In fact, her one-liners became the stuff of Woodward legend.

“You didn’t put one over on her verbally, ever,” her stepdaughter said.

When a student saw the poor test score he’d received and exclaimed, “Dear God Almighty!” she advised, “I think you should call on someone who knows you.”

When an irate parent insisted on knowing why her son had received an F, Mrs. Alford coolly replied, “Well, it’s the lowest grade the academy will permit me to give.”

After she retired in 1990, her later years were colored by the deaths of her son, Robert Coleman Alford, in 1991 and her husband, Coleman Alford, in 1994.

She maintained her obsession with antiques, so much so that her collection of china, porcelain, silver, lamps and other decorative objects filled three large trucks after her death.

But at 87, the tiny yet still formidable Mrs. Alford “could still hold onto stuff in her mind that would blow most people out of the water,” her stepdaughter said.

“So many people, as they age, become mentally mushy. But she didn’t. She was just as sharp to the end,” she said.

“I just wish that all of us could live to that age and have that kind of self-possession.”

She is also survived by a stepson, Tom Alford of Clinton, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.

Photo from Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark Co., KY—www.findagrave.com

Photo taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Hank Cox

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobby W. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 29 May 1921 and died 10 March 2009, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Coleman Edward Alford; and son Robert Coleman Alford in this compilation.

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BRENT STEPHEN ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 12 November 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992

Mr. Brent Stephen Alford, age 43 of Douglasville, died Monday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with interment in the Crestwood Cemetery, Gadsden, Al. at 3 p.m. CST.

Photo from Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, East Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, GGS

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

We included the obituaries of his parents, Joel Murry Alford and Annis C. McElwee Alford Griffith, in Alabama Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: Brent S. Alford, age 43 white, died 11 Nov 1991 in Cobb Co., residents in Douglas Co.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Brent Stephen 1948 AL¹, Joel Murry 1922 GA², James Richard 1889 GA³, Clarence Juhan 1859 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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CALVIN DEAN ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 4 January 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

Funeral services for Rev. Calvin D. Alford, Conyers, will be held Wednesday, January 6, 1993 at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Harry L. White Funeral Home, Conyers…. Interment, Green Meadow Memorial Gardens, Conyers.

He is survived by sons, Rep. and Mrs. Dean Alford, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Alford; daughter, Ms. Diane Boling, all of Conyers; brother Mr. and Mrs. Alvin B. Alford, Oxford [Newton Co.]; sister, Mrs. Margaret (Dump) Baker, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Miss Bobbie Boling, Miss Buffy Boling, Chandler Alford, Jacquelyn Alford, Corey Alford; several nieces and nephews….

Rev. Alford has pastored Buice Memorial Baptist Church, Village Baptist Church, New Hope Baptist Church and Corinth Baptist Church in the past few years.

Photo from Green Meadows Memorial Gardens, Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Calvin D. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 March 1930 and died 3 Jan 1993, last residence Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Eula B. Cannon Alford; father, Luther H. Alford; and siblings Alvin Burns Alford and Margaret Alford Baker in this compilation.

From:

Atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 22 October 1954

Atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 20 October 1954

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Calvin Dean 1930 GA¹, Luther H. 1871 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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CARL KELLEY ALFORD

Uncle of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 3 November 1976

Mr. C. Kelley Alford of 288 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville, passed away Nov. 2.

He was the husband of the late Mrs. Edith Gilbert Alford.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Jane Alford Jones; one son, Mr. G. Kelley Alford, both of Lawrenceville; two sisters, Miss Alice Alford, Lawrenceville; Mrs. Calvin Parsons, Duluth; two brothers, Mr. John I. Alford, Atlanta, Mr. Helion Alford, Palmetto, Ga.; six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock Nov. 3 at Lawrenceville First Baptist Church…. Interment Shadowlawn Cemetery….

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Harry Braselton, Mr. William C. (Buddy) Corley Jr., Mr. Jennings Ounagan, Mr. John Hood, Mayor H. Rhodes Jordan, Mr. Clarence (Buzz) Kramlich, Mr. Robert (Bob) McGarity, Mr. Corey Oakes, Mr. John Wilson.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service Inc. Lawrenceville, Ga.

Photo from Shadowland Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Valerie C

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 19 May 1896 and died _____ Nov 1976, last residence Lawrenceville, Clayton.

See the obituaries of his wife, Edith Gilbert Alford; son Gilbert Kelley Alford; father James Alvin Alford; and brothers Helion Giles Alford, James Arthur Alford, and Walter Borden Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Benjamin Alvin Alford in New York Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Carl Kelley 1896 GA¹, James Alvin 1852 SC², Joseph 1822 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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CARLENE DAVIS ALFORD HARRIS

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—21 December 1999

Mrs. Carlene D. Harris, of Jonathan Circle, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at Medical College of Georgia Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at First Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Winfield [Columbia Co.].... Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Harris, a native of Columbia County, had retired as a cook. She was a member of First Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Dent Harris Sr.; three sons, Delmus Alford, Ellery Alford and Ernest D. Harris Jr., all of Augusta; a stepdaughter, Ernestine Harris, Miami; her mother, Ruby Davis, Augusta; three brothers, Virley Davis, Lucious Davis and Larry Davis, all of Augusta; five sisters, Mable Johnson, Shirley Davis, Mariam Marson, Johnnie Mae Jennings and Christine Wilkinson, all of Augusta; and two grandchildren.

Peoples Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carlene D. Harris (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 March 1936, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

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CAROL MULKEY HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Wednesday, 20 April 2011

TOCCOA, GA—Mrs. Carol Mulkey Hallford, age 76 of Toccoa, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011. No public memorial service pursuant to her request. Acree-Davis Funeral Home. www.acree-davisfh.com.

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Tom M. Wages Funeral Service

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ April 2011

Mrs. Carol Mulkey Hallford, age 76 of Toccoa, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Heritage Healthcare of Toccoa.

A daughter of the late Lois Collins Mulkey Williams and step-father George “Shady” Williams and father Bud Mulkey, she was born March 1, 1935 in Stephens County, Georgia. She was employed with WABCO for 18 years and Gilbert and Bennett for 14 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. After retirement Carol enjoyed gardening, reading and playing with her grandchildren. She was at her happiest when spending time with her Australian Blue Heeler, “Aussie”. She was well known for her sarcastic wit, unique sense of humor and her incomparable work effort and dedication to her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rhuel Hallford.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Lanny and Jeannie Hallford, daughter Keela Damiano, grandchildren Jake Damiano, Michael McKinney and wife Crystal, Chris McKinney and wife Amanda and Brian Mckinney, great-grandchildren Rylan Mckinney, Bella McKinney and Jack Maus all of Woodstock, Georgia, sisters-in-law Lucille Payne of Toccoa, Georgia, Betty Cobb of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Ethel Vaughn and her husband Ben of Athens, Georgia and a number of nieces and nephews.

There will be no public memorial service pursuant to Mrs. Hallford’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to United Hospice of Gainesville, Georgia.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Carol Mulkey Hallford. The family would like to thank friends, family and neighbors who sent cards, visits and provided meals during Mrs. Hallford’s sickness….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice J. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born , last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituary of her husband, Rhuel Hallford, in this compilation.

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CAROLYN ANN ALFORD PRICE

Photo from her Find A Grave memorial

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—22 September 2010

Mrs. Carolyn Price \ Dental Hygienist—Entered into rest September 20, 2010, Carolyn Price, wife of the late Mr. Donald A. Price Sr.

Mrs. Price was a native of Jacksonville, FLA and resided in Augusta, GA, for the past 40 years. She was a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Fred Hanna. Mrs. Price was a member of Dinkins Methodist Church in Sanderson, FLA and Crawford Avenue Baptist Church in Augusta.

Family members include sons: Donald A. Price, Jr. (Denise) of Augusta, Willis David Harrell (Cynthia) of Sodus, NY, daughters: Deborah Harrell Price of Augusta, Donna P. Lively of Augusta, brother: Edward Ray Alford (Debbie) of Glenn St. Mary’s, FLA, sister: Virginia A. Musgrove of Glenn St. Mary’s, FLA, 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 24, 2010 at 10 AM in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son…. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brandon Gilpin, Jordan Gilpin, Aaron Headley, John Doolittle, Ricky Doolittle, Caleb Gonnella and Bradley Gonnella….

Photo from West View Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Allen Morris

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carolyn Price (SS# issued in FL) was born 29 Aug 1937, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her father, Thomas Jefferson Alford; and siblings Edward Ray “Maynard” Alford and Virginia Ann Alford Lawrence Musgrove in Florida Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford born about 1787 SC.

Her lineage: Carolyn Ann 1937 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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CAROLYN CHRISTINE ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 16 January 1938

MADISON [Morgan Co.], Ga., Jan 15—Carolyn Alford, three-year-old daughter of N.E. Alford and Susie Harwood Alford, died here Friday [January 14] from severe burns received Thursday morning. She was standing near the fire when her clothing ignited.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Bethany church, with the Rev. Walter S. Adams, pastor of the Madison Baptist church, officiating.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Howard.

Photo from Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Sherri Smith

AAFA NOTES: From GA Deaths: Her death certificate lists her parents as W.E. Alford and Susie Harwood.

See the obituaries of her father, William Emmett Alford; and brother Harold Samuel Alford in this compilation.

Her middle name is from Ancestry family trees.

In 1940 the family is living in Derbyshire, Wilkes Co., GA: William E. Alford, 32 salesman; his wife Susie 28; and children Howard 4 and Violet 2. All were born in GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Carolyn Christine 1934 GA¹, William Emmett 1908 GA², William Thomas 1884 GA³, Elisha H. 1856 GA⁴, John Allen 1815 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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CAROLYN PATTON ALFORD

Sister-in-Law of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

Lawrenceville, GA—_____ October 2020

Carolyn Patton Alford, age 81, of Commerce, GA passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. She is survived by her loving daughter, Theresa Alford; brother and sister-in-law, Wendell and Donna Patton; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Patton; son, James Arthur “Art” Alford, III; and husband of 61 years, James Arthur “Jimmy” Alford, Jr.

Carolyn was born and raised in Lawrenceville, GA where she graduated from Lawrenceville High School. Carolyn enjoyed entertaining and made sure that when she entertained, everything was always perfect because her family and friends deserved the best. She always looked forward to Friday night dinners with her family and friends. It was a special time of closeness and reminiscing with those she loved. Carolyn was a wonderful loving wife and mother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A private graveside inurnment honoring the life of Carolyn will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of Carolyn Patton Alford.

…. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, “A Family Company” 120 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 770-963-2411 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituaries of her husband, James Arthur “Jimmy” Alford, Jr.; and son James Arthur “Art” Alford III in this compilation.

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CELIA ADA KELLEY ALFORD

Mother of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

Photo from Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—13 June 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

Celia Kelley Alford, age 95, of Lawrenceville [Gwinnett Co.], GA, died June 12, 1997.

She is survived by daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Carolyn) Beaty, Lawrenceville; sons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Peggy) Alford, Lawrenceville; Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Carolyn) Alford, Commerce; sisters, Mrs. Mary McEachern, Lilburn, Mrs. Louise Ivy, Norcross; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie (Frances) Kelley, Loganville; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Alford, the widow of Arthur Alford, was a native of Gwinnett County, and was a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, at 3 p.m. at Bethesda United Methodist Church. Interment, Church Cemetery…. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Lawrenceville, (770) 963-2411.

Photo from Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brittney Rau

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Celia K. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 28 May 1902, last residence Lawrenceville, Clayton [?] Co., GA.

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

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CHARLES ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 18 September 2008

Charles Alford, 45, of Gay died Tuesday. Service plans to be announced; Sewell Mortuary.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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CHARLES C. HALFORD

THE STATE

Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 30 April 1915

AUGUSTA, Ga., April 29—Charles C. Halford died at his home yesterday, after an illness of 14 months. He was 21 years of age, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Halford. He is survived by two brothers, W.C. and Daniel G. Halford.

The remains were taken to Barnwell [Barnwell Co., SC], and the funeral took place this afternoon at Siloam Methodist church…. Interment was in Siloam cemetery.

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Photo from Siloam Methodist Church Cemetery, Barnwell, Barnwell Co., SC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Hardy

AAFA NOTES: Charles was the son of Richard Clyde Halford and Sarah Garrison.

His HALFORD lineage, in part from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Charles C. 1894 SC¹, Richard Clyde 1854 SC², William Richard 1832 SC³, William Richard 1796 SC⁴, Achillis 1754 VA⁵.

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CHARLES HARVEY ALFORD, JR.

INDIANAPOLIS STAR

Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—27 March 1999

Charles Harvey Alford Jr., 74, St. George, Ga., formerly of Monrovia, died March 25. He was a retired elevator mechanic. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Memorial contributions may be made to Council on Aging, 101 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, Fla. 32063. Graveside services: 3 p.m. March 30 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny. Calling: 6 to 8 p.m. March 29 in Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny.

Survivors: daughters Rhea M. Morgan, Sharlene S. Murray, Vera L. Alford eight grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren.

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 Charles H. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 28 March 1924, last residence Saint George, Charlton Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his wife, Rhea Luella Roe Alford, in Florida Obituaries; and of his parents, Charles Harvey Alford Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Lock Alford Porter, in Indiana Obituaries.

From Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907–1940 (Ancestry): Charles Harvey Alford Jr. was born 28 March 1924 in Indianapolis, Marian Co., IN, son of Charles Harvey Alford and Mary E. Lock.

Charles’ ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland⁶, so he has two Alford lines.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John (1696) & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.

His lineage: Charles Harvey 1924 IN¹, Charles Harvey 1869 IN², Monroe 1846 IN³, John Lambert 1802 VA⁴, John 1773 VA⁵, John 1732 VA⁶, John 1696 ??⁷.

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CHARLES JOB ALFORD, JR.

AAFA #0097

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—3 July 1998

Mr. Charles J. Alford, Jr., age 76, of Buford [Gwinnett Co.], GA, died July 2, 1998. Mr. Alford was a retired prominent attorney from Tucker [DeKalb], GA.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Lynn Alford in 1993.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Bender Alford of Buford; sons, and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. (Beverly) Alford III, Mr. and Mrs. Jon L. (Roz) Alford, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. (Lynn) Alford, all of Buford, GA; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Virginia Bipps of Newnan, GA; brother, Mr. and Mrs. William Carlton (Latrelle) Alford of Ft. Valley, GA; several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 2 p.m. at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, Tucker, GA, with remains placed in state at 1 p.m. with ... interment in Oaklawn Cemetery, Ft. Valley [Peach Co.], GA at 5 p.m.... Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. 770-932-1133

In another article:

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—3 July 1998

CHARLES J. ALFORD ‘PUT TUCKER ON THE MAP’

By Sarah Zimmerman, Staff Writer

When Charles J. Tucker, 76, moved to Tucker in the early 1950’s, friends joked that they needed a map and a compass to find the town.

Mr. Alford helped change that. “He organized so many things and worked to develop Tucker as a community,” said his son, Walter Alford of Buford. “He kind of put Tucker on the map.”

Mr. Alford died Thursday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at Wesley Woods Geriatric Center....

Mr. Alford was founder and first president of Tucker Federal Bank, formerly Tucker Federal Savings and Loan. He also was a founder of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, past president of the Tucker Community Association and Tucker Kiwanis Club. He served on the DeKalb County Planning Commission and was a member of the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Alford was born in Floyd County and served as an artillery officer in World War II before attending law school at Emory University.

“He was admitted to Harvard Law School but couldn’t afford to go,” said his son, also an attorney. “He was just a country lawyer who valued hard work and common sense.”

Mr. Alford specialized in real estate and commercial law and didn’t retire until 1995. Until his late 60’s, he worked at least five days a week, his son said.

In 1986, he moved to Buford, where he was a member of Buford United Methodist Church....

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Photos from Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Peach Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Helen Shirah Hudson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles J. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 Apr 1922, last residence Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his first wife, Eleanor Lucille Petry Alford; son Jon Leslie Alford; and siblings Laura Virginia Alford Bips and William Carlton Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Charles Job 1922 GA¹, Charles Job 1888 GA², William Floyd 1837 GA³, William Henry 1811 NC⁴, Job 1763 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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CHARLES LEWIS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 2 October 1972

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his parents, Charles Watson Alford and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Alford; and siblings Essie Mae Alford Clark, Gladys Alford Morris, and James Lynwood Alford in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Lewis Alford, age 49, died 1 Oct 1972 [different than obituary] in Jefferson Co., GA.

On Charlie Lewis Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 19, born 2 Feb 1923 in Jefferson Co., GA, living in Bartow, Jefferson Co., GA.

His lineage: Charles Lewis 1923 GA¹, Charles Watson 1892 GA², Charles Thomas 1856 GA³.

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CHARLES N. ALFORD

Lena and Charles Alford with son Julius

“Lena [Pauline] and Charles Alford with son Julius”

Photo from cchuey82’s The Coursen/ Huey Family Tree (Ancestry) used with permission

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER

Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—Friday, 18 March 1892

TWO DEATHS OF FORMER MONTGOMERIANS

THE BURIALS TO TAKE PLACE HERE THIS MORNING

…. Intelligence of the death of Mr. Charles Alford at Columbus, Ga., was received here yesterday. The deceased is well-known here, having been connected with the Western Road as an engineer for several years. He was an engineer of the Columbus and Western Road, running between Columbus and Birmingham at the time of his death.

The remains were brought here last night and conveyed to the residence of Mrs. J.L. Sparrenberger on Washington Street, whence the funeral will take place this forenoon at 10 o’clock.

In another article:

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 24 March 1892

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Pauline “Lena” Sparrenberger Alford; and parents, Julius C. Alford and Leanna Alford, in Alabama Obituaries; and of his children Annie Lee Alford Scott and Julius Elijah Alford in Florida Obituaries.

Charles and his parents, Julius and Leanna Alford, are buried in unmarked graves in the same lot in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. His wife is buried in the same cemetery in a different lot, also unmarked.

From Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816–1957: C.N. Alford married Paulina Sparrenburger on 17 May 1886 in Montgomery Co., AL.

Marriage announcement:

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER

Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—Thursday, 20 May 1886

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Known Descendants of Benjamin Alford b. about 1740 NC.

His lineage: Charles N. 1862 AL¹, Julius C. 1836 GA², Axiom 1811 GA³, Needham 1785 NC⁴, unknown 1760 NC⁵, Benjamin 1740 NC⁶.

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CHARLES RICHARD “CHUCK” GRIMM ALFORD

Photo from Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 7 June 2012

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Richard Alford of Douglasville, GA passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

He was born August 28, 1933 in Atlanta, GA. Chuck graduated from Bass High School, attended Georgia State University, and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked for many years as an Insurance Underwriter and after retirement he was a school bus driver for the Douglas County School System. Chuck was a life-long Democrat and an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville and the Stephen Ministries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth O. and Gladys J. Alford; sisters-in-law, Madolyn Harrison and Sarah Robinson; brothers-in-law, James Harrison, Buran Robinson, Howard Manning.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Fitzsimmons Alford; stepsons, Ed Kilgore and wife Dawn Wilson of Pacific Grove, CA, Richard Kilgore of Tucker, GA; brother, Robert Alford; sisters, Shirley Martin and husband Rema, Brenda Osborne, Rose Adams; sisters-in-law, Sandra Walker and husband June, Sylvia Robinson and husband Willard, Carol Patterson and husband Barry, Johnnie Manning; and numerous nieces and nephews.

…. The funeral service will be Friday, June 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville…. Per his wishes, Chuck will be cremated following the services and the inurnment of cremains will be at a later date at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.

…. Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246.

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Photo from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Joseph G. Benning Sr.

Posted 2/8/2014

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Charles R. Alford (SS# issued in GA) but list his death date as 6 June 2012, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his wife, Joan Fitzsimmons Kilgore Alford; and parents, Kenneth Oscar Alford and Gladys O’Dell Johnson Grimm Alford, in this compilation.

Note from from crainey5838’s Grimm Family family tree (Ancestry):

Named for his grandfather, Charles Franklin Grimm. His father left the family early in his life (c1934) and was “adopted” by Kenneth Alford. He did not learn of his birth facts until he went into the service according to his family.

This tree identifies the birth parents of Charles as Ward Donald Grimm, aka Jackson Whitfield Grimm, and Gladys Odell Johnson.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His adopted lineage: Charles Richard 1933 GA¹, Kenneth Oscar 1914 TN², Paul Earnest 1887 GA³, David A. 1862 GA⁴, John T. 1831 GA⁵, Bynum 1787 GA⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

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CHARLES ROBERT ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 30 December 2013

Alford, Charles Robert, 63, Box Springs, GA, died Thursday, December 26, 2013. Watson-Tante Funeral Home Chapel: Monday, Dec. 30, 11:00 AM, Watson-Tante Funeral Home, Buena Vista, GA.

In another article:

Watson-Tante Funeral Home

Buena Vista, GA—_____ December 2013

Charles Robert Alford, 63, of Box Springs, GA, died Thursday, December 26, 2013, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, December 30, 2013 graveside in Buena Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 2-4PM.

Mr. Alford was born December 28, 1949, in San Antonio, TX to Donovan and Virginia McCommon Alford. After graduating from high school, he entered into the Air Force where he served in the Philippines, Guam, and Vietnam. He retired after 20 years of service. He enjoyed reading books.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Mitchell, and a son, Gene Mayfield.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Alford, of Box Springs, GA, a son, William Ogden of Savannah, GA; four daughters, Samantha Ogden of Box Springs, GA, Virginia Hearn of Phenix City, AL, Martha Alford of Phenix City, AL, and Sindy Deeds of Augusta, GA; a sister, Martha Roelkey of Talbotton, GA, and 11 Grandchildren.

Watson-Tante Funeral Home of Buena Vista, Georgia, is in charge of these arrangements.

Photo from Buena Vista City Cemetery, Buena Vista, Marion Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, James Rowe

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles R. Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence not listed.

See the obituary of his sister Donna Sue Alford Mitchell in this compilation.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.

His lineage: Charles Robert 1949 TX¹, Donovan L. 1925 AR², Abner Acel 1854 AR³, Madison Ewing 1815 AL⁴, David 1785 VA⁵, Robert 1760 England⁶.

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CHARLES THOMAS ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Wednesday, 2 June 1937

WADLEY [Jefferson Co.], Ga., June 1—C.F. [sic] Alford, 80, died at his home near Wadley Saturday morning [May 29]. He suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday from which he never regained consciousness. Funeral services were conducted from the Moxley Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Rev. T.M. Callaway, pastor of Wadley Baptist church, officiating.

Pallbearers were S.O. Tarver, Dean Hubbard, Charlie Alford, Jr.; Robert Lockhart, Bucre McNeely and Lewis McNeely.

Mr. Alford had spent most of his life as a farmer in Jefferson county. He was twice married, first to Miss Mattie Scruggs. After her death he married Miss Ella Boyd, who survives him.

Other survivors include four daughters; Mrs. S.O. [Mary Alice] Tarver of Wadley; Mrs. Elton Brantley of Bartow; Mrs. Clarence [Sallie Lou] Walden and Mrs. Dean Hubbard of Atlanta; one son, Charlie Alford, Jr., of Bartow; one brother, Jesse Alford of Soperton, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Photo from Moxley Baptist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Loraine

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Ella Boyd Alford; and children Charles Watson Alford, Mary Alice Alford Tarver, and Sallie Lou Alford Walden in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Charles Alfred married Alice Scruggs on 29 March 1879 in Jefferson Co., GA.

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CHARLES WATSON ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Friday, 1 November 1946

Photos from Parkers Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Beverly A. Roberts

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Alford; children Charles Lewis Alford, Essie Mae Alford Clark, Gladys Alford Morris, and James Lynwood Alford; parents, Charles Thomas Alford and Ella Boyd Alford; sister Sallie Lou Alford Walden; and half-sister Mary Alice Alford Tarver in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Charlie W. Alford married Lizzie Smith on 24 Dec 1916 in Jefferson Co., GA.

His middle name is from Ancestry family trees.

His lineage: Charles Watson 1892 GA¹, Charles Thomas 1856 GA².

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CHARLES WILLIAM ALVORD

Junior photo, Manatee Leaves, 1952 yearbook, Manatee High School, Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 24 August 1986

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 25 August 1986

Photo from Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Tom Allison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alvord (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 June 1934 and died _____ Aug 1986, last residence Mableton, Cobb Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his parents, Clyde Calvin Alvord and Isabelle Watson Alvord, in Florida Obituaries; and of his sister Dorothy Belle Alvord Kellar in Alabama Obituaries.

Wedding announcement:

BRADENTON HERALD

Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL—Sunday, 29 August 1954

Marriage of Alvord / Alvord -

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

His ALVORD lineage: Charles William 1934 FL¹, Clyde Calvin 1905 IA², Joseph Aaron 1868 IA³, William M. 1834 IN⁴, Menzo 1810 NY⁵, James 1789 VT⁶, Seth 1762 MA⁷, Joseph 1733 MA⁸, Joseph 1697 MA⁹, Ebenezer 1665 MA¹⁰, Alexander 1627 England¹¹, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England¹².

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CHARLIE G. ALFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Thursday, 19 August 2010

SAVANNAH—Mr. Charlie G. Alford, 71, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Candler Hospital.

A native of Statesboro, Charlie retired from Culver Rug Co and was a member of the Zerubbabel Lodge #15 F&AM. He served two years in the U.S. Marine Corp. Charlie was an avid fisherman and was a very loving, caring and special person that touched the hearts of many.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Carleen Alford; children, Kevin (Lori) Alford and Tracy (Rose) Alford; grandsons, Nick and Alex; brother, James (Linda) Alford; step-sisters, Bonnie (Harry) Seckinger, Terri (Curtis) Andrews and Donna Crosby; several nieces and nephews and long time fishing partner, Jim White.

Visitation will be Friday, August 20, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery on Dean Forest Road…. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham….

Photo from Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor jtthjones

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlie G. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 Feb 1939, last residence Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his father, Charlies Green Alford; and brother James L. Alford in this compilation.

From:

Freshwater Fishing—www.about.com

Charlie G. Alford and Huge Crappie

By Ronnie Garrison

Photos from Freshwater Fishing—www.about.com

Charlie G. Alford is retired and lives in Savannah, Ga. He caught this huge 3 pound crappie while fishing at the Ft Stewart Army Reservation in Ft Stewart, Ga. on 10/25/04, using a minnow and a Zebco 33.The fish was 2 1/4 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 17 inches long.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Charlie G. 1939 GA¹, Charlie Green 1913 GA², James Olin 1886 GA³, Green Colquitt 1853 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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CHARLIE GREEN ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 10 October 1942

Photo from Emit Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor nu2ga

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, James Olin Alford and Julia Eva Roach Alford; and brother Willie Emmitt Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Charlie Green 1913 GA¹, James Olin 1886 GA², Green Colquitt 1853 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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CHARLOTTE DORCAS ALFORD HAZELTON

Mother of James A. Hazelton, AAFA #1147

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 21 December 1924

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Photo from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rhonda Brady Rampy

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Joseph Sidney Alford and Martha Kell “Mattie” Harris Alford; and siblings Gertrude W. Alford Williams and Hilliard James Alford in this compilation.

Her death certificate lists her birth date as 18 Aug 1881, same as the gravestone, but her death date is listed as 20 Dec 1924, different than the gravestone but the same as the obituary.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Charlotte Dorcas 1881 GA¹, Joseph Sidney 1841 GA², James 1804 GA³, Cullen 1775 NC⁴, James 1741 NC/VA⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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CHRIS VERDERY ALFORD

Photo from Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 20 September 2021

EVANS, GA—Chris Verdery Alford, 78 of Evans Georgia, beloved husband of Nancy Delene Harrison Alford passed away at his residence on September 17, 2021.

Chris was born in Augusta GA on November 23, 1942 to Dr. Roger Wendell Alford Jr. and Gertrude Verdery Alford.

He is preceeded in death by his older brother Roger Wendell Alford Jr. (Wendy) and brother-in-law Henry Grady Smith III.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Deeny) Delene Harrison Alford, his brother Orville Wesley Alford, sister Clara Catherine (Cathy) Alford Smith and his children Kimberly Delene Alford Grice (Gary) and Linda Catherine Simanski (Richard), his grandchildren Clayton Francis Grice (Charlotte NC), Addison Alford Grice (Augusta GA) Rebecca Simanski Sandberg (Robert) and Matthew Connor Simanski (Evans Ga)

Chris attended Richmond Academy and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of Business of Administration. He worked for Georgia Railroad Bank, owner and president of Alford Construction and Development Co. and was Director of Buildings and Grounds for Columbia County Board of Education.

Chris and Deeny met in the 7th grade and never left each other’s side. He enjoyed fishing, camping at Hunting Is, SC. and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons. He was a proud member of the Exchange Club of Augusta for 50 years….

A celebration of life will be held at a later date….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his parents, Roger Wendell Alford and Gertrude Verdery Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Chris Verdery 1942 GA¹, Roger Wendell 1906 MS², Louis Wesley 1874 MS³, Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS⁴, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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CHRISTINE ELIZABETH LEWIS ALFORD

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home

Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA—27 November 2012

January 4, 1922 - November 19, 2012

Ms. Christine Elizabeth Lewis Alford, age 90, of 77 Green Loop, Adairsville, passed away Monday morning, November 19, 2012, at Morning Point Assisted Living, Calhoun.

She was born in the Folsom Community, Adairsville, January 4, 1922, daughter of the late James Franklin and Chlo Belcher Lewis. Ms. Alford was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and had been employed for over thirteen years with Union Carbide in Cartersville where she later retired. She enjoyed sewing, going fishing and spending time outside in her garden.

Ms. Alford was preceded in death by 2 sons, William “Bill” Franklin Alford and Windel Marvin Alford; and a sister, Francis McIntyre.

Survivors include a daughter, Paula Payne of Adairsville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Linn (Linda) Alford of Adairsville and Glenn Alford of Adairsville; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A private family memorial service was held on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at the family homeplace.

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, will be in charge of funeral arrangements for Ms. Christine Lewis Alford.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Christine E. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her husband, William Floyd Alford; and sons Linn Rondall Alford, William Franklin Alford, and Windel Marvin Alford in this compilation.

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CLARA ALFORD MCLEAN

Sister of Mary Agnes Alford Smith Lynch, AAFA #1234

DAILY NEWS

Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—Friday, 25 February 2011

Mrs. Clara McLean, 80, of Godfrey [Morgan Co.], died on Feb. 14, 2011.

Mrs. McLean was born on Jan. 15, 1931, in Putnam County to Elder and Frances Brooks Alford. She was married to J.M. McLean for over 64 years. She was a member of Godfrey Methodist Church. She enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables from the garden. She also drew great joy from caring for others.

Mrs. McLean is survived by her husband, J.M. McLean, as well as a son, David McLean, and wife Susie of Griffin. She also leaves a brother, Daniel Alford, and two sisters, Veda Harden and Dessie Mae Alford.

…. The funeral service was held on Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of A.E. Carter Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.

A.E. Carter Funeral Home had care of arrangements.

Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Norman Lillie

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara B. McLean (SS# issued in GA), last residence Madison, Morgan Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her sisters, Dessa Mae Alford, Mary Agnes Alford Smith Lynch, and Yvonne Vada Alford Varnadoe Harden in this compilation.

Her lineage: Clara 1931 GA¹, Elder Payton 1903 GA², William Albert 1880 SC/GA³.

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CLARE ELIZABETH ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 23 February 2009

Clare Elizabeth Alford, 75, of Jonesboro died Saturday. Funeral, noon Tuesday, Thomas Scroggs Funeral Directors.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clare E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 Nov 1933, last residence Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA.

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CLARENCE ARVEL HALLFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—4 July 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

WASHINGTON, Ga.—Mr. Clarence Arvel Hallford, 75, of 763 Hallford Road, died Thursday, July 2, 1998, at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta.

Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today at Forrest Hills Memorial Park, Elberton....

Mr. Hallford, a native of Wilkes County, was self- employed as a carpenter and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5899 and Clifford Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy Mae Wilson Hallford; two stepsons, Charles Pullen, Washington and Larry Pullen, Tignall; a brother, Addison Hallford, Crawfordsville; two sisters, Willene Durham, Crawfordsville, and Alliene Morris, Augusta, and seven stepgrandchildren and five great-stepgrandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jay Miller, A.P. Russell, Harold Drinkard, Billy Morris, Hilton White and Jim Hallford....

Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Forest Hills Memorial Park, Elberton, Elbert Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Maria Anderson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarence A. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 Apr 1923, last residence Washington, Wilkes Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Mertie Sims Hallford; and brother William Joseph Hallford in this compilation.

Another paper, The Washington News Reporter, 9 July 1998, duplicated the information in the Augusta Chronicle, but added: “He was the son of the late William Wallace Hallford and the late Mary Merty Sims Hallford.”

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CLARENCE EDWARD ALFORD

Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—_____ March 2015

Death: March 14, 2015

Celebration of Life service for Mr. Clarence Edward Alford will be held at New Calvary Baptist Church, 1690 Melrose Drive SW, Atlanta GA 30310 on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11:00 am….

He will be forever remembered by his five children, Latesse Alford Pollard, Monica Alford, Anita Alford, Clarence Alford, and China Gray; a loving aunt, Katie Florence; a devoted sister, Barbara Bell; a dedicated nephew, Marcus Alford; a nephew, Antwon Powell, Sr.; a devoted stepdaughter, Katrecia Weems; fourteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and many other friends and family who were blessed to know him.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 1:00 pm til 9:00 pm at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituary of his mother, Mary Rose Morgan Alford, in this compilation.

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CLAUDE A. ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 23 October 1945

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Sidney J. Allford and Fannie Alford Sexton Allford; and siblings Alma Allford Hendrix, Blanch Allford, and Howard Allford in this compilation.

Clalude is buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, but in January 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone.

Members of this family spell their last name Alford and Allford.

His lineage: Claude A. 1909 GA¹, Sidney J. 1876 GA², Enoch Washington 1850 TN³.

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CLAUDE LAMAR “BUSTER” ALFORD, SR.

Brother of Harold Paschal Alford, AAFA #0700

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 2 December 1973

Photo from Buckhead Cemetery, Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bill Mahoney

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claude Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Dec 1909, and died _____ Nov 1973 last residence Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Sue Smith Alford; daughter Patricia Alford Paschall; and mother, Florence Addie Alliston Alford, in this compilation.

From South Carolina, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Lamar Alford, age 25, married Mary Sue Smith on 25 Dec 1934 in Anderson, Anderson Co., SC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Claude Lamar 1909 GA¹, George Claude 1880 GA², John Franklin 1836 GA³, Kinchen 1812 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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CLAUDETTE E. MUNDY ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 29 April 2014

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Celebration of Life Service Mrs. Claudette E. Alford of Atlanta, GA; Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 11:00AM; Friendship Baptist Church, 437 Mitchell St. SW, Atlanta, GA….

Claudette is survived by her sons; Stanley Charles Alford and Stephen Jerod Alford (Fatum), grandchildren; Taylor Alford, Lauren Alford, Erin Alford, Avery Alford, Nadia Alford, Stephen Jerod Alford II, Kyle Alford and Kheir Alford, her brother; Claude Mundy IV, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Viewing today 2:00PM-8:00PM at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel. 404.758.1731.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Mrs. Claudette Mundy Alford of Atlanta, GA, passed April 22, 2014. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel 404.758.1731.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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CLEMENTINE “TINE” BROWN ALFORD

AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—20 Novembe 1996

Ms Clementine Brown “Tina” Alford, 46, of 22 30th Ave, Columbus, GA, died Sunday.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 May 1950 and died _____ Nov 1996, last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

This is an African-American family—the obituary is posted at African-American Cemeteries and Obituaries, www.blackcemeteries.com.

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CLIFFORD ALFORD

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 5 July 1953

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Inez Rutland Alford; and daughter Helen Alford in this compilation.

On Clifford Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, black, born 15 May 1917 in Monroe Co., GA. His contact, Georgia Ann Alford, is his mother.

From GA Deaths: On the death certificates of 2 infants, parents are listed as George Alford and Georgia Ann James.

In 1940, Clifford Alford, age 23 black, is living in Brantleys, Monroe Co., GA, with his parents, George Alford, 65 GA, and Georgia A. Alford, 54 GA; and 3 siblings.

His lineage: Clifford 1917 GA¹, George 1875 GA².

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CLIFFORD EUGENE ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 3 June 1993

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clifford E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 Oct 1911, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Eddie Bertrell Alford; parents, Dink Taylor Allford and Emma Florence Hale Allford; and brothers Alvin Lee Alford Sr. and Hubert Huston Alford in this compilation.

From SSACI: Clifford Eugene Alford was born 9 Oct 1911 in Bartow Co., GA, son of Denk Alford and Emma Hale. He died 1 June 1993.

On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 29, born 9 Oct 1911 in Cartersville, GA. His contact is his mother, Emma Florence Alford.

In 2019, a Find A Grave contributor reported that Clifford has no gravestone.

Members of this family spell their last name Alford and Allford.

His lineage: Clifford Eugene 1911 GA¹, Dink Taylor 1879 GA², Enoch Washington 1850 TN³.

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CLIFFORD OWEN “BUCKET” ALFORD, JR.

LAGRANGE DAILY NEWS

LaGrange, Troup Co., GA—9 June 2015

Mr. Clifford Owen “Bucket” Alford, Jr., 88, of LaGrange, GA passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Alford was born January 28, 1927 in LaGrange, GA, son of the late Clifford Owen Alford, Sr. and Clara Elizabeth Gibson Alford. He joined the Navy at the age of 16, served in WWII, and was honorable discharged on May 31, 1946. After service he returned to LaGrange to help open and operate the family owned business, Alford Groceries. He went on to become a bread salesman with Merita Bread Company and later Flowers Baking Company, retiring in 1996. Mr. Alford loved his family, people, working, gardening, fishing, and hunting.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Alford was preceded in death by brothers, Frank (Lucille) Alford, Clarence (Ruby) Alford, Ted (Hazel) Alford, and Paige Alford.

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Duane Alford; children, Sandra Wells of Smyrna, Donna (Jackie) Robinson of LaGrange, and Doris (David) Kennon of LaGrange; grandchildren, Renee (Kerry) White, Lisa (Chris) Crowell, Shane Kennon, Katharine Wells, Joshua (Beth) Kennon, Joseph (Gina) Wells, Elizabeth (Sammy) Dewald; great grandchildren, Jay, Spencer (Emily), Hunter, Callie, Chasidy, Madison, Heaven, Harley, Kaleb, Hunter, Bella, Owen, Montie, Harrison, William; great-great grandchild, Ensley; brother, Ted (Sharon) Alford of LaGrange; special nephews, Sanford, Jerry, Carl, David and family; other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary…. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery….

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636.

Photo from Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Jim Knight

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

We included the obituary of his brother Clarence Owen “Bud” Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

His lineage: Clifford Owen 1927 GA¹, Clifford Owen 1893 AL², Benjamin Franklin 1860 AL³, William 1827 AL⁴.

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CLOYD ESKER “BUDDY” ALFORD, JR.

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Photo from DanielAlford62’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)

Posted by Daniel Alford, Cloyd’s brother – used with permission

DAILY JOURNAL

Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—Monday, 1 March 1976

Photo from Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, F Chambers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cloyd Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 Jan 1956 and died _____ Feb 1976, last residence not listed.

We included the obituaries of his parents, Cloyd Esker Alford Sr. and Jean Eloise Adams Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

From SSACI: Cloyd E. Alford Jr. was born 10 Jan 1956 in DeFuniak Springs, FL.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Cloyd Esker 1956 FL¹, Cloyd Esker 1932 AL², Admiral Dewey 1903 AL³, James Henry 1866 AL⁴, Reddin 1843 AL⁵, Henry Miles 1815 SC⁶, Job 1763 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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COLEMAN EDWARD ALFORD

THE COURIER-JOURNAL

Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY—Wednesday, 12 January 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

FRANKFORT—Coleman Alford, 87, College Park, Ga., formerly of Lexington, died Jan. 6 in Augusta, Ga. His wife, Bobby, survives. Private graveside service, Wednesday, Winchester (Ky.) Cemetery. Arrangements: Rogers Funeral Home.

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LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER

Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Wednesday, 12 January 1994

FRANKFORT—Coleman Edward Alford, 87, College Park, Ga., formerly of Frankfort and Lexington, retired Army lieutenant colonel, husband of Bobby West Alford, died Thursday [January 6]. Private services today, Winchester Cemetery, Clark County. Rogers Funeral Home in charge.

Photo from Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark Co., KY—www.findagrave.com

Photo taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Hank Cox

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Coleman E. Alford (SS# issued in HI) was born 8 Feb 1906 and that he died 7 Jan 1994, which differs from the obituaries but agrees with the graveston, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his third wife, Bobby West Alford; and his son Robert Coleman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Franklin Stephen Alford and Sallie Lenahan Alford; and siblings Lillian Alford Hesson and Raymond Stevens Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.

In a book called Kentucky in Retrospect there are several pictures with the photographer listed as Coleman Alford.

In the Lexington [KY] Herald, 8 December 1955, Coleman Alford, a former high school teacher in Lexington, received the third army’s outstanding performance rating:

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

His lineage: Coleman Edward 1906 KY¹, Franklin Stephen 1874 KY², Stephen 1821 KY³, Charles 1779 VA⁴, Jacob 1757 VA⁵, James 1715 VA⁶.

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COLLEEN KAY TIMMERMAN ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—14 January 2016

Mrs. Colleen Kay Alford

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Colleen Kay Timmerman Alford, age 64, went to be with her Lord, January 12, 2016, after an extended illness.

Kay grew up in Augusta, where she graduated from Richmond Academy and attended Augusta College. She later went on to be a flight attendant in Atlanta, GA, a realtor in Houston, TX, and Augusta, and married the love of her life, Larry Michael Alford, from Houston, TX.

Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Michael Alford, Houston, TX; father, Benjamin Clay Timmerman, Sr.; and stepfather, Rufus Littleton Belding, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Katie-Parker Alford; mother, Eusteen Timmerman Belding; brother, Dr. Benjamin Clay Timmerman, Jr. (Andrea); sisters, Linda Timmerman Stephens (Mark), and Kellie Timmerman Tice (Doug); several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 15, 2016 at Bethany Bible Chapel, at 2:00 P.M., with visitation at 1:30 P.M. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to Bethany Bible Chapel or Camp Hope, 401 Milledge Rd., Augusta, GA. Online condolences may be made at www.arlingtonfuneral.com. Arlington Burial & Cremation, 1220 George C. Wilson Dr., Ste C, Augusta, GA 30909. 762-994-0311

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

We included the obituary of her husband, Larry Michael Alford, in Texas Obituaries.

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COLUMBUS AUGUSTINE ALFORD, JR.

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 28 December 1948

Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, C. Bozeman

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Columbus Augustine Alford Sr.; sisters Frances Eugenia “Frankie” Alford Westberry and Jeannie Helen Alford Mann; and half-brother Green Floyd Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Bennie Love Alford Westberry in Florida Obituaries.

Columbus was the son of Columbus Augustine Alford Sr. and his second wife, Jeannie Eliza Johnston Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Columbus Augustine 1891 GA¹, Columbus Augustine 1850 NC², Green Haywood 1820 NC³, Green about 1787 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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COLUMBUS AUGUSTINE ALFORD, SR.

Uncle of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #0011; Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, AAFA #0158; Louise Grace Alford Ekin, AAFA #0177; and Walter Hoyle Alford, AAFA #0555

[He died while visiting in North Carolina, but we are including his obituary here because Georgia was his home.]

From Men of Mark in Georgia, Vol. 5, following p. 202 (Ancestry)

NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 25 September 1908

In another article:

GREENSBORO DAILY NEWS

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 25 September 1908

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 23 September 1908

Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Swain

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Columbus Augustine Alford Jr., Frances Eugenia “Frankie” Alford Westberry, and Jeannie Helen Alford Mann; and brother William Leorus Haywood Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Bennie Love Alford Westberry in Florida Obituaries; and of his parents, Green Haywood Alford and Rebecca Jones Alford; and brother George Benton Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.

He is listed on the 1850 census with his family. Age 5 monhths, in Wake Co., NC.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Columbus Augustine 1850 NC¹, Green Haywood 1820 NC², Greene 1787 NC³, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁴.

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CONSUELA VIVIAN ALFORD GUNTER

Photo from Billy Gunter’s Gunter-Maisenbacher… Family Tree (Ancestry)

DURHAM SUN

Durham, Durham Co., NC—Wednesday, 10 June 1970

Photo from Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, Wilkes Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kate Orr Messer

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vivian A. Gunter (SS# issued in GA) was born 29 Nov 1896 and died 15 June 1970 [different than obituary], last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her parents, William J. Alford and Mary Ella Thomas Alford Lawson; and brother William Lasiter Alford Sr. in North Carolina Obituaries.

On the 1900 census in Durham, Durham Co., NC, she is Consuela V. Alford, age 3 born Nov 1896, living with her mother and brother.

From GA Deaths: Vivian A. Gunter, age 83, died 9 June 1970 in Baldwin Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Consuela Vivian 1896 NC¹, William J. 1866 NC², William Dallas 1845 NC³, William R. 1818 NC⁴, Green 1787 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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CORA JUANITA BIGGERS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 25 February 1983

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Juanita Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 Oct 1909 and died _____ Feb 1983, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Walter Douglass Alford Sr.; and son Curtis Ellsworth Alford Sr. in this compilation.

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CURTIS ELLSWORTH ALFORD, SR.

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 29 September 2003

Memorial Service for Mr. Curtis E. Alford, Sr. will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 11 a.m. at The Hines Memorial Chapel....

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sheryl Alford, 2 children, Kendra Scott and Curtis E. Alford, Jr., 2 grandchildren, l brother, Bishop Walter D. Alford, 5 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Langley, Mrs. Burchie Harrley, Mrs. Juanita Oliver, Mrs. Lauristine Bickley and Mrs. Carlene Wade and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Curtis E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 5 March 1940 and died 25 Sept 2003, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, Walter Douglass Alford Sr. and Cora Juanita Biggers Alford, in this compilation.

From SSACI: Curtis Ellsworth Alford, black, was born 5 March 1940 in Washington, DC, son of Walter Alford and Juanita Biggers.

His lineage: Curtis Ellsworth 1940 DC¹, Walter Douglass 1901 SC², Thomas 1865 SC³, Luke 1817 SC⁴.

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DAISY MAE ALFORD MCCOY

Lawrence Jackson Funeral Home

Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC—_____ July 2021

Daisy Mae (Alford) McCoy

February 26, 1966 ~ July 19, 2021 (age 55)

Daisy Mae Alford-McCoy, 55 of Georgia, answered the master’s call and entered into eternal rest on Monday July 19, 2021….

Services of Comfort have been confidently entrusted to the Lawrence Jackson Funeral Home of Laurinburg, NC. The Service of Celebration to honor her life will be held on Saturday July 31, 2021, (Graveside Service) at the McLeod Memorial Cemetery, 1619 McLeod Road, Maxton, NC beginning at 3:00pm.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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DALLAS THURMON “BUD” ALFORD

Granduncle of Robert Douglas Alford, AAFA #0197

Photo from Alice Wilson Alford’s Wilson/Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 20 March 1985

Photo from Forsyth City Cemetery, Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Donnie Daniel

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dallas Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 11 Aug 1912 and died _____ March 1985, last residence Mableton, Cobb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Sara Margaret Martin Alford; son Robert Leland Alford; parents, Henry Lee Alford and Katherine Mary “Katie” Fitzgerald Alford Estes; and half-siblings Grady Samuel Alford and Nora Elizabeth Alford Renfroe in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-brother Clarence Etheridge “Clement” Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

Dallas Thurmon Alford is listed with muster date 30 Nov 1943 in U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls (Ancestry).

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Dallas Thurmon 1912 GA¹, Henry Lee 1863 GA², William Benjamin 1825 GA³, William 1794 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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DAVE ALFORD

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 16 December 1958

Mr. Dave Alford, age 105, passed Dec. 15, 1958. Funeral announced later. Thornton Funeral Home.

AAFA NOTES: From GA Deaths: Dave Alford, black, died 14 Dec 1958 in Fulton Co., GA.

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DAVID ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 15 October 1941

AAFA NOTES: From GA Marriages: Dave Alford married Mary Jane Chappel on 24 Dec 1889 in Morgan Co., GA.

In 1900, Kingston, Morgan Co., GA—this is an African American family:

David Alford head 33 b. Jan 1867 GA GA GA married 10 years

Mary wife 30 b. Mar 1870 GA GA GA 5 children,5 cliving

Smith son 9 b. Dec 1890 GA GA GA

Freeman son 7 b Oct 1892 GA GA GA

West son 5 b. Sep 1894 GA GA GA

Rosa dau 3 b. Jul 1896 GA GA GA

John son 1 b. Jan 1899 GA GA GA

In Dec 2018, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Dave and his wife Mary Jane Chappel Alford (1874–1932) have no gravestones in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Morgan Co., GA.

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DAVID A. ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 14 August 1934

In another article, same source—article’s right side cut off in source:

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons John David Alford and Paul Earnest Alford; and siblings Isabelle Alford Farmer, John Oscar Alford, Lizzie Cornelia Alford Floyd, Luther H. Alford, Nancy Dora Alford Anderson, and Simeon W. Alford in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: D.A. Alford married Tallulah Bradley on 2 Dec 1883 in DeKalb Co., GA.

David is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, but he has no gravestone [Find A Grave].

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: David A. 1862 GA¹, John T. 1831 GA², Bynum 1787 GA³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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DAVID KEITH ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 2 December 2013

August 26, 1961-December 1, 2013

CATAULA, GA—David Keith Alford 52 passed away December 1, 2013 at his residence in Cataula, GA.

David was born August 26, 1961 in Columbus, GA, to Dewey and Martha Gibson Alford.

Visitation will be Monday, December 2, 2013, 5:00-7:00 PM in the St. Elmo room of Striffler - Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd., Columbus, GA 31907. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2013 11:00 AM in Edgewood Hall at Striffler - Hamby, with interment at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon RD., Columbus, GA….

Along with his parents, Mr. Alford is survived by his brother Jeff Alford of Cataula, GA, and two nieces; Megan and Taylor Alford of Eastman, GA.

David who was also known as Bubba by his close friends and family, graduated from Pine Forrest High School in Fayetteville, N C. He and his parents moved back to the Cataula area to be closer to relatives. He was formally a Machinist with Fairchild- Westinghouse, and was a member of New Harvest Church of Hamilton, GA. Bubba loved watching Auburn Football and enjoyed all sports. He was very much loved by his family and will be missed by all.

Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David K. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 26 Aug 1961, last residence not listed.

See the obituary of his brother Jeffrey Scott Alford in this compilation.

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DAVID ROBERT ALVORD

THE POST-STANDARD

Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Wednesday, 5 August 2020

David Robert Alvord, 59, of Conyers, GA, passed away on August 2, 2020.

David was a 1979 graduate of Solvay (NY) High School where he lettered in football and basketball. After time in the U.S. Air Force, he received a degree in Landscape Architecture from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University. David’s biggest passion was restoring antique tractors, a result of summers spent on his uncle’s farm in Tully, NY. He volunteered for his church’s Food Ministry and was a Cub Scout pack officer. Most of all, David will be remembered for his quirky wit and deep bond that he shared with his son, Spencer.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Cook Alvord.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pamela Joyce (Parsons) Alvord, and son, Spencer Fox Alvord, both of Conyers, as well as his father Robert George Alvord and his wife Nancy of Sebring, FL….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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DEBBY SMITH JENKINS ALFORD

McCullough Funeral Home

Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA—_____ February 2015

June 1, 1955 - February 10, 2015

Resided in Warner Robins, GA

Debby Alford, 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.

Debby was born on June 1, 1955 in Swainsboro, Georgia then moved to Warner Robins as a young child. She was a member of New Hope International Church of God. Debby was the lead singer of the Muddy River Band. During the early years of her career she received a Nashville recording contract. However she chose to remain with her family and the Band. Debby, along with the Muddy River Band, opened for several major artist including George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and many others. She loved music and time spent with the band but above all she loved the time she spent with her family.

Her father, Elmer Smith, and brother, Dewey Smith, preceded her in death.

Her memory will forever be treasured by her adoring husband of 31 years, Corky Alford, Warner Robins; son, Jason Jenkins, Nashville; mother, Ruby Johnson Smith, Warner Robins; and brother, Billy Smith, Lizella.

Visitation will be Friday, February 13, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral services follow in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given In Memory of Debby Alford to Histiocytosis Association 322 North Broadway, Pitman, New Jersey 08071….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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DEBORAH ELAINE ALFORD WALKER

Trice Funeral Home, Inc.

Thomaston, Upson Co., GA—_____ November 2010

Deborah Elaine Alford Walker was born December 1, 1954 to Mrs. Prathel Thompson Alford and the late Mr. John Lee Alford in Pike County Georgia.

Her early education was in the Pike County School System. At an early age she joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church. During her late adult years she joined the Welcome Grove Baptist Church. She came in working and joined the Welcome Grove Church Choir.

On December 25, 1993, she married Mr. Marcus Walker. They shared almost seventeen years together. She was a loving wife and devoted mother of three (3) children. One son, Leon Holmes, preceded her in death. She loved her grandchildren and all of her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, one son, and two brothers, Jerome Alford and Johnny Clarence Alford. On Friday, November 5, 2010, the Lord looked down and saw she was in distress. He called her name, she answered and went home to be with the Lord. She will be greatly missed by her family, her church family, and her many friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Mr. Marcus Walker of Thomaston, Georgia. Her mother, Mrs. Prathel Alford of Griffin, GA. Two children: Ms. LaTonya Holmes of Griffin, GA, and Ms. Conswer Holmes of Thomaston, GA. Two she raised as her own, Horace Monfort, III and Lexis Walker, both of Thomaston, GA. Eight grandchildren: Devin Holmes, Achaia Holmes,TyKeseya Holmes, Stevie Carriker, Stephanie Carriker, Makhaila Smith, Iyanla “Star” Smith and Kashanti Brown. Five sisters: Mattie Howell and Betty (Rev. Horace Jr.), Bobbie Peterson, Ivanella (Earnest) Jones, Brenda (Matthew) Montgomery. Two adopted sisters, Phyllis Kind and Sandra Whitaker. Two brothers, Quinton (Lisa) Alford and Rev. Barry (Ahn) Alford. Three adopted brothers: Evangelist Morris J. (Patsy) McKinney, Willie Joe (Brenda) McGee and Phil (Mary) Taylor. Father-in-law, Willie (Eunice) Walker. Sisters and brothers in-law: Denise Walker, Lisa (Kevin) Boyington, Regina Walker, Douglas Walker, Michael (Thelma) Walker and Donald (Angela) Walker, Aunts and uncles include: Flora (Willie) Truitt, Ethel Frazier and Mary Stovall, Louise (Billy) Richardson, Mrs. Mattie Davis and Albert Thompson. A god-son, Jacorri Atwater and a special nephew, Jamari Atwater. A very devoted cousin, Katherine Willis. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service were held on: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 2:00 P.M. Welcome Grove Baptist Church …. Interment Church Cemetery

Photo from Welcome Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Upson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Clyde and Sandra Padgett

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Deborah A. Walker (SS# issued in GA), last residence Thomaston, Upson Co., GA.

See the obituary of her mother, Prathel Thompson Alford, in this compilation.

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DELORES DIXIE ALFORD JOHNSON

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home – Dignity Memorial

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—_____ June 2021

October 31, 1940 – June 16, 2021

Delores Dixie Alford, age 80 , a resident of Brunswick, Georgia passed away the 16th of June 2021 at her residence.

Delores was born the 31st of October 1940 in New York City, New York to the late Matilda Francis Alford. She had been a resident of Brunswick, Georgia for many years and was employed by the American Heart Association as a administrative assistant.

There are no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Crematorium in Brunswick, Georgia.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

From New York, New York, Marrige License Indexes (Ancestry): Delores Alford married Jesse Johnson in 1962 in Manhattan, New YorkCity, NY.

From Bronx County, New York, Divorce and Civil Case Records (Ancestry): Delores Johnson and Jesse Johnson (plaintiff) filed for divorce on 15 June 1977 in Bronx, NY.

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DESSA MAE ALFORD

Sister of Mary Agnes Alford Smith Lynch, AAFA #1234

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home

Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—_____ December 2015

Dessa Mae Alford

Ms. Dessa Mae Alford, age 78 of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Ms. Alford was born in Watkinsville, Georgia on September 8, 1937.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elder Payton Alford and Frances Callie Brooks Alford; sisters, Vada Harden, Louise Pulpwood, Mary Lynch, Clara McClean and Frances Hudson; brothers, Davis Alford and Billy Alford; granddaughter, Lacey Nichole Hall. Ms. Alford had been employed as a cook for many years at the Country Kitchen.

Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Diane Hall Lara; sons, Johnnie Rubin Hall, III and his wife, Dayna, Lonnie Daniel Hall; grandchildren, April Lyon, Jesse Whitehurst, Johnnie R. Hall, IV, Jesse A. Hall, Lonnie Dallas Hall and Zachary Hall; several great-grandchildren; brother, Daniel Alford; a very special friend, Tracy Hydock; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Ms. Dessa Mae Alford will be Monday, December 28, 2015 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Following the visitation, the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Don Nolen

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituaries of her sisters Clara Alford McLean, Mary Agnes Alford Smith Lynch, and Yvonne Vada Alford Varnadoe Harden in this compilation.

The inscription on her gravestone is Cherokee (Tsalagi) and means something like “Rest in Peace.”

Her lineage: Dessa Mae 1937 GA¹, Elder Payton 1903 GA², William Albert 1880 SC/GA³.

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DEWITT CLINTON ALFRED, JR.

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 15 March 2006

Dewitt Clinton Alfred Jr., MD, FAPA, entered into eternal rest March 13, 2006. Funeral services entrusted to Murray Bros. 404-349-3000. mbfh.com.

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 17 March 2006

Celebration of Life Service for Dewitt C. Alfred, Jr., M.D. will be held Saturday, March 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church USA, 290 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive, NW. Viewing today, 9AM-9PM. Family will receive friends from 6PM to 8PM at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel.

A native of Chattanooga, TN, Dr. Alfred spent his adult life in Atlanta committed to the practice of academic medicine and community health. He was the first African-American Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine and Founding Chairman and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine. He was also the first African-American President of the Georgia Psychiatric Association....

He is survived by his wife, Leticia Bottoms Alfred; his daughter and son-in-law, Leticia and Kevin Garrick; son, Dewitt C. Alfred, III; grandchildren, Joshua, Jonathan and Christopher Garrick; and a host of other relatives and friends. Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Road, SW, Atlanta....

In another article, same source:

DR. DEWITT ALFRED, ONE WHO ‘THOUGHT OUTSIDE THE BOX’

By Kay Powell

Dr. Dewitt C. Alfred Jr. entered Morehouse College at 14, graduated at 18 and returned to become dean of Morehouse School of Medicine.

The same precocious mind that got him admitted to college after the 10th grade kept absorbing and retaining information throughout his life, whether it was history he used in his lectures or facts that amazed his friends.

“He was known for knowing all types of trivial things,” said his wife, Leticia Alfred of Atlanta. “He was a walking encyclopedia.”

His influence reached far beyond the medical school. During two five-year terms on the state Board of Human Resources, which sets policy for the Department of Human Resources, he served one term as chairman.

The funeral for Dr. Alfred, 68, of Atlanta, who died of complications from heart problems Monday at Emory University Hospital, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church. The body will be cremated. Murray Bros. Cascade Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Alfred was a professor of psychiatry at Emory University for 13 years.

While there, he established a community mental health center at Grady Memorial Hospital and designed the psychiatry curriculum for the new Morehouse School of Medicine.

He was immersed in academics but had a fondness for community psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, his wife said.

“He can certainly be given credit for making major advances in our clinical program,” said Andrea Fox of Atlanta, Morehouse School of Medicine director of planning. “He was a very intelligent guy, a great problem solver. He thought outside the box.”

After joining Morehouse School of Medicine’s faculty in 1984, he was instrumental in securing multimillion-dollar grants and in gaining approval for clinical services and various residency programs.

By 1992, the medical school was teaching family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, psychiatry and obstetrics.

In 1993, after four years as dean, Dr. Alfred returned to the classroom, where he was a favorite faculty member.

“I think he had a special rapport with students,” said his colleague, Dr. Bill Biggers of Atlanta. “The students really liked him. He made learning fun.”

He retired in 2000 but kept up his interests in working crossword puzzles and reading—which fed his love of trivia—dancing, tennis and watching television, especially game shows, cop shows, medical shows and “Jeopardy,” his wife said....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dewitt C. Alfred (SS# issued in TN) was born 12 Oct 1937 and died 2 March 2006 (different than obituary), last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

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DINK TAYLOR ALLFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 3 February 1939

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 3 February 1939

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Emma Florence Hale Allford; sons Alvin Lee Alford Sr., Clifford Eugene Alford, and Hubert Huston Alford; father, Enoch Washington Alford; and brother Sidney J. Allford in this compilation. We included the obituares of his brother Joseph Joe Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Coleman A. Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

Dink’s last name is spelled both Alford and Allford in records. It is Allford on his death certificate, but Alford on the 1880–1930 censuses. His name may be Taylor as he is listed on the 1880 and 1900 censuses, with Dink being a nickname.

In 1900, Euharlee, Bartow Co., GA: Taylor Alford, age 21 b. Apr 1879 in GA, farm laborer, married 1 year; and his wife Emma, 15 b. May 1885 in GA, 0 children.

On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is Dink Alford and lists his birth date as 14 Apr 1879, but he signed his name with his mark.

The online records for Emerson City Cemetery, the only cemetery in Emerson, do not list any Allfords. In May 2021, a Find A Grave contributor reported that she could not find the gravestones for Dink Alford or his wife Emma, but that there are multiple unmarked graves in this cemetery.

His lineage: Dink Taylor 1879 GA¹, Enoch Washington 1850 TN².

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DOC EDWARD ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—9 January 2013

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COLUMBUS, GA—Funeral service for SFC (Ret) Doc Edward Alford,70, who passed on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Vista Care Hospice will be conducted on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at New Destiny Church, 1726 Boxwood Pl with Full Military Honors…. Interment will be held in Main Post Cemetery, Ft. Benning, GA. according to the Charles E. Huff’s International Funeral Home…. The funeral procession will depart from the residence 1 Trestlewood Ct at 11:15 A.M.

SFC (Ret) Alford was born January 12, 1942 in Columbus, GA to the late Mary Holland Alford and Thomas Alford.

He was a retired United States Army Veteran serving his country in the Viet Nam Conflict. He was the reciepient of the Viet Nam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Viet Nam Galantry Cross Unit Citation Badge with Palm, Army Commendation Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Shirley Alford, Columbus, GA; two sisters, Christine Dudley, New Haven, FL and Josephine Russell of Cleveland, OH; one granddaughter, Jordan Hughes and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doc E. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

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DONNA SUE ALFORD MITCHELL

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 28 July 2011

Donna Sue Mitchell

October 6, 1946–July 26, 2011

COLUMBUS, GA—Donna Sue Mitchell, 64 of Columbus died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Martin Army Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Friday, July 29, 2011 at Eastwood Baptist Church, 5051 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA…. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 till 7 P.M. at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, Ga.

Mrs. Mitchell was born October 6, 1946 in Nashville, AR daughter of the late Virginia Ernestine McCommon Alford and Donovan L. Alford. She was a 1965 Graduate of Baker High School. She was the Ministry Assistant at Eastwood Baptist Church. She was also part of the Eastway Elementary School PTA, Cub Scout Pack 53 and Boy Scout Troup 53 where both sons became Eagle Scouts.

Survivors include her husband Thomas Nelson Mitchell, Jr of Columbus, GA; sons, Robert Nelson Mitchell and Donovan James Mitchell (Margie) all of Columbus, GA; brother, Charles Robert Alford (Chris) of Box Springs, GA; sister, Martha Elizabeth Roelkey (Allen) of Talbotton, GA and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Eastwood Baptist Church Building Fund, 5051 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA 31907. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.

Photo from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, J. B. Chrismond

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donna Mitchell (SS# issued in NY), last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

See the obituary of her brother Charles Robert Alford in this compilation.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.

Her lineage: Donna Sue 1946 AR¹, Donovan L. 1925 AR², Abner Acel 1854 AR³, Madison Ewing 1815 AL⁴, David 1785 VA⁵, Robert 1760 England⁶.

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DONNIE H ALFORD

AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—Saturday, 24 February 1978

Funeral services for Mrs. Donnie H Alford, 78, Boynton Beach, FL and Americus, who died Tuesday, February 19, 1978 in the Atlantic Convalescent Home, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from New St Paul Baptist Church … and burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Bertha Johnson of Boynton Beach, Mrs. Canzia Lockhard of Hartford, CT, Mrs. Ula Mae Harvey of Aliquippa, PA and Ms Mattie Banks of Americus; two sons, Mr. Albert Alford of Newton and Mr. Otis Alford of Americus; a sister, Ms Mattie Wall of Americus, forty-five grandchildren, eighty-nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Photo from Eastview Cemetery, Americus, Sumter Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Register

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donie [sic] Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 July 1899 and died _____ Feb 1978, last residence Americus, Sumter Co., GA.

This is an African-American family—the obituary is posted at African-American Cemeteries and Obituaries, www.blackcemeteries.com.

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DORIS ALFORD BRAZELL CROSSLEN

TRIBUNE AND GEORGIAN

St. Mary’s, Camden Co., GA—Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Doris Alford Crosslen, 86, of Brunswick passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Sears Manor Nursing Home in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Coming from Camden County, she had been a resident of Brunswick for more than 40 years where she owned and operated a beauty shop. Her passions were gardening and painting and she was known in the community for her oil renditions of the Old Oglethorpe Hotel and Christ Church Frederica. She was a member of the Glynn Art Association and spent much of her retirement painting portraits of family and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacy W. “Curley” Crosslen; brother, Robert Vaughn Alford Jr.; sister, Alma Larsen, and husband James L. Larsen; son, Richard A. Brazell; daughter, Pamela A. Odum; grandchild, Jody Odum; and stepdaughter, Anna Bryant.

Survivors include her son, Earl V. Brazell of Brunswick; sister, Irene Weller of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; son-in-law, Randolph Odum of Kingsland; daughter-in-law, Carol M. Brazell of Brunswick; stepdaughter, Linda Mansfield; nephew, Robert Larsen of Burlington, Wash.; nieces, Julie Ann Steffens and Rita Wilder, both of Florida, and Teresa Davis of Tennessee; grandsons, Chris Odum of Atlanta, Teddy Odum of Iowa, David Rosevelt of Seattle, Kenneth Lengacher of Jacksonville, Fla., Warren Odum and Shane Odum, both of Kingsland, Richard E. Brazell and John “Billy” Roosevelt, both of Brunswick; granddaughters, Randlyn Lewis of Arkansas, Kimberly E. Fagan of Atlanta, Andrea L. Brazell of Douglasville, Karen Brazell Pearson of Richmond, Flora Helmer and Mary Bryant, both of Jacksonville, April L. Brazell-Beck and Teresa M. Brazell-Reed, both of Brunswick. She is also survived by her dear friends, Joe George, Shirley Thomas and Louise Carter, many grandnieces and nephews, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, from Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Brazell Cemetery in Kingsland. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in St. Marys. Allison Memorial Chapel of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Brazell-Peeples Cemetery, Kingsland, Camden Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kay Beucler

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris Crosslen (SS# issued in GA) was born 29 June 1924, last residence Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her mother, Annie Inah Anderson Alford; and brother Robert Vaughn Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Alma Annie Alford Larsen in Washington Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll.

Her lineage: Doris 1924 NC¹, Robert Vaughn 1897 SC², John Thomas 1861 SC³, Joseph/Joel 1842 SC⁴, Joel 1800 SC⁵.

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DOROTHY LANIER ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 12 April 2008

WARNER ROBINS [Houston Co.]—Dorothy Lanier Alford, 91, entered into rest on April 10, 2008. Mrs. Alford was born on July 9, 1916 in Toombs County, Georgia. She and her husband were the proud owner of Alford’s General Merchandise of Milledgeville from 1947 to 1978. She made Warner Robins her home about twelve years ago. She was a member of Shirley Hills Baptist Church attended the Joy Sunday School Class and was an avid gardener.

Her husband, Mack F. Alford, Sr., parents, Hezekiah and Leah Bell Lanier, son, Mack F. Alford, Jr., and five brother and two sisters, preceded her in death.

Family members include her sons, Richard Earl Alford (Linda), Cumberland, Maryland and William Lanier Alford (Roya), Warner Robins; daughter, Dorothy Ann Oermann (Tim), Orange Park, Florida; sister, Sibyl Bateman, Macon; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Shirley Hills Baptist Church with funeral services following at 3P.M. Interment will follow in the Baldwin Memorial Gardens, Milledgeville.... McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Baldwin Memorial Gardens, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy L. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.

See the obituary of her son Mack Furman Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Richard Earl Alford in Maryland Obituaries.

Her husband’s lineage: Mack Furman 1913 GA¹, Rawlings Lee 1881 GA², Thomas J. 1832 GA³.

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DOROTHY MARIE ALFORD NEWBOLT JARRELL ANDERSON

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Friday, 11 November 2005

Dorothy Alford Anderson, 86, of Savannah, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005 at John Wesley Villas, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc.

She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, and moved to Savannah in 1949. She was a daughter of Mildred Baize Alford and Goldman Hugh Alford of Owensboro, Kentucky. She was the oldest of seven children, five of whom preceded her in death.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Neil Lamar Anderson, who died 7 years ago of cancer, Burton Harrison Jarrell, husband who passed away in 1956 and Jay Newbolt, husband of three years who died in World War II.

She was retired from Sears, Roebuck & Company, having served as Office Manager of the Credit Department.

She was a very active member of Epworth United Methodist Church for over 54 years, having served as President of the Roy Morehouse Sunday School Class, UMW Friendship Circle, and of the United Methodist Women and greeter for many years. She and her husband Neil will be remembered as active members of the Starlite and Kwanaloma Dance Clubs.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David Burton Jarrell and his wife, Vicki Jarrell of Pasadena, Maryland; a daughter, Janeille Anderson of Duluth, GA; two granddaughters, Heather and Kenneth Siemienkiewicz of Ellabell, GA; and Kimberly Jarrell Park and husband, Pelham, and great granddaughter, Kalynn Park; and her sister, Beverly A. Trunnell of Owensboro, Kentucky, and the following-in-laws: Mrs. Mary Anderson of Jacksonville, Fl; Mrs. Violet Alford and Mrs. Brownie Alford of Owensboro, Kentucky; and a devoted sister-in-law, Ms. Elizabeth Jarrell Johnson of Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: 11 A.M. Friday at Epworth United Methodist Church…. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be: L.P. “Hank” Holloway, Steve Lewis, Freddie Best, Lowell Tillman, Harold Attaway, and Henry C. Smith….

Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home.

Photo from Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Anna Walker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy M. Anderson (SS# issued in KY) was born 8 April 1919, last residence Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her parents, Golman Hugh Alford and Mildred Baize Alford; and siblings Barbara Ann Alford McFerran, Beverly Alford Trunnell, Marvin Hugh Alford, Maurice Ray Alford, Otis Kimbley “Bud” Alford, and Robert Earl Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.

From Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry): Dorothy M. Alford was born 8 apr 1919 in Daviess Co., KY, mother Mildred Baize.

From Ancestry family trees: Dorothy Marie Alford married (1) Elisha Jed “Jay” Newbolt (1918–1943); (2) Burton Harrison Jarrell (1913–1956); and (3) Neil Lamar Anderson (1922–1998).

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.

Her lineage: Dorothy Marie 1919 KY¹, Golman Hugh 1901 KY², John William Kimbley 1874 KY³, Josephus C. 1847 KY⁴, Joseph 1812 KY⁵, Achilles 1772 VA/NC⁶, John before 1750 VA⁷.

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DORIS LOUISE MITCHEM ALFORD TWEEDELL

Wages & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematories

Stone Mountain, DeKalb Co., GA—_____ June 2011

November 30, 1928 ~ June 15, 2011

Doris Alford-Tweedell age 82 of Buckhead, Morgan County, Lake Oconee, Georgia, formerly a resident of Stone Mountain.

Doris is survived by her loving, caring and devoted husband James Jack Tweedell of Lake Oconee; her always supportative and the joy of her life, son Darryl Alford, Stone Mountain, GA other survivors are niece Teresa Mitchem Witham and husband Doug, Gail Alford Lowe and husband Mike. Nephews Craig Mitchem, Dave and Kim Mitchem, Paul Snooks and Annette Slaughter, step-daughter Jackie Fowler, Lilburn, GA; sister in law, Gladys Tweedell Perry, Decatur, GA; step grand children Brian and Traci Mitchell, Mandy North and five step-great grandchildren. Other survivors are many loving cousins and priceless longtime, loyal friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents Golden and Viola Carter Mitchem, brother Golden Fay Mitchem, and nephew Greg Mitchem all of Stone Mountain, Georgia and nephew Rick Alford of Loganville, Georgia.

She was born in Walton County, Georgia on November 30, 1928 to parents Golden and Viola Mitchem and the family relocated to the Stone Mountain area in the early part of 1930. She was a 1946 graduate of Stone Mountain High School, attended GSCW and at the age of 15 by baptism joined the First Baptist Church of Stone Mountain. From 1953 to 1962, was employed by McCurdy, Candler and Harris Attorneys, Decatur, Georgia where the employers became longtime loyal friends.

A 1964 call from the now deceased Honorable J. Robin Harris, Attorney and member of the House of Representatives, was the beginning of her many enjoyable years with the State of Georgia and House of Representatives. During the Session of 1965, the Majority Leaders Office was created and she worked as Secretary to those officials for 10 years. The late Honorable George D. Busbee was the Majority Leader. In 1975, the late Honorable George D. Busbee was elected Governor and Doris was his personal secretary throughout his administration, which was one of the many honors she cherished during her lifetime. When Honorable Joe Frank Harris was elected Governor, he generously gave her the opportunity to be a member of his staff which she was privileged, honored, and deeply respected his leadership. She remained on Governor Harris’s staff throughout his administration. The election of The Honorable Zell Miller gave her an oportunity to be a member of his staff. Governor Miller and Mary Beazley were dear, longtime, friends, both of whom she had admired and respected throughout her years at the State Capitol.

In 1991, she retired from Governor Miller’s office. She stated that her life had been filled with unbelievable blessings and that she had worked with the best the state had to offer. Further, she oftentimes stated that her happy years at the Capitol, the kindness of each Governor, and the wonderful friends had completely filled her “Book of Memories.” When friends would ask her why she was retiring, her response would be simple: “i’ve started watering my silk flowers it’s time for me to go home.”

Funeral Services will be held Saturday June 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel…. Interment Corinth Memorial Gardens.

Photos from Corinth Memorial Gardens, Loganville, Walton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine McCracken Lane

Photo posted 5 Aug 2011

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doris Luise Tweedell (SS# issued in GA), last residence Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA.

See the obituary of her first husband, James Watson Alford, in this compilation.

Marriage announcement:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 10 October 1949

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DORIS LYNN ALFORD VACCARELLA

MCCOMB DAILY ENTERPRISE

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Friday, 1 May 2015

Doris Lynn Alford Vaccarella, 83, died April 24, 2015, at Gentiva Hospice at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Ga. Memorial services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

Mrs. Vaccarella was born June 4, 1931, in Mount Hermon, La., the eldest child of Clifton S. and Thelma Brock Alford. When she was 6 years old, the family moved to the Lexie community, where she was raised and graduated from Lexie High School. Her formal education began at then-Southwest Mississippi Junior College with subsequent schooling and training in nursing at the old McComb Infirmary. She worked as a nurse at the McComb City Hospital for several years until deciding to lend her skills and talents to public education.

She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi with a double major in social studies and psychology, and later acquired her master’s degree in education from Southern. Her career in education spanned more than 30 years, all of it in the McComb area. She began as a student teacher at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, then went to work at Gibson High School (now McComb High School), first as school counselor, then as a teacher of American history, American government, economics and psychology. She remained at McComb High until her retirement in 1997. She also taught classes intermittently at Southwest Mississippi Community College.

In addition, she was a drug education specialist and did advanced work in alcohol and drug counseling with the state of Mississippi at Ole Miss and at Mississippi State. “Mrs. Vac,” as she was affectionately known by generations of high school students, will be remembered as a fair, stern and very capable teacher whose concern for each of her students was very evident. In return, she had great affection for her students, and often referred to them as her “Lovelies.” She loved being a teacher as well as a counselor, and she found great satisfaction in both.

In addition to her educational career, Mrs. Vaccarella was very active in civic and political organizations. She was a member of the Sunny Hill Club, the McComb Garden Club, Beta Sigma Phi, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Retired Teachers Association. She served on the College Alumni/Foundation Board at Southwest Mississippi Community College, and was a member of the Mississippi Association of Educators, the National Education Association, and the Mississippi Democratic Executive Committee. She served a term as chair of the Mississippi Federation of Democratic Women. She also worked in support of the struggle for civil rights in the McComb area during the 1960s. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, where she was often a lector.

Mrs. Vaccarella was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bobbie Nell Alford of Tylertown; and her former husband, G.T. Vaccarella Jr.

Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, John Wesley “Sonny” Alford and Shirley Fellows Alford of Vicksburg; two daughters and a son-in-law, Teresa Lynn Vaccarella of Hemby Bridge, N.C., and Sara Vaccarella Stewart and Giles Stewart of Athens, Ga.; two grandsons, Benjamin McClaflin and Guy Stewart, both of Athens; four nephews, Tony James, Eric and Matthew Vaccarella, and Brian Alford; a niece, Erica Alford; five great-nephews, Robert, Charlie, Sam, Tony and Phillip Vaccarella; and a great-niece, Myra Jo Alford….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

We included the obituaries of her mother, Thelma Brock Alford; and sister Bobbie Nell Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Doris Lynn 1931 MS¹, Clifton Sam 1909 MS², John Eden 1866 MS³, Sebastian 1831 MS⁴, William 1804 GA⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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DORIS M. CHAVOUS HALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 11 February 2006

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Mrs. Doris M. Halford (Chavous) of Augusta, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 10, 2006 at Amara Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Halford was preceded into rest by her husband, Mr. Neal Halford.

Survivors include a daughter, Minnie C. Janes, Hephzibah; two sisters, Mrs. Farris R. Dachenhausen, Hephzibah and Mrs. Vera V. McZilkey, Augusta and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Halford was born in Augusta and she was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.

Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, February 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Path Worth Cemetery, Glenn Hills Dr.... Pallbearers are Andy, Rodey, Trey and Chase Dachenhausen, Dade and Donald McZilkey.... Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, GA, 863-6747.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris C. Halford (SS# issued in GA) was born 18 July 1927, last residence Hephzibah, Richmond Co., GA.

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DOROTHY MOZELLE HALLFORD HOLLAND

[She died in South Carolina, but we are including her obituary here because of her close ties to Georgia.]

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ February 2013

CARNESVILLE [Franklin Co.], GA—Mozelle Holland beloved mother and grandmother went home to be with her Savior, Sunday morning February 17, 2013.

Born May 5, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Howard Acree and Estelle Ivester Hallford. She was the widow of the late D.B. Holland; and sister of the late Jack and Joann Hallford.

She and her husband D.B. owned and operated the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Carnesville for many years. She was a lifelong member of Hunters Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by three children, Jean Holland of Simpsonville, SC; Fay Holland Price and Jeff (Hot Dawg) Holland both of Carnesville; four grandchildren, Justin & Karen Price, Ashley Holland and Katelyn Price; three brothers and sister-in-laws, Charles “Curly” and Mary Hallford, Toccoa, Donald and Asalene Hallford and Billy and Brenda Hallford, both of Carnesville, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Darwin & Ondeene Hallford Carter, Toccoa, and Barbara Hallford McFarlin, Pelzer, SC.

Services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2pm at the B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel of Ginn Funeral Home [Carnesville, GA]…. Interment will be in the Hunters Creek Baptist Church….

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Laurel Baye Nursing Home Activity Dept., 661 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609. Condolences may be sent to condolences@ginnfuneralhome.com. Announcement Courtesy of Acree-Davis Funeral Home.

In another article:

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Monday, 18 February 2013

CARNESVILLE, GA—Mozelle Hallford Holland, 79, passed away Sunday morning at the Laurel Baye Nursing Home in Greenville [Greenville Co.], SC…. Services will be 2 pm Wednesday at the Ginn Funeral Home….

Photo from Hunters Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Carnesville, Franklin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy M. Holland (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her brother William Charles “Curley” Hallford in this compilation.

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DOUGLAS LAMAR ALFORD

Father of Robert Douglas Alford, AAFA #0197

“Nell Alford with son Doug and grandchildren (l to r) Bruce, Lynn, Karen and Robbie in Bibb City, Columbus, GA.”

Posted to his mother’s Find A Grave memorial by his son Robert Alford, AAFA #0197

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 11 October 1965

In another article:

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Tuesday, 12 October 1965

Photo from Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.comWaiting

Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Lusk

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his sister Nora Virginia Alford Wolfe in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Bruce Lamar Alford; and father, Clarence Etheridge “Clement” Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.

Marriage announcement:

PHENIX-GIRARD JOURNAL

Girard, Russell Co., AL—Friday, 19 October 1945

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Douglas Lamar 1919 GA¹, Clarence Etheridge 1895 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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EARL S. ALFORD

Cousin of Henry Cecil Alford, Jr., AAFA #0820

THE COURIER-JOURNAL

Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY—Saturday, 16 August 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

CANEYVILLE [Grayson Co., KY]—Earl S. Alford, 75, formerly of Caneyville, died Tuesday [August 13] in Perry [Houston Co.], Ga. His wife, Juanita, survives. Funeral, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dermitt Funeral Home....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl S. Alford (SS# issued by the Railroad Board) was born 7 Nov 1915, last residence not listed.

We included the obituaries of many of his relatives, descendants of his grandfather Abner Jasper Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.

Earl S. Alford was the son of Stanley Livingston Alford and Vera C. Basham.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller.

His lineage: Earl S. 1915 KY¹, Stanley Livingston 1888 KY², Abner Jasper 1865 KY³, William Thomas 1838 KY⁴, William 1804 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶.

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ED ALFORD

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 18 March 1984

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ed Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 21 June 1901 and died _____ March 1984, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

From GA Deaths: Ed Alford, black, age 82, died 15 March 1984 in Fulton Co., GA.

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EDDIE BERTRELL ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 8 November 1957

Photo from Georgia Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, K.Danner

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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

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Grandfather of James Warren Alford, AAFA #0375

Edgar Pierce Alford and Jimmie Leola Hawkins Alford

Standing: Nannie Sarah Alford Gurley, Emmett Hoyt Alford, Annie Grace Alford Shulte

Sitting (their parents): Edgar Pierce Alford and Jimmie Leola Hawkins Alford

Photos from their great-grandson Tom Queen – used with permission

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 19 May 1938

E.P. ALFORD DIES HERE WEDNESDAY

Edgar Pearce [sic] Alford, 508 Eleventh Street, died at his home yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o’clock after an illness of the past three weeks.

He was born December 24, 1876, the son of the late W.J. and Nannie Herring Alford, and has made his home in this community for the past 22 years, having moved here from Upson county, Georgia.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. W.J. [Warren Jackson] Alford of Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Gurley and Mrs. Grace Schulte, both of Columbus; three sons, J.H., S.M. [Edgar’s brothers], and E.H. [Emmett H.] Alford all of Columbus; four sisters, Mrs. J.F. Kelley [Nettie, Mrs. John Frank], and Mrs. J.E. Minter [Agnes, Mrs. John Edgar], both of Columbus, Mrs. J.B. Allen [Pearl, Mrs. Joseph Bradford] and Miss Lucy Alford, both of Atlanta, as well as several nieces and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the First avenue chapel of Britton and Dobbs this afternoon at 4 o’clock with Rev. H.G. Shearhouse, pastor of the East Highland Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery.

The following will serve as pallbearers: H.B. Harper, James Land, E.A. Fuller, George B. Phillips, Carman Haines and C.E. Phillips.

Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Jimmie Leola Hawkins Alford; son Emmett Hoyt Alford; father, Warren Jackson Alford; and sister Pearl W. Alford Allen in this compilation.

In his obituary, Edgar’s middle name is misspelled. He signed Edgar Pierce Alford on his WWI Draft Registration Card. He is probably named after his grandfather, Pierce Lewis Alford.

Two sons named in the obituary, J.H. Alford and S.M. Alford, are not found on any census. They are no doubt Edgar’s brothers, James Wiley Henry Alford and Seals Myrick Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

His lineage: Edgar Pierce 1876 GA¹, Warren Jackson 1851 GA², Pierce Lewis 1829 GA³, Peyton 1788 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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EDITH GILBERT ALFORD

Aunt of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 8 January 1971

Photo from Shadowland Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Valerie C

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edith Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 Aug 1901 and died _____ Ja 19971, last residence Lawrenceville, Clayton Co. [?], GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Carl Kelley Alford; and son Gilbert Kelley Alford in this compilation.

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EDNA RUTH SIDWELL NICHOLS ALFORD

Photo from McCommons Funeral Home

MORGAN COUNTY CITIZEN

Madison, Morgan Co., GA—Thursday, 1 March 2012

Edna Ruth Sidwell Nichols Alford, 81, of Greensboro, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at Greene Point Health Care and Rehab.

Mrs. Alford was born October 7, 1930, in the Apalachee Community of Morgan County to the late Thompson Sidwell and Maggie Beal Sidwell. She graduated from Madison High School and on July 29, 1950 she married Charles Henry Nichols. Throughout high school she worked at the Madison Theater and after marriage she became a homemaker. She later worked for the Duvall Livestock Market, West Department Store and Horizon Growers in Greensboro. She retired as a teller at The Bank of Greensboro, which later became BB&T. After retirement she enjoyed working at Farmers Feed and Seed selling flowers. Mrs. Alford was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was church clerk for 50 years. She also sang in the community choir. She was an exceptional cook, loved to sew and her passion was growing flowers and vegetables. She enjoyed her family and especially watching her children and grandchildren playing sports of all kinds.

She is survived by her husband, Arnold Alford; three sons, Charles Allen Nichols, Phillip Kevin Nichols and wife Wilma and Randall Stuart Nichols and wife Susan, all of Greensboro; step son, Wendell Lang Alford and wife Denise of Easley, SC; stepdaughters, Lynn Alford Rampey and husband Tommy and Kathy Alford Roberts; a sister, Mary Evelyn S. Haulk of Social Circle; and brothers, William Charles (Bill) Sidwell and wife Donna of Ocoee, FL and Thompson Eugene (Sonny) Sidwell of Madison; grandchildren, Andrea Nichols Miller and husband Randy, Claire Nichols Sanders and husband Gary, Michael Allen Nichols, Adam Seth Nichols and wife Brandy, Mary Beth Nichols, Alecia Nichols Martin and husband Nathan, Rebecca Nichols Adkins and husband Ben, Jeremy Nichols and wife Christi; step grandchildren, Kyle Rampey, Heather Hood, Travis Jones, Brad Roberts, Amanda Roberts and Hope Akin; great grandchildren, Joe and Sam Miller, Jackson Sanders and Samantha, Jordan and Catelyn Nichols, step great grandchildren, Hunter and Hannah Hood and Madison, Alex and Samantha Harris.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Henry Nichols on November 16, 2001 and a step daughter, Kaye Alford Jones.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 22 at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church…. Interment followed in the church cemetery, Macedonia Church Road, Union Point, 30669 (Macedonia Community).

Serving as pallbearers were Scott Baynes, David Price, Dewitt Price, Barry Churchwell, Tommy Rampey, Wendell Alford, Billy Copelan and Danny Edmonds.

Honorary pallbearers were Dustin Churchwell, Lewis Duvall, Joe Vaughn, R. A. Moore and James Price.

…. The family received friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday night at McCommons Funeral Home….

Photo from Macedonia Cemetery, Greensboro, Greene Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor MeLani

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm death date of Edna S. Alford (SS# issued in GA) but list her birth date as 7 Sept 1930, last residence not listed.

We included the obituary of her second husband, Robert Arnold Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.

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EDWARD B. ALFORD

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 11 May 1912

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Tuesday, 28 December 1909

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Rawlings Lee Alford in this compilation.

Edward was the son of Thomas Alford and his second wife, Eliza O’Conner.

In 1880, Cato, Washington Co., GA:

Thos. Alford head 48 GA GA GA

Eliza wife 33 GA GA GA

Callie dau 21 GA GA GA

Rory son 19 GA GA GA

Thos. son 9 GA GA GA

Eddy son 7 GA GA GA

Ichabod son 7 GA GA GA

Annie dau 6 GA GA GA

Fanny dau 5 GA GA GA

Robison son 4 GA GA GA

Clifford son 2 GA GA GA

George son 2/12 GA GA GA

From GA Marriages: E.B. Alford married Carrie Exum on 25 Dec 1894 in Washington Co., GA.

In 1900, Dublin, Laurens Co., GA: E.B. Alford, mechanic age 28 b. Oct 1871, married 5 years; his wife Carrie 2 b. Dec 1877, 2 children, 2 living; and daughters Katie M. 4 b. Nov 1895, and Annie L. 11/12 b. June 1899. All and their parents were born in GA.

His lineage: Edward B. 1873 GA¹, Thomas J. 1832 GA².

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EDWARD LUTHER ALFORD

BAKER COUNTY PRESS

Macclenny, Baker Co., FL—Thursday, 6 August 1992

Photo from Cole Cemetery, Coffee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara L. Kirkland

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that E.L. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 4 Nov 1939 and died 15 July 1992 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence not listed.

From SSACI: Edward Luther Alford was born 4 Nov 1939 in Glen St. Mary, Baker Co., FL, son of Luther Alford and Mary M. Williams. He died 15 July 1992.

From GA Deaths: Edward L. Alford, age 52, living in Glynn, GA, died 26 July 1992 in Charlton Co., GA.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford born about 1787 SC.

His lineage: Edward Luther 1939 FL¹, Luther 1909 FL², Thomas Jefferson 1868 FL³, William R. 1834 GA⁴, Hansford R. 1812 SC⁵, John 1787 SC⁶.

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EDWIN PLEAS ALFORD

Granduncle of Henry George Alford, AAFA #0057

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER-SUN

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 28 October 1924

Obituary for Aiford Alford -

Photo from Clowers Cemetery, Cataula, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Cal Cole

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Walter Gertrude Holland Alford; sons Ralph Holland Alford and William Edwin Alford; father, Leonidas F. “Lee” Alford; and siblings Eugene Marcelus Alford, Henry Emmitt Alford, and Sallie E. Alford Howard in this compilation.

The death year on his gravestone is incorrect.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Edwin Pleas 1871 GA¹, Leonidas F. 1844 GA², Spire Warren 1816 GA³, Zaddock 1787 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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EDYTHE CHARLOTTE LAMONT ALFORD

SPRINGVILLE JOURNAL

Springville, Erie Co., NY—Thursday, 13 October 1983

Edythe L. Alford, 89, of Springville, died October 7, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia.

She was a member of the Concord Chapter of Eastern Star and the First Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Bette A. Ramos of Atlanta; a son, John D. Alford of Laramie, Wyoming; six grandchildren, Jim Alford of California, Robin Nelson of Colorado, Richard Alford of Oklahoma, Jeff Alford of Wyoming, Pat McLendon of Georgia, Edythe Ramos Lewis of Texas; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 14th at 2 p.m. from the First Presbyterian Church in Springville….

Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Springville.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edythe Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 18 May 1895 and died _____ Oct 1983, last residence Springville, Erie Co., NY.

See the obituaries of her husband, Stanley Harold Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Bette Alford Ramos in this compilation.

Her middle name is from Ancestry family trees.

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ELCO MOSES ALFORD

DAILY TIMES

Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—Thursday, 5 March 2015

Elco M Alford

Bro. Elco Alford of Adel [Cook Co.], Ga., departed his earthly life for his heavenly reward at home on his farm, surrounded by family, in Adel, Ga., on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1922 to George and Eula Roberts Alford in Hahira, Ga. His maternal grandparents were Isom and Angie Roberts, and his paternal grandfather was Ben Alford, the patriarch of the Ben Alford Family Union. Bro. Elco only had a short time with his birth mother, Eula, as she died when he was 3 years of age. However, he was loved and raised by his father’s second wife, Daisy. Bro. Alford enjoyed the love and company of 10 brothers and two sisters, but was especially close with his immediate older brother, Elmo Alford.

Bro. Alford was educated at the County Line Church School, and at the age of 15, accepted Christ and joined the County Line AME Church in Cecil, Ga. Around that time, his father, George offered him and his brothers for hire as wage hands at the rate of $12 a month and Bro. Elco decided to leave home to make a life for himself. He moved to Belleglade, Fla., initially to work on a farm in the area. He was remembered saying, “They had mules there and they had plows there...”, meaning he’d left home for a situation that was no different than the one he’d left.

Later, he migrated further south to Hallandale, Fla., to work construction, joining his brothers that were already living in the area. Then he went to Starke, Fla., and worked at Camp Blanding for a time.

While away, his girlfriend at the time issued a curt directive: either come home, or prepare for her to come to him. Bro. Alford eventually returned home, and married the girlfriend, his sweetheart, and wife of 60 years, Pearline Walker Alford. The union produced four daughters: Laverne Louise, Mary Jane, Mae Ellen, and Helen Jewel.

Bro. Elco worked as a master concrete finisher, laying runways and constructing buildings at Moody Field (Moody Air Force Base) near Valdosta, Ga., and Ft. Rucker Army Base in Ozark, Ala. While holding a full time job, he supplemented his income with cutting timber and sharecropping. In 1955, Bro. Alford purchased his first farm of 103 acres. The cost was $16,000 and while he attempted to borrow the money, he was denied the loan. He made an arrangement with the owner, who graciously allowed him to gradually pay off the farm. Bro. Elco made a down payment of $3,000, and paid off the purchase within 5 years.

Mr. Alford was also an experienced home builder. After the home he and his family lived in burned down in 1963, he built a new home without a floor plan, with assistance from men in the community. He often spoke with great appreciation for the help he received, saying that all he needed to contract out was the plumbing and electricity. Over the years, he received many of his nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grand children to work alongside him on his farm. Using his actions as an example, he instructed them in the value of hard work, honesty, and integrity. He was the last remaining black farmer in Cook County and remained in the home he built until his death.

In 1946, Bro. Elco joined the Blazing Star Lodge #184 and served as the Worshipful Master of the Prince Hall Masons Blue Lodge for 35 years. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Royal Arch, Knights of Templar, and Consistory, and was a Shriner. He was also a charter member of Ossipe Temple No. 65 and served as a treasurer. Bro. Elco was honored in 2009 by Valdosta Masonic District #9 for his long standing service. He was a member of Concerned Black Citizens, a member of the Ebony Club, and served on the Area Planning Commission for nine counties. Bro. Alford was an appointed advisor to the Cook County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee and was honored by the Adel Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) for 15 years of service. He laid the cornerstone at County Line AME Church and served for many years as a Steward, Trustee, and Sunday School Teacher. He also served 40 years as the president of the County Line District (Home Base) of the Ben Alford Family Union.

In 1953 [sic: 1963], Bro. Alford received the call to go to Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington. He drove to the home of his brother, Clifford, in New Jersey, and then boarded a bus along with him to the March. He often spoke of the experience, and was proud to have been located near the front, (in a tree, close to Dr. King) when the “I Have a Dream” speech was given. In 2011, Mr. Alford returned to Washington, D.C. to attend the induction of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

In the year 2000, Mr. Alford retired from public work, after serving on various boards including the Farmers Home Administration, ASCS, and FSA County Committee. In 2005, he retired from farming. Following the death of his first wife, Pearline, he remarried in 2006, to Min. Cora Pearl Griffith Alford. During his 85th birthday celebration, he was honored by the State of Georgia House of Representatives with Resolution 1146, commending him for his years of community service and being a long-standing black farmer in Cook County. He was also honored by the Cook County Board of Commissioners with the establishment of the Elco Alford Community of Excellence, where many families have built homes today.

Bro. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eula; his step mother, Daisy; wife of 60 years, Pearline and his wife of 5 years, Cora Pearl; three of his daughters, Helen Jewel, Laverne Lousie, and Mae Ellen; brothers, Ralph, Homer, Willie, Vernon, H.B., Earnest, Elijah, Elmo, and a sister, Annie Bell.

He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Mary Alford Barron of Valdosta; three grandchildren, Elco Kenneth McCormick (Tamika), Ozark, Ala., Lawanna Renee Barron, Valdosta, Robert Alford Douglas, Adel; great-grandchildren, Kendrick Shamon McCormick of Morven, Antwon Jamarius McCormick and Kamilah McCormick, Ozark, Ala.; Gregory, Timmy, and Brittney George, Ozark, Ala. he also had seven great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild. He is also survived by brothers, Clifford (Evelyn) Alford of Newark, N.J., Joshua (Betty) Alford of E. St. Louis, Ill.; sister, Evang. Maudell Alford Jackson, Hallandale, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Dera Mae Hobbs of Hallandale, Fla. He also leaves a special niece, Marjorie NeSmith of Cecil, Ga.; special cousin, Elnora Rhem Cherry of Patterson, Ga. He was a special uncle to the children of Roy and Eva Mae Thomas, J.B. and Georgia Orr, and Onie and Edna Lane. He will leave a special memory in the hearts of his loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will ever be an inspiration to the young men and women whom he mentored along the way.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 from the sanctuary of County Line Church in Cecil, Ga…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery….

Express words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.harringtonfunerals.com—Harrington Funeral Home.

Photo from County Line AME Church Cemetery, Cook Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Phil Ray

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituary of his daughter Mae Ellen Alford Douglas in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Elijah Archie Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.

On George Manuel Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, a farmer living in Berrien Co., GA. He lists his birth date as 12 May 1884 and his nearest relative is Eula Alford.

His lineage: Elco Moses 1922 GA¹, George Manuel 1884 NC², Ben 1844 NC³.

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ELEANOR J. COY ALFORD

PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW

Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—Thursday, 14 July 2005

Mrs. Eleanor C. Alford, age 73, of Whitesburg, Ga., passed away Thursday, June 23, 2005.

She was born June 22, 1932, in Downers Grove, Ill., the daughter of the late Ezra and Inez Coy.

The family moved to Petoskey when Eleanor was a small child. She attended Petoskey schools, graduating with the class of 1950.

On Sept. 3, 1950, she married William Alford at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Petoskey.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Coy.

Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and was a member of Heritage Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Douglasville, Ga.

She is survived by her husband, William Alford, of Whitesburg, Ga.; daughters/sons-in-law, Sherry and W. Gene Clapp of San Antonio, Texas, and Sarah and Joey Pollom of Manassas, Va.; grandchildren, Chris Clapp of Keene, Texas, Rob Clapp of Chattanooga, Tenn., brother/sister-in-law, Kenneth and Marilyn Coy of Charlevoix, Mich.; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the Petoskey Seventh-Day Adventist Church….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eleanor J. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Whitesburg, Carroll Co., GA.

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ELEANOR LUCILLE PETRY ALFORD

Wife of Charles Job Alford, AAFA #0097

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 16 March 1993

The funeral for Eleanor Petry Alford of Buford, retired owner of Vanguard Insurance Agency, will be at 11 a.m. today at Buford First United Methodist Church, with burial at 3 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Fort Valley, GA.

Mrs. Alford, 68, died of cancer Saturday at her home.

She retired from the independent insurance agency in 1986.

Eleanor Lucille Petry was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Middletown, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1978 with a degree in art.

Mrs. Alford was a former president of four organizations—the Gwinnett Council for the Arts; Gwinnett Choral Guild; Tucker Elementary PTA; and Pilot club of Tucker. She also was a former member of the board of directors of a Gwinnett unit of the American Cancer Society and a member of Buford First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Charles J. Alford Jr.; three sons, Charles J. Alford III and Walter C. Alford of Buford and Jon L. Alford of Tucker; her mother, Eleanor Bound of Cincinnati; three sisters, Ann Carrol of Midland, Texas, Elizabeth Parker of Cincinnati; and Karla Kiehm of Beaverton, Ore.; and eight grandchildren.

In another article:

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 15 March 1993

Mrs. Eleanor Lucille (Lynn) Alford, age 68, of East Maddox Road, Buford, Georgia passed away on March 13, 1993.

Surviving are her husband, Charles J. Alford, Jr., Buford; sons, Charles J. Alford, III, Buford, Jon Leslie Alford, Tucker, and Walter C. Alford, Buford; 8 grandchildren; mother, Eleanor Hampton Bound, Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Tucker; sisters, Ann Carrol, Midland, Texas, Elizabeth Hampton Parker, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Karla Kiehm, Beaverton, Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Alford was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 24, 1924; was graduated from Hughes High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1942, attended the University of Georgia 1942 and 1943. She was married to Charles J. Alford, Jr. in 1943 and they had three sons. She was as a legal secretary for her husband and in 1959 started her own insurance agency, Vanguard Insurance Agency, where she continued in the business until her semi-retirement in 1985.

Upon her sons’ all graduating from the University of Georgia, she then returned to the University of Georgia in 1975 to continue her education and was graduated in 1978 cum laude with BFA in drawing and painting. Mrs. Alford spent the summer of 1977 in Italy with the University of Georgia’s “Studies Abroad Program” and worked one year on a part-time basis in Limited Edition Art Gallery in Lilburn, Georgia.

Mrs. Alford was a Charter Vice-President and then President of the Tucker Elementary P.T.A., Charter Secretary of Dekalb Association of Independent Insurance Agents, Secretary and Director of the Tucker Community Association, Secretary of the Tucker Youth Council, Charter President of the Pilot Club of Tucker, First Woman Director of the Goals for Dekalb, Director of the American Cancer Society, Gwinnett Unit, Charter President and Director of Gwinnett Council for Arts, Charter Vice President of the Democratic Party of Dekalb County, Vice President and President of P.E.O. Chapter D, and Charter Member, Vice President and President of the Gwinnett Choral Guild. Mrs. Alford was a former member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Tucker, Georgia and at the time of her death was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Buford.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Buford….

Interment in the Alford Family Plot in Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, GA at 3:30 p.m…. Arrangements by Flangian Funeral Home, Inc., Buford, Ga., 932-1133.

Photos from Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Peach Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Helen Shirah Hudson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1993) dates of Eleanor P. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Buford, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Job Alford; and son Jon Leslie Alford in this compilation.

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ELENDER DELORIS RAMSEY ALFORD

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE

Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 25 April 2010

SOCIAL CIRCLE [Walton Co.], Ga.—Elender Deloris Alford, 62, departed this life April 20, 2010, in Social Circle, Ga.

Preceded in death by father, Virgus Ramsey Sr.

She leaves to cherish her memories: sons, Donnie Lee Wood Jr., Virgus Wood; mother, Artelia Conley Westbrook; brothers, Rev. Terry Williams, Joe Bridges Jr., Dale Mitchell; a host of other relatives and friends.

Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Monday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Center Star Baptist Church…. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elender Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 11 Feb 1948, last residence not listed.

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ELIJAH FRANKLIN ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 6 January 1938

Elijah Franklin Alford, 75, died at his residence, 123 Willingham street at 1:30 p.m. yesterday [January 5] after a long illness.

Mr. Alford was a lifelong resident of this city. He was associated with the Southern railroad for 25 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Mason, and two daughters, Mrs. C.H. Hardin and Miss Beulah Mae Alford, Macon.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Hart’s mortuary at 2:30 p.m. today … and burial will be in the Gordon cemetery, in Jones county.

Pallbearers will be Paul Howard, J.A. Mathews, W.W. Barrentine, H.O. Fulford and Raymond Crumbliss.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Beulah Mae Alford in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Elijah Franklin Alford, age 75 born 1863, married white, died 5 Jan 1938 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA. The names of his parents are unknown. The informant was his daughter, Mrs. C.S. [Cecil Sullivan] Hardin.

From GA Marriages: Elijah Alford married Lizzie Mason on 25 Dec 1901 in Jones Co., GA.

In 2020, a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone in Gordon Cemetery, Jones Co., GA.

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ELISABETH CULVER ALFORD MCLANE

AAFA #0076

Aunt of Roy Stephens Alford III, AAFA #0529

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DAILY TIMES

Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 October 2002

VALDOSTA—Elisabeth Alford McLane, 87, 60-year resident of Valdosta, died at her home on Monday Oct. 28, 2002.

Born in Milledgeville, on May 3, 1915, she was the daughter of Louise Little and Roy Stephens Alford. Mrs. McLane was a charter member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a pioneer in the development of special education programs, serving in numerous capacities over 42 years as an educator: She was well known as a florist and wedding consultant. She was associated with Parkwood Developmental Center for many years. Mrs. McLane was a member of the Georgia Retired Educators Association. She was immediate Past President of the Grand Gardeners Club, a member of the Camellia Garden Club and was a Life Member of the Garden Center of Valdosta. She also held memberships with the Colonel Ebenezer Folsom National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Wymodausis Womens Club, and was an honorary member of the Captain James Monroe Briggs United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Survivors are her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Lina Griner, Marshall and Terry McLane, all of Valdosta; grandchildren, John Griner of Boston, Mass., Daniela Griner of Athens, Marshall (Mac) McLane Jr., Kelly McLane, Stephens Griner; Stephanie Walizer; Kristie Walizer; all of Valdosta.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis McLane; a sister; Louise Alford Howard, and brothers, William Alford Sr., and Roy Alford Sr.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday Oct. 31, 2002, at Park Avenue United Methodist Church…. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. this evening at Carson McLane Funeral Home.

Photo from Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Strickland

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth [sic] A. McLane (issued in GA).

See the obituary of her paternal grandmother, Julia Ann Avery Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother Roy Stephens Alford Jr.; and paternal grandfather, Allen Stephens Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.

From:

Source unknown

_____, GA—Thursday, 23 April 1998

RECEPTION AT CRESCENT TO HONOR ELISABETH MCLANE

VALDOSTA—Well-known community resident Elisabeth McLane will be honored at a reception from 2–5 p.m. Sunday afternoon, May 3, at the Woman’s Building on Patterson Street.

Mrs. McLane has touched so many lives in South Georgia,” said Dee Knox, one of the group of friends and family organizing the gala event. “She has inspired many to attain higher goals....”

Mrs. McLane is fondly remembered by the hundreds of brides in the area whose weddings she helped plan and direct as owner and operator of Central Floral Co. Following her retirement after 42 years in the public school system, she worked at Parkwood Development Center for many years.

Her educational career began in the Echols County School System and continued in Lowndes County where she set up the lunchroom program at Naylor, and later worked as visiting teacher. She and her late husband, Louis McLane, were affiliated with the Carson McLane Funeral Home, ministering to many in a time of grief.

Mrs. McLane was born Elisabeth Culver Alford in Milledgeville, where she grew up. She is a graduate of Peabody High School and the Georgia State College for Women, and holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Georgia and the Education Specialist from Florida State University.

She is the mother of two sons, Marshall and Larry; and the grandmother of five.

Mrs. McLane is a member of the Park Avenue United Methodist Church, the Literary Guild, the Retired Educators Association, Garden Club and Genealogy Society and a past member of Delta Kappa Gamma, American Association of University Women and Professional Association of Georgia Educators....

Elisabeth was an early and strong supporter of genealogical research of her family and her part of Georgia. She was personally responsible for recruiting many AAFA members, in some cases paying their registration fee and first year dues. She was present at seven AAFA annual meetings and would have attended more had her health permitted.

After Elisabeth’s death AAFA received from an unrelated member this note with a check: “Please apply this check to the scholarship fund for the advancement of genealogy in memory of Elisabeth McLane. She did love to research the Alford family. She wore her Alford pin on her dark blue suit into eternity.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Elisabeth Culver 1915 GA¹, Roy Stephens 1879 GA², Allen Stephens 1848 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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ELISHA H. ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 22 September 1937

Photo from Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Godfrey, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Stoner

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Florence Alliston Alford; father, John Allen “Jack” Alford; and sister Mason A. “Macie” Alford Robins in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Allen Stephens Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Elisha H. 1856 GA¹, John Allen 1815 GA², William 1794 NC³, Kinchen 1768 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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ELIZA ASHLEY COOK ALFORD

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—26 July 1843

Photo from Hillview Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Lewis Powell IV

AAFA NOTES: Eliza was the daughter of George Cook and Jane Ashley. She was the first wife of Julius Caesar Alford.

We published “Julius Caesar Alford, War Horse of Troup, GA“ in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1996.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Julius Caesar 1799 GA¹, Lodwick 1775 NC², Julius 1750 NC³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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ELIZABETH ANN ALFORD WORD

CARROLL COUNTY TIMES

Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA—31 March 1910

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

Mrs. J.B. (Alford) Word, was born Mary 14th, 1850, and departed this life at her home in Carroll County Ga., March 4th, 1910, and her remains were entered in the Pleasant Grove cemetery….

She was married to Mr. J.B. Word in June 1871, and to them were born three children, Mrs. W.B. Price, Mrs. L.L. Price and Mrs. Lenard Reeves. She leaves a husband and three children and one brother to [sic] and one sister besides a host of friends to mourn their loss....

She was baptised into the fellowship of the Primitive Baptist Church at Bethany, Carroll County Ga., June 16th, 1878, where she lived a consistent member until the angel of death came to release her spirit....

Mrs. Word was truly a model lady an humble Christian, a kind and affectionate wife, a tender and loving mother and a good neighbor ever ready to administer to the needy and to sympathize with the suffering and to speak a word of comfort to the morning [sic].

Truly she is missed at home in the Church and in the Community....

Cassie Hamrick

Ima Alford

[submitters to newspaper?]

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Photo from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Joel, Carroll Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Jan

AAFA NOTES: Her gravestone shows her as Elizzie A., wife of J.B. Word.

Note from Ruth McNinch, AAFA #0368: Information from Mary Florence Word’s book, John Bryson Word 1796-1882: His Ancestors and Descendants, says that Elizabeth Ann Alford, daughter of Bud Alford, married John Branch Word, Jr. on 11 Jun 1871 in Carroll Co., GA. Their daughters were (all marriage info from Carroll Co., GA, marriage records):

1. .Jerusha A.V. Word, b. 21 Jun 1874; [m. 15 Dec 1889 W.B. Price]

2. Cornelia C. Word [twin], b. 2 Mar 1881; [m. 30 Dec 1900 L.L. Price]

3. Ora O. Word [twin], b. 2 Mar 1881; [m. 27 Dec 1903 W.L. Reeves]

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Elizabeth Ann 1850 GA¹, James Richard 1821 GA², Jeptha 1797 NC³, Goodrich 1750 NC⁴, Julius 1717 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.[Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

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ELIZABETH COOK EMBREE ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Tuesday, 23 August 1853

Departed this life, on Sunday morning, the 14th instant, Mrs. Elizabeth Alford, consort of Guilford Alford, Esq., of Columbia county, Ga., in the 49th year of her age.

Mrs. Alford had been in delicate health for many years past, but during the preceding spring, she became somewhat invigorated, and had begun to indulge the hope that she might live to see her younger children educated and grown; but in this she has been disappointed, for the fell destroyer came at an hour not expected, and cut the brittle thread of life. But it is a consolation to know that she was ready—having long been an excellent and devoted member of the Methodist Church, when the messenger came, she was emphatically prepared…..

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son John E. Alford in this compilation.

On Ancestry family trees, she is identified as Elizabeth Cook Embree, daughter of John Embree and Elizabeth Martha Harrison.

On the 1850 Georgia Slave Schedule, Guilford Alford, Columbia, Columbia Co., GA, has 41 slaves.

We published a transcript of Guilford Alford’s 1856 will in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000. He may be the son of Benjamin Alford and Lucretia Edwards.

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ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” SMITH ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 16 February 1974

In another article, same source:

Photo from Parkers Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Beverly A. Roberts

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lizzie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born30 Sept 1895 and died _____ Feb 1974 , last residence Louisville, Jefferson Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Watson Alford; and children Charles Lewis Alford, Essie Mae Alford Clark, Gladys Alford Morris, and James Lynwood Alford in this compilation.

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ELIZABETH MAE OWENS ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Wednesday, 10 October 2001

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Mrs. Elizabeth Mae Owens Alford, 74, of Knox Avenue, died Monday, September 24, 2001, at Medical College of Georgia Hospital. Services were private at the Martin Family Cemetery, Hephzibah.

Survivors include one brother, Henry H. Owens, Augusta.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 Dec 1926, last residence Hephzibah, Richmond Co., GA.

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ELLA BOYD ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 14 February 1949

Photos from Moxley Baptist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Loraine

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Thomas Alford; and her children Charles Watson Alford and Sallie Lou Alford Walden in this compilation.

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ELLA MAE MORMON ALFORD

Trice Funeral Home, Inc.

Thomaston, Upson Co., GA—_____ April 2011

Mrs. Ella Mae Mormon Alford, was born on March 20, 1960 to the union of the late Mr. Willie Mormon and the late Mrs. Willie Pearl Mormon in Pike County.

She was educated in the public school system of Meriwether County. Ella confessed Christ at an early age and joined the New Friendship Baptist Church. She later joined the Moutn Venus Baptist Church.

She had a long time relationship with Mr. Oscar Lee Alford and finally they married in 2006. Family was very important to Ella. She loved her family and was devoted to them. The memories they shared together will always be treasured. She enjoyed being with her Pet dog “Pooh” and watching Rachel Ray Cooking Show.

Ella made her apperance into God Kingdom on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Ms. Willie Mae Alford and two sons, Christopher Alford and Stacy Mormon.

Her legacy will live on through the her three childre, Marcus Dwayne Mormon, (Maria), Oscar Lee Alford Jr. (Laneshia) and Shaquandra Deshae Alford all of Atlanta, GA. Three step-dauthers, Brenda Baines, Christine (Mac) Johnson and Lawanda Alford. Her nine precious grandchildren, Shykeria, Nykeria, Jeffruana, Emanuel, Paris, Cameron, Tywon, Marcus and Ameenah all of Atlanta, GA. A devoted husband and confidant, Mr. Oscar Lee Alford Sr. of Atlanta, GA. One sister, Mrs. Sharon M. (Ludie) Banks of Decatur, GA. Two brothers, Mr. Willie Charles (Shirley) Patrick of Greenville, GA. and Mr. Charles (Martha) Mormon of Gay, GA. Eight sister-inlaw and four brother-in-law. Three aunts, Mrs. Mildred Tucker of Brookland, NY. Mrs. Annie Geddis of Woodbury, GA and Mrs. Ludie Jones of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held:

Thursday, April 14, 2011, 2:00 P.M.

Mt. Venust Baptist Church …

Interment Red Oak Cemetery

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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ELLERY ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Sunday, 5 October 2003

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Entered into rest at his residence Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at his residence, Mr. Ellery Alford of Woodard Avenue.

Survivors include his son, Master Ellery Alford Jr.; two brothers, Delmus Alford, Ernest Harris Jr.; grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Davis; a dear and devoted friend, Ms. Nancy Smith and a host of other relatives and friends….

Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The historic Dents Undertaking Establishment....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellery Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 28 July 1960, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

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ELMA HALFORD WOOD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—10 December 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

NORTH AUGUSTA—Mrs. Elma Halford Wood, 56, of 1837 Curtis Drive, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998, at University Hospital.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Poteet Funeral Home, North Augusta.... Burial will be in Pineview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Wood, a native of Kline, had retired as a secretary. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Chruch.

Survivors include her husband, Tim Wood; a son, Jason Wood, North Augusta; a brother, Mack Halford, Kline; and three sisters, Frances Durant and Muriel Linder, both of Barnwell, and Burley Rutland of Orangeburg.

Pallbearers will be Lynn Wood, Hank Rutland, Bruce Turner, Wes Linder, Steve Rutland, and Jess Reaves....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elma Wood (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 March 1942, last residence not listed.

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ELOIS POOLE HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Wednesday, 1 March 2006

Elois Poole Hallford, wife of Bill Hallford, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 at Stephens County Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa [Stephens Co., GA].

Photo from New Hope Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Gillespie

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elois P. Hallford (SS # issued in GA) was born 10 July 1923, last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

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ELZIE ALFORD

COURIER HERALD

Dublin, Lawrence Co., GA—Thursday, 17 October 2002

Services for Mr. Elzie “Bo Bo” Alford will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the CD Dudley Memorial Chapel with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery in Brunswick….

Mr. Alford was born in Glynn County. He attended the public schools of Glynn County and graduated from Risley High School. He served in the Marine Corp from 1970 until 1972.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel Alford Sr. and brother, William Alford.

Mr. Alford died Sunday [October 13].

Survivors include his wife, Harriett Pittman Alford of Dublin; mother, Susie E. Alford of Brunswick; daughters, Roslyn (Lloyd) Carr of Maryland and Terri Coney of California; sons, Lieutenant JG Elzie Alford Jr. and Elzie PeShawn Alford of Brunswick; stepsons, Torrance Pittman and Lorenzo Freeman both of Dublin; brothers, Robert Alford, Nathaniel (Eva) Alford, Arthur Alford, James Alford and Joel Alford all of Brunswick; sisters, Dorothy (Herbert) Cuthbert, Patricia (Johnny) Anthony, Frances (Charles) Anthony all of Atlanta, Betty (John) Bellman of Decatur, Alabama and Patty Washington of Brunswick; seven grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be at the family residence, 246 Deerwood Trails, Dublin.

Dudley Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Little Marie

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elzie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Aug 1951, last residence Dublin, Laurens.

See the obituaries of his parents, Nathaniel Alford Sr. and Susie Elizabeth Brooks Alford; and siblings Patty Jean Alford Gload Washington and Robert Larry Alford Sr. in this compilation.

His lineage: Elzie 1951 GA¹, Nathaniel 1918 GA², Jim 1895 GA³, James 1860 GA⁴, John 1836 GA⁵.

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EMILY ALFORD BOYD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Monday, 25 April 1921

GRIFFIN, Ga., April 21—Mrs. Emily Alford Boyd, prominent Griffin woman, who died in Atlanta recently at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.W. Mangham, was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery following impressive funeral services conducted at the First Baptist Church of Griffin by Dr. J.E. Sammons.

Mrs. Boyd was a charter member of the Dorcas Society and had been actively identified with the Baptist Church all her life.

She was a relict of the late Joseph David Boyd.

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Photos from Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rebekah Duncan Young

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Quincy Adams Alford; and sister Susan Clementine Alford Fuller in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Emily 1844 GA¹, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA², Cullen 1775 NC³, James 1741 NC/VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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EMILY SUSAN MASTERS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 23 February 1910

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 25 February 1910

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Berry Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone and a family photo; and children Alice S. Alford Neese, Angus Notley Alford Sr., Berta Corinda Alford Turner, and William Jesse Alford in this compilation.

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EMMA FLORENCE HALE ALLFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 26 August 1972

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma Allford (SS# issued in GA) was born 22 May 1886 and died _____ Aug 1972, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Dink Taylor Allford (with notes about burial); and sons Alvin Lee Alford Sr., Clifford Eugene Alford, and Hubert Huston Alford in this compilation.

Her maiden name is sometimes reported as Huff in her obituary, but in most records it is Hale. Her middle name is from the WWII Draft Registration Card of her son Clifford.

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EMMA KATE WILLIAMS ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—11 April 2004

COLUMBUS, GA—Mrs. Emma K. Alford, 80 of 2042 7th Street, Columbus died Friday [April 9] at the Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church…. Interment will follow in Edmonds Cemetery, Phenix City, Ala., according to Progressive Funeral Home ….

Mrs. Alford was born on September 1, 1923 in Cottonton, Ala., daughter of the late McKinley Sr. and Johnnie Will Kato Williams. Residing in Columbus most of her life, she retired from the Housekeeping Department at the Medical Center after over 20 years of employment.

She was the widow of Comer Alford.

Survivors include two sons, Rickey Alford (Kim) of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Stanley Alford of Columbus; three daughters, Brenda Byrd (Clifford), Iris Miles and Diane Alford all of Columbus; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Nathaniel Williams (Willie) and McKinley Williams Jr., both of Eufaula, Ala.; two sisters, Annie Will Cliatt of Phenix City, Ala., and Helen W. Smith of Eufaula; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma K. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 Sept 1923 [different than obituary], last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

From SSACI: Emma Kate Williams Alford, black, was born 1 Sept 1923 in Cottonton, Russell Co., AL, daughter of McKinley Williams and Johnnie W. Lewis.

In the Columbus City Directories for 1951, 1956, and 1960 (Ancestry), Emma is listed with spouse Comer Alford.

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EMMA MAE MARSHALL ALFORD

AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—Thursday, 19 March 1981

Funeral service for Mrs. Emma Mae Alford of Route 4, Americus who died Sunday, March 15, 1981, will be held Sunday at 4:00 p.m. from Mt Pleasant Baptist Church in Smithville. Burial will be in the church Cemetery….

Survivors include her husband, Mr. Otis Alford, her mother, her parents, Mr. Frank and Hattie Bell Marshall of Smithville; five sisters, Mrs. Martha Bell Moreland and Mrs. Olie Mae Green of Dunkirk, NY, Mrs. Gussie Mae Owens of Leesburg, Mrs. Lula Mae Bell of Buffalo, NY, and Mrs. Shirley Porter of Albany; four brothers, Mr. Robert Lee Marshall of Buffalo, NY, Mr. Charlie Frank Marshall of Broxton, NY, Mr. Leroy Marshall and Mr. Robert Lee Marshall Jr. of Smithville, a stepson Mr. Hollis Floyd of Americus, three aunts, Mrs. Mary Haynes and Mrs. Emma Barnes of Delray Beach, FL and Mrs. Anna Darby of Newark, NY.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 26 May 1935 and died _____ March 1981, last benefit to Americus, Sumter Co., GA.

This is an African-American family—the obituary is posted at African-American Cemeteries and Obituaries, www.blackcemeteries.com.

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EMMA S. ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Thursday, 19 January 1911

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Thomas Jefferson Alford; and siblings John William Alford, Nannie Alford, and Samuel Thomas Alford in this compilation.

Emma was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Alford and Balzora Skelly.

Her lineage: Emma S. 1874 GA¹, Thomas Jefferson 1850 GA².

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EMMANUEL “BUDDY” ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 5 December 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

Homegoing services for Mr. Emmanuel (Buddy) Alford, of 633 Amal Dr., S.W., Bldg. 64, will be held Saturday, December 4, 1999 at 1 P.M. at Central Holiness Church, 1069 Washington St., S.W.... Interment, Kennedy Memorial Gardens.

Survivors are a loving mother, Mrs. Jessie M. Alford, one son, Tyler Biron, six sisters, five brothers, four aunts, five uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends....

Stocks Funeral Home, Kirkwood Chapel, Inc., (404) 377-0458-9

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his father, Paul E. Alford Sr., in this compilation.

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EMMETT HOYT ALFORD

Father of James Warren Alford, AAFA #0375

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 28 January 1969

Photo from Park Hill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emmett Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 Oct 1900 and died _____ Jan 1969, last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co. GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Lois Claire Shirey Alford; and daughters Helen Joyce Alford Queen and Patricia Grace Alford Cheney in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Alford Hoyt in Louisiana Obituaries.

On Emmett Hoyt Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 41, born 3 Oct 1900 in Upson Co., GA. He lives in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, and is the owner of a garage.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

His lineage: Emmett Hoyt 1900 GA¹, Edgar Pierce 1876 GA², Warren Jackson 1851 GA³, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁴, Peyton 1788 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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EMMETT LAMAR ALFORD, SR.

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 9 October 1928

Photo from Buckhead Cemetery, Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Taphophile

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Estie Mattie Bearden Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Emmett Lamar Alford Jr. and Paul Lundsford Alford Sr. in California Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: E.L. Alford, age 50 born 7 Feb 1878 in GA, son of A. Alford and unknown mother, died 9 Oct 1928 in Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA.

From GA Marriages: E.L. Alford married Susie Collier on 21 Nov 1900 in Morgan Co., GA.

Susie died on 4 Sept 1914. Twelve days later her husband advertised for someone to care for his house and children:

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 16 September 1914

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Emmett Lamar 1878 GA¹, Alexander S. 1848 GA², Kinchen 1812 NC³, Kinchen 1768 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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EMORY KATHERINE ALFORD

Photo from gravestone

DAILY NEWS

Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—_____ March 1953

Funeral services for Miss Emory Katherine Alford were held this afternoon at the First Baptist Church…. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery with McDonald Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Miss Alford died late Monday morning at Emory University Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks.

The 21-year-old Griffinite was named Maid of Cotton for Spalding County last year.

Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rebekah Duncan Young

AAFA NOTES: She was the daughter of Elisha Homer Alford and Ellen Gladys Reid.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Emory Katherine 1931 GA¹, Elisha Homer 1896 GA², Elisha H. 1856 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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ENOCH WASHINGTON ALFORD

CARTERSVILLE NEWS

Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA—4 May 1905

Enoch Washington Alford, who had been failing a number of years, died aged about 60, rather suddenly, an acute attack of grippe bringing a complication of diseases, perhaps involving heart to a fatal issue.

He had been a farmer, miner and carpenter. Harmless, inoffensive and well disposed; he was esteemed respected and regretted.

He leaves a wife, Caledonia, daughter of the late Coley and France Crow, and a large family of children, three married, the rest small.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Dink Taylor Allford and Sidney J. Allford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Joseph Joe Alford in Texas Obituaries.

Enoch Washington Alford was born _____ May 1850 in TN. His parents were both born in GA, but they have not been identified. He married Caledonia Crow.

In 1880, Bartow Co., GA: Washington Alford, farmer age 27 born TN (parents born GA); his wife Callie 22 GA; and children, all born GA: Ida 4, Sidney 3, and Taylor 1.

In 1900, Bartow Co., GA: Wash Alford, farmer age 50 b. May 1850 TN (parents b. TN), married 27 years; his wife Caldonia 42 b. July 1857, 11 children, 10 living; mother[-in-law] Francis Crow 80 b. Aug 1819 GA, 1 child, 1 living; and children, all b. GA: Sidney 23 b. Apr 1876; Carrie 17 b. Feb 1882; Coleman 13 b. Nov 1886; Tom 11 b. May 1888; Sallie 7 b. June 1892; Joe 6 b. July 1893; Percy 4 b. Aug 1895; and Mamie 1 b. June 1898.

Members of this family spell their last name Alford and Allford.

From GA Marriages: E.W. Alford married C. Crow in Bartow Co., GA, on 25 Dec 1873.

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ERNEST LAMAR HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Friday, 20 July 2001

MOUNT AIRY [Habersham Co.], Ga.—Ernest Lamar Hallford, 64, of Mount Airy died Thursday, July 19, 2001, at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta.

Born in Wheeler County, he had lived most of his life in DeKalb and Habersham counties. He was a 1959 graduate of the University of Georgia, where he received a bachelor of science degree in English education. He earned a master’s degree in 1965 and a specialist degree in 1970. He served 30 years in the DeKalb County School System until his retirement in 1989. He served as an English teacher, assistant principal and assistant superintendent and was retired as the assistant DeKalb school superintendent. Since his retirement, he had assembled a herd of Hereford and Angus cattle in Habersham County.

Surviving are widow, Penny Wilson Hallford of Mount Airy; daughters, Leslie Nell Martin of Cornelia and Stephanie Hallford of Conyers; son, Rink Hallford of Atlanta; stepdaughters, Jennifer Colwell of Clarkesville and Pam Segers of Memphis, Tenn.; stepson, Jeff Segers of Clarkesville; brother, James Reynolds Hallford of Atlanta; sisters, Marcia Nell Hallford of Demorest, Patricia Hallford Keller of Clarkesville and Lisa Carroll Hallford; and 10 grandchildren.

He was the son of the late Ernest Reynolds and Nell Carroll Hallford.

Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Demorest Federated Church, Demorest ...; burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens, Demorest. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hillside Memorial Chapel....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ernest L. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 7 Feb 1937, last residence Mount Airy, Habersham Co., GA.

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ESSIE MAE ALFORD CLARK

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Sunday, 20 March 2005

LOUISVILLE [Jefferson Co.], Ga.—Mrs. Essie Alford Clark, resident of Louisville, died Friday evening [March 18] at Jefferson Hospital.

Mrs. Clark, a native of Bartow, was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Clark, Sr.; a sister, Chris and three brothers, Jessie, Linwood and Lewis.

Funeral services will be Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Old Bethel Baptist Church.... Interment will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews.

Survivors include her children, David A. Clark (Betty) of Louisville, Donna C. Miller (Bill) of Wadley, Raymond F. Clark, Jr. (Sherry) of Evans, Kenneth E. Clark (Patti) of Watkinsville, Lisa C. Ritch (Rusty) of Martinez; her grandchildren, Pam, Ben, Beth, Kelli, Dana, Rob, Shelly, Hailey, Ali, Harrison and Amber; her great-grandchildren, Bailey, Brylie, Mason and Matt; her sisters, Mary A. Clark of Louisville, Grace A. Burch of Midville, Gladys Morris of Greensboro, Anola Wildes of Augusta; special friend and caregiver, Donnie Jackson and pet Pedro.

.... Smith Funeral Home of Wadley, in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Essie Alford Clark.

Photo from Louisville City Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Karen Mouton

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Essie A. Clark (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 Sept 1919, last residence Louisville, Jefferson Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, Charles Watson Alford and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Alford; and siblings Charles Lewis Alford, Gladys Alford Morris, and James Lynwood Alford in this compilation.

Her lineage: Essie Mae 1919 GA¹, Charles Watson 1892 GA², Charles Thomas 1856 GA³.

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ESSIE F. ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 14 February 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

Homegoing services for Mrs. Essie M. Alford, of 485 Northside Dr., N.W., Apt. 156, will be held Monday, February 15, 1993 at 1 p.m. at Fountain Temple A.M.E. Church, 965 Violet Ave., S.E., Atlanta…. Interment, Resthaven Cemetery.

Survivors are three sons, Gordon Lee Alford, Jr., Anthony and Cedric Alford; one daughter-in-law, Sherell Alford; grandson, Cortez; play-daughter, Nita Hill; grandmother, Mrs. Susie Aldridge; four sisters, five brothers, nine aunts, seven uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends….

Photo from Resthaven Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

From GA Deaths: Essie F. Alford, age 56, black, died 10 Feb 1993 in Fulton Co., GA.

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ESSIE VIRGINIA ALFORD

THE TIMES-HERALD

Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—Friday, 6 October 2000

Miss Essie Virginia Alford died October 2, 2000.

She was born in Coweta County March 16, 1946 to Mrs. Lelia Mae Horsley Alford and Mr. Hayward Jim Alford. She attended school in the Coweta County School System.

Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Veronica Harris; son-in-law, Jonathan Harris; granddaughter, Miss Johneesia Vershaé Harris, all of LaGrange; father, Hayward Jim Alford; sister, Mrs. Linda Alford Hill, all of Newnan; brothers, Larry Alford of Newnan and Hayward (Bro) Alford of Hampton, Ga.; niece, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Godfrey (Rhoda) of Luthersille, Ga.; nephews, Maurice Alford of Atlanta and Arlice Smith Jr. of Newnan; great aunt, Mrs. Oneter Parks of Newnan; and a host of aunts and uncles, Evelyn Johnson, Ms. Lucille Alford, Ms. Mary Elder, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Johnson (Helen), Gordon Lee Alford, Bobby Alford, all of Newnan, Mrs. Margaret Horsley Dragg of Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Margaret Riley, Cleveland Alford and Johnny Alford all of Atlanta, Willis Horsley of Cincinnati, Ohio, William Horsley of Nashville, Tenn. and Mrs. Hilda Jenkins of Los Angeles, California; three great nephews, Rashuad Ferrell, Alex Godfrey and Joshua Godfrey; devoted caretaker, Mrs. Susie Maddox of Daytona, Fla. and a devoted friend and companion, Henry (Dooly) Tolbert along with a host of other friends and relatives.

A funeral will be Friday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R.W.S. Memorial Chapel on Greenville Street in Newnan. Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Essie V. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 15 March 1946 [different than obituary], last residence Newnan, Coweta, Co., GA.

From SSACI: Essie Virginia Alford, black, was born 15 March 1946 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA.

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ESTELLE JONES ALFORD

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—25 December 2003

OCILLA—Estelle Jones Alford, 89, of Ocilla died Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church…. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday at Paulk Funeral Home in Ocilla.

Mrs. Alford was born April 29, 1914, in Ocilla, GA, to the late J.L. and Matilda Faulkner Jones and was also preceded in death by her husband, R.F. “Floydie” Alford.

She lived in Irwin County all of her life and was a graduate of Ocilla High School. Mrs. Alford was a retired seamstress with Polly Veals and a former supervisor at the Monarch Company. She was a member of Osceola Chapter #431 Order of the Eastern Star, where she was presently serving as Worthy Matron, a position she served in five times. Mrs. Alford was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Irwin County.

Survivors include one son, Max Alford of Dallas, TX; two daughters, Sue A. Barnes of Lake Blackshear and Katie BonEnfant of Ocilla; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Hazel Hudson of Ocilla.

Photo from Bethlehem Cemetery, Irwin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Swain

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Estelle J. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Ocilla, Irwin Co., GA.

From GA Deaths: Rufus F. Alford, age 80 white, died 31 Jan 1997 in Irwin Co.

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ESTELLE M. ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 17 September 2003

Alford, Estelle M., 86, Columbus, died Tuesday [September 16]. McMullen Funeral Home, Columbus.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Estelle M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 May 1917, last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

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ESTIE MATTIE BEARDEN ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 1 February 1926

In another article, same source and page:

Photo from Buckhead Cemetery, Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Taphophile

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Emmett Lamar Alford Sr., in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Estie Mattie Alford, age 26 born 12 Feb 1899 in GA, daughter of Sam N. Nelson and Mattie Bennett, died 31 Jan 1926 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Her spouse is Emmett L. Alford.

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ETHEL BELLE BOYETTE ALFORD RUTHERFORD

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 3 February 1969

In another article:

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 2 February 1969

Photos from Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her children Iris Muriel Alford Wade Hardee and Robert Earl Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Robert McKinley Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

In 1950, Monterey, Monterey Co., CA:

John Rutherford head 39 GA Armed Forces

Ethel B. wife 37 FL laundry seamstress

Robert E. Alford [step]son 15 FL

Iris A. Wade [step]dau 21 FL

Winfred K. Wade Jr. grandson 1 VA

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ETHEL LAURA ALFORD SCOTT

“Taken while employed as security guard with NCR in Peachtree City, GA in 2000.”

Photo from Alice Wilson Alford’s Wilson/Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

BARROW COUNTY NEWS

Winder, Barrow Co., GA—Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Ethel Laura Scott, age 84, of Winder passed away Monday, September 9, 2013.

Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532, Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel L. Scott (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 Apr 1929, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her parents, Grady Samuel Alford and Ethel Pearl Mitchell Alford; and siblings Richard Arnold Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and Susie Mae Alford Scott in this compilation.

Her Find A Grave memorial says she was cremated.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Ethel Laura 1929 GA¹, Grady Samuel 1893 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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ETHEL MAE ALFORD PRICE

POST AND COURIER

Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 9 November 1995

Photo from Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, Columbia Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Scott Herron

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel R. Price (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 July 1918, last residence Grovetown, Columbia Co., GA.

From SSACI: Ethel Mae Ross [sic] was born 18 July 1918 in Chester Co., SC, daughter of James H. Ross and Minnie Price.

From South Carolina, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ethel Alford, age 24, married Walter Price, age 24 of Rushville, IN, in Kershaw Co., SC, 18 Sept 1944.

From South Carolina, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Minnie Price, age 19, married Dan Alford, age 21, both of Camden, SC, in Kershaw Co., SC, on 25 May 1915.

In 1920, Rossville, Chester Co., SC, Ethel Offord, age 1, and her mother, Minnie Offerd, age 24 widow, and living with Minnie’s mother Hanah Price.

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ETHEL PEARL MITCHELL ALFORD

Grandaunt of Robert Douglas Alford, AAFA #0197

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 21 January 1977

Services for Mrs. Ethel Pearl Alford, 84, of 1255 Skyhaven Road SE will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Donehoo’s funeral home, with burial in College Park Cemetery. Mrs. Alford died Tuesday [January 18].

Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Avery Brantley of Warm Springs, Mrs. Jimmy Scott, Mrs. Hazel Sherman, Mrs. Ethel Delk, Mrs. Betty Parker and Mrs. Wilda Bryson, all of Atlanta; sons, James Alford and Robert Alford, both of Forest Park, and Richard Alford of Stockridge; sisters, Mrs. Mae Lands of Griffin, Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Forest Park, Mrs. Irene Parker of Norcross, Mrs. Alma Burge, Mrs. Edith Olsteen, and Mrs. Audrey Mitchell, all of Atlanta; and a brother, Charles Mitchell of Norcross.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 Aug 1894 and died _____ July 1977, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Grady Samuel Alford; and children Ethel Laura Alford Scott, Richard Arnold Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and Susie Mae Alford Scott in this compilation.

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ETHELL ALFORD

TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT

Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—4 February 2005

BAINBRIDGE [Decatur Co., GA]—Ethell Alford, 93, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at West Bainbridge Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home (229-246-4411) is handling arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel C. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 22 Dec 1911, last residence Donalsonville, Seminole Co., FL, and last benefit Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.

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ETRULIA “TRUDY” HUDSON HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Thursday, 1 October 1964

TOCCOA—Mrs. Etrulia “Trudy” Hudson Hallford, age 83. of 148 Skyview Lane. Visitation 3/19/2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Service 3/20/2010 3:00 PM Sunnyside Baptist Church. Acree-Davis Funeral Home. www.acree-davisfh.com

In another article:

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ March 2010

“Trudy” Hudson Hallford

September 15, 1926–March 17, 2010

Mrs. Etrulia “Trudy” Hudson Hallford, age 83 of 148 Skyview Lane, Toccoa, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Alzheimer’s Care Center, Commerce, Georgia.

A daughter of the late Walter C. and Delia Frady Hudson, she was born September 15, 1926 in Anderson, South Carolina and lived most of her life in Stephens County, Georgia. She was retired from Harper’s 5 & 10 Store after 30 years of service. She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church, member of the choir and the ladies Sunday School Class and had taught various Sunday school groups in the church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Hallford and her son Larry Hallford.

Survivors include a daughter Judy Canup and her husband Keith of Toccoa, Georgia and a daughter-in-law Nita Hallford of Lilburn, Georgia, Brothers Edgar Hudson and his wife Joann, Ernest Hudson and his wife Virginia both of Toccoa, Georgia, Albert Hudson and his wife Frances of Mt. Airy, Georgia, Paul Hudson of Jefferson, Georgia, sisters Jessie Mae Frady, Mt. Airy, Georgia and Dorothy Anderson, Toccoa, Georgia, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 3 O’clock PM from Sunnyside Baptist Church….

The following will serve as pallbearers Luke Canup, Tyler Canup, Raymond Hudson, Lewis Hudson, Greg Morrow and Danny Yearwood….

Interment will follow in Roselane Cemetery with Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Etrulia “Trudy” Hudson Hallford.

Online condolences can be made by visiting the website at www.acree-davisfh.com.

Photo from Roselane Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Gillespie

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Etrulia Hallford (SS# issued in GA) but list her birth date as 17 Sept 1926, last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituary of her son Larry Jeff Hallford in this compilation.

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EUGENE LESLIE ALFORD

NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN

Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Tuesday, 25 February 1969

Alford, Mr. Eugene L. (Gene)—Sunday, February 23, 1969, at Atlanta, Ga.

Survived by aunt Mrs. Annie Shryer; cousins: Mrs. A.S. McMahon, Mrs. Katherine Benton, Mrs. Clara Case, Mrs. Florence Chambers, Miss Janie Alford, Mrs. Jennie Watkins, Miss Betie Schrlcutt [sic], all of Nashville; Mrs. J.J. Jordan, Chattanooga; Mrs. L.A. White, Hollywood, Fla.

The remains will arrive in Nashville Tuesday where graveside services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 … at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Eastland Funeral Home in charge.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 15 Aug 1883 and died _____ Feb 1969, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, James Thomas Alford Sr. and Betty Shryer Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Harry McMurray Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

On Eugene Leslie Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 35, born 15 Aug 1883. He is living in Atlanta, GA, and names his father, J.T. Alford, of the same address, as his nearest relative.

His lineage: Eugene Leslie 1883 TN¹, James Thomas 1853 TN², Guthridge George 1815 NC³.

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EUGENE MARCELUS ALFORD

Granduncle of Henry George Alford, AAFA #0057

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday 29 July 1946

Obituary for E M ALORD (Aged 65) -

Photo from Ellerslie United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ellerslie, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Leonidas F. “Lee” Alford; and siblings Edwin Pleas Alford, Henry Emmitt Alford, and Sallie E. Alford Howard in this compilation.

From SSACI: Eugene Marceller Alford was born 23 Dec 1881 [sic] in Chipley, Harris Co., GA, son of Lee Alford and Fannie Grant.

On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Eugene Marcelus Alford is age 38 living in Ellerslie, Harris Co., GA, born 23 Dec 1879. His contact is his wife, Mrs. Maude S. Alford. He signed his name:

The registrar wrote his name:

In 1880 (June 16), Smiths Cross Roads, Harris Co., GA, he is probably the son, age 5 months, born in Dec [1879].

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Eugene Marcelus 1879 GA¹, Leonidas F. 1844 GA², Spire Warren 1816 GA³, Zaddock 1787 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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EUGENE STAFFORD “GENE” HALFORD

Photo from Williams Funeral Home & Crematory

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—10 August 2011

WARNER ROBINS—Mr. Eugene Stafford “Gene” Halford, age 64, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. Funeral Services will be private.

Mr. Halford was a native of Aiken, South Carolina, graduate of Aiken High School, and served in the U.S.Navy. He had lived in the Warner Robins-Macon area for the past 20 years. He was the son of the late Joe and Lucille Halford of Aiken.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy McDade of Milledgeville; grandchildren, Ethan Kirby, Austin Kirby, and Hagan McDade; brother, Joe Halford, Sr. of Mt. Pleasant, SC and nephew Joe Halford, Jr. of Lexington, SC.

Express online condolences at www.williamsfuneralhome.net. -Williams Funeral Home of Milledgeville has charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene S. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 Nov 1946, last residence Roberta, Crawford Co., GA.

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EUGENE WORTHAM ALFORD

THE TIMES-HERALD

Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Mr. Eugene Wortham Alford, 76, of Newnan passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital after a brief illness.

Gene was born March 15, 1945 In Newnan to the late Mr. Thelma Alford & Mrs. Sara Wortham Alford. Gene grew up in Newnan and graduated from Newnan High School. After graduating, Gene enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served four years, including a tour in Vietnam. He worked for Georgia Power where he retired after 34 years. Gene was an active member of the First Baptist Church and Coweta Masonic Lodge #60….

The funeral is Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home…. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery….

Survivors include wife, Nancy Floyd Alford; son, Scott (Whitney) Alford; brother, David (Pat) Alford; granddaughters, Greer Elizabeth Alford, Emma Catherine Alford; and extended family and friends….

Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Georgia Guy

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituary of his mother, Sara Kate Wortham Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his first wife, Sally Dawn Pallone Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

Marriage announcement:

ORLANDO SENTINEL

Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Sunday, 26 October 1969

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Eugene Wortham 1945 GA¹, Thelma 1902 GA², Birdus 1874 GA³, Jimmerson Spiro 1819 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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EULA B. CANNON ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—_____ October 1992

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

Funeral services for Mrs. Calvin D. (Eula) Alford, Conyers, will be held Thursday, October 22, 1992 at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of Harry L. White Funeral Home, Conyers…. Interment, Green Meadow Memorial Gardens, Conyers.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eula Alford Scholarship Fund, Rockdale County High School, c/o Rev. Calvin D Alford, 1070 Duke Dr., Conyers, Ga. 30208.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Calvin D. Alford; sons, Representative and Mrs. Dean Alford, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Alford, daughter, Ms. Diane Boling; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Orville (Daisy) Cannon, all of Conyers; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. William Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cannon, Decatur; Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Cannon, Lawrenceville; sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Pass, Conyers; Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Mildred) Diggs, Roswell; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Irene) Dawkins, Conyers; Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Minnie Lena) Vermillion, Marietta; Mr. and Mrs. Denny (Eddie Ruth) Hinton, Forest Park; Ms. Janice Burton, Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren Miss Bobbie Boling, Miss Buffy Boling, Chandler Alford, Jacquelyn Alford, Corey Alford.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. today (Wednesday). Harry L. White Funeral Home, Inc., Conyers.

Photo from Green Meadows Memorial Gardens, Conyets, Rockdale Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eula C. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 2 July 1930 [different than gravestone] and died 20 Oct 1992, last residence Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA.

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

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EUNICE BOONE ALFORD

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—4 March 2010

AMERICUS—Mrs. Eunice Boone Alford of Sumter County, GA died on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Eastview Cemetery. Barnum Funeral Home Americus 229/924-2958.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eunice Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 May 1947, last residence Americus, Sumter Co., GA.

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EVA C. HALFORD DANIELS

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Friday, 16 June 2000

BLYTHE, Ga.—Mrs. Eva Halford Daniels, 81, of Clark Street, died on Thursday, June 15, 200, at Medical College of Georgia Hospital in Augusta.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred F. Halford officiating. Burial will be in Blythe Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Daniels, a native of McDuffie County, had retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital after 30 years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Albert F. Halford, Blythe; three daughters, Sandra C. Gleason, Augusta, Kay Keys, Warner Robins, and Emily Ann Robinson, Wrens; and 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Gerald Gleason Jr., Sean Gleason, Craig Keys, Albert Halford Jr., Lance Halford and Phil A. Robinson.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Poteet Funeral Home, Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.

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Photo from Blythe Baptist Church Cemetery, Blythe, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, NKLorey

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eva C. Daniels (SS# issued in GA) was born 15 Apr 1919, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

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EVELYN BURCH ALFORD CARITHERS

Mother of James Wesley Alford, AAFA #0725

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 20 October 1965

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her children James Wesley Alford and Jane Irene Alford Galloway Fosnot in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Lawrence Caesar 1910 FL¹, Lodwick Herrin 1885 AL2, Lodwick Herrin 1855 AL3, Julius Caesar 1799 GA4, Lodwick 1775 NC5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA⁹.

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EVELYN DENISE ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Tuesday, 18 May 2010

BARNESVILLE—Evelyn Alford, 43, of Barnesville GA died Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Services will be Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 2P.M. at Hopewell United Methodist Church with burial in Church Cemetery. The Cortege will leave from 156 Willis Cir. Forsyth. GA.

Survivors include mother, Annette Alford, daughter, Koriana Walker of Barnesville GA; sisters, Jacqueline (Cecil) Evans, Constance Alford; brothers, T.J. Alford (Mary), Deacon Rickie (Arlene) Alford all of Forsyth, GA.

The family will receive friends at 221 Jenkins St. Barnesville, GA.

Freeman funeral Home of Forsyth GA is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Hopewell Uited Methodist Church Cemetery, Brent, Monroe Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

No respons from Benae – 5/15/2022 not accepting messages

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Benae

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn D. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 22 Sept 1966, last residence not listed.

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EVELYN HILL ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 15 April 2011

Homegoing for Ms. Evelyn Hill Alford will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11am, Hoosier United Methodist Church, 2545 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW. Instate 10 am. Pastor, Dr. Bernice Williams Kirkland. Interment Westview Cemetery…. Viewing today 12-9 pm at Murray Brothers (404) 349-3000 mbfh.com. Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Cascade Chapel.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn Hill Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 Sept 1930, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

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EVELYN V. ALFORD WILLIAMS

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 10 September 2011

REYNOLDS—Evelyn “G-MA” Alford Williams, 87, died Thursday, September 8, 2011 at The Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville. Services will be held at 11A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2011 at Reynolds United Methodist Church….

Born in Clay County, Alabama to the late Elvy Durrell Alford and Elizabeth Ophelia Kirk Alford, Mrs. Williams was a homemaker, military wife for thirty-seven years, accomplished seamstress and published author of numerous poems. Formerly employed at Roses in Alexander City, Alabama, she was a member of Sixth Street Baptist Church in Alexander City and attended Reynolds United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children, Michael Williams of Birmingham, Alabama, Simone “Moni” Williams of Reynolds, Gena “Dodi” Nelson and her husband Ronny of Reynolds and Joan Hill of Pittsboro, North Carolina; ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Alford of Alexander City, Alabama.

She is preceded in death by a son, Mitchell “Mickey” Williams, granddaughter, Amy Oliver, and great grandson, Silas Mackenzie Mathews.

Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley is in charge of arrangements.

Photos from Mount Nebo Primitive Baptist Church, Charing, Taylor Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, John Bloodworth

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn V. Williams (SS# issued in AL) was born 13 Jan 1924, last residence Marshallville, Macon Co., GA.

We included the obituary of her brother Donald Stanley Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Evelyn V. 1924 AL¹, Elvy Durrell 1893 AL², William Lafayette 1869 AL³, Thomas Lafayette 1834 GA⁴, Julius Charles 1805 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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EVERETTE NEWT ALFORD

Source unknown

Baldwin Co., GA—_____ April 1980

Everette “Newt” Alford 57 died Thursday in a Baldwin County hospital. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Martin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Baldwin Memorial Gardens….

Mr. Alford, a native of Hancock County, lived in Baldwin County most of his life. He was a mechanic with the City of Milledgeville and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Hardwick Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Sloan Alford of Milledgeville; a son, James E. Alford of Milledgeville; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Joyner of Milledgeville; three brothers, Douglas Alford and Gene Alford, both of Milledgeville, and Thomas Alford of Gray; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Howe of Decatur, Mrs. Gladys Martin of Sparta and Mrs Alice Dunn of Milledgeville; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

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Photo from Baldwin Memorial Gardens, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Everette Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Oct 1922, last residence Sparta, Hancock Co., GA.

See the obituary of his sister Gladys Alford Johnson in this compilation.

His Find A Grave memorial identifies his parents: John E. Alford (1899–1964) and Alice Johnson Alford (1904–1967).

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FANNIE ALFORD SEXTON ALLFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 20 February 1949

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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 20 February 1949

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Sidney J. Allford; and children Alma Allford Hendrix, Blanch Allford, Claude A. Alford, and Howard Allford in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Fannie Alford married P.C. Sexton on 4 May 1890 in Bartow Co., GA.

From GA Marriages: Fannie Sexton married Sidney Alford on 1 May 1902 in Bartow Co., GA.

On the 1880 census in Allatonna, Bartow Co., GA:

Thomas Alford head 35 GA GA TN

Amanday wife 29 AL GA GA

George son 11 GA GA AL

Isabella dau 7 GA GA AL

Fannie dau 3 GA GA AL

Minter May dau 1 GA GA AL

Nancy sister 20 GA GA TN

Fannie is buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, but in January 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that she has no gravestone.

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FELIX M. ALFORD

Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA—_____ January 2016

Mr. Felix Alford, of Atlanta, passed Monday, January 18, 2016. Services announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur…..

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—20 January 2016

Funeral Services for Felix M. Alford, of Atlanta, will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016; 11:00 A.M. at Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church, 166 Edward Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314…. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens….

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituary of his brother George Edward “Buck” Alford in this compilation.

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FLORA BELL KING ALFORD

AAFA #0517

Sister-in-law of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #0011; Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, AAFA #0158; Louise Grace Alford Ekin, AAFA #0177; Juanita Shepherd Alford, AAFA #0382; and Walter Hoyle Alford, AAFA #0555

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Flora King Alford, 1971

Photo from Joel Parker’s JD Parker Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

Banks Funeral Home

Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—_____ October 2010

Mrs. Flora King Alford, 98, of Macon, GA formerly of Sylvester died Sunday October 10, 2010 at her granddaughter’s residence in Macon.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at Banks Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery [Sylvester]….

A native of Turner County, GA, Mrs. Alford had lived in Sylvester since 1978 moving from the Shingler Community and later moving to Macon in 2004. She was a homemaker and a member of Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Pinson Angels and was a member of the Maude O’Sheal Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Dale Carr Reid and her husband Richard of Macon, GA, Alan Carr of Conyers, GA, Glenn Carr of Macon, GA, and Dean Carr of Crawfordville, Fl.; 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents Green Clyde and Ida Lee Cooper King, her husband William Leorus Alford who died on November 2, 1985, a daughter Sara Clyde Carr and a grandson Brian Carr.

For those desiring memorials may be made to the Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 118, Sylvester, GA 31791 or to your favorite charity.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Banks Funeral Home.

Sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester, GA is in charge of arrangements.

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ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—Monday, 11 October 2010

ALBANY—Mrs. Flora King Alford, 98, of Macon, GA formerly of Sylvester died Saturday October 9, 2010 at her daughter’s residence in Macon. The funeral service will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at Banks Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

For those desiring memorials may be made to the Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 118, Sylvester, GA 31791 or to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends on Monday (today) from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Banks Funeral Home. Sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com.

Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester, GA is in charge of arrangements. Banks Funeral Home Sylvester 229/776-2055.

Photos from Hillcrest Cemetery, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Prescott

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Flora K. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 Oct 1912 and died 10 Oct 2010, last residence Macon, Bibb Co., GA.

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

Flora was the active AAFA member—her husband died in November 1985, before AAFA was founded.

Her newspaper obituary states her date of death incorrectly.

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FLORENCE ADDIE ALLISTON ALFORD

Mother of Harold Paschal Alford, AAFA #0700

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Tuesday, 8 March 1938

MRS. G.C. ALFORD DIES IN MORGAN

MADISON, Ga. March 7—Funeral services for Mrs. G.C. Alford, 58 year-old Morgan county woman, who died Saturday after an illness of one year, were held Monday afternoon in the Harmony Methodist church … and interment following in the Harmony cemetery.

She was the daughter of Edward and Mary Smith Alliston and was born in Morgan county.

Survivors are her husband, Claud Alford: six children, C.L. [Claude Lamar], J.E. [John Edward], Harold, Reuben, Virginia, and Mildred Alford, all of Buckhead; five brothers, E.M., J.W., and R.L. Alliston, Madison; H.G. Alliston, Atlanta; and P.P. Alliston, Perrine, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. A.R. Zachery, Waycross, Mrs. E.F. Mitchem, Oviedo, and Mrs. Roy Webb, Mayesville.

Photo from Harmony Southern Baptist Church Cemetery, Rudden, Putnam Co. GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Shreve

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her son Claude Lamar “Buster” Alford Sr.; and daughter-in-law Jewell Bernice Welch Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: George Claude 1880 GA¹, John Franklin 1836 GA², Kinchen 1812 NC³, Kinchen 1768 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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FLORENCE ALLISTON ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Wednesday, 2 October 1940

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Elisha H. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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FLORENCE CORDELIA HALLFORD ANDERSON

TOCCOA RECORD

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—Thursday, 1 October 1964

Mrs. Florence Cordelia Hallford Anderson, 59, of the Old Toccoa Community, wife of Gus Anderson, died Sunday morning at the residence after a long illness.

She was a daughter of the late Howard and Ida Porter Hallford and was born Dec. 11, 1904, in Habersham County but had resided in Old Toccoa practically all her life. She was a member of Old Toccoa Baptist Church.

Survivors: husband; sister, Mrs. Luther Anderson of Toccoa; seven brothers, John, Lee, Ake, George, Kearn and Bruce Hallford, all of Toccoa, and Will Hallford of Washington, Ga.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Old Toccoa Baptist Church…. Burial in Old Toccoa cemetery.

Pallbearers: Jeff, James, Billy, Ed, and Ruel Hallford and T.J. Yearwood.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home.

Photo from Old Toccoa Baptist Church Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brenda

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

From GA Deaths: Florence H. Anderson, age 59 white, died 27 Sept 1964 in Habersham Co.

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FLOYD LAFAYETTE ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 6 August 1944

FITZGERALD [Ben Hill Co.], Ga., Aug. 5—Floyd L. Alford, 66, Irwin county farmer, died Tuesday morning at his home south of Ocilla. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Johnson, Rome; Mrs. Allene Subduth, East Point; and four sons, John L. Alford, Perry Alford, Floydie Alford, Ocilla, and Barclay Alford, Fitzgerald.

Photo from Brushy Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ocilla, Irwin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brenda Arnett Darbyshire

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, John N. Alford; and sister Lola B. Alford Lovell in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son John Lafayette Alford Sr. in Florida Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Floyd Lafayette 1878 GA¹, John N. 1847 GA², William Henry 1811 NC³, Job 1763 NC⁴, Julius 1717 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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FRANCES ANITA DUPRIEST PARK ALFORD

Wife of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #11

From AAFA files

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—Thursday, 9 August 2012

SYLVESTER—Mrs. Frances DuPriest Park Alford, 97, of Sylvester died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at her residence.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery….

Mrs. Alford was born on February 22, 1915 in Shingler to the late John Jabez and Ada Victoria Patton DuPriest. She is a native Worth Countian and had lived here most of her life. Mrs. Alford has been very active in her community throughout her life. She was the first president of the Green Thumb Garden Club and has served in many offices throughout the organization. She was also a nationally accredited “Master Flower Show Judge.” Mrs. Alford traveled to many places throughout the world including Europe and Asia. On a trip to Japan, Mrs. Alford took classes to increase her knowledge of oriental flower arranging. She was a long time member of the Sylvester Woman’s Club and former board member on the Margaret Jones Public Library. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a life-long member of Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church where she had served in many capacities.

Survivors include her son John Mack Park (Deborah) of Sylvester; daughter-in-law, Faye W. Park of Sylvester; grandchildren, Deidre Park, Sam Park (Jenn) and Thomas Mack Park; great grandson, Aiden Park.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husbands, Mack Park on May 19, 1964 and Captain Lodwick Alford December 19, 2007 and a son, Sammy D. Park on December 30, 1995.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM at Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Margaret Jones Public Library 205 Pope St. Sylvester, Ga., 31791 Sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com—Banks Funeral Home, Sylvester 229-776-2055.

Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brenda Arnett Darbyshire

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances P. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her second husband, Lodwick Houston Alford, in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Frances Anita Dupriest married Mack Parks on 9 Dec 1934 in Worth Co., GA.

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FRANCES ETHEL ALFORD SPINKS

Davis-Struempf Funeral Home

Austell, Cobb Co., GA—_____ January 2009

Mrs. Frances Alford Spinks, age 85 of Mableton [Cobb Co.] died Monday, January 12, 2009.

Mrs. Spinks is survived by her husband, Rev. Aaron Spinks; daughter, Judy Lindsey of McDonough; 2 grandchildren, Tammy Castellaw and Jerry Lindsey; and 4 great grandchildren, Jennifer Lindsey, Aaron Lindsey, Hunter Castellaw and Roman Castellaw.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 am in the chapel of Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory…. Burial will be at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens [Mableton].

Photo from Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mableton, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Darrell R. Meadows

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances Ethel Spinks (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 July 1923, last residence McDonough, Henry Co., GA.

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FRANCES EUGENIA “FRANKIE” ALFORD WESTBERRY

[She died in Florida, but we are including her obituary here because Georgia was her home. She died while visiting her sister.]

SYLVESTER LOCAL

Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—Thursday, 22 July 1937

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THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 25 July 1937

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Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brenda Arnett Darbyshire

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Columbus Augustine Alford Sr.; siblings Columbus Augustine Alford Jr. and Jeannie Helen Alford Mann; and half-brother Green Floyd Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Bennie Love Alford Westberry in Florida Obituaries.

From Florida, Death Index (Ancestry): Frankie Alford Westberry died in 1937 in St. Johns Co., FL.

From GA Marriages: William Harrison Westberry married Francis Eugenia Alford on 18 Apr 1912 in Worth Co., GA.

Frances was the daughter of Columbus Augustine Alford Sr. and his second wife, Jeannie Eliza Johnston Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Frances Eugenia 1899 GA¹, Columbus Augustine 1850 NC², Green Haywood 1820 NC³, Green about 1787 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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FRANK ALFORD

TELEGRAPH and news

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 18 April 1982

Photo from Alford Cemetery, Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor SilentStroller

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 8 Feb 1908 and died _____ Apr 1982, last residence Macon, Bibb Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brother A.B. Alford in this compilation.

His Find A Grave memorial notes that his gravestone is a cenotaph. New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, also known as Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, in Smarr, Monroe Co., GA, has no Alford memorials.

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GARY A. ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—6 April 2015

Alford, Gary A. Age 72, of Atlanta, passed away April 4, 2015. Services pending. Carmichael Funeral Home, Smyrna, GA

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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GENEVA HUNT ALFORD

[Geneva died in California, but we are also including her obituary here because she has close ties to Georgia and is buried there.]

MOULTRIE OBSERVER

Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA—Sunday, 31 October 2004

BREA, Calif.—Geneva Hunt Alford, 69, formerly of Moultrie, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at Kindred Hospital in Brea, Calif.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Live Oak Baptist Church.... Burial will follow at St. James Pallbearers Cemetery No. 2 [Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA]. Charlie Alford, Jack Alford, Little D. Alford, Tony Alford, Danny Alford and Derek Alford will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Alford was born Jan. 24, 1935, in Moultrie, the daughter of the late Henry and Eula Elam Hunt.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel Alford Jr.; 11 children, Delores Dupree, Cora Alford, Mary Leoma Blanton, Diane Dupree, Dannie Alford, Cynthia Alford, Evelyn Alford, Sharon Cornell, Derek Alford, Darren Alford and Denise Le’Flore; six brothers, Tommy Hunt, Leroy Hunt, Clyde Hunt, Artie Hunt, Marvin Hunt and Irvin Hunt; sisters-in-law, Sarah Hunt, Pearlie Ann Hunt, Maggie Hunt, Rachel Hunt, Betty Hunt, Lucille Hunt and Vade Hunt; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Luke Strong and Son Mortuary in Moultrie will be in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Geneva Alford (SS# issued in NJ), but list her birth date as 23 Jan 1935, last residence Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA.

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GEORGE ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 1 December 1981

Photo from Kennedy Memorial Gardens, Cedar Grove, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Hamilton

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 Feb 1921 and died _____ Nov 1981, last residence Decatur, Dekalb Co., GA.

See the obituary of his wife, Mae Frances Dell Alford, in this compilation.

From U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File: George Alford was born 23 Nov 1923 and died 29 Nov 1981. He served in the Army from Feb 1943 to Feb 1946.

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GEORGE EDWARD “BUCK” ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 27 May 2007

Mr. George Alford of Atlanta, passed away on May 26, 2007. Funeral services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 1876 Second Ave. 404-371-0772-3

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 May 2007

Funeral Services for George Edward (Buck) Alford of Atlanta, Ga., will be held Thursday, May 31, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Hunter Hill First Baptist Church, 166 Edwards St., Atlanta…. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens….

He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Dion Alford, Keona Nicole Alford; mother, Annie Alford (Leon) Parks; brothers, Felix (Jackie) Alford, Danny Alford; grandfather, Lozzie Stinson, Jr.; several beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Family and friends will assemble at 1653 Terry Mill Rd. S.E., at 10:00 a.m. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 March 1961, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brother Felix M. Alford in this compilation.

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GEORGE JEFFERSON ALFORD, JR.

Carmichael Funeral Home

Smyrna, Cobb Co., GA—_____ October 2007

Mr. George Alford, Jr., age 85 of Smyrna, died Friday, October 5, 2007.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Carmichael Funeral Home Chapel in Smyrna…. Burial will be in the Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta.

Mr. Alford retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 36 years as a mail carrier. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post #160 and a member of the Smyrna First Baptist Church.

Surviving are:

Wife – Peggy Alford of Smyrna

2 Daughters – Alice “Bea” Alford Cobble of Athens; Jennifer Alford Matthews of Roswell

2 Sisters – Jennette Rutledge of Smyrna; Betty Harrison of Kennesaw

2 Granddaughters

Those who wish may make contributions to the Smyrna First Baptist Church, 1275 Church Street, Smyrna, GA 30080….

Photo from Georgia Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Cadmus

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George J. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 28 Jan 1922, last residence Smyrna, Cobb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, George Jefferson Alford Sr. and Mabel Rebecca Alford Vaughn; and sister Betty Maxine Alford Harrison in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: George Jefferson 1922 GA¹, George Jefferson 1894 GA², William Floyd 1837 GA³, William Henry 1811 NC⁴, Job 1763 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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GEORGE JEFFERSON ALFORD, SR.

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 25 October 1974

Photo from East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Millican

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 Apr 1894 and died _____ Oct 1974, last residence Acworth, Cobb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Mabel Rebecca Alford Vaughn; children Betty Maxine Alford Harrison and George Jefferson Alford Jr.; and father, William Floyd Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: George Jefferson 1894 GA¹, William Floyd 1837 GA², William Henry 1811 NC³, Job 1763 NC⁴, Julius 1717 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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GEORGE W. ALFORD

GEORGIA GENEALOGIST MAGAZINE

Georgia—1921

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

The following entry is dated 16 October 1834:

In Macon, George W. Alford of the above-mentioned firm of Smith & Alford. He was a son of Collin Alford of Fayetteville. Had come to Macon a few days before he died, in ill health, and died on the 13th inst., age about 22 years. Member several years of Meth. Church.

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GEORGIA TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 16 October 1834

DIED

In this city of bilious Fever, on the 13^th inst., George W son of Collin Alford of Fayetteville. He had been an acceptable member of the Methodist E. Church for several years. He observed while sick, he was prepared to die.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother John Quincy Adams Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: George W. 1812 GA¹, Cullen 1775 NC², James 1741 NC/VA³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD, JR.

Son of Laura Jolan Piriczky Alford, AAFA #0674

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 31 December 2017

George W. Alford, Jr. age 86, passed away December 27, 2017.

He was born March 25, 1931 in Toledo, OH. He graduated from O’Keefe High School and attended Georgia State University. He was a life-long fan of Georgia Tech, which started as a young boy growing up near the Tech campus. While in high school he joined the National Guard, then continued as a Sargeant in the U.S. Air Force. He started to work at Hewett Photography Studios in 1949 and over a 35 year period was instrumental in building one of the top photo labs in the country.

He is survived by his sister Joanne Fuller; 6 children and their spouses: Dionne and Farrell White; George R. Alford; Greg and Rena Alford; Terry and Tina Alford; Adrian and Kerry Thompson; Deidre H. and Mike Wilson; 4 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents George and Laura Alford; wife Virginia Haynes Alford; Martha Alford; and grandson Jeremy Alford.

The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful care and help given by Abbey Hospice, Social Circle, GA. A private service will be held at the National Cemetery in Canton, GA in March 2018. Premiercrematory.net

Photo from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bo Bell

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his [second?] wife, Mary Virginia Smith Haynes Alford; and parents, George Washington Alford Sr. and Laura Jolan Piriczky Alford, in this compilation.

From Ohio, Birth Index (Ancestry): George Alford, born 25 March 1931 in OH.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.

His lineage: George Washington 1931 OH¹, George Washington 1906 TN², Charles Franklin 1865 TN³, Robert Cannon 1816 TN⁴, John 1786 NC/TN⁵.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD, SR.

Husband of Laura Jolan Piriczky Alford, AAFA #0674

Uncle of Benjamin Franklin Alford Jr., AAFA #0447; and Sarah Nell Harrison McEachern, AAFA #0053

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 13 February 1984

Photos from Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Harrison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 19 July 1906 and died _____ Feb 1984, last residence Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Laura Jolan Piriczky Alford; and son George Washington Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Charles Franklin Alford; and brothers John James Alford and Robert Cannon Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

George died before AAFA was established; his wife joined later.

On George Washington Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, living in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He was born 19 July 1906 in Lenoir City, TN, and names his wife, Mrs. George Washington Alford, as his contact. He signed his name “George W. Alford.”

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.

His lineage: George Washington 1906 TN¹, Charles Franklin 1865 TN², Robert Cannon 1816 TN³, John 1786 NC/TN⁴.

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GEORGE WESLEY ALFORD

Half-Brother of James Wesley Alford Jr., AAFA #0114

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ March 2011

Mr. George Wesley Alford, age 104 of 26 Poplar Street, Toccoa, GA passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at the Stephens County Hospital.

A son of the late James Wesley and Lula Elizabeth Turner Alford, he was born February 8, 1907 in Ripley [Lauderdale Co.], Tennessee having lived in Maryland for the greater part of his life and having moved to Toccoa in 1993. He retired from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the Collins Road Baptist Church; he was preceded in death by a grandson Matthew Macy.

Survivors include his wife Mildred Bryant Alford of the home, step-daughter Deborah (Grover) Hallum of Toccoa, step-son Rodger (Erie) Macy of Savannah, GA, grandchildren, Ted (Sarah) Hallum, Tim Hallum, Darrell (Cheryl) Macy, 3 great-grandchildren, half-brother Boyd Alford of Memphis, TN sister, Dorothy Temple of Memphis, TN.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday at the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home….

Interment will be in the Toccoa City Cemetery with the Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. George Alford.

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ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Saturday, 5 March 2011

George Wesley Alford, 104, of Toccoa, died Wednesday March 3, 2011. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Chapel of Acree-Davis, with interment at Toccoa City Cemetery.

Survivors include wife, Mildred Alford; step- children, Deborah Hallum and Rodger Macy. Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Toccoa Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George Wesley Alford (SS# issued in MD), last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituary of his wife, Mildred Virginia Bryant Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his (first ?) wife La Belle Futch Alford, in Maryland Obituaries; of his (second ?) wife, Jerry Mattie Futch Alford, in Florida Obituaries; of his half-siblings Dorothy Mae “Dot” Alford Temple and James Wesley Alford Jr.; and stepsister Edna Jessie Davis Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

From District of Columbia, Marriage Records (Ancestry): La Belle Futch, age 31, married George W. Alford, age 31, on 24 Dec 1936 in DC.

In 1910, Ripley, Lauderdale Co., TN: Wess Alford, age 40; his wife Lula 38; and children: Jim 12, Lilly 10, Lizzie 8, Bertice 6, and George 2. All were born in TN. Wess and Lula were married 17 years, and Lula had 8 children, 5 living.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bertus Alford b. 1782 GA.

His lineage: George Wesley 1907 TN¹, James Wesley 1865 TN², Burtis 1827 TN³, Burtis 1782 GA⁴.

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GERMAINE GOODRICH ALVORD

NEW YORK TIMES

New York City, NY—Sunday, 9 June 1907

AUGUSTA, Ga. June 8—Germania Goodrich Alvord died here to-day. For forty-three years he was State Superintendent of the public school system of Illinois. He worked out and instituted the present system of graded schools now in general use all over the United States. Alvord was an intimate associate of Henry Clay, John Calhoun, Jefferson Davis and Carl Schurz. His first visit to Augusta was made sixty-two years ago when he rode through Lexington, Ky., on horseback on a visit to Alexander H. Stephens. He was born in Cazanovia, N.Y., and was graduated at Oswego and Syracuse. He was 84 years old.

AAFA NOTES: He married Katherine Ferguson in 1856 in NY.

From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 406:

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

His ALVORD lineage: Germaine Goodrich 1824 NY¹, Benjamin 1801 NY², Ira 1770 MA³, Josiah 1735 MA⁴, Josiah 1704 MA⁵, Benjamin 1658 CT⁶, Alexander 1627 England⁷, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England⁸.

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GERTRUDE W. ALFORD WILLIAMS

Aunt of James A. Hazelton, AAFA #1147

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 14 January 1963

Photos from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rhonda Brady Rampy

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Joseph Sidney Alford and Martha Kell “Mattie” Harris Alford; and siblings Charlotte Dorcas Alford Hazelton and Hilliard James Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Gertrude W. 1873 GA¹, Joseph Sidney 1841 GA², James 1804 GA³, Cullen 1775 NC⁴, James 1741 NC/VA⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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GERTRUDE VERDERY ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Friday, 19 June 1992

Photo from Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis W. Cavanaugh

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude V. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 19 March 1912, last residence Evans, Columbia Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Roger Wendell Alford; and son Chris Verdery Alford in this compilation.

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GILBERT KELLEY ALFORD

Junior photo, Campus, 1955 yearbook, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—24 September 2001

Mr. Kelley Alford, age 66, of Flowery Branch [Hall Co.], GA, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2001.

He was the son of the late Carl and Edith Gilbert Alford Sr.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pamela Hudgins Alford, Flowery Branch, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Ginn and Tim Smith, Lawrenceville, GA, Edie and Keith Thomas, Lawrenceville, Ellen and Drew Slayton, Lawrenceville, Ashly Alford, Flowery Branch, GA; 7 grandchildren; sister, Ms. Jane Alford, Lawrenceville, GA; several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Alford was a native of Gwinnett County, GA. He attended the Emory University at Oxford and also the Emory University. After college he joined his father in the family business. He founded the Alford Gas Company, which was one of the first self-service gas companies in GA. He served on the Board of Directors of the Brand Banking Company. He was a member of the New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, GA.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, GA…. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the M.S. Foundation…. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA….

Photo from Shadowlawn Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Valerie C

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gilbert K. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 26 Oct 1934, last residence Flowery Branch, Hall Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Pamela Hudgins Alford; and father, Carl Kelley Alford, in this compilation.

From SSACI: Gilbert Kelley Alford was born 26 Oct 1934 in DeKalb Co., GA, son of Carl K. Alford and Edith O. Gilbert.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Gilbert Kelley 1934 GA¹, Carl Kelley 1896 GA², James Alvin 1852 SC³, Joseph 1822 NC⁴, Lodwick 1802 SC⁵.

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GLADYS A. ALFORD MARTIN

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Friday, 29 September 2000

SPARTA—Services for Gladys A. Alford Martin will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Knowles Chapel United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Martin, 76, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of Knowles Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children Joyce Smith of Searcy, Ark., Louise Pack of McDonough and Ann Dunn of Sparta; brother and sisters Gene Alford of Milledgeville, Fannie Howe of Griffin and Alice Dunn of Sparta; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville. Memorials may be made to Knowles Chapel United Methodist Church.

Photo from Knowles Chapel Church Cemetery, Sparta, Hancock Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys A. Martin (SS# issued in GA) was born 8 June 1924, last residence Sparta, Hancock Co., GA.

See the obituary of her brother Everett Newt Alford in this compilation.

Her Find A Grave memorial identifies her parents: John E. Alford (1899–1964) and Alice Johnson Alford (1904–1967).

From GA Deaths: Alice J. Alford, age 63 white, died 25 July 1967 in Baldwin Co.

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GLADYS ALFORD EVERHARDT

AAFA #0273

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—3 December 2002

MACON—Gladys Alford Everhardt, formerly of 3359 Joycliff Road, died Sunday, December 1, 2002, at the Villa’s at College Hill. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 2:30PM, at the Joycliff Congregation of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses…. Burial will be private….

Mrs. Everhardt was a member of the Joycliff Congregation of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was a homemaker in Macon for over 50 years.

Mrs. Everhardt was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Everhardt; Parents, William Gordon and Reba Willoughby Alford and her granddaughter, Lisa Redd Thomas.

Survivors: Daughter, Janet E. Windham and her husband Charles A. Windham of Macon; Son, Danny R. Everhardt and his wife Elaine T. Everhardt of Macon; Granddaughters, Ashley R. Maddox and her husband Christopher W. Maddox of Warner Robins and Brooke E. Stafford and her husband John B. Stafford of Juliette; Grandsons, Dana W. Redd of Macon, Brandon K. Everhardt and his wife Kelly B. Everhardt of Belforte, Italy, and Franklin E. Bates of Macon; 6 Great grandchildren; Sisters, Grace A. Herring and Bernice A. Summerlin of Dillon, SC; Brother, John Carlie Alford of Dillon, SC; Sister, Juanice A. Terry of Florence, SC; Brother, Malcolm H. Alford of Myrtle Beach, SC.

Hart’s Mortuary has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Middle Georgia Memory Gardens, Jones Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kelby

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys A. Everhardt (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 June 1924, last residence Macon, Bibb Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her parents, William Gordon Alford and Reba Willoughby Alford; siblings Bernice Alford Summerlin, Grace Alford Herring, and John Carlie Alford; and half-sister Mary Jeannette Alford Kirton Cannon in South Carolina Obituaries; and of her brother Malcolm Hershel Alford in Michigan Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760.

Her lineage: Gladys1924 SC¹, William Gordon 1899 SC², Joseph Preston 1877 SC³, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC⁴, Daniel William “Duke” 1819 SC⁵, John B. 1780 NC⁶, William 1760 NC⁷.

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GLADYS ALFORD MORRIS

McCommons Funeral Home

Greensboro, Greene Co., GA—_____ December 2019

Gladys Alford Morris of Greensboro, GA passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Gaines Park Senior Living in Kennesaw, GA. She was 91.

She was born on June 13, 1928 in Bartow, GA to the late Charlie Watson Alford and Alice Elizabeth Smith Alford. She graduated from high school in Jefferson County. Gladys married Ruel Irving Morris, Jr. on December 14, 1952, and they made their home in Greensboro. She was a devoted wife and mother, raising two children, Cindy and Irving. For much of her life she was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Greensboro. She was an excellent cook, and loved shopping, reading, and playing golf and cards with her many friends.

She is survived by a daughter Cindy Morris Hogan and her husband Ron of Marietta, GA; a son, Ruel Irving Morris III and his wife Libba of Dunwoody, GA; five grandchildren, Blake Hogan and his wife Laurie, Jessica Daniels and her husband Brady, Ben Morris, Katherine Morris and Gracie Morris; five great grandchildren; Olivia Hogan and Henry, Kellan, Caleb and Julianna Daniels; two sisters, Anola Wildes and her twin sister, Grace Burch; and a number of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Ruel Morris, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Lewis Alford, Jessie Alford, Lynwood Alford, Essie Clark, Mary Clark, and Christine Norman.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenview Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Greensboro…. McCommons Funeral Home … is in charge of arrangements….

Photo from Greenview Cemetery, Greensboro, Greene Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, T. F. Hatfield

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituaries of her parents, Charles Watson Alford and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Alford; and siblings Charles Lewis Alford, Essie Mae Alford Clark, and James Lynwood Alford in this compilation.

Her lineage: Gladys 1928 GA¹, Charles Watson 1892 GA², Charles Thomas 1856 GA³.

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GLADYS O’DELL JOHNSON GRIMM ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 12 April 1989

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys O. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 28 Dec 1912, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her second husband, Kenneth Oscar Alford; and son Charles Richard “Chuck” Grimm Alford in this compilation.

First marriage:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 3 December 1932

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 3 January 1933

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GLEN BURIS HALLFORD

TOCCOA RECORD

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—Thursday, 18 August 1994

Funeral for Glenn B. Hallford, 59, of Tucker, formerly of Toccoa, was to have been 11 a.m. yesterday. He died Monday, Aug. 15.

Born in Stephens County, he was a son of Eva Hallford of Toccoa and the late Wallace Porter Hallford. He was a member of Mt. Paran Church of God and owned and operated the Hurt Building Barber and Style Shop. Most recently, he co-owned and operated the Healey Building Barber and Style Shop in Atlanta.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Doris Westmoreland Hallford of the home; a son, Steven G. Hallford of Tucker; a daughter, Deborah L. DeLoach of Duluth; three brothers, Paul Hallford, William J. Hallford, both of Toccoa, and Kenneth Hallford of Hixson, Tenn., and three sisters, Ann Clark of Lawrenceville, Gladys Fulbright of Toccoa, and Doris Jackson of Royston.

Funeral was at the Bill Head Funeral Home Lilburn/Tucker Chapel…. Burial was at 3 p.m. in Stephens Memorial Gardens in Toccoa.

Announcement courtesy of Whitlock Mortuary.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glen B. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Aug 1934, last residence not listed.

His name is spelled Glenn in the obituary but Glen in SSDI records.

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GLENNIS PEARL ALFORD WIGGINS LANIER

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Saturday, 1 September 2001

CLAXTON—Glennis Pearl Wiggins Lanier, 61, died Aug. 30 in Bulloch County.

The Bryan County native lived in Evans County for a number of years before moving to Metter, and had lived in Statesboro the past 10 years. She was a Baptist and a retired floral designer.]

SURVIVORS: three sons, The Rev. David Wiggins of Dry Ridge, Ky., Jeffery Wiggins of Hagan, and Jerry Wiggins of Claxton; a daughter, Pat Williams of Claxton; three brothers, Homer Alford of Jeffersonville, Oscar Alford of Warner Robins and Alphus Alford of Naknak, Alaska; six sisters, Jessie DeLoach of Claxton, Lois Harper and Margie Clifton, both of Byron, Lora Hinely of Bloomingdale, Julia Thompson of Faulkville and Juanita Derrick of Georgetown, S.C.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews….

FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home, burial in Bull Creek Cemetery….

Photo from Bull Creek Cemetery, Claxton, Evans Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Janice Teston Cathcart

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glennis Lanier (SS# issued in GA) was born 31 March 1940, last residence Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA.

See the obituaries of brother Harold Elliott Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother Homer Deweese Alford in Florida Obituaries; and of her sister Juanita Odessa Alford Freeman in South Carolina Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis.

Her lineage: Glennis Pearl 1940 GA¹, David Nedium 1895 SC², Harrison 1843 SC³, Arthur 1803 SC⁴, Arthur 1775 SC⁵.

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GORDON LEE ALFORD, SR.

THE TIMES-HERALD

Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—Wednesday, 5 October 2005

A New Life Celebration for Gordon Lee “Snake” Alford will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. from the Zion Hill Baptist Church…. Interment in the Eastview Cemetery. The nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Gordon Lee Alford was born Dec. 27, 1928, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Alford in Newnan, Ga. He was the sixth child of 15 children. Gordon was united in marriage to Grace Morgan, and to this union two were born.

Survivors: wife Grace Alford; daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and Clarence Curry, all of Tustin, California; sons, Gordon Alford Jr., Major Alford; sisters, Mary Elder, Helen Johnson, Lucille Alford, Margaret Riley; brothers, Johnny Alford, Cleveland, Bobby Lee Alford; daughter-in-law, Ona Lee Alford; grandchildren, Gwendolyn Zackery, Nichelle, Reginald, Ebone, Jonathan Curry of Tustin, California; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives and friends.

The cortege will assemble on the day of the service at the residence at 20 Hampton Place, Newnan, at 10 a.m. Final arrangements entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc.

Photo from Eastview Cemetery, East Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, dora brown

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gordon L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Dec 1928 and died 29 Sept 2005, last residence Newnan, Coweta Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brother Paul E. Alford in this compilation.

From SSACI: Gordon Lee Alford, black, was born 22 Dec 1928 [different than gravestone and SSDI] in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, son of Willie Alford and Millie Winston.

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GRACE E. TROPF ALFORD

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—25 September 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

TOCCOA FALLS—Grace E. Tropf Alford, 69, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999.

A native of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Alford was a daughter of the late Rev. Henry and Clara Tropf. She attended Nyack College, Nyack, N.Y. She was a former missionary and was the wife of Toccoa Falls [GA] College President, Dr. Paul L. Alford, D.D.

From 1956-61 she served with her husband as a missionary to Ecuador, South America with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), where she worked in children’s and women’s ministries. She was the first secretary for the Jaffrey School of Missions, now known as Alliance Theological Seminary. She served on the Executive Committee of the district Women’s Fellowship. In 1979 she came to Toccoa Falls College with her husband.

She was a member of the Toccoa Women’s Club and of First Alliance Church, Toccoa. She worked with the Student Wives Association, the TFC Ladies Auxiliary, the Gate Cottage Gift Shop, Board of Trustee wives, President’s Advisory Council wives, and Toccoa Falls College Foundation wives.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lois DeLany Gymnatorium on the campus of Toccoa Falls College. Burial will be in Toccoa Falls College cemetery.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two daughters, Rebecca Grace Zuch, Fredrick, Md., and Sharon Ann Crosby, Toccoa; a sister, Ruth Tropf Linton; three brothers, Jerry Tropf, Paul Tropf and Gordon Tropf; and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grace E. Alford Memorial Scholarship Fund at Toccoa Falls College.

The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday and from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Whitlock Mortuary.

Photo from Toccoa Falls College Cemetery, Toccoa Falls, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Linda Burton-Knott

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grace E. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 5 Aug 1930, last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her husband’s siblings Coline Elizabeth Alford and Lewis Emerson Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.

Paul Legare Alford, who is the surviving spouse in this obituary, is a son of Lewis Emerson Alford. Long time Alford researchers will remember him, 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.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis.

Her husband’s lineage: Paul Legare 1930 FL¹, Lewis Emerson 1900 SC², Joseph Whiteford 1877 SC³, Harrison 1843 SC⁴, Arthur 1803 SC⁵, Arthur 1775 SC⁶.

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GRACE ROGERS ALFORD

DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS

Cartersville, GA—1 March 2001

Grace Rogers Alford, 86, of Maple Ridge Drive, Cartersville, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2001 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Owen Funeral Home….

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, is in charge of the arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grace R. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 Feb 1915, last residence Acworth, Cobb Co., GA.

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GRACIE HANNAH ALFORD WILLIAMS

Bethea Funeral Home

Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC—_____ April 2013

Gracie Hannah Alford was born on October 1, 1959 in Clio, SC, to Clinton Lee and Louise Alford. She departed this life on April 3, 2013, at Kennestone Hospital, Marietta Ga.

Gracie H. Alford was educated in Marlboro County Public Schools. She was a 1977 graduate of Clio High School. On February 15, 1981, she joined the United States Army and served for thirteen years until she was medically discharged in 1995. She later worked approximately nine years at the United States Post office in Fayetteville NC until she medically retired. She was also a member of The American Legion of Clio Post 265.

She was formerly married to Lynn Williams, Jr. and from that union they were blessed with two daughters.

In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined the Reedy Branch Baptist Church. She wholly re-dedicated her life to the Lord in June 2011. As a result, she developed a more intimate and personal relationship with God, which sustained her throughout her condition.

One sister, Deborah Alford, preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memories: her beautiful parents Clinton Lee and Louise Alford of the home; two wonderful daughters, Dionza (Steve) McPherson of Atlanta, GA, Renata Williams of Raleigh NC; four adorable grandchildren, Jaylen McPherson, Justice McNeil, Dylan McPherson and Paige McPherson; Six loving sisters; Annie McCollum, Minister Peggy Johnson, Sandra Alford, Mary McPhatter, Jennifer (Olonzo) Bridges, Wanda (Quinn) Thomas; four dedicated brothers, Clinton (Louise) Alford III, Willie Alford, Thomas (Elizabeth) Alford and Tony Alford; one great-aunt, seven aunts, two uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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GRADY SAMUEL ALFORD

Granduncle of Robert Douglas Alford, AAFA #0197

Ethel and Grady Alford

Photo from Alice Wilson Alford’s Wilson/Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 14 February 1973

Services for Grady Samuel Alford, 80, of 1309 Park Ave, SE, Apt. A, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Donehoo’s chapel, burial in College Park Cemetery.

Mr. Alford, a retired painter, died Tuesday [February 13].

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ethel Mitchell Alford; daughters, Mrs. Ethel Adams, Mrs. Wilda Bryson, Mrs. H.A. Parker and Mrs. Toney Sherman, all of Atlanta, Mrs. Avery Brantley of Riverdale and Mrs. Jimmy Scott of Jonesboro, and sons, James Alford of Atlanta, Robert Alford of Sandy Springs and Richard Alford of Forest Park.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grady Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Sept 1892 and died _____ Feb 1973, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel Pearl Mitchell Alford; children Ethel Laura Alford Scott, Richard Arnold Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and Susie Mae Alford Scott; father, Henry Lee Alford; sister Nora Elizabeth Alford Renfroe; and half-brother Dallas Thurmon “Bud” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Clarence Etheridge “Clement” Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

Grady was the son of Henry Lee Alford and his first wife, Nannie Kendrick Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Grady Samuel 1893 GA¹, Henry Lee 1863 GA², William Benjamin 1825 GA³, William 1794 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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GREEN FLOYD ALFORD, JR.

Father of Mary Mays Alford Faulk, AAFA #0342

Grandfather of Laurie Alford Faulk Montgomery, AAFA #0760

Photo from AAFA files

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—30 December 1986

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1991

A service in memory of G. Floyd Alford, Jr., 83, of 2412 Radium Springs Road, who died Tuesday, will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The remains were cremated.

Mr. Alford was a native of Sylvester and had resided in Albany 63 years. He was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and was the former owner of Hotel Charlotte Harbor at Punta Gorda, Fla., and the Lido Biltmore Club at Sarasota, Fla.

He was manager of Harbor Point Club at Harbor Springs, Mich., and Bald Peak Colony Club at Melvin Village, N.H., and was formerly manager of Radium Springs Country Club and Radium Springs Casino, both near Albany.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Mays Alford of Albany; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Faulk Jr. of Albany; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Kimbrell-Stern is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brenda Arnett Darbyshire

Dates inscribed: Nov 4, 1903 | Dec. 29, 1986

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Green Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 4 Nov 1903 and died _____ Dec 1986, last residence Albany, Dougherty Co., GA.

See the obituary of his father, Green Floyd Alford Sr., in this compilation.

Lodwick Alford, AAFA #0011 and first cousin once removed, wrote the following:

Green Floyd Alford, Jr. of Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, died 30 December 1986. He was born in Sylvester in adjoining Worth County on 3 November 1903, the eldest son of Green Floyd Alford, Sr., and Emily Claude (Gibson) Alford.

Mr. Alford was a grandson of the late Columbus Augustine Alford, prominent mover, shaker, and innovator of southwest Georgia, universally recognized and respected in his section as a nation builder and truly a “giant” of industry and development….

Green Floyd Alford, Jr. received his education in the public schools of Worth Co., GA, and at Mercer University in Macon, GA. At an early age he sought employment in the resort hotel industry and rose rapidly in his profession. Although Mr. Alford referred to himself as a “lowly innkeeper,” he too was a “giant” of the resort hotel industry and was the very embodiment of the finest traditions of southern hospitality.

Mr. Alford married Mary Crawford Mays on 29 Nov 1927 in Albany, GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Green Floyd 1903 GA¹, Green Floyd 1879 GA², Columbus Augustine 1850 NC³, Green Haywood 1820 NC⁴, Green about 1787 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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GREEN FLOYD ALFORD, SR.

Grandfather of Mary Mays Alford Faulk, AAFA #0342

Great-Grandfather of Laurie Alford Faulk Montgomery, AAFA #0760

SYLVESTER LOCAL

Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—Thursday, 8 July 1943

Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brenda Arnett Darbyshire

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Green Floyd Alford Jr.; father, Columbus Augustine Alford Sr.; and half-siblings Columbus Augustine Alford Jr., Frances Eugenia “Frankie” Alford Westberry, and Jeannie Helen Alford Mann in this compilation.We included the obituary of his half-sister Bennie Love Alford Westberry in Florida Obituaries.

Green was the son of Columbus Augustine Alford Sr. and his first wife, Martha A. Sumner Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Green Floyd 1879 GA¹, Columbus Augustine 1850 NC², Green Haywood 1820 NC³, Green about 1787 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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GREGORY WAYNE ALFORD, SR.

TAMPA TRIBUNE

Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 3 December 1992

Gregory W. Alford Sr., 39, of Moultrie, Ga., died Sunday [November 29] in Moultrie.

A native of Tampa, he moved to Moultrie from Tampa five years ago. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby; one daughter, Kendra of Tampa; two sons, Gregory Jr. and Marquis, both of Tampa; his mother, Constance Jackson of Tampa; his father, Grant McCray of St. Petersburg; five sisters, Brenda King of Fredericksburg, Va., Rosebud Turner of Charlotte, N.C., and Candice Jackson, Erma McCray and Evette McCray; one brother, Grant McCray Jr. of St. Petersburg; and his grandmother, Arlene McCray of St. Petersburg.

Ray Williams Funeral Home.

Photo from Rest Haven Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Royal Jones

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that G.W. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born ,17 June 1953 and died 15 Nov 1992 [different than gravestone and obituary], last residence Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.

From GA Deaths: Gregory W. Alford, age 39, black, died 29 Nov 1992 in Colquitt Co.

From SSACI: Gregory Wayne Alford, black, was born 17 June 1953 in Daytona, FL.

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GRETCHEN LEONARD DYESS HALFORD

DAILY NEWS

Douglas, Coffee Co., GA—Tuesday, 29 November 2005

DOUGLAS—Mrs. Gretchen Leonard Dyess Halford, age 96 of Douglas, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Southern Senior Living Retirement Home.

Mrs. Halford, a native of Coffee County, Alabama, was born Sept. 12, 1909, daughter of the late William Leonard and Callie Fowler Dyess. She was a homemaker and a sales clerk. She is the widow of the late Julian Lagar Halford. Her church membership was at Douglas Eastside Baptist Church. A step-daughter, Claudia Robinson, preceded her in death.

Survivors include: daughter, Derenne McKinnon and husband Woody of Douglas step-daughters, Virginia Matrangos of Atlanta, Marjorie Cochran of Jupiter, Fla., and Verda Fleming of Jacksonville, Fla.; step-son, Vernon Thompson of Palatka, Fla.; grandchildren, Wayne and Lynn McKinnon, Steve McKinnon, and Cheryl and Paul Darwin, all of Douglas; great-grandchildren, Amanda Beasley, Courtney Darwin, Brittany Darwin, Ty Darwin, Monica McKinnon and Clay McKinnon.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 25, in Sims Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial followed in the Satilla Gardens Cemetery near Douglas.

Active pallbearers were: Don Harper, George Spell, Cleve Ragsdale, Joey Webster, Danny Ware and Edward Streat and Derrel Carter....

Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gretchen L. Halford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Douglas, Coffee Co., GA.

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GUY ALFORD

From Wyoming State Tribune, Cheyenne, WY, 13 May 1943

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 29 September 1952

Funeral services for Mr. Guy Alford will be held today (Monday) at 11 o’clock at Westview Abbey Chapel…. Entombment, Westview Abbey. Peachtree Chapel.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Olive Lee Holliman Alford; and son Winston Holiman Alford in this compilation.

Guy Alford was an early Alford researcher. His son Winston’s wife Evelyn donated his work to AAFA: Guy Alford, 1890–1952, And His Work.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Guy 1890 GA¹, Lorenzo Dow 1857 GA², William Benjamin 1825 GA³, William 1794 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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HARDMAN TALMADGE ALFORD, JR.

Brother of Hubert Lee Alford, AAFA #0626

Half-brother of Nealy Preston Alford, AAFA #0565

Uncle of Jackie Scott Alford, AAFA #0602

GADSDEN TIMES

Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL—Sunday, 17 January 2016

Mr. Hardman Talmadge Alford, 82, of Rome, Ga., passed away at his residence Friday, Jan. 15, 2016.

Mr. Alford was born in Hokes Bluff on May 16, 1933. He was the son of the late Hardman Talmadge Alford Sr. and Rhoda Ann Spinks Alford. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Louis Alford, Hubert Alford, Talmadge Alford, Nealey Alford and Edsel Alford; and one sister, Nell Marie Gabbard.

He grew up in Hokes Bluff and played baseball on different farm teams throughout that area. After moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, he was even able to practice some with the Cincinnati Reds, which he enjoyed. He traveled to many parts of the country where he competed in drag racing. He started a dry-wall company named HT Alford Construction Company. He enjoyed wood-working, building furniture, working diligently in his flower gardens, and he especially loved working with Glenda doing yard-work and building fish ponds in their yard.

Survivors include his wife, Glenda Hurst Alford, of Rome, Ga., to whom he was married for 34 years; one brother, Jack Alford (Beth) of Centre; one sister, Margie White (Arizona) of Hampton, Va.; one stepson, Edmond Lane (Susan) of Chelsea; one stepdaughter, Lisa Lane of Birmingham; sisters-in-law, Nelda Alford and Sarah Alford Toole; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Services for Mr. Alford will be conducted Monday in the Thomas B. Griffin Memorial Chapel of Daniel’s Funeral Home, Rome, Ga., at 1 p.m…. Interment will follow the service in New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery on Prior Station Road in Cedartown, Ga.

Those serving as pallbearers are Richard Carter Sr., Richard Carter Jr., Charlie Alford, Keith Bullard, Caleb Kitchens and Billy Gabbard.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Pisgah Baptist Church Building Fund, 5603 Alabama Highway SW, Rome, GA….

Photos from New Harmony Cemetery, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Melvin Woodruff

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituary of his half-sister Nell Marie Alford Gabbard in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Hardman Talmadge Alford Sr. and Annie Rhoda Spinks Alford; brothers Hubert Lee “Herb” Alford and William Louis “Groucho” Alford; and half-brother Talmadge Howelton Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Hardman Talmadge 1933 AL¹, Hardman Talmadge 1898 AL², William J. 1862 AL³, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN⁴, Baldy 1784 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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HAROLD BROOKS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 18 June 1954

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert E. Barbi

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Angus Notley Alford Sr. and Arlie Fisher Alford; and brothers Angus Notley Alford Jr. and Owen Judson Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Harold Brooks 1894 GA¹, Angus Notley 1861 GA², James Berry 1841 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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HAROLD ELLIOTT ALFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—19 April 2000

PEMBROKE—Harold Elliott Alford, 76, died April 17. Services were held on Thursday at McLamb-Morrison Funeral Home with burial in Northside City Cemetery in Pembroke.

He was a native of Bryan County and retired from the Air Force with 20 years of service. He also retired from civil service at Fort Stewart, where he was a truck driver. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of American Legion Post #164 and Pembroke Advent Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Laverne Bradley Alford of Pembroke, daughters, Debra A. Taylor and Nancy A. Gill, both of Savannah, sisters, Pearl Lanier of Statesboro, Jessie A. DeLoach of Claxton, Lora A. Hinely of Pooler, Julia A. Thompson of Bloomingdale, Juanita A. Freeman of Georgetown, and Margie A. Clifton and Lois A. Harper, both of Byron, brothers, Homer Alford of Cochran, Oscar Alford of Warner Robins, and Alphice Alford of Naknek, Alaska, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Photos from Northside Cemetery, Pembroke, Bryan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor nu2ga

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harold E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 Oct 1923, last residence Pembroke, Bryan Co.

See the obituaries of his wife, Laverne Bradley Alford; and sister Glennis Pearl Alford Wiggins Lanier in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Homer Deweese Alford in Florida Obituaries; and of his sister Juanita Odessa Alford Freeman in South Carolina Obituaries.

His father’s name is David Nedium Alford on his gravestone, and David Neidum Alford on his SSACI record, but AAFA records show him as David Needham.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis.

His lineage: Harold Elliott 1923 GA¹, David Nedium 1895 SC², Harrison 1843 SC³, Arthur 1803 SC⁴, Arthur 1775 SC⁵.

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HAROLD SAMUEL ALFORD

Alford Construction Company

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—_____ June 2021

Harold Samuel Alford was born November 5, 1941, to Emmette and Susie Alford in Wilkes County, Georgia and passed away on June 29, 2021.

Harold was preceded in death by both of his parents, his sisters, Carolyn Alford and Linda Ashby, his brother, Howard Alford, and recently his devoted wife, Patricia Alford, who he lovingly called his “Little Woman”.

Harold is survived by his two sons, Sam McElveen (Debbie) and Dan McElveen (Michelle), his grandchildren, Trey McElveen (Amy), Katie Beth Wacker (Stephen), Zack McElveen, and Leah McElveen. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Hudson and Lorelei McElveen, and his sister, Violet Alford Harris.

Harold was a sweet-natured and kind-hearted man who, according to many who love him, gave the best hugs! He was retired from Amoco Fabrics and Fibers. Harold enjoyed vacationing in the mountains with his family and watching NASCAR and the Braves. There was nothing he loved more than his family.

He fell in love with Pat and eagerly stepped into the role of husband to her and father figure to her two young sons. He was a wonderful dad to them, and his family loves him and will miss him greatly.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 2pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Patricia Alene Nesbitt Mcelveen Alford; father, William Emmett Alford; and sister Carolyn Christine Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Howard Samuel 1941 GA¹, William Emmett 1908 GA², William Thomas 1884 GA³, Elisha H. 1856 GA⁴, John Allen 1815 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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HAZEL ALFORD SLAUGHTER

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 1 January 2010

Hazel Alford Slaughter, Redan, GA., died December 31, 2009.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Annette Slaughter of Stone Mountain, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Saturday January 2, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Wages and Sons Stone Mountain chapel … private family interment will follow at Redan Cemetery….

Photo from Redan Community Cemetery, Redan, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel A. Slaughter (SS# issued in GA) was born 20 Nov 1913, last residence Stone Mountain, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, John Oscar Alford Sr. and Alice A. Watson Alford; and brothers James Watson Alford and John Oscar Alford Jr. in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Hazel 1913 GA¹, John Oscar 1866 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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HELEN ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Tuesday, 17 January 1995

Photo from Pine Grove CME Church Cemetery, Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Lisa G

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 May 1943, last residence Culloden, Monroe Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, Clifford Alford and Inez Rutland Alford, in this compilation.

From SSACI: Helen Alford, black, was born 24 May 1943 in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA, and died 15 Jan 1995.

Her lineage: Helen 1943 GA¹, Clifford 1917 GA², George 1875 GA³.

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HELEN BATTISTE ALFRED

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—29 September 2015

SAVANNAH—Helen Battiste Alfred was summoned by her Heavenly Father on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 1:00 a.m. In celebration of her life, viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 between the hours of 9-11 a.m. proceeded by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel. Interment: Magnolia Memorial Gardens in Savannah.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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HELEN CLARICE MILLER ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 7 August 2001

Alford, Helen Clarice Miller, 88, Ellerslie, Ga., died Sunday [August 5]. Cox Funeral Home, Hamilton, Ga.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarice M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Dec 1912, last residence Ellerslie, Harris Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her son, William Myrick Alford Jr.; sister-in-law Annie Laurie Alford Psalmonds; and brothers-in-law Robert Seals Alford and Ted Lincoln Alford in this compilation.

Her full name is from her son William’s birth record.

Clarice’s death is noted in the University of Georgia’s Class Notes. She graduated in 1935 with a BS in Home Economics.

From CorporationWiki.com:

Incorporated by Alford, W.M., Alford, Clarice M., Alford, Seals M., Alford Construction Company is located at RR 1 Box 41 Ellerslie, GA 31807. Alford Construction Company was incorporated on Saturday, April 11, 1959 in the State of FL and is currently not active. Mock, Geatrve represents Alford Construction Company as their registered agent.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

Her husband’s lineage: William Myrick 1914 GA¹, Seals Myrick 1895 GA², Warren Jackson 1851 GA³, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁴, Peyton 1788 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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HELEN ELIZABETH WILBANKS ALFORD

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Rome, Floyd Co., GA—Thursday, 29 January 2004

Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Alford, age 87, of 26 Locust Street, the Celanese Village, Rome, GA, died Wednesday morning, January 28, 2004, at a local hospital following an extended illness.

Mrs. Alford was born in Murray County April 13, 1916, daughter of the late James Alfred and Adeline Cox Wilbanks, but had spent the greater part of her life in the Celanese Village. She was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church and for over 50 years, prior to her retirement, was an Avon representative. She enjoyed talking on the phone, cooking, gardening, reading, keeping up with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and watching the Atlanta Braves. She was married to Jim Edwin Alford Feb. 18, 1939 and he preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1974.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Don Wells of Grayson and Lynn and Stephen Kerkhof of Huntsville, Ala.; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sue Alford of Rome; three brothers, Edwin, John, and Harry Wilbanks all of Chatsworth; one sister, Martha Sue Ridley of Chatsworth; grandchildren; Kimberly and Jim Gaster, Kendall and Scott Keesling, Jason and Tera Alford, Kacey Wells, Wade Alford, Blair Alford, Amanda, Lacy, Suzanne and Meredith Kerkhof; great-grandchildren, Griffin and Moly Keesling, Lainey and Liza Gaster, and Kaylee Alford. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Alford will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the graveside of the East View Cemetery….

The Heritage Chapel of Jennings Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for the services of Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Alford.

Photo from East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Millican

Photo posted 9 Dec 2011

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen W. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Rome, Floyd Co., GA.

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HELEN JOYCE ALFORD QUEEN

Sister of James Warren Alford, AAFA #0375

Helen Joyce Alford and Ralph Edward Queen

Joyce and her granddaughter Robin Mims

Photos from son Tom Queen – used with permission

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 27 October 2010

COLUMBUS, GA—Helen Joyce Alford Queen, 81 of Columbus died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Morningside Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, October 28, 2010 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA…. A private interment will be held in Parkhill Cemetery….

Mrs. Queen was born in her parent’s home in Columbus, GA on September 9, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Lois Shirey Alford and Emmett Hoyt Alford. She attended Columbus public schools and graduated in 1946 from Jordan Vocational High School. She attended Georgia State Women’s College. She lived in Virginia, Germany and Hawaii during her late husband’s time in the US Army. In 1988, she retired from the US Government/Department of the Army with her last assignment being at the US Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA. She was a member of local ABWA and NARFE chapters, and Georgia Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. She was a longtime member of Sherwood United Methodist Church where she was married and once taught Sunday School. She loved to trout fish on Rock Creek and loved to visit the mountains.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph Edward Queen, sisters, Dorothy Alford Hoyt, Patricia Cheney and brother, James Alford.

Survivors include her daughter Nancy E. Mims and husband Dan of Columbus, GA; son, Tom Queen and his wife Joanna of Butler, GA; one brother Emmett (Buddy) Alford and wife Beth of Idaho Falls, ID; four grandchildren, Robin Mims, Dan Mims, III, Christopher Queen and Helen Queen and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff of Morningside Assisted Living and Vista Care Hospice for the care that they gave Mrs. Queen….

Photos from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her parents, Emmett Hoyt Alford and Lois Claire Shirey Alford; and sister Patricia Grace Alford Cheney in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Alford Hoyt in Louisiana Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

Her lineage: Helen Joyce 1929 GA¹, Emmett Hoyt 1900 GA², Edgar Pierce 1876 GA³, Warren Jackson 1851 GA⁴, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁵, Peyton 1788 NC⁶, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁷.

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HELION GILES ALFORD

Uncle of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 21 November 1987

Mr. H.G. (Al) Alford, of Palmetto died November 20, 1987.

Survived by wife. Mrs. Margaret Smith Alford, Palmetto; daughter, Mrs. Carl H. (Emasue) Vereen, Nashville, TN; son, Mr. Walter H. Alford, of Atlanta; sister, Mrs. Calvin (Kate) Parsons, Duluth; six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock at Palmetto Baptist Church…. Interment, Bethesda United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville at 4 o’clock…. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Herschel McDaniel Funeral Home, Inc., Fairburn.

In another article, same source:

Helion G. Alford of Palmetto, retired owner and operator of Alford Department Store, died Friday at home after a long illness. He was 81.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Palmetto Baptist Church with burial at Bethesda United Methodist Church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Smith Alford; a son; a daughter, a sister, and six grandchildren.

Photo from Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brittney Rau

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that H.G. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 May 1906, last residence Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Smith Alford; father James Alvin Alford; and brothers Carl Kelley Alford, James Arthur Alford, and Walter Borden Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Benjamin Alvin Alford in New York Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Helion Giles 1906 GA¹, James Alvin 1852 SC², Joseph 1822 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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HENRY ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 25 July 1942

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Mary Alford, in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Henry Alford, black age 39, died 18 July 1942 in Fulton Co., GA.

In 1940, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA: Henry Alford, black plow painter, age 37; his wife Marie 35; daughter Bertha 19; and son Roosevelt 7. All were born in GA.

This obituary was listed in the “Colored” section of Funeral Notices.

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HENRY EMMITT ALFORD

Grandfather of Henry George Alford, AAFA #0057

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 3 May 1951

Photo from Ellerslie United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ellerslie, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Nellie Lee Slaughter Alford; father, Leonidas F. “Lee” Alford; and siblings Edwin Pleas Alford, Eugene Marcelus Alford, and Sallie E. Alford Howard in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Henry Emmitt 1883 GA¹, Leonidas F. 1844 GA², Spire Warren 1816 GA³, Zaddock 1787 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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HENRY GRADY HALLFORD, JR.

CARROLL COUNTY TIMES

Westminster, Carroll Co., MD—Tuesday, 1 May 2007

Henry Grady Hallford Jr., 63, of Metter, Ga., formerly of Carroll County, died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at Candler County Hospital.

Born Sept. 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Henry G. Hallford Sr. and Julia Dixon Hallford. He was the husband of Mary Hallford.

He was a Carroll County native and had also resided in Frederick. He moved to Metter in 2000. He enjoyed antiques, construction and racing, especially his pink truck.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are son Henry G. Hallford III of Annapolis; daughters Lisa Graham of Westminster and Crystal Hitt of Metter, Ga.; brother Bill Hallford of Hanover, Pa.; and three grandchildren.

He was predeceased by daughter Tony Lynn Hallford.

Graveside services were held Thursday, April 26 at Lake Cemetery in Metter, Ga. Arrangements are by Morgan Family Funeral Home of Metter, Ga.

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Photo from Lake Cemetery, Metter, Candler Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Craig & Tonya Banks

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Henry G. Hallford (SS# issued in MD), last residence Metter, Candler Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his mother, Julia Elizabeth Dixon Hallford; and brother James W. Hallford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Charles William “Bill” Hallford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

His HALLFORD lineage: Henry Grady 1943 GA¹, Henry Grady 1910 GA², William Wallace 1887 ??³.

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HENRY LEE ALFORD

Great-Grandfather of Robert Douglas Alford, AAFA #0197

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 26 February 1950

Photo from Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor 48021781

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Katherine Mary “Katie” Fitzgerald Alford Estes; and children Dallas Thurmon Alford, Grady Samuel Alford, and Nora Elizabeth Alford Renfroe in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Clarence Etheridge “Clement” Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Henry Lee 1863 GA¹, William Benjamin 1825 GA², William 1794 NC³, Kinchen 1768 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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HERBERT EUGENE “GENE” ALFORD, JR.

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Wednesday, 9 September 2009

JESUP—Herbert “Gene” Alford, Jr., died Monday. Survivors: daughter: Windy Stroud, his mother: Ruby R. Alford, half-sister: Diane Smith, grandson: Clayton Kurtz. Visitation: 4 - 4:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral: 4:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Interment: Pincrest Memorial Cemetery. www.rinehartandsons.com Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home

In another article:

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home

Jesup, Wayne Co., GA—_____ September 2009

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Herbert Eugene “Gene” Alford, Jr., 58, of Jesup, GA, died Monday, September 7, 2009, in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. The Bulloch Co., GA, native had lived in Wayne Co., GA, most of his life & was a retired ITT Rayonier pipefitter.

He was predeceased by his dad: Herbert E. Alford, Sr.

Survivors are a daughter & son-in-law: Windy & James Stroud of Jesup, GA, his mother: Ruby Rowe Alford of Jesup, GA, a sister & brother-in-law: Diane & Jerome Smith of Clarksville, GA, a grandson: Clayton Kurtz of Jesup, GA, several nieces & nephews

Funeral services will be 4:30 P. M. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, from the Rinehart & Sons Chapel…. Interment will be in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Charles “Bobby” Mann, Jim Franklin, Herman Lewis, Sr., Gleason Copeland, Decker Carter, & Foreman Miles….

Photo from Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery, Jesup, Wayne Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave deceased contributor Jerry Van Herrin

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 July 1951, last residence Jesup, Wayne Co., GA.

See the obituary of his mother, Ruby Rowe Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Herbert Eugene 1951 GA¹, Herbert Eugene 1926 GA², James Olin 1886 GA³, Green Colquitt 1853 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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HERBERT WATSON ALFORD

INDIANAPOLIS NEWS

Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—Tuesday, 19 March 1964

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

We included the obituaries of his first wife (divorced), Dorothy Harriett Heaton Alford; second wife, Kathrn Mae Storey Alford; parents, William John Alford Sr. and Nellie Crane Alford; and sister Nellie Crane Alford Hill Hill in Indiana Obituaries.

From IN Marriages: Dorothy H. Heaton, born 7 Feb 1899, married Herbert W. Alford on 22 Dec 1920 in Marion Co., IN.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984.

His lineage: Herbert Watson 1899 IN¹, William John 1861 PA², John 1828 PA³, Thomas 1800 PA⁴, Michael 1760 Ireland⁵.

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HILLIARD JAMES ALFORD

Uncle of James A. Hazelton, AAFA #1147

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 23 September 1905

Photos from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rhonda Brady Rampy

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Sidney Alford and Martha Kell “Mattie” Harris Alford; and siblings Charlotte Dorcas Alford Hazelton and Gertrude W. Alford Williams in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Hilliard James 1878 GA¹, Joseph Sidney 1841 GA², James 1804 GA³, Cullen 1775 NC⁴, James 1741 NC/VA⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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HORACE GRADY ALFORD

TELEGRAPH and news

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 5 January 1936

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Cora Lee Bell Alford; children Gracie Florence Alford Pitts, Janette Camilla Alford McLain, Lewis Green Alford, Rufus Rollo Alford, and Willie Ray “Billy” Alford; and father, Green Colquitt Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: Horace G. Alford died 3 Jan 1936 in Summit, Emanuel Co., GA. He was born 15 March 1892 in Taliaferro Co., son of G.C. Alford and Camilla Lunsford.

On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card, Horace Grady Alford is age 24, born 15 March 1893 in Taliaferro Co. [written and pronounced as Toliver], GA. He is a married blacksmith, living in Canoochee, Emanuel Co., GA.

He is listed in AAFA records as Horace Green Alford.

Horace and Cora are listed on the 1930 census in Emanuel Co., GA, with 8 children and with Cora’s parents, Lewis and Sallie Bell.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Horace Grady 1893 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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HOSIE THOMAS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 18 October 1984

Photos from Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Emerson, Bartow Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Tim Hites

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hosie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 Feb 1897 and died _____ Oct 1984, last residence Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.

See the obituariesof his first wife, Lillie Fay Newberry Alford; and son Trenon James Alford in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Hosie Alford, age 87, died 16 Oct 1984 in Hall Co., GA.

He is listed as Hosie Thomas Alford, resident of Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, on his WWI Service Card (Ancestry).

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HOWARD ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 28 May 1914

Howard Alford, aged 25 years, died early Wednesday morning at a private sanitarium. He is survived by three brothers. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from Greenberg & Bond’s chapel, and interment was in West View.

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HOWARD ALLFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 25 September 1914

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Sidney J. Allford and Fannie Alford Sexton Allford; and siblings Alma Allford Hendrix, Blanch Allford, and Claude A. Alford in this compilation.

Members of this family spell their last name Alford and Allford.

His lineage: Howard 1914 GA¹, Sidney J. 1876 GA², Enoch Washington 1850 TN³.

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HUBERT EDDIE ALFORD, JR.

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—5 July 2000

JESUP—Hubert “Eddie” Alford, 40, died July 4 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Services were held at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home in Jesup with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.

He was born in Polk County, Florida and lived in Wayne County for the past few years. He was a truck driver with Hendrix Hauling and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. He attended the Citadel Church of Jesup.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley J. Edge of Jesup; two stepsisters, two half sisters, and several adopted sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Photo from Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery, Jesup, Wayne Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave deceased contributor Jerry Van Herrin

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hubert E. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in FL) was born 30 Nov 1959, last residence not listed.

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HUBERT HUSTON ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 16 September 1981

Photos from Beulahland Baptist Church Cemetery, Beulah, Paulding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, PaperTrailer

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hubert Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Apr 1916 and died _____ Sept 1981, last residence Temple, Carroll Co., GA..

See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Dorothy Gable Alford; daughter Wanda Kay Alford; parents, Dink Taylor Allford and Emma Florence Hale Allford; and brothers Alvin Lee Alford Sr. and Clifford Eugene Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Jimmy H. “Shorty” Alford in Washington Obituaries.

In 1940, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA: Hubert Allford 24, his wife Mary Allford 21, and son Jimmie 1. All were born in GA.

In Hubert Huston Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, living in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, and working for the W.P.A. His wife is Mary Dorothy Alford and his mother is Mrs. Emer [sic] Alford.

Members of this family spell their last name Alford and Allford.

His lineage: Hubert Huston 1916 GA¹, Dink Taylor 1879 GA², Enoch Washington 1850 TN³.

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HUGH P. ALFORD

GWINNETT DAILY POST

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Saturday, 20 December 2008

Hugh P. Alford, age 81, of Buford, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Arrangements by Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory 770-945-9345

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hugh P. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 13 Jan 1927, last residence Buford, Gwinnett Co., GA.

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HUIE ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 23 November 1976

Mr. Hughie Alford of 3021 Delmar Lane N.W. passed away at a local hospital November 21, 1976.

Funeral announced later. Cox. Bros….

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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 26 November 1976

Funeral service for Mr. Huie Alford will be held Saturday, November 27, 1976 at 1:00 p.m. from our chapel, 380 Auburn Avenue N.E…. Interment Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Cox Brothers….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Huie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 March 1907 and died _____ Nov 1976, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

From GA Deaths: Huie Alford, black age 71, died 21 Nov 1976 in Fulton Co., GA.

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HUMPHREY ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—28 April 2010

Mr. Humphrey Alfred [sic] of Atlanta passed April 26, 2010. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel (404) 758-1731.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 7 May 2010

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Humphrey Alford of Atlanta, Saturday, May 8, 2010 1:00 PM at Watkins West End Chapel…. Interment Westview. Cortege assemble 12:00 noon at 158 Chappell Rd. Atlanta. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW (404) 758-1731.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Humphrey Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 18 Aug 1923, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

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INEZ RUTLAND ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Dec. 21, 1924 - Jan. 18, 2014

FORSYTH, GA—Mrs. Inez Rutland Alford of Forsyth passed January 18, 2014. Homegoing Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, January 23rd at Pine Grove CME Church.

Survivors include children, Clifford (LaJoyce) Alford Jr, Margie (Leroy) Willis Sr, Freddie (Connie) Alford, Deborah (Timothy) Harris; 22 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 23 Great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends….

Freeman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 18 Dec 1924, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her husband, Clifford Alford; and daughter Helen Alford in this compilation.

In 2023, a Find A Grave photographer reported that no marked gravestone was found for Inez.

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IRENE M. ALFORD ROBERTS

Memorial Park Funeral Home

Gainesville, Hall Co., GA—_____ March 2011

Irene Alford Roberts, age 73 of Flowery Branch [Hall Co.], passed away on Monday morning, March 7, 2011 at Bell Minor Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery….

Ms. Roberts was born January 31, 1938 in Eatonton, Georgia to the late Jack Alford and Vera Harper Alford. She was retired from Beaulieu of America and was of the Baptist Faith.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Danny Roberts and several of her brothers and sisters.

Ms. Roberts is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Marie & Tim Merck of Gainesville, grandsons, Peyton Merck, Tanner Merck, and Trace Merck, granddaughter, Keely Merck, all of Gainesville, sisters, Vera Dover of Gainesville, Lena Alford of Rutledge, Georgia and Sarah Maughan of Madison, Georgia, brothers, Bo Alford of Comer, Georgia, Harvey Alford of Social Circle, Georgia and Bill Alford of Rome, Georgia.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Gainesville, Hall Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

Photo posted in 2013

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Irene Roberts (SS# issued in GA), last residence Flowery Branch, Hall Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her siblings Jewel Alford and Lena Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Irene M. 1938 GA¹, Lonnie Lee “Jack” 1906 GA², Edward J. 1862 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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IRENE BOTTS ALFORD

rome news-tribune

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—Friday, 24 October 2008

Mrs. Irene Botts Alford, 81, a resident of Rome, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, October 23, 2008.

She lived in Cleveland, Tennessee before moving to Rome in 1965. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Image Carpets, Trend Mills and Rome Casket Company. She and her husband, Willie Alford, were active members of the South Broad United Methodist Church.

She was the daughter of the late Walter and Bonnie Tarpley Botts. She was also preceded in death by husband, W.P. Alford; brothers, Wayne, Wendell, Bright, and Walter, Jr. Botts; half-brother, Elmer Botts; half-sister, Pearl Botts Harris; great-nephew, Chris Woodall; and step-daughter, Louise Adams.

Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Nellie Woodall, Rome; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Faye Botts and Mrs. Beverly Botts; several loving nieces and great nephews; four step-grandchildren, Valerie Johnson, Monica House, Pam Adams and Chuckie Adams; step-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home…. Interment will follow at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens….

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Heyman Hospicecare at Floyd for their loving care….

Photo from Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Evelyn Jones

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene B. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 2 May 1927, last residence Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

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

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IRENE G. CONDER ALFORD

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Friday, 15 July 2005

ATHENS—Irene Alford was born on September 2, 1913, in Hancock County to Augustus and Mattie Conder. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Grandview Nursing Home.

She joined Hill First Baptist Church at an early age. She served faithfully as secretary on the Deaconess Board, as well as in other capacities until her health failed. In other organizations she was secretary of the Senior Majorette Club and was a member of the Retired Teacher Association.

Mrs. Alford received her early education in Athens, attending West Broad Elementary School and graduating from Athens High and Industrial School where she graduated at the top of her class. Following graduation she attended and graduated with honors from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia and often shared fond memories of her great college experiences, which included serving on the cheerleading squad. She continued her education at Fort Valley State College and earned a degree in elementary education. In later years, she attended graduate school at the University of Georgia. Dedicating over 40 years to education children, she taught in Putnam, Barrow, and Clarke Counties. In Athens, she taught at West Broad Elementary, Gaines School Road Elementary, North Athens Elementary, and retired from Whitehead Road Elementary.

While teaching in Eatonton, Georgia, she met and married James Henry Alford, Sr., and to this union, one son was born, James Henry Alford, Jr.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Hill First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery.

She leaves in God’s hands her son, James Henry Alford (Vivian) of Athens, Georgia; two grandchildren, James Henry Alford, III of Marietta, Georgia, and Jessica Arnee Alford of Athens, Georgia; one great-grandchild, Hannah of Jacksonville, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene G. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 2 Sept 1917 [different than obituary] and died 12 July 2005, last residence Bogart, Oconee Co., GA.

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IRIS AUBRY ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 5 February 1964

Obituary for Aubry ALFORD -

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JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS

Jackson, Butts Co., GA—Thursday, 13 February 1964

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his brother Warren Eurvey Alford in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Iris A. Alford died 4 Feb 1964 in Newton Co., GA.

On Iris Aubry Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, born 9 Feb 1906 in Fayette Co., GA. He is living in Atlanta, GA, and his contact is wife, Rose Hooten Alford.

Aubry is buried in Southview Cemetery, Covington, Newton Co., GA, but his gravestone is nearly illegible.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Iris Aubry 1906 GA¹, Birdus 1874 GA², Jimmerson Spiro 1819 GA³, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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IRIS MARIE ALFORD BONNER

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 10 July 1985

Photo from Buckhead Cemetery, Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor William Jesse Mayfield, Sr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iris Bonner (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 Oct 1909 and died _____ July 1985, last residence Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her siblings Ann Alford Adams Bradley, John L. Alford, Lucy Alford Seay, and William Emmett Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Iris Marie 1909 GA¹, William Thomas 1884 GA², Elisha H. 1856 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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IRIS MURIEL ALFORD WADE HARDEE

Photo from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel

TIMES-GEORGIAN

Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA—Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Iris Muriel Hardee, 81, of Northside Drive, Carrollton, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.

She was born July 18, 1928, in Chipley, Fla., the daughter of the late Robert McKinley Alford and Ethel Belle Boyett Alford. Mrs. Hardee was a retired employee of AT&T.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Winford Kenneth Wade Jr., and brother, Robert Earl Alford.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Debra and Roger King of Rex, Ga., Pamela Wade of Dothan, Ala., Joanne and Clayton Mitchell of Carrollton, Janice and Van Skelton of Dawsonville, and Gena Harris of Cartersville; sister, Mary Alice Pepper of Houston, Texas; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be Thursday, Feb. 4, at noon at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel in Carrollton…. In accordance with the family’s wishes the body was cremated….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iris Muriel Hardee (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 July 1928, last residence Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her mother, Ethel Belle Boyette Alford Rutherford; and brother Robert Earl Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Iris Muriel 1928 FL¹, Robert McKinley 1899 FL², James Thomas 1859 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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IRVING CECIL ALVORD, JR.

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—_____ June 2008

November 2nd, 1928 - June 19th, 2008

Irving Cecil Alvord, age 79 of Lawrenceville passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the First Christian Church of Lawrenceville, 3495 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044. (770) 963-9922…. Burial in Canton Cemetery at a later date.

A WWII Marine Veteran, Mr. Alvord was a retired Wholesale Manager with Petrolane Gas, Inc and an avid golfer and attended First Christian Church of Lawrenceville.

He is survived by: Wife of 53 years: Mary Jo Alvord, Lawrenceville; Children: Tami Watson & Lou Simonini, Dacula; Michael Lee Alvord, Winder; Patrick Charles Alvord, Atlanta; Brothers: Reg & Rita Alvord, Bellingham, Washington; Ron & Luanne Alvord, Lynden, Washington; Grandchildren: Corey & Brittany Watson, Buford; Heather Alvord, Dacula; Crystal Watson, Buford; Steven Alvord, Lawrenceville; Great Granddaughter: Vanessa Carrier, Several Nieces & Nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials to First Christian Church of Lawrenceville Building Fund, 3495 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 or United Hospice of Atlanta, 1626 Jeurgens Court, Norcross, Georgia 30093. Family will receive friends at the church after the service. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045. 770-962-3100. Please sign online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Christian Church of Lawrenceville Building Fund, 3495 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 or United Hospice of Atlanta, 1626 Jeurgens Court, Norcross, Georgia 30093.

Services: 2:00PM at First Christian Church of Lawrenceville on Sunday, June 29th, 2008....

Photo from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Joseph G. Benning Sr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecil Alvord (SS# issued in WA) was born 2 Nov 1928, last residence Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituary of his son Michael Lee Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Irving Cecil Alvord Sr. and Gladys Bentley Alvord, in Washington Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

His ALVORD lineage: Irving Cecil 1928 WA¹, Irving Cecil 1903 WA², Frank Dudley 1873 WI³, Ellery 1849 NY⁴, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY⁵, William 1776 CT⁶, Asahel 1746 CT⁷, Asahel 1720 MA⁸, Thomas 1683 MA⁹, Thomas 1653 CT¹⁰, Alexander 1627 England¹¹.

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ISABELLE ALFORD FARMER

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 28 February 1947

Page 4

MRS. ISABELLE FARMER DIES AT 82 IN DECATUR

Mrs. Isabelle Farmer, 82, widow of a well-known Lithonia physician, Dr. Joe Farmer, died Thursday [February 27] at her home, 330 West Hill St., Decatur. Funeral arrangements will be announced by H.M. Patterson & Son.

Survivors include a [step]daughter, Mrs. Henry Ward, of Lithonia; two sisters, Mrs. A.K. Kelly and Mrs. J.R. Floyd; a brother, Simeon Alford, all of Atlanta; a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 28 February 1947

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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 1 March 1947

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings David A. Alford, John Oscar Alford, Lizzie Cornelia Alford Floyd, Luther H. Alford, Nancy Dora Alford Anderson, and Simeon W. Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Isabelle 1865 GA¹, John T. 1831 GA², Bynum 1787 GA³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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I.V. EARNEST ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 5 September 1985

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that IV Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 Jan 1916 and died _____ Sept 1985, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Alvin Lee Alford Sr.,which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Alvin Lee Alford Jr. and Betty Ann Alford Foote in this compilation.

She was the daughter of James M. Earnest and Dallie Idell Dingler.

In 1930, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, she is Ivee Ernest, age 14, with her parents, James and Dallie Ernest, and 5 siblings.

In various Atlanta City Directories, she is Ivy V. Alford, Ivy Alford, Ida V. Alford, and Ina V. Alford.

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JABARI SAAED ALFORD

CONNECTICUT POST

Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT—Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Jabari Saeed Alford entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2016.

He was born on March 30, 1984 in Bridgeport, CT to Melida and George Alford. He attended Central High School and later attained his diploma while living in Pittsville, MA. He recently relocated to Georgia in 2014. At an early age Jabari developed a passion and love for music and poetry. He quickly and completely immersed himself in hip-hop and most recently as a member of C.C.F and Park City Music Group.

In addition to his loving parents Melida and George Alford, he is survived by his only child/son, Jahan Alford; sisters Aisha and Ain; brother Justin; as well as a whole host of aunts, uncles and close-knit extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 12:00pm at East End Baptist Tabernacle, 548 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT…. Arrangements entrusted to Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. www.bakerfuneralservices.com

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News 12 Connecticut

Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT—_____ August 2016

A Bridgeport family is asking for the public’s help in bringing their loved one’s body home from Atlanta to be buried.

Jabari Alford, 32, was well-loved in the community. He died in Georgia last week.

The family has set up a GoFundMe site to help pay for Alford’s remains to be brought home…. Family members say Alford died in his home in a freak accident, but did not want to go into the detail….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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JACK DENNIS ALFORD

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Sunday, 30 June 2002

DANIELSVILLE [Madison Co.]—Jack Dennis Alford, 42, of 1711 Highway 98 West, Danielsville, died Friday, June 28, 2002.

A native of Clarke County, Mr. Alford was a son of Rosetta Garrett Hardigree of Commerce and the late Jack Alford. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Barbara Alford; two daughters, Crystal Alford and Scarlett Alford; a son, Kenny Alford of Hartwell; and a sister, Marsha Alford of Athens....

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Photo from Danielsville Memorial Gardens, Danielsville, Madison Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ed Saye

Photo posted 8 Aug 2012

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jack D. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 March 1960, last residence Danielsville, Madison Co., GA.

From SSACI: Jack Dennis Alford was born 10 March 1960 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA, and died 28 June 2002.

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JACK DEWAYNE ALFORD, SR.

CATOOSA COUNTY NEWS

Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA—Tuesday, 25 January 2005

Jack Dewayne Alford Sr. of Chickamauga [Walker Co., GA] died Sunday, Jan. 23, at a local hospital.

He was 53. Formerly of Tampa, Fla., he was a resident of north Georgia for the past 10 years. He was an employee of Crystal Springs Bleachery where he worked for nine years. He was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred “Billy” Alford.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Johnson Alford; mother, Evelyn Templeton Scott of Ringgold; children, Greta Alford of Chickamauga, Michael Alford of LaFayette, Amanda Alford, Jack Alford Jr., both of Ringgold; stepchildren, Lavaughn Harris of Lakeland, Fla., Cecil Harris of Plant City, Fla., Sandy Hooker of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Kathy Bryson of Ringgold; brothers, Lebron Alford of Scottsville, Va., Joey Alford of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Services: Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home....

Photo from Gordy Cemetery, Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Reed

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jack D. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 26 June 1951, last residence not listed.

We included the obituaries of his father, Fred Preston “Billie” Alford, in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Billy Lebron Alford in Virginia Obituaries.

From SSACI: Jack Dewayne Alford was born 26 June 1951 in Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA.

From Florida, Marriage Indexes (Ancestry): Jack Dewayne Alford married Annie Ruth Johnson on 22 May 1986 in Hillsborough Co., FL. In another record she is listed as Annie Ruth Tanner.

His lineage: Jack Dewayne 1951 GA¹, Fred Preston 1926 TN², Joseph Joe 1893 GA³, Enoch Washington 1850 TN⁴.

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JACK PRESTON ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Monday, 30 April 2007

WARNER ROBINS [Houston Co.]—Jack Preston Alford passed away on April 28, 2007.

Mr. Alford was born on December 3, 1927, in Rome, Georgia. He was of the Baptist Faith. His wife, Jan Alford, parents, John Lafayette Alford and Hilda Yarbrough Alford, preceded him in death.

Surviving him are two sisters, three brothers, six children and numerous grand children.

Services will be private.... McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon, Bibb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Hal Stewart

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack P. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his second wife, Margaret Laverne Hampton Giddens Alford; and brothers Jimmie Joe Alford and John Lafayette Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, John Lafayette Alford Sr., in Florida Obituaries.

From SSACI: Jack Preston Alford was born 3 Dec 1926 in Ocilla, Irwin Co., GA, son of John L. Alford and Hilda M. Yarbough.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Jack Preston 1927 GA¹, John Lafayette 1901 GA², Floyd Lafayette 1878 GA³, John Lafayette 1847 GA⁴, William Henry 1811 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JACQUELINE PECK ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—3 November 2015

Jacqueline Peck Alford, 93, of Columbus, GA died Monday, November 2, 2015 at Gentiva Hospice. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel…. A private interment will be held in Parkhill Cemetery….

Mrs. Alford was born March 22, 1922 in Savannah, GA daughter of the late Warren and Jessie Wallace Peck. She retired from Sears and Roebuck in the credit department and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cyrel Jason Alford, sisters, Jessie Hudson and Eleanor Stewart, brothers, John Peck and Warren Peck and son-in-law, Charles Pridgeon.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Alford Pridgeon; son, Richard Alford (Julia) all of Columbus, Ga., 4 grandchildren; John Jenkins, Jason Alford (Kelli), Christy Scrivner (Derek), Nicole Watson (Matt); and great-grandchildren, Chris Scrivner, Kate Scrivner, Matthew Scrivner, and Eli Scroggins and several nieces and nephews….

Those who wish, may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.

Photos from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Cyrel Jason 1919 GA¹, 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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JAMES ALFORD

Source unknown

GA—Thursday, 12 November 1812

Died, on Friday morning last, half after two o’clock, Captain James Alford, of Hancock county, who had a few months previous to his death entered the 72d year of his age, he left a loving affectionate wife, with eight children, and thirty-two grand children, to mourn and lament the loss of a kind husband, a loving and kind parent, and an affectionate grandfather. His death is lamented by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.…

AAFA NOTES: See The Will of James Alford and Guy Alford, Part 8: James Alford’s Will in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993, Issue #21.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James 1741 NC/VA¹, Lodwick 1710 VA², James 1687 VA³, John 1645 VA⁴.

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JAMES ALFORD, JR.

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 2 January 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

Mr. James Alford Jr. of 20 Wyman St. SE passed January 1, 1998. Funeral announced later. Hershel Thorton Mortuary, 3346 M.L. King Jr. Dr.

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—6 January 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

Funeral services for Mr. James Alford Jr., age 77, will be Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 12 noon at New St. John Baptist Church, 1536 Hardee St., N.E., with remains placed in state.... Interment, Kennedy Memorial Gardens.

Survivors are Mrs. Betty McGhee, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merkinson (Rosa Lee), Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Matthews (Gilda), Mr. and Mrs. C. Hawkins (Louise), Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompkins (Rose), Mr. and Mrs. William Thompkins (Cheryl); 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Juasaline Hicklen, Mrs. Geneva Bronner; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Alford (Earlene), Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Alford (Bessie), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alford (Catherine), Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Alford (Christine); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Herschel Thornton Mortuary, 3346 M.L. King Jr. Dr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his wife, Mary Louise Sumlin Thompkins Alford, in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: James Alford, black age 77, died 1 Jan 1998 in Fulton Co., GA.

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JAMES ALLEN “POODLE” ALFORD

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Photo from his niece, Carol Trudel

FLORIDA TIMES-UNION

Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Sunday, 31 May 2009

James Allen “Poodle” Alford, 74, born Jan. 4, 1935 in East Palatka, FL, passed away May 23, 2009 at home in Unadilla, GA from Cancer. He was loved by all; he will be missed and long remembered.

He is the son of the late Henry Marvin Alford and Dora Kraft [sic: Craft] Alford.

He is survived by Wife—Margaret Rose Alford, Son—James Allen Alford Jr., Daughters—Margaret Elaine Vega and Cynthia Ann Glover. He leaves behind 5 Grandkids, 7 Great-Grand Kids, 3 Sisters and 5 Brothers, many Family and Friends.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Southern Trails RV Park Church at 2690 Arena Road, Unadilla GA 31091….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James A. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Unadilla, Dooly Co., GA.

See the obituary of his sister Margie Alford Riley in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Henry Marvin Alford Sr. and Dora Craft Alford; and brothers Clarence Bruce Alford, George Maxwell Alford Sr., and Henry Marvin Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford born about 1787 SC.

His lineage: James Allen 1935 FL¹, Henry Marvin 1902 FL², Bryant Sanders 1872 FL³ (Bryant’s father’s name is not known), Mariah E./Marian E. 1848 FL⁴, Hansford 1812 SC⁵, John 1787 SC⁶.

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JAMES ALVIN ALFORD

Grandfather of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

Photo from his granddaughter Carolyn Beaty

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 7 July 1917

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 8 July 1917

Photo from Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brittney Rau

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Carl Kelley Alford, James Arthur Alford, and Walter Borden Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Benjamin Alvin Alford in New York Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: James Alvin 1852 SC¹, Joseph 1822 NC², Lodwick 1802 SC³.

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JAMES ARTHUR ALFORD, SR.

Father of Brenda Alford, AAFA #1076

James Alford Sr.

Photo from srcorbin_1 WilliamsFamily Tree (Ancestry)

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 8 September 1967

Obituary for Rev. J. ALFORD -

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 June 1893 and died _____ Sept 1967, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his mother, Narcissus Johnson Alford; and brother Lagree Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Rosette Brasman Alford; and daughter Jacquelyn A. Alford in Maryland Obituaries; and of his children James Arthur Alford Jr. and Rosemary Alford Whitehurst in Virginia Obituaries.

His lineage: James Arthur 1893 GA¹, Charles 1858 GA², James born in slavery³.

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JAMES ARTHUR “JIMMY” ALFORD, JR.

Brother of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

James "Jimmy" Arthur Alford

Photo from Tom M. Wages Funeral Service

GWINNETT DAILY POST

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Wednesday, 20 September 2017

James “Jimmy” Alford, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at home Monday, September 18, 2017 at approximately 2:00am.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn Patton Alford; daughter, Theresa Alford; brother and sister-in-law, Charles A. and Peggy Alford; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Alford and Roy Beaty; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, J. Wendell and Donna Patton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son James Arthur “Art” Alford III and his parents, James Arthur, Sr. and Celia Kelley Alford.

He was born and raised in Lawrenceville and attended Bethesda Elementary School until 7th grade and then transferred to Georgia Military Academy and went on to attend and graduate from Georgia Tech. Jimmy was a kind, loving, and generous husband and father. He was loved and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association PO Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692 in memory of James “Jimmy” Alford, Jr…. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC….

Photo from Bethesda United Methodist Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Quietly Resting

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Carolyn Patton Alford; son James Arthur “Art” Alford III; and parents, James Arthur Alford Sr. and Celia Ada Kelley Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: James Arthur 1935 GA¹, James Arthur 1894 GA², James Alvin 1852 SC³, Joseph 1822 NC⁴, Lodwick 1802 SC⁵.

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JAMES ARTHUR ALFORD, SR.

Father of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

Celia Kelley Alford and James Arthur Alford

Emma Kelley Alford (Granny) and her 9 children

Photos from Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

THE NEWS-HERALD

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Thursday, 11 August 1949

J. ARTHUR ALFORD KILLED IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH

James Arthur Alford, prominent merchant of this section of the State, and civic leader of Guinnett county, was almost instantly killed last Friday afternoon in a head-on automobile collision about five miles East of Lawrenceville.

Mr. Alford was driving to his home near Gloster after his days work at Alford Bros. Store in Lawrenceville, and, according to reports, as he approached a curve as the Lawrenceville-Decatur highway near the residence of John Murphy he was suddenly confronted by a speeding automobile coming out of the curve driven by Clifford Adams, of Lawrenceville. Mr. Alford was taken to Emory Hospital, but died a short time after the accident. The occupant of the other car was carried to Grady Hospital, where it is reported he is still in a serious condition.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Bethesda Methodist Church….. Interment was in the churchyard.

Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Celia Kelley Alford; two sons, Messers J.A. Alford Jr. and Charles Alford; one daughter, Miss Carolyn Alford; his mother, Mrs. Emma K. Alford; three sisters, Miss Alice Alford, Mrs. Louise Cleveland, Mrs. Calvan Parsons; four brothers, Mr. Kelley Alford, Lawrenceville; Mr. Inzer Alford, Covington; Mr. Ben Alford, N.Y., N.Y.; Mr. Helion Alford, Palmetto.

Starting in his early life as a merchant with his two brothers, the late W.B. Alford and Kelley Alford, in the store at Gloster, formerly operated by his deceased father, the late J.A. Alford, the mercantile business which they operated rapidly grew from a one store operation to a chain of stores located in various communities of this section, until the firm now has become one of the biggest mercantile establishments of its kind in this section; stores being operated by them in Lawrenceville, Gloster, Loganville, Lilburn, Scotdale, Fayetteville, Palmetto, and Douglasville.

After the death of the senior partner, W.B. Alford last year, Arthur and Kelley Alford took over the operation of the business and continued to carry on under the name of Alford Brothers.

Mr. Arthur Alford has held many positions of responsibility and honor in the civic and religious affairs of his community and county. For a number of years he was a member of the County Board of Education, and has always been active as a leader in the Bethesda community, being one of the chief supporters of the Bethesda Public School and the Churches of that community. At the time of his death he was a Director of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce.

Photo from Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brittney Rau

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Celia Ada Kelley Alford; son James Arthur “Jimmy” Alford Jr.; father James Alvin Alford; brothers Carl Kelley Alford, Helion Giles Alford, and Walter Borden Alford; and sister-in-law Omer Inez Shermer Alford, AAFA #0086, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Benjamin Alvin Alford in New York Obituaries.

The J.A. Alford Elementary School in Lawrenceville, GA, is named after James Arthur Alford. He donated “land, timber, and other materials for the school. In addition, Arthur provided financial support to build the gym at the school.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: James Arthur 1894 GA¹, James Alvin 1852 SC², Joseph 1822 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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JAMES ARTHUR “ART” ALFORD, III

Nephew of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

GWINNETT DAILY POST

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Sunday, 10 April 2005

James A. (Art) Alford III, age 42, of Commerce [Jackson Co.], GA formerly of Lawrenceville, GA died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 8, 2005.

He is survived by his parents Jimmy and Carolyn Alford; his sister: Theresa Alford; aunts and uncles: Carolyn and Roy Beaty; Peggy and Charles Alford; Donna and Wendell Patton; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Celia K. Alford and John and Ruby Patton.

He will be cremated with his remains to be buried in the Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville at a private family service. Tom Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Lawrenceville.

Photo from Bethesda United Methodist Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Quietly Resting

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 Apr 1963, last residence Commerce, Jackson Co., GA.

See the obituary of his parents, James Arthur “Jimmy” Alford Jr. and Carolyn Patton Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: James Arthur 1963 GA¹, James Arthur 1935 GA², James Arthur 1894 GA³, James Alvin 1852 SC⁴, Joseph 1822 NC⁵, Lodwick 1802 SC⁶.

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JAMES BERRY ALFORD

“James Berry Alford Family Reunion 1905” in Hart Co., GA

Photo and Photo Identifications from BarbaraAnnVickery’s Vickery Alford Satcher Harley Family (Ancestry) - used with permission

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 18 April 1913

Photo from Cokesbury UMC Cemetery, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Emily Susan Masters Alford; children Alice S. Alford Neese, Angus Notley Alford Sr., Berta Corinda Alford Turner, and William Jesse Alford; and mother, Alsie Snipes Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: James Berry 1841 NC¹, Lodwick 1802 SC².

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JAMES CARSON “J.C.” ALFORD, JR.

Vaughn Funeral Home

McRae, Telfair Co., GA—_____ September 2020

James Carson Alford, Jr.

March 22, 1945 ~ September 5, 2020 (age 75)

James C. “J.C.” Alford, Jr., 75, of McRae, died suddenly on Saturday, September 5.

The son of the late James Carson Alford, Sr. and the late Jewell Annette Gupton Alford, James was a truck driver for Pepperidge Farms and Campbell’s Soup.

He was preceded in death by brother, Morris G. Alford and a sister, Sandra Johns.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda (Michael, Sr.) Wakelee of Vienna, VA; son, Daniel Alford of Tempe, AZ; brother, David Ronald Alford of McRae; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wakelee and Michael Wakelee.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his father, James Carson Alford Sr.; and siblings Morris G. Alford and Sandra Kay Alford Johns in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James Carson 1945 GA¹, James Carson 1919 GA², David Nedium 1895 SC³, Harrison 1843 SC⁴, Arthur 1803 SC⁵, Arthur 1775 SC⁶.

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JAMES CARSON ALFORD, SR.

Source unknown—posted to this Find A Grave memorial

_____, GA—_____ June 1997

James Carson Alford Sr. died Tuesday at home.

He was born in Bulloch County and was a member of New Richland Baptist Church and St. Johns Masonic Lodge No. 6 in Norwalk, Conn. He was a retired foreman for the King Industries Chemical Co. and an Army veteran of World War II.

SURVIVORS: his wife, Jewell G. Alford of Warner Robins; three sons, James C. Alford Jr. of Norwalk, David R. and Morris G. Alford, both of Warner Robins; a daughter, Sandra K. Johns of McRae; four brothers, Harold E. Alford of Pembroke, Homer Alford of Danville, Oscar Alford of Warner Robins and Alphus Alford of Naknek, Alaska; seven sisters, Julia Thompson of Faulkville, Juanita Derwick of Georgetown, S.C., Margie Clifton and Lois Harper, both of Byron, Glennis Whaley of Dover, Jessie DeLoach of Claxton and Lora Wilson of Pooler; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today at New Richland Baptist Church, Twiggs County, burial at 3 p.m. in Northside Cemetery, Pembroke.

McCullough Funeral Home, Warner Robins, and Morrison Funeral Home, Pembroke.

Photo from Northside Cemetery, Pembroke, Bryan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor nu2ga

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James G. Alford [sic] (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 Apr 1919, last residence Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.

From SSACI: James Carson Alford was born 16 Apr 1919 in Stilson, GA, son of David N. Alford and Annie M. Edge.

See the obituaries of his children James Carson “J.C.” Alford Jr., Morris G. Alford, and Sandra Kay Alford Johns in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James Carson 1919 GA¹, David Nedium 1895 SC², Harrison 1843 SC³, Arthur 1803 SC⁵4Arthur 1775 SC⁵.

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JAMES DENNIS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 25 June 1943

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 27 June 1943

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, James Marion Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James Dennis ???? GA¹, James Marion 1912 GA², Warren Hamilton 1880 GA³, Robert C. 1853 GA⁴, Kinchen 1812 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JAMES E. HALLFORD

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 28 November 1921

In another article:

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Friday, 30 November 1921

Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Lula E. Lovick Hallford; and sons Arthur James Hallford and William E. Hallford in this compilation.

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JAMES F. ALFORD

[James died in Polk Co., TN, across the state line from his home in Fannin Co., GA, but we are including his obituary here because GA was his home.]

NEWS OBSERVER

Blue Ridge, Fannin Co., GA—20 May 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

James Alford, age 76, died Friday, May 15 at the Copper Basin Medical Center [Copperhill, Polk Co., TN]. He was a World War II veteran.

He is survived by two sons, Larry Alford of Blue Ridge and Terry Alford of Waleska; one daughter, Judy Peck of Holly Springs; three sisters, Nell Hudson, Bessie Bryant and Mildred McArthur, all of Holly Springs; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 pm May 18 from the Chapel of the Sosebee Funeral Home in Canton.

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Photos from Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, dgresh

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James F. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 Feb 1923, last residence Blue Ridge, Fannin Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth Waycaster Alford Colley; sons James Terry Alford and Larry Gene Alford; and sisters Bessie Alford Bryant and Ruby Nell Alford Hutson in this compilation.

His lineage: James F. 1923 GA¹, James Russell 1896 GA², John 1876 GA³, Posey 1842 GA⁴.

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JAMES JARRELL ALFORD

Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA—_____ March 2013

Mr. James Jarrell Alford, age 81 of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in LaGrange, GA on July 3, 1931, son of the late Ed and Mary Lee Alford. Mr. Alford was a veteran, serving his country in the US Navy.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Alford and John Alford of Sarasota, FL; and his caregiver, Johnny Carver of Calhoun.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. James Jarrell Alford will be held Monday, March 18th at 10:00 am from the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with military honors.

…. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, a legacy of compassion and care, is in charge of funeral services for Mr. James Jarrell Alford, age 81 of Calhoun.

Photo from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Joseph G. Benning Sr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James J. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 July 1931, last residence not listed.

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JAMES L. ALFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—23 May 2012

SAVANNAH—James L. (Jim) Alford, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2012 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Statesboro, GA, Bulloch County on April 30, 1935.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Charlie Green Alford and Eddie Lee Mills, his brother, Charlie G. Alford, granddaughter, Courtney Elizabeth Alford, and step-daughter, Sonja R. Fields.

Jim graduated from Commercial High School in Savannah in 1953. He was a member of the Commercial High School Cobra Club. He lived in Port Wentworth, Georgia for 45 years until he moved to Midway, Georgia in 1991. Jim was an active member of the Port Wentworth Jaycees for many years where he served in many capacities including President of the organization.

He also enjoyed coaching little league baseball. He was very involved in the Groves High School Booster Club having served two years as President. Jim retired in June of 1996 from Amoco Oil Company in Garden City, Georgia, after 20 years as an instrument mechanic. He was President of OCAW Local Number 3-673 Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers for many years. He retired from the Georgia Army National Guard after serving his country for 26 years, including 12 years in the Air Guard and 14 years in the 165th Supply Company Army National Guard. He retired as Sergeant First Class, E7. He was an active member and Past Master of the Frank F. Baker Masonic Lodge Number 46 in Garden City, Georgia. Jim was also a member of the Scottish Rite Masons Valley of Savannah, the Alee Shrine Temple, the Knights of Mecca, and a long-time member of the Iron Knights Motorcycle Club. He had a passion for motorcycles and he loved riding in parades. Jim was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church, serving God in many areas of the church, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President of the United Methodist Mens Club and Vice President of the Administrative Council. He was a member of the Alpha Sunday School Class and enjoyed singing in the church choir.

He is survived by his wife, Linda G. Alford, a daughter, Tammy A. Hall (Rick), sons, James L. Alford, Jr. (Mary) and Troy K. Alford (Becky), step-son, James V. Fields, three sisters, Bonnie Seckinger, Terri Andrews, and Donna Crosby, 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012 at Midway United Methodist Church, Midway, Georgia….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James L. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his father, Charlie Green Alford; and brother Charlie G. Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James L. 1935 GA¹, Charlie Green 1913 GA², James Olin 1886 GA³, Green Colquitt 1853 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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JAMES LAWRENCE ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 14 February 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

EATONTON—Services for James Lawrence Alford will be at 3 p.m. today in Lone Oak Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Alford, 48, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999. Born in Putnam County, he was a dairyman. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Margie Alford.

Survivors include his son, James Alford Jr.; and sisters JoAnne Herrin and Joyce Anderson, both of Eatonton, and Betty Sue Greenway of Madison.

Vining Ivy Hill Chapel has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Lone Oak Baptist Church, Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Shreve

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

We included the obituary of his brother Johnny Travis Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

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JAMES LYNWOOD ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 21 March 1987

Photo from Bartow City Cemetery, Bartow, Jefferson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Doon atwell

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 11 Sept 1917 and died _____ March 1987, last residence Bartow, Jefferson Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Greenway Alford; parents, Charles Watson Alford and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Alford; and siblings Charles Lewis Alford, Essie Mae Alford Clark, and Gladys Alford Morris in this compilation.

On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he signed his name James Linwood Alford and named his father, Charlie Watson Alford, as his contact.

James is listed as Linwood in the 1920 census of Jefferson Co. GA, the son of Charles W. (born 1892 GA) and Lizzie Alford.

His lineage: James Lynwood 1917 GA¹, Charles Watson 1892 GA², Charles Thomas 1856 GA³.

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JAMES MARION ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 25 December 1993

Photos from Woodlawn Cemetery, Eastman, Dodge Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographers, Loree & Billy Beacham

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 Feb 1912 and died _____ Dec 1993, last residence Eastman, Dodge Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his son James Dennis Alford; parents, Warren Hamilton Alford and Mae Odessa Butler Alford; and brothers Robert Butler Alford Sr. and Wade Hamilton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Warren Glenn Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James Marion 1912 GA¹, Warren Hamilton 1880 GA², Robert C. 1853 GA³, Kinchen 1812 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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JAMES OLIN ALFORD

James Olin Alford and his first wife, Julia Eva Roach Alford

Posted to his Find A Grave memorial

“James Olin and Lonie Mae Alford 1948”

Posted to Lona’s Find A Grave memorial

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—22 January 1958

Photo from Eureka Church Cemetery, Clito, Bulloch Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kay W. Waters

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Julia Eva Roach Alford; and sons Charlie Green Alford and Willie Emmitt Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James Olin 1886 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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JAMES PERCY “BLONDIE” ALFORD, JR.

THE CHATTANOOGAN

Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN—Sunday, 25 May 2014

James Alford, Jr.

ROSSVILLE [Walker Co., GA]—James P. “Blondie” Alford Jr., 84, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014, at a local hospital.

He was retired from Combustion Engineering with 38 years of service. He was on the board of directors of the ComTrust Federal Credit Union and was of the Christian faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Alford Sr.; two brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary Alford; three loving daughters, Nancy (L.D.) Long, Brenda (Joe) Sowinski and Deborah (David) Forshee; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild….

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Chattanooga National Cemetery where Military Honors will be observed….

Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory … Rossville.

Photo from Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Gary T. Jordan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Mary June Mitchell Alford; and paternal grandfather, Enoch Washington Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-brother Frank Francis Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

James was the son of James Percy Alford Sr. and his second wife, Mildred Maner (1902–1933).

His lineage: James Percy 1930 TN¹, James Percy 1896 GA², Enoch Washington 1850 TN³.

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JAMES RALPH ALFORD

EUFALA TRIBUNE

Eufala, Barbour Co., AL—Wednesday, 8 November 2000

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James R. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Georgetown, Quitman Co., GA.

SSACI: James Ralph Alford was born 3 July 1922 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, son os James H. Alford and Perlie B. Fallin.

From Alabama, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ralph Alford, age 22 son of J.H. Alford and Pearlie B. Fallin, married Gladys Taylor in Russell Co., AL, on 31 March 1945.

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JAMES SAMUEL HALLFORD, JR.

[He died in Texas, but we are including his obituary here because Georgia was his home.]

BRUNSWICK NEWS

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 October 1968

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his daughter Ruth Lynn Hallford Banks in this compilation.

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JAMES TERRY ALFORD

Photo from his Find A Grave memorial

South Canton Funeral Home

Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—_____ November 2011

James Terry Alford age 64, of Waleska [Cherokee Co.], GA passed away Saturday, November 05, 2011 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, November 08, 2011, at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home…. Interment will follow at Lebanon Cemetery….

Survivors include: sons, Mitchell Alford, Waleska, Jeff Alford, Buford, Greg Alford, Waleska, Keith Alford, Buford; daughters, Melissa Edge, Canton, Michelle Bush, Canton; brother, Larry Alford, Blue Ridge; sisters, Judy Peck, Holly Springs, Cindy Peardon, Canton; sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews also survive.

Photo from Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, dgresh

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James T. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 Feb 1947, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his wife, Linda Lou Peck Alford; parents, James F. Alford and Elizabeth Waycaster Alford Colley; and brother Larry Gene Alford in this compilation.

His lineage: James Terry 1947 GA¹, James F. 1923 GA², James Russell 1896 GA³, John 1876 GA⁴, Posey 1842 GA⁵.

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JAMES THOMAS ALFORD, SR.

NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN

Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Monday, 27 August 1934

ALFORD FUNERAL TODAY

Funeral services for James T. Alford, 81, of Atlanta, Ga., a former resident of Nashville, will be held at 11 o’clock this morning at the chapel of the Dorris-Karsch funeral home, 129 Ninth avenue, north…. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery.

Mr. Alford died Friday night at his home in Atlanta, where he had lived for the last 30 years. He was born and reared in Davidson county and had for many years been an active cattle and livestock dealer.

He is survived by a son, E.L. [Eugene Leslie] Alford, of Atlanta.

Pallbearers will be his nephews, William H. Alford, Henry Jones, George Jones, J.J. Shiloutte, William H. McMurray and A.S. McMahon.

Photos from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, CB

Gravestones in foreground: James Thomas Alford Sr., Betty Shryer Alford, Harry McMurray Alford, and James Thomas Alford Jr.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Betty Shryer Alford; and son Eugene Leslie Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Harry McMurray Alford; and his brother William Ewing Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

James T. Alford married Bettie Shryer in Davidson Co., TN, on 20 Oct 1881.

From:

DAILY AMERICAN

Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Saturday, 22 October 1881

In 1850, Davidson Co., TN, Dwelling #24:

Guthridge Alford 36 NC farmer

Celia 28 TN

Cornelius 8 TN

Lucinda 6 TN

Eliza 3 TN

William 1 TN

In 1870, Davidson Co., TN, Dwelling #99:

George Alford 55 NC farmer

Cilla 54 TN

Eliza 23 TN

William 21 TN

Mary 20 TN

James 17 TN

Elizabeth 15 TN

Ellis 13 TN

Cornelius 39 TN

Joseph Gambell 7 TN mulatto

His lineage: James Thomas 1853 TN¹, Guthridge George 1815 NC².

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JAMES W. HALLFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Tuesday, 3 February 2004

METTER [Candler Co.]—Mr. James “Jim” Hallford, 57, died Saturday morning at his home.

He lived most of his life in Metter, was a Project Superintendent working with Hardaway, TIC Co., and Lee Construction. He was instrumental in the building of the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah.

He was predeceased by one son, Michael Patrick Hallford.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Hallford of Metter; a son, James W. Hallford, II of Metter; two brothers, Bill Hallford of New Windsor, MD and Grady Hallford of Metter and one grandson, John Luke Hallford of Metter.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Cemetery…. Kennedy-Morgan Funeral Homes Hooks Chapel Metter.

In another article:

CARROLL COUNTY TIMES

Westminster, Carroll Co., MD—Thursday, 5 February 2004

James W. ‘Jim’ Hallford, 57, of Metter, Ga., died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004.

Born May 4, 1946, in Washington, Ga., he was the son of the late Henry Grady Hallford Sr. and Julia Dixon Hallford.

He had been a construction superintendent for various companies. He enjoyed drag racing and golfing.

Surviving are wife Debbie Hallford; son James Hallford II; grandson John Luke Hallford of Metter, Ga.; brothers Bill Hallford of New Windsor and Grady Hallford of Metter, Ga.; uncle Addison Hallford; aunts Willene Durham and Allene Morris, all of Crawfordville, Ga., and Arlene Dixon Elste of Pikesville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by son Michael Patrick Hallford.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lake Cemetery, Metter, Ga.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Metter Primitive Baptist Church, 210 S. Kennedy St., Metter, GA, 30439.

Photo from Lake Cemetery, Metter, Candler Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Karla Kelley-Cardell

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James W. Hallford (SS# issued in MD) was born 4 May 1946, last residence Pulaski, Candler Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his son Michael Patrick Hallford; mother, Julia Elizabeth Dixon Hallford; and brother Henry Grady Hallford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Charles William “Bill” Hallford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

His HALLFORD lineage: James W. 1946 GA¹, Henry Grady 1910 GA², William Wallace 1887 ??³.

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JAMES WATSON ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 20 May 1985

Photo from Redan Community Cemetery, Redan, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 Dec 1920 and died _____ May 1985, last residence Stone Mountain, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Doris Louise Mitchem Alford Tweedell; parents, John Oscar Alford Sr. and Alice A. Watson Alford; and siblings Hazel Alford Slaughter and John Oscar Alford Jr. in this compilation.

On James Watson Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21, born 24 Dec 1920 in DeKalb Co., GA. His contact is Mrs. Hazel Slaughter, his sister.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: James Watson 1920 GA¹, John Oscar 1866 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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JAMES WESLEY ALFORD

AAFA #0725

Photo from AAFA files

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 29 November 2005

James Wesley Alford, 70, of Atlanta died Wednesday, November 23, 2005 after a long illness.

He was a graduate of Murphy High School and a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post #1. He spent his life in the printing industry and served as president of the Atlanta Printing Industry Atlanta in the 1970’s.

Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Burch and Lawrence C. Alford and his son, Daniel Wesley Alford.

He is survived by his son, Larry Alford; daughter-in-law, Becky Alford; and three grandchildren, Jerry, Lisa and Cody Alford.

A memorial service will be held at A.S. Turner & Sons, Wednesday, November 30th at 7 p.m....

Photo from Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Stoner

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James W. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 21 March 1935, last residence Lilburn, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his mother, Evelyn Burch Alford Carithers; and sister Jane Irene Alford Galloway Fosnot in this compilation.

From SSACI: James Wesley Alford was born 21 March 1934 [different than gravestone and SSDI], son of Larry C. Alford and Mary Brock [sic—she was his second wife]. He died 13 Nov 2005.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: James Wesley 1935 GA¹, Lawrence Caesar 1910 FL², Lodwick Herrin 1885 AL³, Lodwick Herrin 1855 AL⁴, Julius Caesar 1799 GA⁵, Lodwick 1775 NC⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA.

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JANE BEECHER ALFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 March 2011

RINCON—Ms. Jane B. Alford, 73, passed away Sunday. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Garden City United Methodist Church with lunch hour visitation immediately following in the church social hall. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

In another article:

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes

Pooler, GA—_____ March 2011

RINCON—Ms. Jane B. Alford, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Ms. Jane was born in Baxley to the late Edgar K. Beecher, Sr. & Mattie C. Beecher. She was employed with the City of Port Wentworth Police Department for 23 years as well as Coastal Correctional Institute for 11 years. She loved spending time with her family, traveling and fishing.

Survivors include her children, Tammy (Rick) Hall of Richmond Hill, James (Mary) Alford, Jr. of Atlanta and Troy (Becky) Alford of Rincon; grandchildren, Lyndsey Alford, Garrett (Chrissy) Alford, Kristen Hall, Jessica Hall, Judson Alford, Blake Alford, Lauren Hall, Caroline Alford, Spencer Alford, Jacob Alford and Luke Alford; great-grandson, Jace Alford; brother, Edgar K. Beecher, Jr.; sisters, Barbara Beecher and Rose Kopta and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Garden City United Methodist Church, 62 Varnadoe Avenue, with lunch hour visitation immediately following the memorial service in the church social hall.

The Alford family would like to thank the Rincon Police Department, Effingham County E.M.S., Rincon Fire Department and Memorial Health LifeStarOne Air Ambulance Service for the dignified and professional service rendered to our mom.

Remembrances may be given to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jane Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 11 March 1938, last residence Rincon, Effingham Co., GA.

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JANE IRENE ALFORD GALLOWAY FOSNOT

Sister of James Wesley Alford, AAFA #0725

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 September 1970

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jane Fosnot (SS# issued in GA) was born 26 May 1936 and died _____ Sept 1970, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her mother, Evelyn Burch Alford Carithers; and brother James Wesley Alford in this compilation.

From SSACI: Jane Alford Fosnot was born 26 May 1936 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, daughter of Lawrence C. Alford and Evelyn J. Burch.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Jane Irene 1936 GA¹, Lawrence Caesar 1910 FL², Lodwick Herrin 1885 AL³, Lodwick Herrin 1855 AL⁴, Julius Caesar 1799 GA⁵, Lodwick 1775 NC⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA.

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JANIE ALFORD MAHAFFEY

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 14 May 1960

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her siblings Lula Mabelle Alford Dyson, Napoleon Alford, and Tillman Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: Janie A. Mahaffey, age 62, died 12 May 1960 in Fulton Co., GA.

From South Carolina, Delayed Birth Records (Ancestry): Janie Alford Mahaffey was born 30 March 1898 in Florence, Florence Co., SC, daughter of Calhoun Alford and Josephine Webb. Sworn witnesses were her brother N. [Napoleon] Alford and sister Lula Dyson.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC. The name of Elizabeth’s husband is not known.

Her lineage: Janie 1898 SC¹, Calhoun 1850 SC², unknown³.

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JANIE LOU ALFORD STRICKLAND

Aunt of Cecil Orie Alford, AAFA #0751

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 5 October 1999

Photo from High Bluff Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave deceased contributor Jerry Van Herrin

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Janie A. Strickland (SS# issued in Railroad Board) was born 8 June 1913, last residence Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her father, Julius Caesar Alford; and brother Ryburn Orie Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Janie Lou 1913 GA¹, Julius Caesar 1870 GA², Brittain Washington 1826 GA³, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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JARED MICHAEL ALFORD

rome news-tribune

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—Monday, 28 October 1996

Jared Michael Alford, infant son of Kirk Alford and Jill Alford, died Friday at an Atlanta hospital.

Survivors include: his parents; a sister, Sarah Alford; two brothers, Nathan Alford and Marcus Alford; his maternal grandparents, Hollis Hufstetler and Joyce Hufstetler; his paternal grandmother, Barbara Alford.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens….

Photo from Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Evelyn Jones

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Allison Kirk Alford, in this compilation.

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JASON E. “BILL” ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Sunday, 17 August 2014

COLUMBUS , GA—Jason E. “Bill” Alford, 85, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. Services will be private.

Bill was a native of Columbus, GA and worked 27 years at Holt Williamson Manufacturing as the Vice President of Manufacturing. He later worked five years at Fruit of the Loom in Williamston, NC before retiring and returning to Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Watford Alford; son, Terry Alford and wife, Teresa; daughter, Vicki Leigh Hargis; two granddaughters, Jessica Alford Jenkins and Tara Leigh Alford; great granddaughter, Noelle Hazel Jenkins, all of Greenville, NC; special nephew, Jimmy Hubbard and wife, Inez of Columbus, GA; and two great nephews, Jason and Daniel Bridges, both of Pine Mountain, GA.

Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory., Greenville, NC….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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JEANETTE CRAFT ALFORD

Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home

Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA—_____ March 2008

Mrs. Jeanette Alford, age 57 of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Gordon Hospital. She was born in Fulton County, Georgia on June 2, 1950, daughter of the late John and Mabel Hudson Craft. Mrs. Alford was employed by Mohawk, and was a member of Evangelistic Outreach Ministries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Misty Simley, and by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Randy Alford, to whom she was married for almost 10 years; two sons, Johnny Patton and his wife Vicki of Calhoun, and Mark Jones of Dalton; three step-daughters, Crystal Painter, Amanda Roberson, and Brandy Linman, all of Alabama; grandchildren, Amanda and Zane Patton, and Blake Collis; and step-grandchildren, Taylor, Will, and Jayden Roberson, Halen and Bryson Painter, and Brianna and Kaylee Linman. Nieces and nephews also survive.

…. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, March 11 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home…. Interment will follow in the Chandler Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will include Johnny Patton, Randall Fuquea, Terry Alford, Michael Evans, William Twilley, and Larry Wheeler….

Photo from Chandler Cemetery, Gordon Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, dgresh

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

We included the obituary of her husband, Randall Curtis Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.

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JEANNIE HELEN ALFORD MANN

SYLVESTER LOCAL

Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—Thursday, 12 November 1959

Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, C. Bozeman

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Columbus Augustine Alford Sr.; siblings Columbus Augustine Alford Jr. and Frances Eugenia “Frankie” Alford Westberry; ; and half-brother Green Floyd Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Bennie Love Alford Westberry in Florida Obituaries.

From GA Marriages: Jane Helen Alford married Ivan H. Mann on 7 Feb 1921 in Worth Co., GA.

Jeannie was the daughter of Columbus Augustine Alford Sr. and his second wife, Jeannie Eliza Johnston Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Jeannie Helen 1897 GA¹, Columbus Augustine 1850 NC², Green Haywood 1820 NC³, Green about 1787 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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JEFF DAVID ALFORD

[He died in Alabama, but we are including his obituary here because Georgia was his home.]

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 30 September 1940

COLORED DEATHS AND FUNERALS

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 2 October 1940

Photos from Eastview Cemetery, East Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Never Forgotten

AAFA NOTES: From SSACI: Jeff David Alford was born 15 March 1894.

From Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index (Ancestry): Jeff D. Alford, black, preacher/bricklayer, was born 15 March 1894 in LaGrange, Troup Co., GA. He died 28 Sept 1940 in Tuskegee, Macon Co., AL. His wife is Mary W. Alford.

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JEFFREY ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Tuesday, 20 May 2008

FORSYTH—Jeffrey Alford, 47, died Friday May 16, 2008. Memorial services Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 2:00 P.M. Freeman Funeral Home Chapel 26 Brentwood Place. Burial Private.

Survivors include mother, Mrs. Annette F. Alford; sister and brother, Ms. Constance Alford, Jacquelina (Cecil) Evans, Evelyn D. Alford, Ricky (Arlene) Alford and T.J. (Mary) Alford Jr. all of Forsyth Ga.

Freeman Funeral Home of Forsyth.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeffrey Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 29 May 1960, last residence Culloden, Monroe Co., GA.

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JEFFERY LOUIS ALFORD

Senior photo, Iliad, 1977 yearbook, Glen Este High School, Cincinnati, OH

CINCINNATI ENQUIRER

Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Monday, 1 April 1996

Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Withamsville, Clermont Co., OH—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dudley Petty

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Sept 1958 and died _____ March 1996, last residence not listed.

From SSACI: Jeffrey Louis Alford was born 23 Sept 1958 in Mariemont, Hamilton Co., OH.

From GA Deaths: J.L. Alford, age 37, died 27 March 1996 in Gwinnett Co., GA.

From:

CINCINNATI POST

Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Thursday, 29 May 1975

Jeffrey’s mother was Doris Janet Lee. No marriage record has been found for her and an Alford.

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JEFFREY SCOTT ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Jeffrey Scott Alford Obituary

Jeffrey Scott Alford

February 20, 1965–January 22, 2016

CATAULA, Georgia—Jeffrey Scott Alford, 52, of Cataula, Georgia died Friday, January 22, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 28, 2016 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler – Hamby, 4071 Macon Road…. Interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Randy Parker, Mark Lynes, Brannon Alford, Billy Glau, Kevin Gibson, and Carlton Alford, Jr….

Jeff was born February 20, 1965 in Columbus, Georgia the son of Dewey H. and Martha Gibson Alford. He was a lifelong resident of Harris and Muscogee County and retired after twenty years from Litho-Krome as a pressman.

Jeff was a member of New Harvest Assembly of God Church in Hamilton and was preceded in death by his brother, David Keith Alford.

Survivors include two daughters, Megan Elaine Alford and Taylor Marie Alford; his parents, Dewey H. and Martha Gibson Alford; several cousins, aunts, and uncles.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituary of his brother David Keith Alford in this compilation.

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JESSE MARABLE “DICK” ALPHORD

TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT

Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Saturday, 8 November 1986

BAINBRIDGE, Ga.—Dick Alphord, 70, of Bainbridge, died Thursday. The service will be 4 p.m. today at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge.

A lifelong resident of Decatur County, Ga., he was a self-employed paint contractor. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church in Bainbridge.

Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Nutt of Jacksonville and Miriam Dixon of Dothan, Ala.; eight sons, Guy Alphord of Bainbridge and Henry, Elbert, Allen, Reisel, Randy, Jimmy and Michael Alphord, all of Dothan; 21 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. (Cox Funeral Home in Bainbridge)

Photo from Oak City Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Karen

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jesse Alphord (SS# issued in GA) was born 7 Aug 1917 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Nov 1986, last residence Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his brother Jodie Waff Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and of his brother Charles Thaddeous Alphord in Florida Obituaries.

Members of this family spell their name Alford and Alphord.

From GA Deaths: Jesse M. Alphord died 6 Nov 1986 [different than gravestone], age 70, in Decatur Co., GA.

In 1920, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA: C.T. Alford, age 53 born NC; his wife Jessie E. 35 FL; and children: Ethel 14 FL, Jodie W. 12 FL, Velma V. 9 GA, Guy 7 GA, Marable 2-6/12 GA, and Johnnie 8/12 GA.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Jesse Alford, b. ca 1765 NC.

His lineage: Jesse Marable 1916 GA¹, Charles Thaddeus 1867 NC², Edward/Edmund 1814 NC³, Jesse ???? NC⁴.

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JESSICA RENEE ALFORD

AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—Monday, 26 November 2007

Photo from www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com

Jessica Renee Alford, 13, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007.

Miss Alford was a native of Americus, born Feb. 19, 1994, a daughter of Carrie Lou Duhon Callier and James “Scooter” Oscar Alford Jr.

Miss Alford was an artist, a member of Drayton Baptist Church, a member of the Drama Club and loved animals. She attended Schley County Schools and was in the eighth grade. She played softball and was a cheerleader in the Recreation Department. She had a heart as good as gold and a big smile for everyone.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Greater Vision Independent Baptist Church…. Burial will follow at Ellaville City Cemetery in Ellaville….

Serving as pallbearers will be Tony Smith, Richie Ludwig, Dewey Duhon, Joey Hall, Andrew Smith, Jerry Reeves and Greg Phillips.

Miss Alford is survived by her mother, Carrie Lou Duhon Callier and step-father, Don Smith of Ellaville, her father, James “Scooter” Oscar Alford Jr. and step-mother, Robin Alford of Andersonville; five sisters, Savannah Callier of Ellaville, Heather Hall of Americus, Kaitlyn Hall of Eastman, Kristen Alford of Andersonville and Callie Way of Ellaville; five brothers and three sister-in-laws, Richie and Audrey Ludwig of Americus, Tony and Ashley Smith of Baconton, Tony and Stacey Smith of Americus, Andrew Smith of Ellaville and Joey Hall of Eastman. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Larry and Brenda Duhon of Americus and her paternal grandparents, James and Sandy Alford of Andersonville and Cookie Seifert of Vienna; paternal great grandparents, Dorothy and Ulmer Stevens of Americus and J.O. and Irene Alford of Warner Robins; eight aunts and uncles, Dewey and Angie Duhon, Mark and Terrye Jones, Keith and Crissy James, Jason and Laura Seifert, Paul York, Jerry and Beth Reeves, Bennett Williams III, and Sarah and Kip Bolding; and also a number of cousins....

Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Photo from Ellaville City Cemetery, Ellaville, Schley Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, C. Bozeman

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jessica R. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

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JEWEL ALFORD

From 1957 Echoes, Morgan County High School yearbook, Freshman

MORGAN COUNTY CITIZEN

Madison, Morgan Co., GA—Thursday, 10 May 2012

Jewel Alford, 72, of Comer [Madison Co.] died May 5, 2012.

He was born January 15, 1940 to Lonnie Lee Alford and Vera Harper Alford. He was married to Linda Cranford. Mr. Alford was raised in Rutledge. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Linda and children, Pam Epps and Ronald, Wayne Alford and Kelly, Bradley Alford, Jackie Alford, Tracy Collis, Candice Collis and Brandon Collis; grandchildren Shelby, Rachel, Ronald, Josh, Elizabeth, Colton and Ava; his siblings, Vera Mae Dover, Sara Maughon, Lena Alford, Bill Alford and Harvey Alford.

He was preceded in death by Mary Bell Mason, Dot O’Neal, Irene Roberts, Jack Alford and Red Alford.

The family received friends Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. in the chapel of A.E. Carter Funeral Home. Interment was at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Eatonton [Putnam Co].

A.E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his siblings Irene M. Alford Roberts and Lena Alford in this compilation.

Jewel’s father is listed in Putnam Co., GA, as Alonzo, age 4 in 1910; Alonzo L., age 13 in 1920. In 1930, Morgan Co., GA, he is Lonnie L., age 23, still single living with his parents.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Jewel 1940 GA¹, Lonnie Lee “Jack” 1906 GA², Edward J. 1862 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JEWELL BERNICE WELCH ALFORD

Wife of Harold Paschal Alford, AAFA #0700

MORGAN COUNTY CITIZEN

Madison, Morgan Co., GA—Thursday, 8 December 2011

Jewell Welch Alford, 87, died Sunday, December 4, 2011.

She was born October 15, 1924 in Putnam County to the late Fletcher and Inez Welch. She and her husband, Harold, who survives her, celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary recently. They lived on the same farm all of their married life.

Who was Jewell Welch Alford? A devoted wife, a loving mother, a sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister in the Lord, and not to be left out, a good friend. Many are the words it would take to describe who she really was. We would sum it all up with Proverbs 31:10-31, “An excellent wife, who can find?” She was a homemaker and business woman and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

Surviving her are her husband, Harold P. Alford of Morgan County, and three children her daughter, Dr. Linda A. Reddick, and husband, Dr. Lynn Reddick, of Portal; her son, Tyrone Alford, and wife, Arlene; daughter, Sharon Martin, and partner, George Pirie, all of Putnam County; grandchildren Greg and Cindy Reddick of Portal, Laura and Shawn Collins of Brooklet, Sheryl and Brian Murphy of Powder Springs, Tracy and David Stickley of Fairfax, Va., Reuben Alford, and Ivy Alford of Putnam County, John and Pat Martin of Morgan County and Jackie and Shane Williams of Bishop; surviving great-grandchildren are Kayla Parker of Brooklet; Ethan and Sara Reddick of Portal; Zack, Shanna and Allie Murphy of Powder Springs; Baker, Isabella and Jack Stickley of Fairfax, Va.; Logan Alford of Putnam County; and Grace and Reign Williams of Bishop. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her surviving sisters are Vernezia Welch Jones, Grace Welch Bishop, and Alice Welch Pittman.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Priscilla Welch Farmer, and her brother, Leon Welch.

Her last days were in the loving care of Boswell Parker Nursing Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel in Eatonton on Sunday, December 11. The service will follow in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Baptist Church or Union Chapel United Methodist Church. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jewell W. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Harold Paschal 1922 GA¹, George Claude 1880 GA², John Franklin 1836 GA³, Kinchen 1812 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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JIMMIE JOE ALFORD

Photo from Morris Family Tree, Ancestry

Permission granted by the owner, Carla Renee Morris

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 2 August 2007

VIDALIA [Toombs Co.]—Mr. Jimmie Joe Alford, 73, died August 1, 2007. Memorial service 11A.M. Saturday in the chapel of Murchison Funeral Home.

Survivors: wife, Mary Ann Knight Alford, Vidalia; daughter, Kelsey Blair and her son, Jimmie Joe; sons, Danny Adrian Alford, David Alford and Stephen Wesley Alford, all of Macon, other family.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jimmy J. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 18 Oct 1933, last residence Vidalia, Toombs Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brothers Jack Preston Alford and John Lafayette Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, John Lafayette Alford Sr., in Florida Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Jimmie Joe 1933 GA¹, John Lafayette 1901 GA², Floyd Lafayette 1878 GA³, John Lafayette 1847 GA⁴, William Henry 1811 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JIMMIE LEOLA HAWKINS ALFORD

Grandmother of James Warren Alford, AAFA #0375

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER-SUN

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 8 March 1922

Mrs. Edgar P. Alford, aged 45 years, died at the home, 1246 Talbot road, at 12:55 o’clock Monday night after an illness of two months of pneumonia.

Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Nannie Sarah and Annie Grace Alford, and one son, Emmett Hoyt Alford, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hawkins of Columbus, five sisters, Mrs. Eva Reynolds, Mrs. T.C. Grimes, Mrs. W.P. Palmer, Mrs. Walter Helms and Mrs. Eva Reynolds of Columbus, and Mrs. Walter Edwards, of Ellsville, Ga., and two brothers, J.C. and E.H. Hawkins, of Columbus.

Mrs. Alford was a member of the Baptist church of Thomaston, Ga., where she formerly resided. She had many friends who will mourn her loss.

The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers, T.C. Grimes, Edgar Minter, Seals Alford, W.P. Palmer, M. Alford and J.F. Kelly, and the funeral will take place from the Talbotton Ave. Baptist church at 9:30 o’clock this morning … and the interment will follow in Riverdale cemetery.

Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christie Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Edgar Pierce Alford; and son Emmett Hoyt Alford in this compilation.

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JOAN FITZSIMMONS KILGORE ALFORD

Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home

Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA—_____ May 2014

Joan Alford Obituary

Joan Fitzsimmons Alford, of Douglasville, GA, passed away at home Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

She was born in Buchanan, GA. She received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Texas School of Nursing. She was employed as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner at Agape Hospice Care, and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville, and an avid college and professional sports fan.

Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. “Chuck” Alford; her parents, Joe and Lula Belle Manning; sisters, Madolyn Harrison and Sarah Manning; brothers, Howard Manning and Bill Manning; and brothers-in-law, James Harrison and Buran Robinson.

She is survived by her sons, Richard Kilgore of Tucker, GA, Ed Kilgore and wife Dawn Wilson of Pacific Grove, CA; sisters, Sylvia Robinson and husband Willard, Sandra Walker and husband June, and Carol Patterson and husband Barry; several sisters- and brothers-in-law; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville on Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM in the church chapel…. Mrs. Alford’s cremains will be interred with those of her late husband, Chuck, at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.

Joan will be remembered by her friends, family and colleagues as a beautiful, generous and intelligent soul who loved conversation and laughter, and hated nothing other than injustice….

Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246

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Photo from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Joseph G. Benning Sr.

Posted 9/18/2014

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituary of her husband, Charles Richard “Chuck” Grimm Alford, in this compilation.

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JOANNE CULLER ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Joanne Alford died Saturday, November 28th, having succumbed to a stroke.

She was born in Martinsville, VA., on June 21, 1929 to Dr. Baxter and Josephine Culler. She attended Sullins College in Bristol, VA., and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

She was preceded in death by her brother Baxter Culler, her sister Barbara Culler, her husbands William Sanford Pottinger and Marvin Craig Alford.

Joanne was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, gracious hostess and caring friend. Some of her favorite times were hosting house parties at her home in Pawley’s Island, SC. She was a member of the Poppy Garden Club and The Sewing Club. Joanne’s happiest moments were spent with her children and their families.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Hunt and Glenn Fulwiler of Newnan, GA.; two daughters and sons-in-law Barbara and Daryl Bohannon of Harrisonville, MO., and Joan and Woody Martin of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren Katie, Claire, Hunt, Elizabeth, Ben and Amanda; and four great grandchildren.

Joanne was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 3098 St. Anne’s Lane in Atlanta where a memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception at her home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave./Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice. Joanne fought a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. We sent a special thank you to her caregivers Joyce, Carla and Chris who kept her smiling.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Joanne Culler Alford, 80, died Saturday. The body will be cremated. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church; H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joanne C. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituary of her husband, Marvin Craig Alford Jr. in this compilation.

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JOB ALFORD

CARTERSVILLE EXPRESS

Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA—15 January 1874

HOMICIDE IN BARTOW COUNTY

Saturday, January 3d, closed a protracted investigation of a most lamentable occurrence in Bartow county: the homicide of Job Alford by Thomas Dawson. Both were young men of good standing and personally friendly up to the fatal evening, and were familiarly together on that very day.

Friday night, the 26th December, was appointed for a social gathering at the house of C. Dodd, Esq., where met the old and the young, the jolly and the gay. Unfortunately King Alcohol, too, was present, presiding without “calling his house to order,” or disarming his subjects. Esq. Dodd, a genial gentleman, gave up the mansion to the enjoyment of his guests. All went swimmingly, when Johnny Carroll, a lad of about 14, began to amuse himself by popping fire-crackers in the room, and at the feet of the young ladies of “the dance,” to which Alford, the fiddler, objected: resulting in a rencounter between the two, in which Johnny came out second best, being thrown to the middle of the room, knocking down a young lady in his fall. Rising with drawn pistol and curse words, he rushed into the hall calling “Uncle Tom!” Alford, ready for any emergency, followed to the hall, where he met Thomas Dawson, the threatened uncle, and seizing him by the breast, exclaimed “I’m the man you’re hunting for!” Johnny still ranting around, with pistol and oaths, gets slapped by Alford again, which rather startles Uncle Tom. They are separated, when Alford, strikes Dawson several raps over the head with his repeater; they are thrown apart by Dodd at arm’s length, when the crack of Dawson’s derringer sent a ball into the lower bowels of Alford, who turned to the parlor, fired his pistol into the fireplace, and sitting down in a chair exclaimed, “I’m a dead man.” An examination of the wound indicated a doubtful if not a hopeless case. Alford was borne the next day to the house of his uncle, Mr. Thomas Jimmerson, where he expired in great agony on the following Sunday night, at 8 o’clock.

Dawson, who manifested no disposition to avoid the consequences, was promptly arrested.

J.C. Branson, for the prosecution and J.W. Wofford for the defense, were promptly on hand and ready for examination, which was to have taken place on the 30th, but a runaway horse had emptied the legal fraternity into the road on the way to the scene, and judging from the corposity of the two, “great must have been the fall thereof.” Though the former was but slightly hurt, the latter was rendered hors du combat. He was painfully hurt and Mr. Thomas W. Milner reported himself in readiness to officiate in his stead, and then the tug of war commenced. The evidence, pro and con, was on hand; the sparring of counsel listened to, patiently and semi-patiently, for an entire week; taking distance; measuring rooms, halls, doors, sash and blinds, counting drinks, dances, fiddles, etc.; weighing the girls; recording the color of their hair, eyes and skin; giving the size, weight, height, age (by guess, only) color and complexion of all present; the prettiest girl, the ugliest boy, little Johnny, popping firecrackers, one and all. In fact, Squire Dodd’s house, yard, fixtures, surroundings and all, were fully described, daguerreotyped, depicted, painted, stamped, stained, etched and embossed over and over again; wearing out time, patience, common sense and everything else, until at last the agony was over; when counsel, though seemingly out of breath, ranted, ripped, snorted and charged until dark.

The Court then gladly retired for the night, with a huge scroll of written evidence, compared the same with the edicts of the law, and in the morning returned with the following verdict:

“Ordered and adjudged that Thomas Dawson be committed for involuntary manslaughter; and on failure of a $500 bond, that he be committed to jail. Also, that John Carroll be committed for misdemeanor in carrying a concealed pistol, and in default of a $100 bond, he be committed to jail.”

The bonds were given, the prisoners returned to a home of regret, and Alford was consigned to the cold and silent grave. And so the curtain partly fell on this lamentable scene. Oh, when will whiskey and pistols find their grave! Taproots of the mighty Upas tree of death, spreading its branches far and wide, and scattering its fruits of anguish and woe over the land! When will the arm of the law become strong enough to dry up whiskey founts, and consign pistols and daggers to their wonted oblivion! When will Senators in their wisdom, and legislators in their council, take this monster evil by the throat and say, “Thus far shalt thou go, and no further?” Then, and not till then, shall we see “peace on earth and good will among men.”

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings Amanda Alford Young, John N. Alford, Matilda Laura Alford Edwards, and Mianda Alford Huckabee in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Job 1842 GA¹, William Henry 1811 NC², Job 1763 NC³, Julius 1717 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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JOE FELTON ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 27 February 2004

Mr. Joe Felton Alford of Holloway Rd., Barnesville, GA, passed on Monday [February 23] at the Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Springfield Baptist Church…. Interment will be at the Springfield Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Mr. Melvin (Lucille) Buffin, Thomaston, GA; one daughter, Mrs. Ethleen E. Sulton, Detroit, MI; one nephew he raised as his own, Mr. Quinton Alford, Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mattie Lois Davis, Atlanta, GA.

Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Photo from Springfield Baptist Cemetery, Crest, Upson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Clyde and Sandra Padgett

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joe F. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 July 1916, last residence Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA.

In 1940, Flint, Upson Co., GA, Joe Felton Alford, black age 23, widowed, is listed as lodger.

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JOE L. ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Joe L. Alford, 60, died Feb. 3. Graveside service, 10 a.m. today, Lakeside Memorial Gardens; Goolsby Mortuary.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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JOHN ALLEN “JACK” ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 3 September 1910

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Elisha H. Alford and Mason A. “Macie” Alford Robins in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Allen Stephens Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

From GA Marriages: John Allford married Jerusha Paschal on 1 Feb 1839 in Putnam Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: John Allen 1815 GA¹, William 1794 NC², Kinchen 1768 NC³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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JOHN CLEMENTS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 9 September 1966

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 5 Feb 1886 and died _____ Sept 1966, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

From GA Deaths: John C. Alford, black age 80, died 6 Sept 1966 in Fulton Co., GA.

In 1900, Redbone, Meriwether Co., GA, Clements Alford, black age 12, is living with his parents, Major and Ella Alford, and 5 siblings, including Dolly.

On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), John Alford is age 30, born 5 Feb 1887 in Molena, Pike Co., GA, his current residence.

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JOHN DAVID ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 11 October 1980

Photo from East View Cemetery, East Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 6 Jan 1896 and died _____ Oct 1980, last residence Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his father, David A. Alford; and brother Paul Earnest Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: John David 1896 GA¹, David A. 1862 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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JOHN E. ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Tuesday, 23 August 1853

Departed this life, at the residence of his father, Guilford Alford, Esq., on the 20th inst., John E. Alford, in the 24th year of his age. The decease of this young man, in the bloom of youth and early manhood, should cast a gloom o’er the community of his associations. Like other young men, he had foibles which were contracted amid the allurements of fashionable life, but justice requires we should say, his virtues largely preponderated. Noble, generous and affable, he was the friend of the needy and the defender of the just. In his intercourse with men, his integrity was above reproach, high toned and chivalrous. As an exemplification of the fact, we may observe, when informed by his medical advisers that he must die, he called his brother to his bed and remarked, “Have you a pencil?” Being answered in the affirmative, he said: “Then get down all I owe, and request father to see it all paid!” This was a bright illustration of his principle in life, and needs no comment….

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Elizabeth Cook Embree Alford, in this compilation.

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JOHN EDWARD ALFORD

Father of Annette Alford Castro, AAFA #0229

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 29 August 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

EATONTON—Services for John E. Alford will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Vining Hill Chapel with burial in Eatonton Memorial Park. Alford 91, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998.

A lifelong resident of Putnam County, he was the son of the late George and Georgia Alford [??—AAFA records show his mother’s name as Addie Alliston]. The widower of Georgia Harper, he was a retired dairy farmer and was retired from Enterprise Aluminum Co. He was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his children Annette Castro of Montgomery, Ala., and James Alford of Eatonton: brother, Harold Alford of Eatonton....

Photo from Eatonton Memorial Park, Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Shreve

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 Oct 1906, last residence Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: John Edward 1906 GA¹, George Claude 1880 GA², John Franklin 1837 GA³, Kinchen 1812 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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JOHN GORDON ALFORD, JR.

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Photo from Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 23 December 2009

John Gordon Alford Jr., 79, of Peachtree City [Fayette Co.] died Sunday. Memorial service, 11 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church; Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City.

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STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER

Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL—Tuesday, 29 December 2009

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga.—Dr. John Gordon Alford Jr., 79, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away from respiratory failure on December 20, 2009.

Dr. Alford served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He received his Masters in education from Northwestern University and his PhD from Harvard. He worked in various educational administrative roles for the State of Illinois for over 30 years. He retired to Tallahassee, FL in 1988. He later served in Pakistan with the Peace Corps. He enjoyed Kiwanis and volunteering with other civic and charitable organizations.

Dr. Alford is survived by his wife, Margaret Alford; daughters, Susan Alford of Summerdale, AL and Nancy McCrary and her husband Ken of Grayson, GA; son, John G. Alford and his wife Sherry of Alpharetta; grandchildren, Kenny and Kyle McCrary and John (Parker), Cole and Maggie Alford; brothers, Dr. Donald O. Alford and his wife June of Tallahassee, FL and Dr. Stanley P. Alford and his wife Karen of Denison, TX and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City….

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Photo from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Sgt Ed Elstan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John G. Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 20 Apr 1930, last residence Peachtree City, Fayette Co., GA.

In 1940, John is listed with his parents, John Gordon Alford and Mildred I. Alford, in Berwyn, Cook Co., IL.

His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: John Gordon 1930 IL¹, John Gordon 1897 IL², John C. 1870 Canada³.

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JOHN HOWARD HALLFORD

TOCCOA RECORD

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—Thursday, 12 March 1970

John Howard Hallford, 60, of 104 Rickman Street died Thursday morning in the Stephens County Hospital after several months of declining health.

Mr. Hallford was born January 31, 1910 in Stephens County, a son of John Hallford and the late Mrs. Cora Anderson Hallford, having lived all his life in Stephens County. Mr. Hallford was employed by Coats and Clark for thirty years, was a member of the First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 309, Eastern Star and had served on the Credit Union Board of Coats and Clark for twenty years.

Survivors in addition to his father and stepmother, Mrs. Savannah Sheppard Hallford include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Yearwood Hallford of the home; two sons, Maurice E. Hallford, Thomas J. Hallford both of Toccoa; three daughters Mrs. Jesse Sheriff, Jr. of Mableton, Ga.; Miss Patsy Hallford of Toccoa; Miss Elizabeth Hallford of Atlanta, three brothers, Wallace Hallford, Henry Hallford both of Toccoa; J.D. Hallford of Marietta; five sisters Mrs. Grady Yearwood, Mrs. Eugene Robinson, Mrs. Dempsey Payne all of Toccoa; Mrs. Clyde Friar, of Powder Springs, Ga.; Mrs. E.C. Yearwood of Anderson, S.C.; Also surviving are six grandchildren. Stepbrothers and stepsisters are, Roy Sheppard, Toccoa; Baylas Sheppard, Forest Park; Mrs. Bill Albon, Fair Play, S.C.; Mrs. Ben Deal, Toccoa; Mrs. Russell Crenshaw, Anderson, S.C.

Funeral services were held at eleven o’clock Saturday from the First Baptist Church…. Burial followed Stephens Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers were, Jack Hancock, Clay Bagby, Olen Roberts, J. O. Addington, Verner Mulkey and Charles Rickman. The escort of honour was composed of members of the Agoga Bible Class. The Universal Winding of Coats & Clark and the Toccoa Masonic Lodge No. 309.

The Mathews Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Photo from Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1970) dates of John Hallford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his wife, Ruby Viola Yearwood Hallford; and children Maurice Emory “Shready” Hallford and Patsy Jo Hallford in this compilation.

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JOHN L. ALFORD

GWINNETT DAILY POST

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Saturday, 8 March 2008

John L. Alford, 86, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2008 after a lengthy illness at the Parkwood Nursing Home in Snellville, Georgia.

John was born on August 15, 1921 to Emma O’Neal Alford and William Thomas Alford in Morgan County, Georgia. John served our country during WWII as a U. S. Paratrooper. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner, participating in many charitable fundraisers and events in the Atlanta area. John retired from Ford Motor Company Tractor Division in Tucker, Georgia and then served for many years as a bailiff for Superior Court Judge Dawson Jackson in Gwinnett County.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nellie M. Alford and his two sons, John William Alford, Lakewells, Florida and Donald H. Alford, Smyrna, Georgia. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Of his nine siblings, he is survived by three sisters, Ann A. Bradley of Covington, Georgia, Mabel Burnett of Sun City, Arizona, and Lucy Seay of Jersey, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at the Sweetwater Memorial Chapel on Pleasant Hill Road in Lawrenceville, Georgia at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Georgia 404/355-7627.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John L. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his siblings Ann Alford Adams Bradley, Iris Marie Alford Bonner, Lucy Alford Seay, and William Emmett Alford in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: W.T. Alford married Emma Irene O’Neal on 9 Dec 1906 in Morgan Co., GA.

William T. Alford (1884–1968) and Emma O. Alford (1886–1946) share a gravestone in Pine Grove Cemetery, Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: John L. 1921 GA¹, William Thomas 1884 GA², Elisha H. 1856 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JOHN LAFAYETTE ALFORD, JR.

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 21 August 2014

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KATHLEEN, GA—John L. Alford, Jr., 88, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

John was born on October 21, 1925 in Rome, Georgia. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Robins Air Force Base where he worked Civil Service for many years.

His parents, John L. Alford, Sr. and Hilda Mae Yarborough Alford; and brothers, Jim, Jack and Bill Alford, preceded him in death.

John’s memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of sixty years, Opal Story Alford of Kathleen; children, John L. Alford, III (Deitra) of Kathleen and Janet Mould (George) of Young Harris, Georgia; grandchildren, Amy Shelton of Senoia, Georgia, Jennifer Burns (Brad) of Marshall, North Carolina and Jason Orlman of Young Harris, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Justin Ford, Jesse Ford, Robbie Lunsford and Bradley Parker; brother, Jerry Alford (Mary); sisters, Martha Ann Everidge (Tommy) and Gloria Jean Burns (Lamar); and many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 2014, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens…. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon, Bibb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Hal Stewart

Photo taken 24 Dec 2014

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Opal Aline Story Alford; and brothers Jack Preston Alford and Jimmie Joe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, John Lafayette Alford Sr., in Florida Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: John Lafayette 1925 GA¹, John Lafayette 1901 GA², Floyd Lafayette 1878 GA³, John N. 1847 GA⁴, William Henry 1811 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JOHN LEE ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 31 March 2010

Mr. John L. Alford of Atlanta passed March 24, 2010. Celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 1, 11:00 A.M. Sims Memorial Chapel at Fernando Sims Funeral Home, 2201 S. Cobb Dr., Smyrna. Interment Chestnut Hills Cemetery.

He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Ethel L. Alford; children, Juan, KenDronne and Keisha; other relatives and friends. Visitation today 12-6 P.M. at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 A.M. on the day of the service. Fernando Sims Funerals & Cremations 678-217-7467.

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Fernando Sims Funerals & Cremations

Smyrna, Cobb Co., GA—_____ March 2010

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Born: February 4, 1960

Place of Birth: Gay, GA

Death: March 24, 2010

Place of Death: Clayton County

John Lee Alford was born on February 4, 1960 to Clifford Alford, Sr. and Eula Lee Davis Alford. He departed this life on March 24, 2010.

John attended McCary Elementary School and Woodbury High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Alford, Sr. and brothers, Willie James Alford and Joe Louis Alford.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mrs. Ethel Lee Davis; children, Juan A. Branford, KenDronne L. Tiggs and Keisha Branford; siblings, Oscar Lee (Ella) Alford, Clifford (Yvonne) Alford, Wardell (Mildred) Alford, Jerome Alford, Mae Verna (Ulice) Jones, Martha Lee Alford, Mary (Charlie) Geddis, Carrie Myrtice Alford, Marie (Eugene) Ellis, Willie Doris Alford; grandchildren, Cabreshiea Thomas, Jawon Thomas, Armonti Thomas; special friends, Dianna Branford, Sarah Jean Ellis and Marion Tiggs; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Lee Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Rome, Floyd Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brother Willie James Alford in this compilation.

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JOHN N. ALFORD

CARTERSVILLE EXPRESS

Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA—Thursday, 6 January 1881

Reluctantly we commence the record of the year’s events with a killing.

It was near dark on Saturday evening last [January 1] in front of the residence of Mr. J.O. Ligon, six miles from Euharlee, that Mr. Andrew J. Thomas shot and killed Mr. John Alford. The circumstances, as near as we can gather them, are these.

The two men had been participating in a village election at Euharlee and had intensified the enjoyments of the occasion by frequent libations at the village grocery. Dark coming on the crowd that had gathered at the election began to disperse. Accompanied by a small party, Mr. Thomas had proceeded home as far as the residence of Mr. Ligon. He haled at the gate and called Mr. Ligon out and while seated upon his horse and engaged in conversation with that gentleman, he was beset by blows discovered to come from the clenched hand of Mr. Alford, who it seems had slipped upon him. By his blows, Alford had nearly unseated Thomas from his horse. When the latter recovered equilibrium he drew a pistol and fired two shots at Alford—one ball entering at the right nipple and the other taking him center between the eyes. Thomas immediately gave himself up and was brought to Cartersville and lodged in jail by Constable Cunyus, where he now is. He was raised in this county and was the son of Judge Thomas, once Judge of the Superior Court. He is a disabled and crippled man and claims to have resorted to his pistol in self defense.

Mr. Alford was also raised in this county and at the time of his death was about thirty years of age. He leaves a wife and five children.

THE OTHER SIDE

As in all similar occurrences there is the other side to the story. The friends of the dead man claim to be able to prove by at least six witnesses that the deed was one of the clearest murder. The two men had been friends during the entire day and at its close were departing for home. Thomas, stopping at Ligons had commenced to raise a row there cursing and by disorderly conduct was frightening the ladies of the house. Alford presuming upon his previous friendship was endeavoring to lead him away, and get him home. Thomas objected and with his pistol took a steadied aim at Alford. The wounds prove they were inflicted in the most deliberate manner.

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FREE PRESS

Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA—6 January 1881

Jno. Alford and Andrew Thomas, neighbor, attended the militia district election at Euharlee, in this county, on Saturday last and were friendly during the day. They started home together about 4 o’clock, still on friendly terms. About a mile and a half from Euharlee they had a difficulty, when Thomas drew a pistol and shot Alford first between the eyes and then in the right breast. Alford lived about three minutes, walking into the house where the difficulty occurred after being shot. Thomas was lodged in the county jail on Sunday. He was arrested without making any resistance to the officer. We would give further particulars but for the conflicting statements concerning the affair.

Photo from Alford-Watson Cemetery, Bartow Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Bell

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Floyd Lafayette Alford and Lola B. Alford Lovell; and siblings Amanda Alford Young, Job Alford, Matilda Laura Alford Edwards, and Mianda Alford Huckabee in this compilation.

Although AAFA lists him as John Lafayette Alford, no records have been found with the middle name Lafayette. He is J.N. Alford or John N. Alford on censuses, property tax records, his gravestone, and probate record.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: John N. 1847 GA¹, William Henry 1811 NC², Job 1763 NC³, Julius 1717 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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JOHN OSCAR ALFORD, JR.

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 27 October 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

John O. Alford of Redan [DeKalb Co.], GA, died October 25, 1996.

Survived by his wife, Laurine R. Alford; son, Rick Alford and his wife, Darlynn of Loganville, Ga.; daughter, Gail Lowe and her husband, Mike of Greensboro, Ga.; three grandchildren; sister Hazel Slaughter of Redan.

Services will be held Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 o’clock at the Redan First Baptist Church with remains placed in state at 2:30....

Mr. Alford was retired from the Dekalb County Sheriffs Department as Chief Jailer with 20 years service, after retirement he worked with Dekalb County Board of Education as a Bus Driver.

Burial Redan Cemetery. Wages & Sons, 770-469-9811.

Photo from Redan Community Cemetery, Redan, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John O. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Jan 1917, last residence Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Laurine Richardson Alford; son John Richard “Rick” Alford; parents, John Oscar Alford Sr. and Alice A. Watson Alford; and siblings Hazel Alford Slaughter and James Watson Alford in this compilation.

From SSACI: John Oscar Alford was born 13 Jan 1916 [different than gravestone and SSDI] in Redan, DeKalb Co., GA, son of John O. Alford and Alice A. Watson. He died 25 Oct 1996.

Although not a member, John supplied AAFA with a Bible record that allowed us to put together the family of Isham Alford, his great-great-grandfather.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: John Oscar 1917 GA¹, John Oscar 1866 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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JOHN OSCAR ALFORD, SR.

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 13 March 1926

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Alice A. Watson Alford; children Hazel Alford Slaughter, James Watson Alford, and John Oscar Alford Jr.; and siblings David A. Alford, Isabelle Alford Farmer, Lizzie Cornelia Alford Floyd, Luther H. Alford, Nancy Dora Alford Anderson, and Simeon W. Alford in this compilation.

In 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported: “Cemetery office has no record of this person. There are four broken upright tomb (coffin style). One of them could be John’s, but its too weathered down and some are covered in lichen.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: John Oscar 1866 GA¹, John T. 1831 GA², Bynum 1787 GA³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS ALFORD

[He died in Texas, but we are also including his obituary in Georgia Obituaries because he lived most of his life there.]

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 4 July 1899

COL. J.Q.A. ALFORD DEAD. FORMER CITIZEN OF GRIFFIN DIED IN TEXAS

GRIFFIN, Ga., July 3—News reached the city early this morning at the death of Col. J.Q.A. Alford, at the home of his son J.B. Alford at Enloe, Delta, Texas.

Col. Alford is well remembered here as a prominent ante-bellum lawyer and politician. At one time he was a law partner of Colonel Doyle and the firm was one of the most successful in this section. In his later years Col. Alford occupied the pulpit and was pastor of a church in Alabama and later went to Texas, where his son lived. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was at all times a splendid type of the high minded and courageous southern gentlemen.

Few men pass through the various stages of life that Col. Alford saw and reach his age with a vitality such as he, up to a few months before his death, possessed.

He was 85 years old (b. 1814) and leaves two daughters, Mrs. J.D. Boyd [Emily, Mrs. Joseph David Boyd] of this city and Mrs. W.A. Fuller [Susan Clementine], Mrs. William Allen Fuller] of Atlanta, and one son J.B. [James Butler] Alford of Enloe, Texas.

His remains will be interned at Enloe.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughters Emily Boyd Alford Boyd and Susan Clementine Alford Fuller; and his brother George W. Alford in this compilation.

We published “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995. It includes “Memories of a Great-Great-Granddaughter,” by Jean Mangham Holzapfel, AAFA #0121. From that article:

John Quincy Adams Alford, son of Cullen and Pherebe (Wooten) Alford, born 7 Sept 1814 in Greene (now Tolliver) Co., Georgia. J.Q.A. was a well known lawyer, politician, and lay Baptist preacher. He married 13 Feb 1838 Clementine Butler, who was born 22 Jun 1819 in Morgan County, Georgia, the daughter of James Butler. She died 10 June 1881. John died 2 July 1899, Cooper, Delta Co., Texas, buried in Cooper, Delta Co., Texas.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: John Quincy Adams 1814 GA¹, Cullen 1775 NC², James 1741 NC/VA³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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JOHN RAINEY ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 9 August 1999

Mr. John Rainey Alford, age 77 of Atlanta, passed August 6, 1999. He was born in Madison, GA but had resided in Atlanta for the last 75 years. Mr Alford retired from I.G. Ely Company in 1981 where he had served for over 38 years. He was also the co-founder of the Golfers Twelve of Atlanta.

John Rainey Alford is survived by his wife Alice M. Alford; 3 children, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Vernelle) Alford, Patricia A. White and Stanley Alford; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 11 a.m. at Murray Brothers Cascade

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Nov 1921, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Alice Marion Peek Alford; and daughter Patricia Ann Alford White in this compilation.

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JOHN RICHARD “RICK” ALFORD

Scot Ward Funeral Services

Loganville, Walton Co., GA—_____ November 2010

Rick Alford age 57 of Loganville passed away Friday, November 12, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 3 PM Sunday, November 14, 2010 in the Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville…. Interment at Redan Community Cemetery, Redan.

Mr. Alford had a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia and was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by Parents: John O. & Laurine Alford.

He is survived by Wife: Darlynn C. Alford, Loganville; Daughter & Son-in-law: Evie A. & Hunter S. Maloy, Loganville; Son: John (Tom) Alford, Charleston, SC.; Sister & Brother-in-law: Gail A. and Mike Lowe, Greensboro, Nephew: Todd Lowe, Greensboro; Grandchild: Haddon Silas Maloy: Cousins: Paul Slaughter, Annette Slaughter, Matt Slaughter, Beth Sexton, Carroll Sexton, John Paul Sexton, Darryl Alford….

Photo from Redan Community Cemetery, Redan, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Richard Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 28 Sept 1953, last residence Loganville, Gwinnett Co., GA. [Loganville is partly in Walton Co. and partly in Gwinnett Co.

See the obituariesof his parents, John Oscar Alford Jr. and Laurine Richardson Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: John Richard “Rick” 1953 GA¹, John Oscar 1917 GA², John Oscar 1866 GA3², John T. 1831 GA⁴, Bynum 1787 GA⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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JOHN S. ALFORD

GWINNETT DAILY POST

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Thursday, 28 August 2008

Mr. John S. Alford, age 37, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008.

He is survived by his: wife of 14 years: Mrs. Melissa D. Cook Alford, Lawrenceville, GA daughters: Jessica Alford, age 17, of Lawrenceville, GA, Madisen Alford, age 10, Lawrenceville, GA and Shawna Alford, age 4, Lawrenceville, GA, mother: Mary Donnelly Alford, New Orleans, LA, sisters: Jo Ann Barron, Frances Alford and Trudy Alford, brothers: William Alford and James Alford, mother-in-law and father-in-law: Virginia and Wayne Cook, Lawrenceville, GA.

Mr. Alford was born February 15, 1971. He was employed with Progress Containers in Winder, GA. He was a member of the Dacula First United Methodist Church in Dacula, GA.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home… Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John S. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Bethlehem, Barrow Co., GA.

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JOHN W. ALFORD, SR.

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—22 April 2003

John W. Alford, Sr. died Saturday, April 19, 2003 at his residence.

The East Point [Franklin Co.], Florida, native had lived in Darien [McIntosh Co.] most of his life. He was a member of American Legion Post 137 in which he donated the land for the Legion Hall. He was a member of Live Oak Lodge 137 F.&A.M. He served with the United States Air National Guard during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Alford was the owner of McIntosh Utilities & Alford Construction and Land Developing. He developed Whispering Pines Subdivision in Darien and he developed and was founder of Whispering Pines Cemetery in Darien. He was instrumental in the development of I-95 exit 49 in Darien, having built and owned the Dairy Queen which was one of the first businesses at that exit. He owned and operated a fleet of shrimp boats in McIntosh County.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Emelia Alford of Darien; three sons, Bill Alford of Darien, Michael Alford of Brunswick, Scott Alford of Tallahassee, FL; two daughters, Lou McDuffie and Pat Durant, both of Darien, a brother; Jimmy Alford of Pensacola, FL; two sisters, Irene Workman and Daisy Peek, both of Milledgeville; nine children, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Chapman Funeral Chapel. A private memorial service will be held at a later date….

Photo from Saint Andrews Cemetery, Darien, McIntosh Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Joe

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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JOHN WILLIAM ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Sunday, 19 October 1969

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 Feb 1888 and died _____ Oct 1969, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his father, Thomas Jefferson Alford; and siblings Emma S. Alford, Nannie Alford, and Samuel Thomas Alford in this compilation.

His lineage: John William 1888 GA¹, Thomas Jefferson 1850 GA².

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JOHNNIE HARRIS ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Tuesday, 8 Sept 1936

Photo from Eureka Church Cemetery, Clito, Bulloch Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kay W. Waters

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Katrine “Kate” Harris Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Johnnie Harris 1935 GA¹, James Olin 1911 GA², James Olin 1886 GA³, Green Colquitt 1853 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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JOHNNIE MAE ALFORD

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—Friday, 26 October 2007

ALBANY—Johnnie Mae Alford, 87, of 1210 E. Roosevelt Ave. died October 24, 2007, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Provisor Missionary Baptist Church in Worth County with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service, Albany 229/430-8800.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Johnnie M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 7 Jan 1923, last residence Albany, Dougherty Co., GA.

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JOHNNIE MAE BENJAMIN ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 23 February 1993

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 9 February 1993

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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JOHNNIE ROBERT ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 24 August 1968

Photo from Walker Memory Garden, Woodbury, Meriwether Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, J. B. Chrismond

Photo posted in 2015

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

From GA Deaths: Johnnie R. Alford, black age 51, died 21 Aug 1968 in Meriwether Co., GA.

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JOHNNY ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—26 July 2013

Alford, Mr. Johnny, Atlanta, GA Service Saturday, 1:00PM at Woods Memorial Baptist Church, Pastor Tony Mosley. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Johnny Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 Sept 1925 and died 19 July 2013, last residence not listed.

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JON LESLIE ALFORD

Son of Charles Job Alford Jr., AAFA #0097

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—20 January 2016

Jon Leslie ALFORD Obituary

Jon Leslie Alford, age 68, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles J. and Eleanor Alford.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Roz Landman Alford, Buford, GA; children, Christopher and Shara Lessing, Johns Creek, GA, Jason and Joanne Alford, Grayson, GA; grandchildren, Jack Alford, Jordan Alford, Talon Adkins; brothers, Walter C. “Wally” and Lynn Alford, Lawrenceville, GA, Charles J. “Buzz” and Jean Alford, Flowery Branch, GA; several nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews. Mr. Alford was born August 14, 1947 in Atlanta, GA.

He was a veteran of the United States National Guard, 1965 graduate of Tucker High School and a 1968 graduate of the University of GA with a Bachelors Degree. He was a retired Title Examiner with The Alford Family Law Firm in Tucker GA for many years. He was co-owner of American Systems and Programming until 1998. He was involved in The Serenity House in Buford for over twenty years. He played in a band with The Georgia Dawgs. He was an avid GA Bulldog fan.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Jon Leslie Alford will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home…. Eulogy by: Bill Milner. Entombment will be at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Buford, GA….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his parents, Charles Job Alford Sr. and Eleanor Lucille Petry Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Jon Leslie 1947 GA¹, Charles Job 1922 GA², Charles Job 1888 GA³, William Floyd 1837 GA⁴, William Henry 1811 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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JOSEPH DOUTHITT ALFORD

SAVANNAH PRESS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—12 August 1922

Joseph D. Alford, residing at 303 West Hall Street, died early this morning after a short illness at the family residence. Mr. Alford was 88 years of age.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Isabell Alford; two daughters, Mrs. Kate Rewey of Burk, South Dakota, and Mrs. Ralph Hoyt of Savannah; three sons, Albert Alford of Tampico, Mexico; Percy Alford of Dover, Ohio, and Major Alford of Savannah, and by three grandchildren, Evelyn Alford and Warren and Annabel Hoyt.

Mr. Alford was a Union soldier in the War Between the States and was sergeant major in the Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Regiment. He was a member of Clinton Lodge of Masons. The pallbearers will be members of that lodge. His daughter Mrs. Ralph Hoyt is a member of the Eastern Star.

The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence of his daughter Mrs. Hoyt, 1114 Habersham Street. The services will be conducted by the Rev. W. A. Huckabee, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church and at the grave by Clinton Lodge of Masons. The interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

The pallbearers, all members of the Clinton Lodge, will be Paul M. Bernecker, Thomas S. Russell, Isadore Collat, Harold M. Prager, John H. McTyre and Waring R. Sheftall.

Photo from Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ally

AAFA NOTES, from online family trees and censuses: Joseph D. Alford was born about 1834 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co.,PA. He married (1) Elizabeth _____. They are listed on the 1870 and 1880 censuses in Platteville, Grant Co., WI, with their children Kate and Albert. Elizabeth’s mother, Catherine Verren, widow age 89 born England, is with them in 1880.

From Iowa, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Joseph D. Alford, carpenter, age 49 son of James Mocklenain Alford and Rosanna Douthitt, married (second marriage) Isabella Logan, age 20 daughter of James Logan and Louisa Blackmore in New Albin, Allamakee Co., IA, on 30 Sept 1882.

The family is on the 1885 Iowa State Census with their first 2 children, Percy Logan Alford and [Edith] Gertrude Alford, and Joseph’s son Albert.

In 1900, 1910, and 1920, the family is in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.

His lineage: Joseph Douthitt 1834 PA¹, James M. 1807 PA².

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JOSEPH SIDNEY ALFORD

Grandfather of James A. Hazelton, AAFA #1147

Source unknown

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 15 July 1927

From ATLANTA OBITUARIES, Scrapbook of Franklin M. Garrett

MR. JOSEPH ALFORD, PIONEER CITIZEN, CLAIMED BY DEATH

Mr. Joseph S. Alford, 85 years old, a distinguished veteran of the War Between the States and a resident of Atlanta since 1872, died Thursday night at the home, 122 Crumley Street, S.W. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Chapel of Barclay and Brandon Company and interment will be in West View Cemetery. Members of Camp Tige Anderson Confederate Veterans of which he was a former commander will serve as an honorary escort.

Mr. Alford served throughout the War Between the States, first with Co. E of the 10th Georgia Infantry under Capt. A.J. McBride and later with General Longstreet in the Army of Northern Virginia.

A native of Fayetteville, GA, he moved to Jonesboro [Clayton Co.] at an early age and left for the war from that city. He came back to Jonesboro after the war, moving to Atlanta seven years later, and was first employed here at the general store of the late Capt. W.H. Brotherton at Whitehall and Mitchell Streets.

For about 13 years Mr. Alford was employed in the Fulton County Ordinary’s Office under the late Judge Lowndes Calhoun, county ordinary for years and himself a noted war veteran. Mr. Alford later entered the service of the city holding the position of city probation officer, for a number of years from which position he retired several years ago.

Mr. Alford was possessed of remarkably sturdy health and until taken by his fatal illness remained active in is many affairs. A year ago he underwent an operation for mastoiditis at Wesley Memorial Hospital and because of his age the physicians did not give him an anesthetic. He submitted to the pain with calmness and won the admiration of all who witnessed the operation by his strength of will.

During the last years of his life Mr. Alford devoted most of his activities to his work with his fellow Confederate veterans. He was a former Commander of Camp Tige Anderson, where he kept his membership and helped to organize and was a charter member of Camp Walker.

Mr. Alford is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E.B. Williams and Mrs. Charles L. Anderson; three grandchildren, Martha Anderson, Charlotte Hazelton and J. Alford Hazelton, all of Atlanta.

Photos from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rhonda Brady Rampy

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Martha Kell “Mattie” Harris Alford; and children Charlotte Dorcas Alford Hazelton, Gertrude W. Alford Williams, and James Hilliard Alford in this compilation.

Joseph Sidney Alford was the son of James Alford and Dorcas Ann Pegg.

According to Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia, 1861-1865, Vol. II, p. 31, his service was as follows: Private, enlisted Jun. 20, 1861. Appointed 2nd Sgt. Wounded at Berryville, VA, June or Oct. 1863. Wounded in foot at Cedar Creek, VA, Oct, 19, 1864. Surrendered at Appomattox, VA, Apr. 9, 1865. Born at Fayetteville, GA, Dec. 25, 1842. Died at Atlanta, GA, July 14, 1927.

Although not named in the obituary, he married Martha Kell Harris by 1872, and in 1900, they had 4 children: Gertrude (1873), Olin S. (Ola S?, 1876), James H. (1878), Charlotte D. (1881). His wife was deceased by 1920. Ola Sidney Alford married Charles L. Anderson, Oct. 16, 1904 in Pike Co. GA.

Birthday article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 6 January 1922

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Joseph Sidney 1841 GA¹, James 1804 GA², Cullen 1775 NC³, James 1741 NC/VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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JOSEPHINE CARSON ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 27 June 2008

Homegoing Service for Mrs. Josephine Carson Alford will be held Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Smyrna Word of Life Baptist Church…. Interment, Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Visitation hour Sunday from 5 until 6 p.m. at Echols Memorial Chapel….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Josephine Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 15 Aug 1958, last residence Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

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JUANITA SHEPHERD ALFORD

AAFA #0382

Sister-in-law of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #0011; Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, AAFA #0158; Louise Grace Alford Ekin, AAFA #0177; Flora Bell King Alford, AAFA #0517; and Walter Hoyle Alford, AAFA #0555

Juanita Shepherd Alford

Photo from Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home

FLORIDA TIMES-UNION

Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—5 May 2013

Juanita Shepherd Alford, age 90, passed away peacefully in Hospice care in Statesboro, GA on May 3, 2013.

Born in Macon, GA on November 1, 1922, she moved to Jacksonville as a teenager with her parents John Jordon and Annie Evelyn Shepherd where she lived most of her life until spending the last few years with her daughter Trish in Metter, GA. She graduated from Robert E. Lee high school and was a long time member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by her husband Marvin F. Alford, Sr., son Donald H. Alford, brother Buddy Shepherd (Iris) and sister Ruth O Steen (Gene).

She is survived by her son Marvin F. Alford, Jr. (Glenda), daughter Patricia Masters (Bobby), daughter-in-law Janice Alford, 7 grandchildren: Elaine Felker (Marty), Brian Alford (Michelle), Brandi Howell (Matt), Heather Felder, Ashley Kelly (Michael), Jennifer Butler (Joe) and Logan Masters (Charity Blair) and 5 great grandchildren: Lauren Felker, Seth Alford, Addison Butler, Ansley Butler and Madison Yates.

While flowers are appreciated, the family will be honored by donations to either Cedar Creek Baptist Church or Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. Family will receive friends Tuesday night from 5-7pm and services with Pastor John Montgomery will be Wednesday at 11am. Visitation and services will be in the chapel at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, 111 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL, (904) 272-2435.

Photo from Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., FL,—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Marcus Snow

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

We included the obituaries of her husband, Marvin Floyd Alford; and son Donald Hoyle Alford in Florida Obituaries.

Juanita joined AAFA after her husband died.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her husband’s 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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JULIA ANN ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 1 March 1969

Photo from Springfield Baptist Cemetery, Crest, Upson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Clyde and Sandra Padgett

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Julia A. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 July 1889 [different than gravestone] and died 15 Feb 1969 [incorrect], last residence not listed.

From GA Deaths: Julia A. Alford, black, age 76, died 27 Feb 1969 in Fulton Co., GA.

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JULIA ANN AVERY ALFORD

Grandmother of Elisabeth Culver Alford McLane, AAFA #0076; and Allen Stephens Alford Sr., AAFA #00698

Great-Grandmother of Kathlyn Alford Aimonetti, AAFA #1410; and Roy Stephens Alford III, AAFA #0529

Photo from her great-granddaughter Kathlyn Alford Aimonetti, AAFA #1410

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 4 October 1925

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Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Shreve

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, Allen Stephens Alford; and children John Gordon Alford Sr. and Mae Jerusha Alford Lewis in South Carolina Obituaries; and of her son Paul Cofer Alford Sr. in Tennessee Obituaries.

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JULIA ELIZABETH DIXON HALLFORD

CARROLL COUNTY TIMES

Westminster, Carroll Co., MD—12 September 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

Julia Elizabeth Dixon Hallford, 80, of Metter [Candler Co.], Ga., died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at her home.

Born May 17, 1919, in Gaither [Carroll Co.], Md., she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Edna B. Dixon. She was the wife Henry Grady Hallford Sr., who died in 1976.

She was a 1936 graduate of Sykesville High School. After graduation, she was employed by the former Maryland Milling and Supply Co., in Sykesville. She was later employed by the State of Maryland as a secretary in various locations. At the time of her retirement, in 1980, she was secretary to the Administrator of Mount Wilson Hospital. She made Metter, Ga., her permanent home in 1987.

She was an avid bowler; she was a member of the Mount Wilson Bowling League and the Carroll Mixed League. She served as a league secretary in both leagues for several years.

She also enjoyed travel, photography, gardening, and needlework (especially cross stitch and quilting). At the age of 73, she learned to play golf and was a charter member of the Willow Lake Golf Club.

Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law Charles W. and Doris Hallford of New Windsor; Grady and Mary Hallford of Frederick, and James and Debbie Hallford of Metter; sister Arlene Elste; and six grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery, Sykesville [Carroll Co., MD]....

Photo from Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., MD—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, gravedigger

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Julia D. Hallford (SS# issued in MD) but list her birth date as 18 May 1919, last residence Metter, Candler, GA.

See the obituaries of her sons Henry Grady Hallford Jr. and James W. Hallford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Charles William “Bill” Hallford in Pennsylvania Obituaries

Her husband, Henry Grady Hallford Sr., was born 16 July 1910, and died _____ Sept. 1976 in Carroll Co., MD.

Her husband’s HALLFORD lineage: Henry Grady 1910 GA¹, William Wallace 1887 ??².

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JULIA EVA ROACH ALFORD

Posted to her Find A Grave memorial

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 5 July 1941

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Olin Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Charlie Green Alford and Willie Emmitt Alford in this compilation. Willie’s name is misspelled as Dimit in Julia’s obituary.

From GA Marriages: Julia Eva Roach married J.O. Allford on 8 Oct 1905 in Emanuel Co., GA.

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JULIA MAE ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 2 August 1975

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 5 August 1975

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

From GA Deaths: Julia Alford, black age 51, died 1 Aug 1975 in Fulton Co., GA.

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JULIUS CAESAR ALFORD

Grandfather of Cecil Orie Alford, AAFA #0751

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 20 October 1942

Photo from Inman Methodist Church Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Aleta Walters

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Janie Lou Alford Strickland and Ryburn Orie Alford in this compilation.

From SSACI: Julius Caesar Alford was born 8 Oct 1870 in Brooks, Fayette Co., GA, son of Britton W. Alford and Loudicy M. Brassell.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Julius Caesar 1870 GA¹, Brittain Washington 1826 GA², Brittain Washington 1782 NC³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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KATHERINE MARY “KATIE” FITZGERALD ALFORD ESTES

Photo from Alice Wilson Alford’s Wilson/Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 20 May 1961

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her husband, Henry Lee Alford; and son Dallas Thurmon “Bud” Alford in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Miss Katie FitzGerald married H.L. Alford on 30 March 1899 in Morgan Co., GA.

In 2023, a Find A Grave photographer reported that no gravestone was found for her in Forsyth City Cemetery, and that she is not listed as being buried there in the local historical society’s burial index.

In 1880, Ash Bank, Putnam Co., GA:

William Fitzgerald head 30 GA GA GA farm laborer

Ann wife 24 GA GA GA

Mary dau 2 GA GA GA

Katie dau 1/12 GA GA GA born April

Katie was probably born in 1880. Mary Jane “Mamie” Fitzgerald Mooneyham, listed as Katie’s sister in her obituary, is buried in Burke Co., GA. The birth date on her gravestone says 16 June 1877.

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KATHERINE PEARL “KITTY” ALFORD

rome news-tribune

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—Friday, 12 January 1996

Miss Katherine P. “Kitty” Alford, 77, 16 Locust St., died Wednesday evening at a Rome Hospital.

Miss Alford was born in Floyd County, Oct. 21, 1918, daughter of the late Bodie M. Alford and Harriett Yarbrough Alford. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and prior to retirement was employed as a school teacher.

Survivors include: two sisters, Mary L. Carnes, Rome and Louise West, Kingston; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church….

Photo from East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Harris

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm death date of Katherine P. Alford (SS# issued in GA) but list her birth date as 21 Oct 1917, last residence Rome, Floyd Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Katherine Pearl 1918 GA¹, Bodie Malcom 1876 GA³, John Lafayette 1847 GA⁴, William Henry 1811 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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KATHRYN JENEAN ALFORD

ROCKDALE CITIZEN

Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA—Sunday, 26 August 2012

Ms. Kathryn Jenean Alford, age 55 of Columbus, was born on May 6, 1957 and passed away August 22, 2012 at Columbus Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, Peggy and Alvin Alford, Walnut Grove; sisters, Libby Humphries, Conyers, Brenda Alford, Swansea, SC; nieces, Christie Cole, Covington, Tara Welch, Columbia, SC, Allison Ralson, Columbia, SC; nephews, Scott Goldbar, Columbia, SC, Jamie Humphries, McDonough; great-nieces and nephews, Colton Humphries, Clayton Humphries, Rose Humphries, Aaron Humphries, Kayla Parker, Corey Parker, Jamie Rabon, Josey Rabon, Brittany Mack, Cody Goldbar, Dallas Hutto; great-great-niece, Payton Mack.

She was preceded in death by her nephew, Trenton Humphries; grandparents, Helen and Arthur Robinson, Annie Mae Hambrick, Doc Alford.

There are no formal services planned…. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA….

Photo from Green Meadows Memorial Gardens, Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathryn J. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her parents, Alvin Burns Alford and Peggy Joyce Robinson Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Kathryn Jenean 1957 GA¹, Alvin Burns 1930 GA², Luther H. 1871 GA³, John T. 1831 GA⁴, Bynum 1787 GA⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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KATIE LOUISE CHAPMAN ALFORD

BRUNSWICK NEWS

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—Saturday, 22 September 2007

Katie Chapman, 71, died Sept. 17, 2007, at the Brunswick hospital of Southeast Georgia Health System.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1504 M St., Brunswick, with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

The family was to have received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at Brunswick Funeral Home.

Survivors include four sons, Michael Chapman, Robert Alford Jr., Earl Alford and Jimmy Alford, all of Brunswick; daughter, Pamela Alford Green of Brunswick; two brothers, Sandy Chapman Jr. of Brunswick and Frank Chapman of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Susie Chapman Carter and Jessie Chapman Clark, both of Brunswick; several nieces and nephews; a host of cousins; and sorrowing friends.

Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, James Rhodes

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Katie L. Chapman (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 Apr 1936, last residence Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA.

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

From SSACI: Katie Louise Chapman Alford, black, was born 12 Apr 1936 in Birmingham, AL, daughter of Sandy Chapman and Susie Norwood.

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KATRINE “KATE” HARRIS ALFORD

STATESBORO HERALD

Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA—Saturday, 8 September 2007

STATESBORO—Mrs. Katrine “Kate” Harris Alford, age 95, died Wednesday [September 5] at the Statesboro Nursing Home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Bulloch County native lived in Candler County for many years until returning to Statesboro in 1980. She was employed with Twin City Manufacturing as a presser for several years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Jolly Christians and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Alford; and four sons, Franklin, Johnnie, Winford and Wayne Alford.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pam Alford of Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church.... Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of the Friendship Baptist Church....

Photo from Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Craig & Tonya Banks

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Katrine H. Alford (SS #issued in FL) was born 6 Dec 1911.

See the obituary of her son Johnnie Harris Alford; and her husband’s mother, Julia Eva Roach Alford, in this compilation.

On the 1920 census, Bullock Co., GA, her husband is listed as James O. Alford, age 8. In various other records, he is listed as Olin, Johnnie O., and Johnie Olin.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1, where her husband is listed as James Olin Alford Jr.

Her husband’s lineage: James Olin 1911 GA¹, James Olin 1886 GA², Green Colquitt 1853 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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KAY PATRICIA “PAT” HUNT ALFORD

Wife of Willie Eugene Alford, AAFA #0302

GREENVILLE NEWS

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 20 August 2006

TRAVELERS REST [Greenville Co., SC]—Pat Alford, 71, passed away Friday, August 18, 2006.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Hunt of Travelers Rest, S.C., and by her son, Wes Alford of Houston, Texas.

Born and raised in Travelers Rest, Pat graduated from Columbia College and received a master’s degree in Education from Furman University. She was cited for leadership at Columbia College and was active in the chorus and drama clubs. In addition to teaching elementary school, Pat was also a soloist at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville, S.C. She married Gene Alford and moved to Houston, Texas. There she raised two children and helped establish her husband’s medical practice. She was also a longtime member of both St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Chaplewood United Methodist Church. Many remember her as a loyal friend who never met a stranger. She loved entertaining and passed on her love of music to her children. She was a past president of both her local DAR and Colonial Dames chapters in South Carolina. During her term with the Colonial Dames, she helped to establish a local historical site.

Surviving are her mother, Madeleine Hunt Morro; husband Gene Alford ; daughter, Madelon Alford Morgan; son-in-law, Dave Morgan; and granddaughters, Maddie and Abbey Morgan, all of Alpharetta, Ga.

The service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, at the Howze Mortuary [Travelers Rest, SC].

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wes Alford Memorial Scholarship at Centenary College, Shreveport, La.

Photo from Travelers Rest Cemetery, Travelers Rest, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Charlie Porter

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kay P. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 October 1934, last residence Alpharetta Estates, Fulton Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her son Wesley Hunt Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her husband’s parents, Willie Monroe Alford and Dessie Watson Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.

Pat died in Fulton Co., GA.

Wedding announcement:

GREENVILLE NEWS

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 14 June 1959

Her husband’s lineage: Willie Eugene 1935 SC¹, Willie Monroe 1908 GA², William Albert 1880 SC/GA³.

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KENNETH OSCAR ALFORD

Alford, and Johnson, Gladys Odell

Photo from crainey5838’s Grimm Family family tree (Ancestry)

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 24 December 1976

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Gladys O’Dell Johnson Grimm Alford; son Charles Richard “Chuck” Grimm Alford; father, Paul Earnest Alford; and siblings Ailene Alford Putnam, Arthur Rex Alford, and Billy James Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Linton Alford in Florida Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: Kenneth O. Alford died 22 Dec 1976 in DeKalb Co., GA.

On Kenneth Oscar Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, born 23 Nov 1914 in Harriman, Roane Co., TN.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Kenneth Oscar 1914 TN¹, Paul Earnest 1887 GA², David A. 1862 GA³, John T. 1831 GA⁴, Bynum 1787 GA⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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KEVIN D. ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 19 October 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

Mr. Kevin D. Alford of Alpharetta died October 16, 1995.

Surviving are his parents, Donald and Margaret Alford, Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Donna Autry, Lakeland, FL., Barbara Alford, Indianapolis, IN; brother, Scott Alford, Indianapolis; grandmother, Jewell Hayes, Hamilton, OH; and niece, Cassandra Autry, Lakeland, FL; and many, many devoted and faithful friends.

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 20th at 4:00 o’clock at Spring Hill.... H.M. Patterson & Son.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kevin D. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 23 Aug 1954, last residence Alpharetta, Fulton Co., GA.

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KEVIN LAMAR ALFORD

Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA—_____ March 2015

Kevin Lamar Alford

Mr. Kevin L. Alford, age 41 of Covington, formerly of Newnan, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Misty Alford, Covington; parents, David and Pat Alford, Newnan; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Jonathan Lynch, Arab, AL; mother-in-law, Norma Brown, Conyers; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Laura Brown, Conyers; brother-in-law, Eric Brown, Conyers; nieces and nephews, Sara Kate and Abigail Lynch of Arab, AL, Jessica Brown, Jacob Brown, Seth Brown, Gavin Brown, all of Conyers; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. Alford graduated from Newnan High School in 1992 and attended Truett McConnell College. He was a truck driver with Crane Transport. Kevin was a member of Haven Fellowship Church.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:00pm at Haven Fellowship Church, 2240 Smyrna Road SW, Conyers, GA….

Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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LAGREE ALFORD

Uncle of Brenda Alford, AAFA #1076

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 22 October 1964

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 23 October 1964

Photo from Madison Historic Cemeteries, Madison, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor G. Williams

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his mother, Narcissus Johnson Alford; and brother James Arthur Alford Sr. in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Lagree Alford [colored], married Daisy Paschal on 22 March 1927 in Greene Co., GA

His lineage: Lagree 1896 GA¹, Charles 1858 GA², James born in slavery³.

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LAMAR EDWIN HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Saturday, 2 January 2010

EASTANOLLEE—Mr. Lamar Edwin Hallford, Sr., age 79, died Thursday [December 31]. The funeral service will be held at 2 PM Sunday in the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary. www.whitlockmortuary.net

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lamar E. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 21 Sept 1930, last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

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LARRY GENE ALFORD

NEWS OBSERVER

Blue Ridge, Fannin Co., GA—Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Larry Gene Alford, 64, of Blue Ridge, passed away Aug. 21.

Mr. Alford was born July 27, 1948, in Cherokee County, to James Alford and Elizabeth Waycaster Colley. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Blue Ridge.

He was preceded in death by father James Alford, mother and stepfather Elizabeth and Junior Colley, and brother Terry Alford.

Survivors include wife Sherry Alford; son Chris Alford; daughter Tracy Bradley; sister Judy and Stanley Peck; sister Cindy Peardon; in-laws Junior and Kim Deal, Jeff Dockery; best friend Jim Gindorff; grandchildren Devan Morris, Damon Morris, and Brooke Waters; special grandchildren Jaron Deal, Jordan Deal, Taylor Deal and Madelyn Waters.

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 24, at the Henry Cochran Funeral chapel…. Interment followed in Chastain Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Dennis Chapman, Jeff Dockrey, Jerry Sisson, Frank Pless, Jimmy Dickey, Jerry Parris, Scott Millsaps, Bill Callihan. Honorary pallbearers were Wade Woody, Art Perryman, Jimmy Hopkins Jr., Junior Deal, Hank Davenport, Leon Davenport, Greg Alford, Mitchell Alford.

Family is accepting flowers and donations in memory of Mr. Alford to The Ridge Community Church building fund.

Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge.

Photos from Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Fannin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Chuck Garland

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Larry G. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his parents, James F. Alford and Elizabeth Waycaster Alford Colley; and brother James Terry Alford in this compilation.

His lineage: Larry Gene 1948 GA¹, James F. 1923 GA², James Russell 1896 GA³, John 1876 GA⁴, Posey 1842 GA⁵.

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LARRY JEFF HALLFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 15 December 2003

Larry Jeff Hallford, age 55 of Lilburn, GA., died December 13, 2003 after courageously battling brain cancer for two years. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He lived a joyous life as a dedicated husband and father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, salesman, Sunday school teacher, Georgia Bulldog fan and golfer.

A man of extraordinary faith and member of Mountain Park United Methodist Church, he is survived by his wife, Nita Hove Hallford, daughters, Laura Leigh and Amy Ellen Hallford, mother, Etrulia (Trudy) Hallford of Toccoa; sister and brother in law, Judy and Keith Canup of Toccoa; and a number of beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Jackson Hallford.

After graduating from UGA, he first worked as a salesman for Campbell’s Soup and Prince Matchabelli. In 1980 he joined Amity Leather Products where he was recognized as national salesman of the year and settled into his lifetime career under the direction of his friend and mentor Ross Palmgren. He enjoyed every aspect of being an active church member and volunteer with the Lilburn Co-op.

The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 16 at Mountain Park United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain with interment to follow at 3:00 p.m. in Roselane Cemetery in Toccoa. The family will receive friends Monday, December 15 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Wages Funeral Home in Snellville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mountain Park United Methodist Church or the Lilburn Co-Operative Ministry, in memory of Larry Jeff Hallford. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Snellville Chapel. 770-979-3200.

Photo from Roselane Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Gillespie

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Larry J. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 Apr 1948, last residence Lilburn, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituary of his mother, Etrulia “Trudy” Hudson Hallford, in this compilation.

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LAURA JOLAN PIRICZKY ALFORD

AAFA #0674

Aunt of Benjamin Franklin Alford Jr., AAFA #0447; and Sarah Nell Harrison McEachern, AAFA #0053

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 13 October 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

Mrs. Laura P. Alford, age 85 of Snellville, died Sunday, October 12, 1997.

She was born in Toledo, Ohio, was a member of Grayson United Methodist Church, The Snellville Keenagers and Snellville United Methodist Church Prime-timers.

She was the widow of George W. Alford.

Survivors, daughter, Joanne Fuller of Lawrenceville; son, George Alford of Conyers; sister, Elizabeth Redfox of FL; brothers, Steve Piriczky and Albert Piriczky, both of FL; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. in Wages Snellville Chapel.... Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, in College Park.... Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200.

Photos from Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Harrison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Laura P. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Apr 1912, last residence Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, George Washington Alford Sr.; and son George Washington Alford Jr. in this compilation.

Laura Jolan Piriczky Alford was the widow of George Washington Alford (1906-1984), who died before AAFA was established.

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LAURA VIRGINIA ALFORD BIPS

THE TIMES-HERALD

Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—Saturday, 5 March 2011

Mrs. Virginia A. Bips, attorney at law, age 90, of Newnan, GA, died March 2, 2011.

Mrs. Bips was born in Rome, GA, to Charles J. Alford and Nell Murphey. She grew up in Fort Valley, GA. She’d been a member of the State Bar of Georgia for 65 years. She began private practice in 1968 and founded the law firm of Bips and Bips, P.C. She was an avid reader and gardener.

Mrs. Bips was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John A. Bips of Atlanta.

Survived by her three sons, John A. Bips, R. Andrew Bips and Mark C. Bips; daughter, Maria Bips Yount; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dog Kim-woo.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons on Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m….

Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Fort Valley, GA….

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Photos from Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Peach Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Helen Shirah Hudson

Photo taken 6 July 2013

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Laura Virginia Bips (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 July 1920, last residence Newnan, Coweta Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her brothers Charles Job Alford Jr. and William Carlton Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Laura Virginia 1920 GA¹, Charles Job 1888 GA², William Floyd 1837 GA³, William Henry 1811 NC⁴, Job 1763 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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LAURINE RICHARDSON ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 13 November 2010

Laurine R. Alford, 89, of Greensboro, died Thursday [November 11]. Funeral, 2 p.m. today, Wages & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory, Stone Mountain.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Laurine Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 18 Nov 1920, last residence Greensboro, Greene Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, John Oscar Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son John Richard “Rick” Alford in this compilation.

From Find A Grave: She was the daughter of Usher Alvin Richardson and Claudine Herndon.

Engagement announcement:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 26 April 1942

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LAVERNE BRADLEY ALFORD

Photo from Flanders Morrison Home

BRYAN COUNTY NEWS

Richmond Hill, Bryan Co., GA—Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Laverne Bradley Alford age 75 died Tuesday morning Oct. 28, 2008 at Spanish Oaks Hospice in Savannah. Mrs. Alford was the chief accountant at Fort Stewart for over 32 years, was a member of Pembroke Advent Christian Church and attended First Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and cross-stitching. Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harold E. Alford.

Survivors include 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law Debra A. Taylor and Nancy Alford and Steve Gill all of Savannah, one brother Dr. Sidney Leon Bradley of Charlotte, N.C., 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

…. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Morrison Memorial Chapel…. Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery. Flanders Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements….

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Photos from Northside Cemetery, Pembroke, Bryan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor nu2ga

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Laverne B. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 March 1933, last residence Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.

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

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LEMERLE ALFORD MCDONALD

DAILY JOURNAL

Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 December 1998

LeMerle Alford McDonald, 78, of Smyrna died Tuesday, Dec. 29. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna…. Burial will be in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. McDonald retired after 25 years of teaching in public schools. She served as choir director in several Baptist churches and was a member of First Baptist Church of Smyrna where she was active in the church choir and the Women On Mission. She also was a member of the Bennet Woods Garden Club.

Survivors include her husband, Ivy G. McDonald; one stepson, A. Glynn McDonald of Rochelle; one stepgrandchild and two stepgreat-grandchildren; and one niece….

Photo from Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, F Chambers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

From SSACI: Lemerle Alford McDonald was born 30 Jan 1920 in Welch, Chambers Co., AL, daughter of Benjaminn W. Alford and Dora M. Burkes. She died 15 Dec 1998 [different than obituary].

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: LeMerle 1920 AL¹, Benjamin Warren 1886 AL², Spire Warren 1855 AL³, Spire Warren 1816 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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LENA ALFORD

A.E. Carter Funeral Home

Madison, Morgan Co., GA—_____ June 2015

Born: Sun., Mar. 14, 1943

Died: Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

Ms. Lena Alford, 72 of Rutledge, died June 23, 2015.

She was the daughter of Jack and Vera Harper Alford. She was a member of Rutledge Baptist Church. Ms. Alford was a loving mother and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Ms. Alford is survived by two sisters, Vera Dover and Sara Maughon and two brothers, Harvey and Bill Alford. She also leaves a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter.

The family will receive friends on Thursday morning at Rutledge Baptist Church at 9:30 AM. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Rutledge City Cemetery.

A.E. Carter Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

Photos from Rutledge City Cemetery, Rutledge, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Meleta Hansen

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituaries of her daughter Lisa Ann Alford; and siblings Irene M. Alford Roberts and Jewel Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Lena 1943 GA¹, Lonnie Lee “Jack” 1906 GA², Edward J. 1862 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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LENA ALFORD TILLERY

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER-SUN

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 26 May 1920

Mrs. Charles Tillery, aged 30 years, died at her home, 2208 Second avenue, at 3:15 o’clock yesterday morning after an illness of one month with a complication of diseases.

Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Leether, and one son Grady Tillery; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Allford [sic], of Columbus; four sisters; Mrs. May Burnside, of Phenix City; Mrs. Clarence Voight, Mrs. Carl Lenoir and Miss Hazel Alford, of Columbus.

She was a member of the North Highlands Baptist church.

The funeral will take place from the home at 10 o’clock this morning. The interment will be at Pine Grove cemetery….

In another article:

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 25 May 1920

Mrs. Charles Tillery, aged 30 years, died at her home, 2208 Second avenue, at 3:15 o’clock this morning after an illness of one month with a complication of diseases.

Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Leether, and one son Grady Tillery; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Alford, of Columbus; four sisters; Mrs. May Burnside, of Phenix City; Mrs. Clarence Voight, Mrs. Carl Lenoir and Miss Hazel Alford, of Columbus, and one brother, Leslie Alford, of Columbus.

She was a member of the North Highlands Baptist church.

The funeral will take place from the home at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. The interment will be at Pine Grove cemetery.

Photo from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Robert Leslie Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, George Washington Alford; and sisters Earlene Alford Boyett and Hazel Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

Marriage announcement:

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER-SUN

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 15 April 1909

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Lena 1889 GA¹, George Washington 1844 AL², William 1815 GA³, Peyton 1788 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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LENORA ANNE WESSINGER ALFORD

Great-Grandmother of Stanley David Alford, AAFA #0785

ANNISTON STAR

Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL—Sunday, 6 July 1952

LENORA ANNE ALFORD SUCCUMBS AT HER HOME IN BOWDON, GEORGIA

Mrs. Lenora Anne Alford, 72, mother of C.J. and N.G. Alford of Anniston, succumbed yesterdaya fternoon at her home in Bowdon, Ga.

Mrs. Alford, a native of Bowdon, had been ill about two weeks.

She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. (CST) this afternoon at the Tyus, Ga. Baptist Church…. Burial will be in an adjoining cemetery.

Survivors include five sons, J.R. [stepson James Richard] of Gadsden; A.J. [stepson Alonza Juhan] of Teague, Texas; P.C. [stepson Perry Calvin] of Bowdon and C.J. [Clarence Jacob] and N.G. [Neuford Guice] Alford of Anniston; five daughters, Mrs. G.C. Fully [Nety Ima, wife of Grover C. Fuller] of Rome, Ga., Mrs. O.L. Gentry [Euna, wife of Oscar Gentry], Athens, Ga.; Mrs. D.J. Wllllamson [Nina, wife of Dewey Williamson] of Bowdon; Mrs. Pate Walston [Neva] of Bowdon, and Mrs. G.B. Payne [Celeste, wie of Grover Barrett Payne] of Newnan, Ga.; three brothers, E J. Wessinger of Bowdon; S.J. Wessinger of Carrollton, Ga. and Walter Wessinger of Checotah, Oklahoma, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Adams of Lineville.

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Photo from Tyus Baptist Church Cemetery, Tyus, Carroll Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Janie Light

AAFA NOTES: She was the second wife of Clarence Juhan Alford. His first wife, Allice Margaret Wessinger, was Lenora’s sister. Alice died in 1900 and is buried in Tyus Baptist Church Cemetery, where her name is engraved as Allice Alford on her gravestone.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Clarence Juhan 1859 GA¹, James Richard 1821 GA², Jeptha 1797 NC³, Goodrich 1750 NC⁴, Julius 1717 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.[Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

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LEONIDAS F. “LEE”ALFORD

Great-Grandfather of Henry George Alford, AAFA #0057

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 16 April 1884

In another article:

BISMARCK TRIBUNE

Bismarck, Burleigh Co., ND—Friday, 18 April 1884

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Edwin Pleas Alford, Eugene Marcelus Alford, Henry Emmitt Alford, and Sallie E. Alford Howard in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Lee F. Alford married Frances V. Grant on 17 Aug 1866 in Harris Co., GA.

In 1880 (June 16), this family is in Smiths Cross Roads, Harris Co., GA: Lee F. Alford, age 36 born GA; his wife Fannie 36; and children: James 12, Eddie 9, Mary Lou 7, Sassie 6, Hershal 4, Albert 2, and baby 5/12, son born in Dec.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Leonidas F. 1844 GA¹, Spire Warren 1816 GA², Zaddock 1787 GA³, Julius 1750 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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LILLIAN ALFORD NESMITH

Photo from her Find A Grave memorial

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 30 November 2008

MACON—Lillian A. NeSmith, 72, was called home by her Heavenly Father November 28, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. Tuesday at Mikado Baptist Church. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens….

Mrs. NeSmith was born on November 22, 1936 in Eatonton, Georgia. She was an active member of Mikado Baptist Church after serving at Southside United Methodist Church for most of her adult life. She was a teacher of the Soul Winner Sunday School Class, past president of the GYP Senior Group, and a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mrs. NeSmith retired from Bell South as an accounting clerk after 23 1/2 years.

She was the daughter of the late Simon R. and Maude Ruth Bowman Alford and the widow of her husband of 45 years, Thomas L. NeSmith.

Mrs. NeSmith is survived by her children, Linda (Ricky) Moore, Kathy Reeves and Tommy (Patty) NeSmith; five grandchildren, Shelley, Wes, Trey, Eric and Jonathan; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Crystal, Elijah and Evan; sister, Estes Key of Eatonton; brothers, Roy Alford of Lizella and Hubert McLeod of Florida; and also her sisters in Christ friends.

…. Snow’s Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Pio Nono Avenue, has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon, Bibb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Hal Stewart

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillian Nesmith (SS# issued in GA), last residence Macon, Bibb Co., GA.

See the obituary of her brother Roy Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Lillian 1936 GA¹, Simon 1915 GA², Edward J. 1862 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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LILLIE B. ALFORD HUNTER WILLIAMSON

THE STATE

Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 20 August 2014

COLUMBUS, Ga.—Mrs. Lillie B. Alford Williamson of Columbus, GA, passed Thursday, August 14, 2014, at the age of 92.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Williamson will be Friday, August 22, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Pentecostal Deliverance Church with interment in Main Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, GA….

Survivors include: her sons, Willie Hunter, Jr. (Linda), Henry James Hunter and Clarence Williamson, Jr.; five grandchildren, Cassandra Young (James), Willie Hunter III, William J. Hunter (Tisha), Todd Williamson and Tannis Williamson; three great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a “daughter and caregiver,” Lorena Grover; a sister, Rosie M. “Daisy” Gibson Cunningham; a special friend, Perdell Johnson; a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc., 4235 St. Mary’s Road, Columbus, GA 31907. Ph. (706)685-8023….

Photo from Fort Benning Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Chuck

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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LILLIE FAY NEWBERRY ALFORD

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 1 August 1957

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Hosie Thomas Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Trenon James Alford in this compilation.

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LILLIE REE ALFORD

AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—_____ February 1988

Ms Lillie Ree Alford of Leslie, GA was born in 1938. She died Saturday morning, February 13, 1988 at her residence. Funeral services are planned at 2 p.m., Thursday at New Mt Mariah Baptist Church in Americus, GA….

Survivors include a stepmother, Ms Classie Alford of Americus; three sisters, Ms Willie Bell Nelson and Ms Bessie Alford of Leslie and Ms Ossie Mae James of Chipley, FL; three brothers, Mr. Mack Alford and Mr. Otis Alford of Americus, Mr. Pearlman Alford of Leslie; two aunts, Ms Willie Mae Knighton of Brooklyn, NY and Ms Hattie Mae Isler of Cleveland, OH; one uncle, Mr. Raymond Bennett of Columbus, 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 Lillie R. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 Sept 1937 and died _____ Feb 1988 [both different than obituary], last residence Leslie, Sumter.

See the obituaries of her brothers Otis Alford and Pearlman “Big Daddy” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Luther Alford Sr. in Florida Obituaries.

From SSACI: Lillie Ree Alford, black, was born 23 Sept 1937 in Americus, Sumter Co., GA, daughter of Mack Alford and Lillie B. Burnett, and died _____ Feb 1988.

From GA Deaths: Lillie R. Alford, black, died 13 Feb 1988 in Sumter Co., GA.

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LINDA G. BAILEY ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 31 January 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

MILLEN, Ga.—Mrs. Linda Bailey Alford, 38, of 321 Drexel Ave., died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, at Jenkins County Hospital.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at True Born Church of Christ Deliverance Center, Inc.... Burial will be in New Millen Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford, a native of Millen, was a homemaker and a member of True Born Church of Christ Deliverance Center. She attended Atlanta Area Technical School, where she trained as a dental assistant.

Survivors include three daughters, Latisha Alford, Monique Alford and Tiffany Alford, all of Millen; her parents, Rufus and Lannie Bailey, both of Millen; one brother, Gene Patrick Bailey, Millen; and one sister, Carolyn Bynes, Millen.

Dwight’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda G. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 July 1959 and died 15 Jan 1998 [different than obituary], last residence Millen, Jenkins Co., GA.

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LINDA LOU PECK ALFORD

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE

Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—Wednesday, 17 October 2007

Linda Alford, 61, of Waleska died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007.

Services were Tuesday at Sosebee Funeral Home in Canton…. Burial was in Lebanon Methodist Church cemetery.

Mrs. Alford was a member of Toonigh Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Alford; four sons, Mitchell Alford of Canton, Jeff Alford of Jasper, Greg Alford of Waleska, and Keith Alford of Buford; two daughters, Missy Williams and Michelle Bush, both of Canton; two brothers, Stanley Peck and Wesley Wacaster, both of Holly Springs; one sister, Brenda Gregg of Griffin; and 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Photo from Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, dgresh

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 28 Apr 1946, last residence Waleska, Cherokee Co., GA.

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

From SSACI: Linda Lou Peck was born 28 Apr 1944 [different than gravestone] in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA, and died 13 Oct 2007.

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LINN RONDALL ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—19 June 2014

Alford, Linn R. Age 63, of Adairsville, passed away June 15, 2014.

Service June 20, 11 AM. Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his parents, William Floyd Alford and Christine Elizabeth Lewis Alford; and brothers William Franklin Alford and Windel Marvin Alford in this compilation.

His middle name is from his father’s obituary.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Linn Rondall 1950 GA¹, William Floyd 1922 GA², William Leroy 1887 GA³, William Floyd 1837 GA⁴, William Henry 1811 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁸.

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LISA ANN ALFORD

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Thursday, 17 June 2004

RUTLEDGE [Morgan Co.]—Lisa Ann Alford, 34, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at her residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rutledge Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rutledge City Cemetery.

Survivors include her mother, Lena Alford, Rutledge.

Simmons Funeral Home, Madison, has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Rutledge City Cemetery, Rutledge, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, PC

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lisa A. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Sept 1969, last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her mother, Lena Alford, in this compilation.

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LISA KAY BRASWELL ALFORD

Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Loganville, Walton Co., GA—_____ February 2011

Lisa and her husband Bruce Marcus Alford

Lisa Kay Braswell Alford, age 48 of Clarkston, formerly of Monroe, passed away February 5, 2011. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 2 PM in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home…. Interment will follow in Hill Haven Memory Gardens in Monroe.

She is survived by her husband: Rev. Bruce Marcus Alford; step-children: Bruce Alford Ivery, Lawrence Alford, Diane Carol Alford, all of Atlanta; mother: Peggy Joyce Butler of Covington; sisters and brothers-in-law: Denise and Toney Jones, Alice and Keith Jones, Sonya and Jeff Squires, all of Monroe; sisters-in-law: Carol Jean Alford and Ophelia Diane Gaines, both of Lancaster, TX; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 PM Wednesday afternoon before the service. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 823 East Spring Street, Monroe, GA 30655. (770) 267-2594. You may sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com

Photo from Hill Haven Cemetery, Monroe, Walton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, GA Firefighter

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lisa Kay Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 26 Dec 1962, last residence Clarkston, Dekalb Co., GA.

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LISA SUZANNE RAGSDALE ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 15 April 1996

Mrs. Lisa Suzanne Ragsdale Alford, 35, of 272 Alford Road [Franklin, Heard Co.], died Wednesday, April 10, 1996.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Franklin United Methodist Church…. Burial was in Franklin City Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford, a native of Honolulu, had lived in Franklin for 13 years. She was a special education teacher and a member of Franklin United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Ty Alford; two daughters, Ryan Alford and Blake Alford, both of Franklin; her parents, Edmond Eugene Ragsdale and Patricia Ragsdale, Swainsboro; a brother, Scott Ragsdale, Swainsboro; a sister, Lori Bonds, Hartwell; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Anderson, Swainsboro; and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edmond Ragsdale, Pima Mountain Valley.

Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary, Swainsboro, is in charge of local arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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LIZZIE CORNELIA ALFORD FLOYD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 25 August 1955

Photo from Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, RrrrrGrrrr

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings David A. Alford, Isabelle Alford Farmer, John Oscar Alford, Luther H. Alford, Nancy Dora Alford Anderson, and Simeon W. Alford in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Lizzie C. Alford married James R. Floyd on 25 Dec 1894 in DeKalb Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Lizzie Cornelia 1873 GA¹, John T. 1831 GA², Bynum 1787 GA³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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LODWICK HOUSTON ALFORD

AAFA #0011

Father of Lodwick Kirkland Alford, AAFA #0306

Brother of 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

From AAFA files

Alford Reunion 1959-04 pic2

Alford Reunion, April 1959 in Shingler, Worth Co., GA

Left to right: Lucy Melvina Alford Sumner, Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, William Leorus Alford, Marvin Floyd Alford, Lodwick Houston Alford, Mary Marjorie Alford Brown Ditto, and Maggie Eugenia Alford Akins

Photo from Joel Parker’s JD Parker Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—5 January 2008

BRUNSWICK—Captain Lodwick Houston Alford, O.S.N. (Ret), 93, of Sea Island, GA, died December 19, 2007, in Sylvester, GA.

Born in Sylvester, Worth County, in 1914, he was the seventeenth child of William Leorus Haywood Alford and the sixth child of Lucy Melvina (Overby) Alford.

Captain Alford enlisted in the Navy in 1932 and entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1934. After graduation in 1938, he was commissioned as an Ensign and embarked on a long and interesting career covering three wars and varied service in battleships, cruisers, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and staff duty ashore. In senior ranks, he commanded a Fletcher class destroyer in the Korean War, a division of four destroyers in the Atlantic Fleet, a squadron of eight destroyers in the Sixth Fleet, and an 18,000 ton destroyer tender in the Atlantic Fleet.

Captain Alford holds the following decorations: Bronze Star for combat performance in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns; Navy Commendation Medal for combat in Gilbert, Marshall and Solomon Island campaigns; a second Bronze Star for combat performance in the Korean War; Armed Forces Commendation Medal; and twelve campaign and service ribbons. He retired from the Navy in 1967 after 35 years of service.

His education includes: BS, U.S. Naval Academy; Diploma, U.S. Naval War College; Diploma, The National War College; Diploma, The American University; MA, The George Washington University.

Captain Alford published a book, “Playing for Time: War on an Asiatic Fleet Destroyer” that gives a firsthand portrayal of the conflict in Asian waters during the first few months on World War II. The book is available at the G.J. Ford bookstore on St. Simons Island. Captain Alford founded the Civil War Round Table of Coastal Georgia in 1980. The group represents Civil War buffs from all over the coast.

Captain Alford was preceded in death by his first wife of 53 years, Katherine Kirkland in 1993 and a grandson, Scott Kirkland Alford in 2005.

Surviving are his second wife, Frances Du Priest Park Alford; her son, John Mack Park and his wife, Deborah; her daughter-in-law, Faye Park; a sister, Louise Parker; a son, Lodwick Kirkland Alford and his wife, Jerilyn; a grandson, Brett Allan Alford and his wife, Jordin; a daughter-in-law, Heather Coker Alford; a great-grandson, Tristan Kirkland Alford; a daughter, Andrea and her husband, Charles Fantacci; and two granddaughters, Victoria and Carol Fantacci.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the St. Simons Methodist Church Building Fund.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at the St. Simons Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 3 p.m. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, Brunswick 912/265-3636.

Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Paul Hays

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lodwick H. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Apr 1914, last residence Sea Island, Glynn Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his second wife, Frances Anita Dupriest Park Alford; father, William Leorus Haywood Alford; and siblings Mary Marjorie Alford Brown Ditto, Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, and William Leorus Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers Marvin Floyd Alford and Walter Hoyle Alford in Florida Obituaries.

Wick was the first president of the Alford American Family Association.

His AAFA In Remembrance includes many photos and documents.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Lodwick Houston 1914 GA¹, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC², Green Haywood 1820 NC³, Green 1787 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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LOIS CLAIRE SHIREY ALFORD

Mother of James Warren Alford, AAFA #0375

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 14 July 1993

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lois S. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Emmett Hoyt Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughters Helen Joyce Alford Queen and Patricia Grace Alford Cheney in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Alford Hoyt in Louisiana Obituaries.

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LOLA B. ALFORD LOVELL

rome news-tribune

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—Tuesday, 8 November 1960

Mrs. W.C. Lovell, 86, died Monday night in a Rome hospital following an attack suffered a few minutes earlier at her home, 1406 Dean St.

Mrs. Lovell had been in declining health for several months but her death was unexpected.

Mrs. Lovell, the former Miss Lola Alford, was born in Bartow County on Oct. 25, 1874, daughter of the late John L. and Laura Watson Alford. She had spent the greater part of her life in Rome and Floyd County and had been identified with the civic and religious activities. She was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church, and was married on Nov. 13, 1892 to the late W.C. Lovell, who preceded her in death in 1926.

Surviving are seven daughters, Mr. C.W. Evans, Mrs. J.W. Day, Mrs. J.J. Arp, Mrs. Sarah Ellis, Mrs. J.L. Couch, Mrs. P.K. Gaddy, all of Rome, and Mrs. T.J. Craton, of Marietta; one son, M. Hoyt Lovell, of Rome; three brothers, W.L. Alford of Spring Creek, C.J. Alford, of Ft. Valley, and O.J. Alford, of Atworth; two sisters, Mrs. Barclay Terhune and Mrs. J. Sanie Crawford, of Rome; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the Stevens-Davenport Funeral Home…. Interment will be in the East View cemetery….

Photo from East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Millican

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John N. Alford; and brother Floyd Lafayette Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Lola B. 1874 GA¹, John N. 1847 GA², William Henry 1811 NC³, Job 1763 NC⁴, Julius 1717 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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LOOMIS JORDAN ALFORD

DAILY HOME

Talladega, Talladega Co., AL—Tuesday, 25 April 2000

MARIETTA, Ga.—Graveside service for Loomis Jordan Alford, 83, will be Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery….

Mr. Alford died April 24 at Wellstar-Cobb Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. He was retired from Avondale Mills, served in the United States Army during World War II and was a native of Clay County.

He is survived by one stepson, Ray Bowen of Marietta, Ga.

Curtis and Son Funeral Home North Chapel will direct the service.

Photo from Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Page Teel

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Loomis J. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 14 March 1917, last residence Smyrna, Cobb Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his [first?] wife, Georgia Lee Lawhorn Alford; his mother, Mary Ella Wright Alford; and his siblings Brenton Lee Alford, Beulah Mae Alford, Herman Elbert Alford, and Rubin Otis Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

From SSACI: Loomis Jordan Alford was born 14 March 1917 in Wadley, Clay Co. [sic: Randolph Co.], AL, son of William A. Alford and Mary E. Wright.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Loomis Jordan 1917 AL¹, William Andrew 1881 AL², Virgil Almon Christopher 1857 AL³, Thomas Lafayette 1834 GA⁴, Julius Charles 1805 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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LORENE ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 23 June 1947

AAFA NOTES: From GA Deaths: Lorean [sic] Alford, black age 34, died 20 June 1947 in Fulton Co., GA.

She has a nearly illegible gravestone in Gathering of Champions Church Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

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LOUIS ALFRED, JR.

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—14 November 2011

Mr. Louis Alfred, Jr., of Sandy Springs [Fulton Co.] passed. His remains were shipped to Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc., 2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113. Tele: 504-522-2525. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home. 404-373-3191. www.grissom-clarkfh.com.

In another article:

New Orleans, LA—_____ November 2011

Louis Alfred Jr. age 84, died November 12, 2011 at Northeast Atlanta Rehabilitation Hospital in Atlanta due to complications resulting form a stroke.

He was born July 2, 1927 in New Orleans to the late Louis Alfred Sr. and the late Leona Gibson. He attended Xavier University and Loyola University School of Law. Mr. Alfred worked for the New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation in addition to an independent law practice in the City of New Orleans and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

He was married to the late Eloise Richard Alfred.

He is survived by his brother Armand Alfred Sr. and his sister Mildred Alfred. His daughter Pamela Alfred George and her children grandson Jordan Alexander George and granddaughter Rebecca Alexis George. Sons, Louis Alfred III and Stephen Richard Alfred and his wife, daughter-in-law Wanda Hogan Alfred, their child, granddaughter Arielle Williams, and her son, great-grandson Jayden Allen and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday November 19, 2011 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana at 10:00 am. Viewing from 8:00 am to 10:00 am . Interment Mt. Olivet Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue….

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

We included the obituary of his wife, Eloise Richard Alfred, in Louisiana Obituaries.

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LUCIA DENT ALFORD

Great-Great-Grandmother of Catherine Moore Casper, AAFA #1030

DAILY ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Saturday, 15 September 1877

Mrs. Larkin Alford, who lived near Millners’ Crossroads, Harris county, died last Sunday night of puerperal fever, and leaves an infant about three weeks old.

AAFA NOTES: From GA Marriages: Larking J. Alford married Miss Lucia Dent on 22 Sept 1869 in Harris Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Larkin J. 1849 GA¹, Thomas 1829 GA², Wiley A. 1794 GA³, James 1741 NC/VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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LUCILLE GARY ALFORD

Newton County Funeral Home

Newton, Newton Co., MS—_____ December 2016

Lucille G. Alford

(June 9, 1927 - December 1, 2016)

Lucille Gary Alford, 89, of Lawrenceville, GA died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at MeSun Health Services Inc. in Lawrenceville, GA.

She was born Thursday, June 9, 1927 in Newton, MS.

…. Funeral services at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Newton in Newton, MS…. Newton County Funeral Home - North is in charge of arrangements. (601) 635-3200.

Lucille was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many. She loved Newton, MS and her First Baptist Church. She served for years attending the babies in the church nursery and enjoyed the church music. No event went without one of her delicious casseroles or desserts.

She and James enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, especially the grands and great grands.

She is preceded in death by her husband James B. Alford, her parents; Frank and Nannie Hall Gary, and eight siblings.

Survivors include her two daughters; Debrah A. Johnson and husband Charles Watson, and Kathi Wirth and husband Jim, Lawrenceville, GA,

Pallbearers will be; Jim Wirth, Charles Watson, Michael Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Cole Nelson, and Jody Wagner….

Photos from Newton County Memorial Gardens, Newton, Newton Co., MS—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wyndy South

Photo taken 26 Apr 2017

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

We included the obituary of her husband, James Basil Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.

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LUCILLE HALLFORD PAYNE

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Thursday, 10 July 2014

Lucille Hallford Payne

TOCCOA [Stephens Co.], Ga.—Lucille Payne, age 96, died Tuesday. Services at 3pm Thursday at Stephens Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 1-2:30 Thursday at Whitlock Mortuary.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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LUCILLE JOHNSON ALFORD

HERALD & NEWS

Passaic, Passaic Co., NJ—Friday, 17 December 1999

In another article:

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 17 December 1999

Services for Mrs. Lucille Alford, 94, of Savannah, Ga., a former New Jersey resident, will be held at noon tomorrow in St. Peter Sound of Praise Pentecostal Church, 175 Fair St., Paterson. Arrangements are by the Bragg Funeral Home, Paterson.

Mrs. Alford, who died Sunday [December 12] in the Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, was a domestic worker.

Born in Atlanta, Ga., she lived in Newark and East Orange before moving to Savannah two years ago.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jean Walker; a brother, Dr. Emory L. Johnson; a sister, Rev. Alma Moore, and five grandchildren.

In another article:

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—16 December 1999

Lucille Alford, 94, died Dec. 12 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Atlanta and moved to Savannah four years ago after living in Orange, N.J., for 60 years. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS: a daughter, Barbara Jean Alford-Walker of Savannah; a sister, Alma Moore of Paterson, N.J.; a brother, the Rev. Emory Johnson of Roosevelt Long Island, N.J.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL: noon Saturday at St. Peter’s Sound of Praise in Paterson. Carnie Bragg Funeral Home, Paterson. Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home, Savannah.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucille Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 30 Oct 1905, last residence Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

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LUCILLE K. ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 15 January 2002

Alford, Lucile, 88, LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday [January 13]. Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucille K. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 Jan 1913, last residence LaGrange, Troup Co., GA.

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LUCILLE VIRGINIA ALFORD

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home

Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—_____ July 2008

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Ms. Lucille V. Alford, age 67, of Newnan, Georgia, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

The family can be contacted at the home of her daughter, Pricilla Penson at 206 Wynnmeade Parkway, Peachtree City, Georgia.

Lucille Virginia Alford was born to the late Willie and Millie Alford of Newnan, Georgia, on May 7, 1941. She departed her earthly home on Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

At a young age she joined The Church of God and Christ under the leadership of Reverend Tucker of Newnan, Georgia. She later joined St. Smyrna Baptist Church.

Lucille had seven brothers to precede her in death.

Her presence will forever be felt in the hearts of her family and friends, including her beloved children; Reverend and Mrs. Anthony Alford (Patsy) of Watkinsville, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Penson (Precilla) of Peachtree City, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Seldon (Margaret) of Sharpsburg, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Alford (Jill) of Newnan, Georgia, and Mr. and Mrs. Deoin Alford (Tracey) of Newnan, Georgia; three sisters, Mary Elder of Newnan, Georgia, Helen Johnson of Madras, Georgia, and Margaret Riley of Stone Mountain, Georgia; three brothers, Johnny Alford of Atlanta, Georgia, Cleveland Alford of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Bobby Lee Alford of Newnan, Georgia; fourteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucille V. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Watkinsville, Oconee Co., GA.

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LUCILLE W. HALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—20 December 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

Entered into rest Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at University Hospital, Lucille W. Halford, of Augusta, GA.

Family members include a daughter, Vivian L. Swanagin; sister, Annie Kate Lawhorne; grandchildren, Susan Anderson, Steve Swanagin, Joel Swanagin; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild....

In another article:

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—21 December 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

Mrs. Lucille W. Halford, 80, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at University Hospital.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Westover Memorial Park….

Mrs. Halford, a native of LaGrange, was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include a daughter, Vivian L. Swanigan, Martinez; a sister, Annie Kate Lawhorne, Americus; and four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Friends may call at Poteet Funeral Home, Greene Street.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucille Halford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 March 1917, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

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LUCY ALFORD SEAY

Georgia Cremation

Duluth, Gwinnett Co., GA—_____ January 2014

Lucy Alford Seay, age 81, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014. A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 10, 2014 at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Grayson, Georgia….

Mrs. Seay was born Monday, July 6, 1931 in Godfrey, Georgia. She was a homemaker and devoted Christian caring for her family and home.

She was preceded in death by 8 Brothers and Sisters.

Mrs. Seay is survived by her Husband: Joseph Seay of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Daughter: Bonnie Barfield of Snellville, Georgia; Daughter: Vickie Garner of Birmingham, Alabama; Son: Joseph Seay, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and 10 Grandchildren.

Georgia Cremation … is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Photo from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Joseph G. Benning Sr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy A. Seay (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 July 1930 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her siblings Ann Alford Adams Bradley, Iris Marie Alford Bonner, John L. Alford, and William Emmett Alford in this compilation.

Lucy does not appear on the 1930 census, and she is age 9 on the 1940 census.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Lucy 1931/1932 GA¹, William Thomas 1884 GA², Elisha H. 1856 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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LUCY MAE WILSON PULLEN HALLFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Thursday, 31 January 2002

WASHINGTON, Ga.—Mrs. Lucy Mae Wilson Hallford, 79, of Hallford Road, died Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 3 p.m., at the Tignall Baptist Church....

Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Elberton. Pallbearers are Tommy Bradford, Jim Hallford, David McAvoy, John Walton Henderson III, Jeremy Pullen, Douglas Pullen, Blake Davis and Charlie McAvoy.

She was born in Wilkes County and had lived in Wilkes all of her life. She retired from the Almar Manufacturing Company and was a member of the Tignall Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hallford is survived by two sons, Charles D. Pullen, Washington and Larry W. Pullen, Tignall; one brother, Malcolm Wilson, Elberton; six grandchildren, Michele McAvoy, Phoebe Pullen, Jeremy Pullen, Lacey P. Henderson, Karmen Pullen and Douglas Pullen; and five great-grandchildren, Blake Davis, Aubrey Davis, Morgan McAvoy, Charlie McAvoy and Sydney Pullen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, C.A. Hallford; and her parents, Metz J. Wilson and Nellie N. Wilson....

The family will receive friends tonight, Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Hopkins Funeral Home.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy P. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 18 Dec 1922, last residence Washington, Wilkes Co., GA.

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LUDIE BELLE ALFORD HALL

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Monday, 8 September 2003

WATKINSVILLE [Oconee Co.]—Ludie Belle Hall, 79, died Sunday, September 7, 2003.

A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late James Benton and Hattie Brooks Alford and was preceded in death by a son, James Lowayne Hall.

She was a homemaker and a member of Whitehall Baptist Church since 1954.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 2:00 PM at Whitehall Baptist Church…. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, James Dewey Hall; daughter and son in law, Barbara Hall and Charles Ray Cannon of Watkinsville; sons and daughters in law, Willie Dewey (Bill) and Rita Hall of Arnoldsville, Jimmy Don and Carlene Hall, Grover Daniel and Teresa Hall, all of Watkinsville, Carl Clinton and Vickie Hall of Eastville; eighteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Lord & Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Whitehall Baptist Church Cemetery, Athens, Clarke Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ed Saye

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ludie B. Hall (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 July 1924, last residence Watkinsville, Oconee Co., GA.

The family of Ludie’s grandfather, William Albert Alford, moved often. Locations for census years:

1910 Oconee Co., GA—Alfred, Will (32 GA GA GA, 2^nd marriage) & Anna (19, 1^st marriage)

1920 Morgan Co., GA—Alford, William (36 SC SC SC) & Anna (26)

1930 Henry Co., GA—Alford, Willie A. (54 GA GA GA) & Rosa Anna (39)

1935 Anderson Co., GA (per 1940 census)

1940 Madison Co., GA—Alford, Willie A. (61 SC) & Annie (52)

Ludie’s father is Benton (10) in 1910 and what looks like Bennard (18) in 1920.

On Willie Albert Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he says he was age 38, born 8 March 1880. He was living in Swords, Morgan Co., GA, with Anner Alford.

Her lineage: Ludie Belle 1924 GA¹, James Benton 1901 GA², William Albert 1880 SC/GA³.

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LULA E. LOVICK HALLFORD

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 4 July 1963

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COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 4 July 1963

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Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James E. Hallford; and sons Arthur James Hallford and William E. Hallford in this compilation.

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LURENE MCDOUGAL ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—23 January 1990

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

Mrs. Lurene McDougal Alford of Second Street, Bostwick, Ga. Funeral services Wednesday, 2 p.m., Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church…. Interment Bostwick Cemetery.

Survived by brother, Mr. Ev Walker McDougal, Stockbridge, Ga.; nephew, Mr. Raymond McDougal and family, Decatur, Ga.; family of Lamar P. McDougal, Gainesville, Ga.; family of Dan Nelson of Perry, Ga.; number of great nieces and nephews, step-daughter-in-law, Mrs.Katherine Baugh, Victoria, Tx.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Landers, Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Sarah Penick of Tx.; number of step-grandchildren, number of step-great-grandchildren.

Simmons Funeral Home, Madison, Ga.

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Photo from Bostwick Memorial Cemetery, Bostwick, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, PC

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lurene Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 11 Aug 1902 and died 22 Jan 1990, last residence Madison, Morgan Co., GA.

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LUTHER FITZGERALD ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 10 August 1981

Photo from Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Vickie30030

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Luther Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 Nov 1891, last residence Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituary of his sister Annie Ruth Alford George in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Orena Guest Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.

On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Luther Fitzgerald Alford is age -25-1/2, born 17 Nov 1891 in “Port Tampa City, “ FL. He is a single preacher living in Lithonia, DeKalb Co., GA, and is partially supporting his 8 year old brother.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Luther Fitzgerald 1891 FL¹, Walter S. 1859 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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LUTHER H. ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 29 October 1942

Alford, Mr. Luther—passed away at a private sanitarium October 28. Funeral arrangements announced later by Paul T. Donehoo.

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 1 November 1942

Alford, Mr. Luther H.—Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Luther H. Alford, Messrs. Luther J., Alvin and Calvin Alford, Miss Mildred Alford, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Hammons and Mr. B.L. Hatton are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Luther H. Alford this (Sunday) afternoon at 2:30 from the New Hope Baptist church…. Interment, Redan, Ga. Paul T. Donehoo.

Photo from Alford Family Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Alvin Burns Alford, Calvin Dean Baker, and Margaret Alford Baker; and siblings David A. Alford, Isabelle Alford Farmer, John Oscar Alford, Lizzie Cornelia Alford Floyd, Nancy Dora Alford Anderson, and Simeon W. Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Luther H. 1871 GA¹, John T. 1831 GA², Bynum 1787 GA³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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LUTHER L. ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 2 February 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

Friends of Mr. Luther L. “Buddy” Alford, 72, of 277 Lincoln Avenue, Fitzgerald will regret to learn of his death Friday night [January 31] at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Paulk Funeral Home Chapel.

Survivors are wife, Beryl Alford, Fitzgerald; one son, Dan Alford, Roswell, GA; one daughter, Carol A. Lanoux, Slidell, LA; mother, Lula K. Alford, Mableton, GA; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Frances A. Spinks, Mableton, GA.

Paulk Funeral Home in charge of arrangements….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Luther L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 Aug 1924, last residence Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA.

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LYDIA JANE ASKAN ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Friday, 26 February 1926

In another article:

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Sunday 28 February 1926

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Nicholas Edward Alford, in this compilation.

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MABEL LOUISE ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 24 February 2007

Miss Mabel Louise Alford, 93, passed from this earth on February 22, 2007. She was born in Neshoba County, Mississippi on August 25, 1913, where she lived until 1939. At that time she went to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Mississippi State Hospital, Whitfield, Mississippi. She retired after more than 38 years of service. In 1997, she and her late husband, Bernard moved to Dunwoody, GA to be with her son and his family.

Mabel, also known as GG, for Great Grandmother, was very actively involved in her Great Grandson’s sports activities. For several years she greatly enjoyed attending their baseball games.

Miss Mabel is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Georgia Stuart of Dunwoody, GA; grandsons, David Stuart and Brad Stuart and his wife Jill and two great-grandsons Justin and Brandon Stuart, all of Cumming, GA. She is also survived by a sister, Laura Goodin of Louisville, Mississippi and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Miss Mabel is going home to be with her late loving husband Bernard, and her precious great-grandson, John Reagan Stuart.

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home, 3780 Highway 80 East, Pearl, Mississippi will be handling the arrangements with visitation from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with services following in the Chapel on Saturday, March 3rd. Interment will be immediately following at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, 4117 Highway 80 E., Pearl, Mississippi.... Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Directors, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Sandy Springs [GA]. 404-255-8511.

In another article, which included all the information above except where Mabel died:

THE CLARION-LEDGER

Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 28 February 2007

Mabel Louise Alford, 93, died February 22, 2007, at Heartland Hospice of Dunwoody, Georgia....

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Photos from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Pearl, Rankin Co., MS,—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mabel Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

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

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MABEL REBECCA ALFORD VAUGHN

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 14 August 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992

Mabel Vaughn age 93 of Smyrna, died August 13. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. in Castellaw’s Chapel…. Interment, Eastview Cemetery, Rome.

Survivors include daughters, Jennette Rutledge, Smyrna, Betty Harrison, Kennesaw; son, George J. Alford, Jr., Smyrna; numerous grandchildren….

Photo from East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Millican

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her husband, George Jefferson Alford Sr.; and children Betty Maxine Alford Harrison and George Jefferson Alford Jr. in this compilation.

Her middle name is from AAFA records.

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MACK FURMAN ALFORD, JR.

Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial

Moores Funeral Home

Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA—_____ March 2008

November 22, 1942 - March 21, 2008

U.S. Veteran Mack F. Alford, Jr. 65 died Friday March 21, 2008. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday at Baldwin Memorial Gardens….

Mr. Alford a native and resident of Milledgeville graduated from Baldwin Co. High School and retired from the Veterans Unit at Central State Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his father Mack F. Alford, Sr. He was a Navy veteran.

Survivors include two sons; Christopher Alford of Jackson, TN and Michael Alford of Jacksonville, FL, his mother Dorothy Lanier Alford of Warner Robins, two brothers; Bill Alford (Roya) of Warner Robins and Richard Alford (Linda) of Cumberland, MD, a sister Dorothy Oermann (Timothy) of Jacksonville, FL, 5 grandchildren.

Moores Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Photo from Baldwin Memorial Gardens, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mack F. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.

See the obituary of his mother, Dorothy Lanier Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Richard Earl Alford in Maryland Obituaries.

His lineage: Mack Furman 1942 GA¹, Mack Furman 1913 GA², Rawlings Lee 1883 GA³, Thomas J. 1832 GA⁴.

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MADELINE MELTON ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Friday, 1 July 2011

STOCKBRIDGE, GA—Madeline Alford, 94, of Stockbridge, GA died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Emory Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2011 at McMullen Funeral Home Chape…. A private interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery….

Mrs. Alford was born February 18, 1917 in Marion County, GA daughter of the late Ernest True Melton and Pearl Faircloth Melton. She was a homemaker, was a former member of Sanctified Church on Miller Rd., and a member of Glen Haven Baptist Church in McDonough, GA.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. Alford, Sr and her daughter, Annie P. Sawyer.

Survivors include her sons, Cecil E. Alford (Shirley) of Atlanta, GA and Paul B. Alford, Jr. (Jane) of Atlanta, GA, ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren.

Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.

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Photos from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Madeline Melton Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA.

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MAE ODESSA BUTLER ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 18 September 1967

Photo from Bright Star Cemetery, Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, WWII History Fan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mae Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 Sept 1880 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Sept 1967, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Warren Hamilton Alford; and sons James Marion Alford, Robert Butler Alford Sr., and Wade Hamilton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Warren Glenn Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

On the 1880 through 1950 censuses, she is listed as May, Mae, or Mae O.

On her son Warren Glenn Alford’s WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he names his mother, Mae Odessa Alford, as his contact.

From GA Deaths: Odessa B. Alford died 16 Sept 1967 in Fulton Co., GA. This is the only available record where Odessa is her first name.

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MAE ELLEN ALFORD DOUGLAS

DAILY TIMES

Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—Tuesday, 14 September 2004

ADEL [Cook Co.]—Sis. Mae Ellen Douglas departed this life at home in Adel on Sept. 9, 2004.

She was born to Elco and Pearline Alford on March 16, 1945. Sis. Mae Ellen graduated from Cook County Training School in Adel, continued her education and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Albany State University. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University in N.Y. in 1973. She worked for the St. Joseph County Department of Family and Children for eight years before relocating to Georgia. She was also a member of Olivet AME while a resident of South Bend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas; her mother, Pearline Alford; and two sisters, Laverne Louise Alford and Helen Jewell Alford.

She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Robert Alford Douglas, Adel; stepdaughter, Ada Plummer of South Bend, Ind.; father, Elco M. Alford; sister, Mary A. Barron; nephew, Elco Kenneth McCormick (Tamika) of Ozark, Ala.; niece, Lawanna Renee Barron; and a host of loving uncles, aunts and cousins and others who touched her life in a special way.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sept., 15, 2004, at County Line Church, East Fellowship Road, Cecil.... Lane Memorial Chapel of Adel.

Photo from County Line AME Church Cemetery, Cook Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Phil Ray

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mae E. Douglas (SS# issued in CT), last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her father, Elco Moses Alford, in this compilation.

Her lineage: Mae Ellen 1945 GA¹, Elco Moses 1922 GA², George Manuel 1884 NC³, Ben 1844 NC⁴.

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MAE FRANCES DELL ALFORD

Hines Home of Funerals

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—_____ September 2014

No Photo Loaded

Mrs. Mae Frances Alford, of Decatur, passed September 28, 2014.

Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 12 Noon at Greenforest Baptist Church, 3250 Rainbow Dr. Decatur, GA. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 3 October 2014

Homegoing Services for Mae Frances Dell Alford will be held Saturday October 4, 2014 at 12noon at Green Forest Baptist Church 3250 Rainbow…. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens…. Hines Home of Funerals, Inc. 595 West Lake Ave NW 404-792-2400.

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Kennedy Memorial Gardens

Ellenwood, Clayton Co., GA—_____ September 2014

In Memory of

Mae Frances Alford

January 24, 1932 - September 28, 2014

Burial arrangements under the direction of Kennedy Memorial Gardens.

Photos from Kennedy Memorial Gardens, Cedar Grove, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Hamilton

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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

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MANTON LEE ALFORD

Granduncle of Nancy Ann Alford Dietrich, AAFA #0028

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Wednesday, 12 March 1913

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother Lawrence Elias Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Manton Lee 1866 SC¹, William Berry 1823 NC², Elias 1779 NC³, Jacob 1738 VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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MARCUS ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 2 December 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995

Mr. Marcus Alford, of 1992 Marco Drive, Decatur, Ga. passed November 29, 1994.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 3, 1994 at 1:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 947 Conally Street, S.E…. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery….

He is survived by his mother, Ms. Barbara Alford; father, Mr. Larry Alford; brother, Mr. Jimmy Davis, sisters, Mrs. Debra Davis and Miss Sharon Davis; grandfather Mr. Hayward Alford; aunts, uncles and a host of relatives and friends.

The cortege will assemble at the residence at 12:00 noon. Young Funeral Home, 1107 Capitol Ave., S.W., 523-6606.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 November 1994

THEFT SUSPECT SHOOTS SELF IN PATROL CAR

COP “PATTED DOWN,” DIDN’T HANDCUFF DISTRAUGHT MAN WHO DIED, POLICE SAY

By Bill Montgomery, Staff Writer

A theft suspect, frisked but not handcuffed, pulled out a small pistol and killed himself in the back seat of an Atlanta police car Tuesday afternoon.

The man, identified as Marcus Alford, 20, was distraught as Officer Connie Locke, the only other person in the patrol car, pulled into the rear of the Lindbergh Plaza shopping center, which houses the Zone 2 headquarters, said Capt. M.L. Brooks.

“He was saying this was going to damage him, hurt him so that he wouldn’t be able to live through it,” Brooks said. “She was talking to him, trying to ease his anxiety when she heard a gunshot, and thought he had fired at her.”

Locke radioed for help, and officers rushed out of the precinct office to find Alford dying, a .25 caliber pistol at his side.

He was the second suspect to shoot himself to death while in police custody in the past eight years.

Brooks said Locke told investigators she had “patted down” Alford and did not know how she missed the handgun. Sgt. Melvin Denson, the police department’s public affairs spokesman, said Alford was not handcuffed.

Police Chief Beverly Harvard said many suspects are handcuffed upon arrest, “but not necessarily in all situations. The officer makes a determination about the level of threat, and that can be based on what the person is arrested for.”

Brooks said Locke had responded to a radio call around 2:45 p.m. to pick up the man at a shopping center at 3350 Peachtree Road on a warrant for theft by conversion, which often includes cashing other’s checks. Brooks did not have the details of the offense. A Fulton County deputy was waiting at the precinct office to take custody of the suspect.

Harvard said she had not interviewed Locke yet, and knew few details of the incident. “I would want to wait until we complete the investigation to determine if any administrative action should be taken,” she said.

Locke has been a patrol officer during her four years on the force, said Zone 2 Lt. Ted Hall, “and a good officer, had a good record.”

In December 1986, murder suspect Robert Lee Wadley, 19, shot and killed himself at Atlanta police homicide headquarters with the alleged murder weapon. Unnoticed, Wadley walked into a detective’s private office, grabbed the pistol from a desktop and shot himself in the head.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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MARGARET ALFORD BAKER

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 20 April 2007

Funeral serices for Mrs. Margaret Baker, of Fayetteville, formerly of Morrow, will be held Saturday, at 1:30 from the chapel…. Interment Forest Hills.

Survived by daughters, Patricia and Clyde Cooper, Zebulon; Linda and Jon Crouch, Griffin; sons, Jasper Baker, Zebulon; James F. Baker, Riverdale; brother, Alvin B. Alford, Oxford; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Friday 6-8PM at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors, Morrow….

Photo from Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Forest Park, Clayton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Harrison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret A. Baker (SS# issued in GA) was born 21 Nov 1923 and died 18 Apr 2007, last residence Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her father, Luther H. Alford; and siblings Alvin Burns Alford and Calvin Dean Baker in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Margaret 1923 GA¹, Luther H. 1871 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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MARGARET ANN WELCH ALFORD

Photo from Hart’s Mortuary and Crematory

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 24 July 2010

MACON—Margaret Welch Alford, of Macon, died on Thursday, July 22, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 11:00AM at Vineville Baptist Church…. Burial will be private….

Mrs. Alford was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Welch and grew up in Montgomery, Alabama where she married her childhood sweetheart, Murry Lee Alford. She was a member of Vineville Baptist Church where she also worked for twelve years. She was a loving wife of sixty-four years and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was fondly known as “Bye” to the grandchildren. She was a mathematical whiz and served as Financial Secretary at Vineville Baptist Church and later worked in Alabama for H and R Block where she was a branch manager and wrote a training manual for new employees. After retiring in 1989, Mr. and Mrs. Alford moved back to Macon. She enjoyed church, family, cooking and her friends. For years, Mrs. Alford organized her Sunday School’s benevolent and social activities. She had a keen sense of humor with a sarcastic twist and her competitive spirit showed in everything from the game board at the kitchen table to the golf course. Not only will she be missed by her family, but by her many friends who could always count on her to help them during a time of need.

She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Katie Lamb.

Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Murry Alford of Macon; daughters, Lee Ann Lamb (Rick) of Doylestown, PA and Peggi Joyner (Dick) of Lake Sinclair, GA; grandchildren, Susan Tinch of Watkinsville, GA, Rob Lamb of Atlanta, Wendy Wood of Macon and Megan Craig of Doylestown, PA; three great-grandchildren, Elijah, Asa and Elizabeth.

…. Hart’s Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret W. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 10 Oct 1927, last residence Macon, Bibb Co., GA.

We included the obituary of her daughter, Lee Ann Alford Lamb, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

Her middle name is from the mortuary’s obituary headline.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.

Her husband’s lineage: Murry Lee 1926 AL¹, Bollen Amigrade 1877 AL², Henry Dortch 1855 AL³, Henry Dortch 1822 GA⁴, William 1774 VA⁵, William 1741 VA⁶, Salvator 1716 VA⁷.

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MARGARET CELESTIA “MAGGIE” ALFORD

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 24 May 1939

Photo from Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor FamilyRediscovered

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Phebe Jane Sammis Alford; and sisters Mary Elizabeth Alford Porter and Phebe J. Alford Raymond in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Margaret Celestia 1859 GA¹, Whitman Capers 1822 GA², Lodwick 1775 NC³, Julius 1750 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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MARGARET EWING ALFORD HEARD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 31 March 1923

Photo from Hillview Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Lewis Powell IV

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Margaret Ewing Morrow Cox Finnie Alford; and sister Mary Cade Alford Heard in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Margaret E. Alford married Henry T. Heard on 8 Sept 1857 uin Troup Co., GA.

From GA Deaths: Margaret A. Heard died 29 March 1923 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. She was born 14 Dec 1840 [different than gravestone] in GA, daughter of Wm. Alford [incorrect] and Margaret Morris. The informant was Miss Fannie Cox.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Margaret Ewing 1840 GA¹, Erasmus Cade 1801 GA², Lodwick 1775 NC³, Julius 1750 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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MARGARET EWING MORROW COX FINNIE ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 10 April 1870

Photo from Hillview Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Lewis Powell IV

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her daughters Margaret Ewing Alford Heard and Mary Cade Alford Heard in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Marg. E. Finnie married Erasmus C. Alford on 25 Sept 1833 in Morgan Co., GA.

From Find A Grave: The inscription on the large tombstone of her son Albert Ewing Cox says he was the “Son of Dr. Zachry Cox of Virginia and Margaret Morrow of Georgia.”

Margaret’s daughters, who married brothers, had no children.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her third husband’s lineage: Erasmus Cade 1801 GA¹, Lodwick 1775 NC², Julius 1750 NC³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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MARGARET GREENWAY ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 5 September 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

BARTOW—Services for Margaret Greenway Alford of Bartow will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Bartow Baptist Church with burial in Bartow City Cemetery. Alford, 78, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999.

A native of Washington County, she was the widow of James Lynwood Alford and was a homemaker. She was a member of Bartow Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James Dean and Jaunita Alford of Marietta; a brother, Jack Greenway of Augusta; and one granddaughter.

.... Johnson Funeral Home in Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements.

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AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—5 September 1999

Mrs. Margaret Greenway Alford, 78, of Louisville Highway, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at Glendale Nursing Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bartow Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Bartow City Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford, a native of Washington County, was a homemaker and a member of Bartow Baptist Church.

The family said, “She was preceded in death by her parents, Zade and Clyde Minton Greenway, and her husband, James Lynwood Greenway [sic].”

Survivors include a son, James Dean Alford, Marietta; a brother, Jack Greenway, Augusta; and a grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Homer Clark Sr., David Clark, Fred Burch Jr., Leon Burch, Paul Greenway, Glenn Greenway and Larry Burch….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituary of her husband, James Lynwood Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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MARGARET HOGG ALFORD

WEST POINT NEWS

West Point, Troup Co., GA—Thursday, 2 December 1937

Photo from Pinewood Cemetery, West Point, Troup Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Todd Nolin

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Susie Mae Alford Watson in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Margarett A. Hogg married L.N. Alford on 17 July 1892 in Troup Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Lodwick Nathaniel 1857 GA¹, William Lamb 1816 GA², Lodwick 1775 NC³, Julius 1750 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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MARGARET LAVERNE HAMPTON GIDDENS ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Friday, 24 October 1997

Photo from Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Gray, Jones Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 July 1941, last residence Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.

See the obituary of her second husband, Jack Preston Alford, in this compilation.

From SSACI: Margaret Laverne Hampton was born 6 July 1941 in Palatka, FL, daughter of James L. Hampton and Naomi Musgrove. In March 1962 she is listed as Laverne Ham[pton] Giddens; in May 1972 as Margaret Laverne Alford.

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MARGARET SMITH ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 30 July 2006

Margaret Smith Alford, age 92, of Palmetto [Fulton Co.], passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Wesley Woods nursing facility near Newnan [Coweta Co.], GA.

Mrs. Alford was one of five children of Minnie Sue Peavey and Hude S. Smith. She grew up in Unadilla, GA and graduated from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Alford was married for over 50 years to Helion G. Alford of Palmetto who preceded her in death in November, 1987. Together the Alford’s established a general store in Palmetto, later expanding the business to locations in Fayetteville, Fairburn and Newnan. They sold their business in 1970 and traveled extensively around the world, always returning to Palmetto, where they were active in the Palmetto Baptist Church. Mrs. Alford also found time for public service having terms as City Councilwoman in Palmetto and Mayor Pro Tem of the city. She also served on the Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals for Fulton County.

An active life, a wonderful Christian lady, who is survived by her daughter, Emasue Alford Vereen of Atlanta; son, Walter H. Alford and his wife, Susanne of Ponte Verde Beach, FL and Cashiers, NC; sister, Edna Hooper, Unadilla, GA; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2006 at 11 o’clock at Palmetto Baptist Church.... Interment Bethesda United Methodist Chruch Cemetery in Lawrenceville, GA.... Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, 770-964-4800.

Photo from Bethesda United Methodist Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brittney Rau

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret S. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Aug 1913, last residence Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

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

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MARGIE ALFORD RILEY

[She was born, died, and is buried in Florida, but we are also including her obituary here because she apparently lived in Georgia.]

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.…

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margie Alford Riley (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her brother James Allen “Poodle” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Henry Marvin Alford Sr. and Dora Craft Alford; and her brothers George Maxwell Alford Sr. and Henry Marvin Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford born about 1787 SC.

Her lineage: Margie 1945 FL¹, Henry Marvin 1902 FL², Bryant Sanders 1872 FL³ (Bryant’s father’s name is not known), Mariah E./Marian E. 1848 FL⁴, Hansford 1812 SC⁵, John 1787 SC⁶.

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MARIAN CHARLOTTE ALFORD

GREENSBORO RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Wednesday, 4 September 1918

MRS. A.E.B. ALFORD FORMERLY OF THIS CITY DIES IN GEORGIA

IS REMEMBERED IN GREENSBORO AS AN UNUSUALLY GIFTED AND CULTURED WOMAN

Her many friends in Greensboro will learn with much sorrow of the death of Mrs. A E.B. Alford [Alexander Eckel Bryan Alford] which occurred Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock after a prolonged illness.

Mrs. Alford was the wife of Dr. A.E.B. Alford, formerly of this city but now owner of the Bainbridge hospital, Bainbridge [Decatur Co.], Georgia, at which place Mrs. Alford died. Mrs. M.H. Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ballance left last night to attend the funeral.

Mrs. Alford came to Greensboro soon after her marriage to Dr. Alford, whom she had met while he was a student at the University of California. During her few years’ residence here she made a lasting impression upon those whose good fortune it was to enjoy her acquaintance, as a woman of unusual talents and broad culture. An English woman by birth she had come to America with a relative who died in California, and like most of the English people found it easy to adapt herself to southern standards and southern ideals. A poet and artist of no mean pretensions she soon drew around her a small circle of kindred spirits and appreciative friends, who felt her removal from the city as a personal loss.

Photo from Oak City Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, TWCP

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her sister-in-law Bessie Alford Balance in Florida Obituaries.

1910 Census

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC

Matilda H. Alford head 61 widow NC NC NC

2 children, 2 living

Bessie Ballence dau 36 1^st marriage NC NC NC

m. 10 years 0 children

Alex E.B. Alford son 34 2^nd marriage NC NC NC

m. 0 years Physician

Charlotte de P. Alford wife [dau-in-law] 40 1^st marriage Eng France Eng

m. 0 years 1 child, 0 living

Herbert E. Ballence son-in-law 37 1^st marriage

m. 10 years

It is possible that her maiden name is De Pau. The inscription on her gravestone says:

(COUNTESS DE PAU)

(DUCHESS DE NAVARRE)

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Green Berry Alford (1787–1875).

Her husband’s lineage: Alexander Eckel Bryan 1876 NC¹, Henry Madison 1843 NC², James B. 1813 NC³, Green Berry 1787 NC⁴.

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MARIAN DIANE ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—19 June 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Entered into rest June 16, 2014, Ms. Marian Diane Alford.

Ms. Alford, a native of Ft. Meyers, FL., moved to Augusta in 1987, where she was a self-employed taxi driver in Augusta for many years.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday at 5:00 pm at Hilton Garden Inn at Washington Road and Stevens Creek Road.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Rockwell, Robert Alford, Jeromy Alford and Devon Alford; daughters, Danielle Rockwell and Stephanie Dixon; brothers, Judson Alford, Michael Alford, Allen Alford and ten grandchildren….

McNeill Funeral Home, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Georgia 706.364.9122

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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MARIE G. ALFORD

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—Wednesday, 29 October 2003

ALBANY—Marie Alford, 85, of Albany died Sunday, October 26, 2003, at Albany Health Care.

A native of Camden, NJ, she was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served in World War II.

She is survived by her husband, William Alford of Albany.

The body was cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date at the residence.

Hall & Hall Funeral Home, Albany 229/883-3864

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marie G. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 Jan 1918, last residence Albany, Dougherty Co., GA.

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MARIE K. WESTMORELAND ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday 17 February 1964

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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 21 February 1964

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

From GA Deaths: Marie K. Alford, black age 40, died 16 Feb 1964 in Fulton Co., GA.

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MARIE LILLIAN BABB ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Tuesday, 3 May 1994

Mrs. Marie Babb Alford, 71, died Sunday, May 1, 1994, in Macon from cancer. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Baldwin Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford, a native of Wilkinson County, had retired from McGaw Laboratory. She was a member of Suwannee Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Delmer C. Alford; two sons, Larry Alford, Clarksville, Tenn., and Gary Alford, Martinez; a daughter, LuNelle Kelly, Warner Robins; five brothers, Gerald Babb, George Babb, Joe Babb, Bernard Babb and John Babb, all of Milledgeville; three sisters, Elizabeth Cooper, Warner Robins, Rose Woodall and Linda Lee, both of Milledgeville; and four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Russell Alford, Richard Alford, Garry Woodall, Donny Babb, Curtis Babb, Kenny Babb, Franklin Babb, Rusty Cooper and Ennis McDade….

Friends may call at from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville.

Photo from Baldwin Memorial Gardens, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marie L. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Suwannee, Dixie Co., FL.

We included the obituary of her husband, Delmer Clifford Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

From SSACI: Marie Lillian Alford was born 28 Nov 1922 in Milledgeville, GA daughter of Clifton Babb and Nancy Bentley. She died 1 May 1994.

From GA Deaths: Marie Alford, a resident of Wilkinson Co., GA, died 1 May 1994 in Bibb Co., GA.

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MARION LOUISE DAVIS ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Friday, 19 June 2009

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA—Marion Louise Alford, 79 of Pine Mountain, GA died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Vista Care at Franciscan Woods, Columbus, GA. Graveside services for Mrs. Alford will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Pine Mountain City Cemetery….

Mrs. Alford was born May 20, 1930 in Marked Tree, AK the daughter of William Everett Davis, Jr. and Loyce Kathryn Moore Davis. She worked in retail sales for most of her career. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pine Mountain, Ga..

Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband Spurgeon Alford, Sr., and a brother Victor Eugene Davis.

She is survived by her two sons and their wives: Spurgeon Spud and Cathy Alford of Pine Mountain and Michael Bradley and Wynn Alford of Columbus; two sisters Anne Panneck of Jonesboro, AK and Pam Goodwin of Charleston, West Virginia; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be given in memory of Mrs. Alford to the Alzhiemers Assoc. Georgia Chapter, 1925 Century Blvd. Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345 The arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton, GA.

Photo from Chipley Cemetery, Pine Mountain, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Carrol Cortez

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marion L. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Pine Mountain, Harris Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Spurgeon Alford Sr.; and son Michael Bradley Alford in this compilation.

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MARTHA ANGELYN LAVENDER ALFORD

TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT

Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Friday, 28 September 2001

The service for Martha Lavender Alford, 90, of Austell [Cobb Co.], Ga., who died Thursday [September 27], will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, Ga. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee.

She is a former resident of Tallahassee.

She is survived by a son, Eugene Alford of Atlanta; a daughter, Angelyn Bagwell of Tallahassee; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

(Striffler-Hamby Mortuary in Columbus, 706-563-2372.)

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COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Friday, 28 September 2001

Alford, Martha Lavender, 90, Austell, Ga., formerly of Columbus, died Thursday. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel, Columbus.

Photo from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Oct 1910, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

From AAFA records, Martha A. Lavender married Eugene Clifton Alford Jr. on 24 June 1932 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Meek Alford.

Her husband’s lineage: Eugene Clifton 1908 TN¹, Eugene Clifton 1881 TN², Lambert Meek 1833 NC³. Lambert Meek Alford’s mother was Nancy Alford born about 1800 in NC.

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MARTHA JANE MCELHENNEY ALFORD

EATONTON MESSENGER

Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA—Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Martha Jane Alford, 72, of Eatonton, died late Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2012, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.

Visitation was Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, and the service was held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel. Burial was in Eatonton Memorial Park.

Jane, as she was known, was the daughter of the late Hulon Eston McElhenney and Tommie Mae Newsome.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Alford Deraney, who was married to Charlie Deraney.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James “Jimmy” Alford; daughter Marlene Alford McDuffie and her husband Gary McDuffie; son Darren Alford and wife Beth Alford; and five grandchildren, Israel Deraney, Ashley Deraney, Derick Powers, McClellan Alford, and Hart Alford….

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Vining Ivy Hill Chapel

Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA—_____ February 2012

Jane Alford 72, of Eatonton passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at a Macon Hospital.

The service will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel at 1 PM. Burial will be at Eatonton Memorial Park.

She was the daughter of the late Hulon Eston McElhenney and Tommie Mae Newsome.

Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by a daughter Janice Alford Deraney.

She is survived by her husband James (Jimmy) Alford, a daughter Marlene McDuffie & husband Gary, a son Darren Alford & wife Beth. Grandchildren: Israel Deraney, Ashley Deraney, Derick Powers, McClellan Alford and Hart Alford….

Photos from Eatonton Memorial Park, Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Shreve

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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MARTHA KELL “MATTIE” HARRIS ALFORD

Grandmother of James A. Hazelton, AAFA #1147

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 14 March 1918

Photos from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rhonda Brady Rampy

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Joseph Sidney Alford; and children Charlotte Dorcas Alford Hazelton, Gertrude W. Alford Williams, and James Hilliard Alford in this compilation.

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MARTHA LOUISE SMITH ALFORD KELLUM

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—1 May 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

Mrs. Martha Alford Kellum, of Snellville [Gwinnett Co.], died April 29, 1997.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Dionne A. White, Powder Springs; sons, Mr. George Randall Alford, Decatur; Mr. Greg C. Alford, Plains, GA; Mr. Terry Alford, Franklin, TN; four grand- children, one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons….

Interment, Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Thursday evening at A.S. Turner & Sons.

Photo from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha S. Kellum (SS# issued in GA) was born 15 Nov 1932, last residence Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA.

From SSACI: Martha Louise Smith was born 15 Nov 1932 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, daughter of Clyde L. Smith and Mary M. Towns. She is listed as Martha Louise Alford in 1953 and Martha Smith Alford Kellum in 1983.

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MARTHA “MATTIE” ALFORD MORRIS

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 22 April 1925

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her half-brother Robert C. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-brother James Clay Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: Mattie Alford Morris died of influenza on 21 Apr 1925 in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA. She was born 19 Dec 1865, daughter of Kitchen [sic] Alford and unknown mother, and was the widow of Auren E. Morris.

From GA Marriages: Mattie Alford married A.E. Morris on 13 Feb 1889 in Morgan Co., GA.

Martha was the daughter of Kinchen Alford and his third wife, Mary Bryant.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Martha 1865 GA¹, Kinchen 1812 NC², Kinchen 1768 NC³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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MARVIN CRAIG ALFORD, JR.

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 23 March 2009

Craig Alford passed away March 20, 2009.

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Craig graduated from Louisville Male High School and was a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society. He served in the Canadian Royal Air Force before joining the United States Air Force where he served as a highly decorated pilot in the European theater with the rank of lieutenant. He flew strategic missions on D-Day. He also saw action in Korea and was discharged as a Captain. In later years Craig moved to Hopkinsville, Ky. where he assisted in developing a highly successful restaurant chain. Upon retirement in 1985, Craig and his wife, Joanne shared residences in Atlanta, GA and Pawleys Island, S.C.

Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Noe and Marvin Craig Alford, Sr., and his first wife, Alma (Tuddy) Parham.

Craig is survived by his wife Joanne Alford of Atlanta, GA. and his daughter Martha Lang (Richard) of Darien GA; sister, Betty Thirlwell of Louisville, KY; brother, Hamilton Alford (Kim) of Murrieta, CA; niece, Mary Craig Czerwonka and nephew, E.C. Thirlwell, 3 great- nieces and one great-nephew, all of Louisville, KY.

A private service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church Monday March 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends following the service at 1:00 pm, 975 Moores Mill Rd, 30327. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation or to Old Friends (a Kentucky facility for retired race horses) 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324.

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THE COURIER-JOURNAL

Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY—Monday, 23 March 2009

Alford, Marvin Craig passed away Friday, March 20, 2009. A native of Louisville, Craig graduated from Louisville Male High School and was a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society. He served in the Canadian Royal Air Force before joining the United States Air Force where he served as a highly decorated pilot in the European theater with the rank of lieutenant. He flew strategic missions on D-Day. He also saw action in Korea and was discharged as a Captain. In later years Craig moved to Hopkinsville, KY, where he assisted in developing a highly successful restaurant chain. Upon retirement in 1985, Craig and his wife, Joanne shared residences in Atlanta, GA and Pawleys Island, SC.

Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Noe and Marvin Craig Alford Sr.; and his first wife, Alma (Tuddy) Parham.

Craig is survived by his wife, Joanne Alford, of Atlanta; his daughter, Martha Lang (Richard), of Darien GA; sister, Betty Thirlwell, of Louisville; brother, Hamilton Alford (Kim), of Murrieta, CA; niece, Mary Craig Czerwonka and nephew, E C Thirlwell; three great-nieces and one great nephew, all of Louisville.

A private service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009. The family will receive friends following the service at 1p.m. at 975 Moores Mill Road, 30327. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation or to Old Friends (a Kentucky facility for retired race horses) 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY 40324.

Photo from All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery, Pawleys Island, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rich Ryals

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that M. Craig Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 26 June 1921, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituary of his second wife, Joanne Culler Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Marvin Craig Alford Sr. and Virginia Sanborn Noe Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.

In another article:

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.

His lineage: Marvin Craig 1921 KY¹, Marvin Craig 1896 KY², Edward 1872 KY³, Jacob Pleasant 1824 KY⁴, John 1782 VA⁵, Jacob 1757 VA⁶, James 1715 VA⁷.

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MARY ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 27 February 1944

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 25 February 1945

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

Mary’s obituary was listed in the “Colored” section of Funeral Notices.

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MARY AGNES ALFORD SMITH LYNCH

AAFA #1234

Photo from Conner-Westbury Funeral Home

DAILY NEWS

Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—Monday, 19 October 2009

Mrs. Mary A. Lynch, 82, of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at her residence.

Mrs. Lynch was born July 28, 1927, in Clark County, Ga., to the late Elder and Frances Alford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Bill Lynch; sister, Louise Norton, Frances Hudson; and brothers, Billy Alford and David Alford. Also preceding Mrs. Lynch in death was great-grandson, Lance Cpl. Jeffery Walker, who was killed in May 2007, while serving in Iraq.

Mrs. Lynch is survived by a son, Jimmy Smith of Franklin, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Charles Durham of Griffin, Ga.; and special adopted son, Jerry “Pee Wee” Easterland of Franklin, Ga. She is also survived by sisters, Clara McLean of Madison, Ga., Vada Harden of Griffin, Ga., and Mae Alford of Conyers, Ga.; and brother, Daniel Alford of Griffin, Ga. Mrs. Lynch also leaves behind grandchildren, Denise Smith, Karen Cann, Teresa Rutledge, Keith Patten, Kim Shepherd, and Susan Maddron; 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind special and dear friends of hers and the family, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet and Diane Bishop, Mrs. Sue Woodard and Mrs. Alice Faye Beck, all of Griffin.

This ends a five-generation family legacy that started in 1963. Mrs. Lynch was retired from Glass Container Corp. in Forest Park. After retiring, she continued her love of gardening her flowers and vegetables. She also enjoyed mowing her lawn and being outdoors. She also loved traveling, especially to the North Georgia mountains. Another joy was working with her daughter, Frances, researching the genealogy of the Alford and Lynch families. Mrs. Lynch was a devoted individual to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Anyone that has had the joy of knowing her knew that when she said, “I Love You,” these words came from the heart.

Services to be held at Conner-Westbury Chapel Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at 2 p.m…. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery followed by a reception at Conner-Westbury Reception Hall.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements.

Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Tom

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary A. Lynch (SS# issued in GA), last residence Griffin, Spalding Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her sisters Clara Alford McLean, Dessa Mae Alford, and Yvonne Vada Alford Harden in this compilation.

From Oconee Court, Georgia Probate Marriage Records, 1875–2010 (Ancestry): Elder Alford married Francis Brooks in Oconee Co. on 25 Jan 1925.

From Oconee County, Georgia Probate Court Birth Records, 1875–2008 (Ancestry): twins Samuel Daniel Alford and Jessie David Alford were born 1 June 1940 to Elder Pelfry Alford and Francis/Frances Callie Brooks. In the birth record of daughter Wilameter Yvonne Alford, born 7 Sept 1935, her parents are Elder Paton Alford and Callie Brooks.

Elder P. Alford, 4 May 1903 – 23 Nov 1971, and Frances B. Alford, 25 Oct 1906 – 25 June 1998, share a gravestone near Mary in Oak Hill Cemetery.

The family of Mary’s grandfather, William Albert Alford, moved often. Locations for census years:

1910 Oconee Co., GA—Alfred, Will (32 GA GA GA, 2nd marriage) & Anna (19, 1st marriage)

1920 Morgan Co., GA—Alford, William (36 SC SC SC) & Anna (26)

1930 Henry Co., GA—Alford, Willie A. (54 GA GA GA) & Rosa Anna (39)

1935 Anderson Co., GA (per 1940 census)

1940 Madison Co., GA—Alford, Willie A. (61 SC) & Annie (52)

Mary’s father is illegible son (8) in 1910 and what looks like Elda (16) in 1920.

On Willie Albert Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he was age 38, born 8 March 1880. He was living in Swords, Morgan Co., GA, closest relative Anner Alford.

Her lineage: Mary Agnes 1927 GA¹, Elder Payton 1903 GA², William Albert 1880 SC/GA³.

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MARY ALICE ALFORD TARVER

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Sunday, 19 November 1961

Photo from Parkers Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Beverly A. Roberts

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AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her father, Charles Thomas Alford; and half-siblings Charles Watson Alford and Sallie Lou Alford Walden in this compilation.

Alice was the only child of Charles and his first wife, Mary Alice “Mattie” Scruggs, who died shortly after her daughter was born.

On the 1880 census, Jefferson Co., GA, 3 month old Mary Alice Alford is living in the household of her aunt, Matty [Scruggs] McNeely, along with her maternal grandmother Mary Scruggs.

Her lineage: Mary Alice 1880 GA¹, Charles Thomas 1856 GA².

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MARY BROCK ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 4 July 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

Mary Brock Alford, 77, of Lithonia, GA died Wednesday, July 2, 1997.

She is survived by her brother, Ben Hill Brock of Bailey, NC and her nephew, Douglas E. Brock of Locust Grove, GA.

National Cremation Society, Atlanta Chapter in charge of arrangements, 404-851-1333.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary B. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Apr 1920, last residence Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA.

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MARY CADE ALFORD HEARD

From Treasures of Troup County—see below

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 8 February 1912

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 9 February 1912

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Margaret Ewing Morrow Cox Finnie Alford; and sister Margaret Ewing Alford Heard in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Mary Cade Alford married Peter A. Heard on 24 Nov 1851 in Troup Co., GA.

From Treasures of Troup County, Major and Johnson, 1993—posted to her Find A Grave memorial:

From Treasures of Troup County, Major and Johnson, 1993—posted to Peter Heard’s Find A Grave memorial:

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Mary Cade 1834 GA¹, Erasmus Cade 1801 GA², Lodwick 1775 NC³, Julius 1750 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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MARY DOROTHY GABLE ALFORD

TIMES-GEORGIAN

Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA—Wednesday, 1 March 2000

Mrs. Mary Dorothy Gable Alford, 80, of Rainey Road, Temple [Carroll Co.], died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000.

Mrs. Alford was born March 24, 1919, in White County, the daughter of the late Mrs. Gladys Gable and the late Edward Gable. She was a homemaker and a member of the Beulahland Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by one daughter, Wanda Kay Alford.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Jean Alford of Temple, Jimmy and Aletta Alford of Tacoma, Wash., and Sammy and Anne Alford of Brandon, Fla.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Beulahland Baptist Church.... Interment will follow in the Beulahland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Cole, Ed Cole, Joey Cole, Roger Goldin, Steve Goldin and Sammy Buchanan.

Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary D. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Temple, Carroll Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Hubert Huston Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Wanda Kay Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Jimmy H. “Shorty” Alford in Washington Obituaries.

From SSACI: She is listed as Mary Dorothy Allford in 1942 and Mary D. Alford in 2000. She was born 24 March 1919 in Demorest, GA, daughter of E.D. Gable and Gladys Sewell.

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MARY ELIZABETH ALFORD PORTER

sunday ledger-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Sunday, 10 April 1932

Photo from Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor FamilyRediscovered

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Phebe Jane Sammis Alford; and sisters Margaret Celestia “Maggie” Alford and Phebe J. Alford Raymond in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Mary Elizabeth 1851 GA¹, Whitman Capers 1822 GA², Lodwick 1775 NC³, Julius 1750 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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MARY ELIZABETH TALTON ALFORD

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 13 June 1961

Photo from Maplewood Cemetery, Clayton, Johnston Co.., NC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Charles Murray

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Angus Linder “Al” Alford, in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Mary E. Alford died 12 June 1961 in Fulton Co., GA.

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MARY ELLA ALFORD COPELAND KEY

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Thursday, 26 December 2002

EATONTON [Putnam Co.]—Mary Ella Alford Key, 89, of 112 Chandler Court, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002.

A native of Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Ed Alford and Mary Isabella Smith. She was a retired Enterprise Aluminum employee and a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pentecostal Holiness Church…. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Raymond Copeland, Eatonton; two daughters, Jean Griffith and Dot Hollis, both of Eatonton; a sister, Stella Black, Eatonton; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-children….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Key (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 Apr 1916, last residence Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA.

From SSACI: Mary, born 6 Apr 1915 [different than SSDI] in Putnam Co., GA, daughter of Edd Alford and Ella Smith, is listed in 1944 as Mary Alford Copeland, and in 1948 as Mary Alford Key.

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MARY FANNIE ALFORD JOHNSON

Carolina Memorial Funeral Home

North Charleston, SC—_____ September 2016

DACULA [Gwinnett Co.], GA, formerly of North Charleston, SC—Mary Fannie Alford Johnson, age 84, wife of the late Hubert Wesley Johnson went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 9, 2016.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Horry County, SC, the daughter of the late Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford.

Mary loved cooking and having others enjoy eating, gardening, animals, and her family and friends.

Predeceased by: Four brothers, W.J. Alford, Hubert Alford, T.E. Alford, and Elbert “Shorty” Alford; two sisters, Emma Rabon and Eula Jane Best; one daughter, Genevie; and one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Lynn.

Survivors are: Two sons, Robert Mitchell Johnson (Laura) of Summerville, SC and Felton Johnson (Sidney) of Fayetteville, NC; one daughter, Louvina (Lou) Johnson of Dacula, GA. Five grandchildren, Heather Ann, April Marie (Russell), Fletcher Lee, Ashley Maegan (Mike), and Brittany Nicole (Zachery). Seven great-grandchildren, Kodah Dwayne, Sadie Marie, Annabelle Luna, Catherine Elizabeth, McKinley Grace, Bradley Hubert and Eleanor Dorothy.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 16, 2016 at Carolina Memorial, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. Burial will follow also at Carolina Memorial….

Photo from Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Paulette Johnston B.

Photo taken in 2009. As of Nov 2018, no death date has been added to Mary’s gravestone.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

We included the obituaries of her parents, Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford; and siblings Emma Alford Rabon, Eula Jane Alford Best, and Hubert H. Alford in South Carolina Obituaries; and of her brothers Elbert Jack “Shorty” Alford and Thelbert Eathel Alford in Texas Obituaries.

Her funeral home memorial includes many uncaptioned family photos.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760.

Her lineage: Mary Fannie 1931 SC¹, Ely Mitchell 1896 SC², Lewis H. 1868 SC³, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC⁴, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC⁵, John B. 1780 NC⁶, William 1760 NC⁷.

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MARY JANE CRAIG ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 20 May 1904

Page 2

While conversing with members of her daughter’s family in Edgewood yesterday Mrs. Mary Jane Alford, aged 77 years, dropped dead. Her death was due to heart failure.

Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Arnold, of Edgewood, and her sister, Mrs. M.H. Webb, of Atlanta.

The funeral will take place from Mrs. Arnold’s home at 10 o’clock this morning and the interment will be at Hollywood.

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 20 May 1904

Page 12

The friends of Mrs. M.J. Alford, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Arnold and family, Mrs. M.H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Clements are invited to attend the funeral of the former this (Friday) morning, May 20, at 10 o’clock, at her home in Edgewood.

The following gentlemen will please act as pallbearers and meet at the home: Messrs. E.T. Clements, C.O. Harwell, W.E.Q. Baker and C.K. Maddox. The interment will be at Hollywood cemetery.

Photo from Hollywood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor James Stepens

AAFA NOTES: From her Find A Grave memorial: Her parents were Andrew Crawford Craig and Margaret “Peggy” Pike.

Her daughter was Martha Brazoria Alford, married Walter Branham Arnold.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: William Floyd 1837 GA¹, William Henry 1811 NC², Job 1763 NC³, Julius 1717 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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MARY JO ALEXANDER HALLFORD

Lane Funeral Home and Crematory—South Crest Chapel

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ April 2011

Mary Jo Hallford, 71, of Oxford, went to be with her Lord April 9, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, from complications from lung cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Rev. Austin Madison and Rena Kate (Mason) Alexander. Mary Jo was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle. After retiring from Sweetheart Plastics, she enjoyed gardening, traveling, scrapbooking, playing cards, and family get-togethers. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and a friend to many.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Amos Carl Hallford, formerly of Toccoa, GA, he was the son of the late George and Arlie Hallford, sons, Ricky Hallford and Danny Callahan, Raymond Hallford, Randy and Tonya Hallford; daughters, Cheryl and Lamar Knight, Michele and Albert Morvik; 9 grandchildren, Tera and Carl Mesta, Adam Womack, Hannah Parker, Sarah Parker, Lenton Parker, Alex Morvik, Madison Morvik, Andrew Hallford, Caroline Hallford; 3 great-grandchildren, Keith Womack, Josie Mesta, Justin Mesta; brother Austin Madison Alexander, Jr.; sisters, Betty Yearwood and Linda Gunn; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mary Jo will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road, Covington … and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington.

The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 6 to 9 PM.

Announcement courtesy of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home.

Photos from Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington, Newton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary J. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 July 1939, last residence Oxford, Newton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Amos Carl Hallford; and son Raymond Carl Hallford in this compilation.

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MARY JO DAVENPORT RICKETT ALFORD

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Wednesday, 3 July 2002

CONYERS [Rockdale Co.]—Mary Jo Davenport Alford, 71, of 4632 Woodlake Lane, died Monday, July 1, 2002.

A native of Knox County, Ky., Mrs. Alford was a daughter of the late Joe and Effie Baker Davenport and was the widow of Albert Clay Alford Jr. She was a graduate of Knox County High School and a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Association and Walker United Methodist Church.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Walker United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn M. West, Conyers, and Deborah A. Briggs, Duluth; two sons, Albert Clay Alford III, McDonough, and James Carl Alford, Conyers; a brother, Bill Davenport, Artemus, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Shayne Brown, Greg McCollogh, Stephen Bennette, Jason Dean, Bob Cook and Robby Cook…. McCommons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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McCommons Funeral Home

Greensboro, Greene Co., GA—_____ July 2002

Mary Jo Davenport Alford, 71, of 4632 Woodlake Lane, died Monday, July 1, 2002.

A native of Knox County, Ky., Mrs. Alford was the daughter of the late Joe and Effie Baker Davenport and was the widow of Albert Clay Alford, Jr. She was a graduate of Knox County High School and a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s association and Walker United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn M. West and husband Emory, Conyers, and Deborah A. Briggs and husband John, Duluth; two sons, Albert Clay Alford III and wife Carol, McDonough, and James Carl Alford and wife Paula, Conyers; a brother, Bill Davenport, Artimus, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Beth McCollogh, Mellisa Bennette, Shayne Brown, Amber Brown, Beth Barentine, Jamie Anne Glover, Robert Comstock; eight great-grandchildren, Kylie, Sydney, Ryan, Adam, Camp, Cooper, Cambry and Blake.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at Walker United Methodist Church of Greensboro…. Burial will be in Walker Church Cemetery….

Photo from Walker United Methodist Church Cemetery, Veazey, Greene Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Shreve

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary J. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 30 June 1931, last residence Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA.

From SSACI: Mary, born 30 June 1931 in Artemus, Knox Co., KY, daughter of Joe Davenport and Effie J. Gambrell, is listed in 1948 as Mary Jo Rickett, and in 1959 as Mary Jo Alford.

From Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry): Mary J. Davenport was born 30 June 1931 in Knox Co., KY, mother’s name Effie Gamble.

From Tennessee, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Albert C. Alford Jr., age 23, married Mary Jo Davenport, age 23, on 3 Sept 1954 in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN. Both resided in Artemus, KY.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.

Her husband’s lineage: Albert Clay 1930 KY¹, Albert Clay 1909 KY², John William 1870 KY³, John Russell 1839 KY⁴, John 1806 NC⁵, Achilles 1772 VA/NC⁶, John before 1750 VA⁷.

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MARY JUNE MITCHELL ALFORD

September 28, 1930 ~ February 2, 2017

Mary Alford, 86, of Rossville passed away Thursday, February 02, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving daughters.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area where she had worked at Cutter Labs. Mrs. Alford was a Christian and could be described as a gracious, proper, and giving lady. She enjoyed traveling and being with her daughters and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Alford, Jr.; and her parents.

Survivors include her three daughters, Nancy (L.D.) Long, Brenda (Joe) Sowinski, and Debbie (David) Forshee; five grandchildren, Brian, David, Angie, Paula, and Natalie; four great grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren….

Graveside services will be held Monday, February 6th at 2:30p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-8p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory … Rossville.

Photo from Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Gary T. Jordan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituary of her husband, James Percy “Blondie” Alford Jr., in this compilation.

Birth announcement:

CHATTANOOGA NEWS

Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN—Monday, 6 October 1930

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MARY LIZZIE BLACK ALFORD

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—Saturday, 20 April 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

Mary Lizzie Alford, 79, of 672 Society Ave. died April 12 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Third Kiokee Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery....

A native of Randolph County, Mrs. Alford was a retired cook and a member of Third Kiokee Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Ora Lee Jackson of Albany and Mary Ann Carter of Vienna; two sons, Willie J. Tolbert of Dawson and Jessie Alford Jr. of Vienna; two sisters, Floretta Creeca and Carrie Burke, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dr. Theresa Odom

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 July 1915, last residence Albany, Dougherty Co., GA.

From SSACI: Mary Black Offer, black, was born 25 July 1915 [different than gravestone] in Cuthbert, Randolph Co., GA, daughter of Jesse Black and Ola Miller. She is listed in 1966 as Mary Black Alford and in 1980 as Mary Lizzie Alford.

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MARY LOUISE FEW ALFORD

ALBANY HERALD

Albany, Dougherty Co., GA—21 April 2009

DAWSON [Terrell Co.]—Sister Mary Alford, 61, of 5870 US Highway 82 West, Cuthbert [Randolph Co.] GA died on Friday, April 17, 2009 at Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center, Cuthbert, GA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Cuthbert, GA. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Albritten’s Funeral Service at Cuthbert in charge of arrangements.

Albritten’s Funeral Services, Dawson 229/995-5895

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Albritten’s Funeral Service

Cuthbert, Randolph Co., GA—_____April 2009

Sis. Mary Alford

(October 21, 1947 - April 17, 2009)

HOME ADDRESS:

5870 US Highway 82 West

Cuthbert, GA

FUNERAL SERVICES:

1:00 pm

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Randolph County, GA….

INTERMENT:

Mt. Zion Church Cemetery

Randolph County, GA

Sis. Mary Louise Alford was born October 21, 1947 in Randolph County, GA to the late Rachel Few and John Few.

At an early age, she confessed her hope in Christ and joined Union Grove Baptist Church, Randolph County and served as a faithful member until her health failed.

She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Jimmy Lee Alford and to this union six children were born. The loving couple also raised their granddaughter, Miracle Rosser and three foster children, Roosevelt Free, Jamal Free and Roosevelt Free, V.

She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving husband, Jimmy Lee Alford of Cuthbert, GA; three daughters, Mary J. Alford, Veronica (Anthony) Daniels of Douglasville, GA and Martha Lewis of Lithia Springs, GA; three sons, Michael (Melissa) Alford of Douglasville, GA, Jimmy Lee (April) Alford, Jr. of Athans, AL and Eugene (Tammie) Alford of Riverdale, GA; a devoted mother, Rachel Few of Cuthbert, GA; six sisters, Ernestine (William) Lucus of Apopka, FL, Bonnie Dean (Jessie) Brown of Albany, GA, Sandra Marie (John) Battle of Gilleville, GA, Jacqueline Denise (Sam) Ball of West Virginia, Patricia Slaughter of Atlanta, GA and Betty Slaughter of Cuthbert, GA; twelve brothers, John Jacob (Darlene) Few of Atlanta, GA, James Edward Few of Moore, SC, John S. (Tracy) Few, Jr. of Columbus, GA, Arthur Lee (Tina) Few of Norfolk, VA, Eddie C. (Wellie) Few of Dublin, GA, Willie A. Few of Forest Park, GA, Lee Andrew (Bunny) Few of College Park, GA, Bobby Slaughter, Jerome Slaughter, Roderick Slaughter and Michael Slaughter, all of Atlanta, GA and Robert Slaughter of Florida; three sisters-in-law, Annie Ruth (Henry) Tamplin, Minnie Hightower and Albert (Sidney) Humbert of Cuthbert, GA; four special godchildren, Serrita (Tyrone) Smith, Lashonda (Christopher) Green and Kiarria Burnett, all of Cuthbert, GA and Tiesha Allen of Albany, GA; a very special friend, Valarie Walton and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary L. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Cuthbert, Randolph Co., GA.

Albritten’s Funeral Service traditionally serves the African American community.

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MARY LOUISE SUMLIN THOMPKINS ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—24 September 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

Mrs. Mary Thompkins Alford, 20 Wyman St., S.E., wife of James Alford, Jr., passed September 23, 1997. Funeral announced later. Herschel Thornton Mortuary, 3346 M.L. King Jr. Dr.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—26 September 1997

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Louise (Thompkins) Alford, will be Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 12 noon at New St. John Baptist Church, 1536 Hardee St., N.E…. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens.

Survivors are husband, Mr. James Alford, Jr., daughters, Mrs. Louise Hawkins, Mrs. Rosa Lee Merkinson, Mrs. Betty McGhee, Mrs. Gilda Matthews; sons, Mr. William Thompkins (Tonk), Mr. Robert Thompkins (Piggy), sons-in-law, Cal Hawkins, Robert Merkinson, Jesse McGhee and Lamar Matthews; daughters-in-law, Cheryl Thompkins, Rose Thompkins; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; the Goolsby Family, devoted friend, Mrs. Mary Puckett, a host of other relatives and friends.

The cortege will assemble at 2692 Lancaster Drive, East Point, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 8 p.m. at Herschel Thornton Mortuary, 3346 MKL, Jr., Drive.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary T. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 June 1921, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

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

From SSACI: Mary Louise Alford was born 12 June 1921 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, daughter of Sam Sumlin and Marye Edward.

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MARY MARJORIE ALFORD BROWN DITTO

Sister of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #0011; Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, AAFA #0158; Louise Grace Alford Ekin, AAFA #0177; and Walter Hoyle Alford, AAFA #0555

Sister-in-law of Flora Bell King Alford, AAFA #0517; and Juanita Shepherd Alford, AAFA #0382

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“Alford Reunion, April 1959”

Photo from Joel Parker’s JD Parker Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 21 January 1988

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

Mrs. Mary Brown Ditto, of Atlanta, died January 19, 1988.

Survived by husband, Mr. Martin T. Ditto, daughter, Gail Brown Perkins, Lithonia; sisters, Beatrice Parramore, Valdosta; Louise Parker, Sunshine City, Fla.; brothers, Hoyle Alford, Jacksonville, Fla.; Lodwick Alford, Sea Island, Ga.; Marvin Alford, Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Woody Crawford and Sandy Crawford.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 21, 1988 at 2 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Park.... Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy.

Photo from Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Charisse

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Ditto (SS# issued in FL) was born 1 Apr 1919 and died _____ Jan 1987 [sic], last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA..

See the obituaries of her siblings Lodwick Houston Alford, Sarah Beatrice Alford Parramore, and William Leorus Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Marvin Floyd Alford and Walter Hoyle Alford in Florida Obituaries.

Notes from her brother Lodwick Alford:

Mary Marjorie Alford born 1 April 1919 in Parkerville, Worth County, Georgia. Married 23 December 1940 in Cochran, Bleckley County, Georgia to Woodrow Wilson Brown, born 14 December 1914 in Bridgeport, Jackson County, Alabama. He died 26 October 1975 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky and is buried in Arlington Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

Mary Alford Brown married a second time on 9 September 1979 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia to Martin Turner Ditto, born 7 January 1929 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Mary Alford Brown Ditto died 19 January 1988 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia and is buried alongside her first husband in Arlington Cemetery, Atlanta.

Mary Alford Brown had two children by her first marriage-Woody Alford Brown born 2 November,1943, never married and preceded her in death from cancer on 8 January,1966 and Gail Margaret Brown born 28 September,1945. Gail married first, James David Crawford and second, Edward Perkins.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Mary Marjorie 1919 GA¹, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC², Green Haywood 1820 NC³, Green 1787 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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MARY MERTIE SIMS HALLFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Thursday, 27 April 1967

WASHINGTON [Wilkes Co.], Ga.—Mrs. Mary Mertie Sims Hallford, 76, died Wednesday (April 26] at Wills Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Graveside services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Cliffords Grove Baptist Church Cemetery….

Photos from Cliffords Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Washington, Wilkes Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Lisa Luken

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her sons Clarence Arvel Hallford and William Joseph Hallford in this compilation.

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MARY NELL ALFORD POWERS

TIMES-GEORGIAN

Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA—__________ September 2008

Mrs. Mary Nell Powers age 78 of Tyus Carrollton Road, Carrollton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008.

She was born January 17, 1930 in Carroll County, Georgia the daughter of the late Myrtic Barnes Alford and Perry C. Alford. Mrs. Powers retired from Bremen-Bowdon Investment Company in 1992 after 33 years of service and had been a member of Tyus Baptist church where she joined in 1947.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, P.C. Alford, Jr., and Wayne Alford; also a sister, Margaret Johnson.

Survivors include her husband Ray Powers to whom she married on November 29, 1947; sons and daughter-in-law, Donald and Linda Powers of Carrollton and Randall Powers of Decatur; two grandchildren, Michelle Green and Nick Powers, both of Carrollton; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jane and Roger Landers of Bowdon; sister-in-law, Doris Alford of Anniston, Ala.; as well as four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon September 23, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. from the Tyus Baptist Church….

Pallbearers will be David Griffith, Jeff Lee, Paul Landers, Roger Landers, Mickey Richards and Lynn Joyner. Honorary pallbearers will be the Friendship Sunday School Class. Music will be provided by Heavens Echoes. Interment will follow in the church cemetery…. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton.

Photos from Tyus Baptist Church Cemetery, Tyus, Carroll Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Janie Light

Photo posted 20 Dec 2009

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Nell Powers (SS# issued in GA), last residence Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA.

See the obituary of her brother Wayne Beechum Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Margaret Sula Alford Johnson in Alabama Obituaries.

Mary was the daughter of Perry Calvin Alford Sr. and his first wife, Myrtis Barnes.

The Find A Grave memorial for Ray Joseph Powers says he died on 11 March 2011.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Mary Nell 1930 GA¹, Perry Calvin 1899 GA², Clarance Juhan 1859 GA³, James Richard 1821 GA⁴, Jeptha 1797 NC⁵, Goodrich 1750 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.[Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

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MARY ROSE MORGAN ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 22 November 2007

Service for Mother Mary Rose Alford Friday, November 23, 2007, 1 pm, Israel Baptist Church, 2071 Hosea L. Williams Dr., Atlanta. Instate 12 noon.... Interment Monte Vista....

Survivors: children, Barbara Bell and Clarence Alford; other relatives and friends.

Viewing today 10 am 7 pm at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary R. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 Sept 1929, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituary of her son Clarence Edward Alford in this compilation.

From SSACI: Mary Rosa Alford, black, was born 6 Sept 1929 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, daughter of Edd Morgan and Fannie Thompkins.

Funeral home records say she died November 19.

Find A Grave reports that she has no gravestone.

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MARY SUE SMITH ALFORD

Sister-in-Law of Harold Paschal Alford, AAFA #0700

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 30 April 1988

Photo from Buckhead Cemetery, Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bill Mahoney

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her husband, Claude Lamar “Buster” Alford Sr.; and daughter Patricia Alford Paschall in this compilation.

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MARY TURPIN HALLFORD HILL

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Tuesday, 12 March 2013

TOCCOA—Services for Mary Turpin Hallford Hill, age 89, of Toccoa, will be Wednesday morning at 11am at the Ginn Funeral Home….

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Ginn Funeral Home

Carnesville, Franklin Co., GA—_____ March 2013

Mary Turpin Hallford Hill, age 89, passed away March 9, 2013 at the Stephens County Hospital.

Born September 9, 1923 in Stephens County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Jonah Nathaniel and Lillie Ollie Smith Turpin. She was a mother of the late Jerry Hallford, and sister of the late Horace Turpin, Monroe Turpin, Jason Turpin, Virgil Turpin, and Nancy Lanier. She was a member of Middle River Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons: Daniel Hallford and wife Kay, Montgomery, Al; Jack Hallford and wife Judy, Martin, Ga; Perry Hallford and wife Kathy, Lavonia, Ga; one daughter: Elaine Ward and husband Dean, Martin, Ga; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 13 2013 at 11 am at the B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel….

Photo from Rock Creek Cemetery, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary T. Hill (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

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MARY VIRGINIA “GINGER” SMITH HAYNES ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 5 November 2003

Mary V. (Ginger) Alford, age 60 of Conyers, passed away November 3, 2003.

Survivors include husband, George W. Alford, Conyers; daughters, Deidre Wilson, Covington, Adrian Thompson, Conyers; stepdaughter, Dionne White, Powder Springs; stepsons, George R. Alford, Conyers, Greg C. Alford, Plains, Terry Alford, Nashville, TN; 7 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Alford will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2003 from Horis A. Ward Rockdale Chapel at 1:00 p.m., … with interment to follow in Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery….

Photo from Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Covington, Newton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, J W Latimer

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary V. Smith (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Aug 1943 and died 3 Nov 2003, last residence not listed.

From SSACI: Mary Virginia Smith was born 13 Aug 1943 in Blackshear, GA, and died 3 Nov 2003. She is listed as Mary Virginia Smith and Mary Virginia Haynes.

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MARY WILL FITZGERALD ALFORD WRIGHT

Mother of Cecil Orie Alford, AAFA #0751

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 9 December 1978

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituary of her first husband, Ryburn Orie Alford, in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Mary W. Wright, age 65, died 6 Dec 1978 in Fulton Co., GA.

Her second husband was Emerson Wright.

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MARY WILMA HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Sunday, 16 September 2001

DEMOREST [Habersham Co.], Ga.—Mary Wilma Hallford, 82, of Demorest, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, at Scenic View Health Care, Baldwin.

Born in Habersham County, she was retired from the Russell Corporation, and was a member of Habersham Baptist Church.

Surviving are brothers, Edward Hallford, Jerry Hallford, and Raymond Hallford, all of Demorest, and Clarence Hallford of Clarkesville; and a brother, Willie Hallford of Clarkesville.

She was the daughter of the late James R. and Myrtle Hightower Hallford. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucile Church; and three brothers, Loy, Hughie, and Jimmy Hallford.

Services are at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville ...; interment will be at the Fairfield Cemetery, Demorest....

Photo from Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Fairview, Habersham Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary W. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 March 1919, last residence Demorest, Habersham Co., GA.

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MASON ALFORD

Stutts Funeral Home

Franklin, Heard Co., GA—_____ October 2015

Mason Alford

Date of birth: Apr 15, 1927

Date of passing: Oct 16, 2015

Mr. Mason Alford, age 88, beloved Heard County educator and coach passed away at his home in Franklin, Georgia on Friday, October 16, 2015.

Funeral services for Mr. Alford were conducted on Monday, October 19, 2015 from the Stutts Funeral Home Chapel…. The interment followed in the Franklin City Cemetery. Music was provided by Leesa Stutts Cothran. Honorary pallbearers were Etsell Hornsby, Talmadge Davis, and Frank Crook. Active pallbearers were Fred Harcrow, Benji Hyatt, Ray Summers, Trey Alford, Ross Henry, and Shane Knoles.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donation be made to “the Mason Alford Memorial Scholarship Fund” at Heard County High School….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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MASON A. “MACIE” ALFORD ROBINS

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 12 April 1894

Photo from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., FL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jean Avery Feaster

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Allen “Jack” Alford; and brother Elisha H. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Allen Stephens Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Mason A. 1853 GA¹, John Allen 1815 GA², William 1794 NC³, Kinchen 1768 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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MATILDA LAURA ALFORD EDWARDS

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 12 December 1905

MRS. LAURA EDWARDS FUNERAL YESTERDAY

MOTHER OF MRS. JOHN COOLEY, WHO DIED SUNDAY

The funeral of Mrs. Laura Edwards, whose sad death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Cooley, No. 105 Seventeenth street at [illegible] o’clock Sunday morning [December 10] after an illness of eleven weeks, took place from the house at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon … and the interment was in Girard cemetery.

The following gentlemen were the pall bearers: Messrs. A.M. Childs, U.L. Woods, W. Gibson, Walter Rainey, W.H. McGuirt and W.L. Gilbert.

Mrs. Edwards was 62 years of age and was a devoted member of Broad street church.

She is survived by three children, Mr. W.L. Edwards, Mrs. John Cooley of this city, and Mrs. R.P. Johnson of Gordon, Ala. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. M.E. Huckaby of Muscogee county, and Mrs. S.E. Childs of Atlanta, Tex.

Her family have the sympathy of their many friends in the sad loss they have sustained in her death.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Amanda Alford Young, Job Alford, John N. Alford, and Mianda Alford Huckabee in this compilation.

She apparently went by her middle name, Laura, but she is Matilda Laura Alford on her 30 Sep 1860 marriage record to Andrew J. Edwards.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Matilda Laura 1843 GA¹, William Henry 1811 NC², Job 1763 NC³, Julius 1717 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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MATTIE LAURA STEPHENS NORRIS POPE WILLIAMS ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 1 June 1990

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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 31 May 1990

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mattie P. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 15 Nov 1943 and died 30 May 1990, last residence not listed.

From SSACI: Mattie Laura Stephens, black, was born 15 Nov 1943 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, and died 30 May 1990. She is listed as:

1961 Mattie Laura Stephens

1963 Mattie Laura Norris

1969 Mattie Laura Pope

1978 Mattie L. Williams

1986 Mattie P. Alford

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MAUD MILLER HALFORD HARRELSON

Photo from her Find A Grave memorial

THE STATE

Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 26 May 2016

TIGER, Ga.—Maud Miller Halford Harrelson, 80, of Tiger, GA, passed away in Northeast Georgia Medical Center Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

She was born February 9, 1936, in Hartsville, SC, and was the daughter of the late James Clyde Halford and Maud Miller Halford.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several half brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Harrelson is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, James “Rich” Harrelson; one son, J.R. Harrelson, Jr. (Carla); one daughter, Debra Ann Kilpatrick; grandchildren, Clint Yonce, Jeremy Kilpatrick, Kyle Kilpatrick, Brittany Harrelson, Ashley Berryhill, and Chelsey Berryhill; and great-grandchildren, Aliah Yonce, Joshua Yonce, Serafina Kilpatrick, Kaileia Harrelson, Robbie Smith, Raya Smith, Jackson Light and Landon Berryhill.

She attended Winthrop and Coker colleges and worked for American Movie Classics, Marcoin Business Systems and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She volunteered for the Prison Ministry and taught typing at DeKalb County Detention Center. She was a Methodist Church Youth Group leader, 5th grade Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout troop leader and Community Care helper.

Mrs. Harrelson was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a friend to all who knew her.

Mrs. Harrelson attended St. James Episcopal Church in Clayton where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016….

Beck Funeral Home, 898 Hwy. 441 South, Clayton, GA, is in charge of the arrangements….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

We included the obituaries of her parents James Clyde Halford and Rachael Maude Miller Boyd Halford in South Carolina obituaries; of her half-brother Joseph Clyde Halford in New Mexico Obituaries; of her half-brother James Everette Halford in Texas Obituaries; of her half-sister Mary Louise “Mayme” Halford Roehrs Gilbert in Washington Obiuaries; and of her half-sister Pretto Elliott Halford Robinson in California Obituaries.

Her HALFORD lineage: Maud Miller 1936 SC¹, James Clyde 1886 SC², James W. 1859 SC³, William Richard 1832 SC⁴, William Richard 1796 SC⁵, Achillis 1754 VA⁶.

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MAURICE EMORY “SHREADY” HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 December 2009

TOCCOA, GA—Mr. Maurice “Shready” Emory Hallford, 76. Visitation Tues.12/1/09 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Service Wed., 12/2/09 11:00 AM First Baptist Chapel, Toccoa, GA. Acree-Davis Funeral Home.

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Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ November 2009

Mr. Maurice “Shready” Emory Hallford, age 76 of 354 Harris Street, Toccoa, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at his home.

A son of the late Howard Hallford and Ruby Yearwood Hallford, he was born May 26, 1933 in Stephens County, Georgia where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Toccoa High School, served in the Georgia National Guard for a number of years and was a member of First Baptist Church. He owned and operated The Rebel Restaurant from 1961 to 1997 along with his wife Barbara. Known not only for the good homemade food and “Shready Burgers” but for the banter and joking that was a staple served out everyday. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Hallford.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Taylor Hallford of the home, daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Kerry Bray, Macon, Georgia, son John Christopher Hallford, Dahlonega, Georgia, grandchildren Matthew Tyler Bray and Erin Christina Bray, brother Tom and sister-in-law Wynette Hallford, Loganville, Georgia, sisters Peggy Sheriff, Mableton, Georgia, Elizabeth Hallford-Ward, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 11 O’clock AM from the First Baptist Church Chapel…. The following will serve as pallbearers Woody Blasingame, Mitch Hallford, Jesse Sheriff, Allen Smith, Jeffery Taylor and Kenny Taylor….

Interment will follow in Roselane Cemetery with Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Maurice “Shready” Emory Hallford….

Photo from Roselane Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maurice E. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 26 May 1933, last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, John Howard Hallford and Ruby Viola Yearwood Hallford; and sister Patsy Jo Hallford in this compilation.

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MCCADE ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 16 March 1951

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert E. Barbi

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Sarah Frances Thornton Alford; and sister Adaline Judson “Addie” Alford Stapleton in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Carolyn Thornton Alford Higgins in Alabama Obituaries.

Engagement announcement:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 22 October 1916

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: McCade 1891 GA¹, Drewry Cade 1856 SC², Lodwick 1802 SC³.

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MELISSA KAY “MISSY” WILLIAMS ARMSTRONG ALFORD

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—_____ February 2018

Melissa and her husband, Larry Dean Alford

Mrs. Melissa Kay “Missy” Alford, age 35, of Rome, passed away Thursday morning, February 8, 2018, in a local hospital.

Mrs. Alford was born in West Liberty [Morgan Co.], KY on March 18, 1982, daughter of Terry Dean Williams and the late Rita Lynn McMillen Brown. She was a graduate of Menifee County High School in Frenchburg, KY and Morehead State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. She was employed in Sales and Marketing with Service Master by Twins here in Rome. She was an Ambassador with the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce and was active in Chamber affairs. Mrs. Alford was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was a Girl Scout Leader with Troop #17855 here in Rome.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Dean Alford, to whom she was married on October 19, 2013; her father, Terry Dean Williams, and his wife, Vicki, West Liberty, KY; a sister, Terri Keath, and her husband, Will, and their daughters, Bella, Kendell, and Korbyn, all of Mt. Sterling, KY; her four-legged critter, Cooper; other nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 3pm at Spring Creek Baptist Church…. Interment will follow at a later date in Brown Cemetery, Pomroyton, KY….

Honorary pallbearers are requested to assemble at Spring Creek Baptist Church on Saturday at 2:30pm and will include Ambassadors and staff of the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce and members of Girl Scout Troop #17855.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

She is Missy Armstrong in the 2010 obituary of her mother.

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MIANDA ALFORD HUCKABEE

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Friday, 26 January 1912

MRS. M.E. HUCKABEE, KNOWN TO COLUMBUS PEOPLE, PASSED AWAY AT HER HOME YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

News reached Columbus late last night of the death of Mrs. M.E. Huckabee, an aged lady of Harris county, who breathed her last yesterday afternoon [January 25] at 4 o’clock after an illness of about two months from dropsy. Mrs. Huckabee was 72 years of age and was the last survivor of her immediate family, her husband and children having preceded her to the grave.

The deceased lady leaves one sister, Mrs. James Childs, of Atlanta, Tex., and one brother, Mr. W.F. Alford, of Rome, Ga., besides a number of friends in this city who knew and highly esteemed her. She was a member of the Methodist church and a lady who held the greatest respect of her scores of acquaintances.

The funeral took place from her late home at 3 o’clock this afternoon and her remains were interred in Antioch burying grounds.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituariesof her siblings Amanda Alford Young, Job Alford, John N. Alford, and Matilda Laura Alford Edwards in this compilation.

Her last name is spelled Huckaba on the 1880, 1900, and 1910 censuses; and Huckaby in her marriage record.

From FamilySearch.org: Oliver P. Narramore and Mianda Alford married in Harris Co., GA, 12 Nov 1861. Mianda’s middle initial A appears to be crossed out:

From FamilySearch.org: Her second marriage was to Isham W. Huckaby, Harris Co., GA, 19 Nov 1873:

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Mianda 1840 GA¹, William Henry 1811 NC², Job 1763 NC³, Julius 1717 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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MERTHEL LEE ALFORD HAZELIP

DAILY NEWS

Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY—Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Mrs. Merthel Lee Alford Hazelip, 93, of 157 Greer Lane, Toccoa, Ga., passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Clary Center in Toccoa.

A daughter of the late James Monroe and Maggie Harris Alford, she was born April 18, 1919, in Edmonson County, having lived most of her life in Bowling Green, and the last 10 years in Toccoa, where she resided in the Wilkinson Center and Clary Center. She was a graduate of Western Kentucky University, employed with Kentucky School System for a number of years and later, along with her husband, owned and operated Prescription Center in Bowling Green and later Bowling Green Surgical Supply and Westland Drugs and other pharmacies in neighboring communities. She attended Lehman Avenue Church of Christ and while in Kentucky was active in two garden clubs in Bowling Green and contributed to Landmark Preservation Association in Bowling Green.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Patrick Hazelip.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dick Simmons of Toccoa; a granddaughter, Tara Simmons of Charleston, S.C.; and a niece, Bonita Jo Driver of Brownsville.

The family will receive friends at Acree-Davis Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bowling Green chapel of Hardy and Son Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green.

The family request that flowers be omitted. Memorials may be made to Power House for Kids, 768 Highway 123, Toccoa, GA, 30577 or Toccoa-Stephens County Human Shelter, P.O. Box 2182, Toccoa, GA, 30577 in memory of Mrs. Merthel Hazelip….

Photo from Fairview Cemetery #2, Bowling Green, Warren Co., K—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Silbert Hartis

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Merthel A. Hazelip (SS# issued in KY), last residence not listed.

We included the obituary of her father, James Monroe Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller.

Her lineage: Merthel Lee 1919 KY¹, James Monroe 1893/1894 KY², John F. 1865 KY³, Wilson L. “Cap” 1840 KY⁴, William 1804 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶.

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MICHAEL BRADLEY ALFORD

Georgia Cremation

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—_____ October 2022

Michael Bradley Alford, 62, of Columbus, Georgia, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 25th surrounded by his family at Columbus Hospice House. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church, Columbus, Georgia….

Mike was born in San Angelo, Texas to the late Marion and Spurgeon “Spud” Alford and lived in a variety of places through his formative years as his family was military. His family settled in Hattiesburg, Mississippi where he graduated from high school and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi after receiving a football scholarship. Mike graduated from USM with a degree in Business Administration and married his college sweetheart, Wynn Pigott Alford. For the last thirty years, he has lived and raised his family in Columbus, Georgia.

Mike was an avid golfer and loved a good game with friends at Maple Ridge Golf Course. Mike had a wonderful and witty sense of humor, and was loved by an entire community of people. His pride and joy were his three girls as well as his two adorable grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of forty years, Wynn Alford, and his three daughters, Ashley Alford Becker (Josh), Carley Alford Lewis (Jesse), and Mary Kathryn Alford, as well as grandchildren Lucy and Ford Lewis. He is also survived by his brother Spud Alford Jr, many beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, and so many special friends….

Georgia Cremation Columbus is assisting family.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his parents, Spurgeon Alford Sr. and Marion Louise Davis Alford, in this compilation.

From Texas, Birth Index (Ancestry): Michael Bradley Alford was born 13 Apr 1960 in Tom Green Co., TX, son of Spurgeon Alford and Marion Louise Davis.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Michael Bradley 1960 TX¹, Spurgeon 1928 LA², Warren Edwin 1897 LA³, Warren Edward 1868 LA⁴, Seaborn S. 1834 MS⁵, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁶, Jacob 1761 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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MICHAEL LEE ALVORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 30 March 2009

Michael Lee Alvord, 47, of Winder died Friday. The body was cremated. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Thursday, Auburn Seventh-Day Adventist Church; Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Buford.

In another article:

Buford, Gwinnett Co., GA—_____ March 2009

March 28th, 1961 - March 27th, 2009

Michael Lee Alvord, age 47 of Winder, passed away Friday, March 27, 2009. Memorial Services will be 2 P.M. Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Auburn Seventh Day Adventist Church in Auburn. Mr. Alvord was the owner of North Georgia Sign Design and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.

Mr. Alvord is preceded in death by Sheila Alvord, mother of Steven and Heather Alvord, and his father, Irving Cecil Alvord. He is survived by his Children: Heather Alvord, Dacula, and Steven Alvord, Lawrenceville; Mother: Mary Jo Alvord; Brother: Patrick Alvord, Lawrenceville; Sister: Tami Watson, Dacula; Granddaughter: Vanessa Carrier and many nieces and nephews also survive.

Arrangements by Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 Morningside Drive, Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9345. Please sign the online guest book at www.stewartfh.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Michael L. Alvord (SS# issued in GA), last residence Winder, Barrow Co., GA.

See the obituary of his father, Irving Cecil Alvord Jr., in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

His ALVORD lineage: Michael Lee 1961 GA¹, Irving Cecil 1928 WA², Irving Cecil 1903 WA³, Frank Dudley 1873 WI⁴, Ellery 1849 NY⁵, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY⁶, William 1776 CT⁷, Asahel 1746 CT⁸, Asahel 1720 MA⁹, Thomas 1683 MA¹⁰, Thomas 1653 CT¹¹, Alexander 1627 England¹².

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MICHAEL OWEN ALFORD

LAGRANGE DAILY NEWS

LaGrange, Troup Co., GA—Thursday, 13 June 2013

Michael Owen Alford, 61, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael O. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 July 1951, last residence not listed.

See the obituary of his mother, Anna Gamble Alford, in this compilation.

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MICHAEL PATRICK HALLFORD

METTER ADVERTISER

Metter, Candler Co., GA—5 September 2001

Michael Patrick Hallford, 20, of Metter died early Sunday morning, September 2, 2001. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Metter Primitive Baptist Church. Burial was in Lake Cemetery. Kennedy-Morgan Funeral Home of Metter was in charge of arrangements.

He was born in Virginia. He lived most of his life in Candler County and was employed as a construction worker. He attended the Metter Primitive Baptist Church.

Survivors include his parents, Jim and Debbie Hallford of Metter; one brother, James W. Hallford II of Metter; one nephew, John Luke Hallford of Metter; his maternal grandparents, Terry and Wilma O’Regan of St. Augustine, Florida; and several aunts and uncles.

Photo from Lake Cemetery, Metter, Candler Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Karla Kelley-Cardell

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael P. Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 Sept 1980, last residence not listed.

See the obituary of his father, James W. Hallford, in this compilation.

His HALLFORD lineage: Michael Patrick 1980 VA¹, James W. 1946 GA², Henry Grady 1910 GA³, William Wallace 1887 ??⁴.

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JOHNNIE MICHAEL “MIKE” ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 14 November 2002

Mr. Mike Alford of Sharpsburg [Coweta Co.], died November 13, 2002.

Mr. Alford was preceded in death by parents, W.E. and Ruth Alford and brother, Billy Alford.

He is survived by his wife, Gina Alford, daughter, Dawn Flanagan, Riverdale, sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Tara Alford, Marietta; Jonathan Alford, College Park; grandchildren, Jace Alford and Daphane Flanagan, sisters and brothers-in-law, Lawrence and Betty Day, Montevallo, AL; Robert and Ann Martin of Sharpsburg; Terry and Mary Simmons, Titusville, FL; Bob and Susan Callahan Rex; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Marion Alford, Arnold, MO; Paul and Sara Ann Alford, Palmetto; Marvin and Claresse Alford, Newnan; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 15, 2002, 3:30 o’clock at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home…. Interment, Holly Hill….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Johnnie M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 May 1945, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his parents, William Edwin Alford and Ruth Ester Moore Alford; and brothers Billy Joe Alford and Paul Allen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Edwin Franklin “Pete” Alford in Missouri Obituaries.

From SSACI: Johnnie Michael Alford was born 1 May 1945 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, and died 13 Nov 2002. He signed his name “Mike Alford.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Johnnie Michael 1945 GA¹, William Edwin 1901 GA², Edwin Pleas 1871 GA³, Leonidas F. 1844 GA⁴, Spire Warren 1816 GA⁵, Zaddock 1787 GA⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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MILDRED CAROLINE ALVORD MURRAY

Mildred Alvord Murray, Christmas 1984

From her Find A Grave memorial, posted by her great-grandson Kevin Shannon

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—23 July 1997

MIDWAY—Mildred C. Murray, 85, died July 21 at a granddaughter’s home in Georgetown.

She was born in St. Paul, Minn., and lived in Liberty County 25 years. She was a Roman Catholic.

SURVIVORS: a daughter, Elizabeth Helmly of Midway; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews….

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10 a.m. Thursday at Carter Funeral Home, burial will be private.

REMEMBRANCES: National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Blvd., Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla. 33136.

Photo from Oglethorpe Memorial Park, Hinesville, Liberty Co. GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Thomas

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

We included the obituaries of her siblings John Edwin “Jack” Alvord, Julia Eileen Alvord Casey Stone, and Justin Lyle “Gus” Alvord in California Obituaries; and of her sister Hazel E. “Betty” Alvord Krehbiel in Missouri Obituaries.

In 1920 Mildred is listed with her parents and siblings in St. Paul Ward 2 (District 30), Ramsey Co., MN, dwelling #118: Justin L. Alvard, carpenter age 47 b. MN (parents b. Long Island and Germany); his wife Elizabeth B. 38 b. PA; children: Justin L. 21 MO hatmaker; Haser R. 14 MN; John E. 12 MN; Frances H. 10 MN; Mildred B. 9 MN; and roomer Hazel E. 3-11/12 MN.

Family trees on Ancestry provide the lineage for Justin Lyle Alvord, born 25 Dec 1873 in St. Paul, MN; married Elizabeth Philler Bunting on 17 Feb 1897 in St. Louis, MO; died 8 March 1943. He is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery as a U.S. Army Veteran.

Justin’s grandfather, Justin Alvord, is listed on p. 142 of The Burke and Alvord Memorial (1864), with his birth date and the notation that he “went west.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

Her ALVORD lineage: Mildred Caroline 1911 MN¹, Justin Lyle 1872 MN², William Edwin 1845 NY³, Justin 1805 MA⁴, Justin 1763 MA⁵, Job 1729 MA⁶, John 1685 MA⁷, Thomas 1653 CT⁸, Alexander 1627 England⁹, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England¹⁰.

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MILDRED VIRGINIA BRYANT ALFORD

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ October 2011

Mrs. Mildred Virginia Bryant Alford, age 90 of 26 Poplar Street, Toccoa, Georgia passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her residence.

A daughter of the late James Carl and Florabelle Duncan Bryant, she was born June 15, 1921 in Galax, Virginia having lived most of her life in Virginia and North Carolina and the last eight years in Toccoa. She was employed with the textile industry for a number of years. She was a Member of Collins Road Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Georgia Alford in March, 2011.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Grover Hallum of Toccoa, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law Rodger and Erie Macy of Savannah, Georgia; grandchildren Darren and Cheryl Macy, TJ and Sarah Hallum and Tim Hallum, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be Thursday, October 13, 11 o’clock AM at the Toccoa City Cemetery….

Interment will follow in Toccoa City Cemetery with Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mildred Virginia Bryant Alford….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mildred V. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituary of her husband, George Wesley Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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MINNIE VIOLA ALFORD COLEMAN

[She died in Georgia, but we are also publishing her obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because of her close there.]

MORNING NEWS

Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 6 July 1967

SAVANNAH, Ga.—Mrs. Minnie Viola Alford Coleman, 76, of Savannah, widow of Simpson Coleman of Marion County, S.C., died Wednesday morning [July 5] after a long illness.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Friendship Cemetery in Marion County, directed by Smith Brothers’ Funeral Home.

Mrs. Coleman was born in Marion County, a daughter of the late W.E. and Rebecca Whaley Alford of Marion County.

Surviving are two sons, W.E. Coleman of Baltimore, Md., and G.D. Coleman of Chester, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Walter T. Baxley of Savannah with whom she lived, Mrs. Johnnie Goza of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. O.L. Reid of Baltimore; three sisters, Mrs. Essie Hyman, Mrs. Sue Jones and Mrs. Mary Cole, all of Florence, S.C.; two brothers, Daniel L. Alford of Lumberton, N.C., and Wardie Alford of Columbia, S.C.; and several grandchildren.

Photo from Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Friendship, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Cayton

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

We included the obituaries of her siblings Edward Deloney Alford, Essie Alford Hyman, Mary Alford Hatchell Cole, Wardie Bishop Alford Sr., and William Henry Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

Her lineage: Minnie Viola 1890 SC¹, William Edward 1855 SC², William N. 1826 SC³.

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MORRIS G. ALFORD

Vaughn Funeral Home

McRae, Telfair Co., GA—_____ November 2013

Morris G Alford

December 23, 1958 ~ November 26, 2013 (age 54)

Morris G. Alford, 54, of McRae, died Tuesday, November 26. A memorial service will be held at 6:30P.M., Monday, December 9, in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home.

A native of Norwalk, CT, Mr. Alford was the son of the late James C. and Jewell Gupton Alford. He was employed with Robins Air Force Base.

Survivors include his daughter, Brandi Alford; brothers, James C. Alford, Jr. and Ronald Alford; and sister, Sandra Johns.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his father, James Carson Alford Sr.; siblings James Carson “J.C.” Alford Jr. and Sandra Kay Alford Johns in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Morris G. 1958 CT¹, James Carson 1919 GA², David Nedium 1895 SC³, Harrison 1843 SC⁴, Arthur 1803 SC⁵, Arthur 1775 SC⁶.

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MYRA A. “BERT” ALFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Saturday, 8 December 2007

BRUNSWICK—Mrs. Myra A. “Bert” Alford, died Tuesday [December 4] at Crawford Long Hospital.

Survivors: husband, sons, grandchild, sisters and brothers.

Funeral: 11 a.m., Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church on Sapelo Island, GA. Burial: Behavior Cemetery, the boat will leave Meridian Dock at 9:30 a.m., Monday. Darien Funeral.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myra A. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 June 1962 and died 4 Dec 2007, last residence Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA [?].

Undated U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 (Ancestry) lists Myra A. Alford, born 16 June 1962, in Fort Lewis, WA, and Marina, CA.

Her Find A Grave memorial says “granite; slab present; green (Darien Funeral Home) nameplate.”

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MYRTICE ALFORD EDWARDS

AAFA #0773

Hardy-Towns Funeral Home

Eastman, Dodge Co., GA—_____ March 2017

Myrtice Alford Edwards

Mrs. Myrtice Alford Edwards, age 92, of Eastman passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Hardy-Towns Chapel…. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery….

Mrs. Edwards was born December 14, 1924 in Laurens County to the late Alma Odom and Homer Lee Alford. She was a member of Eastman First Baptist Church for seventy-one years where she taught The Joy Sunday School Class. She served as GA Leader, a member of the Building Committee, and the Search Committee. She was a graduate of Brewton Parker College, where she was honored as The Oldest Living Graduate and of Bessie Tift College. Mrs. Edwards was an Algebra and Physical Science teacher at Dodge County High School and was a former member of The Dodge County Board of Education. Her teaching career spanned for over twenty years.

She is survived daughters and sons-in-law, Celeste and Richard Furr of Marietta, Ga. and Mitzi and Jim Smiley of Stone Mountain, Ga.; grandchildren, Lindsey Shumpert (John David) 0f Atlanta, Ga. and Blake Smiley of Monroe, Ga.; sister, Leaette Braswell (Bill) of Eastman, Ga.; daughter of the heart, Jane Clifford; several nieces and nephews also survived.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, M.H. Edwards and sister, Mable Smith.

Those serving as pallbearers are Keith Braswell, Kirk Braswell, Kip Braswell, Blake Smiley, John David Shumpert, and Ken Rogers. Honorary pallbearers are The Mac Group and The Joy Sunday School Class.

Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Eastman, Dodge Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Heather N. Tucker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Myrtice 1924 GA¹, Homer Lee 1897 GA², Lorenzo Dow 1857 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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MYRTLE E. ALFORD RUSH

rome news-tribune

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—Tuesday, 4 June 1991

Mrs. Myrtle Alford Rush, age 84, of 1214 Seminole Drive, Dalton, died Saturday, June 1, 1991 at 9:25 p.m. in the Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton.

Survivors include, one daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor and William F. Hampton of Dalton, four grandchildren, Beth Maddox of Atlanta, Bobbie Hurt of Murphy, N.C., Steve Hampton and Wayne Hampton both of Dallas, six great-grandchildren and nieces also survive.

Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Love Funeral Home in Dalton…. Interment followed in the Wax Cemetery in Wax, Georgia….

Photo from Wax Community Cemetery, Silver Creek, Floyd Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Millican

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle E. Rush (SS# issued in GA) was born 19 Dec 1906, last residence not listed.

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MYRTLE ALLINE JENKINS ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Wednesday, 3 July 1985

Photo from Brownwood Cemetery, Sandersville, Wasington Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 June 1908 and died _____ July 1985, last residence Sandersville, Washington Co., GA.

See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Jefferson Alford Jr., in this compilation.

Marriage announcement:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 7 January 1934

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NANCY DORA ALFORD ANDERSON

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 26 May 1910

Photo from Lithonia City Cemetery, Lithonia, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, D.J.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings David A. Alford, Isabelle Alford Farmer, John Oscar Alford, Lizzie Cornelia Alford Floyd, Luther H. Alford, and Simeon W. Alford in this compilation.

Her name is incorrect in her obituary. She is Nancy Dora or a variation in all available records. Her mother was Lucy.

From GA Marriages: N.D. Alford married Andrew A. Anderson on 14 June 1874 in DeKalb Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Nancy Dora 1855 GA¹, John T. 1831 GA², Bynum 1787 GA³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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NANCY ELIZABETH ARMISTEAD ALFORD

Wife of James Wesley Alford, AAFA #0725

Photo from Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens

NORTHEAST GEORGIAN

Cornelia, Habersham Co., GA—Thursday, 22 July 2021

Funeral services for Nancy Elizabeth Armistead Alford, 84, of Clarkesville, were held Thursday, July 22, at Bethlehem Baptist Church … with interment following the service in the church cemetery. Ladies in attendance were asked to wear a hat to the service in honor of Mrs. Alford.

Mrs. Alford went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 18, 2021.

Born March 11, 1937, Decatur, Mrs. Alford was the daughter of the late Jack and Martha Horton Armistead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Daniel Alford; and nephew, Shane Armistead.

She was a graduate of Decatur High School and worked as an operator for Southern Bell. She later retired as a Sales Executive with AT&T. Mrs. Alford had a love for wearing hats and was the Queen Bee with the Red Hat Society. After retiring to the Northeast Georgia Mountains, Mrs. Alford became an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she also sang in the choir and served in other ministry opportunities. She had worked part time at Lovell, Duvall & Miller as well as Woods Furniture and was also a member of the local McDonald’s “Liars Club.” Mrs. Alford loved genealogy work and she was also an artist and pianist. She was also a member of the Habersham County Tea Party.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Becky Alford of Clarkesville; brother, Donald Armistead of Panama City, Florida; special nephew, Dr. Stephen Bo Armistead of Panama City, Florida; grandchildren, Jerry Alford (Rachel) of Walnut Grove, Cody Alford (Georgia) of Murrayville, Lisa Appling (Chad) of Jefferson, and Jimmy Jeter (Candice) of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana; as well as five great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituary her husband, James Wesley Alford, in this compilation.

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NANCY ESTELLE BRUNER ALFORD

AAFA #0418

Mother of James Weston Alford AAFA #0432; and Marianna Estelle Alford Voiselle AAFA #0433

Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA—_____ February 2019

Nancy Estelle Bruner Alford passed away the evening of February 1, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Ga. She was 83.

Nancy was born on April 15, 1935 in Cedartown, Ga. Nancy graduated from Cedartown High School, where she was a cheerleader. She matriculated at Mercer University where she earned a degree in Education and was also a member of Phi Mu Fraternity as well as the Mercer Glee Club. Nancy would also later earn her M. Ed. from the University of South Carolina.

Nancy taught first grade for many years in both Georgia and South Carolina, but she particularly cherished her years as a Special Education teacher at Bethlehem Elementary School in Calhoun County, South Carolina.

Always a lover of music and theatre, Nancy was an accomplished pianist and vocalist, and enjoyed acting in many community theatre productions. Until her later years, she was a faithful member of both church and choir wherever she lived. She and her late husband, Jim, were active members of the Sumter Little Theater in Sumter, SC as well as the South Carolina Theater Association. In Calhoun County, SC, she and Jim were founding members of the Calhoun Players, where Nancy starred in roles such as Bloody Mary in “South Pacific.”

Nancy worshiped at Trinity Episcopal Church where she was a faithful member of the Daughters of the King and Loving Hands. She was a member of the Polk County (Ga.) Historical Society as well as several chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), serving in various offices from Regent to Chaplain.

Even in assisted living, Nancy remained as active as possible, participating in a weekly exercise class, Bible studies, sing-alongs and other special events, such as a fund-raiser for Alzheimer’s.

Resilient and positive, Nancy always sought to make the best of any situation. She loved life and was blessed to be able to travel, mostly after retirement, to places both domestic and foreign. She always loved the water and times with her family on vacation at Pawley’s Island, SC.

Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, James G. Alford, Jr. and her parents, Ella Roberts Bruner and William Gwathmey Bruner. She is survived by her children, Marianna (Victor) Voiselle and Weston (Elizabeth) Alford; her grandchildren, Mariah, Cameron, and Sarah Voiselle, and Gibson, Christopher, Elizabeth, Nancy, Weston, and Timothy Alford; her brother and sister-in-law, William and Nicolette Bruner, and several nieces and nephews.

The family gives special thanks to her loving caregivers, Janice Mikell, Jackie Robinson and Maggie Long, as well as the directors and staff at The Lodge at Bethany Assisted Living and Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, kellybean

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

We included the obituary of her husband, James Gibson Alford Jr., in South Carolina Obituaries.

Her Life Tributes web page at the funeral home includes many family photos.

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NANCY JO NUNNALY ALFORD

From Echoes, 1953 yearbook, Morgan County High School

Freshman photo

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 18 December 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994

ELKO [Houston Co.], Ga.—The funeral for Nancy Nunnally Alford of Perry, a registered nurse, will be at 11 a.m. today at Henderson Baptist Church here, with burial at Buckhead City Cemetery.

Mrs. Alford, 55, died of cancer Thursday [December 16] at Perry Hospital.

Surviving are her husband, the Rev. Howard E. Alford; two sons, Russell E. Alford of Warner Robins and Robert A. Alford of Statesboro; her mother, Martha McWhorter Nunnally of Buckhead; and three grandchildren.

Photos from Buckhead Cemetery, Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor William Jesse Mayfield, Sr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nancy J. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 March 1938, last residence not listed.

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NANCY KALOGEROS ALFORD

JOHNSON CITY PRESS

Johnson City, Washington Co., TN—Monday, 5 February 2007

Nancy Kalogeros Alford, age 56, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA, with her husband’s family by her side following a brief illness.

She was a native of Washington County, TN. Mrs. Alford was a member of 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church of Atlanta, GA. She was a devoted animal lover and she loved her two cats.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband Clay Alford, of Atlanta, GA.

The graveside service for Mrs. Alford will be conducted at 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, February 7, 2006 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 7 from 11:00 until 12 noon in the East Parlor of Appalachian Funeral Home.

Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends....

Photo from Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor civilwarbuff

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nancy K. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 20 Dec 1950 and died 31 Jan 2007, last residence not listed.

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NANNIE ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Wednesday, 20 July 1949

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Thomas Jefferson Alford; and siblings Emma S. Alford, John William Alford, and Samuel Thomas Alford in this compilation.

Her lineage: Nannie 1879 GA¹, Thomas Jefferson 1850 GA².

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NANNIE GRACE ALFORD

DILLON HERALD

Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 10 August 1971

Mrs. Nannie Grace Alford, 50, wife of Thomas Brooks Alford of Douglas, Georgia, passed away last week after a lingering illness. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon in the Sims Funeral Chapel in Douglas and interment followed. Mrs. Alford was a native of Dillon before moving to Georgia.

She is survived by her husband and 3 children, Mrs. Sylva A. Drew, Beverly and T. Brooks, Jr.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

Her FindAGrave.com memorial at Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas, Coffee Co., GA, says she was born 14 Aug 1921 and died 7 Aug 1971.

See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Brooks Alford Sr.; and her son Thomas Brooks Alford Jr. in this compilation.

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NARCISSUS JOHNSON ALFORD

Grandmother of Brenda Alford, AAFA #1076

NarcissusJohnsonAlford

Photo from srcorbin_1 WilliamsFamily Tree (Ancestry)

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 20 September 1955

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons James Arthur Alford Sr. and Lagree Alford in this compilation.

In Memoriam article:

Source unknown

Posted to dellat2020’s Alford Family Tree Extended (Ancestry)

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Her husband’s lineage: Charles 1858 GA¹, James born in slavery².

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NATHAN DEAN ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—19 April 2013

06/20/1983 - 04/13/2013

FORSYTH, GA—Nathan Dean Alford of Forsyth, passed on April 13, 2013. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Union Hill Baptist Church….

Survivors include his parents Eddie and Betty Alford; four brothers, one sister, and a host of extended family members and friends.

…. Freeman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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NATHANIEL ALFORD

MOULTRIE OBSERVER

Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA—Thursday, 23 September 2004

MOULTRIE—Nathaniel Alford, 51, of Moultrie died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Friendship Baptist Church.... Burial will follow at St. James Pallbearers Cemetery No. 2. Felton Mulkey, Lamar Seay, Johnny Collins, James Ridley, David Barge and Aaron Crawford will serve as pallbearers.

Born Jan. 27, 1953, in Moultrie, Mr. Alford was the son of the late Cicero Rhodes and the late Johnnie Mae Alford.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sarah Rhodes; and a brother, Joseph Rhodes.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Hadley Alford of Moultrie; one son, Nathaniel Alford Jr. and wife Kristine of Atlanta; two daughters, Felicia Howard and husband Ben and Monica Edwards and husband Thomas, all of Moultrie; one brother, Jessie Rhodes of Moultrie; two sisters, Melinda Edwards and husband Charles and Patricia Rhodes and fiance Lamar Seay, all of Moultrie; three grandchildren; three devoted nephews, Torrey Edwards, Y’Keevis Edwards and Elliot Walker Jr., all of Moultrie; a devoted godmother, Isabelle Ivey of Moultrie; a devoted godfather, Felton Mulkey of Moultrie; two devoted cousins, Evelyn Mitchell and family and Leatha Barge and family, all of Moultrie; a devoted companion, Lexie Crews of Moultrie; a godson, Mario Newcomb of Moultrie; a goddaughter, Senja Beth Mitchell of Moultrie; and other family members and friends.

The family may be contacted at the home of Charles and Melinda Edwards, 615 Fifth Ave. S.W., Moultrie.

Luke Strong and Son Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nathaniel Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.

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NATHANIEL ALFORD, SR.

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Saturday, 27 January 2001

BRUNSWICK [Glynn Co.]—Nathaniel Alford Sr., 86, died Jan. 25 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Glynn County and retired from Hercules Inc.

SURVIVORS: his wife, Susie Alford of Brunswick; six sons, Robert, Nathaniel Jr., Arthur, James, Joel Alford, all of Brunswick, and Elzie Alford of Dublin; five daughters, Dorothy Cuthbert, Patricia Anthony and Frances Anthony, all of Alta, Betty Bellman of Decatur, Ala., and Patty Gloade of Brunswick; 49 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL: noon Monday at Prudence Hall Chapel, Hall, Jones & Brown Funeral Home, burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

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Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Little Marie

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nathaniel Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 July 1918, last residence Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Susie Elizabeth Brooks Alford; and children Elzie Alford, Patty Jean Alford Gload Washington, and Robert Larry Alford Sr. in this compilation.

From Ancestry family trees: Nathaniel was the son of Jim Alford and Patsie Thomas. This is an African-American family.

In 1900, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA: Jim Alford, 40 b. July 1860; his wife Ella 37 b. Jan 1863, 10 children, 9 living.

In 1880, La Grange, Troup Co., GA: James Alford, age 21, his wife Ella 17; son Isaiah 1; and mother [probably grandmother] Lydia 100. All black, all b. GA.

From GA Marriages: James Alford married Ella Curtright, both “col’d” [colored], on 20 March 1878 in Troup Co., GA.

In 1870, Troup Co., GA: John Alford 34; Cordelia 38; and 6 children: Alex’r 13, James 12, Saphronia 11, Lydia 8, Jackson 3, John 1. Next door is Lydia Alford, 85. All black, all b. GA.

His lineage: Nathaniel 1918 GA¹, Jim 1895 GA², James 1860 GA³, John 1836 GA⁴.

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NEIL ALFORD

SUN NEWS

Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 7 December 2009

Neil Alford, 80, of Marietta, Ga., died Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009 in the Chapel at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta, Ga…. Interment took place in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Alford of Marietta, Ga.; one daughter, Debbie Alford of Marietta, Ga.; brother, Stanley Alford of Columbia; nephew, Billy Alford and wife, Dawn; nephew, Randy Alford; great-nephew, Wells Alford; and great niece, Natalie Temples; great-great-niece, Ellison Temples, all of S.C. and Marietta, Ga….

Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory, … assisted the family with arrangements.

Photo from Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, F Chambers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Neil Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 May 1929, last residence not listed.

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NELDA JUNE MANGENE LOCKHART ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 8 December 2005

Nelda June Alford, 73, of Stockbridge [Henry Co.] died Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m. today, Horis A. Ward, Fairview Chapel.

In another article:

Source unknown

Posted to her Find A Grave memorial

Nelda June Alford, 73, of Stockbridge, died Dec. 5, 2005.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Alford; daughters, Linda LaTour, Myrtle Johnson, Jerri Johnson, Audrey Caldwell and Lori Sawyer; son, Mark Alford; 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Marilyn Vines and Valerie Crews.

Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens.

Photos from Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Melanie Gilbert

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nelda J. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 March 1932, last residence Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA.

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

From SSACI: Nelda June Mangene Lockhart Alford was born 30 March 1932 in Hessel, Mackinac Co., MI, daughter of Anthony Mangene and Margaret Gugin.

From Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952 (Ancestry): Melda [sic] J. Mangene, age 16 daughter of Anthony Mangene and Margaret Gugin, married Everett D. Lockhart, age 26 son of Weldon Lockhart and Hyrtle Izzard, in St. Ignace, Mackinac Co., MI, on 30 Sept 1948.

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NELL LAWANNA ALFORD ALLEN

Memorial Park Funeral Home

Gainesville, Hall Co., GA—_____ May 2019

Mrs. Nell Lawanna Allen, 82 of Chicopee passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. A graveside service will be held at Center Methodist Church Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019….

Born on February 4, 1937 in Hoschton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mattie Lou Alford. She was a homemaker and a member of Center Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Allen is preceded in death by her husband, Grover Allen; son, Mark Allen and sister, Betty Ann Baker.

Mrs. Allen is survived by her daughters, Jackie Goss (Jeff) of Flowery Branch, Diane Brock (Oscar) of Gainesville; son, Mike Allen of Gillsville; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituary of her father, Thomas Francis Alford, in this compilation.

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NELL MARIE ALFORD GABBARD

Sister of Nealy Preston Alford, AAFA #0565

Half-sister of Hubert Lee Alford, AAFA #0626

Aunt of Jackie Scott Alford, AAFA #0602

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 17 May 1986

Photo from Forest Hills Memorial Park, Elberton, Elbert Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Harrison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nell Gabbard (SS# issued in AL) was born 17 Jan 1927 and died _____ May 1986, last residence Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA.

See the obituary of her brother Hardman Talmadge Alford, Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Hardman Talmadge Alford Sr.; brother Talmadge Howelton Alford; and half-brothers Hubert Lee “Herb” Alford and William Louis “Groucho” Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

Nell’s parents were Hardman Talmadge Alford Sr. and his first wife, Nell Ann Bone, who died in 1932. Hardman’s second wife was Annie Rhoda Spinks.

The obituary’s spelling of her Alford relatives as Allford is incorrect.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her lineage: Nell Marie 1927 AL¹, Hardman Talmadge 1898 AL², William J. 1862 AL³, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN⁴, Baldy 1784 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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NELLIE LEE SLAUGHTER ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 8 March 1965

Photo from Ellerslie United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ellerslie, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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

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NICHOLAS EDWARD ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 17 July 1916

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Lydia Jane Askan Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Levi Benjamin Alford in Ohio Obituaries.

From Directory of Deceased American Physicians (Ancestry): Nicholas Edward Alford, born 1853 and died 16 July 1916 in Augusta, GA, received his license in 1896 in OH. He graduated from Toledo Medical College, Toledo, OH, in 1887 and practiced allopathy.

Advertisement, source unknown (posted to his Find A Grave memorial):

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton.

His lineage: Nicholas Edward 1853 OH¹, Samuel Newell 1821 OH², Levi 1789 MA³, Elijah 1757 MA⁴, Elijah 1732 CT⁵, Josiah 1696 CT⁶, Josiah 1649 CT⁷, Benedict 1619 England⁸, Thomas 1598 England⁹.

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NICOLAS WADE ALFORD

Nicolas Wade Alford

Born: September 15, 1998

Died: February 23, 2015

Photo from Moores Funeral Home

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 26 February 2015

HADDOCK [Jones Co.], Georgia—Nicolas Wade Alford age 16 passed away Monday, February 23, 2015. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 27, at Greenwood Baptist Church in Gray….

Nicolas was a life-long resident of Haddock and was a 10th grade student at Jones County High School.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents James Louis Jackson and Jack and Lavern Alford.

Survivors include his father and mother Kevin and Julie Alford and two sisters Haley Alford and Katie Alford all of Haddock, grandmother Shirlene Jackson of Gray and great grandmother Josephine Haralson of Gray and a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Jones County High School, Attn: Art Department, 339 Railroad St. Gray, GA 31032.

Visit www.mooresfuneralhome.com to express tributes. Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.

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NORA ELIZABETH ALFORD RENFROE

Grandaunt of Robert Douglas Alford, AAFA #0197

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 21 December 1959

Mrs. Nora E. Renfroe, 69, 318 S. Lawrence St., Dublin, died at 2:45 p. m. Sunday at The Medical Center after a six-month illness.

She was the mother of Mrs. Claude C. Glass, and James H. Renfroe, both of Columbus.

She was born July 23, 1890, in Putnam County, Ga., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Alford. She was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Dublin.

Other survivors include her husband, J.P. Renfroe, Dublin; a stepmother, Mrs. Kate Alford, Atlanta; a brother, Grady Alford, Atlanta; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Mae Alford, Atlanta; Mrs. Susie May Layfield, Milledgeville, Mrs. I.O. Brown, Dublin, and Mrs. Alice Pruitt, Barnesville; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

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COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 22 December 1959

Renfroe, Mrs. Nora E.—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning from the New Bethel Church in Dublin, Georgia. Remains will be carried from Britton and Dobbs to Townsend Funeral Home in Dublin.

Mrs. Renfroe, 69, 318 S. Lawrence St., Dublin, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday at The Medical Center after a six-month illness.

She was the mother of Mrs. Claude C. Glass, and James H. Renfroe, both of Columbus.

She was born July 23, 1890, in Putnam County, Ga, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Alford. She was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Dublin.

Britton and Dobbs.

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Dublin, Laurens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographers, Loree & Billy Beacham

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Henry Lee Alford; brother Grady Samuel Alford; and half-brother Dallas Thurmon “Bud” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Clarence Etheridge “Clement” Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

Nora was the daughter of Henry Lee Alford and his first wife, Nannie Kendrick Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Nora Elizabeth 1890 GA¹, Henry Lee 1863 GA², William Benjamin 1825 GA³, William 1794 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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NORA VIRGINIA ALFORD WOLFE

Aunt of Robert Douglas Alford, AAFA #0197

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 21 October 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

Nora Virginia Alford Wolfe, 76, of 4655 Glen Forest Drive, Roswell, GA died Monday, October 19, 1998 at the Tranquility Well Star Community Hospice in Austell [Cobb Co.] GA. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 23, 1998 in the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel, Columbus, with burial in the Main Post Cemetery, Ft Benning GA....

Mrs. Wolfe was born September 16, 1922 in Griffin [Spalding Co.] GA, daughter of Clarence Ethridge and Lillian Josephine Willborn Alford. She was a retired packer with Sunshine Biscuit Company with 30 years service, retiring in 1983.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Wolfe and a son, Jonathan Paul Wolfe.

Survivors include her daughter, Toni Lynn Wolfe Mills of Roswell GA; three sisters, Mary Ethel Baird of Greensburg PA, Barbara Jean Bethune of Thomaston GA, and Jimmie Ruth Nix of Riverdale GA, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Photo from Fort Benning Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Steven Daknis

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nora A. Wolfe (SS# issued in GA), last residence Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA.

See the obituary of her brother Douglas Lamar Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Clarence Etheridge “Clement” Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Nora Virginia 1922 GA¹, Clarence Etheridge 1895 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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NYLES DE’NIRO ALFORD

VALLEY TIMES-NEWS

Lanett, Chambers Co., AL—28 February 2003

COLUMBUS, Ga.—Mr. Nyles De’Niro Alford, 21, of Columbus died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 at Regional Hospital in Americus, Ga.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, March 2 at 1 p.m. (EST) at Georgia Southwestern State University Fine Arts Theater in Americus.... Burial will follow in the Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery in Valley.

Mr. Alford is survived by his mother and father, Harry and Isabelle Alford of Columbus; two brothers, Newbraski Alford of Carson, Calif., and Nicholas Alford of Columbus; his sister, Natoya Alford of Columbus; his fianceé, Glenn Legaspi of Cordele, Ga.; his sister-in-law, Pamela Barber of Ashburn, Ga.; two aunts, Rosa Brown of Flowery Branch, Ga., and Priscilla Busbee of Valley; two uncles, the Rev. L.Z. Johnson Jr. and Elbert Johnson, both of Valley; his nephew, Elijah Nakia Alford; and a host of loving cousins and friends.

Born Feb. 6, 1982 in Mountain Home [Elmore Co.], Idaho, Mr. Alford was a junior pre-med biology major and loved to play basketball, flag football and soccer. He enjoyed lifting weights and worked in the gym. He enjoyed spending time with his fianceé, and reading and studying the Word of God. Mr. Alford graduated in 2000 with honors from Shaw High School in Columbus. He was a member of Love Life Ministry.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Nakia Alford of California; and his grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. L.Z. Johnson Sr.

The family may be contacted at the home of Robert and Priscilla Busbee, 5215 31st Ave., Valley. The procession will be leaving the Busbee home at 9:30 a.m. (EST) Sunday.

Foreman Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements.

In another article:

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—26 February 2003

AMERICUS—Nyles Alford, 21, a Georgia Southwestern State University student from Columbus, Ga., collapsed during a student-organized basketball game Tuesday evening in the Florrie Chappell Gym.

According to GSW Public Safety, an officer responded to the gym at approximately 7:54 p.m. and found Alford lying on his back on the floor. Efforts began to revive the victim, and emergency teams responded to transport Alford to Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus. He later died at the hospital. The cause of death is unknown, and under investigation....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

In February 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that she could not find a gravestone in Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Valley, Chambers Co., AL.

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OLIVE BELLE ALFORD GUNN

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 27 January 1954

Photo from Crawfordville Baptist Church Cemetery, Crawfordville, Taliaferro Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Nala

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Robert C. Alford; and brother Warren Hamilton Alford in this compilation.

Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Olive Belle 1875 GA¹, Robert C. 1853 GA², Kinchen 1812 NC³, Kinchen 1768 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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OLIVE LEE HOLLIMAN ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 13 October 1966

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Olive Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 June 1895 and died _____ Oct 1966, last residence Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Guy Alford; and son Winston Holiman Alford in this compilation.

Her middle name is from AAFA records.

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OMER INEZ SHERMER ALFORD

AAFA #0086

TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT

Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL—Wednesday, 24 August 2005

ATLANTA [GA]—Omer Alford, 103, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005. The service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill Chapel, 1020 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta (404-876-1022), with burial at Westview Cemetery....

Mrs. Alford was born in Clay County, N.C., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Shermer. She joined and was baptized into the fellowship of Baptist Tabernacle of Atlanta in 1926 and attended public schools in Atlanta. She served the Georgia and Southern Baptist Conventions faithfully and effectively as president of the Woman’s Missionary Union of the Stone Mountain Baptist Association. She was president of the Woman’s Missionary Union of the Georgia Baptist Convention; president of the Woman’s Missionary Union Board of the Southern Baptist Convention; vice president of the Georgia Baptist Convention; a member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Baptist Convention and the Administration Committee of the Executive Committee, the Public Affairs Committee, the Resolutions Committee and the Nominations Committee; a member of the Georgia Temperance League; a member of the Committee to Study Southern Baptist Convention Program; and the Southern Baptist Con-vention’s Committee on Committees, Committee on Boards and the Foreign Mission Board. In her church, Mrs. Alford served as an adult Sunday school teacher and as an officer in the Woman’s Missionary Union....

Mrs. Alford is survived by a son, Denny Shermer Alford; six grandchildren, including John Alford, Catherine Mann, Phoebe Alford and Jeff Alford, all of Tallahassee; 16 great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Lorena Alford of Tallahassee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Inzer Alford, and a son, John I. Alford Jr.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—23 August 2005

Mrs. Omer Alford, 103, of Atlanta, died August 20, 2005. Mrs. Alford was born in Clay County, NC the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Shermer. She joined and was baptized into the fellowship of Baptist Tabernacle of Atlanta in 1926 and attended public schools in Atlanta. She served the Georgia and Southern Baptist Conventions faithfully and effectively as President of the Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) of the Stone Mountain Baptist Association; President of the Woman’s Missionary Union of the Georgia Baptist Convention, member of the Woman’s Missionary Union Board of the SBC, Vice President of the Georgia Baptist Convention, member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Baptist Convention and a member of the Administration Committee of the Executive Committee, the Public Affairs Committee, the Resolutions Committee, and the Nominations Committee; the Georgia Temperance League; member of the Committee to Study Southern Baptist Convention Program; the Southern Baptist Convention’s Committee on Committees, Committtee on Boards, and the Foreign Mission Board. In her church, Mrs. Alford served as an adult Sunday School teacher and as an officer in the Woman’s Missionary Union. Always an avid supporter of missions and missionary efforts, Mrs. Alford was an inspiring example of Christs message to “Go ye therefore...”

Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her husband, John Inzer Alford, and a son, John I. Alford, Jr.

She is survived by her son, Denny Shermer Alford, 6 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill Chapel. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery….Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill Chapel, 1020 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 876-1022.

Photo from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Quietly Resting

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Omer S. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 June 1902, last residence Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA.

See the obituary of her father-in-law James Alvin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son John Inzer Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries; and of her son Denny Shermer Alford in Texas Obituaries.

Omer was the active AAFA member—her husband died in January 1984, before AAFA was founded.

Wedding article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 8 June 1926

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her husband’s lineage: John Inzer 1899 GA¹, James Alvin 1852 SC², Joseph about 1822 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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OPAL ALINE STORY ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Sunday, 25 January 2015

Opal Aline Alford

December 23, 1928 - January 23, 2015

KATHLEEN, GA—Opal Alford, 86, entered into rest on Friday, January 23, 2015.

Mrs. Alford was born on December 23, 1928 in Florida. She retired from the Houston County Board of Education after fifteen years of service.

Her loving husband of sixty-six years, John Lafayette Alford, Jr. and parents, Allison and Katherine Story, preceded her in death.

Her memory will forever be treasured by her devoted children, John L. Alford, III, (Deitra), Kathleen, Georgia and Janet Mould (George), Young Harris, Georgia; grandchildren, Amy Shelton, Senoia, Georgia; Jennifer Burns (Brad), Marshall, North Carolina and Jason Orleman, Young Harris, Georgia and great grandchildren, Justin and Jesse Ford, Robbie Lunsford and Bradley Parker.

A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

In another article:

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Friday, 23 January 2015

ELDERLY KATHLEEN WOMAN DIES IN HOUSE FIRE

By Becky Purser

WARNER ROBINS—A house fire in Kathleen early Friday claimed the life of an 86-year-old woman.

Opal Alford likely died of smoke inhalation, said Houston County Deputy Coroner Lee Dixon. Houston County Medical Examiner Dr. James Whitaker is expected to inspect the body Monday to determine the official cause and manner of death.

Alford was unresponsive when a neighbor found her after seeing the flames and breaking into the home to reach her, Dixon said.

The fire investigation showed that the blaze started in the kitchen, Dixon said. The 911 call of the fire came in at 7:23 a.m.

“Investigators with my office have determined that the cause of the fire was the result of unattended cooking,” state Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said in a news release.

Alford lived alone, and neighbors and friends routinely checked on her, Dixon said.

The fire destroyed the home, the release stated.

Houston County fire asked for the state’s assistance in the investigation. The sheriff’s office also joined in, which is standard operating procedure in a fire fatality.

Houston fire Chief Jimmy Williams said more than a dozen firefighters from three stations responded to the blaze. The neighbor had already removed Alford from the fire when firefighters arrived, Williams said. The entire roof from one end to the other was on fire, he said.

Alford was pronounced dead on the scene, Dixon said….

Photo from Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon, Bibb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Hal Stewart

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituary of her husband, John L. Alford Jr., in this compilation.

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OTIS ALFORD

West’s Mortuary, Inc.

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—_____ July 2017

Funeral services for Mr. Otis Alford of Bumphead Road Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mr. Otis Alford was born January 1, 1939 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mr. Mack Alford Sr. and the late Mrs. Lillie B. Burnette Alford. Otis was educated in the Public Schools of Sumter County. He loved the outdoors. He loved going fishing, hunting and working in the yard. He also loved to cook. Otis went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 6:20 in the morning.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving companion of over thirty years, Ms. Annie Boone of Americus, GA; three sons: Jeremy Boone, Jeffery (Carrie) Boone, and Troy Boone, all of Americus, GA; five daughters: Brianna, Diana, Mae, Sarah and Suzzette all of Americus, GA; two sisters: Bessie Alford of Leslie, GA and Ossie James of Chipley, FL; one brother, Mack Alford Jr. (Martha) of Americus, GA; one brother-in-law, Rev. Plezy L. Nelson of Leslie, GA; seventeen grandchildren, forty great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his siblings Lillie Ree Alford and Pearlman “Big Daddy” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Luther Alford Sr. in Florida Obituaries.

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OTTO CHARLES ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Friday, 28 March 2008

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Mr. Otto Charles Alford, age 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at University Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM at Westover Memorial Park….

Mr. Alford was a 1949 graduate of Auburn University where he received a degree in Agriculture. He retired as a Computer Programmer from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. Mr. Alford was a member of National Hills Baptist Church and loved to spend time reading. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Alabama.

Survivors include one brother, Dr. Richard K. (Bonnie) Alford of Hartselle, AL; one sister, Juanita Corgill of Augusta, GA; four nieces and nephews, Diane (Ken) Daniel of Evans, GA, Debbie (John) Seay of Hartwell, GA, Nicole (Eric) Mashburn of Hartselle, AL, Jason (Debbie) Alford, Colorado Springs, CO, eight great nieces and nephews, one great great niece, and longtime friend; James Jordan….

Photo from Westomer Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Moore

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Otto C. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 24 March 1925, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

We included the obituary of his father, Otto Wheeler Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Otto Charles 1925 AL¹, Otto Wheeler 1902 AL², Walter Dean 1866 AL³, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN⁴, Baldy 1784 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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OWEN JUDSON ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 26 September 1918

In another article:

Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial

In another article:

Officers and Enlisted Men of the United States Navy Who Lost Their Lives During The World War, From April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918, Washington Government Printing Office, 1920 (Ancestry)

Page 68:

Alford, Owen Judson, yeoman, second class, United States Navy (general court-martial prisoner).

Enlisted: Philadelphia, Pa., July 15, 1917.

Died: Naval hospital, Portsmouth, N.H., September 25, 1918.

Cause: Pneumonia, broncho.

Next of kin: Son, Linder Alford, Hartwell, Ga.

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert E. Barbi

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Angus Notley Alford Sr. and Arlie Fisher Alford; son Angus Linder Alford; and brothers Angus Notley Alford Jr. and Harold Brooks Alford in this compilation.

On Owen J. Alford’s WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry], he is age 28, a single bookkeeper employed by A.M. Alford Co. in Hartwell. He was born 19 Aug 1888 in Hartwell, GA. He says he had military service in the U.S. Navy as a yeoman second class for 4 years, and that he prefers naval service. He is tall with brown eyes and black hair.

1910 Census:

Hartwell (E.D. 67), Hart Co., GA—Dwelling #110

Owen J. Alford head 21 GA GA GA m. 2 years

bookkeeper

dry goods & hardware

Louise L. Alford wife 21 GA GA GA

Angus Linder Alford son 1-8/12 GA GA GA

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Owen Judson 1888 GA¹, Angus Notley 1861 GA², James Berry 1841 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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PAMELA HUDGINS ALFORD

Pamela Hudgins Alford

July 23, 1957 – October 2, 2021

Photo and dates from Peachtree Cremation Services

WALTON TRIBUNE

Monroe, Walton Co., GA—Friday, 8 October 2021

If you were fortunate enough to know Pam “Babob” Hudgins Alford, then you know how much she will be missed.

She was born on July 23, 1957, and grew up in Monroe. However, she loved lake life so she settled at Lake Sinclair in Eatonton a few years ago.

Pam left this earth on her life’s mission to Heaven on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. There will be a Celebration of Life for Pam at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, on the vacant lot between 725 and 729 Walton Road, Monroe, GA 30656.

Pam loved University of Georgia football, so we ask that you wear Georgia colors in casual dress.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lois Hudgins.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ashly and Dustin Barber; her grandson, Dalton Barber; her partner, Tammy Bearden; and her brother, Tommy Hudgins….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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

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PATRICIA ALFORD PASCHALL

MORGAN COUNTY CITIZEN

Madison, Morgan Co., GA—Thursday, 16 August 2012

Patricia Alford Paschall, 71, of Buckhead, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at Serenity Place in Dublin.

Born April 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Claude Lamar “Buster” Alford, Sr. and Mary Sue Smith Alford. She attended school in Buckhead and graduated from Morgan County High School. She furthered her education graduating from Mars Hill College and Massey Business College. She was an administrative assistant for Governor Ernest Vandiver and Governor Carl Sanders at the State Capitol.

On June 8, 1963, she married Joseph Franklin “Frank” Paschall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Atlanta. After her daughter was born she stayed at home, but later worked for the Clayton County Board of Education with the PTA. She was a long-time member of the Buckhead Baptist Church, where she was the pianist and she also enjoyed shopping and collecting antiques.

In addition to her husband of 49 years, Frank Paschall of Buckhead, she is survived by a daughter, Kelly Paschall Stueber of Madison, a brother, Claude L. Alford, Jr. of Eatonton, a grandson, Franklin “Cole” Stueber, nieces, Candace Lynn Alford Wooten and husband, Tom of Eatonton and Claudia Leigh Alford Herald and husband, Joe of Pooler and her beloved dog, “Sir Duke.”

Memorial services were held on at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Harold Alford Home Place, 2821 Kingston Road, Buckhead…. The family requests that any memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association….

McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, Ga., (706) 453-2626, was in charge of arrangements….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her parents, Claude Lamar “Buster” Alford Sr. and Mary Sue Smith Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Patricia 1941 GA¹, Claude Lamar 1909 GA², George Claude 1880 GA³, John Franklin 1837 GA⁴, Kinchen 1812 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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PATRICIA ALENE NESBITT MCELVEEN ALFORD

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—_____ April 2021

Mrs. Patricia Alene Alford, age 72, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021.

Patricia was born in Sumter, South Carolina on July 15, 1948, daughter of the late John S. Nesbitt and the late Cora Mathis Nesbitt.

In addition to her mother and father, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Beth Nesbitt, and by a brother, Roland Nesbitt.

Pat was a devoted wife, who her husband affectionately called his “Little Woman”. Her biggest pride in life was her family. She always made time for her family and showed up for every event and celebration her grandchildren had from ball games to proms to graduations. She took so much pride in watching her children and grandchildren succeed. She was a wonderful wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Pat loved sports of all kinds, including dirt track racing, in which she drove in herself in her youth. She was Loretta Lynn’s biggest fan and her personality was unmatched. Pat was a firecracker and jokester with a quick wit and was always the life of the party. She was an incredibly hard worker and stubborn as a mule, but to know her was to love her. She was quite a woman and her family and friends will miss her greatly.

Survivors include her loving husband, Harold S. Alford, to whom she was married on July 7, 1979; sons, Samuel McElveen (Debbie), and Daniel McElveen (Michelle); grandchildren, Trey McElveen (Amy), Katie Beth Wacker (Stephen), Zack and Leah McElveen; brothers, Robert Nesbitt, Albert Nesbitt (Linda), and Rudy Nesbitt (Sherry); sisters, Jonnie Dockery (Doc), Loretta Atkinson (Billy), and Ada Atkinson (Edward); several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 2:00pm in the Chapel at Henderson and Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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

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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD WHITE

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 20 March 2009

Patricia Alford White known to many as “Pat” passed on March 18, 2009.

A dedicated mother, grandmother, and teacher who will be fondly remembered by many.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Candice; granddaughter, Gabrielle; brothers, Donald (Vernell) and Stanley; aunt and uncle, Napoleon Peek (Francis); nephews, Stanley Alford (Anita) and Stephen Alford (Michelle); great nieces, Taylor, Lauren, Erin and Avery; great nephews, Kyle and Kier; many cousins, friends and other relatives.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2009, 11 AM, Hoosier United Methodist Church, 2545 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW., Atlanta. Instate 10 AM. Interment Westview Cemetery….

Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW (Corner of Cascade Rd. near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com.

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 21 March 2009

White, Patricia—Pat is survived by her daughter, Candice; granddaughter, Gabrielle; mother, Alice Alford; brothers, Donald (Vernell) and Stanley; aunt, Lavonia Peek Rhymes; uncle, Napoleon Peek (Francis); nephews, Stanley Alford (Anita) and Stephen Alford (Michelle); great nieces, Taylor, Lauren, Erin and Avery; great nephews, Kyle and Kier; many cousins, friends and other relatives.

Services will be held on today, Saturday, March 21, 2009, 11 AM, Hoosier United Methodist Church, 2545 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW., Atlanta. Instate 10 AM. Interment Westview Cemetery….

Murray Brothers 404-349-3000 mbfh.com.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia A. White (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 Aug 1943, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, John Rainey Alford and Alice Marion Peek Alford, in this compilation.

Her middle name is from the Ancestry family tree of her daughter.

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PATRICIA GRACE ALFORD CHENEY

Sister of James Warren Alford, AAFA #0375

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Sunday, 1 February 1981

Photos from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

See the obituaries of her parents, Emmett Hoyt Alford and Lois Claire Shirey Alford; and sister Helen Joyce Alford Queen in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Alford Hoyt in Louisiana Obituaries.

From SSACI: Patricia Grace Alford Cheney was born 30 Dec 1938 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, daughter of Emmett H. Alford and Lois C. Shivey [sic].

Engagement announcement:

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 27 August 1956

Wedding announcement:

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 16 October 1956

[Remainder of the article describing attire, decorations, etc. omitted here.]

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

Her lineage: Patricia Grace 138 GA¹, Emmett Hoyt 1900 GA², Edgar Pierce 1876 GA³, Warren Jackson 1851 GA⁴, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁵, Peyton 1788 NC⁶, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁷.

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PATSY JO HALLFORD

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—24 October 2008

TOCCOA—Patsy Jo “Pat” Hallford, 68, of Toccoa, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Services will be 4 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2008 at Chapel of First Baptist Church. Interment at Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors: sisters, Peggy Sheriff, Elizabeth Hallford-Ward; brothers, Tom & Maurice “Shready” Hallford; several nieces & nephews. Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, has charge of arrangements.

In another article:

Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ October 2008

Miss Patsy Jo “Pat” Hallford, age 68 of 76 Davis Avenue 130-A, Toccoa, GA passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in the Landmark Hospital in Athens, GA.

A daughter of the late Howard and Ruby Yearwood Hallford, she was born July 31, 1940 in Stephens County, Georgia where she lived all her life. Miss Hallford was a 1959 Graduate of Toccoa High School, a member of the First Baptist Church of Toccoa and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Jesse Sheriff and a nephew Dale Sheriff.

Survivors include 2 sisters: Peggy Sheriff of Mableton, GA, Elizabeth Hallford-Ward of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., 2 brothers: Tom Hallford and his wife Wynette of Loganville, GA, Maurice “Shready” Hallford and his wife Barbara of Toccoa, GA, a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 4 PM Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church….

The following will serve as pallbearers: Howell Lawson, Harold Alexander, John Dickerson, Fred Watson, Melvin Engram & Claude Smith.

Interment will be in the Stephens Memorial Gardens with the Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Miss Pat Hallford.

Photo from Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Trudie Trudie

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patsy Hallford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, John Howard Hallford and Ruby Viola Yearwood Hallford; and brother Maurice Emory “Shready” Hallford in this compilation.

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PATTY JEAN ALFORD GLOAD WASHINGTON

BRUNSWICK NEWS

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—Wednesday, 9 July 2003

Patty Jean Alford Washington, 43, of Brunswick died Friday [July 4] at the local hospital. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Prudence Hall Chapel of Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home.... Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery in McIntosh County.

Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased and deacons of the church.

Survivors include her mother, Susie Alford of Brunswick; two sons, Terry Washington Jr. and Timothy Washington, both of Brunswick; a daughter, Jibria Gload of Brunswick; five brothers, Nathaniel Alford Jr., Robert Alford, Arthur Lee, James L. Alford and Joel Alford, all of Brunswick; four sisters, Dorothy Cuthbert, Patricia Anthony and Frances Anthony, all of Atlanta, and Betty Bellmon of Decatur, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Washington, a native of Glynn County, was employed as a housekeeper at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick. She was a member of the Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patty J. Washington (SS# issued in GA) was born 17 Dec 1959, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her parents, Nathaniel Alford Sr. and Susie Elizabeth Brooks Alford; and brothers Elzie Alford and Robert Larry Alford Sr. in this compilation.

Her lineage: Patty Jean 1959 GA¹, Nathaniel 1918 GA², Jim 1895 GA³, James 1860 GA⁴, John 1836 GA⁵.

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PAUL ALLEN ALFORD

Fairburn, Fulton Co.,GA—_____ December 2022

Mr. Paul Allen Alford

June 26, 1934 - December 24, 2022

Mr. Paul A. Alford of Palmetto passed away on December 24, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sara Ann Robinson Alford and is survived by his daughter, Paula Roth of Palmetto; sons, Robert Alford and his wife, Kathy of Palmetto; Daniel Alford of Atlanta ; sisters, Ann Martin of Sharpsburg; Mary Simmons and her husband, Terry of Huntsville, AL; Susan Callahan and her husband, Bob of Rex, GA; brother, Marvin Alford and his wife, Clarice of Sharpsburg; grandchildren, Nicole Chestnutt and her husband, Cole; Sunnie McWalters and her husband, Sean; Katie Quick; great grandchildren, Jase, Sullivan, Hunter, Michael, Nash, Van, Shay, Dawson and Russ.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 3 o’clock at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Sara Ann Robinson Alford; parents, William Edwin Alford and Ruth Ester Moore Alford; and brothers Billy Joe Alford and Johnnie Michael “Mike” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Edwin Franklin “Pete” Alford in Missouri Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Paul Allen 1934 TN¹, William Edwin 1901 GA², Edwin Pleas 1871 GA³, Leonidas F. 1844 GA⁴, Spire Warren 1816 GA⁵, Zaddock 1787 GA⁶, Julius 1750 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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PAUL D. ALFORD

THE STATE

Columbia, SC—Tuesday, 9 June 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

LITHONIA, Ga.—Services for Paul Duwan Alford, 6030 Creekford Road, formerly of Hopkins, will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hopkins, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 3-9 tonight at J.P. Holley Funeral Home, Garners Ferry Road Chapel.

Mr. Alford died Friday, June 5, 1998.

Born in Richland County, he was a son of Jannie Alford Riley and the late Paul Stevenson. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church and employed with MCI Telecommunication Corporation.

Surviving are mother of Hopkins; brothers, Armond Alford of Alexandria, Va., Jason Alford, Nicolas Riley, both of Hopkins; sister, Olivia Riley of Hopkins; aunts, Doris Coleman of Grand Rapids, Mich., Lovenne Tyler of Columbia.

In another article:

THE STATE

Columbia, SC—Saturday, 6 June 1998

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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PAUL E. ALFORD, SR.

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—31 July 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

Funeral services for Mr. Paul E. Alford, Sr., will be held Saturday, August 1, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Central Holiness Church, 1069 Washington Street, SW.... Interment, Kennedy Cemetery.

Survivors are wife, Mrs. Jessie Alford, 12 children, 28 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, four sisters, five brothers, a host of other relatives and friends....

Stocks Funeral Home, Kirkwood Chapel....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 Apr 1932 and died 26 July 1998, last residence Newnan, Coweta Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his son Emmanuel “Buddy” Alford; and brother Gordon Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.

From SSACI: Paul E. Alford, black, was born 30 Apr 1932 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, son of Willie Alford and Millie Winston.

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PAUL EARNEST ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 24 February 1970

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 23 February 1970

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 March 1887 and died _____ Feb 1970, last residence Decatur, Dekalb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his children Ailene Alford Putnam, Arthur Rex Alford, Billy James Alford, and Kenneth Oscar Alford; father, David A. Alford; and brother John David Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Linton Alford in Florida Obituaries.

From GA Deaths: Paul E. Alford, age 82, died 21 Feb 1970 in Rockdale Co., GA.

From Tennessee, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Paul Alford married Minnie Rawlings on 29 Nov 1913 in Kingston, Roane Co., TN.

On Paul E. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 30, born 1 March 1887 in Atlanta, GA. He is living in Rockwood, Roane Co., TN, and has a wife and 2 children.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Paul Earnest 1887 GA¹, David A. 1862 GA², John T. 1831 GA³, Bynum 1787 GA⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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PEARL W. ALFORD ALLEN

Grandaunt of James Warren Alford, AAFA #0375

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Friday, 4 May 1956

Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Edgar Pierce Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

Her lineage: Pearl W. 1888 GA¹, Warren Jackson 1851 GA², Pierce Lewis 1829 GA³, Peyton 1788 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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PEARLMAN “BIG DADDY” ALFORD

AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—Wednesday, 6 June 2007

Funeral services for Pearlman “Big Daddy” Alford, of 806-A Georgia Avenue, Americus, GA, who died Thursday, May 31, 2007, will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2007 from Mt Olive Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

He was born June 19, 1949 in Sumter County, GA, son of McArthur Alford and Lillie Bell Barnett Alford. He was a 1967 graduate of Sumter High School.

Survivors include his children, Mrs Natacha (Roosevelt) Merritt, Ms Teresa Alford, Bradford Keith (Charlise) Alford, and Mrs Joshundra (Jerome) Sims; 2 brothers, McArthur (Martha) Alford and Otis (Annie Maude) Alford; 2 sisters, Ms Bessie Mae Alford and Mrs Ossie Mae (Robert) James; 13 grandchildren.

Photo from Eastview Cemetery, Americus, Sumter Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Register

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Pearlman Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Americus, Sumter Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his siblings Lillie Ree Alford and Otis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Luther Alford Sr. in Florida Obituaries.

This is an African-American family—the obituary is posted at African-American Cemeteries and Obituaries, www.blackcemeteries.com.

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PECOLA SIMMS WILLIAMS ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—2 April 2004

WARNER ROBINS—Pecola Alford, age 86, died March 29, 2004. Services will be Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 11A.M. in the chapel of Nelson’s Mortuary. Interment at Mt. Nebo Cemetery.

Survivors include children, Willie Alford, Mary Davidson and Cheryl Milton; brothers, Stacy Simms; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Nelson’s Mortuary.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pecola Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 Apr 1917, last residence Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.

From SSACI: Pecola Sims Alford was born 9 Apr 1917 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, daughter of John Sims and John [?] Cook.

In 1920, Coweta Co., GA, Pecola Simms, black age 3, is living with her parents, John and Bessie Simms, and 4 siblings.

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PEGGY JOYCE ROBINSON ALFORD

Peggy Joyce Alford

Peggy Joyce Alford

September 16, 1930 - October 14, 2014

From Scot Ward Funeral Services

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 16 October 2014

Mrs. Peggy J. Alford, age 84 of Oxford, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Jenean Alford and grandson, Trenton Humphries.

She is survived by her husband, Alvin Alford, Oxford; daughters and sons-in-law, Libby and Mikey Humphries, Conyers, Brenda and Jim Reid, Summerville, SC; sister, Kathryn Geiger, Covington; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at Scot Ward’s Green Meadow Chapel…; entombment will follow at Lawnwood Memorial Park Mausoleum….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituaries of her husband, Alvin Burns Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Kathryn Jenean Alford in this compilation.

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PHEBE J. ALFORD RAYMOND

DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Tuesday, 31 March 1896

Photo from Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, jeff mills

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Phebe Jane Sammis Alford; and sisters Margaret Celestia “Maggie” Alford and Mary Elizabeth Alford Porter in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Phebe Alford married Henry R. Raymond Jr. on 9 Dec 1875 in Muscogee Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Phebe J. 1854 GA¹, Whitman Capers 1822 GA², Lodwick 1775 NC³, Julius 1750 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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PHEBE JANE SAMMIS ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 7 August 1922

In another article:

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER-SUN

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 7 August 1922

NONAGENARIAN DIES SUNDAY AFTERNOON

MRS. PHOEBE J. ALFORD DIES AT THE AGE OF NINETY-ONE YEARS. FUNERAL WILL BE HALD THIS AFTERNOON.

Mrs. Phoebe J. Alford, 91 years old, died yesterday afternoon [August 6] at 12:10 o’clock at her home 701 First Avenue. Mrs. Alford was one of the oldest residents of this city.

She was born in New York City on September 4, 1831 and was married to W. Capers Alford, of Troup County Georgia, on December 6, 1849 [AAFA has 1848]. She moved to Columbus in 1844. Mrs. Alford was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sammis, who were among the pioneer settlers of this city. Mr. Sammis was one of the leading merchants and citizens of the city.

Mrs. Alford was one of the best known and beloved ladies of this community. Her delight was to lend assistance and cheer to all who might be in need. She was a devoted Christian and a consistent member of the St. Luke Methodist Church, having united with the church in her early childhood. She will be sadly missed by her family and a large number of friends.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E.B. Porter and Miss [name left out here] grandsons and granddaughters among whom are Mrs. E.G. Abbot and N.H. Raymond, of this city and eighteen great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 4:30 o’clock this afternoon from the residence at 701 First Avenue. The interment will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Photo from Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor FamilyRediscovered

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her daughters Margaret Celestia “Maggie” Alford, Mary Elizabeth Alford Porter, and Phebe J. Alford Raymond in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Phoebe Jane Alford died of jaundice on 6 Aug 1922 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA. She was born 4 Sept 1831 in New York City, NY, daughter of R.H. Sammis and Mary Ann Byrne, both born in NY.

From GA Marriages: Phebe Jane Sammis married Whitman C. Alford in Muscogee Co., GA, on 6 Dec 1848.

Whitman Capers Alford died in 1865.

Whitman is probably the W.C. Alford listed in the 1864 Census for Reorganizing the Georgia Militia as a barkeeper, age 46, from Troup Co. They were in Troup Co. in 1850 and 1860. Phoebe was in Muscogee Co. from before 1870 until her death. Her daughter Celestia (born 1858) was still living with her in 1920.

Her FindAGrave.com memorial lists her as Phebe Jane Sammis Alford, daughter of Richard Sammis and Mary Ann Byrne.

This family descends from Julius Alford (born 1750) and Rebecca Jackson, Julius being a son of Lodwick Alford. Not much is known about their children. A son Richard Lodwick born 1849 (7 months old in 1850) died Apr. 16, 1859. The 1860 census differs in the listing of children as compared to 1870. In 1860, there are three: W.H. (7), Leonidas (4) and Celestia (2). In 1870, Phoebe J. is living in Columbus with children Mary E. (18), Phebe J. (16), Leonidas (14), Margaret C[elestia] (12), and Linda E. (8). Of these only Leonidas and Celestia are listed in 1860. Marriages for these are probably: Mary E. m. Edward B. Porter, May 29, 1873; Phoebe m. Henry R. Raymond, Dec. 9, 1875; Linda E. m. R.B. Carpenter, July 20, 1881, all in Muscogee Co. What happened to Leonidas?

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Whitman Capers 1822 GA¹, Lodwick 1775 NC², Julius 1750 NC³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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PHENIOUS ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Friday, 28 January 2000

FORSYTH—Services for Phenious Alford will be held at 1 p.m. today in Hopewell United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Alford, 76, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000.

Born in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Emmett and Nellie Alford. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Seven Wonder Lodge. He was a member and usher of Hopewell United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his son Earnest Mays of Forsyth; brothers and sisters Bennie Alford, Robert Jones and Christine Hughley, all of Forsyth, and Hattie Alford of Macon; and four grandchildren.

The family may be contacted at the residence of Christine Hughley, 4336 Hwy 83 South, Forsyth.... Clements Memorial Mortuary has charge of the arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Phenious Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Nov 1923 and died 24 Jan 2000 [different than obituary], last residence Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brother Bennie Alford in this compilation.

In May 2018, a Find A Grave contributor reported that no gravestone was found for Phenious.

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PHILONESE BEVERLY BAISDEN ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 9 May 2005

Philonese Baisden Alford, 44, of Dacula, GA died May 7, 2005 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held 3:30 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel.... Interment, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth.

Philonese was born in Greenville, SC. She worked as an insurance adjustor for St. Paul Ins. Co. for 13 years prior to her illness and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula [Gwinnett Co.], GA.

Philonese is survived by husband, Todd Alford, Dacula; parents, Lawrence and Barbara Baisden, Greer, SC; sisters, Deborah Calhoun, Monroe; Toni Hogan, Hartwell; nephew, Matthew Hogan, Bethlehem; nieces, Mandy Chatham, Solon, OH; Heather Hogan, Dunwoody; several great-nieces and nephews.

Philonese was an avid skydiver and will be greatly missed...

Photo from White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Memories of You

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Philonese B. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Feb 1961, last residence Dacula, Gwinnett Co., GA.

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PORTIA ANN HALFORD

TATTNALL JOURNAL

Reidsville, Tattnall Co., GA—Thursday, 3 April 2008

Mrs. Portia Ann Halford, 64, passed away Sunday night, March 30, 2008, at the Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville.

The Chatham County native had lived in Reidsville most of her life. She was a homemaker and attended Abundant Faith PH Church.

She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Sandra Halford of Collins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Jim Ward, and Melissa and David Sharpe all of Kingsport, TN; nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be conducted 6:00 pm Thursday, April 3 at the Believers Church of Reidsville…. Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home is serving the Halford family.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Portia A. Halford (SS# issued in FL) was born 6 Oct 1943, last residence Reidsville, Tattnall Co., GA.

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PRATHEL THOMPSON ALFORD

TIMES FREE PRESS

Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN—Thursday, 26 September 2013

THOMASTON [Upson Co., GA]—Prathel Alford, 82, passed Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013.

Survivors: sisters, Ethel Frazier, Mary Stovall, Flora (Willie James) Trueitt; and cousin, Pastor J.W. Strickland, all of Chattanooga.

She will lie-in-state Friday at Trice Funeral Home, 639 Old Talbotton Road, Thomaston, GA 30286.

Funeral: at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Highway 109.

Burial: Springfield Church Cemetery.

Announcement by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Prathel T. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 11 June 1931, last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her daughter Deborah Elaine Alford Walker in this compilation.

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RALPH FREDERICK ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 27 September 2004

Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Alford, 15 Yeager Road, Newnan, will be Tuesday, September 28, 2004, 11 a.m. Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church…. Interment Westminster Memorial Garden, Peachtree City.

Survivors are wife, Mrs. Arlena Mitchell Alford, children, Mrs. Kimberly (Rev. Harold V.) Kilgour, Ms. Renee Reed, Ralph Wendell Alford, seven grandchildren, mother-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Mitchell and a host of other relatives and friends…. Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, 770-253-1232.

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Funeral services for Mr. Ralph F. Alford, of Newnan, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church…. Interment at Westminster Memorial Garden, Peachtree City. The pallbearers will be Lt. Col. Otis McDaniel, CW-4 Retired Marvin Reed, Sgt. Major Samuel Watkins, Ent.-2 Demetrius Stepp, Dr. Craig Alford, Myron McDaniel, Mitchell Dean Thompson, Justin Mitchell and Dedrick Barnes.

He was born March 6, 1934 to the late Rev. James David and Mary Willis Alford.

Preceding him in death were his sisters and brother: Janet, Leona, Vivian, Sarah and James David (J.D.).

Born and raised in Newnan, Ralph met and married his high school sweetheart, Arlena Mitchell, whom he cherished for 53 years and married for 47 years. He received his early education in the Coweta County School System; attended Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, FL and after a brief stay, joined the military where he received additional training and education in the medical field. He served his country for 20 years, retiring with the rank of E-8; serving tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. After which, he was employed with the State of Georgia as Director of Laboratory Lincensure.

He acknowledged the Lord as the head of his life and exhibited his love for the Lord in his everyday walk, having served diligently in the following capacities in the local church: council chair, lay leader, trustee board, chaplain of The Gospel Choir and The Male Chorus.

Survivors are a loving and dedicated wife Arlena; two daughters Mrs. Kimberly (Rev. Harold V.) Kilgour and Ms. Renee Reed; son Ralph Wendell Alford; grandchildren Courtney, Aaron, Malcolm, Jalen, Tianna, Kendall and Noah; mother-in-law Mildred Mitchell; brothers and sisters-in-law William Alexander, Willie Mitchell, Gordon (Cassandra) Mitchell, Allen (Brenda) Strozier, Annie B. Thompson, Mildred Mitchell, Marie Mitchell, Gladys Mitchell and Johnnie Mitchell; adopted families Margaret Jane Kilgour, Ent. Demetrius and Eunice Stepp, and Sgt. Major Samuel (Yvette) Watkins; a host of nieces and nephews, god children and special friends.

Photo from Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, Fayette Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Sgt Ed Elstan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 6 March 1934 and died 24 Sept 2004, last residence Newnan, Coweta Co., GA.

From SSACI: Ralph Frederick Alford was born 6 March 1934 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, son of James D. Alford and Mary Willis.

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RALPH HOLLAND ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 10 September 1975

Photo from Clowers Cemetery, Cataula, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Cal Cole

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 July 1908 and died _____ Sept 1975, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., FL.

See the obituaries of his parents, Edwin Pleas Alford and Walter Gertrude Holland Alford; and brother William Edwin Alford in this compilation.

On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Ralph Holland Alford is age 32, born 23 July 1908 in Cataula, GA. He is living in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, and his contact is Walter Gertrude Alford, his mother, also of Columbus.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Ralph Holland 1908 GA¹, Edwin Pleas 1871 GA², Leonidas F. 1844 GA³, Spire Warren 1816 GA⁴, Zaddock 1787 GA⁵, Julius 1750 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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RAWLINGS LEE ALFORD

Great-Grandfather of Abby Melissa Alford, AAFA #1315

Photo from SFJ27’s 1 The Jackson Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Wednesday, 8 May 1957

Photo from West View Cemetery, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his sons Delmer Clifford Alford and Huie Gordon Alford in Florida Obituaries.

From SSACI: Rawlings Lee Alford was born 8 Apr 1883 in Washington Co., GA, son of Thomas J. Alford and Eliza Oconnor.

On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Rawlings Lee Alford was born 8 Apr 1881. He is a farmer age 37, living in Harrison, Washington Co., GA. His contact is Drusilla Alford of the same address.

Rawlings was probably born in 1881, the year on his WWI Draft Registration Card and on the 1900 census, where a brother is listed as born in 1883.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Known Descendants of Benjamin Alford b. about 1740 NC.

His lineage: Rawlings Lee 1881 GA¹, Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA², Needham 1785 NC³, unknown 1760 NC⁴, Benjamin 1740 NC⁵.

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RAY LABRECQUE ALFORD

1/15/1958 - 6/6/2015

From Lord & Stephens

ATHENS BANNER-HERALD

Athens, Clarke Co., GA—Sunday, 7 June 2015

Ray Labrecque Alford, 57 of Royston, passed away June 6, 2015.

He was the son of the late, Willie Estee Alford and also preceded in death by his step father, Dwayne Welch; grandparents, Rev. Henry & Edna Garrett and Benton & Hattie Alford; first cousin, Rev. James & Renay Shelton.

Funeral services will be Tuesday June 9, 2015 3:00pm at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville chapel…. The interment will be in Colbert Cemetery.

Survivors include: Wife, Kathy Alford; mother, Irene Welch; son, Thomas Alford; Brother, Tony Alford; sisters, Bobbie “BJ” (Tommy) McLendon, Cheryl (Freddie) Nash, Terri (Matthew) Patman and Teresa (Mike) Blount; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be: David Nash, Allen & Chris McLendon, Nick Bray, Blake Alford and Michael Bullins.

Honorary Pallbearers: Calvin & Bobby Shelton, Mason Patman and Tim McLendon

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

From SSACI: Willie Estee Alford was born 22 March 1933, son of James Alford and Hattie R. Brooks.

His lineage: Ray Labrecque 1958 GA¹, Willie Estee 1933 GA², James Benton 1901 GA³, William Albert 1880 SC/GA⁴.

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RAYMOND CARL HALLFORD

Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors

Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA—_____ February 2014

Raymond Carl Hallford of Oxford, passed away February 27, 2014, at the age of 49.

Raymond enjoyed playing basketball when he was younger, and creating spectacular firework shows on the 4th of July. He loved life, adored his family, and cherished his time with them, especially during the holidays.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo (Alexander) Hallford.

Survivors include his father, Amos Carl Hallford; brothers and sisters, Rick Hallford and Dan Callahan, all of Oxford, Cheryl and Lamar Knight of Conyers, Michele and Albert Morvik of Newborn, Randy and Tonya Hallford of Oxford; grandson, Ricky Chaffin of Conyers; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; local survivors include two aunts, Mary Hallford Yearwood and Sarah Hallford Morrow and her husband Albert both of Toccoa.

A Graveside Service for Raymond will be held Monday, March 3, 2014, 2:00 PM, at Eastview Cemetery at Eastlake, 4th Avenue, in Atlanta…. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Raymond Carl Hallford….

Photo from East View Cemetery, East Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his parents, Amos Carl Hallford and Mary Jo Alexander Hallford, in this compilation.

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REBECCA ALFORD HUTCHINS

From her engagement article

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 5 March 1997

Photo from Shadowlawn Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Valerie C

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rebecca A. Hutchins (SS# issued in GA) was born 21 Nov 1926, last residence Covington, Newton Co., GA.

See the obituary of her father, Walter Borden Alford, in this compilation.

Engagement:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 4 May 1948

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her lineage: Rebecca 1926 GA¹, Walter Borden 1888 GA², James Alvin 1852 SC³, Joseph 1822 NC⁴, Lodwick 1802 SC⁵.

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REGINALD “GLEEK” ALFORD

THE POST-SEARCHLIGHT

Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA—Thursday, 7 March 2007

Jan. 17, 1951 – March 1, 2007

Funeral services for Reginald “Gleek” Alford, 56, of Bainbridge, were held Tuesday, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church....

Interment followed in the Conyers Cemetery in Climax with friends of the family serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Alford died March 1, 2007, at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Newark, N.J., and was a member of St. Paul M.B. Church.

Survivors include a friend, Linda Montgomery; three daughters, Lashonda Williford, Shatauri Simmons and Sandreka Alford-Pierce; three grandchildren and other relatives.

Bruton Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Reginald Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 17 Jan 1951.

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RENA GLADYS DRYDEN ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—14 April 2004

WARNER ROBINS—Rena Gladys Dryden Alford, formerly of Clarksville and Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, April 11, 2004 in Warner Robins, Ga. Services will be 2P.M. Thursday, April 15, 2004 in Lindeman Chapel at Clarksville Funeral Home with burial in Aikin Grove Cemetery.

Pall bearers will be Butch Pace, J.A. Pace, Raymond Long, Billy Earl Clark, Leslie Allen, and John Mowery.

Mrs. Alford was born in Clarksville, TX on April 5, 1914 to Marvin and Myrtie Dryden. She was of the Baptist faith.

Her husband of 44 years, Travis Alford, nine brothers and sisters and her parents preceded her in death.

Mrs. Alford was a former president and active member of the Mt. Vernon Historical Society, the Mt. Vernon Garden Club, member and former Worthy Matron of the Mt. Vernon Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 956.

Survivors include William H. Alford and wife Susan of Trinity, TX, Dr. Anthony L. Alford Col., USAF, Ret. and wife Col. Sandy Alford of Kathleen, GA; Frances Pace of New Boston, Inez Stringer, Dedell Mowery, Charles Dryden of Clarksville, Donnie Dryden of Winnfield, Brenda Sears of Queen City, Mildred Martin of Florida; sister-in-law, Edith Cook of Clarksville; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild….

Clarksville Funeral Home, Clarksville, TX, (903) 427-2244.

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TEXARKANA GAZETTE

Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Wednesday, 14 April 2004

CLARKSVILLE, Texas—Rena Gladys Dryden Alford, 90, of Georgia died Sunday, April 11, 2004, in Warner Robins, Ga.

Mrs. Alford was born April 5, 1914, in Clarksville. She was the former owner of a catering business, former president of Mount Vernon, Texas, Historical Society, member of Mount Vernon Garden Club, former worthy matron of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 956 and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Alford.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William H. and Susan Alford of Trinity, Texas, and Anthony L. and Sandy Alford of Kathleen, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Edith Cook of Clarksville; a number of nieces and nephews including, Frances Pace of New Boston, Texas, Inez Stringer, Dedell Mowery and Charles Dyden of Clarksville, and Brenda Sears of Queen City, Texas; three grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Clarksville Funeral Home Lindeman Chapel. Burial will be in Aikin Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Photo from Aiken Grove Cemetery, Aiken Grove, Red River Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ricky D. Fulks

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rena G. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her husband, Travis Elmer Alford; and her son William Henry Alford in Texas Obituaries.

Her husband’s lineage: Travis Elmer 1911 TX¹, William Henry 1884 TX², William Jamison 1853 AR³, John H. 1818 GA⁴, Haywood 1780 GA⁵.

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RHUEL HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Sunday, 18 May 2003

TOCCOA [Stephens Co.], Ga.—Rhuel Hallford, of 6689 Pine Villa Circle died Friday, May 16, 2003, at Stephens County Hospital.

Born in Stephens County, where he lived all of his life. He was owner and operator of the Clipper Barber Shop in Toccoa for 42 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving are widow, Carol Mulkey Hallford of the home; daughter, Keela Damiano of Woodstock; son, Lanny Hallford of Woodstock; brother, Bill Hallford of Toccoa; sisters, Lucille Payne of Toccoa, Betty Cobb of Lawrenceville, Ethel Vaughn and Ollie Mae Richerson, both of Athens; one grandson; and three step-grandsons.

He was the son of the late James Lee Hallford and Ila Sosebee Hallford. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Hallford and Ross Hallford.

Services are at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home ...; burial will be in Toccoa City Cemetery....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rhuel Hallford (SS# issued in GA) was born 1 Apr 1932, last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituary of his wife, Carol Mulkey Hallford, in this compilation.

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RICHARD ARNOLD ALFORD

McDonough, Henry Co., GA—_____ June 2017

Richard A. Alford

October 03, 1937–June 12, 2017

Richard A. Alford, age 79, of Stockbridge died Monday, June 12, 2017.

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Grady Samuel Alford and Ethel Pearl Mitchell.

He was predeceased by his spouse, Nelda and daughters, Marilyn Vines and Valerie Crews.

Mr. Alford is survived by his children; Mark Alford, Lori Cagle & husband, Billy, Jerri Johnson & husband, Herman, Linda Latour, Myrtle Johnson, and Audrey Caldwell; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at The Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens….

Photo from Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Melanie Gilbert

Photo posted in 2019

Photo from Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Harrison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Nelda June Mangene Lockhart Alford; parents, Grady Samuel Alford and Ethel Pearl Mitchell Alford; and siblings Ethel Laura Alford Scott, Robert Lee Alford, and Susie Mae Alford Scott in this compilation.

His twin brother was James Donald Alford (1937–2012).

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Richard Arnold 1937 GA¹, Grady Samuel 1893 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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RICHARD HERRIN ALFORD

Uncle of James Wesley Alford, AAFA #0725

Photo from his Find A Grave memorial

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 23 August 1968

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his mother, Sallie Irene Easterlin Alford Seibel, in this compilation.

From Alabama, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Richard H. Alford, age 31 born 4 March 1908, son of L.H. Alford and Sallie Irene Easterlin, married Kathryn Irene Nettles, age 18 born 4 May 1921, daughter of J.M. Nettles and roas Easterlin, on 6 May 1939 in Cleburne Co., AL. It was the first marriage for both.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Richard Herrin 1908 FL1, Lodwick Herrin 1885 AL2, Lodwick Herrin 1855 AL3, Julius Caesar 1799 GA4, Lodwick 1775 NC5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA⁹.

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RICHARD JOSEPH “JOEY” HALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—10 November 2012

LE0021854-1_20121108

September 14, 1964-November 3, 2012

ATLANTA, GA—Richard Joseph Halford, 48, affectionately known by his immediate family as “Joey” passed Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Atlanta, GA while engaged in his passion, serving the citizens of Atlanta, GA as a helicopter pilot.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST, today, Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 320 12th St., Columbus, Ga…. The repast will follow at Mother Mary Mission Catholic Church, 318 Seale Road, Phenix City, AL and interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, 4400 St. Mary’s Road, Columbus, GA according to Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

Richard Joseph Halford was born September 14, 1964 to Mattie Frances Edmonds of Columbus, GA and Carl Earl Halford of Little Rock, Ar. Upon completion of his elementary education in Chicago, IL, the family relocated to Columbus, GA where he attended Mother Mary Catholic School in Phenix City, AL. He later finished Hardaway High School in 1982. While at Hardaway, Richard enjoyed playing all areas of sports, where he excelled in football. Richard matriculated at Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, AL) where he majored in Business Administration.

In 1986, Richard came to Atlanta, GA to live with his uncle, Milton E. Dodson, Jr. and aunt, Geri Dodson, where he was introduced to the Atlanta Police Department. With the support of his uncle and the encouragement of family friends (Ret.) Major Herman Griner and (Ret.) Detective James Stewart, Richard completed the Police Academy in 1987.

Richard began his 26 year tenure at Zone 4 Precinct and later served in the DUI Task Force and Motorcycle Unit. He then joined the Aviation Unit in 1996, where he completed his service.

Richard was united in holy matrimony with Vivian Harris in February, 1989, and to this union one daughter was born, Gabrielle Bijon Halford.

Richard was christened as an infant at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church by Father Ignatius Behr in Columbus, GA and served as an altar boy throughout his developmental years. During his most recent years, regardless of his work schedule, Richard could be found in uniform at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Marietta at early Mass on Sunday mornings.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory one beloved daughter, Gabrielle Bijon Halford, a sophmore at Fort Valley State College; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Halford of Columbus, GA; one brother, Gerald Cornelius Halford (Rebecca) of Pine Mountain, GA; one sister, Michelle Frances Hall (Malcolm) of Fayetteville, GA; eight uncles, Walter Daniel Edmonds (Collette) Ellenwood, GA; Norman Robert Edmonds of Miami, FL; Charlie Frank Edmonds of Columbus, GA; Albert Joseph Edmonds (Jacque`) Burke of VA; James Otis Edmonds of Cape Coral, FL; William Theodore Edmonds (Treva) of Greenville, TN; Steve Wright, Sr. of Little Rock, AR and Archie Halford of Flint, MI; two aunts, Mary Helen Lowe of Long Beach, CA and Geraldine (Geri) Dodson of East Point, GA; special friends, Cris Brown, John Hughley, Victoria, Crystal and Eric Kim and a host of other relatives and friends.

Please visit www.thetaylorfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest registry.

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THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—8 November 2012

Celebration of Life and Legacy for Senior Officer Richard J. Halford, Pilot for Atlanta Police Department will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 534 Fairburn Rd., NW…. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

He leaves to share her precious memories, daughter Gabriel Halford; former wife, Vivian Halford; parents, Carl and Mattie Halford of Columbus, GA.; brother, Gerard Halford (Rebecca); sister, Michelle Hall (Malcolm); uncles, aunts, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

…. Murray Brothers Funeral Home - Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd., SW 404-349-3000 www.MBFH.com

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

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ROBERT ALFORD, SR.

[He died in Georgia, but we are also publishing his obituary in Pennsylvania Obituaries because of his close ties there.]

POST GAZETTE

Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—Thursday, 29 October 2009

Alford Robert “Mr. Bobby”‑Age 74, of Coraopolis [Allegheny Co.], passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Atlanta, GA.

Beloved husband for 50 years to the late Delsie (Page) Alford; loving father of Melvin Redd, Vera Alford, Robert “Bobby” Alford, Jr. (Joanne) and Denise Alford Sellers (Martin); cherished grandfather of Monique Redd, Wesley Baldwin, Noah Alford, Aaron Alford, Lanelle Burrows, Melvin Redd, Jr. and the late Michael Redd; proud great grandfather of Paige Pope; devoted brother of Lois Alexander, Doris Wesley, Ruth Pickett (George), Henry and Len Alford.

Retired crane operator from J & L Steel and retired custodian Cornell School District. Member of St. Paul AME Zion Church. Avid gardener and coin collector.

Visitation Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at Copeland’s Coraopolis where service will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Burial at Coraopolis Cemetery with Dove Release. Flowers are welcome or donations in his name to Governor’s Glen Alzheimer, 5000 Governor Dr., Forest Park, GA 30297.

Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 8 Jan 1935, last residence Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his wife, Delsie Jackson Alford; and brothers Henry Alford and Len L. Alford Sr. in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

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ROBERT BUTLER ALFORD, SR.

Senior photo

The Blue Print, 1932 yearbook, Georgia School of Technology

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—13 July 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

Alford, Col. Robert B. passed away at home on July 11, 1997.

He was a WWII veteran and retired Colonel in the Army Reserve. Col. Alford retired in 1974 as Director of the Utilities Division of the Georgia Public Service Commission with 41 years service. He was a registered Professional Engineer, Master Electrician, member Georgia Society of Professional Engineers, charter member Georgia Engineering Society, past President of Atlanta Chapter Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and I.B.E.W. sixty five year member.

As a devoted member of Northside Methodist Church, he served on a volunteer basis as Building Superintendent Emeritus for over ten years.

He graduated in 1932 with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and was an active alumnus for many years. In 1993 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Peach State Chapter of the Independent Telephone Pioneer Association.

Col. Alford served as a Past Commander American Legion Post No. 134 and member of the Retired Officers Association, Ft. McPherson Officers Club, Buckhead Business Association and Buckhead Towne Club.

Through his many years of community service, he was also an active member of the Atlanta Masonic Lodge, Yaarab Temple, where he earned his 32nd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Shrine.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia H. Alford, a son, Robert B. Alford, Jr., Perry, GA; a daughter, Gail A. Carpenter, Lakeland, FL; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. July 14, 1997 at Northside United Methodist Church….

Interment will be at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens (Mausoleum), Snellville, GA. H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill Chapel, 404-876-1022.

Photo from Eternal Hills Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Erv

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert B. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 Apr 1908, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, Warren Hamilton Alford and Mae Odessa Butler Alford; and brothers James Marion Alford and Wade Hamilton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Warren Glenn Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

From:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 7 December 1915

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Robert Butler 1908 GA¹, Warren Hamilton 1880 GA², Robert C. 1853 GA³, Kinchen 1812 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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ROBERT C. ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 23 November 1921

Mr. R.C. Alford died last night at the residence, No. 197 South Forsyth street.

He is survived by two sons Mr. W.H. Alford, Atlanta; Mr. John W. Alford, Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. J.W. Carmichael, Atlanta; Mrs. U.S. Gunn, Crawfordville, Ga.; two sisters Mrs. Mattie Morris, Decatur, Ga.; Mrs. David Brown, Social Circle, Ga.

The remains will be taken to Rutledge, Ga., Thursday, for funeral and interment. Awtry & Lowndes Co., funeral directors.

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 24 November 1921

Photo from Rutledge City Cemetery, Rutledge, Morgan Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, PC

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of children Olive Belle Alford Gunn and Warren Hamilton Alford; and half-sister Martha “Mattie” Alford Morris in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother James Clay Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

Robert was the son of Kinchen Alford and his second wife, Nancy Haines.

His name is reported as Robert Coleman and Robert Columbus, but no records have been found with either middle name.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Robert C. 1853 GA¹, Kinchen 1812 NC², Kinchen 1768 NC³, Lodwick 1710 VA⁴, James 1687 VA⁵, John 1645 VA⁶.

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ROBERT COLEMAN ALFORD

THE COURIER-JOURNAL

Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY—19 August 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

FRANKFORT—Robert Coleman Alford, 40, formerly of Frankfort, died Aug. 11 in Atlanta. A private funeral was Thursday. A memorial service will be at a later date in Atlanta. Rogers Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.

In another article:

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—15 August 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, December 1991

Mr. Robert Coleman Alford, of College Park, died August 11, 1991. Mr. Alford was involved in Home Restoration and an Antique Dealer.

He is survived by his parents, Coleman and Bobby West Alford, College Park; brother, Thomas Alford, Roswell, New Mexico; sister, Mrs. Anne Mudgett, Newport Beach, Calif.

Mr. Alford’s remains were sent to Rogers Funeral Home in Frankfort, Ky. for private funeral services on Friday.

Photo from Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark Co., KY—www.findagrave.com

Photo taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Hank Cox

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that R. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 22 Nov 1950, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, Coleman Edward Alford and Bobby West Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6. In this genealogy, he is incorrectly listed as being born in 1940, son of Coleman’s first wife.

His lineage: Robert Coleman 1950 ??¹, Coleman Edward 1906 KY², Franklin Stephen 1874 KY³, Stephen 1821 KY⁴, Charles 1779 VA⁵, Jacob 1757 VA⁶, James 1715 VA⁷.

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ROBERT DEAN “DENNY” ALFORD

Davis-Struempf Funeral Home

Austell, Cobb Co., GA—_____ April 2012

Mr. Robert Dean “Denny” Alford, age 48 of Mableton, passed away April 27, 2012. Denny was a member of East-West Church. He loved bowling and won many bowling tournaments, he enjoyed fishing and cooking out. Denny was an all around athlete who excelled at all that he did. He was involved with baseball throughout his life, playing All-Star baseball with the Mableton Tigers and coaching little league for six years. He loved his dog, Jessie and his family.

He is survived by his mother, Sandra Alford of Mableton; siblings: Michael & Marisa Evans of Rockmart, Renee & Rick Couch of Austell, Donna & Rip Rowley of Carrollton, Shannon & Ron Mabry of Austell, and Kim Alford of Marietta; nieces & nephews: Sherry Evans, Chip Edwards, Chad & Blake Couch, Christy Shuler, Brencie Pittmon, Preston & Brandon Mabry, and Zach Ayers; and ten great-nieces & great-nephews.

…. The funeral services honoring his life will be held at the Davis-Struempf Chapel on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM… Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory in Austell.

Photo from Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mableton, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Darrell R. Meadows

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituary of his father, Robert Leland Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Robert Dean 1964 GA¹, Robert Leland 1936 GA², Dallas Thurmon 1912 GA³, Henry Lee 1863 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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ROBERT EARL ALFORD

DAILY JOURNAL

Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—Tuesday, 1 October 1996

In another article:

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 1 October 1996

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 10 May 1934, last residence Acworth, Cobb Co., GA.

See the obituary of his mother, Ethel Belle Boyette Alford Rutherford; and sister Iris Muriel Alford Wade Hardee in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Robert McKinley Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

From SSACI: Robert Earl Alford was born 10 May 1934 in Panama City, FL, son of Robert M. Alford and Ethel B. Boyette. He died 29 Sept 1996.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Robert Earl 1934 FL¹, Robert McKinley 1899 FL², James Thomas 1859 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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ROBERT EARL ALFORD

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Wednesday, 5 August 2009

POOLER [Chatham Co.]—Robert Earl Alford, 77, of Pooler, died Tuesday, Aug 4, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital [Savannah].

He was born in Bulloch County, Ga., and was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin James & Nancy Pearl Hodges Alford.

He was a veteran, having served in the US Army, and was retired from Stone Container Company after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Harvest Church of the Nazarene, where he served on the Church Board, was Head Usher, and was active in the Sunday School Department. He loved his family, loved to fish, and go camping, using their RV, and always took a vacation with his loving family. He loved to cook fish for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Opal Jones Alford, of Pooler, Ga; daughter, Donna Sue Alford Norton (Gary) of Pt Wentworth, Ga; 2 sons, Ronald Earl Alford (Pam) of Guyton, Ga; and Calvin David Alford (Kathy) of Rincon, Ga; 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren….

Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home…. Interment will follow in Hillcrest West Cemetery….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 20 May 1932, last residence Pooler, Chatham Co., GA.

1940 census, Emit, Bulloch Co., GA:

J. Calvin Alford head 34 GA

Pearl wife 36 GA

Earl son 8 GA

Shirley dau 4 GA

On the 1910 census, Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA, Calvin Alford, age 5, is listed as the adopted son of Olin and Eva Alford.

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ROBERT HICKS ALFORD

THE TENNESSEAN

Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Saturday, 26 February 1983

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that R. Alford (SS# issued in DC) was born 26 January 1904 and died _____ Feb 1983, last residence Monteagle, Grundy Co., TN.

We included the obituaries of his brother William Clarence Alford in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his first wife, Catherine Eda Oppenborn Alford Raguse, in Texas Obituaries.

Marriage announcement:

MIAMI HERALD

Miami, Dade Co., FL—Sunday, 4 February 1934

From Virginia, Divorce Records (Ancestry): Robert Hicks Alford, age 37 born Wythe Co., VA, and Catherine O. Alford, age 31 born in Alpena Co., MI, were divorced on 5 Apr 1941 in Arlington, VA. They had 1 minor child.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

His lineage: Robert Hicks 1904 VA¹, James Winton 1858 VA², James Stephen 1831 VA³, John 1795 VA⁴, John 1768 VA⁵, Thomas 1736 VA⁶, John 1696 ??⁷.

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ROBERT LARRY ALFORD, SR.

BRUNSWICK NEWS

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—Wednesday, 1 February 2006

Robert Larry Alford Sr., 67, died Jan. 26 at his residence.

A native of Glynn County, Mr. Alford was a retired Glynn County fireman. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Glynn County firemen. Honorary pallbearers will be officers of the church.

Mr. Alford’s body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the Prudence Hall Chapel of Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home.

Survivors include his mother, Susie Brooks Alford of Brunswick; four sons, Robert Alford Jr., Earl Alford and Michael Chapman, all of Brunswick, and Jimmy Alford of Germany; a daughter, Pamela A. Green of Brunswick; four brothers, Nathaniel Alford Jr., Arthur Alford, James Alford and Joel Alford, all of Brunswick; four sisters, Dorothy Cuthbert, Patricia Anthony and Francis Anthony, all of Atlanta, and Betty Bellman of Decatur; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, James Rhodes

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 13 Aug 1938, last residence Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Katie Louise Chapman Alford; parents, Nathaniel Alford Sr. and Susie Elizabeth Brooks Alford; and siblings Elzie Alford and Patty Jean Alford Gload Washington in this compilation.

His lineage: Robert Larry 1938 GA¹, Nathaniel 1918 GA², Jim 1895 GA³, James 1860 GA⁴, John 1836 GA⁵.

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ROBERT LEE ALFORD

Grady Samuel Alford and his son Robert Lee Alford

Camp Stewart Civilian Employees Pass while employed with the Civilian Conservation Corps

Photos from Robert Lee Alford’s daughter-in-law Alice Wilson Alford’s Wilson/Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 15 May 1984

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Crestlawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA

Photo from Robert Lee Alford’s daughter-in-law Alice Wilson Alford’s Wilson/Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 8 Sept 1914 and died _____ May 1984, last residence Forest Park, Clayton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, Grady Samuel Alford and Ethel Pearl Mitchell Alford; and siblings Ethel Laura Alford Scott, Richard Arnold Alford, and Susie Mae Alford Scott in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Robert Lee 1914 GA¹, Grady Samuel 1893 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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ROBERT LEE ALFORD, JR.

Uncle of William Cutter Alford Jr., AAFA #0470

Granduncle of David Tanley Alford, AAFA #1502

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 7 April 1976

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THE TENNESSEAN

Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Wednesday, 7 April 1976

ATLANTA—Robert L. (Buddy) Alford, 69, a native of Nashville and a former personnel director for Genesco, died here yesterday [April 6]. Services will be tomorrow in Atlanta.

Alford attended Vanderbilt University and worked for General Shoe Co. (later to become Genesco) as personnel director until he entered the Army in WW II. After his discharge from the army, he moved to Atlanta, where he worked in the real estate business and was for a time manager of the College Park Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William S. Ward, Atlanta; a son, Robert L. Alford III, Greensboro, N.C.; a brother, William C. Alford, Nashville, and a grandchild.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 3 Aug 1907 and died _____ Apr 1976, last residence Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his parents, Robert Lee Alford Sr. and Jeannette “Jennie” Cassetty Alford; and his brother William Cutter Alford Sr. in Tennessee Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John (1696) & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.

His lineage: Robert Lee 1907 TN¹, Robert Lee 1865 TN², William Madison 1818 AL³, John Bibb 1790 VA⁴, John 1760 VA⁵, William 1738 VA⁶, John 1696 ??⁷.

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ROBERT LELAND ALFORD

DAILY JOURNAL

Marietta, Cobb Co., GA—Tuesday, 20 May 2003

Robert Leland Alford, 66, of Mableton died Sunday, May 18, 2003. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home in Austell…. Burial will be in Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton.

Mr. Alford was the owner of Alford Sanitation and was a member of Gospel Harvester Church for 15 years.

Survivors include his wife, B. Sandra Alford; two sons, Michael Evans of Dallas and Robert Dean Alford of Mableton; four daughters, Donna June Evans of Carrollton, Kimberly Dawn Alford of Marietta and Renee Marie Couch and Shannon Annette Mabry, both of Mableton; his mother, Sara Margaret Martin Alford of Mableton; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a nephew and nieces….

Photo from Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mableton, Cobb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Smith

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert L. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 14 June 1936, last residence Mableton, Cobb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his son Robert Dean “Denny” Alford; and parents, Dallas Thurmon “Bud” Alford and Sara Margaret Martin Alford, in this compilation.

From SSACI: Robert Leland Alford was born 14 June 1936 in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA, son of Dallas T. Alford and Margette S. Martin.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Robert Leland 1936 GA¹, Dallas Thurmon 1912 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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ROBERT LESLIE ALFORD

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 17 September 1942

In another article:

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 17 September 1942

Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell Co., AL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Bessie Lee Alford; and sister Lena Alford Tillery in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, George Washington Alford; and sisters Earlene Alford Boyett and Hazel Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

His lineage: Robert Leslie 1895 GA¹, George Washington 1844 AL², William 1815 GA³, Peyton 1788 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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ROBERT SEALS ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Sunday, 6 October 2002

Alford, Robert Seals, 72, Columbus, died Saturday [October 5]. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel, Columbus.

Photo from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Farmer Ames

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his siblings Annie Laurie Alford Psalmonds and Ted Lincoln Alford; grandfather Warren Jackson Alford; and sister-in-law Helen Clarice Miller Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Dorothy Virginia Alford Eisiminger in Arizona Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

His lineage: Robert Seals 1930 GA¹, Seals Myrick 1895 GA², Warren Jackson 1851 GA³, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁴, Peyton 1788 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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ROBERT VAUGHN ALFORD, JR.

[He died in Florida, but we are including his obituary here because his home was in Georgia.]

TRIBUNE AND GEORGIAN

St. Mary’s, Camden Co., GA—Wednesday, 30 May 2007

Robert Vaughn Alford Jr., of Kingsland, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the V.A. Hospice Unit in Lake City, Fla.

Alford was born Feb. 27, 1926 in Brunswick County, N.C. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sisters, Alma (Jim) Larsen, of Burlington, Wash., Doris Crosslen, of Brunswick, and Irene Weller, of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; two nephews, Earl (June) Brazell, of Brunswick, and Robert (Mary) Larsen; four nieces, Janice (Geoff) Yates, Julie Ann Steffens, Rita Wilder and Teresa (Skip) Davis; and 18 great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at First Baptist Church of Kingsland….

Photo from Lawnwood Cemetery, Kingsland, Camden Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kay Beucler

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert V. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 22 Feb 1926 [different than obituary, gravestone, and SSACI], last residence Kingsland, Camden Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his mother, Annie Inah Anderson Alford; and sister Doris Alford Brazell Crosslen in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Alma Annie Alford Larsen in Washington Obituaries.

From SSACI: Robert Vaughn Alford Jr. was born 28 Feb 1926 [different than obituary, gravestone, and SSDI] in Loris, Horry Co., SC, son of Robert V. Alford and Annie I. Anderson.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll.

His lineage: Robert Vaughn 1926 NC¹, Robert Vaughn 1897 SC², John Thomas 1861 SC³, Joseph/Joel 1842 SC⁴, Joel 1800 SC⁵.

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ROBERT WINSTON ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—5 February 2001

Robert W. Alford, age 43 of Forest Park died February 2, 2001.

He is survived by his wife, Susan W. Alford, Forest Park; son Daniel Alford, Stockbridge; stepdaughters, Jill Bowen, Stockbridge; Mandi Bowen, Covington; Rhianna Bowen, Forest Park; mother, Evelyn Smyly, Decatur; sisters, Becky Ingram, Tucker; Brenda Hardy, Wichita Falls, Texas; grandchildren, Brandon Stallworth, Blake Alford, Robert C. Bowen and D.J. Lamon.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home … Jonesboro.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert W. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 June 1956, last residence Ellenwood, Clayton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his father, Winston Holiman Alford; and sister Sandra Louise Alford Maddox in this compilation.

From SSACI: Robert Winston Alford was born 4 June 1956 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

From Tennessee, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Robert Winston Alford, age 39 born 4 June 1956, son of Winston Holiman Alford and Evelyn Myrtle Browder, married Susan Ann Bowen on 30 Dec 1995 in Bradley Co., TN.

Robert’s mother, Evelyn Smyly, gave AAFA the boxes of Guy Alford’s work. Guy is Robert’s paternal grandfather.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Robert Winston 1956 GA¹, Winston Holiman 1926 GA², Guy 1890 GA³, Lorenzo Dow 1857 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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ROBERTA SUE ALFORD FOLDS

AAFA #0049

A.S Turner and Sons Funeral Home

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—_____ May 2010

Roberta Alford Folds was born November 17, 1928 in Jackson County, Florida, to the late Mary and Claude Alford. She died on April 30, 2010 at her home in Decatur, Georgia following an extended illness.

A graduate of Florida State University with a BA in Journalism and a Masters in Public Administration, she remained a loyal Seminole throughout her life. In addition to spending time with her family, Roberta loved gardening, Braves baseball, travel, cooking, reading, and crossword puzzles. The cornerstones of her life were her family, the United Methodist Church, the Democratic Party, and her Southern heritage. While living in Augusta, GA from 1962-1973, she served as a volunteer at University Hospital, was active in the St. John’s UMC United Methodist Women, and was President of the Kingston Garden Club. She treasured her friendships in the Seekers Class at Oak Grove UMC in Decatur and appreciated their support during her illness. She instilled in her daughters, Susan and Becky, the importance of kindess, respect, and loyalty to others and was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker.

In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Milton; her brother, Eugene Alford and his wife, Elizabeth, of Shady Grove, FL; son-in-law, Adnan Rukieh of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.

She was pre-deceased by her sister, Mattie Lou Dellinger.

Visitation with the family will be from 4-6 pm on Sunday, May 2 at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, 2773 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur. Funeral services will be held in the sanctuary of Oak Grove UMC on Tuesday, May 4 at 2 pm….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roberta A. Folds (SS# issued in GA), last residence Decatur, Dekalb Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her parents, Claude Lamar Alford and Mary Beauchamp Singletary Alford; and siblings Eugene Alford and Mattie Lou Alford Dellinger in Florida Obituaries.

Roberta and her husband Milt hosted the very first AAFA meeting in Atlanta in 1988. Not only did they make the hotel arrangements, etc., they had the entire group (14!) to their house on Friday evening for a buffet dinner. They have been quiet recently but she will be sorely missed.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Roberta Sue 1928 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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ROGER WENDELL ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 21 November 1983

Photos from Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis W. Cavanaugh

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roger Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 Oct 1906 and died _____ Nov 1983, last residence Evans, Columbia Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Gertrude Verdery Alford; and son Chris Verdery Alford in this compilation. We incuded the obituary of his father, Louis Wesley Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.

He is incorrectly listed as Robert in his obituary.

Wedding announcement:

MCCOMB DAILY ENTERPRISE

McComb, Pike Co., MS—Friday, 3 July 1936

From:

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Sunday, 18 June 1939

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Roger Wendell 1906 MS¹, Louis Wesley 1874 MS², Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS³, Seaborn John 1807 LA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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ROSIE LEE EDWARDS ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 11 May 2005

COLUMBUS, GA—Mrs. Rosie Alford, 78, of 2346 N. Andrews Circle, Columbus, died Sunday [May 8] at her home. A Celebration of her Homegoing will be Friday, 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.... Interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens, according to Progressive Funeral Home....

Born in Columbus, Ga., on Sept. 16, 1926, Mrs. Alford was the daughter of the late James and Annie Mae Green Edwards. She was a seamstress and tailor for over 40 years, having worked for the Gold Blast department store in Hammond, Ind. After returning to Columbus in 1971, she worked at Wade Cleaners before retiring. She was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and with the Senior Choir. She had an affectionate love for flowers and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Alford, Sr., and a son, Johnny Alford.

Survivors include two sons, Otis Alford, Jr., (Joann) of East Chicago, Ind., and Robert Alford (Varneda) of Columbus; five daughters, Gladys Ivory (Rev. Dennis) and Sadie Berry, both of Gary, Ind., Dorothy A. Guide of Phenix City, Rosie Thomas (Ricky) of Columbus, and Ruby Alford of Atlanta; 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, a sister, Fannie Kelley of East Chicago; a sister-in-law, Eddie Lou Parris of East Chicago; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rosie L. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

From SSACI: Rosie Lee Alford, black, was born 16 Sept 1926 in Columbus, GA, daughter of Annie Dawson.

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ROY ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—3 July 2014

W0022978-1_20140702

February 14, 1939 - July 2, 2014

LIZELLA, GA—Roy Alford, age 75, passed away Tuesday at his residence.

Roy was born in Eatonton to the late Simon Alford and Maude Alford McLeod. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and later retired after 49 years of service to Macon Restaurant Supply.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Hatfield Alford; and sister, Lillian NeSmith.

He is survived by his sister, Estes Key of Eatonton; brother, Hu McLeod of Texas; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210…. Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

See the obituary of his sister Lillian Alford NeSmith in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Roy 1939 GA¹, Simon 1915 GA², Edward J. 1862 GA³, John Allen 1815 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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RUBY MARMON ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 5 April 2010

Ruby Alford, 89, of Douglasville died Saturday [April 3]. Funeral, 4 p.m. today, Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven.

In another article:

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Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA—_____ April 2010

Mrs. Ruby Marmon Alford

Mrs. Ruby Marmon Alford, age 89, of Douglasville, GA passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at WellStar Douglas Hospital.

She was born July 18, 1920 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of the late Anton & Angie Delong Marmon.

She was preceded in death by son-in-law Pete Kassars and great-grandson Joshua Paul Kassars.

Mrs. Alford was retired from MARTA and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Ellenwood, GA and attended Beulah Baptist Church in Douglasville.

She is survived by her daughter Betty J. Kassars; grandchildren Connie Kassars Wear & her husband Andy, Paul Kassars & his wife, Angie; Pete Kassars and his wife, Linda, Debbie Washington & her husband Scott; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; brother Frank Marmon & his wife Beverly and sister Stella Harlos and numerous nieces and nephews.

…. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel…. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery….

Photo from Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Lithia Springs, Douglas Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, kellybean

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruby Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, Grady Samuel Alford and Ethel Pearl Mitchell Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Clarion Emanuel 1917 GA¹, Grady Samuel 1893 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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RUBY NELL ALFORD HUTSON

Northside Chapel Funeral Directors

Roswell, Fulton Co., GA—_____ January 2013

Ruby Nell <i>Alford</i> Hutson

Ruby Nell Hutson

May 28, 1924 - January 5, 2013

Nell Hutson, 88, of Woodstock, died January 5, 2013 at her home.

She attended Providence Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by husband, Claude Hutson; son, Lamar Hutson; brother, James Alford; and grandson, Mark Hutson.

She is survived by son, Sam (Wynette) Hutson; sisters, Bessie Bryant, Mildred (Calvin) McArthur; grandchildren, Daphne McKean, David Hutson, Tracy Hutson, Eric Hutson, and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Interment will follow at Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Ruby N. Hutson but list her death date as 3 Jan 2013 (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her siblings Bessie Alford Bryant and James F. Alford in this compilation.

Her lineage: Ruby Nell 1924 GA¹, James Russell 1896 GA², John 1876 GA³, Posey 1842 GA⁴.

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RUBY OGRACIOUS ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 15 August 2008

Ruby Ogracious Alford, 73, of Senoia died Friday [August 8]. Funeral, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Pine Grove Baptist Church; Sewell Mortuary.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby O. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 2 Feb 1935, last residence Senoia, Coweta Co., GA.

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RUBY ROWE ALFORD

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home

Jesup, Wayne Co.,GA—_____ September 2012

Ruby Alford, 91 of Jesup, Ga. died Sunday, September 09, 2012 in Altamaha Nursing Home after an extended illness. The Bulloch Co., Ga. native had lived in Wayne County, Ga. for 54 years, was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was the widow of Herbert Eugene Alford, Sr. and her son, Gene Alford also preceded her in death.

Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jerome Smith of Clarksville, Ga.; 3 grandchildren, Rebecca Smith Fogal, Jesse Smith and Windy Alford Stroud; 2 great grandchildren, Clayton Kurtz and Eli Smith; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be 1 P.M. Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery….

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup, Ga. is in charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby J. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 11 Aug 1921, last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her son Herbert Eugene “Gene” Alford Jr. in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Herbert Eugene 1926 GA¹, James Olin 1886 GA², Green Colquitt 1853 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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RUBY VIOLA YEARWOOD HALLFORD

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL

Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Thursday, 17 March 2005

May 23, 1915–Jan. 15, 2005

TOCCOA [Stephens Co.], GA—Ruby Viola Yearwood Hallford, 89, of Falls Road died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Toccoa Nursing Center.

She was born in Stephens County, where she lived all of her life. She was retired from Coats & Clark after some 40 years and later retired from Stephens County Hospital and was a volunteer pink lady at the hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and ladies Sunday school class and the XYZ and a member of Eastern Star.

Surviving are daughters, Peggy Sheriff of Mableton, Pat Hallford of Toccoa and Elizabeth Hallford-Ward of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; sons, Maurice “Shready” Hallford of Toccoa and Tom Hallford of Loganville; brother, Hoyt Yearwood of Toccoa; sisters, Anne Brock of Auburn and Bobbie Mills of Marietta; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was the widow of Howard Hallford and the daughter of the late Jeff and Jessie Sosebee Yearwood.

Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hillcrest Chapel of Acree-Davis Funeral Home ...; burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruby Y. Hallford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, John Howard Hallford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Maurice Emory”Shready” Hallford and Patsy Jo Hallford in this compilation.

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RUBY WILL ALFORD

\DAILY ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Monday, 5 November 1951

Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Phenix City, Russell Co., AL—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: From GA Deaths: Ruby W. Alford, white age 43, died 3 Nov 1951 in Muscogee Co., GA.

Britton and Dobbs Chapel and Pine Grove Cemetery are in Phenix City, AL.

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RUHAMA FARMER ALFORD

rome news-tribune

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—Wednesday, 23 July 1969

Mrs. Ruhama Farmer Alford, 64, 1401 Cave Spring Road, died today in a Rome hospital following an illness of six months.

Mrs. Alford was born in Forsyth County, Jan. 14, 1905, daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Ida Hardin Farmer, and had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for the past 35 years coming here from Griffin. She was a member of the South Broad United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class and prior to her retirement was employed by the Wayne Weaver Mills.

Survivors include her husband, Willie P. Alford; one daughter, Mrs. C.F. Adams, Jr., of Louisville, Ky., two sisters, Mrs. J.I. Armstrong of Rome and Mrs. C.V. Shifflett, of Calhoun; three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Jennings Funeral home has charge of arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruhama Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 4 Jan 1905 (not 14 Jan) and died _____ July 1969, last residence Rome, Floyd Co., GA.

See the obituary of her husband, Willie Pierce Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

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RUTH ESTER MOORE ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 3 May 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

Mrs. Ruth Ester Alford, age 88, of Fairburn, died May 2, 1998.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William E. Alford and by her son, Mr. Billy Joe Alford.

She is survived by sons, Mr. and Mrs. Pete and Marion Alford of Arnold, MO; Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Sara Ann Alford of Palmetto; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Claresse Alford of Newnan; and Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Gina Alford of Fayetteville; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Betty Day of Montevallo, AL; Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Ann Martin of Sharpsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Mary Simmons of Titusville, FL; and Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Susan Callahan of Rex; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Higgins & Son Chapel.... Interment Holly Hill Memorial Park....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 29 Apr 1910, last residence Fairburn, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, William Edwin Alford; and sons Billy Joe Alford, Johnnie Michael “Mike” Alford, and Paul Allen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Edwin Franklin “Pete” Alford in Missouri Obituaries.

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RUTH LYNN HALLFORD BANKS

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 10 March 2018

Ruth Lynn (Hallford) BANKS Obituary

Ruth Lynn Hallford Banks, age 82, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-nine years, Dallas Clifton Banks, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Martha (Marty) Banks, Ridge Spring, SC and Mark C. (Maridell) Banks, Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Michael Clifton Banks, Sugar Hill, GA and Alicia Dell Banks, Sugar Hill, GA.

Mrs. Banks was born June 28, 1935 in Savannah, GA.

She was a 1953 graduate of Fitzgerald High School, 1956 graduate of Oglethorpe University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree and a 1978 graduate of Chapman College with a Master’s Degree in Education. She was a retired teacher from Rockdale County School System after thirty-five years of service. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Rockdale County, a member of St. Simons Episcopal Church in Conyers, GA and a life-time member of the Military Retired Officers Association.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Simons Episcopal Church in Conyers, GA…. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituary of her father, James Samuel Hallford Jr., in this compilation.

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RYBURN ORIE ALFORD

Father of Cecil Orie Alford, AAFA #0751

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 28 June 1941

Photo from Crouch Cemetery, Gay, Meriwehter Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Randi Dayberry

AAFA NOTES: From Railroad Retirement Pension Index, 1934–1987: R. Alford was born _____ Nov 1903 and died _____ June 1941.

See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Will Fitzgerald Alford Wright; father, Julius Caesar Alford; and sister Janie Lou Alford Strickland in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Ryburn Orie 1903 GA¹, Julius Caesar 1870 GA², Brittain Washington 1826 GA³, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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SADIE M. ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 16 December 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

Homegoing services for Ms. Sadie Alford of 881 Fox St., NW, who died on December 14, 1996, will be held Tuesday, December 17 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 2870 Headland Dr., SW.... Interment Licoln [sic] Memorial Cemetery....

She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted niece, Ms. Rossie L. Wright of Greensboro, GA, two loving and devoted great grand nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brown (Sharon L.) and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnson (Gayron R.) and a host of other relatives and friends. Hines Home of Funerals.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sadie M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 8 Jan 1902, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

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SALLIE E. ALFORD HOWARD

Grandaunt of Henry George Alford, AAFA #0057

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday 13 July 1967

Obituary for Sallie Alford Howard (Aged 84) -

Photo from Waverly Hall Cemetery, Waverly Hall, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sallie A. Howard was born 10 Aug 1882 (SS# issued in GA) was born 10 Aug 1882, but that she died 15 July 1996 [incorrect], last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA.

See the obituaries of her father, Leonidas F. “Lee” Alford; and brothers Edwin Pleas Alford, Eugene Marcelus Alford, Henry Emmitt Alford, in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: James C. Howard and Sallie E. Alford were married on 16 Dec 1900 in Harris Co. GA.

From SSACI: James Crawford Howard and Sally Eurika Alford are named as the parents of their daughter Mildred H. Harvey (1911–2001).

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Sallie E. 1882 GA¹, Leonidas F. 1844 GA², Spire Warren 1816 GA³, Zaddock 1787 GA⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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SALLIE IRENE EASTERLIN ALFORD SEIBEL

Grandmother of James Wesley Alford, AAFA #0725

ATLANTA JOURNAL

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 28 November 1969

Photo from Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, germanna1728

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituary of her son Richard Herrin Alford in this compilation.

On the 1900 census, Alachua, Alachua Co., FL, she is listed as Sally I. Easterlin, age 11 born Dec 1888 in FL. On her son Richard’s marriage record, she is listed as Sallie Irene Easterlin. On all other available records, she is Irene S. or Irene.

In 1920, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, the last name of Irene and her sons is listed as Vermilion. Perhaps her second husband was _____ Vermillion. She is listed as a widow, but her first husband, Lodwick Herrin Alford, died in 1947. She is living with her brother, and her future husband, Peter Seibel, is a lodger:

Leonard P. Easterlin head 29 FL FL FL married

Irene Vermillion sister 30 FL FL FL widow

Richard A. Vermillion nephew 11 FL FL FL

Lowry A. Vermillion nephew 9 AL FL FL

Peter E. Seibel lodger 41 PA PA PA single

From GA Deaths: Irene E. Seibel, age 80, died 27 Nov 1969 in Fulton Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her first husband’s lineage: Lodwick Herrin 1885 AL1, Lodwick Herrin 1855 AL2, Julius Caesar 1799 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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SALLIE LOU ALFORD WALDEN

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 19 February 1968

Photo from Welcome All Road Cemetery, South Fulton, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, RBT

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sallie Walden (SS# issued in GA) was born 30 May 1895 and died _____ Feb 1968, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, Charles Thomas Alford and Ella Boyd Alford; brother Charles Watson Alford; and half-sister Mary Alice Alford Tarver in this compilation.

Her lineage: Sallie Lou 1895 GA¹, Charles Thomas 1856 GA².

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SALLY TURNER ALFORD

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home

Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—_____ January 2015

Sally Willie Jones Alford

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Sally Alford, age 77, of Newnan, Georgia, on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at the Cancer Treatment Center [Newnan, GA].

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 3:00PM at Greater Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Reverend Johnny Strickland, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.

Mrs. Sally Jones Alford was born on May 11, 1937, to Willie Clyde Jones and Roger Turner….

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Alford; her mothers, Essie Jackson and Willie Clyde Jones; her father, Roger Turner; two brothers, Melvin Turner and Willie P. Turner (Bay Paul), and one sister, Geneva McKee.

She leaves to mourn her memory, seven (7) children, Gary L. Hill, Karlotta Alford, Connie Alford, Deretha Ragland (Larry Tony Ragland), Vickie Alford, Andre Alford (Jessica), and Destiny McCrary ; three sisters, Ester Wilcoxson, Mary Thomas, and Sharion Thomas; two brothers, Albert Turner and Reverend Rufus Turner; twenty-eight (28) grandchildren; forty-two (42) great-grandchildren; seven (7) great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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SAMUEL LEE ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 25 April 2006

Funeral Services for Mr. Samuel Lee Alford of 1657 Kenmore Street SW, Atlanta, will be held Wednesday April 26, 2006 at 11:00 am at Sellers Brothers Chapel…. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Alford leaves gracious memories to his cousins Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Graham, Jr. (Cora) and family, Mr. Malone Dean, Jr. and family, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Hardaway (Margie) and family, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer R. Jr. (Jacqueline), Alan (Lillian) and Warren Gould and family, the Griggs family and the Higgins family, and a host of other relatives and friends….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 15 Feb 1921, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

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SAMUEL THOMAS ALFORD, SR.

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Saturday, 14 October 1939

Photo from West View Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Allen Morris

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Thomas Jefferson Alford; and siblings Emma S. Alford, John William Alford, and Nannie Alford in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Samuel T. Alford died 13 Oct 1939 in Augusta, Richmond Co., GA. On his death certificate his birth date is listed as 17 Feb 1881, with “1881” being handwritten. His parents are listed as Thomas Jefferson Alford and Balza Skelly. The informant was J.W. Alford of the same address, probably his brother John William Alford.

On the 1900 census, his birth date is Feb 1879. The family has not been located on the 1880 census.

On Samuel Thomas Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 35, born 17 Feb 1883, living in Augusta, Richmond Co., GA. His contact is his sister, Nan Alford, of the same address.

His lineage: Samuel Thomas 1879/1881 GA¹, Thomas Jefferson 1850 GA².

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SANDRA KAY ALFORD JOHNS

Vaughn Funeral Home

McRae, Telfair Co., GA—_____ September 2015

Sandra Kay (Alford) Johns

November 25, 1964 ~ September 24, 2015 (age 50)

Sandra Kay Alford Johns, 50, of McRae, died Thursday, September 24. A memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, at the New Life Christian Ministries….

A native of Norwalk, CT, she was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Emmett Johns, McRae; children, Amber Johns Hulett, Scotland, Jamie Johns Floyd, McRae, Emmett Johns, Jr, Scotland, Kayla Johns McVey, Douglas, Sherry Fisher, Scotland; brothers, J.C Alford, Helena, Ronnie Alford, McRae; and grandchildren, Mackenzie Hulett, Darrell Hulett, Jace Hulett, Landon Floyd, Mya Floyd, and Kaiden McVey.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

See the obituaries of her father, James Carson Alford Sr.; siblings James Carson “J.C.” Alford Jr. and Morris G. Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Sandra Kay 1964 CT¹, James Carson 1919 GA², David Nedium 1895 SC³, Harrison 1843 SC⁴, Arthur 1803 SC⁵, Arthur 1775 SC⁶.

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SANDRA LOUISE ALFORD MADDOX

JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUA

Jackson, Butts Co., GA—3 April 1969

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Winston Holiman Alford; and brother Robert Winston Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Sandra Louise 1951 GA¹, Winston Holiman 1926 GA², Guy 1890 GA³, Lorenzo Dow 1857 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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SARA ANN ROBINSON ALFORD

Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory

Fairburn, Fulton Co.,GA—_____ December 2022

Sara Ann Alford

March 23, 1937 - April 25, 2022

Mrs. Sara Ann Alford, age 85, of Chattahoochee Hills, GA passed away Monday, April 25, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Harriet Williams, Pell Robinson and Molcie Trimble.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul Alford; daughter, Paula Roth of Chattahoochee Hills, GA; sons, Robert Alford and his wife, Kathy, of Chattahoochee Hills, GA, Daniel Alford of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Nicole Chestnutt (Cole), Sunnie McWalters (Sean), Katie Quick (Scott); great-grandchildren, Jase, Sullivan, Hunter, Michael, Nash, Van, Shay, Dawson and Russ.

A memorial service will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 at 3 o’clock at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

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

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SARA MARGARET MARTIN ALFORD

Photo from Alice Wilson Alford’s Wilson/Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 25 March 2004

Sara Alford, 94, of Mableton died Wednesday [March 24]. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Forsyth City Cemetery; Davis-Struempf Funeral Home.

Photo from Forsyth City Cemetery, Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Donnie Daniel

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sara M. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 Feb 1910, last residence Mableton, Cobb Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Dallas Thurmon “Bud” Alford; and son Robert Leland Alford in this compilation.

She is listed as Margette S. Martin on her son Robert’s SSACI, and as Sara Margaret Martin Alford in his obituary.

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SARA KATE WORTHAM ALFORD

Sara Kate Alford

Sara Kate Alford

October 20, 1915 - May 4, 2012

From McKoon Funeral Home

THE TIMES-HERALD

Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—6 May 2012

Mrs. Sara Wortham Alford, age 96, passed from her earthly life on May 4, 2012.

A native of Heard County, Georgia, she was born October 20, 1915, one of five children born to the late John Samuel and Essie Morris Wortham.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Cliff C. Wortham, James Benjamin Wortham and Bird Morris Wortham. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Thelma Alford, in 1985.

She was raised in the Handy Community of Coweta County, where her family was involved in Elim Baptist Church. Sara always saw her primary focus in life as the matriarch and as a moral example for her family by providing a nurturing home, and she found purpose in her many contributions to the programs of her beloved First Baptist Church of Newnan.

Surviving Sara are her children, Gene Alford and his wife Nancy, David Alford and his wife Pat. Her grandchildren are Kevin Alford and his wife Misty, Scott Alford, Kelly Lynch and her husband Jonathan. Her great-grandchildren are Sara Kate Lynch and Abby Gail Lynch. Also surviving are her sister, Henrietta Erquitt; and her sister-in-law, Juanita Wortham….

The funeral service will be on Monday, May 7, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the McKoon Funeral Home chapel…. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor petpam10

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sara W. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.

See the obituary of her son Eugene Wortham Alford in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Thelma Alford married Sara Kate Wortham on 6 Sept 1939 in Heard Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her husband’s lineage: Thelma 1902 GA¹, Birdus 1874 GA², Jimmerson Spiro 1819 GA³, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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SARA VIRGINIA MONTGOMERY ALFORD

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 4 June 1993

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994

Mrs. Sara M. Alford of Union City, died June 3, 1993.

Mrs. Alford was a member of the East Point First United Methodist Church, Old Campbell County Women’s Club, and retired from the FAA after 30 years service.

She is survived by daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy (Ginger) Brown, Lilburn, Mr. and Mrs. Chris (Pat) Christenson, Sharpsburg; son Mrs. and Mrs. Mike (Nancy) Alford, Newnan; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Rome, Mrs. Nell Shirley, Stockbridge; brother, Mr. George Montgomery, Macon, seven grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services Saturday 3 p.m. East Point First United Methodist Church…. Interment, Forest Lawn. Family will receive friends Friday, June 4, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Howard L. Carmichael & Sons.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sara M. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 26 Aug 1918, last residence Union City, Fulton Co., GA.

We included the obituary of her husband, Mayard Shelby Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.

From Florida, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Mayard S. Alford married Sara Virginia Montgomery on 9 Oct 1944 in Bay Co., FL.

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SARAH BEATRICE ALFORD PARRAMORE

AAFA #0158

Sister of Lodwick Houston Alford, AAFA #0011; Louise Grace Alford Ekin, AAFA #0177; and Walter Hoyle Alford, AAFA #0555

Sister-in-law of Flora Bell King Alford, AAFA #0517; and Juanita Shepherd Alford, AAFA #0382

About 1995, taken by Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church in Sylvester, GA

From her brother Lodwick Alford

DAILY TIMES

Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—Friday, 5 October 2001

VALDOSTA—Beatrice Alford Parramore, 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, in Valdosta after a lengthy illness.

Born on April 30, 1909, in the Parkersville community of Worth County, the daughter of William Leorus Heyward Alford and Lucy Melvina Overby, she had resided in Valdosta for 36 years. She was a charter member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, a member of the DAC and the DAR. She was Director of Nursing with the State of Georgia Department of Public Health in Valdosta before retiring in 1971. Mrs. Parramore served as a public health nurse in Cochran and Columbus with a total of 35 years of service with the State Department of Public Health. She received her public education in Worth and Greene Counties, her registered nursing degree from the Macon Hospital School of Nursing and her Bachelor of Science degree in public health nursing from George Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn. While in Valdosta, she established the First Home Health Care Agency in the State of Georgia.

Survivors are her stepdaughter; Joanne P. Sykes, Pensacola, Fla; foster children, Sarah Overby Allison, San Bernardino, Calif., Eula Alford Overby and Knox Overby, Jacksonville, Fla., and Sam H. Overby, Chester; sister, Louise Alford Elkin [AAFA #0177], Sun City Center, Fla; brother, Capt. Lodwick H. Alford, USN, retired [AAFA #0011], Sea Island; nephew, Richard S. Sumner and wife Delores of Valdosta.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Parramore, 10 brothers and five sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Valdosta. Burial will be held at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens…. Carson McLane Funeral Home.

Photo from Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ed Hightower

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Beatrice A. Parramore (SS# issued in GA), last residence Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her father, William Leorus Haywood Alford; and siblings Lodwick Houston Alford, Mary Marjorie Alford Brown Ditto, and William Leorus Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Marvin Floyd Alford and Walter Hoyle Alford in Florida Obituaries.

Beatrice consistently used her middle name, but she is Sarah B., age 1, on the 1910 census in Worth Co., GA. She was the daughter of William Leorus “Orus” Haywood Alford and his second wife, Lucy Melvina Overby. Many of the deceased siblings mentioned in the obituary were half-siblings.

From GA Marriages: Sara Beatrice Alford married Richard H. Parramore on 18 Aug 1940 in Bleckley Co., GA.

Marriage announcement:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 21 August 1940

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

Her lineage: Sarah Beatrice 1909 GA¹, William Leorus Haywood 1863 NC², Green Haywood 1820 NC³, Green about 1787 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

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SARAH BYRD SMITHEY ALFORD

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home

Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—_____ December 2011

Mrs. Sarah Byrd Alford, age 61 passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Mrs. Alford was born February 4, 1950 in Mullins, S.C. daughter of the late Neal Smithey and Louise Windham Smithey. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Ricky Alford; daughters & son-in-law, Melissa Brooks, Misty & Steven McBroom; son & daughter-in-law, James & Cindy Duffel; grandchildren, Shalee, Shelby, Jordan, Stevie-Lynn, Austin and Zack; great-grandchildren, Trinity, Zion and Jaime; mother, Louise Smithey; brothers, Steve Smithey and John Smithey. Nieces, nephews and other family also survive.

A memorial services for Mrs. Sarah Byrd Alford will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah B. Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 4 Feb 1950, last residence not listed.

Her memorial at the funeral home’s website includes many photos.

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SARAH FRANCES THORNTON ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 7 April 1924

Photo from Northview Cemetery, Hartwell, Hart Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert E. Barbi

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Adaline Judson “Addie” Alford Stapleton and McCade Alford; and her mother-in-law, Alsie Snipes Alford, in this compilation.

From Men of Mark in Georgia, Volume 5 (Atlanta, GA: A.B. Caldwell, Publisher, 1910), pp. 88–91:

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

Her husband’s lineage: Drewry Cade 1856 SC¹, Lodwick 1802 SC².

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SHEILA M. TREFREN ALVORD

GWINNETT DAILY POST

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—Sunday, 6 November 2005

SUGAR HILL [Gwinnett Co.]—Sheila Alvord, age 39, of Sugar Hill died Friday, November 4, 2005. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 P.M. Monday, November 7, 2005 in the Chapel of Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home.... Burial will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens.

Sheila is survived by Step-Father and Mother- Jimmy and Oceain Wallis, Dacula; Daughter- Heather Alvord, Lawrenceville; Son- Steven Alvord, Lawrenceville; Brothers- Randy Wallis and Michael Trefren, both of Winder, Robert Trefren, Monroe; Sisters- Anita Green, Lawrenceville, Rhonda Haley, Dacula, Claudia Simmons, Monroe; Grand Daughter- Vanessa Carrier. Several nieces and nephews also survive....

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sheila M. Alvord (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 Dec 1965, last residence not listed.

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SHIRLEY ALFORD TURNER

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—16 June 2000

Mrs. Shirley Alford Turner, 63, died June 4 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Bulloch County and lived in Garden City for many years. She was a member of Holy Church of God and a former member of Garden City Church of God. She had worked as a saleslady for S.H. Kress and worked as a teacher’s aide at Scott Middle School.

She served as pianist for many churches, including Central Baptist Church. She was also a piano instructor and founder of the Turner Family Trio.

SURVIVORS: her husband, D. Roan Turner Sr. of Garden City; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Tammy Turner of Rincon; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Richard Durden of Richmond Hill; a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Opal Alford of Pooler; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel.

FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel, burial in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.

REMEMBRANCES: Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah GA 31406.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shirley A. Turner (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 July 1936 and died 14 June 2000, last residence Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.

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SIDNEY J. ALLFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 21 January 1940

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 21 January 1940

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Fannie Alford Sexton Allford; children Alma Allford Hendrix, Blanch Allford, Claude A. Alford, and Howard Allford; father, Enoch Washington Alford; and brother Dink Taylor Allford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Joseph Joe Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Coleman A. Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.

Sidney is buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, but in January 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone.

Members of this family spell their last name Alford and Allford.

His lineage: Sidney J. 1876 GA¹, Enoch Washington 1850 TN².

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SIMEON W. ALFORD

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 14 December 1958

In another article:

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 15 December 1958

Photo from Alford Family Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Bud

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings David A. Alford, Isabelle Alford Farmer, John Oscar Alford, Lizzie Cornelia Alford Floyd, Luther H. Alford, and Nancy Dora Alford Anderson, in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Seimmon W. Alford, white, age 90, died 13 Dec 1958 in Fulton Co., GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Simeon W. 1868 GA¹, John T. 1831 GA², Bynum 1787 GA³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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SOPHIA WILLIAMS ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 29 August 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

Services for Sophia Alford will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Bentley & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Alford, 107, died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998.

Born in Eutaw, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Sally and Jake Williams. The widow of Marcello Alford, she was a homemaker and a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include her granddaughter-in-law, Annie Thomas of Macon; five great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-great-grandchildren….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

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SPURGEON ALFORD, SR.

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—29 March 2009

Spurgeon Alford, Sr

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA—Master Sgt. (Ret.) Spurgeon Alford, Sr. 80, of Pine Mountain, GA died Friday, March 27, 2009 at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Alford will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, Pine Mountain. Burial will be in the Pine Mountain City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 8:00 PM Sunday evening at Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton, GA.

Mr. Alford was born May 30, 1928 in Bogalusa, LA, the son of Warren Edwin Alford and Belva Amanda Herring Alford. He retired as a Master Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Alford served 20 years in the Air Force including service in the both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pine Mountain, serving as a Trustee and member of the Beacon Sunday School Class. He also was an active supporter of the Youth Group, Evangelistic Visitation Team and a Church Usher.

He is survived by his wife, Marion Louise Alford; two sons and their wives, Spurgeon (Cathy) Alford, Jr. of Pine Mountain and Michael (Wynn) Alford of Columbus; sister, Marjorie Mixon of Houston, TX; brother, Hobert Alford of Petal, MS; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be given in memory of Mr. Alford to the Alzheimers Assoc….

Photo from Chipley Cemetery, Pine Mountain, Harris Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Carrol Cortez

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

See the obituaries of his wife, Marion Louise Davis Alford; and son Michael Bradley Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Warren Edwin Alford Sr. and Belva Amanda “Belle” Herring Alford; and brothers Elwin Alford and Jewel Haysel Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Spurgeon 1928 LA¹, Warren Edwin 1897 LA², Warren Edward 1868 LA³, Seaborn S. 1834 MS⁴, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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STANLEY BERNARD ALFORD

AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER

Americus, Sumter Co., GA—Saturday, 27 March 1976

Bernard Alford was born and died Friday, March 26, 1976 at the Medical Center, Columbus [Muscogee Co.], GA. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Barnum Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, March 28, 1976. Burial will follow in the East View Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Mr and Mrs Otis Alford of Plains, GA; his grandparents; Mr and Mrs Mack Alford of Rte 4, Americus, GA, and Mr and Mrs Albert Mills of Plains, GA.

Photo from Eastview Cemetery, Americus, Sumter Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Crystal Jordan

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his uncle Pearlman “Big Daddy” Alford in this compilation.

This is an African-American family—the obituary is posted at African-American Cemeteries and Obituaries, www.blackcemeteries.com.

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STANLEY HAROLD ALFORD

SPRINGVILLE JOURNAL

Springville, Erie Co., NY—Thursday, 20 August 1970

Alford—Stanley in Roswell, Georgia, formerly of Springville, N.Y., August 14, 1970, husband of Edythe Lamont Alford; father of Mrs. Bette A. Ramos of Roswell, Georgia, Dr. John Alford of Laramie, Wyoming and the late Robert Alford; also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held Saturday, August 15, at the Chapel of the Roswell Funeral Home, Roswell, Ga.

Mr. Alford was a member of Springville Lodge, No. 351, F.&A.M. under whose auspices graveside memorial service was held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Springville, N.Y…. Funeral arrangements in Springville by the Smith Funeral Home.

Photo from Maplewood Cemetery, Springville, Erie Co., NY—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, J.R. Schaus

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Stanley Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 12 Aug 1896 and died _____ Aug 1970, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his wife, Edythe Charlotte Lamont Alford; and daughter Bette Alford Ramos in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Forest A. Alford, in New York Obituaries.

In 1900, Mannsville, Jefferson Co., NY, Stanley Alfred, age 3 born Aug 1896, is living in the household of his maternal grandparents, Ira and Mary Balch, with his mother, Eta E. Alfred, married age 37 born Apr 1862. All were born in NY.

On Stanley Harold Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21, born 12 Aug 1897 in Mannsville, NY. He is living in Buffalo/Kenmore, Erie Co., NY, and names Edith L. Alford of the same address as his nearest relative.

On Stanley Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 45, living in Springville, Erie Co., NY. He says he was born 12 Aug 1896 in Mansville, Jefferson Co., NY.

Wedding anniversary article:

SPRINGVILLE JOURNAL

Springville, Erie Co., NY—Thursday, 11 August 1966

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton.

His lineage: Stanley Harold 1896 NY¹, Forest A. 1861 NY², William Arnold 1833 NY³, Arnold 1804 VT⁴, Arnold 1780 CT⁵, Eliphalet 1753 CT⁶, Job 1708 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹, Thomas 1598 England¹⁰.

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STEVEN L. ALFORD, JR.

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—_____ July 2012

6/20/1988 - 7/12/2012

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Steven L. Alford, Jr., of Atlanta, GA, Saturday, July 21, 2012, 3:00 PM at Willie A. Watkins West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Interment Lincoln (Tiger Flower) Cemetery.

Photo from Lincoln Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, David F Coole

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Steven L. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in GA) was born 20 June 1988, last residence not listed.

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SUSAN CLEMENTINE ALFORD FULLER

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 16 October 1916

MRS. SUSIE FULLER DIES AS THE RESULT OF FALL A WEEK AGO

Mrs. Susie C. Fuller, aged 68, widow of the late Captain William A. Fuller, one of the pioneer citizens of Atlanta, died Sunday afternoon at 3:10 o’clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W.G. Kurtz, 614 Highland avenue.

Mrs. Fuller had been practically an invalid for several years, but the immediate cause of her death was complications resulting from a fall sustained a week since.

She was a daughter of J.Q.A. Alford, for years a prominent attorney of Spalding county. She married Captain William A. Fuller in Griffin, Ga., in 1873.

Besides Mrs. Kurtz, Mrs. Fuller leaves one son, W.A. Fuller, the attorney, of Atlanta, and three daughters, Miss Nina K. Fuller, Mrs. O.D. Lyle of Chattanooga, and Mrs. W.H. Peck of New York; one brother, J.B. Alford, of Saltillo, Texas, and one sister, Mrs. Emily A. Boyd, of Griffin.

The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the residence, 614 Highland avenue. The interment will be private, in the family lot in Oakland cemetery.

In another article:

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 16 October 1916

FULLER—The friends and relatives of Mrs. Susie C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fuller, Miss Nina K. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Lyle, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. and Mrs. W.G. Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Peck and Mrs. Emily A. Boyd are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Susie C. Fuller this (Monday) afternoon, October 16, 1916, at 2:30 o’clock, from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W.G. Kurtz, 614 Highland avenue.

Interment private, at Oakland cemetery. The following named gentlemen will act as pallbearers and meet at the chapel of Awtry & Lowndes, Ellis street and Carnegie place, at 2 o’clock: Mr. L.C. Hopkins, Mr. A.H. Bancker, Mr. H. B. Troutman, Mr. C.E. Robertson, Mr. Gordon F. Mitchell and Mr. J.H. Porter. Rev. Henry Alford Porter will officiate.

Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Sullins

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Quincy Adams Alford; and sister Emily Alford Boyd in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Susan Clementine 1848 GA¹, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA², Cullen 1775 NC³, James 1741 NC/VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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SUSIE ELIZABETH BROOKS ALFORD

BRUNSWICK NEWS

Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—Thursday, 4 April 2013

Mrs. Susie Elizabeth Brooks Alford, 95, of Brunswick, Ga., died March 28, 2013, at Sears Manor Nursing Home.

She was a faithful, long-standing member of Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She loved the Lord and dedicated her life in service to Him.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 5, 2013, at Zion Rock Missionary Baptist Church….

Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Brunswick, Ga….

She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory eight children: Nathaniel (Eva) Alford Jr. of Brunswick; Dorothy (Herbert) Cuthbert of Atlanta; Arthur (Faye) Alford of Brunswick; Patricia (Johnny) Anthony of Atlanta; Francis (Charles) Anthony of Atlanta; Betty (Johnny) Bellman of Decatur, Ala., James (Sandra) Alford of Brunswick; and Joel (Sandra) Alford of Brunswick.

In addition, she leaves fifty-two grandchildren, ninety-four great-grandchildren, fifteen great-great-grandchildren and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Hall, Jones and Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, James Rhodes

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Susie E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 7 Jan 1918, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of her husband, Nathaniel Alford Sr.; and children Elzie Alford, Patty Jean Alford Gload Washington, and Robert Larry Alford Sr. in this compilation.

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SUSIE MAE ALFORD SCOTT

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 1 October 1978

In another article:

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 30 September 1978

Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Scott, 701 Morrow Industrial Blvd., Jonesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Scott, Mr. Richard A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Alford, five grandchildren are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. James W. (Susie Mae) Scott Sunday, Oct 1. 1978 at 11 a.m. at Dickson’s Phillips Drive Chapel … interment, Sherwood Memorial Gardens….

Photo from Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Harrison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Susie Scott (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 July 1921 and died _____ Sept 1978, last residence not listed, last benefit Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her parents, Grady Samuel Alford and Ethel Pearl Mitchell Alford; and siblings Ethel Laura Alford Scott, Richard Arnold Alford, and Robert Lee Alford in this compilation.

From GA Deaths: Susie M. Scott died 27 Sept 1978 in Clayton Co., GA.

From SSACI: Susie Mae Alford Scott was born 3 July 1921 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, daughter of Grady Alford and Ethel P. Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Susie Mae 1921 GA¹, Grady Samuel 1893 GA², Henry Lee 1863 GA³, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁴, William 1794 NC⁵, Kinchen 1768 NC⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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SUSIE MAE ALFORD WATSON

DAILY ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—2 July 1984

Photo from Odessadale Methodist Cemetery, Odessadale, Meriwether Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, SFP

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1984) dates of Susie Watson (SS# issued in GA), last residence West Point, Troup Co., GA.

See the obituary of her mother, Margaret Hogg Alford, in this compilation.

Marriage announcement:

WEST POINT NEWS

West Point, Troup Co., GA—Thursday, 12 December 1935

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Susie Mae 1893 GA¹, Lodwick Nathaniel 1857 GA², William Lamb 1816 GA³, Lodwick 1775 NC⁴, Julius 1750 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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SYLVESTER ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 27 October 1965

AAFA NOTES: From SSACI: Sylvester Alford was born 4 March 1921 and died _____ Oct 1965.

From GA Deaths: Sylvester Alford, black age 44, died 22 Oct 1965 in Fulton Co., GA.

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TAJON EMAJE ALFORD

From his Facebook page

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—8 December 2015

SAVANNAH—Tajon Alford, 22 of Savannah passed away December 4, 2015 at Memorial Health Medical Center. Arrangements are in complete and will be announced by Bynes-Royall Funeral Home, Inc. at a later date. [no obit at funeral home]

In another article:

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—11 December 2015

SAVANNAH—Funeral service for Tajon TJ Alford will be held 1PM Saturday, December 12, 2014 at Second Arnold Baptist Church, 1427 E 37th St., Savannah, GA 31404. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery at Hunter Army Airfield. Visitation: 12-7PM Friday at Bynes-Royall Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel

In another article:

WTOC.com

GA—3 December 2015

MOTORCYCLIST DIES AFTER COLLIDING WITH SUV ON MALL BLVD. IN SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)—An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a wreck near Mall Boulevard in Savannah Thursday night.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police officers say the motorcyclist died at the scene after a wreck involving an SUV. According to police, Tajon Alford, 22, was traveling east on Mall Boulevard on a Kawasaki motorcycle. Ray Dean, 71, was traveling north to enter Mall Boulevard in a 2014 Dodge Durango.

Dean made a left turn onto Mall Boulevard when the motorcycle collided with the driver side of Dean’s vehicle. Alford was ejected from his motorcycle.

Alford was transported to Memorial where he was pronounced dead. Dean and his two adult passengers were not injured in the accident….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

From FindMugShots.com: Tajon Emaje was born 18 June 1993.

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TED LINCOLN ALFORD

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Wednesday, 28 April 2010

Ted Alford

Ted Lincoln Alford, 87, of Columbus, Ga., Panama City Beach, Fla. and Highlands, N.C., died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at his home in Bay Point.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Paul United Methodist Church…. Private entombment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, Ga….

Mr. Alford was born Oct. 3, 1922 in Columbus, Ga. the son of the late Seals Myrick Alford and the late Lena Simmerly Alford. He was instrumental in development of home building in the 1950’s and developing large subdivisions, then the outskirts of Columbus, now the center of Columbus. He also developed the Beachcomer By the Sea and Driftwood Motels in Panama City Beach.

Mr. Alford was a friend and mentor to many and will be missed. He was a member of St Paul United Methodist Church, Columbus Country Club, Green Island Country Club, and Cullasaja Club in Highlands, N.C. He was a 1942 graduate of Columbus High and attended Gordon Military Academy in Barnesville, Ga.

Mr. Alford was an entrepreneur with great vision of the real estate market in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Since his early twenty’s, continuing through out his life he NEVER RETIRED always planning new projects. Among many of his successful ventures included single home and commercial development, most recently the Lincoln Center in Panama City, Fla.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, Bill Alford, Laurie Alford Psalmonds, Dorothy Alford Eisiminger, and Bob Alford.

Survivors include wife, Lynda Merritt Alford; three daughters, Dianne Alford Estes and her husband, Gordon of Columbus, Lou Alford Pickle and her husband, Lindsey of Marietta, Ga. and Sally Alford Andrews and her husband, Bob of Columbus; grandchildren, Thad Estes and his wife, Allison, Lyndee Daffin and her husband. Alan, Jennifer Dykes and her husband, Tra, Lindsey M. Pickle, Jr and wife, Melanie, Laura Pickle Strovinskas and her husband, Chad, Leslie Ann Pickle Bates and her husband, Mark, Bonnie Zisholtz and her husband, Todd, and Sara Jewell and her husband, Chance; great-grandchildren, Mobley Estes, Sanders Estes, Hayes Dykes, Grayson Dykes, Chapman Dykes, Lindsey M. Pickle, III, William Carson Strovinskas, Collin Alford Strovinskas, Cayden Grace Strovinskas, Morgan Light, Madison Light, Willie Andrews, and Sadie Jewell.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2301 Wildwood Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906 or John B. Amos Cancer Center, 1831 5th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904. Please visit www.shcolumbus.com to sign the on-line guest registry.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ted Lincoln Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his siblings Annie Laurie Alford Psalmonds and Robert Seals Alford; grandfather Warren Jackson Alford; and sister-in-law Helen Clarice Miller Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Dorothy Virginia Alford Eisiminger in Arizona Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

His lineage: Ted Lincoln 1922 GA¹, Seals Myrick 1895 GA², Warren Jackson 1851 GA³, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁴, Peyton 1788 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

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TEXAS BRITTON ALFORD

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Saturday, 30 December 1944

Tex Britton Alford died at a local hospital Friday night [December 29] at 9:15 o’clock after a lingering illness.

Mr. Alford was born in Fayette county, Georgia, December 20, 1865, being the son of the late T.B. and Lila Isom Alford. He had been a resident of Columbus 20 years, and was a member of the Methodist church.

He is survived by three daughters; Miss Dicy Alford and Miss Susie Alford, both of Columbus, and Mrs. Theodore Smith, Monticello, Fla.; two sons, David and Paul Alford, both of Columbus; four grandchildren, Tech. Sgt. William B. Smith, San Antonio, Tex., Miss Annie Pearl Alford, Cecil Alford and Paul Alford, all of Columbus.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the D.A. Striffler mortuary chapel. Rev. George F. Erwin, pastor of the Hamp Stevens Methodist church, will conduct services, and interment will be in Riverdale cemetery.

Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: From SSACI: Tex Britton Alford was born 20 Dec 1866 in Fayette Co., GA, son of Britton Alford and Dicy Brassell.

In both the 1900 and 1920 censuses, he is listed as Texas B. Alford.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Texas Britton 1865 GA¹, Brittain Washington 1826 GA², Brittain Washington 1782 NC³, Isham 1755 NC⁴.

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THELMA MAE WHITE COLE ALFORD

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER

Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—Wednesday, 20 June 1962

Alford, Mrs. Thelma M., 55, died in Savannah, Ga., Monday [June 18]. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday from the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in the Riverdale Cemetery, Colonial Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include the husband, Hollis P. Alford, Savannah, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Thames and Mary Lou Alford, both of Savannah, Ga.; three sons, Hollis Alford Jr., Savannah, Ga., Jesse Cole, Phenix City, and James Cole, Columbus, Ga.; a brother, Lee R. White, Columbus, Ga.

Photo from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband’s father, Thomas Miles Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

Her husband, Hollis P. Alford, was the son of Thomas Miles Alford and his first wife, Sarah Angeline Elizabeth Adkinson.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her husband’s lineage: Hollis P. 1904 AL¹, Thomas Miles 1873 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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THOMAS BROOKS ALFORD, SR.

DILLON HERALD

Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 31 October 1991

Thomas Brooks (T.B.) Alford son of the late James and Ada Hayes Alford, died on September 13, 1991 after declining health. The funeral and interment were in Douglas, Georgia where he had lived for years.

Survivors include two daughters, Miss Beverly Alford and Mrs. Sylvia A. Drew, both of Douglas and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Glassburner, Virginia Beach and Mrs. Effie Douglas, Florence.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 January 1919, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his wife, Nannie Grace Alford; and his son Thomas Brooks Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, James Frierson Alford Jr. and Ada Lee Hayes Alford; and his sisters Ada Mae Alford, Effie Alford Douglas, and Rebecca Alford Henderson in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Thomas Brooks 1919 SC¹, James Frierson 1883 SC², James Frierson 1846 SC³, James Little 1811 NC⁴, Warren 1770 NC⁵, Jacob 1738 VA⁶, Lodwick 1710 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.

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THOMAS BROOKS ALFORD, JR.

[Although he died in Virginia, we are including his obituary here because of his close ties to Georgia.]

DILLON HERALD

Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 12 June 1973

Pfc. Thomas Brooks Alford Jr., died May 11 at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va., as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident near Falls Church, Virginia.

Private Alford was the son of Brooks Alford Sr., Douglas, Ga., who was born and reared in Dillon County, and was the grandson of the late Jim and Ada Hayes Alford of Dillon.

Serving with the Marine Corps, he was stationed at Quantico.

He was born June 5, 1951, in Coffee County, Georgia.

He is survived by his father, two sisters: Beverly Alford and Mrs. Lamar Drew, both of Douglas.

Funeral services were held and interment made May 15 at Douglas.

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. and Nannie Grace Alford, in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Thomas Brooks 1951 GA¹, Thomas Brooks 1919 SC², James Frierson 1883 SC³, James Frierson 1846 SC⁴, James Little 1811 NC⁵, Warren 1770 NC⁶, Jacob 1738 VA⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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THOMAS FRANCIS ALFORD

“Mattie Lou and Tom”

Photo from Lisa K. Sears Nation’s Sears Family Tree (Ancestry)

THE TIMES

Gainesville, Hall Co., GA—Friday, 7 November 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997, in Memorial Park Cemetery for Thomas “Tom” F. Alford, 88, of 683 Auburn Ave., Gainesville....

Mr. Alford died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, at Lakeshore Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Mr. Alford was born in Putnam County and lived in Hall County most of his life. He was retired from Georgia Boot Mfg. Co. and was also a member of the Center United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie Alford; wife, Mattie Lou Alford; daughter, Betty Baker; and son-in-law, Paul Baker.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lawanna and Grover Allen Jr., Gainesville; grandsons, Danny Baker, Oakwood, Chris Baker, Gainesville, Mike Allen, Pendergrass, Mark Allen, Gainesville; granddaughters, Jackie Nix, Flowery Branch, Dianne Brock, Gainesville, Paula Seagraves, Murrayville; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville.

Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville, Hall Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Theron Rogers

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas F. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 18 Nov 1908, last residence Gainesville, Hall Co., GA.

On Thomas Francis Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 31, born 18 Nov 1908 in Putnam Co., GA. He is living in Hoschton, Jackson Co., GA, and his contact is his wife of the same address.

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THOMAS JEFFERSON ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Thursday, 9 May 1907

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Emma S. Alford, John William Alford, Nannie Alford, and Samuel Thomas Alford in this compilation.

From GA Marriages: Thos. J. Alford married Balzora Skelly in Warren Co., GA, on 27 Dec 1870.

In 1900, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA:

Thomas J. Alford head 50 b. Mar 1850 GA GA GA RR Foreman

m. 30 years

Belsora wife 54 b. Aug 1845 GA GA GA 6 children, 4 living

Emma dau 25 b. Oct 1874 GA GA GA Tailoress

Nanie dau 23 b. Feb 1877 GA GA GA

Samuel T. son 21 b. Feb 1879 GA GA GA Laborer

John W. son 12 b. Feb 1888 GA GA GA Laborer

In 1910, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA:

M. Balzere Alford head 64 GA GA GA widow

6 children, 4 living

Emma dau 39 GA GA GA Weaver in cotton mill

Nannie dau 30 GA GA GA

Sam T. son 25 GA GA GA Machinist in knit mill

William son 21 GA GA GA Stand maker in sash mill

[All 4 children are single.]

In 2018, a Find A Grave photographer reported that his gravestone was not located in Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Warren Co., GA: “we … were not able to find any Alfords there at all. There were a few of the old stones that were totally unreadable.”

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THOMAS JEFFERSON ALFORD, JR.

macon news

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Friday, 4 May 1956

Photo from Brownwood Cemetery, Sandersville, Washington Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Johnson

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Myrtle Alline Jenkins Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries mother, Julia Belle Norris Alford; and siblings Ava Laura Alford Harrison, Herbert Robert “Bunny” Alford, and James Otis Alford Sr. in Florida Obituaries.

For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Known Descendants of Benjamin Alford b. about 1740 NC.

His lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1903 GA¹, Thomas Jefferson 1871 GA², Thomas Jefferson 1832 GA³, Needham 1785 NC⁴, unknown 1760 NC⁵, Benjamin 1740 NC⁶.

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THOMAS LEWIS ALFORD

[Thomas died in France, but we are including his obituary here because Georgia was his home.]

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY TIMES

Lanett, Chambers Co., AL—Wednesday, 8 March 1944

Lt. Thomas L. Alford, of West Point, pilot of a Marauder, 9^th AAF in England, was reported by the War Department, Feb. 26, as missing over France since Feb. 15…. Lt. Alford had been awarded te Air Medal and three Oak Leaf Clusters….

In another article:

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY TIMES

Lanett, Chambers Co., AL—Wednesday, 25 April 1948

THOMAS L. ALFORD WILL BE ACCORDED MILITARY HONORS

The body of First Lieutenant Thomas L. Alford, of West Point, who served in the Army Air Force and was killed at Cherbourg, France, February 15, 1944, arrived Wednesday afternoon, and full military rites were scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the graveside in West Point Cemetery.

Pending the graveside services the body will lie in state at Johnson and Blakely Funeral Home…. A firing squad will accord the hero full military honors. Eight members of the Chattahoochee Valley American Legion post will act as pall bearers.

Young Alford volunteered at the beginning of World War II and trained at Barksdale Field in Louisiana. He flew a B-26 bomber with his own crew overseas.

While in the service he received the Presidential Citation, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He was awarded the Purple Heart Posthumously.

Surviving besides his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Alford, of West Point, are three brothers, Hugh Alford, of West Point, Charles Alford, of Langdale, and Ansel Alford of Brantley, Ala., and his grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Bryant, of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Photo from Marseilles Cemetery, West Point, Troup Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, SFP

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother Hugh Alton Alford in Florida Obituaries.

He was the son of Lewis Bartley Alford and Eva Marie Adams.

Thomas was the pilot of a B-26 that was shot down during a bombing raid near Cherbourg, France. All 6 crew members were killed. An eyewitness report is in the records at Fold3.com:

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Thomas Lewis 1920 GA¹, Lewis Bartley 1893 TN², Thomas Alva 1847 AL³, John 1819 GA⁴, Baldy 1784 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

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TOMMY ALFORD, JR.

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—28 October 2015

March 30, 1956 - October 21, 2015

FORSYTH, GA—Memorial services for Tommy Lee Alford Jr. will be Thursday, October 29 time 11:00AM at Freeman Funeral Home Chapel, Forsyth.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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TONEY H. ALFORD, JR.

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 31 October 1966

Photo from Walker Memory Garden, Woodbury, Meriwether Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, J. B. Chrismond

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Toney Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 28 Apr 1905 and died _____ Oct 1966, last residence not listed.

See the obituary of his father, Tonnie H. Alford Sr., in this compilation.

On Toney Alford Jr.’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is black, age 36, born 29 Apr 1905 [different than SSDI] in Woodbury, Meriwether Co., GA, his current address. His contact is his wife, Sallie Fannie Alford.

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TONNIE H. ALFORD, SR.

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 3 September 1947

AAFA NOTES: Tonnie H. Alford, black age 74, died 1 Sept 1947 in Meriwether Co., GA.

See the obituary of his son Toney H. Alford Jr. in this compilation.

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TONY MICHAEL ALFORD

Rome, Floyd Co., GA—_____ January 2022

Mr. Tony Michael Alford, age 58, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Alford was born in Floyd County, GA on January 17, 1964, son of the late Walter Eugene Alford and Ann Johns Alford. He was a graduate of East Rome High School and was welding contractor. He was a Christian and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ann Alford, Rome; 3 sons, Rodney and Wendell Alford, both of Rome, and Reece Bailey, Silver Hill, TN; a daughter, Reagan Bailey of Silver Hill, TN; a brother, Rickey Eugene Alford (Peggy), Lindale; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 2pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel…. Interment will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens….

Pallbearers … : Dwayne Alford, Gary Alford, Mason Alford, Connor Alford, Chris Alford, Jessie Davis, Chad Johns, and Steve Baker….

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Tony Michael 1964 GA¹, Walter Eugene 1937 GA², William Leroy 1887 GA³, William Floyd 1837 GA⁴, William Henry 1811 NC⁵, Job 1763 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁸.

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TRENON JAMES ALFORD

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Thursday, 28 June 1990

Photo from Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Harrison

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Trenon J. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 9 May 1920 and died 27 June 1990, last residence not listed.

See the obituaries of his parents, Hosie Thomas Alford and Lillie Fay Newberry Alford, in this compilation.

From SSACI: Trenon James Alford was born 9 May 1920 in Bartow Co., GA, son of Hosie T. Alford and Lilly Newberry. He died 27 June 1990.

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ULYSSES ALFORD JR.

ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES

Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—Thursday, 31 May 1990

AUGUSTA, GA—Ulysses Alford Jr., 28, of 2608 Wheeler Road, formerly of Asheville, died Monday at his residence.

He was a son of Yvonne Alford of Augusta and the late Ulysses Alford Sr.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are three brothers, Wesley White of Augusta, Urban Alford of Germany and Uvanny J. Alford of Arlington, Va.; two sisters, Ulycia Frazier of Augusta and Unne Alford of the home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Holloway of Asheville.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Tabernacle Baptist Church, Gwinnett Street, Augusta…. Dent’s Funeral Home, Augusta, is in charge of arrangements.

In another article:

From his funeral program:

The key of death unlocked the doors of eternity for Ulysses Alford Jr, on May 28, 1990.

He was born August 10, 1961 to the late Sgt. Ulysses Alford, Sr. and Yvonne Lanier Alford in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

At an early age he was converted and baptized at Hill Street Baptist Church, Asheville, North Carolina by the Reverend N.M. Avery ,Sr. He joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church after moving to Augusta with his family in 1971.

He attended St Anthony’s and St Joan of Ark Catholic Elementary Schools in Asheville, North Carolina. After coming to Augusta, he attended one year at the Immaculate Conception Catholic School. He attended the balance of grade and high school in the Richmond County Public School system, where he graduated in 1980 from Westside High. He attended Upward Bound at Paine College and two years at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. He was employed by Blackwell Construction Company.

He was a loving, kind and caring person and his life will be forever cherished.

To cherish his memory are: A devoted mother, Yvonne Lanier Alford; two sisters, Uneé S. Alford and Ulycia Alford Frasier, Augusta; three brothers, Sgt. Urban L. Alford, Spangdahlem Germany; 2nd Lt. Uvanney J Alford, Arlington, Virginia and Wesley L. White of Augusta; maternal grandparents; Jessie Lanier, Augusta, Georgia; Clinton Lanier, Sr. and Laura Lanier of Savannah, Georgia; paternal grandparents, Josephine Alford Holloway, Eugene Castion, Jr. and John M. Holloway, Sr., all of Asheville, North Carolina; one nephew, Michael L. Frasier of Augusta; a special friend, Theresa Shannon of Griffin, Georgia and a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Photo from Walker Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Tom Reece

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

We included the obituary of his father, Ulysses Alford Sr., in North Carolina Obituaries.

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VELMA ELIZABETH BOLTON ALFORD

Photo from Cox Funeral Home

COLUMBUS LEDGER-ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 7 October 2010

WARM SPRINGS, GA—Velma Elizabeth Bolton Alford, 97, formerly of Warm Springs, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Hospice LaGrange. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 8, 2010 at Warm Springs First Baptist Church with interment in Warm Springs City Cemetery according to Cox Funeral Home, Manchester. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Alford was born January 29, 1913 in Panola Co., TX the daughter of the late John Thomas and Allie Tompkins Bolton.

She was the widow of the late Arthur Lee Alford.

Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Dussor (Bob); her grandchildren, Cynthia Murray (Jim), Cheryl Harnage (Joe) all of Monks Corner, SC, Barry Fowler (Patti), Tina Johnson (Phillip) all of LaGrange, Tony Fowler (Lyn) of Newnan, Catrina Davis of Columbus and her daughter-in-law, Rhonda Daniel (Bob) of Woodland. She is also survived by two sisters, Mozelle McCrackin of Houston, TX, Inez Dorsey of Wichita, KS; eleven great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her daughter, Cora Fowler Champion and her son, Arthur Lewis (Al) Alford; one brother, five sisters and two great grandchildren….

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Photos from Warm Springs City Cemetery, Warm Springs, Meriwether Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Kelli Head

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Velma Elizabeth Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Woodland, Talbot Co., GA.

See the obituaries of her husband, Arthur Lee Alford; and son Arthur Lewis “Al” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Margaret Louise Alford Harrelson Dussor in South Carolina Obituaries.

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VICTORIA ALFORD LEE

Half-Sister of Azelina Patricia Alford Collins, AAFA #0523; and Frances Louise Alford Cordine, AAFA #0976

Photo from her Find A Grave memorial

Posted by contributor DF1730 - used with permission

COLUMBUS ENQUIRER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—Thursday, 6 March 1975

Photos from Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1975) dates of Victoria Lee (SS# issued in GA), last residence Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of her father, Thomas Miles Alford, in Florida Obituaries; of her sister Minnie Alford Newell in Ohio Obituaries; of her sister Pearl P. Alford Pickron LaTella in Virginia Obituaries; of her half-sister Azelina Patricia Alford Collins in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her half-sister Frances Louise Alford Masaitis Cordine in Indiana Obituaries.

Victoria was the daughter of Thomas Miles Alford and his first wife, Sarah Angeline Adkinson.

From Florida, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Victoria Alford married Melzie Lee on 3 Aug 1918 in Walton Co., FL.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Victoria 1901 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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VIRGINIA JOHNSON ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 16 October 1954

Obituary for Birdus ALFORD -

Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Georgia Guy

AAFA NOTES: In 1930, Coweta Co., GA, Sarah V. Johnson, age 7 born OK, is living with her parents, William P. and Florence E. Johnson.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

Her husband’s lineage: Birdus 1908 GA¹, Birdus 1874 GA², Jimmerson Spiro 1819 GA³, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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VIRGINIA SMITH ALFORD

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Tuesday, 5 November 1991

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Willie Emmitt Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Vivian Allene Alford Pryor Crews and William Edwin “Ed” Alford in this compilation.

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VIVIAN ALLENE ALFORD PRYOR CREWS

STATESBORO HERALD

Statesboro, Bulloch Co., GA—5 March 2015

NEWINGTON—Vivian Allene Alford Pryor Crews, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.

She was born in Bulloch County, Ga., was a homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church in Rincon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt and Virginia Lee Smith Alford.

Survivors: husband, James Paul Crews of Newington; daughter, Ginger Ash of Charleston, S.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Toni Flatman and Loyd Jr. and Hollie Pryor, all of Newington; Grandchildren: Jennifer Ash of Charleston, SC, Ethan Pryor, Luke Pryor and Jacob Flatman, all of Newington; Great-Grandchild: Tyler Knight of Charleston, SC; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside service: Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Pryor Family Cemetery, 1299 Pryor Road, Newington, GA…. Burial will follow. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

See the obituaries of her parents, Willie Emmitt Alford and Virginia Smith Alford; and brother William Edwin Alford in this compilation.

The Pryor Family Cemetery is on private property. The only two burials there on Find A Grave are Vivian and her first [?] husband, Loyd Edward Pryor Sr., 1913–2004.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

Her lineage: Vivian Allene 1940 GA¹, Willie Emmitt 1907 GA², James Olin 1886 GA³, Green Colquitt 1853 GA⁴, William Benjamin 1825 GA⁵, William 1794 NC⁶, Kinchen 1768 NC⁷, Lodwick 1710 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰.

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WADE HAMILTON ALFORD

JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 28 May 1977

Obituary for Wade H. ALFORD -

In another article, same page:

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wade Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Feb 1910 and died _____ May 1977, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his parents, Warren Hamilton Alford and Mae Odessa Butler Alford; and brothers James Marion Alford and Robert Butler Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Warren Glenn Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

From U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls (Ancestry): Wade Hamilton Alford enlisted on 28 Oct 1942 in Atlanta, GA.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Wade Hamilton 1910 GA¹, Warren Hamilton 1880 GA², Robert C. 1853 GA³, Kinchen 1812 NC⁴, Kinchen 1768 NC⁵, Lodwick 1710 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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WALTER BORDEN ALFORD

Uncle of Celia Carolyn Alford Beaty, AAFA #1403

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 3 October 1948

In another article:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 3 October 1948

Photo from Shadowlawn Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Valerie C

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughter, Rebecca Alford Hutchins; and brothers Carl Kelley Alford, Helion Giles Alford, James Arthur Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Benjamin Alvin Alford in New York Obituaries.

Engagement:

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 25 May 1924

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.

His lineage: Walter Borden 1888 GA¹, James Alvin 1852 SC², Joseph 1822 NC³, Lodwick 1802 SC⁴.

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WALTER DOUGLASS ALFORD, SR.

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Friday, 21 September 1973

In another article:

atlanta CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Monday, 24 September 1973

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter Alford (SS# issued in DC) was born 25 June 1901 and died _____ Sept 1973, last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

From GA Deaths: Walter D. Alford, black age 72, died 20 Sept 1973 in Fulton Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his second wife, Cora Juanita Biggers Alford; and son Curtis Ellsworth Alford Sr. in this compilation.

Walter’s first wife was Burchie McCall, mother of Walter’s first 5 children.

From South Carolina, Death Records (Ancestry): Burchie Alford, born 1905 daughter of James and Gabelke McCall, died 14 Jan 1930 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.

In 1930, Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., SC, Walter and Burchie’s children are living with Burchie’s parents:

James McCall head 60 SC SC SC

Isabella McCall wife 54 SC SC SC

Fanny Alford granddau 8 SC SC SC

Walter D. Alford grandson 6 SC SC SC

Allie Alford granddau 4-6/12 SC SC SC

James Alford grandson 3-1/12 SC SC SC

Burchie Alford granddau 11/12 SC SC SC

From Washington, D.C. Marriage Records (Ancestry): Juanita Biggers, age 20, married Walter D. Alford, age 30, on 19 Sept 1931in Washington, DC.

On Walter Douglass Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is a preacher, black, age 40, living in Fairmount Heights, Prince George’s Co., MD. He was born 25 June 1901 in Clio, Marlboro Co., SC. His wife is Juanita Alford.

His lineage: Walter Douglass 1901 SC¹, Thomas 1865 SC², Luke 1817 SC³.

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WALTER GERTRUDE HOLLAND ALFORD

Grandaunt of Henry George Alford, AAFA #0057

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 31 March 1973

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude H. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 23 Oct 1880 and died 15 March 1973 [different than gravestone], last residence Phenix City, Russell Co., AL.

See the obituaries of her husband, Edwin Pleas Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Ralph Holland Alford and William Edwin Alford;

From SSACI: Gertrude Holland Alford was born 23 Oct 1880 in Cataula Co., GA, daughter of George M. Holland and Drinda G. Toler. She died 15 March 1973.

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WANDA KAY ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 14 April 1956

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Hubert Huston Alford and Mary Dorothy Gable Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Jimmy H. “Shorty” Alford in Washington Obituaries.

Her lineage: Wanda Kay ???? GA¹, Hubert Huston 1916 GA², Dink Taylor 1879 GA³, Enoch Washington 1850 TN⁴.

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WARREN EURVEY ALFORD

TELEGRAPH and news

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 21 July 1984

Photo from Sunnyside Cemetery, Cordele, Crisp Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Brenda Arnett Darbyshire

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Warren Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 6 Dec 1900 and died _____ July 1984, last residence Cobb, Sumter Co., GA.

See the obituary of his brother Iris Aubry Alford in this compilation.

From Alabama, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Eurvey Alford, age 25, married Mary Roberts, age 20, on 21 Sept 1925 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

His lineage: Warren Eurvey GA¹, Birdus 1874 GA², Jimmerson Spiro 1819 GA³, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁴, Isham 1755 NC⁵.

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WARREN HAMILTON ALFORD

ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Saturday, 20 February 1932

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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 21 February 1932

Photo from Bright Star Cemetery, Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, WWII History Fan

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mae Odessa Butler Alford; sons James Marion Alford, Robert Butler Alford Sr., Wade Hamilton Alford; father, Robert C. Alford; and sister Olive Belle Alford Gunn in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Warren Glenn Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Warren Hamilton 1880 GA¹, Robert C. 1853 GA², Kinchen 1812 NC³, Kinchen 1768 NC⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

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WARREN JACKSON ALFORD

Warren Alford

Photo from cssbrowning’s Browning Family Tree (Ancestry)

COLUMBUS LEDGER

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—29 January 1936

W.J. Alford, 84 died at noon today at his home three miles from the city on the Talbotton Road after an illness of about a month. Mr. Alford had been a resident of Columbus for the past 19 years moving here from Thomaston, Ga.

Surviving are his wife Nannie Alford; three sons, Jim, Seals and Edgar Alford all of Columbus; four daughters [only 3 listed], Miss Lucy Alford and Mrs. J.B. Allen [Pearl] of Atlanta, and Mrs. J.F. Kelley [Nettie] of Columbus, numerous nieces and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Alford was a member of the east Highland Methodist church and also a Mason.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 o’clock from the east Highland Methodist Church…. Interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery. The following grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Bill Minter, Hugh Minter, J.B. Allen, Jr., Fred Allen, Frank Kelly and Bill Alford.

Photos from Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Christine Thacker

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Edgar Pierce Alford; and his grandchildren Annie Laurie Alford Psalmonds, Ted Lincoln Alford, and Robert Seals Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his granddaughter Dorothy Virginia Alford Eisiminger in Arizona Obituaries; and of his brother Richard Willis Alford in Alabama Obituaries.

Warren was the son of Pierce Lewis Alford and Amanda Jenkins. This obituary was obtained from the Lura Lassiter Minter Collection. This obituary and a history of Warren’s family through his children Edgar and Agnes was posted by Lura’s nephew, Darrell C. “Skip” Lassiter, on the Alford Family Genealogy Forum, Message #2347. Lura’s husband, William Warren Minter, was the son of Warren’s daughter Agnes. Lura stated that Warren was born 6 November 1851 and died 29 January 1936 and that he married Nannie Herring, also listed as the mother of Edgar in Edgar’s obituary. She is named as his wife on her gravestone.

Warren was the Alford in the Herring and Alford firm that built the Auchumpkee Creek Bridge in Upson Co., GA. Photos courtesy of Tom Queen, Warren’s great-great-grandson. Many more photos of this bridge are online.

Warren’s gravestone says he died 30 Jan 1936, but his obituary is dated 29 Jan 1936 and says he “died at noon today.”

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.

His lineage: Warren Jackson 1851 GA¹, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA², Peyton 1788 NC³, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁴.

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WAYNE BEECHUM ALFORD

TIMES-GEORGIAN

Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA—_____ February 2008

Mr. Wayne Beechum Alford, a resident of Carrollton Manor and formerly of Bowdon, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008. He was 82.

Mr. Alford was born in Carroll County, Georgia, on October 26, 1925, to the late Perry Calvin Sr. and Myrtis Barnes Alford. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a retired cattleman and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his brother, P.C. Alford Jr.; and his sister, Margaret Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Brooks Alford; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Neil and Ray Powers of Carrollton, and Betty Jane and Roger Landers of Bowdon; step-sons, Danny Huddleston and Bryant Elder, both of Bowdon; and two step-grandchildren, Mallory and Brady Huddleston of Bowdon.

Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Alford will be held Sunday, February 10, 2008, at 3 P.M. from the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home…. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Paul Landers, Bryan Carden, Donnie Powers, Randy Powers, Nick Powers and Sonny Williamson. Interment will follow at Tyus Baptist Church Cemetery….

Messages of condolences can be sent to: Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon, Georgia in charge of arrangements.

Photo from Tyus Baptist Church Cemetery, Tyus, Carroll Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Janie Light

Photo from Tyus Baptist Church Cemetery, Tyus, Carroll Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Sgt Ed Elstan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wayne B. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Bowdon, Carroll Co., GA.

See the obituary of his sister Mary Nell Alford Powers in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Margaret Sula Alford Johnson in Alabama Obituaries.

Wayne was the son of Perry Calvin Alford Sr. and his first wife, Myrtis Barnes.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: Wayne Beechum 1925 GA¹, Perry Calvin 1899 GA², Clarance Juhan 1859 GA³, James Richard 1821 GA⁴, Jeptha 1797 NC⁵, Goodrich 1750 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸, John 1645 VA⁹.[Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].

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WILBUR JERRY ALFORD

Nephew of Katherine Bailey Alford Echols, AAFA #364

Cousin of Ruth Echols McNinch, AAFA #0368, and John Alford Echols, AAFA #0365

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 14 August 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

MARIETTA, Ga.—Dr. Wilbur Jerry Alford, 63, of Marietta, formerly of Meadow, N.C. [Stokes Co.], died Wednesday [August 11] in his home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the Lee family cemetery in Benson, N.C. Arrangements are being handled by Rose & Graham Funeral Home of Benson.

Dr. Alford is survived by his wife, Cindy Alford; two sons, Matthew Alford of Charlotte, N.C., and Jeremy Alford of Atlanta; two stepsons, Jeff Johnson of Washington, D.C., and Steven Johnson of Dallas; a sister, Anne A. Smith of Dallas; and three grandchildren.

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NEWS & OBSERVER

Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 13 August 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

MARIETTA, GA—Wilbur Jerry Alford, age 63, of Marietta, GA, died Wednesday, August 11, 1999 in Atlanta, GA. He was born and raised in Kenly, NC. He graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, with a Doctorate in Ceramic Engineering. He was employed by Union Carbide; Allied Chemical; Ford Aerospace and was Vice-President of Marketing, Ford Aerospace; and Founder and President of WJA Resources. Mr. Alford was also a Captain in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Alford, Marietta, GA; two children, Matthew of Charlotte, NC and Jeremy of Atlanta, GA; daughter-in-law, Barbara Alford; grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua and Ansel, Jack Van Volkenburg, Atlanta, GA, Lee Van Volkenburg of Dallas, TX; stepsons, Jeff Johnson of Washington, DC, Steven Johnson, Dallas, TX; sister, Anne Alford Smith; brother-in-law, Jerl Smith of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Teresa Weinshilboum of Scottsdale, AZ; and brother-in-law, Charles Weinshilboum of Overland Park, KS.

The family will have a private service.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Cremation Society of the South. 770-941-5352

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SMITHFIELD HERALD

Smithfield, Johnston Co., NC—Friday, 13 August 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000

Dr. William Jerry Alford, 63 of Marietta, Ga., died Wednesday [August 11] at his home.

Born Feb. 22, 1936, in Kenly, he was the son of the late Wilbur Hollis and Ludie Lee Alford. Dr. Alford graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., where he received a doctorate in ceramic engineering. While attending Rutgers, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Dr. Alford worked for Union Carbide, Allied Chemical and Ford Aerospace, where he was vice president of marketing. Also, Dr. Alford founded and was president of WJA Resources. Dr. Alford was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Ga. and the American Cancer Society. Also, he had been a captain in the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Charlotte Lions Club.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today (Friday) in the Lee Family Cemetery near Benson....

Surviving are his wife, Cindy Alford; two sons, Matthew Alford of Charlotte and Jeremy Alford of Atlanta, Ga.; two stepsons, Jeff Johnson of Washington, D.C. and Steven Johnson of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Anne Smith of Dallas, Texas; and three grandchildren.

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

We published the obituary of his father, Wilbur Hollis Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.

For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Exum Alford b. about 1788 NC.

His lineage: Wilbur Jerry 1936 NC¹, Wilbur Hollis 1909 NC², Lawrence O’Bryan 1868 NC³, Henry Hardy 1826 NC⁴, Exum 1788 NC⁵.

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WILKIE LAMAR ALFORD

From his Find A Grave memorial

THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 3 April 1991

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998

The funeral for W. Lamar Alford of Atlanta, a singer, actor and playwright, was Tuesday at the King Chapel of Morehouse College with burial at College Park Cemetery.

Mr. Alford, 46, died March 29 at Crawford Long Hospital. The family would not disclose the cause of death.

Mr. Alford, a tenor, made his Broadway debut as “Lamar” in the original cast of “Godspell” in 1971. The role bears his name.

In 1972, Mr. Alford was writer, composer and lyricist for his own musical, “Thoughts,” at Broadway’s Theater De Lys. He later wrote “Second Thoughts,” “Martin,” and five other musicals or plays. He returned to Broadway in 1973 in “Your Arms Too Short to Box With God.”

He also sang with the New York City Opera and appeared on television’s “Tonight Show,” “Today Show,” and “Merv Griffin Show.” Beginning in 1982, he worked as an assistant to the dean of the Morehouse chapel; dramatist-in-residence and founder of the King Players at Morehouse; and choir director of Atlanta’s Mt. Moriah, St. Peter and Butler Street Baptist churches.

Wilkie Lamar Alford was born Oct. 11, 1944, in Troy, Ala., the youngest of five children of a Baptist minister.

At 19, he began voice lessons in New York City, and traveled with the Great Jones Repertory Company in the United States, Europe and South America. He made his off-Broadway debut as composer and actor in “Moon Dreamers” in 1968. He later entered Morehouse and graduated in 1981. Surviving are two brothers, Fletcher Alford of Montgomery and Franklin Alford of Atlanta, and two sisters, Bertha Charles and Stella Alford of Montgomery.

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BUFFALO NEWS

Buffalo, Erie Co., NY—Thursday, 4 April 1991

ATLANTA, GA—W. Lamar Alford, an actor and singer who made his Broadway debut as Lamar in “Godspell,” died Friday in Crawford Long Hospital and was buried Tuesday. He was 46.

His family would not disclose the cause of death.

He was a member of the original 1971 cast of “Godspell,” playing a role that bore his name. He wrote and composed more than a half-dozen plays and musicals and also appeared on Broadway in 1973 in “Your Arm’s Too Short to Box With God.”

Beginning in 1982, he was dramatist-in-residence at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he founded the King Players theater group. A tenor, Alford also sang with the New York City Opera.

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NEWSDAY

Melville, Suffolk Co., NY—Thursday, 4 April 1991

W. Lamar Alford, an actor and singer who made his Broadway debut as Lamar in “Godspell,” has died. He was 46.

Mr. Alford died Friday at Crawford Long Hospital [Atlanta, GA] and was buried Tuesday. His family did not disclose the cause of death. He was a member of the original 1971 cast of “Godspell,” playing a role that bore his name. He wrote and composed more than a half dozen plays and musicals, and also appeared on Broadway in 1976 in “Your Arms Too Short to Box With God.”

Beginning in 1982, he was dramatist-in-residence at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he founded the King Players theater group.

He began voice lessons in New York at 19 and traveled to Europe and the Americas with the Great Jones Repertory Co. A tenor, Mr. Alford also sang with the New York City Opera.

Survivors include two brothers, Fletcher Alford of Montgomery, Ala., and Franklin Alford of Atlanta, and two sisters, Bertha Charles and Stella Alford, both of Montgomery.

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NEW YORK TIMES

New York, NY—Friday, 5 April 1991

ATLANTA, GA—Lamar Alford, an actor and singer who made his Broadway debut as Lamar in the 1971 musical “Godspell,” died on Friday [March 29] at Crawford Long Hospital here. He was 46 years old.

His family would not disclose the cause of death.

Mr. Alford, who also appeared on Broadway in 1973 in “Your Arms Too Short to Box With God,” wrote and scored several musicals, among them “Thoughts,” about a black childhood in the South, and “Martin,” about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In 1982, he became dramatist in residence at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he founded the King Players theater group.

Mr. Alford was born on Oct. 11, 1944, in Troy, Ala., the youngest of five children of a Baptist minister and his wife.

He is survived by two brothers, Fletcher, of Montgomery, Ala., and Franklin, of Atlanta, and two sisters, Bertha Charles and Stella Alford, both of Montgomery.

Photo from College Park Cemetery, College Park, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographers, Ann Lanoue and Evan LaVan

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lamar Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

We included the obituaries of his parents, William Frank “Willie” Alford and Estella Samuels Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.

His lineage: Wilkie Lamar 1944 AL¹, William Frank 1915 AL², Roy A. 1883 AL³, Edmond 1860 NC⁴.

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WILLIAM A. HALFORD, JR.

MORNING NEWS

Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Wednesday, 13 May 2015

RINCON—William Bill A. Halford, Jr., 63, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center [Savannah].

Bill was born in Augusta to the late William A. Halford, Sr. & Mary Keel Halford. He was raised in Barnwell, SC, and had lived in the Savannah area for the past 35 years. He served his country in the U.S. Marines, and was employed with Alloy Crane.

Survivors include his children, Bud (Michelle) Halford, Deidre (Damion) Daugherty, Brad Halford, and Jennifer Youngblood; grandchildren, Cole & Jacob Daugherty, Megan, Tyler, and Alexis Halford; sisters, Diane H. Warren, and Lucy Beasley; several nieces and nephews….

Burial will take place on Friday at Barnwell Memory Gardens.… Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 901 W. Hwy. 80 Pooler, GA….

Photo from Barnwell County Memorial Gardens, Barnwell, Barnwell Co., SC—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dale Brady

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

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WILLIAM CARLTON “BILL” ALFORD

THE TELEGRAPH

Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 29 October 2005

FORT VALLEY [Peach Co.]—William Carlton “Bill” Alford, 77, died Friday, October 28, 2005. Services will be 2P.M., Sunday, October 30, 2005 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.... Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Rome to the late Charles Job and Nell Murphy Alford, Mr. Alford was an educator with Peach County Public Schools for 42 years and had served on the Peach County Board of Education. An Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member and served on the vestry of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Alford had served as former chairman of the Peach County Board of Commissioners, was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peach Area Child Care Center, served on the Board of Thomas Public Library, and was the former chairman of the Peach County Republican Party.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Latrelle Giles Alford of Fort Valley; daughter, Cynthia Alford of Atlanta; sister, Virginia Bips of Newnan….

Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley has charge of arrangements.

Photos from Oaklawn Cemetery, Fort Valley, Peach Co., GA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Helen Shirah Hudson

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William C. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 Oct 1928, last residence Fort Valley, Peach Co., GA.

See the obituaries of his siblings Laura Virginia Alford Bips and Charles Job Alford in this compilation.

*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

His lineage: William Carlton 1928 GA¹, Charles Job 1888 GA², William Floyd 1837 GA³, William Henry 1811 NC⁴, Job 1763 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷, John 1645 VA⁸.

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WILLIAM CHARLES “CURLEY” HALLFORD

[He died in South Carolina, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to Georgia.]